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Arts and Entertainment 80% Complete

BEST Art Gallery Collective Visions: A Gallery of Art

A fabulous place to pop in and explore! Always showcasing various forms of art created by local artists. Friendly and informed staff help to broaden the experience by sharing tidbits about each artist's medium and life in the northwest. A must-see gallery.

BEST Casino Clearwater Casino

There is always something exciting to look forward to at Clearwater Casino! From excellent buffet dining to deep tissue massage to an evening at the tables with friends, the experience is bound to be a great one.

BEST Fun Place for Kids Claywerks Ceramics & Pottery Studio

A wonderful ceramics studio that not only feeds the adult-artist appetite, but also routinely offers classes and workshops for young and budding artists. From dry brushing on ceramics to molding your own piece of pottery with your child, this is the place to visit!

BEST Indie Theater Harvard Exit Theatre

Harvard Exit continues to offer an exceptional range of independent film options to local viewers, while also offering the movie-goer the opportunity to enjoy time in space that has long-standing roots in Seattle. The quaint, old building is kept up-to-date by cheerful attendants the keep the popcorn fresh and the smiles coming. A great place to enjoy an indie film.

BEST Local Bands Sneaky Thieves

An original, deeply melancholic sound generated by a band of brothers intent on keeping live music a visceral, lived experience. No watered down mainstream noise here, but a group with a beautiful indie sound that'll take your heart to that place it often refuses to go--but probably should anyway.

BEST Theater Venue The Rose Theatre

Catering not only to the indie vibe but also to the lovely small-town Port Townsend feel, The Rose Theatre is a gem to visit for an evening out. Enjoy dinner and a glass of wine at any fine restaurant just of Taylor Street, and then arrive at the Rose for fresh popcorn and a great film experience.

BEST Theatre Group Bremerton Community Theatre

This is a phenomenal theatre group that has created over 300 productions for the dedicated local community. Showcasing both new playscripts as well as comfortable and familiar classics, BCT is worth visiting time and again.

BEST Winery Finnriver Farm & Cidery

A lovely family-owned operation that seeks to support local economy while also generating local economy with delicious artisan hard ciders and spirited wine. Taste, tour the farm, get to know the family. A wonderful place to taste!

Auto 13% Complete

BEST Tire Shop Les Schwab Tire Centers

Come here and plan to routinely and consistently receive the fabulous service that is ingrained within the lovely Les Schwab culture. No bullies, no upselling, no pushy sales--just honest, good people fixing cars and tires with that gem called integrity.

Beauty 27% Complete

BEST Day Spa Rejuv Massage & Spa

Get on down to Manette and prepare to be spoiled! These gals know what they're doing, and you're going to get the best massage or facial or spa treatment around. Lovely atmosphere, lovely treatment.

BEST Massage Rejuv Massage & Spa

LOVE this place!

BEST Tattoo and Piercing Smitty's Tattoo

Great tattoo work by dedicated and talented artists. A quirky and clean shop that takes pride in its services and even more so in the great results achieved. Get on down to Smitty's...

Cheap Eats 50% Complete

BEST Barbecue Longhorn BBQ

So good, you'll want to pack in seconds--if you can fit it in! Generous servings of deliciously prepared meats and sides--can't beat that. Get on down to Longhorn BBQ!

BEST Breakfast Geraldine's Counter

Truly a fantastic meal, and be sure to get that side of bacon!!

BEST Burger Crazy Eric's Drive-In

Crazy Eric's has been here to serve the local community for several decades, offering a damn tasty burger at a price that will not break the bank. A simply great burger joint!

BEST Crepes J'aime les Crepes Creperie

Definitely the best shop around to get a sweet or savory crepe prepared with fresh and local ingredients. A fabulous shop!

BEST Pizza Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill

The best pizza on the East Side! A great place to chill, have a drink (or two), and chow down on great pizza still uses the original recipe after all these years. Get on down to the Cloverleaf!

BEST Sandwich Shop Kate's Jersey Subs

Travel down to the beautiful Manette neighborhood and grab lunch at Kate's Subs--delicious sandwiches, great price, happy employees= great experience!

