PEOPLE

Community Heroes (Male)
John Lawrence and Tyron Garner
Runners Up:
Mitchell Katine
Ray Hill
Community Hero (Female)
Annise Parker
Runners Up:
Phyllis Randolph Frye
Nancy Ford

Most Valuable Volunteer
Sean Carter
Runners Up:
SoFonda St. John
Stella Link Seville

Top GLBT Male Activist
Ray Hill
Runners Up:
Mitchell Katine
Clarence Burton Bagby
Top GLBT Female Activist
Phyllis Randolph Frye
Runners Up:
Annise Parker
Linda Morales

Top Fundraiser (Male)
Don Gill
Runners Up:
Gary Teixeira
Ronnie Siebert
Top Fundraiser (Female)
Barbara Walker
Runner Up:
Sonna Alton
Nora Ackerley

Favorite Drag Queen
Kofi
Runners Up:
Ima Cummin
SoFonda St. John

Favorite Politician
Annise Parker
Houston City Council
713/247-2014
www.ci.houston.tx.us/citygovt/council/1
Runners Up:
Chris Bell
U.S. House of Representatives
25th Congressional District
Capital office
216 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
202/225-7508
Houston office
7707 Fannin, Suite 203
Houston, Texas 77054
713/383-8600
Pasadena office
6307 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, Texas 77505
281/991-1300
Baytown office
1300 Rollingbrook, Suite 517
Baytown, Texas 77521
281/837-8225
http://bell.house.gov
Howard Dean (tie)
Dean For America
P.O. Box 1228
Burlington, Vermont 05402
802/651-3200
www.deanforamerica.com
Sheila Jackson Lee (tie)
U.S.House of Representatives
18th Congressional District
Capital office:
403 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
202/225-3816
Downtown Houston office:
1919 Smith, Suite 1180
713/655-0050
Heights office:
420 West 19th St.
713/861-4070
Acres Home office:
6719 West Montgomery, Suite 204
713/691-4882
www.jacksonlee.house.gov

Top Male Businessperson:
Charles Armstrong
Charles Armstrong Investments, Inc.
810 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-SOBE
Runners Up:
Andy Pantos
Meteor
2306 Genessee
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-0123
www.meteorhouston.com
John Frels
Mortgage Associates of Texas
3303 Louisiana, Suite 220
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-1850
800/524-1850
Top Female Businessperson:
Marion Coleman
House of Coleman
901 W. Alabama
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-2521
www.HouseofColeman.com
Runners Up:
Mary Ann McBee
Fitness Exchange
4040 Milam
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-9932
www.FitnessExchange.cc
Lea Bogle
Premier Paging & Wireless
12220 Murphy Rd.
Stafford, Texas 77477
281/575-8500
1450 W. Sam Houston Prky.
Houston, Texas 77043
713/465-8883
www.callpremier.com

Best Attorney
Mitchell Katine
Williams, Birnberg & Anderson L.L.P.
6671 Southwest Frwy., Suite 303
Houston, Texas 77074-2284
713/981-9595
Runners Up:
Jerry Simoneaux
The Simoneaux Law Firm
12 Greenway Plaza
Suite 1100, PMB 141
Houston, Texas 77046
713/227-1717
Jim Walker
Walker & Hunter P.C.
1924 Portsmouth
Houston, Texas 77098
713/552-1117
800/732-2934

Best Physician
Shannon R. Schrader, M.D.
The Schrader Clinic
4101 Greenbriar, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77098
713/526-1717
www.theschraderclinic.com
Runners Up:
Patrick J. McNamara, M.D.
4101 Greenbriar, Suite 355
Houston, Texas 77098
713/524-4837
http://PatrickMcnamaraMD.com
Ron Frazier, M.D.
1213 Hermann, Suite 845
Houston, Texas 77004
713/502-2429

Best Dentist
Bruce Smith, D.D.S.
1006 Missouri
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-4364
Runners Up:
Randy Mitchmore, D.D.S.
LifeSmiles
2617 W. Holcombe
Houston, Texas 77025
713/592-9300
www.lifesmiles.us
Max Greenfield, D.D.S.
ImageMax
5709 Woodway, Suite G
Houston, Texas 77057-1522
713/781-0505
www.imagemaxdentaldayspa.com

Best Eye Doctor
Scott Sawyer, M.D.
Frost Eye Clinic
Montrose Clinic
3311 Richmond Ave., Suite 100
713/830-3033
Runners Up:
Stewart Zuckerbrod, M.D.
Diagnostic Eye Care-Bellaire
5420 Dashwood, Suite 101
Bellaire, Texas ZIP
713/668-9118
Marc Sanders, M.D.
Diagnostic Eye Center
6500 Fannin, Suite 1108
Houston, Texas 77030
713/797-1500
www.diagnosticeyecenter.com

Best Chiropractor
Kenneth Lester, D.C.
Kirby Health & Wellness
2727 Kirby Dr., Suite 324
713/526-5252
Runners Up:
Art Keller, D.C.
Chimney Rock Chiropractic Center
3033 Chimney Rock, Suite 440
Houston, Texas ZIP
713/781-3344
Jackie Doval, M.S., D.C., C.A.C.
Alternative Health & Wellness
404 Westheimer
713/627-9355
Houston, Texas 77006
www.docjackie.com

Best Therapist
Tony Carroll, L.M.S.W.-A.C.P.
1006 Missouri
713/527-0000
Houston, Texas 77006
www.houstontherapist.com
Runners Up:
Daniel Garces, M.S., L.P.C., L.M.F.T.
3316 Mt. Vernon
713/526-8390
Houston, Texas 77006
www.dansmnd.net
Laura Gillis, R.M.T.
1207 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/502-2429

Best Male Massage Therapist
Ken Claude, R.M.T.
Massage by Ken
713/240-9598
Runners Up:
Alan Davidson, R.M.T.
Essential Touch
1712 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/942-0923
Tom Zeppelin, R.M.T.
Zeppelin Massage
713/542-0426
Best Female Massage Therapist
Patricia Held
713/385-6715
Runners Up:
Selena Gray
Berta Pollard
713/927-7321

Best Male Personal Trainer
John Aaron
Muscle Mechanics
617 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-5330
www.musclemechanics.com
Runners Up
Charlie Finch, Jr., Ph.D.
832/755-6385
http://home.houston.rr.com/cbfinch
Eduardo Costa
713/302-5202
Best Female Personal Trainer
Kimberly Marler
Coach Kimmie
832/443-FITT
www.coachkimmie.com
Runners Up
Karen Peden
Patricia Held
713/385-6715

