(Sidney Hollingsworth/The Daily Campus)

     The results are in and the readers have spoken.

     Voting for the The Daily Campus‘ third annual “Best of SMU & The Park Cities” was conducted Dec. 7-17, 2011,  through online polling at smudailycampus.com. Approximately 297 respondents participated in the survey, with the top three responses in each of the 100 categories as follows:

1. Varsity in Hughes-Trigg (74) 29.25%
2. Café 100 (58) 22.92%
3. Hang out? Who has time for that? (27) 10.67%

2) CAMPUS: Best place to study

1. Fondren Library (98) 38.43%
2. Bridwell Library (53) 20.78%
3. Hamon Arts Library (48) 18.82%

     With secret nooks, plenty of study rooms, and lots of treats during finals week, Fondren Library is easily SMU students’ favorite place to hit the books. Hide away in the West Stacks to get the most work done or go over econ notes with your peers in a Mezzanine study room.

3) CAMPUS: Best on-campus hideaway

1. West stacks in Fondren Library (81) 33.47%
2. Tunnel system under campus (56) 23.14%
3. Einstein Bros. Bagels (47) 19.42%

     The West Stacks at Fondren is the perfect place to just have some alone time. They’re hidden away and always quiet, allowing students to get some serious studying done. Students also go to just reflect. Life moves too fast, especially at college. Step away from the stress and retreat to the West Stacks at Fondren.

4) CAMPUS: Best residence hall for shut-ins

1. Virginia-Snider (62) 26.72%
2. Shuttles (37) 15.95%
3. Moore (31) 13.36%

     Peace and quiet is easy to come by in Virginia-Snider, host to the University Honors Program. With study rooms in each suite and multiple quiet lounges, Virginia-Snider is the perfect residence hall for the student looking for an insular environment and a bit of solitude on campus.

5) CAMPUS: Best residence hall for social butterflies

1. Boaz (106) 42.40%
2. McElvaney (74) 29.60%
3. Virginia-Snider (20) 8.00%

6) CAMPUS: Best residence hall overall

1. Virginia-Snider (57) 22.98%
2. Boaz (47) 18.95%
3. McElvaney (45) 18.15%

     Residence halls can be messy, loud, and crowded, but not Virginia-Snider. SMU’s favorite residence hall is well-maintained, clean, and extra spacious with a study room in every suite. The honors dorm is host to a four-year community and boasts most of the amenities of a home.

7) CAMPUS: Best campus office

1. Student Activities & Multicultural Affairs (SAMSA) (66) 28.95%
2. Hegi Family Career Development Center (47) 20.61%
3. Lyle School of Engineering Offices (31) 13.60%

     The Student Activities and Multicultural Student Affairs (SAMSA) office is one of students’ favorite places to spend their free time. Recently the office had a makeover. It now has televisions, couches, conference tables and even a computer bar. Whether there is a break or a organization meeting, the SAMSA office is always buzzing.

8) CAMPUS: Best view of campus

1. From steps of Dallas Hall looking south toward downtown Dallas (120) 47.06%
2. From 4th floor of Fondren Library (46) 18.04%
3. From Mockingbird looking north on Bishop Boulevard (42) 16.47%

9) CAMPUS: Best campus building interior

1. Dallas Hall (60) 24.90%
2. Blanton Student Services Building (55) 22.82%
3. Caruth Hall (40) 16.60%

10) CAMPUS: Best campus building exterior

1. Dallas Hall (150) 59.52%
2. Blanton Student Services Building (34) 13.49%%
3. Perkins Chapel (33) 13.10%

     When SMU opened its doors in 1915, Dallas Hall housed the entire university. As the primary face of the university, much attention and detail was put into the building’s exterior. Modeled after a rotunda at the University of Virginia, Dallas Hall is an America classic celebrating Jeffersonian architecture. Its green dome and five pillars have become the symbol of SMU and the building’s historical significance has earned it a place in the National Registry of Historic Places. Enhanced by tons of grass, trees and a constantly flowing fountain, the forefront visual of Dallas Hall is enough to make any Mustang proud. Beyond the many classrooms, administrative offices, and third-floor auditorium, Dallas Hall offers an interior both functional and stunning. Looking up or down, there is something that will catch your eye. Outlined with layers of gold molding, a stained glass window in center of Dallas Hall’s main rotunda shines light directly onto the university seal laid into the first floor. A short walk up the marble stairs reveals white and gold paned windows that gaze directly to the Dallas skyline miles away. Students agree that Dallas Hall is one building aesthetically appealing both inside and out.

