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… to The Herald-Sun and The Chapel Hill Herald 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards We provided our readers the opportunity to share their opinions both via the U.S. Postal Service and The Herald-Sun web site. In response, they cast thousands of votes for their favorite places to get a bite to eat, to take care of themselves, to buy goods and services, to take their children to play, in more than 90 separate categories. For your convenience, we have divided the categories into sections: Food & Drink, Look Good/Feel Good, Shopping, Nightlife, Recreation, Services and Kids’ Stuff.
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Here’s your chance to see if your opinions are the same as your neighbors’ when it comes to picking the top businesses in our area. Congratulations to all our first place, second place and third place winners.
The winner of the 2009 Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice drawing is in! Jean Reed of Durham has been randomly selected from this year’s voters and has chosen to spend her $100 gift certificate with the Durham Bulls, the official winner of our “Family Fun” category.
Elaine Morgan, Herald-Sun Advertising Director, presents the gift certificate to Jean Reed.
IT’S GOOD TO BE KING THANKS TO THE READERS OF THE HERALD SUN
Since 1976, Tire King has worked hard to be the best tire and auto repair store in the Triangle. It’s nice to know that effort is recognized. We’ll continue striving to stay #1, and look forward to being of service to our valued customers, old and new.
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The Reader’s Choice Winners Division I
Food & Drink
Best Bakery First Place Guglhupf Bakery & Pâtisserie
Second Place Watts Grocery Third Place Papa Mojo’s
Best BBQ
Best Breakfast/ Brunch
Second Place Allen & Sons Third Place Hog Heaven
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First Place Bennett Pointe Grille
Second Place Madhatter’s Bakery Third Place Panera Bread
First Place Bullocks BBQ
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First Place Elmo’s Diner Second Place Rick’s Diner Third Place Nosh
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Home of the “Mile Longâ€? Buffet! 3720 Mayfair St. • Durham • 919-403-7878
Thank You For Voting for C&H Cafeteria!
We appreciate your patronage & look forward to continuing to serve you.
C&H Cafeteria Delicious Home Cooking The Shops at Northgate • 1720 Guess Rd. • Durham
June 19, 2009
The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •
Advertiser index
Best Buffet
Best Chinese Restaurant
1st Place Golden Corral
1st Place Neo-China
2nd Place C & H Cafeteria 3rd Place China Buffet
Best Butcher 1st Place King’s Red & White
2nd Place China Palace 3rd Place Hong Kong
Best Deli Counter
2nd Place Cliff’s Meat Market 3rd Place Kroger
KING’S
1st Place Lina’s Café 2nd Place Piper’s In The Park 3rd Place Harris Teeter
Red & White Food Stores
Thank you for picking us as the #1 butcher! For 4 years Running 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009
See our weekly ad each Wednesday in the Herald-Sun. Corner of Roxboro Rd. & Club Blvd. • Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-8:00pm, Sun. 11:30-6:00 For Custom Cuts and Special Orders Call 220-2192
Mike and Jeremy Lane thank you for voting us #1 in the triangle area for carpet cleaning. Only we have this highly effective process and formula. It won’t leave the residue behind that attracts new soil and it’s dry in one hour. PEOPLE SEE tHE DIFFERENCE AND tHEy CALL US BACK!!! For your carpet and upholstery cleaning needs please call Mike or Jeremy (919) 474-9417.
“Mention you saw us in the reader’s choice awards for a special.”
