BEST BETS 2011 FINALISTS

BEST CHEF
* Tim Fischer @ Hotel Donaldson
* Andrea Baumgardner @ Green Market
* Eric Watson @ W.F. Maxwell’s
* Scott Motschenbacher @ Spitfire Grill

BEST HAIR STYLIST
* Ben Holtz @ Salon Why?
* Emily Newcomb @ The Source
* Kristie Young @ Salon Why?
* Kim Jore @ Riverzen

BEST PIERCIST
* Chuck Kesler @ Dead Rockstar
* Preston Hoepfner @ Addictions
* Steveo Smedshammer @ Addictions

BEST TATTOO ARTIST
* Paul Johnson @ 46 & 2
* Justin Zaun @ Independent Ink
* Stephanie Mont @ 46 & 2
* Trent Baltvitsch @ Addictions

BEST ORIGINAL BAND
* FM Beatbox
* The Fillers
* Poitin
* Sovereign Sect

BEST SOLO MUSICIAN
* Michael Pink
* Eden Parker
* Blind Joe
* Brooks West
* Amanda Standalone

BEST PERFORMANCE DJ
* DJ Joyride
* DJ Stupid Birthday
* DJ Econ
* DJ Star IV

BEST LOCAL ALBUM OR CD
* “Outlaws” by Reaper
* “Millions of Blackbirds” by Amanda Standalone and the Pastryshop Girls
* “Psychological Push” by Inside out Strings
* “Leaving Eden” by Eden Parker

BEST COVER BAND
* Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome
* Betty Does
* Tripwire
* Smoking Gun

BEST VISUAL ARTIST, MALE
* Colby Nelson
* Eric Bobby
* Modern Man
* Eric Johnson
* Jon Offutt
* Star Wallowing Bull

BEST VISUAL ARTIST, FEMALE
* Mackenzie Kouba
* Monica Laverdure
* Kim Jore
* Amber Parsons

BEST THEATRE GROUP
* Theatre B
* Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre
* Badweather Burlesque
* MSUM Straw Hat Players

BEST DRAG KING OR QUEEN
* Just’N Tyme Diva
* Janessa Jaye Champagne
* Nic Fitz
* Anastacia Rose

BEST EMERGING ARTIST
* FM Beatbox
* Joe J. Bailey
* Monica Laverdure
* Colby Nelson

BEST ESTABLISHED ARTIST
* Kim Jore
* Modern Man
* Jon Offutt
* Zhimin Guan
* Star Wallowing Bull
* Brad Bachmeier

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
* Yvonne Denault
* Britta Trygstad
* Katie Lewis
* J. Earl Miller

BEST LOCAL CELEBRITY
* Jack Sunday
* Just’N Tyme Diva
* Stephanie Goetz
* Modern Man

BEST BARTENDER, MALE
* Sean Dwyer @ Duffy’s Tavern
* Jeff Fonder @ Dempsey’s Public House
* Joe Docimo @ W.F. Maxwell’s
* Jacob Johnson @ Sidestreet Grill & Pub

BEST BARTENDER, FEMALE
* Holly Rust @ Duffy’s Tavern
* Ruth Humble @ Empire Tavern
* Sara Oltvedt @ Hotel Donaldson
* Amber Severson @ Hotel Donaldson

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BEST BREAKFAST
* Cajun Cafe
* Fryn’ Pan
* IHOP
* Perkins

BEST AFTER-BAR MEAL
* Drunken Noodle
* Fryin’ Pan
* Perkins
* Spicy Pie

BEST MEAL UNDER $10
* Drunken Noodle
* Bertrosa’s
* J.L. Beers
* Spicy Pie

BEST LUNCH
* Bertrosa’s
* Hotel Donaldson
* J.L. Beers
* Spicy Pie

BEST TACO
* Taco Shop
* Juano’s
* Taco John’s
* Taco Bell

BEST ITALIAN
* Toscana
* Taste of Italy (Stella’s)
* Johnny Carino’s
* Olive Garden

BEST MEXICAN
* Juano’s
* Mexican Village
* Acapulco
* Casa Ramos

BEST BURGER
* J.L. Beers
* Burger Time
* Hi Ho
* Smashburger
* Five Guys

BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT
* Thai Orchid
* Jade Dragon
* Kobe Japanese Cuisine
* King House Buffet

BEST SUSHI
* Wasabi
* Kobe Japanese Cuisine
* Samurai
* Yuki Hana

BEST WINE LIST
* The Winery
* W.F. Maxwell’s
* Doolittle’s
* Hotel Donaldson

BEST BAKERY / PASTRY
* Nichole’s Fine Pastries
* Sandy’s Donuts
* Angel Cups
* Josie’s Corner

BEST BEER SELECTION
* J.L. Beers
* Sidestreet Grille & Pub
* Old Chicago
* Atomic Coffee & Wine Bar

BEST RESTAURANT FOR VEGETARIANS
* Green Market
* Jade Dragon
* Thai Orchid
* Passage to India

BEST PIZZA
* Duane’s House of Pizza
* Spicy Pie
* Sammy’s Pizza
* Xtreme Pizza Kitchen

BEST SANDWICH
* Grand Junction
* Bertrosa’s
* Josie’s Corner
* Erbert & Gerbert’s

BEST COFFEE SHOP
* Atomic Coffee
* Babb’s Coffee House
* Moxie Java
* Red Raven Espresso Parlor

BEST NEW RESTAURANT
* Spicy Pie
* Lucy’s North China Cuisine
* Samurai
* J.L. Beers, (W. Fgo.)

BEST FINE DINING
* Hotel Donaldson
* W.F. Maxwell’s
* Sarello’s
* Monte’s Downtown

BEST MENS CLOTHING STORE
* Straus / AKA
* Macy’s
* Herberger’s
* Buckle
* Revolver

BEST WOMENS CLOTHING STORE
* Forever 21
* Lena K
* Proper & Prim
* Revolver

BEST GIFT SHOP
* Zandbroz Variety
* One World Imports
* O’Day Cache
* C Lizzy’s

BEST LIQUOR STORE
* Happy Harry’s
* 99 Bottles
* Bernie’s Wines and Liquors
* Empire Liquors

BEST MUSIC EQUIPMENT STORE
* Marguerite’s Music
* Best Buy
* Eckroth Music
* Schmitt Music

BEST NEW BUSINESS
* 99 Bottles
* KotiKites & Wind Sports
* Angel Cups
* Eco Chic Boutique
* Proper & Prim

BEST RECORD STORE
* Orange Records
* Mother’s Music
* Best Buy
* Vintage Vinyl

BEST TATTOO PARLOR
* 46 & 2
* Addictions
* Below Radar
* Dead Rockstar

BEST THRIFT STORE
* Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch
* Savers
* The Arc Attic Treasures
* St. Vincent de Paul

BEST PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
* Milestones Photography
* Haney’s Photography
* Yvonne Denault Photography
* Katie Lewis Photography

BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUE
* The Aquarium
* The Venue
* The Nestor
* Fargo Theatre

BEST PLACE TO DANCE
* The Aquarium
* The Hub
* Old Broadway
* I-Beam

BEST KARAOKE
* Divas & Rockstars
* Dempsey’s Public House
* Rooter’s Bar
* The Bowler

BEST OPEN MIC
* Sidestreet Grill & Pub
* Dempsey’s Public House
* Red Raven Espresso Parlor
* J.T. Cigarro

BEST REGIONAL FESTIVAL OR EVENT
* Fargo Downtown Street Fair
* Happy Harry’s RibFest
* Fargo Blues Festival
* Fargo Film Festival
* WeFest