11) CAMPUS: Best place to take out-of-town visitors

1. The Boulevard (175) 70.56%
2. Meadows Museum (29) 11.69%
3. Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports (21) 8.47%

12) CAMPUS: Best place to find girls

1. Sorority Row (100) 43.10%
2. In class (62) 26.72%
3. Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports (40) 17.24%

13) CAMPUS: Best place to find guys

1. Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports (85) 37.12%
2. Fraternity Row (62) 27.07%
3. In class (54) 23.58%

14) CAMPUS: Best place for marriage proposals

1. Steps of Dallas Hall (126) 54.78%
2. Steps of Perkins Chapel (72) 31.30%
3. Gerald J. Ford Stadium (8) 5.48%

     When it comes to proposing on campus, the steps of Perkins Chapel might as well have been designed for it. For girls, the day her boyfriend
gets down on one knee is something she has dreamed about since she watched her first Disney movie. While you may not be able to go on a magic carpet ride or be rescued from an evil witch to get your prince charming, the steps of Perkins Chapel will more than suffice. Not only is it a dreamy and romantic location, but Perkins is also a meaningful place for every guy or gal who finds love at SMU.

15) CAMPUS: Best professor

1. Judy Newell (8)
2. Joseph Kobylka (7)
3. Mark Fontenot (6)

16) CAMPUS: Best reason to go to an SMU football game

1. Watch the game (98) 38.58%
2. There’s a game? Stay on The Boulevard (89) 35.04%
3. See friends (38) 14.96%

17) CAMPUS: Best SMU sport to watch outside of football/basketball

1. Men’s Soccer (109) 48.66%
2. Swimming & Diving (34) 15.18%
3. Volleyball (20) 8.93%

18) CAMPUS: Best SMU male athlete

1. Zach Line, Football (31)
2. Cole Beasley, Football (5)
3. Juan Castillo, Men’s Soccer (4)

19) CAMPUS: Best SMU female athlete

1. Caroline Daly, Volleyball (8)
2. Marta Lesniak, Tennis (4)
3. (Tie) Bianca Trejo, Swimming; Courtney Webb, Women’s Soccer; Sidney Stewart, Volleyball; and Silje Fjortoft, Cross Country

20) CAMPUS: Best on-campus eatery

1. Einsteins Bagels (102) 41.13%
2. Subway/Chik-Fil-A/Pizza Hut in Hughes-Trigg (76) 30.65%
3. RFoC (25) 10.08%

     Need a quick pick me up? Einsteins Bagels in the Cox Business School has just about anything you could ask for. From breakfast bagels, lunch bagels, bagel pops, to fruit cups or muffins there is something for everyone. Einsteins even offers healthy options such as a 100-calorie bagel thin topped with egg whites, spinach and mushrooms. If you went out on Thursday night and need a few carbohydrates to get you through your Friday morning classes, a blueberry bagel with cream cheese will do the trick.

21) CAMPUS: Best SMU tradition

1. The Boulevard (130) 50.19%
2. Celebration of Lights (84) 32.43%
3. Peruna (26) 10.04%

     “We don’t tailgate, we boulevard.” Fall bring a season of boulevarding to SMU’s campus. Before each home football game, SMU students, faculty, alumni and friends come out to enjoy food, drinks and games on The Boulevard. To many students on campus Boulevarding is as important as the actually football games.

