2021 Record-Journal Readers' Choice Awards

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THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS FRIDAY | OCTOBER 15, 2021

217 WINNERS

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Best Family Owned Business , Best Insurance Agent (Terry Bongiovanni) Best Investment Firm, Best Commercial Insurance, Best Health & Wellness Consultant (BWell) FINALIST- Best Place to Work, Best Home & Auto

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A kinder kind of bank.

We’re working together to help our neighbors and our communities thrive. We’re delighted to be voted #1 Best Bank and #1 Best Place to Work in Central CT. Thank you Liberty customers and teammates!

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BEAUTY & HEALTH AUDIOLOGIST

BARBER SHOP

CHIROPRACTOR OFFICE

DAY SPA

DENTIST OFFICE

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Jennifer Micacci, AuD

Cornerstone Barbershop

Healing Hands Chiropractic

Serenity Salon & Day Spa

Dental Group of MeridenWallingford

Best Life Hearing Center 850 N Main St Ext Ste C1 Bldg 1 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.741.9943 bestlifehearingcenter.com

44 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.516.1684 cornerstonebarbers. wixsite.com

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Christina Lee, AuD

Quinnipiac Barber Shop

Bennett Family Chiropractic

Aria Medical Aesthetics

Advanced Dental

Find Us On Facebook

bennettfamilychiro.com

ariamedicalaesthetics.com

advanceddental.com

Trey’s Barbershop

Central Connecticut Chiropractic cheshirechiropractic.com

Comprehensive Hearing comprehensivehearing.com

100 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.626.9994 healinghandsdc.com

118 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.4419 serenityofwallingford.com

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Luigi DiRubba, DC

Hillary Lewis, AuD Masonicare masonicare.org

fresha.com

Raya Clinic rayaclinic.com

298 Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.427.8663 dentalgroupct.com

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North Haven Dentists Body & Soul Day Spa thebodyandsouldayspa.com

northhavendentists.com

Smilen Dental Group smilendentalgroup.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS BEAUTY & HEALTH

Audiologist......................................................... 4 Barber Shop........................................................ 4 Chiropractor Office.............................................. 4 Day Spa............................................................... 4 Dentist Office...................................................... 4 Emergency Room ............................................... 6 Eyelash Extensions.............................................. 6 Facials................................................................. 6 Fitness Center/Gym ............................................ 6 Hair Salon........................................................... 6 Health & Wellness Consultant............................. 7 Hospital.............................................................. 7 Nail Salon ........................................................... 7 Naturopathic Doctor ........................................... 7 OB/GYN Office..................................................... 8 Optometrist Office .............................................. 8 Orthodontist Office............................................. 9 Pediatric Dentist Office ....................................... 9 Pediatrician Office............................................... 9 Pharmacy/Drug Store ......................................... 9 Physical Therapist Office ................................... 11 Skin Care Treatment Center............................... 11 Therapeutic Massage........................................ 11 Waxing ............................................................. 11 Weight Loss Center ........................................... 14 Yoga Studio ...................................................... 14

DINING

American Restaurant........................................ 15 Bakery .............................................................. 15 BBQ Restaurant ................................................ 15 Breakfast Restaurant ........................................ 15 Breakfast Sandwich.......................................... 16 Brunch.............................................................. 16 Burger .............................................................. 16 Caterer.............................................................. 16 Chicken Wings .................................................. 17 Chinese Restaurant........................................... 17 Deli................................................................... 17 Dessert ............................................................. 17 Diner................................................................. 18 Doughnuts........................................................ 18 Early Bird Dinner............................................... 18 Family Restaurant............................................. 18 Fast Food .......................................................... 19 Fine Dining ....................................................... 19 Greek Restaurant.............................................. 19 Happy Hour ...................................................... 19 Happy Hour - Late Night................................... 19 Hispanic Restaurant.......................................... 20 Hot Dog ............................................................ 20 Ice Cream.......................................................... 20 Indian Restaurant............................................. 20 Italian Restaurant............................................. 20 Japanese Restaurant......................................... 21 Kielbasa Shop................................................... 21 Local Coffee Shop ............................................. 21

Lunch Spot........................................................ 21 Mexican Restaurant.......................................... 22 Milkshake ......................................................... 22 Muffins............................................................. 22 Neighborhood Bar ............................................ 22 Outdoor Dining................................................. 24 Pancakes........................................................... 24 Pizza in Cheshire............................................... 24 Pizza in Meriden ............................................... 24 Pizza in Southington......................................... 24 Pizza in Wallingford.......................................... 25 Polish Restaurant.............................................. 25 Ribs .................................................................. 25 Romantic Restaurant........................................ 25 Salad Bar .......................................................... 26 Seafood ............................................................ 26 Sports Bar......................................................... 26 Steakhouse....................................................... 26 Sushi Restaurant............................................... 27 Thai Restaurant ................................................ 27 Amusement Facility.......................................... 28 Casino............................................................... 28 Concert Venue................................................... 28 Cover Band ....................................................... 28 Dance Studio .................................................... 29 DIY Art Studio................................................... 29 DJ ..................................................................... 29 Festival/Fair...................................................... 29 Live Music......................................................... 29 Live Theater ...................................................... 33 Mini Golf........................................................... 33 Movie Theater................................................... 33

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE

Accountant ....................................................... 33 Assisted Living Community............................... 33 Bank ................................................................. 36 Cleaning Company............................................ 36 Commercial Insurance ...................................... 36 Credit Union ..................................................... 36 Electrician......................................................... 37 Home & Auto Insurance.................................... 37 Home Builder ................................................... 37 Home Contractor .............................................. 37 Home Inspector ................................................ 40 Home Remodeler.............................................. 40 Home Security.................................................. 40 Hot Tub Store & Supplies................................... 40 Independent Living Community....................... 41 Insurance Agent ............................................... 41 Investment Firm ............................................... 41 Law Firm........................................................... 41 Lawn Care......................................................... 42 Masonry ........................................................... 42 Mortgage Lender.............................................. 42 Moving Company.............................................. 42 Paint Store........................................................ 43

Painting Contractor........................................... 43 Paving Contractor ............................................. 46 Pool Store & Supplies........................................ 46 Real Estate Agent ............................................. 46 Real Estate Company ........................................ 46 Real Estate Team............................................... 48 Roofing............................................................. 48 Septic Service ................................................... 48 Siding ............................................................... 48 Skilled Nursing ................................................. 50 Tree Surgeon..................................................... 50

KIDS & EDUCATION

College ............................................................. 53 Dance School .................................................... 53 Day Camp ......................................................... 53 Day Care ........................................................... 53 Early Learning Center........................................ 55 Martial Arts ...................................................... 55 Music Instruction.............................................. 55 Pre-School........................................................ 55

PEOPLE & PLACES

Bartender ......................................................... 58 Event Venue...................................................... 58 Private School................................................... 58 Golf Course ....................................................... 59 Hotel................................................................. 59 Museum ........................................................... 59 Orchard............................................................. 59 Place to Worship............................................... 60 Religious Leaders.............................................. 60 Wedding Venue ................................................ 60

SERVICES

Car Wash........................................................... 63 Carpet Cleaning ................................................ 63 Chamber of Commerce ..................................... 63 Divorce Attorney............................................... 63 Doggy Day Care ................................................ 63 Dry Cleaner....................................................... 66 Dry Cleaning Delivery Service........................... 66 Elder Care Attorney........................................... 66 Employment Agency ........................................ 66 Fuel Company................................................... 66 Funeral Home................................................... 68 Heating & A/C Service....................................... 68 Jewelry Repair.................................................. 70 Laundromat...................................................... 70 Locksmith......................................................... 70 Personal Injury Lawyer ..................................... 70 Pest Control ...................................................... 70 Pet Boarding Facility......................................... 74 Pet Groomer ..................................................... 74 Pet Supplies...................................................... 76 Photographer ................................................... 76 Plumber............................................................ 76 Screen Printing and Embroidery ....................... 76 Shredding Company ......................................... 76

Storage Company ............................................. 79 Tattoo Parlor..................................................... 79 Travel Agent...................................................... 81 Veterinarian...................................................... 81 Waste Management ......................................... 81

SHOPPING

Antique Store.................................................... 83 Appliance Store ................................................ 83 Backyard Furnishings........................................ 83 Bicycle Store ..................................................... 83 Branded Apparel Supplier................................. 86 Bridal Store....................................................... 86 Candy Store ...................................................... 89 CBD Store.......................................................... 89 Consignment Store ........................................... 90 Department Store............................................. 90 Floor Covering Store.......................................... 90 Flooring Company ............................................ 90 Florist ............................................................... 90 Garden Center................................................... 94 Gift Store .......................................................... 94 Gourmet Foods ................................................. 94 Grocery Store.................................................... 94 Hardware Store................................................. 96 Jewelry Store.................................................... 96 Lawn Equipment .............................................. 96 Mattress Store .................................................. 96 Meat Market..................................................... 97 Music Store....................................................... 97 Formal Wear ................................................... 101 Furniture Store................................................ 101 Pawn Shop ..................................................... 102 Seafood Market .............................................. 102 Smoke/Vape Shop .......................................... 102

SPIRITS

Brewery.......................................................... 103 Liquor Store.................................................... 103 Place to Buy Craft Beer.................................... 103 Winery............................................................ 103

TOP EMPLOYERS

Family Owned Business .................................. 105 Place to Work - 1-25 Employees...................... 105 Place to Work - 25-100 Employees.........................105 Place to Work - 100-250 Employees................ 105 Place to Work - 250+ Employees.................... 105

VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES

Auto Body/Collision........................................ 107 Auto Dealer Service Department .................... 107 Auto Detailing ................................................ 107 Auto Repair - Independent ............................. 107 Luxury Automotive Dealership ....................... 110 New Car Dealer............................................... 110 Oil Change...................................................... 110 Tire Center ...................................................... 110 Used Car Dealer .............................................. 110

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BEAUTY & HEALTH EMERGENCY ROOM

EYELASH EXTENSIONS

FACIALS

FITNESS CENTER/GYM

HAIR SALON

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MidState Medical Center

Smitten Kitten Beauty

Aria Medical Aesthetics

Body Temple Fitness Personal Training Studio

Salon Nathaniel

FINALIST

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BE here Now

Leslie K Hair and Nails Salon

435 & 455 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451 203.694.8200 midstatemedical.org

1097 S Main St Cheshire, CT 06410 203.645.8201 smittenkittenbeauty.com

941 Queen St Southington, CT 06489 860.426.1363 ariamedicalaesthetics.com

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20 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.213.6369 bodytemplefitnessct.com

1247 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.630.0181 salonnathaniel.com

Middlesex Hospital

Leslie K Hair and Nails Salon

Body & Soul Day Spa

middlesexhealth.org

lesliekllcsalon.com

thebodyandsouldayspa.com

Yoga & Fitness Studios beherenowstudios.com

The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Polaris Lash Studio

LC Artistry

Wallingford Family YMCA

Style By Katelyn

polarislashstudio.com

Find Us On Facebook

wallingfordymca.org

stylebykatelynsalon.com

Bradley Memorial Campus thocc.org

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More pride in bringing you the best!

We’re thrilled to provide our community with the services they need – and love.

Thank you for proclaiming us the best:

Thank you for naming us a top three finalist:

• Best Hospital – MidState Medical Center

• Best Physical Therapist Office – Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network

• Best Emergency Room – MidState Medical Center

• Best Emergency Room – The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial Campus • Best Assisted Living – The Orchards of Southington

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BEAUTY & HEALTH HEALTH & WELLNESS CONSULTANT

HOSPITAL

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Nikki Grillo

MidState Medical Center

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Randy Peterson Fitness coachrandyfitness.com

Terrace Johnson

Body Temple Fitness Personal Training Studio bodytemplefitnessct.com

435 & 455 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451 203.694.8200 midstatemedical.org

Thank You Loyal Customers for Your Votes

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EVENTS: Prime Rib Night, Golf Tournament, Lobster Festival, Cookie Swap, Super Bowl Party, Holiday Parties, St Paddy's Bar Crawl, Full Service Menu

Gaylord Hospital

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare gaylord.org

Middlesex Hospital middlesexhealth.org

In these four categories

AMERICAN RESTAURANT • BURGERS HAPPY HOUR LATE NIGHT • SPORTS BAR

There is something for everyone at AJ's!!

