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Watauga’s Best in 2021 BY KAYLA LASURE KAYLA.LASURE @WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM Owning a business or working as an employee has been anything by easy the past year. Despite the challenges and struggle set by changing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the business community in Watauga County has put their best foot forward to continue doing what they do best — serving the community. The Watauga Democrat Best of the Best awards are in the 11th year of being presented, and second year of being awarded in an irregular way. Typically the award winners are honored at a grand event hosted by the Mountain Times Publications staff. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, winners were contacted by Mountain Times Publications staff to be congratulated individually. Sponsors for the 2021 awards are The Pedalin’ Pig, Blue Ridge Energy, Ross Automotive and Watauga Farm Bureau. This year, awards were given in 177 categories. Some categories were time-honored traditions such as Best Restaurant Service and Best Women’s Boutique, others were new this year — including Best Attraction and Best Psychologist. The efforts of local businesses didn’t go unnoticed by the community, as demonstrated by the enthusiasm of voters to show support for the Best of the Best of Watauga business. The Watauga Democrat applauds each of the winners as they are recognized, and remains thankful for the tireless work each of them continue to give to the area. Businesses are featured in this special section, and on the Watauga Democrat website at www.wataugademocrat.com.
Accepting the award for Best Jacuzzi Spa Dealer is Karen McCaskill of Superior Spas.
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2021 Best of the Best Winners Acupuncture Clinic: Blue Ridge Acupuncture Animal Clinic: Animal Emergency Clinic Antique Store: Antiques on Howard Appliance Repair: R&C Appliance Repair Appliance Store: Ferguson Plumbing Supply Art Gallery: Turchin Center Assisted Living: Deerfield Ridge Attorney: Eggers Law Office Attraction: Tweetsie Auto Parts: Charlie’s NAPA Auto Sales Person: Brett Silver/Ross Chrysler Bakery: Stick Boy Bank: BB&T SEE BEST ON PAGE 9
Accepting the award for Best Paving Company are, from left, James Moretz, Jim Moretz, Rebecca Moretz, Connie Norris and Heather Isaacs of Moretz Paving Inc.
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Best Winery! Thank you for voting us Best Best Paving Company!
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Accepting the award for Best Wedding Rentals are, from left, Clara Coffey and Hannah Massey of Miss Match Rentals.
Accepting the award for Best Religious Leader is Vern Collins of Boone United Methodist Church.
THANK YOU to everyone who voted us Best of the Best this first year in our new facility! We are truly humbled by your support and strive to provide excellence in Dentistry for years to come!
Thank You for Voting us Best Steak House!
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Congrats to Brett Silver for being voted Best Auto Sales-Person!
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Accepting the award for Best Restaurant Service are, from left, Josh Pepper and Jack Pepper of Pepper’s Restaurant and Bar.
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Accepting the award for Best Florist is Tiffany Wilkinson of Log House Florist.
Accepting the award for Best Bakery are, from left, Alexandra Smith, Sydney Lockhart, Abby Willis, Gracen Maya and Braxton Maya of Stick Boy Bakery.
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Accepting the award for Best Mattress Store is Marc Young of Blackberry Creek Mattress.
THANK YOU PET PLACE CUSTOMERS!
We are honored that you have once again voted us as your # 1 pet store. We look forward to another great year of serving you and your pets!
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Accepting the award for Best Bicycle Store are, from left, Sarah Brown and Shaw Brown of Boone Bike and Touring.
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Barbecue Restaurant: The Pedalin’ Pig Bartender: Andrew DeMaria/River St. Ale Beauty Salon: Mane Habit Salon Bed and Breakfast: Taylor House Inn Beer Brewery: Booneshine Bicycle Store: Boone Bike Biscuit: Bojangles Body Shop: Hampton’s Body Shop Book Store: Foggy Pine Breakfast Restaurant: Sunrise Grill Burrito: Dos Amigos Cable Company: SkyLine/SkyBest Car Dealer new: Modern Automotive Group Car DealerUsed: Ross Dodge Jeep Chrysler RAM Car Repair: Alray Tire Car Wash: Bubbles Carpet Cleaning: Mike’s Carpet Caterer: Reid’s Cell Phone Repair: Apple Juice SEE BEST ON PAGE 16
Accepting the award for Best Jewelry Store are, from left, Morgan Shaw, Katelyn Carson, Charles Travis and Jennie Trivette of Village Jewelers.
