Life these days can be … well, fraught.
Climate change. Political strife. Pandemics. Labor unrest. We could go on, but you get the point.
For the next 32 pages, put all of those thoughts aside—because the purpose of the Best of Northern Nevada is CELEBRATION.
The winners, finalists and staff picks listed on these pages represent the myriad things that make Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville, Truckee, Incline Village and Lake Tahoe such a spectacular place to live—and they deserve to be celebrated.
You, our amazing readers, also deserve to be celebrated. More than 7,000 of you voted in our final round; thank you for taking the time to do so.
For this year’s theme, we took inspiration from some of Northern Nevada’s best festivals, events and celebrations. As the saying goes, you only live once—and we’re incredibly blessed to live in such a vibrant, cultured, beautiful place.
Welcome to the Best of Northern Nevada 2023.
—The Editors
Food & Drink
Best Vegetarian Food
Great Full Gardens
Runners Up
2. Laughing Planet
3. The Fix
4. Thali
5. Noble Pie Parlor
Best Doughnuts/Pastries
DoughBoys Donuts
Runners Up
2. Perenn Bakery
3. Donut Bistro
4. Sprinkle Donuts
Best Salad
Great Full Gardens
Runners Up
2. Sup
3. Saladworks
4. Liberty Food & Wine Exchange
5. Noble Pie Parlor
Best Japanese Restaurant
Ijji 2
Runners Up
2. Ichiban Japanese Steak House
3. Kauboi Izakaya
4. Haru
Best Coffee Roaster
Hub Coffee Roasters
Runners Up
2. Old World Coffee Lab
3. Magpie Coffee Roasters
4. Midnight Coffee Roasting
5. No City Coffee
Best Burger
Juicy’s Giant Hamburgers
Runners Up
2. Burger Me!
3. Beefy’s
4. Royce
5. Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger
Best Basque Restaurant
Louis’ Basque Corner
Runners Up
2. J T Basque Bar & Dining Room
3. The Martin Hotel (Winnemucca)
4. Villa Basque Cafe
Best Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch Selection
Death and Taxes
Runners Up
2. Whiskey Lounge
3. Chapel Tavern
4. Ceol Irish Pub
5. Pure Country Canteen
Best French Fries
BJ’s Nevada Barbecue Company
Runners Up
2. Noble Pie Parlor
3. 775 Eats
4. Slater’s Ding-a-Wing
5. Silver Rush Grill
Best Seafood Restaurant
Atlantis Oyster & Sushi Bar on the Sky Terrace
Runners Up
2. Oceano at the Peppermill
3. Smee’s
4. Nugget Oyster Bar
Best Juice/Juice Bar
Keva Juice
Runners Up
2. Jüs
3. Jamba Juice
4. Nekter Juice Bar
5. Morning Glory Juice
Best Mexican Restaurant
Los Compadres
Runners Up
2. Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant
3. Anna’s Mexican Grill
4. El Adobe Cafe
5. Mexcal
Best Coffee
The Human Bean
Runners Up
2. Hub Coffee Roasters
3. Coffeebar
4. Old World Coffee
5. No City Coffee
Best Steak
Western Village Steakhouse
Runners Up
2. Texas Roadhouse
3. Ruth’s Chris
4. Bimini at the Peppermill
5. Ruby River
Best Hawaiian Restaurant
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Runners Up
2. Kenji’s
3. Aloha Shack
4. Lili’s Restaurant & Bar
5. Kika’s All Kine Grindz
Best Truckee Restaurant
Bar of America
Runners Up
2. Squeeze In
3. Jax at the Tracks
4. Pianeta
5. Great Gold
Best Chicken Wings
Noble Pie Parlor
Runners Up
2. Slater’s Ding-a-Wing
3. Wingstop
4. JJ’s Pie Company
5. Aloha Shack
6. Legends Grill Sports & Spirits
Best Chef
Mark Estee, various
Runners Up
2. Jonathan Chapin, Reno Recipes
3. Chris Garcia, Noble Pie
4. Brett Moseley
Best Late-Night Dining
Flowing Tide Pub
Runners Up
2. Gold N Silver
3. Noble Pie Parlor
4. Homegrown Gastropub
5. The Parlor
6. Coach’s Grill and Sports Bar
