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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008

The Best Of Monsters ATTACK! PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MATT DETURCK

OUR MONSTER ISSUE! The results are in! This year THOUSANDS of Rochesterians voted in our annual survey of what makes our humble city great. Who did they choose as the Best of Rochester? Click on our Readers' Choices. 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!

BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Introduction

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Introduction

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...

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Readers' choice

Readers' choice for the best in Rochester.

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Smart-mouth responses

We'll be honest with you: while we enjoy discovering what you voted as Rochester's best pizza parlor or car shop, our favorite part of Best Of is going through the smart-ass answers sent in by our clever, snarky readers.

BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Critics' choice

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Critics' choice

City Newspaper writers sound off on what they think makes Rochester a great place to live.

BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Food & Drink

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Food & Drink

Best Pizza Joint Pontillo's Many area locations Best Burger Joint Bill Gray's Many area locations Best Barbecue Joint Dinosaur Bar-B-Que 99 Court St, 325-7090 Best Place for Breakfast Jines Restaurant 658 Park Ave, 461-1280 Best Fish...

BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Shopping

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Shopping

Best Laundromat Park Ave Laundromat 644 Park Ave, 461-5250 Best Record Store House of Guitars 645 Titus Ave, 544-3500 Best Bookstore Brownbag 678 Monroe Ave, 271-3494 (closed during polling) Best Place to Buy a New Car Dorschel...

BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Media

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Media

Best Local Morning Radio Show Friday Morning Show (WBER 90.5 FM) Best Sexiest Radio Voice (Male) Joey Guisto (WBER 90.5 FM) Best Sexiest Radio Voice (Female) Sally Carpenter (WCMF 96.5 FM) Best Radio Station WBER (90.5 FM) Best Reliable...

BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Local Color

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Local Color

Best Politician Robert Duffy Best Politician in Need of a Slap to the Head Maggie Brooks Best Local Newsmaker Abby Wambach Best Neighborhood Park Ave Best Park Highland Park Best Use of Public Funds Clean Sweep Best Misuse of...

BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Sports & Rec

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Sports & Rec

Best Local Sports Team Rochester Red Wings Best Local Athlete Abby Wambach Best Gym YMCA Many area locations Best Local Racing Event Lilac 10K Best Bowling Alley Clover Lanes 2750 Monroe Ave, 244-1484 Best Golf Course Oak Hill...

BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Arts & Entertainment

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Arts & Entertainment

Best Original Band The Budhahood Best Cover Band The Skycoasters Best Solo Musician Teddy Geiger Best Live Music Venue Water Street Music Hall 204 N Water St, 546-3887 Best Open Mic Boulder Coffee 100 Alexander St, 454-7140 Best Local...

BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Love & Sex

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BEST OF ROCHESTER 2008: Love & Sex

Best Place for a First Date The Little 240 East Ave, 232-3906 Best Romantic Restaurant 2 Vine 24 Winthrop St, 454-6020 Best Place to Pick Up a One-Night Stand East & Alexander Best Straight Bar The Old Toad 277 Alexander St,...

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