Thank you for voting us
Best Deli/Sub in 2021!
Thank you to our community for your continued vote of confidence in handling all of your real estates needs.
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Accepting the award for Best Home Cooking Restaurant is Jeff Shellman, General Manager of the Dan’l Boone Inn.
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Accepting the award for Best Psychologist is Beth Hughes, LCAS, LCMHC, CCS of Daymark Counseling.
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Accepting the award for Best Sushi Restaurant is Joseph Miller, owner of CoBo Sushi Bistro and Bar.
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Accepting the award for Best Office Outfitters are, from left to right and back to front, Dan Rood, Mike Gaddy, Matt Hellman, Neville Chaney and Max Bolster of WJ Office.
C O M PA S S I O N A T E C A R E Dr. Leslie A. Smith, and the entire Compassionate Care team would like to express both their pride and gratitude for the honor of being voted Best Family Doctor in Watauga County again for 2021. While awards and public recognition are validating, the fact that the winner of this award was determined by a community vote makes this one extra special. Dr. Smith’s commitment to her community (both locally and globally) is reflected in Compassionate Care’s “Healthy Mission” statement. “Our mission is to provide exceptional quality and compassionate healthcare. We offer academic quality healthcare in a hometown, intimate medical office.” Thanks to our patients and our community for voting us Best Family Doctor again in 2021. We will continue to strive to be “the Best” in our treatment and support of our patients and our community.
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Accepting the award for Best Plumbing Contractor are, from left, Dave Dolovacky, Anita Dolovacky, Matt Thompson, Ethan Sermersheim, Ray LaBonte, Hunter Tucker and Matt McLain of Labonte Plumbing Inc.
Accepting the award for Best Photographer and Best Photography Studio is Kim Scott of Timeless Treazures Photography.
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Best Acupuncture Clinic 2021! My fatigue is gone. I lost 50 lbs and my A1C improved! Dr. Gorla helped me take charge of my health.”
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Call 828-265-8668 610 State Farm Rd., Ste. B (behind WCEA) • Boone www.blueridgeintegrativehealth.com
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Thanks for voting us Best Insurance Agency again in 2021*
Watauga County Farm Bureau 135 State Farm Road | Boone, NC 28607 www.ncfbins.com/boone An Authorized Agency for
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Auto • Home • Life • Health • Bank Real service. Real people. *Annual votes compiled by Mountain Times Publications * North Carolina Farm Bureau® Mutual Insurance Co. * Farm Bureau® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. * Southern Farm Bureau® Life Insurance Co., Jackson, MS * An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
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Accepting the award for Best Attorney are, from left, Jonathan Green, Pam Moretz, Lou McLean, Stacy “Four” Eggers IV, Cindy Wallace, Chris Barnes, Kevin Friley, Brooke Coffey and Krista Rafulowitz of Eggers Law Office.
Accepting the award for Best Japanese Restaurant are, from left, Ronald and Gwen Dhing of Makoto’s.
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The Best in Computer Repair!
Visit our showroom at 7881 highway 105 South in the Twin Rivers Shopping Center
Thank you for your continued support and loyalty! VOTED VO O BEST HOME SECURITY SIX YEARS IN A ROW 2016 Boone Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year
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Accepting the award for Best Taco are, from left, Jose and Guadalupe Garcia-Ruiz of Taqueria El Paso.
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Accepting the award for Best Electrical Contractor are, back row (left to right): Jared Munday, Julia Goldsmith, Lloyd Pugh and Mike Muehleisen; front row (left to right): Connor Munday, Tom Winebarger and Sam Roark of Jared Munday Electric.
