Auburn Reporter
Friday, September 27, 2019
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The 2019 Results Are In We have wrapped up the 2019 Best of Auburn readership poll and the winners & finalists are listed on the following pages. Thank you to those of you who took the time to vote for your favorites, either in print or online. This community takes such pride in their retailers, people and service providers and this is what makes Auburn such a great city. I would like to congratulate everyone who received votes and also thank the loyal readers of the Auburn Reporter for their support this year. After many hours of counting votes and then drawing the winners for the great prizes donated by Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro, Spunky Monkey Sports Bar & Grill, and Longevita Pilates & Yoga Studio, I am proud to present you the 2019 Best of Auburn as picked by you, our readers.
A very special thank you goes out to our sponsors who generously donated the prizes to our lucky readers. All of our winners will receive a plaque from the Auburn Reporter and all finalists will receive a certificate suitable for framing. There is a company out there that may try to sell you a plaque but please note they are not affiliated with us. Our winner’s plaques are free & hand delivered to you personally. Carol Greiling General Manager Auburn Reporter a Division of Sound Publishing Inc.
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Best of Auburn 2019 PEOPLE ACCOUNTANT
WINNER: Rarey-Olson CPAs PLLC FINALIST: FBCPA Group PS, Inc. FINALIST: Jake Hanes, Action Tax FINALIST: Sue Katsel, CPA
ATTORNEY/LAW FIRM
WINNER: Singletary Law Offices, PLLC FINALIST: Gibson & Jarvey FINALIST: A Street Legal Services Inc (formerly Ryan & Driessen Inc) FINALIST: West Law Offices PS
CHIROPRACTOR
WINNER: Live Long & Prosper Chiropractic FINALIST: Fowler Chiropractic FINALIST: Avise Chiropractic FINALIST: Harlow Chiropractic, PLLC
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WINNER: Debbie Christian FINALIST: Brittiany Karlson FINALIST: Sharon LaVigne FINALIST: Kristina Dreissen
DENTIST
MEDICAL FACILITY
WINNER Cook Family Dentistry FINALIST: Dr. Ryan Anardi, DDS FINALIST: Mikaely Moore Fujita Family Dentistry FINALIST: Simply Smiles
WINNER: Cascade Eye & Skin Centers FINALIST: MultiCare Auburn Urgent Care FINALIST: Franciscan Medical Clinic - Auburn FINALIST: Docere Integrated Medicine
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
WINNER: Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, P.C. FINALIST: Crain Eye Clinic FINALIST: Vista Optical FINALIST: Lakeland Vision Clinic
(NAME &
LOCATION)
WINNER: Shawn Fowler, Edward Jones FINALIST: Mountain Top Advisors FINALIST: Scott Shoemaker - Edward Jones FINALIST: Shane Feist- Edward Jones
HAIR SALON/BARBER SHOP WINNER: Salon Bella Dea FINALIST: Tre Sorelle Salon FINALIST: K Barber FINALIST: The Mane Team Salon
INSURANCE AGENT & COMPANY
WINNER: Leavitt Group Northwest FINALIST: Alpine Ridge Insurance FINALIST: Cindy Henson - Farmer’s Insurance FINALIST: South Sound Insurance, Inc
OPTICAL
ORTHODONIST
WINNER: Molen Orthodontics FINALIST: Woloshyn Orthodontics
PET GROOMER
WINNER: Hair of the Dog FINALIST: Tiki Tails Dog Salon FINALIST: Auburn Veterinary Hospital Inc FINALIST: Reber Ranch
I appreciate your business and votes Auburn! A STREET LEGAL SERVICES 16 A St SE, Auburn, WA 98002 253-939-0811 www.astreetlegalservices.com
Kristina Driessen Owner
Oldest Business in Auburn Serving for over 97 years Thank you for your votes for:
Best Auto Dealer Best Auto Service 501 Auburn Way N • 253-833-1500 scarff-ford.com
Thanks for your support in Voting US One of the Best Garden Center & Gift Shop
320th and Military Rd.,Federal Way,WA • 253-941-7705 branchesgardencenter.com
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Best of Auburn 2019 PHYSICIAN
(NAME &
VETERINARIAN CLINIC
LOCATION)
WINNER: Chaffee Kenneth R MD - Women’s Health Advantage FINALIST: Nadine Gettel, MD - Multicare FINALIST: Alan Chen MD - Multicare FINALIST: Lijo Thomas MD - Multicare FINALIST: Peggy Jesse, ARNP - Franciscan Medical Clinic
WINNER: Auburn Veterinary Hospital FINALIST: Green River Veterinary FINALIST: Reber Ranch FINALIST: Auburn South Veterinary Hospital
REAL ESTATE AGENT & COMPANY
WINNER: Abby Santos - Remax Integrity FINALIST: Josh Hall Real Estate Team - John L. Scott FINALIST: Jon Bye & Associates Real Estate FINALIST: Darci Bidman - John L Scott
BAKERY/DESSERTS
WINNER: Legendary Doughnuts FINALIST: Donut & Muffin Factory FINALIST: Gosanko Chocolate - One Main FINALIST: Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro
BREAKFAST
RESTAURANTS & FOOD
WINNER: SunBreak Cafe FINALIST: Rainbow Cafe FINALIST: Quarter Chute Cafe FINALIST: Oddfellas Pub & Eatery
ASIAN
WINNER: Gor Gai Thai Street Food FINALIST: Sushido FINALIST: Koong Thong Thai Cuisine FINALIST: China House
Thank you Auburn for your “Best of ” votes!