Best Astrologer
Lilly Roddy
713/529-5842
www.hermesfoot.com
Runners Up:
Jill Dearman
www.alphaomega1.com/jilldear.htm

Best Veterinarian
Kristin Olson, D.V.M.
Greenway Animal Clinic
2706 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas ZIP
713/807-1234
Runners Up:
Paula Runté, D.V.M.
Cat Vet Clinic
2125 West Alabama
Houston, Texas 77098
713/523-5171
Robin Robinette, D.V.M. (tie)
713/864-4560
Valerie McDaniel, D.V.M. (tie)
Montrose Veterinary Clinic
1701 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-3814
www.montrosevetclinic.com

Best Interior Decorator
Troy Broussard
Edward J. Perrault Design Associates
5644 Westheimer, Suite 206
713/622-0332
Runners Up
Ronnie Siebert
Lifestyles With Ronnie
1853 W. Main #2
Houston, Texas 77098
713/828-3738
Bradley Weeme
Bradley Weems Interiors
3701 W. Alabama
Houston, Texas 77027
713/572-9233

Best Male Insurance Agent
Rob Schmerler
Rob Schmerler Insurance Agency
6575 West Loop South, Suite 185
Houston, Texas 77401
713/661-7700
www.SchmerlerAgency.com
Runners Up:
Jeffrey Bules
Rob Schmerler Insurance Agency
6575 West Loop South, Suite 185
Houston, Texas 77401 713/661-7700
www.SchmerlerAgency.com
Dale Englefield
Englefield Insurance Agency
3501 West Alabama
Houston, Texas 77027
713/439-1700
Best Female Insurance Agent
Pippa Wiley
Pippa Wiley Insurance Agency
10777 Northwest Frwy.
Houston, Texas 77092
713/957-4297
Runners Up
Michele Mortensen
Mortensen Insurance Agency
2150 W 18th. St.
Houston, Texas 77008
713/426-6655
Mary Peterson
State Farm of Texas
4900 Bissonnet, Suite 202
Bellaire, Texas 77401
713/660-0990

Best Male Real Estate Agent
Bryan Williams
Coldwell Banker
1505 Heights Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77008
713/869-0456
Runners Up:
Mike Copenhaver (tie)
Re/Max Metro
713/528-4960
888/920-MIKE
www.mikecopenhaver.com
Todd Partridge (tie)
Partridge Properties
3230 Yoakum
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-1184
800/528-1184
www.toddpartridge.com
Jeffrey Kuchar
Heritage Texas Properties
3660 Richmond Ave., Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77042
713/623-4443 main
713/297-5604 direct
www.heritagetexas.com
Best Female Real Estate Agent
Karen Derr
Karen Derr & Associates Realtor
1034 Heights Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77008
713/862-1600
www.karenderr.com
Runner Up:
Suzanne Anderson
Suzanne Anderson Properties
239 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-2598
800/529-9461
Roberta Walters
Heritage Texas Properties
3660 Richmond Ave., Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77042
713/623-4443 main
713/297-5612 direct

Best Male Hairdresser
Don Gill
Studio 911
911 Welch
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-0911
Runners Up
Shawn Penn
2702 Crocker
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-2444
www.shawnpenn.com
Greg Decker
4 Star Hair Productions
1201 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-7785
Best Female Hairdresser
Vicki Fraychinaud
(The) Shop
1207 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/560-7585
Runners Up:
Victoria Toras
Ana Romero
Paris Style Hair & Beauty
2513 University Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77005
713/520-6002

Favorite Community Photographer
Dalton DeHart
713/622-2202
Runners Up:
David Lewis
Midtown Studio
3400 Montrose Blvd., Suite 507
Houston, Texas 77006
713/240-5508
www.davidlewisIMAGES.com
John Conroy
Varsity Productions
6712 Edloe
Houston, Texas 77005
713/542-8277
www.varsityproductions.com

Best DJ
Michael Tank
South Beach
810 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-7623
www.SouthBeachTheNightclub.com
Runners Up:
John Simms
Montrose Mining Company
805 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-7488
J.D. Arnold
Rich’s Houston
2401 San Jacinto
Houston, Texas 77002
713/759-9606
www.richs-houston.com

Best Male Bartender
George Konar
JR’s Bar & Grill
808/804 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-2519
Runners Up:
Nick Gray (tie)
Meteor
2306 Genesee
Houston, Texas 77006
www.meteorhouston.com
Stephen Watson (tie)
Keys West
817 West Dallas
Houston, Texas 77019
713/571-7870
www.keyswest.com
David Duguay
O
710 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-0213
Best Female Bartender
Suzy Riley
EJ’s
2517 Ralph
Houston, Texas 77006
713/527-8071
Runners Up:
Crystal Murley
JR’s Bar & Grill
808/804 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-2519
Raci Ferris
Chances
1100 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-7217
www.chancesbar.com

Favorite Radio Personality
Maria Todd
KRBE-FM 104.1
www.krbe.com
Runner Up:
Jimmy Carper
KPFT-FM 90.1
www.kpft.org
Sam Malone
KRBE-FM 104.1
www.krbe.com

Best TV Guy
Frank Billingsley
KPRC Channel 2
www.click2houston.com
Runners Up:
Ernie Manouse
KUHT Channel 8
www.houstonpbs.org
Chris Wragge
KPRC Channel 2
www.click2houston.com
Best TV Gal
Debra Duncan
KHOU Channel 11
www.khou.com
Runners Up:
Gina Gaston
KHOU Channel 11
www.khou.com
Dominique Sachse
KPRC Channel 2
www.click2houston.com

Favorite Male Pro Athlete
David Carr
Houston Texans
832/667-2000
www.houstontexans.com
Runners Up:
Lance Armstrong
www.lancearmstrong.com
David Beckham
www.realmadrid.es
Favorite Female Pro Athlete
Sheryl Swoopes
Houston Comets
713/627-WNBA
www.wnba.com/comets
Tina Thompson
Houston Comets
713/627-WNBA
www.wnba.com/comets
Liz Jackson
Houston Comets
713/627-WNBA
www.wnba.com/comets