22) CAMPUS: Best first-year memory

1. Residence hall (117) 49.58%
2. First Boulevard (63) 26.69%
3. Mustang Corral (21) 8.90%

     Being a first-year is tough. In an instant, it seems as if you are thrust into a new world full of unlimited possibilities and partying. However, perhaps the best thing about being a first-year is living in the residence halls. There is something about being clustered with a group of people who are experiencing the same amount of fear, fun and frustrations as you are that makes the first-year dorms the best time at SMU. Not only are the dorms a source of comfort, but may students credit their first-year housing for the forming of friendships that last long after diplomas are handed out. While the bathrooms may be gross and you may have to sleep in a bunk bed, dorms memories are hard to match.

23) CAMPUS: Best fraternity

1. Beta Theta Pi (40)
2. Sigma Phi Epsilon (35)
3. (Tie) Phi Gamma Delta, Pi Kappa Alpha (23)

24) CAMPUS: Best sorority

1. Kappa Alpha Theta (57)
2. Delta Delta Delta (54)
3. Gamma Phi Beta (24)

25) CAMPUS: Best non-Greek campus organization

1. Program Council (58) 26.73%
2. Student Foundation (53) 24.42%
3. Student Senate (29) 13.36%

     Program Council, one of SMU’s largest organizations, brings the fun to campus. They hold advanced screenings of films as well as Open Mic Nights for students to showcase their talent. They are even in charge of one of SMU’s biggest traditions: Sing Song. Program Council brings some concerts to campus, like an SMU favorite — Ke$ha.

26) CAMPUS: Best fraternity event

1. Kappa Sigma’s Heaven & Hell (63) 27.63%
2. FIJI Island (30) 13.16%
3. Pi Kappa Alpha’s White Trash Bash (24) 10.53%

27) CAMPUS: Best sorority event

1. Theta Late Night (65) 27.20%
2. Delta Diner (54) 22.59%
3. Mr. University (24) 10.04%

     Theta Late Night is a dream for any SMU student leaving the bars or studying late in Fondren with the late night munchies. Once a semester from 1 a.m. – 3 am on the front porch of the Theta house, you can stop by to have an all you can eat buffet. Does it get any better than pizza, hamburgers, tacos, brownies, chips and queso or any other kind of late night food you can imagine? All proceeds from the event are donated to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Theta’s national philanthropy organization. Eating endless amounts of greasy food while benefitting others? Sounds like a deal.

28) MARKET:  Best off-campus student housing

1. Palomar (57) 29.53%
2. Avery (24) 12.44%
3. The Village (21) 10.88%

29) MARKET:  Best women’s fashion store

1. Stanley Korshak (33) 23.57%
2. Movida (28) 20.00%
3. Spicy II (21) 15.00%

30) MARKET:  Best men’s fashion store

1. Ralph Lauren at Highland Park Village (69) 40.59%
2. J. Crew (42) 24.71%
3. Culwell & Sons (29) 17.06%

     Nothing beats Ralph Lauren and its polo shirts on a crisp, fall-like day. The brand, established in 1967, has been an American fashion staple ever since it was founded. Originally known for its classic men’s style, the clothing company has gained an international reputation. It is now recognized as a leading fashion brand from China to Russia to India to Guatemala to Canada. No matter where you are, you can be confident that your choice to shop at the Ralph Lauren store at Highland Park Village is a great decision. Any Ralph Lauren store gives you a wealth
of fashion options from classic polo shirts to dress pants to cologne. Buyers also have an option to buy other Ralph Lauren brands like Black Label, Polo Golf, Rugby Ralph Lauren and Polo Denim. And if anyone needs a late minute clothing item, the Ralph Lauren store is the best place to go for SMU students. While not the cheapest clothing product, Ralph Lauren quality and prestige are time tested and worth the price. Some would even go as far as to argue that a Ralph Lauren dress shirt and slacks alongside a nice pair of loafers completes the classic SMU look.

