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Plus you’ll be entered to win your share of over $1000 in prizes and cool free stuff . Score! www.bestofdowntowner.com aleigh is no stranger to national “Best Of” are plenty of other “Best Of” lists in the area, but gift certifi cates to Th e Mint Restaurant ($150), lists from Forbes, Money Magazine and what we’re really interested in is your opinion on Sono Japanese Restaurant ($100), Second Empire others, beating the majority of the country the best that downtown has to off er. We’ve spent ($100), Taz’s Wine & Gift s ($100), Jibarra Modern R for Best Place for Business, Most Wired, 1 many coff ee-fueled hours coming up with catego- Mexican ($100), Eye Care Center ($100), and in Green Jobs, and many more. And sure, there ries that highlight only locally-owned businesses Mosaic Wine Lounge ($100); Downtowner Mag- in and around downtown Raleigh. azine T-shirts, drink coozies and lots more free Best Sushi. Best Burger. Best Dessert. Yep, goodies. Four people will also win the chance to we’ve got the basics covered in our Best of Down- join Food Editor Brian Adornetto and Publisher towner Awards, but we also have some fun new Crash Gregg during one of their Triangle Dining categories including Favorite First Friday Venue, restaurant profi les, where they’ll enjoy some Favorite Place for Hangover Food, Favorite Dog- incredible food and be featured in the article. Friendly Patio, Best Macaroni & Cheese, and Best Voting is open from now until March 15th at Place to People Watch, just to name a few. We’ve www.bestofdowntowner.com, so there’s plenty narrowed it down to 111 categories for 2011, and of time to think about your local favorites and everyone who votes will be automatically entered cast your vote in the fi rst Best of Downtowner to win one of 111 awesome giveaways, including Awards! 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