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e are celebrating 21 years of living, shopping, learning and socializing at our favorite spots in the Northland with our favorite neighbors — and yours. Each year we ask our readers to vote for their favorite businesses and people in more than 120 categories. We tally the thousands of votes and name a Gold, Silver and Bronze winner in each category. This 40-page special section is a list of all of the winners. For the 2011 awards, we swapped a couple of new categories for some that haven’t garnered many votes in the past few years. For the first time, you voted on Best Tattoo Parlor and Best Massage Therapy along with the old standbys Favorite Northlander and Best Grocery Store, as well as new additions from 2010 such as Best-Kept Secret. A little shop in Liberty, La Tienda Chiquita at 121 W. Kansas St., is that secret, but the Gold-winning Mexican grocery probably won’t be secret for long. The Silver winner was Harley’s & Horses, 7210 N.E. 43rd St. in Kansas City, and Bronze went to the Kearney eatery Sparky’s BBQ at 192 Missouri Highway 92. Voting for the 2012 Best of the Northland will open up next spring. Look for paper ballots in the Gladstone Dispatch, Liberty Tribune, The Kearney Courier and The Smithville Herald as well as online at www.BestOfTheNorthland.net. In the meantime, keep up with all of this year’s and past winners on Best of the Northland’s Facebook page.
Liberty/Gladstone 781-4941 Smithville 532-4444 Kearney 628-6010
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The feeling’s mutual
By Jesus Lopez-Gomez For Favorite Northlander Tammy McKenzie, it’s all about the community. “Everybody’s so friendly,” McKenzie said “It’s such a friendly, open community. The people are very laid-back.” Born and raised in the Northland, this year’s choice community member descends from two generations of natives: both she and her father graduated from North Kansas City High School. McKenzie moved to Dallas for a few years, but she returned to her roots north of the river 15 years ago. “It was too big of a city,” McKenzie said of the Texas town. “I tend to make eye contact with people a lot, and I always greet people with a ‘Hello.’ It’s different in Dallas. It was like moving to a different country sometimes when you’re used to
Community favorite has an affinity for her native Northland the way people are here.” McKenzie was also voted Best Waitress in the Northland in this year’s readers choice awards. She recently started working at the Brass Rail. Previously, she was at Harley’s & Horses for eight months, which is where she was waiting tables during Best of the Northland voting, and at Pizza Factory before that. McKenzie’s aptitude for waitressing comes down to a love of the people who sit at her tables. “I love getting to meet new people,” McKenzie said. “I don’t think I could ever have an office job and just sit behind a desk. I’ve made great friendships over the past six years.” Harley’s & Horses owner Jeff Knold remarked
how well-liked she was by patrons. “She’s a great waitress,” Knold said. “She was very popular with our guests.” McKenzie said she got into waiting tables when her oldest daughter was diagnosed with leukemia and she was looking for a flexible schedule. When neighbors learned of daughter’s illness, the community came forth to raise funds for the girl’s treatments. McKenzie has been trying to give back all she can since then. “I’m deeply honored to receive this award,” McKenzie said. “It’s a great compliment, and I do appreciate it.” Now cancer-free for three years, McKenzie’s daughter is attending the University of MissouriKansas City and plans to become a cancer nurse. In her free time, our Favorite Northlander enjoys attending concerts and spending time with her family.
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Bartender
Veterinarian
Linda Faris
Tammy McKenzie
Allison Tolle
Karen King
Marlo Ireland
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Insurance Agent
Hair Stylist/Barber (tie)
Auctioneer
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Auto Mechanic
Pet Groomer
John Patee
6010 N.E. Antioch Road, Kansas City 455-7297
Animal Attic
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Best-Kept Secret
Hair/Nail Salon
Tanning Salon
Day Spa
Celsius Tannery
8504 Church Road, Kansas City 415-3733 www.salonoasisand dayspa.com
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La Tienda Chiquita
8644 N.E. Flintlock Road, Kansas City 415-1717
121 W. Kansas St., Liberty 792-4414 www.latiendachiquita.com
Harley’s & Horses
Sparky’s BBQ
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Place to Work
Law Office
John Chick
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Harley’s & Horses
Kendallwood Hills Estates
The Law Offices of John E. Chick Jr. 2601 Kendallwood Pkwy., Ste. 103, Kansas City 455-2525
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Plumbing Company
Electrician
Exterminator
Roofing Company
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Westland Plumbing
Mar-Jen Electrical Service
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Home Exteriors Company
Shopping Center
Art Gallery
Appliance Store Sears
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Kelly Siding & Window Co.
