By The Editors In this, our inaugural Family Choice
AUTO
Awards, we wanted to honor the many
Auto Body Repair Torbeck’s Auto Repair
people, services and businesses that make the Tristate such a great place to raise a family. From chicken nuggets and pizza to orthodontists and tax professionals, we cover it all in this feature. Thousands of people voted in this online competition for their favorites in 194 categories. We are excited to celebrate these winners with these brand-new awards.
8045 Vine St., Cincinnati torbecksautorepairs.com
Auto Dealer New Jake Sweeney Chevrolet 33 W. Kemper Road, Cincinnati jakesweeneychevrolet.com
Auto Dealer Used McCluskey Chevrolet 9673 Kings Auto Mall Road, Cincinnati, and 435 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati mccluskeychevrolet.com With close to 50 years in the region, McCluskey Chevrolet has won over customers with its
welcoming atmosphere and “customer comes first” mentality. Manager Karen Shepherd says, “Our customers are the reason why we won, and we are truly humbled and thankful for this designation and trust.” The dealer offers guaranteed credit approval to shoppers, both in-person and online appointments and an in-house car insurance agent.
Auto Parts Store KOI Auto Parts Multiple locations including Western Hills (5101 Crookshank Road) koiautoparts.com
Auto Repair Garage Firestone Complete Auto Care Multiple locations including Norwood (4120 Montgomery Road) firestonecompleteautocare.com w w w.
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Best Tire Center Tire Discounters
Spears. Each day, the shop serves Deeper Roots coffee alongside a variety of pastries.
Multiple locations including West Chester (7493 Tylers Corners Drive) tirediscounters.com
EDUCATION
DRINK Best Brewery (Family Friendly) MadTree Brewing 3301 Madison Road, Cincinnati madtreebrewing.com
Best Independent Coffeehouse I AM Coffee 4728 Vine St, St. Bernard facebook.com/WeAreIAMCoffee/ The small, family-owned I AM Coffee, located in St. Bernard, provides visitors with a relaxing atmosphere that they may not get at other coffeeshops. “We make our customers feel welcomed, and try to give them a cozy place to relax, have conversations, and meet new people, study or read,” says owner Carolyn
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Best Local Community College Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Best Child Care Center Abby’s Child Enrichment Center
Multiple locations including Clifton (3520 Central Parkway) cincinnatistate.edu
Multiple locations including Fort Thomas (29 Churchill Drive) abbysnky.com
Best Local University Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive, Highland Heights nku.edu
Best Preschool Royalmont Academy 200 Northcrest Drive, Mason royalmontacademy.org Mason’s Royalmont Academy serves students starting in preschool through 12th grade, which Director of Admissions Karen Kinross says is part of the appeal of the school’s preschool program. “Parents love that their children can all be together in one school and see one another throughout the day. We believe parents are the primary educators of their children. Our preschool teachers partner with parents to form
the whole child in a nurturing, loving environment,” says Kinross of the Catholic school.”
Best Private School (High School) Mount Notre Dame High School 711 E. Columbia Ave., Cincinnati mndhs.org Mount Notre Dame High School, a private, all-girls Catholic high school in Cincinnati, first opened in 1860 and has focused on three elements of the high school experience ever since—academics, spirituality and student development. “MND cultivates academic and personal excellence while offering opportuni-
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ties for unparalleled experiences that prepare our students for life. We had a record 95 Advanced Placement Scholars named by the College Board this past school year and our athletic teams and performers have won 24 state championships since the mid-1980s,” says Chris Gramke, director of marketing and communications.
Best Public School (Middle School) Princeton Community Middle School
Best Private School (K-8) & SAT/ACT Prep Villa Madonna Academy
2600 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati uc.edu
2500 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills villamadonna.org
Best Public School (Elementary) Loveland Elementary School
200 Viking Way, Cincinnati princetonschools.net/Domain/9
Best School Spirit (College) University of Cincinnati
Best School Spirit (High School) Mercy McAuley High School 6000 Oakwood Ave., Cincinnati mercymcauley.org
757 South Lebanon Road, Loveland lovelandschools.org/elementaryschool_home.aspx
Best Public School (High School) Walnut Hills High School 3250 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati walnuthillseagles.com
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ENRICHMENT
an arts-based summer camp. “The ArtsConnect Summer Camp empowers youth to make a difference through their art. Each week features a unique theme with projects that bring about conversation, different points of view and some kind of community give-back,” says Kimblerlee Flamm, communications and marketing manager.
Arts and Crafts Classes Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Best Music Shop Willis Music
620 Greenup St., Covington bakerhunt.org
Multiple locations including Florence (7567 Mall Road) willismusic.com
Multiple locations including Loveland (10669 Loveland Madeira Road) mathnasium.com
Best Cooking Class Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio 11915 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati outofthymechef.com
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Best Dance Instructor, Dance Lessons, Gymnastics Center, Kids Fitness/Sports Trainer and Sports Lessons Midwest Elite Dance Center 1329 Ohio Pike, Amelia midwestelitedance.com
Best Day Summer Camp ArtsConnect 9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati theartsconnect.us The recently renovated ArtsConect in Springfield Township is home to a pottery studio, workshop, four large classrooms and two small galleries, making it the ideal home for
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Best Musical Instrument Lessons School of Rock Mason 755 Reading Road, Mason locations.schoolofrock.com/mason
Best Overnight Summer Camp YMCA Camp Ernst 7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington myycamp.org
Best Theater Program Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati 4105 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati thechildrenstheatre.com
Best Visual Arts Instruction Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati cincinnatiartmuseum.org The Cincinnati Art Museum is known for its collection of more than 67,000 works spanning 6,000 years, but its Rosenthal Education Center has also been making its mark. “The REC is a space for families to discover the Cincinnati Art Museum’s collection in a fun, immersive, handson and safe manner,” says Jill Dunne, director of marketing and communications. The center’s studio hosts a variety of art experiences, including summer camps, Family First Saturdays, Wee Wednesdays and Art in the Making.
