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YOU NOMINATE. WE TALLY. YOU DECIDE. IT’S TIME TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESSES, PEOPLE AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE 2017 BILLINGS GAZETTE READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS.‌ Go to billingsgazette.com/readerschoice now through Saturday, July 22 to nominate your favorites. Registered users may nominate in each category once per day.

The Billings Gazette will tally the results, and the top nominees in each category move on to the official Readers’ Choice ballot.

Readers’ Choice Nominations is a special advertising section of The Billings Gazette.

General Manager Dave Worstell Advertising Director Ryan Brosseau Special Sections Coordinator Spencyr Knatterud Content Editors Darrell Ehrlick Amy Joyner *Not all 2016 winners are featured in this publication.

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Voting will be open Monday, July 31 through Sunday, August 13 on billingsgazette.com/readerschoice. Registered users may vote in each category once per day.

The 2017 Readers’ Choice winners will be announced in a special publication on Saturday, October 21 in The Billings Gazette.

BILLINGSGAZETTE.COM/READERSCHOICE KEY DATES Nominations: Sunday, June 25 – Saturday, July 22 Voting: Monday, July 31 – Sunday, August 13 Winners Announced: Saturday, October 21

2016 READERS’ CHOICE NUMBERS 130 categories Over 181,000* total votes cast *2016 data provided by Second Street Online Contests and Promotions

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BUSINESS & SHOPPING‌ Air/Heating Contractor Antique Store Appliance Store Auto Body Repair Automotive Service Bike Shop Boat Dealer

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Bridal Store Car Dealer—New Car Dealer—Preowned Carpet Cleaner Children’s Consignment Store Children’s Boutique* Children’s Photo Studio Clothing Boutique Clothing Store—Men’s Clothing Store—Women’s Computer Repair Shop Consignment Clothing Store Cowboy/Cowgirl Boots Custom Framing Store Dry Cleaners Electrical Contractor Fabric Store Farm Ranch Store Flooring Store Florist Garden Center/Nursery* Gift Shop Grocery Store Home Center/Building Center Home Furnishing Store Hot Tub/Spa Center Insurance Company Jewelry Store Kitchen Cabinet Store Kitchen Supply Store Lighting Center Limousine Service Lingerie Shop Mattress Store Oil Change Paint Store Pet Groomer Pet Store

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HEALTH & BEAUTY‌ Day Spa Service Dental Practice Drugstore Fitness Center Hair Salon Health Food Store Hearing Aid Provider Medical Spa Nail Salon Optical Store Tanning Salon Tattoo Shop Weight Loss Center

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PEOPLE ACCOUNTANT‌ Lisa Woods, Woods Accounting 1211 Grand Ave. #4 Since 2008, Lisa Woods has made it her business to take the stress out of filing taxes and helping businesses with their payroll and bookkeeping. Woods said she enjoys working with numbers and helping her clients grow their business.

“It’s also very rewarding to help maximize tax returns at the end of the year,” she said.

THANK YOU BILLINGS Offering tax prep, bookkeeping, payroll and a suite of other financial services, Woods prides herself on providing a personalized customer experience for her clients.

“It’s important for me to get to know them, their life circumstances, their business so we can keep them apprised of the new tax law changes for the year-end taxes and new law affecting their day-today operations in business. I am honored to receive this award for two years in a row now,” Woods said.

“I try to make taxes something that people don’t dread.”

PLACES & FUN BOWLING CENTER‌ Sunset Bowl 1625 Central Ave. It’s easy to see why customers flock to Sunset Bowl to celebrate one of America’s favorite pastimes – bowling.

Open for business in 1955, Sunset Bowl boasts 24 full-service lanes (and bumpers for the kids), full-service pro shop, birthday parties, snack bar,

lounge with a full liquor license, banquet room in the lower level and arcade games.

For those looking to mix things up a bit, Sunset Lanes offers disco bowling on Friday and Saturday nights.

“We get seniors, kids, families, Special Olympics bowlers, league players and everyone in between,” said long-time manager Jeanne Moses.

