Best of the Palouse 2011

2011 You voted. They won.

List of winners and finalists

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Panhandle Artisan Bread Co. 630 N. Almon St. #110 Moscow, Idaho We are grateful to the community for their support of our artisan bakery and to the following businesses for helping to shape each loaf.

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Shepherd’s Grain, (Columbia Plateau) for flour Twin Mountain Organics (Moscow) for garlic Red Hen Baking Co. and The Bread Baker’s Guild Woodland Apiaries for honey Fork Refrigeration for keeping our equipment running Rob Bjerke and Idgi Potter for baking Dominic Royael for delivery

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Joseph’s Grainery for hard red winter wheat Ronniger’s Potato Farm for Yukon Gold Potatoes WSU Dairy (Pullman) for milk Fritz Knor for musical direction Copy Court for stationery needs Jim Robinson for keeping the roof over our heads KRFP for news Bob, Gloria, and Erik for love and support

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST HOTEL ON THE PALOUSE!

• 130 DELUXE ROOMS • HOT BREAKFAST • FRESH BAKED COOKIES & MILK SERVED NIGHTLY • INDOOR POOL/JACUZZI • COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE • COMPLIMENTARY WIRELESS INTERNET

(509) 334-4437 SE 1190 BISHOP BLVD., PULLMAN WWW.HIEXPRESS.COM/PULLMANWA

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Thank you for making us a double winner in Best of the Palouse!

2011 WINNER

BEST AUTO DEALER BEST PLACE TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE FIXED

2590 S Grand Ave, Pullman (509) 334-6000 www.jessford.com

Approved Auto

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(208) 882-2915 • 202 N Main St • Moscow

MOSCOW AUTO SERVICE • BODY SHOP

• All Mechanical & Front End Work • Body Shop & Glass

• AUTO REPAIR

• Air Conditioning Repair • 4 Wheel Drive Repair • Brake Service

2011 FINALIST

• 23½ HR. TOWING • 2 WRECKERS TO SERVE YOU • SHOP OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK

We would like to thank everyone who voted for us.

Bring us your vehicle for all of your automotive needs!

(208) 882-2913 • ANYTIME: 1-800-513-1905 1926 S. MAIN, MOSCOW

We would like to thank all of our patrons and friends for voting for us in the Best of the Palouse contest.

2011 FINALIST

2011 FINALIST

Best Bookstore Thank you for your support through the years.

Come see us in downtown Moscow.

30% off all In Stock Books and Records Book People of Moscow 521 S Main St (208) 882-7957

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LUNCH Mon-Fri • 11:00am to 3:00pm DINNER Mon-Sat • 5:00pm to 9:30pm CLOSED SUNDAY NE 200 Kamiaken, Pullman • (509) 334-3395

We at RE/MAX Home and Land want to say a big THANKS! To our clients and friends who voted for us in the Best of the Palouse contest.

You are the reason we are here!

509-332-4546 710 SE Bishop Boulevard Pullman, WA pullmanhomeandland.com

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a i c n e r e La Dif 1215 S. Grand Ave, Pullman (509) 332-4300 www.abuelosÄnedining.com

2011 FINALIST We’d like to thank everyone who voted for us.

Come visit us when we re-open in August!

Weekly Specials Sunday: Nachos for $2.00 • Monday: Tortas for $3.00 Tuesday: Taco Tuesday $.75 • Wednesday: Tostados for $2.00

Home of the Monster Burrito

THANKS FOR VOTING US THE BEST

NURSERY ON THE PALOUSE!

2011 WINNER

$5 off any purchase of $50 or more and $10 off any purchase of $100 or more.

Valid 6/29/11 - 7/3/11. Limit one coupon per customer.

