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2 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Best Domestic Car Dealership Lupient Buick
Golden Valley
Golden Valley
Best Accounting Firm Heutmaker Accounting & Business Advisors
Best Gas Station Feist Automotive
Best Credit Union TruStone Financial
Best Import Car Dealership Lexus of Wayzata
Best Financial Planner Rob Liddle - First Investors
Best New Car Salesman Val Duerman - Lexus of Wayzata Best Tire Store Discount Tire - Plymouth
AUTOMOTIVE
Best Truck Dealership Lupient GMC
Best Auto Body Shop Boulevard Collision Best Auto Repair Shop Feist Automotive Best Car Wash Mermaid
BANKING & FINANCIAL
Best Used Car Dealer Lupient Auto Mall
Best Accountant/CPA Bridgette McKelvey Johnson & Co
Best Used Car Salesman Allan Ackerman - Lupient Auto Group
Best Bank Wells Fargo
Thank you for voting us #1!
Best Insurance Agent Dawn Bijou Janes Minnesota Insurance Group Best Insurance Company State Farm Insurance Best Investment Firm UBS Financial Best Tax Preparation Johnson & Company
Voted #1 “Best” Dentist
BEST APPLIANCE STORE!!
Thank you Golden Valley For This Special Honor!
READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
a.c. carlson APPLIANCES
Dr. Steven J. Nielsen
Dr. Todd T. Tsuchiya
Dr. Shari K. Bruning
Dr. Jeffrey A. Steele
Dr. Samira S. Mahabadi
Dr. Lindell C. Kemmet
Dr. John Rieke
Dr. Abdollah Rahimi
SERVING SATISFIED CUSTOMERS SINCE 1954! As always... it is best to buy from A.C. Carlson with a reputation for good, prompt service. You’ll save time and expense later if problems of service or warranty adjustments arise.
8901 Bass Lake Road, New Hope 1 block east of 169 on Bass Lake Road
763.533.5333
HOURS Mon - Thurs 9am-8pm Fri & Sat 9am-5pm Closed Sundays
5851 Duluth St., Ste. 100, Golden Valley • 763-546-1301
4 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Best Beer/Bar Schuller's Tavern
Best Desserts Mort's Delicatessen
Best Italian D'Amico & Sons
Best Pizza Godfather's Pizza
Best Breakfast Good Day Café
Best Dinner Doolittle's Woodfire Grill
Best Liquor Store Liquor Barrel
Best Brunch Schuller's Tavern
Best Ethnic Taste of India
Best Buffet Golden Valley Country Club
Best Family Dining Country Kitchen
Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Byerly's
Best Romantic Restaurant Jax Café
Best Asian Benihana
Best Catering Chow Girls
Best Bakery Wuollet's Bakery
Best Cup of Coffee Dunn Bros Coffee
Best Barbecue Famous Dave's
Best Deli Mort's Delicatessen
Best Lunch Davanni's
Best Hamburger SmashBurger
Best Candy Store Chocolate Celeste
FOOD & DRINK
Best Sports Bar JJ's Clubhouse
Best Margarita El Toro
Best Happy Hour Crave Best Health Food Store Fresh & Natural Foods Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Dairy Queen/ Orange Julius
Voted #1 “Best” Emergency Care Clinic Thank You Golden Valley!
