you voted. we counted.
look inside to find out who won best...
2012 READERS’ CHOICE
winners
Plymouth
2 Sun Readers’ Choice – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – www.MinnLocal.com
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Thank You for Voting Us #1 “BEST” Optometrist/Eye Glass Store Our goal is to provide the ultimate eye care experience. Come see the difference.
D R . K ENNEDY
D R . T RAVERSE
READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
D R . B UGAJSKI
KENNEDY STAFF
DR. HOLLENBECK
10600 Old Cty. Rd. 15 • Plymouth • (763) 545-8850 • WWW.KENNEDYVISION.COM
READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – Sun Readers’ Choice
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Automotive Best Auto Body Shop Maaco - St. Louis Park Best Auto Repair Shop Check Engine Express - Minnetonka Best Car Wash Mermaid Best Domestic Car Dealership Barnett Best Gas Station Holiday Best Import Car Dealership Morrie's Hyundai Best New Car Salesman Al Ackerman - Lupient Auto
Best Oil Change Check Engine Express
Banking & Financial
Best Insurance Company Minnesota Insurance Group
Best Tire Store Discount Tire
Best Accountant/CPA Bridget McKelvey Johnson & Company
Best Investment Firm Ameriprise
Best Towing Company Plymouth Automotive
Best Accounting Firm Darrell Rodenz
Best Truck Dealership Suburban Chevrolet
Best Tax Preparation Bridget McKelvey Johnson & Company, Ltd.
Best Bank Wells Fargo Bank
Best Used Car Dealer Al Ackerman - Lupient
Best Credit Union TruStone Financial
Best Used Car Salesman Al Ackerman - Lupient Auto
Best Financial Planner James Householder Woodbury Financial Services Best Insurance Agent Dawn Bijou Janes MN Insurance Group, Inc.
3
Education Best Business School Carlson School of Management Best College Rasmussen College Best Montessori School Step By Step Montessori School Category Continues
Thank You for Voting Us #1 Again!
BEST APPLIANCE STORE!!
READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
a.c. carlson Appliances 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
4 Sun Readers’ Choice – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – www.MinnLocal.com
Education Continued
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Tutoring Program AVID - Cooper High School
Best Breakfast Original Pancake House
Best Dinner Capital Grill
Best Principal Karen Terhaar - International Spanish Language Academy
Best University St. Mary's University
Best Brunch Sunsets
Best Ethnic Ketsanna's Thai Restaurant
Best Vocational School Hennepin Technical College
Best Buffet Old Country Buffet
Best Family Dining Perkin's
Best Private School Benilde St. Margaret's
Food & Drink
Best Candy Store Alix in Candyland
Best Hamburger Red Robin
Best PTA Kimberly Lane
Best Asian PF Chang's
Best Catering Bewitched
Best Happy Hour Jake's City Grille
Best Public School Wayzata Public Schools
Best Bakery Chez Arnaud French Bakery
Best Cup of Coffee Caribou Coffee
Best Health Food Store Fresh & Natural Foods
Best Teacher Kris Trenary Hillcrest Community School
Best Barbecue Famous Dave's
Best Deli Lunds
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Coldstone Creamery
Best Beer/Bar Granite City
Best Desserts Byerly's
Best Preschool Ascension Lutheran Preschool
Proud to Be in Your Community
Thank you readers for choosing North Memorial in the category of “Best Emergency Room”. We are grateful for your confidence in our care!