Cold Beer & Cocktails serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

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BWell Mind & Body 130 Research Pwy Ste 200 Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.7900 bspinsurance.com

“There are no strangers here, only friends we have not met.”

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142 Hanover St. Meriden

2021

203.634.4912

BEAUTY & HEALTH NAIL SALON

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

WINNER

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Body & Soul Day Spa

26 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.3223 thebodyandsouldayspa.com

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Queen’s Nails Salon Find Us On Facebook

Keith Zeitlin, ND

5 Elements Naturopathic Health Center

Southington - 61

URTISS ST

850 N Main St Ext #2 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.284.1119 5elementsnhc.com

Amy Duong, ND

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2021 You Got Nails Find Us On Facebook

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Hartford Healthcare Medical Group hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

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Thank You from A Moment Away

FINALIST Natural Skin Doctor naturalskindr.com

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BEAUTY & HEALTH THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Best Sports Bar • Neighborhood bar • Lunch Spot • Wings Happy Hour • Happy Hour - Late Night • Bartender AWARD WINNING FOOD

AMAZING CRAFT BEERS

LIVE MUSIC / COMEDY

MEETINGS & EVENTS

AWARD WINNING STAFF

FULL CATERING SERVICES

AMAZING SALADS!

WATCH ALL THE GAMES

BIRTHDAYS & GRADUATIONS

VOTED BEST BARTENDERS!

OB/GYN OFFICE

OPTOMETRIST OFFICE

WINNER

WINNER

Women’s Center of Southern New England

Wallingford Eye Care Center

Women’s Health Connecticut 863 N Main St Ext #301 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.0885 womenshealthct.com

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Generations OB/GYN

Craig L. Nielsen, OD

generationsobgynct.com

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2021

WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A BAR DoublePlayCafe.com/MENU

821 N Main St Ext Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.5152 wallingfordeyecare.com

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Helm & Helm, PC womenshealthct.com

MyEyeDr. myeyedr.com

Double Play Cafe  320 Main Street  Wallingford, CT  203.265.2599

203-235-5588 • DentalGroupCT.com • 298 Broad St. Meriden

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We’ve been treating patients of all ages for over 50 years!

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BEAUTY & HEALTH ORTHODONTIST OFFICE

Team Demas Orthodontics

WINNER

PEDIATRIC DENTIST OFFICE

Kathryn Reluga, DMD

WINNER

Lido’s Restaurant

Smilen Dental Group

546 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.235.5563 meriden-

60 Church St # 15 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.774.0019 smilendentalgroup.com

wallingfordorthodontics.com

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Dental Group of Meriden-Wallingford dentalgroupct.com

Daniels Orthodontics

Just 4 Kidz Dentistry

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SPECIALIZING IN

Lido’s Restaurant

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Gourmet Pizzas •AUTHENTIC Grinders • Salads ITALIAN CUISINE

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Meriden-Wallingford Orthodontics

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ASK FOR Chicken OUR DAILY SPECIALS • Veal • Seafood

THANK YOU FOR US AS75 Pomeroy Ave., ALSO G FORCuisine MeridenFEATURING • (203) 634-3959 VOTINItalian Authentic FAMILY & N BEST ITALIA Gourmet Pizzas • Grinders • Salads RESTAURANT! ASK FOR OUR DAILY SPECIALS

BEAUTY & HEALTH WINNER

Pediatrics Plus

Hancocks Pharmacy

13 Peck St North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.4627 pediatricsplus.net

Good Neighbor Pharmacy 840 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.235.6323 mygnp.com

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Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine

Durham Pharmacy Find Us On Facebook

prohealthmd.com

Pediatric Medicine: Wallingford wallingfordpediatrics.com

Serving Connecticut since 1989

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Reserve your HotSpring Spa now for May 2022 delivery and receive

$500 OFF

AWARDS

2021

Serafino Pharmacy pharmacyinsouthington.com

• Seasonal Pool Or Spa Summerizing & Winterizing • Weekly Cleaning & Maintenance • Fire Pits • Outdoor kitchens • Putting Greens • Synthetic Turf • All Types Of Masonry • Hot Springs Spas

Thank you for voting us BEST Pool Store & Supplies!

15% OFF spa chemicals $25 or more

1437 Middletown Ave., Northford, CT • 203-239-SWIM (7946) 705 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, CT • 203-458-7378 aquaticpool.com

Expires 12/31/21

WINNER

SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER:

Expires 12/31/21

PHARMACY/DRUG STORE

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PEDIATRICIAN OFFICE

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US!

AWARDS

2021

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY AND BEST PLACE TO WORK!! calcagni.com

calcagni.com

203.272.1821

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BEAUTY & HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST OFFICE

SKIN CARE TREATMENT CENTER

WINNER

WINNER

Gaylord Physical Therapy

Serenity Salon & Day Spa

1154 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.679.3533 gaylord.org

Thank You to our amazing guests

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S BEST PIZZA IN SOUTHINGTON

AND BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT

AWARDS

2021

 Ct Mags- Best hidden Gem 2021

118 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.4419 serenityofwallingford.com

 Please visit us at our new location in Plainville  “ Field fresh and hand crafted”

FINALIST

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FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

amomentawayspa.com

A Moment Away

fyzical.com

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network

 Go to craftkitchenct.com to learn more about our amazing food

Aria Medical Aesthetics ariamedicalaesthetics.com

hartfordhealthcare rehabnetwork.org

1244 ERI EN E SOUTHINGTON

GRUBHUB & DOORDASH DELIVERY AVAILABLE!

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Health & safety: Covid compliant and sanitized after each guest

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BEAUTY & HEALTH WAXING

WINNER

WINNER

Therapeutic Massage Office

European Wax Center

145 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.2513 therapeuticmassageofficellc. com

FINALIST

496 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.440.2077 waxcenter.com

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Body & Soul Day Spa

Body & Soul Day Spa

thebodyandsouldayspa.com

thebodyandsouldayspa.com

Elements Massage

Smitten Kitten Beauty

elementsmassage.com

smittenkittenbeauty.com

Hair and nail salon for men, women & children.

Enter a challenge, leave a new you!

We have the know-how you need.

Thank you for your votes!

AWARDS

Services

Goldwell color and Highlights Precision Cuts | Permanent Waves Nail Services | Pedicures Eyelash Extensions | waxing Bridal styles | Makeup

2021

lesliekllcsalon.com

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203.235.4334

247 South Broad Street, Meriden

R245294

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

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Thank You for Voting Us as Best Auto Body/Collision

AWARDS

2021

Cheshire, Connecticut’s Premiere, Eco-friendly, Auto and Truck Collision Center

John Mazzella Owner 1322 Waterbury Rd. Cheshire, CT 06410 www.YeOldStation.com | John@Yeoldstation.com

203-272-7266 phone | 203-671-0122 cell | 203-250-9715 fax

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1322 Waterbury Rd. Cheshire, CT 06410 www.YeOldStation.com | 203-272-7266 | John@Yeoldstation.com

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BEAUTY & HEALTH Thank for voting us One of the best TV and Appliance stores in Central CT

WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

YOGA STUDIO

WINNER

WINNER

Medical Weight Loss Solutions

AWARDS

2021

665 N Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.8000 medweightlosssolutions.com

OVER 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS! R245022

FINALIST

Aria Medical Aesthetics

Thank for voting us as one of the Best Dinners in Central CT Classic diner fare, international dishes & Greek specialties mingle at this family owned favorite.

AWARDS

2021

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320 Washington Ave • North Haven, CT • 203-239-0663 • Open 24/7

FINALIST

BE here Now

ariamedicalaesthetics.com

Yoga & Fitness Studios beherenowstudios.com

Body Temple Fitness Personal Training Studio

Bloom Yoga Fitness Studios

bodytemplefitnessct.com

92 State Street, North Haven, CT • 203-288-2943 • artstvonline.com

Rise Yoga

220 N Colony Rd Ste D Wallingford, CT 06492 203.741.9936 riseyogact.com

bloomyogafitness.com

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DINING AMERICAN RESTAURANT

BAKERY

WINNER

WINNER

Sans-Souci Restaurant

Libby’s Italian Pastry Shop

2003 N Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.639.1777 sanssoucirestaurant.com

139 Wooster ST New Haven, CT 06511 203.772.0380 libbyscookies.com

FINALIST

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Cheshire Baking Company cheshirebakingcompany.com

“I’m so thankful for friendship. It beautifies life so much.”

- L.M. Montgomery

Thank you for all of your votes for Best Day Spa, Nail Salon, Skin Care Treatment, Waxing, Facials and Therapeutic Massage in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards!

TROPICAL BLISS PEDICURE $50

AWARDS

2021

KERATIN SMOOTHING TREATMENT $70.

R245169

AJ’s Oasis Cafe ajsoasiscafe.com

Spa & Salon

CHECK OUT OUR FALL SPECIALS AT Craft Kitchen

Marianna’s Belltop Bakery

craftkitchenct.com

mariannasbelltopbakery.com

TheBodyAndSoulDaySpa.com 26 North Main St. Wallingford • 203-269-FACE (3223) www.thebodyandsouldayspa.com

DINING BREAKFAST RESTAURANT

WINNER

WINNER

Taino Prime

Dad’s Restaurant

1388 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.440.1600 tainosmokehouse.com

FINALIST

740 N Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.4868 dadswallingford.com

FINALIST

Pig Rig BBQ

Breakfast Nook

pigrigbbq.com

breakfastnookct.com

Smokin’ With Chris

Huxley’s Bookmark Cafe

smokinwithchris.com

huxleyscafe.net

Steven Johansen LICENSED MORTGAGE BROKER

33 Fair Street, Suite 101, Wallingford, CT 06492 c. (203) 980-0347 steven@pms1.org NMLS #: 1946247

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Thank you for 2021 all of your votes for Best Mortgage Lender in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards Platinum Mortgage Solutions Inc. NMLS No. 1598108. Licensed Mortgage Broker by the state of Connecticut Department of Banking.

NOT A LENDER OR CORRESPONDENT MORTGAGE LENDER.

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BBQ RESTAURANT

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DINING Prices Better Than The Big Box Stores

Don Petit’s

STORE OF FLOORS Honest Dependable Service

Thank you for Voting Us Best Floor Covering Store

BREAKFAST SANDWICH

BRUNCH

WINNER

WINNER

Neil’s Donuts

Athena Diner II

83 N Turnpike Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.4255 neilsdonuts.com

320 Washington Ave #1306 North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 athena2diner.com

FINALIST

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Dad’s Restaurant

The Library Wine Bar and Bistro

AWARDS

2021

Always a Quality, Clean, Honest and Affordable Installation

dadswallingford.com

thelibrarywinebar.com

Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 10-6; Thurs 10-7; Sat. 10-3; Closed Sunday

907 Meriden-Wtby. Tpk. (Rt. 322) Plantsville, CT Across from McDonald’s

(860) 621-4295 Volume & Contractor Discounts Available!

Fancy Bagels

Viron Rondo Osteria

fancybagel.com

vironrondoosteria.com

www.petitsstoreoffloors.com

DINING

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2021

Thank you for voting us the #1 Lunch Spot in Central Ct.

BURGER

CATERER

WINNER

WINNER

K. LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers

Vinny’s Deli

690 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.8326 klamayssteamed cheeseburgers.com

BOXED LUNCH CATERING Order individually packaged lunches for your next meeting or celebration!

FINALIST

VISIT

wallingfordeatery.com

567 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.7288 vinnysdeli.com

FINALIST

AJ’s Oasis Cafe

Dad’s Restaurant

ajsoasiscafe.com

dadswallingford.com

to see our lunch menu!

CALL AHEAD Takeout 203.303.8123 Catering 203.903.1040

ADDRESS 65 S. Colony St. Wallingford

HOURS Mon - Fri /// 7:30AM - 3:00PM Saturday + Sunday /// resting

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Paul Gregory’s

Paul’s Market ‘n Deli

paulgregorys.com

Find Us On Facebook

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DINING CHICKEN WINGS

CHINESE RESTAURANT

WINNER

WINNER

Sliders Grill & Bar

Hearing Connects Us

Ting Ho

950 Yale Ave Wallingford, CT 06492 203.793.7858 slidersgrillbar.com

533 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.630.0332 tinghobestchinesefood.com

FINALIST

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Double Play Cafe

Hong Kong

doubleplaycafe.com

hongkongwlfd.com

Jennifer Micacci, Au.D. DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY 850 N Main Street EXT BLDG 1 · STE C1 Wallingford, CT 06492

BESTLIFEHEARINGCENTER.COM

Panda Garden

jtimothys.com

Find Us On Facebook 245210

J. Timothy’s Taverne

Best Life Hearing Center is here to help you live your best life. Our audiologist, Dr. Jennifer Micacci, has been practicing audiology for over 20 years. Dr. Micacci and the team at Best Life Hearing Center have helped hundreds of people hear better.