COMMUNITY

Favorite Social Organization:
Bayou City Boys Club
P.O. Box 131284
Houston 77219-1284
www.bayoucityboysclub.org
Runners Up:
Lone Star Boys of Leather
www.lsbol.org
Executive and Professional Association of Houston (tie)
P. O. Box 130227
Houston, Texas 77219-0227
281/587-6066
www.epah.org
Royal Sovereign & Imperial Court of the Single Star of Houston (tie)
281/216-0757
www.rsicss.org

Favorite Philanthropic Organization
Colt 45’s
P. O. Box 66804
Houston, TX 77266-6804
(713) 526-6077
www.colt45s.org
Runners Up:
Bayou City Boys Club
P.O. Box 131284
Houston, Texas 77219-1284
www.bayoucityboysclub.org
The Assistance Fund (tie)
1116 Jackson Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-4788
www.theassistancefund.org
AssistHers (tie)
P.O. Box 541095
Houston, Texas 77254
713/521-4628
www.assisthers.org

Favorite Community Organization
Bering Omega Community Services
1429 Hawthorne
Houston, Texas 77006
P.O. Box 540517
Houston, Texas 77254-0517
713/529-6071
www.beringomega.org

Favorite Benefit Event of the Year
Jungle 11
Bayou City Boys Club
P.O. Box 131284
Houston 77219-1284
www.bayoucityboysclub.org
Runners Up:
Houston Black Tie Dinner
www.houstonblacktiedinner.org
Pride Parade
Pride Committee of Houston
P.O. Box 66071
Houston, Texas 77266-6071
713/529-6979
www.pridehouston.org

BUSINESSES/SERVICES

Most Supportive of the GLBT Community (Local)
JP MorganChase
www.chase.com
Runners Up:
Budweiser/Silver Eagle Distributors
1301 White
Houston, Texas 77252
713/869-4361
www.budweiser.com
Hollywood Center
2409 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-8808 restaurant
713/523-8855 bookstore

Most Supportive of the GLBT Community (National)
JP MorganChase
www.chase.com
Runners Up:
Budweiser
www.budweiser.com
Shell
www.shell.com

Best Local Website
www.SpaceCityEmpire.org
Runners Up:
www.OutSmartmagazine.com
www.pridehouston.org

Best National Website
www.gay.com
Runners Up:
www.planetout.com
www.out.com

Best Internet Provider
AOL
www.aol.com
Runners Up:
Roadrunner
www.rr.com
Earthlink
www.earthlink.net

Best Bank/Credit Union
JP MorganChase
2900 Wesleyan
Houston, Texas 77027
800/935-9935
800/242-7324
and other Houston-area locations
www.chase.com
Runners Up:
Bank of America
1905 West Gray
Houston, Texas 77006
713/831-1700
800/299-2265
and other Houston-area locations
www.bankofamerica.com
Washington Mutual
4313 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-5755
and other Houston-area locations
www.wamu.com

Best Mortgage Company
Mortgage Associates of Texas
3303 Louisiana, Suite 220
Houston, Texas 77002
713/524-1850
Runners Up:
Countrywide Home Loans
Scott Pelzer
713/703-7299
Neider Mortgage (tie)
4615 Southwest Frwy., Suite 817
Houston, Texas 77027
713/355-4288
www.neidermortgage.com
EZ Mortgage Services of Texas (tie)
2323 S. Shepherd, Suite 1170
Houston, Texas 77019
713/528-6400 main
713/392-4224 Tammi Wise
www.tammiwise.com

Best Title Company
Partners Title Co.
712 Main
713/229-8484
5851 San Felipe
713/917-1500
Runners Up:
Stewart Title
1980 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77056
713/627-1310
and multiple other Houston-area locations
www.stewarthouston.com
Chicago Title Insurance Company
909 Fannin
Houston, Texas 77010
713/659-1411
and multiple other Houston-area locations
www.houston.ctic.com

Best Homebuilder
DR Horton Homes
9450 Grogans Mills Rd.
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
281/362-9815
www.drhorton.com
Runners Up:
KB Home
877/238-4720
www.kbhome.com
DN Classic Design & Construction
713/869-3440

Best Home Remodeling Contractor
U.S. Construction
Joe Hlavac
713/526-7679
Runners Up:
Maria Gonzalez
Dennis Frost

Best Landscaping Company
AJ’s Landscaping & Design Inc.
1223 West 12th St.
Houston, Texas 77008
713/957-0449
www.ajslandscpaing.com
Runners Up:
McDugald-Steele Landscape Architects
849 W. 26th St.
Houston, Texas 77008
713/868-8060
Texas Blooms
800/822-7719

Best Furniture Store
Noel Fine Furniture Design Center
2727 Southwest Frwy.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/874-5200
Runners Up:
Gallery Furniture
6006 I-45 North
Houston, Texas 77076
713/692-1111
www.galleryfurniture.com
IKEA
7810 I-10 West
713/688-7867
Houston, Texas 77024
www.ikea-usa.com

Best Furniture Store on a Budget
IKEA
7810 I-10 West
713/688-7867
Houston, Texas 77024
www.ikea-usa.com
Runners Up:
Gallery Furniture
6006 I-45 North
Houston, Texas 77076
713/692-1111
www.galleryfurniture.com
Z Gallerie
Memorial City
303 Memorial City
Houston, Texas 77024
713/932-6828
Highland Village
3920 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77027
713/622-2952
www.zgallerie.com

Best Grocery Store
Kroger
3300 Montrose Blvd
Houston, Texas 77006
713/526-7865
and multiple other Houston-area locations
www.kroger.com
Runners Up:
Central Market
3815 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77027
713/386-1700
www.centralmarket.com
Whole Foods Market
2955 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/520-1937
4004 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77025
713/667-4090
6401 Woodway
Houston, Texas 77057
713/789-4477
11145 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77042
www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Best Specialty Food Store
Whole Foods Market
2955 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/520-1937
4004 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77025
713/667-4090
6401 Woodway
Houston, Texas 77057
713/789-4477
11145 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77042
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Runners Up:
Central Market
3815 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77027
713/386-1700
www.centralmarket.com
Spec’s Liquor Warehouse & Deli
2410 Smith
Houston, Texas 77006
713/526-8787
www.specsonline.com