Best Minden/Gardnerville Restaurant
J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room
Runners Up
2. Minden Meat and Deli
3. Overland Restaurant & Pub
Best Fine Dining
Western Village Steakhouse
Runners Up
2. Johnny’s Ristorante Italiano
3. Atlantis Steakhouse
4. Beaujolais Bistro
5. Lulou’s
Best Carson City Restaurant
Red’s Old 395 Grill
Runners Up
2. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint
3. Nashville Social Club
4. The Basil
Best Sparks Restaurant
Western Village Steakhouse
Runners Up
2. BJ’s Nevada Barbecue Company
3. Great Basin Brewing Co.
4. Sparks Water Bar
5. IMBĪB Eats & Drinks
6. David’s Grill at Red Hawk Golf & Resort
Best Romantic Restaurant
Beaujolais Bistro
Runners Up
2. Western Village Steakhouse
3. Johnny’s Ristorante Italiano
4. Wild River Grille
5. Atlantis Steakhouse
6. Roxy at the Eldorado
Best Wine Bar
Whispering Vine
Runners Up
2. Craft Wine and Beer
3. Napa Sonoma
4. Midtown Spirits Wine & Bites
5. Blackrock Wine Co.
Best Frozen Yogurt
Yogurt Beach
Runners Up
2. Tuk Tuk Yum Yum
3. Honey Treat
4. sweetFrog Premium Frozen Yogurt
Best Bagel
Truckee Bagel Company
Runners Up
2. My Favorite Muffin
3. Desert Sun Bagel Co.
Best Breakfast
Two Chicks
Runners Up
2. Peg’s Glorified Ham and Eggs
3. Stone House Cafe
4. Squeeze In
5. The Cup Café
Best Smoothie
Keva Juice
Runners Up
2. Jamba Juice
3. Jus
4. Nekter Juice Bar
Best Hot Dog
Costco
Runners Up
2. Sinbad’s
3. Bam!Dog
4. Coney Island Hot Dogs & Burgers
5. IMBIB Eats and Drinks
Best Restaurant Worth the Long Wait
Two Chicks
Runners Up
2. Squeeze In
3. Tokyo Sushi
4. Kauboi Izakaya
5. Arario
6. Noble Pie Parlor
Best Margarita
Los Compadres
Runners Up
2. Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant
3. El Adobe Cafe
4. Mari Chuy’s Mexican Kitchen
5. Casa Grande
Best Catering Company (tie)
Roundabout Catering
The Cheese Board
Runners Up
3. Cherry Bomb Catering
4. BJ’s Nevada Barbecue Company
5. Aloha Shack
Best Salad Bar
Whole Foods
Runners Up
2. Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille at the Atlantis
3. TIE
Churrasco Brazilian Steakhouse
Saladworks
Best Sushi
Tha Joint
Runners Up
2. Tokyo Sushi
3. Hinoki Sushi
4. Ohana Sushi
5. CJ Palace
Best Outdoor Dining
Wild River Grille
Runners Up
2. Stone House Cafe
3. Sparks Water Bar
4. Noble Pie Parlor
5. David’s Grill at Red Hawk Golf and Resort
Best French Restaurant
Beaujolais Bistro
Runners Up
2. Le Bistro
3. Z Bistro
Best Greek Restaurant
Niko’s Greek Kitchen
Runners Up
2. Nick’s Greek Deli
3. Aladdin’s Market & Kitchen
4. Claio
5. Wrap It Up
Best Food Truck
Daddy’s Tacos NV
Runners Up
2. Slater’s Ding-a-Wing
3. 775 Eats
4. NOLA Sliders
5. Marcolino’s Italia
6. Silver Rush Grill
Best Reno Restaurant
Arario
Runners Up
2. Washoe Public House
3. Liberty Food and Wine Exchange
4. TIE
Noble Pie Parlor
Beaujolais Bistro
6. R Town Pizza
7. Lulou’s Restaurant
Best Chinese Restaurant
Kwok’s Bistro
Runners Up
2. Palais de Jade
3. CJ Palace
4. P.F. Chang’s
5. Shanghai Bistro
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Golden Flower
Runners Up
2. Pho 777
3. 999 Pho
4. Pho La Mint
Best Martini
Roxy at the Eldorado
Runners Up
2. Chapel Tavern
3. Fireside Lounge at the Peppermill
4. Emerson
5. Arario
Best Bakery
Perenn Bakery
Runners Up
2. Josef’s Vienna Bakery & Cafe
3. My Favorite Muffin
4. Homage
5. LA Bakery Café & Eatery
Best Italian Restaurant
Johnny’s Ristorante Italiano
Runners Up
2. Casale’s Halfway Club
3. Mario’s Portofino
4. Zozo’s Ristorante
5. Marcolino’s Italia
Best Bloody Mary (tie)
