Best Celebrity
George Brett
Best Politician
Kansas City, Mo., Mayor
Mark Funkhouser
Best Blogger
Tony Botello
tonyskansascity.com
Best Failed Candidate
Alvin Brooks
Best Neighborhood Activist
Alvin Brooks
Best Local Athlete
Larry Johnson
Kansas City Chiefs
Best Sports-Talk Personality
Soren Petro
The Program, WHB 810
Best Up-and-Comer in the Fashion World
Halliday Bertram
Best Artist
Stretch
Best Performance in a Play
Ron Megee in La Cage Aux Folles
Unicorn Theatre
Best Street Performer
James "J-Wizz" Hathron
Best Street Party
First Fridays
Best Local Author
Whitney Terrell
The Huntsman, The King of Kings County
Best Music Blog
Wayward Blog
blogs.pitch.com/wayward
Best Radio Station
KMJK 107.3
Best Band
The Elders
Best DJ
Johnny Dare
The Johnny Dare Morning Show,
KQRC 98.9
Best Album
Joey Skidmore, Ventriloquist Doll
Best Local Song
Wilbert Harrison, "Kansas City"
Best Sexy Musician
Casey Todd
Best Homegrown Product, Mo.
Boulevard Beer
Best Homegrown Product, Kan.
Garmin International
Best Thrift Store
Boomerang
1415 West 39th Street, 816-531-6111
Best Mom and Pop
Classic Cookie
409 West Gregory, 816-444-1933
Best Milkshake
Winstead's
Multiple locations
Best Burger
Westport Flea Market
817 Westport Road, 816-931-1986
Best Pizza
Spin
6541 West 119th Street, Overland Park, 913-451-7746
Best Chili
Dixon's Famous Chili
9105 East U.S. Hwy. 40, Independence, 816-861-7308
209 Southeast State Route 291,
Lee's Summit, 816-554-0019
Best Lunch Buffet
Korma Sutra
4113 Pennsylvania,
816-931-7775
7217 West 110th Street, Overland Park, 913-345-8774
Best Fast Food
Culver's Frozen Custard
and ButterBurgers
Multiple locations
Best Gyro Sandwiches
Jerusalem Café
431 Westport Road,
816-756-2770
Best Sliders
Lew's
7539 Wornall,
816-444-8080
Best Free Food
Samples at Costco
Multiple locations
Best Patio
Harry's Bar and Tables
501 Westport Road,
816-561-3950
Best Hotel Dining Room
Phillips Chophouse
106 West 12th Street,
816-221-9292
Best Happy Hour
Kona Grill
444 Ward Prkwy,
816-931-5888
Best 3 a.m. Bar
Sidekicks
3707 Main,
816-931-1430
Best New Bar, Kan.
Coaches
14893 Metcalf, Overland Park,
913-897-7070
Best New Bar, Mo.
Paddy O'Quigley's
100 East 20th Street,
816-842-0400
Best Dive
Y.J.'s Snack Bar
128 West 18th Street,
816-472-5533
