CITY’s Best Directory 2022

Voted for by the Jefferson City community, we are proud to present the 2022 CITY’s Best winners.

Congratulations to all!

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Arts & Entertainment

The Arts & Entertainment crew of 2022 is our favorite group of clowns and creatives, and they always keep it fun! As we see more people returning to their social norms, we know this group is always down for a good time.

Community Event

1) Thursday Night Live
2) Salute to America

Local Band

1) Dave Baker Band
2) Dope Ass Sneakers

Place For Date Night

2) The Grand Cafe

Place For Singles to Meet

1) Bar Vino
2) Last Flight Brewing Company

Place Only Locals Know About

1) Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub
2) ECCO Lounge

Place to Catch Live Music

1) The Mission
2) Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater

Best Food & Drink

They’re your favorite people you look for at lunchtime and who always let you sit with them, but you won’t be finding these winners in a cafeteria. CITY’s Best Food & Drink class of 2022 proves that extracurricular activities aren’t a thing of the past.

Appetizers

1) Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar

Bar

1) BarVino
2) Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub

Barbecue

1) Sweet Smoke BBQ
2) Lutz’s Famous BBQ

Beer Selection

1) Last FLight Brewing Company
2) Gumbo Bottom Ale House

Breakfast

1) Oscar’s Classic Diner
2) High Rise Bakery

Burger

1) ECCO Lounge
2) Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub

Catering Company

1) Argyle Catering Co.
2) Revel Catering & Events

Best Chicken Wings

1) Buffalo Wild Wings
2) Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar

Cocktail Selection

1) BarVino
2) The Grand Cafe

Coffee

1) Yanis Coffee Zone
2) Three Story Coffee

Dessert

1) Arris’ Bistro
2) The Grand Cafe

Food Truck

1) Rebel Tacos
2) La Chica Loca

Fried Chicken

1) Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
2) Steve’s Family Style Restaurant

Happy Hour

1) Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar
2) The Grand Cafe

Ice Cream

1) Central Dairy
2) Ice Cream Factory

Milkshake

1) Central Dairy
2) Steak’n Shake

Pizza

1) Arris’ Pizza

Place for Outdoor Dining

1) Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant

Place for a Business Lunch

2) The Grand Cafe

Restaurant

2) The Grand Cafe

Salad

2) The Old Brick House Deli

Sandwich

1) The Old Brick House Deli
2) Jefferson City Sub Shop

Seafood

1) Red Lobster

Steak

1) LongHorn Steakhouse
2) Texas Roadhouse

Wine Selection

1) BarVino
2) Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant

Best People

Meet the valedictorians of CITY’s Best! Proving that hard work works, this team of CITY’s Best People is headed for a record season that is one for the books.

Accountant

2) Carol Burkhead, Burkhead & Associates LLC

Bartender

1) Ashley Hindes, Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar
2) Kevin Thompson, The Grand Cafe

Boss

Chef

1) Johnny Graham, Revel Catering & Events
2) Ryan Davis, Argyle Catering Company

Chiropractor

1) Dr. Kevin Wheat, Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center
2) Dr. Jamie Showers, Vitality Chiropractic

Dentist

1) Dr. Tyler Slaughter, Riverbend Dentistry
2) Dr. Matthew Gassen, Gassen Dentistry

Doctor

1) Dr. Alfred Johnson, JCMG
2) Dr. Brandy Glascock, JCMG

Entrepreneur

1) Angela Bax, East and West Co.
2) Quinten Rice, Q Entertainment

Esthetician

1) Heather Henke, Onyx Aesthetics
2) Lindsey Crouse, New Skinsations

Financial Advisors

1) Jeff Boessen, Central Investement Advisors
2) Frank Burkhead, Burkhead Wealth Management

General Contractor

1) Berskoetter Construction
2) Signature Homes (tie)
2) MRA Construction (tie)

Hair Stylist

1) Kelsey Lenox, Indigo the Salon
2) Kim Pope-Reason, The Vibe Salon

Insurance Agent

1) Joey O’Connor, Mid Rivers Insurance
2) Brad Hutchison, State Farm Insurance

Interior Designer

1) Casey Marsch, Signature Homes
2) Tina Davis, Designs by Tina

Lawyer

2) Emily Fretwell, Call & Gentry Law Group

Local Artist

1) Jim Dyke, Cottonstone Art Gallery and Frame Shop
2) Eric Waldrop, The Ink Sling Studio

Local Musician

1) Dave Baker, The Dave Baker Band
2) Jessy Johnsen (tie)
2) Brittney Kliethermes (tie)
2) Ross Steiner (tie)

Massage Therapist

1) Kassie Hoffman, Integrity Therapeutic Massage
2) Rachel Steinmeier, Graceful Healing Massage

Mechanic

1) Mike Sipi, Sipi’s 66 Service & Auto Repair
2) Winston Kliethermes, B&W Battery & Auto Repair

Mental Health Professional

1) Tricia Orscheln, Tree of Hope Counseling and Wellness Center
2) Dr. Laurel Kramer, Ph.D., SSM Health

Best Nurse

1) Tom Edge, RN, CWCA, SMM Health
2) Aaron Jackson, RN, SSM Health

Best Optometrist

1) Bret Bodenhamer, OD, Bodenhamer Eye Consultants
2) Fred Bodenhamer, OD, Bodehamer Eye Consultants

