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Grazie... a sincere thank you to all for voting us your top Italian table I NONNI serves authentic Roman-inspired seasonal cuisine in a gracious setting of comfort and old-world charm. Our all-Italian wine list is truly one of the finest in the United States. Bar opens 4:00 pm Monday - Friday, 5:00 pm Saturday Dining Room service begins 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday E Wine Tastings & Special Events E NEW! BGI Italian Wine Club E Happy Hour 4-6 M-F, appetizers & drink specials E I NONNI weekly promotions E Authentic Roman-inspired seasonal cuisine E Extensive all-Italian wine list E Full bar featuring regional Italian spirits and grappe E Hand crafted cocktails and hard-to-find spirits E European service and ambience
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www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 3
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Best Car Wash Paradise
Eagan
Best Credit Union Wings Financial Credit Union
Best Domestic Car Dealership Apple Valley Ford
Best Financial Planner Kusske Financial Management
Best Gas Station Holiday Best Import Car Dealership Luther Nissan - Inver Grove Heights
AUTOMOTIVE
Best New Car Salesman Sandy Tepley - Burnsville Toyota
Best Auto Body Shop Superior Auto Service
Best Tire Store Superior Auto Service
Best Auto Repair Shop Superior Auto Service
Best Truck Dealership Mauer Chevrolet
Best Used Car Salesman Luther Nissan - Inver Grove Heights
Best Used Car Dealer Twin City Imports
Thank You Eagan for choosing Orthodontics by Hipple & Sedivy as your favorite orthodontic office!
Best Insurance Agent Mary Lynn Fabro American Family
BANKING & FINANCIAL Best Accountant/CPA Miller, Melena & Company Best Bank Wells Fargo
Best Insurance Company American Family Best Investment Firm Charles Schwab Best Tax Preparation Apple Tax & Accounting
Thank You Eagan for voting us #1!
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2109 Coulee Rd. Hudson
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4 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Eagan
Best Laser Hair Removal Rejuv Skin & Laser Clinic
Best Day Care Day by Day Child Development Center
Best Manicure/Pedicure The Look Salon
Best Preschool CDLC at Prince of Peace Lutheran
Best Massage Therapy Massage Haven
Best Private School Ramalynn Montessori
Best Personal Trainer Debra Henk - Eagan Community Center
HEALTH & BEAUTY Best Colorist Teegan McFall - Max Salon & Spa Best Gym Lifetime Fitness Best Hair Cole's Salon
Best Spa Spalon Montage Best Stylist Dawn W - Cole's Salon
Best Public School Eagan High School
EDUCATION
Best Teacher/School Kirby Anderson Woodland Elementary
Best Tanning Kokomo
Best Business School Minnesota School of Business
Best Tutoring Program Math Addvantage
Best Weight Control Center Minnesota Center for Obesity, Metabolism and Endocrinology
Best College Globe College
Best University Hamline University
Thank You Eagan! Voted Best Massage Therapy Salon Massage Haven Allied Health & Wellness Center
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Thank You Apple Valley For Voting Us BEST Senior Apartments
Independent Apartments • Catered Living Options • Adult Day Care • Memory Care
www.MinnLocal.com – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – Sun Readers Choice Awards 5
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Best Beer/Bar Granite City
Eagan
Best Deli Ring Mountain Creamery Café
Best Breakfast Junior's Grill
Best Desserts Ring Mountain Creamery Café
Best Brunch Ring Mountain Creamery Café
FOOD & DRINK Best Asian China Gourmet Best Bakery Pardon My French
Best Buffet Mediterranean Cruise Café
Best Family Dining Applebee's
Best Candy Store Candyland
Best Hamburger Culver's
Best Catering Ring Mountain Creamery Café
Best Happy Hour Axel's Bonfire
Best Cup of Coffee Ring Mountain Creamery Café
Best Barbecue Rack Shack
Best Ethnic Sambol
Best Dinner Doolittle's Woodfire Grill
Best Health Food Store Valley Natural Foods Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Ring Mountain Creamery Café
