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1 # s U g n i k a M r o f Thank You Best Steakhouse Wayzata, Minnetonka, Excelsior & Chanhassen
Best Dinner
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Best Romantic Restaurant Wayzata
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Best Wine/Bar Wayzata
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Excelsior Best Auto Body Shop Collision & Color Best Auto Repair Shop Lake South Automotive Best Car Wash Youngstedts Goodyear
AUTOMOTIVE
Best Domestic Car Dealership Bill Mason Best Gas Station BP Best Import Car Dealership Bill Mason
Best Tire Store Samaritan Tire Best Truck Dealership Waconia Ford Best Used Car Dealer Thacker's Auto World
Chanhassen Best Auto Body Shop M&M Best Auto Repair Shop Tires Plus
Best Domestic Car Dealership Village Chevrolet Best Gas Station Qwik Trip Best Import Car Dealership Morrie's Minnetonka Best Tire Store Discount Tire - Minnetonka Best Used Car Dealer Village Chevrolet
Best Car Wash Qwik Trip
Best New Car Salesman Ari - Bill Mason
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4 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
Excelsior Best Accountant/CPA Tim Myslajek Myslajek Ltd Best Accounting Firm Gary Brakke Best Bank Wells Fargo Best Credit Union General Mills Federal Credit Union
BANKING & FINANCIAL
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Best Insurance
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Best Accountant/CPA Drazan, Henke & Associates
Company Chad BabcockState Farm Insurance
Company Chad BabcockState Farm Insurance
Best Accounting Firm Drazan, Henke & Associates
Best Investment Firm Jessie Willis - Klein Bank
Best Investment Firm Midas Resources
Best Bank US Bank
Best Tax Preparation Stebbins Tax Agency
Best Insurance Agent Jacob Group - Allstate
Best Insurance Agent Debra Michels American Family
Best Tax Preparation Lundt Martin & Haller Minnetonka
Best Financial Planner Wealth Enhancement Group
MEDICAL Excelsior Best Allergist Dr. Pamela Harris - Park Nicollet Clinic Best Chiropractor Phillip Marty Chiropractic
Best Dermatologist Dermatology Specialists
Best Orthopedic Surgeon TRIA Orthopedics
Best Doctor Dr. Michael Pane - France Avenue Family Physicians
Best Pediatrician Dr. Dodig - Wayzata Children's Clinic
Best Emergency Care Clinic Methodist Hospital
Best Pharmacy Walgreens
Best Emergency Room Ridgeview Medical Center
Best Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jacqueline Luong - Edina
Best Hearing Center Minnesota Otolaryngology Best Hospital Ridgeview Medical Center Best Optometrist/ Eye Glass Store Dr. Bernard Rottach Westonka Vision
Best Clinic University of Minnesota Medical Center - Fairview
Best Optometrist /Eye Glass Store Excelsior Eye Care
Best Dentist Dr. Eric Newhouse - Excelsior Dental Associates
Best Orthodontist Dr. Tizainni - Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics
Chanhassen Best Allergist Dr. Schroeckenstein Southdale Pediatric Associates
Best Doctor Dr. Barb Bowers Fairview Southdale Medical Oncology Clinic Best Emergency Care Clinic Park Nicollet Clinic Best OB/GYN Dr. Dennis Mohling Western OBGYN Best Ophthalmologist/Eye Care Doctor Dr. Stacey Ulrick Best Optometrist/ Eye Glass Store Lens Crafters
Best Chiropractor Dr. Knewtson Knewtson Health Group
Best Orthodontist Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics
Best Clinic Park Nicollet Clinic
Best Pediatrician Dr. Martin Park Nicollet Clinic
Best Dentist Dr. Brad Lembke Best Hospital Methodist Hospital
Best Pharmacy Walgreens
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#1 Air Duct Cleaning Company in Excelsior We offer quality HVAC System and fireplace cleaning as well as Chimney Repair and Restoration. We specialize in:
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We Are Honored That You Voted Us The #1 Dance Studio! 2010 Voted
“Best Private School” St. John the Baptist Catholic School WITNESS the DIFFERENCE
Award winning teaching staff MNSAA accredited Preschool through 8th Grade Core academics with top NWEA test scores Spanish, Music, Band, Gym, Sports Technology including smart/star boards, audio enhancers, lap top program • Extended care after school • Catholic faith tradition
Celebrating 38 years of dance!