Best Orthodontist

1) Dr. Dustin Wilson, Wilson Orthodontics
2) Dr. Kenneth Rowan, Kenneth B. Rowan Orthodontics

Personal Trainer

2) Cheljean Erwin-Davis, T3 Fitness

Pharmacist

2) Kim Roberts, Roberts Drug Store

Photographer

1) Jessica Haslag. Jessica Haslag Photography
2) Amber Koelling, Amber Koelling Photography

Physical Therapist

1) Ben Kuster, PEAK Sport & Spine
2) Jennifer Schnieders, Outbound Physical Therapy & Rehab

Radio Personality

1) Erin Hart, 94.3 KAT Country
2) Nathan “Shags” McLeod, 96.7 KCMQ

Realtor

2) Logan Gratz, Gratz Esate & Auctioneering

Server

1) Kelsey Heckemeyer, Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar

Social Media Presence (Individual)

2) Angela Bax, East and West Co.

Tattoo Artist

1) Justus Schulte, Elevate Tattoo Studio
2) Evan Napier, The Nook

Teacher

1) Amanda Schreiber, Lawson Elementary
2) Kiley Neubert, Moreau Heights Elementary

TV Personality

1) Meghan Lane, KRCG 13
2) Zach Paul, KRCG

Veterinarian

1) Dr. Greg Boyer, Animal Medical Center
2) Dr. Dean Bates, Summit Veterinary Services

Best Shops & Services

Meet the valedictorians of CITY’s Best! Proving that hard work works, this team of CITY’s Best People is headed for a record season that is one for the books.

Adult Care

1) Heisinger Bluffs
2) Auburn Ridge Living Center

Best Auto Maintenance

2) Warehouse Tire & Muffler

Auto Paint & Body Shop

1) Xtreme Paint and Body
2) Fisher Body Shop

Bank

1) Central Bank
2) Jefferson Bank of Missouri

Barber Shop

1) Southside Barber Shop
2) Tanner’s Barber Shop

Child Daycare

1) Court Yard Early Learning Center
2) Learning Connection Child Development Center

Consignment Shop

1) The Snob Shop Exchange
2) K’s Consignment Shop

Event Center

1) Capital Bluffs Event Center
2) The Millbottom

Best Florist

1) River City Florist
2) Busch’s Florist and Greenhouse

Grocery Store

1) Hy-Vee
2) Schulte’s Fresh Foods

Hair Salon

1) Indigo the Salon
2) Haute Salon

Heating/AC Company

1) Stieferman Heating Co.
2) Woodman Engineering Company

Home Furnishing Store

1) JC Mattress Factory
2)HomeGoods

Landscaping Company

1) Haslag Landscape & Design, LLC
2) Boulder Creek Lawn & Landscape

Martial Arts School

1) Gracie Barra Jefferson City Brazillian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
2) Family Force Martial Arts

Nail Salon

1) Polished Nail Salon by Kim
2) Lee Nails and Spa

New Business

1) Last Flight Brewing Company
2) Cotter Pin Cellar

Nursery Garden

1) Longfellow’s Garden Center
2) Shirk’s Country Market

Best Pest Control Company

2) Art’s Pest Control

Pet Grooming Salon

1) Shed, Bath & Beyond Grooming
2) Premium Pets

Best Pharmacy

2) Hy-Vee Pharmacy

Place for Cosmetic Procedures

2) New Skinsations

Place for Fine Jewelry

1) The Blue Diamond
2) Vandelicht Jewelry

Place for Men’s Fashion

1) Samuel’s Tuxedos and Gifts
2) Dillard’s Clearance Center

Best Place for Promotional Products

1) Custom Promotional Branding
2) Midwest Advertising Specialities, Inc.

Best Place for Unique Gifts

1) Southbank-A Gift Company
2) Initially Yours

Place for Women’s Fashions

1) Hello Belle
2) Maurices

Best Place to Buy a New Car

2) Jefferson City Autoplex (tie)
2) Joe Machens Capital City Ford (tie)

Place to Buy a Used Car

2) Joe Machens Capital City Ford

Place to Splurge on Your Pet

1) Premium Pets
2) PetSmart

Place to Splurge on Yourself

1) Genesis Medspa
2) Hello Belle

Best Place to Work Out

2) Jefferson City YMCA

Plumbing Company

1) Sandbothe Plumbing
2) Frank Schrimpf Plumbing & Heating Co.

Rental Store

1) U.S. Rents-It
2) A1 Party & Event Rental

Roofing Company

2) Luecke’s Roofing, LLC

Siding and Guttering Company

1) Roark Aluminum

Social Media Presence (Business)

Spa

1) Riversong Spa & Salon

Towing Company

1) Kendall’s Towing and Recovery, LLC
2) Tow Pro LLC

Best Travel Agency

1) Classic Travel and Tours
2) Central Travel

Best Veterinary Clinic

1) Quail Valley Veterinary Clinic
2) Southwest Animal Hospital

Vintage/Antique Store

2) J Street Vintage

Water Treatment

1) Eco Water Systems
2) Culligan of Jefferson City