Squeeze In
Two Chicks
Runners Up
3. PJ’s
4. Chapel Tavern
5. Noble Pie Parlor
6. BJ’s Nevada Barbecue Company
Best Desserts
Josef’s Vienna Bakery and Cafe
Runners Up
2. Black Rock Desserts
3. Cheesecake Factory
4. Liberty Food & Wine Exchange
5. Bouchee Confections
Best Middle Eastern/African Restaurant
Aladdin’s Market & Kitchen
Runners Up
2. Zagol Ethiopian
3. Silk Road
Best Thai Restaurant
Bangkok Cuisine
Runners Up
2. TIE
Moo Dang
Thai Lotus
4. Thai Chili
5. Sawasdee Thai
6. The Basil
Best Wine List
Whispering Vine
Runners Up
2. Napa Sonoma
3. Craft Wine and Beer
4. Blackrock Wine Co.
5. Archive Wine + Beer
Best Barbecue Restaurant
BJ’s Nevada Barbecue Company
Runners Up
2. Brothers Barbecue
3. Carolina Kitchen & BBQ Co.
4. TIE
Famous Dave’s
Butcher’s Kitchen Char-B-Que
Best Pizza
Blind Onion Pizza and Pub
Runners Up
2. Noble Pie Parlor
3. Smiling With Hope
4. Grimaldi’s
5. R Town Pizza
Best Brunch
Stone House Cafe
Runners Up
2. Two Chicks
3. Squeeze In
4. Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille at the Atlantis
5. Noble Pie Parlor
Best Soups
Sup
Runners Up
2. Great Full Gardens
3. 999 Pho
Best Vegan Food
Great Full Gardens
Runners Up
2. Laughing Planet
3. The Fix
4. Thali
5. Noble Pie Parlor
Best Cheap Eats
In-N-Out Burger
Runners Up
2. Gold N Silver
3. Flowing Tide Pub
4. Noble Pie Parlor
5. Coach’s Grill and Sports Bar
Best Tahoe Restaurant
Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Runners Up
2. Jake’s on the Lake
3. Lone Eagle Grill
4. Chart House
5. Soule Domain
Best Farmers’ Market
Riverside Farmers’ Market
Runners Up
2. Village Market on California Avenue
3. Sparks United Methodist Church Farmer’s Market
4. Carson Farmers Market
Best Gluten-Free Dining
Great Full Gardens
Runners Up
2. Arario
3. R Town Pizza
4. Noble Pie Parlor
Best Sandwich Shop
Full Belly Deli
Runners Up
2. Deli Towne USA
3. Port of Subs
4. Michael’s Deli
5. Beach Hut Deli
Best Indian Restaurant
India Kabab & Curry
Runners Up
2. Taste of India
3. Bawarchi Indian Cuisine
4. Thali
5. Royal India Cuisine
6. Haveli Indian Cuisine & Bar
Goods & Services
Best Marijuana Dispensary
The Dispensary
Runners Up
2. Mynt Cannabis Dispensary
3. Silver State Relief
4. SoL Cannabis
5. Rise Dispensary
Best Skate Shop
Classic Skate Shop
Runners Up
2. Sierra Nevada Skateboards
3. Tillys
4. Wheel House
Best Gym
Planet Fitness
Runners Up
2. Kaia FIT Sierra
3. Sports West Athletic Club
4. Eagle Fitness
5. American Iron
6. iLoveKickboxing
Best Doggy Daycare
Animal Oasis
Runners Up
2. Pet Play House
3. On Command
4. Fantasia Pet Resort
5. Charlie’s Place
Best Shoe Selection
DSW
Runners Up
2. Dillard’s
3. Scheels
4. Famous Footwear
5. Global Goods Shop
Best Moving Company
Two Men and a Truck
Runners Up
2. Wolf Pack Moving
3. Two College Guys
4. Carneys Full Services Movers
5. O’Brien’s Moving & Storage
Best Used Car Dealership
Carmax
Runners Up
2. Dolan Toyota
3. Reno Tahoe Auto Group
4. Auto Max
Best Bank
Greater Nevada Credit Union
Runners Up
2. Wells Fargo
3. TIE
Great Basin Federal Credit Union
Bank of America
5. US Bank
6. Heritage Bank of Nevada
Best Hardware Store (tie)
Home Depot
Carter Bros. Ace Hardware
Runners Up
3. Lowe’s
4. Shelly’s True Value Hardware
5. True Value North Valleys Hardware
Best Car Wash
Sierra Car Wash
Runners Up
2. Surf Thru Express
3. Buggy Bath
4. Hutch’s Car Wash
5. Jimmy’s Express Car Wash
Best Place to Get an Auto Smogged
Instant Smog
Runners Up
2. Smog Monkey
3. GK Smog Inspection
4. The Smog Place
Best Place to Get Pierced
Black Hole Body Piercing
Runners Up
2. Evolution Tattoo
3. Under Your Skin Tattoo & Body Piercing
4. Black Widow Ink
Best Beauty Salon
Jensen & Co Salon
Runners Up
2. Caliber Hair & Makeup Studio
3. Siren Salon
4. Aura Salon
5. Shear Pearl Salon
Best New Car Dealership
Dolan Toyota
Runners Up
2. Lithia Reno Subaru
3. Bill Pearce Honda
4. Carson Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
5. Lithia Hyundai of Reno
Best Clothing Store
Kohl’s
Runners Up
2. Macy’s
3. Junkee Clothing Exchange
4. Bad Apple Vntg
5. JaDa Loft Boutique
Best Place to Buy CDs or Vinyl
Recycled Records
Runners Up
2. Sundance Books and Music
3. A to Zen
4. Discology
5. The EP Listening Lounge
Best Carpet Cleaning Company
Evergreen Carpet Care
Runners Up
2. Munoz Cleaning Service
3. Sterling Carpet Care
4. TIE
Carpet Craft
Affinity Cleans
Best Outdoor Gear Selection
Scheels
Runners Up
2. REI
3. Cabela’s
4. Patagonia
5. Sierra Trading Post
Best Place to Buy Playa Garb
Junkee Clothing Exchange
Runners Up
2. The Melting Pot World Emporium & Smoke Shop
3. SPCA of Northern Nevada Thrift Store
4. Chocolate Walrus
Best Place to Buy Sexy Underwear
Chocolate Walrus
Runners Up
2. Victoria’s Secret
3. Adam and Eve
4. Torrid
Best Yoga Studio
Juice Box Yoga
Runners Up
2. Temple Yoga
3. Studio Sculpt
4. Mountain Pose Yoga
Best Spa
Peppermill Spa Toscana
Runners Up
2. Spa Atlantis
3. Dolce Vita Wellness Spa
4. Bella Grey Medical Spa
Best Print Shop
Pitch Black Printing Co.
