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JOYNER REALTY LLC.
JOYNER
REALTY LLC
VOTED #1
REAL ESTATE Scott Joyner
Broker MT Lic 10154
Fred Pippin
Realtor MT Lic 71307
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AUTOMOTIVE (Kolar Tire & Auto was also the Winner in the Best Tire Shop and Best
Towing Company categories).
Best Auto Body Shop Favorite: Helena Motors
Favorite: Point S J&J Tire and Auto Service
Winner: Top Gun Auto Body
2809 York Rd. • 406-227-3390
Top Gun Auto Body was started by Ted Culbertson in 2000 and has
Best Motorcycle/ATV Dealer
Winner: Helena Cycle Center
grown tremendously over the past few years. They are a one-of-a-kind
1825 N. Last Chance Gulch • 406-443-4631
Gold Class certified collision and repair shop located in the Helena
Helena Cycle Center is Helena’s premier Honda, Polaris, and Kawasaki
Valley. Top Gun also specializes in auto restoration and offers 24-hour
powersports dealership. They sell and service ATVs, motorcycles/
towing and recovery services. The shop is fully equipped with state-of-
scooters, snowmobiles, and sports UTVs while also offering the latest
the-art equipment and offers free computerized estimates and pick-up
in clothing, parts, and accessories. With four decades of satisfied
and delivery. At Top Gun the customer always comes first, and you are
customers, Helena Cycle Center is the perfect place to visit if you're
guaranteed to leave satisfied.
looking to update your outdoor powersport toys and accessories or
Favorite: Hjelm’s Body Shop
are interested in expanding your list of hobbies to motorcycling, four-
Favorite: Capital Collision Center
wheeling, or snowmobiling throughout the beautiful state of Montana.
Best Auto Service/Repair Favorite: Poet Motorcycles
Winner: Kolar Tire & Auto Favorite: Mount Helena Motor Sports
3213 Euclid Ave. • 406-459-3135
3398 Centennial Dr. • 406-465-2442 Best New Car Dealership
Kolar Tire & Auto was started by Frank Kolar and today operates out of Winner: Helena Motors
two convenient Helena locations. They offer trusted and dependable auto 3365 US Highway 12 E • 406-442-6310
service and preventative maintenance, name brand tires and wheels. They Helena Motors sells three of America’s top selling brands: Ford, Honda,
are also a towing service, providing roadside assistance and recovery to Lincoln and Toyota. The staff’s goal is to “exceed your expectations at all
drivers throughout Helena and the surrounding area. Kolar Tire and Auto times.” Helena Motors loves getting to know their customers, and each
employs a well-trained staff of experienced mechanics specializing in the time they visit the staff strives to ensure those customers have the best
sale and installation of passenger car, performance, light truck, or SUV possible experience. From helping you select, finance and purchase your
tires. Custom wheels are also available at Kolar Tire & Auto. vehicle to keeping it serviced and maintained throughout your ownership
Letter from the Publisher
Every year for more than 20 years, the Independent
Record has proudly conducted the “Best of Helena”
contest as a way to spotlight the best of what our
community has to offer. It’s an opportunity for you,
our valued readers, to show support for your favorite
businesses and individuals that make Helena and our
surrounding area such as great place to live. Thank you
to everyone who nominated and voted!
Each year, we strive to make the contest bigger and better, and this year Fir
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is no exception. We are excited to announce that we received over 54,000
nominations and over 134,000 individual votes.
We would like to give a special thank you to our sponsors this year
Montana Internet, Helena Orthopaedic, Balanced Chiropractic, Helena
Motors, Touchmark, Intrepid Credit Union, Joyner Realty, Top Gun Auto
Body. Their sponsorship made this year’s contest even more robust than
THANK YOU HELENA!
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of it, Helena Motors is committed to its customers long after you first drive Best Car Salesperson categories).
your new vehicle off the lot. Favorite: Placer Subaru
(Helena Motors was also the winner in the Best Used Car Dealership, and Favorite: Elk Mountain
Best Car Salesperson categories).
Favorite: Placer Subaru
Favorite: Chevrolet Buick GMC of Helena
EATING AND DRINKING
Best Appetizer
Best Tire Shop Winner: On Broadway
Winner: Kolar Tire & Auto 106 E. Broadway • 406-443-1929
3213 Euclid Ave. • 406-459-3135 On Broadway is a casual sit-down restaurant that has been a staple in
3398 Centennial Dr. • 406-465-2442 Helena’s historic downtown since 1980. They offer a world cuisine with
(Kolar Tire & Auto was also the Winner in the Best Auto Service & Repair emphasis in Italian with fresh made pasta and west coast fusion using a
and Best Towing Company categories). variety of fresh fish and jazzy sauces. Come to On Broadway to enjoy an
Favorite: Discount Tire experience in fine dining, fresh food, and fun people.
Favorite: Point S J&J Tire and Auto Service (On Broadway was also the winner in the Best Place to Enjoy a Cocktail,
Best Place to Get Dinner, Best Restaurant, Best Waitstaff, Best Date Night
Best Towing Company Location, Best Bartender, Best Chef, and Best Server categories).
Winner: Kolar Tire & Auto Favorite: Windbag Saloon & Grill
3213 Euclid Ave. • 406-459-3135 Favorite: Wassweiler Dinner House and Pub
3398 Centennial Dr. • 406-465-2442
(Kolar Tire & Auto was also the Winner in the Best Auto Service & Repair Best Asian Food
and Best Tire Shop categories). Winner: Nagoya | Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Favorite: Top Gun Towing & Recovery 2790 Washington St. • 406-449-2742
Favorite: Montana City Towing From the moment the doors first opened at Nagoya in Helena, it has built
a reputation for being the ultimate fun dining experience. Guests have
Best Used Car Dealership the option of sitting on the “Hibachi-style” side of the restaurant or the
Winner: Helena Motors sushi side. Those interested in traditional sushi rolls have the option to
3365 US Highway 12 E • 406-442-6310 either sit at a table or right up at the sushi bar to watch each and every
(Helena Motors was also the winner in the Best New Car Dealership and
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Opulence Health Voted Best Spa!