31) MARKET:  Best shopping mall

1. NorthPark (205) 86.13%
2. Highland Park Village (24) 10.08%
3. Mockingbird Station (5) 2.10%

     Northpark Mall is a shopaholic’s paradise. With stores offering chic clothing for every trend and restaurant options around every corner, it’s no wonder this mall is popular with SMU students.

32) MARKET:  Best resale store

1. Buffalo Exchange (82) 50.0%
2. Lula B’s (15) 9.15%
3. Revente (4) 2.44%

     Buffalo Exchange makes buying vintage and looking trendy a little easier. SMU students frequent this Greenville Ave. men’s and women’s resale shop for fashionable, inexpensive merchandise that’s sure to make a statement. Sift through the popular store’s full racks for a statement piece to add to yourwardrobe or even a costume for an upcoming theme party.

33) MARKET:  Best cleaners

1. Avon Cleaners (44) 29.33%
2. Mustang Laundry (33) 22.00%
3. Swiss Cleaners (28) 18.67%

34) MARKET:  Best hair salon for girls

1. Avalon (42) 30.00%
2. Salon Pompeo (33) 23.57%
3. Toni & Guy (32) 22.86%

35) MARKET:  Best barber shop for guys

1. Mustang Barber (25) 19.38%
2. SuperCuts on Hillcrest (22) 17.05%
3. Sports Clips (20) 15.50%

36) MARKET:  Best golf course

1. Dallas Country Club (87) 70.16%
2. Highlands at Tennison (10) 8.06%
3. Royal Oaks (8) 6.45%

37) MARKET:  Best bookstore

1. SMU Bookstore on Mockingbird (101) 51.27%
2. Half-Price Books (55) 27.92%
3. Barnes & Nobles Northwest Highway (39) 19.80%

38) MARKET:  Best wine / liquor store

1. Cork & Bottle (73) 42.69%
2. Sigel’s (38) 22.22%
3. Goody Goody (19) 11.11%

39) MARKET:  Best bike shop

1. Bicycles Plus in Snider Plaza (67) 58.77%
2. Kit Kats (22) 19.30%
3. Richardson Bike Mart (17) 14.91%

40) MARKET:  Best sporting goods store

1. Dick’s Sporting Goods (57) 35.40%
2. Luke’s Locker (38) 23.60%
3. St. Bernard Sports (30) 18.63%

41) MARKET:  Best movie theater

1. AMC in NorthPark Mall (69) 33.50%
2. Angelika in Mockingbird Station (44) 21.36%
3. Studio Movie Grill (30) 14.56%

     What better what to spend a Saturday with a little shopping, eating and seeing a movie? At Northpark mall you can do it all. As soon as you have shopped until you are about to drop and had plenty of good eats, head on over to the AMC NorthPark movie theater right in the middle of the mall.They always offer a wide variety of movies that have just been released and at so many different times of the day. The theater is nice, clean and if you are 21, they just added a bar. Valentines is just around the corner. Guys, sometimes all girls want is an simple, sweet date night with dinner and a movie. With new theaters offering 3D and IMAX capabilities, AMC Northpark is the perfect one-stop entertainment venue. 

42) MARKET:  Best museum

1. Dallas Museum of Art (63) 35.00%
2. Meadows Museum (61) 33.89%
3. Nasher Sculpture Center (32) 17.78%

43) MARKET:  Best electronics store

1. Apple Store (99) 59.64%
2. Fry’s (44) 26.51%
3. Computer Corner in Hughes-Trigg (12) 7.23%

     No matter what time of day it is, the Apple Store is always busy. With new gadgets everywhere to play with, there is never a dull moment. It’s even become a YouTube phenomenon to go into Apple Stores and record yourself on the computers there. With its great customer service, knowledgeable genius workers and all around cool stuff, the Apple Store is a favorite among students.

