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Best of the Palouse 20112 | Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | MOSCOWPULLMAN DAILY NEW

1680 S Grand | Pullman| 509.332.FORK

Thank You!

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(509) 334-4437SE 1190 BISHOP BLVD., PULLMAN

WWW.HIEXPRESS.COM/PULLMANWA

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST HOTEL

ON THE PALOUSE!

• 130 DELUXE ROOMS

• HOT BREAKFAST

• FRESH BAKED COOKIES & MILK SERVED NIGHTLY

• INDOOR POOL/JACUZZI

• COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE

• COMPLIMENTARY WIRELESS INTERNET

2011 WINNER

Panhandle Artisan Bread Co.630 N. Almon St. #110 Moscow, Idaho

We are grateful to the community for their support of our artisan bakery and to the following businesses for helping to shape each loaf.

Shepherd’s Grain, (Columbia Plateau) for fl ourTwin Mountain Organics (Moscow) for garlicRed Hen Baking Co. andThe Bread Baker’s GuildWoodland Apiaries for honeyFork Refrigeration for keeping our equipment runningRob Bjerke and Idgi Potter for bakingDominic Royael for delivery

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Joseph’s Grainery for hard red winter wheatRonniger’s Potato Farm for Yukon Gold PotatoesWSU Dairy (Pullman) for milkFritz Knor for musical directionCopy Court for stationery needsJim Robinson for keeping the roof over our headsKRFP for newsBob, Gloria, and Erik for love and support

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2590 S Grand Ave, Pullman(509) 334-6000www.jessford.com Approved Auto

BEST AUTO DEALERBEST PLACE TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE FIXED

2011 WINNER

Thank you for making us a double winner in Best of the Palouse!


(208) 882-2913 • ANYTIME: 1-800-513-19051926 S. MAIN, MOSCOW

MOSCOW AUTO SERVICE• BODY SHOP

• All Mechanical & Front End Work

• Body Shop & Glass

• AUTO REPAIR• Air Conditioning Repair• 4 Wheel Drive Repair • Brake Service

• 23½ HR. TOWING

• 2 WRECKERSTO SERVE YOU

• SHOP OPEN5 DAYS A WEEK

2011 FINALIST

We would like to thank everyone who voted for us. Bring us your vehicle for all of your automotive needs!

2011 FINALIST

We would like to thank all of our patrons and friends for voting for us in the Best of the Palouse contest.

(208) 882-2915 • 202 N Main St • Moscow

Thank you for your support through the years. Come see us in downtown Moscow.

30% off all In Stock Books and Records

2011 FINALIST

Best Bookstore

Book People of Moscow521 S Main St

(208) 882-7957


LUNCHMon-Fri • 11:00am to 3:00pm

DINNERMon-Sat • 5:00pm to 9:30pm

CLOSED SUNDAY

NE 200 Kamiaken, Pullman • (509) 334-3395

2011 FINALIST

We at RE/MAX Home and Land want to say a big THANKS!

To our clients and friends who voted for us in the Best of the Palouse contest.

You are the reason we are here!509-332-4546

710 SE Bishop BoulevardPullman, WA

pullmanhomeandland.com


THANKS FOR VOTING US THE BEST NURSERY ON THE PALOUSE! 2011 WINNER

3252 BRAYTON RD, PULLMAN

Mon - Sat: 8 am - 5:30 pm • Sunday: 11 am - 4 pmNursery: (509) 332-2503 • Landscaping: (509) 332-3900

www.sygnursery.com

BRAYTON RD

WA LIC# SYGNUL1977C4

$5 off any purchase of $50 or more and

$10 off any purchase of $100 or more.

Valid 6/29/11 - 7/3/11. Limit one coupon per customer.

1215 S. Grand Ave, Pullman(509) 332-4300

www.abuelos nedining.com

TAQUERIA

La DiferenciaWeekly SpecialsSunday: Nachos for $2.00 • Monday: Tortas for $3.00

Tuesday: Taco Tuesday $.75 • Wednesday: Tostados for $2.00

Home of the Monster Burrito

2011 FINALISTWe’d like to thank everyone who voted for us.

Come visit us when we re-open in August!


780 SE Bishop Blvd | Pullman, WA | (509) 334-7101

Having a birthday party? We’ve got two great packages for affordable, hassle free fun!