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1-2 Shoe Renew .........................22 Adam and Eve ............................12 ACCU-Air ........................................21 Bano Italian Boutique ...............11 C & H Cafeteria .............................. 4 China Buffet.................................... 4 Chiropractic Partners .................19 Classic Treasures ........................... 8 Common Ground Green Building Center .........12 Daniel S. Addison Designs .......14 David Williamson, Doctor of Chriopractic .............................20 Durham Bulls ...............................17 Durham Garden Center ............14 Durham Performing Arts Center ......................................... 2 Etch ‘n Stitch ................................10 Fargo Hanna Oriental Rug Gallery.......................................15 GCF Donation Center & Store .13 Green Leaf Fine Indian Cuisine ......................... 7 Habitat for Humanity ReStore 13 Hairport of Durham, Inc. ............ 8 Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning ......................................... 5 Hillandale Golf Course ..............17 Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q ................... 4 Ingold Tire Company .................13 Italian Pizzeria ................................ 6 John Elkins Photography ..........23 Khen’s Tailor Shop ......................19 King’s Red & White Food Stores ............................... 5
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Kurama Japanese Seafood and Steak House - Sushi Bar ....... 5 Lake Winds....................................16 Lina’s Cafe ....................................... 7 Maids-in-waiting .........................20 Mayflower Seafood Restaurant ................................. 7 Merle Norman .............................10 Mina’s Studio ................................. 8 Miracle Ear Center ......................18 Morgan Imports ..........................13 Nationwide Insurance ...............19 Neo-China Restaurant ................. 7 Nosh ...............................................14 Once and Again...........................10 Pomodora Italian Kitchen .......... 7 Posh The Salon ............................23 Riverview Galleries .....................11 Rockwood Ready to Finish Furniture ..................................15 Ross & Company Jewelers .......21 Sara’s Boutique ...........................10 Sew Fine II ....................................22 Sitar India Cuisine......................... 6 Sunshine Cleaners......................14 T.C’s Bunkey’s Car Wash ...........13 The Original Mattress Factory .24 The Salvation Army ....................15 Tire King ........................................... 3 Travel Leaders ..............................22 TROSA ............................................18 Two Men And A Truck................20 Urban Realty .................................16 Window Designs .........................13 Woodcroft Optical.......................21
We Thank You For Voting For Kurama! June, July & August Early Bird Specials! Steak, Shrimp & Chicken for Two Before 6pm only
$21.95
Before 8pm only
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Not valid with other specials, coupons or on holidays
3644 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham • 489-2669
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Division I
Food & Drink
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Best Greek Restaurant
Best Ice Cream
1st Place Spartacus Restaurant
1st Place Maple View Farms
2nd Place Niko’s Tavarna 3rd Place Papa’s Grille
2nd Place Goodberry’s 3rd Place Coldstone Creamery
Best Indian Restaurant
Best Japanese Restaurant
1st Place Sitar Indian Cuisine
1st Place Kanki
2nd Place India Mahal 3rd Place Green Leaf Fine Indian Cuisine
2nd Place Japan Express 3rd Place Kurama Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse-Sushi Bar
Best Italian Restaurant
Best Mexican Restaurant
1st Place Italian Pizzeria
1st Place Bandido’s
2nd Place Pulcinella’s 3rd Place Pomodoro
2nd Place El Rodeo 3rd Place Monterrey
Your #1 Choice for Indian Cuisine.
Thank You! Southern & Northern Indian Specialties
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Dieter’s & Vegetarian Specials
NEW LOCATION! 3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. • Durham
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ITALIAN PIZZERIA
3823 Guess Road • Durham
Willowdaile Shopping Center (Corner of Guess & Horton Rd) 919-471-0664 • 11am-11pm Everyday!
The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •
Best Mom and Pop Restaurant 1st Place Bennett Pointe Grille 2nd Place Shrimp Boats 3rd Place Silver Spoon
Best Pizza 1st Place Randy’s 2nd Place Italian Pizzeria 3rd Place Mellow Mushroom
2nd Place Mayflower 3rd Place Squid’s
Best Steakhouse 1st Place Outback
2nd Place Texas Roadhouse 3rd Place Angus Barn
1st Place Nosh 2nd Place Outback 3rd Place Cookout
1st Place Total Wine
919-382-2915
2nd Place Wine Authorities 3rd Place A Southern Season
CATERING
Open for Lunch & Dinner
MAYFLOWER XVI Seafood Restaurant of Durham
Thanks for voting us one of your top choices for Seafood! 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009
Daily Specials!
