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Bitterroot’s Best is the most fun project to produce. Every winner says that being voted by the community as Bitterroot’s Best is an honor. We live in a great community that appreciates excellence with workers, performers and entrepreneurs that enjoy doing their best. Thanks for voting, thanks for reading and as you look through this tab listing Bitterroot’s Best do so with pride.
Bitterroot’s Best 2023
Bitterroot’s Best Fashion & Beauty
BEST CLOTHING STORE – MURDOCH’S
BEST BOUTIQUE FLOWER HAPPY FLORAL Favorites: The Closet Burlap Chic Boutique & Gifts
BEST CLOTHING STORE MURDOCH’S
“We really love our customer base and would like to say thanks in return. We have enjoyed the opportunity to serve and support the community and look for-
ward to many more years to come. Thank you very much.”
Matt Mallow, Associate Manager (pictured Deana Wood)
Favorites:
Ford’s Flower Happy Floral
for voting the Iron Horse Bitterroot’s Best gym for 2023!
The Iron Horse has proudly held this title for 9out of the past 10 years, all thanks to the unwavering support of our members and the community.
We take great pride in our exceptional team.
to Justen Zimmerman for once again being recognized as Bitterroot’s Best Trainer, closely followed by June and Teddy in the top 3. Our personal training team is truly unmatched, just like our dedicated staff and outstanding group fitness instructors. We want to extend agenuine thank you to all of members and everyone who voted.
BEST ESTHETICIAN TEAANNA ROUSELORA LIN AESTHETICS
Favorites:
Kaylie Wilson - Allora Massage and Spa
Lora Lin Gervais - Lora Lin Aesthetics
BEST HAIR STYLIST
BROOKE SAIN- ELECTRIC BEACH
Favorites:
Donna Weidow-Bittersweet salon
Paige Swenson-Minch
BEST BARBER
SK RICHIE BARBER AND BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE
Favorites
Alpha Omega Salon - Greg Burgess
Brooke Sain
BEST NAIL TECH
TAMMY MUNLY- ADDED TOUCH
Favorites:
Crystal Beckers - Electric Beach
Linh Van Tran - Hamilton Nail
BEST SALON BITTERSWEET SALON
Favorites:
Electric Beach
Bitterroot Bellagio
BEST BARBER – SK RICHIE BARBER AND BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE
BEST SALON – BITTERSWEET SALON
BEST ATTORNEY
MICHAEL HAYES
Favorites:
Bitterroot Law
Richard Weber
BEST NEW BUSINESS OPENED WITHIN 2022-2023
THE HOPS
Favorites:
Sticks & Stones Axe Throwing
Allora Massage and Spa
BEST BANK FARMERS STATE BANK
Favorites: Trail West Bank First Security Bank
BEST CREDIT UNION
RAVALLI COUNTY CREDIT UNION
Favorites:
Clearwater Credit Union
Bitterroot Community Federal Credit Union
TAYLOR KING - BEST INSURANCE AGENT
BEST INSURANCE AGENT
TAYLOR KING –STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENT
Favorites: Darcy Hansen - State Farm Insurance Grenfell Insurance
BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SAPPHIRE
Favorites:
Cardinal Properties Inc.
Greener Montana Properties
BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE
DEVIRES REAL ESTATE
Favorites:
Pure West Hamilton
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - Hamilton
BEST REALTOR
PURE WEST/KERRY HANSON
Favorites:
Brooke DeVries - DeVries
Real Estate
Lyric Johnson Devries Real Estate
BEST TAX PREPARATION
TRAVIS MEUCHEL -
TDM CPA, INC.
