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April 9, 2015
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The Readers Have Spoken
ON THE INSIDE The Coal Mine Tour begins a new season Page 2
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Triboro Banner names annual Readers’ Choice winners China Star in Old Forge was named best Chinese Union Car Wash was named the best car wash. restaurant. The best cup of coffee is to be found Ron Gretz was named the best contractor and the at the Old Forge Dunkin Donuts while the best best “fix it guy,” while Robert Wagner is the best The votes are in! dessert is at K’s Kreamery, which also won best ice electrician. Bob Skutek brought home awards for We received ballots from readers through- cream honors. Marie’s Diner was named the best both the best garage and gas station. The best maout the Triboro area both by mail and son is Old Tyme Masonry and the best online telling us who you felt was the oil company is Stassi AJ Coal and Oil. “best” in our area in a variety of catEd Loftus is the best plumber. egories. All of us at the Triboro BanThe best elementary school teacher ner would like to thank everyone who is Riverside’s Brittany Preslock, while took the time to vote; it is thanks to there was a tie for best high school teachyou that we know who you feel is the er with Riverside’s Megan Gurlach and “best of the best.” Old Forge’s Jen Churla taking home Although we feel that all the comthe honors. Old Forge’s Michael Schumunities that comprise the Triboro back won as best coach. area are wonderful, our readers beKim Buggy of the Old Forge Police lieve that Old Forge is the best town of Department was named best police ofthem all and the best pizza in the “Pizza ficer and state Rep. Sid Michaels KaCapital of the World” can be found at vulich was named best politician. The Salerno’s Cafe (winner in best red, white Divine Mercy and Old Forge Felittese and square categories) with Grande festivals tied for best picnic/bazaar. Pizza in Moosic winning the best round The best childcare provider is Nanny category. St. Michael’s Church was Rose Childcare and the best dance stuOld Forge was voted “best town.” In the photo: the Old Forge deemed to have the best pierogies, while dio is Romar Dance Studio. Sal Diaz’s Nana’s Pasta House has the best pasta. girls and the Old Forge community stands during the National An- Oympic Family and the Taylor Comthem for this year’s PIAA Class A championship game against VinArcaro and Genell’s was declared the centian Academy in March. munity Center tied for best martial arts winner in the best Italian food category, JASON FARMER / TIMES-TRIBUNE STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER studio. as well as the best restaurant menu catdiner and the Taylor Deli was named the best The best drug store in the Triboro area is CVS, egory and Café Rinaldi has the best risotto in the deli. Amy Shaffer of Terry’s Diner was named while the best dentist is Dr. Todd D. Habeeb. The Triboro. The best wine selection is at AV Res- best server in the Triboro area. best doctors are Dr. Mark Lyons and Dr. Kenneth taurant. Readers chose Longhorn Steakhouse The best place to take someone on a first date Sebastianelli. The best chiropractor is Dr. Anthoas the best restaurant and named Anthony’s in is Picc’s Ice Cream, while Julia’s Old Forge Ho- ny Zambetti. The best veterinarians are Dr. Gary Old Forge as the best romantic restaurant, while tel was named the best place to take out-of-town Horsfield and Dr. Mohamed Gad. The best pet Lucca was chosen as the best new restaurant. The guests and K’s Kreamery was named the best place groomer is Diane’s Grooming. area’s best soup is to be found at Salerno’s Cafe to dine with kids. The best grocery store is Ray’s Supermarket and the best wings, best burgers and best bar food After enjoying all that food, if you’re look- and the best hair salon is Secrets Hair Salon. are at The Chicken Coop. ing for the best place to work out in the Triboro The best funeral home is Kearney Funeral Home Salerno’s Cafe also took home the award area, readers declared Anytime Fitness the place and the best insurance agent is Michael Bulzoni for best bar and their bartender, Butch Maza- to go. Near Me Yoga was named the area’s best of Allstate Insurance. The best lawyer is Noah leski, was named the best in the Triboro area. yoga studio. The best bank is Fidelity Bank and Katz. AuRants won best beer menu accolades, while the best barber shop is Serge’s Barber Shop. The The best deejay is Ray Nemetz, while the best Marie’s Diner won best breakfast and best brunch best community park is the Miles Street Commu- flower shop is Tomlinson Floral and Gift. The honors. Mischello’s Old Forge diner won for the nity Park in Old Forge and Picc’s Ice Cream was best place to buy an engagement ring is Boccardo best lunch. Arcaro and Genell’s was declared best said to have the best customer service. Jewelers and the best nail salon is DaVi Nails. caterer, while Grande Pizza won for best cheesThe best auto parts store is Cee Kay’s One The best travel agent is Rose Belotti and the best esteak and best hoagies/subs. Mark Genell of Ar- Million Auto Parts and the best new-car dealer wedding photographers are Montage Photography caro and Genell’s was named best chef, while the is Ertley Kia. To keep that new car sparkling, and Kathy Moseleski. by Stephanie Longo CNG EDITOR
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