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WELCOME The Nickel is proud to announce the winners of the annual “Best of Klamath.” We would like to thank all of the community members who returned ballots, helping to make this contest a success. Congratulations to all “Best of Klamath” winners and runners-up. Thank you for participating! Roz Brooks General Manager The Nickel
GENERAL MANAGER Roz Brooks ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Victor Jackson Danielle Mays Tish Levenfeld
CONTENTS
AD PRODUCTION Maureen McKune Deb Gilliland COVER DESIGN AND LAYOUT Maureen McKune
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Dining Entertainment Recreation Services/Local’s Tips People, Places, Things
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DINING Best Coffee
Best Fast Lunch
1. Dutch Brothers
1. Red’s
2. Human Bean
2. R&G Grand Buffet
Best Bagels
Best Salad Bar
1. Daily Bagel
1. Sizzler
2. Quackenbush
2. Abby’s
Best Breakfast
Best Place to Eat Dinner if
1. Starvin’ Marvin
Someone Else is Paying
2. Nibbley’s
1. Mr. B’s
Best Bargain Breakfast
2. Roosters
1. Denny’s
Best Milk Shake
2. Starvin’ Marvin
1. C&D Burger Shop 2. Dairy Queen
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Best Ice Cream
Best Steak
Best Local Burger Joint
Best Seafood
1. Baskin Robbins
1. Roosters
1. David’s Brawny Burger
1. Red’s
2. Dairy Queen
2. Red’s
2. C&D Burger Shop
2. Roosters
Best Pizza
Best Place for Italian Food
Best Health Food
Best Barbecue
1. Gino’s
1. Nightfire
2. Italiano Nights
2. Fred Meyer
Best Asian Restaurant
Best Buffet
1. Dynasty
1. R&G Grand Buffet
2. R&G Grand Buffet
2. Sizzler
Best Appetizers
Best Sunday Brunch
1. Winger’s
1. Shilo
Best Mexican Restaurant
2. Applebees
2. R&G Grand Buffet
1. Old Town Pizza
1. Mazatlan
Best Dessert
Best Restaurant View
2. McDonald’s
2. Los Potrillos
1. Nibbley’s
1. Rocky Point Resort
2. Red’s
2. Nibbley’s on the Green
1. Papa Murphy’s 2. Stagecoach
Best Restaurant to Eat Outdoors 1. The Creamery 2. Red’s
1. Wubba’s 2. Red’s
Best Place to Have a Picnic 1. Moore Park 2. Wiard Park
Best Kid Friendly Restaurant
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ENTERTAINMENT Best Place to Dance
Best Happy Hour
1. AfterShock
1. Sergio’s
2. Legends
2. Winger’s
Best Sports Bar
Best Local Band
1. Winger’s
1. Fat Sexy
2. AfterShock
2. Craig Allen Blues Band
Best After Hours Bar
Best Local Blues Band
1. Red’s
1. Craig Allen Blues Band
2. AfterShock
Best Local Country Band
Best Singles Bar 1. AfterShock 2. Legends
1. Lone Pine
Who Makes the Best Drink Concoction 1. Basin Martini Bar
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2. Applebees
2. Red’s
Best Wine List
Best Restaurant Ambience
1. Roosters
1. Roosters
2. Mr. B’s
2. Red’s
Best Margarita
Best Restaurant Service
1. Sergio’s
1. Roosters
2. Los Potrillos
2. Mr. B’s
Best Selection of Beers 1. The Creamery
RECREATION Best Park
Best Place for Water Skiing
1. Moore Park
1. Lake of the Woods
2. Collier Park
2. Howard’s Prairie
Best Mountain Bike Trail 1. OC&E
Best Special Event in the Winter
2. Moore Park
1. Snowflake Festival
Best Hiking Area
2. Winter Wings
1. Moore Park
Best Special Event in the
2. Sky Lakes
Summer
Best Local Camping Spot
1. Kruise of Klamath
1. Lake of the Woods
2. Klamath County Fair
2. Collier Park
Best Local Fishing Spot
Best Day Hike