Best Italian I Nonni
Best Meat Market Von Hanson's Meats
Best Juice Bar Jamba Juice
Best Mexican El Loro
Best Liquor Store The Cellars Wine & Spirits
Best Pizza Italian Pie Shoppe
Best Popcorn Kalli's Popcorn Best Locally Owned Grocery Store Kowalski's Best Lunch Ring Mountain Creamery Café Best Margarita Al Baker's Best Seafood Molly Cool's Seafood Tavern
Best Romantic Restaurant Ring Mountain Creamery Café Best Sports Bar Joe Senser's Best Steakhouse Jensen's Supper Club Best Supermarket Cub Foods Best Sushi Tiger Sushi Best Wine/Bar Pardon My French
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6 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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HOME & GARDEN Best Air Duct Cleaning Aspen Air Best Antique Store Haupt Antiek Market Best Appliance Store Warners' Stellian Best Carpet Cleaning ReNew Carpet
Best Art Gallery Burnsville Performing Arts Center
In the Community, With the Community, For the Community
Best Gutter Company ABC Seamless Best Electrician Jeff Fischer
Best Cabinet/ Countertop Company Nature Stone
Best Handyman Patrick Barry
Best Concrete Company MD Concrete
Best Heating & Air Company Bob Boldt HVAC
Best Hardware Store Ace Hardware Thomas Lake Center
Best Home Improvement Store Home Depot
Best Deck Company Roof & Deck Best Fence Company Premier Fence Best Flooring Store Jerry's Floor Store Best Furniture Store Schneiderman's Furniture
Best Hot Tub Store Valley Pools Best House Cleaning Megan Stevenson Best Interior Design Devane Design Best Light Store Muska Lighting
Best Landscaping and Garden Center Pahl's Market
Best Remodeling Company Plekkenpol Builders
Best Landscaping Services Karen Sauro Landscape Design
Best Residential Painting Company Sorrento Painting Best Roofing Company ABC Roofing
Best Lawn Care Service Stars & Stripes Lawn & Landscape
Best Siding Company Sela Best Vacuum Store Warners' Stellian
Best Paint Store Hirshfield's Best Pest Control Plunkett's Pest Control Best Plumbing Company Paul Danner Best Pool Builder Valley Pools
Best Window Cleaning All Clear Windows Best Window Company Renewal by Anderson Best Window Cover Store Custom Drapery & Blinds by Michael Esch
Eagan
Best Assisted Living Clare Bridge of Eagan Best Mortgage Lender Coldwell Banker Burnet Best New Home Builder M A Peterson Best Real Estate Agent Kathy Jainbour
REAL ESTATE
Best Real Estate Company Coldwell Banker Burnet Best Retirement Community Apple Valley Villas Best Senior Apartments Apple Valley Villas Best Title Company Global Title
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Best Bicycle Shop Penn Cycle
Best Gymnastics TAGS Gymnastics
Best Ski/Snowboard Store Gravity Lab
Best Bus Tour Company R & J Tours
Best Hockey Equipment Store Play It Again Sports
Best Sporting Goods Store Play It Again Sports
Best Dance Studio Jamm Dance Co
Best Martial Arts ATA Tae Kwon Do & Karate for Kids
Best Summer Camp Circle R Ranch - Long Prairie
Best Driving Range Parkview Golf Course
RECREATION
Best Travel Agency AAA
Best Golf Course Emerald Greens
Best Place for Children's Party The Blast
Best Golf Equipment Play It Again Sports
Best Place for Fun Cascade Bay
Best Bus Tour Company R & J Tours
Best Place to Bowl Cedarvale Lanes
Best Dance Studio Jamm Dance Co
Best Place to Hear Live Music Pardon My French
Best Driving Range Parkview Golf Course
Best Bicycle Shop Penn Cycle
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8 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Best Place To Work People Incorporated
Best Gift Shop All the Best
Best Book Club South Suburban EFC
Best Kennel/Boarding Facility Wagging Tales
Best Book Store Half Price Books
OTHER SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Camera Store National Camera Exchange
Best Lawyer/Attorney Bob Schway Schway & Cowle
Best Childcare KinderCare Learning Center
Best Pet Grooming PetSmart
Best Florist Eagan Floral
Best Pet Store Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Best Funeral Home Klecatsky Funeral Home
Thank You Eagan for Voting Us the #1 Jeweler!