3742 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd • Durham
Catering For All Occasions!
7 days a week
Thank you Herald Sun Readers for placing us among the best in the Italian Restaurant category.
5400 S. Miami Blvd. Durham/RTP www.linascafeandcatering.com
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4215 University Dr., Durham • 919-493-0033
Open 7 Days A Week • (K-Mart Shopping Ctr., beside Auto Zone) www.greenleafindiancuisine.com • 919-493-0030 Fax
Best Wine Store
Monday-Thursday & Sunday
919-991-1403
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Thanks for Voting Lina’s Cafe
#1!
Thanks for Choosing Green Leaf!
Best Takeout
Best Seafood 1st Place Bonefish Grill
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We also feature: Steak • Pasta • Chicken • Salads • Cold Plates • Fabulous Desserts
Across the Blvd. from Target & Sam’s, Next to Michael Jordan Nissan
401-9888 or 403-0883
Mon.–Thurs. 11am-9:30pm Fri.–Sat. 11am-10pm • Sun. 12 noon-9pm
Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Thank You for Making Us Your
ToP ChoICE aGaIn in Chinese Dining!
We look forward to continuing to serve you a wide variety of your favorite Chinese dishes. #1 in Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 4015 University Drive • BB&T Plaza (Behind Target & Sam’s)
489-2828 • www.neo-china.com
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Division 2
Look Good/Feel Good
Best Cosmetic Store /Counter 1st Place Merle Norman
Best Haircut’s
Best Day Spa
1st Place Mina’s Studio
2nd Place Sheer Bliss 3rd Place Bella Trio
BEST Day Spa, Haircuts, Kids Haircuts, Manicure/Pedicure, Tan
HAIR BLLOSERVIC D YCENAIL FULL FU SER RVIC BEA B EAUTY UTY Y SALO SALON SKIN K
Voted Best Hair Salon in the Triangle
Metro ‘09-’07, Independent ‘06, Citysearch ’05, Herald Sun ‘09-’08, Chapel Hill News ‘09-‘06, ’04
Aveda Bumble & bumble Dermalogica Skinceuticals Goldwell
The Galleria | 400 South Elliott Rd, Suite K, Chapel Hill
919.968.8548 w w w. m i n a s s t u d i o . c o m
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK with EXTENDED HOURS
1st Place Peak Fitness
2nd Place Macy’s 3rd Place Sephora
1st Place Mina’s Studio
THANKS HERALD SUN READERS FOR VOTING US
Best Fitness Studio/Gym
Thank You! Voted One of the Best
TANNING SALONS in 2008 & 2009!
2912 Guess, Rd • Durham
(919) 477-7725
2nd Place Curves
2nd Place Betty Jo’s 3rd Place Posh The Salon
Best Manicure/ Pedicure 1st Place Mina’s Studio 2nd Place Lee’s Nails 3rd Place Modern Nails
Best Tan 1st Place Mina’s Studio 2nd Place Hairport 3rd Place KD Nails
Thanks for all the votes!
Classic Treasures
FURNITURE CONSIGNMENT
2659 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. • Durham 919-401-5777 www.classictreasures.org
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Division 3
Shopping Best Antique’s
Best Boutique
1st Place
1st Place
Once & Again 2nd Place Whitehall at the Villa 3rd Place Classic Treasures
Bano Italian Boutique 2nd Place Etch n Stitch 3rd Place Sara’s Boutique
Best Art Gallery
Best Carpeting
1st Place
1st Place
Cedar Creek Gallery 2nd Place Craven Allen Gallery
Frazee’s Carpet & Interiors 2nd Place Tri-Wave 3rd Place Carpets Plus
Thank You For Choosing Us!
Thanks for Voting Once & Again
Your #1 Choice for Collectibles, Home Decor Consignment Furniture, Antiques & Finalist for Gifts!