Traditional Bowling Party Package($6.95 per person

Minimum 6 people)

Includes:2 hours of bowlingRental ShoesSodaBowling card loaded with one free game (rental shoes not included) for each guestBirthday Party Pin

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Party Room Package ($7.95 per person

Minimum 6 people)

Includes:Use of the Party Room and bowling lanes for 2 hoursRental ShoesSodaBowling card loaded with one freee game (rental shoes not included) for each guest.Birthday Party Pin.

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All packages can be booked online at www.zeppoz.com

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Casino Weekly SpecialsTuesday $2 Tuesday—Play your favorite game for $2

Wednesday Wacky Wednesday—See Casino for Details.

Z’s BarDaily Specials

Monday—Coors Light Pitchers $5.00, Pints $2Tuesday—Corona $1.50 Bottles

Wednesday—Widner Pitchers $9.00, Pints $2.50Thrusday—Domestic Tubs $3.50, Micros Tubs $7.00

Friday—Kokanee Pitchers $6.00, Pints $2.00Saturday—Bud or Bud Light Pitchers $6.00, Pints $2.00

Drink SpecialsSunday—Absolute Bloody Mary $5.00

Monday—Absolute Martini $5.00Tuesday—Shot of Jose Cuervo Tequila for $2.50

Wednesday—1/2 Price on Well DrinksJack Daniels $3.00

Thursday—Long Island Day $5.00Friday—Kamikaze Shots $3.00

Saturday—Stevie Ray Vaughn Drink $5.00 (Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, Triple Sec.,

Sweet & Sour, & Orange Juice)

Highlander $5.00 (Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Light Rum, Blue Curacao, Raspberry Schnapps, Melon Liqueur, Triple Sec.,

Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, & Sweet & Sour)

bestsports bar

best kidsplay place

WE HAVEFUN TO SPARE!

Kids Bowl Free All summer long! Sign up at

www.kidsbowlfree.com/zeppoz

Casino Weekly SpecialsTuesday $2 Tuesday—Play your favorite game for $2

Wednesday Wacky Wednesday—See Casino for Details.

Z’s BarDaily Specials

Monday—Coors Light Pitchers $5.00, Pints $2Tuesday—Corona $1.50 Bottles

Wednesday—Widner Pitchers $9.00, Pints $2.50Thrusday—Domestic Tubs $3.50, Micros Tubs $7.00

Friday—Kokanee Pitchers $6.00, Pints $2.00Saturday—Bud or Bud Light Pitchers $6.00, Pints $2.00

Drink SpecialsSunday—Absolute Bloody Mary $5.00

Monday—Absolute Martini $5.00Tuesday—Shot of Jose Cuervo Tequila for $2.50

Wednesday—1/2 Price on Well DrinksJack Daniels $3.00

Thursday—Long Island Day $5.00Friday—Kamikaze Shots $3.00

Saturday—Stevie Ray Vaughn Drink $5.00 (Jack Daniels, Southern Comfort, Triple Sec.,

Sweet & Sour, & Orange Juice)

Highlander $5.00 (Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Light Rum, Blue Curacao, Raspberry Schnapps, Melon Liqueur, Triple Sec.,

Cranberry Juice, Pineapple Juice, & Sweet & Sour)

2011Best of the Palouse 2011 featured one month of voting at www.DNewscontests.com. This year’s contest received more than 35,000 votes from 3,314 registered voters. The

contest Web site enjoyed 237,000 page views in that span. On this page is a list of leading vote-getters in each category, followed by a list of “Finalists” identified with 10

days left in the contest because of their public support. A list of the top overallvote-getters is below. Thank you for voting. Look for Best of Palouse again in 2012!

BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT

Winger’s Bar and GrillFinalists: San Miguel’s Family Restaurant, South Fork Public

House, Smokey Mountain Pizza, La Casa Lopez, Gambino’s

BEST BREAKFASTThe Breakfast ClubFinalists: Old European,

Tam’s Place

BEST LUNCHSouth Fork Public HouseFinalists: The Alehouse, La Casa Lopez, Loco Grinz (Moscow and

Pullman), San Miguel’s Family Restaurant, Mikey’s Gyros

BEST FINE DININGSangria Grille

Finalists: Swilly’s, Black Cypress, Nectar

BEST BURGERCougar Country Drive-in

Finalists: Zeppoz, The Alehouse, The Angry Bear, Zip’s (Moscow and Colfax)

BEST PIZZAPapa Murphy’s Take

’n’ Bake PizzaFinalists: Pie Hole, Gambino’s

Pizza Hut, Smokey Mountain Pizza

BEST PIZZA DELIVERYPizza Perfection

(Moscow, Pullman)Finalists: Pizza Hut,

Dominos, Pizza Perfection, Smokey Mountain Pizza

BEST BBQCD’s Smoke PitFinalists: Loco Grinz

(Moscow and Pullman)

