"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

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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