Amy Johnson Voted Best Esthetician 4 years in a row!
Liz McCarthy, Primary Care FNP, Voted Top 3 Best Dermatology Nurse Practitioner
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roll prepared artistically by hand with the freshest ingredients. Not a sushi
fan? Try gathering around one of their Hibachi grills instead where you are
Best Bar Food
Winner: Windbag Saloon & Grill
treated to dinner and a show as Nagoya’s chefs prepare your meal right in 19 S. Last Chance Gulch • 406-443-3520
front of you over the grill. Don’t be surprised when the chefs start tossing Situated in the historic St. Louis Block in downtown Helena, the location
food in the air and twirling their cooking tools about in a culinary acrobatic of the Windbag has traditionally been a focal point of night life in the
performance. area. The Windbag features a full bar and pub style American food.
(Nagoya | Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi was also the winner in the Best The restaurant was recently renovated to provide a more modern and
Seafood and Best Sushi categories). comfortable environment for customers. If you're in the mood for great
Favorite: Helena Hokkaido Ramen & Izakaya service and a little history of downtown Helena, the Windbag is the place
Favorite: Jade Garden to go! Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday.
(Windbag Saloon & Grill was also the winner in Best Sports Bar category).
Best Bakery Favorite: The Brewhouse
Winner: Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe Favorite: The Big Bull Bar and Grill
1324 Gallatin Ave. • 406-443-2257
Vanilla Bean Bakery and Café aims to make sure their desserts are the Best Beer Selection (Bar or Restaurant)
star of the party. Since 2008, the bakery has been serving up delicious, Winner: Headwaters Crafthouse
scratch-made desserts, hearty breakfast pastries, comforting lunches, and 2125 N. Last Chance Gulch • 406-442-0155
piping hot coffee beverages. Some of their signature desserts include a Former Murray Café owners opened Helena’s first crafthouse, Headwaters
fleur de sel cake, decadent cupcakes, bread pudding, and whoopee pies. Crafthouse in 2021 inside the new Farmers State Bank. With a selection of
While the bakery originally started out in a location on Rodney Street, they 40 rotating micro brews from Montana and around the globe, along with
recently moved to a larger location in Helena’s Historic Sixth Ward. Baking wine, ciders, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages on tap, it can be both
is Vanilla Bean’s passion and creating beautiful, delicious desserts that fun and challenging to choose what drink. Headwaters Crafthouse boasts
put smiles on all of their customers faces is why they are here for you! a warm and inviting atmosphere “Where good brews & people gather.”
(Vanilla Bean Bakery & Café was also the winner in the Best Dessert Favorite: Missouri River Brewing Company
category). Favorite: Lewis and Clark Brewing Co.
Favorite: Park Avenue Bakery
Favorite: Shannon’s Custom Cakery
Best Brewery
Winner: Lewis & Clark Brewing Company
1517 Dodge Ave. • 406-442-5960
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A passion for home brewing and a background in marketing compelled
Max Pigman to purchase Sleeping Giant Brewing Company in 2001 and
Best Casino
Winner: Last Chance Casino
transform it into the Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. that Helena knows today. 1001 N. Last Chance Gulch St. • 406-442-4474
In the summer of 2017, the brewery also celebrated the completion of a $9 At Last Chance Casino the friendly staff takes pride in serving the
million expansion project which tripled their production capabilities. Their best meals and drinks at prices that can't be beat. This family friendly
beers are hand crafted and un-pasteurized and are brewed to levels of restaurant offers a full bar, keno, poker and line games on 20 different
quality which can only be achieved in the finest of breweries. Customers casino machines, and live ball keno.
can enjoy over 12 different beers on tap in the Tap Room where just one Favorite: Suds Hut
sip will have you appreciating the care and craftsmanship in every glass. Favorite: Heidi’s Casino
(Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. was also the winner in the Best Microbrew and
Best Place for Live Music categories). Best Catering
Favorite: Missouri River Brewing Co. Winner: Chili O’Briens Catering
Favorite: Copper Furrow Brewing 2605 N. Roberts • 406-449-2319
Best Burger Chili O’Brien’s is known for serving up “perfection from scratch.” From
office lunches and festival foods to fine dining for your fundraiser or
Winner: The Big Bull Bar & Grill
wedding, Chili O'Brien's delivers delicious food to you. Some of their
6477 US-287 • 406-227-3522 featured catered events have included the Prickly Pear's Harvest Moon
What was formerly known as the “Winston Bar,” located along US Dinner, Paint the Town Pink, Helena Symphony Gala at Montana Ting,
Highway 287, was transformed by owners Larry and Jackie Templin into Montana Democratic Convention, Festival of Trees, Helena Area Chamber
the Big Bull Bar and Grill of today. of Commerce Dinner, St. Peter's Health Employee Christmas Party and
The spacious dining room has plenty of room for families large and small more. They are used to working in Helena’s event facilities like the Helena
and views of the Elkhorn Mountains across the valley. The bar offers Civic Center and Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds and look forward to
poker/keno/line games and serves a menu of appetizers, burgers, lunch providing your event with unique, themed menus and food served hot and
and dinner entrees, and desserts — all made in house and served piping delicious. To get a taste of what they have to offer, check out their new
hot by the friendly staff. They are especially known for their half pound weekly Dinners To Go. More information is available on their website.
fresh, never frozen burgers with enticing names like the Rag Horn, Weasel Favorite: Bad Betty’s Barbeque
Creek, and Six Point. Favorite: Rockstar BBQ
Favorite: York Bar
Favorite: Pink Patties
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Best Surgeons in 2021!
