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Wayzata
2 Sun Readers’ Choice – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – www.MinnLocal.com
Thank You Wayzata for welcoming us to the community and voting us “Best Optometrist/EyeGlass Store” and “Best Eyewear”
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952.473.9880 1160 Wayzata Blvd. E. Wayzata, MN 55391 www.familyeyeclinic.com Dr. Jerome T. Blaschke CMYK
Dr. Charles S. Lannom
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Wayzata for voting us
“Best Casino Gaming”
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Best Tire Store Youngstedt's
Best Insurance Company Bullis Insurance
Best Used Car Dealer Auto Center Bargain Lot
Best Tax Preparation Caylor Ltd.
Best Car Wash Wayzata Bay Car Wash
Banking & Financial
Education
Best Domestic Car Dealership Village Chevrolet
Best Accountant/CPA Caylor Ltd.
Best Business School Minnesota School of Business
Best Teacher Adam Kopperud Gleason Lake School
Best Gas Station BP/Amoco - Wayzata
Best Accounting Firm Caylor Ltd.
Best College Rasmussen College
Best Tutoring Program Sylvan Learning Center
Best Import Car Dealership BMW of Minnetonka
Best Bank Flagship Bank
Best University St. Mary's University
Best New Car Salesman Alex Tamarkin BMW of Minnetonka
Best Credit Union West Financial
Best Montessori School Step By Step Montessori School Wayzata
Automotive Best Auto Body Shop Sears Auto
Best Insurance Agent Lloyd Griep
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Best Principal Ms. Pat - Step By Step Montessori School - Wayzata Best Private School St. Bartholomew
Best Preschool Mount Calvary Preschool Excelsior
Thank You For Choosing Us
“Best Beer/Bar”
THANK YOU FOR NAMING US BEST MORTGAGE LENDER Bell Mortgage, a company that has been around since 1880, and has been in business for over 130 years for a reason - we are the best of the best.
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Like us on Facebook: Bell Mortgage, a Division of State Bank & Trust Follow us on Twitter: @bellmortgage
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Bar Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-2am Sunday 9am-1am Kitchen Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-10pm Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 9am-9pm Happy Hour Mon-Fri 2pm-6pm
952-473-4089 1830 Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake, MN
Check out our website for upcoming events & specials www.redroosterll.com
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Food & Drink
Best Candy Store Nuts and More in Excelsior
Best Family Dining Buffalo Wild Wings
Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Lakewinds Natural Foods
Best Catering Lunds
Best Hamburger Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Best Lunch Bacio
Best Cup of Coffee Caribou Coffee
Best Happy Hour Blue Point
Best Margarita Chili's
Best Deli Village Meats
Best Health Food Store Whole Foods
Best Meat Market Village Meats
Best Desserts Wuollet Bakery
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Ben & Jerry's
Best Mexican El Azteca
Best Dinner Gianni's
Best Italian Bar La Grassa
Best Pizza Maggie's
Best Ethnic Bukhara
Best Liquor Store Haskell's - Plymouth
Best Popcorn Angie's Kettle Corn
Best Asian Jade Fountain Best Bakery Lunds Best Barbecue Famous Dave's Best Beer/Bar Red Rooster
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Best Breakfast Bruegger's Best Brunch Sunsets Best Buffet Sunsets
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“Nothing Speaks As Loudly As
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We would like to thank the readers for voting us
Best Fence Company Wayzata
#1 Accounting Firm #1 Accountant / CPA #1 Tax Preparation
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Business Tax Planning & Preparation
FREE ESTIMATES & FINANCING AVAILABLE
Bookkeeping Payroll Owner Compensation Planning
Visit us at the Home & Patio Show in St. Paul February 16-19 & the Home & Garden Show in Minneapolis February 29-March 4
John & Sheri Caylor
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AND MANURACTURING COMPANY
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Start Up & Growth Consultation
952.767.9070 New Address! 3340B ANNAPOLIS LANE N PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 www.caylorltd.com
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Food & Drink Continued
Best Romantic Restaurant Gianni's Best Seafood Blue Point Best Sports Bar Champps Americana Best Steakhouse Gianni's Best Supermarket Lunds Best Sushi Sakana Best Wine/Bar Blue Point
Health & Beauty
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Any Large Pizza
Best Fitness Center The Marsh
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Best Laser Hair Removal Consultative Skin Care
952-476-0840
Best Manicure/Pedicure JUUT
Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Fri: 6am-11pm • Sat: 7am-11pm Sun: 7am-10pm • Mon-Thur: 6am-10pm
Best Massage Therapy JUUT Best Personal Trainer Ali & Mark Holman Core Conditioning
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BEST PIZZA!
