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Best of WNC 2010

Who's going to slip their fists into the Xpress' purple gloves this year?

We will only be able to feature categories that receive a minimum number of votes in our Best of WNC issue, so make sure to vote for those people and places you think are, as Muhammad Ali described himself, "the greatest of the greatest."

Rules

  1. Only one survey per person. This helps us guarantee that your opinion counts as much as everyone else's.
  2. Name and email address*
  3. At least 30 items must be voted on.
  4. You must supply a valid e-mail address* to receive instructions for validating your ballot.
  5. You will receive an e-mail confirmation with instructions for validating your ballot. Before you submit your ballot, please make sure your e-mail inbox isn't full. You may also need to add bestof@mountainx.com to your allowed senders list if you have one. Validation must be completed by 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, for your ballot to count.

Don't delay! Please allow time to receive the e-mail confirmation. Start your ballot no later than 9 p.m. on Aug. 18.

* We want your unique opinion, and the required information allows us to verify this. We will not share, sell or use your name and e-mail address for any purpose other than to confirm your ballot.

Mountain Xpress reserves the right to invalidate any ballots that it deems spurious or to be an attempt at ballot stuffing.

If you have problems filling out your ballot, please contact Xpress' Webmaster by e-mailing webmaster@mountainx.com or calling (828) 251-1333, ext. 116.

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Eats

Barbecue
Bakery
Breakfast/brunch
Burger
Burrito
Caterer
Cheap lunch
Chinese
Diner/home-style
Favorite restaurant
Fine dining
Greek
Ice cream
Italian
Indian
Japanese
Late-night
Latin American/Mexican
Pizza
Pub grub
Outdoor dining
Restaurant still needed in Asheville
Romantic eatery
Seafood
Server
Sub shop/sandwiches/deli
Sweets/chocolate
Thai
Top chef
Vegetarian
Sound off on "Eats": We want to hear your thoughts on the local restaurant scene.

Drinks

Favorite bar
Gay bar
Upscale bar
Hipster bar
Dive bar
Smoothies/juices
Sports bar
Bartender
Barista
Beer selection
Cocktails
Coffee shop
Local brewery
Wine selection
Sound off on "Drinks": We want to hear your thoughts on the local drinks scene.

Arts & Entertainment

Local art gallery
Local visual artist
Favorite local band
Local band: blues/jazz/soul
Local band: country/alt-country
Local band: folk
Local band: old-time/bluegrass
Local band: hip-hop
Local band: rock
Local band: experimental
Local band: metal
Local band: punk
Local band: world/reggae
Local band: next big thing
Local busker/street performer
Least-favorite busker/street performer
Local comedian
Local comedy troupe
Local performance artist
Local singer/songwriter
Local DJ (non-radio)
Local recording studio
Local dance company
Local poet/author
Local theater company
Local filmmaker
Local video store
Local drag performer
Local trivia night
Local karaoke night
Movie theater
Place to hear live music
Place to dance
Live show of 2010: performing arts
Live show of 2010: music
Sound off on "Arts & Entertainment": We want to hear your thoughts on the local arts scene.

Media

Local arts writer
Local radio personality
Local radio station
Local print reporter
Local TV personality
Local blog
Local Twitterer
Local website
Most over-reported story
Most under-reported story
Free publication other than Xpress
Favorite feature in Xpress
Why?
Feature Xpress needs to add
Feature Xpress needs to tweak
How?
Sound off on "Media": We want to hear your thoughts on local media.

Outdoors

Event: cycling
Event: running
Place to camp
Place to get it on
Place to hike
Place to paddle/kayak
Place to picnic
Place to ride your bike
Place to walk/run
Swimming hole
Sound off on "Outdoors": We want to hear your thoughts on the local outdoors scene.

Personal Services

Alternative healing center
Car repair
Computer repair
Esthetician
Place to work out
Hair salon
Massage therapist
Nail salon
Spa
Stylist
Tattoo artist
Tattoo/piercing studio
Yoga studio
Sound off on "Personal Services": We want to hear your thoughts on local personal services.

Hunting & Gathering

Antiques store
Arts/craft supply store
Bike shop
Bookstore
Clothing: men's
Clothing: women's
Clothing: consignment or vintage
Environmentally Friendly Store
Local farm
Local food/drink product
Garden supply/nursery
Gift shop
Grocery
Head shop
Jewelry store
Local fashion designer
Record shop
Musical instrument shop
Outdoor-gear shop
Shoe store
Tailgate/farmers market
Arts/craft fair
Beer store
Wine store
Sound off on "Hunting & Gathering": We want to hear your thoughts on local businesses.

Kids

Clothing: kids'
Day care
Kid-friendly restaurant
Place to entertain kids
Place to learn outside of school
Entertainer
Toy store
Sound off on "Kids": We want to hear your thoughts on how kid-friendly WNC is (or is not).

Pets

Animal shelter/rescue center
Rescue organization
Pet kennel
Pet-supply store
Veterinarian
Sound off on "Pets": We want to hear your thoughts on local animal services and organizations.

Uniquely Asheville

B&B/boutique hotel
Asheville's best-kept secret
Local colorful character
Local eyesore
Local hero
Local politician
Local villain
Local festival
Place to propose
Place to breakup
Place to see a bear
Place to get arrested
Bumper sticker
Reason to live in Asheville
Reason to leave Asheville
Local environmental group
Local do-gooder group
Neighborhood
Thing you'd like to see local government do
Thing downtown Asheville needs
Sound off on "Uniquely Asheville": We want to hear your thoughts on what makes Asheville unique.

Regional categories

Swannanoa/Black Mountain

Music venue
Restaurant
Local shop
Art gallery

Woodfin/Weaverville

Restaurant
Neighborhood gathering spot
Local artist
Local shop

Marshall/Hot Springs

Restaurant
Local shop
Swimmin' hole
Place to camp

Waynesville/Canton

Restaurant
Swimmin' hole
Local musician/group
Art gallery

Sylva/Cullowhee

Restaurant
Place to get beer
Saturday-night hangout
local shop

Brevard

Restaurant
Local musician/group
Place to see a white squirrel
Outdoor spot
Art gallery

Hendersonville/Flat Rock

Restaurant
Festival
Attraction
Local shop

Burnsville/Celo/Spruce Pine

Outdoor spot
Restaurant
Art gallery