northmemorial.com
Category Continues
www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – Sun Readers’ Choice
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Food & Drink Continued
Best Pizza Broadway Pizza
Best Italian Biaggi's Best Liquor Store Haskell's Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Byerly's Best Lunch Jake's City Grille Best Margarita Barrio Best Meat Market Von Hanson's Meat Market Best Mexican El Azteca
Best Wine/Bar Beaujo's Wine Bar & Bistro
Best Massage Therapy Natural Chiropractic Center
Best Popcorn Angie's Kettle Corn
Health & Beauty
Best Romantic Restaurant Canoe Bay
Best Aesthetic Center Inspiring Health
Best Personal Trainer Ali & Mark Holman Core Conditioning
Best Seafood Oceanaire
Best Colorist Nichole Kirt - Hair Proz Salon
Best Sports Bar Joe Senser's
Best Fitness Center Lifetime Fitness - Minneapolis
Best Steakhouse Manny's Steakhouse
Best Hair Hair Proz Salon - Minnetonka
Best Supermarket Cub Foods
Best Laser Hair Removal Refine Laser
Best Sushi Crave
Best Manicure/Pedicure Nails & Company
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 BEST CONCRETE COMPANY Awards READERS’ CHOICE
Eden Prairie, Golden Valley & Robbinsdale
www.MinnLocal.com
WE SPECIALIZE IN: WALL REPAIR • FOUNDATION REPAIR • WET BASEMEN T REPAIR • WALL RESURF ACING • BASEMENT FL OORS
• BUCKLING
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
(612) 824-2769 (952) 929-3224 www.gardnerconcrete.net
QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1949
Best Spa New Reflections Best Stylist Nichole Kirt - Hair Proz Salon Best Tanning Golden Tan Best Weight Control Center Beyond Well Acupuncture
5
6 Sun Readers’ Choice – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – www.MinnLocal.com
Home & Garden Best Air Duct Cleaning Residential Heating & Cooling Best Antique Store Kathie's Finds Best Appliance Store AC Carlson Best Arts & Crafts Store Michael's Best Cabinet/Countertop Company PJ's Home Improvement Best Carpet Cleaning Green Clean Carpet Care
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Deck Company Curt's Custom Decks Best Electrician Hitec Electric - Todd Bakke Best Fence Company Lowe's
THANK YOU PLYMOUTH FOR VOTING US ★ Best Vacation Bible School
Best Fireplace Store Fireside Hearth & Home
READERS’ CHOICE
Best Flooring Store Innovative Flooring Design
www.MinnLocal.com
★ Best Preschool
Awards
Best Furniture Store Hom Furniture
www.AscensionPlymouth.com
Best Gutter Company Gutter Topper
Ascension Lutheran Church & Preschool
Best Concrete Company Gardner Construction Category Continues
15870 46th Ave N Plymouth, MN 55446 Phone: 763/559-0579
LUTHERAN CHURCH & PRESCHOOL
You don’t want a college that’s just average, you want one that’s
Superior Plymouth for voting us
“Best Casino Gaming” Midwinter Preview Saturday, January 28th register at uwsuper.edu/preview
uwsuper.edu
Winner of the 2012 Readers’ Choice Award in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Lakeville, Mounds View/New Brighton and St.Louis Park Thank you for the votes!
www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – Sun Readers’ Choice
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Thank You Plymouth! for voting us Home & Garden Continued
Best Handyman Marc Demaat MD Property Services
Best Montessori School
Best Landscaping & Garden Center Dundee Nursery Best Landscaping Services Curbside
Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware
Best Lawn Care Service Bio Lawn
Best Heating & Air Company Kath Heating & Air
Best Light Store Cartier Lighting
Best Home Improvement Store Home Depot
Best Paint Store Hirshfield's
READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
Best Hot Tub Store Cal Spa
Best Pest Control Adam's Pest Control
Best House Cleaning Wayne's Window Washing
Best Plumbing Company Dean Plumbing
Best Interior Design Jayne Morrison Interiors
Best Pool Store Dolphin Pools Category Continues
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
www.stepbystepmontessori.com THE BOYS ARE BACK!