Best Photographer Scott Amundson Photography Best Tattoo Parlor St Sabrina's Best Taxi Suburban Taxi Best Toy/Hobby Store Big Sky Hobby Best Veterinary Clinic Eagan Pet Clinic
THANKS EAGAN FOR VOTING US #1 Apple Valley • 952.431.4600 7600 W 145th St
Since 1988, Jay F Jeweler has become the areas premier custom design and redesign jeweler. All design and manufacturing is performed in our studio on premises. Also offering the worlds most beautiful diamond, The Lazare ideal cut diamond.
East Bloomington • 952.888.5388 9201 Lyndale Ave S West Bloomington • 952.944.9033 10820 West Bush Lake Rd Eagan • 651-456-0000 1355 Town Centre Dr Your Clean Car Specialists!
Savage • 952.890.7755 14324 Huntington Ave Savage • 952.233.5585 8600 Eagan Dr
Southport Centre in Apple Valley SE corner of County Road 42 & Cedar Call 952-432-9595 Tues 10-5 • Wed & Thurs. 10-7 Fri 10-5 • Sat 10-3 • Closed on Sun. & Mon. Visit www.JayFJeweler.com
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8-7 Saturday 8-6 Sunday 9-5
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Best Chiropractor Advanced Chiropractic Apple Valley Best Clinic HealthEast
MEDICAL
Best Dentist Dr. Sheldon Peterson - Ridge Point Dental Clinic Best Dermatologist Dr. Marilee Saxena Best Doctor Eagan Family Clinic
Best Emergency Care Clinic Fairview Clinic - Eagan Best Emergency Room Fairview Ridges Hospital Best Hospital Fairview Ridges Hospital
Best Orthodontist Orthodontics by Hipple Sedivy Best Pediatrician Dr. James Clark Park Nicollet Clinic - Eagan
Best OB/GYN Dr. K Lehrman - Diamond Women's Center
Best Pharmacy Walgreens
Best Ophthalmologist/ Eye Care Doctor Dr. Osnes - Yankee Eye Care Best Optometrist/ Eye Glass Store Eagan Eye Clinic
Thank you ng Eagan for voti wing llo fo e th us #1 in t Lunch, categories: Bes Catering, Deli, Desserts, Ice Cream & Cup of Coffee
Hand-crafted ice cream and gelato in the perfect neighborhood gathering place Also serving... • Specialty coffee, espresso and other seasonal drinks • Shakes, malts, sundaes
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Best Allergist Dr. Orecchia - Family Allergy and Asthma Specialists
• Fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, salads, wraps, soup, panini sandwiches • Italian sipping chocolate
• Family friendly games • Art exhibits of local artists
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1965 Cliff Lake Road • Eagan, MN 55122 651.454.RING (7464) • www.ringmountain.com
10 Sun Readers Choice Awards – Thursday, January 27, 2011 – www.MinnLocal.com
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Best Church Choir/
Best Consignment Store Turnstyle
Eagan
Music Program Easter Lutheran Church
Best Dry Cleaners Thomas Lake Cleaners
Best Church Youth Group Easter Lutheran Church
Best Eyewear Yankee Eye Clinic Best Jewelry Store Jay F Jeweler
Best Pastor/Church Jeff Marian Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
RELIGION
Best Place of Worship Easter Lutheran Church
Best Men's Clothing Store T.J. Maxx - Eagan
STYLE & FASHION
Best Vacation Bible School Peace Church
Best Boutique Indulge Boutique
Best Specialty Clothing Store T.J. Maxx - Eagan
Best Children's Clothing Store Once Upon A Child
Best Women's Clothing Store Maurice's
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Best Shopping Center Burnsville Center
Best Baby/Infant Store T.J. Maxx - Eagan
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American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries American Company AmericanFamily FamilyInsurance Mutual Insurance
Best Shoe Store Schuler Shoes
Mary Lynn Fabro Agency, Inc. 1895 Plaza Drive, Suite 120 Eagan, MN 55122-4601 mfabro@amfam.com (651) 456-5337 Bus 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon - Fri
(952) 435-8661 14300 Nicollet Court, Burnsville
Thank You Eagan Sun Current Readers for Voting Me as Your Best Lawyer! Bob Schway
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