Best Voice Lessons Cincinnati School of Music Multiple locations including Montgomery (9361 Montgomery Road) cincinnatischoolofmusic.com
ENTERTAINMENT Best Church Festival All Saints Parish Festival
Best Live Music Bogart’s
8939 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati allsaintsfestival.com
2621 Vine St., Cincinnati bogarts.com
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Best Live Theater Venue Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati cincyplay.com
Best Local Fair/Festival Oktoberfest Zinzinnati oktoberfestzinzinnati.com
Best Movie Theater AMC West Chester 18 9415 Civic Center Blvd., West Chester amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/cincinnati/ amc-west-chester-18
Best Parade Findlay Market Opening Day Parade findlaymarketparade.com
FAMILY FITNESS Best Child Care at a Fitness Center Blue Ash YMCA 5000 YMCA Drive, Cincinnati myy.org
Best Fitness Class Instructor/Personal Trainer Beyond Fitness with Lisa facebook.com/BeyondFitness.CoachLisa/
Best Yoga Studio Anahata Yoga Center 770 Reading Road, Mason yogacincy.com
Best Family Fitness Center & Group Fitness Program Mayerson JCC of Cincinnati 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati mayersonjcc.org The Mayerson JCC is a fitness and community center that’s open to everyone, regardless of race, religion or ability. The center’s goal is to create a more vibrant Jewish community, and the center wants everyone in the region to participate. Its fitness class provides visitors with an inclusive atmosphere while they work out. “Our community is at the core of everything we do. We are here to be a warm, welcoming environment, and our classes are taught by instructors who form personal relationships with the people they teach,� says Karli Wood with the Mayerson JCC.
FAMILY FUN Arcade Scene75 Entertainment Center Cincinnati 876 OH-28, Milford scene75.com/cincinnati/
Best Carousel, Holiday Lights Display, Petting Zoo Farm, Place for a Family Day, Social Media Account & Tourist Attraction Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati cincinnatizoo.org
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proach is why their patients return again and again. “Every decision made at Vita Dental is done with the intention of giving our patients high quality, comprehensive and personalized care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Honesty, quality and comfort are our top priorities,” he says.
1737 Ohio 131, Milford shawfarmmarket.com
Best Fruit Farm Irons Fruit Farm
Best Doula Midwife Megan E. Byrd, APRN, CNM, Seven Hills Womens’ Health Centers
1640 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon ironsfruitfarm.com
Best Pool St. Bernard Swimming Pool
Multiple locations including West Fork (3747 West Fork Road) womenshealthcenters.com
4700 Vine St., Cincinnati cityofstbernard.org/services-departments/ recreation
Best Emergency Room Cincinnati Children’s Hospital - Liberty Campus
FAMILY HEALTH
7777 Yankee Road, Liberty Township cincinnatichildrens.org
Best Dentist Vita Dental 5841 Snider Road, Mason vitadental.com Dr. Aaron Shaftel, who practices at Vita Dental with Dr. Andrew Jordan, says that his and Jordan’s methodical, hard-data based ap-
Best Eye Care Midwest Eye Center Multiple locations including West Chester (8760 Union Centre Blvd.) midwesteyecenter.com
Best Family Chiropractor Live Well Chiropractic Center 6860 Tylersville Road, Mason livewellcc.com Live Well Chiropractic Center in Mason credits this win to the training and friendly attitude of its chiropractic physician, Dr. Kim Muhlenkamp-Wermet. She specializes in pregnancy and pediatric care, has a certification in chiropractic pediatrics by the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is certified in the Webster Technique, which helps to correct pelvic misalignment during pregnancy.
Founder’s Day October 15, 1915
105 Years of Impacting Our Community Please consider a donation to honor the past, celebrate the present, and cultivate the future.
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Best Family Physician’s Office UC Health West Chester Hospital 7700 University Drive, West Chester uchealth.com/westchesterhospital/
Best Health Shop Clifton Natural Foods 336 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati cliftonnaturalfoods.com
Best Hospital & Pediatric Asthma & Allergy Specialist Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati cincinnatichildrens.org
need. “Since the onset of COVID-19, we have continually educated our caregivers and provide them with PPE to keep our clients safe, as well as themselves,” says Sylvia Dwertman, marketing liaison.
Best OB-GYN Seven Hills Women’s Health Centers
Best Massage Therapist Dr. Laurie Jahnke & Dr. Stephan Moje, Apex Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Best Orthodontist Murdock Orthodontics
800 Compton Road, Cincinnati apexchirocenter.com
Best Medical Facility & Rehabilitation Center Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers 5400 Kennedy Ave., Cincinnati fyzical.com
Best In-Home Health Care Visiting Angels Cincinnati West Serves West Cincinnati visitingangels.com/cincinnatiwest Visiting Angels knows that caregiving can be difficult, particularly during COVID-19. The Cincinnati West franchise has worked to make sure its trained, caring providers are still able to provide the care their clients
Multiple locations including Anderson Township (7495 State Road) womenshealthcenters.com
5420 North Bend Road, Cincinnati murdockorthodontics.com Murdock Orthodontics is not your typical orthodontics office. The practice has a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame theme, virtual appointment options, an iPad check in, 3-D oral scanning and more. “We believe orthodontics should be fun! Patients, families and friends love our game room, contests for concert and sports tickets, and taking part in our annual skating party,” says Dr. Don Murdock.
Best Pediatric Dentist Sea of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 1319 Nagel Road, Cincinnati seaofsmilesdds.com
A Place To
Mount Notre Dame
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is Cincinnati’s oldest all-female Catholic high school, founded in 1860 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, and is part of the worldwide Notre Dame Learning Community. MND provides a college preparatory learning environment with an average class size of 19 students. Led by its talented faculty, each student is challenged through a broad selection of engaging classes, including 26 Honors and 20 Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Instruction is enhanced through collegiate-style Block Scheduling and a One-to-One Tablet PC Program that supports a variety of learning styles. MND graduates are prepared for the journey that lies ahead.
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Best Pediatrician Dr. Jeff Drasnin, ESD Pediatric Group
Best Kids’ Haircuts Great Clips
905 Main St., Milford esdpeds.com
Multiple locations including Madiera (7005 Miami Ave.) greatclips.com
Best Place to Have a Baby Good Samaritan Hospital, TriHealth 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati trihealth.com/hospitals-and-practices/goodsamaritan-hospital
FAMILY SERVICES Best Car Wash Gills Car Wash 2969 Madison Road, Cincinnati gillscarwash.com
Best Dry Cleaner Tide Cleaners Multiple locations including Oakley (3348 Madison Road) tidecleaners.com
Best Family Photographer & Newborn Photographer Cindy Dover Photography Serves Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky cindydoverphotography.com Cindy Dover says that the reason she has so many passionate fans of her business is because of her many years as an experienced certified professional photographer. “Cindy Dover Photography won this category because of having amazing clients that understand the importance of hiring a certified professional photographer that will provide quality and experience,” she says.
