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Locally-Owned Business
1) Auntie's Bookstore
2) Northern Quest Casino
3) [tie] Finder's Keepers
3) [tie] Jazz Salon
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Barber Shop
1) The Man Shop
2) Weldon Barber
3) Dan's Barber Shop
North Idaho Winner:
- Clean Cut in Coeur d'Alene
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Hair Salon
1) Jaazz
2) [tie] 14th and Grand
2) [tie] Mosaic
3) Moxie Salon
North Idaho Winner:
- Shapes Salon
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Spa
1) Spa Paradiso
2) Brickhouse
3) Mosaic
North Idaho Winner:
- Zi Spa
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Men's Clothes
1) Nordstrom
2) Macy's
3) Anderson & Emani
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Women's Clothes
1) Nordstrom
2) Macy's
3) Cues
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Shoes
1) Nordstrom
2) Payless
3) Macy's
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Bank/Credit Union
1) STCU
2) Washington Mutual
3) Numerica
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Car Dealer
1) Wendle Motors
2) Downtown Toyota
3) Downtown Honda
North Idaho Winner:
- Dave Smith Motors
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Furniture
1) Tin Roof
2) Burgan's
3) [tie] Walker's
3) [tie] Mor
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Gifts
1) Boo Radley's
2) Mel's
3) Simply Northwest
North Idaho Winner:
- Sweetpea in Couer d'Alene
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Hotel
1) The Davenport
2) Hotel Lusso
3) Montvale Hotel
North Idaho Winner:
- The Coeur d'Alene Hotel
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Bed & Breakfast
1) Hannah's Garden Inn
2) The Clark House
3) Waverly Place
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Bookstore
1) Auntie's Bookstore
2) Barnes & Noble
3) Borders
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Jewelry
1) Jewelry Design Center
2) Finders Keepers
3) Pounders
North Idaho Winner:
- Lucky Money
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Florist
1) Just Roses
2) Liberty Park
3) Peter's and Sons
North Idaho Winner:
- Duncan's in Hayden
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Grocery Store
1) Rosauer's
2) Safeway
3) Yoke's
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Organic/Natural Foods
1) Huckleberry's
2) Pilgrim's
3) The Rocket Market
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Mall
1) NorthTown
2) River Park Square
3) Spokane Valley Mall
North Idaho Winner:
- Silver Lake Mall
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New Business
1) Cabella's
2) Magic Lantern Theater
3) [tie] Artios Home
3) [tie] Labor of Love
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Best Of... [ shopping - the arts - people - food & drink - nightlife - outdoors/rec. ]
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Band
1) 6' Swing
2) [tie] Save Lefty
2) [tie] Burns Like Hell Fire
3) [tie] Sun Dolce
3) [tie] Seven Cycles
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Nightclub DJ
1) DJ Mayhem, Big Easy
2) James Pants
3) DJ Parafyn
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Singer/Songwriter
1) Kaylee Cole
2) [tie] Annie O'Neil
2) [tie] Jim Boyd
3) Karli Fairbanks
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Outdoor Music Venue
1) Gorge
2) Riverfront Park
3) Silver Mountain
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Concert Past Year
1) Keith Urban at the Arena
2) Blue Man Group at the Arena
3) Tool at the Arena
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Community Event
1) Pig Out in the Park
2) Bloomsday
3) Hoopfest
North Idaho Winner:
- Art on the Green
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Arts Festival
1) Art on the Green
2) Artfest
3) First Night-Spokane
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Charity Event
1) Coaches vs. Cancer (American Cancer Society)
2) Christmas Tree Elegance
3) [tie] Coats 4 Kids
3) [tie] Ronald McDonald Classic
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Kids' Event
1) First Night
2) Jr. Bloomsday (America's Kids Run)
3) Hoopfest
North Idaho Winner:
- Art on the Green
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Touring Musical
1) The Wedding Singer
2) Riverdance
3) Rent
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Play/Musical
1) South Pacific, Civic Theater
2) The Full Monty, CDA Summer Theater
3) Rabbit Hole, Art
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Art Gallery
1) The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
2) Tinman Gallery
3) Lorinda Knight Gallery
North Idaho Winner:
- Art Spirit
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Radio Station
1) 92.9FM - ZZU
2) 99.9 FM - The River