League play for juniors, men, women, and mixed is also offered.

“We’ve also enhanced the bowling experience with new state-of-the-art 42” overhead flat screens,” Moses said.

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HOTEL‌ Northern Hotel 19 N. Broadway Discover a hotel that defines a new dimension of luxury, the Northern Hotel, unpretentiously luxurious! Historical charm and comfort meld at the Northern Hotel.

As the only 4-star urban hotel in Montana, the Northern Hotel features a suite of amenities that includes luxurious, plush rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, valet parking, easy access to on-site gourmet restaurant TEN, and much more.

After undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation, the Northern Hotel is the perfect place to stay for the traveling executive or vacationing family.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Northern Hotel’s unique character and charming ambiance are reason enough to stop and stay.

The hotel’s convenient downtown location features ample access to shopping, fine dining and CASEY PAGE, Gazette Staff‌ entertainment and don’t forget the complimentary The Northern Hotel was last year’s Readers’ Choice for best hotel. valet and self-parking.

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BUSINESS & SHOPPING CHILDREN’S PHOTO STUDIO‌ Jana Graham Photography 2301 Montana Ave. #201 Emotion is elusive.

But photographer Jana Graham artfully captures it between smiles, snaps and clicks of her camera.

“My favorite part of what I do is forming meaningful, personal connections with my clients,” Graham said. “It’s so fulfilling and rewarding to know that they allowed themselves to feel vulnerable in front of the camera—that they shared how they truly are as they interact with their loved ones. That is magical.”

Graham, who has been in business in Billings for 12 years, offers a “boutique photographic experience” in that she customizes each session to the preferences and personality of each client.

Graham’s kind and tender touch makes her a perfect choice for new-

born and children’s portraits, but she also specializes in commercial photography, graduation portraits, special occasion and wedding pictures.

“Ultimately, my goal is to help them create a lasting piece of inspirational art that they can put up in their homes and feel good about every time they see it,” she said. “I want my photos to have that forever-quality.”

Seeing the looks on her clients’ faces after a big reveal from a photo session is Jana’s favorite part. “I love seeing their faces light up, especially mothers looking at photos of their children,” Graham said. “It warms my heart and makes me feel like I’m a part of something bigger than myself.”

Graham thanks her loyal customers—many of them repeat clients who’ve been photographed in various phases of their lives—for her Readers’ Choice win.

“Thank you so much—I feel blessed to have worked with every one of you,” she said. “It’s an honor.”

COWBOY/COWGIRL BOOTS‌ Al’s Bootery & Repair Shop 1820 1st Ave. N. Though Al’s Bootery & Repair Shop has been open for 70 years, Jim Jussila and his wife, Dee Dee, have owned it for 24 years and have seen how boots change with the times. All in a positive way, said Jim Jussila.

“Al’s is a long established business. We are unique in offering full-service repair, and selling most anything with leather,” Jim Jussila said.

The family-owned business has always offered Western boots, work boots, moccasins, slippers, hunting boots, purses, belts, wallets, vests and top-name wool hats.

“Plus we have great customer service and great employees,” said Jim Jussila.

“We sell footwear for everybody – men, women and children.”

That hasn’t changed, but styles have, he said.

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“Traditionally, people wanted a boot with a cowboy heel and cowboy toe. Now it’s gone to a squarer toe with a flatter heel,” he said.

Customers still come to Al’s for work boots.

“We have the top three brands of work boots and the largest selection of safety toe boots in Montana. That has grown tremendously,” he said, adding that his shop repairs all types of boots and shoes.

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Shipton’s Big R strives for three important things: customer service, the best quality products, and of course, low prices.

Stop by one of our 4 convenient locations and shop our extensive departments. From western apparel, footwear, and sporting goods to farm & ranch supplies, pet & livestock feed, and power equipment. There’s something for everyone!

We carry every top quality brand that you have come to rely on for quality & durability, including: Wrangler, Ariat, Husqvarna, Carhartt, Dewalt, Nutrena, Justin Boots, Keen Utility, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and many others.