44) MARKET:  Best bank

1. Bank of America (66) 37.50%
2. Chase Bank (47) 26.70%
3. Wells Fargo (37) 21.02%

45) MARKET:  Best convenience store

1. 7-11 on Hillcrest (142) 72.08%
2. The Market in Hughes-Trigg (23) 11.68%
3. 7-11 at University & Greenville (15) 7.61%

46) MARKET:  Best grocery store

1. Central Market at Lovers Lane and Greenville (62) 30.54%
2. Kroger on Mockingbird (52) 25.62%
3. Tom Thumb at Lovers Lane & Greenville (24) 11.82%

     From everyday groceries to organic specialties, Central Market has it all. It’s a favorite among students for their weekly grocery shopping as well as flower shopping. No matter what you want to buy, you know it will always be fresh. While perusing the store, you can sample foods and even certain wines. Central Market offers a variety of fresh and frozen groceries for the commercial and organic buying customer. With fresh fish, meat, vegetables and fruit, Central Market’s produce section is the envy of North Dallas. Not only are all the choices amazing, but also all the customer service is top-tier. They’re there to help you find anything in the store, sample all the food and order whatever they don’t have.While the prices may be sometimes a tad bit high, Central Market gives reason for its prices in the quality of its products. With cooking classes, a café and even a gelato stand, Central Market seems to have a little something for everyone. Central Market is more a food-megaplex than it is a grocery store, with its in house café, sushi bar and extensive alcohol collection; Central Market is the only grocery store a person would ever need. 

47) MARKET:  Best organic store

1. Central Market (106) 55.21%
2. Whole Foods (71) 36.98%
3. Sprouts (10) 5.21%

48) MARKET:  Best cell phone service

1. AT&T (137) 70.62%
2. Verizon (26) 13.40%
3. Sprint (19) 9.79%

49) MARKET:  Best flower shop

1. Central Market (33) 27.50%
2. Mockingbird Florist (24) 20.00%
3. Lane Florist Snider Plaza (23) 19.17%

50) MARKET:  Best place for your parents to stay

1. Hotel Palomar (45) 25.14%
2. Hotel Lumen (34) 18.99%
3. Ritz-Carlton (21) 11.73%

     From Exhale spa, a hosted evening wine and coffee hour in the lobby, Cen
tral 214 resturaunt, outdoor swimming pool and an onsite fitness center, Hotel Palomar has it all. Not to mention the impeccable service of the staff at this hotel. Oh, and if you have been missing your pooch, don’t worry, she is more than welcome to stay at the Palomar. Give you parents a weekend they will never forget and don’t forget to ask for the SMU discount when you make your reservation!