Best Seafood McCormick & Schmick's
Best Meat Market Hackenmueller's Meats Best Mexican Teresa's Restaurante Mexicano
Best Steakhouse Mort's Delicatessen Best Supermarket Byerly's Best Sushi Crave
Golden Valley
Best Preschool Sunshine Valley
Plymouth
Maple Grove
Best Principal/School Mr. Henerlite Robbinsdale Middle School
WestHealth Medical Building 2855 Campus Dr., Suite 300 Plymouth, MN 55441
9825 Hospital Drive Suite 300 Maple Grove, MN 55369
Best Private School Breck
Osseo
Robbinsdale
Downtown Osseo 50 Central Avenue Osseo, MN 55369
Oakdale Medical Building 3366 Oakdale Ave. North Suites 215 & 315 Robbinsdale, MN 55422
North Clinic has four convenient locations to serve the healthcare needs of your entire family ~ All Offices open Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ~ ~ Maple Grove Office open Saturdays 8:30 am - 12 Noon ~
To schedule an appointment call 763-587-7999 Appointment lines open Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon TodayCare – Walk-in Visits – available for minor acute illnesses
For more information, visit our website at
www.northclinic.com
Best PTA Robbinsdale Middle School
EDUCATION Best Business School Minnesota School of Business Best College Gustavus Adolphus College Best Day Care Sunshine Valley
Best Public School Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion Best Teacher/School Judy Skalicky Meadowbrook Elementary Best Tutoring Program A+ Tutoring Service Best University University of Minnesota
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Best Appliance Store A C Carlson
Best Fence Company ProBooks LLC
Best Arts & Crafts Store Michael's
Best Fireplace Store London Chimney Sweeps
Golden Valley
Best Cabinet/ Countertop Company PJ's Home Improvement
Best Antique Store Jak Antique & Collectible
Best Plumbing Company Thompson Plumbing
Best Interior Design Utopian Designs
Best Pool Builder Dolphin Pool & Spa
Best Landscaping and Garden Center Gerten's
Best Remodeling Company Crown Renovations
Best Landscaping Services Exterior Design Studio
Best Residential Painting Company Minnesota's Best Painting Company
Best Flooring Store C. Brenner Flooring
Best Handyman Home Sweet Home Renovations
Best Furniture Store Gabberts
Best Hardware Store Kuiper's Ace Hardware
Best Carpet Cleaning Tillers Steam Carpet Cleaing
Best Heating & Air Company Flare Heating & Air
Best Concrete Company ProBooks LLC
Best Home Improvement Store Menards
Best Paint Store Hirshfield's
Best Electrician Hitec Electric
Best Hot Tub Store Dolphin Pool & Spa
Best Pest Control Lee Pest Control
HOME & GARDEN Best Air Duct Cleaning Duct Works
Best Gutter Company ProBooks LLC
Best House Cleaning Melaleuca Cleaning Products - Gene Wood
Best Deck Company Platinum Remodeling & Handyman Services
Best Lawn Care Service Anderson Lawn
Best Roofing Company ABC Roofing
Best Light Store Lighting Outlet
Best Siding Company Great River Remodeling Best Window Company Renewal by Anderson
Golden Valley
Best Hair Hair District
Voted #1 “Best” Ice Cream/Yogurt
Best Laser Hair Removal Carilion Clinic Ltd Best Manicure/Pedicure Spalon Montage Best Massage Therapy Healthsource
HEALTH & BEAUTY Best Colorist Rachel - Regis Salon Knollwood Best Gym Snap Fitness
Best Personal Trainer Amy Kirscht - A Better Me Fitness Best Spa Spalon Montage Best Stylist Debbi Pavelka - Hair District Best Tanning Boss Tan
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Hwy 55 & Winnetka in Golden Valley
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Hours: Monday - Sunday 11 am to 8 pm 7724 Olson Memorial Hwy (Hwy 55 and Winnetka) • Golden Valley
763.544.1279
6 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Golden Valley
Best Allergist Allergy & Asthma Specialists
Best Emergency Care Clinic North Clinic
Best Chiropractor Dr. Fargo - Chiropractic Health & Wellness
Best Emergency Room North Memorial Hospital
Best Clinic North Clinic Best Dentist Dr. Stephen Nielson Bassett Creek Dental
MEDICAL
Best Dermatologist Dr. Lee - Dermatology Specialists Best Doctor New Hope Crystal Medical Clinic
Thanks for voting us Best Massage!
Best Hearing Center Sonus Hearing Best Hospital North Memorial Hospital Best OB/GYN Paul Larson OB/GYN Clinic Best Ophthalmologist/Eye Care Doctor Dr. David Whiting Whiting Clinic
6480 Wayzata Blvd ~ Golden Valley 763-593-0919 www.MassageAdvantage.com *Advertised rate valid for MA gift card purchased 1/30-2/12 exclusively at HealthSource Chiropractic of Golden Valley. MA is not responsible nor will replace lost/stolen card. Restrictions may apply. Not redeemable for cash.
