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2005 Index of Winners

BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Cityscape » Readers Pick
Petra Geiger
For those who want to spend their dollars on one-of-a-kind, handmade purses, soaps, clothes and gifts, rather than their premium-priced, mass-produced counterparts in the mall, Beehive Co-op founder PETRA GEIGER stepped in to save the day. A budding handbag and stationary designer herself, Geiger hadmore...

For those who want to spend their dollars on one-of-a-kind, handmade purses, soaps, clothes and gifts, rather than their premium-priced, mass-produced counterparts in the mall, Beehive Co-op founder PETRA GEIGER stepped in to save the day. A budding handbag and stationary designer herself, Geiger had difficulty finding a suitable retail outlet to sell her wares — so she created her own. Geiger's co-op is comprised of several smaller boutiques boasting clothes by Olive, Rinse bath and beauty products, creative kids' clothes and accessories by Bold Mary, and all those indie-jewelry designers that you hit every craft festival in hopes of finding. Easier to shop than most malls and affordably priced, we couldn't ask for an easier way to support local artists while treating ourselves.


See related:


- Consumer Culture: Best Place to Shop for Local Designers Beehive Co-op (Critic pick)

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BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Cityscape » Readers Pick
Scott Reilly
SCOTT REILLY could remain content as the owner of the Retromodern home furnishings store and the city's foremost name in, well, all things retro and modern. But he takes his role a step further by working with the High Museum to bring to Atlanta some of dec-art's most notable experts and artists formore...

SCOTT REILLY could remain content as the owner of the Retromodern home furnishings store and the city's foremost name in, well, all things retro and modern. But he takes his role a step further by working with the High Museum to bring to Atlanta some of dec-art's most notable experts and artists for lectures and speaking engagements that educate design collectors and enthusiasts. Thanks to his connections, no less than the legendary, then-98-year-old Eva Zeisel (known for organic design in silver, ceramics and glass) and Charles Ray Eames (grandson of Charles Eames, great-nephew of Ray Eames, and champion of the family furniture legacy) have made an Atlanta appearance. The icing on the cake: Everyone who attends the lecture is then invited to Retromodern to view its corresponding exhibition and enjoy a glass of champagne.


See related:


- Consumer Culture: Best Eclectic Furniture Retromodern (Critic pick)
- Poets, Artists & Madmen: Best Museum The High Museum of Art (Reader pick)
- Poets, Artists & Madmen: Best Museum Makeover High Museum of Art (Critic pick)

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Best Hamburger BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Holeman and Finch Public House

Best Acoustic Music Club/Venue BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Readers Pick
Eddie's Attic

Best Acoustic Music Club/Venue BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Eddie'S Attic
Following a few shaky years of gradually shifting musical focus, EDDIE'S ATTIC returns to form and retains the title as best place to hear acoustic music for the simple fact that the music is the top priority. Any noisy attendees get shushed and glared at, and the sound system is engineered to perfection.more...
Following a few shaky years of gradually shifting musical focus, EDDIE'S ATTIC returns to form and retains the title as best place to hear acoustic music for the simple fact that the music is the top priority. Any noisy attendees get shushed and glared at, and the sound system is engineered to perfection. Featuring a popular array of local and touring acts, as well as the always interesting Open Mike Shootout on Mondays, Eddie's is an institution in the Decatur scene. Oh, and in case you hadn't heard, the titular Eddie is back. less...

Best Adult Toy Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Inserection Adult Fantasy Store

Best Adult Toy Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
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Inserection Adult Fantasy Store

Best After Hours Spot BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Readers Pick
Waffle House

Best After Hours Spot BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Nunya Biznass
A city ain't a city if it sleeps. Regardless of what the government may say, this city's party class knows the deal: After the show, there's the after-party, and after the party, there's the hotel lobby, and yes, Atlantans drink till 6 in the morning. But who has the best after-party? If you don't know,more...
A city ain't a city if it sleeps. Regardless of what the government may say, this city's party class knows the deal: After the show, there's the after-party, and after the party, there's the hotel lobby, and yes, Atlantans drink till 6 in the morning. But who has the best after-party? If you don't know, it must be NUNYA BIZNASS. Finding directions to the hot spots isn't as difficult as when Steve and Andrea had to exchange an egg for rave directions on "Beverly Hills 90210," but we can't draw you a map. After all, isn't it more fun to find a treasure when you stumble upon it? less...