Since the Helena Orthopaedic Clinic was founded
in 1965, it has provided comprehensive and
integrated orthopaedic care for Helena and the
surrounding communities.
We have a team of orthopaedic specialists with roots
in our community and with in-depth training
and expertise across a wide range of subspecialties.
Dr. John Michelotti Dr. Erik Bergquist
2442 Winne Avenue, Suite 1 (406) 457-4100
Helena, MT 59601 helenaortho.com
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Best Coffee Best Dessert
Winner: 1889 Coffee House Winner: Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe
1800 Prospect Ave. • 406-502-1889 1324 Gallatin Ave. • 406-443-2257
Locally owned and operated, 1889 Coffee House serves up specialty (Vanilla Bean Bakery & Café was also the winner in the Best Bakery
coffee made from beans roasted by Ghost Town Coffee Roasters in category)
Bozeman. Ghost Town's coffee beans are sourced from all over the Favorite: Park Avenue Bakery
world including, Columbia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Favorite: Big Dipper Ice Cream
Honduras, Peru, Rwanda, and Sumatra. For a truly unique coffee
experience, try 1889’s nitro cold brew coffee on tap. To compliment your Best Food Truck
coffee, try a pastry, fresh made sandwich, or other item from their food Winner: Eat Greekish
menu. 1889 Coffee House offers a relaxing, homey atmosphere where The Eat Greekish food truck is owned and operated by the husband and
friends can come enjoy good company and good coffee. wife team of John and Carrie Wolf. The truck serves up Greek fusion street
Favorite: Florence Coffee Company food at various locations around the Helena area. From meaty Greek gyros
Favorite: General Mercantile and Lebanese shawarmas to vegan falafels and crinkle cut fries dusted in
their signature Thunderbolt seasoning, Eat Greekish serves up a taste of
Best Deli the Mediterranean with dishes that are “mythically delicious”.
Winner: Van’s Thriftway Favorite: Mountain Berry Bowls
306 Euclid Ave. • 406-442-8645 Favorite: Pink Patties
Located in Helena’s Lundy Center, Van’s Thriftway has been a staple of the
Helena community for years. Their full-service deli department is one of Best Karaoke
the highlights of the store. Whether you need a quick snack or sandwich Winner: Haps Beer Parlor
for lunch, a fast and tasty meal to take home to your family, or a six-foot 1505 Railroad Ave. • 406-443-2804
sub sandwich for a school or office party, Van’s Deli has you covered. Located across from Helena’s historic train depot off Railroad Avenue,
Van’s also caters all occasions, large or small, with a delicious affordable Haps is one of the original and most popular bars in town. Haps was first
assortment of sandwiches, deli trays and salads. opened by Hap Schneider in 1935 when trains were still the favored cross-
(Van’s Thriftway was also the winner in the Best Customer Service and country mode of transportation. Today Haps offers karaoke three nights
Best Meat Department categories). a week as well as hosts local league tournaments on its two league pool
Favorite: Bob’s Valley Market tables. Hap’s is where all walks of life have been coming together for a
drink and a good time since 1935.
Favorite: Full Belli Deli
Favorite: Rialto Bar
Favorite: Laib-Ation Station LLC
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Best Mexican Food Food category)
Favorite: Overland Express
Winner: Melaque Mexican Restaurant
1827 Prospect Ave. • 406-422-1695 Favorite: MacKenzie River Pizza Co.
From enchiladas and chimichangas to burritos and sizzling fajitas,
Melaque’s extensive menu gives you plenty of tasty options. With
Best New Restaurant
Winner: Mountain Berry Bowls
moderate prices, generous portions, a friendly staff, and a colorful 406-459-8231
atmosphere, Melaque is the place to be when you’re craving some south Fuel your next adventure with a loaded smoothie bowl from Mountain
of the border cuisine. Berry Bowls. Every Mountain Berry Bowl starts with a dairy-free, all-
(Melaque Mexican Restaurant was also the winner in the Best Nachos natural smoothie as a base. Then, each is topped with their signature
category). gluten-free granola. Finally, it is decorated with fresh fruit and toppings
Favorite: El Vaquero Taqueria like bee pollen, chia seeds, and cacao nibs. The names of the bowls even
Favorite: Los Cazadores pay homage to Helena like the Sleepy G, Mount Helena, and the Gulch.
Best Microbrew Mountain Berry Bowls will reopen for their second season in Helena in
April 2022.
Winner: Miner’s Gold -
Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. (Mountain Berry Bowls was also the winner in the Best Vegetarian Food
1517 Dodge Ave. • 406-442-5960 category).
(Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. was also the winner in the Best Brewery and Favorite: Vigilante Pizza
Best Place for Live Music categories). Favorite: Brooklyn Pizza and Pasta Company
Favorite: Mexican Lager -
Copper Furrow Brewing
Best Organic Food
Winner: Benny's Bistro
Favorite: Single Malt IPA - 108 E. 6th Ave. • 406-443-0105
Blackfoot River Brewing Benny’s Bistro is a small, farm to table restaurant in the heart of
Best Nachos Downtown Helena. They rely on local farmers to supply the restaurant with
Montana grown proteins and as much produce as the seasons allow. They
Winner: Melaque Mexican Restaurant source their ingredients, like Montana grass-fed beef, French lentils, and
1827 Prospect Ave. • 406-422-1695 Flathead Lake apples, directly from local farmers who they have worked
(Melaque Mexican Restaurant was also the winner in the Best Mexican to develop personal relationships with. Open for lunch and dinner, come
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support and taste true Montana flavors at Benny’s Bistro. are heated to 800 degrees and it takes just four minutes to cook a pizza.