3252 BRAYTON RD, PULLMAN Mon - Sat: 8 am - 5:30 pm • Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm Nursery: (509) 332-2503 • Landscaping: (509) 332-3900 www.sygnursery.com

BRAYTON RD

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Casino Weekly Specials Tuesday $2 Tuesday—Play your favorite game for $2 Wednesday Wacky Wednesday—See Casino for Details.

Z’s Bar Daily Specials Monday—Coors Light Pitchers $5.00, Pints $2 Tuesday—Corona $1.50 Bottles Wednesday—Widner Pitchers $9.00, Pints $2.50 Thrusday—Domestic Tubs $3.50, Micros Tubs $7.00 Friday—Kokanee Pitchers $6.00, Pints $2.00 Saturday—Bud or Bud Light Pitchers $6.00, Pints $2.00 Drink Specials Sunday—Absolute Bloody Mary $5.00 Monday—Absolute Martini $5.00 Tuesday—Shot of Jose Cuervo Tequila for $2.50 Wednesday—1/2 Price on Well Drinks Jack Daniels $3.00 Thursday—Long Island Day $5.00 Friday—Kamikaze Shots $3.00 Saturday—Stevie Ray Vaughn Drink $5.00 (Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, Triple Sec., Sweet & Sour, & Orange Juice)

Highlander $5.00 (Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Light Rum, Blue Curacao, Raspberry Schnapps, Melon Liqueur, Triple Sec., Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, & Sweet & Sour)

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best kids play place

WE HAVE FUN TO SPARE! Having a birthday party? We’ve got two great packages for affordable, hassle free fun!

Traditional Bowling Party Package ($6.95 per person Minimum 6 people) Includes: • 2 hours of bowling • Rental Shoes • Soda • Bowling card loaded with one free game (rental shoes not included) for each guest • Birthday Party Pin

Party Room Package ($7.95 per person Minimum 6 people) Includes: • Use of the Party Room and bowling lanes for 2 hours • Rental Shoes • Soda • Bowling card loaded with one freee game (rental shoes not included) for each guest.

• Birthday Party Pin.

All packages can be booked online at www.zeppoz.com

Kids Bowl Free All summer long! Sign up at www.kidsbowlfree.com/zeppoz

780 SE Bishop Blvd | Pullman, WA | (509) 334-7101

BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT

BEST WINGS

BEST FLORIST

BEST PET STORE / GROOMER

Winger’s Bar and Grill

Old Post Office Floral

Winger’s Bar and Grill

Finalists: The Alehouse

Finalists: San Miguel’s Family Restaurant, South Fork Public House, Smokey Mountain Pizza, La Casa Lopez, Gambino’s

BEST SANDWICH / BAGEL SHOP

Finalists: Neill's Flowers & Gifts, Sweet Peas & Sage

Finalists: Zelda's Pet Grooming

BEST TIRE SHOP

BEST CELLULAR STORE

BEST BREAKFAST

The Breakfast Club Finalists: Old European, Tam’s Place

BEST LUNCH

South Fork Public House Finalists: The Alehouse, La Casa Lopez, Loco Grinz (Moscow and Pullman), San Miguel’s Family Restaurant, Mikey’s Gyros

BEST FINE DINING

Sangria Grille

Finalists: Swilly’s, Black Cypress, Nectar

BEST BURGER

Cougar Country Drive-in Finalists: Zeppoz, The Alehouse, The Angry Bear, Zip’s (Moscow and Colfax)

BEST PIZZA

Papa Murphy’s Take ’n’ Bake Pizza Finalists: Pie Hole, Gambino’s Pizza Hut, Smokey Mountain Pizza

BEST PIZZA DELIVERY

Pizza Perfection (Moscow, Pullman)

Finalists: Pizza Hut, Dominos, Pizza Perfection, Smokey Mountain Pizza

BEST BBQ

CD’s Smoke Pit Finalists: Loco Grinz (Moscow and Pullman)

BEST FAST FOOD

Subway (Moscow, Pullman, Colfax) Finalists: Zip’s (Moscow and Colfax), Dairy Queen, Wendy’s, Taco Time, Arby’s, Panda Express