CALL 203-741-9943 FOR AN APPOINTMENT!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

DINING DELI

DESSERT

WINNER

WINNER

Mr. D’s

567 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.7288 vinnysdeli.com

50 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.626.5406 getmrds.com

FINALIST

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Michael’s Deli

Keri’s Sweet Creations

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Sans-Souci Restaurant

Lido’s Pizza Restaurant

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Viron Rondo Osteria

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Laskara Restaurant

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Michael’s Trattoria

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Les’ Dairy Bar

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Los Mariachis

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Ola

Blackie’s Hot Dog Stand

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DINING KIELBASA SHOP

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Sweet Mango

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Iron Chef

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Noack’s Meat Products

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DINING LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

LUNCH SPOT

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Main Street Caffè

The Eatery

209 W Main St Cheshire, CT 06410 203.439.9434 mainstreetcaffe.com

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Cheshire Coffee

Double Play Cafe

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Thank you for voting us

Best Seafood Market in Central CT!

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Southington Coffee House

Huxley’s Bookmark Cafe

southingtoncoffeehouse.com

huxleyscafe.net

2021

884 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield Like us on FB + Instagram Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

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DINING MEXICAN RESTAURANT

MILKSHAKE

WINNER

WINNER

Aunt Chilada’s

Les’ Dairy Bar

FINALIST

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3931 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06518 203.230.4640 auntchilada.com

AWARDS

2021

Thank You for Voting Us as Best Brunch, Best Fine Dining, Best Happy Hour, Best Happy Hour - Late Night, Best Outdoor Dining and Best Romantic Restaurant!

Open 7 Days a Week • Monday–Sunday 11am–11pm Gluten Free Menu Available • Organic Pasta

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654 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 Find Us On Facebook

Los Mariachis

2 Guys One Grill

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Mr. D’s

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DINING AWARDS

2021

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US AS THE #1 WASTE MANAGEMENT IN CENTRAL CT

FAMILY-OWNED SINCE 1932, TONY’S TRUCKING, HAS BEEN SERVING MERIDEN AND WALLINGFORD RESIDENTS WITH PRIDE.

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MUFFINS

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The Breakfast Nook

Double Play Cafe

North Haven

448 Washington Ave North Haven, CT 06473 203.234.3961 breakfastnookct.com

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Keri’s Sweet Creations

Dawg House Bar & Grill

kerissweetcreations.com

dawghousebarandgrill.com

New England Muffin Factory

Witchdoctor Brewing Company

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DINING

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The Breakfast Nook

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DINING OUTDOOR DINING

PANCAKES

PIZZA IN CHESHIRE

PIZZA IN MERIDEN

PIZZA IN SOUTHINGTON

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WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

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Viron Rondo Osteria

Chip’s Family Restaurant

Pop’s Pizza

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Craft Kitchen

1244 Meriden Ave Southington, CT 06489 860.426.3373 craftkitchenct.com

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Gaetano’s Tavern on Main

Colony Diner & Restaurant

Cheshire Pizza & Ale

Hubbard Park Pizza

Domenic’s and Vinnie’s Pizza

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colonydiner.com

cheshirepizza.com

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Dad’s Restaurant

Fuoco Apizza

The Little Rendezvous

Family Pizza

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Hidden Valley

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www.DarterSpecialties.com

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DINING PIZZA IN WALLINGFORD

POLISH RESTAURANT

WINNER

WINNER

Hometown Pizza & Restaurant

PolishPlate

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Christo’s Restaurant & Bar christospizzawlfd.com

Napoli Pizza Restaurant napolipizzarestaurant.com

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Thank you to our loyal customers for voting for us as Best Hot Dog in Central Connecticut.

We love you!

New Guida’s Restaurant

Staropolska Restaurant staropolskarestaurant.com

Established in 1946 www.newguidasrestaurant.com 484 Meriden Rd. Middlefield, CT • (860) 349-9039

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DINING RIBS

ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

WINNER

WINNER

American Steakhouse

Laskara Restaurant

1170 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.634.9994 americansteakhouse.com

295 Parker Farms Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.679.0844 laskararestaurant.com

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Sans-Souci Restaurant sanssoucirestaurant.com 244938

Pig Rig BBQ pigrigbbq.com

Taino Prime

Viron Rondo Osteria

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vironrondoosteria.com

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DINING

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING Barnes Museum 2021 Best Museum!

Very extensive number of items to see from a vast period of American history.

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SEAFOOD

WINNER

WINNER

American Steakhouse

Close Harbour Seafood

1170 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.634.9994 americansteakhouse.com

959 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike Plantsville, CT 06479 860.621.7334 closeharbourseafood.com

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2021

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SALAD BAR

Bmuse Cafe bmusecafe.com

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Westbrook Lobster

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SPORTS BAR

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WINNER

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Double Play Cafe

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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Laskara Restaurant laskararestaurant.com

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AJ’s Oasis Cafe

Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill

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941 Queen Street, Southington, CT

2021

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DINING SUSHI RESTAURANT

THAI RESTAURANT

WINNER

WINNER

Toro Sushi

Somewhere In Bangkok

1109 S Main St Cheshire, CT 06410 203.439.7976 torosushict.com

FINALIST

Sakimura Meriden

Sirinan’s Thai & Japanese Restaurant sirinansthaijapanese.com

Sweet Mango

Sweet Mango

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MasterElite Contractor

2021

Highest Rated Roofing Company in New England

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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE CASINO

WINNER

WINNER

Hidden Valley

Mohegan Sun

Miniature Golf & Waterfront Grille

2060 West St Southington, CT 06489 860.621.2428 hiddenvalleyminigolf.com

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Down the Hatch downthehatchrestaurant.com

2021

Juice Box

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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE DANCE STUDIO

DIY ART STUDIO

DJ

FESTIVAL/FAIR

LIVE MUSIC

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

United Rhythms Dance Studio

Words on Wood

RICO Entertainment Events

Durham Fair Grounds

860.922.7426 ricoevents.com

70 Maple Ave #64 Durham, CT 06422 860.349.9495 durhamfair.com

Toyota Oakdale Theatre

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144 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.303.4717 wordsonwood.com

95 S Turnpike Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.1501 oakdale.com

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Miss Chantel’s Star Dance Academy

LTV Paint Nights and Events

Bill Finneran

Apple Harvest Festival

Friends Cafe

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friendscafect.com

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star-dance-academy.com

Wallingford Academy Of Dance & Music

Splat Art Studio

Mazzone Brothers Productions

Daffodil Festival

Tipping Chair Tavern

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THANK YOU!

The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce has supported the business community of Wallingford & North Haven since 1915. We thank you for voting us the best chamber in the region for our work - we are honored! It is because of you that we are a success!

Gary Ciarleglio, Regional Director of Sales and Relationship Management Maribel Carrion, Operations Manager | Ray Andrewsen, Executive Director

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Thank you for voting for us as your favorite pool & spa store!

WE’VE GOT LINERS! FREE WATER TESTING

WE HAVE POOLS IN STOCK

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Through retail service and construction Brothers Pool has been bringing family and friends together since 1988

Training & Knowledge to Set Us Apart From The Competition Brothers Pool provides advanced education, conferences, webinars and workshops to our employees.

We know that there is no fixed mix to professional development, which is why our programs are developed around the evolving needs of our customers.

Our entire staff must pass a rigorous 10-part test to work at Brothers Pool. Every employee is trained to answer almost any question asked by a customer. Our staff also attends trade shows and educational seminars to provide you with the most up-to-date information about the latest pool systems.

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250 Main Street, Wallingford

203-265-5980

www.BrothersPool.com

Customer Service

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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

Come Visit The “Newly Renovated Hidden Valley”

Thank you Loyal Customer for Voting Us

Best Mini Golf & Best Amusement Finalist for Best Out Door Dining

WE FEATURE

AWARDS

2021

2060 West Street (Exit 31 Off 84) Southington

Open daily from 10am to 9pm • HiddenValleyMiniGolf.com

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24 WALLACE AVE, WALLINGFORD

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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE LIVE THEATER

MINI GOLF

MOVIE THEATER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Square Foot Hidden Valley Holiday Miniature Golf & Theatre & Cinemas Waterfront Grille Tavern Stadium 14 2060 West St

950 Yale Ave Wallingford, CT 06492 203.793.7383 squarefoottheatre.com

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970 N Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.7069 holidaycinemas10.com

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Castle Craig Players

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf

AMC Plainville 20

piratescove.net

Toyota Oakdale Theatre

safarigolfct.com

Safari Golf

oakdale.com

YOU’RE “BACON” US BLUSH! THANKS FOR VOTING US BEST MEAT MARKET!

amctheatres.com

Cinemark North Haven and XD cinemark.com

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Noack’s Meat Products Home of the Finest Bratwurst

1112 East Main Street, Meriden, CT (203) 235-7384 OPEN Tues–Thurs 8–5:30 • Fri 8–6 • Sat 8–5 • Closed Sun & Mon

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE ACCOUNTANT

ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

WINNER

WINNER

Toomey Investment Management

Masonicare At Ashlar Village

420 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.949.1710 toomeyinvest.com

74 Cheshire Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.679.6400 masonicare.org

FINALIST

Lake Financial Services

The Orchards at Southington

lakefsllc.com

hhcseniorservices.org

Massucci & Associates

The Village at Kensington Place

massucci1.com

benchmarkseniorliving.com

AWARDS

2021

FREE Gift Wrapping! We Ship & Deliver!

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FINALIST

Thank you for your votes for Best Gift Store and Best Jewelry Store!

1115 S. Main St., Cheshire • 203-250-1165

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Thank you for voting us Best Garden Center!

Growing the Best for Our Customers.

AWARDS

2021

Stay Safe while you Shop in our 80,000sq. ft Greenhouse Show us what you’re growing, tag your CFF plants on Instagram with: #MyCountryFlowers

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320 BAILEYVILLE ROAD • RT. 147 MIDDLEFIELD • 860-349-3690 WWW.COUNTRYFLOWERFARMS.COM OPEN 7 DAYS, 9 AM - 6 PM

Voted Best Garden Center in Central Connecticut!

AWARDS

2021

Fall in love with our many greenhouses filled with an outstanding collection of Holiday Plants, Christmas Trees, Houseplants, Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, Herbs & Edibles, Pumpkins and more!

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE NOW OPEN Somewhere in Bangkok #2 in Avon!

10% OFF

BANK

CLEANING COMPANY

WINNER

WINNER

Liberty Bank

Mommy Maids

FINALIST

FINALIST

Multiple Locations liberty-bank.com

Dine In &Take-Out Orders Only Please Show/ Mention Coupon when Placing Order

New Haven County 203.907.5012 mommymaidsllc.com

*Not applicable with the third party orders (No order for Doordash, Grubhub and Menufy)

245311

Exp. 11/30/21

Thank you to the community for voting us Best Thai!

We love serving you!

1103 QUEEN STREET, SOUTHINGTON

www.somewhereinbkk.com 860-479-9111 • 860-479-9112

AWARDS

Ion Bank

Nurse’s Touch Cleaning Service

ionbank.com

Find Us On Facebook

TD Bank

OCD Cleaning Services

td.com

ocdcleaningct.com

COMMERCIAL INSURANCE

CREDIT UNION

WINNER

WINNER

BSP Insurance

MembersFirst CT

2021

HOME, HOME SERVICES ...

130 Research Pkwy Ste 100 Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.7923 bspinsurance.com

AWARDS Chiropractic • Nutrition Acupuncture • Spinal Decompression

Federal Credit Union

285 Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.6424 membersfirstctfcu.com

2021

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US Best Chiropractic Office!