5325 N. Byfield Ave., Kansas City | 587-6661
Kent Mohler Exteriors
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8640 N. Dixon Ave., Kansas City | 587-8180 www.zonarosa.com
Shoppes Tiffany Springs at Boardwalk Market Center
River’s Bend Gallery
201 Main St., No. 8, Parkville 587-8070
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Lowe’s
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Massage Therapy
Place to Buy Lawn/Garden Equipment
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Grocery Store
Convenience Home Store Improvement Service
Garden/ Nursery Center
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Lowe’s
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Family Tree Nursery
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Green House on the Hill
Lowe’s
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Antique Store Timeless Treasures Antique Mall
433 E. U.S. Highway 69, Kansas City 455-9400
Bradford’s Antiques
Liberty Antique Mall
Home Accessories Store
Furniture Store
Shoe Store
Kirkland’s
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8654 N. Boardwalk Ave., Kansas City 505-3300 www.kirklands.com
Pier 1 Imports
Nell Hill’s
200 N. Missouri Highway 291, Liberty | 781-8002 www.crowleyfurniture.com
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8679 N. Stoddard Ave., Kansas City 505-1940 www.dsw.com
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Men’s Clothing Store
Women’s Clothing Store
Children’s Clothing Store
Thrift Store
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Kohl’s
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Men’s Warehouse
JCPenney
Kohl’s
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Macy’s
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The ReSale Shop
Hillcrest Thrift Shop
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We at McKnight Eye Centers are truly humbled to be voted Best Eye Surgeon in the Northland. Our motto is “Where We Treat You Like Family” and we really try to live by it! So Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, to our family of patients.
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Gift/Card Shop
Music Store
Dry Cleaner
Bed and Breakfast
Pride Cleaners
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Crybaby Farm 9 N. Water St., Liberty 429-7021
The Rock Inn
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Rod’s Hallmark
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Antioch Music
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Hardware Store
Jewelry Store
Florist Shop
P&G Hardware
The Polished Edge
Hy-Vee
6264 Lewis Drive, No. 4, Parkville 741-1731
Westlake Ace Hardware
14 E. Franklin St., Liberty 781-6360 www.thepolishededge.com
Lowe’s
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Helzberg Diamonds
Heating & Cooling Co.
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Charlie’s Comfort Services 721-7656
Shackelford Botanical Designs
Gladstone Flowers
Climate Control Heating & Cooling
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Barber Shop
Harvey’s Barber Shop
Beauty Salon
Pet Store
Travel Agency
Beauty Brands
PetSmart
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Bank
Credit Union
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Computer Repair
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Community America
Countryside Disposal
Houston Computers
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Commerce Bank
US Bank
Mazuma Credit Union
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Body art meets religious imagery with Illustrated Man By Jesus Lopez-Gomez When I met Jack Cox, the owner of this year’s Best of the Northland among tattoo parlors, he was putting ink on a young woman with her mom and sister close by. “People bring their kids in all the time,” Cox said. “We have more of a family-type atmosphere. You’ve always gotta think about the people.” Unusual as the phrase “family-friendly tattoo parlor” seems at first, atypical is a defining motif of The Illustrated Man. In the room where Cox works at 7504 N. Oak Trafficway, a plethora of possessions, memories and mementos adorn the wall. A picture of a friend’s full-back tattoo of a Vietnam map, which Cox said was one of his most difficult jobs, shares
space with vintage photos of Al Capone. Black-and-white tragedy and comedy masks hang next to a large depiction of Jesus, which sits over an image of the Last Supper. Cox explains that the Christian iconography is an homage of his renewed faith. “I went with a friend who was a drug addict,” Cox said. “He wanted to get saved, but he didn’t want to go alone, so he asked me to go with him. I went and I got saved, too.” Ever since then, Cox has tried to run a business with an eye on the divine. He sports a large cross tattoo and refuses to do any satanic art. “I do a lot of religious tattooing,” Cox said. “People feel comfortable being tattooed in a Christian tattoo shop. But we try not to be too fuddy duddy.”
Tattooing has come a long way since Cox opened his first shop in 1972 at Main and 31st streets. “When I opened, I was one of four tattoo parlors,” Cox said. “Now, there’s practically one on every corner.” Cox moved to the Northland to get away from a rough Kansas City crowd, but also to be closer to a community to which he’s grown close. “People in the Northland are different,” he said. “There’s a trust. They relate to how long the business has been open.” New category The category Best Tattoo Parlor was added to the Best of the Northland ballot this year. To suggest new categories for the 2012 readers choice awards, find Best of the Northland on Facebook.