Best Pediatrician Partners in Pediatrics Best Pharmacy Walgreens Best Plastic Surgeon Dr. Landis Landis Plastic Surgery
Golden Valley
Best Assisted Living Sunrise Senior Living Best Mortgage Lender Prime Mortgage Best Real Estate Agent Karla Rose - Edina Realty
To say thank you, we are offering $39* massage gift cards, that have
The Perfect Massage Everytime! • 30 and 60 Minute Massages • Professional Atmosphere • Licensed Massage Therapists
Best Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. P Kraft Twin Cities Orthopedics
Best Optometrist/ Eye Glass Store Kennedy Vision
Massage Advantage at HealthSource of Golden Valley
• No expiration after purchase • No membership fee or monthly restrictions • Purchases unlimited for yourself or others • 60 minute massage
Best Orthodontist Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics
REAL ESTATE
Best Real Estate Company Edina Realty Best Retirement Community Covenant Village Best Title Company Edina Realty Title
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Best Book Store Barnes & Noble
Best Gift Shop Bibelot
Best Photographer Bruce Schnack Photography
Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange
Best Hotel/Motel Residential Inn Marriott Plymouth
Best Tattoo Parlor Ace Tattoo
Best Childcare Sunshine Valley
OTHER SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Employment Services Joanne Meehl Career Services Best Florist Best Wishes Floral Best Funeral Home Washburn McReavy Funeral Home
Thanks For Your Support!
Best Lawyer/Attorney Marjorie Austin - MJ Austin Law
Best Toy/Hobby Store Toys R Us Best Veterinary Clinic All About Pets
Best Moving Company Local Motion Best Pet Grooming The Dog House Best Pet Store PetSmart
Proud to Be in Your Community
Voted #1 “BEST LIQUOR STORE”
10% OFF “Your Choice”
Any Regular Priced Liquor, Beer or Wine
Thank you readers for choosing North Memorial in the categories of “Best Hospital” and “Best Emergency Room”.
Must present coupon. Expires 2/12/11
We are grateful for your confidence in our care!
Liquor Barrel Golden Valley Shopping Center 7890 Olson Mem. Hwy • Golden Valley
Wine and Spirits
(763) 544-9881
northmemorial.com
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Best Bicycle Shop Erik's Bike Shop Best Bus Tour Company R & J Tours
RECREATION
Best Martial Arts Minnesota Family Tae Kwon Do
Best Ski/Snowboard Store Way To Go Sports Best Sporting Goods Store Dick's Sporting Goods
Best Dance Studio Summit Dance Studio
Best Place for Children's Party Grand Rios Waterpark
Best Summer Camp Many Point Boy Scout Camp
Best Driving Range Begin Oaks Golf
Best Place for Fun New Hope Cinema Grill
Best Travel Agency AAA
Best Golf Course Brookview Golf Course
Best Place to Bowl Park Tavern
Best Gymnastics Northwest Gymnastics
Best Place to Gamble St. Croix Casino
Best Hockey Equipment Store Way To Go Sports
Best Place to Hear Live Music Cabooze
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
42nd & Winnetka Ave.
763-537-2062 NEW HOPE
Spend Valentine’s with us! Dinner for 2 for $20! Includes: An Appetizer to Share 2 Dinner Entrees A Dessert for 2 Lots of choices to pick from Good February 11–14, 2011
Save 20% on your next meal at Country Kitchen in New Hope Not valid with Valentine’s Weekend promotion, cannot be used with other offers, discounts or promotions. One coupon per table. Expires 2-28-11.
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Best Dry Cleaners Pilgrim Cleaners
Thank You Golden Valley!
Best Eyewear Pearle Vision Best Jewelry Store Kay Jewelers Best Men's Clothing Store The Foursome Best Shoe Store DSW
STYLE & FASHION Best Boutique Mainstream Boutique
Best Shopping Center Ridgedale Mall Best Specialty Clothing Store Opitz Outlet
Best Children's Clothing Store Old Navy Best Consignment Store Turnstyle
Best Women's Clothing Store Hot Mama
Thanks Lakeville for voting us the
#1 Lunch! #1 Margarita! #1 Mexican Restaurant! Once You Try Our Food, We Know You’ll Come Back!”
Voted #1 Best Heating & Air Company $200 Equipment Trade-In On High Efficient Equipment Installations See dealer for details. Expires: 3/1/11
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952.469.8903 www.TeresasMexican.com 20202 Heritage Dr. Lakeville MN 55044
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12 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Best Church Choir/Music Program Jerry Rubino Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church Best Church Youth Group Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church
RELIGION
Best Pastor/Church Ed Dubose Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church Best Place of Worship Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church Best Vacation Bible School Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church
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