Independents

Best independent bookstore

Sundance Bookstore
1155 W. Fourth St., 786-1188

2. Black and White Books, 3378 Lakeside Court, 828-3445

3. Thrifty Joe’s Books & Music, 6015 S. Virginia St., 853-6348; 2567 N. Carson St., Carson City, 885-7088

Best independent computer store

Moondog Multimedia
4896 S. Virginia St., 332-6666

2. Computer Base, 745 E. Greg St., Sparks, 689-2900; 2321 N. Carson St., Carson City, 687-2200; 392 Dorla Court, Zephyr Cove, 530-588-5566

3. M-Tech Computers, 6405 S. Virginia St., 852-1178; Carson City, 885-7337

Best local Internet service provider

Great Basin Internet Service
745 W. Moana Lane, Suite 350, 348-7299

Best independent hardware

Shelly’s True Value Hardware
440 Greenbrae Drive, Sparks, 358-1841

Best independent grocery

Tokyo Market
3344 Kietzke Lane, 825-1533

2. Butcher Boy Meat & Deli, 1073 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks, 359-7445