Best Fine Dining

Mustard Seed Bistro

256 S University Drive www.mustardseedbistro.com

954-533-9326

Clean Juice

Best Juice Bar

10053 Cleary Boulevard, Plantation www.cleanjuice.com/plantation/

(954) 667-8462

Searching for healthy and delicious dining options?

Clean Juice has the answer for you! Plantation is home to South Florida’s first location of this fast-growing organic juice bar, celebrating its third Best of Plantation win in a row! The friendly staff at Clean Juice is happy to offer a full menu of cold-pressed and fresh-made juices, cleanses, wellness shots, smoothies, acai bowls, salads, wraps, sandwiches, avo toasts, and more.

They are proud to say that all their juices are born and raised in Plantation, where not only the “grass is greener” but now the juice is cleaner! All of Clean Juice’s products are USDA organic certified and made fresh and tasty instore from the raw ingredients. Our favorite cold-pressed juice was the “Red”, made with organic beets, carrots, apples, and lemons. It hits your tongue like a fine wine and adds a boost of energy without any caffeine, while also delivering an assortment of immune boosting and healthyheart-friendly nutrients. Be sure to bring your teens too.

Best Chinese Cuisine

Eggroll Kingdom

Best Italian Restaurant

Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

9763 W Broward Boulevard, Plantation www.vivacepizza.com

954-440-2189

Vivace ( /vē-vä’-chā/) is a musical term meaning “lively, brisk, quick and bright”. Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta is a unique one-of-a-kind concept. The restaurant is a trendy, full-service Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant featuring wines from around the globe, craft beers, and local produce. The wonderful ambiance matched with the lost art and technique of “from scratch cooking”, hand-tossed pizzas, and true hospitable service makes Vivace a winner with our readers, year after year!

Vivace is casual yet sophisticated and offers dine-in as well as take-out, delivery, catering, and private event services. Chef Vito DiSalvo’s creations will make your mouth water and will keep your family coming back again and again. Take the whole family for dinner today.

Best Ice Cream

Smoosh Cookies Plantation

140 S. Pine Island Road www.smooshcookies.com

954-314-7102

Best Live Entertainment

All That Jazz Cafe & Grill

3491 Hiatus Road, Sunrise www.allthatjazzcafe.com 954-572-0821

Nothing goes together like great food, great music and great company. All that Jazz Cafe has those three things in great quantity. There is, perhaps, no better way to celebrate time with friends than by enjoying fantastic music while dining with friends.

Located one mile from Sawgrass Mills Mall off Oakland Park Boulevard ALL THAT JAZZ offers wonderful, fresh, cooked-to-order foods and Great Live Music. Open every Thursday, Friday & Saturday for Dinner and Live Music. Homestyle Cooking with recipes passed on from generations of the family. Everything Made from Scratch. Fresh Seafood, Flame Grilled Steaks & Pork Chops, New Orleans Specialties, Pasta Dishes, and more.

La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant

10169 W Sunrise Boulevard www.LaBamba123.com

954-370-1978

La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurants tell the story of the American Dream. In the early 1980s, the Molina Family humbly came from El Salvador to the United States with the dream of making a future for the family. In 1988 the hard work, diligence and dedication paid off as the first restaurant opened in Inverrary, Lauderhill, employing most of the 12 brothers and sisters of the Molina Family. The family grew even stronger as the siblings began to work together at this first location.

It has been the desire of the Molina Family to honor God through these Restaurants as they recognize His hand in making La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurants what it is today. Together with passionate dedication from the Family, a fantastic hardworking staff, as well as loyal, supportive guests, La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurants, are a thriving entity providing great food in a fun family atmosphere to the citizens of South Florida.

Best Pizza

Pizza Lovers Bistro

1860 N Nob Hill Road www.pizzaloversbistro.com

954-306-3297

Pizza Lovers Bistro offers a cuisine that provides the taste of the sea, land and mountains. Based on exceptional ingredients of first quality that, depending on the circumstances, give life to a simple or elaborated cuisine, from the street or refined, noble or of the people..

