November 22nd, 2012
Best Lunch, Best Burger, Best Craft Beer Selection - JL Beers
Locals are extremely vocal about their love of JL Beers. My goodness, this burger and beer joint has it figured out. Since opening, the place can hardly keep customers away. For one, JL Beers has a feel-good atmosphere, its menu is simple, its food is full-flavored and its beers selection is far from wimpy.
Best Taco and Best Mexican - Juano’s Mexican Restaurant
Juano’s has earned its success by providing mouthwatering…
August 25th, 2011
By Jenni Lou Russi
Last Friday night
Yeah we danced on tabletops
And we took too many shots
Think we kissed but I forgot
Last Friday night
Yeah we maxed our credit cards
And got kicked out of the bar
So we hit the boulevard
-Katy Perry “Last Friday Night”
Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night”, the song in the top position for Hot 100 Billboard chart, recounts the costs incurred when people over-indulge in their drinking and spending habits while having a good time. Aimed at young people,…
July 13th, 2011
BEST CHEF
* Scott Motschenbacher @ Spitfire Grill
BEST HAIR STYLIST
* Ben Holtz @ Salon Why?
BEST PIERCIST
* Chuck Kesler @ Dead Rockstar
BEST TATTOO ARTIST
* Trent Baltvitsch @ Addictions
BEST ORIGINAL BAND
* Sovereign Sect
BEST SOLO MUSICIAN
* Blind Joe
BEST PERFORMANCE DJ
* DJ Joyride
BEST LOCAL ALBUM OR CD
* “Millions of Blackbirds” by Amanda Standalone and the Pastryshop Girls
BEST COVER BAND
* Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome
BEST VISUAL ARTIST, MALE
* Jon Offutt
BEST VISUAL ARTIST, FEMALE
*…
June 24th, 2010
Johnson Family Band- Best original band
This mix of area musicians who share a love of folk music have become a top choice in the area. Their feet are firmly planted in traditional bluegrass, but they also draw on sources outside that realm. Their music is described by band members as "neo old timey," but what they do is very modern because of their many musical influences, which include everything from Tom Waits and Miles Davis to the Alkaline Trio. It's music you would hear in the…
May 14th, 2009
The Fillers- Best Original Band
The S.O.L. Band- Best Cover Band
Brenda Weiler- Best Musician.
Jon Offutt- Best Artist
The Silver Moon Supper Club- Best Fine Dining and Best Place to Take a Date
Toscana- Best Italian
Thai Orchid- Best Asian and Best Vegetarian Menu
The Taco Shop- Best Taco
Burger Time- Best Burger
Bertrosa's- Best Lunch
Juano's- Best Mexican
Grand Junction- Best Sandwich
Pita Pit Downtown- Best Late Night Eats
Duane's- Best Pizza
Ruby Tuesdays- Best Salad Bar
Andrea Baumgardner…
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