Best Banquet Facility
1st Place: G2 Gallery, 102 E. High St. No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-286-1152
2nd Place: Capital Event Center, 623 Ohio St., Jefferson City, 573-635-5882
Best Beer Selection
J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub. With more than 28 beers on tap, 30-plus TV screens and fast service, locally owned J. Pfenny’s provides a great sports-bar atmosphere for the entire family. This repeat City’s Best winner, which hosts a large bar and an impressive saltwater fish tank, also offers specialty frozen drinks on its new deck. 215 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-644-9999, https://www.facebook.com/pages/J-Pfennys-Sports-Grill-Pub/177336868976396.
2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, PrisonBrews.com
Best Place to Buy a New Car
1st Place: Riley GM, 2033 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-2324; Toyota/Scion, 2105 Christy Drive, 888-437-5207, goriley.com
2nd Place: Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln, 807 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-4444, joemachenscapitalcityfordlincoln.com
Best Place to Buy Shoes
1st Place: American Shoe, 221 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8313, americanshoeinc.com
2nd Place: Shoe Carnival, 3535 Missouri Blvd., No. 115, Jefferson City, 573-659-0620, shoecarnival.com
Best Place to Buy a Used Car
1st Place: Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln, 807 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-4444, joemachenscapitalcityfordlincoln.com
2nd Place: Riley GM, 2033 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-2324; Toyota/Scion, 2105 Christy Drive, 888-437-5207, goriley.com
Best Place to Catch Live Music
1st Place: The Mission, 915 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-893-2800, themissionjc.com
2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, PrisonBrews.com
Best Place for Cosmetic Procedures/Spa Services
1st Place: JCMG Laser & Vein Center, 2511 W. Edgewood, Suite H, Jefferson City, 573-761-LASR (5277), jcmglaser.com
2nd Place: Riversong Spa and Salon, 109 W. Ashley, Jefferson City, 573-636-9796, riversongspa.com
Best Place for Fine Jewelry
1st Place: Kas A. Designs, 308 W. Dunklin, Jefferson City, 573-634-8198, kasadesigns.com
2nd Place: The Blue Diamond, 1803 Missouri Blvd., Ste. A, Jefferson City, 573-634-4241, thebluediamond.com
Best Florist
Family owned for 123 years, Busch’s Florist delivers everything from basket arrangements and balloons to exotic plants and garden statuaries, both locally and nationwide. Today, as in the past, the business guarantees that every order is fresh, on time and meets or exceeds customers’ expectations. 620 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-636-7113, buschsflorist.com
2nd Place: River City Florist, 212 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3737, rivercityflorist.net
Best Place for Friendly Banking
1st Place: Central Bank, 238 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-1111, centralbank.net
2nd Place: Jefferson Bank, 700 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-0800, jefferson-bank.com
Best Grocery Store
1st Place: Hy-Vee, 3721 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City,573-893-2505, hy-vee.com
2nd Place: Schnuck’s, 1801 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-4666, schnucks.com
Best Hair Salon
The Loft Hair Design Studio, with its flat-screen TVs and flashy artwork, provides an edgy, modern background for its full line of hair, facial and body services, including the new Novalash eyelash extensions. 3405 W. Truman Blvd., No. 100, Jefferson City, 573-634-3007, theloftjc.com.