The care that goes into preparing every pizza is what sets the restaurant apart from competitors. For instance, the pizza dough is kneaded and left to rise slowly for 48 hours. This process creates a lighter, more digestible pizza with an unmistakable aroma that will make your mouth water.

Pizza Lovers brings a whole new landscape to South Florida to understand, prepare, taste and digest pizza. More exquisite, nutritious and at the same time surprisingly light and digestible. With this level of care and attention to detail, it is no wonder Pizza Lovers Bistro was voted Best Pizza in Plantation!

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Best Sushi

Otoro Sushi & Asian Kitchen

1447 S University Drive www.otorosushibar.com

754-200-4560

Otoro offers authentic sushi, made from scratch by some of the best Asian chefs in Broward County. The contemporary and high-quality food is served with an incredible artistic touch. Chefs Jimmy-San brings authentic Omakase Cuisine to the heart of Broward County.

An Omakase meal is a multi-sensory, almost spiritual, experience. The chef will offer the perfect piece of fish for the season and is guided by his guests’ reactions. The presentation of each course is as visually stunning as the taste. Otoro also offers sake tastings to accompany the fish. The elegant dining experience is perfect for a date. It is no wonder they were voted Best Sushi in Plantation.

Best Sports Bar

Duffy’s Sports Grill

811 S. University Drive www.duffysmvp.com

954-473-0477

Best Seafood Restaurant

LandLubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

1851 N Pine Island Road www.landlubbersbarandgrill.com

954-370-1978

Best Tacos

Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar

301 N University Dr, Plantation www.tacocraft.com

954-999-5559

Best Afterschool Program

Jeon’s Korean Martial Arts

1051 S University Drive www.learntkd.com

954-316-5858

Jeon’s Korean Martial Arts strives to develop the full potential in their students, enabling them to embrace the challenges of life more successfully, while setting the highest standard of excellence through Korean Martial Arts training.

Their afterschool program is focused on fun while offering kids healthy exercise and teaching the art of martial arts. They offer free afterschool pickup, free snacks, supervised homework as well as daily physical activities and Taekwondo training. It is no wonder our readers voted Jeon’s Korean Marital Arts as the best afterschool activity!

Best Birthday Party Venue

Young At Art Museum

8000 W Broward Boulevard (Broward Mall) www.youngatartmuseum.org

954-424-0085

Best Camp

Camp ART-rageous

El Dorado Clubhouse, Plantation www.campartrageous.com

954-445-7272

Do you have a little one that loves drawing, painting and creating masterpieces? Then Camp ART-rageous is the perfect place to be! This is not your ordinary craft class! Camp ART-rageous is led by artists who help campers discover their artistic potential! Each week campers have a blast experimenting with different mediums while learning about new artists and techniques.

Camp is 9am - 1pm, weekly from June 12 - July 14 & is open to children ages 5-13. At Camp Art-rageous you’ll find the music’s jammin’, the ideas are flowing and artists are creating! Camper’s look forward to walking through the studio doors each morning, ready to throw on their art apron and MAKE COOL ART!

Best Dance Studio

Creative Dance Studio

8132 W Broward Boulevard, www.creativedancestudio.org

(954) 530-5905

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Best Daycare

Kiddie Ridge Academy

7077 W Broward Boulevard, Plantation www.kiddieridgeacademy.com

(954) 581-2900

Off The Wall

Best Family Fun

9130 W State Road 84, Davie www.otwusa.com

(954) 476-3000

Best High School

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School

5451 S Flamingo Road, SW Ranches www.mccarthyhigh.net

954-434-8820

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is dedicated to the formation of tomorrow’s leaders through a Roman Catholic experience that provides excellence in Atmosphere, Academics, the Arts, and Athletics.