Best Florist Oberer’s Flowers Multiple locations including Cincinnati (7675 Cox Lane) oberers.com
Best Manicure/ Pedicure Ambiance Nail Salon & Spa Multiple locations including Rookwood (3831 Edwards Road) ambiancenailsalon.com
FAMILY SHOPPING Best Bike Shop Montgomery Cyclery Multiple locations including Loveland (116 Karl Brown Way) montgomerycyclery.com
Best Bookstore Joseph-Beth Booksellers 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati josephbeth.com
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Best Children’s Local Clothing Store & Consignment Shop Once Upon A Child Multiple locations including Fields Ertel (9136 Union Cemetery Road) onceuponachild.com
Best Electronics Store Best Buy Multiple locations including Western Hills (5555 Glenway Ave.) bestbuy.com
Best Farmers Market Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Multiple locations including Newport (82 Carothers Road) freshthyme.com
Best Furniture Store Furniture Fair Multiple locations including Fairfield (7200 Dixie Highway) furniturefair.net
Best Garden Center/Nursery Burger Farm & Garden Center 7849 Main St., Newtown burgerfarms.com
team members in this region who work hard to provide the best shopping experience possible for our customers,� Abbott says.
Best Jewelry Store Herzog Jewelers
Best Grocery Store & Pharmacy Kroger
2501 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell herzogjewelers.com
Multiple locations including downtown (100 E. Court St.) kroger.com
Best Hardware Store & Lumber Yard Menards Multiple locations including Evendale (2789 Cunningham Drive) menards.com Menards has become a go-to location for home improvement needs thanks to its friendly, knowledgeable staff and variety of products, says Jeff Abbott. Today, items are available for online order and curbside pickup, too. “We are humbled by the recognition and believe it’s a credit to our dedicated Menards
Gills Car Wash has been proudly serving the Oakley community and Cincinnati area for nearly 20 years. We would like to thank everyone who recognizes our commitment to both quality and satisfaction when it comes to our customers and their vehicles. We take great pride keeping everyone shining and smiling.
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10% off detail service
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Best Kids Furniture Bargains & Buyouts
Best Monogramming Poeme
Multiple locations including Greenhills (50 Eswin St.) bargainsandbuyouts.com
3446 Michigan Ave., Cincinnati poeme-online.com
Best Kids Shoes Kohl’s
Best Place for Home Accessories HomeGoods
Multiple locations including Blue Ash (4150 Hunt Road) kohls.com
Multiple locations including Hyde Park (2692 Madison Road) homegoods.com
Best Local Store for Baby Gifts The Spotted Goose
Best Shopping Center Kenwood Towne Centre
3048 Madison Road, Cincinnati thespottedgoose.com
7875 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati kenwoodtownecentre.com
Best Speciality Gift Shop Pill Box Pharmacy & The Gift Box 1400 state Route 125, Amelia facebook.com/giftbox.pillbox01/ The combined location of the Pill Box Pharmacy and the Gift Box gives Amelia shoppers a unique experience—a 5,000-square-foot gift store and a pharmacy in one location. The store specializes in gifts for any occasion, but
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it also has one of the largest bereavement gift selections in the region.
Best Sporting Goods DICK’S Sporting Goods Multiple locations including Newport (175 Pavillion Parkway) dickssportinggoods.com
FOR THE HOME Apartment Complex Four Bridges Luxury Apartments 6800 Saint Andrews Cross, Liberty Township fourbridgesapts.com
Best Carpet Cleaner Widmer’s Carpet Cleaners 2950 Robertson Ave., Cincinnati widmerscleaners.com Widmer’s Cleaners has been in business since 1910, and added its award-winning carpet cleaning business to its list of services in 1998. The company cleans carpets, area rugs, tile, wood floors, upholstery and even drapery. Jack Cunningham, president
and CEO, says, “We go out of our way to provide the best in customer service and quality cleaning. Widmer’s Carpet Cleaning offers competitive pricing and trains their techs not to use pushy sales tactics or switch and bait techniques.”
Best Carpet Store McSwain Carpets & Floors Multiple locations including Forest Park (1170 Smiley Ave.) mcswaincarpets.com
Best Electrician Apollo Home Serves Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Indiana apollohome.com
Best Frame Shop Fabulous Frames & Art Multiple locations including downtown (17 W. Fourth St.) fabframes.com
Best Heating/Cooling Service Logan AC & Heat Services Serves Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton logan-inc.com
Best Home Builder (New Homes) Drees Homes 211 Grandview Drive, Fort Mitchell dreeshomes.com
Best Home Remodeler Staley Transformations Serves Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky staleytransformations.com JD Staley, owner of Staley Transformations, says his company’s commitment to the community is what separates it from other general contracting company. He says the company sponsors numerous youth sports teams and donates materials and labor to several organizations. That same giving nature is also directed to its customers. “We understand what it means to get the very most for your money without sacrificing quality,” he says.
Best Landscaper Brentwood Landscape & Design 8131 AA Highway, Alexandria brentwoodlandscape.com
Best Plumber Robert Jones Plumbing 6071 state Route 128, Cleves robertjonesplumbing.com
Best Pool Services Watson’s Multiple locations including Cincinnati (2721 E. Sharon Road) watsons.com Watson’s has been a community staple for more than 50 years, providing the region with indoor and outdoor furniture, pools and spas, games and recreation, and more, all under one roof. In fact, Watson’s has sold over 400,000 pools since 1968. Chris Strong, vice president of marketing, attributes this win to the store’s diverse and quality products and its team’s customer service.
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Best Tree Care Stegman Landscape & Tree
Best Funeral Home Spring Grove Cemetery
Best Real Estate Agent Tracy Winkler, Hoeting Realtors
66 Covert Run Pike, Fort Thomas stegmanlandscape.com
4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati springgrove.org
6048 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati hoeting.com
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Best Insurance Agent Allison Doner, Allstate Insurance
Best Computer Repair AAA Laptops and More 174 W. McMillan St., Cincinnati
3006 Portsmouth Ave., Cincinnati insurance-agent-alisondoner-cincinnati.business.site
Best Financial Institution PNC Bank
Best Law Firm Wagner & Bloch
Multiple locations including Norwood (4650 Smith Road) pnc.com
9000 Plainfield Road, Blue Ash wagnerandbloch.com
Best Financial Planner Fidant Wealth Partners Multiple locations including Crestview Hills (740 Centre View Blvd.) ameripriseadvisors.com/team/fidant-wealthpartners
Best Mortgage Company First Equity Mortgage 211 Grandview Drive, Fort Mitchell firstequityonline.com
Best Real Estate Agency Hoeting Realtors 6048 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati hoeting.com
Best Retirement Facility Maple Knoll Village 11000 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati mapleknoll.org
Best Tailor Robby’s Quality Alterations 509 Wyoming Ave., Cincinnati
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Best Tax Service William E. Hesch, CPA 3047 Madison Road, Cincinnati heschlaw.com The firm of William E. Hesch is able to offer a full range of accounting, tax and small business consulting services thanks to the expertise of Hesch and his team. He’s been a practicing CPA for 46 years and has two longterm employees who each have more than 30 years of experience, too. “They are always accessible by phone or email, very service oriented and eager to help with any questions,� says Vickie Egan, office administrator.
