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BEST BIKE SHOP VALLEY BIKES

Thank you for voting Bitterroot Health Bitterroot’s Best Employer and Maria Hipp Bitterroot’s Best Physician/PA !

Bitterroot’s Best because of you.

Stevensville (406) 777-6002 • Victor (406) 375-2990 • Corvallis (406) 961-4661 • Hamilton (406) 363-1100 • Darby (406) 375-4142

BURGER RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE WAITER/WAITRESS KRISTA MOHN

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BITTERROOT’S BEST

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BUTCHER CUSTOMER SERVICE

SERVING THE VALLEY SINCE 1969

HAMILTON’S OWN OLD FASHIONED MEAT SHOP

STOP IN AND SEE US AT 692 US HIGHWAY 93 - HAMILTON, MT 59840 – 406.961.3861

WWW.HPQUALITYMEATS.COM

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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.

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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 is published by the Ravalli Republic Newspaper Dave Worstell PUBLISHER Kathy Kelleher, Liz Cook, Todd Kenley and Joe Weston PROJECT SALES

Thank you to everyone who voted me “Bitterroots Best” Artist

Thank You for Voting Us Bitterroot’s Favorite Mortgage Broker.

We appreciate it and will continue striving to do our best for this community which we love.

Town & Country Plaza 716 S 1st Street, Hamilton 375-8800 hamiltonmortgageloans.com

Steve Wilson

493 Warp Drive, Corvallis | (406) 642-3781

stevewilsonart.com

angela@hamiltonmortgageloans.com • NMLS 290647 robin@hamiltonmortgageloans.com • NMLS 283623

Winner

Thank you for Voting us Bitterroot’s Best Florist Boutique Unique Gifts 2nd place for Best Greeting Cards & Best Clothing Store

406.363.4318 • 302 N 1st street #2, Hamilton, MT 59840 • www.flowerhappyfloral.com

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Bitterroot’s Best Fashion & Beauty

BEST CLOTHING STORE – MURDOCH’S BEST BOUTIQUE

BEST CLOTHING STORE

FLOWER HAPPY FLORAL

MURDOCH’S

Favorites:

“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-

The Closet Burlap Chic Boutique & Gifts

ward to many more years to come. Thank you very much.”

Matt Mallow, Associate Manager (pictured Deana Wood) Favorites: Ford’s Flower Happy Floral

Thank you for voting the Iron Horse Bitterroot’s Best gym for 2023!

The Iron Horse has proudly held this title for 9 out of the past 10 years, all thanks to the unwavering support of our members and the community.

Congratulations

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 a genuine thank you to all of members and everyone who voted.

406.363.0300 | www.ihacmt.com | 99 Marcus street Hamilton, MT

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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

BEST BARBER – SK RICHIE BARBER AND BEAUTY SUPPLY STORE

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 SALON – BITTERSWEET SALON

Thank you for voting Bitterroot Health

Employer Home to Bitterroot’s Best Physician/PA

Maria Hipp, PA-C (center)

(406) 363-2211

bitterroothealth.org

1200 Westwood Drive, Hamilton, MT

We are Bitterroot Health

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Business

BEST ATTORNEY

BEST BANK

MICHAEL HAYES

FARMERS STATE BANK

Favorites: Bitterroot Law Richard Weber

Favorites: Trail West Bank First Security Bank

BEST NEW BUSINESS OPENED WITHIN 2022-2023

BEST CREDIT UNION

THE HOPS Favorites: Sticks & Stones Axe Throwing Allora Massage and Spa

TAYLOR KING - BEST INSURANCE AGENT

RAVALLI COUNTY CREDIT UNION

BEST INSURANCE AGENT

Favorites: Clearwater Credit Union Bitterroot Community Federal Credit Union

TAYLOR KING – STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENT

Favorites: Darcy Hansen - State Farm Insurance Grenfell Insurance

We Thank Everyone who voted us

Bitterroot’s Best Landscaper 2023 We appreciate your business and continued support We look forward to providing you with the best prices and selection in the valley

VERN’S LANDSCAPE AND NURSERY.INC. Bitterroot’s Best since 2018

360-0170

649 US Highway 93 North Next to Al’s Cycle

Thank you for Voting us Bitterroot’s Best

A LUXURY DAY SPA

Best Esthetician - TeaAnna Rouse Favorite Esthetician - Lora Gervais Favorite Massage Therapist - Lorna Griffin Favorite Spa 406-802-4351 www.LLA406.com

Thank You for Voting Us Bitterroot’s Best Spa 2023!