FINALIST

Ion Insurance

American Eagle Financial Credit Union

Hub International of New England hubinternational.com

245108

200 Queen Street, Southington (860) 621-2225 • RayaClinic.com

FINALIST

americaneagle.org

Petruzelo Insurance

Connex Credit Union

petruzelo.com

connexcu.org

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE ELECTRICIAN

HOME & AUTO INSURANCE

WINNER

WINNER

G. C. Electric

Petruzelo Insurance

135 Commerce Ct Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.9521 gc-electric.com

FINALIST

4 Research Pkwy Wallingford, CT 06492 866.479.3327 petruzelo.com

FINALIST

BSP Insurance bspinsurance.com

245240

Casner Electric casnerelectric.com

Desjardins Electric

Ferguson & McGuire Insurance

Find Us On Facebook

fergusonmcguire.com

HOME BUILDER

HOME CONTRACTOR

WINNER

WINNER

Cipriani Construction

Extreme Maintenance

FINALIST

FINALIST

Bencar Building Systems

Bencar Building Systems

HOME, HOME SERVICES ...

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US FOR BEST DENTIST AND BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST

387 S Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.1834 ciprianiconstruction.com

CUTTING EDGE LASER TECHNOLOGY Laser surgery on soft tissue eliminates the need for scalpels and sutures to address soft tissue conditions. With this advanced technology, we can perform frenectomies (tongue and lip tie release) in affected newborns as well as children and adults. The laser can also be used in removing soft tissue lesions, and in the alleviation of canker sores.

General Contractor bencarbuildingsystems.com

Min Deng, DMD, PhD Pediatric Dentistry

600 Canal St Milldale, CT 06467 203.272.8010 extrememaint.com

General Contractor bencarbuildingsystems.com

Sulakshana Sundaresan, DDS

Aneel Bherwani, DMD, MS

Orthodontics, Invisalign Certified

R245223

Adult & Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign Certified

Katie’s Construction

Cipriani Construction

katiesconstructionllc.com

ciprianiconstruction.com

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NEW LIFE CHURCH CT IS A MULTI-ETHNIC COMMUNITY THAT EXISTS TO HELP AND GUIDE PEOPLE TO NEW LIFE IN GOD AND TO DEVELOP THEM INTO PASSIONATE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST. Watch Us Live! Sunday Morning at 10:15 AM

WWW.NEWLIFECHURCHCT.COM

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Private School - Carver Academy Place to Worship - New Life Church Religious Leader - Pastor Will Marotti

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350 High Hill Road, Wallingford CT (203) 630 3012

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE We Dream With You! FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION • SHOP AT HOME SERVICES

THANK YOU

FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES FOR

BEST PAINT STORE!

HIC# 0646016

SOUTH BROAD PAINT & HOME CENTER

203-774-4700 | SouthBroadPaintCenter.com Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:30pm & Saturday 8am-4pm, Closed Sun

HOME REMODELER

WINNER

WINNER

The Miranda Team

Bencar Building Systems

Pillar To Post Home Inspectors

74 North Main St Beacon Falls, CT, 06403 203.490.7855 mirandateam.pillartopost.com

General Contractor

210 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.9204 bencarbuildingsystems.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

Desjardins Property Inspections

Extreme Maintenance extrememaint.com

desjardinsproinsp.com

Eagle Home Inspections

V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding

eagle-inspections.com

vnanfito.com

HOME, HOME SERVICES ...

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! AWARDS

HOME SECURITY

HOT TUB STORE & SUPPLIES

WINNER

WINNER

Mule Security Systems

Hunters Pool Center

113 Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.238.7561 mulesecurity.com

263 Church St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.2183 hunterspool.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

ADT Security Services

Aloha Swimming Pools & Spas

adt.com

alohaswimmingpools.com

2021

Let us help you find the perfect gift!

Shop our collections of beautiful jewelry, clothing, accessories and gifts.

We carry face masks for all ages! We offer complimentary gift wrapping, online shopping & curbside pickup for your shopping convenience.

205 MAPLE AVENUE CHESHIRE, CT 06410 203-439-0401 ACROSS FROM THE POST OFFICE

REDOWLGIFTS.COM

245404

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1267 S. Broad Street, Wallingford, CT

HOME INSPECTOR

Maximum Security

Brothers Pool

maximumsoundandsecurity. com

brotherspool.com

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Thank you for voting us one of the best of the best travel agents in Central CT. Call us today to find out why we’re so highly recommended!

2021

INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY

INSURANCE AGENT

WINNER

WINNER

Heritage Commons

Terry Bongiovanni

Retirement Community 38 Boston Rd Middletown, CT 06457 860.344.1221 heritagecommons.com

FINALIST

Elim Park elimpark.org

Masonicare At Ashlar Village R244950

1260 East Main Street, Second Floor, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-1251 • lauren@squiretravel.com

masonicare.org

Bongiovanni Insurance & Financial

130 Research Pkwy Ste 200 Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.7900 bifct.com

FINALIST

Derek Gromko

State Farm Insurance derekgromko.com

Mary Murdocca

Petruzelo Insurance petruzelo.com

HOME, HOME SERVICES ...

AWARDS

2021

INVESTMENT FIRM

LAW FIRM

WINNER

WINNER

Bongiovanni Insurance & Financial

Mahon, Quinn & Mahon, PC

FINALIST

FINALIST

New England Capital Financial Advisors, LLC

wallingfordlawyers.com

130 Research Pkwy Ste 200 Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.7900 bifct.com

Thank you to our clients, neighbors and friends for voting us.

636 Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.238.1010 mqmlawyer.com

Farrell & Grochowski

newenglandcapital.com

166 N Main St, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 620-9460 • sheffylaw.com 245241

Toomey Investment Management

Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP

toomeyinvest.com

sheffylaw.com

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE

Thank you for voting us Best Pizza in Wallingford!!!

MASONRY

WINNER

WINNER

Nick Constantino Landscape Services

Paul’s Masonry

FINALIST

FINALIST

404 Dryden Dr Cheshire, CT 06410 203.651.9267 Find Us On Facebook

AWARDS

2021 DINE IN, CURBSIDE AND FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 24525

314 Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 294-9004 | www.ourfavoritepizza.com

LAWN CARE

1698 Waterbury Rd Cheshire, CT 06410 203.706.9281 paulsmasonry.net

Bethany Mountain Lawn Care

AP Masonry, LLC

bethanymountainlawncareinc. com

Find Us On Facebook

Central CT Lawn Services

James Bobbi

centralctlawnservice.com

Mon: CLOSED, Tues-Sat: 11am-10pm, Sun:12pm-9pm

HOME, HOME SERVICES ...

“Chiropractic Care is more than just making the pain disappear.

It is about learning, understanding, and taking care of your body to improve your quality of life.”

Thank you for all of your votes for Healing Hands Best Chiropractor in the Readers Choice 2021 Contest!

Dr. Tracy Malton

MOVING COMPANY

WINNER

WINNER

Connex Credit Union

Central CT Transportation

Multiple Locations connexcu.org

956 Old Colony Rd #7921 Meriden, CT 06451 203.630.2287 centralcttrans.net

FINALIST

FINALIST

SEE WEBSITE FOR TESTIMONIALS

healinghandsdc.com

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• EMPHASIS ON OVERALL WELLNESS • TREATING CHRONIC PAIN AND DIFFICULT CONDITIONS • PROACTIVE HEALTHCARE

MORTGAGE LENDER

First World Mortgage Corporation

100 Center Street, Wallingford, CT (203) 626-9994 • www.healinghandsdc.com Email: info@healinghandsdc.com

Hands On Moving

firstworldmortgage.com

handsonmovingandstorage. com

Steven Johansen

Little John’s Moving & Storage

Platinum Mortgage Solutions platinummortgagesolutions. com

littlejohnsmovers.com

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE PAINTING CONTRACTOR

WINNER

WINNER

South Broad Paint & Home Center

Gardner Painting

1267 S Broad St #7 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.774.4700 southbroadpaintcenter.com

203.213.7865 gardnerpaintingllc.com

U! K YteO AN TH we apprecia you

245253

PAINT STORE

voting for us as n Best Music Instructio in Central CT in the RC 2021 Awards

AWARDS

2021

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Ukulele itar  Bass  Drums  Piano  Singing  Gu e 3 – 6) (ag rs cke Ro nts  Little School Band Instrume

FINALIST

R W Hine Ace Hardware

Cutting Edge Painters

rwhinehardware.com

cuttingedgepainters.com

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store

Nardi & Sons Paint & Power

sherwin-williams.com

Find Us On Facebook

203-934-2501 ool.com RockHouseSch e Lesson at a Time!

Creating Musicians On ford and West Haven Locations in Walling

THANK YOU!

COURIER & TRUCKING

For Voting Us The Best!

MOVING & PACKING

WHY CHOOSE US?

Customer oriented | Affordable prices Family owned | Professional & Reliable

OUR SERVICES

Moving | Packing | Storage | Courier Residential & Commercial | CT, NJ, NY, MA

AWARDS

2021

Serving ALL of Connecticut & the Northeast

CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!

www.CentralCTtrans.net

Call for an free estimate today - (203) 630-2287 956 Old Colony Rd | Meriden, CT 06451 | 203-630-2287

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AWARDS

2021

19 YEARS IN A ROW! 664 West Main Street, Meriden 203-237-4800 • MoranTVAppliance.com

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES FOR Best Real Estate Company Best Family Owned Business

245186

Best Place to Work

(25-100 employees)

AWARDS

2021

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2021

Thank you for all of your votes for best home and auto insurance in the RC 2021 awards!

203-269-9565 | fergusonmcguire.com 6 North Main St. Wallingford, CT

A Family Owned Business

203-672-4499

116 Center St. Wallingford CT 06492 www.harrimanre.com

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE

CORNERSTONE

Barbershop Hair you go!

$3 OFF

For new clients.

Just mention this ad.

Senior Citizen Men’s Haircut (65+)

PAVING CONTRACTOR

POOL STORE & SUPPLIES

WINNER

WINNER

Midstate Paving

Brothers Pool

FINALIST

FINALIST

257 Gracey Ave Meriden, CT 06451 203.238.1708 Find Us On Facebook

$20

250 Main St Yalesville, CT 06492 203.265.5980 brotherspool.com

Apple Valley Paving

Aquatic Pool & Spa Service, Inc.

Find Us On Facebook

aquaticpool.com

La Rosa Construction Co.

Hunters Pool Center Inc.

larosaconstructionco.com

hunterspool.com

Special Men’s Grooming Services Ask for CAT’S CHAIR Call us or visit our website for current hours of operation.

cornerstonebarbershopct.com

2021

44 Center Street; Wallingford, CT 06492

245042

(203) 516-1684

AWARDS

HOME, HOME SERVICES ...

REAL ESTATE AGENT

REAL ESTATE COMPANY

WINNER

WINNER

David Lemel

Calcagni Real Estate

355 Riverside Westport, CT 06880 203.671.7062 coldwellbanker.com

36 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.1821 calcagni.com

We know you have choices. Choose the hearing providers

voted #1!

Choose Comprehensive Hearing.

FINALIST

FINALIST

Joe Criscuolo

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

The Home Store Real Estate thehomestorere.com

Peter Carbutti

Carbutti & Co. Realtors carbuttirealestate.com

If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, contact us today and find out why we were voted Best Hearing Aid Center by Record Journal readers and our patients! Call 203-272-4512.

New England Properties bhhsneproperties.com

Harriman Real Estate harrimanre.com

415 Highland Avenue | Cheshire, CT 064140 203-272-4512 | www.comprehensivehearing.com 245147

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US AGAIN AS

BEST HOME REMODELER AND BEST HOME CONTRACTOR!

AWARDS

2021

Call us to schedule your next project 203-272-8010 Crane service now reaching new heights!

See our website for a full list of services.

HIC #0579508

R244990

Excavation • Drainage • Tree Removal • Home Improvement

www.extrememaint.com • 203-272-8010

THANK YOU for all your votes for Best Pool Store and Best Spa Supply Store!

203.269.2183 www.hunterspool.com 263 Church Street Yalesville, CT 06492

245205

We Build the Pool You Fill it with Fun!

For over 50 Years the Hunter Family has been a leader in providing families w/recreational products & services for both the summer & winter months!

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES FOR

“Best Flooring Company and Best Floor Covering Store!”

REAL ESTATE TEAM

ROOFING

WINNER

WINNER

CT Property Sisters

Dee’s Roofing Co.

