It’s that time of year again to announce the winners of our third annual City’s Best poll, a guide to the best shopping, services, food, people and arts and entertainment the city has to offer, as voted by fans online or via paper ballot. This year’s list of 142 winners boasts an exciting mix of new and returning favorites and covers everything from the best burger to the best financial adviser. Look for the City’s Best logo and banner at honored local businesses, and keep this issue as your guide to the top restaurants, salons, docs, attorneys and more. Browse the resource directory in the back of future issues for a quick reference to the City’s Best guide, and watch Jefferson City Magazine in 2014 for a chance to vote for your favorites again next year.
Shopping/Services
Best Place for Friendly Banking
First Place: Central Bank, 238 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-1111, centralbank.net
Second Place: Jefferson Bank, 700 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-0800,
Best Place for Women’s Fashions
First Place: Saffees
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
Second Place: Calena’s Fashions, 275 Karen Drive, Holts Summit, 573-896-5091
Best Place for Men’s Clothing
First Place: Dillard’s, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City,573-893-4497, dillards.com
Second Place: Samuel’s Tuxedos, 236 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573- 634-7267, samuelstuxedos.com
Best Place for Cosmetic Procedures/Spa Services
First Place: JCMG Laser & Vein Center, 2511 W. Edgewood, Suite H, Jefferson City, 573-761-LA SR(5277), jcmglaser.com
Second Place: Riversong Spa and Salon, 109 W. Ashley, Jefferson City, 573-636-9796, riversongspa.com
Best Place for Unique Gifts
First Place: Southbank Gift Co. Southbank offers items from homedécor and designer baskets to jewelry, bath and body products. 110 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-659-GIFT (4438), southbankgifts.com
Second Place: Initially Yours, 409 W. Miller St., Suite E, Jefferson City, 573-556-8293, facebook.com/initiallyyoursjcmo
Best Place to Buy Shoes
First Place: American Shoe, 221 E. High St. Jefferson City, 573- 636-8313, americanshoeinc.com
Second Place: Shoe Carnival, 3535 Missouri Blvd., No. 115, Jefferson City, 573-659-0620, shoecarnival.com
Best Place to Buy a New Car
First Place: Riley GM , 2033 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-2324; Toyota/Scion, 2105 Christy Drive, 888-437-5207, goriley.com
Second Place: Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln, 807 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-4444, joemachenscapitalcityfordlincoln.com
Best Place to Buy a Used Car
First Place: Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln, 807 Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-4444, joemachenscapitalcityfordlincoln.com
Second Place: Riley GM , 2033 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-2324; Toyota/Scion, 2105 Christy Drive, 888-437-5207, goriley.com
Best Paint & Body Shop
First Place: Fischer Body Shop, 2816 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-635-3154, fischerbodyshop.com
Second Place: Xtreme Body & Paint, 1007 LoMo Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-8722, xtremebodyandpaint.com
Best Home Furnishings Store
First Place: JC Mattress, 4725 Horner Road, Jefferson City, 573-893-8361, jcmattressonline.com
Second Place: The Schaefer House, 618 Broadway, Jefferson City, 573-635-8877, theschaeferhouse.com
Best Florist
First Place: Busch’s 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
Second Place: River City Florist, 212 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3737, rivercityflorist.net
Best Place for Fine Jewelry
First Place: Kas A Designs
A past winner of the City’s Best, Kas A Designs, a full-service jewelry store, offers appraisals, repairs and restorations and has more than 500 engagement and wedding rings in stock. Unique designs created by owner and veteran gemologist Kas Jacquot reflect an air of elegance, wearability and enduring quality.
308 W. Dunklin, Jefferson City, 573-634 -8198, kasadesigns.com
Second Place: The Blue Diamond, 1803 Missouri Blvd., Suite A, 573-634-4241, thebluediamond.com
Best Pest Control
First Place: Steve’s Pest Control, 11955 County Road 4040, Jefferson City, 573-896- 4868, stevespestcontrol.com
Second Place: Art’s Pest Control, 429 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-3299, artspestcontrol.com
Best Banquet Facility
First Place: G2 Gallery
A unique and upscale event venue, G2 Gallery is a repeat winner in this category. Located in the historic Lohman Opera House, which was built in the mid-1880s, the G2 Gallery space is perfect for any event, from conferences to weddings, and offers a full-service menu.