BURGERS
WINNER: Frugals FINALIST: Vinifera FINALIST: Trotter’s Family Restaurant FINALIST: PICK-QUICK Drive In
Thank you for your votes! “Auburn’s BEST Accountants”
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Thank you for voting us one of the Best of Auburn!
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Best of Auburn 2019 CATERING
COFFEE STAND
WINNER: Longhorn Barbecue FINALIST: Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro FINALIST: Cafe Pacific Catering FINALIST: Muckleshoot Casino
WINNER: Zola’s Café FINALIST: Rail Hop’n Brewing Company FINALIST: BigFoot Java FINALIST: Gibs Coffee Company
COCKTAIL LOUNGE/ HAPPY HOUR
DINNER
Thank you to every one of our patients who voted for us this year.
ITALIAN
Thank You Auburn For Voting For Us! Acupuncture Massage Facials & Skin Care Professional Peels Microdermabrasion Reiki
– Dr Ryan Anardi, DDS M-W 7:30am - 5:00pm Th-F 7:30am - 2:30pm Closed for Lunch 12:30pm - 2:00pm M-W 253.833.1070 1320 8th St NE #101 Auburn, WA 98002 DrAnardi.com
WINNER: Frugals FINALIST: Taco Time FINALIST: Memo’s FINALIST: El Reconstrito WINNER: Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro FINALIST: Athens Pizza & Pasta FINALIST: Bella’s Bistro and Bar FINALIST: Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill
WINNER: Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro FINALIST: Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill FINALIST: Oddfellas Pub & Eatery FINALIST: Frugals
WINNER: Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro FINALIST: Rail Hop’n Brewing Company FINALIST: Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill FINALIST: Oddfellas Pub & Eatery
FAST FOOD
We Specialize in Instant Sciatic Pain Relief
253.394.1466
We accept Auto Injuries, L&I, VA Choice and most Health Insurances
201 Auburn Way N Ste A1, Auburn, WA 98002 Online Booking & Gift Cards at: www.SerendipitySpa.Net
Cook Family Dentistry
Thank you for your trust, Auburn. We love dentistry and it shows.
Thank you Auburn!
Come see us for porcelain crowns, white composite fillings, cleanings, bleaching, implants, children’s and senior care, Botox, and more.
Since 1993 HBT Insurance has been honored to serve the Auburn Valley and our residents. You’re the reason we are here. HBT has now joined Leavitt Group NW. The same great people who can provide even greater value and support to our customers. We are grateful. Leavitt Group, Insurance the Northwest trusts. Let’s Talk.