Best Gynecologist: Dr. Beverly Womack Best Oncologist: Dr. Anna Sobol Best Psychiatrist: Dr. Alycia Brown Best Surgeon: Dr. Paul Dagher Best Nurse: Wilma Bryan Best Gym/Fitness Center: Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center Best Physical Rehab: The Rehabilitation Center
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Congratulations to all of the Best of the Best winners!
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Cell Phone Service: Verizon Chicken Tenders: Come Back Shack Childrens Store: Bluebird Exchange Chinese Restaurant: Taste Grill Chiropractor: Peak Chiropractic Christmas Tree Farm: Cornett Deal Church: Mount Vernon Baptist Church Civic Club: Boone Sunrise Rotary Coach: Trapper Taylor/Common Ground Coffee Roaster: Bald Guy Brew Coffee Shop: Local Lion Computer Repair: Dougnet Cosmetologist: Jezabel LeBatard County Agency: Watauga County Sheriff’s Office CPA: Emily Reynolds/Combs-Carpenter Tennant Craft: Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff Credit Union: SECU Dance Studio: High Country Dance Studio Deli/Sub: Jersey Mike’s SEE BEST ON PAGE 23
Accepting the awards for Best Car Repair and Best Tire Store are, from left, Jim Gragg, Jose Gomez, Josh Hanson, Wesley Lewis, Judd Huffman, Elpidio Gomez, Steven Gragg and Gray Huffman of Alray Tire & Auto.
MANE HABIT SALON 828-386-6600
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Celebrating 43 years in business and 11 years as Watauga’s Best of the Best Beer and Wine Store. 2010
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We put the safety of our community at the forefront of how we move forward and are so thankful the community has chosen our salon as the Best Beauty Salon of Boone 2021.
Call us! 828-264-9476 Or text us at 828-386-7128 for any orders or inquiries! 1104 Highway 105 South, Boone, NC 28607 kevin@peabodyswineandbeer.com Store Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm: Friday - Saturday 9:00am - 10:00pm: Sunday 10:00am - 9:00pm
Lindsey Greene, Amber Lackey, Makayla Roark, Jezabel Lebatard, Kaitlyn Erwin, Brittany Holman
"The challenge of the pandemic created many unique opportunities for us to learn from. In the midst of all of the challenges our team thrived & grew. I am so proud of all of their hard work and thankful to our community for choosing us!"
Jezabel Lebatard Owner & Stylist
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Thank you for voting us Best Fuel Oil Dealer in Watauga County!
The Showroom for Propane and Fuels Whether you’re shopping for gas logs, fireplaces, water heaters or grills, Blue Ridge Energy is here to meet your propane and fuel needs. We provide exceptional delivery service for propane, fuel oil and kerosene. Our worry-free autofill delivery service will ensure you always have the fuel you need. You can even manage your account from your mobile device with the Blue Ridge Energy propane and fuels app. Contact us today and see why we’re the best propane and fuels dealer in Watauga County!
Visit our showroom or shop online at BlueRidgeEnergy.com. You can also make an appointment at BlueRidgeEnergy.com/Schedule.
2491 US Hwy 421 South Boone, NC 28607 828-264-3521
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Receiving the award for Best Veterinarian is Dr. Howard Johnson of Animal Hospital of Boone. Photographed are Kathryn Liberstein, Callie Eller, Sydney Winchel, Becca Yoakum, Leah Carver, Dr. Stephanie van der Westhuizen, Joanna Burkett, Kara Edwards, Kaytlynn Shoemaker, Nik Daughtry, Dr. Liz Watson, Vicki Lyons, Dr. Keith Chesnutt, Christy Powell and Johnson. Not pictured: Emily Sloan, Madison Milam, Amy Beaird, Daria Drobnick, Emily Weir, Amanda Salmi, Payten Winchel and Danielle Lewis.
Accepting the award for Best Deli/Sub are, from left, Angela Ayala, Ashton Orvin, Ben Esterling, Kyla Willoughby and Kati Wrenn of Jersey Mike’s Subs.