Favorite: Real Food Market & Deli Their menu was inspired by the "Big Sky Country" of Montana. All pizza,
Favorite: Nosh Cafe salad and sandwich recipes are original. The dough, sandwich bread and
sauces are made fresh every morning.
Best Outdoor Dining Favorite: Vigilante Pizza
Winner: Lakeside on Hauser Favorite: Mackenzie River Pizza Co.
5295 York Rd. • 406-227-6076 Favorite: Brooklyn Pizza and Pasta Company
Enjoy great food, family fun, live music, and beautiful scenery at Lakeside
on Hauser Lake, just outside of Helena. The restaurant serves up a Best Place for Happy Hour
variety of tasty menu items, including homemade soup, award-winning Winner: Silver Star Steak Company
chili, burgers, pasta, salads, and much more. The restaurant bar features 833 Great Northern Blvd. • 406-495-0677
cocktails, a fine wine list, and eight rotating taps of draught beers, with an Located in Helena’s bustling Great Northern Town Center, Silver Star
emphasis on local Montana breweries. Their Bloody Marys and Caesars Steak Company is Montana’s premier steakhouse. They pride themselves
were voted some of the best in Montana. Everything at Lakeside on on their gourmet food, which includes a refined menu of steak, seafood,
Hauser can be enjoyed while taking in the stunning views of Hauser Lake burgers, sandwiches, and salads, plus appetizers and small plates to
from the restaurant’s deck and sandy beach. Patrons are welcome to play compliment your entrée selection. Silver Star also features a lounge with a
volleyball on the sand court, shoot hoops on the beachside basketball warm and friendly atmosphere where you can order your favorite libation.
court, and enjoy a late night drink around the beachside bonfire. Their weekly happy hour includes live music and tasty appetizers like
Favorite: Wassweiler Dinner House and Pub teriyaki snap peas, truffle fries, and London broil tips. Whether you are
Favorite: Mediterranean Grill meeting friends for a quick drink after a long day at work or looking for
somewhere with a relaxing but happening scene to take you through the
Best Pizza night – Silver Star Steak Company is the place to be. Happy Hour runs
Winner: Bullman’s Wood Fired Pizza Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m.
1130 Helena Ave. • 406-443-0004 Favorite: Windbag Saloon & Grill
Pizza aficionados will tell you that the only proper way to prepare a pizza Favorite: On Broadway
is in an authentic Italian style wood fired oven. At Bullman’s Wood Fired
Pizza, they are all about authenticity and flavor and cook all of their pizzas Best Place to Enjoy a Cocktail
in a wood fired oven. Wood fire baking, Bullman’s says, “produces a crisp, Winner: On Broadway
slightly chewy crust with just a hint of smoky goodness.” Bullman’s ovens 106 E. Broadway St. • 406-443-1929
(On Broadway was also the winner in the Best Appetizer, Best Place to
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Get Dinner, Best Restaurant, Best Waitstaff, Best Date Night Location, (On Broadway was also the winner in the Best Appetizer, Best Place to
Best Bartender, Best Chef, and Best Server categories.) Enjoy a Cocktail, Best Place to Get Dinner, Best Waitstaff, Best Date Night
Favorite: Gulch Distillers Location, Best Bartender, Best Chef, and Best Server categories).
Favorite: Silver Star Steak Company Favorite: Wassweiler Dinner House and Pub
Favorite: Lucca’s
Best Place to Get Breakfast
Winner: Steve’s Café Best Salad
1225 E. Custer Ave. • 406-444-5010 Winner: MacKenzie River Pizza Company
630 N. Montana Ave. • 406-449-6666 1110 Road Runner Dr. • 406-443-0033
Named Montana’s Best Diner in 2015 by Business Insider, Steve’s Café Step into a Montana style adventure for your senses when eating at
is a local favorite for breakfast and lunch. The locally owned restaurant Mackenzie River Pizza Co. The restaurant is known for serving up a
serves up unique offerings made with fresh ingredients. Some of the creative assortment of pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and beer and wine in a
more popular breakfast items include huckleberry-stuffed French toast, causal, rustic setting. For a meal bursting with healthy freshness, try one
homemade sausages and slow roasted corn beef hash. The restaurant’s of their larger-than-life salads. From their Greek, wedge, and Thai salads
philosophy is to “serve high quality food in a relaxing and comfortable to southwest chop and Taos, every salad at Mackenzie River is full of
atmosphere, among friends and family.” ingredients both fresh and flavorful.
Favorite: Hardware Cafe Favorite: On Broadway
Favorite: Shellies Country Café Favorite: The Grateful Bread Bakery & Café
Best Place to Get Dinner Best Sandwich Shop
Winner: On Broadway Winner: Staggering Ox
106 E. Broadway St. • 406-443-1929 400 Euclid Ave. • 406-443-1729
(On Broadway was also the winner of the Best Appetizer, Best Place (Staggering Ox was also the winner in the Best Place to Get Lunch
to Enjoy a Cocktail, Best Restaurant, Best Waitstaff, Best Date Night category).
Location, Best Bartender, Best Chef, and Best Server categories). Favorite: Steffano’s | U-Bake Pizza and Sub Shoppe
Favorite: Wassweiler Dinner House and Pub Favorite: The Grateful Bread Bakery & Café
Favorite: Lucca’s
Best Seafood
Best Place to Get Lunch Winner: Nagoya | Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
2790 Washington St. • 406-449-2742
Winner: Staggering Ox
400 Euclid Ave. • 406-443-1729 (Nagoya | Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi was also the winner in the Best
Located in Helena’s Lundy Center, the Staggering Ox is home to its famed Asian Food and Best Sushi categories).
clubfoot sandwiches, featuring cylindrical bread buns stuffed to the gills Favorite: On Broadway
with delicious meats, cheeses, veggies, and homemade sauces. From the Favorite: Lucca’s
classic meats like ham, turkey, roast beef and salami, to more adventurous Best Sports Bar
additions like pepperoni, crab, and gyro meat, the Staggering Ox serves Winner: Windbag Saloon & Grill
up tasty and memorable sandwiches for all. 19 S. Last Chance Gulch • 406-443-3520
(Staggering Ox was also the winner in the Best Sandwich Shop category). (Windbag Saloon & Grill was also the winner in Best Bar Food category).