Favorites:
Mary Lemons
Deidrie Kinnunen - The Walker Group
BEST MORTGAGE BROKER
SCOTT FALAGANFARMERS STATE BANK
Favorites:
Angela LaQue - Hamilton Mortgage
Robin Bolin - Hamilton Mortgage Services
BEST NON-PROFIT
BITTER ROOT HUMANE ASSOCIATION
“We are so proud to win Non-profit of the Year (Best Non-profit)! We are only here because of the support of the community, so this award means the world to us!” –
Tucker Chase, Operations Manager
Favorites:
S.A.F.E. in the Bitterroot
Darby Rodeo Association
BEST TITLE COMPANY
FIRST MONTANA TITLE
Favorites:
Flying S Title and Escrow
Fidelity National Title
BEST NON-PROFIT - BITTER ROOT HUMANE ASSOCIATION
Automotive
BEST USED CAR DEALER
QUALITY USED CARS OF HAMILTON
Favorites:
Willow Creek Motors LLC
Automotive
Reeds Auto Mart
BEST AUTO BODY/ REPAIR SHOP
HAMILTON
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Favorites:
Wimps Body Works
Grenfell Garage
QUALITY MOTORSBEST USED CAR DEALER
BEST CAR WASH
SPLASH CAR WASH
Favorites:
Riverside Conoco
Quick Wash
BEST MECHANIC ROD’S AUTOMOTIVE
Favorites:
Hamilton Automotive
Reliance Automotive
BEST NEW CAR DEALER
MILDENBERGER MOTORS
Favorites:
Bell-McCall Ford
Quality Motor
BEST TIRE STORE
LES SCHWAB - JERRY WESSELS
TIRE CENTER
“Jerry Wessels Tire Center would like to thank our customers for supporting us for the past 36 years.” Robert Ramsey, Manager
Favorites:
Tire-Rama
Grenfell Garage
BEST TOWING
WIMP’S BODY WORKS
Favorites:
J & D Auto Body Inc
Ambrose Creek Towing
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BEST ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
THREE RIVERS NATURAL MEDICINE
Favorites:
Two Poppies Apothecary
Alternative Wellness Group
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
ROBERTS CHIROPRACTIC
Favorites:
Mandy Barnings - Rising Wellness
Jim Kostecki - Canyon Chiropractic
BEST DENTIST
MOLLY GANNON DDS
Favorites:
Mountain Peak Dental
Eli Johnson - Hamilton Advanced Dentistry
BEST EYE DOCTOR
DIRK BEYER - BIG SKY EYE CARE
Favorites:
Dr Hutchison - Ravalli Family Eye Care
Dr. Robert Wilkins
BEST HEALTH AND FITNESS GYM
IRON HORSE ATHLETIC CLUB
Favorites:
Canyons Athletic Club
Right to Bare Arms - Darby
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST
KAYLEE SCHAFF - EVERYBODY MASSAGE THERAPY
Favorites:
Lorna Griffin - Lora Lin Aesthetics
Mona Quintieri - Allora Massage and Spa
BEST HEALTH & FITNESS GYM –
IRON HORSE ATHLETIC CLUB
EXPERIENCE AWARD-WINNING BANKING WITH MONTANA’S BEST SMALL BANK!
THREE YEARS IN A ROW.
BEST MEDICAL MARIJUANA
DISPENSARY
APOGEE GARDENS DISPENSARY
Favorites:
Euphoria Wellness
Nature’s Palliative
BEST PHARMACY
BITTERROOT DRUG
“We are proud to serve our community with compassionate pharmacy services. Thank you for voting us Best Pharmacy!” – Mikhala Wilson, PharmD
Favorites:
Corvallis Drug Store
Healthcare Providers
WWW.TRAILWEST.BANK
BEST ACTOR/ACTRESS
DOMINC FARRENKOPF
Favorites:
Clay Rouse
Sasha Brooks
BEST ART GALLERY
CASSENS FINE ART & FRAMING
“Here at Cassens Fine Art, we’re honestly blown away by the
incredible support we get from you all in the community. Scoring the title of ‘Bitterroot’s Best Art Gallery’ for five years running? That’s no small thing, and it’s all thanks to the amazing artists we’re lucky to work with and folks like you. As we look to what’s next, we promise to keep on doing our best for this great community that we love being a part of.”
