2009 Indy Best Of The Triangle (40 images)

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Winners of the 2009 Independent Weekly Best Of Triangle, as voted by readers of the Triangle's alt-weekly.

All photos by Ryan Jones.
  • May 30, 2009. Raleigh, NC..Art Space in Raleigh offers a space for people to buy, create and learn about art. Kathy Ammon works on a canvas piece attached to one of the walls of her personal studio and art display in the gallery.

  • March 14, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..Pet store Phydeaux for Summer Guide 2009.

  • May 15, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..The Bicycle Chain on Franklin St. in Chapel Hill offers a wide selection of bicycles for every experience level and terrain along with repair services. Lincoln Sward adjusts a tire brought in for repairs.

  • May 15, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..The Bicycle Chain on Franklin St. in Chapel Hill offers a wide selection of bicycles for every experience level and terrain along with repair services. Kenny Wheeler tests a bicycle wheel after finishing the adjustments he made to it.

  • May 31, 2009. Raleigh, NC. .Ryan Alexander tattoos the band Blink 182's symbol on the left shoulder of Corey Ault at Blue Flame.

  • May 31, 2009. Raleigh, NC. .Blue Flame's Ryan Alexander tattoos the band Blink 182's symbol on the left shoulder of Corey Ault while Krystie Reichert shows him a text he just received on his phone.

  • May 15, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..Annu Sood and Ananya Cox, 4, browse the stuffed animals offered at the Chapel Hill Comics amongst a wide array of books and comic books.

  • May 31, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..The large sign before Char Grill offers a brief menu of what to expect in the small, fast food location throughout Raleigh.

  • May 29, 2009. Durham, NC..Workers behind glass and machinery prepare the cheap Mexican food people seek late at night in Durham.

  • May 29, 2009. Durham, NC..A couple describes the type of meal they want to their server and friend Katherine Evans at Cosmic Cantina, a location that stays open until 4 am and offers cheap dining.

  • May 30, 2009. Raleigh, NC..Bartender Taylor Harris creates the signature House Margarita for which Dos Toquitos is known.

  • May 18, 2009. Raleigh, NC..Glee Kids provides a broad range of clothing for children along with toys to purchase.

  • May 26, 2009. Durham, NC..Tiffany Landers discusses the different combinations of metals which can be formed to create rings for Nadira and Ryan Hurley at Hamilton Hill in Durham.

  • May 27, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..People line the chairs and stand through Italian Pizzeria to watch the Barcelona vs. Manchester soccer game on two large screen TVs. Barcelona took the win at 2-0.

  • May 27, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..Robert Laffoon, Tim Brown and Andrew Ashely sit in protest as Barcelona scores their second goal in the soccer game against Manchester while the rest of restaurant cheers.. Barcelona took the win at 2-0.

  • June 02, 2009. Durham, NC..Andrew Kirman picks up his order from La Vaquita, a taqueria located in Durham.

  • May 30, 2009. Raleigh, NC..Betsie Boddie examines some of the various plans offered throughout the interior and exterior portions of the Logan Trading Company.

  • June 01, 2009. Durham, NC..Alfredo Morua Averhoff, Mad Hatter's pastry chef, spreads the icing of a cake design he will recreate from a picture on a napkin, as per the client's request.

  • June 01, 2009. Durham, NC..Alfredo Morua Averhoff, Mad Hatter's pastry chef, draws a teddy bear from an image found on a napkin onto a cake, as per the client's request.

  • May 15, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..Catlin Hestel, Karen Blanco and Julie Smith all converse with their clients at Moshi Moshi all the while prepping their hair for new styles.

  • May 15, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..Catlin Hestel, Karen Blanco and Julie Smith all converse with their clients at Moshi Moshi all the while prepping their hair for new styles.

  • June 02, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..The juke box at the Orange County Social Club offers a wide assortment of music choices for everyone's listening pleasure.

  • June 02, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..Orange County Social Club patrons enjoy the greenly lit back patio of the club while conversing with each other and taking in the cool summer evening.

  • June 2, 2009. Raleigh, NC..Chris Ramirez investigates an issue found under a car he is working on in Pinnacle Auto's car garage.

  • May 31, 2009. Raleigh, NC..The Tommy Tolton Band performs before the Pour House, making it one of many bluegrass bands to use this venue.

  • May 31, 2009. Raleigh, NC..Jay Winfrey and Jenn Werkhoven serves the patrons at one of the two bars found in the Raleigh Times.

  • Matt Holmes pours a glass of the Raleigh Times's various bears that can be enjoyed alone or with a meal provided by their kitchen as well.

  • May 29, 2009. Durham, NC..Patrons helps themselves to the buffet meal at Sitar in Durham while workers consistently maintain it. If they would prefer an individual meal, the restaurant provides a la carte options.

  • May 25, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..A Southern Season customers examines the various candies and chocolates for sale and the cookies offered as samples.

  • May 25, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..A Southern Season customers examines the various candies and chocolates for sale and the cookies offered as samples.

  • May 25, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..The staff of Squid's work in the kitchen to provide the best of seafood in the triangle.

  • May 29, 2009. Durham, NC..Mama's Black Sheep performs an acoustic set of original songs and one cover of "Come to my Window" by Melissa Etheridge for 40 people in Steel Blue, an LGBT club.

  • May 31, 2009. Raleigh, NC..Beverly Chastain hula hoops while Clay Buck photographs her as they wait for their order of food from The Borough to be served.

  • May 26, 2009. Durham, NC..Amy McHale, Viann Powers and Caroline Watson finish up their dinners and drinks while eating at Torero's in Durham.

  • May 18, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..Uniquities offers an assortment of clothes, shoes and accessories for casual and dressy outings.

  • May 18, 2009. Chapel Hill, NC..Julie Jennings, owner of Uniquities, steps outside to examine Franklin Street, the home of her clothing store for women.

  • May 26, 2009. Durham, NC..Nadira Hurley, owner of Vert & Vogue, assists JoAnn, Herb and Emily Amey browse the store's collection of clothing made only of organic material at reasonable prices.

  • May 26, 2009. Durham, NC..Nadira Hurley, owner of Vert & Vogue, situates a mannequin modeling an example of the store's clothing made only of organic material at reasonable prices.

  • June 02, 2009. Raleigh, NC..Matt Rivard and Antonio Viego enjoy Waraji's sushi while in the traditional Japanese seating portion of the restaurant.

  • June 02, 2009. Raleigh, NC..Fumiko "Mama" Beck entertains Matt Rivard and Antonio Viego as they finish their lunch at Waraji's in the traditional Japanese seating portion of the restaurant.