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Best Governor
Janet Napolitano Janet Napolitano Like last month’s general election, it was a three-way race. And like last month’s general election, Governor Napolitano won. She outdistanced former Gov. Fife Symington by... […]
Best Library
Looking into downtown Phoenix from the Burton Barr Central Library Burton Barr Central Library 1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix AZ 85004 (602) 262-4636 phoenixpubliclibrary.org Fashioned by Phoenix architect Will Bruder,... […]
Best Sporting Venue
Chase Field Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85001 (602) 462-6500 arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com It’s hard to compete with a venue that has its own swimming pool and a sports... […]
Best Museum
Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 257-1222 phxart.org One of the finest Phoenix institutions is celebrating a facelift and expansion. The Phoenix... […]
Best Mexican Restaurant
Oaxaca Oaxaca 1516 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 258-0804 oaxaca.com Oaxaca has been a favorite gathering spot near the Capitol Mall since it opened on July 4,... […]
Best Hamburger
Original Hamburger Works Original Hamburger Works 2801 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602) 263-8693 originalhamburgerworks.com Combine the freshest ingredients, charcoal grills, a sports bar and the ambience of rusty... […]
Best Breakfast
First Watch First Watch 1 N. First St., Phoenix AZ 85004 (602) 340-9089 firstwatch.com First Watch specializes in delivering the best breakfasts around. Just 16 blocks from the Capitol, the... […]
Best Cup of Coffee
Starbucks 100 N. First St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 340-0455 starbucks.com People from the Capitol area are often spotted carting around a disposable cup of sunshine with a ubiquitous logo... […]
Best Pizza
Pizzeria Bianco Pizzeria Bianco 623 E. Adams St., Phoenix AZ 85004 (602) 258-8300 pizzeriabianco.com Pizzeria Bianco has appeared on just about everybody’s “best of” list. And for good reason —... […]
Best Diversions & Events
Best Neighborhood to Take a Walk – Eighteenth century English architecture influences many homes in the Encanto-Palmcroft neighborhood Best Place to be Overheard The lobbyists’ parking lot According to the... […]
Best Miscellaneous Categories
Best Commission or Board – Arizona Board of Regents Best Commission or Board Arizona Board of Regents The board is the governing body of Arizona’s public university system. It provides... […]
Johnson wants to take critical look at
Senator favors local control over schools, less state intervention