FINALIST

FINALIST

88 S Main St Fl 2 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.214.3053 Find Us On Facebook

135 Meadow St Branford, CT 06405 203.481.2561 Find Us On Facebook

“Where Friends Send Friends” $100 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $1,000 OR MORE $200 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $2,000 OR MORE $300 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $3,000 OR MORE

Colonial

245171

OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/2021. PRESENT AT ORDER PLACEMENT. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS.

Colonial

1116 North Colony Road (Rt. 5, across from Staples) Wallingford

203-774-3280

ColonialFlooringAmerica.com

Realty 3 CT

DiFonzo’s Restoration

realty3ct.com

difonzos.net

Team Powerhouse

V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding

Coldwell Banker Realty teampowerhousesells.com

vnanfito.com

HIC#0578725

HOME, HOME SERVICES...

Fresh Fish Market

Colonial t Thank you for voting us bes

Come check out our new items!

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AWARDS

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Close Harbour Seafood 959 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke • Plantsville, CT 860-621-7334 • CloseHarbourSeafood.com

SEPTIC SERVICE

SIDING

WINNER

WINNER

J. Rosadini Excavating & Septic

V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding

FINALIST

FINALIST

Southington Sanitary Service

DiFonzo’s Restoration

southingtonsanitaryservice. com

difonzos.net

Corliss Ln Cheshire, CT 06410 203.623.1352 Find Us On Facebook

Vincent Cahill and Sons Excavating cahillsepticservice.com

558 Hanover St Meriden, CT 06451 203.639.1634 vnanfito.com

LA RICH LLC larichremodeling.com

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Thank you for voting us BEST TREE SURGEON! AWARDS

AWARDS

AWARDS

2018

2019

2020

AWARDS

2021

E.C. TREE • CHESHIRE (203) 272-4485 • ECTREELLCCT.COM CT# HIC 0581892 ARBORIST # - B-3163

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE SKILLED NURSING

TREE SURGEON

WINNER

WINNER

Masonicare Health Center

E. C. Tree, LLC

FINALIST

FINALIST

Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.4485 ectreellcct.com

22 Masonic Ave Wallingford, CT 06492 203.679.5900 masonicare.org

Apple Rehab Coccomo

Jandreau’s Tree Services

apple-rehab.com

jandreaustreeservice.com

Gaylord Hospital

Wallingford Tree Services

gaylord.org

wallingfordtree.com

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New Clients Only.

Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

No cash value. Exp. 11/20/21

Hair • Skin • Massage • Nails • Spray Tanning • Waxing

118 Center St. Wallingford | 203.265.4419 serenityofwallingford.com

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AWARDS

2021

Thank you for all of your votes for Best Early Learning Center and Best Preschool in the RC 2021 awards!

951 N Main St Ext ♥ Wallingford ♥ (203) 265-4505 facebook.com/KidsCareChildDevCtr

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KIDS & EDUCATION COLLEGE

DANCE SCHOOL

WINNER

WINNER

Middlesex Community College

Miss Chantel’s Star Dance Academy

FINALIST

FINALIST

Quinnipiac University

United Rhythms Dance Studio

qu.edu

unitedrhythms.com

100 Training Hill Rd Middletown, CT 06457 860.343.5719 mxcc.edu

THANK YOU

for all of your votes for Best Liquor Store in the Readers’ Choice Awards!

606 Pomeroy Ave Meriden, CT 06450 203.843.0461 star-dance-academy.com

245180

382 Center Street, Wallingford, CT University of Connecticut uconn.edu

Wallingford Academy Of Dance & Music

HELLO FRIENDS! Shop with us using the Drizly App or Drizly.com or click the link on our website!

academyofdance1.com

(203) 626-5298 We Deliver! dragonflywine.com

GET BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS!*

Wine Tastings Every other Friday 5-8pm

KIDS & EDUCATION DAY CARE

WINNER

WINNER

Holiday Hill Day Camp

Wallingford Family YMCA

43 Candee Rd Prospect, CT 06712 203.387.2267 holidayhilldaycamp.com

81 S Elm St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.4497 wallingfordymca.org

FINALIST

FINALIST

Mountain Mist Day Camp

Carriage House Day Care

meridenymca.org

carriagehousedaycare.org

Whippersnapper’s Play Gym

Meriden YMCA

whippersnappersplaygym.com

meridenymca.org

MOBILE GROOMING

Cats, too!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US IN THE 2021 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS Barbara has been with the Dogfather team since 2013 and her commitment to your pets does not go unnoticed. We love our clients and their wonderful owners!

203-907-3626

244930

DAY CAMP

dogfathergrooming.com

AWARDS

2021

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THANK YOU! For your votes in the

WHERE EARLY LEARNING BEGINS

Serving the Meriden Community For More Than 30 Years Established Since 1991

320 Colony St., Meriden

Convenient Location - Easy Access to I-691/91 Open year-round Mon.-Fri. 7am - 6pm

WHERE LEARNING BEGINS WHERE EARLY EARLY LEARNING BEGINS

Serving the Meriden Community For More Than 30 Years Serving the Meriden Community For 1991 MoreBEGINS Than 30 Years WHERE EARLY LEARNING Established Since

Carriage House is proud to offer the following educational curriculum programs:

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• Minimal Holiday Closings

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♥ The FunShine Express Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers.

• Infants through School Age Programs Infants through School Programs • Provides Quality Care ToAge Children 6 Weeks To 12 Years of Age Provides Quality CareStaff To Children 6 Weeks To 12 Years • Caring and Nurturing • Infants through School Age Programs

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320 Colony St., Meriden Convenient Location EasyMeriden Access to I-691/91 320 Location Colony- -St., Convenient Easy Access to I-691/91

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Small classes with emphasis on social and critical thinking skills

Childhood should be a journey, not a race!

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Connecticut Appliance Let Us Help You Get & Fireplace Distributors The Job Done Appliance • Fireplace • Outdoor Living CT 50 50 50 Graham Graham Graham Place, Place, Place, Southington Southington Southington CT CT 06489 06489 06489

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MARTIAL ARTS

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Kids Care Child Development Center

Valentin Karate

Meriden YMCA

Baran’s Kenpo Karate

See Us Grow Childcare &

Appliance • Fireplace • Outdoor Living

www.CAFD.com • (860)621-9313

The Job Done Right! |

Established 1968

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Learning Center of Wallingford seeusgrow.org

50 Graham Southington CT 06489 | | | Established Established Established 1968 1968 1968 www.CAFD.com www.CAFD.com www.CAFD.com • • •Place, (860)621-9313 (860)621-9313 (860)621-9313 Connecticut Appliance Let Us Help You Get & Fireplace Distributors

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baranskenpo.com

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Rock House School of Music

First Congregational Preschool

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Holy Trinity School hts-wallingford.org

Pat Russo Music

Kids Care Child Dev Center

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Experience The CAFD Difference

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The key to your home starts with us!

CT Property Sisters 203.214.3053 Megan Foggitt, Realtor 203.710.9895 Mikell Germond, Realtor Margaret Bennett Realty

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JC Music jc-music.com

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MxCC@Platt

Middletown Campus

MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Your College • Your Future

MXCC.EDU

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KIDS & EDUCATION PRIVATE SCHOOL

Thank you for voting us the Reader’s Choice 2021

WINNER

B ST IY ART ST IO IN C NTRA CT

Holy Trinity School 11 N Whittlesey Ave Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.4476 hts-wallingford.org

We are passionate about nurturing your imagination in a relaxed, judgment-free CHEERFUL art studio.

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Carver Academy carverct.org

We host kids’ art classes, camps, workshops & private paint parties.

St. Bridget School

Creating awesome art since 2007. Art makes us happy!

tbridgetschool.org

PEOPLE & PLACES

SAFE

AUTO SERVICE

Vehicle Diagnostics Experts in Meriden, CT, Wallingford, CT, and Surrounding Areas

Safe Auto Service provides local drivers with a trustworthy, friendly, knowledgeable option for all their vehicle needs.

We accept all car care one credit card for financing.

BARTENDER

EVENT VENUE

WINNER

WINNER

Jeff “Chops” Gagne

Aqua Turf Club

Double Play Cafe

320 Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.2599 doubleplaycafe.com

556 Mulberry St Plantsville, CT 06479 860.621.9335 aquaturfclub.com

2 years 24,000 mile warranty on all work.

OUR SPECIALTIES INCLUDE · Check Engine Lights · Brakes · Diagnostics · Heat & Air · Alignments Conditioning

· Exhaust · Radiators · Electrical Systems

· Engine Repairs · Transmissions · Wheels

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Bianca Jacques

Mohegan Sun Arena

Dawg House Find Us On Facebook

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Marie Wild

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Laskara Restaurant laskararestaurant.com

mohegansun.com

Toyota Oakdale Theatre oakdale.com

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PEOPLE & PLACES GOLF COURSE

HOTEL

WINNER

WINNER

Hunter Memorial Golf Course

The Wallingford Victorian Inn

688 Westfield Rd Meriden, CT 06450 203.634.3366 huntergolfclub.com

245 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.1200 thewallingfordvictorian.com

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Lyman Orchards Golf Club

Courtyard by Marriott

ymangolf.com

Wallingford Country Club wallingfordcc.com

New Haven Wallingford marriott.com

Homewood Suites by Hilton Southington hilton.com

Thank you for your votes again this year for...

BEST HISPANIC RESTAURANT in the Readers’ Choice Awards!

Now open for dine in, pick up and delivery.

Let us make your next event spectacular with a selection from our catering menu!

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PEOPLE & PLACES ORCHARD

WINNER

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Bradley Barnes Museum

Lyman Orchards Farm Store

85 N Main St Southington, CT 06489 860.628.5426 thebarnesmuseum.org

32 Reeds Gap Rd Middlefield, CT 06455 860.349.6000 lymanorchards.com

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Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum

Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market & Winery

barkermuseum.com

Peabody Museum of Natural History peabody.yale.edu

bishopsorchards.com

Rogers Orchards

Shuttle Meadow Farm Store rogersorchards.com

Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA As the Y, we are dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities.

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MUSEUM

Every day our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a teacher, coach or camp counselor inspires a child and when neighbors come together for the common good.

Thank you for voting the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA

Best Day Camp (Mountain Mist) Best Day Care Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA | meridenymca.org | nbbymca.org

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PEOPLE & PLACES Now Offering Kick Boxing Classes

“Thank you for all of your votes for Best Fitness Center/Gym, Best Weight Loss Center and Best Health and Wellness Consultant”

WEDDING VENUE

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

New Life Church

Pastor Will Marotti

Aqua Turf Club

New Life Church

350 High Hill Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.630.3012 newlifechurchct. com

350 High Hill Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.630.3012 newlifechurchct.com

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Church of the Resurrection

Father Gutierrez mhtwallingford.org

Anthony’s Ocean View

Most Holy Trinity Church

BodyTempleFitnessCT.com R245569

(203) 213-6369

RELIGIOUS LEADERS

resurrectionct.org

— Terrace Johnson —

Wallingford / Durham / Corporate

PLACE TO WORSHIP

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anthonysoceanview. com

Pastor Scott MacDonald

Hawk’s Landing Country Club

mhtwallingford.org St. John Lutheran Church hawkslandingcc.com saintjohnmeriden.org

R245301

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! Newington • 860.666.2202 • 2513 Berlin Turnpike

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Dad’s Restaurant

THANKSGIVING CATERING 2021 Thanksgiving To Go Complete Dinners

Roasted Sliced Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Turnips, Corn, Sausage Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Roll & Butter DINNER for 1 DINNER for 2 DINNER for 4 DINNER for 6

$16.95 $33.00 $66.00 $99.00

DINNER for 8 $130.00 DINNER for 10 $162.00 DINNER for 12 $194.00

A la Carte Sides

Add to your dinner package. $35 Per Person

GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE, GLAZED CARROTS ROASTED VEGETABLES, SWEET POTATOES DINNER ROLLS & BUTTER 10" PIES $16.95 Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie

(203) 265-4868

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Homemade Desserts

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

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Thank you for all of your votes for Best American Restaurant · Best Breakfast Restaurant · Best Breakfast Sandwich Best Burger · Best Caterer · Best Family Restaurant · Best Pancakes · Best Place to Work Let Dads do the work for your next event and relax at your next party!

