Our thanks go out to the urban survivalists who endured the construction and found these Categories We Forgot

Out on the road, everyone has his own route around the potholes and work crews, so we're betting you've discovered some Houston bests that we missed along the way. Our thanks go out to the urban survivalists who endured the construction and found these Categories We Forgot.

Best Bar AtmosphereRed Lion Pub, 2316 S. Shepherd, 713-782-3030

Best Bloody MaryMary's, 1022 Westheimer, 713-527-9669

Best Dance EventBarnevelder Movement/Art Center's Big Range Dance Festival

Best French FriesBarnaby's Cafe, 604 Fairview, 713-522-0106; and other locations

Best Irish PubBrian O'Neill's, 5555 Morningside, 713-522-2603, www.brianoneills.com

Best KaraokeKaraoke Junkie at Azteca's Margarita Bar & Grill, 2207 Richmond, 713-643-0683

Best New StoreTansu, 321-B W. 19th, 713-880-5100, www.tansustyle.com

Best Philly Cheese SteakFirehouse Philly's, 1111 Prairie, 713-225-3473

Best VeterinarianMontrose Veterinary Clinic, 1701 Montrose, 713-524-3814