We Deliver Lunch Mon-Fri:11am-2pm (Limited Area) Evening Daily after 5pm www.MinnLocal.com 844 East Lake Street • Wayzata • 952-476-0840 (In the Village Shoppes) www.wayzatamaggies.com
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In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Thank You Wayzata! for voting us Health & Beauty Continued
Best Hair Cost Cutters - Ridgedale Best Spa Juut Best Stylist Mai Ho - Salon Blu Best Weight Control Center Nutritional Weight & Wellness
Best Art Gallery Your arts Desire Best Arts & Crafts Store Michael's Best Cabinet/Countertop Company Kitchen Craft
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Best Carpet Cleaning Geyon Carpet Cleaning
Home & Garden
Best Concrete Company Gardner Construction
Best Air Duct Cleaning Residential Heating & Cooling
Best Deck Company Deck's Unlimited
Best Antique Store Chazin Interiors
Best Fence Company Mid West Fence
Best Appliance Store Appliance Outlet
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BROOKLYN PARK
MAPLE GROVE
WAYZATA
EDINA/SOUTHDALE
8455 W. Broadway 763.493.9093
11601 73rd Ave. N 763.315.3602
15300 Wayzata Blvd. 952.476.0240
6519 Barrie Rd. 952.920.7450
CORCORAN
PLYMOUTH
CHASKA
23610 County Rd 10 763.498.5437
4355 Highway 169 763.557.6555
1485 White Oak Drive 952.368.4456
ST ANTHONY NEW BRIGHTON 2955 Highway 88 612.788.8010
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Thank You Readers! Home & Garden Continued
Best Flooring Store Innovative Flooring Design Best Furniture Store Hom Furniture Best Gutter Company Go Gutters Best Handyman J.O.A.T. Best Hardware Store Long Lake True Value Best Heating & Air Company Kath Heating & Air Best Home Improvement Store Long Lake True Value
“Best Jewelry Store”
Best House Cleaning In the Pink
In-store Full Service Jeweler
Best Landscaping & Garden Center Otten Bros.
Custom Jewelry Design Buying Gold & Diamonds
Best Landscaping Services Curbside Lawn
Jewelry & Watch Repair
Best Lawn Care Service Aho Lawn and Snow
Appraisals, Ear Piercing, Watch Batteries
Best Paint Store Hirshfield's Best Plumbing Company Geno's Sewer & Drain Best Remodeling Company Ashlann Builders
Paulette & Mark
Remember...
Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14th
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Best Residential Painting Company A Fresh Look Category Continues
YOUR JEWELER IN WAYZATA 1129 Wayzata Blvd
HEALTH NOTIFICATION Are you hard of hearing?
Wayzata Colonial Square
952-476-9597
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5 DAYS ONLY Field Trial is Available Jan 30 - Feb 3 Call Now, Appointment Times Are Limited.
A major name brand hearing aid provider wishes to field test a remarkable new digital hearing instrument in the area. This offer is free of charge and you are under no obligation. These revolutionary 100% Digital instruments use the latest technology to comfortably, and almost invisibly, help you hear more clearly. This technology improves speech understanding while reducing background noise. If you wish to participate, you will be required to have your hearing tested in our office FREE OF CHARGE to determine candidacy and report your results with the hearing instruments each week for a three week period. At the end of this period, you may purchase your instrument, if you so desire, at a reduced charge. Otherwise, there is no charge whatsoever for participating in this field test. Special testing will be done to determine the increased benefits of this technology. Benefits of hearing aids vary by type and degree of hearing loss, noise environment, accuracy of hearing test, and proper fit. This is a wonderful opportunity to determine if hearing help is available for your hearing loss while you evaluate your performance with this technology.