3) 92.3 FM - KYRS Thin Air Radio
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Best Of... [ shopping - the arts - people - food & drink - nightlife - outdoors/rec. ]
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Public Official
1) Spokane Mayor Mary Verner
2) Spokane Police Chief Ann Kirkpatrick
3) Former Spokane Mayor Dennis Hession
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Local Doctor
1) Dr. Dan Coulston, Internist
2) Dr. David Morgan, Pediatrician
3) [tie] Dr. Nick Curalli, Family Practice
3) [tie] Dr. Elizabeth Ho, Internist
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Local Athlete
1) Adam Morrison (Gonzaga)
2) Jeremy Pargo (Gonzaga)
3) John Stockton (Gonzaga)
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Local Sports Team
1) GU Bulldogs, Men's Basketball
2) Spokane Chiefs Hockey
3) Spokane Shock Arena Football
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Realtor
1) Kathy Bixler, Tomlinson
2) Marianne Guenther, Windermere
3) Suzy Dix, Windermere
North Idaho Winner:
- John Beutler, Century 21
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Radio DJ or Team
1) Dave, Ken and Molly, ZZU (KXLY)
2) The Radio Men (Clear Channel)
3) Jay and Kevin (Citadel)
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Anchorperson
1) Stephanie Vigil, KHQ
2) Nadine Woodward, KREM
3) Randy Shaw, KREM
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Weathercaster
1) Tom Sherry, KREM
2) George Maupin, KHQ
3) Kris Crocker, KXLY
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Sportscaster
1) Dennis Patchin, KXLY
2) John Fritz, KHQ
3) Tom Hudson, KREM
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Local Visual Artist
1) George Flett
2) Harold Balazs
3) Dan Spalding
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Local Author
1) Serman Alexie
2) Jess Walter
3) Patrick McManus
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Celebrity
1) Patty Duke
2) John Stockton (Gonzaga)
3) Bing Crosby
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Best Of... [ shopping - the arts - people - food & drink - nightlife - outdoors/rec. ]
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Fine Dining
1) Clinkerdagger
2) [tie] Luna
2) [tie] Spencer's
3) Anthony's
North Idaho Winner:
- Beverly's
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Cheap Eats
1) Dick's
2) Zips
3) Taco Bell
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Mexican Food
1) Azteca
2) Casa de Oro
3) Rancho Chico
North Idaho Winner:
- Rancho Viejo
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Italian Food
1) Luigi's
2) Italian Kitchen
3) Olive Garden
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Sushi
1) Raw
2) Sushi.com
3) Bluefish
North Idaho Winner:
- Takara
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Thai Food
1) Thai Bamboo
2) Linnie's
3) Riverview Thai
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Asian Food
1) Mustard Seed
2) Gordy's
3) PF Chang's
North Idaho Winner:
- Bonsai Bistro
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Breakfast
1) Frank's Diner
2) Old European
3) Chap's
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Sandwiches
1) Domini's
2) Subway
3) High Nooner
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Burgers
1) Red Robin
2) The Onion
3) D'Lish
North Idaho Winner:
- Hudson's Hamburgers
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Pizza
1) David's
2) Bennidito's
3) Papa Murphy's
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Burritos
1) Ionic
2) Qdoba
3) Slick Rock
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Vegetarian
1) Mizuna
2) Huckleberry's 9th St. Bistro
3) Pita Pit
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Seafood
1) Anthony's
2) Milford's
3) Red Lobster
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Steaks
1) Wolf Lodge Steakhouse
2) Spencer's
3) Outback Steakhouse
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Deli
1) Brooklyn Deli
2) Huckleberry's
3) Domini's
North Idaho Winner:
- Daanen's Deli
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Bakery
1) The Rocket
2) Rockwood Bakery
3) Great Harvest
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Desserts
1) Just American Desserts
2) Cyrus O'Leary's
3) Clinkerdagger
North Idaho Winner:
- Dockside
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Service
1) Clinkerdagger
2) Spencer's
3) Milford's
North Idaho Winner:
- Beverly's
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Outdoor Dining
1) The Elk
2) Anthony's
3) C.I. Shenanigan's
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Takeout
1) Noodle Express
2) Papa Murphy's
3) [tie] Applebee's
3) [tie] Gordy's
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Espresso
1) Starbuck's
2) Brews Bros.
