We thought it was high time to create a reader-chosen Hall of Fame, but without a building. We gave readers five nominees to choose from in each category, based on wins over 23 years in our Best & Worst reader surveys. This is your Best & Worst Hall of Fame class of 2010.
Newsmakers/Media
Gene Cox and Sabrina Squire Cox has co-anchored with Sabrina Squire on WWBT-Channel 12 since 1984. Last July, he left the 11 p.m. broadcast but continues at 5 and 6 p.m.
Dining
Bottoms Up Nestled near the train trestle in Shockoe Bottom, this restaurant has been serving Richmonders for 20 years. The original 12-hour crust recipe remains with the signature pies.
Attractions
Maymont Come to find out, Mayor Dwight Jones made his first visit to Maymont last summer. This month, Jones will return, bringing the new Richmond Jazz Festival on Aug. 14 and 15.
Shopping/Services
Ukrop's
How could it not be, especially this year? Something still doesn't feel quite right at the new Martin's stores — all the neon green, the whoopie pies, shopping on Sunday? Some of us are still in denial.