Shipton’s Big R takes pride in supporting many events and organizations that make our community great, including: 4H, FFA, PRCA Rodeo, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and more.

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Shipton’s Big R In Montana: 216 N. 14th St., Billings, 2600 Gabel Rd., Billings, 1908 Main St., Billings In Wyoming: 2049 Sugarland Dr., Sheridan Shipton’s Big R has been in business almost 70 years and with the addition of the fourth store in Billings Heights in 2015, it’s ready for the next century of business.

While Shipton’s Big R’s main focus is farmers and ranchers, it’s a store big enough for everyone else, including the outdoorsman, workers and pet owners. Shipton’s Big R has built its business on customer service, everyday low prices, convenient hours and locations, and quality brands.

Any one of the four store locations has departments stocked full of quality products from brands you’ll recognize: Farm and Ranch equipment from Tarter, Powder River, and Priefert Vortex Optics and Ruger firearms for the avid hunters and sportsmen (Montana and Wyoming’s largest selection of new firearms) Quality apparel and workwear from Wrangler, Ariat and Carhartt

CUSTOM FRAMING STORE‌ The Frame Hut & Gallery 1430 Grand Ave. Having celebrated its 50th year, The Frame Hut & Gallery is a onestop shop for your home and office.

Store owner Helen Tolliver is proud to offer custom framing, regional artwork and a suite of other home décor options to her customers.

“Our mantra is ‘Bring It, Frame It, Love It!’ We love bringing people smiles and having a hand in helping customers showcase something they treasure. It is Frame Hut’s customer centric approach to sales that has allowed it to stand the test of time. Our talented designers en-

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Western and work footwear from Keen Utility, Justin Boots, Tony Lama and Timberland Pro Montana and Wyoming’s largest selection of Montana Silversmiths jewelry A full line of Nutrena livestock feed Blue Buffalo, Science Diet, Taste of the Wild and an extensive pet supplies department for dedicated pet owners In addition to those products, Shipton’s Big R carries a full line of Husqvarna and Honda Power equipment. At Shipton’s Big R, they service what they sell. The Shipton’s Big R Power Equipment Service Center is located at 301 N. 14th street (across the street from Big R East) and is staffed with knowledgeable certified technicians. Best of all, those technicians will get you serviced and repaired within 10 days.

Shipton’s Big R continues to be actively supporting community events. Shipton’s Big R hosted the

gage our customers by asking questions like ‘Tell us about your piece’ and ‘Where do you plan to display it?’” Tolliver said. “Answers to these questions help gently guide the design process.”

And while the Frame Hut specializes in custom framing, it’s much more than the name conveys—it’s an art gallery and unique home décor store.

“Art is uplifting and food for the soul,” Tolliver said. “It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to work with so many gifted local artists.”

More than anything, Tolliver and the staff at The Frame Hut & Gallery would like to extend their thanks and gratitude toward their customers.

“Thank you for trusting us and for choosing us. We are here to serve you,” Tolliver said.

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Shipton’s is also well known for sponsoring many rodeos and sporting goods events. For bacon lovers everywhere, Shipton’s Big R has become the exclusive outlet for BaconFest tickets.

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Since the Billings Gazette’s Readers’ Choice Award launched in 2000, only two businesses have won the same category every single year. Montana HotSpring Spas is one of those businesses. For 17 straight years, they have been named the best hot tub and spa center by readers.

As owner Scott Prociv said, “We’re in hot water and we love it.”

Yet, in those 17 years, hot tubs have gone from being a luxury item to an essential part of health.

Prociv said his business isn’t about selling items, it’s about helping customers have a more healthy, enjoyable life.

In Latin, the word “spa” is defined as health by water. Scott Prociv, owner of Montana HotSpring Spas, champions this mindset, recognizing that a spa is less of a home improvement item and more of a personal improvement one.

