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APRIL 2005

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Best of the Best

Editor’s Note: Thank you for the hundreds of entries to Gainesville Today’s BEST OF THE BEST. We can see that our readers enjoy businesses all over town. The categories that have more than one listing were ties. Congratulations to all who were selected!
Dine-in: Blue Highway A Pizzeria
Pizza: Domino's
Slice: Italian Gator Pizza
Delivery Domino's Pizza
Sandwich: Mildred's Big City Food
Sweet Spot (Dessert): The Station Bakery & Cafe
Meal Deal: Sonny's Real Pit BBQ
Italian: Carrabba's Italian Grill
Mexican: La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Chinese: Mr. Han's Restaurant
Japanese: Sawamura Japanese Steakhouse
Thai: Tim's Thai Restaurant
Seafood: Mildred's Big City Food
New Restaurant: Blue Highway A Pizzeria
Steakhouse: Mark's U.S. Prime
Coffeehouse: Mildred's Big Ciry Food
Salad: Mildred's Big City Food
Burger: New Deal Cafe
Wings: Domino's Pizza
Deli: Publix Super Market
Early Bird: Grill Master Restaurant
BBQ: Sonny's Real Pit BBQ
Best Financial Institution: SunState Federal Credit Union
Service: Mildred's Big City Food
Wine Shop: ABC Fine Wine and Spirits
Wine Bar: Mildred's Big City Food
Bartender: Rob@Mildred's Big City Food
Bartender: Yvonne@Eddie C's
Beer Selection: Stubbies Shirt Pub
Atmosphere: The Ballyhoo Grill
Antiques: High Springs
Grocery Store: Publix Supermarket
Produce Market: Ward's Super Market
Specialty Market: Ward's Super Market
Women's Clothing Store: JC Penney
Men's Clothing Store: Jos A Bank
Shoe Store: Bill Pinner Footwear
Boutique: The Little Black Dress
Pet Store: Petsmart
Bookstore: Borders Book, Musical and Cafe
Jewelry: Klaus Fine Jewelry
Furniture: Furniture Country
Home Decor: Furniture Country
Hardware: The Home Depot
Flowers: Prange's Plantscapes and Florist
Art: Peaceful Images
Dry Cleaners: Quality Cleaners
Private School: St. Patrick Interparish Catholic Shool
Luxury Car Dealer: Kraft Motorcar Company
Domestic Car Dealer: Wade Raulerson Honda
Gym: Gainesville Health and Fitness Center
Swimming Pool Gainesville Health and Fitness Center
Massage: Cloud 9 Spa
Spa: Cloud 9 Spa
Eye Care: Lange Eye Care
Manicure: Cloud 9 Spa
Pedicure: Cloud 9 Spa
Salon: Cloud 9 Spa
Barber: Gator Barber & Style Shop
Best Club: Plasma
Dance Floor: Emerald's Lounge
Live Music: Eddie C's Pub & Billiards
Arcade: Oaks Mall
Place to Watch the Game: Gainesville Ale House & Raw Bar
Hike, Canoe or Kayak: Santa Fe River
Performing Arts Group: Hippodrome State Theatre
Best Local Actor: George Johnson
Best Local Actress: Kelly Scott
Best Actress Crimson Roe
Black-Tie Event: Puttin' On the Ritz
Festival/Special Event Spring Arts Festival
Art Gallery: Peaceful Images
Museum Harn Museum of Art
Gallery: Harn Museum of Art
Attraction for Kids: Butterfly Restaurant
Power Lunch: Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille
Last Meal on Earth: Mark's U.S. Prime
Late Night Getaway: Cold Stone Creamery
First Date: Payness Prairie
Brunch: Leonardo's 706
Beach: Crescent Beach
Best Place to be Seen: Mark's U.S. Prime
Best Place for First Kiss: Paynes Prairie
Best Place to Take the Kids: Butteryfly Restaurant
Best Place to Get Married: The Sweetwater Branch Inn
Best Place to Meet Singles: Publix Super Market
Best Place to Network: Chamber of Commerce Gathering
Scenic Route: Millhopper Road
18-Hole Golf Course (Alachua Country): Meadowbook Golf Club
18-Hole Golf Course (in Florida): TPC at Sawgrass
Place to Take Visitors: Devil's Millhopper
Travel Agent/Agency: AAA Travel Agency
Most Influential Person in Town: Lee Pinkoson
Best Kept Secret: Lane's Cooking
Best Part of Living Here: The People
Philanthropist (Male): Tom Fay
Philanthropist (Female): Evelyn Milner
Best Dressed (Male/Female): Michael Anzivino, Ilene Silverman