The Best Kept Secret in Hillsborough PERSONALIZED GIFTS EMBROIDERY ENGRAVING SCREEN PRINTING (1 or many) PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Thank you for voting us one of the best boutiques in the area. 131 Boone Square St., Hillsborough, NC (919) 732-3473 • www.etchNstitch.com Mention this ad for 20% off 1 item.
We Appreciate Your Votes and Your Business • Formal & Semi-Formal Dresses • Dyeable Shoes & Bags • Hats • Suits
a’s SarBoutique Northgate • Macy’s Wing 544-4420 • 286-2303
Primed and Ready
Areas Award Winning Consignment Shop
3742-D Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham • 489-5333
©2009 Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc.
LUXIVA® Foundation Primer is Merle Norman’s new undercover wonder! This lightweight formula invisibly creates a smooth and even surface for flawless makeup application. Optical diffusers and polymers help pores, fine lines and wrinkles appear less obvious, creating a perfect canvas. It’s prime time!
Thanks for Voting Us #1! 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009
Northgate Mall • Durham • 286-3836
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios have been independently owned and operated since 1931.
June 19, 2009
The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •
Best Collectibles 1st Place
Once & Again 2nd Place Classic Treasures 3rd Place Everything But Granny’s Panties
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Best Consignment Shop Furniture 1st Place
The Finest Names In European Design
Italian Boutique
Once & Again 2nd Place Classic Treasures
Best Florist
Best Consignment Shop/Clothing
1st Place
Family Garden 2nd Place Floral Dimensions 3rd Place Sanders Florist
1st Place
My Secret Closet 2nd Place Kangaroo Pouch 3rd Place Encore
Thank You from Riverview Voted #1 Furniture Store
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Voted #1 Boutique and #1 for Alterations Thank you from Bano
Ecru Weill Galeante Christie de La Rue Kokomarina Joseph Ribkoff Marimekko Just In Case
Finalist for Best Children’s Furniture & Best Mattress Store - Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice -
We Appreciate Your Business! Serving the Triangle for over 35 years.
5122 North Roxboro Street, Durham • 919-477-0481 www.furniturestorenc.com • Monday-Friday 10-7 • Saturday 10-6
Now Open In Two Locations University Mall, Chapel Hill • 929-9155 2699 Durham/Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham • 489-9006 Call for Hours • Expert Alterations
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Shopping
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Best Furniture 1st Place
Riverview Galleries 2nd Place Sew Fine II 3rd Place Classic Treasures
1st Place
Best Gift Shop 1st Place
Morgan Imports 2nd Place Cameron’s 3rd Place Once & Again
Best Hardwood Flooring Lowe’s 2nd Place Tri Wave Carpet 3rd Place Frazee’s Carpet & Interiors
Best Home DĂŠcor/ Accessories 1st Place
Once & Again 2nd Place Sew Fine II 3rd Place Lamps Ltd.
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Best Jewelry Store 1st Place
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1st Place
Original Mattress Factory 2nd Place Riverview Galleries 3rd Place The Better Sleep Store
Best Lingerie
Best Nursery/ Plant Store
1st Place
Thanks for Your Votes!
Best Mattress Store
Ross & Co. Jewelers 2nd Place Gerrie & Co. 3rd Place Kay Jewelers
Victoria’s Secret 2nd Place Adam & Eve 3rd Place Macy’s
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1st Place
Lowe’s 2nd Place Durham Garden Center 3rd Place Guess Road Plant Shop
Where Window Treatments are Our Specialty Thank You to our family, friends and loyal customers for your continued support.
Voted #1 in the Triangle by Herald-Sun readers in 2008 and 2009 for Window Treatments!