“Our motto is to ‘make every day better’,” he said, which is definitely achievable through the relaxing science of hydro-technology. Studies have shown that regular sauna use helps detoxify bodies, burn calories, increase circulation and decrease stress.

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Montana HotSpring Spas was voted best hot tub/spa center for the 17th year in a row.

As a professional, authorized dealer of HotSpring Spas and Finnleo Saunas, Montana HotSpring Spas specializes in their own analysis, delivery, customer care and installation. In 2012 the store underwent a major remodel to better serve their customers.

Prociv credits his loyal, hard-working staff (who he actually dubs a “family of employees”) with much of the store’s success. It has been part of the Billings business landscape since it opened in 1977.

He also wants to thank the Billings community and his following of loyal customers who’ve supported him through the years.

“We’re very grateful to be able to serve you and sincerely appreciate your referrals and commitment to HotSpring Spas,” Prociv said.

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Stuart’s House of Vacuums made a name for itself at 18th and Grand, “Where vacuums grow on poles,” as the old commercial stated, but owners Sandy and Tom Berkshire were ready for a change.

The longtime Billings West End business moved in mid-January to 3127 Central Ave., the strip mall at the corner of 32nd Avenue West that is home to Great Harvest Bread.

“We feel like Grand has changed over the years…

We wanted to move west where the rest of the city is growing and expanding,” Sandy Berkshire said.

The late Dan Stuart launched the business in 1973 at its former location on Grand Avenue, and he became known as its gregarious pitchman. The Berkshires bought Stuart’s in 1995 and continued its success, even as competition from big-box stores and online retailers rose.

Berkshire said Stuart’s tries to distinguish itself through customer service. It’s also a one-stop shop for vacuum cleaner parts, including belts, bags, filters and accessories. The store also sells candles, air purifiers and other items to help with refreshing the

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Stuart’s also services all vacuums and offers instore demonstrations. Installations are also available for built-in central vacuum systems, according to Berkshire.

“We feel like we have to focus on customer service, and that’s what we’ve done,” she said. The new space next to Petlantis is smaller at 3,000 square feet. But with a different layout, the Berkshires say they are able to store and display all the same inventory.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The phone number is 656-8681.

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BUSINESS & SHOPPING UPHOLSTERY/ FURNITURE REFINISHING STORE‌ Wright’s Custom Repair 5 Washington St. Longevity matters.

Wrights Custom Repair has it in spades. Started 40 years ago by Frank and Shirley Wright, the upholstery and furniture repair business is now operated by Barry and Colleen Wright along with their

daughter and son-in-law, Michael and Michelle Churchill— three full generations of serving customers from Billings and across Eastern Montana and Wyoming.

“We strip, repair, refinish, reupholster and re-cane furniture,” said Colleen Wright, “and Michelle has a real eye for detail—she does most of the upholstery work.”

In addition, the Wrights sandblast metal and glass items like lawn furniture, signs or other odds and ends. Colleen notes that many items come with a story, and she loves to hear them.

“We get pieces in and re-build them to their former glory,” she said. “The final product is a true transformation. Our customers tell their friends and family about it— that’s the way it works.”

The Wrights also buy and sell antiques and entire estates in addition to operating four booths at Marketplace 3301. They also encourage their customers to find them on Facebook.

“Be sure to stop in,” noted Colleen, who jokes about their greeterdog, Charlie—Wrights is truly a friendly place.

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OPTICAL STORE‌ Barnett Opticians 2203 Broadwater Ave. Syl Schied and the staff at Barnett Opticians can give you a clear outlook on the world.

“Technology for creating and fitting lenses is growing by leaps and bounds,” said Schied, owner of Barnett Opticians, “and we use it to

DRUGSTORE‌ Juro’s Pharmacy Health & Wellness 2043 Grand Ave. Knowing how to keep people healthy and independent at home is what Juro’s Pharmacy Health and Wellness is all about. As a family-owned local business for more than 57 years, Juro’s prides itself in providing the very best customer service and treating everyone who walks through their doors as a neighbor.

