Best of Klamath 2010

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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

Best of Klamath is protected by copyright and is a product of The Nickel. All graphics, artwork, typography and editorial are the property of The Nickel and may not be reproduced without the permission of The Nickel. © July 1, 2010.

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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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