BEST FAST FOODSubway (Moscow, Pullman, Colfax)

Finalists: Zip’s (Moscow and Colfax), Dairy Queen, Wendy’s, Taco Time,

Arby’s, Panda Express

BEST WINGSWinger’s Bar and Grill

Finalists: The Alehouse

BEST SANDWICH / BAGEL SHOP

StaxFinalists: Moscow Bagel & Deli,

Hero’s N Sports, Quizno’s, Subway (Moscow, Pullman,

Colfax), Jimmie Johns

BEST MEXICAN FOODLa Casa Lopez

Finalists: San Miguel’s Family Restaurant

BEST ITALIAN FOODGambino’s

Finalists: Basillio’s

BEST ASIAN FOODNew Garden Restaurant

Finalists: Old Peking, Eddy’s, Red Bento

BEST SUSHIRed Bento

Finalists: Tokyo Seoul

BEST COFFEE HOUSEDaily Grind Coffee HouseFinalists: Sister’s Brew, One World

Cafe, Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub

BEST SPORTS BAR Zeppoz

Finalists: My Office Tavern, Champions Grill & Bar, Winger’s,

Mingles, The Corner Club

BEST BEER SELECTIONThe Alehouse

Finalists: Paradise Creek Brewery, Palouse Falls

Brweing Co., Dupus Boomers, South Fork Public House,

BEST HAPPY HOURSouth Fork Public House

Finalists: The Garden, Mix, Corner Club, The Alehouse

BEST TACO SHOPTaco Del Mar

Finalists: Tacos la Differencia

BEST ICE CREAMFerdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe

Finalists: Dairy Queen, Baskin Robbins, Licks Unlimited

BEST BAKERYWheatberries Bake Shop

Finalists: Moscow FoodCo-op, Panhandle Artisan

Bread Co., Sage Baking Co.

BEST HARDWARE STOREMoscow-Pullman Building Supply

Finalists: Spence True Hardware, Ace Hardware (Pullman),Tri-State (Ace Hardware),

BEST RADIO STATIONMyRadio 102.5Finalists: Zfun 106.1,

Bull Country 99.5, Hit Radio 104,

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY

RE/MAX ConnectionsFinalists: RE/MAX Home &

Land, Moscow Realty, Team Idaho/Washington, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson, Assist-

2-Sell, Latah Realty

BEST DRIVE-THRU COFFEE

Retro EspressoFinalists: Red Star Coffee Co.,

The Daily Grind, Daily Double Espresso

BEST SPORTING GOODSTri-State

Finalists: Big 5, Hyperspud

BEST HEALTH CLUBAnytime Fitness

(Moscow)Finalists: Anytime Fitness

(Pullman), North Idaho Athletic Club, Snap Fitness,

BEST FLORISTOld Post Office FloralFinalists: Neill's Flowers & Gifts, Sweet Peas & Sage

