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Editors’ Picks & Readers’ Picks
Best seeds to spread
Rail City Garden Center
1720 Brierley Way, Sparks, 355-1551
Near Wild Island Family Adventure Park, this garden center offers a variety of plants that you won’t find in the big box stores. Whether you’re into edible or ornamental plants, there’s something for every gardener. In a dry climate like ours, we need more drought-tolerant plants, and the nursery offers an impressive selection of plants for a xeriscape or rock garden—sedum, yucca, cactus, agave, agastache, salvia, even desert willow. Rail City also sells garden art, seeds, growing kits, and water garden plants and pond supplies, and offers tree care, landscaping and rock delivery services.
Best lesser known shelterSafe Embrace
780 E. Lincoln Way, Sparks, 322-3466
It began as a faith- and people-of-color-based domestic violence shelter program in Sparks, but the sheer size of the problem in the Truckee Meadows made that kind of specialization a problem. So now all are welcome. It is the lesser known of the local domestic battery programs, and it’s good to know that when the facilities of one program are full to overflowing, there’s another program, too. Need help? Call 322-3466. Pets can be accommodated like the rest of the family.
Best local non-casino business
1. Bristlecone Holdings
1401 S, Virginia St., 200-9926
2. Bizarre Guitar and Guns
2677 Oddie Blvd., 331-1001
3. Pet Play House
2403 E. Fourth St., 324-0202
Best place to get a car repaired
1. A Plus Collision Center
1100 Gentry Way, 827-1003
2. Landa Muffler & Brake
816 E. Fourth St., 322-0112
2. CoAuto
2115 Dickerson Road, 360-5361
Best Pilates studio
1. Evoke Fitness Training Complex
895 E. Patriot Blvd., 827-1995
2. Ball Fitness Studio
460 California Ave., 324-3224
3. Club Pilates Reno
6815 Sierra Center Pkwy., 298-1678
Best optical shop
1. Adlington Eye Center & Eyeglass Gallery
500 W. Plumb Lane, 284-3937
2. Downtown Vision
236 W. Sixth St., 322-4061
3. Davis Optical Center
5053 S. McCarran Blvd., 826-1666
Best place to get pierced
1. Black Hole Body Piercing
912 S. Virginia St., 329-6010
2. Fondue Body Boutique
416 Greenbrae Drive, Sparks, 359-1750
3. Reno Tattoo Company
818 S. Virginia St., 322-6393
Best new car dealership
1. Bill Pearce Motors/Courtesy Honda
780 Kietzke Lane, 789-7999
2. Dolan Auto Group
2100 Kietzke Lane, 826-2750
3. Lithia Chrysler Jeep of Reno
3223 Mill St., 323-3106
Best print shop
1. International Minute Press
1380 Greg St., 355-8866
2. Reno Type
1020 S. Rock Blvd., 852-8800
3. Digiprint
4865 Longley Lane, 786-4464
Best specialty ice cream store
1. Icecycle Creamery
6147 Lakeside Drive, 827-2777
2. Yogurt Beach
3882 Mayberry Drive, 787-2024
3. Bibo Freddo Gelato
945 Record St., 348-8087
Best wine shop
1. Total Wine & More
6671 S. Virginia St., 853-3669
2. Whispering Vine Wine Co.
3886 Mayberry Drive, 787-9672
3. Whispering Vine Wine Co.
85 Foothill Road, 622-8080
Best spa
1. Dolce Vita Wellness Spa
16640 Wedge Parkway, 772-0032
2. Spa West
1545 S. Virginia St., 322-7777
Best place for music lessons
1. Bizarre Guitar and Guns
2677 Oddie Blvd., 331-1001
2. Blue Note B's Horn Shop Music Store and Repair Shop
1155 W. Fourth St., 453-9219
3. JamPro Music Factory
9300 Prototype Drive, 800-1772
Best publication (that’s not us)