Runners Up
2. Reno Print Store
3. DynaGraphics
4. Reno Type
5. California Graphics
Best Adult Themed Store
Adam & Eve
Runners Up
2. Chocolate Walrus
3. Suzie’s
4. Crazy Sexy Hot
Best Liquor Store
Total Wine & More
Runners Up
2. Lee’s Discount Liquor
3. Speedway Market
4. Ben’s Fine Wine and Spirits
5. Craft Wine and Beer
Best Wedding Reception Site
Lake Tahoe (general)
Runners Up
2. The Elm Estate
3. Tannenbaum Events Center
4. Red Hawk Golf and Resort
5. Nevada Museum of Art
Best Barber Shop
Derby Supply Company
Runners Up
2. Beautiful Bearded Man
3. Maxwell’s
4. Commonwealth Barber Co.
5. The Town Barbers
Best Mortgage Company
Bay Equity Home Loans
Runners Up
2. Guild Mortgage
3. Greater Nevada Mortgage
4. Summit Funding
Best Thrift Store
SPCA of Northern Nevada Thrift Store
Runners Up
2. Junkee Clothing Exchange
3. Savers
4. St. Vincent’s Thrift Shop
5. Salvation Army
Best Dry Cleaners
Bobby Page’s Dry Cleaners
Runners Up
2. Peerless Cleaners
3. Mia’s Professional Cleaners
4. Lakeridge Cleaners
5. Reno Cleaners
6. Pristine Cleaners
Best Place to Buy Vintage Clothes
Junkee Clothing Exchange
Runners Up
2. Bad Apple Vntg
3. The Nest
4. FreeStyle Clothing Exchange
5. Classy Seconds
Best Bridal Salon
Swoon
Runners Up
2. David’s Bridal
3. Blue Garter Bridal & Tux
4. Caliber Hair & Makeup Studio
5. Studio Inspire Bridal
Best Jewelry Store
Michael and Son’s Jewelry Co.