-Michelle Cassens, OwnerFavorites:
Bitterroot Framing
Explore the ARTS
BEST ARTIST
STEVE WILSON ART & GALLERY
Favorites:
Troy Collins Fine Art
Leisa Lewis
BEST ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE
WEST HILLS ASSISTED LIVING
Favorites:
Sapphire Lutheran Homes
BeeHive Homes
BEST AUTHOR
BRYAN DUFRESNE
Favorites:
Heather Montes
Joanna Weaver
BEST BED & BREAKFAST
BITTERROOT RIVER
RANCH - DARBY
Favorites:
Hannon House
BEST CATERER
SEPPI’S
Favorites:
Moose Creek Barbecue
Mineshaft
BEST COACH
BRANDON OLSEN
Favorites:
Richard Griffin- Darby High School
Courtney Bell Magness
BEST
COMMUNITY INVOLVED BUSINESS
MARIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Favorites:
Evans Ace Hardware Bitterroot Health
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
HAMILTON PACKING CO.
Favorites:
Maria’s
Ravalli County Credit Union
BEST DAY CARE
CURIOUS MINDS MONTESSORI AND PRESCHOOL
Favorites: Ravalli Head Start, Inc.
Ladder of Learning Corvallis
BEST EMPLOYER
BITTERROOT HEALTH
Favorites:
Ravalli County Credit Union
Triple Creek Ranch
BEST LODGING
BITTERROOT RIVER INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER
Favorites:
Triple Creek Ranch
Anglers Lodge and Cabins
BEST REPORTER/VALLEY VOICE
JAMIE TADVICK
Favorites:
Steve Fullerton
Dennis Bragg
BEST TEACHER PHIL LEONARDI
“It’s an honor to be recognized by my community as an educator. Truth be told, I’m not even the best teacher in my wing of the high school let alone the entire Bitterroot. I appreciate the people I work with, the students in my universe, and the subject matter I wrestle with. This accolade might be proof that voter fraud is more prevalent than I first considered!” – Phil Leonardi, Corvallis High School
Favorites:
Brittany Hayes
Birch Fett
BEST VOLUNTEER/HERO
HAMILTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Favorites:
Darby Fire Department
Corvallis Fire
BEST YELLOWSTONE CHARACTER
BETH
Favorites: RIP
Kacey
Goods & Services
BEST AUCTION/ ESTATE SALES SWANSON’S ESTATE SALES
Favorites: RLP Auctions
Moovin’ On Estate Sales
BEST BOOK STORE CHAPTER ONE BOOK STORE
“We are honored to be able to continue serving the Bitterroot Valley after almost 50 years. In today’s world, we understand that readers could choose to buy their books from innumerable places. Thank you for coming to us with your book needs and community connections!”
Favorite:
Bitterroot Public Library
Between the Worlds
BEST BUTCHER
HAMILTON PACKING
Favorites:
Hamilton Marketplace
Double K Ranch & Fifth Season Montana
BEST CANDY SHOP
OLD WEST ANTIQUES & CANDY STORE
Favorites:
Big Sky Candy
Montana Chocolate Company
BEST COMPUTER REPAIR
GRIZZLY BROADBAND
Favorites:
Jordon Bro - Nolaboy Repair
N Jason Chavez-Grizzly Broadband
BEST CONTRACTOR
DEAN EHMANNROCKY MOUNTAIN AGGREGATE
Favorites:
Schrock Construction
Beck Builders Inc.