Juro’s serves the Billings and surrounding community with their full-service pharmacy as well as compounded medications

create the crispest vision with the best fit for our patients.”

As a Billings optical mainstay since 1952, Barnett Opticians serves multi-generational customers.

“It’s our customer service,” said Schied of the business’ success.

“We take the extra time to be sure that everything is the best it can be.

Plus, we have many long-time, experienced employees.”

Barnett Opticians offers the latest technology and the best choices from prescription sunglasses, safety

for those who need something less traditional. Their complete line of pharmaceutical grade vitamins and supplements are superior in quality known for their absorption, freshness and purity. Its knowledgeable staff can help customers with a regimen. All customers have to do is ask for a free vitamin consultation with one of its pharmacists.

Their Home Respiratory Center is available to assist patients with state of the art CPAP equipment and CPAP supplies for sleep therapy. Juro’s home medical equipment and home access areas keep people living at home independently with medical supplies (diapers, compression stockings, catheters, nutritionals), medical equipment to rent or own (wheelchairs, hospital beds, scooters) and products that

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glasses to sports goggles. Ultrathin, non-glare, high-definition digital lenses give vision a “wow” factor.

“Truly, you can see the difference. There’s nothing in eye care that we cannot do,” Schied said.

But, the best part is matching clients to the right combination of eyewear for their lifestyle and vision, he added.

As an eleven-time Readers’ Choice winner, there’s no doubt that Barnett Opticians knows eyewear.

allow people to stay in their home as they age (stair and van lifts, ramps, bathroom safety equipment, lift chairs, walk-in bath tubs, accessible showers and more).

Their highly-trained and personalized staff include pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, respiratory therapists, respiratory technicians, homecare consultants, certified mechanics and contractors; they also offer to bill most insurance.

As a small, locally-owned business, Juro’s is here to serve the community and prides itself on knowing most of their customers’ first and last names and are eager to assist both patients and their caregivers.

At Juro’s, you’re a neighbor, not a number.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY DENTAL PRACTICE‌ Brewer Dental Center 2900 Central Ave., #1 & #2 Brewer Dental Heights: 710 Main St. “Our philosophy has always been about giving patients what they want when they want it,” said Dr. Kevin Brewer. For the doctors and staff at Brewer Dental Center, that means providing comprehensive dental care that’s convenient, comfortable and affordable.

With offices on Billings’ West End and in the Heights, patients have easy access to quality dental care. With hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday coverage from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., they have rewritten the book on convenience. On top of that, same-day appointments, whole family hygiene visits, sedation dentistry and in-house orthodontic and pediatric specialists mean that it’s

all about you, and your family.

The doctors on staff are trained in all the latest dental technologies and procedures, including digital radiographs, 3D imaging, guided implant surgery, lasers, implant dentures, wisdom tooth removal, root canal therapy, sedation dentistry, pediatric dentistry, sleep apnea, orthodontics, Invisalign, veneers, Zoom Whitening, cosmetic crowns and cosmetic dentures to name just a few.

“Basically we do it all from cleanings to implants to orthodontics to kid visits,” Brewer said.

As part of their ongoing effort to meet the dental needs of the community, Brewer Dental Center also provides a membership opportunity in their Advantage Plan for individuals who don’t have dental insurance.

This is one more way Brewer Dental is filling in the gaps when it comes to access to care and affordability. For an annual fee, patients can enroll in the plan, potentially saving thousands of dollars in dental care.

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an adult cleaning is $109, if the patient is a member of the Brewer Dental Advantage Plan the cost is just $74,” Brewer explained. Savings can quickly add up, as every dental procedure is reduced between 10 and 50 percent with no annual cap.

In addition to providing the highest quality dental care, Brewer Dental Center has always believed in giving back to the community. Each year Brewer Dental sponsors more than 50 sporting teams, visits elementary schools, provides Free Smile Makeovers, donates to charitable organizations, and puts on their favorite event in February — Dentistry From The Heart.