Favorite: Steffanos Pizza & Sub Shoppe Favorite: Buffalo Wild Wings
Favorite: Benny’s Bistro Favorite: Papa Ray’s Sports Bar
Best Restaurant Best Steak
Winner: On Broadway Winner: Chubby’s Bar & Grill
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Located in the heart of downtown Clancy, Chubby’s Bar & Grill serves up Favorite: Lucca’s
traditional American bar food, including some of the biggest steaks you’ll Favorite: Brewhouse
find. All their steaks are fresh USDA Choice Black Angus and are cut to
order. Best Wine Selection (Bar or Restaurant)
Favorite: Wassweiler Dinner House and Pub Winner: The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room
Favorite: Marysville House 46 N. Last Chance Gulch • 406-422-4622
The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room is an inviting, down-to-earth
Best Sushi wine experience for Helenans and the many visitors to the downtown area.
Winner: Nagoya | Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi In their bottle shop, the Hawthorn offers a broad selection of wines from
2790 Washington St. • 406-449-2742 around the world at a range of price points. They have new bottles open
(Nagoya | Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi was also the winner in the Best daily to sample while you shop. In the tasting room, they offer a variety of
Asian Food and Best Seafood categories). wines to purchase by the glass and have a fun and interesting selection
Favorite: Helena Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi Bar wine flights. These offerings can be enjoyed at the Hawthorn’s seat bar
Favorite: Suki Café or various tables during the day and evening. Cheese and charcuterie,
including house made crackers, dips, and spiced nuts are available for
Best Vegetarian Food pairing.
Winner: Mountain Berry Bowls (The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room was also the winner of the
406-459-8231 Best Retail Wine Selection category).
(Mountain Berry Bowls was also the winner in the Best New Restaurant Favorite: On Broadway
category). Favorite: Sommeliers | Wine Bar
Favorite: Real Food Market & Deli
Favorite: Saigon Alley
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Best Waitstaff Best Barber Shop
Winner: On Broadway Winner: Capital Hill Barber Shop & Styling Salon
106 E. Broadway • 406-443-1929 521 N. Sanders St. • 406-442-6812
(On Broadway was also the winner in the Best Appetizer, Best Place to Capital Hill Barber Shop & Styling Salon is a Helena institution. From its
Enjoy a Cocktail, Best Place to Get Dinner, Best Restaurant, Best Date beginnings as a small barbershop in the Capital Hill Shopping Center in
Night Location, Best Bartender, Best Chef, and Best Server categories). 1965 to the present, their shop has continued to grow and thrive. Their
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dedicated staff has helped the shop adapt to the changing needs of the For 10 years running, Capital City Health Club has been voted the best in
Helena community while at the same time adhering to their tradition of Helena. But with 70 pieces of cardio equipment, a large free weight area,
friendly, quality service. Whether you’re looking to get your hair cut, nails three group fitness studios, basketball/volleyball court, sauna and steam
manicured, or a facial for your face, the staff at Capital Hill Barber Shop & room, three pools, a juice bar and kids club, how could it not maintain
Styling Salon can do it all. the top spot? There is even a 24-hour access area to accommodate busy
(Capital Hill Barber Shop & Styling Salon was also the winner in the Best schedules. Amenities aside, Capital City’s main concern is offering an
Hair Salon, Best Barber, and Best Hairstylist Categories). unpretentious and results-oriented community that’s invested in members’
Favorite: Black Eye Legrand goals and helping them build healthy lifestyles for themselves.
Favorite: Magnolia Hair Lounge & Beauty Bar Favorite: Loft Studio
Favorite: Planet Fitness
Best Chiropractic Office
Winner: Balanced Chiropractic, PC Best Hair Salon
800 Lola St. • 406-449-2501 Winner: Capital Hill Barber Shop & Styling Salon
Balanced Chiropractic is owned and operated by the husband/wife 521 N. Sanders St. • 406-442-6812
team of Dr. Brandon Blank and Dr. Holly Matz-Blank, who are “third (Capital Hill Barber Shop & Styling Salon was also the winner in the Best
generation trained” chiropractors. The couple opened their clinic in Helena
Barber Shop, Best Barber, and Best Hairstylist categories).
in 2016 after seeing there was a real need for a “Blair Upper Cervical”
chiropractor in town. This specialized technique is used by less than one Favorite: Euclid Avenue Salon and Spa
percent of chiropractors and takes a 3D view of the upper neck which Favorite: Halo Salon
helps the doctor visualize what is really going on. Dr. Brandon and Dr.
Holly, alongside Dr. Ron Henze, Dr. Austin Blank, and Dr. Zach Zietz, are
Best Hearing Services
Winner: Costco Wholesale
committed to getting their patients out of pain and back to the active
2195 E. Custer Ave. • 406-495-7042
Montana lifestyles they enjoy.
(Balanced Chiropractic was also the winner in the Best Chiropractor For premium quality hearing aids at value prices, look no further than
category.) Costco Wholesale. They offer a variety of hearing aid styles including open
Favorite: Made to Move Chiropractic fit, in the ear, and Bluetooth capable. They also offer an abundance of
Favorite: Town Center Chiropractic Bluetooth accessories to complement your hearing aids and free hearing
tests to help you best determine what hearing aid will work best for you.