Best Catering Firm
“…of course!”
1701 California
Houston, Texas 77006
713/526-1800
www.claytoncatering.com
www.ofcourseonline.com
Runners Up
don Carlos Catering
1445 Yale
Houston, Texas 77008
713/869-5002
Jackson & Co.
707 Hawthorne
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-5780

Best Liquor Store
Spec’s Liquor Warehouse
2410 Smith
713/256-8787
and other Houston-area locations
www.specsonline.com
Runners Up:
Richard’s Liquors & Fine Wines
2124 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77019
713/529-4849
and 8 other Houston-area locations
Vinos Liquors & Wines
3833 Dunlavy
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-6391

Best Gift and Accessories Shop
Events
1966 W. Gray
Houston, Texas 77019
713/520-5700
www.eventsgifts.com
Runners Up:
Lobo Bookshop & Café
3939 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-5156
www.lobobookshop.com
Cities (tie)
2411 W. Alabama
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-2662
www.shopatcities.com
Escarpa (tie)
2055 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/807-8868

Best Resale Shop for Clothing
Buffalo Exchange
1614 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-8701
www.buffaloexchange.com
Runners Up:
Blue Bird Circle
615 W. Alabama
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-0470
Value Village
6116 Milwee
Houston, Texas 77092
713/685-5440

Best Resale Shop for Other Treasures
The Guild Shop
2009 Dunlavy
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-5095
Runners Up:
Blue Bird Circle
615 W. Alabama
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-0470
Reed’s

Best Place To Buy Greetings Cards
Lobo Bookshop & Café
3939 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-5156
www.lobobookshop.com
Runners Up:
Hollywood Book & Cafe
2409 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-8855
Dramatika
331 W. 19th
Houston, Texas 77008
713/868-5050

Best Auto Dealership
Jack Roach Ford
6445 Southwest Frwy
Houston, Texas 77074
281/588-5000
www.jackroach.com
Runners Up:
Momentum BMW (tie)
10002 Southwest Frwy.
Houston, Texas 77074
713/596-3100
www.momentumcars.com/bmw
Mercedes Benz of Houston-Greenway
3900 Southwest Frwy.
Houston, Texas 77027
713/986-6400
Fred Haas Toyota World
20400 I-45 North
Houston, Texas 77373
281/297-7000

Best Auto Detailing Service
Carriage Car Care
900 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-6766
Runners Up:
Mr. Carwash
3150 Kirby
Houston, Texas 77098
713/522-0911
and other Houston-area locations
The Car Spot
3405 S. Main
Houston, Texas 77581
713/997-7707
402 Spencer Hwy.
Pasadena, Texas 77587
713/910-2277

Best Place To Buy Music
Soundwaves
3509 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-9890
and 8 other Houston-area locations
www.soundwaves.com
Runners Up:
Cactus Music& Video
2930 South Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77098
713/526-9272
www.gladmusicco.com/cactus
Wherehouse Music
Shepherd Plaza
3800 Farnham
Houston, Texas 77098
713-523-2200
and other Houston-area locationss
www.wherehousemusic.com

Best Place to Buy Books
Half Price Books
1011 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713-520-1084
and 7 other Houston-area locations
www.halfpricebooks.com
Runners Up:
BookStop
2922 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77098
713/529-2345
and 4 other Houston-area locations
Borders (tie)
3025 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/524-0200
570 Meyerland Plaza
Houston, Texas 77096
713/661-2888
9633 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77063
713/782-6066
www.borders.com
Lobo Bookshop & Café (tie)
3939 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-5156
www.lobobookshop.com

Best Wireless Phone Service Provider
T-Mobile
800/937-8997
www.t-mobile.com
Runners Up:
Sprint PCS
800/260-4752
www.sprintpcs.com
Verizon Wireless
800/774-6326
www.verizonwireless.com

Best Place to Buy Electronics
Best Buy
5133 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77056
713/552-1512
and other Houston-area locations
www.bestbuy.com
Runners Up:
Fry’s Electronics
10241 I-45 North
Houston, Texas 77037
281/931-2200
www.frys.com
Circuit City
4500 San Felipe
Houston, Texas 77027
713/627-2500
and other Houston-area locations
www.circuitcity.com

Best Place To Buy Erotic Playthings
Erotic Cabaret
1222 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-4565
6509 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713/783-1897
www.eroticcabaret.com
Runners Up:
Black Hawk Leather
The Ripcord
715 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-2792
Eros 1207
1207 Spencer Hwy.
Pasadena, Texas 77587
713/944-6010
www.eros1207.com

Best Tattoo Parlor
Extreme Skin Art
3207 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/942-8282
Runners Up:
Shaw’s Tattoo Studio
1660-C Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/582-1255
www.shawstattoostudio.com
Hot Rod

Best Place to Buy Women’s Clothes
M2M Fashion
3400 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-0804
www.m2mfashion.com
Runners Up:
GAP
6225 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77005
713-942-7061
and other Houston-area locations
www.gap.com
Erotic Cabaret
1222 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-4565
6509 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713/783-1897
www.eroticcabaret.com
Best Place to Buy Men’s Clothes
M2M Fashion
3400 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-0804
www.m2mfashion.com
Runners Up:
Dillard’s
4925 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77056
713/622-1200
and other Houston-area locations
www.dillards.com
Nordstrom
Galleria IV
5192 Hildalgo
Houston, Texas 77056
713/957-4808
www.nordstrom.com

Best Place To Buy Drag Essentials
Jewel’s Boutique
2404 Taft
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-3557
www.crossdressersboutique.com
Runners Up:
Erotic Cabaret
1222 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-4565
6509 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713/783-1897
www.eroticcabaret.com
Monica’s
2515 Riverside Dr.
Houston, Texas 77004
713/741-4247

Best Garden/Nursery Supply
Houston Garden Center
1700 West Loop North
Houston, Texas 77081
713/426-3030
and other Houston-area locations
www.houstongardencenters.com
Runners Up:
Another Place in Time
1102 Tulane
Houston, Texas 77008
713/864-9717
www.anotherplaceintime.com
Buchanan’s Native Plants
611 East 11th St.
Houston, Texas 77008
713/861-5702
www.buchanansplants.com

Best Dry Cleaners
Image Cleaners
3407 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/527-0880
and 3 other Houston-area locations
Runners Up:
Custom Cleaners
2446 Bissonnet
Houston, Texas 77005
713/529-2990
Wolfe Cleaners
811 Studewood
Houston, Texas 77008
713/862-9382

