Burger / Beer selection (both categories)
JL Beers Location: Three locations in the FM area: 518 1st Ave. N., Fargo, (701) 492-3377; 2902 Highway 10 E., Moorhead, (218) 422-4400; 810 13th Ave. E., West Fargo, (701) 373-8484 History: JL Beers...
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MJ Capelli Location: Five locations in F-M area, www.gomjcapelli.com History: For the fifth time in six years, Forum readers have picked MJ Capelli as the best hair salon in the area. Reaction: General...
View ArticleTeen hangout / Place to people watch (both categories)
West Acres Shopping Center Location: 3902 13th Ave. S., Fargo, (701) 282-2222 History: West Acres has won the award in both categories four years running. Reaction to winning: “It’s always great to win...
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PetSmart Location: 1630 13th Ave. E., Fargo, (701) 281-8531 History: This is the first year PetSmart has been voted best in the pet care/service category. Reaction to winning: “Ecstatic about it,” says...
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46 and 2 Tattoo Location: 308 N. University Dr., Fargo, (701) 364-8020 History: 46 and 2 jumped from a third-place finish last year to first this year, dethroning Addictions, which had won the title...
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Microsoft Location: 3900 Great Plains Drive S., (701) 356-9495 History: This category was introduced last year, and Microsoft won then as well. Reaction to winning: “We’re thrilled,” said Katie...
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Zandbroz Variety Location: 420 Broadway, Fargo, (701) 239-4729 History: Zandbroz also won this category in 2011 and 2009. Reaction to winning: “We’re always appreciative of any kind of recognition like...
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King House Buffet Location: 122 Broadway, Fargo; (701) 271-8989 History: King House has won this category three years in a row. Reaction to winning: “It’s great to get that appreciation from our...
View ArticleLate-night food place
Taco Bell Locations: Four locations in Fargo-Moorhead Reaction to winning: “I think it’s great,” said franchise owner Cameron Dunafon. “The Fourth Meal has resonated with quite a few people. We’re...
View ArticleKaraoke spot
Divas and Rockstars Location: 1410 9th St. E., West Fargo, (701) 356-7464 History: Divas and Rockstars has been voted best karaoke spot for five years in a row. Reaction to winning: “I’m excited...
View Article2013 Best Liquor Store
Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops Location: 1621 45th St. S., Fargo, (701) 492-7480; 1125 19th Ave. N., Fargo, (701) 235-4661. Reaction to winning: “We are absolutely thrilled. It warms our heart that people...
View Article2013 Best Ribs
Spitfire Bar and Grill Location: 1660 13th Ave. E., West Fargo. Contact: (701) 478-8667 Reaction to winning: “We’re glad to hear it,” said Wes Hoeck, front of the house manager. “We take a lot of pride...
View Article2013 Best Coffee
Caribou Coffee Location: Multiple locations in the Fargo area. Contact: cariboucoffee.com Reaction to winning: “That’s fantastic. That makes me so proud,” said shift manager Demetria Squires. Secret to...
View Article2013 Best Bakery
Sandy’s Donuts Location: 301 Main Ave. W., West Fargo. Contact: (701) 281-0430 Reaction to winning: “I’m honored. It’s always an honor,” said owner Mark Ostlund. Secret to your success: “I have good...
View Article2013 Best Food Truck
Oof-Da Taco Locations: Based at 22724 355th St. SE, Erskine, Minn. Contact: (218) 686-2297 Reaction to winning: “Very humbled and honored because I know there’s a lot of (food trucks) out there,” said...
View Article2013 Best Breakfast
The Shack on Broadway Locations: 3215 Broadway, Fargo. Contact: (701)?356-2211 Reaction to winning: “We are absolutely thrilled,” said owner Tanya Bale. “I was just happy to be nominated, especially...
View Article2013 Best Italian
Carino’s Italian Location: 4410 17th Ave. S., Fargo. Contact: (701) 282-2922 Reaction to winning: “Super awesome, because we’ve done it [won] before, and I love that we keep doing it – very exciting,”...
View Article2013 Best Pizza/Outdoor Dining
Rhombus Guys Pizza Location: 606 Main Ave., Fargo. Contact: (701) 540-4534 Reaction to winning: “It’s definitely great to win the best pizza (category) for the second time. It feels a bit more special...
View Article2013 Best Sushi
Kobe’s Japanese Teppanyaki and Sushi Location: 4228 15th Ave. S., Fargo. Contact: (701) 232-5623 Reaction to winning: Reaction to winning: “I’m not going to say that we’re not used to it, but it’s...
View Article2013 Best Mexican/Margaritas
Mexican Village Locations: 814 Main Ave., Fargo, (701) 293-0120 and 3155 45th St. S., Fargo, (701) 356-0120 Reaction to winning: Even though Mexican Village has been in business for more than 40 years,...
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