Best Gym Favorite: Comprehensive Hearing Services
Winner: Capital City Health Club Favorite: Hearing Solutions of Montana, LLC
1280 N. Montana Ave. • 406-442-6577
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Purchase before March 1st - Get a free sleeve of Mizuno golf balls (While supplies last)
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Best Massage
Winner: Mariposa Massage & Healing Center, LLC
1221 Echelon Place Suite D • 406-465-9679
Mariposa Massage & Healing Center was established to make a difference
in the health and well-being of the people in our community. It offers a st
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massage experience that will always leave them wanting to come back
for another. Mariposa Massage is all about providing transformational
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Mariposa Massage tailors clients’ transformation with an evidence-based
approach to meet your goals for every session. The therapists at Mariposa
are there to support clients in achieving their health goals by providing
Helena Community
healing touch through therapeutic massage. Rejuvenate your mind and
body with massage services from Mariposa’s massage services today.
Favorite: Mighty Mo Massage
Favorite: Jade Sweat at Opulence Health
Primary Care, Women's Health &
Medical Aesthetics
for voting us
Best Medical Cannabis Provider
Winner: Helena Buds
Best Footwear Store
2625 Canyon Ferry Rd. • 406-558-2572
Helena Buds is a medical marijuana dispensary. They have a large
and your favorite
selection of marijuana flower and edibles. They are committed to growing
and producing all the medical products that are sold on their shelves. Their Favorite Sporting Goods Store!
boutique cannabis is grown for high quality in small batches and hand
trimmed to give customers the best product in town. Helena Buds is local,
lab tested, and state compliant. 5 W Broadway • 406-443-5360 • thebasecamp.com •
Favorite: The Higher Standard Mon-Fri 9:30-8:00 • Sat 9:30-6:00 • Sun 11:00-5:00
Favorite: Bloom Montana
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Best Nail Salon was also the winner in the Best Esthetician category).
Favorite: Skin Esteem
Winner: Beauty from Ashes
1325 Euclid Ave., Suite 3 • 406-916-8645 Favorite: Crafted Aesthetics
When you’re on the hunt for a quality and affordable local nail salon, look Best Tanning Salon
no further than Beauty from Ashes. The nail studio specializes in keeping Winner: Apricity Beauty Bar
your nails healthy and beautiful while providing a relaxing environment 1005 Partridge Place, Ste 5 • 406-439-6354
for its customers. Whether you’re wanting to jazz up your nails with some Get your glow on today at Apricity Beauty Bar in Helena. Apricity offers
decorative nail art, revive your cuticles with a spa manicure, or get a new private, personalized spray tan sessions using South Seas technology,
set of acrylics done, Beauty from Ashes will deliver the pampering you which is continuously voted “Best of the Best” by Allure magazine. Upon
and your nails most need. arriving at your appointment, a color consultation and skin analysis is
Favorite: Kismet Nail Bar performed. This allows the staff to select the best solution from their
Favorite: Paradise Nails lineup to achieve your desired results. Monthly spray tan memberships are
Best Spa available as well as party packages.
In addition to spray tanning, Apricity also offers teeth whitening and cryo
Winner: Opulence Health Primary Care,
Women's Health & Medical Aesthetics sculpting and tightening.
251 Saddle Dr. • 406-315-5855 Favorite: The Tannery
Opulence Health promises to “restore and renew” their clients through its Favorite: Planet Beach
primary medical care and state-of-the-art advanced aesthetic services. Best Tattoo/Piercing Studio
They offer a wide range of aesthetic services, including things like laser Winner: Velvet Rose Tattoo
hair and pigment removal, injectables, facials, and body waxing. Every 2 N. Last Chance Gulch, Ste 11 • 406-431-3836
person on the Opulence team takes great pride in offering the most up-to- Dermawerx Custom Tattoo is Helena’s hot spot for all your tattoo needs.
date primary care, women's health and progressive aesthetic techniques Not only do they offer a clean and comfortable environment that puts their
in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere, provided by the most genuine, customers at ease, but they have several experienced and creative artists
knowledgeable and experienced professionals in their specialties. that work together with their clients to bring their tattoo vision to life.
Opulence Health will help restore the effects of time on your inner and Favorite: DM6 Studio Tattoo and Fine Art
outer self and leave you with a more healthy and youthful appearance. Favorite: Dermawerx Custom Tattoo
(Opulence Health Primary Care, Women’s Health & Medical Aesthetics
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Suite B • 449-4279 • Maggi Kuxhaus, Reimbursement Specialist
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for voting one of our therapists, • Womens Health • Hand Therapy, Job Site Evaluation
John Harrington MPT, • Total Joint Rehab • Foot/Ankle Rehab
first in the Best Physical Therapist category. • Orthotic Evaluation and Intervention • Foot Orthotics
We appreciate your support of HPT has been dedicated to providing high-quality therapy
services for 24 years. Experience makes a difference!
Harrington Physical Therapy and are proud to have We continually strive to improve clinical excellence with
been represented in the Best of Helena with continuing education focused on proven, and evidence-based
evaluation and treatment methods. When therapy services are
Best Physical Therapy 2010-2016 and having a finalist
prescribed, let your healthcare provider know you would like to
in the Best Physical Therapist category 2017-2021. see us at Harrington Physical Therapy.BEST OF HELENA Sunday, February 20, 2022 | PAGE 19
LOCAL life into the services held at the Cathedral of St. Helena.