Accepting the award for Best Acupuncture Clinic are, from left, Cate Lyliston, Dr. Torrey Gorla, Lisa Gorla, Lexi Bodenheimer and Tabitha Greene of Blue Ridge Acupuncture & Integrative Health.
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Accepting the award for Best Family Doctor is Dr. Leslie Smith of Compassionate Care.
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Accepting the award for Best Computer Repair are Doug and Deanna Franklin, owners of Dougnet.
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Serving the High Country for over 60 years
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We are proud to have helped so many people in the High Country Rest Well and Live Better.
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Accepting the award for Best Heating and Air Conditioner Repair is David Shore of Edmisten Heating and Cooling.
Accepting the award for Best Wine and Beer Store is Jeff Collins, owner of Peabody’s Wine and Beer Merchants.
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Accepting the award for Best Night Spot are Rhiannon Heiden and Joshua Yates of Café Portofino.
Thank You for voting us Best Coffee Roaster in Watauga County!
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Accepting the award for Best Cell Phone Repair are, from left, Jordan Buchanan, Joseph Wheeler and Zack Critcher of AppleJuice iRepairs.
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THANK YOU to the High Country for Voting Us Best Brewery
in 2021!
Accepting the award for Best Civic Club are, from left to right and top to bottom, Beau Wilson, John Eckman, Nick Katers, Jennifer Warren, Bob Gates, John Cooper, Lane Robinson, Jerry Moretz, Brian Crutchfield, David Moses, Mac Forehand, Jim Street, Hanes Boren, Ben Henderson, Nick Friedman, Chuck Mantooth, Haold Tilley, Andy Levbeau, Jesse Lutabinga, Howard Brafman and Diane Ekberg of Boone Sunrise Rotary.
Thank you for your votes and support!
Tasting Room, Restaurant, and Food Truck Visit our outdoor beer garden in East Boone.
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Dentist: Gordon Dental Group Disc Golf Course: Chetola Resort Donut: Local Lion Drug Store: Boone Drug Dry Cleaner: A Cleaner World Electrical Contractor: Jared Munday Electric Gym/Fitness Center: Broyhill Wellness Center Eyewear Store: Blue Ridge Vision Family Doctor: Dr. Leslie Smith Farm Supply Store: David G. Miller Fast Food Restaurant: Come Back Shack Fencing Company: VPC Builders Fine dining: Joy Bistro Fireplace store: Wallace Propane Flooring Store: Midway Carpet Florist/Flower Shop: Log House Florist Fly Fishing Guide: RiverGirl Fishing French Fries: Come Back Shack
BEST OF THE BEST Fuel Oil Dealer: Blue Ridge Energy Funeral Home: Austin and Barnes Funeral Home Furniture Store: App Furniture General Store: Mast General Store Gift Shop: Mast General Store Glass Replacement: Appalachian Auto Glass Gluten Free Restaurant: Coyote Kitchen Golf Course: Boone Golf Course Government Agency: Watauga County Sheriff’s Office Greek Restaurant: High Country Greek Gynecologist: Beverly Womack/ Harmony Center Hamburger: The Cardinal Hardware Store: New River Building Supply Hearing Aid Service: Blue Ridge Ear, Nose and Throat Heating and Air Conditioning: Edmisten Heating and Cooling Home Builder: VPC Builders
Thank You for all your support!
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Accepting the award for Best Window and Door Store on behalf of Miller Industries are, from left back row, Brian Wilson, Isiah Eller, Joey Phillips, Silas Phillips and Sawyer Phillips; from left front row, Kathy Smith and Debra Phillips. Not pictured: Will Price.
Thank You Dottie Moretz
For Voting
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Real Estate Agent! Striving to Provide the Best Service & Care Possible to Every Client.
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Accepting the award for Best Pediatrician is Dr. John R. “Bobby” Lonas. Joining Lonas in accepting the award are, from left, Keshia Brannock, Callie Issacs, Erica Rattler, Amanda Critcher and Melissa Lonas of Blue Ridge Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine.
Accepting the award for Best Christmas Tree Farm are Clint Cornett and Diane Cornett-Deal of Cornett Deal Christmas Tree Farm.