PARTY TIME Best Birthday Party Location & Recreational Outing for Families Archery Arena 4950 Provident Drive, West Chester archery-arena.com Archery Arena is known for its one-of-a-kind offerings (where else can you play archery dodgeball in the Tristate?), but the company
says its passionate fans helped it snag this year’s win in these two categories. With the company waiving its private event costs during COVID-19 so that more small groups could use the space, in addition to offering “dart wars� for younger players, the company says more people have been discovering the place.
Best Caterer Vonderhaar’s Catering
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PETS Best Pet Boarding Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa 5081 Madison Road, Cincinnati reddogpetresort.com/cincinnati/
Best Pet Rescue Stray Animal Adoption Program adoptastray.com The Stray Animal Adoption Program (SAAP) is the largest foster-based rescue in the area, working with around 40 shelters in the
W. Scott Cameron A Walk Along the Beach Father and daughter using a sand wheelchair to enjoy the ocean.
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Best Pet Store Brewhaus Dog Bones
19 W. Pleasant St., Reading vonderhaars.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!
Elliot Grossman Father’s Day on Fountain Square Elliot and his daughter, Dani, enjoy time at the Genius of Water statue and fountain after a Reds game.
Tristate. The 100% volunteer-based organization has placed almost 26,000 rescues into homes since it was created in 1998. “SAAP is fortunate to have such amazing community support that allows us to fulfill our mission and rescue at-risk pets throughout the Greater Cincinnati region,� says Amy Jones, volunteer grants manager and events coordinator.
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Best Veterinarian Peach Grove Animal Hospital
Best Family Day Trip Sharon Woods
Best Hotel/Motel Hotel Covington
5636 Springdale Road, Cincinnati peachgroveanimalhospital.com
11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville greatparks.org/parks/sharon-woods
638 Madison Ave., Covington hotelcovington.com
PLACES TO GO
Best Family Staycation Winton Woods Campground
Best Local Park & Playground Summit Park
Best Bowling Alley Western Bowl Strike & Spare 6383 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati westernbowl.strikeandspare.com
Best Family Attraction Newport Aquarium 1 Aquarium Way, Newport newportaquarium.com Matt Duda, sales and marketing manager for the Newport Aquarium, says the aquarium was voted Best Family Attraction because it’s so much more than an aquarium. “We hear from guests over and over, they come for a visit expecting to enjoy seeing the fish but realize there’s so much to do and a whole culture built around educating and really caring for our guests,” he says. In addition to viewing the fish, visitors can cross the Shark Bridge, meet penguins and view two albino alligators.
651 Lakeview Drive, Cincinnati greatparks.org/winton-woods/winton-woodscampground
4335 Glendale Milford, Blue Ash summitparkblueash.com
Best Field Trip & Museum Cincinnati Museum Center 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati cincymuseum.org
Best Golf Course Blue Ash Golf Course 4040 Cooper Road, Blue Ash blueashgolfcourse.com
Best Hiking Spot Cincinnati Nature Center Rowe Woods - 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford cincynature.org
Best Place For A Picnic Eden Park 950 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati cincinnatiparks.com/central/eden-park/ Eden Park’s iconic view of the city skyline and multiple lakes makes it an ideal location for a family picnic. Kelly Piller with Cincinnati Parks says that the park’s access to cultural institutions like the Cincinnati Art Museum and ample green space also make this park a great picnic spot.
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Best Place to Camp/ Campground Big Bone Lick State Historic Site 3380 Beaver Road, Union parks.ky.gov/union/parks/historic/big-bonelick-state-historic-site
SPORTS Best Local College Sports Team University of Cincinnati Football gobearcats.com/sports/football
Best Place to Go for a Walk or Run Miami Whitewater Forest
Best Local High School Sports Team Colerain High School
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Best Rainy Day Outing Krohn Conservatory
Best Local Professional Athlete A.J. Green
1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati cincinnatiparks.com/krohn/ Krohn Conservatory has been a favorite location of the Tristate since it was built in 1933. Today, people enjoy the annual butterfly show and the opportunity to enjoy nature no matter the weather. Kelly Piller with Cincinnati Parks says, “The glass pane roof will keep you dry while you view over a thousand different plant species in environments such as the desert house and the palm house.”
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Best Martial Arts Patten’s Martial Arts
Best Youth Sports Program Monfort Heights Athletic Association
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Best Local Professional Sports Team Cincinnati Reds
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8108 Clough Pike, Cincinnati myy.org/location/me-lyons-ymca/ While some swim lesson providers focus on children’s swim lessons, M.E. Lyons YMCA knows that it is a skill that people of all ages can learn. Associate Executive Director Samantha Mosby says that the Y offers lessons to those as young as six months all the way up to adults. “One of our greatest programs is our adaptive swim lessons for individuals with special needs. This program gives children and adults with special needs a controlled environment to work with an instructor and become proficient swimmers,” she says. “
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SWEETS Best Cakes Cakes & Pastries By George 3674 Muddy Creek Road, Cincinnati facebook.com/Cakes-Pastries-byGeorge-114196848767687/
Best Candy Store Aglamesis Brothers Multiple locations including Oakley Square (3046 Madison Road) aglamesis.com
Best Desserts Nothing Bundt Cakes
Best Burger Zip’s Cafe
Multiple locations including Cincinnati (2733 Madison Road) nothingbundtcakes.com
1036 Delta Ave., Cincinnati zipscafe.com
Best Ice Cream & Milkshake Graeter’s Ice Cream Multiple locations including Cherry Grove (8533 Beechmont Ave.) graeters.com
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Best Cookies Jenny’s Homemade Cookies
Best BBQ Eli’s BBQ
6143 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati jennyshomemadecookies.com
Multiple locations including Riverside (3313 Riverside Drive) elisbarbeque.com
Best Cupcakes Gigi’s Cupcakes Multiple locations including Cincinnati (7940 Hosbrook Road) gigiscupcakesusa.com
Best Breakfast/Brunch First Watch Multiple locations including Hyde Park (2692 Madison Road) firstwatch.com
Best Butcher Shop Lehr’s Prime Market 740 Main St., Milford lehrsprime.com Lehr’s Prime Market takes the idea of being a local butcher shop to heart. The shop’s meats are local, in addition to its sauces, seasonings, breads and desserts. Once the meat is at the shop, Lehr’s makes its own brats, sausages, gourmet burgers, stuffed chicken breasts and marinated meats. “Our meats are of the highest quality and as local as possible. No hormones or antibiotics ever! All of our meats come to us fresh daily and we cut and grind inhouse all day long,” says owner Alison Homan.