CUSTOM BLINDS, SHUTTERS, SHADES & DRAPERIES Family Owned by Donna & Lee Monsein Serving the Triangle Since the 80’s Call for a FREE in-home estimate! Professional Measuring & Installation
919-220-1145
Mon.-Thurs. 9-5 • Fri. 9-12 • Sat & Evenings by Appointment 3213 Roxboro Rd. (Next to Biscuitville) • www.windowdesignsinc.com
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T.C’s Bunkey’s Car Wash
Voted #1 Thanks for your business and votes. We look forward to serving you! T.C. & Patti 4421 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham • 489-2558
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Shopping
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Best Patio Furniture & Accessories 1st Place Costco 2nd Place Lowe’s 3rd Place Target
Best Pet Store 1st Place
Petsmart 2nd Place Phydeaux 3rd Place Pet Supermarket
DANIEL S. ADDISON DESIGNS
Best Rug Store 1st Place
Fargo Hanna Oriental Rug Gallery 2nd Place Sew Fine II 3rd Place Capel Rugs
Best Shoe Store 1st Place
DSW 2nd Place Nordstrom 3rd Place Ninth Street Active Feet
DURHAM GARDEN CENTER 4536 Hillsborough Road Highway 70 West Durham, North Carolina 27705
Come home to NOSH and Pipers in the Park!
(919) 384-7526
www.durhamgardencenter.com Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:00 - 5:00
Celebrating 7 Years in Durham Thanks to All Our Customers
Thank You Herald-Sun Readers!
To the community we love: Thank you for enjoying our home cooked meals! It is an honor and a pleasure to serve you! Piper and Wendy
Plants - Pottery - Gardening Supplies Birdfeeders - Birdseed - Garden Art
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SUNSHINE CLEANERS FINALIST IN DRY CLEANERS 3300 Guess Rd Durham (919) 471-3164 Thank you for your votes!
June 19, 2009
The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •
Best Sporting Goods Store
Best Tile & Stone Store
1st Place
1st Place
Best Toy Store 1st Place
Toys R Us 2nd Place Target 3rd Place Morgan Imports
Sew Fine II 2nd Place Daniel Addison Designs
Adobe Tile & Stone 2nd Place Custom Stone & Marble 3rd Place Hard Rock Marble & Tile
Best Thrift Store
Best Tire Store
Best Unfinished Furniture Store
1st Place
1st Place
1st Place
Tire King 2nd Place Ingold Tires 3rd Place Discount Tire
Best Wallpaper Store 1st Place
Dick’s Sporting Goods 2nd Place Omega Sports 3rd Place The Bicycle Chain
Goodwill Store 2nd Place Salvation Army 3rd Place Habitat Hand Me Ups
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Best Window Treatment Source 1st Place
Window Designs 2nd Place Sew Fine II 3rd Place Walkers
Thanks for Choosing Us #1 for Unfinished Furniture
Fargo Hanna
Since 1919
3 Years In A Row!
Oriental Rug Gallery
919-419-0963
Expert Hand Cleaning, Repair, & Appraisal
www.fargohanna.com
Thanks for Voting Us #1 Rug Store! Celebrating Our 90th Anniversary! Additional 40%-70% OFF msrp 10% Off Storewide
Our Customers Are #1 With Us!
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Custom Finishing Available
919-401-5004
www.rockwoodunfinishedfurniture.com University Green Shopping Ctr., 2501 University Dr., Durham • Mon.-Fri. 10- 6, Sat. 10-4
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Division 4
Nightlife Best After Work Scene 1st Place
Top Of The Hill 2nd Place West 94th St Pub 3rd Place Talk Of The Town Restaurant
Best Bar With Best Beer Selection 1st Place
Tyler’s Taproom 2nd Place Charlie’s 3rd Place Top Of The Hill
URBAN DURHAM REALTY would like to thank the Herald-Sun readers for choosing us as the #1 real estate agency in Durham
Best Live Entertainment
Best Outdoor Venue
1st Place
1st Place
Durham Performing Arts Center 2nd Place Broadstreet Cafe 3rd Place Carolina Theatre
Durham Bulls 2nd Place Tyler’s Taproom 3rd Place UNC Baseball
Best Sports Bar
Best Martini Bar
1st Place
1st Place
Carolina Ale House 2nd Place Champps 3rd Place Sunset Grille
George’s Garage 2nd Place Spice Street 3rd Place West End Martini Bar
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST GOLF COURSES TWO YEARS IN A ROW
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Only 12 Miles North of I-85
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Best Golf Course
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Division 6
Services
Best Accounting Firm/Tax Preparer 1st Place
Best Auto Dealer/ New 1st Place
Hutchings & Hutchings 2nd Place H & R Block 3rd Place Fred Roberson
University Ford North 2nd Place Performance BMW 3rd Place Morgan Mitsubishi
Best Alteration Store
Best Auto Dealer/ Used
1st Place
Bano Italian Boutique 2nd Place Thu’s Tailor 3rd Place Khen’s Tailor Shop
1st Place
Mark Jacobson 2nd Place Carmax 3rd Place Boulevard Preowned
Lawn Care Service Residential & Commercial 919-419-1059 Thank you, Herald Sun Readers, for your votes making us THe BeST in Lawn CaRe!