The award for Best Public Servant is presented to Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office.
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Accepting the award for Best Coffee Roaster is Don Cox, owner of Bald Guy Brew.
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Accepting the awards for Best County Agency and Best Government Agency are, from left, Sheriff Len Hagaman, Major Kelly Redmon, Captain Carolynn Johnson and Captain Justin Wood of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office.
Thanks to our loyal customers for voting us
Best Golf Course for seven years running!
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Best Appliance Repair R&C Appliance Service
828.297.4579 Serving the High Country for over 40 years.
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Accepting the award for Best Pest Control are, from left in the front row, Carrie Herman, Stephen Smith, Tadd Higgs, Nick Truckluck, Blake Adolph, Tim Norman, Emily Whiplet and Nikki Skidmore; from left in the back row, Greg Coffey, Tim Rudisill, Thomas Clawson, Jordan Jones, Bruce Robers, James Eno and David Judy of A-1 Pest Control.
THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!
We Love Our Awesome Clients...
THANK YOU!
Voted Best Pest Control Company Providing Premier Pest and Termite Control Services Since 1966
Voted Best Animal Clinic
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Accepting the award for Best Auto Sales Person is Brett Silver of Ross Auto.
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Accepting the award for Best Pet Clinic is Dr. David Linzey of Pet Care Clinic of the High Country.
Thanks For Voting Thank you for voting Boone Sunrise Rotary Club the Best of the Best!
Now, join us! Help us change lives locally and internationally. Some of our annual projects include: Back to School Festival, Habitat for Humanity, Clean drinking water in Tanzania and Dominican Republic. Find out more at boonerotary.org or find Boone Sunrise Rotary on Facebook
Qualifications for membership: Desire to leave Boone better than you found it!
Best Japanese Restaurant
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Accepting the award for Best Student Housing are, from left to right and back to front, Kianna Harrigan, Cassandra Clifford, Tom Burch, Amber Shinn, Carmen Shore, Diana Perez, Courtney Carroll, Todd Rice, Bill Aceto, Michelle Hammond, Lily Suarez, Sandy Howard, Lisa Andrews, Matt Williams, Taylor Woods, Claire Parrish, Alonnah Murphy, Jojo Muldoon, Tony Floyd and Timothy Floyd of Boone High Country Rentals.
Voted Best Car Wash
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Accepting the award for Best Nurse Practitioner are front row left to right, Mallory Houck, Natalie Bovino, Lacey Propst, Brittany Clawson, back row left to right, Dawn Houck, Kendrea Dain, Gabbie Chandler, Becky Guinn and Carla Estep.
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Accepting the award for Best Bank are, from left, Tammy McNamara, Chana Baird, Glenda Brown, Todd Perry, Ramona Hamby, Josh Hammaker, Kenny Hicks, Ally Faircloth and Brian Irving of BB&T.
THANKS FOR VOTING!
Best Heating and AC Company
EIGHT TIME WINNER!
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Best Shoe/ Boot Store!
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Accepting the award for Best Sports Bar are, from left, Emily Sullivan, William Dennis, Victoria Bird, Rachel McCloskey, Liz Bell, Lindsey Hiatt, Brett Beaty, Erin Frye and Megan Berry of The Town Tavern.
Accepting the award for Best Home Security is Lane Robinson of Creekside Electronics.
Accepting the award for Best Golf Course is Art Adams of Boone Golf Course.
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Accepting the award for Best Mailing/Shipping are, from left, John Travers, David Shipley and Stuart McClure of Boone Mailing Center.
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Accepting the award for Best Orthopedist is Matt Howard of OrthoCarolina.
You’ve tried the rest and you voted for the best! Thank You!
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We repair ALL MAC and iOS devices! Find out more @ apple-juice.com 828.386.1945 Boone, NC
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Accepting the award for Best Italian Restaurant are, from left in the back row, Lydian Becker, Alyssa Ashley, Ashley Cook, Phillip Green and Joe Parillo IV; from left in the front row, Jason Reagan, Evan Simmons and Michael Windelspecht of Bella’s Italian Restaurant.
