Best Of Austin Nominations

Lots of people in Austin, even the ones that don’t read/like the Chronicle, recognize the “Best of Austin” awards as the ones to watch.  We asked a few brave downtown Austin stakeholders to weigh in and share their pics.

You can vote here.

Roger Cauvin
SnappATX
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New Building (Past Five Years) = Austonian
Trailer = Flip Happy Crepes
Downtown View = Gym at the Austonian
Hotel = Driskill
Visual Artist = Shyama Golden
New Club = Hudson
Live Club or Party DJ = Toddy B (Todd Burgener)
24=Hour/Late = Thai Passion
Place to Take a First Date = Cafe Josie
Intimate Dining = Cafe Josie
Farmers’ Market = Downtown Farmers’ Market
Neighborhood Grocery = Royal Blue Grocery
Bar Staff = Beso Cantina (Jason and Darren)
Bar Ambience = Hudson
Wine Selection = Cafe Josie
Beer Selection = Gingerman
Best=Kept Secret = Cafe Josie
Photographer = Nick Brill
Music Station = 101X
Local Blogger = Jude Galligan
Local Blog = Downtown Austin Blog
Gear/Sporting Goods = St. Bernard’s
Bike Ride = Downtown to Hula Hut
Place to Skate = Veloway
Swimming Pool = Barton Springs
Swimming Hole = Barton Springs
Fitness Classes = Crossfit Central (Stacey Lashley)
Elected Official = John=Michael Cortez
Council Member = Chris Riley
Activist Organization = Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA)
Activist = Cid Galindo
Environmentalist = Greg Anderson
Barbershop = Good Life Barber Shop
Dry Cleaner = Cathy’s Cleaners
Auto Service/Repair = Firestone (Congress)
Bicycle Repair = Mellow Johnny’s (Aaron Norcross)
Veterinarian = Austin Urban Vet Center
New Local Business = East Side Show Room
*Who/what you would give an award to = Dadnab (transit texting service)

Ted Siff
Original Austin Neighborhood Association (OANA)
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New Building (Past Five Years) = W Hotel Complex
Public Art = Angelina Eberly statue
Historic Site = Republic Square – Auction Oaks
Downtown View = Butler Park fountain
Hotel = Driskill
Motel:  San Jose
Affordable Motel:  La Quinta on East 11th
Museum: Bob Bullock
Theater Director:  David Stealey
Actress: Janelle Buchanan
Movie Theatre = Alamo Drafthouse, South Lamar
Emergent Local Filmmaker:  Geoff Marslett
Local Food Company = Fete Accompli & Farm to Table
Food Event = Chronicle Hot Sauce Contest
Outdoor Dining = Capitol grounds picnic
Farmers’ Market = Downtown Republic Square
Neighborhood Grocery = Royal Blue Grocery
Bookstore = BookPeople
Toys = Terra Toys
Teen Hangout = Bond’s TV – Neighborhood Movie Series
Summer Camp = Rocky River Ranch
Journalist = Jacob Dirr, ABJ
Photographer:  Alan Pogue
Local Author/Poet = Lawrence Wright
Music Station = 90.5 KUT
Local news website = www.infactdaily.com
Local Team = UT Longhorn Men’s Baseball
Annual Event = It’s My Parks Day
Scenic View = Mt Bonnell
Swimming Pool = Deep Eddy
Swimming Hole = Barton Springs
Bowling Alley = UT Union
Elected Official = Barack Obama
City Official = Howard Lazarus
Council Member = Lee Leffingwell
501©(3) = Austin Parks Foundation
Local Politics Blog = www.infactdaily.com
Local Icon = Willie Nelson
Hair Salon = Sheer Madness
Barbershop = Birds (any)
Spa = Lake Austin
Dry Cleaner = Tip Top
Shoe Repair = Austin Shoe Hospital
Car Wash = Genie Car Wash
Bicycle Repair = Bicycle Sports Shop
Computer Repair = CID at 7th & Rio Grande
Appliance/TV Repair = Bonds
Thrift = Goodwill
Local Hardware Store = Breed & Co.
Local Bookstore = BookPeople
Record/CD Store = Waterloo Records
Small Record/CD Store = Waterloo Records
*Who/what you would give an award to = Jude Galligan (real estate personality)