Best After Hours Spot BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Underground Atlanta
When the city's bars shout last call, people who still want a drinky-drink post-2 a.m. head for UNDERGROUND ATLANTA. Not only is Underground one of the few drinking districts in the city with a conveniently located parking deck, its eight bars are the only ones that can legally pour until 4 a.m. in Fultonmore...
When the city's bars shout last call, people who still want a drinky-drink post-2 a.m. head for UNDERGROUND ATLANTA. Not only is Underground one of the few drinking districts in the city with a conveniently located parking deck, its eight bars are the only ones that can legally pour until 4 a.m. in Fulton County. The bars' themes range from straight-laced sports bar Triple Play to unlaced drag shows at Charlie Brown's Cabaret, so it's a good bet something will tickle your fancy. On top of that, partiers can wander around between watering holes with alcoholic beverage in hand. less...

Best Alternative Art Space BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Poets, Artists, & Madmen » Readers Pick
Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Best Antique Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Atlanta Antique Gallery

Best Appetizers BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Cafe Tu Tu Tango

Best Art Event BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
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National Black Arts Festival

Best Art Exhibit in a Museum BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Poets, Artists, & Madmen » Readers Pick
Van Gogh to Mondrian- High Museum of Art

Best Art Supply Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Sam Flax

Best Asian Food Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Buford Highway Farmers Market

Best Asian Food Market BOA Award Winner

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Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Cherians International farmers market

Best Asian Food Market BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Dekalb Farmers Market

Best Bakery BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Alon's Bakery & Market (Featured)

Best Bands in ATL BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Poets, Artists, & Madmen » Readers Pick
The Californias

Best Bar Food BOA Award Winner

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Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
The EARL (Featured)

Best Bar Food BOA Award Winner

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Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
The Vortex

Best Bar to Hook Up BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Readers Pick
Blake's on the Park

Best Bar to Hook Up BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Wetbar - W Atlanta
Maybe it's the proximity of Georgia Tech, or it might be crossover from nearby Halo's popular gay night, but WETBAR'S COLLEGE NIGHT comes with cuties swinging from the proverbial ceiling. Thursday arrives and a sassy 18-and-up crew of nubile newbies crowds the swanky Spring Street watering hole, wheremore...
Maybe it's the proximity of Georgia Tech, or it might be crossover from nearby Halo's popular gay night, but WETBAR'S COLLEGE NIGHT comes with cuties swinging from the proverbial ceiling. Thursday arrives and a sassy 18-and-up crew of nubile newbies crowds the swanky Spring Street watering hole, where DJ Greg Dean and a host of go-go boys keep the atmosphere light and sexy. Sure, it's fun - just make sure he's not taking you back to his dorm room. less...

Best Barbecue BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Fat Matt's Rib Shack

Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Readers Pick
Michele - Chaplins/Roswell

Best Bartender/Mixologist BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Carla
"It's the name of the car, not me!" Sure, CARLA, we believe you ... maybe. "Ms. Kitty" is her convertible, and in our estimation, her combination of sexy and stiff - as in drinks, you pervs - makes Carla a purrfect bartender. Although she cut out the late-night hours at the Vortex a few years ago, themore...
"It's the name of the car, not me!" Sure, CARLA, we believe you ... maybe. "Ms. Kitty" is her convertible, and in our estimation, her combination of sexy and stiff - as in drinks, you pervs - makes Carla a purrfect bartender. Although she cut out the late-night hours at the Vortex a few years ago, the dark-haired mama with the tavern-tinged voice and sassy smile still serves 'em strong for the weekday regulars at the L5P location. less...