Pets Are People, Too

Stax

Les Schwab Tires

Finalists: Moscow Bagel & Deli, Hero’s N Sports, Quizno’s, Subway (Moscow, Pullman, Colfax), Jimmie Johns

Finalists: Bruneel Tire

Finalists: AT&T, Verizon

BEST JEWELRY STORE

BEST INSURANCE AGENCY

Johnson’s Jewelry

BEST MEXICAN FOOD

Finalists: Sam Dial Jewelers

Finalists: San Miguel’s Family Restaurant

Jess Ford

La Casa Lopez

BEST CAR DEALER

2011

BEST ITALIAN FOOD

Gambino’s

Finalists: Basillio’s

BEST ASIAN FOOD

New Garden Restaurant Finalists: Old Peking, Eddy’s, Red Bento

BEST SUSHI

Red Bento

Finalists: Tokyo Seoul

BEST COFFEE HOUSE

Daily Grind Coffee House Finalists: Sister’s Brew, One World Cafe, Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub

BEST SPORTS BAR

Zeppoz

BEST ICE CREAM

Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe

Finalists: Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins, Licks Unlimited

Best of the Palouse 2011 featured one month of voting at www.DNewscontests.com.

This year’s contest received more than 35,000 votes from 3,314 registered voters. The contest Web site enjoyed 237,000 page views in that span. On this page is a list of leading vote-getters in each category, followed by a list of “Finalists” identified with 10 days left in the contest because of their public support. A list of the top overall vote-getters is below. Thank you for voting. Look for Best of Palouse again in 2012!

BEST BAKERY

THE 300 CLUB!

Wheatberries Bake Shop Finalists: Moscow Food Co-op, Panhandle Artisan Bread Co., Sage Baking Co.

Businesses to receive 300 or more votes in 2011 The Man Shop ......... 1,551

Tri-State - Idaho’s Most Interesting Store ......... 400

Sister’s Brew .............. 350

Best Sporting Goods Store

Simply Tanning .......... 347

Finalists: My Office Tavern, Champions Grill & Bar, Winger’s, Mingles, The Corner Club

BEST HARDWARE STORE

Moscow-Pullman Building Supply

Johnson’s Jewelry ... 1,184 Best Jeweler

Pets Are People Too ... 379

BEST BEER SELECTION

Finalists: Spence True Hardware, Ace Hardware (Pullman), Tri-State (Ace Hardware),

Sam Dial Jewelers ... 1,119

Best Best Pet Store / Groomer

The Alehouse

Finalists: Paradise Creek Brewery, Palouse Falls Brweing Co., Dupus Boomers, South Fork Public House,

BEST HAPPY HOUR

South Fork Public House Finalists: The Garden, Mix, Corner Club, The Alehouse

BEST TACO SHOP

Taco Del Mar

Finalists: Tacos la Differencia

BEST RADIO STATION

MyRadio 102.5

Finalists: Zfun 106.1, Bull Country 99.5, Hit Radio 104,

Best Haircut / Styling Salon

Best Jeweler

The Breakfast Club ..... 366

Great Clips .............. 1,019

Best Best Breakfast

Best Best Haircut / Styling Salon

Jess Ford .................... 363

Retro Espresso ........... 536

Best Car Dealer

Best Drive-Thru Coffee

Daily Grind (Pullman).. 355

Red Star ..................... 519

Best Best Coffee House

Best Drive-Thru Coffee

Wingers Grill and Bar.. 355

Les Schwab ................ 513

Best Sports Bar

Best Tire Store

La Casa Lopez............ 351

Old Post Office Floral.. 507

Best Mexican Food

Best Florist

Inland Cellular ............ 351

Zeppoz ....................... 406

Best Cellular Store

Best Kids Play Place

Best Coffee House Best Tanning Salon

Paradise Creek Brewery...................... 321 Best Brewery

Finalists: Chipman & Taylor, Wysup Jeep Chrysler Dodge, Toyota of Pullman, Verne Eide, Ambassador Auto,

