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2001 Best of Silicon Valley

[whitespace] How to Survive on Less Than a Million

THE ECONOMY went south, the crybabies went back home, and lookie who's left in the Silicon Valley Outback--just the survivors.

IT'S TIME to look around and remind ourselves one more time why we're staying put; why we'll fry rats and eat scorpions all day long if that's what it takes to stay where the best darn karaoke bar or hairdresser in the universe exists.

HERE'S A CHANCE to tell the world about the best, the brightest and the most bizarre of Silicon Valley.

UNLIKE THE OTHER, much better funded 'Survivor', we will not be handing out a million bucks at the end of the game. But good news--we'll have surprise gifts for authors of the funniest, most thoughtful and, particularly, most creative ideas with a newly downsized budget.

HERE'S THE DEAL: Fill out at least 20 blanks. Don't forget your name, address and phone number so we know where to deliver the loot. And no, we won't share your personal info with anyone.

Deadline for your entries: 5pm, Sept. 6, 2001.

Loincloths on? Keyboards warmed up? Let's go, then!

Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Phone
E-mail Address


Arts and Entertainment
Best DJ
Best Place to Salsa
Best Bar for Bachelor Parties
Best Bar for Bachelorette Parties
Best Bar to Die In the Last 12 Months
Best Jazz Club
Best Rock Club
Best Dance Club
Best Blues Bar
Best Sports Bar
Best Concert Venue
Best Theme Night at a Club
Best Local Band
Best Club to Hear Local Bands
Best Dive Bar
Best Latin Bar
Best Karaoke
Best Pool Hall
Best Hotel Bar
Best Gay-Friendly Bar
Best Movie Theater
Best Museum
Best Strip Club
Best New Nightclub
Best Free Attraction
Best Big Event
Food and Drink
Best Bagels
Best Pizza
Best Onion Rings
Best Cheap Eats
Best Bartender
Best Burrito
Best Funky Neighborhood Restaurant
Best Gourmet Take-Out
Best Early-Bird Special
Best Ice Cream
Best Sushi
Best Italian
Best Mexican
Best Indian
Best Vietnamese
Best Chinese
Best Thai
Best Seafood
Best Natural/Vegetarian
Best Place to Dump Someone/Get Dumped
Best Restaurant for Gluttons
Best Place to See and Be Seen
Best Pancakes
Best Innovative Cuisine
Best New American Food
Best Cheap Restaurant/Fast Food
Best Outdoor Dining
Best Fancy Restaurant
Best Vegetarian
Best Breakfast
Best Margarita
Best Wine List
Best Martini
Best Microbrewery
Best Coffeehouse
Best Restaurant to Die In the Last 12 Months
Best Juice Bar
Best Donuts
Goods and Services
Best Smoking Accessories Store
Best Antique Store
Best Women's Clothing
Best Men's Clothing
Best Vintage Clothing
Best Record Shop (new)
Best Record Shop (used)
Best Bookstore (new)
Best Bookstore (used)
Best Computer Repair
Best Hair Salon
Best Cheap Haircut
Best Day Spa
Best Independent Supermarket
Best Health Food
Best Housewares
Best Hardware
Best Video Store
Best Nursery
Best Florist
Best Mall
Best Wine Shop
Best Bakery
Best Car Wash
Best Place to Post Your Résumé
Best Job Search Website
Best Local ISP
Best Day Care Provider
Best Pet Store
Best Pet Groomer
Best Tattoo Studio
Best Massage Therapist
Best Therapist
Best Sex Toys Shop
Best Booth at the Flea Market
Best Health Food Store
Best Thrift Store
Best Lingerie Shop
Best International Market
Best Cell Phone Service
Best Photo Processor
Best Bike Shop
Best Skate Shop
Sports and Recreation
Best Bowling Alley
Best Day Trip
Best Jogging Trail
Best People Park
Best Golf Course
Best Bike Trail
Best Health Club
Best Weekend Activity
Best Adrenaline Rush
Best Outdoor Store
Best Place to Skateboard
Best Fishing Spot
Best Yoga Class
Best Martial Arts School
Best Place to Hear Music Outdoors
Best Nude Beach
Best Cheap Romantic Outing
Best Place to Hike
Valley Life
Best Dotcom to Fold in Last 12 Months
Best Local Monument
Best Place to Bring Friends
Best Reason to Hang Tough in the Valley
Best Reason to Cut and Run from the Valley
Best Radio Station
Best Morning Radio Show
Best Hidden Shortcut
Best Politician
Best Minister/Rabbi/Religious Leader
Best Solution to Traffic Woes
Best High-Tech Campus
Best Thing to do While Collecting Unemployment (or, Best Way to Fight the Unemployment Blues)
Best Drug Treatment Program
Best 12-Step Meeting
Best Church/Synagogue Service
Best Bathrooms
Best Place in the Valley to Visit Before Pulling Up Stakes and Leaving



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