"Best of Boyne/Charlevoix" named by readers of Northern Express

Boyne area stores and restaurants did quite well in the Northern Express "Best of Northern Michigan" voting results. The photo below is "Eclectic Gift Store" winner Cindi Malin and her assistants Bob and Bing from CindiFranco's Cool Stuff. Here are the winners in the Boyne/Charlevoix division:


H A N G I N G O U T

All-round hangout: Cafe Sante
20-something hangout: Red Mesa Grill
Live music: Cafe Sante

Happy hour: Red Mesa Grill
Place to meet singles: Cafe Sante
Place for a first date: Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club
Hair Salon: Red Brick Salon
Spa services: Solace Spa @ Boyne Mountain

S H O P P I N G
Window displays: The Bird’s Nest
Place to pamper your pet: Northern Pet
Salon
Art gallery: Freshwater Studio
Athletic gear shop: No Boundaries
Place for chocolate: Alpine Chocolate Haus
Jewelry store: Beyond Borders
Eclectic Gift store: Cindi Franco’s Cool Stuff

D I N I N G
Restaurant staff: (Tie) Boyne River Inn and Cafe Sante
Healthiest restaurant: Red Mesa Grill
Lunch: Water Street Cafe
Bread/bakery store: Johann’s Breadbox Bakery
Bar food: Boyne River Inn
Breakfast: Water Street Cafe
Family restaurant: Red Mesa Grill
Gourmet restaurant: Grey Gables Inn
Pasta: Giuseppe’s Italian Grill
Mexican: Red Mesa Grill
Appetizers/small plates: (Tie) Morel’s Bistro - Shanahan’s Prime
Salads: Stafford’s Weathervane
Burger: The Villager Pub (Charlevoix)
Seafood: Grey Gables Inn
Steak: Stafford’s Weathervane
Outdoor deck scene: Shanahan’s Prime (Charlevoix Country Club)
New restaurant: Morel’s Bistro