3) Rocket
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Drive-Thru Espresso
1) Starbuck's
2) Dutch Bros.
3) Jacob's Java
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Coffee Roaster
1) Thomas Hammer
2) Craven's Coffee
3) Cafe Doma
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Winery
1) Arbor Crest Wine Cellars
2) Latah Creek
3) Caterina
North Idaho Winner:
- Coeur d'Alene Cellars
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Donuts
1) Krispy Kreme
2) Donut Parade
3) Mike's Donuts
North Idaho Winner:
- Davis Donuts
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Wine List
1) Niko's
2) [tie] Luna
2) [tie] Spencer's
3) Downriver Grill
North Idaho Winner:
- [tie] Beverly's
- [tie] The Wine Cellar
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Brewery
1) Northern Lights
2) Coeur d'Alene Brewing Co.
3) Big Horn Brewery at C.I. Shenanigan's
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Kid-Friendly Dining
1) Red Robin
2) Chuck E. Cheese
3) McDonald's
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New Restaurant
1) Scratch
2) Churchill's
3) Twig's South
North Idaho Winner:
- The Oval Office
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Best Of... [ shopping - the arts - people - food & drink - nightlife - outdoors/rec. ]
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Live Music Venue
1) Big Easy
2) The Blvd.
3) Ella's
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Hot New Nightspot
1) Artisan Room/Club 23 (Ridpath)
2) The Swamp
3) Jimmy'z
North Idaho Winner:
- Bardenay
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Martinis
1) Twig's
2) Bistango
3) The Peacock Room
North Idaho Winner:
- The Oval Office
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Beer Selection
1) The Viking
2) The Elk
3) [tie] The Swamp
3) [tie] Northern Lights
North Idaho Winner:
- CDA Brewing Co.
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Happy Hour
1) Clinkerdagger
2) Twig's
3) Steelhead Bar and Grill
North Idaho Winner:
- Iron Horse
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Casino
1) Northern Quest
2) CDA Casino
3) Big Daddy's
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Place for a Blind Date
1) Riverfront Park
2) Starbuck's
3) Twig's
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Karaoke
1) Percy's Cafe Americana
2) Studio K
3) Raw Sushi
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Bar Food
1) The Swinging Doors
2) The Satellite
3) The Elk
North Idaho Winner:
- Capone's
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Late-Night Coffeehouse
1) The Empyrean
2) The Service Station
3) The Satellite
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Dance Club
1) The Big Easy
2) Trick Shot Dixie's
3) Dempsey's
North Idaho Winner:
- Big Al's
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Movie Theater
1) AMC River Park Square
2) Regal NorthTown
3) The Garland
North Idaho Winner:
- Regal Riverstone
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Teenage Hangout
1) NorthTown Mall
2) River Park Square
3) The Service Station
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Weekend Getaway
1) The Coeur d'Alene Resort
2) Sandpoint
3) Priest Lake
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Best Of... [ shopping - the arts - people - food & drink - nightlife - outdoors/rec. ]
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Golf Course
1) Indian Canyon
2) Downriver
3) Coeur d'Alene Resort
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New Workout Trend
1) Yoga
2) Pilates
3) Walking
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Summer Camp
1) Camp Reed
2) Camp Sweyoloken
3) Camp Spalding
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Campground
1) Farragut State Park, Lake Pend Oreille
2) Riverside State Park, Spokane River
3) Indian Creek Campground, Priest Lake
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Health Club
1) Oz Fitness
2) Spokane Club
3) YMCA
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Bike Shop
1) Wheelsport
2) 2 Wheel Transit
3) Spoke n'Sport
North Idaho Winner:
- Vertical Earth
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Outdoor Rec. Supplies
1) REI
2) Mountain Gear
3) Cabella's
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Place to Ski
1) Schweitzer
2) Mt. Spokane
3) 49 Degrees North
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Place to Snowboard
1) Mt. Spokane
2) Schweitzer
3) 49 Degrees North
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Place to Skateboard
1) Hillyard Skate Park
2) Downtown Spokane Skate Park
3) Coeur d'Alene Skate Park
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