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CALL TODAY! 203-265-4868

740 N. Colony Rd. • Wallingford, CT Visit dadswallingford.com for full catering menu

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SERVICES CAR WASH

CARPET CLEANING

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

DIVORCE ATTORNEY

DOGGY DAY CARE

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Scrubbin Bubbles Car Wash

Professional Carpet Systems

Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce

Law Offices of Gregory Allen, PC

Paws Pet Resort & Spa

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& Professional Restoration Systems of Connecticut

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Class Act Auto Wash

Hanson’s Carpet, Tile & Upholstery Cleaning

Cheshire Chamber of Commerce

John F. Mezzanotte, Jr.

Find Us On Facebook

Splash Car Wash

Sawicki Carpet and Floor Care

splashcarwashes.com

sawickicleaning.com

classactautowash.com

12 New Haven Ave Derby, CT 06418 203.881.9511 pcssouthernct.com

50 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.9891 quinncham.com

5 North Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.678.4376 gallen-law.com

312 E Johnson Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.250.7297 pawspet.com

The Crate Escape thecrateescapeusa.com

cheshirechamber.org

Arnold & Porter arnoldporter.com

Midstate Chamber of Commerce

Jill Cianciola

Village Pet Spa & Kennel

rcattorney.com

villagepetspa.com

midstatechamber.com

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FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED • SERVICE PLANS AVAILABLE

RESIDENTIAL & LIGHT COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENTS • INSTALLATIONS • REMODELS • ADD-ONS • SERVICE

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203-272-6676

1187 HIGHLAND AVE • CHESHIRE, CT

♥our customers!

We

Thank you for 27 years of loyalty.

244977

www.CALLEASTCOAST.com

2021

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SERVICES Silver City Furnace Co Inc FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

INDOOR COMFORT SPECIALISTS

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2021

SERVICING AND MAINTAINING ALL BRANDS

VOTED #1 BEST HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR!

• CUSTOM WORK • COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE • DESIGN

• SERVICE

• INSTALLATION

• MAINTENANCE

203-237-0995

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John Alfieri, Prop. • CT License #300129 • Financing Available

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LTV PAINT NIGHTS AND EVENTS

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VISIONS BY VICTORIA 203-802-8324 • vgrattan1@yahoo.com

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Indoor & Outdoor Seating • Take Out, Curbside & Delivery

Thank you for all of your votes for best diner, best early bird dinner and best pancakes!

“Our #1 priority is to continue to offer our loyal customers the best quality food & service”

R245232

has been awarded Readers Choice “Best Diner” 9 Years in a row by the Record Journal!

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SERVICES DRY CLEANER

DRY CLEANING DELIVERY SERVICE

ELDER CARE ATTORNEY

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

FUEL COMPANY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

As U Like It Cleaners

White Way Laundry Inc.

Farrell & Grochowski

Westaff

F.F. Hitchcock Co.

639 Research Pkwy Meriden, CT 06450 203.235.5100 westaff.com

264 Sandbank Rd Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.5400 ffhitchcock.com

467 Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.634.7775 asulikeitcleaners.com

857 N Main Street Ext Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.9257 whitewaycleaners.com

375 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.7756 wallingfordlawyers.com

FINALIST

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FINALIST

FINALIST

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Best Cleaners

As U Like It Cleaners

Kilbourne & Tully, PC

Adecco Staffing

Roman Oil Co.

bestcleaners.com

asulikeitcleaners.com

ktelderlaw.com

adeccousa.com

romanoil.com

White Way Laundry Inc.

Best Cleaners

Mahon, Quinn & Mahon, PC

bestcleaners.com

mqmlawyer.com

Express Employment Professionals

Tuxis Ohrs Fuel

whitewaycleaners.com

tuxisfuel.com

expresspros.com

Dee’s Roofi Roofing Co. Inc. Locally Owned and Operated

AWARDS

2021

Thank you for voting us Best Roofer in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards!

Serving the Wallingford Area for 48 Years

$500 OFF

Any Complete Roofing Job over $5000 Dee’s Roofing Inc. • 203-467-1253 Must present coupon at time of estimate.

Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 11.30.21

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Cannot be combined with any other offers. Expires 11.30.21

203.467.1253 | DeesRoofing.net

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Thank you for your vote for Best Chamber of Commerce!

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Always available to help your business grow

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203-272-2345

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SERVICES FUNERAL HOME

HEATING & A/C SERVICE

WINNER

WINNER

Wallingford Funeral Home

Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling

809 N Main Street Ext Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.7777 wallingfordfh.com

FOR VOTING FOR US AS BEST ELECTRICIAN!

Della Vecchia Funeral Home

FINALIST

dignitymemorial.com

Tuxis Ohrs Fuel

John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home

tuxisfuel.com

East Coast Mechanical, Inc. calleastcoast.com

2021

Providing quality electrical services for over 25 years!

245137

bcbailey.com

316 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.0995 silvercityfurnace.com

B.C. Bailey Funeral Home

AWARDS

Casner Electric LLC.

30 Valley Forge Ct Southington, CT 06489 860.620.2786 • bbb.org

Silver City Furnace Company

FINALIST

jferryfh.com

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1783 Meriden Waterbury Rd Milldale, CT

860-637-2513 · CasnerElectric.com

Thank you for all of your votes for Best Personal Injury Lawyer in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards!

AWARDS

2021

221 N Main St, Wallingford 245228

attorneycervoni.com (203) 265-5789

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2021

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WE ACCEPT DEBIT/CREDIT CARDS/APPLE PAY IN OUR MACHINES!

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• 80 LB WASHERS AND 75 LB DRYERS • AIR CONDITIONING • SECURITY CAMERAS • VIDEO GAMES • CHILDREN’S LIBRARY • LUXURIOUS ATMOSPHERE • PLENTY OF SEATING • CENTRALLY LOCATED

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SERVICES JEWELRY REPAIR

LAUNDROMAT

LOCKSMITH

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER

PEST CONTROL

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

DW Gem Services

Ultra Coin Laundromat 2

Phil’s Lockshop, Inc.

Vincent Cervoni

186 Hall Ave Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.4602 philslockshop.com

221 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.5789 attorneycervoni.com

AC Exterminating Company

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Jon Patrucco

Family Pest Control

355 Highland Ave Ste 201B Cheshire, CT 06410 877.271.4367 dwgems.com

FINALIST

1118 N Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.623.9621 Find Us On Facebook

Cervoni Law Office

333 Knob Hill Rd Meriden, CT 06451 203.238.3396 Find Us On Facebook

Arnold’s Jewelers

Best Yet Launderette

AA Lockserv

thearnoldsjewelers.net

bestyetlaunderette.com

lockservofct.com

Attorney at Law patruccolaw.com

Craig Jewelers

Dee’s Cleaners & Laundromat

Southington Security Services

Mahon, Quinn & Mahon, PC

Total Pest Control

craigjewelers.com

deesonline.net

southingtonsecurity.com

mqmlawyer.com

totalpestcontrolct.com

familypestct.com

Thank You for voting us Best Eyelash Extensions and Best Waxing!!!

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1097 South Main St. Cheshire |

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST PIZZA IN MERIDEN & BEST ITALIAN FOOD!

We specialize in pizza, grinders WE DO and great Italian food!

CATERING!

361 Liberty Street • Meriden, CT bellalunameriden.com (203) 238-1380 • (203) 440-9393 (203) 440-9922 • (293) 235-9955 Open 7 Days • Mon–Thurs 11AM–10PM Fri & Sat 11AM–11PM • Sun 11AM–10PM

FAST DELIVERY DAILY TO ALL OF MERIDEN

with a minimum $10 order!

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MAH

Meriden Animal Hospital

AWARDS

2021

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US IN THE 2021 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Compassionate & Affordable Health Care for Your Pet 607 E Main St, Meriden, CT • 203-235-1131

MeridenAnimalHospital.com

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SANS SOUCI Restaurant and Lounge

AWARDS

2021

Thank you for Voting for Us as the Best! #1 Best American Restaurant, Early Bird Dinner, Fine Dining & Romantic Restaurant Keep us in mind for all your holiday catering needs!

Call today to find out more information!

Join us for

INDOOR DINING Serving Our Current Full Menu & Chef Mark’s Specials

Offering curbside for lunch as well!

Tuesday Eve nin Special! g 5 Courses fo r $16.95

Thursday Ni ght is $6.50 Martini Nig ht

2003 N Broad St. (Berlin Turnpike) Meriden, CT Closed Mondays • 203-639-1777 • SansSouciRestaurant.com

R245046

Tuesday-Friday LUNCH 11:45-2, DINNER Tuesday-Thursday 4:30-8, Friday and Saturday 4:30-9:00 Sunday 3-8.

Curbside TO-GO also available 4-8pm.

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SERVICES

LASKARA RESTAURANT AWARDS

PET BOARDING FACILITY

PET GROOMER

WINNER

WINNER

Village Pet Spa & Kennel

Barbara Hillman

220 N Colony St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.3554 villagepetspa.com

477 South Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.379.0650 dogfathergrooming.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

The DogFather

2021

Paws Pet Resort & Spa

R245252

Thank you for voting for us for Best Greek Restaurant, Best Seafood, Most Romantic, and Best Bartender!

295 Parker Farms RD., Wallingford (Near Gaylord) (203) 679-0844 www.laskararestaurant.com

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The Crate Escape thecrateescapeusa.com

Rod Connors

Village Pet Spa & Kennel villagepetspa.com

Ronnieann Turbert

North Branford Clip ‘n Dip Find Us On Facebook

Thank you for voting for us Best Hair Salon and Best Place to Work.

We ♥our customers!

R245303

1247 E Main St, Meriden | (203) 630-0181 • 33 N Main St, Wallingford | (203) 741-9110 • salonnathaniel.com

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SERVICES PET SUPPLIES

PHOTOGRAPHER

PLUMBER

SCREEN PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY

SHREDDING COMPANY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Cheshire Cat & Dog Too

Visions by Victoria

F.F. Hitchcock Co.

Tee It Up

PROSHRED® Connecticut

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264 Sandbank Rd Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.5400 ffhitchcock.com

65 N Plains Industrial Rd # 2 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.949.9455 wallingfordscreenprinter.com

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Agway of Middlefield

Christy Mitchell Photography

Shred Smart, Inc

christymitchellphotography. com

Charles P. Flynn Plumbing & Heating

Darter Specialties, Inc.

smithlandsupply.com

darterspecialties.com

shredsmartusa.com

1320 Waterbury Rd Cheshire, CT 06410 203.439.0707 cheshirecatanddog.com

Meriden Feed & Supply Find Us On Facebook

14 Beth Ann Ct Wallingford, CT 06492 203.802.8324

Nicole Mele Photography & Design

801 N Main Street Ext Wallingford, CT 06492 203.293.0706 proshred.com

FINALIST

charlesflynnplumbing.com

Ralph Warner & Son

Torchlight Graphics

Shred-it shredit.com

nicolemelephotography.com

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SERVICEt

i e k i L SHOULD BE

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2021 R244997

203-272-5400

P1-203299 S1-399366 HIC-607458 HOD-826

Best Fuel Company and Best Plumber

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DELICIOUS. THAT’S WHAT YOU VOTED US – THANK YOU! We’re honored to have been voted best of the best in the following categories: Family Restaurant, Ribs and Salad Bar.

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Thank you to our communities for your continued trust in us for over 130 years.

We are here We’d like to thank all of our loyal for YOU! & future customers for your support

Meriden Senior Center

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EXCLUSIVELY AT ARNOLD’S JEWELERS ARNOLD’S JEWELERS “THE NORTH HAVEN DIAMOND CENTER”

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HOURS: Open Tuesday thru Friday 9-5 pm; Thursday until 7 pm; and Closed Sunday & Monday www.thearnoldsjewelers.com Turning Husbands into Heroes since 1957

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STORAGE COMPANY

TATTOO PARLOR

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Storage Sense

Black Hatchet Tattoo Co.

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AAA SELF STORAGE

Tattoo International

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Oakdale Self Storage

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The Family Practice For Your Pets

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EVERY STEP of the way

HOSPITAL PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE PLACE TO WORK

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SERVICES Thank you for voting us one of Reader’s Choice 2021 Best Divorce Attorney in Central CT.

