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The Best of 2008: The Final Verdict

January 20, 2009 1:10 am

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We asked. You voted. We tallied. The results have been trickling out over the past 20 days, but all 28 results of our “Best of 2008” reader survey are now available for your recapping pleasure. This was your 2008:

Best CU Discussion Topic of 2008: The Streetcar

Best CU Event of 2008: The 7 Year Anniversary Party

Best Neighborhood of 2008: The Short North

Best Bar of 2008: Bodega

Best Local Sports Team of 2008: The Columbus Crew

Best Civic Leader of 2008: Mayor Michael Coleman

Best New Restaurant of 2008: bonoPIZZA

Best Local Band of 2008: Brainbow

Best Book of 2008: Hot, Flat, and Crowded

Best Mode of Transportation of 2008: Biking

Best Video Game of 2008: Wii Fit

Best TV Show of 2008: The Office

Best Columbus Event of 2008: Independents’ Day

Best Art Gallery of 2008: Chop Chop Gallery

Best Established Restaurant of 2008: Alana’s

Best Columbus Festival of 2008: Comfest

Best Local Artist of 2008: Joey Monsoon

Best Local DJ of 2008: DJ Jondy

Best Movie of 2008: The Dark Knight

Best Drink of 2008: Pretty Much Everything

Best CU Contributor of 2008: JimL2 & ndcent

Best New Shop of 2008: Skreened Columbus

Best Dish of 2008: The Hulk & The San Rolando

Best Song of 2008: Viva la Vida by Coldplay

Best Album of 2008: Viva la Vida by Coldplay

Best Place to Shop of 2008: The Short North

Best Urban Development of 2008: Gay Street

Best Political Development of 2008: Obama’s Win

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