Welcome to Rock M Nation's Guide to Columbia! During the next several weeks, Rock M readers will be voting on the can't miss spots in the town locals affectionately call CoMo. Asterisks indicate major dissent from the RMN editorial staff. Here are the categories:
FOOD:
Best Burger (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Booche's; Editors also suggest: Flat Branch
Best Pizza (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Shakespeare's Pizza; Editors also suggest: G&D Pizza
Best Mexican Food (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: El Rancho**; Editors suggest: Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Taqueria El Rodeo
Best Italian Food (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Sophia's; Editors also suggest: Bambino's
Best BBQ (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Buckingham's; Editors also suggest: Barton's and Smokin' Chick's
Best Wings (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: CJ's; Editors' suggestion pending.
Best Sandwiches (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Sub Shop; Editors also suggest: Pickleman's
Best Breakfast (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Broadway Diner; Editors also suggest: Ernie's and Cafe Berlin
Best Semi-Upscale Dining (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Addison's; Editors also suggest: Hoss's Market and CC's City Broiler
Best Casual Dining (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Flat Branch; Editors also suggest: D. Rowe's
Best Dessert (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Tiger Stripe Ice Cream at Buck's; Editors also suggest: Upper Crust Bakery and Andy's Frozen Custard
Best Coffee (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Kaldi's; Editors' suggestion pending.
Best Late Night Food Stop (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Broadway Diner; Editors also suggest: Gumby's Pizza
"Can't Miss" Food Item in Columbia (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Booche's hamburgers; Editors also suggest the Flat Branch Texas Burger and the Sub Shop Sausage and Kraut Sandwich
BEVERAGE/NIGHTLIFE:
Best Drink Specials (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Bengal's; Editors also suggest: Shakespeare's
Best Drink Selection (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Flat Branch; Editors also suggest: Tropical Liqueurs
Best Bartenders (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Willie's/Field House; Editors also suggest: McNally's
Best Gameday Bar (Nominations | Poll) –– Popular pick: Harpo's; Editors' suggestion pending.
Best Bar for "Scenery" (Nominations | Poll) –– In session Wednesday and Thursday
FOR FUTURE DELIBERATION:
BEVERAGE/NIGHTLIFE:
Best Bar for Dancing
Best "This is Columbia" Bar
Best Bar Overall
TOURISM:
Best Thing to See on Campus
Best Thing to See off Campus
Best Movie Theater
Best Golf Course
Best Day Trip
Best Tailgating Location
Best Free Parking Location
HOTELS:
Best Hotel Close to Sports Complex
Best "Cheap" Hotel
Best Upscale Hotel
Best Hotel Overall