Voted for by the Jefferson City community, we are proud to present the 2023 CITY’s Best winners.

Congratulations to all!


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Arts & Entertainment

The Arts & Entertainment crew of 2023 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) Downtown Living Windows

Local Band

1) The Dave Baker Band
2) Murphy’s Ford

Place For Date Night

2) The Grand Cafe

Place For Singles to Meet

1) BarVino
2) Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub

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

Theatre/Live Entertainment

1) Capital City Productions
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 2023 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) Prison Brews

Breakfast

1) Oscar’s Classic Diner
2) Mel’s Country Cafe

Burger

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

Catering Company

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

Chicken Wings

Chicken Wings

1) 3rd Base Sports Bar & Grill

5515 Business 50 W.
(573) 635-1911
3rd-basesportsbar.com

Cocktail Selection

1) BarVino
2) The Grand Cafe

Coffee

1) Three Story Coffee
2) Yanis Coffee Zone

Dessert

2) The Grand Cafe

Food Truck

1) Rebel Tacos
2) Pizza Kwik

Fried Chicken

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

Happy Hour

1) Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar
2) Bones in the Alley (tie)

Happy Hour

2) 3rd Base Sports Bar & Grill (tie)

5515 Business 50 W.
(573) 635-1911
3rd-basesportsbar.com

Ice Cream

1) Central Dairy
2) Ice Cream Factory

Martini

2) BarVino

Meal For The Money

2) Oscar’s Classic Diner

Milkshake

1) Central Dairy
2) Daisy Delight

New Restaurant

1) Duke’s on the Boulevard

New Restaurant

2) 3rd Base Sports Bar & Grill

5515 Business 50 W.
(573) 635-1911
3rd-basesportsbar.com

Pizza

1) Arris’ Pizza
2) Pizza Haus

Place for Outdoor Dining

Place for Outdoor Dining

1) Madison’s

216 Madison St.
(573) 634-2988
madisonscafe.com

2) Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant

Place for a Business Lunch

Place for Business Lunch

1) Madison’s

216 Madison St.
(573) 634-2988
madisonscafe.com

2) The Grand Cafe

Restaurant

2) Domenico’s Italian Restaurant & Catering

Romantic Restaurant

2) Domenico’s Italian Restaurant & Catering

Salad

2) The Old Brick House Deli

Sandwich

2) The Old Brick House Deli

Seafood

2) O’Donoghues Steaks & Seafood

Steak

1) Domenico’s Italian Restaurant & Catering

Vegetarian Friendly Menu

Vegetarian Friendly Menu

1) Madison’s

216 Madison St.
(573) 634-2988
madisonscafe.com

Vegetarian Friendly Menu

2) The Curry ‘N’ Grill

512 Ellis Blvd., Unit U
(573) 606-3191
thecurryngrill.com

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

1) Jeff Krieger, Krieger & Krieger Accountants & Tax Consultants, Inc.

Accountant

2) Carol Angerer, Abbot & Angerer, CPA’s, LLC

999 Diamond Ridge, Suite 201
(573) 636-4212
abbottangerer.net

Bartender

1) Jesse Cheshire, 232 Downtown

Boss

Boss

1) Beth McGeorge, Beth McGeorge Team, RE/MAX

2316 St. Marys Blvd., #200
(573) 761-3489
bethmcgeorge.com

2) Vanessa Farris, Ulta Beauty

Chef

1) Johnny Graham, REVEL Catering & Events
2) Ryan Davis, Argyle Catering Co.

Chiropractor

1) Dr. Kevin Wheat, Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center
2) Dr. Brandon Johns, Align Chiropractic Clinic

Dentist

1) Tyler Slaughter, DDS, Riverbend Dentistry
2) Matthew Gassen, DDS, Gassen Dentistry

Doctor

Doctor

2) Brandy Glascock, MD, JCMG Family Medicine

1241 W. Stadium Blvd.
(573) 635-5264
jcmg.org/fm

DJ

1) Spinnz Entertainment
2) Around the Clock DJ

Entrepreneur

1) Quinten Rice, Q Entertainment
2) Scot Drinkard, Serial Entrepreneur

Esthetician

1) Katie Doerr, Riversong Spa & Salon

Financial Advisors

1) Corey Luetkemeyer, Edward Jones

Financial Advisor

2) Jeff Boessen, Central Investment Advisors

3533 Country Club Dr.
(573) 634-1101
centralinvestment.net

Hair Stylist

1) Derek Brothers, Ulta Beauty
2) Brandon Scott, Haute Salon

Insurance Agent

1) Greg Kolb, American Family Insurance

Interior Designer

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

Lawyer

1) Dale Doerhoff, Cook Vetter Doerhoff & Landwehr, P.C.