McCarthy High School as been named one of the top 50 Catholic schools in the United States and is focused on preparing students both academically and spiritually for the future. The school offers a broad array of college preparatory classes and programs.

Best Karate Studio

Premier Martial Arts

877 N Nob Hill Road www.premiermartialarts.com/plantation/ 954--440-2980

At Premier Martial Arts Plantation, students develop the skills needed to succeed in life such as confidence, focus, self-esteem and physical well-being. By combining the disciplines of Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kali, students gain realistic personal protection and a fitness system for the modern world.

Premier Martial Arts’ extensive selection process ensures it has only the best and most talented instructors. Once selected, they are put through an intense and rigorous series of training courses to guarantee the highest quality of instruction. Premier Martial Arts instructors receive 40 hours of continuing martial arts and instructor education yearly to stay up to date on the latest and most effective self-defense techniques, teaching methods, nutrition and exercise science.

At Premier Martial Arts, students range in age from 4 to 64. Each person is treated equally and is trained to the best of their own ability and potential. A student is never compared to anyone else. At Premier Martial Arts, instructors are there to guide, instruct and motivate you to be the best that you can be.

Best Preschool

A World of Discovery Academy

7025 NW 4th Street www.aworldofdiscovery.com

954-584-7820

A World of Discovery Academy is a bilingual early childhood education center serving Infants (3 months) through Pre-Kindergarten. Family owned and operated by an educator with over 30 years of experience, in early childhood education and preschool direction.

A World of Discovery Academy is a place where learning is created through hands-on individualized instruction allowing the growth and development in both body and mind while providing the highest quality preschool bilingual education in a secure, nurturing and stimulating environment. This learning center serves the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of children and their families. No wonder our readers have voted them “BEST.”

Best Private School

All Saints Catholic School

10900 W Oakland Boulevard www.allsaintscatholicschool.net

954-742-4842

The Mission of All Saints Catholic School is to provide an atmosphere rich in the Catholic faith where each child is challenged to grow spiritually, academically, and emotionally in a safe and nurturing environment. The school’s curriculum incorporates the National Catholic Standards and Benchmarks, National Education Standards, Revised Sunshine State Standards and some National Common Core Standards.

All Saints Catholic School offers a technology-rich environment that challenges students to grow emotionally, spiritually, and academically. Our approach to education is one where students balance scholastic excellence while developing a deep Catholic identity.

Best Beauty School

ASM Beauty World Academy

664 Stirling Road www.ASM.edu

954-985-2880

For over 36 years, ASM Beauty World Academy has presented the finest talent in the Beauty industry. Their students, graduates, clients, salon owners and many beauty industry professionals rave about the impact the Academy has had on the industry in South Florida.

They offer bilingual training in many disciplines, including cosmetology, barber and nail technology to name a few. Graduates enjoy high paying, professional careers in the fascinating field of beauty. If you are ready to make a career change, you can’t go wrong with ASM!

When it comes to hiring an electrician, you want someone who is honest, professional and affordable. You want DOT Electric, Inc. Family-owned and operated, DOT Electric is committed to providing clients with excellent customer service and high-quality work. Its fully licensed and insured professionals are ready to assist with all kinds of electrical projects from installing chandeliers and ceiling fans to upgrading landscape lighting. DOT Electric’s list of services includes general electrical, home electric wiring, lighting installation, lighting repair, circuit breaker installation and repair, electric panel installation and repair, and exterior lighting installation.

As a leading electrical contractor, DOT Electric prides itself on delivering thorough, conscientious service. The company believes electrical work is about implementing safe, effective solutions for your home or business. When you hire DOT Electric, you will benefit from the company’s commitment to quality, reasonable rates, and easy appointment scheduling.

954-963-4186

954-663-7170

Finding the right person to allow into your home to fix the things that need fixing can be stressful. Luckily, Chris Courter is available to take care of all of the things that need taking care of. In fact, we like to think of Chris as a handyman extraordinaire!