Runners Up
2. BVW Jewelers
3. Midtown Diamonds
4. Precision Diamonds
5. Helzberg Diamonds
Best Place to Get a Car Repaired
Greg’s Garage
Runners Up
2. Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care and Tires
3. CoAuto
4. North Valley Automotive
5. Deano’s Automotive
Best Computer Store
Best Buy
Runners Up
2. Apple Store
3. Reno Computer Fix
4. PC Service Center
Best House Cleaning Service
Munoz Cleaning Service
Runners Up
2. White Lotus
3. Merry Maids
4. Pristine Cleaning Solutions
5. MaidPro
Best Used Clothing Store
Junkee Clothing Exchange
Runners Up
2. SPCA of Northern Nevada Thrift Store
3. Savers
4. Plato’s Closet
5. Freestyle Clothing Exchange
Best Children’s Clothing Boutique
Once Upon a Child
Runners Up
2. The Children’s Place
3. Little Red Wagon Children’s Boutique
4. Shay Co Shop
Best Specialty Food Store
Trader Joe’s
Runners Up
2. Whole Foods
3. Sprouts Farmers Market
4. Great Basin Community Food Co-op
5. Aladdin’s Market & Kitchen
Best Veterinarian Clinic
Klaich Animal Hospital
Runners Up
2. VCA Baring Boulevard Animal Hospital
3. Mountain View Animal Hospital and Holistic Pet Care
4. Peavine Animal Hospital
5. Pinion Veterinary Hospital
Best Motorcycle Dealer
Reno Harley-Davidson
Runners Up
2. Battle Born Harley-Davidson
3. Reno Motorsports
4. Big Valley Honda
5. Sierra BMW
Best Video Game Store
GameStop
Runners Up
2. Cap’n Games
3. Best Buy
Best Credit Union
Greater Nevada Credit Union
Runners Up
2. Great Basin Federal Credit Union
3. United Federal Credit Union
4. One Nevada Credit Union
5. Sierra Pacific Federal Credit Union
Best Tattoo Parlor
Evolution Tattoo
Runners Up
2. Aces Tattoo
3. Lasting Dose Tattoo & Art Collective
4. Kimmy Tatts Studio
5. Absolute Tattoo
Best Antique Store
Junkee Clothing Exchange
Runners Up
2. The Nest
3. Midtown Antiques
4. Hanifin’s Arts and Antiques
5. Antique Angel Gifts
Best Selection of Local Art
Nevada Museum of Art
Runners Up
2. The Holland Project
3. Reno Public Market
4. Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery
5. Artists Co-op Gallery Reno
Best Workout Wear Selection
Scheels
Runners Up
2. Lululemon
3. Athleta
4. Big 5 Sporting Goods
5. Fit 36
Best Bookstore
Grassroots Books
Runners Up
2. Sundance Books and Music
3. Barnes and Noble
4. The Radical Cat
5. Golden Owl Bookshop
Best Pet Supply Store
PetSmart
Runners Up
2. Pet Station
3. Petco
4. SPCA of Northern Nevada Thrift Store
5. Hammer’s Healthy Hounds
Best Pharmacy
CVS
Runners Up
2. Costco
3. Walgreens
4. Raley’s
5. Walmart
Best Optical Shop
Costco
Runners Up
2. Pritchett Eye Care
3. DeMers Family Vision Group
4. Downtown Vision
5. LensCrafters
6. Optic Gallery
Best Boutique Clothing Store
Junkee Clothing Exchange
Runners Up
2. Bad Apple Vntg
3. Nomad Boutique
4. JaDa Loft Boutique
Best Pet Boarding
Pet Play House
Runners Up
2. On Command
3. Animal Oasis
4. Fantasia Pet Resort
5. Adventure Pet
Best Place to Buy a Musical Instrument
Guitar Center
Runners Up
2. Bizarre Guitar and Guns
3. Play Your Own Music
4. Blue Note B’s Horn Shop
5. American Musical Supply
Best Bicycle Shop
Reno Bike Project
Runners Up
2. Sierra Cyclesmith
3. College Cyclery
4. The Dropout Bike Shop
Best Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Runners Up
2. Trader Joe’s
3. Raley’s
4. Sprouts Farmers Market
5. Smith’s
Best Frame Shop
Michael’s
Runners Up
2. Nevada Fine Arts
3. Midtown Frameworks
4. The Frame Shop at Lakeside
5. Eagle Framing and Art Gallery
Best Law Firm
Marilyn York
Runners Up
2. Laub and Laub
3. Fennemore Craig
4. Jesse Kalter Law
5. Carlson & Work
Best Home Furnishings Store
RC Willey
Runners Up
2. Scandinavian Designs
3. Ashley Furniture
4. Mor Furniture
5. Macy’s
Best Pilates Studio
Juice Box Yoga
Runners Up
2. Club Pilates
3. Red Hawk Golf and Resort
4. Studio Sculpt
5. Sunday Pilates
Best Place to Buy a Firearm
Scheels
Runners Up
2. Reno Guns & Range
3. Cabela’s
4. Sparks Black Rifle
5. Sportsman’s Wearhouse
Best Head Shop
The Melting Pot World Emporium & Smoke Shop
Runners Up
2. Art Dogs & Grace
3. Happy Dayze Cigar & Smoke
4. Lavi’s Smoke Shop
Best Vape Shop
Happy Dayze Cigar & Smoke
Runners Up
2. Cloud 9
3. Sunny’s E Cigarettes
4. Biggest Little Vape Shop
5. Pyramid Vapory And Art Studio
Best Wine Shop
Total Wine and More
Runners Up
2. Whispering Vine
3. Craft Wine and Beer
4. Engine 8 Urban Winery
5. Ben’s Fine Wine and Spirits
6. Blackrock Wine Co.
Best Event Promoter
Amplified Entertainment
Runners Up
2. Liquid Blue Events
3. Design on Edge
4. Qued Up Entertainment
Best Place for Music Lessons
Mountain Music Parlor
Runners Up
2. Play Your Own Music
3. One Stop Guitar
Personalities
Best Nail Technician
Riley Catt, Catt’s Claws
Runners Up
2. Cassie Johnson, Jensen and Co.
3. Adina Pearl, Shear Pearl Salon
4. Nisa.nailified