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9:00 AM to Noon - Pancake Breakfast 11:30 AM Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Sessions 11:45 AM Middle School Presentation and Student tours
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6 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
Best Desserts Adele's Frozen Custard
Best Mexican Rey Azteca
Best Breakfast Perkins
Best Liquor Store MGM Wine & Spirits
Best Dinner Jake O'Connor's Public House
Best Pizza Joe Nova
Best Brunch Axel's Bonfire
Best Popcorn Excelsior Dock
Best Buffet Q. Cumbers
Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Byerly's
Best Romantic Restaurant Biella
Best Candy Store Truffle Hill
Best Ethnic Christos Greek Restaurant
FOOD & DRINK Excelsior Best Asian Happy Garden II Best Bakery Patisserie Margo
Best Family Dining Buca di Beppo Best Hamburger Maynard's Best Happy Hour Maynard's
Best Barbecue Famous Dave's
Best Health Food Store Lakewinds Natural Foods
Best Buffet Victoria House
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Adele's Frozen Custard
Best Beer/Bar Jake O'Connor's Public House
Best Italian Biella
Best Breakfast Hilltop Family Restaurant Best Brunch Maynard's Best Candy Store Simply Nuts Best Catering Deli by the Bay Best Cup of Coffee Dunn Bros Coffee Best Deli Deli by the Bay
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Best Juice Bar Smoothie King Best Liquor Store The Cellars Wine & Spirits - Shorewood Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Lakewinds Natural Foods Best Lunch Maynard's Best Margarita Rey Azteca Best Meat Market Von Hanson's Meats
Best Seafood Lord Fletcher's Best Sports Bar Maynard's Best Steakhouse Gianni's Best Supermarket Cub Foods Minnetonka
Best Catering Millie's Best Cup of Coffee Caribou Coffee Best Deli D'Amico & Sons Best Desserts Byerly's
Best Margarita El Rey Azteca Best Meat Market Von Hanson's Meats Best Mexican El Rey Azteca Best Pizza Pizza Hut Best Popcorn Angie's Kettle Corn
Best Dinner Axel's Bonfire
Best Romantic Restaurant Biella's - Excelsior
Best Sushi Yumi's Sushi Bar
Best Ethnic India Palace
Best Sports Bar Maynard's
Best Wine/Bar Jake O'Connor's Public House
Best Family Dining Maynard's
Best Steakhouse Gianni's Steakhouse
Chanhassen
Best Hamburger Lion's Tap
Best Supermarket Cub Foods
Best Lunch 318 Café
Best Happy Hour Houilhan's
Best Sushi Yumi's Sushi Bar
Best Asian Na's Thai
Best Health Food Store Lakewinds Natural Foods
Best Wine/Bar School of the Wise
Best Bakery Byerly's Best Barbecue Famous Dave's Best Beer/Bar Houlihan's
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Licks Unlimited Best Italian Macaroni Grill
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BEST ORTHODONTIST IN EXCELSIOR Dr. Krestine Tiziani, DMD, MPH, MS EDEN PRAIRIE CHAPEL
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for honoring Dr. Bernie Rottach of Westonka Vision Center as Best Optometrist!
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8 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
Excelsior Best Church Choir/Music Program St Therese Church of Deephaven
RELIGION
Best Church Youth Group St John the Baptist Catholic Church Best Pastor/Church Mark Dosh - St John the Baptist Catholic Church Best Place of Worship St John the Baptist Catholic Church
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Vacation Bible School St John the Baptist Catholic Church
Best Pastor/Church Paul Nelson- Immanuel Lutheran Church - Eden Prairie
Chanhassen
Best Place of Worship St John the Baptist Catholic Church - Excelsior
Best Church Choir/Music Program Immanuel Lutheran Church Eden Prairie Best Church Youth Group Immanuel Lutheran Church Eden Prairie
Best Vacation Bible School Immanuel Lutheran Church Eden Prairie
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DINNER • BEER BAR • WINE BAR • Girls Night Out at Jake O’Connor’s every Thursday from 5-9pm. 2 for 1 Glasses of Wine and Martini Specials • Happy Hour Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sun-Thurs 10pm-Close • Live Music every weekend! No cover! No reservations necessary
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• Visit our website for current events and music calendar • Sushi will remain at Lola’s through the Winter. Chef Tim Storey will dazzle on Friday and Saturday nights, 5pm till kitchen close
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10 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