We are so grateful for all the support from this amazing community!

Come relax and rejuvenate at the Bitterroot’s Best Spa.

Book an appointment online alloramassage.com

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BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SAPPHIRE Favorites: Cardinal Properties Inc.

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BEST MORTGAGE BROKER

SCOTT FALAGANFARMERS STATE BANK Favorites: Angela LaQue - Hamilton Mortgage Robin Bolin - Hamilton Mortgage Services

Greener Montana Properties

BEST NON-PROFIT 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

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

Deidrie Kinnunen - The Walker Group

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Automotive BEST USED CAR DEALER

QUALITY USED CARS OF HAMILTON Favorites: Willow Creek Motors LLC Automotive Reeds Auto Mart

Fidelity National Title

TRAVIS MEUCHEL TDM CPA, INC. Favorites:

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HAMILTON AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Favorites: Wimps Body Works Grenfell Garage

QUALITY MOTORS BEST USED CAR DEALER

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BEST NEW CAR DEALER

BEST TOWING

SPLASH CAR WASH

MILDENBERGER MOTORS

WIMP’S BODY WORKS

Favorites: Riverside Conoco Quick Wash

Favorites: Bell-McCall Ford Quality Motor

Favorites: J & D Auto Body Inc Ambrose Creek Towing

BEST MECHANIC

BEST TIRE STORE

ROD’S AUTOMOTIVE

LES SCHWAB - JERRY WESSELS TIRE CENTER

Favorites: Hamilton Automotive Reliance Automotive

“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

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BITTERROOT’S BEST REALTOR ®

Thank you for allowing me to serve as your Local Real Estate Expert!

1730 N 1st St, Hamilton

KERRY MORRIS-HANSON, BROKER 406.240.4672 | KerryH@PureWestMT.com

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Health & Wellness BEST ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

BEST DENTIST

THREE RIVERS NATURAL MEDICINE

ROBERTS CHIROPRACTIC

MOLLY GANNON DDS

Favorites:

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Favorites:

Mandy Barnings - Rising Wellness

Mountain Peak Dental

Two Poppies Apothecary

Jim Kostecki - Canyon Chiropractic

Eli Johnson - Hamilton Advanced Dentistry

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BEST EYE DOCTOR S

DIRK BEYER - BIG SKY EYE CARE Favorites: Dr Hutchison - Ravalli Family Eye Care Dr. Robert Wilkins

THANKS FOR VOTING US BITTERROOT’S BEST

BEST FAVORITE

Bartender – Chris Lopez Bar

Stiff Drink

Place to Mingle If Single

AND BITTERROOT’S FAVORITE

Customer Service Friday Night Spot Liquor Store Margarita First Date Spot

406.375.5590 • www.westslopedist.com • 172 S 2nd street Hamilton, MT

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BEST MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY

BEST HEALTH AND FITNESS GYM

IRON HORSE ATHLETIC CLUB Favorites:

APOGEE GARDENS DISPENSARY

Canyons Athletic Club

Favorites:

Right to Bare Arms - Darby

Euphoria Wellness Nature’s Palliative

BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST

BEST PHARMACY

KAYLEE SCHAFF - EVERYBODY MASSAGE THERAPY

BITTERROOT DRUG

Favorites: Lorna Griffin - Lora Lin Aesthetics Mona Quintieri - Allora Massage and Spa

BEST HEALTH & FITNESS GYM – IRON HORSE ATHLETIC CLUB

“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

EXPERIENCE AWARD-WINNING BANKING WITH MONTANA’S BEST SMALL BANK!

THREE YEARS IN A ROW.

WWW.TRAILWEST.BANK

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BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

INFINITY HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY - KELLY CHRISTENSEN & SUZY BERLAND

JUSTEN ZIMMERMAN – IRON HORSE ATHLETIC CLUB

Favorites:

Favorites:

Bitterroot Health Rehabilitation

June Jessop - Iron Horse Athletic Club

Darby PT

Dana Richards - Right to Bare Arms

BEST PHYSICIAN

BEST SPA

MARIA HIPP - BITTERROOT HEALTH DARBY

ALLORA MASSAGE AND SPA

Favorites:

Lora Lin Aesthetics

Mandi Griffin

Electric Beach Full Service Salon

Dr. Hart - True North Direct Primary Care

Favorites:

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER – JUSTEN ZIMMERMAN

Thank you to everyone who voted for Daly Dog Care as Bitterroot’s

Best Pet Care!

