Last week, LoCO asked the savvy shoppers in our audience to choose Humboldt’s best rural store. A big congratulations goes out to Murrish Market out in Hydesville for their crushing victory in our very important poll. Good voting, all. 

This week we are looking to honor their in-town counterparts — those corner stores (in either Eureka, Arcata, Fortuna or McKinleyville) that are a step below supermarkets in terms of size and selection, but that serve a vital role in supplying milk, beer, candy bars, lottery tickets, condoms, etc. to those in a pinch. Like last week, we are limiting our nominees to non-chain establishments and, as always, if we missed anyone (who wasn’t included in last week’s poll) feel free to scream at us in the comments. 

This poll will run until this time next Monday. Thanks in advance for your valuable votes.

Best Rural Store: Murrish Market
Best French Fries: Arcata Pizza & Deli
Best Vintage Clothing Store: Little Shop of Hers
Best Place to Watch Sports: Humboldt Brews
Best Island: Woodley Island
Best Movie Theatre: The Minor
Best Haircut: Linden & Company Salon 
Best Tax Preparers: Demello, McAuley, McReynolds & Holland
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