Independents

Best independent bookstore

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

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

3. Dharma Books,
11 N. Sierra St., No. 107, 786-8667

Best independent computer store

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

2. Mac-o-rama,
961 Matley Lane, Suite 130, 626-7751

3. Computer Guy,
550 E. Plumb Lane, Suite 201, 829-2341

Best local Internet service provider

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

2. Pyramid.net,
116 E. Seventh St., Suite 201, 884-3202

Best independent hardware

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

2. Ace Hardware,
1299 Baring Blvd., Sparks, 323-2750

3. North Valleys True Value Hardware,
160 Lemmon Drive, 677-0155

Best independent grocery

1. Lisa’s Central Market,
(Reno location closed) 10418 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Calif., (530) 582-2280

2. Trader Joe’s,
5035 S. McCarran Blvd., 826-1621

3. Blue Bounty,
3480 Lakeside Drive, 826-9015

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