104 Faber's Way • Hamilton MT • 961-1919 • dalydogcare.com

Thank You for Choosing Us as

Bitterroot’s Best!

BEST

Mortgage Broker!

Scott Falagan VP/Mortgage Lending Manager, Farmers State Bank

Farmers State Bank

Nine Locations to Serve You • Your Montana Bank Since 1907 Member FDIC

BEST

Financial Institution!

Farmers State Bank

BEST

Local Sports Announcer Jamie Tadvick SVP/Chief Lending Officer, Farmers State Bank

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Community BEST ACTOR/ACTRESS

DOMINC FARRENKOPF Favorites: Clay Rouse Sasha Brooks

BEST ART GALLERY

CASSENS FINE ART & FRAMING BEST ART GALLERY - CASSENS FINE ART AND 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

We wouldn’t be here without you all!

Thank you to our Community for your continued support and for voting us Bitterroot’s Best

(406) 363-7710

217 W Main Street Hamilton, MT

Best Mexican Food Best Community Involved Best Budget Lunch Best Restaurant Service

Customer Service Family Friendly

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BEST ARTIST

BEST AUTHOR

BEST CATERER

STEVE WILSON ART & GALLERY

BRYAN DUFRESNE

SEPPI’S

Favorites:

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Favorites:

Troy Collins Fine Art

Heather Montes

Moose Creek Barbecue

Leisa Lewis

Joanna Weaver

Mineshaft

BEST ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE

BEST BED & BREAKFAST

BEST COACH

WEST HILLS ASSISTED LIVING

BRANDON OLSEN

Favorites:

BITTERROOT RIVER RANCH - DARBY

Sapphire Lutheran Homes

Favorites:

Richard Griffin- Darby High School

BeeHive Homes

Hannon House

Courtney Bell Magness

Favorites:

Thank You Bitterroot Valley For Your Amazing Support!

Best Anniversary Spot Romantic Dining Best Fine Dining

Favorite Steak Favorite Seafood Favorite Atmosphere Favorite Restaurant

Chef Barry Kotek

Favorite Romantic Dining Favorite Restaurant Favorite Caterer Favorite Anniversary Spot Favorite Service Favorite Fine dining Favorite Breakfast

Come enjoy your meal and a glass of wine on our patio!

225 Main St, Stevensville • 406-777-6945 Open Wed-Sat 5-10pm • Sunday 9am-3pm

283 2nd St, Corvallis • 406-961-8938 Open Wed-Sat 5pm-9pm

Have you tried our Sunday Brunch?

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BEST DAY CARE

BEST LODGING

CURIOUS MINDS MONTESSORI AND PRESCHOOL

BITTERROOT RIVER INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Favorites:

Favorites:

Evans Ace Hardware

Ravalli Head Start, Inc.

Triple Creek Ranch

Bitterroot Health

Ladder of Learning Corvallis

Anglers Lodge and Cabins

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

BEST EMPLOYER

BEST REPORTER/VALLEY VOICE

HAMILTON PACKING CO.

BITTERROOT HEALTH

JAMIE TADVICK

Favorites:

Favorites:

Maria’s

Ravalli County Credit Union

Steve Fullerton

Ravalli County Credit Union

Triple Creek Ranch

Dennis Bragg

BEST COMMUNITY INVOLVED BUSINESS

MARIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Favorites:

Favorites:

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BEST TEACHER

BEST VOLUNTEER/HERO

PHIL LEONARDI

HAMILTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

“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 TEACHER - PHIL LEONARDI

Favorites: Darby Fire Department Corvallis Fire

BEST YELLOWSTONE CHARACTER

BETH Favorites: RIP Kacey

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Goods & Services BEST AUCTION/ ESTATE SALES

SWANSON’S ESTATE SALES Favorites: RLP Auctions

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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 BOOK STORE - CHAPTER ONE BOOK STORE