1. Howard’s Prairie
1. Lake of the Woods
2. Williamson River
2. Moore Park
Best Swimming Hole
Best Place to View Fourth of July Fireworks
1. Lake of the Woods
1. Klamath Lake
2. Topsy
2. Old Fort Road
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Best Bicycle and/or
Best Place to Watch Super
Rollerblade Paths
Bowl
1. OC&E Trail
1. Winger’s
2. Sports Park
2. Applebees
Best Fun Spot for Kids
Best Fundraiser Party
1. EpiCenter
1. Fur Ball
2. Old Town Pizza
2. Klamath Hospice Monte Carlo
Best Place to Have Fun
Night
1. EpiCenter
Best Place to Rent a Movie
2. Pelican Cinemas
1. Blockbuster
Best Golf Course
2. Red Box
1. Running Y
Best Local Radio Station
2. Shield Crest
1. 92.5 KLAD 2. 99.5 The Rock
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SERVICES/ LOCAL'S TIPS Best Art Gallery
Best Butcher Shop
1. Favell
1. Howard’s Meat Center
2. Klamath Art Gallery
2. Diamond S Meat Co
Favorite Grocery Store
Best Place to Learn About
1. Fred Meyer
Klamath Falls
2. Sherm’s Thunderbird
1. Chamber of Commerce
Best Discount Store
2. Klamath County Museum
1. Big Lots
Best Second Hand Store
2. Wal-Mart
1. Goodwill
Best Hardware Store
2. Periwinkle
1. Home Depot
Best Clothing Store
2. Diamond
1. Ross
Best Place to get a
2. Fred Meyer
Prescription Filled
Best Local Auto Dealer
1. Fred Meyer
1. Lithia
2. Wal-Mart
2. Superior Motors
Best Plumber
Best Auto Repair
1. Fairway
1. My Mechanic
2. Case
2. Cascade
Best Electrician
Best Tire Store
1. Winema
1. Les Schwab
2. ABBA
2. Basin Tire
Best Furnace Repair
Best Auto Parts Store
1. Metal Masters
1. Napa
2. Basin Heating
2. Novack’s
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Best RV Dealer
Best Nail Salon
Best Accounting Service
Best Taxidermist
1. Courtesy RV
1. Avalon Salon
1. Isler
1. Mitch Cain
2. Mike’s RV
2. Shear Excellence
2. H&R Block
2. Benson
Best Place for an Oil
Best Tanning Salon
Best Store for Customer
Best Hotel/Motel
Change
1. Ultimate Exposure
Service
1. Shiloh Inn
1. My Mechanic
2. Tantique
1. Fred Meyer
2. Best Western Olympic Inn
2. Oil Can Henry’s
Best Hair Salon
2. Home Depot
Best Computer Repair
Best Office Supply
1. Avalon Salon
Best Cell Phone Service
Service
1. Staples
2. FX Salon
1. US Cellular
1. Klamath Technology Services
2. Office Depot
Best Floral Shop
2. Verizon
2. Absolute Computer
Best Massage
1. Roses are Red
Best Kid-friendly Store
1. Avalon Salon
2. Nybacks
1. Fred Meyer
2. Indulgence
2. Wal-Mart
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PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS Best Place to Have a Kids Best Doctor 1. Dr. Kevin Heaton Party 1. Old Town Pizza
2. De. Steven Bidleman
2. McDonald’s
Best Dentist 1. Dr. Thomas Tucker
Best Service Station
2. Dr. Marcus Peterson
1. Fred Meyer 2. Country Villa
Best Chiropractor 1. Advanced Chiropractic
Best Place for A Really Romantic Evening
2. Pine Tree Chiropractic
1. Roosters
Best Medical Facility
2. Mr. B’s
1. Sky Lakes Medical Center 2. Klamath Medical Clinic
Best Place to View A Sunset
Best Health Club
1. Top of Moore Park
1. Anytime Fitness
2. Upper Klamath Lake
2. YMCA
Best Attorney 1. Michael Spencer 2. Melinda Brown
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Congratulations, Once Again, To all of 2010’s Best of Klamath Winners and Runners-Up!
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