BEST TIRE SHOPLes Schwab Tires

Finalists: Bruneel Tire

BEST JEWELRY STOREJohnson’s Jewelry

Finalists: Sam Dial Jewelers

BEST CAR DEALERJess Ford

Finalists: Chipman & Taylor, Wysup Jeep Chrysler Dodge,

Toyota of Pullman, Verne Eide, Ambassador Auto,

BEST VIDEO STOREHastings

Finalists: Howard Hughes Video

BEST HOTELHoliday Inn Express

Finalists: Best Western-University Inn, La Quinta

BEST COMPUTER REPAIRVideo Game Headquarters

Finalists: Computer Crazy, R-Tech Systems, First Step Internet,

BEST BOOKSTOREUI Bookstore

Finalists: Hasting’s, Brused Books, TJ’s Books, Crimson

& Gray, BookPeople

BEST HAIRCUT / STYLING SALONThe Man Shop

Finalists: Great Clips, Hair & Face Salon, Shear Heaven, Twisters,

BEST TANNING SALONSimply Tanning

Finalists: Rock Star Tan Bar, Mexico Tanning

BEST TATTOO PARLORUntamed Art

Finalists: Swan Family Ink, Falling Moon, 509 Tattoo

BEST PET STORE / GROOMER

Pets Are People, TooFinalists: Zelda's Pet Grooming

BEST CELLULAR STOREInland Cellular

Finalists: AT&T, Verizon

BEST INSURANCE AGENCYAIA Insurance (Pullman,

Moscow, Colfax)Finalists: State Farm,

Farmers, Allstate, Papineau, Pioneer Insurance

BEST GOLF VALUEUI Golf CourseFinalists: Colfax Golf

Course, Palouse Ridge Golf Course, Airway Hills

BEST KIDS PLAY PLACEZeppoz

Finalists: Eastside Marketplace Playground, Moscow City Parks,

Pullman City Parks, Palouse Discovery Science Center

BEST PLACE TO GET THE CAR FIXED

Jess FordFinalists: Electrical Specialists, Jiffy Lube, Chipman & Taylor,

Imported Car Service, Moscow Auto Service, Toyota of Pullman,

Wysup Jeep Chrysler Dodge

BEST NURSERYSYG Nursery

Finalists: Crossroads Nursery, Moscow Building Supply

BEST SMALL LIVE MUSIC VENUEJohn’s Alley

Finalists: Rico’s Tavern, The Belltower, One World Cafe

BEST BREWERYParadise Creek Brewery

Finalists: Palouse Falls Brewing Co.

The Man Shop ......... 1,551Best Haircut / Styling Salon

Johnson’s Jewelry ... 1,184Best Jeweler

Sam Dial Jewelers ... 1,119Best Jeweler

Great Clips .............. 1,019Best Best Haircut / Styling Salon

Retro Espresso ........... 536Best Drive-Thru Coffee

Red Star ..................... 519Best Drive-Thru Coffee

Les Schwab ................ 513Best Tire Store

Old Post Office Floral .. 507Best Florist

Zeppoz ....................... 406Best Kids Play Place

Tri-State - Idaho’s MostInteresting Store ......... 400Best Sporting Goods Store

Pets Are People Too ... 379Best Best Pet Store / Groomer

The Breakfast Club ..... 366Best Best Breakfast

Jess Ford .................... 363Best Car Dealer

Daily Grind (Pullman).. 355Best Best Coffee House

Wingers Grill and Bar .. 355Best Sports Bar

La Casa Lopez ............ 351Best Mexican Food

Inland Cellular ............ 351Best Cellular Store

Sister’s Brew .............. 350Best Coffee House

Simply Tanning .......... 347Best Tanning Salon

Paradise Creek Brewery...................... 321Best Brewery

Hair and Face Salon ... 320Best Haircut / Styling Salon

SYG Nursery and Landscaping ........ 314Best Nursery

Moscow Pullman Building Supply .......... 311Best Hardware Store

Hastings ..................... 309Best Video Store

THE 300 CLUB!Businesses to receive 300 or more votes in 2011


Thank you to the great people of the Palouse for making

this contest successfuland so much fun!

Thank you to the great people of the Palouse for making

this contest successfuland so much fun!


Helping Lovers in the Northwest since 1979Johnson’s Jewelry | Palouse Mall Moscow, ID | (208) 882-6315

www.facebook.com/johnsonsjewelry

2011 WINNER

In-store State of the Art Laser Jewelry Repair

In-store Platinum Ring Re-tipping & Sizing

In-store Eyeglass RepairNew Line—Enchanted—Design your ring…

Your way…Your style—even from the

comforts of your own home!

Voted #1 Best Jewelry Store on the Palouse!

Johnson’sJewelry

Thanks for making us YOUR choice!

Johnson’sJewelry


ICS

HONESTY • QUALITY Thank you to all of our loyal fans and

customers for voting us Best on the Palouse

Providing Quality Service for select Asian, German & Swedish Cars

for the last 50 years

1315 SE Bishop BlvdPullman, WA

(509) [email protected]

imported car service, incEstablished 1961

2011 FINALIST

Best Place to Get the Car Fixed

FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT

& CANTINA MON–SAT 11 am–10 pm • SUN 11 am–9pm

415 S. Main, Moscow, ID 83843 • 208-883-0536

Th ank you for voting us best Mexican restaurant on the Palouse. We appreciate all of our loyal fans and customers and they support they have showed us over the years. We look forward to serving you in the years to come.

2011 WINNER

Full liquor bar • Enjoy a margarita on our outdoor patio

Online menu at lacasalopez.comLike us on for daily drinks and dinner specials


M A N D A R I N & S Z E C H U A N C U I S I N E

505 S. Main Street, Moscow, ID 83843

Tel: (208) 883-0716Open 7 Days

Mon-Thurs: 11am-10pm • Fri: 11am-10:30pm • Sun: 12pm-10pm

2011 FINALIST

BestAsian Food

We would like to thank you, our valued customers, for voting us Best on the Palouse. It has been an honor to serve you for the past 22 years and we look forward to doing so in the future.