Presented by
“Best Theatres/Play House 2012”! Thanks Readers…Dinner’s On Us! February 16–March 15,Tue-Thu Eve only Mention promo code: SUN
“Screamingly funny! Entirely enchanting, utterly entertaining, awesome!” —New York Post
800-362-3515
952-934-1525 W W W . C H A N H A S S E N D T . C O M
7
8 Sun Readers’ Choice – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – www.MinnLocal.com
Home & Garden Continued
Best Remodeling Company Platinum Remodeling Best Residential Painting Company A Fresh Look Best Roofing Company Great River Remodeling Best Siding Company Sussel Builders Best Vacuum Store Kirby Best Window Company New Windows For America Best Window Cover Store Hirschfield's
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Medical Best Allergist Dr. Thomas Helm
Best Emergency Room North Memorial Hospital Best Hearing Center Affinity Hearing
Best Orthodontist Dr. Bradley L. Pearson Pearson Orthodontics Best Orthopedic Surgeon Twin Cities Orthopedics Thomas Conner
Best Chiropractor Dr. Bruce Pearson Natural Chiropractic Center
Best Hospital Methodist Hospital
Best Clinic Park Nicollet Clinic
Best Lasik TLC Laser Vision Center of Edina
Best Pediatrician Dr. Amy Burt Park Nicollet Plymouth
Best Dentist Office Partners in Dentistry
Best OB/GYN Dr. K. Flory West Health/North Clinic
Best Pharmacy Walgreen's
Best Dermatologist Dr. Epstein - Park Nicollet Best Doctor Dr. Gregg Savitt Partners in Pediatrics
Best Ophthalmologist/ Eye Care Doctor Kennedy Vision Center Best Optometrist/Eye Glass Store Kennedy Vision Center
Best Plastic Surgeon Dr. Fasching Best Urgent Care Clinic WestHealth
Thank you Plymouth readers for voting Partners in Dentistry #1 Dental Office READERS’ CHOICE
One Hour Massage or
Custom Facial Session $ .95*
39
Couples Massage Hot Stone Massage Treatment Facials Waxing Services Retreat Spa Packages Brow & Lash Tinting
VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT CARDS In Spa/Online
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
VOTED “BEST” IN MASSAGE THERAPY
Sincerely, Dr. Steve Tran and Team
In Edina & Crystal
Hours: Monday & Tuesday 10 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Friday 7:00 am - Noon
SpaDeals visit www.MassageRetreat.com PLYMOUTH
EDINA
763.557.7100
952.920.2900
4445 Nathan Lane N. Plymouth, MN 55442
6811 York Ave S. Edina, MN 55435
*Introductory first time customer, non-peak hour offer. Restrictions may apply. Offer ends February 29, 2012.
6001 Shady Oak Road Suite 300 Minnetonka 952-838-5530 www.piddental.com
YOUR partner for family dental care
www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – Sun Readers’ Choice
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Other Shopping / Services Best Book Store Barnes & Noble Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange Best Childcare Jackie Dee Best Employment Services Joanne Meehl Career Services Best Florist Pamela Egan Floral Design Best Funeral Home Gearty-Delmore Funeral Home Best Gift Shop The General Store - Minnetonka
Best Hotel/Motel Crowne Plaza - Plymouth Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Abbie Lakes in Delano Best Lawyer/Attorney Justin Seurer - Seurer Law Firm Best Limo/Car Service MH Limo Towncar
bioLawn thanks the Plymouth Readers for voting bioLawn the #1 Lawn Care Service in town.
Guaranteed Excellent Lawn Effectively Kills Weeds READERS’ CHOICE Pest Controls Awards
University Trained Staff Local Community Interaction Personal Customer Service!
Best Nanny Service sittercity.com
$
50 OFF of
Best Pet Grooming PetSmart
Category Continues
Safer for Kids, Pets & the Environment
www.MinnLocal.com
Best Moving Company A1 Moving
Best Pet Store PetSmart
9
1-888-BIO-LAWN
Natural Fertilizer Program
www.properorganics.com
New Customers Only. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 5-31. Code: 661
10 Sun Readers’ Choice – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – www.MinnLocal.com
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Thank you for voting us #1! BEST SPORTS BAR
Other Shopping/Services Continued
Best Photographer Ambient Photos by Jodi Best Tattoo Parlor Saint Sabrina's Best Toy/Hobby Store Creative Kidstuff Best Veterinary Clinic Banfield Best Theatre/Play House Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Real Estate Best Assisted Living Clarebridge Best Mortgage Lender Rita Brooks - Prime Mortgage Best New Home Builder Ryland Homes Best Real Estate Agent Dayna Murray - Keller Williams
READERS’ CHOICE
Best Real Estate Company Keller Williams Realty
Awards
Best Retirement Community Vicksburg Crossing
www.MinnLocal.com
16605 Cty Rd 24, Ste 210 Plymouth • 763.559.1990 www.sensers.com
Best Senior Apartments Ridgepointe Category Continues
Thank you for voting us #1
Burnsville • Golden Valley • Minnetonka • Plymouth
2 years in a row!
