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Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

BEST PLACE TO TAKE TOURISTS FOR 10 YEARS

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

For 10 years straight, The Sun's readers have voted Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park Yuma's Best Place to Take Tourists. "I think it's neat," said Kimberly Kreger, park ranger. "I know we're just one of the attractions... Full story

Desert Hills Golf Course

BEST GOLF COURSE FOR 10 YEARS

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

The Sun's readers have voted Desert Hills Golf Course Yuma's Best Golf Course every year since the kickoff of the popularity poll 10 years ago. "It is an honor to once again be voted Yuma's Best Golf Course," said Matt Johnson, golf shop... Full story

Jay Walker

BEST RADIO or TV PERSONALITY

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Yuma's Best Radio/TV Personality for 2007 can be found at Yuma's Best Radio Station. For the seventh time, Jay Walker expresses astonishment at having been voted Yuma's Best yet again. "This town blows me away. Every year it's... Full story

KTTI 95.1

BEST RADIO STATION

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

KTTI 95.1 is Yuma's Best Radio Station for 2007, which is the seventh time it's won the distinction. "Every year it's good that people still enjoy what we do," said Russ Egan, director of programming. "It's nice to get feedback... Full story

Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings

BEST LOCAL BAND

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings has been voted Yuma Best Local Band for 2007, making this the fourth year in a row. "Again, a wonderful show of your good taste," joked band member Colby Girard. "There are a lot of other wonderful bands in Yuma.... Full story

Yuma Air Show

YUMA'S BEST FREE EVENT

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

If the Yuma's Best vote is any indication, people have thoroughly enjoyed the Yuma Air Show. It's been voted Yuma's Best Free Event for 2007 by The Sun's readers. "This is a great honor for the air station and our Marines, sailors... Full story

Generations Church

BEST PLACE TO MEET NEW FRIENDS

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Generations Church is the happening place, according to The Sun's readers, who voted it Yuma's Best Place to Meet New Friends. "That's awesome!" said Rich Witmer, senior pastor. "We have a lot of people here and the people are very... Full story

Midnight at the Oasis

BEST ANNUAL EVENT

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

There's something for everyone at Midnight at the Oasis, which has been named Yuma's Best Annual Event for the seventh time by The Sun's readers. "We appreciate your support," said Jonathan Lines, president of Caballeros de Yuma, which... Full story

Jimmie Dee's

BEST LATE NIGHT HANGOUT, PLACE TO DANCE, BEST BAR/TAVERN

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Maybe it's the live music. Maybe it's the security. Or maybe it's all the events that makes Jimmie Dee's Yuma's Best Late Night Hangout, Best Place to Dance and Best Bar. But one thing's for sure, says Ricky Good, owner:... Full story

Hastings

BEST CD/RECORD STORE FOR 10 YEARS, BEST VIDEO RENTALS

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Since the birth of Yuma's Best 10 years ago, Hastings has been voted Yuma's Best CD/Record Store by The Sun's readers. And it's received top honors for Best Video Rentals for seven years. "Wow," said Alexis Contreras, one of the... Full story

Mi Ranchito

BEST MENUDO

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

It is believed by some that menudo can cure a hangover. Whether or not that's true, it is a much sought after dish in the Southwest. And Mi Ranchito is the home of Yuma's Best Menudo for 2007, say The Sun's readers who voted it number... Full story

Golden Corral

BEST LUNCH BUFFET, BEST SALAD BAR

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

There's nothing like a good selection for lunch. Maybe that's why The Sun's readers voted Golden Corral Yuma's Best Lunch Buffet and Best Salad Bar for 2007. "It's mainly a buffet restaurant," said Keith Fields, assistant manager.... Full story

Hunter Steakhouse

BEST FINE DINING, BEST BUSINESS LUNCH

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Hunter Steakhouse has been honored several times by multiple-category Yuma's Best titles. For 2007, it gets top honors for Best Fine Dining and Best Business Lunch. "We're very honored, very pleased," said Mario Hernandez. "We've... Full story

Famous Dave's

BEST BARBECUE, BEST CATERING

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Famous Dave's Barbecue gets top honors for Best Barbecue and Best Catering from voters of the Yuma's Best poll. "Barbecue is our specialty," said Art Ruanova, general manager. "We take a lot of pride in what we do, and what we do is barbecue. ... Full story

