Let’s try this. Oftentimes with these LoCO polls, the people and businesses in Humboldt’s more far-flung areas get overshadowed by those that dwell and operate in our more-urban locations. Well, this week’s contest is about the little guys. For this one, we’re asking you to honor the li’l rural markets that help keep our smaller communities stocked up. (You know, the ones the city dwellers stop at on the way to the river.)

For stores to qualify, they must: 

• Be located outside Humboldt’s population centers (Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyville*)
• Not be a supermarket or part of a retail chain
• Not be a specialty foods store
• Sell Snickers® bars**

Does this all make sense? Good enough! If we’ve forgotten someone you think should be on this list, just scream it out in the comments below. This poll will run through Friday. Now vote! 

*For the purposes of this poll, we are considering Humboldt Hill, Freshwater and Indianola as parts of greater Eureka and Arcata. Fear not. Your favorite neighborhood stores in those places will get their own poll soon.

**We’re flexible on this one.

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