TRAVEL AND FOOD REVIEWS

Judged by Michael Bauer, Food Editor, San Francisco Chronicle

First place
Richard Nilsen, The Arizona Republic, "10 Reasons to Love the City of Angels"

"When I first read the headline [of the winner], I was prepared for an ordinary, cliche-ridden piece. Instead, I got fresh, lively writing."

Second Place
Edie Jarolim, Tucson Monthly, "To Die For"

"I enjoyed the whacky lead, even though it was a stretch. Nice writing and a fun topic. A few cliches to watch."

Third Place
Earlene and George Ridge, Arizona Daily Star, "Sticking to Basics"

"Nice lead. Pleasant, homey, conversational style. Reviews can be boring and the writer has pulled a few new tricks to keep it fresh."

Honorable Mention
Nikki Buchanan, Phoenix Magazine, "Of Asian Persuasion"

"Nicely written, but could have been better if shorter. A few too many descriptions. In this case, less would have been more."