The Austin Chronicle ``Best of Austin'' Poll Ballot

Sorry bubba!

You are too late. This poll is still here so all the slackers can see all the grand fun they missed. Note, however, that the SUBMIT buttons have been yanked out and there is no way to turn in this ballot.

Deadline is Monday, June 27.

Instructions: Fill in the fields for categories in which you want to vote. The Chronicle folks have informed me you must fill in the ``Who Are You?'' section for your vote to be counted. Once done, press one of the SUBMIT buttons (there is one at the very top and another at the very bottom of the form). Your ballot will be logged, and I will deliver it along with all the other electronic ballots to the Austin Chronicle.

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1. Who Are You?

You must fill in this section for your ballot to be counted.

Name
Street
City
State
Zip
Daytime Telno
Email

2. Architecture & Lodging

Hotel
Motel
Downtown Building (new)
Downtown Building (old)
Graffiti/Mural
Indoor Mall
Landscaping
Neon
Public Artwork
Historic Structure
Romantic Spot

3. Arts & Entertainment

Annual Party
Art Gallery
Artist
Bar to Drink Alone
Downtown Club
Non-Downtown Club
Cover Band Club
Tejano/Conjunto Club
Dance Music Club
Rock Dancing
Gay Bar
Neighborhood Bar
Place to Drink Outdoors
Teen Scene/Hangout
Place to Country Dance
Free Entertainment
Happy Hour - Drinks
Happy Hour - Food
Happy Hour - Music
Juke Box
Library
Movie Theatre Facilities
Movie Theatre Programming
Movie Theatre Concession Stand
Photographer
Piano Bar
Place to Hear Poetry
Place to Dress Up
Place to Meet People
Place to Stay Cool
Pool Hall
Stage Actor
Stage Actress
Stage Director
Theatre Company
Theatre Space
Comic
Choreographer
Dance Company
Dance Space
Video Store - Specialty
Video Store - Chain

4. Food & Drink

All You Can Eat
Bakery
Barbecue Ribs
Beer Selection (retail)
Bread
Brew Pub
Caterer
Chips (locally made)
Chocolates
Coldest Beer
Coffeehouse
Coffee (local)
Custom Cakes
Farmers' Market
Greasy Spoon
Grocery Store
Lunch Under $5
Margaritas
Oriental Bowl of Noodles
Outdoor Patio
Pastries
Place to Eavesdrop
Place to Impress Out-of-Towners
Quick Lunch
Restaurant With a View
Salsa (locally made)
Sandwich Shop/Chain
Seafood Counter
Smoothies
Take-Out Food
Tamales
Wine Selection (retail)

5. Media

Billboard
Local Writer
Book by a Local Author
Late Night D.J.
Morning D.J. (or team)
Evening Radio
Radio Format Change
Radio Show
Radio Station
Radio Station to Listen at Work
Rush Hour Radio Program
Newsstand
Local Columnist
Syndicated Columnist
Sportswriter
Talk Radio Host (local)
ACTV Program
TV Newscaster
TV Anchor Person
TV Reporter
Sportscaster
Weather Person

6. Outdoor/Recreation

Basketball Court/Game
Bicycle Shop
Bicycle Repair Shop
Bike Ride
Day Trip
Disc Golf Course
Fishing Hole
Golf Course
Hiking Trail
Inexpensive Date
Miniature Golf
Native Plant Nursery
Neighborhood Park
Overall Nursery
Participatory Sport
Place to Get Married
Place to Skate
Scenic Drive (in town)
Scenic Drive (out of town)
Softball Field
Swimming Hole
Tennis Courts
Use of Natural/Native Landscaping
Volleyball Court

7. Politics

City Department
Councilmember
Community Program
Effort to Control Pollution
Rumor
Lobbyist/Consultant
Local Eccentric
Local Visionary
Public Servant
Local Scandal
Texas Legislator

8. Services

Alterations
Appliance/TV Repair
Carpenter
Criminal Lawyer
Dry Cleaner
Electrician
Emergency Room
Hair Salon
Health Club
Jewelry Repair
Kennel/Vet
Laundromat
Mechanic
Photo Lab
Plumber
Shoe Repair
Self-Defense Instruction

9. Shopping

Adult Bookstore
Antique Furniture
Art Supplies
Audio Equipment
Bookstore
Camping/Outdoor
Card/Poster Shop
Coffee Store
Comics Bookstore
Computer Store
Consignment Store
Costume Shop
Vintage Clothing
Drugstore
Factory Outlet
Flea Market
Florist
Gift Shop
Jewelry (costume)
Jewelry (real)
Hardware Store
Leather Works
Lingerie Shop
Liquor Store
Lumber
Magazine Section
Music Business
Pawn Shop
Pet Store
Record Store (chain)
Record Store (vinyl)
Record Store (local)
Shopping Center
Specialty Bookstore
Sporting Goods Store
Subculture Store
Toy Store for Adults
Thrift Store
Used Bookstore
Vintage Clothing
Western Wear Store

10. Kids

Baby Presents
Best Way to Spend a Lazy Afternoon with the Kids
Branch Library
Childrens' Bookstore (new)
Childrens' Bookstore (used)
Childrens' Clothing
Childrens' Resale Clothing
Childrens' Shoe Store
Childrens' Musician
Childrens' Video Selection
Clown/Kids' Entertainer
Place for a B-Day Party
Playscape
Storyteller
Swimming Hole for Kids
Toy Store for Kids

11. Write-In Section

Did we leave out your favorite things about Austin? Here's the place to create your own categories.

Category
Selection

12. Essay Section

Please take time to pick any three categories and make notes as to why you voted the way you did; adjectives, fragements of thought or complete sentences are all welcome. If you are feeling more ambitious, you can annotate as many categories as you wish. We're planning to run many of your words and thoughts in the Best of Austin issue.