1. Reno Tahoe Tonight
1. Edible Reno-Tahoe
3. Reno Gazette-Journal
Best place to buy a musical instrument
1. Bizarre Guitar and Guns
2677 Oddie Blvd., 331-1001
2. Guitar Center
6663 S. Virginia St., 853-3961
3. Blue Note B's Horn Shop Music Store and Repair Shop
1155 W. Fourth St., 453-9219
Best antique store
1. Junkee Clothing Exchange & Antique Mall
960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865
2. The Virginia Street Antique Mall
1251 S. Virginia St., 324-4141
3. The Nest
201 Keystone Ave., 284-8841
Best thrift store
1. Junkee Clothing Exchange & Antique Mall
960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865
2. Savers
3800 Kietzke Lane, 284-4350
3. Savers
2350 Oddie Blvd., 359-4244
Best tanning salon
1. Element Tanning
3600 Warren Way, 829-8267
2. Sunsation
1450 E. Prater Way, Sparks, 359-9955
3. Pacific Sun Tanning Company
195 Damonte Ranch Parkway, 826-4537
Best place to buy vintage clothes
1. Junkee Clothing Exchange & Antique Mall
960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865
2. Bad Apple Vntg.
1001 S. Virginia St., 800-1069
3. The Nest
201 Keystone Ave., 284-8841
Best women’s clothing boutique
1. Culture
677 S. Virginia St., 657-6192
2. Never Ender Boutique & Art Gallery
25 St Lawrence Ave., 348-9440
3. Bad Apple Vntg.
1001 S. Virginia St., 800-1069
Best motorcycle dealer, shop
1. Chester's Reno Harley-Davidson
2315 Market St., 329-2913
2. Michael's Reno Powersports
10828 S. Virginia St., 825-8680
3. Freedom Cycle Triumph Reno
9726 S. Virginia St., 358-3500
Best jewelry store
1. BVW Jewelers
35 Foothill Road, 622-9015
2. Ince Jewelers
550 W. Plumb Lane, 323-5100
3. Michael & Sons Jewelers
2001 E. Second St., 786-5110
Best place to buy a firearm
1. Bizarre Guitar and Guns
2677 Oddie Blvd., 331-1001
2. Scheels All Sports
1200 Scheels Drive, 331-2700
3. Cabella's
8650 Boomtown Garson Road, Verdi, 829-4100
Best shoe selection
1. Dillard's
13933 S. Virginia St., 852-3080
2. DSW Shoe Warehouse
6659 S. Virginia St., 852-9401
3. Scheels All Sports
1200 Scheels Drive, 331-2700
Best wireless phone service coverage
1. Verizon
2. AT&T
3. Sprint
Best hair stylist
1. Vicky Brown
2. Brian Jensen
3. Stephanie Arredondo
Best hotel for a romantic getaway
1. Whitney Peak Hotel
255 N. Virginia St., 398-5400
Best veterinarian
1. Southwest Veterinary Hospital
960 W. Moana Lane, 825-7984
2. Baring Boulevard Veterinary Hospital
700 Baring Blvd., Sparks, 358-6880
3. Klaich Animal Hospital
1990 S. Virginia St., 826-1212
Best independent bookstore
1. Sundance Books & Music
121 California Ave., 786-1188
2. Grassroots Books
660 E. Grove St., 828-2665
3. Comic Kingdom
595 E. Moana Lane, 823-9074
Best tattoo parlor
1. A Toda Madre Tattoos
1465 S. Wells Ave., 622-8173
2. Aces Tattoo
681 S. Virginia St., 333-0915
3. Marked Studios
945 W. Moana Lane, 209-1612
Best independent used bookstore
1. Grassroots Books
660 E. Grove St., 828-2665
2. Sundance Books & Music
121 California Ave., 786-1188
3. Comic Kingdom
595 E. Moana Lane, 823-9074
Best independent coffee shop
1. Purple Bean
1315 W. Seventh St., 787-2827
2. The Hub Coffee Co.
727 Riverside Drive, 323-1911
3. Coffee Bar
682 Mt. Rose St., 800-1090
Best frame shop
1. Fastframe
940 W. Moana Lane, 825-4499
2. Aaron Brothers
4809 Kietzke Lane, 827-2004
3. Eagle Framing & Art Gallery
1510 S. Wells Ave., 827-6206
Best outdoor outfitter
1. REI
2225 Harvard Way, 828-9090
2. Scheels All Sports
1200 Scheels Drive, 331-2700
3. Cabela's
8650 Boomtown Road, Verdi, 829-4100
Best place to buy CDs or vinyl records