Join Our July 4th Celebration! July 1 Outdoor Concert featuring the "Palouse Jazz Project" and our "Western Burger and Suds" special at Bogey's Grill starting at 5 pm July 1-4 Golf Special: Two Rounds and a Cart for $65.00 Bring coupon for special pricing.

University of Idaho Golf Course1215 Nez Perce Drive, Moscow • (208) 885-6171

Check us out at uidaho.edu/golfcourse2011 WINNER

“Best Golf Value”

Th anks to everyone for voting for us!


It’s FREE and EASY to enter and you can VOTE DAILY for your favorites. This month’s contest runs through July 31st.

Winner named in Whitman and Latah County!

Go to www.DNews.com and click on the contest link to enter.

Serving the community for years!515 E Main St - Pullman, WA(509) 332-1511 • www.BeasleyRealty.com

Shop Local,Buy Local!

Monthly winner receives Dinner & a Movie on us!Plus, a yard sign announcing that you’ve won the contest!


2011 WINNER

One Location Only | 423 S. Main—Troy, ID | (208) 596-9608 | Anytime Line

Best FloristOld Post Office FloralThank you to everyone who voted for us! We appreciate the

opportunity to provide quality with care and personalized service to Moscow and the surrounding communities! We offer Fresh Floral,

Balloon Bouquets, Candy Bouquets, Gift Baskets, and More!

Mentionthis ad and receive one free delivery to Moscow!

2011 FINALIST

Thank you for voting. We appreciate all of your support.

Come see us in Colfax!


The Alehouse won Best Beer Selection and was a finalist in the Best Wings, Best Burger,Best Lunch, and Best Happy Hour categories.

A big Thank You to all of our wonderful and loyal fans for voting us Best on the Palouse!

We are happy to pour your favorite beers every day of the week.

ALEHOUSE

2011 WINNER

Monday Wing NightBuckets of wings, 150 lbs. till gone! $3 pints start 5pm

Tuesday Tap-a-Keg2 Kegs, $1.50 Pints, $5 Pitchers till they blow! Starts 6pm

Wednesday Wells$1.50 Wells starts 5pm, Beer Cheese Soup all day!

Thursday Ladies Night $10 Derailers, $3 Special Teas & $4 Martinis

Faculty Fridays$3 Pints, $11.50 Pitchers all day!

Student Saturdays$3 Pints, $11.50 Pitchers all day!

Service SundayBloody Marys $2.75, $1.50 Wells, ½ price Apps (no wings)

Happy HourMon–Fri $3 pints, ½ price apps (no wings)

Monday Wing NightBuckets of wings, 150 lbs. till gone! $3 pints start 5pm

Tuesday Tap-a-Keg2 Kegs, $1.50 Pints, $5 Pitchers till they blow! Starts 6pm

Wednesday Wells$1.50 Wells starts 5pm, Beer Cheese Soup all day!

Thursday Ladies Night $10 Derailers, $3 Special Teas & $4 Martinis

Faculty Fridays$3 Pints, $11.50 Pitchers all day!

Student Saturdays$3 Pints, $11.50 Pitchers all day!

Service SundayBloody Marys $2.75, $1.50 Wells, ½ price Apps (no wings)

Happy HourMon–Fri $3 pints, ½ price apps (no wings)

THANK YOUFOR

VOTING FOR US!STOP BY AND SEE US!

S. 702 Main Street • Colfax509.397.2180

2011 FINALIST

2011 FINALIST

Thank you to everyone who voted for us!Great food, Great prices, Less waiting, more fun!

Everyone knows, it’s Basilio’s!We do catering!

337 E. Main St.Pullman, WA 99163

(509)334-ROME (7663)


IT’S FORYOU

•Nationwide Voice and Data •Android and Blackberry Smartphones

•Expert Local Customer Service

960 W. Pullman Road, Moscow ID • (208) 882-4994

InlandCellular.com

Thank you for voting us

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208-882-3538 • 1421 White AveMoscow, ID

509-334-1835 • SE 160 Bishop BlvdPullman, WA

509-397-4678 • 214 W Walla Walla HwyColfax, WA

You are the Reason.Rob & all the Crew would like to thank the

Palouse Area for voting us the #1 Tire Store again for 2011.

2011 WINNER

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