51) MARKET:  Best tanning location

1. Dedman Center Tanning Pool (60) 43.80%
2. Tan Me (27) 19.71%
3. Palm Beach Tan (16) 11.68%

52) MARKET:  Best place to go jogging

1. Katy Trail (84) 43.52%
2. Around SMU campus (47) 24.35%
3. White Rock Lake (39) 20.21%

53) MARKET:  Best place to get a facial

1. Hotel Palomar (24) 22.86%
2. Salon Pompeo (19) 18.10%
3. Avalon (13) 12.38%

54) MARKET:  Best massage therapy

1. Massage Envy (29) 26.85%
2. Hotel Palomar (24) 22.22%
3. The Spa at The Crescent (13) 12.04%

55) MARKET:  Best manicure/pedicure

1. Hawaiian Nailbar (35) 31.82%
2. Deluxe Nails Spa (30) 27.27%
3. Salon Pompeo (10) 9.09%

56) MARKET:  Best health care

1. SMU Health Center (42) 37.17%
2. QuestCare (30) 26.55%
3. PrimaCare (14) 12.39%

57) MARKET:  Best pharmacy

1. CVS on Mockingbird (86) 54.43%
2. Walgreen’s (28) 17.72%
3. CVS Snider Plaza (26) 16.46%

58) MARKET:  Best pet supplies store

1. PetSmart (43) 41.35%
2. Petco (30) 28.85%
3. (Tie) Lucky Dog Bakery (10) 9.62%

   Pet Supplies on Mockingbird (10) 9.62%

59) MARKET:  Best car dealer

1. Sewell (43) 35.54%
2. Park Place / Mercedes Benz (32) 26.45%
3. Classic BMW (31) 25.62%

60) FOOD: Best cookies

1. JD’s Chippery (70) 37.63%
2. Tiff’s Treats (45) 24.19%
3. Pokey-O’s (30) 16.13%

61) FOOD: Best cupcakes

1. Sprinkles (127) 76.05%
2. Society Bakery (13) 7.78%
3. The Cupcakery (9) 5.39%

     Have a cupcake craving? Don’t worry, Sprinkles has you covered. Sprinkles Cupcakes, located in Plaza at Preston Center, serves freshly baked cupcakes daily. Sprinkles has a variety of flavors from the traditional red velvet to the more unique salty caramel. The flavors vary by day, but one thing stays constant: the cupcakes are always fresh, moist and delicious. 

62) FOOD: Best donuts

1. Mustang Donuts (85) 49.13%
2. Krispy Kreme (66) 38.15%
3. Dunkin Donuts (14) 8.09%

63) FOOD: Best breakfast

1. Breadwinner’s (49) 25.79%
2. Café Brazil (45) 23.68%
3. Bubba’s (30) 25.79%

64) FOOD: Best coffeehouse

1. Starbuck’s (93) 50.82%
2. Café Brazil (27) 14.75%
3. Crooked Tree Coffee House (18) 9.84%

     Perhaps the most outstanding qualities of Starbucks is their quality and consistency. Additionally, their baristas are friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. Often their stores are fairly crowded, but what do you expect from the best coffeehouse?

65) FOOD: Best BBQ

1. Peggy Sue’s (49) 34.27%
2. Dickey’s (33) 23.08%
3. Sonny Bryan’s (24) 16.78%

66) FOOD: Best Chinese food

1. P.F. Chang’s (45) 25.86%
2. Pei Wei (44) 25.29%
3. Wai Wai (22) 12.64%

     P.F. Chang’s, located in Northpark, has some of the best and freshest Chinese food in town. There are no pre-prepared and packeted sauces, no canned vegetable pieces added to your food and no tacky lunch combos with egg roll. The restaurant prepares fresh and very tasty food with great service. No matter what you order off the menu, you won’t be disappointed in your choice. With popular dishes like Crispy Honey Chicken and Lettuce Wraps, P.F. Changs is the perfect blend of upscale and casual dining. 

67) FOOD: Best Mexican food

1. Mi Cocina (42) 21.32%
2. Chuy’s (26) 13.20%
3. Bandito’s (24) 12.18%

68) FOOD: Best Italian food

1. Patrizio’s (40) 21.16%
2. Penne Pomodoro (38) 20.11%
3. Maggiano’s (29) 15.34%

69) FOOD: Best Thai food

1. Royal Thai Palace (34) 31.19%
2. Asian Mint (26) 23.85%
3. Bangkok City (19) 17.43%

     With a fantastic variety of menu items, quality tasting ingredients, and consistently good service, it’s no wonder Royal Thai took first place. Their dishes are always cooked to perfection and served in decently sized portions. The atmosphere is a nice departure from the typical shabbiness or ultra-modern of many thai restaurants – Royal Thai is sharply decorated but with a certain coziness that adds to its charm. Factor in their reasonable prices and you have the perfect recipe for success.

70) FOOD: Best steak

1. Nick & Sam’s (43) 29.05%
2. (Tie) Al Biernat’s (25) 16.89%; Ruth’s Chris (25) 16.89%

     Located in Uptown Dallas, Nick and Sam’s serves up some of the best steaks in the city.  At night, the restaurant has a club-like atmosphere that draws in patrons from all over the DFW area.  Everything on the menu is delectable from their burgers and steaks to their guacamole and “Damn Good Fries.” Nick and Sam’s may have a great selection of food, but the chic restaurant is also known for its well-stocked bar and delicious drinks. Stop by for some great food, upbeat setting and excellent service.