5. Elizabeth Powell, my.fingerfantasy
Best Local TV News Anchor
Joe Hart, KRNV
Runners Up
2. Kristen Remington, 2news (KTVN)
3. Rebecca Kitchen, KOLO 8 News Now
4. Arianna Bennett, 2news (KTVN)
5. Noah Bond, KOLO 8 News Now
Best Local Athlete
David Wise
Runners Up
2. Anna Costello
3. Caleb Martin
4. Brandon Aiyuk
5. Krysta Palmer
Best Local Author
Mikalee Byerman
Runners Up
2. Bill Brown
3. Charles Wellington II
4. Spencer Stoner
5. Michael Branch
Best Local Radio DJ or DJ Team
Chris Payne, Rock 104.5
Runners Up
2. JJ Christy, K-Bull 98.1
3. Max Volume, 105.7 KOZZ
4. Bill & Jlynn in the Morning, Alice 96.5
5. Jamie Lynn, 105.7 KOZZ
Best Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Tiffany McCormack
Runners Up
2. Dr. LaDawn Talbott
3. Dr. Wesley Hall
4. Dr. Kyle Yamamoto
5. Dr. Louis Bonaldi
Best Local Actor/Actress
Jeremy Renner
Runners Up
2. Mary Bennett
3. Jessica Coxxx
4. Evonne Kezios
Best Family Doctor
Dr. Amber Hayes
Runners Up
2. Dr. Andrew Pasternak
3. Dr. Jeremy Bearfield
4. Dr. Vance Alm
5. TIE
Dr. David Fiore
Dr. Travis Walker
Best Interior Designer
Amy Gail, Design Co. Lab
Runners Up
2. Alyssa Mickelson, VanWoert Bigotti Architects
3. Camilla Jorst, Cozi Designs
4. Kadie Remaklus, KDesign
Best Hair Stylist
Jessica Schauer, MaZa Salon and Spa
Runners Up
2. Brian Jensen, Jensen and Co.
3. Tres Benzley, Caliber Hair and Makeup
4. Katie Catt, Siren Salon
5. Jessica Abbott, Eye Candy Salon
6. Chloe Ghazi-Tehrani, Beauty by Chloe Camille
Best Local Activist
Grant Denton
Runners Up
2. Black Wall Street
3. Alicia Barber
4. Lily Baran
5. Michon Eben
Best Dance Instructor
Vaquera Vikki
Runners Up
2. Sara B Dancin’
3. Monique Manzo
4. Tim Renner
5. Nelly Reynolds
Best Local Songwriter
Rick Hays
Runners Up
2. April Higuera
3. Greg Gilmore
4. Canyon White
5. Jimmy Teflon
Best Chiropractor
Amanda Rammel
Runners Up
2. Ricky Delacruz
3. Daniel Barlow
4. Aaron McJones
5. Cameron Smith
6. Aric Gomez
Best Local Politician
Donald Abbott
Runners Up
2. Hillary Schieve
3. Joey Gilbert
4. Devon Reese
Best Photographer
Jeramie Lu Photography
Runners Up
2. Eric Castillo
3. Neil Lockhart
4. Nick Higman
Best Massage Therapist
Lexi Palmer, Live In Peace
Runners Up
2. TIE
Paige Tatem
Cami Luc, Metamorphosis Salon and Day Spa
4. Nancy Kellogg, Galena Sport Physical Therapy
5. Stacey Varga, Glow Esthetic Lasers and Spa
Best Dentist
Dr. Drew Champagne
Runners Up
2. Dr. Joel Glover
3. Dr. Harry Fry
4. Dr. Benjamin Brooks
5. Dr. Natalya Jones
Best Real Estate Agent
Cary DeMars
Runners Up
2. Ginger Marphis
3. Sarah Sperber
4. James Nava
Best Tattoo Artist
Tony Medellin
Runners Up
2. Ron Rash
3. Jon Potter
4. Chris Melzo
5. Kevin Cox
Best Attorney
Marilyn York
Runners Up
2. Graham Galloway
3. Heather Ijames
4. Mathew Work
5. Benjamin Pearce
6. John Hope Jr.
Best Personal Trainer
Sherilyn Cabanting Allen
Runners Up
2. Mena Spodobalski
3. Erik Underwood
4. Marcell LaGrone
Best Local Musician
Rick Hays
Runners Up
2. Rick Metz
3. Canyon White
4. Keith Lindsey
5. Jakota Wass
Best Barber
Vincent Gravallese, Derby Supply Company
Runners Up
2. Don Anderson, Beautiful Bearded Man
3. Chris Bonde, Derby Supply Company
4. Jimmy Deem, Town Barbers
5. Derrick Smith, D’s Cutz
Best Local Rapper
Jimmy Teflon
Runners Up
2. Whutz Gud
3. Young Arima
4. Nulyphe
Best Gynecologist
Dr. Elizabeth Hutson
Runners Up
2. Dr. Susan DiGrazia Perry
3. TIE
Dr. Hilary Allen
Dr. Holly Ashley
5. Dr. Peter DeKay
Best Visual Artist
Joe C. Rock
Runners Up
2. Julie Steiner
3. Pan Pantoja
Best Wedding Planner
Kayla Lewis, That Blissful Moment
Runners Up
2. eNVy Event Management
3. Event Planning by Annie
4. Trista DeWeese, Blush Worthy Events
Best Orthodontist
Dr. Kevin Andrews
Runners Up
2. Pitts Orthodontics
3. Dr. Adam Welmerink
4. Dr. William O’Gara
Best Aesthetician
Michelle LaRoux, LaRoux Lash Studio
Runners Up
2. Jamie Kaltenbach, Bella Grey Medical Spa
3. TIE
Lynn Harty, European Wax Center
Stephanie Butler, Plumb + Pine
5. Sara Coder, Glow Esthetic Lasers and Spa
Best Club or Event DJ
DJ Jeremy McGuigan
Runners Up
2. Cruz Entertainment
3. JARS (James Boggan)
4. DJ Eyeque (Stephen Rivera)
5. 2 Amazing Mobile Events
Nightlife
Best Comedy Club
Laugh Factory
Runners Up
2. Reno Improv
3. Coffee N’ Comics
4. Carson Nugget
Best Dive Bar
40 Mile Saloon
Runners Up
2. Pure Country Canteen
3. Shea’s Tavern
4. Alturas Bar
5. Coach’s Grill and Sports Bar
Best Distillery
10 Torr Distilling and Brewing
Runners Up
2. Frey Ranch
3. The Depot Craft Brewery & Distillery
4. Verdi Local Distillery
5. Ferino Distillery
Best Beer Selection (tie)
Beer NV
Pinon Bottle
Runners Up
3. Craft Wine and Beer
4. Pure Country Canteen
5. IMBIB Custom Brews
Best Trivia Night
10 Torr Distilling & Brewing
Runners Up
2. Sierra Tap House
3. Pinon Bottle