Favorite: Helena First Church
Favorite: St. Paul’s United Methodist
Best Church
Winner: Helena First Church Best Customer Service
2210 Dodge Ave. • 406-442-6851 Winner: Van’s Thriftway
At Helena First Church, their mission is “Leading People to Life in Jesus.” 306 Euclid Ave. • 406-442-8645
They help followers grow in a relationship with Jesus through connecting (Van’s Thriftway was also the winner in the Best Deli and Best Meat
in worship, growing in groups, serving in ministry, and reaching out to Department categories).
the world. Everyone is welcome at Helena First to connect with God in a Favorite: On Broadway
positive and energetic environment. Worship is held in person or by live Favorite: Infinite Nutrition
stream on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Favorite: Cathedral of St. Helena Best Date Night Location
Favorite: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Winner: On Broadway
106 E. Broadway • 406-443-1929
Best Church Choir ((On Broadway was also the winner in the Best Appetizer, Best Place
Winner: Cathedral of Saint Helena to Enjoy a Cocktail, Best Place to Get Dinner, Best Restaurant, Best
530 N. Ewing St. • 406-442-5825 Waitstaff, Best Bartender, Best Chef, and Best Server categories).
The Cathedral of St. Helena is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Favorite: Wassweiler Dinner House and Pub
Diocese of Helena. It was constructed at the turn of the century during Favorite: Lucca’s
the episcopate of Bishop John Carroll. With over 1,400 households in
attendance at the Cathedral today, it is a home for many in the community Best Event Venue
as well as an architectural masterpiece to watch over the town. The Winner: Kleffner Ranch
Cathedral is home to three different choirs: the Cathedral Choir, which 305 Mt. Hwy 518 • 406-495-9090
sings choral literature from the Western canon with a focus on polyphonic Kleffner Ranch Barn is a historic site that displays Montana's natural
Renaissance, Baroque, and modern works; the Aquinas Schola Choir, beauty and generations of charm. This once-upon-a-time cattle ranch
which is the Cathedral’s children’s and youth choir; and the Cathedral now is a beautiful site to enjoy your wedding or other celebration. Kleffner
Brass and Trombone Choir, which is open to parishioners who play brass Ranch sits alongside Prickly Pear Creek and features picturesque
instruments. The music from all three choirs works to elevate and breathe mountain views. This red barn has a charming interior space. The open
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layout, wooden floors, high ceiling, and rock wall texture combine to Nestled in the foothills of the Elkhorn Mountains you’ll find Creekside
create a rustic yet extremely romantic atmosphere. Let loose with friends Hideaway’s charming earth home. Clean Scandinavian style decor allows
and family at the Kleffner Ranch as you dance and dine in this warm and the magnificent construction of this home to shine. A few unique features
inviting environment. include four full sized built-in sleeping nooks each with their own lights
(Kleffner Ranch was also the winner in Best Place to Get Married and electrical outlets, a secret door to a hidden private bedroom, and
category). a shower you enter through a ‘tree trunk’ with almost 13-foot ceilings.
Favorite: Oddfellow Inn & Farm Creekside Hideaway is also working on expanding their offerings by
Favorite: Lewis & Clark Tap Room constructing a new facility that will be called Creekside Meadows and
Best Festival or Event becomes available for intimate events and Airbnb in the summer of 2022.
Favorite: Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel
Winner: : Symphony Under the Stars
Caroll College Hill • 406-442-1860 Favorite: Oddfellow Inn & Farm
Symphony Under the Stars is a Helena tradition that began in 2004. Each
summer, the Helena Symphony comes together to put on a spectacular
Best Local Band
Winner: Ten Years Gone
show on the hill at Carroll College. Each year, the event draws nearly Ten Years Gone is a classic rock, alternative, and pop dance band.
20,000 people to enjoy an evening of music and fireworks under Members include Mark Walker (keyboards/vocals), Ken Nelson
Montana's iconic Big Sky. The music may not begin until sundown, but (keyboards/vocals), Robert Doughty (lead guitar/vocals), Jeremy Slead
spectators make a full day out of the event. Beginning mid-morning, (drums/vocals), Dennis Ferriter (bass), and Ben Fandry (lead vocals). The
attendees bring their blankets to the venue, staking out their seats for the band has been playing in Helena and the surrounding area since 2007.
evening, creating a large patchwork quilt that spans the hillside. People Favorite: Insufficient Funds
then start grilling, pulling out the drinks, and catching up with old friends Favorite: Dan Henry Band
as they wait for the musical performance to begin.
Favorite: Let Freedom Ring Concert Best Place for Kids’ Fun
Favorite: Intermountain’s Festival of Trees Winner: Flying Giant Adventure Park
3351 Tricia St. • 406-458-5867
Best Hotel/Lodging First opened in February 2021, Flying Giant Adventure Park is Montana’s
Winner: Creekside Hideaway premier indoor adventure park. Featuring trampolines, interactive climbing
225 Warm Springs Creek Rd; Clancy walls, a suspended rope course, dodgeball, batting cages, and axe
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throwing, the park has something for everyone. Flying Giant keeps kids
and adults active and having fun year-round. Looking for somewhere
awesome to host your child’s next birthday party? Flying Giant Adventure
Park will take care of all the details by providing pizza, ice cream,
beverages, and all the adventure a kid could want on their birthday.
Favorite: ExplorationWorks
Favorite: Canyon Ferry Lake
Best Place for Live Music
Winner: : Lewis & Clark Tap Room
1535 Dodge Ave. • 406-442-5960
In addition to serving up award winning craft beers, Lewis & Clark Brewing
Company’s Tap Room is also a professionally designed live music venue
that works hard to bring statewide, regional, and national touring bands
to the Helena community to enjoy. Featuring live music on Thursday and
Saturday nights, the Lewis & Clark Tap Room is the place to be to enjoy a
frothy cold beverage alongside friends while rocking out to great music.
(Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. was also the winner in the Best Brewery and
Best Microbrew categories).
Favorite: Lakeside on Hauser
Favorite: Alive at 5
Best Place to Get Married
Winner: Kleffner Ranch
305 Mt. Hwy 518 • 406-495-9090
(Kleffner Ranch was also the winner in the Best Event Venue category)
Favorite: Tizer Botanic Garden and Arboretum
Favorite: Oddfellow Inn & Farm
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THE {FULL} LIFE AWAITS
Thank you, Independent Record readers, for voting
Touchmark on Saddle Drive as the “Best Senior Living” 1
community in Helena for the third consecutive year!
