BOTW 2025 SERVICES & PEOPLE WINNERS

Having a great community doesn’t just happen on its own—it takes a village.

In these categories, you’ll find some of our most precious relationships. Ron Swanson says, “The three most important people in a man’s life are his barber, his butcher, and his lover,” and that could just as easily extend to your tattoo artist, your masseuse and your dog’s barber.

It’s not surprising to see some of these returning champs, as spots like Sovereign Arms and Fido & Stitch remain community favorites—but with so much competition, we find it particularly impressive that Jenna Arcidiacono of Amore Trattoria Italiana has won Best Chef every single year we’ve run Best of the West.

Considering she opened the beloved eatery just 15 years ago, that means Chef Jenna came out swinging and has stayed a favorite ever since. This is in no small part thanks to her nonprofit Food Hugs, which spreads love with free food and donated money. But it’s also thanks to her immense passion, infectious joy, and of course, that iconic pink coif.

STAFF PICKS

Grocery Store - Kingma’s Market

Go here any day of the week, and you’re likely to run into me or my mister—or, often, both of us. They carry all kinds of specialty items that are hard to find anywhere else, including paneer for making Indian simmer, Ukrainian crepes, and local-ish tortillas. They have an exceptional wine selection with interesting picks on the endcaps, plus pre-made salads and sandwiches and pastries from local bakeries. Let’s not forget the big wall-o-bulk foods, from nuts to candies, dried fruits and more. – Allison Kay Bannister