2017 Best of the Best Winners
Best Local Celebrity
Carson Wentz
Best Stylist
Meghan Walz
MJ Capelli
Best Barber
Jed Felix
Everett’s
Best Salon
MJ Capelli Family Hair Salons
Best Barber Shop
Everett’s Barbershop
Best Tattoo Parlor
No Coast Tattoo
Best Tattoo Artist
Meg Felix
No Coast Tattoo
Best Gift Shop
Zandbroz Variety
Best Clothing Store
Lost in Fargo
Best Thrift Store
Dakota Boys Ranch
Best Antique Store
Moorhead Antique Mall
Best New Store
Young Blood Coffee Co.
Best Place to Bring Out-of-Towners
Downtown Fargo
Best Photographer
Kaytlin Dargen
Best Art Space
Plains Art Museum
Best Established Visual Artist
Jon Offutt
Best Emerging Visual Artist
Emma Beatrez
Best Crafter
Chelsea Thorson
Make Room
Best Original Band
32 Below
Best Cover Band
Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome
Best Musician
Blind Joe
Best Large Music Venue
Bluestem
Best Small Music Venue
The Aquarium
Best Karaoke
Dempsey’s Public House
Best Comedian
JJ Gordon
Best Radio Personality
Zero
Best Performance DJ
DJ Donny Dahl
Best Theatre Troupe
Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre
Best Actor / Actress
Aimee Klein
Best Drag King / Queen
Kelly Coxsyn
Best New Restaurant
Wild Bills Sports Saloon
Best Fine Dining
Mezzaluna
Best Breakfast
The Shack on Broadway
Best Lunch
Würst Bier Hall
Best Burger
JL Beers
Best Pizza
Rhombus Guys Pizza
Best Taco
Vinyl Taco
Best Desserts
Nichole’s Fine Pastry
Best Mexican
Mango’s Mexican and American Grill
Best Italian
Toscana
Best Asian
Lucy’s North China Cuisine
Best Sushi
Wasabi
Best BBQ
Spitfire Bar & Grill
Best Vegetarian
Drunken Noodle
Best Late Night Menu
Taco Bros. Food Truck
Best Outdoor Patio
Rhombus Guys Pizza
Best Chef
Eric Watson
Mezzaluna / Rustica
Best Restaurant Service
JL Beers
Best Server
Nick Quinn
Sidestreet Grille and Pub
Best Food Truck
Taco Bros. Food Truck
Best Bar
Sidestreet Grille and Pub
Best Bartender
Alison Buecksler
Dempsey’s Public House
Best Mixologist
Andrew Hardy
Sidestreet Grille and Pub
Best Coffee Shop
Atomic Coffee
Best Craft Beer Selection
Junkyard Brewing Company
Best Local Brewery
Junkyard Brewing Company
Best Cocktail Bar
Hotel Donaldson
Best Liquor Store
Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops
Best Happy Hour
Sidestreet Grille and Pub