We are celebrating our 16th year of providing hearing care. Join in the fun and register for a drawing for a free hearing aid!
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Free Hearing Aid - Drawing Registration Coupon* Bring or mail this coupon to either of our Miracle-Ear Centers to register to win a FREE ME4 Completely-in-the-Canal Hearing Aid. That’s a hearing aid with a MSRP or $2,500, but we’re giving one away for free.
Thank you for your votes making us one of the 4(!.+ 9/5 &/2 6/4).' 53 "%34 -/6%23 Best Movers for 2009!
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*No Purchase necessary for drawing entry. Drawing will be held June 30th, 2009.
June 19, 2009 The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •
Best Auto Repair 1st Place
C & C Automotive 2nd Place Tire King 3rd Place Precision Tune
Best Bank 1st Place BB&T 2nd Place SunTrust 3rd Place Wachovia
Best Carwash 1st Place
Bunkey’s 2nd Place The Durham Ritz 3rd Place Auto Bell
Best Carpet Cleaner 1st Place
Heaven’s Best 2nd Place Stanley Steamer 3rd Place Marianna’s House Cleaning
19 Thanks for Making Us
Best Chiropractic Clinic
#1 IN NORTH CAROLINA. Call us or stop in to get a quote today.
1st Place
Chiropractic Partners 2nd Place University Chiropractic 3rd Place Dr. David Williamson
Best Closet/Home Organization
Frank Ascott
Phil Crisp
3604 Durham Chapel 112 Perkins Dr. Hill Blvd. Suite 200 South Sq. Mall Chapel Hill 967-8399 Durham
489-3737
Tonya Dawson David Faircloth Sheila Geibig 6815-202 Fayetteville Rd. Durham
806-5109
3310 Croasdaile Dr. Suite 800 Durham
383-6704
102 East Main St. Carrboro
968-4321
Darryl Hymes 1906 Hwy 54 Suite 100B Durham
544-0346
1st Place
Carolina Closets 2nd Place Closets By Design 3rd Place Lowe’s
Alan Jessup 3113 Guess Rd. Durham
479-6996
Michael Lawson James Marshall Larry Mitchell Tom Mitchell
3790-102 Guess Rd. Durham
477-7788
We do our best for you! • Quality Alterations • Custom Dressmaking
493-1418
1598 Hwy 56 Creedmoor
528-0460
406-A U.S. Hwy 1 Youngsville
554-8100
Thanks for voting for
KHEN’S TAILOR SHOP
2011 Chapel Hill Rd. Durham
1720 Guess Rd. Northgate Mall Durham
286-4513
Andy Jones
4711-1F Hope Valley Woodcroft Shopping Ctr. Durham/493-2929 5242 N. Roxboro Rd. Durham/477-7666
Sizsiz Wong
2515 Hwy 54 E Research Triangle Park
Michael Okoli Jr., LUTCF
6224 Fayetteville Rd. Suite 106-A Durham
544-8484
Linda Perry
3600 North Duke St. North Duke Mall Durham
471-1688
Ted Seagroves Mark Vitali
544-7000
1506 East Franklin St. All About Insurance Chapel Hill 14 locations in the 942-8733 Triangle Triad, For the location nearest you call 321-AUTO
Northgate • 286-2194
Outside entrance near Macy’s parking deck.