“It’s a national program, and we’re the nation’s largest single provider for Dentistry From The Heart in terms of dollars donated and the number of patients cared for,” Dr. Brewer said. In 2016, Brewer Dental served 421 patients and donated more than $150,000 in free dental care bringing their 11th anniversary total to 3,364 patients treated and more than $1.1 million in donated dentistry.

HEARING AID PROVIDER‌ Rehder Balance & Hearing Clinic 1101 N. 27th St. Doctors of Audiology Douglas Rehder, Tracy Hayden and Crystal Dvorak along with Licensed Dispenser Brandy Dillon offer professional diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders. Doug Rehder and his staff strive to ensure patient care is highly personalized, respectful, informative and compassionate.

“We evaluate and treat each individual’s hearing lifestyle to maximize their hearing.

Thanks to enhanced technology, we work to restore normal hearing as closely as possible. We spend extra time with patients to find practical and workable solutions and endeavor to make every patient experience a success story. We understand that improving quality of hearing and balance fundamentally improves a patient’s quality of life,” Rehder said.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Rehder From 10

In addition to providing comprehensive hearing care for infant to adult patients, the audiologists diagnose and treat dizziness and balance disorders.

They also provide cochlear implant candidacy evaluations and are involved in follow-up programming, troubleshooting and audiological services following cochlear implant surgery.

For 37 years, Rehder Balance & Hearing Clinic has been dedicated to “Helping you hear what matters most.”

When patients invest in a hearing de-

vice, they often find that processing and making sense of newly audible sounds is challenging initially. The clinic provides follow-up counseling, support and auditory brain training in the hearing aid fitting process to assist patients in improving their listening skills, allowing their auditory systems to adapt, and learning to utilize their hearing aid’s technology.

Rehder Balance & Hearing Clinic offers a selection of hearing aids at all price levels. Not every patient needs or wants the most expensive hearing instrument. The clinic staff is dedicated to providing patients with quality professional service and pricing that meets any of the competition.

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FOOD & DRINK JAPANESE FOOD‌ Asian Sea Grill & Sushi Bar 1911 King Ave West, Suites 3 & 4 There’s a very good reason why Asian cuisine lovers flock to Asian Sea Grill & Japanese Steak House, the tempting fusion of flavors draws you in.

They are famous for their appetizers, sushi, special rolls and signature combinations. Dinner guests can watch as skilled chefs grill and serve

SUSHI‌ Fancy Sushi Asian Fusion 1313 Grand Ave. # 3 Featuring dozens of savory sauces and unique pairings, Billings’ Fancy Sushi Asian Fusion has been reinventing the traditional take on sushi.

Owner Jimmy Li ensures freshness in all his fare, shipping in fresh fish daily from Hawaii and Seattle.

One of Fancy Sushi’s most popular menu items continues to be the spicy roll, Li said, adding that customers are constantly experimenting with exciting and savory pairings.

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signature Japanese dishes Teppanyaki-style.

For sushi fans, the restaurant features a sushi bar with a wide variety of items always made with top-of-theline fish and other fresh ingredients.

If traditional Japanese fare is more to your liking, the diverse menu ensures guests have a wide variety of delicious options to satisfy their hunger.

There are also daily specials and happy hour prices. The staff of Asian Sea Grill & Sushi Bar invites you to come in and enjoy Japanese food served by friendly people. Don’t forget they offer take-out, too. tomer base,” Li said. “I have some customers who come in two or three times a week.”

Li also wants to remind customers that the restaurant serves much more than just sushi. The expansive menu features Chinese, Thai and Japanese influences— hence the “fusion” portion in the businesses’ moniker.

A delectable hybrid—guests can enjoy pad Thai, curried chicken and various teriyaki dishes in addition to a wide range of sushi rolls.

Looking toward the future, Li hopes his guests will continue their great word-of-mouth advertising and send in their friends.

“We treat our guests like family,” he said.

www.jpkitchenbillings.com 805 24th St. W. Ste. 2 Next to Jimmy Johns Delivery from 5-9pm* *$20 minimum plus $4 delivery fee Sunday, June 25, 2017

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