1. Recycled Records
822 S. Virginia St., 826-4119
2. Spectre Records
1336 S. Wells Ave., 409-4085
3. Sundance Books & Music
121 California Ave., 786-1188
Best independent hardware store
1. Carter Bros Ace Hardware
1215 S. Virginia St., 337-1200
2. Shelly's True Value Hardware
440 Greenbrae Drive, Sparks, 358-1841
3. Harbor Freight Tools
3800 Kietzke Lane, 331-1375
Best photography supply store
1. Gordon's Photo Service
5067 S. McCarran Blvd., 826-6488
2. Best Buy
5575 S. Virginia St., 448-9797
3. Camera Clinic
1220 E. Greg St., Sparks, 829-2244
Best place for photo prints
1. Gordon's Photo Service
5067 S. McCarran Blvd., 826-6488
2. Costco
2200 Harvard Way, 689-2200
3. Costco
4810 Galleria Parkway, Sparks, 356-4400
Best men’s clothing store
1. Macy's
5100 Meadowood Mall Circle, 826-8333
2. Dillard's
13933 S. Virginia St., 852-3080
3. Men's Warehouse
5000 Smithridge Drive
Best video game store
1. Cap'n Games
621 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 677-0311
2. GameStop
650 N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks, 355-0100
Best garden nursery
1. Moana Lane Garden Center
1100 W. Moana Lane, 825-0600
2. Rail City Garden Center
1720 Brierley Way, 355-1551
3. Garden Shop Nursery
3636 Mayberry Drive, 825-3527
Best children’s clothing boutique
1. Sippee's
955 S. Virginia St., 329-2110
2. Once Upon A Child
6015-G S. Virginia St., 825-4448
3. Carter's
1350 Scheels Drive, 358-5752
Best bank
1. Wells Fargo
701 Kietzke Lane, 327 7960
2. Bank of America
1830 S. Virginia St., 688-8532
Best independent grocery store
1. Great Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court St., 324-6133
2. Natural Grocers
4819 Kietzke Lane, 448 9828
Best used car dealership
1. Bill Pearce Motors
11555 S Virginia St., 826-2100
2. CarMax
35 Auto Center Drive, 852-1594
3. Internet Auto
1220 Kietzke Lane, 379-2252
Best barber
1. Vicky Brown
2. Vinnie Gravellese
Derby Supply Company
3. Patrick Sutton
Maxwell’s Barbershop
Best gym
1. Saint Mary's Center for Health and Fitness
645 N. Arlington Ave., 770-3800
2. Sports West Athletic Club
1575 S. Virginia St., 348-6666
3. Evoke Fitness Training Complex
895 E. Patriot Blvd., 827-1995
Best flower shop
1. Sparks Florist
1001 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 358-8500
2. Bumblebee Blooms Flower Boutique
205 S. Sierra St., 348-2799
3. St. Ives Florist
700 S. Wells Ave., 333-9190
Best used clothing store
1. Junkee Clothing Exchange
960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865
2. Plato's Closet
1535 S. Virginia St., 322-0110
3. Savers
3800 Kietzke Lane, 284-4350
Best tattoo artist
1. L'Bert
A Toda Madre Tattoos
2. Archie Wood
Battle Born Tattoo
3. Tony Medellin
Lasting Dose Tattoo & Art Collective
Best bookstore
1. Sundance Books & Music
121 California Ave., 786-1188
2. Grassroots Books
660 E. Grove St., 828-2665
3. Barnes & Noble
5555 S. Virginia St., 826-8882
Best public relations agency
1. The Abbi Agency
275 Hill St., 323-2977
2. Biggest Little Group
11 Bell St., 409-3267
3. KPS3 Marketing
50 W. Liberty St., 686-7439
Best yoga studio
1. The Studio
1085 S. Virginia St. 284-5545
2. Midtown Community Yoga
600 S. Virginia St., 870-9905
3. Juice Box Yoga
631 Sierra Rose Drive, 827-9642
Best place to shoot firearms
1. The desert
2. Reno Guns & Range
2325 Market St., 826-2626
3. Big Shot Indoor Range
9425 Double R Blvd., 853-6272
Best hospital
1. Renown Regional Medical Center
1155 Mill St., 982-4100
2. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
