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VOTE NOW! Guardian Best of the Bay 2017

The original, biggest, and best Best of the Bay is back for its 42nd year. Tell us your favorites!

By Marke B.

Best Burrito. Best Party. Best Shoe Store. Best Street Fair. Best Cannabis Club. Best Politician. Best Politician You Love To Hate….

It’s back! The nation’s original “Best of” — and the first and best Best of the Bay — returns for its 42nd year to celebrate all the people, places, and things that make living in the Bay Area the best! 

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR BEST OF THE BAY.

And tell your friends and favorite businesses — voting continues through September. The winners will be revealed on October 18. And stay tuned for details about our fabulous Best of the Bay party! Sign up for our newsletter here! 

 

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Marke B.
Marke B.
Marke Bieschke is the publisher and arts and culture editor of 48 Hills. He co-owns the Stud bar in SoMa. Reach him at marke (at) 48hills.org, follow @supermarke on Twitter.

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