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Best Chicken Strips/Nuggets F&N Goode Chick’n Tenders 5102 Crookshank Road, Cincinnati fngoodechicken.com
Best Chili Skyline Chili
Best Date Night Restaurant Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny 9769 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati jeffruby.com/carlo-johnny Carlo & Johnny’s ambiance is what makes it such a great date night restaurant, says Mary Grace Sillies, brand engagement manager. “From the quiet, romantic dining room to the fairytale patio, the settings and service trans-
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Best Donuts Wyoming Pastry Shop
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Best Fine Dining & Steaks Jeff Ruby’s Precinct 311 Delta Ave., Cincinnati jeffruby.com/precinct The Precinct, Jeff Ruby’s first steakhouse, takes Best Fine Dining and Best Steaks this year thanks to its continued commitment to quality, even during a pandemic. “Jeff Ruby’s Precinct delivers an incomparable total dining experience by offering guests the very finest U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, an award-winning wine list, and impeccable service,” says Mary Grace Sillies, brand engagement manager.
Best Fried Chicken The Eagle 1342 Vine St., Cincinnati eaglerestaurant.com
Best Grilled Cheese Tom & Chee Multiple locations including Anderson (7578 Beechmont Ave.) tomandchee.com
Best Hot Dog Senate Multiple locations including OTR (1212 Vine St.) senatepub.com
Best Food Truck Empanadas Aquí Café and Food Truck
Best Italian Sorrento’s Italian Joint
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Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant & Kids Menu Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
products locally. There are times you can order a pizza with basil, when the basil is picked only a few hours before it hits your plate,� he says.
Best Restaurant Overall Dewey’s Pizza
Multiple locations including Amelia (3792 Waterford Parkway) freddysusa.com
Best Macaroni & Cheese Keystone Bar & Grill
Multiple locations including Harper’s Point (11338 Montgomery Road) deweyspizza.com
Best Local Bakery Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
Multiple locations including Covington (313 Greenup St.) keystonebar.com
Multiple locations including 8 Mile (8315 Beechmont Ave.) servatiipastryshop.com
Best Meal-To-Go Colonial Cottage
Multiple locations including Red Bank (4416 Red Bank Expressway) penn-station.com
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Best Mexican Cuisine El Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina
Best Local Pizzeria Joe’s Pizza Napoli 507 Chamber Drive, Cincinnati joespizzanapoli.com When Joe Nunner, owner of Joe’s Pizza Napoli, was asked what separated his pizza from other places in the region, he pointed to the pizzeria’s local and authentic flavor. “We source as much product from Italy as possible to give authentic flavor. We then source all produce and other
Best Sandwich Overall & Subs Penn Station East Coast Subs
Multiple locations including Mason (4920 Socialville Foster Road) elranchogrande.info
Best Patio Dining & Wings Barleycorn’s Multiple locations including Cold Spring (1073 Industrial Road) barleycorns.com
Best Sushi Dancing Roll Multiple locations including Hyde Park (3443 Edwards Road) dancingrollsushi.com
Best View From a Restaurant Incline Public House 2601 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati inclinepublichouse.com
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FINALISTS The 2020 Family Choice Awards recognizes those that are the best in providing services and products to Greater Cincinnati families. Finalists were determined by nominations cast by the general public and the readers of Cincy Magazine. People voted online at cincymagazine.com for their favorites. There were 194 categories, including food, retail and service organizations. Below you will find the finalists as well as the winners in each category.
CHILD CARE CENTER n Abby’s Child Enrichment Center n Ross Country Day Preschool & Child Care n Skidaddles - Mason CHILDREN'S LOCAL CLOTHING STORE n Castle House n Once Upon A Child n The Spotted Goose CHILI n Gold Star n Price Hill Chili Family Restaurant n Skyline Chili CHURCH FESTIVAL n All Saints Parish Festival n St. Clement Parish Festival n St. Jude Festival COMPUTER REPAIR n AAA Laptops and More n Office Depot n Tech Castle
APARTMENT COMPLEX n Four Bridges Luxury Apartments n One Lytle Place Apartments n Village of Coldstream
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH n Colonial Cottage n First Watch n Sleepy Bee Cafe - Blue Ash
ARCADE n Archery Arena n Scallywag Tag Family Entertainment Center n Scene75 Entertainment Center - Cincinnati
BREWERY (FAMILY FRIENDLY) n Little Miami Brewing Company n MadTree Brewing n Sons of Toil Brewing
ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES n Art Workshop n ArtsConnect n Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center
BURGER n Flip Side - Liberty Center n Tavern on the Bend n Zip’s Cafe
AUTO BODY REPAIR n Torbeck’s Auto Repair n Ulmer’s Auto Care Center n West Chester Collision Center
BUTCHER SHOP n Dave’s Quality Meats of West Chester n Langen Meats and Fine Wine n Lehr’s Prime Market
AUTO DEALER NEW n Jake Sweeney Chevrolet n Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati n Performance Lexus RiverCenter
CAKES n A Spoon Fulla Sugar n Cakes & Pastries by George n Daydreams Cake Company
AUTO DEALER USED n Columbia Acura n McCluskey Chevrolet n Performance Kings Honda
CANDY STORE n Aglamesis Brothers n Fawn Candy Co. n Peter Minges & Sons Confectionary
AUTO PARTS STORE n KOI Auto Parts n O’Reilly Auto Parts n Tire Discounters