102 E. High St., No. 200,Jefferson City, 573-286-1152,g2gallery.net
Second Place: Capital Event Center, 623 Ohio St., Jefferson City, 573-635-5882,
Best Wine Selection
First Place: Abiy’s International Wines & Liquor, 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Suite 205, Jefferson City,573-893-3299
Second Place: Schnuck’s, 1801 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-4666, schnucks.com
Best Grocery Store
First Place: Hy-Vee, 3721 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-893-2505, hy-vee.com
Second Place: Schnuck’s, 1801 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-4666, schnucks.com
Best Heating & A/C Company
First Place: Stieferman Heating, 3526 Rock Ridge Road, Jefferson City, 573-635-3547, lennoxdealer. com/stiefermanheating
Second Place: Aire Serv of Central Missouri, 2521 E. McCarty St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4490, centralmissouri.aireserv.com
Best Beer Selection
First Place: J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub, 215 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-644-9999, facebook.com/Pfennys
Second Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, prisonbrews.com
Best Hardware/Home Improvement Store
First Place: Lowe’s, 3441 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-638-2400, lowes.com
Second Place: Westlake Ace Hardware, 2305 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-2189, acehardware.com
Best Hair Salon
First Place: The Loft Hair Design Studio
Also the winner of the 2012 Best 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
Second Place: Artistic Vision Hair Designers, 3121 Emerald Lane, Suite 200, Jefferson City, 573-635-0086, artisticvisionsalon.com
Best Nursery/Garden/Landscaping
First Place: Longfellow’sGarden Center
Fifteen minutes from Jefferson City in Centertown, Longfellow’s Garden Center offers high-quality plants in a family friendly atmosphere, which has made it a favorite destination for gardeners of all levels for more than two decades. Its radio show, The Garden Spot, provides additional tips and advice.
12007 Lookout Trail, Centertown, 573-584-9611, longfellowsgarden.com
Second Place: Green Horizons Garden Center Inc., 2607 Route CC , Jefferson City, 573-636-4373
Best Food/Drink
Best Restaurant
First Place: Madison’s Café
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
Second Place: Bandana’s Bar-B-Q, 2336 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7427, bandanasbbq.com
Best Place for Ice Cream
First Place: Central Dairy, 610 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6148, centraldairy.biz
Second Place: Cold Stone Creamery, 610 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, 573-636-2653
Best Happy Hour
First Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com
Second Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, prisonbrews.com
Best Sushi
First Place: Love Sushi, 2201 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-0095
Second Place: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-8578, fujisteakhouse.com
Best Steak
First Place: Longhorn Steakhouse, 3545 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636- 9100, longhornsteakhouse.com
Second Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com
Best Mexican
First 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
Second Place: El Espolon, 450 Rock Hill Road, Jefferson City, 573-634-6155; 915 Eastland Drive, Jefferson City, 573-659-0643, elespolonrestaurants.com
Best Fried Chicken
First Place: Steve’s Family Restaurant. Steve’s Family Style Restaurant, originally located in Loose Creek, has beendrawing crowds for its famous fried chicken and country sides in Lohman for 11 years. Its recently opened Jefferson City restaurant, the Welcome Inn Again on the corner of Madison and Dunklin, features the same finger-licking menu. 8705 State Route C, Lohman, 573-782-0102
Second Place: Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, 1550 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-1603, showmelees.com
Best Barbecue
First Place: Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
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 madefrom-scratch side dishes, the Jefferson City franchise, oneof 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
Second Place: Lutz’s Famous BBQ, 3505 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-636-4227, lutzbbq.com
Best Burger
First Place: ECCO Lounge, 703 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8751, eccolounge.net
Second Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com
Best Sandwich
First Place: Sub Shop, 1902 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-659-8181, jeffersoncitysubshop.com
Second Place: Firehouse Subs, 2103 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-8150, firehousesubs.com
Best Italian
First Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com
Second Place: Domenico’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge, 3702 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-893-5454, domenicosjeffcity.com
Best Seafood
First Place: Red Lobster, 3519 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-635-6737, redlobster.com
Second Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com
Best Coffee
First Place: Coffee Zone, 130 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-761-4277, yaniscoffeezone.blogspot.com
Second Place: Dunn Brothers, 3218 W. Edgewood Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-5303, jeffersoncity.dunnbros.com
Best Desserts
First Place: Arris’ Bistro &Liquid Lounge, 409 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8400, arriscafe.com
Second Place: B.K. Bakery, 901 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-632-0064, bkbakery.com
Best Chinese/Japanese
First Place: Yen Ching, 2208 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-635-5225
Second Place: Hunan, 1416 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-5253
Best Place to Catch Live Music
First Place: The Mission, 915 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-893- 2800, themissionjc.com
Second Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, prisonbrews.com
Best Place for Outdoor Dining
First Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573- 634-2988, madisonscafe.com
Second Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573- 635-0678, prisonbrews.com
Best Hot Dog
First Place: Zesto-South, 1730 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573- 659-7117, zestodriveinsouth.com
Second 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 a Power Lunch
First Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573- 634-2988, madisonscafe.com
Second Place: Arris’ Bistro & Liquid Lounge, 409 W. Miller St., Jefferson City, 573-634-8400, arriscafe.com
Best French Fries
First 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
Second Place: Prison Brews, 305 Ash St., Jefferson City, 573-635-0678, prisonbrews.com
Best Caterer
First Place: Argyle Catering Co. 