Leavitt Group Northwest | Insurance | 253-833-5140 201 Auburn Way N, Suite C • Auburn, WA 98002 www.leavitt.com/northwest Commercial
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321 4th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002 253.735.1106 www.cookfamilydds.com
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Best of Auburn 2019 SERVICES
LUNCH
WINNER: Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro FINALIST: Frugals FINALIST: Oddfellas Pub & Eatery FINALIST: Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill
CASINO
AUTO SERVICE
WINNER: Way Scarff Ford FINALIST: Kelly’s Auto Repair FINALIST: Valley Buick GMC FINALIST: Auburn Foreign & Domestic
MEXICAN
WINNER: Garcias Mexican Restaurant & Cantina FINALIST: Las Margaritas FINALIST: Rio Blanco Family Restaurant FINALIST: Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
BANK
WINNER: BECU FINALIST: Chase Bank FINALIST: Umpqua Bank FINALIST: Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
PIZZA
WINNER: Athens Pizza & Pasta FINALIST: MOD Pizza FINALIST: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza FINALIST: Round Table Pizza
WINNER: Muckleshoot Casino FINALIST: Iron Horse Casino FINALIST: Muckleshoot Bingo
CLEANING SERVICE
WINNER: Merry Maids FINALIST: Alex’s Cleaning FINALIST: Sparkling Homes
COUNSELING SERVICES
WINNER: Nexus Youth & Family Services FINALIST: Sound Mental Health FINALIST: Valley Cities
Thank you for letting us be YOUR Auto Supply Store! Gosney Motor Parts Inc.
2010 Finalist 2011 Winner 2012 Winner 2013 Winner 2014 Finalist 2015 Winner 2016 Winner 2017 Winner 2018 Winner
220 Auburn Way N • 253-833-4455 • AuburnNAPA.com
Monday-Friday: 7:30-6
Saturday: 8-5
Sunday: 10-4
Auburn Veterinary Hospital Caring for Your Pets Since 1942 Thank you for your votes for Best Veterinarian & Best Dog Groomer!
• Wellness/Geriatric Care • Grooming/Vaccinations • Surgery/Dentistry/Boarding • Extensive In-House Diagnostic Lab 253-833-4510
Eric Schneider, DVM
Heather Cullom, MRCVS, DVM
Kimo Jow, DVM
718 Auburn Way N, Auburn AuburnVeterinaryHospital.net
Best of Auburn recognition since 2010
Thank You Auburn!
It’s an honor to be recognized! I’m here for all your real estate needs. Serving all of South King & North Pierce Counties Specializing in Lakeland
SINGLETARY LAW OFFICE
PLLC Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship
Providing sound legal advice and quality, cost-effective representation to members of this community.
We Appreciate your “Best of Auburn” Votes! -Alexis Singletary (253) 833-8855 www.SingletaryLawOffice.com
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Best of Auburn 2019 EARLY LEARNING/DAYCARE WINNER: Valley Christian School FINALIST: Green River Montessori FINALIST: Little Jack’s Corner
FITNESS CENTER/HEALTH CLUB WINNER: Longevita Pilates & Yoga Studio FINALIST: L.A Fitness FINALIST: Corestar Pilates FINALIST: Orangetheory Fitness
NAIL SALON
NON-PROFIT BUSINESS
WINNER: Auburn Nails FINALIST: Top Nails FINALIST: Blush Nails Boutique FINALIST: Nails by Helen FINALIST: Nail Bar and Lashes
WINNER: The Auburn Food Bank FINALIST: Auburn Valley Humane Society Thrift Store FINALIST: Auburn Public Schools Foundation FINALIST: White River Valley Museum
NEW BUSINESS
SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
(AUG 2018 - JULY 2019)
WINNER: Rail Hop’n Brewing Co FINALIST: Urban Chops FINALIST: Bella’s Bistro and Bar FINALIST: PNW Coffee Co
WINNER: Brannon Park - Village Concepts FINALIST: Wesley Lea Hill FINALIST: Merrill Gardens at Auburn FINALIST: Canterbury House
Thanks for your votes for the Best of Auburn
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Being helpful since 1975! Agrishop Ace Hardware
308 W Main St Auburn, WA 98001 • 253-833-0870
Pilates & Yoga Studio
Thank you for choosing us on your wellness journey! - Longevita Family
Pilates • Barre • Yoga • Hot Yoga TRX • Private Sessions New Client Specials Available
Love. Life. Longer. Longevita. Book online LongevitaPilates.com 201 Auburn Way N, Auburn 253-249-7456
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Thank you for voting! Your Local, Independent Agents
253.833.9501
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Best of Auburn 2018 SPA SERVICES
WINNER: Serendipity Spa & Wellness Center FINALIST: Solei Day Spa FINALIST: Salon Bellissima FINALIST: Serenity Massage & Wellness FINALIST: Beauty Blvd.
