The votes have been counted and the results are in for the BEST in the Charlevoix & Chain of Lakes region. From Bellaire to Boyne City, here are your 2023 Red Hot Best winners. Explore the region winners below or view our full 2023 RHB list for all winners across Northern Michigan.
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ART GALLERY
1) Twisted Fish Gallery
2) Bier Art Gallery & Pottery Studio
3) Charlevoix Circle of Arts
BAKERY
1) Friske Farm Market
2) Ruthann’s Gourmet Bakery
3) The Flour Pot
BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
1) Charlevoix State Bank, Charlevoix
2) 4Front Credit Union, Boyne City
3) Huntington Bank, Bellaire
BEACH
1) Barnes Park Campground
2) Young State Park
3) Michigan Beach Park
BREAKFAST SPOT
1) Toonie’s Fish & Steak House
2) Smoke On the Water
3) Cafe Santé
3) South Arm Café
BREWERY
1) Short’s Brewing Company, Bellaire Pub
2) Bier’s Inwood Brewery
3) Short’s Brewing Company, Elk Rapids Pull Barn
Photo by Tess Crowley
CHIROPRACTOR
1) Trevor Darnell, CD, Torch Chiropractic Family Wellness Center
2) Kathy Hoyt, DC, Inspire Health Chiropractic and Wellness
3) Martina Peterson, DC, Monarch Family Chiropractic
COFFEE SHOP
1) Happy Camper Coffee Co.
2) M88 Morning Grind
3) Ruthann’s Gourmet Bakery
DENTIST
1) Brian Rathke, DDS, Bellaire Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2) Shawn Spillane, DDS, Bellaire Dental Health Care
3) Mandy DesJardins, DDS, Maple Ridge Dentistry
DISC GOLF AREA
1) Mt. McSauba Disc Golf Course
2) Avalanche Preserve Disc Golf Course
3) East Jordan Community Park
EVENT
1) Elk Rapids Harbor Days
2) Charlevoix Venetian Festival
3) Boyne City Stroll the Streets
FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR
1) Tom Shelder, Edward Jones
2) Rob Joyce, Edward Jones
3) Greg McGeorge, 4Front Credit Union
FLOOR COVERING (TILING, CARPETING, WOOD FLOORING)
1) Harbor Flooring
2) Solid Designs
3) Bartletts’ Home Interiors
GYM OR HEALTH STUDIO
1) Bodywise
2) Charlevoix Fitness Center
3) Boyne Mountain Resort Fitness & Wellness Center
HAPPY HOUR
1) Torch Lake Café
2) Dockside Torch Lake
3) Cafe Santé
3) Hello Vino
HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS
1) Boyne Country Heating & Cooling
2) K&K Heating and Cooling
3) Top Notch Heating, Cooling & Geothermal
HIKING TRAIL OR AREA
1) Glacial Hills Pathway & Natural Area
2) Grass River Natural Area
3) Avalanche Mountain Preserve
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
1) The Mushroom Houses
2) Castle Farms
3) Charlevoix South Pier Lighthouse
LOCALLY MADE HARD BEVERAGE
1) Local’s Light, Short’s Brewing Company
2) Soft Parade, Short’s Brewing Company
3) Mammoth Gin, Mammoth Distilling
LODGING: HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS
1) The Earl
2) Hotel Walloon
3) Boyne Mountain Resort
LODGING: NO HOTELS, MOTELS OR RESORTS
1) The Inn at Breezy Hill Farm
2) The Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant
3) Applesauce Inn Bed & Breakfast
NONPROFIT
1) Help From My Friends’ Pet Crisis Center
2) Grass River Natural Area
3) Paddle Antrim
OUTDOOR DINING
1) The Landing
2) Dockside Torch Lake
3) Short’s Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1) North Shore Physical Therapy
2) Active Recovery Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab
3) Mary Free Bed at Munson Medical Center, Elk Rapids
PIZZA
1) Chef Chucks (formerly Chef Charles)
2) B.C. Pizza of Boyne City
3) Short’s Brewing Company, Bellaire Pub
PLACE FOR A WEDDING
1) A Matter of Taste at Tapawingo
2) Castle Farms
3) The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix
PLACE TO BUY A BOOK
1) Round Lake Bookstore
2) Adams Madams
3) Word Love Goods
PLACE TO BUY A GIFT
1) Adams Madams
2) The Lake House
3) Nifty Things! Elk Rapids
PLACE TO BUY HOME FURNISHINGS
1) Adams Madams
2) The Flying Pig
3) The Lake House
PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY
1) Adams Madams
2) Uniquely North
3) Christine Leader Michigan Metalsmith
PLACE TO BUY ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS
1) Providence Organic Farm, Café & Natural Food Market
2) Grain Train
3) Martin’s Market
Photo by Dave Weidner
PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS
1) Tractor Supply Co.
2) Ruff Life Pet Outfitters
3) Ellsworth Farmers Exchange
3) Family Farm & Home
PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/ OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR
1) The Clothing Company
2) Paddles & Pedals
3) My Michigan Roots
PLACE TO KAYAK/CANOE/SUP
1) Chain of Lakes Water Trail
2) Jordan Valley Outfitters
3) Grass River Natural Area
PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG
1) Maplehurst Natural Area
2) Elk Rapids Day Park
3) Avalanche Mountain Preserve
3) Fisherman’s Island State Park
3) North Point Nature Preserve
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
1) Benjamin J. Edwards, MD
2) Jennifer Shockley, MD
3) Colleen Scott, DO 3) April North, MD
PROJECT HANDYPERSON
1) Matt Pederson, LMZ Maintenance
2) Dan Deters Handyman Service
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1) Kellie Sergent, Century 21 Northland
2) Scott Moore, Exit Northern Shores Realty
3) Walter Mann, Real Estate One
RESTAURANT
1) Cafe Santé
2) Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen
3) Torch Lake Café
SALON
1) Elk Rapids Beautique
2) Revive Salon & Spa
3) J. Luxe – A Salon
SPOT FOR PICKING (THRIFTING/CONSIGNING)
1) Rainbow Thrift Shoppe
2) Challenge Mountain Resale Store
3) Good Samaritan Family Services
TEACHER
1) Ryan Brubaker, Boyne City High School
2) Rebecca Benson, Bellaire Elementary
3) Annie Grammer, Lakeland Elementary
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR
1) KaLeigh Shepard, LMSW
2) Jennifer Hewitt, MA, LLPC
3) Melissa Cronin, LMSW
WINERY
1) Cellar 1914
2) Torch Lake Cellars
3) Boyne Valley Vineyards
WINTER HIKE OR SNOWSHOE TRAIL
1) Grass River Natural Area
2) Glacial Hills Pathway & Natural Area
3) Young State Park
XC SKI TRAIL OR AREA
1) Glacial Hills Pathway & Natural Area
2) Shanty Creek Resort
3) Mt. McSauba Recreation Area
Photo by Dave Weidner