Blooomington 5127 West 98th St. 952-835-4661
Coon Rapids 2003 NW Northdale Blvd 763-755-0690
Burnsville 13755 Nicollet Ave S. 952-898-1966
Plymouth 12805 Hwy 55 763-553-9097
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• Blaine/Spring Lake Park • Brooklyn Center • Brooklyn Park • Columbia Heights/Fridley
• Crystal • Eagan • Edina • Excelisor/Shorewood
• Hopkins • Lakeville • Mounds View/New Brighton • New Hope
• Robbinsdale • St. Louis Park • Wayzata/Orono/Long Lake
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Home & Garden Continued
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Roofing Company Bormann Bros
Best Doctor Dr. Laura Olson - Wayzata Family Medicine
Best Siding Company Coty Construction
Best Hearing Center Beltone
Best Pediatrician Dr. Tracie Dodig Wayzata Children's Clinic
Best Window Company New Windows For America
Best Hospital Park Nicolet Clinic Carlson PKWY
Best Pharmacy Target
Medical
Best Lasik Dr. David Whiting
Best Plastic Surgeon Wayzata Plastic Surgery
Best OB/GYN Dr. Teigen - Ob-Gyn West
Best Urgent Care Clinic WestHealth
Best Chiropractor Brost Clinic Best Clinic North Clinic Best Dentist Office Dr. Taylor Stephens Pediatric Dentist
Best Optometrist/Eye Glass Store Family Eye Clinic
Best Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. David Craker
Other Shopping / Services Best Book Store The Bookcase Best Camera Store Photo King Best Childcare Step By Step Montessori School Wayzata Best Florist Candle Light Floral Best Funeral Home David Lee Funeral home Best Gift Shop Blanc De Blanc
Best Orthodontist Dr. Kressi Tiziani Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics
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Success in school, and in life.
Thank You, Readers, For Voting Sylvan Your First Choice For Tutoring Programs!
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SYLVAN OFFERS FREE ACT AND SAT PRACTICE TESTS AND CONSULTATIONS! Minnetonka/Plymouth
Chaska
10590 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 150 Minnetonka, MN 55305
172 Pioneer Trail Chaska, MN 55318
Near Ridgedale
Hwy. 41 & Pioneer Trail
952-544-6253 info@sylvanmtka.com www.sylvanlearning.com
952-466-3838 info@sylvanchaska.com
Advanced Reading, High School Math, Writing, Homework, Study Skills, College Prep and More!
A place where you can be you TheMarsh.com • 952.935.2202 Just west of 494 on Minnetonka Boulevard CMYK
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Other Shopping/Services Continued
Best Hotel/Motel Country Inn & Suites Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Top Dog Best Lawyer/Attorney Koenig, Dickinson & Dalluge, PLC Best Pet Grooming Petco - Minnetonka Best Pet Store It's a Pets Life Best Photographer Devon Sween Best Toy/Hobby Store Creative Kids Stuff
Best Veterinary Clinic Long Lake Vet Best Theatre/Play House Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
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Real Estate
Best New Home Builder Ashlann Builders
To All Our Clients: Thank You for making us Number One. We appreciate your support and will continue to strive for the best care for all your pets.
Best Real Estate Agent Dave Jaunich
Long Lake Veterinary Clinic
Best Assisted Living Golden Living - Hillcrest Best Mortgage Lender Bell Mortgage - Dar Wilson
Best Real Estate Company Edina Realty Category Continues
Thank You For Voting Us #1 Flooring Store 2 Years in a Row!