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Home Cooking Restaurant: Dan’l Boone Inn Home Decor: Hobby Lobby Home Security: Creekside Hospice: Medi Home Health Hot Dog: Come Back Shack Hotel: Courtyard By Marriott Ice Cream/Yogurt Restaurant: Blue Deer Indian Restaurant: Mint Insurance Agency: Watauga County Farm Bureau Insurance Agent: Joey Lucas/Farm Bureau Internet Provider: SkyLine/SkyBest Investment Company: Edward Jones/Matt Mosher Italian Restaurant: Bella’s Italian Restaurant Japanese Restaurant: Makoto’s
Jewelry Store: Village Jewelers Jacuzzi Dealer: Superior Spas Landscaping Company: Ground Effects Lumber Store: New River Building Supply Mailing/Shipping: Boone Mailing Center Martial Arts Instruction: Trapper Taylor/Common Ground Massage Therapist: Jennifer Pillow Mattress Company: Blackberry Creek Mens Clothier: Mast General Store Mexican Restaurant: Dos Amigos Motorcycle/ ATV Shop: Action Cycles Music Store: Kudzu Music Nail Salon: Top Nails Natural Food: Earth Fare Night Spot: Café Portofino Non-profit: Hospitality House Nurse: Sarah Clark/OrthoCarolina Nurse Practitioner: Natalie Bovino/BR Medical
Group Office Outfitters: WJ Office Oil Change: Oil Exchange Oncologist: Dr. Anna Sobol Optometrist/Ophthamologist: Dr. Daniel Krontz/ WCEA Orthodontist: OP Smiles, Schleffer, Mayhew, Conn Orthopedist: Matt Howard/OrthoCarolina Paving Company: Moretz Paving Pest Control: A1 Pest Control Pet Boarding: Woof Pack Pet Store: The Pet Place Pediatrician: Dr. John Lonas/Blue Ridge Pediatric Photographer: Kim Greene Scott Photography Studio: Timeless Treazures Physical Rehab: The Rehabilitation Center Pickleball Courts: Chetola Resort SEE BEST ON PAGE 38
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Accepting the award for Best Cosmetologist is Jezabel LeBatard of Mane Habit Salon, who also accepted the award for Best Beauty Salon.
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Accepting the award for Best Antique Store is Charlene Headley, owner of Antiques on Howard.
Thank you for voting for Dr. Howard Johnson as the 2021 Best Veterinarian!
ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF BOONE Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm Sunday: Closed
Thanks to all of our customers for voting us 2021
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Best of the Best Car Repair and Tire Store! 828-265-4742 | 124 Realty Row | Boone, NC Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
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Accepting the awards for Best Fencing Company and Best Home Builder is Jordan Mattar, project manager at VPC Builders.
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Accepting the award for Best Real Estate Agent is Dottie Moretz.
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Accepting the award for Best Flooring Store are, from left, Loren Hitchcock, Brittany Hitchcock, Marsha Bristle, Jeff Miller, Cindy Gray, Mike Miller, Dennis Bolick, Chris Totherow and Larry Jones of Midway Carpet & Tile.
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MATT HOWARD The owner and staff of Foggy Pine Books would like to thank our loyal (old and new) customers that helped us through these tough times and made it possible for us to be named Best of the Best Bookstore in 2021. We couldn’t have done it without YOU!
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“Best Orthopedist 2021” Call 828.264.1100 today to make an appointment. OrthoCarolina – Boone Orthopedics 950 State Farm Rd. Suite 200 Boone, NC 28607
OrthoCarolina – Boone Physical Therapy 895 State Farm Rd. Suite 303 Boone, NC 28607
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Accepting the award for Best Shoe/Boot Store are, from left, Chris Lyle, Haleigh Lawson, Cathy Hardy, Kelly Hardy and Andrew Hutchens of Mo’s Boots.
Accepting the award for Best Book Store is Mary Ruthless, owner of Foggy Pine Books.