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE
BOWERS MARKET
Favorites:
Lone Pine Conoco
TownPump Woodside
BEST FLORIST
FLOWER HAPPY FLORAL
Bitterroot Floral - Darby
The Flower Haus
BEST FURNITURE STORE
BITTERROOT FURNITURE CO
Favorites:
Valley Furniture
The Cupboard
BEST GARDEN SUPPLY/NURSERY K
& S GREENHOUSE
“I think being voted Bitterroots Best is just evidence of the fact that we have the best team. Our employees are amazing, they know their stuff and they constantly get compliments from our customers on just how wonderfully they get treated when they’re here.” Gale Price, Owner
Favorites:
Moeller’s Nursery
Bitterroot Nursery
BEST GREETING CARDS
ROBBIN’S HALLMARK
Favorites: Flower Happy Floral Bitterroot Drug
BEST HARDWARE/ HOME IMPROVEMENT
EVANS ACE HARDWARE
Favorites:
Massa Home Center Darby Distribution
MIKESELL’S
Favorites: Between the Worlds Asmus Jewelers & Coins
VERNS LANDSCAPING
Favorites: Earth & Wood Bitterroot Lawn & Landscape
Favorites: Grizzly Broadband
BEST PEST CONTROL
BUG OFF PEST CONTROL AND TREE SERVICE
Favorites: 406 Pest Control
Bugless Pest Control
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
ALYSSA KANENWISHER
Favorites: Double Exposure
Stella K Photography
BEST RANCH SUPPLY STORE
MURDOCH’S RANCH
Favorites:
Cowpoke Ranch Supply Inc
Lakeland Feed & Supply
BEST TATTOO SHOP
THE STEEL PAINTBRUSH
Favorites:
Iridescent Tattoo
Tattoo Infinity & Beyond
BEST THRIFT STORE
SAFE THRIFT STORE
Favorites:
Ravalli Services Donations Center
Goodwill Store
BEST UNIQUE GIFTS
FLOWER HAPPY FLORAL & GIFTS
Favorites: Between the Worlds
Stone Cottage
BEST BREAKFAST
COFFEE CUP CAFE
Favorites:
Red Rooster Artisan Bakery
Hangar Cafe
BEST BUDGET LUNCH
MARIA’S
Favorites: Taco Del Sol
Nap’s Grill
BEST BURGER
NAP’S GRILL
Favorites:
Bitter Root Brewing
The Hops
BEST BUSINESS LUNCH
BOUILLA
Favorites:
Spice of Life
Nap’s Grill
BEST COFFEE/ESPRESSO SHOP
MONTANA MADE COFFEE
Favorites:
Bitterroot Beanery
Big Creek Coffee Roasters
BEST DELI SEPPI’S EUROPEAN MARKET & DELI
Favorites:
River Rising Back Door Deli
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Emily Agen: NeuroMuscular Therapist, Deep Tissue massage
Taylor Cossey: Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Facial Waxing
Maggie Daubin: Skin Care Specialist, Facials, Chemical Peels, Micro-channeling, Derma-planing, Full Body Waxing
Crystal Beckers: Nail Tech-specializing in Acrylic, Gel Polish, Pedicures, Permanent Makeup
Samantha Conner: Hair Stylist/owner
Leslianne Mackey: Hair Stylist, Hair Extensions, Pedicures, Manicures, Facial Waxing
Christina Harrell: Mama Love Massage
Specializing in Women’s Health-menstrual, fertility, digestive Taking new clients seeking abdominal health
Brooke Sain-Williams: Permanent Cosmetics, Lash Lift & Tint, Brow Lamination & Tint, Facial Waxing, Hair Stylist
Summer Frazier: Hair Extensions, Blonding Specialist, Brow Tint, Waxing, Relaxing scalp treatments with massage, Pedicures
BEST RESTAURANT
NAPS GRILL
Favorites:
Mission Bistro
Bitterroot Brewery
BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE
MARIA’S
Favorites:
Mission Bistro
The Edge Restaurant & Sports Bar
BEST ROMANTIC DINING
WILD MARE
Favorites:
Mission Bistro
The Catered Table
BEST SALAD
HIGHERGROUND BREWING CO.
Favorites:
Suzette’s Organics
Bitterroot Brewery
BEST SANDWICH
BOUILLA
Favorites:
Red Rooster Artisan Bakery
River Rising
BEST SEAFOOD
2ND STREET SUSHI
Favorites: A Thaiger
Lolo Creek Steakhouse Inc
BEST SOUP
HIGHERGROUND BREWING CO.