Finalists: RE/MAX Home & Land, Moscow Realty, Team Idaho/Washington, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson, Assist2-Sell, Latah Realty

BEST DRIVETHRU COFFEE

Retro Espresso Finalists: Red Star Coffee Co., The Daily Grind, Daily Double Espresso

BEST SPORTING GOODS

Tri-State

Hair and Face Salon ... 320

Finalists: Big 5, Hyperspud

Best Haircut / Styling Salon

BEST HEALTH CLUB

SYG Nursery and Landscaping ........ 314 Best Nursery

Moscow Pullman Building Supply .......... 311 Best Hardware Store

Hastings ..................... 309 Best Video Store

Finalists: State Farm, Farmers, Allstate, Papineau, Pioneer Insurance

BEST GOLF VALUE

UI Golf Course

BEST VIDEO STORE Finalists: Howard Hughes Video

BEST KIDS PLAY PLACE

BEST HOTEL

RE/MAX Connections

AIA Insurance (Pullman, Moscow, Colfax)

Finalists: Colfax Golf Course, Palouse Ridge Golf Course, Airway Hills

Hastings

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY

Inland Cellular

Holiday Inn Express Finalists: Best WesternUniversity Inn, La Quinta

Zeppoz

Finalists: Eastside Marketplace Playground, Moscow City Parks, Pullman City Parks, Palouse Discovery Science Center

BEST COMPUTER REPAIR

BEST PLACE TO GET THE CAR FIXED

Finalists: Computer Crazy, R-Tech Systems, First Step Internet,

Finalists: Electrical Specialists, Jiffy Lube, Chipman & Taylor, Imported Car Service, Moscow Auto Service, Toyota of Pullman, Wysup Jeep Chrysler Dodge

Video Game Headquarters

BEST BOOKSTORE

UI Bookstore

Finalists: Hasting’s, Brused Books, TJ’s Books, Crimson & Gray, BookPeople

BEST HAIRCUT / STYLING SALON

The Man Shop

Finalists: Great Clips, Hair & Face Salon, Shear Heaven, Twisters,

Anytime Fitness (Moscow)

BEST TANNING SALON

Finalists: Anytime Fitness (Pullman), North Idaho Athletic Club, Snap Fitness,

Finalists: Rock Star Tan Bar, Mexico Tanning

Simply Tanning

BEST TATTOO PARLOR

Untamed Art

Finalists: Swan Family Ink, Falling Moon, 509 Tattoo

Jess Ford

BEST NURSERY

SYG Nursery

Finalists: Crossroads Nursery, Moscow Building Supply

BEST SMALL LIVE MUSIC VENUE

John’s Alley

Finalists: Rico’s Tavern, The Belltower, One World Cafe

BEST BREWERY

Paradise Creek Brewery Finalists: Palouse Falls Brewing Co.

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Thank you to the great people of the Palouse for making this contest successful and so much fun!

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2011 WINNER

Voted #1 Best Jewelry Store on the Palouse!

Johnson’s Jewelry Thanks for making us YOUR choice!

In-store State of the Art Laser Jewelry Repair In-store Platinum Ring Re-tipping & Sizing In-store Eyeglass Repair New Line—Enchanted—Design your ring…

Helping Lovers in the Northwest since 1979 Johnson’s Jewelry | Palouse Mall Moscow, ID | (208) 882-6315 www.facebook.com/johnsonsjewelry

Your way…Your style—even from the comforts of your own home!