Thanks to Everyone who Voted us

Bitterroot’s Best

Business Lunch • Sandwich and

Bitterroots Favorite

Appetizer • Atmosphere • Place to Eat Solo

406-361-0223

111 South 3rd Street, Hamilton

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BEST BUTCHER

BEST COMPUTER REPAIR

BEST CONVENIENCE STORE

HAMILTON PACKING

GRIZZLY BROADBAND

BOWERS MARKET

Favorites:

Favorites:

Favorites:

Hamilton Marketplace

Jordon Bro - Nolaboy Repair

Lone Pine Conoco

Double K Ranch & Fifth Season Montana

N Jason Chavez-Grizzly Broadband

TownPump Woodside

BEST CANDY SHOP

BEST CONTRACTOR

BEST FLORIST

OLD WEST ANTIQUES & CANDY STORE

DEAN EHMANN ROCKY MOUNTAIN AGGREGATE

FLOWER HAPPY FLORAL

Favorites:

Favorites:

Big Sky Candy

Schrock Construction

Montana Chocolate Company

Beck Builders Inc.

Thank you for voting us Bitterroot’s Best Assisted Living Residence

Bitterroot Floral - Darby The Flower Haus

Thank You for voting for me

Best Barber!

BITTERROOT’S

I’ve had 28 great years in the business.

Tours by appointment only

(406) 369-3443

Thanks to all my clients for your continued support!

SK Richie Salon • 220 Cherry Street • Hamilton • 370-8584

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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 FURNITURE STORE – BITTERROOT FURNITURE CO

Come Try The Valley’s Newest Taphouse!

93 Taps, Cocktails, Food, Games, And More!..

Open 7 Days A Week • 2412 Hwy 93 In Victor

We thank everyone for voting us

Bitterroot’s Best Organic Food Selection

We appreciate your Business and Loyalty

Thank you for voting us Bitterroots Best New Business & Best Beer Selection!

910 North 1st, Hamilton • 363-1626 Favorite Burger • Favorite atmosphere Favorite live music Favorite Bartender - John (We think so too!)

Favorite Happy Hour • Favorite Bar

Monday - Friday 9AM-6PM Saturday 9AM-5PM Sunday 10AM-5:30PM

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BEST GREETING CARDS

BEST JEWELRY STORE

BEST OFFICE SUPPLIES

ROBBIN’S HALLMARK

MIKESELL’S FINE JEWELRY

THE PAPER CLIP

Favorites:

Favorites:

Favorites:

Flower Happy Floral

Between the Worlds

Grizzly Broadband

Bitterroot Drug

Asmus Jewelers & Coins

BEST PAWN SHOP BEST HARDWARE/ HOME IMPROVEMENT

EVANS ACE HARDWARE

BEST LANDSCAPER

VERNS LANDSCAPING

Favorite:

Favorites:

Repeat

Earth & Wood

Massa Home Center

Bitterroot Lawn & Landscape B ITT

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Bitterroot Valley for trusting us to be the Bitterroot’s Best Tire Store!

Serving the Bitterroot Since 1987 211 North 1st street Hamilton, MT 59840 406.363.3884 - www.lesschwab.com

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BEST PEST CONTROL

BEST RANCH SUPPLY STORE

BEST THRIFT STORE

BUG OFF PEST CONTROL AND TREE SERVICE

MURDOCH’S RANCH

SAFE THRIFT STORE

Favorites:

Favorites:

Favorites:

Cowpoke Ranch Supply Inc

Ravalli Services Donations Center

406 Pest Control

Lakeland Feed & Supply

Goodwill Store

BEST TATTOO SHOP

BEST UNIQUE GIFTS

THE STEEL PAINTBRUSH

FLOWER HAPPY FLORAL & GIFTS

Favorites:

Favorites:

Favorites:

Iridescent Tattoo

Between the Worlds

Double Exposure

Tattoo Infinity & Beyond

Stone Cottage

Bugless Pest Control

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

ALYSSA KANENWISHER

Stella K Photography

Thank You For Voting

CHEERS UNLIMITED Bitterroot’s Best Liquor Store We appreciate our customers!