Favorites: Spice of Life River Rising
BEST STEAK
LOLO CREEK STEAKHOUSE INC
Favorites: Wild Mare Victor Steakhouse & Lounge
BEST SUPERMARKET
SUPER 1 FOODS
Favorites: Hamilton’s IGA Albertsons
BEST VEGETARIAN SUZETTE’S ORGANICS
Favorites: A Thaiger The Sour Doe Cafe
BEST BAR
WESTSLOPE DISTILLERY
Favorites: Nap’s Bar The Hops
BEST BARTENDER
CHRIS LOPEZ -
WESTSLOPE DISTILLERY
Favorites: Lia Parks - Brewski’s John - The Hops
Thank you for nominating us for Bitterroot's Best! Our mission is to improve thecommunityinwhich we serve. This award, chosen by thepeople, lets us know we'redoing it right.
Learn about our Corvallis Fiber Build at our Town Hall Meeting at the Corvallis High School Gym July 10th 6pm
BEST BEER SELECTION THE HOPS
Favorites:
Bitter Root Brewing
Higher Ground
BEST BREW
BITTER ROOT BREWING
“Thank you for voting us Bitterroots Best Brew! We love making great beer and are glad that it shows. Using the best ingredients and local options to make delicious flavors has always been a key to great beer for us here at Bitter Root Brewing. We’ve got the best crew who makes awesome beer for us all to enjoy! Cheers!” Nicol Musburger, Owner
Favorites:
Higherground Brewing
Brigand Brewery
BEST CASINO
BREWSKIS
Favorites:
The Edge Restaurant & Sports Bar
Marley’s Bar and Casino
BEST FRIDAY NIGHT SPOT
RAVALLI FUN CENTER
Favorites:
Westslope Distillery
Nap’s Bar
BEST HAPPY HOUR
THE EDGE RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR
Favorites: The Hops
Higherground Brewing
BEST LIQUOR STORE
CHEERS
Favorites:
The Edge Restaurant and Hamilton Liquor
Darby Liquor Store
BEST LIVE MUSIC
BITTERROOT BREWERY
Favorites:
Cowboy Troy’s The Hops
BEST MARGARITA FIESTA EN JALISCO
Favorites:
Westslope Distillery
Cowboy Troy’s
BEST MICRO BREWERY
BITTER ROOT BREWING
Favorites:
Higher Ground Brigand Brewery
BEST MUSICIAN/BAND NEAL ELDER
Favorites:
Who Dat Band
Isabelle Parell
Glasses available ONliNe aNd at the Gate
BEST SPORTS BAR
THE EDGE RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR
Favorites: Brewskis Nap’s Grill
BEST STIFF DRINK
WESTSLOPE DISTILLERY
Favorites: The Edge Restaurant and Sports Bar
Corvallis Tavern
BEST WAITER/WAITRESS
KRISTA MOHN- NAPS GRILL
Favorites:
Nick- Bitterroot Brewing
Tamsen Mitchell - Higherground
BEST WINE SELECTION
JESSI’S WINE & GOODS
Favorites:
Shed Horn Cellars 406 Blodgett Canyon Cellars
BEST PET CARE/BOARDING
DALY DOG CARE
“Thank you so much to all of our patrons. We love having the opportunity to care for your furry family members and we are so grateful for the support and encouragement from our community.”
Melissa Ryan, Owner and Operator
Favorites:
Pampered Pets Boarding & Grooming
Big Sky Dog Ranch
BEST PET GROOMING
WAGS & WOOFS DOG GROOMING SERVICE
Favorites:
Pampered Pets Boarding & Grooming
Muddy Paws
BEST PET SUPPLY
MURDOCH’S RANCH & HOME SUPPLY
Favorites: Wild About Pets Inc Country Store
BEST VETERINARIAN
DR. JOE MELNARIK -
VALLEY PET CLINIC
Favorites: St Francis- Darby
Skalkaho Creek Veterinary Clinic
ITTERROOT’S 2023
BEST ANNIVERSARY SPOT
WILD MARE
Favorites:
Lolo Creek Steakhouse Inc
Mission Bistro
BEST ANNUAL FESTIVAL/EVENT RAVALLI COUNTY FAIR
Favorites:
Apple Days
Bitterroot Celtic Games
We areinthe land title insurance business. We work to ensurepeople buy their homes with peace of mind, reduce their risks, and help protect their property rights.