Under the direction of Chef Ryan P. Davis, graduate of the California School of Culinary Arts Le Cordon Bleu, the staff of Argyle Catering Co. has been providingextraordinary catering services throughout the Jefferson City, Rolla and Lake of the Ozarks areas for the past five years.
168 Walnut St., Argyle, 573-680-1144, argylecatering.com
Second Place: Bandana’s Bar-B-Q, 2336 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7427, bandanasbbq.com
Best Bar
First Place: 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, facebook.com/Pfennys-Sports-Grill-Pub
Second Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub, 700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900,paddymalonespub.com
Best Breakfast
First Place: Mel’s Country Café
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, oldfashioned diner and new winner serves only the best fresh and homemade breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2421 Industrial Drive,Jefferson City, 573-893-9115, melscountrystylecafe.com
Second Place: Towne Grill, 315 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-636-0720, facebook.com/pages/Towne-Grill
Best Pizza
First Place: Arris’, 117 W. High St., Jefferson City, 573-635-9225, arrispizzaonline.com
Second Place: Pizza Haus, 1508 E. McCarty St., 573-632-4287; 6324 Route B, JeffersonCity, 573-635-8411
Best Place forRomantic Dining
First Place: Madison’s Café, 216 Madison St., Jefferson City, 573-634-2988, madisonscafe.com
Second Place: Alexandro’s, 2125 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-634-7740, alexandrosandtg.com
Best People
Best Dentist
First Place: Dr. Randal Scott
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
Second Place: Dr. Nathalie Tungesvik, 994 Diamond Ridge, No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-635-3576, drnathalie.com
Best Doctor
First Place: Dr. Cindy Leahy
With her calm demeanor and friendly smile, Jefferson City Medical Group family physician Cindy Leahy, D.O., creates lifelong partnerships with patients of all ages to guide them in disease prevention, health education and health maintenance.
1241 W. Stadium Blvd., 573-635-5264, jcmg.org
Second Place: Dr. James Weiss, 701 W. High St., Jefferson City, 573-636-3313, jcmg.org
Best Chiropractor
First Place: Dr. Kevin Wheat, Wheat Chiropractic, 3216 Emerald Lane, Suite B, Jefferson City, 573-636-3555, wheatchiropractic.com
Second Place: Dr. Jamie Showers, Showers Family & Sports Chiropractic, 915 Southwest Blvd., Suite H, Jefferson City, 573-635-2225, showerschiropractic.com
Best TV Personality
First Place: Rod Smith (KRCG ), 10188 Old Highway 54 N., New Bloomfield, 573-896-5144, connectmidmissouri.com
Second Place: Teresa Snow (KRCG ), 10188 Old Highway 54 N., New Bloomfield, 573-896- 5144, connectmidmissouri.com
Best Elected Official
First Place: Mike Kehoe, Missouri state senator, 201 E. Capitol Ave., Room 429, Jefferson City, senate.mo.gov
Second Place: Jeff Hoelscher, Cole County Eastern District commissioner, 311 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-634-9112, colecounty.org
Best Massage Therapist
First Place: Meg Gamm, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573- 636-4699, lasienne.net
Second Place: Rachel Steinmeier, 630-379-4466, facebook.com//Rachel-Steinmeier
Best Mechanic
First Place: Greg Rollins, Rollins Automotive
The only semi-negative aspect of being great at what you do is that you’re always busy. Butfor Rollins 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
Second Place: Joshua Lehman, On Site Oil Change & Auto Repair Shop, 212 Railton Road., Jefferson City, 573-636-0010, facebook.com/onsiteoilchange
Best Interior Designer
First Place: Casey Anderson-Marsch, Mid-City Lumber Co.
The newly minted Mrs. Marsch listens to what her clients want and then shows them the possibilities for achieving their goals. That open dialogue, along with her professionalism and friendliness, makes Casey Anderson-Marsch an interior designer people are excited to work with. Mid-City Lumber,
118 Jaycee Drive, 573-636-6183, mclumber.com
Second Place: Tina Davis, Scruggs Lumber, 1707 Christy Drive, Jefferson City, 573-635-6881, scruggslumber.com
Best Radio Personality
First Place: Warren Krech (KWO S), 3109 S. 10 Mile Drive, Jefferson City,573-556-6397, kwos.com
Second Place: Hilley & Hart (94.3 KAT Country), 3109 S. 10 Mile Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-5696, kat943.com
Best Builder
First Place: Signature Homes
Whether you’re designing a new home or doing a remodel, for this repeat City’s Best winner, the
name says it all. Since 2007, Signature Homes has designed customized spaces that meet the ever-changing lifestyles and needs of today’s families.