Best Beer Selection BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Belgian Beer Bar
Decatur's Brick Store Pub has long been a favorite haunt for beer lovers, but the local spot stepped it up earlier this year with its BELGIAN BEER BAR. At first glance, the pub may look exactly the same to infrequent visitors, but a walk up the stairs reveals a magical beer enclave to the left. Decoratedmore...
Decatur's Brick Store Pub has long been a favorite haunt for beer lovers, but the local spot stepped it up earlier this year with its BELGIAN BEER BAR. At first glance, the pub may look exactly the same to infrequent visitors, but a walk up the stairs reveals a magical beer enclave to the left. Decorated with dark woods and dim lights, the Belgian Beer Bar fills up as fast as the clientele scans over the multipage beer menu. Several coolers hold an intimidating number of bottled brews, but the staff knows beer like sommeliers know wine. less...

Best Beer Selection BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Taco Mac Virginia Highlands (Permanently Closed)

Best Bike Ride / Urban BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Cityscape » Readers Pick
Stone Mountain Park (Featured)

Best Bike Shop BOA Award Winner

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Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Outback Bikes (Featured)

Best Bikini Wax BOA Award Winner

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Natural Body Spa and Shop (Featured)

Best Bizarro Local News Story BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
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Jennifer Wilbanks: The Runaway Bride

Best Blues Club BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Readers Pick
Northside Tavern (Featured)

Best Blues Club BOA Award Winner

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Blind Willie's
Co-founders Eric King and Roger Gregory built BLIND WILLIE'S in 1986 with the generous help of the local blues music community. King's background includes an immense knowledge of '60s folk and acoustic music, and the joint was originally envisioned to host a coffeehouse-type environment. It's blossomedmore...
Co-founders Eric King and Roger Gregory built BLIND WILLIE'S in 1986 with the generous help of the local blues music community. King's background includes an immense knowledge of '60s folk and acoustic music, and the joint was originally envisioned to host a coffeehouse-type environment. It's blossomed into a major destination for local, national and international blues musicians and fans with a full and pleasingly varied schedule of events featuring live music Monday through Saturday. If the house is a-rockin,' don't bother knockin,' just pay the affordable cover and come on in. less...

Best Book Store BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Consumer Culture » Readers Pick
Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Best Bowling Alley BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
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International Bowling & Arcade

Best Bowling Alley BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » After Dark » Critics Pick
Chamblee Lanes
Located conveniently between the International Village of Doraville and the modern shopping of the Ashford-Dunwoody corridor, the venerable CHAMBLEE LANES stands as a bridge between class and culture. Any given day or night, you'll likely find timid, newly transplanted Americans rubbing elbows and rentingmore...
Located conveniently between the International Village of Doraville and the modern shopping of the Ashford-Dunwoody corridor, the venerable CHAMBLEE LANES stands as a bridge between class and culture. Any given day or night, you'll likely find timid, newly transplanted Americans rubbing elbows and renting shoes next to boisterous, "We're No. 1" Red-State Dixiecrats. And that's the beauty of the place. It's like a United Nations of bowling, bringing the huddled masses together to have fun and roll a few gutter balls. Isn't that what America is all about? less...

Best Breakfast BOA Award Winner

Year » 2005
Section » Archives » Special Issue » Best of Atlanta » 2005 » Oral Pleasures » Readers Pick
Flying Biscuit Cafe - Candler Park

Best Brew Pub BOA Award Winner

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5 Seasons Brewing Company

Best Bridal/Wedding Prep BOA Award Winner

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Target

Best Brunch BOA Award Winner

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Cafe 458

Best Burlesque Troupe BOA Award Winner

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Dames Aflame

Best Burrito BOA Award Winner

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Willy's Mexicana Grill

Best Cajun BOA Award Winner

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Big Easy Grille

Best Camera Shop BOA Award Winner

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Wolf Camera (Former ATL Chain) (Permanently Closed)

Best Car Wash BOA Award Winner

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Cactus Car Wash

Best Caribbean BOA Award Winner

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Bridgetown Grill

Best Caterer BOA Award Winner

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