CAR WASH n Gills Car Wash n Johnny’s Express Car Wash n Mike’s Carwash
AUTO REPAIR GARAGE n Firestone Complete Auto Care n Kings Toyota n The Bike Shop
CAROUSEL n Carol Ann’s Carousel n Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden n Kings Island
BBQ n City Barbeque n Eli’s BBQ n Velvet Smoke BBQ
CARPET CLEANER n Coit Cleaning & Restoration - Cincinnati n Stanley Steemer n Widmer’s Carpet Cleaners
BIKE SHOP n Montgomery Cyclery - Loveland n Walmart Supercenter n West Chester Cyclery
CARPET STORE n Buddy’s Flooring America n JP Flooring Design Center n McSwain Carpets & Floors
BIRTHDAY PARTY LOCATION n Archery Arena n Perfection Gymnastics School n Totter’s Otterville
CATERER n It’s Just Brick’s n Velvet Smoke BBQ - White Oak n Vonderhaar’s Catering
BOOKSTORE n Barnes & Noble n Joseph-Beth Booksellers
CHICKEN STRIPS/NUGGETS n F&N Goode Chick’n Tenders n Tender Towne
DESSERTS n Dorothy Lane Market n Nothing Bundt Cakes n Tucker’s Whippy Dip
BOWLING ALLEY n Crossgate Lanes n Rotolo n Western Bowl Strike & Spare
CHILD CARE AT A FITNESS CENTER n Blue Ash Recreation Center n Blue Ash YMCA n Cincinnati Sports Club
DONUTS n Duck Donuts - Deerfield Towne Center n Stan the Donut Man n Wyoming Pastry Shop
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CONSIGNMENT SHOP n Once Upon A Child n Snooty Fox n Talk of the Town COOKIES n Donna’s Gourmet Cookies n Dorothy Lane Market n Jenny’s Homemade Cookies COOKING CLASS n Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio n The Jewish Discovery Center n The Learning Kitchen CORN MAZE n Burwinkel Farms n Irons Fruit Farm n Shaw Farms CUPCAKES n Cakes & Pastries by George n Daydreams Cake Company n Gigi’s Cupcakes - Cincinnati DANCE INSTRUCTOR n Lauren Crook, Mount Notre Dame Academy n Midwest Elite Dance Center n Stacie Hawley, Midwest Elite Dance Center DANCE LESSONS n Beyond the Barre n Miami Valley Ballet Theatre n Midwest Elite Dance Center DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT n Jag’s Steak & Seafood n Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny n Valley Vineyards DAY SUMMER CAMP n ArtsConnect n Benton Farm Camp n King of Kings Lutheran Church Summer Bible Camp DENTIST n Emily Boehm, DDS - Wyoming Family Dentistry n Kramer Family Dentistry n Vita Dental
DOULA MIDWIFE n Embodied Journeys n Lesli Newton Doula Services n Megan E. Byrd, Seven Hills Women’s Health Centers DRY CLEANER n Springdale Cleaners n Tide Cleaners n Widmer’s Cleaners ELECTRICIAN n Apollo Home n Cooper Electric n HELP Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Drains ELECTRONICS STORE n Best Buy n Micro Center EMERGENCY ROOM n Cincinnati Children’s Hospital - Green Township n Cincinnati Children’s Hospital - Liberty Campus n Mercy Health Jewish Hospital Emergency Department EYE CARE n Dr. Pamela Bernard, Berri Eyecare n Dr. Radhika L. Kumar, Apex Eye n Midwest Eye Center FAMILY ATTRACTION n EnterTRAINment Junction n Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - Mason n Newport Aquarium FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR n Academy Chiropractic Clinic n Baker Chiropractic and Wellness n Live Well Chiropractic Center FAMILY DAY TRIP n Brookville Lake & Beach n Caesar Creek State Park n Sharon Woods FAMILY FITNESS CENTER n Countryside YMCA n Crossfit Cornerstone & Cornerstone Fitness n Mayerson JCC of Cincinnati FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER n Casey Burns Photography n Cindy Dover Photography n Sienna Photography FAMILY PHYSICIAN’S OFFICE n Bethesda North Hospital n Dr. Allegra R. Tenkman, Mercy Health n UC Health West Chester Hospital FAMILY STAYCATION n Caesar Creek State Park Campground n Newport Aquarium n Winton Woods Campground FARMERS MARKET n Blue Ash Farmers Market n Fresh Thyme Farmers Market n Montgomery Farmers’ Market FIELD TRIP n Caesar Creek State Park n Cincinnati Museum Center n Newport Aquarium FINANCIAL INSTITUTION n Emery Federal Credit Union n PNC Bank n Wright-Patt Credit Union FINANCIAL PLANNER n Charles Schwab n Fidant Wealth Partners n Foster & Motley
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FINE DINING n Bouquet Restaurant n Jeff Ruby’s Precinct n Primavista
HEALTH SHOP n CBD Source n Clifton Natural Foods n Susan’s Natural World
KIDS FURNITURE n Bargains and Buyouts n Morris Home n Pottery Barn Kids
LOCAL STORE FOR BABY GIFTS n Cincinnati Reds Team Shop n Diamonds and Dimples Chic Boutique n The Spotted Goose
FITNESS CLASS INSTRUCTOR/PERSONAL TRAINER n Angela Gordon, Benefit Studio n Beyond Fitness with Lisa n Steve Pence, Team Pence Personal Training
HEATING/COOLING SERVICE n Logan AC & Heat Services n Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing n Wyoming Air
KIDS MENU n Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers n Frisch’s n Izzy’s
LOCAL UNIVERSITY n Northern Kentucky University n University of Cincinnati n Xavier University
FLORIST n Adrian Durban Florist n At All About Flowers LLC n Oberer’s Flowers
HIKING SPOT n Caesar Creek State Park n Cincinnati Nature Center n Sharon Woods
KIDS SHOES n Fleet Feet - Blue Ash n Kohl’s n Nordstrom
LUMBER YARD n 84 Lumber n Huber Lumber Co. n Menards
FOOD TRUCK n Empanadas Aquí Café and Food Truck n Island Noodles n The Screaming Goat
HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY n Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden n Coney Island n Sharon Woods
KIDS' HAIRCUTS n Great Clips n Sports Clips - Tylersville
MACARONI & CHEESE n Keystone Bar & Grill - Covington n Keystone Bar & Grill - Hyde Park n Tavern On the Bend
FRAME SHOP n Browning’s of Wyoming n Fabulous Frames & Art n In the Frame Custom Picture Framing & Art Gallery
HOME BUILDER (NEW HOMES) n Dominion Homes n Drees Homes n Fischer Homes