235 W. Sixth St., 770-3194
3. Northern Nevada Medical Center
2375 E. Prater Way, Sparks, 331-7000
Best dry cleaners
1. Fabric Care Specialist
900 W Moana Lane, 827-1411
2. Peerless
698 Forest St., 323-3261
3. Lakeside Cleaners
101 W. Plumb Lane
Best spectator sport
1. Reno Aces
2. University of Nevada, Reno football
Best mall
1. The Summit
13925 S. Virginia St., 853-7800
2. Meadowood Mall
5000 Meadowood Mall Circle, 827-8450
3. Legends at Sparks Marina
1310 Scheels Drive, Sparks, 358-3800
Best home furnishings store
1. RC Willey Home Furnishings
1201 Steamboat Pkwy., 337-4600
2. Ashley Furniture
750 E. Moana Lane, 824-4800
3. The Nest
201 Keystone Ave., 284-8841
Best house cleaning service
1. White Lotus
35 N. Edison Way, 856-2345
2. Molly Maid
1380 Greg St., 359-1503
3. Spring Fresh
359-5534
Best adult-themed store
1. Suzie's
195 Kietzke Lane, 786-8557
2. Adam & Eve
7520 Longley Lane, 852-1162
3. Chocolate Walrus
1278 S. Virginia St., 825-2267
Best pet store
1. Scraps Dog Company
7675 S. Virginia St., 853-3647
2. PetSmart
5110 Mae Anne Ave., 787-7833
3. PetSmart
6675 S. Virginia St., 852-8490
Best business Facebook page
1. One Nevada Credit Union
2. Nevada Humane Society
www.facebook.com/nevadahumanesociety
3. Amplified Entertainment
Best aesthetician
1. Madison Holland
Metamorphosis Salon and Day Spa
2. Jessica Williams
Jessica Williams Aesthetics
3. Amelia Main
Jensen & Co. Salon
Best beauty salon
1. Jensen & Co. Salon
495 Morrill Ave., 657-6576
2. Atelier Beauty Bar
20 Mary St., 622-1366
3. L'essence Day Spa & Salon
242 W. Liberty St., 323-2040
Best doggy day care
1. Pet Play House
2403 E. Fourth St., 324-0202
2. Charlie's Place
7930 Sugar Pine Court, 236-0251
3. On Command Boarding
875 Greg St., 825-3647
Best pet boarding
1. Pet Play House
2403 E. Fourth St., 324-0202
2. On Command Boarding
875 Greg St., 825-3647
3. Charlie's Place
7930 Sugar Pine Court, 236-0251
Best athletic shoe selection
1. Scheels All Sports
1200 Scheels Drive, 331-2700
2. Reno Running
13987 S. Virginia St., 853-801
3. Eclipse Running
6990 S. McCarran Blvd., 827-2276
Best gadget store
1. Scotland Yard Spy Shop
1092 S. Virginia St., 323-3232
2. Apple Store
13925 S. Virginia St., 333-5460
3. Best Buy
5575 S. Virginia St., 448-9797
Best boutique clothing store
1. Never Ender Boutique & Art Gallery
25 St Lawrence Ave., 348-9440
2. Culture
677 S. Virginia St., 657-6192
3. The Niche
1300 E. Plumb Lane, 348-8661
Best selection of local art
1. Lasting Dose Tattoo & Art Collective
888 S. Virginia St., 324-0666
2. Never Ender Boutique & Art Gallery
25 St Lawrence Ave., 348-9440
3. Artists Co-op Gallery of Reno
627 Mill St., 322-8896
Best yoga instructor
1. Angie Fraley
2. Kelly Wetzler Aguilera
3. Christopher Daniels
Best pet supply store
1. Scraps Dog Company
7675 S. Virginia St., 853-3647
2. PetSmart
5110 Mae Anne Ave., 787-7833
3. PetSmart
6675 S. Virginia St., 852-8490
Best outdoor gear selection
1. REI
2225 Harvard Way, 828-9090
2. Scheels All Sports
1200 Scheels Drive, 331-2700
3. Cabela's
8650 Boomtown Road, Verdi, 829-4100
Best brothel
1. Moonlite Bunny Ranch
69 Moonlight Road, Carson City, 246-9901
2. Mustang Ranch
Peri Ranch Road, Sparks, 342-0176
3. Sagebrush Ranch
51 Kit Kat Drive, Mound House, 246-5863
Best computer store
1. Apple Store
13925 S. Virginia St., 333-5460
2. Best Buy
5575 S. Virginia St., 448-9797
2. Reno Computer Fix
1170 S. Wells Ave., 996-0212
Best credit union
1. Greater Nevada Credit Union
5150 Mae Anne Ave., 882-2060
2. Great Basin Federal Credit Union