We are grateful to all residents and team members
who make Touchmark such a wonderful place to
live and work. Reasons people tell us they love our
community include:
• Award-winning Full Life Wellness & Life Enrichment
Program™
• Health & Fitness Studio access with classes and
personal training
• Volunteer groups and opportunities
• Happy hours, hobby groups, and off-campus trips
Discover the joy of retirement your way.
Call 406-389-8296 to schedule your private tour.
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Best Place to Work
Winner: State of Montana
406-444-3871
Montana offers a variety of opportunities to help you make a difference
in your community and further your career. The State of Montana offer
competitive benefits, work-life balance, and family friendly policies. As
a service-oriented employer, they seek employees with a passion for
customer service. Work for the state you love to live in by applying with
the State of Montana today.
Favorite: Headwaters Crafthouse
Favorite: St. Peter’s Health
Best Senior Living Community
Winner: Touchmark on Saddle Drive
915 Saddle Dr. • 406-558-4673
Serving the Helena community since 1997, Touchmark on Saddle Drive
enjoys a stunning setting on 11.5 green acres in Helena. After three
development phases, the last of which was completed in 2013, the
community has grown to include 205 homes and employ nearly 150 team
members. Today it offers cottage homes, independent and assisted living
services, and memory care. At Touchmark, they believe that it is a privilege
to enhance the daily experience of seniors and support pursuing interests
and passions. With first-rate amenities, award-winning features such as
their Full Life Wellness & Life Enrichment Program, an outstanding culinary
program, and a dedicated professional team, the community uniquely
addresses the needs of a dynamic population eager to move into the next
adventure. Currently offering safe private and virtual tours.
Favorite: Beehive Homes of Helena
Favorite: Hunters Pointe
People of the Year
Best Accountant
Winner: Mari Williams - Accounting & Tax Specialists
3345 Colton Dr. Suite B • 406-449-2065
Mari Williams prides herself on being part of a local, family-owned firm that
provides the kind of customer service not found at big accounting firms.
st Williams has years of valuable experience to help take the hassle out of
Fir your tax returns. Contact her today for your personal or small business tax
needs.
Favorite: Joy Kostka (Joyful Services)
Favorite: Kaitlyn Champion (Rudd & Company)
Best Artist
Winner: Jay Crider
732 Knight St.
Jay Crider is a local painter whose interests in subject matter are wide
ranging and eclectic. Crider formalizes the coincidental and emphasizes
the conscious process of composition that is behind the seemingly
random works. His paintings are saturated with a dark humor that can be
obvious or obscure. They question the coerciveness that is derived from
the more profound meaning and the superficial aesthetic appearance of an
image. By experimenting with aleatoric processes, he makes works that
can be seen as self-portraits.
Favorite: Deric Miller (DM6 Studio Tattoo and Fine Art)
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Best Attorney Favorite: Daysha Detienne (First Community Bank)
Favorite: Lisa Nelson (Opportunity Bank)
Winner: John Doubek - Doubek, Pyfer & Storrar
307 N. Jackson St. • 406-442-7830
John Doubek attended Carroll College and received his law degree from
Best Barber
Winner: Chance Linkenbach
the University of Montana. Out of law school, John Doubek handled (Capital Hill Barber Shop & Styling Salon)
some 80 trials and contested cases on behalf of the Montana Consumer 521 N. Sanders St. • 406-442-6812
Counsel, which represents the interests of the people of Montana against Chance Linkenbach owns and operates Capital Hill Barber Shop & Styling
public utilities and railroads. These trials were held before the Montana Salon in Helena. As one online reviewer commented, “Chance is an artist.
Public Service Commission the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, I've seen him cut multiple types of hair with confidence. Everyone I've
the Civil Aeronautics Board, and the Interstate Commerce Commission. seen leave before me looks beyond satisfied on their way out the door.
His practice areas include personal injury law, workers’ compensation, As for myself, I've never had to tell him what to do, just sit down and
products liability, and commercial litigation he starts cutting. Looks great every time.” Capital Hill is a full-service
Favorite: Anne Sherwood (Morrison Sherwood Wilson & Deola, PLLP) salon pampering and styling the people in Helena. Their services include
Favorite: Tara Harris Law Office PLLC haircuts, therapeutic massages, manicures/pedicures, tanning services
Best Auto Loan Officer and bridal hair services. If you're looking for a simple cut come visit
Chance at Capital Hill Barber Shop & Styling Salon.
Winner: Scott Shein (Intrepid Credit Union)
406-443-5400 (Capital Hill Barber Shop & Styling Salon was also the winner in the Best
Scott Shein has been helping the members of Intrepid Credit Union Barber Shop, Best Hair Salon, and Best Hairstylist categories).
with their lending needs since 2003 and currently serves as a lending Favorite: Secy Servera (Black Eye Legrand)
supervisor. Members enjoy working with him because he prioritizes Favorite: Saleana Bowen Zarske (Carriage House Salon)
building relationships and takes the time to get to know each member
he serves. As one online customer commented, “Scott is absolutely
Best Bartender
Winner: Adam Imhoff (On Broadway)
awesome. We have worked with Scott for many years and he is wonderful 106 E. Broadway • 406-443-1929
to work with. He always goes the extra mile for his clients.” (On Broadway was also the winner in the Best Appetizer, Best Place
(Intrepid Credit Union was also the winner of the Best Credit Union to Enjoy a Cocktail, Best Place to Get Dinner, Best Restaurant, Best
category). Waitstaff, Best Date Night Location, Best Chef, and Best Server
Favorite: Roxanne Allen (Valley Bank of Helena) categories).
Thank You Helena
for a
great first year as new owners.
We look forward to serving the community
for many more years!
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