Best Cardinals Player
Albert Pujols
Eleven seasons. One World Series championship. Two National League pennants. Five NL Central division titles. Rookie of the Year. Three MVP awards. Nine All-Star Game selections. 400-plus homers. 2,000-plus hits. Career OPS above 1.000. Seven-time NL leader in wins above replacement. Please, sir, don't leave.
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- Best Band Name
- Best Band to Die in the Past 12 Months
- Best Bluegrass Band
- Best Blues Artist
- Best Club DJ
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- Best Concert of the Past 12 Months
- Best Concert Poster
- Best Concert Series
- Best Country Band (Alternative)
- Best Country Band (Traditional)
- Best Cover Band
- Best Folk Band
- Best Gospel Artist
- Best Hip-Hop Artist
- Best Hip-Hop DJ
- Best Hip-Hop Program to Die in the Past Year
- Best Homecoming
- Best Jam Band
- Best All-Ages Venue
- Best Jazz Artist
- Best Jazz Radio Program
- Best Live Sound Engineer
- Best Local Act Gone National
- Best Local Album of the Past 12 Months
- Best Local Label
- Best Local Promoter
- Best Local Single of the Past 12 Months
- Best Lounge Act
- Best Metal Band
- Best Music Blog
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- Best Blues Club
- Best New Band
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- Best Noise Band
- Best Old Band
- Best Dance Club
- Best Pop Band
- Best Poster Designer
- Best Producer
- Best Dance Club to Die in the Past Year
- Best Punk Band
- Best R&B Artist
- Best Recording Studio
- Best Rock Band
- Best Rock Radio Program
- Best Side Project
- Best Songwriter
- Best Tribute Band
- Best Vocalist (Female)
- Best Vocalist (Male)
- Best Open Mic
- Best Place to Slow Dance
- Best Rock Club
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- Best Karaoke
- Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests
- Best Place for a First Date
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- Best Place to Let Out Your Inner Artist
- Best Cemetery
- Best-Kept Secret
- Best Kids' Thrill
- Best Actor in a Play
- Best Children's Theater Production
- Best Ensemble Cast in a Play
- Best Gallery Exhibition
- Best Hair on a Local TV Personality (Female)
- Best Hair on a Local TV Personality (Male)
- Best Local Artist
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- Best Actress in a Musical
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- Best One-Person Show
- Best Reporter (Newspaper Division)
- Best Scenic Design
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- Best Stand-Up Comedian (Female)
- Best Stand-Up Comedian (Male)
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Actress in a Play
- Best Swan Song
- Best Theater Company
- Best Theater Surprise
- Best TV News Anchor
- Best Actor in a Musical
- Best Audience
- Best Casino
- Best Director
- Best Film Festival
- Best FM Radio Personality
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- Best Local Cartoonist
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- Best Museum
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- Best Radio Station
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- Best Reporter (TV/Radio Division)
- Best Shakespeare Production
- Best Stage Combat
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- Best Zoo Animal
- Best Art Gallery to Die in the Past 12 Months
- Best Arts Organization
- Best Book by a Local Author
- Best Burlesque Act
Food & Drink
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- Best Asian Market
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- Best Pizza Dough
- Best Pork Ribs (Barbecue Division)
- Best Pork Ribs (Non-Barbecue Division)
- Best Salad
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- Best Barbecue
- Best Smoked Salmon
- Best Smoothie
- Best Takeout Counter (Gourmet)
- Best Takeout Counter (Grocery Division)
- Best Use of Leftovers
- Best Use of the Worst Cheese
- Best Whole Roast Chicken
- Best Beef Brisket
- Best Beer
- Best Bread
- Best Burger
- Best Burger (Non-Beef Division)
- Best Barista
- Best Dining Destination
- Best Food Truck
- Best Greek Restaurant
- Best Indian Restaurant
- Best Italian Restaurant (Cheap)
- Best Italian Restaurant (Not Cheap)
- Best Local Chef
- Best Lunch Counter
- Best Mexican Restaurant
- Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
- Best Beer Selection in a Restaurant
- Best Neighborhood Restaurant
- Best New Restaurant
- Best Outdoor Dining
- Best Place for Ladies Who Lunch
- Best Place for Late-Night Dining
- Best Place to Eat Out Alone
- Best Place to Eat Out With Grandpa
- Best Power Lunch
- Best Restaurant Neighborhood
- Best Place to Get Fatter
- Best Breakfast with a Hangover
- Best Restaurant to Die in the Past 12 Months
- Best Restaurant Trend
- Best Restaurant When Someone Else Pays