295 Los Altos Parkway, 789-3165
3. One Nevada Credit Union
1296 E. Plumb Lane, 827-3880
Best specialty foods store
1. Whole Foods Market
6139 S. Virginia St., 852-8023
2. Trader Joe's
5035 S. McCarran Blvd., 826-1621
3. Great Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court St., 324-6133
Best place to get an auto smogged
1. GK Smog Inspection
1960 E. Second St., 323-4524
2. Landa Muffler
816 E. Fourth St., 322-0112
Best car wash
1. Buggy Bath Car Wash
2525 S. Virginia St., 826-6679
2. Hutch's Mission Car Wash
6355 S. McCarran Blvd., 827-4222
3. Franktown Hand Car Wash
2331 Kietzke Lane, 827-2601
Best cheap liquor store
1. Total Wine & More
6671 S. Virginia St., 853-3669
2. Ben's Fine Wine & Spirits
3480 Lakeside Drive, 825-0244
3. Ben's Fine Wine & Spirits
901 W. Fourth St., 323-6277
Best barber shop
1. Maxwell's Barbershop
555 S. Virginia St., 322-2466
2. Derby Supply Company
123 W. First St., 440-1930
3. Beautiful Bearded Man
50 S. Virginia St., 787-6800
Best carpet cleaning company
1. Evergreen Carpet Care
990 S. Rock Blvd., 825-7569
2. Robin's All Out Carpet Cleaning
826-7158
3. New Sunrise Cleaning and Restoration
800-1429
Best event promoter
1. Amplified Entertainment
2. Oliver X
3. Fresh Bakin'
Best grocery store
1. Trader Joe's
5035 S. McCarran Blvd., 826-1621
2. Whole Foods Market
6139 S. Virginia St., 852-8023
3. Great Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court St., 324-6133
Best head shop
1. Art Dogs & Grace
218 Vassar St., 324-2787
2. Melting Pot World Emporium
1049 S. Virginia St., 322-9445
3. Hippies
1921 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 331-8554
Best newspaper
1. Reno News & Review
2. Reno Gazette-Journal
3. Sparks Tribune
Best mortgage company
1. Guild Mortgage
5390 Kietzke Lane, 200-0155
2. United Federal Credit Union
1170 Bible Way, (800) 283-8485
3. PrimeLending
6900 S. McCarran Blvd., 829-8555
Best nail technician
1. Shannon Ochoa
Jensen & Co. Salon
2. Cassie Johnson
Jensen & Co. Salon
3. Shyra Mckie
Jensen & Co. Salon
Best place to buy playa garb
1. Melting Pot World Emporium
1049 S. Virginia St., 322-9445
2. Junkee Clothing Exchange & Antique Mall
960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865
3. Prism Magic Clothing and Imports
2161 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 356-5577
Best landscaping company
1. Signature Landscapes
3705 Barron Way, 857-4333
2. Moana Nursery
1190 W. Moana Lane, 825-0602
3. All Seasons Lawn & Landscaping
657 Twin Lakes Drive, 329-1531
Best wedding reception site
1. The Grove
95 Foothill Road, 324-7683
2. Lavender Ridge Weddings & Receptions
7450 W. Fourth St., 747-3222
Best local place to work
1. Greater Nevada Credit Union
5150 Mae Anne Ave., 882-2060
2. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
235 W. Sixth St., 770-3194
3. Moonlite Bunny Ranch
69 Moonlight Road, Carson City, 246-9901
Best new business
1. Kit Kat Guest Ranch
51 Kit Kat Drive, Mound House, 246-5683
2. Healing One
235 Redfield Parkway, 499-5393
2. Sol State Massage
3680 Grant Drive, (530) 250-5949
Best recording studio
1. Tanglewood Production
125 Brinkby Ave., 688-6282
1. The Sound Saloon
420 Valley Road
3. Imirage Sound Lab Studio
1558 Linda Way, Sparks, 358-7484
Best vape shop
1. Knuckle Dusters Vape Shop
1100 E. Plumb Lane, 410-8462
2. School of Vape
580 E. Plumb Lane, 313-0437
Best workout wear selection
1. Scheels All Sports
1200 Scheels Drive, 331-2700
2. Lululemon Athletica
13935 S. Virginia St., 851-9070
3. Hello Yoga
732 S. Virginia St., 420-5357