Locally Owned & Community Involved for over 30 years Hamilton’s State Liquor Store and More Liquor • Craft Beers • Domestic Beers • Wine Ready to Drink Cocktails • Mixes • Tobacco • Ice

Check out our Humidor - We have a large selection of fine cigars

Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm • 501 South First • Hamilton • 363-3751

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Food and Restaurants BEST APPETIZER

BEST ATMOSPHERE

BITTER ROOT BREWING

NAP’S GRILL

Favorites: The Edge Restaurant & Sports Bar A Thaiger

Favorites: Wild Mare The Hops

BEST ASIAN FOOD

BEST BAKERY

A THAIGER

RED ROOSTER ARTISAN BAKERY

Favorites: 2nd Street Sushi Suzette’s Organics

BEST ASIAN FOOD - A THAIGER

Brooke Devries, Broker/Owner

Favorites: River Rising Mineshaft Pasty Co

u o Y for Voting us Bitterroot’s Best k n a Th REAL ESTATE OFFICE And recognizing us as Bitterroot’s Favorite Realtor - Brooke DeVries and Lyric Johnson

Lyric Johnson, Realtor

We Appreciate Your Support!

A Leader In Online and National Marketing

Ally Massey, Assistant to Brooke

Brooke DeVries, Broker/Owner • 375-0088 www.BrookeDeVries.com

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BEST BREAKFAST

BEST BURGER

BEST COFFEE/ESPRESSO SHOP

COFFEE CUP CAFE

NAP’S GRILL

MONTANA MADE COFFEE

Favorites:

Favorites:

Favorites:

Red Rooster Artisan Bakery

Bitter Root Brewing

Bitterroot Beanery

Hangar Cafe

The Hops

Big Creek Coffee Roasters

BEST BUDGET LUNCH

BEST BUSINESS LUNCH

BEST DELI

MARIA’S

BOUILLA

Favorites:

Favorites:

SEPPI’S EUROPEAN MARKET & DELI

Taco Del Sol

Spice of Life

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River Rising

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TAX RESOLUTION & MEDIATION

TAX PREPARATION

BOOKKEEPING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES & INDIVIDUALS

224 North 4th St Hamilton, MT • (Entrance on Cherry Street)

www.thewalkertaxgroup.com

(406) 961-9616

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BEST DESSERT

RED ROOSTER ARTISAN BAKERY Favorites: Mineshaft Spice of Life Cafe

BEST DONUTS

BOOMTOWN DONUTS Favorites: Super 1 Hamilton Market Place

BEST BAKERY - BEST DESSERTS - RED ROOSTER ARTISAN BAKERY

100 Skeels Avenue Suite B 406.361.8211 | www. jessiswineandgoods.com

Wine Bar & Patio N OW O P E N !

Now offering SUNDAY BRUNCH Open Tue-Sat 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-4pm Thanks for voting us Best

Wine Selection!

Thank you Bitterroot Valley for letting us brighten your smile!

We think you’re the best too!

421 State St Hamilton | 406-363-4010

Thank You to everyone who supported us in the “Bitterroots Best” contest.

Nature’s Palliative is your grassroots local Cannabis Dispensary. We promote industry education and a healthy living lifestyle.

692 Grantsdale Rd, Hamilton (406) 360-3057

WE ARE SO HONORED YOU VOTED OUR VERY OWN BROOKE SAIN-WILLIAMS AS

Bitterroot’s Best Hair Stylist!

WE ARE THRILLED TO BE THE BITTERROOT’S FAVORITE SALON & SPA!

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ONE OF OUR MANY TALENTED SPECIALISTS. Emily Agen: NeuroMuscular Therapist, Deep Tissue massage Taylor Cossey: Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Facial Waxing

Leslianne Mackey: Hair Stylist, Hair Extensions, Pedicures, Manicures, Facial Waxing Christina Harrell:

Schedule an appointment with one of our many talented specialist.

Mama Love Massage

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

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

101 North Main Street, Darby | (406) 821-4151

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BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

BEST MEXICAN

BEST PIZZA

HIGHERGROUND

MARIA’S

HIGHERGOUND BREWING CO.

Favorites:

Favorites:

Favorites:

Maria’s

Fiesta En Jalisco

Kodiak Jax

Fiesta En Jalisco

Five T Taco

Papa Murphy’s

BEST PRIME RIB BEST FINE DINING

BEST ORGANIC FOOD SELECTION

WILD MARE

LOLO CREEK STEAKHOUSE INC

RAINBOW’S END NATURAL FOODS

Favorites:

Favorites: Mission Bistro

Victor Steakhouse & Lounge Knotty Nymph

Favorites:

Victor Steakhouse

Suzette’s Organics Hamilton Farmers Market

Thank you for voting us Bitterroot’s Best

thank you

for once again voting us Bitterroot’s Best Jewelry Store!