- Best Seafood Restaurant
- Best Service in a Restaurant
- Best Soul Food Restaurant
- Best Steak House
- Best Sunday Brunch
- Best Sushi
- Best Tapas/Small Plates
- Best Chain Restaurant
- Best Taqueria
- Best Thai Restaurant
- Best Vegetarian Restaurant
- Best Vietnamese Restaurant
- Best Wine List in a Restaurant (Price Be Damned)
- Best Chinese Restaurant
- Best Coffeehouse
- Best D�cor
- Best Diner
- Best Bar Bar
- Best Neighborhood Bar (South County)
- Best New Bar
- Best Place to Play Pool
- Best Underground Club
- Best 3 a.m. Bar
- Best Bar Name
- Best Beer Selection in a Bar
- Best Bloody Mary
- Best Bar Bathroom
- Best Cocktail Name
- Best Drink Menu
- Best Gay Bar
- Best Happy Hour
- Best Jukebox
- Best Lesbian Bar
- Best Margarita
- Best Martini
- Best Bar Food
- Best Neighborhood Bar (City)
- Best Neighborhood Bar (Mid-County)
- Best Neighborhood Bar (West County)
- Best Outdoor Drinking
- Best Place for Cocktails
- Best Place to Play Darts
- Best Bartender
- Best Place to Drown Your Sorrows
- Best Specialty Margarita
- Best Trend
- Best Neighborhood Bar (North County)
- Best Lounge
- Best Drink Special
- Best Neighborhood Bar (East Side)
- Best Place to Booze (Outside of Church on the Lord's Day)
- Best Place to Explore Your Inner Chef
- Best Place to Relax After a Long Workweek
- Best Year-Round Carnival
People & Places
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- Best Addition to Downtown
- Best Local Politician
- Best Mayor
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- Best Month to Be in St. Louis
- Best Month to Leave St. Louis
- Best Thing to Happen to St. Louis Readers This Year
- Best View of Someplace Other Than Downtown
- Best Villain
- Best Bus Route
- Best Citizen
- Best Festival
- Best Gadflies
- Best Gala
- Best Geezer
- Best Lawyer
- Best Lightning Rod
- Best Local Boy Gone Bad
- Best Local Boy Made Good
- Best Blog
- Best Local Girl Made Good
- Best Old Building
- Best Place to Live
- Best Place to Meet Married Men
- Best Place to Meet Married Women
- Best Place to Meet Single Men
- Best Place to Meet Single Women
- Best Place to People Watch
- Best Public Restroom
- Best Thing to Happen to St. Louis This Year
- Best View of Downtown
- Best Worthy Cause
- Best Bureaucrat
- Best Local Girl Gone Bad
- Best Local Website
- Best New Building
- Best Federal Lawsuit
- Best Hidden Historical Site
- Best Of St. Louis 2011
Sports & Recreation
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- Best Public Works Project
- Best Cheap Thrill
- Best Batting Cage
- Best Picnic Spot
- Best Place to Hike
- Best Place to Play Fantasy Sports
- Best Place to Skate
- Best Public Golf Course
- Best Public Pool
- Best Local Boxer
- Best High School Athlete
- Best Dog Park
- Best College Athlete
- Best Coach
- Best Yoga Studio
- Best Cardinals Player
- Best Weekend Getaway
- Best Urban Bike Ride
- Best Tennis Courts
- Best Reason to Look Forward to Winter
- Best Reason to Look Forward to Summer
- Best Public Park
- Best Place to Jog
- Best Place to Bird-Watch
- Best MMA Gym
- Best Local MMA Fighter
- Best Bowling Lanes
- Best Hole at a Golf Course
- Best Gamble
- Best Fishing Hole
- Best Disc Golf Course
- Best Basketball Court
- Best Athlete's Butt
- Best Sports Figure Not Named Pujols
- Best Sports Broadcast Personality
- Best Sports Bargain
- Best Sports Bar
- Best Blues Player
- Best River for Float Trips
- Best Rams Player
- Best Miniature Golf
- Best Move
Goods & Services
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- Best Bed & Breakfast
- Best Hotel
- Best Place to Dress Up
- Best Junk Store
- Best Mall
- Best Musical Instrument Store
- Best Pet Store
- Best Place for a Kid's Birthday Party
- Best Place to Buy Sex Toys
- Best Place to Buy Vinyl
- Best Runners' Store
- Best Skate Shop
- Best Soap
- Best Antique Store
- Best Staff
- Best Thrift Store
- Best Toy Store
- Best Yarn Store
- Best Adult Video Store
- Best Baby Store
- Best Body Piercing
- Best Bridal Shop
- Best Car Wash
- Best CD/Record Store
- Best Art Supplies
- Best Garden Center
- Best Gift Shop
- Best Golf Store
- Best Lingerie
- Best Liquor Store
- Best Newsstand
- Best Place for a Grown-Up's Birthday Party
- Best Place to Buy New Clothing (Men)
- Best Furniture Store
- Best Frame Shop
- Best Place to Buy New Clothing (Women)
- Best Place to Buy Used Clothing
- Best Place to Shop for Grandma
- Best Flea Market
- Best Comic Book Store
- Best Gun Store
- Best Hardware Store
- Best Place to Shop for Your Mom
- Best Florist
- Best Dollar Store
- Best Bike Shop
- Best Tattoo Parlor
- Best Book Store (Independent)
- Best Tobacconist
- Best Wine Store
- Best Book Store (Chain)
- Best Pawn Shop
- Best Used Book Store
- Best Sporting Goods Store
- Best Place to Shop for Little Sis
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