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Re: “Best of the Triangle 2009”
I understand the open-ended aspect (didn't the Indy actually used to write an editor's pick section?), but I'm mystified how Bob Dumbass won best DJ. Radio is in such a sad state these days.
And Talk of the Town not even getting a mention in the jazz section really does make this more of a "Best of the White Triangle." (Not that I don't fall into this category too, but...)
Re: “Best of the Triangle 2009”
To all our readers, please note that the Best of the Triangle winners are open ended questions and any business or name can be submitted. The winners of each category are the businesses or names that have been submitted the most through our online Best of the Triangle survey.
Re: “Best of the Triangle 2009”
As an independent newspaper, I can't believe The Guitar Center was even an option in the "best place to buy music gear" category.....you know they're the reason that the Music Loft in Durham went OUT OF BUSINESS, right? Next year why don't you just add Wal-Mart to the list too.
Re: “Best of the Triangle 2009”
BEST PLACE TO HEAR HIP-HOP... Cat's Cradle???? Finalist... The Pour House??? Do you mean the best place to hear Hip-Hop if you're not comfortable being around African-Americans? You can't be serious.
Re: “Best of the Triangle 2009”
WORST. COMIC BOOK STORE. EVER.
Re: “Best of the Triangle 2009”
Chapel Hill Comics? Really? That place sells like five comics and the rest of the joint is graphic novels, manga and collections. It's nice and all ... but not a comic book shop.
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
Come on people, sushi blues is the hard rock cafe of sushi. It is quite obvious readers are more taken with big obnoxious displays of dead rockers than good sushi.
And, how come Ed Mckay Used Books gets shafted in every single issue of best of's picks for book stores? They are by FAR the best book store in Wake County, with the biggest & best selection and non-rude most knowledgeable employees, not to mention they do a hell of a lot for the community. Wake up, Quail Ridge and Nice Price? Yeah two really great bookstores, for me to poop on.
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
Re: survey design, that would be a question for the advertising department, as editorial has nothing to do with the ballot, the process or the readers' choices.
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
The Readers' Choices are exactly thatselections by readers. I hope those commenting or otherwise dissatisfied with the results either voted for their favorites or are planning to do so next year. by Lisa Sorg, Indy Editor (lsorg@indyweek.com) Lisa, perhaps the folks at IndyWeek need to learn survey design ;-)
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
Best Mexican food Torero's? Has anyone been to La Hacienda lately??? And what about Ted's Montana Grill, they should be voted best burger- Hello, no hormones!!!
Re: “Cary: The charm of a fast-growing small town”
I want to add an exclaimation point to the Matthews House. This is a beautiful Landmark House that is refurbished with a lovely garden. It is ready for any special occasion. I recommend "Brides and Bouquets Florals". In Cary ask for Greg for any special floral and / or atmospheric additions to the Matthews House space.
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
I am so excited that Caf Capistrano is the best new restaurant! This is very well deserved. If you have not been there, make the trip to Durant Road to try it! The owner is delightful and the food is incredible. You will love it!
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
So Hell won for Best Jukebox and Best Staff. Too bad the majority of the staff (and consequently the jukebox) are now gone! What the Hell?
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
The sushi bar on Glenwood revealed that the fish who lost their soul on the menu received no honor after last nights attempt at fine dining. My tongue has nothing but contempt, horror and total disagreement with the best pick for sushi. You poor neophytes.
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
I'd like to thank those who took the time to vote this year and to those who feel impassioned enough to comment here. You clearly feel strongly about the choices because you care so much about the community the Best of the Triangle Readers Choice Awards represent.
However, the fact remains that the process is electronic, allowing each person to vote only once. Entries from different individuals who had multiple identical answers were flagged by the program and reviewed by staff members for their validity. There was no ballot stuffing.
If a national chain was a winner in a category, the decision was made to make sure to highlight an extra finalist position for a local business as well.
The significant point may not be how certain businesses won but why some won over others. I encourage everyone to continue to vote and tell all your friends and neighbors to participate again next year.
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
ceceliam's comment about Whole Foods winning best outdoor dining is right on; it is indeed shocking. The theory, however, that Independent readers confused Whole Foods in Durham (or Chapel Hill) with Weaver Street Market in Carrboro bestows upon said readers a measure of undeserved stupidity. A more likely explanation for Whole Foods' shocking win is a severe case of old-fashioned ballot-box stuffing. If this the case, SHAME ON YOU! Whole Foods.
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
The Readers' Choices are exactly thatselections by readers. I hope those commenting or otherwise dissatisfied with the results either voted for their favorites or are planning to do so next year.
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
So Dissapointed!!! i was stunned at how bland this year's list was! it doesn't seem like any new places were nominated, and it was so discouraging to see all the big/national name places on it. also, why do orange and chatham always get linked together? of course nothing from Chatham got nominated, and it is a shame, as there are some really amazing new places, and some fabulous old ones worth visiting!!!
Re: “2008 Readers' Choice winners”
I'll say it now just like I say it every year: National chains should be omitted from the tallies, period. They always have an advantage due to name recognition. If this magazine is called "The Independent" then by all means, we should be voting for the best independent (ie, local) businesses.
Re: “Best of the Triangle 2009”
Maybe I'm missing something, but if the Independent's "Best of the Triangle" is now strictly a readers poll - where the paper simply picks the categories (i.e. Best Pizza), and the readers write-in their preferences (i.e. any pizza joint in the triangle), then how can you possibly seem personally affronted by who won? Sure, Guitar Center might be more corporate than your favorite locally owned instrument purveryor. Yeah, the Cat's Cradle might not be your favorite place to see hip-hop. But, for one reason or another, lots of people who aren't you, liked the winning businesses enough to fill-out a ballot in their favor. Sorry. Sucks to be a victim of a democratic system which, unfortunately, didn't work out exactly how you thought it should. Of course, citing race and the long, dark shadow of corporate America (among loads of other inane rationales) for why your favorite hot dog isn't everyone else's favorite hot dog is obviously easier than wrapping your head around the fact that you thinking something is right (or hip or "best") will never make it universally, or even predominately, so. The paper counted the ballots and, clearly, you, your friends, and other right-minded folks who agree with you didn't vote enough. Sounds like they didn't shop enough at the Music Loft either - whether it was or wasn't a terrific store. Time to go find another "cause" to irrationally and illogically rally against.