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Tattoo Parlor
Illustrated Man Tattoo
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Boutique
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PHOTOs: Jesus Lopez_Gomez
Leaving Fido and Fifi in good hands
By Jesus Lopez-Gomez Anyone could keep an eye on your dog. But how many people would meet with you and your beloved pet ahead of time to get an idea for the animal’s routine? How many of those would want to know where your breaker box is in case your air conditioning goes out on your dog while you’re away? And of those, who would hold on to a spare key for you in case you ever lock yourself out of your house? No Worries Pet Care, the Gold winner of this year’s Best Pet Resort/Sitter Service, will do each of these for you. “We attribute all our efforts to what the animal needs,” Randy Langle said. “We want them to be able to go away and have no worries. That’s where the name comes from.” No Worries Pet Care is owned and operated by Randy and Christie Langle. In the nine years they’ve been in business, they’ve garnered chamber of commerce and Better Business Bureau awards. No worries also has a Triple-A rating from the BBB. What has gained the family business national recognition is how thorough the Langles are. A quick look at the checklist
that Randy puts forth for each employee is evidence of that. “Going into the house, we look the home over. Everyone gets a lesson in what to look for,” Randy said. “We leave one light — a different light — on each night, so we check to see if the same light is on. Is the front door ajar? Are you being followed?” And this is all before the No Worries pet sitter even gets into the client’s house. “We’re over-thorough according to some,” Christie said. “We’re just doing what we feel like you should do. The animals are No. 1 here.” The animals are the top priority, but clients’ homes are attended to with the utmost degree of attention. Each No Worries client has home insurance contact information on file and at least three people an employee can call in case
there is an emergency at the house. An employee also will know where the water main is located in case the client’s home floods,. All this is done at a flat fee of $12.50 per visit for one dog, and $15 per visit for one cat. Customers pay extra for more pets, but for nothing else. “One thing that sets us apart is that we don’t have any extra ‘gotchas,’” Christie said. “We charge a flat fee per animal. No suprises. We don’t charge extra for holidays or summertime.” While No Worries’ national recognition is an honor, Randy said what really counts are the accolades from neighbors. “The national awards are nice, but the local awards are what’s important for us,” Randy said. “It’s from the Northland, and that’s really what counts. That means we’re doing what we’re supposed to be doing.”
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Family Restaurant
Breakfast Restaurant
Corner Café
Corner Café
www.thecornercafe.com
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Deli/ Sandwich Shop
Pizza Place
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Five Guys
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Off to a good start Harley’s & Horses owner Jeff Knold pulled no fast ones to pull in his nine Best of the Northland awards. “We’ve worked our butts off to give our place a friendly atmosphere,” Knold said, starting with a personal greeting for each patron. “Everyone gets a ‘Hi’ and a ‘Bye.’” The hard work certainly paid off. Northland newspaper readers voted H & H among their top three favorites in multiple categories: Best-Kept Secret, Best Place to Sing Karaoke, Best Place to Hear Live Music, Best Place to Work, Best Place to Shoot Pool, Best Waitress (two spots) and Best Bartender. Knold explained that some of the success at H & H is due to the level of personal care patrons get at a smaller restaurant. “There’s a level of sincerity at a mom-andpop place that you can’t produce in a chain,” he said. “We really care.” But Knold said its really all about the staff. “It comes down to hiring,” he said. “Customer service is everything. (In potential new-hires) we look for personality, someone able to have a conversation, a good listener Like I always tell my kids: two ears and one mouth.” Knold’s push to be the best that has made H & H this year’s big winner. “I want the best service in town,” he said. “I want the best servers, best cooks. I hate coming in second, so I keep my standards high. We want to make people feel like their dollar’s well-spent and still worth something here, especially in these times. Which is why we do things like let kids eat free.” New in town H & H is still a baby by most standards. Knold opened the restaurant 17 months ago with his wife. But it’s already something of a child prodigy. The restaurant took home four Best of the North-
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land awards last year, including in two of the same categories as this year: Best Kept Secret and Best Place to Hear Live Music. Behind the bar This year’s winner of Best Bartender is also no stranger to accolades. The Northland’s Best Bartender Charlie Adamson received the same award last year. Like H & H, he has no tricks to great service: Adamson is a great bartender because he likes what he does. “I just enjoy people,” Adamson said. He also credits the staff for making H & H a great restaurant, both for guests and employees. “It’s a good place to work. Jeff’s a good boss,” Adamson said. “Everybody tries to help everybody and work together, which is great. The staff has to click as one or doesn’t do very well, you know?” Adamson has worked behind a bar at other places before, but he said that H & H is unique because the restaurant pulls in a such a varied crowd.
“It’s like a different place every weekend,” Adamson said. “The restaurant brings in different people all the time.” Taking orders The Northland’s Best Waitress, Doe Kelly, also relishes the crowd H & H draws. “We’re very family-oriented, so the customers are very fun,” Kelly said. “I just talk to my customers and have fun with them. I treat them the way I want to be treated.” Kelly has been with H & H since it opened. She grew up in Overland Park, Kan., and lived in south Kansas City before she moved north for a change of pace and scenery. Though she has waited tables for the past 15 years, Kelly was still humbled by the award. “Getting this was a surprise,” she said. When she’s not waiting tables, Kelly enjoys being outdoors and going to the pool. She describes herself as a “summer girl.” She loves going to Cheifs games and kicking back on the patio with a margarita.
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Northtowne Auto Group
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