Thanks for voting us the #1 Chiropractic office! Dr. Arturo Presas 5007 Southpark Dr. Ste. 130 Durham, N.C. 27713 919-572-2312
Dr. Michael Krasnov 1210 Cole Mill Rd. Durham, N.C. 27705 919-383-9890
www.chiropartners.com
Source: AM BEST 2007 Combined Lines PC Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies. Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215-2220. Nationwide, the Nationwide framemark and On Your Side are federally registered service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
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Best Dance Studio 1st Place
Nina’s School Of Dance 2nd Place Fred Astaire Dance Studio 3rd Place Faulkner’s Dance & Gymnastics
Best Dry Cleaners 1st Place
Sunshine Cleaners 2nd Place Regency Cleaners 3rd Place The Cleaners
Best Hearing Aid Provider 1st Place
Select Hearing/Hatfield Berrang 2nd Place Avada Hearing 3rd Place Miracle Ear
Best Heating & Air Conditioning 1st Place
Accu Air 2nd Place ARS 3rd Place Lee Air Conditioning
Thanks to all our friends & patients for voting us as one of your favorite chiropractic clinics!
for selecting TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® as
“Best Local Mover!”
The Latest Hi-Tech Equipment for Painless Diagnosis & Highly Effective Treatment Treating Headaches, Disc Problems, Neck, Back, Leg, Shoulder, Knee, Hip & Ankle Pain
David L. Williamson, D.C. • Doctor of Chiropractic 3200 Guess Rd. (next to Guess Rd. Bapt. Church)
Durham • 477-0950
www.twomen.com
THANKS TO OUR CUSTOMERS FOR VOTING US #1!!!
(919) 309-9582 3160 Hillsborough Road • Durham, NC 27705 NCUC-C 2369 USDOT 127561
Each franchise is independently owned and operated.
3521 University Drive, Durham NC
919-490-0551 or 919-490-0552 www.maids-in-waiting.com
Providing quality home cleaning in the Triangle area since 1987
June 19, 2009
The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •
Best Housecleaners
Best Jewelry Repair
1st Place
1st Place
Maids In Waiting 2nd Place Mariana›s House Cleaning 3rd Place Molly Maids
Ross & Co. Jewelers 2nd Place Joe Evans Jewelers 3rd Place Jewelsmith
Best Insurance Agency
Best Kitchen Remodel
1st Place
1st Place
State Farm 2nd Place Nationwide 3rd Place Allstate
Granite Transformations 2nd Place Common Ground 3rd Place Kitchen Specialists
woodcroft OPTICAL
Best Landscaper 1st Place
Best Movers 1st Place
Sunshine Landscape 2nd Place WD’s Lawn Service 3rd Place Landscape Logic
Two Men and A Truck 2nd Place Trosa 3rd Place JE Ladd and Sons
Best Lawn & Garden Service
Best Optometrist/ Optician
1st Place
Trosa 2nd Place WD’s Lawn Service 3rd Place Guess Road Plant Shop
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Woodcroft Optical 2nd Place Upchurch Optical 3rd Place Duke Eye Center
HOPE VALLEY ROAD AT 54/751 DURHAM
Woodcroft Shopping center call today! 493-8335
HOURS: MON 10-5 • TUES, WED, THURS 10-7 • FRI 10-5 • SAT 10-1
Thanks for Voting Us #1 Again!
Buy one get one free
BUY ONE COMPLETE PAIR OF PRESCRIPTON EYEGLASSES AT OUR REGULAR PRICE AND GET A SECOND PAIR OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE FREE. MANY DESIGNER LINES AVAILABLE.