2nd Place: Artistic Vision Hair Designers, 3121 Emerald Lane, Suite 200, Jefferson City, 573-635-0086, artisticvisionsalon.com
Best Hardware/Home Improvement Store
1st Place: Lowe’s, 3441 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-638-2400, lowes.com
2nd Place: Westlake Ace Hardware, 2305 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-2189, acehardware.com
Best Heating & A/C Company
1st Place: Stieferman Heating, 3526 Rock Ridge Road, Jefferson City, 573-635-3547, lennoxdealer.com/stiefermanheating
2nd Place: Aire Serv of Central Missouri, 2521 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4490, centralmissouri.aireserv.com
Best Home Furnishings Store
1st Place: JC Mattress, 4725 Horner Road, Jefferson City, 573-893-8361, jcmattressonline.com
2nd Place: The Schaefer House, 618 Broadway, Jefferson City, 573-635-8877, theschaeferhouse.com
Best Local Golf Course
1st Place: Oak Hills Golf Center, 932 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-6532, jeffcitymo.org/oakhillsgolfcenter.html
2nd Place: Jefferson City Country Club, 516 S. Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-3306, jeffersoncitycountryclub.com
Best Place for Men’s Clothing
1st Place: Dillard’s, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-4497, dillards.com
2nd Place: Samuel’s Tuxedos, 236 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7267, samuelstuxedos.com
Best Nursery/Garden/Landscaping
1st Place: Longfellow’s Garden Center, 12007 Lookout Trail, Centertown, 573-584-9611, longfellowsgarden.com
2nd Place: Green Horizons Garden Center Inc., 2607 Route CC, Jefferson City, 573-636-4373
Best Paint & Body Shop
1stPlace: Fischer Body Shop, 2816 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-635-3154, fischerbodyshop.com
2nd Place: Xtreme Body & Paint, 1007 LoMo Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-8722, xtremebodyandpaint.com
Best Pest Control
1st Place: Steve’s Pest Control, 11955 County Road 4040, Jefferson City, 573-896-4868, stevespestcontrol.com
2nd Place: Art’s Pest Control, 429 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3299, artspestcontrol.com
Best Place Only Locals Know About
1st Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com
2nd Place: Bones Restaurant & Lounge, 210 Commercial Ave., Jefferson City, 573-636-8955, bonesinthealley.com
Best Place for Singles to Meet
1st Place: J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub, 215 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-644-9999, facebook.com/Pfennys-Sports-Grill-Pub
2nd Place: Bones Restaurant & Lounge, 210 Commercial St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8955, bonesinthealley.com
Best Theater Company
1st Place: The Little Theatre, 1005 Chestnut St., Jefferson City, 573-681-9400, tltjc.org
2nd Place: Scene One Theatre, 121 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6713, sceneonetheatre.com
Best Place for Unique Gifts
1st Place: Southbank, 110 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-659-GIFT (4438), southbankgifts.com
2nd Place: Initially Yours, 409 W. Miller St., Suite E, Jefferson City, 573-556-8293, facebook.com/initiallyyoursjcmo
Best Wine Selection
1st Place: Abiy’s International Wines & Liquor, 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Suite 205, Jefferson City, 573-893-3299
2nd Place: Schnuck’s, 1801 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-4666, schnucks.com
Best Place for Women’s Fashions
Saffees on High Street has offered current fashions at competitive prices since 1923. Today, with three additional stores, one in Osage beach and two in Kansas (in Lawrence and Overland Park), its uniquely personal shopping experience ensures every customer leaves happy and confident with their purchases. 227 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4512, saffees.com
2nd Place: Calena’s Fashions, 275 Karen Drive, Holts Summit, 573-896-5091, http://www.calenasfashions.com/
Best Place to Work Out
1st Place: YMCA, 525 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-9530, jcymca.org
2nd Place: Wilson’s Total Fitness, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com
Best Bar
1st Place: J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub, 215 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-644-9999, facebook.com/Pfennys-Sports-Grill-Pub
2nd Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com
Best Barbecue
The secret behind Bandana’s Southern-style smoked meats is its special dry rub and real wood pit smokers. Also known for an amazing variety of tasty made-from-scratch side dishes, the Jefferson City franchise, one of 30 Bandana’s restaurants in the Midwest, prides itself on quick service in a friendly, family atmosphere. 2336 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7427, bandanasbbq.com
2nd Place: Lutz’s Famous BBQ, 3505 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-4227, lutzbbq.com
Best Breakfast
Everyone’s favorites are on the Mel’s Café menu, from eggs served your way to country ham and Belgium waffles. Sporting a western theme, this cozy, old- fashioned diner and new winner serves only the best fresh and homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mel’s also brings its menu to you with specialty catering services! 2421 Industrial Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893- 9115, melscountrystylecafe.com.