SHOPPING ANTIQUE/THRIFT STORE
WINNER: Auburn Valley Humane Society Thrift Store FINALIST: St Vincent de Paul FINALIST: Auburn Goodwill FINALIST: Habitat for Humanity Store
AUTO DEALERSHIP
CLOTHING STORE
WINNER: Way Scarff Ford FINALIST: Doxon Toyota of Auburn FINALIST: Valley Buick GMC FINALIST: Rairdon’s Subaru of Auburn
WINNER: Shoe Forest & More FINALIST: Burlington FINALIST: The Classic Farmhouse FINALIST: Chico’s Outlets FINALIST: Nike Factory Store
AUTO SUPPLY STORE
GIFT SHOP
WINNER: Gosney Motor Parts (NAPA) FINALIST: O’Reilly Auto Parts FINALIST: Advance Auto Parts
WINNER: A Little Knitty FINALIST: The Classic Farmhouse FINALIST: Gosanko Chocolate FINALIST: Shoe Forest & More
Thank you for voting our firm one of the “Best.”
Thank you to all our guests who voted!
ROBERT E. WEST, JR. Attorney At Law 332 First St NE, Auburn 253.351.9000 rwest@WestLawOffices.com
Voted Best of Auburn 7 Years! SalonBellaDea.com 502 16th St. NE, Auburn • 253-333-6785
A Professional Service Corporation
FBCPA Group PS, Inc. - not just CPAs
• Estate Tax Planning • Business Valuation • Tax Preparation and Financial Statements • Virtual Accounting Solutions & Tools
Available for Events
“Helping your business perform to its potential.” Thank you for your votes as ‘Auburn’s Best Accountant!’
253-833-5304 www.fb-cpa.com Offering an eclectic fusion of familiar comfort foods and inspired modern cuisine. With comfort, class and attentive service in mind, Vinifera is the perfect place for all occasions, large or small.
Thanks for your votes for: Best Lunch • Best Dinner Best Cocktail Hour • Best Burger Best Italian Restaurant • Best Catering Daily Food and Drink Specials • Family Friendly • Full Bar Happy Hour Daily, 3-6 • Wine Tastings Wednesdays, 5-9 Live Music Friday & Saturday, 7-10 Open 7 days a week, 11am - 11pm for lunch & dinner.
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Thanks for voting. We think you’re Great too! Co-owners, Brittany Karlson & Jeremy MacArthur
18 Auburn Way South, Auburn • 253-737-4421 • vinifera-auburn.com
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Best of Auburn 2019 GROCERY STORE
NURSERY/GARDEN SHOP
WINNER: Fred Meyer FINALIST: Haggen Food & Pharmacy FINALIST: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market FINALIST: Safeway
WINNER: AgriShop Auburn Ace Hardware FINALIST: Lowe’s Home Improvement FINALIST: Branches
HARDWARE STORE
WINNER: Reber Ranch FINALIST: Pet Pros Lakeland in Auburn FINALIST: Coastal Farm & Ranch FINALIST: Tiki Tails Dog Salon
WINNER: AgriShop Auburn Ace Hardware FINALIST: Lowe’s FINALIST: Coastal Farm & Ranch
PET SUPPLY STORE
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
Winners of the gift cards from Longevita, Spunky Monkey Bar & Grill and Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro are Laurie T., Joanne H. and Steve J. Thanks for voting and enjoy your prize!
F O W L E R
CHIROPRACTIC Est. 1988
Thank you for your votes and support during 31 years of business. Chiropractic
Massage Therapy
Roxanna Fowler D.C.
Carol Landers LMT
1035 Harvey Rd., Auburn • 253-833-0522
Thank you for letting us serve you for over 39 years! Thank you for your votes for
BEST PIZZA and BEST ITALIAN! We have been in business for over 39 years and take pride in our food, our staff and our customers. Come to Athens Pizza for a family friendly environment and a great tasting meal. When you’re at Athens, you’re family.
Athens
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St Vincent de Paul of Auburn Clothing & Home Accessories 717 Auburn Way N, Auburn (253) 833-0400
Furniture, Appliances & Mattresses 926 Auburn Way N, Auburn (253) 833-0401
Thank you for your votes for BEST BREAKFAST IN AUBURN!
Pizza & Pasta
253-939-7444
959 E Main St, Auburn
Serving Auburn Since 1980
American & Italian Food Lounge & Banquet Room 112 East Main Street, Downtown Auburn (253) 833-1880
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