Best Place to Buy Pet Supplies
PetCo
2110 South Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77098
713/521-1005
and other Houston-area locations
www.petco.com
Runner Up:
PETsMART
5415 West Loop South
Houston, Texas 77056
713/661-5585
and other Houston-area locations
www.petsmart.com
Urban Tails
1618 Webster
Houston, Texas 77003
713/658-0900
www.urbantails.cc

Best Florist
The Village Greenery & Flowers
5203 Kelvin
Houston, Texas 77005
713/529-4161
www.villagegreeneryflowers.com
Runners Up:
Plant House
812 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-6050
In Bloom
814 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-3553

Best Antiques Store
Antique Pavilion
2311 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/520-9755
Runners Up:
Antiques on 19th
345 W. 19th
Houston, Texas 77008
713/869-5030
The Market
5393 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77056
713/960-9084

Best Jewelry Store
I.W. Marks
3841 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77025
713/668-5000
www.iwmarks.com
Runners Up:
Reiner’s Fine Jewelry
2210 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/520-1212
Tiffany & Co.
The Galleria
5015 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77056
713/626-0220
www.tiffany.com

Best Place To Buy Eyewear
Spectacles on Montrose
4317 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-3937
www.wearusout.com
Runners Up:
Eye Elegance
Highland Village
3966 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77027
713/622-4411
Eye Masters
4088 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77027
713/622-8781
and other Houston-area locations
www.eyemasters.com

Best B&B or Hotel/Motel
The Lovett Inn
501 Lovett Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-5224
www.lovettinn.com
Runners Up:
Holiday Inn Select Greenway Plaza Area
2172 Southwest Frwy.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/523-8448
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/home
The Warwick
5701 Main
Houston, Texas 77005
713/526-1991

Best Airlines
Continental Airlines
800/525-0280
www.continental.com
Runners Up:
Southwest Airlines
800/435-9792
www.southwest.com
American Airlines
800/433-7300
www.aa.com

Best Travel Agency
Concierge Travel
5008 Mimosa
Bellaire, Texas 77401
713/661-2117
www.conciergetravel.cc
Runners Up:
South Belt Travel
12132 Sabo Rd.
Houston, Texas 77089
281/481-0628
Jade International Travel
10620 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77042
713/789-4440
www.chuck-haiyen.com/jade_travel.htm

Best Travel Website
www.Orbitz.com
Runners Up:
www.Travelocity.com
www.Expedia.com

Best Gay Cruise or Tour Company
RSVP Vacations
800/328-RSVP
www.rsvp.net
Runners Up:
Atlantis
800/6-ATLANTIS
www.atlantisevents.com
Olivia Cruises and Resorts
800/631-6277
www.olivia.com

Best Car Rental Agency
Avis
1905 Milam
713/571-8572
and other Houston-area locations
800/331-1212
www.avis.com
Runners Up:
Hertz
1300 Lamar
Houston, Texas 77010
713/659-8190
and other Houston-area locations
www.hertz.com
Enterprise
5803 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77057
713/532-9339
and other Houston-area locations
www.enterprise.com

Best Day Spa
Urban Retreat
2329 San Felipe
Houston, Texas 77019
713/523-1701
Runners Up:
Persona Day Spa
2311 W. Alabama
Houston, Texas 77098
713/988-5555
Tovas Hair Studio & Day Spa
1409 S. Post Oak Lane
Houston, Texas 77056
713/439-1414
www.tovas.com

DINING

Best New Restaurant
Hollywood Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine
2409 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-8808
www.HollywoodVietnameseRestaurant.com
Runners Up:
Chef G’s Seafood & Steakhouse
1915 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/522-5551
Berryhill Baja Grill (tie)
3407 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-8226
www.berryhilltamales.com
Devana’s (tie)
3939 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/526-7900

Best Restaurant for People Watching
Barnaby’s Café
414 West Gray
713/522-8898
604 Fairview
713/522-0106
1701 South Shepherd
713/520-5131
Runners Up:
Baba Yega
2607 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-0042
Café Adobe
2111 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-1468
7620 I-10 West
Houston, Texas 77024
713/688-1700
2329 Highway 6
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
281/277-1700
18310 I-45 North
Houston, Texas 77090
936/321-1701

Best 24-Hour Restaurant
Katz’s Deli
616 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-3838
www.katznevercloses.com
Runners Up:
House of Pies
3112 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-3816
6142 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713/782-1290
6314 Antoine
Houston, Texas 77081
713/680-1641
Biba’s One’s a Meal
607 West Gray
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-8432

Best Restaurant for Elegant Dining
Mark’s
1658 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-3800
www.marks.citysearch.com
Runners Up:
Tony’s
1801 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77056
713/622-6778

Best Restaurant for Cheap Eats
Barnaby’s Cafe
414 West Gray
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-8898
604 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-0106
1701 South Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77098
713/520-5131
Runners Up:
Baba Yega
2607 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-0042
House of Pies
3112 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-3816
6142 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713/782-1290
6314 Antoine
Houston, Texas 77081
713/680-1641

Best Restaurant for Outdoor Dining
Baba Yega
2607 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-0042
Runners Up:
Café Adobe
2111 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-1468
7620 I-10 West
Houston, Texas 77024
713/688-1700
2329 Highway 6
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
281/277-1700
18310 I-45 North
Houston, Texas 77090
936/321-1701
Hollywood Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine
2409 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-8808
www.HollywoodVietnameseRestaurant.com

Best Breakfast
Baby Barnaby’s
602 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-4229
Runners Up (tie):
Harry’s
318 Tuam
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-0198
House of Pies (tie)
3112 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-3816
6142 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713/782-1290
6314 Antoine
Houston, Texas 77081
713/680-1641

Best Brunch
Noche Cocina y Bar
2409 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-8559
Runners Up:
Baba Yega
2607 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-0042
Farrago
318 Gray
Houston, Texas 77002
713/523.6404
www.farrago.tv

Best Lunch Spot
Berryhill Baja Grill
3407 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-8226
www.berryhilltamales.com
Runners Up:
Baba Yega
2607 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-0042
Barnaby’s Café
414 West Gray
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-8898
604 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-0106
1701 South Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77098
713/520-5131

Best Dessert
Dessert Gallery
3200 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 7709
713/522-9999
1616 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77056
713/622-0007
www.dessertgallery.com
Runners Up:
Empire Café
1732 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-5282
House of Pies
3112 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-3816
6142 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713/782-1290
6314 Antoine
Houston, Texas 77081
713/680-1641