Accepting the award for Best Insurance Agent is Joey Lucas of Farm Bureau.
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Accepting the award for Best Women’s Boutique is Libbi Hendley, owner of Lililu on King.
Thank you for voting us
Best Sports Bar!
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Accepting the awards for Best Internet and Best Cable is Kristen Costner of SkyLine/SkyBest.
Thank you for voting
Thank you, Watauga County for voting me Best of the Best
Best Taco in 2021!
Photographer and Photography Studio
Taqueria El Paso as
It is my honor and privilege to serve you.
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Accepting the award for Best New Car Dealer are, from left, Ollie Green and Carley Mansfield of Modern Automotive Group.
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Pizza Restaurant: Capones Plumbing Contractor: Labonte Plumbing Power Equipment: Farmers Rentals Pre-Arrangement Agent: Bob Barnes/Austin Barnes Pre-School Child Care: Greenway Baptist Church Printing: Precision Print Propane: Wallace Propane Psychiatrist: Dr. Alycia Brown/Appalachian Behavioral Psychologist: Beth Hughes/Daymark Counseling
Public Servant: Sgt. Chris Ward and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox Real Estate Agency: Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate Agent: Dottie Moretz/Elevation Religious Leader: Vern Collins/Boone United Methodist Restaurant Service: Pepper’s Retirement Community: Appalachian Brian Estates Running Store: Mountain Running Seafood Restaurant: Mike’s Inland Second Hand Store: Goodwill Store Shoe/Boot Store: Mo’s Boots Ski Shop: Recess Ski Slope: Appalachian Ski
Spa: Chetola Resort Sporting Good Store: Recess Sports Bar: Town Tavern Steakhouse: Peddler Steakhouse Storage Facility: The Webb Company Student Housing: Boone High Country Rentals Surgeon: Dr. Paul Dagher/Watauga Surgical Sushi: Cobo Taco: Taqueria El Paso Teacher: Donna Greene/Green Valley Tire Store: Alray Tire Travel Agency: Magic Bound Travel Vegetarian Restaurant: Coyote Kitchen SEE BEST ON PAGE 46
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Accepting the award for Best Secondhand Store is Stephanie Risco of Goodwill.
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Accepting the award for Best Spa, Best Wedding Venue, Best Disc Golf Course and Best Pickleball Courts are, from left, Robyn Lindenmuth, Jeffrey Jones and Noah Smith of Chetola Resort.
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Best Night Spot 7 years in a row! 2016 2 6 2015
2018 2 8 2017
Thank you! Dr. Lonas and the entire team at Blue Ridge Pediatrics would like to thank our patients and families for their continued support. We are honored by this acknowledgment!
2019
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Accepting the award for Best Nurse Practitioner is Natalie Bovino of Caldwell UNC Health Care. Accepting the award alongside Bovino are, front row: Mallory Houck, Bovino, Lacey Propst and Brittany Clawson. Back row: Dawn Houck, Kendrea Dain, Gabbie Chandler, Becky Guinn and Carla Estep.
THANK YOU for voting us Best Mailing and Shipping in 2021!
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Offering Speedy, Affordable, and Friendly dly ly y 24/7 Pr Priv riv y Serv Se rv
Thank you for voting us The Best Boutique in Boone! To thank you use the code "bestofthebest " online or in store for 25% off your next purchase
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Accepting the award for Best Eyewear Store are, from left, Ashley Bowden, Holly Williams, Ginny Lilly, Daniel Quin, Debbie Heaton, Hannah Wittington and Emily Clark of Blue Ridge Vision.
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Accepting the award for Best Dance Studio is owner Amber Hendley and her students from High Country Dance Studio.
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Thanks for making us ‘The Best!’ 697 West King Street
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BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT in Watauga County!
161 Howard Street Suite B 828 386 1201 Mon - Sat 5pm - close
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Accepting the award for Best Dentist(s) are back row left to right, Jhonda Miller, Molly Roark, Tracy Edmisten, Kait Greenwood and Nora Parker; front row Dr. Christopher Gordon and Dr. Danielle Gordon of Gordon Dental Group.
