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Best of Big Sky 2014
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9 years agoon
Compiled by Explore Big Staff
The people have spoken! Voter participation in the fourth annual Best of Big Sky survey increased by 120 percent over last year as locals and visitors logged onto explorebigsky.com or filled out paper ballots to vote for their favorite businesses, people and events of 2014.
This year, winning businesses were awarded the framed wall certificates we’ve given in the past, in addition to a $500 Outlaw Partners marketing credit. Thank you to everyone who voted this year and congratulations to all the winners!
Community Member of the Year
First place: Krista Mach
For the second year in a row championing the Best of Big Sky’s Community Member of the Year category, Krista Mach
In August, Mach, a Big Sky resident for 26 years, suffered a severe stroke. After stints in Billings Advanced Care Hospital and Denver’s Craig Hospital, she returned home on Dec. 4 and is making progress in measures of leaps, according to her sister Karol Grimes who’s living at Krista and her husband J.D.’s house helping out.
“She has gotten so much stronger on her right side,” said Grimes, adding that Krista is attending physical, speech and occupational therapy sessions three times a week. “Her physical therapist said there’s no doubt she will walk again.”
Congratulations Krista! Thank you for your tireless dedication to Big Sky, your beautiful smile, and your trademark sass. You have again given the community reason to believe.
Second place: Tom Owens
Third place: John Zirkle
Best restaurant: Big Sky
First place: Lotus Pad
For the fourth year in a row, Lotus Pad is the reigning champion as Big Sky’s best restaurant. This cozy joint may not have sprawling seating options, but it has big Thai flavors and Asian Fusion dishes. Patrons not only choose from a variety of classic options, but decide their spice
Stop by to enjoy stellar food, tantalizing signature cocktails and a comfy atmosphere, all while dining among Big Sky’s easygoing locals. lotuspadbigsky.com, (406) 995-2728
Second place: Gallatin Riverhouse Grill
Third place: Olive B’s
Best restaurant: Bozeman
First place: Dave’s Sushi
Dave’s Sushi brings a laid back dining experience with high-quality ingredients to create unique rolls and dishes. Stop by for a classic Philly Roll (cream cheese, green onions, avocado, and cucumber inside, smoked salmon outside) or try something a little more eccentric like the Bubba Gump Roll (spicy crawfish,
Hint: If you write a haiku on the napkin, your waiter will bring you a secret menu.
davessushi.com, (406) 556-1351
Second place: Blackbird Kitchen
Third place: Montana Ale Works
Megan Paulson is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Outlaw Partners.
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