FRESH CATCH (SEAFOOD) n Court Street Lobster Bar n Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen n Red Feather
HOME REMODELER n Custom Cabinetry & Countertops by Granite World n Margin n Staley Transformations
FRIED CHICKEN n Colonial Cottage n Ron’s Roost Restaurant & Bar n The Eagle
HOSPITAL n Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center n The Christ Hospital n West Hospital, Mercy Health
FRUIT FARM n Indian Springs Berry Farm n Irons Fruit Farm n McGlasson Farms
HOT DOG n Chicago Gyros & Dogs n SENATE n The Root Beer Stand
FUNERAL HOME n Hodapp Funeral Homes n Spring Grove Cemetery n T.P White and Sons Funeral Home
HOTEL/MOTEL n AC Hotel Cincinnati at Liberty Center n Extended Stay America - Cincinnati - Blue Ash - Kenwood Road n Hotel Covington
FURNITURE STORE n Furniture by Otmar n Furniture Fair n Handcrafted Amish Furniture
ICE CREAM n Graeter’s Ice Cream n Putz’s Creamy Whip n Tucker’s Whippy Dip
GARDEN CENTER/NURSERY n Burger Farm & Garden Center n Natorp’s Nursery Outlet n White Oak Gardens
IN-HOME HEALTH CARE n Queen City Homecare n Visiting Angels
GOLF COURSE n Blue Ash Golf Course n California Golf Course n Kenwood Country Club
INDEPENDENT COFFEEHOUSE n Goshen Grind n I AM Coffee n Urbana Cafe
GRILLED CHEESE n C’est Cheese n Plain Folk Café n Tom & Chee
INSURANCE AGENT n Allison Doner, Allstate Insurance n Henry Insurance Agency n Nick Brown, State Farm Insurance
GROCERY STORE n Kroger n Meijer n Trader Joe’s
ITALIAN n Giovanni’s Family Italian Restaurant n Sorrento’s Italian Joint n Tano Bistro
GROUP FITNESS PROGRAM n Burn Boot Camp n Mayerson JCC of Cincinnati n Summit Park Fitness Classes
JEWELRY STORE n Geraci Fine Jewelry n Herzog Jewelers n Robin James Jewelers
GYMNASTICS CENTER n Kids First Sports Center n Midwest Elite Dance Center n Premier Athletics
KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT n City Barbeque - Blue Ash n Dewey’s Pizza - Oakley n Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
HARDWARE STORE n Ace Hardware - Loveland n Engel’s Hardware n Menards
KIDS FITNESS/SPORTS TRAINER n Kids First Sports Center n Midwest Elite Dance Center n Perfection Gymnastics
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LANDSCAPER n Brentwood Landscape & Design n Natorp’s n Sharon Nursery LAW FIRM n Christopher Rivello, Brafford & Rivello n Law Offices of Blake R. Maislin n Wagner & Bloch LIVE MUSIC n Bogart’s n Plain Folk Café n Valley Vineyards LIVE THEATER VENUE n Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park n Taft Theatre n The Cincinnati Children’s of Theatre LOCAL BAKERY n Bonnie Lynn Bakery n Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli n The BonBonerie LOCAL COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM n Northern Kentucky University’s Men’s Basketball n University of Cincinnati’s Football n Xavier University’s Men’s Basketball LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE n Cincinnati State Technical and Community College n Sinclair Community College n University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College LOCAL FAIR/FESTIVAL n Oakley Entertainment Series n Oktoberfest Zinzinnati n Red White & Blue Ash LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS TEAM n Archbishop Moeller High School n Colerain High School n Mason High School LOCAL PARK n Sharon Woods n Summit Park n West Fork Park LOCAL PIZZERIA n Joe’s Pizza Napoli n Marion’s Piazza n Two Cities Pizza Co. LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE n A.J. Green n Joe Burrow n Joey Votto LOCAL PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM n Cincinnati Cyclones n Cincinnati Reds n FC Cincinnati
MANICURE/PEDICURE n Ambiance Nail Salon & Spa - Rookwood n Pinky Nails & Spa n Salon Bastille MARTIAL ARTS n Blue Dragon Martial Arts n Cincinnati Krav Maga n Patten’s Martial Arts MASSAGE THERAPIST n Dr. Laurie Jahnke & Dr. Stephan Moje, Apex Chiropractic & Wellness Center n The Muscle Mechanix n The Woodhouse Day Spa - Montgomery MEAL-TO-GO n Colonial Cottage n Golden Dragon - White Oak n Lean Kitchen Co. - Cincinnati MEDICAL FACILITY n Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown n Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center n Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers MEXICAN CUISINE n Bakersfield n El Rancho Grande Mexican Grill & Cantina n La Piñata Authentic Mexican Restaurant MILKSHAKE n Graeter’s Ice Cream n Nanny Belle’s n Putz’s Creamy Whip MONOGRAMMING n Gilson’s Engraving & Elegant Gifts n MK’s Totebags & Monogramming n Poeme MORTGAGE COMPANY n Emery Federal Credit Union n First Equity Mortgage n Regions MOVIE THEATER n AMC West Chester 18 n Cobb Liberty Luxury 15 & Cinébistro n Envision Cinemas - Blue Ash MUSEUM n Cincinnati Museum Center n Creation Museum n Promont House Museum MUSIC SHOP n Baroque Violin Shop n Buddy Roger’s Music n Willis Music MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LESSONS n ArtsConnect n Cincinnati School of Music n School of Rock - Mason
NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER n Cindy Dover Photography n Tazetta Photography n Wendy Magee Photography
PLACE TO CAMP/CAMPGROUND n Big Bone Lick State Historic Site n Caesar Creek State Park Campground n East Fork Campgrounds
REHABILITATION CENTER n Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers n Hillebrand Nursing & Rehabilitation Center n Triple Creek Retirement Community
TAILOR n Kim Dao’s Alterations n Philippe Haas Bespoke Tailoring n Robby’s Quality Alterations
OB-GYN n Dr. Ambrose A. Puttmann, Seven Hills Women’s Health Centers n Dr. Michael R. Draznik, The Christ Hospital n Seven Hills Women’s Health Centers
PLACE TO GO FOR A WALK OR RUN n Caesar Creek State Park n Miami Whitewater Forest n Veterans Park
RESTAURANT OVERALL n Bouquet Restaurant n Dewey’s Pizza n Flip Side - Liberty Center