Chris gets satisfaction in doing things the right way. He, and his team, take pride in what they do. They offer a broad range of services, including plumbing, framing, bathroom repairs, remodeling, flooring repair and replacement, wall and ceiling repairs, sliding doors and more. Chris also offers emergency services throughout Broward County.

Best Pet Trainer

Holly Blakney

Dog Training Academy of South Florida

Facebook: @dogtrainingacademyofsouthflorida

954-529-7396

Best Plumber

Plumbing Experts www.PlumbingExperts.com

954-786-0477

Broward homeowners know that no matter what their plumbing problem is, they can call on Plumbing Experts day and night. With over 100 years of experience between their staff, there’s nothing they can’t handle. Plumbing Experts’ staff of licensed and insured plumbers are highly trained. They stock their vehicles like ‘warehouses on wheels,’ with over a thousand parts. They can fix over 98 percent of service calls on the first trip out!

Plumbing Experts is the largest plumbing service company in South Florida meaning there is always a technician in the neighborhood. They take extra precautions to keep homes clean, like wearing shoe protectors and putting down special mats. Plumbing Experts provides service within a two-hour window, usually arrives within one hour of a call and doesn’t charge extra for weekend service calls! What more could a homeowner ask for?

Best Real Estate Broker

Claire Rene, MBA, EdD, Lic. Real Estate Broker

Success 1 Real Estate Group www.Success1RealEstate.com

786-582-1205

The real estate market in South Florida can be daunting. With prices going through the roof and aggressive agents contacting homeowners it is important that you have a broker that has your best interests in mind. Claire Rene is that broker.

Claire offers full-service real estate representation to her clients at a low 4% fee. If they bring the buyer, that fee will be even lower, just 3%. When your broker can help you get the highest sales price, at the lowest possible commission, it is no wonder she was voted Best of Plantation.

Best Roofer

J&K Roofing www.rooferfortlauderdale.com

954-961-9879

For over 30 years, J & K Roofing has been South Florida’s premier roofing company. They specialize in both residential and commercial roofing and no job is too big for them to handle. Their skilled workers have ample experience in installing new roofs and repairing existing ones. They work with many different types of roofing materials including shingles, gravel, and tile.

J & K Roofing understands that quality and service are the most important things to their customers. With the help of J & K Roofing, your roofing project will be a hassle-free experience thanks to their hard-working and dedicated staff. Next time you need a roofer, use our readers’ choice for “Best of”, and give J & K a call!

Best Window Treatments

A Shade Above Fashions

5967 S. University Drive, Davie www.ashadeaboveflorida.com

954-434-4774 (call or text)

For the past 39 years, A Shade Above Window Fashions has been the place to go when selecting window coverings for your home. It offers the finest products on the market by some of the best names in the business. In fact, in 2000, A Shade Above was selected as the nation’s first Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery.

One of the reasons A Shade Above is continually voted Best Window Treatments is its unique shopping experience. When visiting its recently expanded showroom, you will receive a tour of the newest shades and blinds available today. Recognizing that it can be difficult to decide based on a small sample, A Shade Above offers more than 100 full-size displays to visualize how the product will appear in their home and have the chance to operate the window treatments. In addition, A Shade Above’s attentive staff boasts decades of experience in the window coverings industry and are always available to answer questions to help you make the best decision for your needs.

From draperies and blinds to shades and shutters, when it comes to window treatments, A Shade Above Window Fashions has got you covered.

Fetch!

Best Animal Care

www.fetchpetcare.com

954-764-9400

If you’re looking for pet care in Broward County, our team would love to help. Let us do all the legwork to personally select one of our local, quality staff who come with a lot of knowledge and the ability to provide you with peace of mind.

As lifelong animal lovers, Jill Goldstein and Tammy Brzezniak have spent decades caring for their own furbabies and those of their relatives and friends, as well as volunteering for numerous organizations and working in animal rescue. Starting Fetch! Was the relation of a dream for both of them.