4. IMBĪB Custom Brews
5. Old Southwest Social House
Best Sports Bar
Flowing Tide Pub
Runners Up
2. Bully’s
3. The Stick
4. Coach’s Grill and Sports Bar
5. Legends Grill Sports & Spirits
Best All-Ages Spot
Coconut Bowl at Wild Island
Runners Up
2. Press Start
3. The Holland Project
4. Pure Country Canteen
5. South 40
6. Pinon Bottle
Best Bowling Alley
Grand Sierra Resort
Runners Up
2. Coconut Bowl at Wild Island
3. High Sierra Lanes
4. Carson Lanes
5. Gold Dust West Bowling Center (Carson City)
Best Gay Hangout
Five Star Saloon
Runners Up
2. Emerson
3. Carl’s The Saloon
Best Romantic Bar
Fireside Lounge at the Peppermill
Runners Up
2. Death and Taxes
3. Roxy at the Eldorado
4. Shim’s Speakeasy
5. Midtown Spirits Wine & Bites
Best Bar
Chapel Tavern
Runners Up
2. 10 Torr Distilling and Brewing
3. Pure Country Canteen
4. Pinon Bottle
5. Coach’s Grill and Sports Bar
Best Place for a First Date
The Glass Die
Runners Up
2. Noble Pie Parlor
3. Pinion Bottle
4. Pure Country Canteen
5. IMBIB Eats and Drinks
Best Craft Cocktails
Death and Taxes
Runners Up
2. Rum Sugar Lime
3. Chapel Tavern
4. Pure Country Canteen
5. Emerson
Best Concert Venue
Grand Sierra Resort
Runners Up
2. Nugget Event Center
3. Cypress
4. Cargo Concert Hall
5. The Cellar at Alturas Bar
Best Karaoke
The Library
Runners Up
2. Pure Country Canteen
3. Carl’s The Saloon
4. Legends Grill Sports and Spirits
Best Strip Club
Men’s Club
Runners Up
2. Peppermint Hippo
3. Fantasy Girls
4. Wild Orchid
5. Spice House
Best Dance Club
Pure Country Canteen
Runners Up
2. Lex Nightclub
3. Novi
4. Tonic Bar and Lounge
5. Bluebird Reno
Best Cocktail Menu
Death and Taxes
Runners Up
2. Rum Sugar Lime
3. TIE
Chapel Tavern
Pure Country Canteen
5. Noble Pie Parlor
Best Local Brewery
Great Basin Brewing Company
Runners Up
2. Revision Brewing Company
3. IMBIB Custom Brews
4. Lead Dog Brewing
5. Wonder Ale Works
Culture
Best Monthly Event
Food Truck Fridays
Runners Up
2. Drag Brunch With the Twampsons
3. First Thursday at the Nevada Museum of Art
4. Reno Wine Walk
5. Midtown Reno First Thursdays
6. April & Friends Songwriters Showcase Series
Best Animal Shelter
Nevada Humane Society
Runners Up
2. SPCA of Northern Nevada
3. Enchanted Cat Cafe
4. Canine Rehabilitation Center & Cat Sanctuary
5. Boxers & Buddies
Best Special Event in Carson City
Nevada Day Parade
Runners Up
2. Rockin’ Rib-Fest at Casino Fandango
3. Mark Twain Days Festival
4. Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series at Brewery Arts Center
5. Capital City Brewfest
Best Local Podcast
Worst Little Podcast
Runners Up
2. Renoites
3. Sparks Museum Podcast
Best Special Event in Minden/Gardnerville
Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire
Runners Up
2. Parade of Lights
3. Carson Valley Days
4. Aviation Roundup
Best Radio Station
K-BULL 98.1 FM
Runners Up
2. KUNR Public Radio
3. Rock 104.5 KDOT
4. Alice 96.5
5. 105.7 KOZZ
6. Alt 92.1 (KRAT)
7. KWNK 97.7
Best Special Event at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Runners Up
2. Fourth of July
3. American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament
4. Rock Tahoe Half Marathon
5. Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance
Best Movie Theater
Galaxy Theatres Legends
Runners Up
2. Cinemark Century Summit Sierra
3. Galaxy Theatres Victorian
4. Cinemark Century Riverside 12
5. Galaxy Theatres Carson City
Best Local TV News
KOLO 8
Runners Up
2. 2News (KTVN)
3. News 4 (KRNV)
4. Telemundo Reno
Best Special Event in Downtown Sparks
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off
Runners Up
2. Hot August Nights
3. Star Spangled Sparks
4. 39 North Pole Village
5. Legends of Beer Festival
Best Nonprofit Group
SPCA of Northern Nevada
Runners Up
2. Our Center
3. Karma Box Project
4. The Holland Project
5. Black Wall Street
Best Dog Park
Rancho San Rafael
Runners Up
2. Hidden Valley Dog Park
3. Cyan Park
4. Link Piazzo Dog Park
5. Biggest Little Dog Park
Best Art Gallery
Nevada Museum of Art
Runners Up
2. The Holland Project
3. Sierra Arts Foundation
4. Stremmel Gallery
Best Local Dance Company
Reno Dance Company
Runners Up
2. Tiempo Latino Dance Company
3. Around the Stage
4. Ballroom of Reno
5. Reno Empire
6. Rogue Worx
Best Open Mic
Polo Lounge
Runners Up
2. Red Dog Saloon
3. 10 Torr
4. A to Zen
Best Local Band
Reckless Envy
Runners Up
2. Kathy Lantz and Sugar High
3. Rick Hays and American Steel
4. Decoy
5. Sierra Roc
Best Charity Race or Walk
Moms on the Run
Runners Up
2. Reno Wine Walk
3. Dirty Wookie Run
4. Race for the Cure
5. Leprechuan Race
Best Local Theater Company
Reno Little Theater
Runners Up
2. Good Luck Macbeth
3. Bruka
4. TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada
5. Western Nevada Musical Theatre
Best Special Event in Downtown Reno