TAX SERVICE n Gary Arnzen, CPA n Orcutt & Company n William E. Hesch, CPA
PLACE TO HAVE A BABY n Fairfield Hospital, Mercy Health n Good Samaritan Hospital, TriHealth n The Christ Hospital
RETIREMENT FACILITY n Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown n Maple Knoll Village n Pinebrook
THEATER PROGRAM n ArtsConnect n Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati n Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
PLAYGROUND n Smale Park n Summit Park n West Fork Park
SANDWICH OVERALL n Carl’s Deli n Penn Station East Coast Subs n The BonBonerie
TIRE CENTER n Costco Wholesale n Princeton Tire n Tire Discounters
PARADE n Findlay Market Opening Day Parade n Harvest Home Parade n St. Patrick’s Day Parade
PLUMBER n Apollo Home n HELP Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Drains n Robert Jones Plumbing
SAT/ACT PREP n Kumon Math and Reading Center of Loveland n LEAP n Villa Madonna Academy
TOURIST ATTRACTION n Ark Encounter n Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden n Land of Illusion Adventure Park
PATIO DINING n Barleycorn’s n Cabana on the River n Mesa Loca
POOL n Life Time Fitness n Shady Lane Swim & Tennis n St. Bernard Swimming Pool
PEDIATRIC ASTHMA & ALLERGY SPECIALIST n Cincinnati Allergy & Asthma Center n Cincinnati Allergy Associates n Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
POOL SERVICES n Klimat Master Pools n Tim’s Pools and Spas n Watson’s
SCHOOL SPIRIT (COLLEGE) n Cincinnati State Technical and Community College n University of Cincinnati n Xavier University
PEDIATRIC DENTIST n Advance Dentistry - Anderson n Dr. Brad Skelton, Fairfield Pediatric Dentistry & Chew Chew Junction n Sea of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
PRESCHOOL n King of Kings Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten n Pilgrim Preschool n Royalmont Academy
SHOPPING CENTER n Kenwood Towne Centre n Liberty Center n Rookwood Commons & Pavilion
PEDIATRICIAN n Dr. Christina DuMont n Dr. Christopher S. Co, Mercy Health n Dr. Jeff Drasnin, ESD Pediatric Group
PRIVATE SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL) n Archbishop Moeller High School n Mount Notre Dame High School n Seton High School
SOCCER FACILITY n River’s Edge Indoor Sports n Soccer City n Tri-County Soccerplex
PET BOARDING n Happy Tails Dog Training n Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa n Tailwaggers Doggy Daycare
PRIVATE SCHOOL (K-8) n Mercy Montessori n St. Peter in Chains School n Villa Madonna Academy
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT n @CincinnatiZoo n @cincyartmuseum n @CincyMuseum
PET RESCUE n Kitty Brew Café n Peppermint Pig Animal Rescue n Stray Animal Adoption Program
PUBLIC SCHOOL (ELEMENTARY) n Loveland Elementary School n Oakdale Elementary School n Sharonville Elementary
SPECIALITY GIFT SHOP n MiCA 12/v n Mim’s Off Main n Pill Box Pharmacy & The Gift Box
PET STORE n Brewhaus Dog Bones n Delhi & Harrison Pet Center n Your New Puppy
PUBLIC SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL) n Loveland High School n Walnut Hills High School n Princeton Community Middle School
SPORTING GOODS n DICK’S Sporting Goods n Koch Sporting Goods n Play It Again Sports
PETTING ZOO/FARM n Behringer-Crawford Museum n Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden n Parky’s Farm
PUMPKIN PATCH n Burwinkel Farms n Neltner’s Farm n Shaw Farms
SPORTS LESSONS n Midwest Elite Dance Center n Queen City Racquet & Fitness Club n The Scuba Shack
PHARMACY n Kroger n Ruwe Family Pharmacy n Yost Pharmacy
RAINY DAY OUTING n Archery Arena n EnterTRAINment Junction n Krohn Conservatory
STEAKS n Jeff Ruby’s Precinct n Outback Steakhouse n Trotta’s Steak & Seafood
PLACE FOR A FAMILY DAY n Caesar Creek State Park n Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden n Scene75 Entertainment Center - Cincinnati
REAL ESTATE AGENCY n Duffy Team Comey & Shepherd Realtors n Hoeting Realtors n Wyndham-Lyons Realty Services
SUBS n DiBella’s Subs n Penn Station East Coast Subs n Sub Station II
PLACE FOR A PICNIC n Caesar Creek State Park n Eden Park n Smale Park
REAL ESTATE AGENT n Sara Mirus, Keller Williams Realty n Tina Rieder, Hoeting Realtors n Tracy Winkler, Hoeting Realtors
SUSHI n Dancing Roll - Hyde Park n Fuji Steak House n Mint Bistro
PLACE FOR HOME ACCESSORIES n At Home n Everything But The House (EBTH) n HomeGoods
RECREATIONAL OUTING FOR FAMILIES n Archery Arena n Caesar Creek State Park n Summit Park
SWIM LESSONS n Bear Paddle Swim School n Goldfish Swim School - West Chester n M.E. Lyons YMCA
ORTHODONTIST n Bryan Wirtz Orthodontics n Cassinelli, Shanker & Baker Orthodontics n Murdock Orthodontics OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP n Camp Friedlander n SpringHill Camps n YMCA Camp Ernst
SCHOOL SPIRIT (HIGH SCHOOL) n Bishop Fenwick High School n Mercy McAuley High School n Mount Notre Dame High School
TREE CARE n AM Tree & Landscape n Lefke Tree Experts n Stegman Landscape & Tree TUTORING/LEARNING SERVICE n Huntington Learning Center n Mathnasium n Varsity Tutors VETERINARIAN n All Creatures Animal Hospital n Hyde Park Veterinary Clinic n Peach Grove Animal Hospital VIEW FROM A RESTAURANT n Buckhead Mountain Grill n Incline Public House n Moerlein Lager House VISUAL ARTS INSTRUCTION n ArtsConnect n Cincinnati Art Museum VOICE LESSONS n Cincinnati School of Music n Hal Thomas Colerain Township n School of Rock Mason WINGS n Barleycorn’s n Oakley Pub & Grill n Wild Mike’s YOGA STUDIO n Anahata Yoga Center n DEFINE Body & Mind n Sage Yoga Co. YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM n Arsenal Volleyball Academy n Monfort Heights Athletic Association n Pisgah Youth Organization
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