Lawyer

2) Scott Hamblin, Brydon Swearengen & England (tie)

312 E. Capitol Ave.
(573) 635-7166
brydonlaw.com
scotthamblinlaw.com

2) Erin Wiseman, Brydon Swearengen & England (tie)

Local Artist

1) Jim Dyke, Cottonstone Art Gallery and Frame Shop (tie)
1)
Adrienne Luther (tie)
2) Justus Schulte, Elevate Tattoo Studio

Local Musician

1) Dave Baker, The Dave Baker Band
2) Quinten Rice

Massage Therapist

1) Sasha McCubbin, Rehab and Restorative Therapeutic Massage
2) Rachel Steinmeier, Graceful Healing Massage

Mechanic

1) Mike Sipi, Sipis 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

Mental Health Professional

2) Dr. Laurel Kramer, PhD, SSM Health

2505 Mission Dr., Suite 320
(573) 681-3249
ssmhealth.com/stmarysjcmo

Nurse

Nurse

2) Rhonda Shimmens, MBA-HM, BSN, RN-C, SSM Health

2505 Mission Dr.
(573) 681-3000
ssmhealth.com/stmarysjcmo

Optometrist

1) Dr. Bret Bodenhamer, Bodenhamer Eye Consultants, LLC
2) Dr. Thomas Greene, Central Missouri Eyecare Associates

Orthodontist

1) Dr. Dustin Wilson, Wilson Orthodontics
2) Dr. Brad Twaddle, Twaddle Orthodontics

Personal Trainer

1) Erin Bidlack, Studio 573 Fitness
2) Sarah Harbour, Sam B. Cook Healthplex Fitness Center

Pharmacist

Pharmacist

1) Jack Hansen, Pharm.D, SSM Health

2505 Mission Dr.
(573) 681-3740
ssmhealth.com/stmarysjcmo

2) Kim Roberts, Roberts Drug Store (tie)

Photographer

1) Toni Wieberg, Toni Wieberg Photography, LLC
2) Ashley Wilson, Ashley Wilson Photography, LLC

Physical Therapist

1) Ben Kuster, PEAK Sport & Spine

Physical Therapist

2) Jason Allen, MPT, OCS, SSM Health

1225 W. Stadium Blvd.
(573) 556-5770
ssmhealth.com/stmarysjcmo

Radio Personality

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

Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Agent

1) Beth McGeorge, Beth McGeorge Team, RE/MAX

2316 St. Marys Blvd., #200
(573) 761-3489
bethmcgeorge.com

Real Estate Agent

2) Ashley Pederson, PROMO Realty

3432 W. Truman Blvd., Suite 104
(573) 469-4350
promo-realty.com

Rookie of the Year

Rookie of the Year

1) Stone Nesmith, 3rd Base Sports Bar & Grill

5515 Business 50 W.
(573) 635-1911
3rd-basesportsbar.com

Rookie of the Year

2) Lydia S., Madison’s

216 Madison St.
(573) 634-2988
madisonscafe.com

Server

1) Aidan Crawford, Cork and Board

Social Media Presence (Individual)

Social Media Presence (Individual)

1) Beth McGeorge, Beth McGeorge Team, RE/MAX

2316 St. Marys Blvd., #200
(573) 761-3489
bethmcgeorge.com

2) Nathan Hays, Jefferson City AutoPlex

Tattoo Artist

1) Justus Schulte, Elevate Tattoo Studio
2) Casey Maddox, IRON Tiger Tattoo

Teacher

1) Amanda Schreiber, Lawson Elementary
2) Katelyn Zumwalt, St. Peter Catholic School (tie)
2) Danielle McGeorge, Moreau Heights Elementary (tie)

TV Personality

1) Zach Paul, KRCG 13 (tie)
1) Rod Smith, KRCG 13 (tie)
2) Meghan Lane, KRCG 13

Veterinarian

1) Dr. Dean Bates, Summit Veterinary Services
2) Dr. Linda Patton, Westside Veterinary Clinic

Videographer

1) Liz Conner, Major Films
2) Jeff Bassinson, Bassinsight Productions


Best Shops & Services

Stop by any of these fantastic CITY’s Best shops and services! We promise you won’t be disappointed, as the winners of 2023 are a step above the rest.