They are passionate about providing the highest possible quality of care! Every member of their incredible team of pet care providers loves animals as much as Jill and Tammy do, and it shows in the joy they bring to their work!

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5901 Del Lago Circle www.bscu.org

954-486-2728

Best Certified Public Accountant

3701 Greenway Drive.

www.fallenbaumcpa.com

954-615-4272

Fallenbaum CPA Advisors is a full-service CPA and Wealth Management firm. They service Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Palm Beach County. However, they employ the latest technologies and we are not limited to a geographic area. Fallenbaum serve clients throughout the United States and abroad.

Their firm specializes in helping small to medium-sized businesses with their accounting, tax, and business advisory needs. Their goal in working with a business client is to “take over” the accounting and tax functions so they can focus on doing what they do best. And having the Peace of Mind that their accounting and tax compliance is handled with no missed deadlines, penalties and fines, and an accurate up to date set of books.

Best Estate Planning Attorney

Andrea L. Jakob, PA

12401 Orange Drive, Suite 219, Davie www.JakobLegal.com

954-862-1479

Andrea L. Jakob, PA have been helping clients and their families prepare for the future for over thirty years. specializes in Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate, Elder Law, and Asset Protection services.

The Andrea L. Jakob, PA Legal team helps people in Broward County protect their hard-earned life savings and resources. They work with their clients to protect and transfer assets to loved ones and to protect and support children. We sat down with Andrea to learn more about her practice.

Best Family Law Firm

Ann-Marie Giustibelli, JD

Divorce Made Easy, Inc.

8551 W Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation www.divorcemadeeasy.net

(954) 626-3421

At Divorce Made Easy, Ann-Marie Giustibelli and her associates truly want to help families get through the divorce process without being left devastated financially, emotionally and psychologically.

Even though she has been a litigator for 14 years, she feels “it is good for (her) spirit as well as those involved in alternate dispute resolution to settle all differences amicably.” Divorce Made Easy was clearly voted “Best of” because they understand that divorce is not an easy decision; however, getting you through the process does not have to be difficult.

Best Firearms Training Facility

Nexus Shooting

2600 Davie Road, Davie www.NexusShooting.com

954-587-8005

The secret is out. Davie, Florida is home to perhaps the world’s most advanced shooting range. Nexus Shooting is a high-tech, family-owned shooting facility with safety, service, and integrity as its core values. The friendly professionalism shown by all members of the Nexus team is noticeable as soon as you walk through the doors.

Unlike some ranges or gun stores, there are no macho, condescending know-it-alls at Nexus. Their team is courteous, smart and supportive with a focus on customers. They have a litany of classes, ranging from youth safety all the way to elite drills for advanced users. Training staff includes former military and law enforcement firearms instructors.

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Best Personal Injury Attorney

Negroni

7050 NW 4th Street, Suite 201 www.FloridaInjured.com

954-424-9000

Best Insurance Agency

M & L Insurance 2855 N University Drive, Suite 110, Coral Springs

M & L Insurance is a family-owned and operated insurance agency. They provide both personal and commercial insurance. M & L has the resources to customize plans to fully accommodate the coverage requirements for their clients.

You need insurance to cover nearly every aspect of your life. Your home, your car, your business, your healthcoverage for damages and expenses all relies on costeffective insurance policies. For insurance options that fit your needs and your budget, make M & L Insurance your trusted insurance agency.

Lakeside

Best Veterinarian

Animal Hospital

9601 W Broward Boulevard, Plantation www.lakesideanimal.com

954-474-8808

Dr. Jennifer Frione and the entire team at Lakeside Animal Hospital are committed to practicing big medicine in a family hospital environment. They accomplish this through, a group of experienced, dedicated, and caring support staff made up of technicians (nurses), receptionists, and kennel personnel who assist their veterinarians in caring for your pet.

Lakeside Animal Hospital understands how special each individual patient is to his or her family, and they strive to treat each pet as if they were their own earning them the “Best of” title by our readers.