Best Coffee House
Starbucks Coffee
3407 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
and multiple other Houston-area locations
713/521-7278
www.starbucks.com
Runners Up:
Diedrich Coffee
4005 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/526-1319
1901 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/522-8801
1008 Bay Area Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77058
281/461-1325
www.diedrich.com
Brasil
2606 Dunlavy
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-1993

Best Barbecue
Goode Co. Barbeque
5109 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/522-2530
8911 I-10 West
Houston, Texas 77024
713/464-1901
www.goodecompany.com
Runners Up:
Hickory Hollow
101 Heights Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77008
713/869-6300
8038 Fallbrook Dr.
Houston, Texas 77064
281/469-5323
18537 FM 1488
Magnolia, Texas
281/356-7885
www.hickoryhollowrestaurant.com
Demeris Barbecue
2911 S. Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77098
713/529-7326
6722 Marinette
Houston, Texas 77036
713/776-0088
9552 Hempstead Hwy.
Houston, Texas 77092
713/681-7204
www.demeris.com

Cajun
Ragin Cajun
4302 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77027
713/622-6321
9600 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77063
832/251-7171
930 Main (in the Tunnel)
Houston, Texas 77002
713/571-2422
www.ragin-cajun.com
Runners Up:
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
2410 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/527-9137
6015 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713/782-6310
7110 FM 1960 West
Houston, Texas 77069
281/580-5245
2226 FM 1960 West
Houston, Texas 77090
281/893-0206
13080 Hwy. 290
Houston, Texas 77040
713/460-1203
309 Waterfront Dr.
Seabrook, Texas 77586
281/291-9932
2525 South Loop West
Houston, Texas 77054
713/665-3155
12711 Hwy. 59 South
Stafford, Texas 77477
281/240-5533
Floyd’s Cajun Kitchen
1200 Durham
Houston, Texas 77007
713/864-5600

Best Chinese
Kam’s
4500-C Montrose Blvd
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-5057
Runners Up:
Ming’s Café
2703 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713-529-7888
Ambassador (tie)
4326 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77027
713/877-8930
Shanghai River (tie)
2407 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-5528

Best Cuban
El Meson
2425 University Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77005
713/522-9306
Runners Up:
Latina Café
1972 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-2611
Bosso
610 Main St.
Houston, Texas 77002
713/223-2622

Greek
Niko Niko’s
2520 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-1308
www.nikonikos.com
Runners Up:
Biba’s One’s a Meal
607 West Gray
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-0425
Mykonos Island
Shepherd Plaza
2181 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/523-4114

Best Hamburger
Lankford Grocery & Market
88 Dennis
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-9555
Runners Up:
Barnaby’s Café
414 West Gray
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-8898
604 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-0106
1701 South Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77098
713/520-5131
Baba Yega
2607 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-0042

Best Indian
Devana’s
3939 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/526-7900
Runners Up:
Bombay Palace
4100 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77027
713/960-8472
www.bombaypalacehouston.com
Khyber Grill
2501 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/942-9424

Best Italian
Vincent’s
2701 West Dallas
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-4314
Runners Up:
Michelangelo’s
307 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-1085
www.michelangelosrestaurant.com
Riva’s
1117 Missouri
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-3450

Best Mexican
Café Adobe
2111 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-1468
7620 I-10 West
Houston, Texas 77024
713/688-1700
2329 Highway 6
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
281/277-1700
18310 I-45 North
Houston, Texas 77090
936/321-1701
Runners Up:
Noche Cocina y Bar
2409 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-8559
La Mexicana (tie)
1018 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-0963
La Jaliciense (tie)
1308 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-8676

Best Pizza
Star Pizza
2111 Norfolk
Houston, Texas 77098
713/523-0800
77 Harvard
Houston, Texas 77007
713/869-1241
Runners Up:
Collina’s
502 W. 19th
Houston, Texas 77008
713/869-0492
3835 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77027
713/621-8844
12311 Kingsride
Houston, Texas 77024
713/365-9653
4990 Beechnut
Houston, Texas 77096
713/349-9040
2400 Times Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77005
713/526-4499
www.collinas.com
Papa John’s
3210 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/874-1999
and other Houston-area locations
www.papajohns.com

Best Sushi
Osaka
515 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/533-9098
Runners Up:
Miyako
3910 Kirby Dr.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/520-9797
6345 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77057
713/781-6300
Meyerland Plaza
4700 Beechnut
Houston, Texas 77096
713/838-7500
Bank One Center
910 Travis
Houston, Texas 77002
713/752-2888
201 West Bay Area Blvd.
Webster, Texas
281/332-3328
www.miyakosushibar.com
Nippon
4464 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-3939

Best Thai
Nit Noi
2426 Bolsover
Houston, Texas 77005
713/524-8114
6395 Woodway
Houston, Texas 77057
713/789-1711
11807 Westheimer @ Kirkwood
281/597-8200
850 West FM 1960
Houston, Texas
281/444-7650
Runners Up:
Thai Pepper
2049 West Alabama
Houston, Texas 77098
713/520-8225
Golden Room
1209 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-9614

Best Vegetarian
Hobbit Café
2243 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77098
713/526-5460
Runners Up:
Baba Yega
2607 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-0042
Ziggy’s Healthy Grill
2202 W. Alabama
Houston, Texas 77098
713/527-8588

Best Vietnamese
Mai’s
3403 Milam
Houston, Texas
713/520-7684
Runners Up:
Hollywood Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine
2409 Grant
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-8808
www.HollywoodVietnameseRestaurant.com
Mo Mong
1201 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-5664

Best Restaurant in a Category We Forgot
Black Laborador Pub (British)
4100 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-1199

OUT AND ABOUT

Best Place for a First Date
JR’s Bar & Grill
808/804 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-2519
Runners Up:
Keys West
817 West Dallas
Houston, Texas 77019
713/571-7870
www.keyswest.com
Meteor
2306 Genesee
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-0123
www.meteorhouston.com