RECREATION Excelsior Best Bicycle Shop Excel Cycle Best Boat Dealer Tonka Bay Marina Best Bus Tour Company R & J Tours Best Gymnastics Classic Gymnastics
Best Dance Studio Minnetonka Dance Works
Best Place to Hear Live Music 318 Café
Best Driving Range Halla Greens Golf Course
Best Place to Bowl Brunswick Bowl - Eden Prairie
Best Driving Range Glen Lake Golf Course
Best Ski/Snowboard Store The Hut - Wayzata
Best Golf Course Bluff Creek Golf Course
Best Place to Gamble Mystic Lake Casino
Best Golf Course Deer Run Golf Course
Best Sporting Goods Store Hanus Sports
Best Golf Equipment 2nd Swing
Best Place to Hear Live Music 318 Café
Best Golf Equipment The Golf Connection
Best Summer Camp Camp Tanadoona
Best Hockey Equipment Store Hanus Sports Best Place for Children's Party Chaska Community Center Best Place for Fun Bayside Grille Best Place to Bowl Country Club Lanes
Excelsior Best Colorist Teresa - Ovations Salon Best Gym Lifetime Fitness Best Hair Ovations Salon
HEALTH & BEAUTY
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Laser Hair Removal Refine Laser & Electrolysis Best Manicure/Pedicure Spalon Montage
Best Travel Agency Hennessey Travel
Chanhassen Best Bicycle Shop Excel Cycle Best Bus Tour Company R & J Tours Best Dance Studio Deanne's Dance Studio
Best Massage Therapy Spalon Montage Best Personal Trainer Matthew Welt Lifetime Fitness Best Spa Spalon Montage Best Stylist Betsy Hanna - Cameo Tesserae Salon Best Tanning Golden Tan
Best Gymnastics Classic Gymnastics Best Hockey Equipment Store Westwood Sports Best Martial Arts Chanhassen Recreation Center Best Place for Children's Party Chanhassen Recreation Center
Best Ski/Snowboard Store Tonka Cycle & Ski Best Sporting Goods Store Sports Authority Best Summer Camp Camp Tanadoona Best Travel Agency Hennessey Travel
Best Place for Fun Bayside Grille
Chanhassen Best Colorist Linda - Lifetime Chanhassen Best Gym Lifetime Fitness Best Hair CB Styles Best Manicure/Pedicure Spalon Montage Best Massage Therapy LaVida - Excelsior
Best Spa Spalon Montage Best Stylist Char - CB Styles Best Tanning CB Styles
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Excelsior Best College St Thomas University Best Day Care St John the Baptist Best Preschool St John the Baptist
EDUCATION
Best Principal/School Nancy Ronhovde - St John the Baptist
Best Tutoring Program Back Pac Minnetonka High School Best University University of Minnesota Best Vocational School Dunwoody College of Technology
Best Private School St John the Baptist Best Public School Excelsior Public Schools Best Teacher/School Debbie Moss - St John the Baptist
Chanhassen Best College Normandale Community College Best Preschool St John the Baptist Excelsior
Best Tutoring Program Sylvan Learning Center Best University St Thomas University
Best Principal/School Bill Jacobson Minnetonka Middle School West Best Private School St John the Baptist Excelsior Best Public School Chanhassen High School Best Teacher/School Mary Cates - St John the Baptist
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12 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Best Childcare KinderCare Learning Center Chanhassen Best Employment Services Express Employment Services - Chanhassen Best Florist Excelsior Florist
OTHER SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Gift Shop Provisions - Excelsior
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Best Hotel/Motel Holiday Inn Express Chanhassen
Best Book Club Excelsior Library Best Book Store Excelsior Bay Books
Best Pet Store Noah's Arc
Best Place To Work Prairie River Home Care Best Book Store Barnes & Noble
Best Lawyer/Attorney Kelsy Page - Stanke & Page
Best Florist Glenrose Floral
Best Pet Store Pet Stop Best Photographer Rebecca Hahn Photography Best Toy/Hobby Store Archivers Best Veterinary Clinic Gehrman Animal Hospital Minnetonka
Best Hotel/Motel AmericInn
Best Dry Cleaners Hour Glass Cleaners
Best Bridal Shop Mary Kay's Bridal
Best Pet Grooming All Kinds Clipped
Chanhassen
Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange
Best Consignment Store Cherie's Consignment Boutique
Best Boutique Le Petit Perfumerie
Best Lawyer/Attorney William T Anderson Esq
Best Veterinary Clinic Excelsior Animal Hospital
Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Auntie Ruth's Animal Care
Best Children's Clothing Store Classic Child
Excelsior
Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Kingdale Kennels - Eden Prairie
