It's time to jump in to our annual superlative-o-pedia^tm of the best things in Las Vegas, from hamburgers to hikes - all curated by us, your trusted Desert Companion experts. Let's get besting!

Tacos might simply be hand-held tortillas folded on three sides around fillings, but they come in a plethora of styles, and local taqueria Leticia’s seems to have mastered them all. These tacos and more that are considered the best food of the city!

Notes from the postmodern anywhere of a suburban convenience store

Here's the best in arts and entertainment for the New Year.

Hear from a rousing chorus of voices on the best food in the city!

Looking for that special something?  Here is the list!

Selected results from our survey

You bested it, we tested it - In which Desert Companion assesses your top choices in our Best of the City readers' poll.

Most top-of-mind observation about our sixth annual Best of the City issue: Wowie! If the intensity level of ballot-stuffing this year is any indication — in many cases, brute, systematic, monolithic, algorithmic and, hafta admit, admirably so — our Best of the City readers’ poll has officially arrived as a showcase for tastemaking and trendspotting.

From food and leisure to shopping and culture, we've rounded up dozens of the valley's peak experiences.  Time to get bestin'!

Best specialty foods store. Best public art.  Best day trip. Best hangout. Best thing downtown...