The Northland's voters have spoken this summer during our Best of the Best awards voting, and we are now down to the top three finalists in each awards category.
Winners will be announced Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, at the new Clyde Iron Malting Building. The doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the awards ceremony starts at 7. See more event details on our Facebook page , and message us there with any event questions.
Finalists should have received an invitation in the mail. If you are a finalist, you can RSVP here if you have not done so yet.
A limited number of tickets are also available to purchase here.
Congratulations to all of our finalists listed here; you've all made it to the top three in your categories — see you Aug. 28!
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2019 BEST OF THE BEST FINALISTS |
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| Top Three Finalist | Category they're competing in |
| "T" Decker VanOvermeiren at Builder's | Best Bartender / Server |
| 4th Street Auto Repair Inc | Best Oil Change |
| 7 West Taphouse | Best Beer Selection (restaurant or bar) |
| 95 KQDS | Best Radio Station |
| A & Dubs | Best Fast Food |
| A G O'Brien Plumbing & Heating Co | Best Plumbing Contractor |
| a Le' Salon | Best Hair Salon |
| A Plus Computer Services | Best Computer Repair Service |
| A+ Contractors & Garden Center | Best Garden Center/Nursery |
| Adam Herman | Best Local Author |
| Aerial Athletics: CrossFit Aerial / Aerial Assault | Best Exercise Facility |
| Airport Animal Hospital | Best Veterinary Office |
| Alakef Coffee Roasters Inc | Best Coffee |
| ALDI | Best Grocery Store |
| ALS Walleye Tournament | Best Local Tournament |
| Amsoil Arena | Best Live Music Venue |
| Anchor Bar & Grill | Best Burger |
| Anchor Bar & Grill | Best Dive Bar |
| Anchor Bar & Grill | Best Fries |
| Anchors End Tattoo | Best Piercing Studio |
| Anchors End Tattoo | Best Tattoo Studio |
| Andy from THE REFUGE | Best Radio DJ |
| Angie's Closet | Best Consignment Store |
| Animal Allies Humane Society | Best Non-Profit Organization |
| At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe | Best Vegetarian Food |
| Audiology Concepts (formerly Hearing Associates) | Best Medical Facility |
| Auto Ace Express Lube | Best Oil Change |
| B & B Market | Best Meat Market |
| Bach and Group Property Management | Best Property Management Company |
| Bach and Realty | Best Real Estate Company |
| Barber Shop South Superior | Best Barbershop |
| Bark Avenue Grooming | Best Pet Grooming |
| Barnes & Noble | Best Bookstore |
| Bayfront Festival Park | Best Live Music Venue |
| Belknap Plumbing, Heating & Cooling | Best Plumbing Contractor |
| Bellisio's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar | Best Italian Restaurant |
| Bellisio's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar | Best Wine Selection |
| Benna Ford Roush Service | Best Oil Change |
| Benna Ford Superior | Best New Car Dealership |
| Benna Ford Superior | Best Used Car Dealership |
| Benna Ford Superior | Best Auto Care |
| Bent Paddle Brewing Co. | Best Local Beer |
| Bent Paddle Brewing Co. | Best Workplace Culture |
| Bent Paddle Brewing Taproom | Best Brew Pub / Taproom |
| Bentleyville Tour of Lights | Best Attraction |
| Betty's Pies | Best Desserts |
| Big Daddy's Burgers | Best Burger |
| Big Daddy's Burgers | Best Fries |
| Black Bear Casino Resort | Best Casino |
| Black Woods Grill & Bar | Best Happy Hour |
| Black Woods Group Catering | Best Caterer |
| Blink Optometry | Best Optical Store |
| Blueberry Bowl | Best Pizza |
