Considering we are coming down to that April 15 wire, hoo boy, does LoCO have a hot pollz for you this week. 

There are many eager tax preparers here in Humboldt who would be more than happy to work their magic to ease your tax day anxieties. But who out there do your neighbors consider tried and true? We must know! That’s why, for this week’s Humboldt’s Best poll, we are asking you to tell us who you trust with your poorly organized financial documents.

Now, we had to draw a line, somewhere. In the list below, you will not find any of the corporate offices who handle such matters. Instead, we are choosing to honor the local nerdy number crunchers who were brave enough to venture out on their own. LoCO salutes you, nerds!  

All right, now get to voting. Did we leave someone out? Let us know. As this is a Friday poll you have until Monday to decide (and then you have until the next Monday to file your taxes). Good luck. 

Best Burger: No Brand Burger Stand
Best Bridge: Fernbridge
Best Outdoor Seating: Gill’s by the Bay 
Best Music Store: Mantova’s Two Street Music
Best Chinese Food: Szechuan Garden
Best Hardware Store: Pierson’s Building Center
Best Salad Bar: Eureka Natural Foods
Best Furniture Store: Living Styles
Best Italian Restuarant: Gabriel’s Italian Restaurant
Best Bookstore: Booklegger
Best Fish and Chips: Gallagher’s Restaurant and Pub
Best Car Dealership: Harper Motors
Best Bread: Brio Breadworks
Best Place to Christmas Shop: Old Town Eureka
Best Movie Filmed in Humboldt: Return of the Jedi
Best Hotel: Carter House Inns
Best Place For Kids: Sequoia Park Zoo
Best Veterinary Center: Myrtle Avenue Veterinary Hospital
Best Food Truck: Pineapple Express Food Truck
Best High School: Arcata High School
Best Eureka Bar: The Shanty
Best Arcata Bar: Richard’s Goat Tavern & Tearoom
Best Live Music Venue: Arcata Theatre Lounge
Best Food Event: Arcata Bay Oyster Festival 
Best Wings: Rax on Rax Wings
Best Beach: Moonstone Beach
Best Ferndale Restaurant: Ferndale Pizza Co.
Best Fortuna Restaurant: Double D Steak & Seafood
Best Arcata Restaurant: Renata’s Crêperie 
Best Old Town Restaurant: Sea Grill
Best Sushi: Tomo
Best Barbecue: Porter Street Barbecue
Best Pizza: Paul’s Live From New York
Best Annual Event: Kinetic Grand Championship
Best River: Trinity River
Best Dispensary: Humboldt County Collective
Best Donut: Happy Donut 
Best Chocolate: Dick Taylor Chocolate
Best Torta: Speedy Taco 
Best Broadway Fast Food: In-N-Out
Best Brewery: Redwood Curtain Brewery