Office Supply Store!

We appreciate your support over the past 34 years!

201 W. Main • 363-6236

228 W. Main, Hamilton 406-363-5480

mikesellsfinejewelry.com

Mikesell ’s fine jewelry

Thank you for Celebrating 40 Years

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BEST RESTAURANT

BEST ROMANTIC DINING

BEST SANDWICH

NAPS GRILL

WILD MARE

BOUILLA

Favorites:

Favorites:

Favorites:

Mission Bistro

Mission Bistro

Red Rooster Artisan Bakery

Bitterroot Brewery

The Catered Table

River Rising

BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE

BEST SALAD

BEST SEAFOOD

MARIA’S

HIGHERGROUND BREWING CO.

2ND STREET SUSHI

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Mission Bistro

Suzette’s Organics

A Thaiger

The Edge Restaurant & Sports Bar

Bitterroot Brewery

Lolo Creek Steakhouse Inc

Thank you

for voting us the Best Property Management Company!

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BEST SOUP

BEST SUPERMARKET

HIGHERGROUND BREWING CO.

SUPER 1 FOODS

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Spice of Life

Hamilton’s IGA

River Rising

Albertsons

BEST BAR

WESTSLOPE DISTILLERY

BEST STEAK

BEST VEGETARIAN

LOLO CREEK STEAKHOUSE INC

SUZETTE’S ORGANICS

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Wild Mare

A Thaiger

Favorites: Nap’s Bar The Hops

BEST BARTENDER

CHRIS LOPEZ WESTSLOPE DISTILLERY

The Sour Doe Cafe

Victor Steakhouse & Lounge

Nightlife

Favorites: Lia Parks - Brewski’s John - The Hops grizzlybb.com

THANKS FOR VOTING US

BITTERROOT’S BEST FLY FISHING GUIDE

SCAN THIS

Thank you for nominating us for Bitterroot's Best! Our mission is to improve the community in which we serve. This award, chosen by the people, lets us know we're doing it right.

Learn about our Corvallis Fiber Build at our Town Hall Meeting at the Corvallis High School Gym July 10th 6pm

1. Scan the QR Code 2. Fill out the sign up form 3. We’ll build fiber to your home!

406 363-2183

406.360.2644

www.fishgowest.com

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BEST CASINO

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Bitter Root Brewing

The Edge Restaurant & Sports Bar

Higher Ground

Marley’s Bar and Casino

BEST BREW

BEST FRIDAY NIGHT SPOT

BITTER ROOT BREWING

RAVALLI FUN CENTER

“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: Westslope Distillery Nap’s Bar

Favorites: Higherground Brewing Brigand Brewery

THANK YOU Hamilton, MT | 1189 S.1st St. | 406.363.7644

FOR VOTING MURDOCH’S

BEST RANCH SUPPLY STORE BEST PET SUPPLY STORE!

murdochs.com

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BEST HAPPY HOUR

BEST LIVE MUSIC

BEST MICRO BREWERY

THE EDGE RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR

BITTERROOT BREWERY

BITTER ROOT BREWING

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Cowboy Troy’s

Higher Ground

The Hops

The Hops

Brigand Brewery

BEST MARGARITA

BEST MUSICIAN/BAND

FIESTA EN JALISCO

NEAL ELDER

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Westslope Distillery

Who Dat Band

The Edge Restaurant and Hamilton Liquor

Cowboy Troy’s

Isabelle Parell

Higherground Brewing

BEST LIQUOR STORE

CHEERS

Darby Liquor Store

Thank you for voting us Bitterroot’s Best Breakfast and Place to Eat Solo We sell whole pies!

Hours-6am-10pm Open 7 days a week

500 South First Hamilton

363-3822

Glasses available ONliNe aNd at the Gate

Thank You For Voting Us

Bitterroot’s Best Chiropractor 2023!

Serving The Bitterroot Valley For 28 Years.

We Are Pleased To Announce Dr. Elizabeth Roberts, A Native Bitterrooter Will Be Joining Roberts Family Chiropractic Center To Practice With Her Father.

Fast, Friendly and Gentle Chiropractic Care!