71) FOOD: Best chicken

1. Raising Cane’s (69) 37.70%
2. Chik-Fil-A (44) 24.04%
3. Bubba’s (38) 20.77%

     There is only one thing on the menu at Raising Cane’s: chicken. Why? Because they do it best. But it is not just the chicken that has SMU students deeming the Greenville drive-thru one of the bests. Their special Raising Cane’s dipping sauce, a specialty blend of mayonnaise and ketchup, makes their crispy chicken tenders, crunchy Texas toast, and crinkly cut fries taste even better. Not only is the Raising Cane’s chicken a hot item, but the fast food chain’s warm and thick Texas Toast is also a popular side. When dipped in Cane’s sauce, it’s almost pure perfection. After one box combo, it is easy to become an avid Caniac. Open until 12 a.m. during the week and 3 a.m. on the weekends, it’s never too late for some good chicken.

72) FOOD: Best vegetarian

1. Cosmic Café (30) 30.93%
2. Dream Café’ (24) 24.74%
3. Spiral Diner (16) 16.49%

73) FOOD: Best seafood

1. Pappadeaux’s (25) 19.53%
2. Ocean Prime (23) 17.97%
3. Truluck’s (17) 13.28%

74) FOOD: Best sushi

1. Sushi Kyoto (40) 28.78%
2. Sushi Axiom (28) 20.14%
3. Bluefish (20) 14.39%

75) FOOD: Best comfort food

1. Bubba’s (74) 46.25%
2. Breadwinner’s (29) 18.13%
3. Boston Market (19) 11.88%

     Nothing says comfort food better than fried chicken. And no one does fried chicke
n better than Bubba’s. Located in Snider Plaza, the long time SMU hub serves up your favorite home-style dishes from corn on the cob to homemade biscuits. No meal is complete without a scoop of their cherry cobbler or banana pudding. Bubba’s is also a popular weekend brunch spot for its delicious cinnamon rolls and breakfast biscuits. Not to be just a one-trick pony, Bubba’s is also known for its hearty and delicious breakfast. Perhaps the best kept secret of Bubba’s is the freshly made banana pudding that is reminiscent of home. Bubba’s was recently named Texas’ Best Fried Chicken by “Food and Wine” magazine. 

76) FOOD: Best sandwich

1. Jimmy John’s (58) 30.69%
2. Eatzi’s (40) 21.16%
3. New York Subs (17) 8.99%

77) FOOD: Best salad

1. La Madeleine (43) 26.38%
2. Eatzi’s (29) 17.79%
3. Salata (24) 14.72%

78) FOOD: Best new restaurant

1. Digg’s Taco Shop (101) 60.48%
2. Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria (19) 11.38%
3. Velvet Taco (17) 10.18%

79) FOOD: Best lunch deal

1. Chik-Fil-A (46) 28.22%
2. Potbelly Sandwich Shop (27) 16.56%
3. Roly Poly (17) 10.43%

80) FOOD: Best place to eat after midnight

1. Café Brazil (46) 23.23%
2. Raising Cane’s (40) 20.20%
3. Whataburger (34) 17.17%

81) FOOD: Best food to grab in 15 minutes or less

1. Chik-Fil-A (56) 28.14%
2. Jimmy John’s (40) 20.10%
3. Einsteins Bagels (31) 15.58%

82) FOOD: Best meal deal

1. Jimmy John’s (58) 38.93%
2. Plucker’s (29) 19.46%
3. Wai Wai (28) 18.79%

83) FOOD: Best place to take your parents

1. The Porch (46) 31.51%
2. Nick & Sam’s (32) 21.92%
3. Al Biernat’s (15) 10.27%

84) FOOD: Best appetizer

1. Snuffer’s Cheese Fries (39) 23.49%
2. P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps (37) 22.29%
3. Hillstone’s Spinach Dip (25) 15.06%

85) FOOD: Best pizza

1. Olivella’s (52) 28.57%
2. Campisi’s (36) 19.78%
3. Fireside Pies (33) 18.13%

86) FOOD: Best burger

1. Twisted Root (59) 30.57%
2. In-n-Out (39) 20.21%
3. Burger House (28) 14.51%

87) FOOD: Best fro-yo

1. I Heart Yogurt (54) 29.67%
2. Yumilicious (47) 25.82%
3. Yogurtland (42) 23.08%

     Even though it is the winter time, we still all have a crazy sweet tooth and what better way to satisfy it then with some “fro-yo” I Heart Yogurt is right across the street from SMU and has a wide selection of flavors with multiple yummy toppings and fresh fruit. This is a great place to go for a “healthier” dessert or snack if you are really craving some ice cream. Try it out. You might find yourself addicted.