Best Spot To Take Out-of-Town Visitors
The Galleria/The Waterwall
Westheimer at Post Oak Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77056
713/622-0663
www.galleriahouston.com
The Waterwall is located south of the Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard.
Runners Up:
NASA Johnson Space Center
Space Center Houston (tie)
1601 NASA Road 1
Houston, Texas 77058
281/244-2100
www.jsc.nasa.gov
Houston Museum District (tie)
The 16 member institutions are
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum
Children’s Museum of Houston
Contemporary Arts Museum
Holocaust Museum Houston
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston Center for Photography
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Zoo
Jung Center of Houston
Lawndale Art Center
John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science
The Menil Collection
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Rice University Art Gallery
Rothko Chapel
www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org
The Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby
Houston, Texas 77002
713/223-FISH
866/418-3474
www.downtownaquarium.com

Best Downtown Nightspot
Rich’s Houston
2401 San Jacinto
Houston, Texas 77002
713/759-9606
www.richs-houston.com
Runners Up:
Cabo Mix-Mex Grill
419 Travis
Houston, Texas 77002
713/225-2060
Hard Rock Café (tie)
Bayou Place
502 Texas
713/227-1392
www.hardrock.com
La Carafe (tie)
813 Congress
Houston, Texas 77002
713/229-9399

Best Place to Worship
Resurrection MCC
2025 W 11th St.
Houston, Texas 77008
713/861-9149
www.resurrectionmcc.org
Runners Up:
Bering Memorial United Methodist Church
1440 Harold St.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/526-1017
www.beringumc.org
Unity Church of Christianity
2929 Unity Dr.
Houston, Texas 77057
713/782-4050
www.unityhouston.org

Best Gym/Place To Work Out
Fitness Exchange
4040 Milam
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-9932
www.FitnessExchange.cc
Runners Up:
24 Hour Fitness
1000 Campbell Rd.
Houston, Texas 77055
713/984-0606
and other Houston-area locations
www.24hourfitness.com
Muscle Mechanics
617 Richmond Ave.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-5330
www.musclemechanics.com

Best Tanning Salon
Darque Tan
2907 South Shepherd
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-2663
and multiple other Houston-area locations
www.darquetan.com
Runners Up:
Eclipse Sunless Tanning
415 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/520-6611
www.eclipsesunlesstanning.com
Eurotan
3701 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-5100
www.eurotan.com

Best Theatrical Production (National Tour)
Chicago
Broadway in Houston
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com
Runners Up:
Mamma Mia
Broadway in Houston
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com
Aida
Broadway in Houston
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

Best Theatrical Production (Local)
The Big Bang
Theater LaB Houston
www.theaterlabhouston.com
Runners Up:
Naked Boys Singing
Bienvenue Theatre
Jerker
Theatre New West

Best Concert of the Year
Cher
Runners Up:
Annie Lennox
Justin Timberlake and Cristina Aguilera

Favorite Pro Sports Team
Houston Texans
832/667-2000
www.houstontexans.com
Runners Up:
Houston Astros
713/259-8500
www.astros.com
Houston Comets
713/627-WNBA
www.wnba.com/comets
GLBT News Event of the Year
Repeal of the Sodomy Law
Runners Up:
Gay Pride
Marriage in Canada

AFTER DARK

Best Club For Dancing
South Beach
810 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-7623
www.SouthBeachTheNightclub.com
Runners Up:
Rich’s Houston
2401 San Jacinto
Houston, Texas 77002
713/759-9606
www.richs-houston.com
O
710 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-0213

Best Place After 2 a.m.
Rich’s Houston
2401 San Jacinto
Houston, Texas 77002
713/759-9606
www.richs-houston.com
Runners Up:
South Beach
810 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-7623
www.SouthBeachTheNightclub.com
Ripcord
715 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/759-9606

Best Women’s Bar
Chances
1100 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-7217
www.chanceshouston.com
Runners Up:
Meteor
2306 Genesee
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-0123
www.meteorhouston.com
Bocados
1312 W. Alabama
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-5230

Best Piano Bar
Keys West
817 West Dallas
Houston, Texas 77019
713/571-7870
www.keyswest.com
Runners Up:
Briar Patch
2312 Crocker
Houston, Texas 77006
713/665-9678
Guava Lamp
Shepherd Plaza
2159 Portsmouth
Houston, Texas 77098
713/524-3359
www.guavalamp.com

Best Drag Show Bar
JR’s Bar & Grill
808/804 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-2519
Runners Up:
EJ’s
2517 Ralph
Houston, Texas 77006
713/527-9071
Cousin’s
817 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-9204

Best Place To Shoot Pool
Slick Willie’s Family Pool Hall
1200 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/522-2525
and other Houston-area locations
www.slickw.com
Runners Up:
JR’s Bar & Grill
808/804 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-2519
Keys West
817 West Dallas
Houston, Texas 77019
713/571-7870
www.keyswest.com

Best Place To See Male Dancers:
JR’s Bar & Grill
808/804 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-2519
Runners Up:
South Beach
810 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-7623
www.SouthBeachTheNightclub.com
Montrose Mining Company
805 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-7488

Best Place to Show Off Your Leather
Ripcord
715 Fairview
Houston, Texas 77006
713/759-9606
Runner Up:
Mary’s
1022 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/527-9669
Montrose Mining Company
805 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-7488

Best Place to Two Step:
Brazos River Bottom
2400 Brazos
Houston, Texas 77006
713/528-9192
Runner Up:
The Barn
1100 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713-523-7217

Best Club If You’re Under 21
South Beach
810 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-7623
www.SouthBeachTheNightclub.com
Runners Up:
O
710 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-0213
Rich’s Houston
2401 San Jacinto
Houston, Texas 77002
713/759-9606
www.richs-houston.com

Best Happy Hour
Meteor
2306 Genesee
Houston, Texas 77002
713/521-0123
www.meteorhouston.com
Runners Up:
JR’s Bar & Grill
808/804 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-2519
Keys West
817 West Dallas
Houston, Texas 77019
713/571-7870
www.keyswest.com

Best Margarita
Café Adobe
2111 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77098
713/528-1468
7620 I-10 West
Houston, Texas 77024
713/688-1700
2329 Highway 6
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
281/277-1700
18310 I-45 North
Houston, Texas 77090
936/321-1701
Runners Up:
Berryhill Baja Grill
3407 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77006
713/523-8226
www.berryhilltamales.com
Tony’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
2222 Ella Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77008
713/862-6516

Best Martini:
Meteor
2306 Genesee
Houston, Texas 77006
713/521-0123
www.meteorhouston.com
Runners Up:
Mo Mong
1201 Westheimer
Houston, Texas 77006
713/524-5664
South Beach
810 Pacific
Houston, Texas 77006
713/529-7623
www.SouthBeachTheNightclub.com

