They're HERE!

From the farthest reaches of space, they come - searching, probing, desperate to find the Best of Rochester 2008! Monsters have invaded our biggest Best Of issue yet, and they won't rest until they've devoured the best Rochester has to offer.

Thankfully, City readers turned out in droves to tell us - and our outer-space fiends - their thoughts on categories from Best Hamburger to Best Shoe Store to Best Weatherperson to Best Outdoor Make-Out Spot. This year THOUSANDS responded to our survey (two surveys, actually; an open-ended primary, and the final four-featuring final ballot that ran in October), our best response ever. Thanks to everyone who wrote in, and be sure to check to see if you were picked for one of our fabulous prizes.

And take some time to see what your fellow Rochesterians selected as the Best of 2008, then learn something new about our city through our Critics Choices. And for a good launch, don't miss our smart-ass reader responses.

And if you see Dragbot coming down the street, desperate for fabulosity - RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!