2nd Place: Towne Grill, 315 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-636-0720, facebook.com/pages/Towne-Grill
Best Burger
1st Place: ECCO Lounge, 703 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8751, eccolounge.net
2nd Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com
Best Caterer
1st Place: Argyle Catering Co., 168 Walnut St., Argyle, 573-680-1144, argylecatering.com
2nd Place: Bandana’s Bar-B-Q, 2336 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, 573-634-7427, bandanasbbq.com
Best Chinese/Japanese
1st Place: Yen Ching, 2208 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-5225
2nd Place: Hunan, 1416 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-5253
Best Coffee
1st Place: Coffee Zone, 130 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-761-4277, yaniscoffeezone.blogspot.com
2nd Place: Dunn Brothers, 3218 W. Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-5303, jeffersoncity.dunnbros.com
Best Desserts
1st Place: Arris’ Bistro & Liquid Lounge, 409 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8400, arriscafe.com
2nd Place: B.K. Bakery, 901 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-632-0064, bkbakery.com
Best French Fries
1st Place: McDonald’s, 918 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-635-3903; 724 W. Stadium Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-5899; 815 Eastland Drive, Jefferson City, 573-636-9991; 3124 S. 10 Mile Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-4921, mcmissouiri.com
2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, PrisonBrews.com
Best Fried Chicken
1st Place: Steve’s Family Restaurant, 8705 State Route C, Lohman, 573-782-0102
2nd Place: Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, 1550 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-1603, showmelees.com
Best Happy Hour
1st Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com
2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, PrisonBrews.com
Best Hot Dog
1st Place: Zesto-South, 1730 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com
2nd Place: Sonic Drive-In, 314 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-9113; 1711 E. Elm St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8311; 201 Commerce Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-9033, sonicdrivein.com
Best Place for Ice Cream
1st Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz
2nd Place: Cold Stone Creamery, 610 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, 573-636-2653
Best Italian
For more than 30 years, Madison’s delicious, authentic and original Italian cuisine has been delighting diners in the Jefferson City area and beyond. With a warm and inviting ambience, two private dining rooms and an outdoor patio, Madison’s provides the perfect dining experience for everything from family get-togethers to special romantic dinners. 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com.
2nd Place: Domenico’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-893-5454, domenicosjeffcity.com
Best Mexican
1st Place: El Jimador, 1410 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-1616; 2930 W. Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, 573-638-0232; 512 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-6228
2nd Place: El Espolon, 450 Rock Hill Road, Jefferson City, 573-634-6155; 915 Eastland Drive, Jefferson City, 573-659-0643, elespolonrestaurants.com
Best Place for Outdoor Dining
1st Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com
2nd Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, PrisonBrews.com
Best Pizza
1st Place: Arris’, 117 W. High St., Jefferson City, 573-635-9225, arrispizzaonline.com
2nd Place: Pizza Haus, 1508 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, 573-632-4287; 6324 Route B, Jefferson City, 573-635-8411
Best Place for a Power Lunch
1st Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com
2nd Place: Arris’ Bistro & Liquid Lounge, 409 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8400, arriscafe.com
Best Restaurant
1st Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com
2nd Place: Bandana’s Bar-B-Q, 2336 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7427, bandanasbbq.com
Best Place for Romantic Dining
1st Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com
2nd Place: Alexandro’s, 2125 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7740, alexandrosandtg.com
Best Sandwich
1st Place: Sub Shop, 1902 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-659-8181, jeffersoncitysubshop.com
2nd Place: Firehouse Subs, 2103 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-8150, firehousesubs.com
Best Steak
1st Place: Longhorn Steakhouse, 3545 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-9100, longhornsteakhouse.com
2nd Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com
Best Sushi
1st Place: Love Sushi, 2201 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-0095
2nd Place: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-8578, fujisteakhouse.com
Best Seafood
1st Place: Red Lobster, 3519 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-635-6737, redlobster.com
2nd Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com
Best Builder
1st Place: Signature Homes, P.O. Box 105738, Jefferson City, 573-659-HOME (4663), signaturehomesjc.com
2nd Place: Kent Bentlage Construction Inc., 6407 Summerhill Ridge, Jefferson City, 573-680-5270
Best Chiropractor
1st Place: Dr. Kevin Wheat, Wheat Chiropractic, 3216 Emerald Lane, Suite B, Jefferson City, 573-636-3555, wheatchiropractic.com
2nd Place: Dr. Jamie Showers, Showers Family & Sports Chiropractic, 915 Southwest Blvd., Suite H, Jefferson City, 573-635-2225, showerschiropractic.com
Best Dentist
No one celebrates going to the dentist, but patients of Dr. Randal Scott come close. With his caring and compassionate nature and excellent care, he puts patients at ease and sends them on their way with a well-cleaned smile. 701 W. High St., 573-636-7432.