Julie Fitch
Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA Staff)
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Public Art = Magda Sayeg’s knit works for Art Week
Historic Site = Byrne-Reed House
Bathroom = Driskill
Trailer = The Mighty Cone
Sign = Alamo Ritz
Window Display = By George
Downtown View = from a downtown sidewalk
Hotel = Driskill
Museum = AMOA
Place to See Local Art = City Hall
Performance Space = UT Performing Arts Center
Composer = Graham Reynolds
Dancer or Dance Company = Forklift Danceworks
Movie Theatre = Alamo Drafthouse
Clothing Designer = Linda Asaf
Jukebox = Deep Eddy
Local Food Company = Eastside Cafe (salsa)
Food Event = Home Slice Carnival O’ Pizza
Lunch Delivery = Hog Island Deli
24=Hour/Late = Magnolia Café
Outdoor Dining = Perla’s
Intimate Dining = Wink
Farmers’ Market = SFC Market at Republic Square
Neighborhood Grocery = Fresh Plus
Sweets/Goodies = Sticky Toffee Pudding
Bar Staff = Side Bar
Bar Ambience = Clive
Neighborhood/Dive Bar = Deep Eddy
Local Cocktail = Oaxacan Dreamsicle at Parkside
Cocktail Menu = Parkside
Best=Kept Secret = Soup at Bakerman’s Bakery
Local Food Blog = Relish Austin
Journalist = Katherine Gregor
Local Non=Chronicle Publication = Texas Tribune
Music Station = KUT
Radio Music Deejay = Matt Reilly
Talk/News Station = KUT
Locally Produced TV Show = Downtown
Local Entertainment Website = Austinist
Local Blogger = Pamie (former Austinite Pamela Ribon)
Local Blog = Downtown Austin Blog
Local Team = Longhorns
Annual Event = Art City Austin
Annual Festival = ACL
Scenic View = Austonian
Gear/Sporting Goods = Whole Earth
Place to Tube = Comal
Bowling Alley = Highball
Golf = Pitch & Putt
Fitness Classes = Ballet Austin
City Official = Sara Hensley
Green Program = Single-stream recycling
Unsung Behind-the-Scenester = Michael Knox
501(c)(3) = Austin Parks Foundation
Hair Salon = Maximum FX
Shoe Repair = Austin Shoe Hospital
New Local Business = Dress Shop
Thrift Store = Goodwill on Lake Austin Blvd.
Antiques/Collectibles = Uncommon Objects
Vintage = Austin Modern
Local Hardware Store = Breed & Co.
Gardening Store = Big Red Sun
Convenience Store = Littlefield Market
Drugstore/Pharmacy = Nau’s Enfield Drug
Liquor Store = Wiggy’s
Local Bookstore = Book People
Best Place to Buy a Gift: AMOA Museum Store

Jude Galligan
DAB/DANA
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New Building (Past Five Years) = W Hotel
Public Art = Those knitted sock thingies over the blue thingies on Lamar underpass
Historic Site = Austin History Center
Trailer = G’raj Mahal
Downtown View = Norwood House or Joe’s Crab Shack
Hotel = Driskill
Place to See Local Art = Austin City Hall
Performance Space = Long Center
Movie Theatre = Alamo Drafthouse (any)
Local Food Company = Beanitos
Food Event = Downtown Farmers Market (every weekend)
Lunch Delivery = Jimmy Johns
24-Hour/Late = Magnolia Cafe
Cheap Date = Hey Cup Cake
Outdoor Dining = G’raj Mahal
Farmers’ Market = Downtown (Republic Square Park)
Neighborhood Grocery = Royal Blue Grocery
Sweets/Goodies = Royal Blue Grocery
Bar Ambience = Elephant Room
Best-Kept Secret = G’raj Mahal
Bookstore = BookPeople
Toys = Toy Joy
Journalist = Jacob Dirr, ABJ
Local Author/Poet = Jason Dorsey
Music Station = 90.5 KUT
Radio Music Deejay = John Aielli
Talk/News Station = 90.5 KUT
Radio Talk/News Host = John Aielli
Local Entertainment Website = Out & About
Local Blogger = Mike Dahmus (aka. M1EK)
Local Blog = Republic Of Austin
Day Trip – Dry = Fredericksburg
Day Trip – Wet = Hamilton Pool
Place to Camp = Canyon Lake
Swimming Pool = Barton Springs
Swimming Hole = Hamilton Pool
Bowling Alley = Highball
City Official = Sara Hensley
Council Member = Mike Martinez
Unsung Behind-the-Scenester = Mike McGill
Activist Organization = Austin Parks Foundation
Local Politics Blog = Burnt Orange Report
Dry Cleaner = Eco Clean
Car Wash = Genie Car Wash
Vintage = Prototype Vintage Design
Furnishings/Home = IF+D
Local Hardware Store = Breed & Co.
Convenience Store = Royal Blue Grocery
Drugstore/Pharmacy = Live Oak Pharmacy
Local Bookstore = BookPeople