P.O. Box 105738, Jefferson City, 573-659-HOME (4663), signaturehomesjc.com
Second Place: Kent BentlageConstruction Inc., 6407 Summerhill Ridge, Jefferson City,573-573-680-5270
Best Lawyer
First Place: Chip Gentry, Call & Gentry Law Group
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. Histireless commitment and sincerity in his professional and personal life make Gentry a man other’s respect.
3218 Emerald Lane, Suite C, 573-644-6090,callgentry.com
Second Place: Emily Fretwell, Renn, Bandré, Hunt & Snider LLC , 227 Madison St.,Jefferson City, 573-635-2424, bandrehuntsnider.com
Best Veterinarian
First Place: Dr. Gregory Popp
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
Second Place: Dr. Stacey Beddoe, Southwest Animal Hospital, 1410 Jefferson St., 573-635-5411, swahjc.com
Best Personal Trainer
First Place: Nick Baker
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
Second Place: Tracie Matthews, Wilson’s Total Fitness, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com
Best Local Band/Musician
First Place: The Cherry Pistols
The Cherry Pistols have garnered quite a following with their sweet ’80s sound. Covering the likesof Bruce Springsteen, Huey Lewis and Phil Collins in a rocking, fun way, listeners showed their appreciation by voting them Jefferson City’s Best Band.
thecherrypistols.com
Second Place: Ski Collins,bass player, Deeper Blue, lisaandski@gmail.com
Best Real Estate Agent
First Place: Beth McGeorge, RE/MAX, 2316 St. Mary’s Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-3400, bethmcgeorge.com
Second Place: Kevin Thoenen and Audrey Houchins, Reality Executives, 925 S. Country Club Drive, Unit G, Jefferson City, 573-634-HOME (4663), gojchomes.com
Best Insurance Agent
First Place: Brad Hutchison, State Farm, 3401 W Truman Blvd., No. 200, Jefferson City, 573-634-3033, bradhutchisonsf.com
Second Place: Chuck Houchins, Farmers Insurance, 925 S. Country Club Drive, Suite H, Jefferson City, farmersagent.com/chouchins
Best Esthetician
First Place: Diane Bargate, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net
Second Place: Meg Gamm, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net
Best Salon Stylist
First Place: Lisa Collins, LaSienne Salon & Day Spa, 110 Bolivar St., Jefferson City, 573-636-4699, lasienne.net
Second Place: Ashley Woods, The Loft, 3405 W. Truman Blvd., No. 100, Jefferson City,573-634-3007, theloftjc.com
Best Financial Adviser
First Place: Frank Burkhead, Burkhead Wealth Management, 600 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, 573-635-1181,burkheadllc.com
Second Place: Wesley Weider, Wells Fargo Advisors, 3308 W. Edgewood Drive, Suite 1, Jefferson City,573-636-7661, home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/wesley.weider
Arts/Entertainment
Best Place to Work Out
First Place: YMCA , 525 Ellis Blvd., Jefferson City, 573-761-9530, jcymca.org
Second Place: Wilson’s Total Fitness, 3600 Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-634-3036, wilsonsfitnessjeffcity.com
Best Local Golf Course
First Place: Oak Hills Golf Center, 932 Ellis Blvd., Jefferso City, 573-634-6532, jeffcitymo.org/oakhillsgolfcenter.html
Second Place: Jefferson City Country Club, 516 S. Country Club Drive, Jefferson City, 573-893-3306, jeffersoncitycountryclub.com
Best Theatre Company
First Place: The Little Theatre, 1005 Chestnut St., Jefferson City, 573-681-9400, tltjc.org
Second Place: Scene One Theatre, 121 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-635-6713, sceneonetheatre.com
Best Place for Singles to Meet
First Place: J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub, 215 E. High St., Jefferson City, 573-644-9999
Second Place: Bones Restaurant & Lounge, 210 Commercial St., Jefferson City, 573-636-8955, bonesinthealley.com
Best Place Only Locals Know About
First Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub
You don’t have to be from the Emerald Isle to enjoy the delicious food and friendly atmosphere at Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub. Enjoy dinner with the family, relish an after-work drink on the patio or listen to a visiting Irish folk band.
700 W. Main St., Jefferson City, 573-761-5900, paddymalonespub.com
Second Place: ECCO Lounge, 703 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, 573-636-5751, eccolounge.net
Best Local Artist
First Place: Jim Dyke
Jim Dyke knows a thing or two about how to use a line. Whether drawing a caricature, creating an oil painting or working on an editorial cartoon, Dyke turns lines into works of art. Combine his talent with a love for his capital city hometown, and it’s no surprise he’s the best local artist in Jefferson City.
116 E. High St., 573-634-7646, cottonstonegallery.com
Second Place: Angie Green JC