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Meriden Animal Hospital

Tony’s Trucking 203.265.0756 tonystrucking.com

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East Side Veterinary Clinic

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SERVICES TRAVEL AGENT

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39 WEBSTER SQUARE RD, BERLIN AWARDS

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860-828-3933 AdvancedDental.com

R245167

607 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.235.1131 meridenanimalhospital.com

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#1 BEST MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION!

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Proudly serving all ages and abilities.

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SHOPPING

664 W Main St Meriden, CT 06451 203.237.4800 moranstvappliance.com

FINALIST

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Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market

Art’s TV & Appliance

etflea.com

artstvonline.com

Redwood Country Flea Market

Connecticut Appliance & Fireplace Distributors

SHOPPING BACKYARD FURNISHINGS

BICYCLE STORE

WINNER

WINNER

Agway of Southington

North Haven Bike

FINALIST

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Pizza Slices • Grinders • Dinners • Catering Full Menu • Eat-In or Take-Out 534 West Main Street • Cheshire • 203-272-4655 Open Tuesday - Sunday • 11am - 8:30pm

www.popspizza.net

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Cindy’s Unique Shop

Bobby Sprocket

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Kloter Farms

Cheshire Cycle & Repair

kloterfarms.com

cheshirecycle.com

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R241587

CAFD cafd.com

245350

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST PIZZA IN CHESHIRE!

pOp’S pizza

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Hats Off To all the Graduates!

Moran’s TV & Appliance

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Cindy’s Unique Shop

Congratulations Erin & Laura

WINNER

pOp’S pizza

WINNER

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APPLIANCE STORE

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ANTIQUE STORE

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SHOPPING

SAMPLES 7 DAYS A

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2021

USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Full Spectrum Tinctures 500MG, 1000MG, 2000MG, 3000MG

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Developed with a process that retains more of the hemp plant than their standard, SunMed's first batch of USDA Certified Organic product is as "Whole" as it gets.

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WEEK! 20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE over $100!

YOUR CBD STORE Cheshire, CT 1072 S Main St

*In the Dairy Queen Plaza across from Big Y

(203) 806-1254 R242419

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636 Broad St. Meriden, CT 203.238.1010 • MQMLawyer.com

R245295

Since 1974, our experienced legal team has been dedicated to helping our clients meet their legal goals.

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THANK YOU

for Voting Us one of the Best Mattress stores in Central CT Mention you voted for us and receive an additional 10% OFF our already discounted prices

R245138

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Thank you for all of your votes for Best Gourmet Foods!

Quality products and our loyal customers are our TOP priority!

We Appreciate Your Support!

106 Elm St, Cheshire, CT | www.oliveandhenry.com @oliveandhenryfinefoods | (203) 806-1450

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BRIDAL STORE

WINNER

WINNER

Darter Specialties

The Dressing Room Boutique

500 Cornwall Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.699.9805 darterspecialties.com

FINALIST

Barker Specialty

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barkerspecialty.com

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proimaged.com

Known for our years of FRIENDLY, EXPERT SERVICE The home of VAPE Rawberry BEST VAPE SHOP BEST SHOP

3 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.4333 thedressingroomboutique.com

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BESTThe VAPE SHOP home of Rawberry The home of Rawberry Locations in

WALLINGFORD 203-678-4346 SOUTHINGTON 860-479-9172 Walk in or curbside service available

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BRANDED APPAREL SUPPLIER

R245222

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ULBRICH.COM

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Thank you for voting us Best Place to Work in Central CT in 2019, 2020 & 2021!

Rewarding Career Opportunities in a World-Class Environment At Ulbrich, We Deliver Precision® thanks to our highly-skilled and dedicated workforce.

For over 97 years, we’ve recognized that talented individuals are the key to our success.

Ulbrich Steel 1 Dudley Avenue Wallingford, CT 203-239-4481 ulbrich.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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SHOPPING CANDY STORE

CBD STORE

WINNER

WINNER

Thompson Chocolate

Your CBD Store

FINALIST

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The Remedy theremedy.care

Sweet Cioccolata

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We would love for you to join our dance family!

At Miss Chantel’s Star Dance Academy, we are fully devoted to providing exceptional dance education to student of all ages. From Tumble Time for little ones and Boys Hip Hop to Adult Tap and exercise classes, we believe that Star Dance Academy has something for everyone.

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Life Is Better Together

R245297

Mr. D’s getmrds.com

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2021

Voted Best Independent Living Community since 2018!

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(860) 344-1221 38 Boston Road, Middletown, CT www.HeritageCommons.com

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80 S Vine St Meriden, CT 06451 203.235.2541 thompsonchocolate.com

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SHOPPING CONSIGNMENT STORE

DEPARTMENT STORE

FLOOR COVERING STORE

FLOORING COMPANY

FLORIST

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Boscov’s

Heritage Floor Covering Co.

892 N Colony St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.8626 heritagefloorcoveringco.com

Colonial Flooring America

1116 N Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.774.5856 colonialflooringamerica.com

Wallingford Flower Shoppe

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Consignment Originals

Kohl’s

Don Petits Store of Floors

GENROSE Stone and Tile

Cheshire Nursery

consignit.com

kohls.com

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genrose.com

cheshirenursery.com

Cindy’s Unique Shop 65 N Colony St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.9341 Find Us On Facebook

FINALIST

480 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451 203.235.4144 boscovs.com

Uptown Consignment

Target

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target.com

190 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.1514 wallingfordflower.com

Sullivan & Son Carpet

Heritage Floor Covering Co.

Rose Flowers & Gifts

sullivanandsoncarpet.com

heritagefloorcoveringco.com

roseflowersgifts.com

vote usCandy best candy store Voted #1 Best Store in Central Connecticut

Thompson Chocolate SINCE

1879

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Cindy’s Unique Shop Home Decor Consignment

AWARDS

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Thank you for all of your votes for Best Antique Store, Best Consignment and Best Furniture Store

EVERYDAY DISCOUNTS

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65 North Colony St, Wallingford

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2021

Thank you for all of your votes for best gourmet foods and best gift shop

ALLY’S RUSTIC CORNER

Located inside Cindys Unique Shop

65 NO COLONY RD WALLINGFORD

Cindy’s Unique Shop R245170v4

Home Decor Consignment

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2021

26 No Colony Rd, Wallingford (203) 265-4915 stylebykatelynsalon.com

Cindy’s Unique Shop Call for Consignment Details 203-269-9341

245170

Thank you for all of your votes for Best Hair Salon

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Congratulations!

To all the 2021 Winners and Finalists!

Thank You for your votes!

Selling all Major Brands and carry a large selection of used tires.

(860) 621-3900 94 QUEEN STREET • SOUTHINGTON

R245106

HOURS: MON.- FRI.: 8:00A.M.- 5:00P.M. SAT.: 8:00A.M.- 2:00P.M. • SUN.: CLOSED

Fast, Dependable Service a Must!

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SHOPPING

Where Beautiful Smiles Begin

YOUR FAMILY DENTIST

Dr. Aruri

We specialize in the following services Invisalign® • Dental Crowns • Veneers AWARDS

WINNER

WINNER

Country Flower Farms

The Red Owl Jewelry and Gifts

FINALIST

FINALIST

205 Maple Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.439.0401 redowlgifts.com

Ali’s Nursery & Landscaping

Ally’s Rustic Corner

alisnursery.com

Find Us On Facebook

Geremia Farms

Elegant Touch Fine Gifts

Find Us On Facebook

elegantouchfinegifts.net

R245130

2021

Vote for us - Readers choice 2021 for Best Dentist

GIFT STORE

320 Baileyville Rd Middlefield, CT 06455 860.349.3690 countryflowerfarms.org

Proudly serving the staff and families of Yale-New Haven Hospital and Amazon!

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GARDEN CENTER

SHOPPING PAU L’S M A SON RY THANKS FOR VOTING FOR MY DAD!!!

Stonewalls, Patios, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Sidewalks, Concrete, Retaining Walls, Pool Patios, Brick Works, New and Repairs

ALL TYPES OF MASONRY WORK

GOURMET FOODS

GROCERY STORE

WINNER

WINNER

Olive & Henry Fine Foods

World Class Market

106 Elm St Cheshire, CT 06410 203.806.1450 oliveandhenry.com

533 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.5244 bigy.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

Ally’s Rustic Corner

ShopRite of Wallingford

Find Us On Facebook

shoprite.com

Big Y

Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market

Tops Marketplace

Ct Licensed & Fully Insured HIC# 0635508

liuzzimarket.com

topsmarketplace.com

245218

We Service the Best • Years of Experience For Free Estimates call 203-706-9281 or visit paulsmasonry.net

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AWARDS

2021

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES FOR BEST FLOORING COMPANY IN THE RC 2021 AWARDS

234 Middle Street, Middletown, CT 06457 860.346.1923 | genrose.com

EAST CENTER MARKET

Thank you for voting us one of the best meat markets in central CT

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R245044

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HARDWARE STORE

JEWELRY STORE

WINNER

WINNER

Any Cleaning Over $250

R W Hine Ace Hardware

Elegant Touch

Expires 12/31/2021

Thank you for voting for us for Best Carpet Cleaning!

2021

Why is NOW the Best Time to Book Your Carpet, Rug, Floor & Upholstery Cleaning?

Since things are opening up a bit, we know that a lot of our clients are looking to have their carpets, rugs, floors, and upholstery cleaned but may still be a bit hesitant about having a service company in their home. So, we wanted to share just what we are doing to keep our clients & their families safe.

R245355

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Any Cleaning Over $350 Expires 12/31/2021

SAVE 25%

Call Today! (203) 888-5560

Any Cleaning Over $450

www.PcsSouthernCT.com

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Fine Gifts And More

231 Maple Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.4463 rwhinehardware.com

1115 S Main St Cheshire, CT 06410 203.250.1165 elegantouchfinegifts.net

FINALIST

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Ace Hardware of Middletown acehardwaremiddletown.com

Fazzino Auto True Value truevalue.com

Arnold’s Jewelers thearnoldsjewelers.net

Craig Jewelers craigjewelers.com

SHOPPING

TORO SUSHI OPEN

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10% OFF YOUR TOTAL CHECK

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Offer cannot be combined.

AWARDS

- 2021 17 19 2020

BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT

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FULL KITCHEN WITH COOKED DINNER INCLUDING: TEMPURA • TERIYAKI • SHRIMP CHICKEN • BEEF • PORK NOODLE DISHES

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With coupon.

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10 OFF

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TORO SUSHI

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LAWN EQUIPMENT

MATTRESS STORE

WINNER

WINNER

Connecticut Power & Sport

Mattress By Appointment

935 N Main Street Ext. Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.1206 ctpowerandsport.com

200 Church St Unit 2 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.715.1473 mattressbyappointment.com

Vumbaco’s Quality Lawn Care

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Bedding Barn beddingbarn.com

FINALIST

Iron Horse Equipment Find Us On Facebook

Connecticut Mattress

by Tom Wholley ctmattress.com

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SHOPPING MUSIC STORE

WINNER

WINNER

Noack’s Meat Products 1112 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.235.7384 noacks.com

Thank you for all of your votes for Best Floor Covering Company and Flooring Store!

JC Music

Heritage Floor Covering Co.

529 W Main St Meriden, CT 06451 203.630.0234 jc-music.com

FINALIST

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM!

Family owned and operated Serving the community since 1966

FINALIST

East Center Market

Brian’s Guitars

eastcentermarket.com

briansguitars.com

Ferraro’s Market

Pat Russo Music

ferraromarket.com

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We employ our own installers and stand by every job.

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CARPET AND AREA RUGS • HARDWOOD AND LAMINATE TILE • VINYL • WINDOW TREATMENTS 892 North Colony Road, Wallingford HIC.0546019 203-269-8626 • heritagefloorcoveringco.com

thank you for voting!

BEST CHICKEN WINGs + best sports bar

SlidersGrillBar.com

197 EPISCOPAL RD. BERLIN, CT • 860-829-9292 1265 SOUTH MAIN ST. MIDDLETOWN, CT • 860-788-7337 88 NEW BRITAIN AVE. PLAINVILLE, CT • 860-747-4477 1219 SOUTH MAIN ST. SOUTHINGTON, CT • 860-628-8815 950 YALE AVE. WALLINGFORD, CT • 203-793-7858

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MEAT MARKET

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Friday, October 15, 2021

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for voting for us!

2021

Creating solutions for job seekers and businesses.

Westaff is a nationwide professional staffing organization with over 50 years of recruiting and selection expertise to match job candidates with positions where they will succeed.