2nd Place: Dr. Nathalie Tungesvik, 994 Diamond Ridge, No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-635-3576, drnathalie.com
Best Doctor
1st Place: Cindy Leahy, 1241 W. Stadium Blvd., 573-635-5264, jcmg.org
2nd Place: Dr. James Weiss, 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-3313, jcmg.org
Best Esthetician
1st Place: Diana Bargate, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net
2nd Place: Meg Gamm, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net
Best Financial Adviser
1st Place: Frank Burkhead, Burkhead Wealth Management, 600 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, 573-635-1181, burkheadllc.com
2nd Place: Wesley Weider, Wells Fargo Advisors, 3308 W. Edgewood Drive, Suite 1, Jefferson City, 573-636-7661, home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/wesley.weider
Best Interior Designer
1st Place: Casey Anderson, Mid-City Lumber, 118 Jaycee Drive, 573-636-6183, mclumber.com
2nd Place: Tina Davis, Scruggs Lumber, 1707 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-635-6881, scruggslumber.com
Best Insurance Agent
1st Place: Brad Hutchison, State Farm, 3401 W. Truman Blvd., No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-634-3033, bradhutchisonsf.com
2nd Place: Chuck Houchins, Farmers Insurance, 925 S. Country Club Drive, Suite H, Jefferson City, 573-636-4438, farmersagent.com/chouchins
Best Lawyer
With attention to detail, strategy, strong values and the law, Chip Gentry & the team at Call and Gentry Law Group work for what’s right. His tireless commitment and sincerity in his professional and personal life make Gentry a man others respect. 3218 Emerald Lane, Suite C, 573-644-6090, callgentry.com.
2nd Place: Emily Fretwell Renn, Bandré Hunt & Snider LLC, 227 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-2424, bandrehuntsnider.com
Best Local Artist
1st Place: Jim Dyke, 116 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-7646, cottonstonegallery.com
2nd Place: Angie Green, agreenart19@gmail.com
Best Local Band/Musician
1st Place: The Cherry Pistols, thecherrypistols.com
2nd Place: Ski Collins, Bass Player, Deeper Blue, lisaandski@gmail.com
Best Massage Therapist
1st Place: Meg Gamm, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net
2nd Place: Rachel Steinmeier, 630-379-4466, facebook.com//Rachel-Steinmeier
Best Mechanic
The only semi-negative aspect of being great at what you do is that you’re always busy, but for Rollin’s Automotive customers, Greg Rollins is worth the wait. With great service, reasonable prices and a respectful way of dealing with people, it’s no wonder Rollins is once again Jefferson City’s Best Mechanic. 2004 Idlewood Court, 573-761-5119.
2nd Place: Joshua Lehman, On Site Oil Change & Auto Repair Shop, 212 Railton Road, Jefferson City, 573-636-0010, facebook.com/onsiteoilchange
Best Personal Trainer
Nick Baker’s passion is to help clients be successful in their lives, and to do so, he’s developed a strong, healthy lifestyle of his own. He believes it and lives it so he can coach others to do the same. Jefferson City Area YMCA, 573-761-9000, jcymca.org.
2nd Place: Tracie Matthews, Wilson’s Total Fitness, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com
Best Real Estate Agent
1st Place: Beth McGeorge (RE/MAX), 2316 St. Mary’s Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-3489, bethmcgeorge.com
2nd Place: Kevin Thoenen and Audrey Houchins, Reality Executives, 925 S. Country Club Drive, Unit G, Jefferson City, 573-634-HOME (4663), gojchomes.com
Best Salon Stylist
1st Place: Lisa Collins, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net
2nd Place: Ashley Woods, The Loft, 3405 W. Truman Blvd., No. 100, Jefferson City, 573-634-3007, theloftjc.com
Best Veterinarian
Dr. Gregory Popp is once again recognized as Jefferson City’s Best Veterinarian, and it’s easy to see why. Popp understands how important family pets are to his patients. He works diligently to promote preventive care for animals. 2224 Weathered Rock Road, 573- 634-2223, weatheredrockvet.com.
2nd Place: Dr. Stacey Beddoe, Southwest Animal Hospital, 1410 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-635-5411, swahjc.com