2023 Bitterroot's Best

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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, Owner

Favorites:

Bitterroot Framing

Explore the ARTS

BEST ART GALLERY - CASSENS FINE ART AND FRAMING

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

BEST TEACHER - PHIL LEONARDI

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

AllyMassey,AssistanttoBrooke

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