Best Tire Store
READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
Vicksburg Crossing Voted Best… Years RETIREMENT 2 in a Row! COMMUNITY READERS’ Thank You Plymouth!
CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
Plymouth’s BEST choice for those 55 and better
(763) 559-1877 Apartment and Building Amenities
READERS’ CHOICE
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
24 LOCATIONS IN MINNESOTA! VISIT DISCOUNTTIRE.COM TO FIND A STORE NEAR YOU!
✓ Laundry In Unit ✓ 24 Hour Resident
Controlled Access
✓ Library/Computer Room ✓ Community Room ✓ Underground, Heated Parking ✓ Car Wash Bay ✓ Small Pets Welcome
3155 Vicksburg Lane N. • Plymouth
www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – Sun Readers’ Choice
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Real Estate Continued
Best Title Company Bjorkland Title
Recreation Best Bicycle Shop Erik's Bike & Board Shop Best Boat Dealer Marine Max - Rogers Best Dance Studio Genesis Best Driving Range Begin Oaks Best Golf Course Rush Creek Best Golf Equipment Golf Galaxy
11
Best Gymnastics Mini-Hops Gymnastics Best Hockey Equipment Store Lettermen Sports Best Indoor Water Park Water Park of America Best Marina Bayside Marine Best Martial Arts National Karate Best Outdoor Water Park Edina Aquatic Center Best Place For Children's Party Pump It Up Best Place To Bowl New Hope Bowl Category Continues
THANK YOU! BEST Pizza For Voting Us
&
READERS’ CHOICE
®
Awards www.MinnLocal.com
Dine-In
Take-Out Delivery 13705 - 27th Ave N | Plymouth, MN 55441 | (763) 551-0155 broadwaypizzaplymouth.com |
12 Sun Readers’ Choice – Thursday, January 26, 2012 – www.MinnLocal.com
Recreation Continued
Best Place To Gamble Mystic Lake Casino Best Place To Hear Live Music The Lookout
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Travel Agency New Departures - David Beneson
Best Jewelry Store Shane Co.
Style & Fashion Best Baby/Infant Store Babies R Us
Religion
Best Rec Center Maple Grove Community Center
Best Church Choir/Music Program Alternative Worship Service St. Stephen Lutheran Church
Best Recreational Vehicle Dealer Noble RV
Best Church Youth Group Calvary Lutheran Church
Best Ski/Snowboard Store Sports Hut
Best Place of Worship Messiah United Methodist Church
Best Sporting Goods Store Dick's Sporting Goods
Best Vacation Bible School Ascension Lutheran Church
Best Men's Clothing Store The Foursome
Best Boutique Mainstream Boutique Golden Valley
Best Shoe Store Schuler Shoes
Best Children's Clothing Store Old Navy
Best Shopping Center Ridgedale Mall
Best Consignment Store Turn Style Consignment Stores
Best Specialty Clothing Store The Foursome
Best Dry Cleaners Pilgrim Cleaners
Best Women's Clothing Store Arc Value Village
Best Eyeware Kennedy Vision Center
Best Summer Camp Covenant Pines Bible Camp
“Best” Chiropractor
Dr. Pearson says thank you to all his loyal patients for voting him # 1 “Best” Chiropractor in Plymouth, New Hope & Excelsior! Also, Natural Chiropractic Center was voted as the # 1 Massage Center in Plymouth, Brooklyn Park and New Hope! What an honor to have earned that! And what a privilege to be able to serve his patients! THANK YOU! Dr. Pearson will continue in his best efforts to remain worthy of this awesome compliment throughout the New Year and beyond. To show his appreciation, he’ll begin with the special offer below. Would you like the opportunity to be evaluated by Dr. Pearson?
Dr. Bruce Pearson
Call 763.476.4770 for an appointment! 3655 Plymouth Blvd., Ste. 100 (Across from Lifetime Fitness) Plymouth www.naturalchirocenter.com
COUPON
NEW YEAR SPECIAL • • • •
Consultation Complete Comprehensive Exam X-rays (if necessary) A report of findings.
20
only $
00 $300 value
Offer expires 2/29/12.