Artown
Runners Up
2. Hot August Nights
3. Northern Nevada Pride
4. Food Truck Fridays
5. Italian Festival
6. BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival
Outdoors
Best Place to Skate
Roller Kingdom
Runners Up
2. Idlewild Skatepark
3. Mira Loma
4. Believe Plaza
5. Burgess Skatepark
Best Place to Swim
Lake Tahoe
Runners Up
2. Sand Harbor
3. Wild Island
4. Bowers Mansion
5. Carson Valley Swim Center
Best Picnic Spot
Lake Tahoe
Runners Up
2. Rancho San Rafael
3. Idlewild Park
4. Mayberry Park
5. Washoe Lake
Best Snowboarding
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Runners Up
2. TIE
Palisades Tahoe
Northstar California Resort
4. Heavenly Ski Resort
5. Boreal Mountain
Best Hiking Trail
Tahoe Rim Trail
Runners Up
2. Hunter Creek Trail
3. Galena Creek Trail
4. Thomas Creek Trail
5. Carson River Trail
Best Golf Course
Red Hawk Golf and Resort
Runners Up
2. Lakeridge Golf Course
3. Arrowcreek
4. Washoe Golf Course
5. Wolf Run Golf Club
6. Sierra Sage Golf Course
Best Ski Resort
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Runners Up
2. Palisades Tahoe
3. Northstar California Resort
4. Heavenly Ski Resort
5. Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Best Bicycle Ride Path/Destination
Truckee River Bike Trail
Runners Up
2. Lake Tahoe North Shore
3. Tahoe East Shore Trail
4. Thomas Creek
5. Carson River Trail
Best Local Hot Springs
Carson Hot Springs
Runners Up
2. David Walley’s Hot Springs
3. Steamboat Hot Springs
4. Grover Hot Springs
Casinos & Gambling
Best Poker Room
Atlantis
Runners Up
2. Peppermill
3. Grand Sierra Resort
Best Casino Hotel
Peppermill
Runners Up
2. Atlantis
3. Grand Sierra Resort
4. Silver Legacy
5. Nugget Casino Resort
Best Sportsbook
Atlantis
Runners Up
2. Circa at Legends Bay
3. Peppermill
4. Grand Sierra Resort
Best Casino Restaurant
Western Village Steak House
Runners Up
2. Atlantis Steak House
3. Bimini Steakhouse at Peppermill
4. Charlie Palmer Steak at Grand Sierra Resort
5. Roxy at Eldorado
Best Casino Bar
Peppermill Fireside Lounge
Runners Up
2. Atlantis Sports Bar and Lounge
3. Legends Bay Food Truck Hall Bar
4. Eldorado Brew Brothers
5. Peppermill Terrace Lounge
Best Casino (tie)
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Peppermill
Runners Up
3. Grand Sierra Resort
4. Legends Bay
5. Eldorado
Best Casino Buffet
Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille at the Atlantis
Runners Up
2. The Grand Buffet at the Grand Sierra Resort
3. The Buffet at J Resort
Best Casino-Hotel for a Romantic Getaway
Peppermill
Runners Up
2. Atlantis
3. Grand Sierra Resort
4. Eldorado
5. Nugget Casino Resort
Best Casino-Resort Pool
Peppermill
Runners Up
2. Grand Sierra Resort
3. Atlantis
4. Nugget Casino Resort
Kids & Family
Best Library
Downtown Reno Library
Runners Up
2. Spanish Springs Library
3. Northwest Reno Library
4. South Valleys Library
Best Arcade Games
Coconut Bowl at Wild Island
Runners Up
2. Press Start
3. Round1
4. Circus Circus
5. Peppermill
Best Family Outing
Lake Tahoe
Runners Up
2. The Discovery: The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
3. Reno Aces
4. Coconut Bowl at Wild Island
5. Food Truck Friday
Best Toy Store
Toys N More
Runners Up
2. Learning Express
3. Walmart
4. Biggest Little Baby
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
BJ’s Brewhouse
Runners Up
2. South 40
3. Chuck E. Cheese
4. Great Full Gardens
5. Scoups Ice Cream & Soup
Best Weeknight Activity
Reno Aces
Runners Up
2. Magic Carpet Golf
3. El Rancho Drive-in
4. First Thursday at the Nevada Art Museum
Best Indoor Activity for Kids
The Discovery. The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
Runners Up
2. Coconut Bowl at Wild Island
3. Fly High Trampoline Park
4. Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
5. Reno Ice
Best Park
Rancho San Rafael
Runners Up
2. Idlewild Park
3. Sparks Marina Park
4. Pah Rah Park
5. Virginia Lake Park
Green Thumbs
Best Cannabis Grower (Local)
SoL Cannabis
Runners Up
2. The Source
3. MMG Agriculture
Best Landscaping Company
Cory’s Lawn Service
Runners Up
2. All Seasons Lawn & Landscaping
3. Scotland Yard Lawn Care
4. All City Lawn & Landscaping
5. Green Diamond Landscaping
Best Local Farm/Produce Grower
Andelin Family Farm
Runners Up
2. Reno Food Systems
3. Prema Farm
Best Garden Nursery
Moana Nursery
Runners Up
2. Old Stone House Gift and Garden
3. Rail City Garden Center
4. Sierra Water Gardens
5. Greenhouse Garden Center
Best Cannabis Product (Local)
SoL Cannabis
Runners Up
2. Phantom Farms
3. The Source
4. Comstock Cannabis
Best Harvest Festival
Andelin Family Farm
Runners Up
2. Reno Garlic Fest
3. Animal Ark Harvest Festival
Best Flower Shop
Sparks Florist
Runners Up
2. Moana Nursery
3. Abloom Floral Design
4. Awesome Blossom Floral Design