Fashion 8% Complete

BEST Women's Boutique Emilie Gallery & Boutique

Lovely little shop, packed full of lovely finds. Beautiful women's clothing and accessories. Enjoy searching for a new favorite outfit in this fantastic little shop.

Great Meals 27% Complete

BEST Fine Dining Orion

A great place to go for an intimate and upscale dinner.

BEST Italian Sogno di Vino

A really great place to dine--excellent meal, service.

BEST Mediterranean Adriatic Grill

A fantastic atmosphere--manages upscale quality while being extremely family friendly. Fantastic!

BEST Seafood J J's Fish House

Gotta love those manila clams! So good, and a great casual atmosphere.

BEST Sushi Hakata Japanese Restaurant

BEST Thai LA Pan Asian Cuisine

SUCH a great little restaurant! This family-run operation is definitely a go-to stop when in the West Bremerton downtown area. Grab a bite for lunch and sit out to watch the ferries come and go. Get on down to LA Pan Asian Cuisine!

Health and Fitness 7% Complete

BEST Yoga Studio Samudra Yoga

A fantastic place to stretch, and also enjoy coffee and organic pastries. Love it!

Local Services 11% Complete

BEST Favorite Local Charity The TEARS Foundation

The TEARS Foundation is by far a most phenomenal group of people helping those dealing with the recent loss of their infant. Beyond amazing.

Nightlife 11% Complete

BEST Beer Selection The Tides Tavern

Gotta get here!

BEST Brewpub Hale's Alehouse Restaurant & Pub

A great place to relax and enjoy company over a tasty brew...

Online and Social Media 14% Complete

BEST Local Podcast KEXP Music That Matters

Love me some KEXP.

People 9% Complete

BEST Bartender Caira @ The Saloon

Love The Saloon, and Love Caira!

BEST Dentist Dr Eugene Mumford

A real wonderful dentist!

Specialty Food and Drink 7% Complete

BEST Coffee Shop Hi-Lo's 15th Street Cafe

This cafe is more of a favorite greasy spoon for the locals rather than simply a coffee shop. GREAT breakfasts served here, with fresh local ingredients and happy employees. Definitely the place to go any morning of the week in the West Bremerton area.

Weddings 36% Complete

BEST Cakes It Takes Two!

This mother-daughter team makes the best cakes around!!

BEST Caterer Longhorn Barbecue

Fantastic bbq and excellent catering staff!

BEST DJ Primo Legaspi

Excellent to work with, great music selection. So happy he's doing our wedding!

BEST Flowers Elaina Lea Design & Events

A wonderful woman who creates floral masterpieces!!

BEST Wedding Dresses Benitas

Benita knows what she's talking about! Definitely THE expert in the Kitsap County area.

Where We Live 25% Complete

BEST Biggest Public Eyesore Traffic on I-5

Yes, definitely the biggest public eyesore...

BEST Local Event Kitsap County Fair

Come down for a good time at the fair.

Year in Review 33% Complete

BEST Man of the Year Ron Kalskett

An amazing friend, sweetheart, and husband-to-be. Man of the Year.

Voted Dr Eugene Mumford for Best Dentist and left a tip.

on September 9, 2011
Voted Caira @ The Saloon for Best Bartender and left a tip.

on September 9, 2011
Voted KEXP Music That Matters for Best Local Podcast and left a tip.

on September 9, 2011
Voted Benitas for Best Wedding Dresses and left a tip.

on September 9, 2011
Voted Sogno di Vino for Best Italian and left a tip.

on September 9, 2011
Voted J J's Fish House for Best Seafood and left a tip.

on September 9, 2011
Voted Adriatic Grill for Best Mediterranean and left a tip.

on September 9, 2011
Voted Orion for Best Fine Dining and left a tip.

on September 9, 2011
Voted Hakata Japanese Restaurant for Best Sushi.

on September 9, 2011
Voted Traffic on I-5 for Best Biggest Public Eyesore and left a tip.

on September 8, 2011

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