We’ve often commented over the years that Humboldt is blessed by a more-vibrant-than-it-should-be musical scene. For whatever reason, we have a lot of talent per capita, as well as a strong pool of people who want to share their skills with the world, for better or worse. Yay, us! 

But where do these soundsmiths go to service their various instruments and/or get inspired to try new things? Where do rush off to when your high E string breaks (again!).

For this week’s Humboldt’s Best poll we are asking you to choose the local store that has, time and again, been there for you in your moment of musical need. This should be an easy one for you, so scroll down and get to votin’.

Is there another business we forgot that should be on this list? LoCO just absoultely sucks sometimes, doesn’t it? Well, let us know and we’ll make that addition for you. And, as with all of LoCO’s Friday polls, you have until Monday to make your choice and/or rally your troops. Have fun.   

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