Best Photographer Rebecca Hahn Photography
Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange
STYLE & FASHION
Best Gift Shop DB & Company Floral Decor Excelsior
Best Toy/Hobby Store Hub Hobby
Best Funeral Home Huber Funeral Home
Best Place To Work Prairie River Home Care
Best Pet Grooming Pet Clips - Chanhassen
Best Eyewear Excelsior Eye Care Best Jewelry Store Douglas Jewelers Best Men's Clothing Store The Foursome
Best Shoe Store DSW Best Shopping Center Eden Prairie Center Best Specialty Clothing Store Brightwater Clothing & Gear Best Women's Clothing Store Cynthia Rae’s
Chanhassen Best Baby/Infant Store Once Upon A Child
Best Boutique General Store of Minnetonka Best Children's Clothing Store Plato's Closet Best Consignment Store Turnstyle - Eden Prairie Best Dry Cleaners Hour Glass Cleaners Best Eyewear Pearle Vision Best Men's Clothing Store Von Maur
Best Shoe Store Ladies Foot Locker Best Shopping Center Eden Prairie Center Best Specialty Clothing Store Christopher & Banks Best Women's Clothing Store Von Maur
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14 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
HOME & GARDEN Excelsior Best Air Duct Cleaning Air Broom Best Antique Store General Store Best Appliance Store Excelsior Appliance Best Art Gallery General Store of Minnetonka Best Arts & Crafts Store Artworks Art & Frame Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Universal Stone Best Carpet Cleaning Achan Vac & Carpet Best Concrete Company Gardner Concrete Best Deck Company Deck Creations Best Electrician Frontier Electric Co. Best Fence Company Midwest Fence
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Chanhassen
Best Fireplace Store Fireside Hearth & Home
Best Lawn Care Service C & C Lawns
Best Flooring Store Excelsior Paint & Design
Best Light Store Outdoor Lighting Concepts
Best Furniture Store The Sitting Room
Best Paint Store Color Center
Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Granite Tops
Best Gutter Company Incline Exteriors
Best Plumbing Company Bonfe Plumbing
Best Carpet Cleaning Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaning
Best Pool Builder Randall Pools
Best Deck Company Decks Unlimited
Best Remodeling Company Chad Solheim Remodeling
Best Fireplace Store Fireside Hearth & Home
Best Handyman Tim Tripp Best Hardware Store True Value Hardware Best Heating & Air Company Residential Heating & Air Best Home Improvement Store Home Depot
Best Residential Painting Company Superior Painting Contractors
Best Hot Tub Store Dolphin Pool & Spa
Best Roofing Company Incline Exteriors
Best House Cleaning Merry Maids
Best Siding Company Incline Exteriors
Best Interior Design Utopian Designs
Best Vacuum Store Chanhassen Vacuum
Best Landscaping and Garden Center Red Oak - St. Bonifacius
Best Window Cleaning Pella Windows
Best Landscaping Services Timeless Gardens
Best Window Cover Store Excelsior Paint & Design
Best Air Duct Cleaning Peak Heating & Cooling
Best Furniture Store HOM Furniture Best Gutter Company Gutter Guard Best Handyman Merlin's Ace Hardware Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware Shorewood
Best Landscaping and Garden Center Marshall's Gardens Best Landscaping Services Otten Bros. Garden Center & Landscaping Best Lawn Care Service Scott's Best Light Store Color Center - Excelsior Best Paint Store Sherwin Williams Best Plumbing Company Aaron's Best Remodeling Company Schrupp Construction Norwood Young America Best Residential Painting Company A Fresh Look
Best Heating & Air Company Peak Heating & Cooling
Best Roofing Company Sela
Best Home Improvement Store Home Depot
Best Window Cover Store Lucy Bee Design
Best House Cleaning Mint Victoria Best Interior Design Lucy Bee Design
Best Siding Company Iron River Co
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REAL ESTATE
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Best Assisted Living Sunrise Senior Living
Best Apartment Community Lake Susan Apartments
Best New Home Builder Mike Denomme Builders
Best Assisted Living SummerWood
Best Real Estate Agent Excelsior Real Estate, LLC
Best Mortgage Lender Klein Bank
Best Real Estate Company Excelsior Real Estate, LLC
Best New Home Builder Lennar
Best Retirement Community The Ponds
Best Real Estate Agent Mary Restrepo - Coldwell Banker Burnet
Best Retirement Community Sojourn Suites Best Senior Apartments Centennial Hill Best Title Company Tradition Title
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