| BlueStone Flats | Best Apartment Community |
| Boat Club Restaurant | Best Bloody Mary |
| Boat Club Restaurant | Best Happy Hour |
| Boat Club Restaurant | Best Outdoor Dining |
| Boat Club Restaurant | Best Wine Selection |
| Born too Late | Best Local Band |
| Brighton Beach | Best Park |
| Buffalo House | Best County Bar |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Best Chicken Wings |
| Bullyan RV | Best Place to Buy an RV |
| Canal Bark | Best Pet Boarding/Daycare |
| Caribou Coffee | Best Coffee |
| Carlson Duluth Company | Best Plumbing Contractor |
| Carlson Orthodontics | Best Small Company to Work for (Under 50) |
| Carlson Orthodontics | Best Workplace Culture |
| Carlson Orthodontics | Best Customer Service |
| Carlson Orthodontics | Best Dental Office |
| Cash Wise Liquor | Best Wine Selection |
| Castle Danger Brewery | Best Local Beer |
| Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary | Best Place of Worship |
| Centricity Credit Union | Best Bank/Credit Union |
| Chad Watczak at Edina Realty | Best Real Estate Agent |
| Chalstroms Bait & Tackle | Best Bait/Fishing Shop |
| Children’s Museum | Best Place for Kids to Play |
| ChiroWay of Duluth | Best Chiropractic Office |
| Choo Choo Bar & Grill | Best Bloody Mary |
| Chris Allen | Best Radio DJ |
| Cirrus Aircraft | Best Large Company to Work for (50+) |
| Cirrus Aircraft | Best Workplace Culture |
| Coates RV Center | Best Place to Buy an RV |
| Cold One Liquor | Best Liquor Store |
| COMO Oil & Propane | Best Fuel Oil/Propane Service |
| Coney Island (West 1st Street) | Best Hot Dog |
| Corktown Deli & Brews | Best Sandwich |
| Created by Sam | Best Nail Salon |
| CrossFit Duluth | Best Exercise Facility |
| Crumbles | Best Bakery |
| Culver's | Best Fast Food |
| Curtis Oil & Propane | Best Fuel Oil/Propane Service |
| Dan Duff at Kari Toyota | Best Car Salesperson |
| Dan Hanger | Best Local Celebrity |
| Dan Ploehn at Northland Chevrolet | Best Car Salesperson |
| Dan's Feed Bin | Best Garden Center/Nursery |
| Dani Does Brows | Best Cosmetic/Esthetic Clinic |
| Dannie Duluth Consignment | Best Consignment Store |
| Dennis Anderson | Best Local Celebrity |
| DICK'S Sporting Goods | Best Sporting Goods Store |
| discoverpc.NET Computer Solutions Center | Best Computer Repair Service |
| Divine Destinations | Best Travel Agency |
| DLH Clothing | Best Gift Store |
| Doc's Sports Bar & Grill | Best Bloody Mary |
| Don Ness | Best Local Author |
| Downtown Computer | Best Computer Repair Service |
| Dr. Addie Vittorio | Best Family Practice Physician |
| Dr. Adrianne Westmoreland | Best Family Practice Physician |
| Dr. Ingrid Nisswand-Larson | Best Family Practice Physician |
| Dr. John Yoon at Mariner Clinic | Best Eye Doctor |
| Dr. Whitney Lauer at Theobald Family Eye Care | Best Eye Doctor |
| Dream Ridge Photography | Best Photographer |
| Dreamland Supper Club | Best Restaurant |
| Duluth Antique Marketplace | Best Antique/Collectibles Store |
| Duluth Cider | Best Small Company to Work for (Under 50) |
| Duluth Coffee Company | Best Coffee |
| Duluth Coffee Company Cafe | Best Coffee Shop |
| Duluth Grill | Best Breakfast |
| Duluth Grill | Best Caterer |
| Duluth Grill | Best Restaurant |
| Duluth Grill | Best Vegetarian Food |
| Duluth Huskies | Best Local Sports Team |
| Duluth Pack Store | Best Gift Store |
| Duluth Pack Store | Best Outdoor Store |
| Eagles Nest Massage Therapy | Best Massage Spa |
| East West Property Management | Best Property Management Company |
| Ecumen Lakeshore - The Shores Assisted Living & Memory Care | Best Retirement/Assisted Living |
| Eddie's World Famous Ribs | Best BBQ Restaurant |
