Instead of clicking through one really long, difficult to navigate list, here is the summary (with our comments). 2007 brought some interesting winners for C-Ville’s Best of 2007. (Aqui Es Mexico didn’t win?!?!!?!?!?) as well as some expected ones (Happy Hour at McGrady’s). Also, Splendora’s again people, what are you thinking!? Charlottesville wants to hear your thoughts about missing categories, gripes, etc. Enjoy the list and comment!
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why does it seem that the same places win nearly every year??? honestly, can’t people be a bit more creative…
it’s all based on how much money you will spend for their overpriced advertising .
St. Maarten’s was not even a runner up for best wings?!? This list is dead to me.
Although, I have to say, it’s better than the most recent Washington Post Best Bets, in which Starbucks won for best coffee shop and PF Changs won for best Chinese restaurant. Because overpriced chain stores that are exactly the same in Iowa as they are in DC are precisely what I think of when I’m picking a local fave, of course.
Big Jim’s as best barbecue?
I scoff. Then I vomit at the thought of Big Jim’s. Then I scoff more.
Dave - I missed that one. That is a total load of crap! Jinx and Blue Ridge Pig are eons better.
Jinx? Maybe.
Blue Ridge Pig? Definitely.
Big Jim’s is a burger joint for me, better than that NoVa chain Five Guys! (Of course, since I work downtown, I’ll visit the chain for lunch on occasion.)
Oh, and can we get a real sports bar? Maybe in the place that is opening up in the old Starr Hill space? Which CVillain has the scoop?
the list is a joke. i didn’t vote, so i guess i have no right to criticize, but the whole thing is pretty lame. the categories need to be more specific or something so we can see some new winners.
MORE specific? there’s enough asinine categories in there already.
and yet, nothing for like ‘favorite new business’ or anything broad enough like that.
for those who say the awards are based on advertising dollars, i don’t believe they are. they (and the HooK) to a good job of keeping the sales and media staff apart. I know I’ve gotten that line from a couple ad sales reps … and as annoyed as I am at both papers for continuing to snub my organization, it’s good that whoever throws them money doesn’t get biased coverage, etc.
Someone named Tim explained C-Ville Weekly’s Opinion:
http://cvillain.com/?p=195#comment-1176
I’m glad to see businesses like Industry, Circa, Judy B., and Sneak Reviews make the list, as well as a phonetical take on the colloquial expression “Come on.” Nice, Thor! I believe the vote is fair, not at all slanted by advertising. But I agree with Chad that a lot of businesses get overlooked, particularly new ones, and also businesses that students patron. This is how someone can leave Charlottesville and, five years later, resume their social life on the downtown mall. Not that there’s anything wrong with that! I love our social lives. But look at the similarities in restaurant winners in 2006 and 2007…
Props go to the C-VILLE, though, for not putting one of Barker’s Beauties in every picture. And how can you not love the Sons of Bill’s acceptance blog?! I tell you, they’re going to be famous!
i guess by more specific i just meant different. what is the point of having this list if you pretty much know who the winners will be beforehand AND they are often clearly not the “best”?
although c-ville and the hook both have a lot of ads, just by thumbing through a c-ville a keen eye can tell that their editorial is influenced by ads. while that is smart business i suppose, it is bad journalism. in addition to that, for me, their ads become even less looked at since they report on nothing worth reading. plus it’s viscerally un-pleasing to read given that their paper literally falls apart when opened.
but at least c-ville has offensive covers that bear no relation to anything resembling relevant news, right?
Ryan - if you have good article ideas.. write them and submit them to our site!
I’m impressed with these comments. Dave and Ryan’s made me LOL. I’m seeing a lot of regulars with good strong opinions. WRITE!
Thor - not sure what you mean by good article ideas? Are you from C-Ville or the moderator for this site? (Based on my previous comment, I’d doubt you’re from C-Ville…)
Submit Ideas (or Write Articles) for cVillain. I am one of the moderators here, but we welcome reasonable informed articles from anyone. Just login and write away (or email me your article)… we promise to post pretty much anything.
Every year, that list gets on my nerves. Harris-Teeter as a place to run in when you just need milk? Are you kidding me? I would have voted for Stoney’s.
I do love Eloise, though.
By best sports bar, do they mean Wild Wings Cafe or Buffalo Bill’s Wild Wings? I assume Cafe because I dig that place in football season.
Also, this place needs a 24 hour diner, particularly one that sells breakfast in the middle of the night.