Adult Care

2) Primrose Retirement Community

Auto Maintenance

Auto Maintenance

1) Rusty Drewing Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Toyota

2033 Christy Dr.
2105 Christy Dr.
(573) 634-2324
rustydrewing.com

2) Donnie Braun & Sons Auto Repair

Auto Paint & Body Shop

1) Xtreme Body & Paint
2) Fischer Body Shop

Bank

2) Jefferson Bank

Barber Shop

2) Cleancut Barbershop

Business in a Category of Their Own

1) Cotter Pin Cellar
2) Emmie & Me Boutique

Child Daycare

1) Learning Connection Child Development Center
2) Courtyard Early Learning Center

Children’s Birthday Party Location

1) Strikers
2) Sk8 Zone

Consignment Shop

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

Event Center

Event Center

1) Capital Bluffs Event Center

1616 Oil Well Rd.
(573) 636-7833
capitalbluffs.com

2) The Millbottom

Florist

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

General Contractor

1) Bernskoetter Construction

Grocery Store

1) Hy-Vee
2) Schulte’s Fresh Foods

Hair Salon

1) Haute Salon

Heating/AC Company

1) Woodman Engineering Company
2) Stieferman Heating Company, Inc.

Home Furnishing Store

1) JC Mattress and Furniture Showrooms
2) Cotter Pin Cellar

Landscaping Company

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

Martial Arts School

1) Gracie Barra Jefferson City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
2) Howard’s ATA Martial Arts

Nail Salon

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

New Business (open less than one year)

1) Strikers

Nursery Garden

1) Longfellow’s Garden Center
2) Shirk’s Greenhouse

Pest Control Company

2) Art’s Pest Control

Pet Grooming Salon

1) Shed, Bath & Beyond Grooming
2) Bath Bows & Biscuits Pet Spaw

Pharmacy

2) Capital Care Pharmacy – Capital Region Medical Center

Place for Cosmetic Procedures

Place for Cosmetic Procedures

1) Genesis Medspa

2511 W. Edgewood Dr., #A 
(573) 761-2601
genesisjcmo.com

2) New Skinsations

Place for Fine Jewelry

1) The Blue Diamond
2) Vandelicht Jewelry

Place for Men’s Fashion

1) Samuel’s Menswear
2) Dillard’s Clearance Center

Place for Promotional Products

Place for Promotional Products

1) Custom Promotional Branding

1307 Creek Trail Dr.
(573) 659-8919
custompromobrand.com

2) Midwest Advertising Specialties, Inc.

Place for Unique Gifts

1) Southbank Gift Company
2) Cotter Pin Cellar

Place for Women’s Fashions

1) Hello Belle
2) Dogwood Vintiques

Place to Buy a New Car

Place to Buy a New Car

1) Rusty Drewing Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Toyota

2033 Christy Dr.
2105 Christy Dr.
(573) 634-2324
rustydrewing.com

2) Joe Machen’s Capital City Ford

Place to Buy a Used Car

Place to Buy a Used Car

1) Rusty Drewing Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Toyota

2033 Christy Dr.
2105 Christy Dr.
(573) 634-2324
rustydrewing.com

2) Joe Machen’s Capital City Ford

Place to Splurge on Your Pet

1) Premium Pets
2) Bath Bows & Biscuits Pet Spaw

Place to Splurge on Yourself

1) Cotter Pin Cellar
2) Riversong Spa & Salon

Place to Workout

1) Jefferson City YMCA
2)
Studio 573 Fitness

Plumbing Company

1) Sandbothe Plumbing
2) Frank Schrimpf Plumbing Company, Inc.

Rental Store

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

Roofing Company

1) Luecke’s Roofing, LLC
2) Premier Property Services

Siding and Guttering Company

1) Roark Aluminum
2) Premier Property Services

Social Media Presence (Business)

Social Media Presence (Business)

1) Beth McGeorge, Beth McGeorge Team, RE/MAX

2316 St. Marys Blvd., #200
(573) 761-3489
bethmcgeorge.com

2) Studio 573 Fitness

Spa

1) Riversong Spa & Salon

Towing Company

Towing Company

1) Kendall’s Towing and Recovery, LLC

1538 Autumn Ridge Rd.
Holts Summit, MO

(573) 338-8697
teamktr.com

2) Toebbens Towing

Travel Agency

2) Classic Travel and Tours

Veterinary Clinic

1) Quail Valley Veterinary Clinic
2) Southwest Animal Hospital

Vintage/Antique Store

1) Dogwood Vintiques
2) Cotter Pin Cellar

Water Treatment

1) Eco Water Systems
2) Culligan of Jefferson City