| Edgewood | Best Retirement/Assisted Living |
| Edmunds Co. Real Estate LLP | Best Real Estate Company |
| Enger Park Golf Course | Best Golf Course |
| Engwall Florist & Gifts | Best Florist |
| Eric Bohjanen Zen Eye Care | Best Eye Doctor |
| Escape by Travel | Best Travel Agency |
| Essentia Health | Best Large Company to Work for (50+) |
| Essentia Health | Best Medical Facility |
| Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic | Best Pharmacy |
| Essentia Health-Lakeside Pharmacy | Best Pharmacy |
| Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que | Best BBQ Restaurant |
| Father Time Antiques | Best Antique/Collectibles Store |
| FIRST Robotics Regional Competition | Best Local Tournament |
| Fisherman's Corner | Best Bait/Fishing Shop |
| Flora North | Best Florist |
| Fond-du-Luth Casino | Best Casino |
| Fortune Bay Resort Casino | Best Casino |
| Fox 21 | Best TV Station |
| Fryberger Buchanan Smith PA | Best Law Firm |
| Galleria Bicycle | Best Bicycle Shop |
| Gitchee Gumee Tattoo | Best Tattoo Studio |
| Glensheen | Best Attraction |
| Glensheen | Best Live Music Venue |
| Glensheen, the Historic Congdon Estate | Best Museum |
| Golden Inn Restaurant | Best Chinese Restaurant |
| Gooseberry Falls State Park | Best Park |
| Gordy's Gift & Garden | Best Garden Center/Nursery |
| Gordy's Hi-Hat | Best Fast Food |
| Gordy's Hi-Hat | Best Customer Service |
| Great Harvest Bread Co. | Best Bakery |
| Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic | Best Local Tournament |
| Gregorich Family Dental | Best Dental Office |
| Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant | Best Margarita |
| Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant | Best Mexican Restaurant |
| Hammond Steak House | Best Steakhouse |
| Hanabi Japanese Cuisine | Best Sushi |
| Happy Tails Animal Hospital | Best Veterinary Office |
| Hartley Nature Center | Best Hiking Trail |
| Hearing Wellness Center | Best Medical Facility |
| Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning | Best Cleaning Service |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Duluth North - Miller Hill | Best Hotel |
| Holiday Stationstores | Best Car Wash |
| HOM Furniture | Best Furniture Store |
| Hoops Brewing Beer Hall | Best Beer Selection (restaurant or bar) |
| Hoops Brewing Beer Hall | Best Brew Pub / Taproom |
| Hoops Brewing Company | Best Local Beer |
| Hoops Brewing Company | Best Sports Bar |
| Hucklebeary | Best Gift Store |
| Incline Station Bowling Center | Best Bowling Center |
| Infinity Massage & Wellness | Best Massage Spa |
| J Skylark | Best Toy Store |
| James Collette at Ursa Minor Brewing | Best Bartender / Server |
| Janzen Chiropractic PA | Best Chiropractic Office |
| Jason Manning | Best Local Celebrity |
| Jason Manning | Best Radio DJ |
| Jay Cooke State Park | Best Hiking Trail |
| Jay Cooke State Park | Best Park |
| Jewelers Bench | Best Jeweler |
| Joe Polecheck Photography | Best Photographer |
| John Herron at Sage Point | Best Financial Advisor |
| John Toman at Benna Ford | Best Car Salesperson |
| Johnson Carpet One Floor & Home | Best Flooring/Carpet Store |
| Johnson's Bakery & Coffee Shop | Best Bakery |
| Kali Moll - Fox and the Hare | Best Stylist |
| KBJR6 | Best TV Station |
| Kevin O’Brien | Best Real Estate Agent |
| Keyport Liquor | Best Liquor Store |
| Keyport Liquor Store | Best Wine Selection |
| Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living | Best Retirement/Assisted Living |
| Kolar | Best Used Car Dealership |
| Kolar Toyota | Best New Car Dealership |
| Kool 101.7 | Best Radio Station |