Includes all frames (except Silhouette), lenses and lens options. May be shared with a friend or family member. Second pair is not from a special group. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 7/31/09. Woodcroft Optical
Ross & Company Jewelers For all Your Jewelry Needs Repairs & Appraisals On-Site Northgate Mall • Durham 919-286-5656 • Tues-Sat 10-6
A Very Special “Thank You� for Voting Us #1 in Jewelry and Jewelry Repair. Curtis & Jackie Ross
High Efficiency Replacement Specialists Thanks to all of our valuable customers for voting us your #1 Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor Call our expert staff for all of your home comfort needs Heat Pumps • Gas Furnaces Air Conditioners • Gas Logs
Available in 14, 15, 16 and 20 SEER AC or Heat Pump
919-382-1998
4004 Comfort Lane • Durham, NC 27705
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Best Pet Boarding/ Day Care 1st Place
Best Real Estate Agency 1st Place
Triangle Veterinarian 2nd Place North Paw Animal Clinic 3rd Place Pretty Coat Junction
Urban Durham Realty 2nd Place Fonville Morisey 3rd Place Seagroves Realty
Best Photographer
Best Shoe Repair
1st Place
John Elkins Photography 2nd Place Jim Shaw 3rd Place On Three
1st Place
1-2 Shoe Renew 2nd Place Hakky Instant Shoe Repair 3rd Place Lacocks
Best Travel Agency 1st Place
Reader’s Choice Winner 4 Years In A Row!
Thanks for choosing Travel Leaders as Your #1 Travel Agency 3 Years in a Row!
Travel Leaders 2nd Place AAA Travel 3rd Place Viking Travel
Our destination specialists have over 200 years of travel experience. We’ve been where you want to go. Locally owned & operated for 23 years!
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make your home and office beautiful & stylish. We look forward to helping you with your future decorating projects! Now Open On Saturdays 10am-2pm
5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 104 • Sutton Station • Durham 919-806-3638 • www.sewfine2.com
Your #1
Shoe Repair Choice www.getaways4u.com
Thanks For Your Votes!
travel@getaways4u.com 4215 University Drive, Durham
493-8282
• Shoe Modification & Repair • Allen Edmonds & Aetrex Shoe Dealer • 100’s of Styles of Insoles & Accessories (Birkenstock, Spenco, Lynco, Tacco and More)
“When your journey from a dream to a great story includes us, you travel better.”
1-2 Shoe Renew
- our promise to you
4201 University Dr., Durham • 489-6766 Near K-Mart Shopping Ctr., Behind Auto Zone
June 19, 2009
The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •
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Kids Stuff Best Birthday Celebration/Party Enterainment
Best Field Trip Venue
1st Place
NC Museum Of Life & Science 2nd Place High Touch High Tech
Chuckie Cheese 2nd Place Mardi Gras Bowling 3rd Place The Little Gym
Best Dance Studio For Kids 1st Place
Nina’s 2nd Place Chapel Hill Ballet School 3rd Place Encore Dance Studio
1st Place
Best Furniture For Kids 1st Place
Rooms To Go 2nd Place Room Store 3rd Place Riverview Galleries
Best Haircuts For Kids 1st Place
Mina’s Studio 2nd Place Posh The Salon 3rd Place The Ultimate Look
JOHN ELKINS PHOTOGRAPHY Thank you for your votes. Photography is what we love to do. Book your wedding with prices designed to fit most all budgets. A full service studio offering portraits, business, publicity, restoration & passports
Conveniently located in: Office Area 2 at Northgate Open Mon-Fri 10 to 6pm
www.johnelkinsphoto.com • 286-4049
Posh The Salon
610 West Main Street • Durham, NC 919-683-2109 • www.poshthesalon.com
Thank you for voting for us!
As a special thank you, please present this coupon for $5.00 off a child’s or adult cut with select stylists. Also, be certain to pamper yourself in our new private pedicure room—enjoy $5.00 off a pediure during the month of June.
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