• Headaches • Neck Pain

• Low Back Pain • Whiplash

www.robertsfamilychiropracticcenter.com 803 North 2nd Street, Hamilton, MT 59840

406-363-2111

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Pets

BEST SPORTS BAR

BEST WAITER/WAITRESS

THE EDGE RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR

KRISTA MOHN- NAPS GRILL

Favorites:

Nick- Bitterroot Brewing

BEST PET CARE/BOARDING

Brewskis

Tamsen Mitchell - Higherground

DALY DOG CARE

Favorites:

Nap’s Grill

Favorites:

“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:

Shed Horn Cellars 406

Favorites:

The Edge Restaurant and Sports Bar

Blodgett Canyon Cellars

Pampered Pets Boarding & Grooming

BEST WINE SELECTION BEST STIFF DRINK

WESTSLOPE DISTILLERY

JESSI’S WINE & GOODS

Corvallis Tavern

Big Sky Dog Ranch

We would like to thank everyone who Voted us

Added Touch

Bitterroots Best

Thank you!

BITTERROOT’S BEST? I would say…..

BITTERROOT’S BLESSED! Thank you to my clientele for trusting me with your Nail, Tammy Munly Cosmetologist/Owner Hair, Eyelash & Located in Hamilton Waxing Services, (406) 239-2193 and Votes too!

YOU ARE THE BEST!

Motorcycle/ATV Dealer Thanks from the crew at Al’s Cycle! We could not do it without you guys!

From your friends at

alscycleyamaha.com/ 619 Highway 93 North • Hamilton, Hamilton MT 363-3433

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Places to Go

BEST PET GROOMING

BEST VETERINARIAN

WAGS & WOOFS DOG GROOMING SERVICE

DR. JOE MELNARIK VALLEY PET CLINIC

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Pampered Pets Boarding & Grooming

St Francis- Darby

WILD MARE

Muddy Paws

Skalkaho Creek Veterinary Clinic

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BEST ANNIVERSARY SPOT

Lolo Creek Steakhouse Inc Mission Bistro

MURDOCH’S RANCH & HOME SUPPLY

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RAVALLI COUNTY FAIR

Wild About Pets Inc

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Country Store

Apple Days Bitterroot Celtic Games

We wish to express a

THANK YOU to all of our

“4 Legged Patients” and their owners for voting us the Bitterroot’s Best Veterinarian and Pet Care!

406.363.5390 1420 South First Street Hamilton, MT 59840

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Sticks & Stones Axe Throwing Westslope Distillery

BEST HISTORICAL SPOT

Justen Zimmerman Certified Exercise therapist Personal and group trainer Sports nutritionist

DALY MANSION Favorites: Big Hole Battlefield Ravalli County Museum

Making fitness fun, effective and worthwhile for any level of fitness the beginner, intermediate, advanced, and broken Honorably named 5 years consecutively Bitterroot’s Best Personal Trainer I am only as good as my clients!! Thank you, for making me your choice, Bitterroot Valley and Thanks to Ironhorse Athletic Club and Bitterroot Aquatic Center for allowing me to shine!

Thank you for voting us Bitterroot’s Best Grocery Store!

We apprecia appreciate your support!

Hamilton • 406-363-6200 1131 North 1st Street

Stevensville • 406-777-7300 39 Stevensville Cutoff Road West

We are in the land title insurance business. We work to ensure people buy their homes with peace of mind, reduce their risks, and help protect their property rights.

Since 1905, Flying S Title & Escrow, formerly First American Title Company, has been a familyowned company that began in Blackfoot, Idaho, and spread across Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

“Why Flying S?” Flying S stems from a cattle brand that the company founder’s son, 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’s love for flying.

This new brand reflects ranchers’ and farmers’ “whatever it takes” attitude. It is this same attitude that the company wants to reflect in its culture.

Learn more about Flying S Title & Escrow by visiting FSTE.COM.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BITTERROOT’S FAVORITE AND ALLOWING US TO SERVE YOUR TITLE AND ESCROW NEEDS. 1438 N. 1ST STREET | HAMILTON, MT 59840 | 406.363.2340 HAMILTONMT@FSTE.COM | FSTE.COM PICTURED: DWAIN H. STUFFLEBEAM

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BEST OUTDOOR DINING

BEST PLACE TO PEOPLE WATCH

BEST PLACE TO MINGLE IF SINGLE

FIN’S TAPHOUSE

HAMILTON FARMERS MARKET CO-OP, MT

WESTSLOPE DISTILLERY

Favorites:

The Rainbow

Ravalli County Fair Ground

Naps Bar and Grill

“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:

Lake Como

Favorites: 406 Saloon/ Big Cat Cafe

BEST PLACE TO EAT SOLO

COFFEE CUP Favorites: Taco Del Sol Bouilla

From sunrise to sunset, enjoy the peak of mountain living.

