It’s back! The BoZone is once again asking area residents to partake in its annual BEST of Bozeman 2016. This is the time to give recognition to your favorite small businesses, entertainment, hotspots, and other local destinations.
Now in its 15th year of polling, this season’s slate will feature a broader selection and many returning favorites. In anticipation of this longstanding Bozeman tradition, let’s do a recap of some of the categories. Voters will be able to choose from: Best Local Beer Crafter, Best Brewery, Best Tasting Room, Best Beer Selection, Best Store to Buy Beer, Best Package Liquor Store, Best Wine Shop, Best Nightlife, Best Bar, Best Bar Food, Best Happy Hour, Best Cocktails, Best Place for Girls’/Guys’ Night Out, Best Tattoo Studio, Best Sports Pub, Best Place to Meet Singles, Best Place for a First Date, Best Place to Dance, Best Local Band, Best Local Event, Best Florist, Best Salon, Best Ice Cream Shop, Best Overnight or Weekend Getaway, Best Place for Family Fun, Best Place for Kids’ Activities, Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant, Best Pet Groomer, Best Car Dealer, Best Autobody Repair, Best Automotive Repair, Best Oil Change, Best Radio DJ, Best Radio Station, Best Antique Store, Best Art Gallery, Best Frame Shop, Best Furniture Store, Best Used Furniture Store, Best Garden Shop/Nursery, Best Bike Shop, Best Fly-Fishing Shop, Best ATV/Motor Sports Store, Best Hardware Store, Best Book Store, Best Record/CD Store, Best Musical Instrument Store, Best Thrift Store, Best Shoe Store, Best Clothing Store, Best Place to Buy Jewelry, Best Bank, Best Restaurant, Best Restaurant Service, Best Casual Dining, Best New Restaurant, Best Fine Dining, Best Montana Ambiance, Best Inexpensive Restaurant, Best Lunch, Best Outdoor Patio, Best BBQ, Best Asian Food, Best Pizza, Best Burger, Best Mexican Food, Best Sandwich, Best Steak, Best Sushi, Best Breakfast, Best Bakery, Best Coffee, Best Coffeehouse, Best Dessert, Best Take-Out, Best Grocery Store, Best Convenience Store, Best Place to Experience Nature, Best City Park, Best Outdoor Activity, Best Hiking Trail, Best Jogging Trail, Best Timed Foot Race, Best Sneaker Shop, Best Ski Area, Best Outdoor Gear Shop, Best Gym, Best Yoga Studio, Best Place for a Massage, Best Non-Profit, Best Use of Taxpayers’ Money, Best Place for a New Traffic Light, and finally Best Thing About Bozeman. NEW to this year: Best Place for Gifts for Him/Her, Best Place for Unique Gifts, and Best Food Truck/Cart.
Vote for all your favorite categories at thebestofbozeman.com from Tuesday, March 1st through Sunday, April 10th. Winners will be announced in The BoZone’s April 15th edition and will receive BEST of Bozeman certificates to display in their store. •