Since 1905,Flying STitle &Escrow,formerly First American Title Company, has been afamilyowned companythat began in Blackfoot, Idaho, and spread across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
“Why Flying S?” Flying Sstems from acattle brand that the companyfounder’sson, Dwain H. Stufflebeam, and his wife Joyce, created years ago and have since used in their ranching operations in Southeast Idaho. The “S”signifies the family name, Stufflebeam, and the “wings” on each side represent Dwain’slove for flying.
This new brand reflects ranchers’ and farmers’ “whatever it takes” attitude. It is this same attitude that the companywants to reflect in its culture.
Learn moreabout Flying STitle &Escrow by visiting FSTE.COM
1438 N. 1ST STREET |HAMILTON, MT 59840 | 406 363 2340 HAMILTONMT@FSTE.COM | FSTE.COM
PICTURED: DWAIN H. STUFFLEBEAM
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BITTERROOT’S FAVORITE AND ALLOWING USTO SERVE YOUR TITLE AND ESCROW NEEDS.
BEST OUTDOOR DINING FIN’S TAPHOUSE
“A big thank you to all that voted Fin’s Taphouse Best Outdoor Dining. We appreciate the whole Bitterroot Valley. We look forward to seeing all of you this summer and throughout the entire year.” – Merlin and Randy Campbell Owners
Favorites:
The Edge Restaurant & Sports Bar
406 Saloon/ Big Cat Cafe
BEST PLACE TO PEOPLE WATCH
HAMILTON FARMERS MARKET CO-OP, MT
Favorites: Ravalli County Fair Ground Lake Como
BEST PLACE TO EAT SOLO
COFFEE CUP
Favorites: Taco Del Sol Bouilla
BEST PLACE TO MINGLE IF SINGLE
WESTSLOPE DISTILLERY
Favorites: The Rainbow Naps Bar and Grill
ITTERROOT’S 2023
Sports & Recreation
BEST BIKE SHOP
VALLEY BICYCLES & SKI
Favorites: Red Barn Bicycles
BEST DAY HIKE
LAKE COMO
Blodgett Overlook Blodgett Canyon
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Brewski’swould like to express our sincerest gratitude to all of our faithful customers who voted us for THE BITTERROOT’S BEST.
We werenot only voted as the Bitterroot’sBest Casino, but one of our phenomenal bartenders, Lia Parks, was also nominated and Voted 2nd as the Bitterroot’sBest Bartender.
We not only wish to congratulate our amazing stafffor this accomplishment but also thank our faithful customers as without either of you, none of this would have been possible!
BEST FISHING HEADQUARTERS
BITTERROOT FLY COMPANY
“We’ve only had this for five years so we’ve worked hard to get it to where it is. There was never any women’s stuff in here and when we took it and we bought it, I was like ‘it’s gonna change’. You know, women fly fishing [was] changing then and you gotta cater to both. But you also have to have stylish stuff, you know?
That’s me, I’m not gonna buy just from one person, I’m going to definitely get what people want.” – Bonnie Mitchell, Co-owner with Jim Mitchell
Favorites: Freestone Fly Shop
BEST FLY-FISHING GUIDE
JENNY WEST, GO WEST OUTFITTERS
Favorites: Jim Mitchell
Kurt Rausch
BEST GUN STORE
BITTERROOT TRADING POST
Favorites: Bob Wards
Frontier Guns and Ammo
BEST MOTORCYCLE/ATV DEALER
AL’S CYCLE
Favorites:
Montana Power Products
Motorcycle Garage Hamilton
BEST SPORTING GOODS/ OUTDOOR STORE
BOB WARD’S SPORTS & OUTDOORS
Favorites:
Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply
Firehouse Archery