Favorite Brand of Beer
Bud Light
www.budweiser.com
Runners Up:
Corona
www.corona.com
Miller Lite
www.millerbrewing.com

IN GALVESTON
PEOPLE

Favorite Drag Queen
CC Ryder
Runners Up:
Naomi Warwick
Misty Valdez

Best Real Estate Agent
V.J. Tramonte
Joe Tramonte Realty
1802 Broadway, Suite 122
Galveston, Texas 77550
www.tramonterealty.com

Best Male Bartender
Gary Bache
3rd Coast
904 Avenue M
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-6911
Runners Up:
Jimmy Sweeney
Garza’s Kon Tiki
315 Tremont
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-5805
www.thekontiki.com
Chris Fleming
Garza’s Kon Tiki
315 Tremont
Houston, Texas 77550
409/765-5805
www.thekontiki.com
Best Female Bartender
Mel Kennedy
3rd Coast
904 Avenue M
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-6911
Runner Up:
Lisa Alexandria
Cocktails Dance Club & Piano Bar
2411 Ship’s Mechanic Row
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-7900

COMMUNITY

Favorite Philanthropic Organization
AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas
1405 39th St.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/763-AIDS
800/755-0440
http://acctx.tripod.com

Favorite Benefit Event of the Year
Misty Valdez’s Benefit for ACCT

BUSINESSES/SERVICES

Best Gift & Accessories Shop
Sable V Fine Art Gallery
2211 Strand
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/750-8975
www.sablev.com
Runners Up:
Murdoch’s Bathhouse
Seawall Boulevard at 22nd St.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-7478
Soho Gifts, Gallery & Framing
2119 Postoffice
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-8975

Best Resale Shop
Eiband’s Gallery
2001 Postoffice
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/763-5495

Best Antiques Store
Big House Antiques
2212 Ship’s Mechanic Row
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-0559
Runners Up:
E. Marie Antiques
2701 Broadway
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/621-5555

Best Place To Buy Books
Midsummer Books
2311 Ship’s Mechanic Row
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-5930

Best Place To Buy Erotic Playthings
Industry Video
1813 61st St.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/744-0320

Best Tattoo Parlor
Island Tattoo and Body Piercing
726 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/621-4728

Best Place To Buy Women’s Clothes
Morgan’s on the Strand
24th St. at Strand
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/763-3798
800/315-1733
www.morgansonthestrand.com

Best Place To Buy Men’s Clothes
Cruz Cortez Clothiers
2227 Postoffice
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/763-9600

Best Florist
The Galveston Wreath Company
1124 25th St.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-8597
Runners Up:
Sunset Flowers
409 22nd St.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/750-9929

Best B&B or Hotel/Motel
Paradise Guesthouse
2317 Avenue P
Galveston, Texas 77550
877/919-6677
409/762-6677
www.galveston.com/paradise
Runners Up:
G-Town Guest Houses
1301 Avenue M
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-2117
877-735-2749
www.GTownTX.com
Hollywood @ Galveston
31st at Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/750-8900
888/899-0899
www.galveston.com/hollywood

DINING

Best New Restaurant
Gorditas Mexico
7th St. at Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/621-1944
Runners Up:
The Boudin Ball Factory
201 26th St.
Galveston, Texas 77550
PHONE?
Rainforest Café
5310 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/744-6000
www.rainforestcafe.com

Best Restaurant for Elegant Dining
The Steakhouse at the San Luis
5222 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/744-1500
800/445-0090
www.sanluisresort.com/steakhouse
Runners Up:
Rudy & Paco
2028 Postoffice
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-3696
Luigi’s
2328 Strand
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/.763-6500

Best Restaurant for Outdoor Dining
Ocean Grill
2227 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-7100
Runners Up:
Fish Tales
2502 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-8545
The Spot
3201 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/621-5237

Best Restaurant for People Watching
Fish Tales
2502 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-8545
Runners Up:
Benno’s on the Beach
1200 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-4621
Rainforest Café
5310 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/744-6000
www.rainforestcafe.com

Best 24-Hour Restaurant
Dutch Kettle
3600 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-6761
Barbecue
Queen’s Bar-B-Que
35th St. & Avenue S
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-3151
Runner Up:
Leon’s BBQ House
5427 Broadway
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/744-0070

Best Breakfast
Miller’s Landing
1824 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/763-8777

Best Brunch
Hotel Galvez
2024 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-7721

Best Italian
DiBella’s
1902 31st St.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/763-9036
Runner Up:
Mario’s
628 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/763-1693
Luigi’s
2328 Strand
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/.763-6500

Best Mexican
Salsas Mexican & Seafood Restaurant
4604 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/621-2630
Runners Up:
The Original Mexican Café
1401 Market
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-6001
La Stacion
25th St. at Avenue H
Galveston, Texas 77550
PHONE

Best Pizza
Mario’s Italian Restaurant
628 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/763-1693

Best Sushi
Yamato
2104 61st St.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/744-2742

Best Vegetarian
Mosquito Café
628 14th St.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/763-1010
www.mosquitocafe.com

AFTER DARK

Best Club for Dancing
Garza’s Kon Tiki
315 Tremont
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-5805
www.thekontiki.com

Best Palace To See Male Dancers
Blvd Saloon
3102 Seawall Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/750-8571
Runners Up:
Garza’s Kon Tiki
315 Tremont
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-5805
www.thekontiki.com
3rd Coast
904 Avenue M
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-6911

Best Drag Show Bar
Garza’s Kon Tiki
315 Tremont
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-5805
www.thekontiki.com
Runners Up:
Robert’s LaFitte
2501 Avenue Q
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-9092

Best Happy Hour
3rd Coast
904 Avenue M
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/765-6911

Best Piano Bar
The Tremont House
Featuring Oma Galloway
2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/763-0300
Runner Up:
Cocktails Dance Club & Piano Bar
Cocktails Dance Club & Piano Bar
2411 Ship’s Mechanic Row
Galveston, Texas 77550
409/762-7900

Favorite Brand of Beer
Budweiser
www.budweiser.com
Runners Up:
Corona (tie)
www.corona.com
O’Doul’s (tie)
www.odouls.com
Miller Lite
www.millerbrewing.com

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