R244952

639 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 235-5100 • westaff.com

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Ion Insurance is now a part of

HUB International

Now you get so much more.

Enjoy the same personal service, now with access to a variety of products and services to ensure you’re better ready for tomorrow.

Learn more at

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Be better ready for tomorrow.

Thank You For All of Your Votes for Best Commercial Insurance Company!

We Truly Value Your Trust and Confidence In Us!

INSURANCE

Ion Insurance is now a part of

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SHOPPING FORMAL WEAR

FURNITURE STORE

WINNER

WINNER

Zaccariello’s Tailor & Formal Wear

Foucault’s Furniture & Appliance

170 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.8652 zaccariellos.com

107 S Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.3686 foucaults.com

FINALIST

Gionfriddo Fine Men’s Clothing

Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store

gionfriddosportswear.com

mybobs.com

Modern Formals

Jordan’s Furniture New Haven

modernformals.com

jordans.com

Italian Pastry Shop

“Family Owned & Operated Since 1922” We want to thank everyone for all of their votes for best bakery in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, and thank you for your support for the last 11 years!

(203) 772-0380 139 Wooster St, New Haven

245212

FINALIST

LIBBY’S AWARDS

2021

Please continue to visit us at our New Haven location!

Zaccariello’s Tailor & Formal Wear COMPLETE SELECTION OF TUXEDOS, ALL IN STOCK SIZES 3 TO 70 FOR SERVICE UP TO THE LAST MINUTE! Large Selection of Men’s Suits, Vests, Cummerbunds, Ties & Bow Ties AWARDS

2021

Thank you for all of your votes for best formal wear in the 2021 RC awards!

AT $199

Shirts & Ties In Stock!

SPECIAL OFFER We sell suits for any occasion!

FULL SERVICE ALTERATIONS & BRIDAL

170 CENTER ST, WALLINGFORD • 203-269-8652

One FREE Tuxedo Rental for the Groom with 5 or more Rentals PLUS... $25 off any tuxedo rental for the fathers.

In stock only or 10% off any special order.

We honor all of our competitor’s coupons! Not valid with any other offer.

Coupon must be presented when booked. Expires 11/30/21

R245231

SUITS STARTING

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SHOPPING SEAFOOD MARKET

SMOKE/VAPE SHOP

WINNER

WINNER

Close Harbour Seafood

Silver City Vapors

FINALIST

FINALIST

959 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike Plantsville, CT 06479 860.621.7334 closeharbourseafood.com

10 Willard Ave A Wallingford, CT 06492 203.678.4346 Find Us On Facebook

Big Y

Hazy Nights

R245280

World Class Market bigy.com

Find Us On Facebook

City Fish Market

The Owl Shop

cfishct.com

owlshopcigars.com

SHOPPING THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR BEST DONUTS AND BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH AWARDS

PAWN SHOP

WINNER

Meriden Pawn

2021

273 W Main St Meriden, CT 06451 203.237.0899 meridenpawn.com

FINALIST

A Yankee Peddler & Pawn Shop yankeepeddlerct.com

50 FINEST DONUT SHOPS IN AMERICA!

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Voted #1 donut shop in Connecticut by Connecticut Magazine sept. 2019 edition

Hit or Miss Pawn & Exchange Find Us On Facebook

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83 North Turnpike Road, Wallingford • 203-269-4255 • neilsdonuts.com

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SPIRITS BREWERY

LIQUOR STORE

WINNER

WINNER

Center Street Brewing Company

Dragonfly Wine & Spirits

FINALIST

FINALIST

Kinsmen Brewing Company

Ives Road Wine & Spirits

kinsmenbrewing.com

Find Us On Facebook

382 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.626.5298 dragonflywine.com

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24 Wallace Ave Wallingford, CT 06492 203.626.9056 centerstreetbrewing.com

New England Cider Company

Southington Wine & Spirit Co.

newenglandcider.com

Find Us On Facebook

CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM! With a family-like culture that offers our teammates stability as well as freedom, Nucor Steel Connecticut is proud to be recognized as a finalist for the Best Workplace in Central Connecticut by the 2021 Record Journal Reader’s Choice Awards.

SPIRITS PLACE TO BUY CRAFT BEER

WINERY

WINNER

WINNER

Cheshire Wine & Spirits

Gouveia Vineyards

581 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.439.0868 Find Us On Facebook

1339 Whirlwind Hill Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.5526 gouveiavineyards.com

Aunt Chilada’s ENJOY OUR OUTDOOR PATIO!

Overlooking Sleeping Giant Golf Course

FINALIST

FINALIST

Ives Road Wine & Spirits

Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery

Find Us On Facebook

paradisehillsvineyard.com

Witchdoctor Brewing Company

Rosabianca Vineyards

witchdoctorbrewing.com

rosabiancavineyards.com

THANK YOU

for voting us Best Mexican in the 2021 RC Awards!

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Friday, October 15, 2021

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES FOR BEST FUNERAL HOME IN THE RC 2021 AWARDS!

No obligation pre-arrangement consultation available. We specialize in traditional and cremation funeral services. Veteran’s Benefit Assistance and Medicaid Approved Prepaid Funeral Trusts Available.

Please visit our website at www.wallingfordfh.com to download a free copy of our Funeral Planning Guide.

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TOP EMPLOYERS FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS

PLACE TO WORK  125 EMPLOYEES

PLACE TO WORK  25100 EMPLOYEES

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Bongiovanni Dad’s Insurance & Restaurant 740 N Colony Rd Financial Wallingford, CT

130 Research Pkwy Ste 200 Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.7900 bifct.com

06492 203.265.4868 dadswallingford. com

FINALIST

FINALIST

Best Ice Cream

Harriman Real Estate 116 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.672.4499 harrimanre.com

FINALIST

Farrell & Grochowski Farrell & Grochowski wallingfordlawyers. com

Nominate Us For Readers Choice

wallingfordlawyers. com

Bongiovanni Insurance & Financial

Summer Ice Cream Flavors Available!

bifct.com

Harriman Real Estate

Paul Gregory’s paulgregorys.com

harrimanre.com

Consulting Cardiologists, PC

50 N .Main St, Wallingford, CT

(203) 626-5406

facebook.com/MrDsCupcakes

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consulting cardiologists.com

Watermelon Sherbet • Raspberry Sorbet Lemon Sorbet • Orange-Pinapple • Lemon Pie

TOP EMPLOYERS PLACE TO WORK  100 250 EMPLOYEES

PLACE TO WORK  250+ EMPLOYEES

WINNER

WINNER

Liberty Bank Corporate Headquarters

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals

245 Long Hill Rd Middletown, CT 06457 888.570.0773 liberty-bank.com

FINALIST

153 Washington Ave North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.4481 ulbrich.com

FINALIST

COCC

calcagni.com

cocc.com

Landscape Services THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US!

Connex Credit Union connexcu.org

Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc. NSCT nucor.com

BEST OF...

AWARDS

Gaylord Hospital gaylord.org

2 0 2 1

BEST OF...

AWARDS 2 0 1 9

AWARDS

Dependable, professional, quality service at an affordable price!

2021

404 Dryden Dr. Cheshire, CT 203-651-9267 | nclandscape.netOo nclandscapeservices@gmail.com

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Calcagni Real Estate

Nick Constantino

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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES

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VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES

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VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES AUTO BODY/COLLISION

AUTO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT

WINNER

WINNER

Ye Old Station Auto Body

Richard Chevrolet, Inc.

1322 Waterbury Rd Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.7266 yeoldstation.com

FINALIST

1405 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.651.7016 richardchevy.com

FINALIST

North Haven Auto Body

Meriden Hyundai

northhavenab.com

meridenhyundai.com

Your New Community Chartered Credit Union Serving Meriden, Wallingford, Cheshire, North Branford and Hamden.

Thank you to our loyal members for voting us Best Credit Union!

OFFERING: Direct Deposit, Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, Telephone Teller, Over 55,000 ATM Locations Free of Charge PERSONALIZED SERVICE Full Service Teller Line, Auto Loans, RV/Boat Loans, Personal Loans, Mortgages, Visa SAVINGS PRODUCTS Other Services: including Redemption of Savings Bonds, Notary Services, Signature Guarantees, Money Orders, High School Branches & High School Scholarships

Star Auto Sales

zoelsauto.com

ctstarauto.com

~ CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ~ 285 Broad Street, Meriden, CT 203-237-6424

163 Washington Street, Wallingford, CT 203-265-0420

www.MembersFirstCTFCU.com

AWARDS

2021

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Zoel’s Body & Auto Center

VEHICLES...

AUTO DETAILING

AUTO REPAIR  INDEPENDENT

WINNER

WINNER

Delivery Auto Detail

Wayne’s Townline Service

168 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 Find Us On Facebook

1262 Queen St Southington, CT 06489 860.747.6929 waynestownlineservice.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

Get In Detail Auto Spa

SAFE Auto Service

getindetail.com

safeautoct.com

Scrubbin Bubbles Car Wash

Volpe & Sons Automotive

scrubbinbubblescarwash.com

volpeandsonsautomotive.com

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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

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RICO EVENTS “INDUSTRY LEADER IN EVENT MANAGEMENT”

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 BEST DJ! 2016-2021

2021 PICK

PROFESSIONAL EVENT ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT WEDDINGS SWEET 15/16 PROMS 2021 BAR & BAT MITZVAHS CORPORATE EVENTS PROFESSIONAL DJ / EMCEE ENTERTAINMENT PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEOGRAPHY PHOTOBOOTHS A/V TECHNOLOGY WIRELESS LIGHTING CUSTOM MONOGRAMS DANCING CLOUD AWARDS

860-922-RICO (7426)

www.RICOEVENTS.com facebook.com/RicoEntertainment instagram.com/RicoEvents

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RICO

Entertainment Events Located In Central Connecticut

RICO Entertainment … Full Service Entertainment Services combining Professionalism, Experience, and Superb Quality.

Rico Entertainment is based out of Meriden, CT. We offer 18+ years of experience in the music industry performing in a wide variety of events such as Weddings, Corporate Events, Sweet 16s, Quinceañeros (Sweet 15s), Anniversaries, Private Functions, and Nightclubs. We provide the best Pro DJ sound equipment and Intelligent lighting effects that will have your event “rocking”... and your guests partying all night long. We don’t just DJ your event, we assist you in planning and executing your event! Let us be your entertainment professional for your special event!!!

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Remember...

It’s your special occasion that you are planning, go with the RICO Entertainment experience and professionalism.

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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES LUXURY AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP

NEW CAR DEALER

WINNER

WINNER

George Harte INFINITI

Meriden Hyundai

FINALIST

FINALIST

1076 S Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.208.3279 georgeharteinfiniti.com

Audi of Wallingford

Quality Subaru

audiofwallingford.com

qualitysubaru.com

R245261

318 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 844.807.0308 meridenhyundai.com

AWARDS

BMW of North Haven

Richard Chevrolet, Inc.

bmwofnorthhaven.com

richardchevy.com

Thank you for all your votes for Best Yoga Studio and Best Fitness Center/Gym! 2021

134 Elm St, Cheshire • (203) 250-0860 • beherenowstudios.com

VEHICLES TIRE CENTER

USED CAR DEALER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

SAFE Auto Service

Tire Depot

Star Auto Sales

281 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.4311 safeautoct.com

16 John Ave Bristol, CT 06010 860.584.0225 tiredepotct.com

333 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.630.2926 ctstarauto.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Chick’s Used Auto Parts

J & M Tire Co.

Cerrito’s Auto Sales

jmtirect.net

cerritosautosales. com

Richard Chevrolet, Inc. richardchevy.com

SAFE Auto Service safeautoct.com

Wallingford Auto Park wallingford autopark.com

Thank you for voting us best home contractor and best home remodeler!

We are honored to receive your votes and appreciate your support.

BENCAR BUILDING SYSTEMS, LLC 210 North Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492

203-269-9204 www.bencarbuildingsystems.com

R245168

OIL CHANGE

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All of Us at Big Y Would Like to

Thank You For Voting Us

The Best Grocery Store in Central Connecticut

Ada

David

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Eli

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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Best Assisted Living

Masonicare at Ashlar Village

Best Skilled Nursing Masonicare Health Center

Best Audiologist

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Hillary Lewis, Masonicare Health Center

Friday October 15, 2021