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Best of the Bay voting extended through October 3!

You've got until the end of the week to tell us what you love in our 51st annual Readers' Poll.

Best Burrito? Best Night Market? Best Clothing Store? Best Date Restaurant? You know best, and we’re extending Best of the Bay Readers’ Poll voting through Friday so you can show the Bay your love.

VOTE HERE NOW

Since 1974, the Bay Guardian, now with 48 Hills, has been asking readers what they think is Best. Tell us your favorites and celebrate the Best Place on Earth. And join us at our 12th Annual 48 Hills Community Gala to party with the winners.

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.

48 Hills welcomes comments in the form of letters to the editor, which you can submit here. We also invite you to join the conversation on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

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