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2011 WINNER

Thank you for voting us best Mexican restaurant on the Palouse. We appreciate all of our loyal fans and customers and they support they have showed us over the years. We look forward to serving you in the years to come. ba Full liquor

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HONESTY • QUALITY 2011 FINALIST

Best Place to Get the Car Fixed

ICS

Thank you to all of our loyal fans and customers for voting us Best on the Palouse

imported car service, inc Established 1961

Providing Quality Service for select Asian, German & Swedish Cars for the last 50 years 1315 SE Bishop Blvd Pullman, WA (509) 332-2314 ics@pullman.com

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Join Our July 4th Celebration!

July 1 Outdoor Concert featuring the "Palouse Jazz Project" and our "Western Burger and Suds" special at Bogey's Grill starting at 5 pm

July 1-4 Golf Special: Two Rounds and a Cart for $65.00 Bring coupon for special pricing.

Thanks to everyone for voting for us!

University of Idaho Golf Course 1215 Nez Perce Drive, Moscow • (208) 885-6171 Check us out at uidaho.edu/golfcourse

2011 WINNER

“Best Golf Value”

Best Asian Food MA ND A R I N & SZE CH UA N C UI S I N E

505 S. Main Street, Moscow, ID 83843

Tel: (208) 883-0716 Open 7 Days Mon-Thurs: 11am-10pm • Fri: 11am-10:30pm • Sun: 12pm-10pm

2011 FINALIST We would like to thank you, our valued customers, for voting us Best on the Palouse.

It has been an honor to serve you for the past 22 years and we look forward to doing so in the future.

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It’s FREE and EASY to enter and you can VOTE DAILY for your favorites. This month’s contest runs through July 31st.

Winner named in Whitman and Latah County!

Go to www.DNews.com and click on the contest link to enter.

Monthly winner receives Dinner & a Movie on us!

Plus, a yard sign announcing that you’ve won the contest!

Serving the community for  years!

515 E Main St - Pullman, WA (509) 332-1511 • www.BeasleyRealty.com

Shop Local, Buy Local!

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Thank you for voting. We appreciate all of your support.

2011 FINALIST

Come see us in Colfax!

2011 WINNER

Best Florist

Old Post Office Floral Thank you to everyone who voted for us! We appreciate the opportunity to provide quality with care and personalized service to Moscow and the surrounding communities! We offer Fresh Floral, Balloon Bouquets, Candy Bouquets, Gift Baskets, and More!

One Location Only | 423 S. Main—Troy, ID | (208) 596-9608 | Anytime Line

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Thank you to everyone who voted for us!

THANK YOU

Great food, Great prices, Less waiting, more fun!

Everyone knows, it’s Basilio’s!

We do catering!

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337 E. Main St. Pullman, WA 99163 (509)334-ROME (7663)

S. 702 Main Street • Colfax 509.397.2180

Monday Wing Night 2011 WINNER

Buckets of wings, 150 lbs. till gone! $3 pints start 5pm

Tuesday Tap-a-Keg

2 Kegs, $1.50 Pints, $5 Pitchers till they blow! Starts 6pm

Wednesday Wells

$1.50 Wells starts 5pm, Beer Cheese Soup all day!

Thursday Ladies Night

$10 Derailers, $3 Special Teas & $4 Martinis

ALEHOUSE The Alehouse won Best Beer Selection and was a finalist in the Best Wings, Best Burger, Best Lunch, and Best Happy Hour categories.

A big Thank You to all of our wonderful and loyal fans for voting us Best on the Palouse!

We are happy to pour your favorite beers every day of the week.

Faculty Fridays

$3 Pints, $11.50 Pitchers all day!

Student Saturdays

$3 Pints, $11.50 Pitchers all day!

Service Sunday

Bloody Marys $2.75, $1.50 Wells, ½ price Apps (no wings)

Happy Hour

Mon–Fri $3 pints, ½ price apps (no wings)

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Thank you for voting us 2011 WINNER

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InlandCellular.com 960 W. Pullman Road, Moscow ID • (208) 882-4994

•Nationwide Voice and Data •Android and Blackberry Smartphones •Expert Local Customer Service

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