| Krenzen Automall | Best New Car Dealership |
| Krenzen Automall | Best Used Car Dealership |
| Kurtz Catering | Best Caterer |
| Kwik Trip | Best Car Wash |
| Lake Superior | Best Attraction |
| Lake Superior Art Glass | Best Art Gallery |
| Lake Superior Law, PLLC | Best Law Firm |
| Lake Superior Zoo | Best Place for Kids to Play |
| Lakehead Clutch & Brake | Best Auto Care |
| Lakeside Barber | Best Barbershop |
| Legacy Toys | Best Toy Store |
| Liberty K9, Barnum | Best Pet Boarding/Daycare |
| LIFE 97.3 KDNW | Best Radio Station |
| Little Angie's Cantina And Grill | Best Margarita |
| Live Simply with Kim | Best Cleaning Service |
| Loc’d Up Kreationz Studio (LUKS) | Best Customer Service |
| London Road & Miller Hill Car Wash | Best Car Wash |
| Love Creamery | Best Desserts |
| Mad Chicken Studio | Best Photographer |
| Marine General | Best Bait/Fishing Shop |
| Mark Winberg at Anderson Winberg Group Merrill Lynch | Best Financial Advisor |
| Massage by Denise Plunkett | Best Massage Spa |
| Maya Mexican Restaurant | Best Mexican Restaurant |
| McKenzies Bar & Grill | Best Hot Dog |
| Members Cooperative Credit Union | Best Bank/Credit Union |
| Men’s Olympic curling team | Best Local Sports Team |
| Menards | Best Flooring/Carpet Store |
| Mexico Lindo Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill | Best Margarita |
| Michael Messina | Best Real Estate Agent |
| Miranda's Smooch A Pooch Salon | Best Pet Grooming |
| Mount Royal Apartments | Best Apartment Community |
| Mount Royal Bottle Shoppe | Best Wine Selection |
| Mount Royal Pines | Best Apartment Community |
| Nail crush studio | Best Nail Salon |
| Natasha Freitag | Best Stylist |
| Nemadji Golf Course | Best Golf Course |
| New Scenic Café | Best Restaurant |
| Nicole Barclay at Duluth Flame | Best Bartender / Server |
| Northern Waters Smokehaus | Best Sandwich |
| Northwest Outlet | Best Outdoor Store |
| Northwest Outlet | Best Sporting Goods Store |
| Nummi Jewelers | Best Jeweler |
| Oak Lake RV Sales | Best Place to Buy an RV |
| Old Town Antiques & Books | Best Antique/Collectibles Store |
| Olde Towne Galleries | Best Art Gallery |
| OMC Smokehouse | Best BBQ Restaurant |
| Osaka | Best Sushi |
| Pak's Green Corner | Best Chinese Restaurant |
| Peace In Christ Lutheran Church | Best Place of Worship |
| Pedro's Grill & Cantina | Best Mexican Restaurant |
| Pickwick Restaurant & Pub | Best Steakhouse |
| Piedmont Dental | Best Dental Office |
| Pier B Resort Hotel | Best Hotel |
| Planned Parenthood - Duluth Clinic | Best Non-Profit Organization |
| Playfront Park | Best Place for Kids to Play |
| Poplar Golf Course | Best Golf Course |
| Primo Ink Tattoo | Best Piercing Studio |
| Primo Ink Tattoo | Best Tattoo Studio |
| Q Nails & Spa | Best Nail Salon |
| Randy's Barber Shop | Best Barbershop |
| Raya Lynn | Best Stylist |
| Real Living Messina & Associates | Best Property Management Company |
| Real Living Messina & Associates | Best Real Estate Company |
| Red Mug Coffeehouse | Best Coffee Shop |
| Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center | Best Museum |
| Riley Rue Pet Spaw | Best Pet Grooming |
| Riverside Flooring | Best Flooring/Carpet Store |
| Saffron & Grey Couture Floral Design | Best Florist |
| Sam Cook | Best Local Author |
| Sammy's Pizza | Best Pizza |
| Schneiderman's Furniture | Best Furniture Store |
| Scott Wallin CPA SC | Best Accounting Firm |
| Security Jewelers | Best Jeweler |
| Serenity Spa And Salon Featuring Posh Affair Boutique | Best Hair Salon |
| Shaun Marline at Marline Wealth LLC | Best Financial Advisor |
| Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake | Best Bar |
| Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake | Best Beer Selection (restaurant or bar) |
| Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake | Best Outdoor Dining |
| Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake | Best Sandwich |
| Ski Hut | Best Bicycle Shop |
| Skyline Lanes | Best Bowling Center |
| Slumberland | Best Furniture Store |
| Sportsman’s Cafe | Best Breakfast |
| Spott Law Office, | Best Law Firm |
| St. Luke's Hospital | Best Large Company to Work for (50+) |
| St. Luke's Hospital | Best Medical Facility |
| Stewart's Bikes & Sports | Best Bicycle Shop |
| Stokkes Meat Market | Best Meat Market |
| Strength Factory | Best Exercise Facility |
| Super One Foods | Best Grocery Store |
| Super One Liquor | Best Liquor Store |
| Superior Animal Hospital | Best Veterinary Office |
| Superior Choice Credit Union | Best Bank/Credit Union |
| Superior Fuel Company | Best Fuel Oil/Propane Service |
| Superior Hiking Trail | Best Hiking Trail |
| Superior Meats | Best Meat Market |
| Taste of Saigon | Best Chinese Restaurant |
| Tavern 105 | Best Chicken Wings |
| Tavern on the Hill | Best Bar |
| Tavern on the Hill | Best Happy Hour |
| Tavern on the Hill | Best Outdoor Dining |
| Tavern on the Hill | Best Sports Bar |
| TCG Accounting | Best Accounting Firm |
| Texas Roadhouse | Best Steakhouse |
| The Amazing Alonzo Paperback Exchange | Best Bookstore |
| The Breeze Inn | Best Burger |
| The Breeze Inn | Best County Bar |
| The Breeze Inn | Best Dive Bar |
| The Cupcake Lady | Best Desserts |
| The Duluth Depot | Best Museum |
| The Duluth Vineyard Church | Best Place of Worship |
| The Inn on Lake Superior | Best Hotel |
| The Juice Pharm | Best Vegetarian Food |
| The Kitchen | Best Breakfast |
| The LoFT in Duluth | Best Consignment Store |
| The Northwood's Band | Best Local Band |
| The Other Place Bar and Grill | Best County Bar |
| The Reef Lounge | Best Dive Bar |
| The Reef Lounge | Best Sports Bar |
| The Salon At Ulta | Best Hair Salon |
| Tim's Auto Care Center | Best Auto Care |
| Tischer Photographic Gallery | Best Art Gallery |
| Toys For Keeps | Best Toy Store |
| Trailfitters | Best Outdoor Store |
| Trailfitters | Best Sporting Goods Store |
| Travel by Horizons | Best Travel Agency |
| Twin Ports Dermatology | Best Cosmetic/Esthetic Clinic |
| Twin Ports Laser And Cosmetic Services | Best Cosmetic/Esthetic Clinic |
| Twin Ports Pet Sitters | Best Pet Boarding/Daycare |
| Twin Ports Trailer Trash | Best Cleaning Service |
| UMD Bulldogs Men's Hockey | Best Local Sports Team |
| Ursa Minor Brewing | Best Bar |
| Ursa Minor Brewing | Best Brew Pub / Taproom |
| Va Bene Caffe | Best Italian Restaurant |
| Va Bene Caffe | Best Wine Selection |
| Valentini's Vicino Lago | Best Italian Restaurant |
| Village Lanes | Best Bowling Center |
| Vintage Italian Pizza | Best Pizza |
| Vision Pro Optical | Best Optical Store |
| Walgreens | Best Pharmacy |
| WDIO-TV | Best TV Station |
| Whiskey Trail | Best Local Band |
| Whole Foods Co-op | Best Grocery Store |
| Wide World of Wings | Best Chicken Wings |
| Wilderness Wellness Chiropractic | Best Chiropractic Office |
| Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation | Best Non-Profit Organization |
| Wipfli | Best Accounting Firm |
| Yellow Bike Coffee | Best Coffee Shop |
| Yker Acres | Best Hot Dog |
| Zeitgeist Arts Cafe | Best Fries |
| Zen Eye Care | Best Optical Store |
| Zen Eye Care | Best Small Company to Work for (Under 50) |
| Zen House | Best Sushi |
| Zenith Bookstore | Best Bookstore |
| Zenith City Piercing and Tattoo | Best Piercing Studio |
