The people have spoken! Voter participation in the fourth annual Best of Big Sky survey increased by 120 percent over last year as locals and visitors logged onto explorebigsky.com or filled out paper ballots to vote for their favorite businesses, people and events of 2014.
This year, winning businesses were awarded the framed wall certificates we’ve given in the past, in addition to a $500 Outlaw Partners marketing credit. Thank you to everyone who voted this year and congratulations to all the winners! Best Pizza: Big Sky
With hand-tossed crust, homemade sauces, and locally sourced ingredients, Ousel and Spur Pizza Co. in Big Sky Town Center takes Best Pizza in Big Sky. Try their new “Winter Pie,” a satiating combination of olive oil, shredded mozzarella, chevre, shaved brussels sprouts, pork belly, and apple thyme mostarda. Extra perks to the pie include a full selection of Italian wines, live music Friday nights, and the Bambino menu for kids. ouselandspurpizza.com, (406) 995-7175
Ken Berger, pictured here, opened Bozeman’s Cosmic Pizza in 2002 at 1912 West Main Street. With free delivery, pizza by the slice, and 55 different toppings, readers declared Cosmic as Bozeman’s Best Pizza.
Cosmic also offers six different sauces, nine cheeses and three crusts to choose from, so its “customers have an out of this world experience,” according to Cosmic’s website, every time they time they order a pie.
cosmicpizza.net, (406) 582-9292
Winning Best Outdoor Retailer and Best Business of 2014, Gallatin Alpine Sports is feeling the love. In business since 1995, this year marks the shop’s 20th anniversary. The store offers exceptional goods, but also top-notch service. Its passion for the outdoors is portrayed to customers by all staff.
“We brought on a ton of new staff [this year] and everyone is really pumped on being here,” said store manager Matt Jennings. “I think that enthusiasm carries over to our customers.”
As a resort community built around skiing and outdoor recreation, it’s fitting that the locals’ favorite business is an outdoors shop. Jennings said that owner Tom Owens couldn’t be happier or more proud having the distinction as Big Sky’s Best Outdoor Retailer and Best Business. “It’s really what we aim for…it portrays our vision,” Jennings said.
gallatinalpinesports.com, (406) 995-2313
Town & Country Foods has been a staple in southwest Montana since Andrew Perlinski opened his first store in 1966 in Livingston. He opened a Bozeman location a year later, and then replaced the first two stores with the Town & Country on Bozeman’s North 19th Avenue in 1970. “T&C” opened its second Bozeman location on South 11th Avenue in 2010.
Our readers recognized Town & Country as Best Business in Bozeman for its friendly staff, affordable prices and mountain of cardboard boxes available to lug your groceries home.
tncfoods.com
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
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August 12 (Monday) 6:00 pm - October 21 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description
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Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description information. Please wear layers, bring water and snacks. Bear spray recommended.
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August 19 (Monday) 9:00 am - October 21 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
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August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm - October 28 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be
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Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be taught by a variety of teachers from Santosha and BASE. This summer all proceeds will go to Big Sky Band-Aid, aside from the first one on the 26th that is happening during Pride week- all funds donated for that class will go to Big Sky OUT. A delicious lunch will also be served by Gourmet Gals following our practice each Wednesday (included in donation). You are welcome to donate with cash at the event or you can Venmo @Santoshabigsky and make a note for Community Yoga. Hope to see you in the Park!
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August 21 (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - October 21 (Monday) 1:00 pm