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Accepting the award for Best Art Museum are front row left to right, Lynn Rees-Jones, Erin Durham, Dawn Behling and Denise Ringler; middle row left to right, Hannah Bennett, Gabrielle Knight, Christy Chenausky, Shawna Caldwell; top row, Craig Dillenbeck of the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts.
Thanks for Voting us
Voted Best of the Best
3 Years in a Row Thanks Watauga County, We Appreciate Your Support!
Best of the Best!
2019
OPEN: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-5:30pm Saturday: 8:00am-1:30pm Closed Sunday
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WE APPRICIATE YOUR SUPPORT.
Miller Industries
1134 W King St | Boone, NC 28607 828.264.8824
Stick Boy Bread Co 345 Hardin Street 828.268.9900 | www.stickboybread.com
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The Best Real Estate Agency is Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. Accepting the award are Jay Vincent, Lynn Vincent, Lilly Boyette, Chad Vincent, Melissa Boone, Lee Gillette, Josh Honeycutt, Stephen McDaniel, Elyse McDaniel, Vickie Perry and Ben Henderson.
Thank You for Voting Us the Best Internet and TV Company!
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
Thank You to the High Country for voting us Best Restaurant Service in 2021!
BEST HOME BUILDER AND BEST FENCING COMPANY It is our honor to serve you.
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Accepting the award for Best Massage Therapist is Jennifer Pillow of Restoration Massage and Bodywork.
Watauga County, Thanks for voting us
Best of the Best in Flooring!
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Accepting the award for Best CPA is Emily Reynolds of Combs, Tennant, and Carpenter, P.C.
Thank You
for voting Austin & Barnes
Best Funeral Home and Bob Barnes Best Pre-Arrangement Agent in Watauga County.
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Electrical Contractor!
Midway Carpet & Tile 288 Leon Coffey Road, Blowing Rock, NC 828.295.6999
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Ceremony
194 Queen Street | Boone, NC 828.264.8888 www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
1257 Poplar Grove Rd S Boone, NC 28607 828.355.9024
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Veterinarian: Dr. Howard Johnson Vietnamese Restaurant: Sabeing Boone King Wedding Dress Store: South’s Wedding Rentals: Miss Match Rentals Wedding Venue: Chetola Resort Whitewater Rafting: Wahoo’s Window or Door Store: Miller Industries Windshield Repair: Magoo’s Auto Glass Wine and Beer: Peabody’s Winery: Grandfather Winery Womens Boutique: Lililu on King Yoga Studio: Neighborhood Yoga Yoga Teacher: Jenna Thompson/Avery Yoga Zipline Company: Sky Valley
Accepting the award for Best Beer Brewery are, from left to right in the front row, Carson Coatney, Squachy (Nick Rowe), Finn Hubbs, Rat Ednibds; from left to right in the back row, Jake Reid, David Baker, Harrison Bryant; from left to right in the middle row, Ben McFalls and Tim Herdklotz of Booneshine Brewing Company.
Thanks for voting us Best of the Best for 2021, and for placing your confidence in us!
Wallace Propane and Welding Supply
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Watauga County’s Only Family ily l O Owned w d Propane wne Pr Company Since 1996 828.297.1115 • 324 NC Hwy. 105 Bypass, Ste. 2 • Boone, NC 28607
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971 Blowing Rock, Boone 828-264-0821
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Accepting the award for Best Breakfast Restaurant are, in the back row from left, Zeb Holbein, Lisa Hunter, Liam Hunter, Kristin Lanier and Ian Hunter; in the front row from left are Kaycee Boiler, Wendy Nations and Elie Wright of Sunrise Grill.
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Thank You!
Best Indian Restaurant
We Sincerely Appreciate Your Business! Carrying on our Daddy’s tradition for over 57 years.
Come try our exquisite Indian cuisine. We serve a buffet at lunch or dine in for dinner.
BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR
Mint
203 Boone Heights Dr. • Boone, NC (828) 386-1441 • MintNC.com
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Over 13 Years in Business!
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