Learn more at westernfrontier.evrealestate.com

ENGEL & VÖLKERS WESTERN FRONTIER Missoula | Polson | Hamilton | Whitefish | Stevensville Kalispell | Bigfork | Helena | Coeur d’Alene | Spokane | Eureka ©2023 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated.

Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

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BEST BIKE SHOP

VALLEY BICYCLES & SKI Favorites: Red Barn Bicycles

Our Services

BEST DAY HIKE

LAKE COMO Favorites: Blodgett Overlook Blodgett Canyon

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BITTERROOTS BEST BIKE SHOP WE APPRECIATEYOUR OUR SUPPORT-YOU SUPPOR OU ARE THE BEST!

Serving Our Community Since 1972

• Open Admission Animal Shelter • Pet Adoptions - Owner Surrenders • Reuniting Pets & Owners • Emergency “Hub” for displaced pets during fires & natural disasters • Community Pet Food Pantry • Micro-chipping & ID Tags for pets • City of Hamilton Dog License Sales • Humane Education Presentations • Live Animal Trap Rentals • Pet Crematorium Services • Non-profit organization

Come Visit Us

262 Fairgrounds Road Hamilton

Open

Tuesday- Friday 1-6pm Saturday & Sunday noon - 5pm

406.363.5311

www.bitterroothumane.org

Brewski’s would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all of our faithful customers who voted us for THE BITTERROOT’S BEST. We were not only voted as the Bitterroot’s Best Casino, but one of our phenomenal bartenders, Lia Parks, was also nominated and Voted 2nd as the Bitterroot’s Best Bartender.

We not only wish to congratulate our amazing staff for this accomplishment but also thank our faithful customers as without either of you, none of this would have been possible!

We are honored to be the

New and Used Bike Sales, Repairs, Service and Accessories, Mountain Bike Rentals, Envy Scooters, Skateboard Sales and Parts

219 SOUTH FIRST, HAMILTON • 363-4428 HOURS M-F 10AM-6PM; SAT. 10AM-3PM

Bitterroot’s Best Insurance Agent!

Taylor King 401 West Main St., Hamilton, MT 406.363.2315 • www.taylorking.biz

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BEST FISHING HEADQUARTERS

BEST FLY-FISHING GUIDE

BEST MOTORCYCLE/ATV DEALER

BITTERROOT FLY COMPANY

JENNY WEST, GO WEST OUTFITTERS

AL’S CYCLE

Favorites:

Montana Power Products

Jim Mitchell

Motorcycle Garage Hamilton

“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

Kurt Rausch

BEST GUN STORE

BITTERROOT TRADING POST

BEST SPORTING GOODS/ OUTDOOR STORE

Favorites:

BOB WARD’S SPORTS & OUTDOORS

Bob Wards

Favorites:

Frontier Guns and Ammo

Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply

Favorites: Freestone Fly Shop

Favorites:

Firehouse Archery

Thank you Bitterroot Valley! We think you’re the best too.

Come try the Bitterroot’s Best Asian Food!

And the Bitterroot’s Favorite seafood, appetizers and vegetarian dishes Follow us on Facebook A Thaiger

102 South Second Street

Phone: (406) 369-4143

Thank you to our community for voting Ravalli County Credit Union as the Bitterroot’s

Best Credit Union

406.363.4631 – 501 N First street Hamilton, MT – 5525 US HWY 93 N Florence www.ravallicountyfcu.org

140 Bitterroot Plaza, Hamilton 375-0007 TheEdgeRestaurant.com 11AM - 10PM

VOTED BITTERROOT’S BEST 2023 Happy Hour and Sports Bar Bitterroot’s Favorite

• Appetizer • Burger • Restaurant Service • Casino (Quicksilver) • Liquor Store (Hamilton Wine and Liquor) • Margarita • Stiff Drink • Waitress (Michelle Cole) • Outdoor Dining

SPIRITS • BEER • WINE • MIXERS OPEN 7 DAYS 8:30AM - 11PM

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