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Unique Selection Experienced Sales & Design Professional Installation CARPET • HARDWOOD • CORK • LEATHER • LAMINATE • VINYL • STONE/TILE • CAMBRIA WAYZATA VILLAGE SHOPPES 840 LAKE STREET EAST 952.476.0106
Long Lake Veterinary Clinic
Wayzata Village Shoppes PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITEE. AT 840 Lake Street www.InnovativeFlooringDesign.com 952-476-0106
Monday - Thursday 9 - 6 Friday - Saturday 9 - 3 Evenings By Appointment
1854 West Wayzata Blvd. • Long Lake, MN 55356
952-473-2260
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5555 Pioneer Creek Dr. • Orono, MN
763-479-3189
www.northshoregym.org
Real Estate Continued
Best Gymnastics North Shore Gymnastics
Best Retirement Community Menidian Manor
Best Hockey Equipment Store Dave's Sport Shop
Best Title Company Trademark Title
Best Marina Rockvam Boat Yard
Recreation
Life needs balance
Life needs strength
Best Place To Bowl Brunswick Zone - Eden Prairie
Best Dance Studio Deanne's Dance Studio
Best Place To Gamble Mystic Lake Casino
Best Golf Course Wayzata Country Club Best Golf Equipment Second Swing
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We Are Honored That You Voted Us The #1 Dance Studio!
Celebrating 39 years of dance!
★ Tap ★ Ballet ★ Jazz ★ Lyrical ★ High-Kick Danceline ★ Pointe ★ Hip Hop ★ Contemporary/Modern ★ Novelty (Theatrical Dance) ★ Irish
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Lifetime Fitness Americana Bank Minnetonka Blvd.
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Co. Rd. 101
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Gymnastics is part of our human nature. Your local gymnastics club is a place where kids of all ages build on this instinct to realize their true potential. Want your child to learn fitness, confidence and self-esteem? Want your child to get the hang of a happy, healthy life? Join North Shore Gymnastics today and help your child achieve their true potential!
Best Place For Children's Party Country Club Lanes
Best Boat Dealer Wayzata Marine
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Best Martial Arts One Kung Fu
Best Bicycle Shop Gear West
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3311 County Rd 101 • Minnetonka Visit us at www.deannesdancestudio.com
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NSGA has served the Western Suburbs for over 37 years! NSGA offers classes for boys & girls ages 18 months-18 years! All staff complete a background check. All coaching staff is USAG safety certified. North Shore also offers some of the best Birthday Parties in town!
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Recreation Continued
Best Place To Hear Live Music Dunn Bros Coffee - Excelsior Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Noble RV Best Ski/Snowboard Store The Ski Hut Best Sporting Goods Store The Ski Hut Best Summer Camp YMCA
Religion Best Church Choir/Music Program Tapestry Best Pastor Dr. John Crosby Christ Presbyterian Church of Edina Best Place of Worship Christ Presbyterian Church - Edina
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Thank You Wayzata READERS’
for voting us “BEST HOUSE CLEANING”
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Best Travel Agency Minnetonka Travel cleaning professionals LLC More than just pretty clean since 1991
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Best Jewelry Store Lindblom Jewelers
Style & Fashion Best Boutique Martins
Best Men's Clothing Store Judd Frost
Best Bridal Shop POSH Bridal Conture
Best Shoe Store Schuler Shoes
Best Consignment Store Circa Vintage Best Dry Cleaners Pilgrim Cleaners Best Eyeware Family Eye Clinic
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Shopping Center Ridgedale Mall Best Specialty Clothing Store Hot Mama Best Women's Clothing Store Maha Activewear
Valentine’s Day is February 14th Pre-Order Your Flowers Today!
952-473-2564 275 East Lake St. Wayzata, MN www.candlelightfloral.com
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US AS THE BEST CABINET / COUNTERTOP COMPANY
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5000 Square Foot Showroom Free Measure & Design Service Installation Available Price Points for Every Budget Custom Cabinets Available Countertops from: Cambria, Corian, Granite, Wilson Art, Concrete & Formica
Save on Omega Cabinets! On sale through
Feb. 15th
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