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

BEST ITALIAN FOOD

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Yumans wanted an Olive Garden. They got an Olive Garden. And if the Yuma's Best vote is any indication, they enjoy dining at Olive Garden. It's the place to go for Yuma's Best Italian Food, according to The Sun's readers who ranked... Full story

Cold Stone Creamery

BEST DESSERT

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Cold Stone Creamery was voted Yuma's Best Dessert for 2007 by The Sun's readers. "I think it's great," said Leah Stanhope, owner. "It's nice to be appreciated." Cold Stone Creamery is a gourmet ice cream shop. "We make all... Full story

Highway 95 Cafe

BEST ASIAN FOOD

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Highway 95 Cafe may not sound very ethnic, but it’s the name of the place where Yuma’s Best Asian Food can be found. “I’m happy, excited,” said owner Alex Aw. “Thank you, Yuma, for voting us best. Thanks for the support.” Established nearly... Full story

Texas Roadhouse

BEST FAMILY DINING, BEST STEAK

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Anyone who wants to take the kids out for a great steak dinner may want to check out Texas Roadhouse, Yuma's Best Family Dining and Best Steak for 2007. "Right on!" said Aaron Denison, assistant kitchen manager, upon hearing Texas Roadhouse... Full story

Buffalo Wild Wings

BEST HOT WINGS, BEST SPORTS BAR, BEST BAR AND GRILL

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

If you like to watch sports on big-screen TVs while chowing down on Yuma’s Best Hot Wings, then head on down to Buffalo Wild Wings, Yuma’s Best Sports Bar and Best Bar and Grill. “I’m absolutely excited,” said manager Le Anna Rodriguez. “The award... Full story

Red Lobster

BEST SEAFOOD FOR 10 YEARS

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Yuma’s Best Seafood is cooked and served up at Red Lobster, which has earned the honor for 10 consecutive years. “That’s fantastic!” said general manager Joe Pendergast, adding that the 10-year honor coincides with the opening of Red Lobster’s... Full story

El Charro Restaurant

BEST MEXICAN FOOD

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

El Charro Restaurant is Yuma's Best Mexican Food restaurant for 2007. "We're very excited and very happy," said Anna Martinez, daughter of owner Raul Gutierrez. "It's a family restaurant business since 1949. It started with my... Full story

Brown Bag Burger

BEST BURGER

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

There are burgers. And then there are Brown Bag burgers, the best in Yuma for 2007, according to The Sun’s readers. “It’s about time!” said Michael Gentle, co-owner. Brown Bag Burger first opened out by the Marine base about four and a... Full story

Brownie's Restaurant

BEST AMERICAN FOOD, BEST BREAKFAST, BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Brownie's Restaurant has been serving Yuma for about 35 years. And despite all the new competition in town, Brownie's has once again been voted Yuma's Best in several categories. The Sun's readers say Brownie's put out Yuma's... Full story

Goldsboro’s Bakery

BEST BAKERY FOR 10 YEARS, BEST DOUGHNUTS FOR 10 YEARS

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Goldsboro’s Bakery has been voted Best Bakery and Best Doughnuts for 10 years by The Sun's readers. “Every year, we are very, very happy to receive the honor,” said Jan Goldsboro, who co-owns the business with her son, Bobby Goldsboro. “We... Full story

Applebee's Neighborhood Bar and Grill

BEST ALL-AROUND RESTAURANT, BEST HAPPY HOUR, BEST ICED/HOT TEA

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Applebee’s has consistently ranked high with The Sun’s readers, who have voted it Yuma’s Best in multiple categories throughout the past several years. This year is no different. Applebee’s takes top honors for the best All-Around Restaurant, Best... Full story

Julieanna's Patio Cafe

BEST ROMANTIC DINING FOR 10 YEARS, BEST PLACE TO PROPOSE, BEST OUTDOOR DINING

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

Anyone looking for a romantic place to take their loved one to dinner need look no further than Julieanna's Patio Cafe. The Sun's readers have voted it Yuma's Best Romantic Dining for 10 consecutive years. "After 10 years, I... Full story

NAPA Auto Parts

BEST AUTO PARTS STORE

BY NANCY GILKEY, SUN STAFF WRITER

NAPA Auto Parts was voted Yuma's Best Auto Parts Store for 2007 by The Sun's readers. Owner Russ Clark said he's pleased by the title. "We're fighting hard each day to be the best we can be, and it's nice that somebody appreciates... Full story

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