88) SCENES: Best beer selection

1. Barley House (29) 23.97%
2. Trinity Hall (23) 14.05%
3. The Ginger Man (17) 14.05%

89) SCENES: Best bar

1. Homebar (32) 22.54%
2. Barley House (21) 14.79%
3. Penguin Piano Bar (17) 11.97%

90) SCENES: Best bartender

1. (Tie) Barley House (26) 25.74%; Homebar (26) 25.74%
2.  
3. Milo Butterfinger’s (13) 12.87%

91) SCENES: Best live music venue

1. House of Blues (80) 54.05%
2. Granada Theater (40) 27.03%
3. Palladium Ballroom (25) 16.69%

     One of the great things about House of Blues is the simplicity when it comes to purchasing tickets. For their main stage it’s simply a matter of deciding whether you want to stand or sit. The general admission tickets give you the option of avoiding the crowds and breezing in right before the concert begins, or arriving shamefully early to stand front and center – the choice is yours. And how can you beat the funky, eclectic décor of the whole place? The House of Blues is more than just a music venue – it’s a work of art too. 

92) SCENES: Best club for under-21s

1. Lizard Lounge (6)
2. Across The Street Bar (4)

93) SCENES: Best club for over-21s

1. (Tie) Homebar (37) 28.03%; Lizard Lounge (37) 28.03%
2.  
3. Barley House (17) 12.88%

94) SCENES: Best happy hour drink special

1. Monday: $1 margaritas at Ozona’s (38) 28.15%
2. Saturday: $1 bellinis at Penne Pomodoro (29) 21.48%
3. Thursday: $1 sake at Blue Fish (11) 8.15%

95) SCENES: Best cocktail

1. Mi Cocina’s Mambo Taxi (64) 57.66%
2. Mattito’s Rumbarita (20) 18.02%
3. Electric Lemonade at Snookie’s (13) 11.71%

96) SCENES: Best margarita

1. Bandito’s (36) 25.35%
2. Margarita Ranch (27) 19.01%
3. Mi Cocina (24) 16.90%

     “Classic Tex-Mex, Serious Margaritas, Ridiculously Casual” – Bandito’s motto rings true. The original frozen margarita is a crowd-pleaser and known to be sneakily strong, but Bandito’s offers more unique options. The Ethyl Margarita includes a Sangria swirl and an up-side down mini-Corona seeps into a margarita to create Bandito’s “Beer-rita.” Bandito’s remains a classic for SMU students.

97) SCENES: Best classic movie

1. Forrest Gump (49) 25.93%
2. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (45) 23.81%
3. Breakfast Club (25) 13.23%

98) SCENES: Best movie of the school year

1. (Tie) 50/50 (31) 20.67%; The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (31) 20.67%
2.  
3. (Tie) Moneyball (26) 17.33%; Footloose (26) 17.33%

99) SCENES: Best viral video of 2011

1. Jimmey Kimmel: I told my kids I ate their candy (63) 38.41%
2. Little Girls Singing Nicki Minaj (48) 29.27%
3. Marine asks Mila Kunis to the Ball (17) 10.37%

100) SCENES: Best TV show

1. Modern Family (52) 25.49%
2. Gossip Girl (24) 11.76%
3. Glee (19) 9.31%

     After winning 11 Emmys, there’s no debate that the side-splitting TV show Modern Family was voted Best TV show this year. The ridiculous situations these three hilarious families endure have viewers of all ages glued to the TV on Wednesday evenings.