Beauty & Health
Active Adult/ Retirement Community:
Winner: Juniper Village At Newark
Favorite: Millcroft
Favorite: White Chapel
Assisted Living:
Winner: Juniper Village at Newark (formerly The Vero)
Favorite: The Summit
Favorite: Abby Manor
Barber Shop:
Winner: Newark Barber Shop
Favorite: Delaware Hair & Co. Men’s Grooming
Favorite: New Trend Hair Salon
Best Place to Get Glasses:
Winner: Simon Eye
Favorite: LensCrafters
Favorite: Costco
Chiropractor:
Winner: First State Health and Wellness - Dr Garcia
Favorite: Main Street Family Chiropractic
Favorite: Dr Tara Whelan
Favorite: Cheskin
Dentist:
Winner: Charles D. Calhoon, DDS, PA
Favorite: Newark Dental Associates
Favorite: Smile Solutions by Dr. Emmi
Dentist (Pediatric):
Winner: Newark Dental Associates
Favorite: Mary Katherine Matthews, DMD
Favorite: Dr. Robert M. Collins, DDS
General Practice Doctor:
Winner: Dr. Bianchi
Winner: William B. Funk, MD
Favorite: Dr. Sarah S. Mullins, MD
Gym/Fitness Center:
Winner: Western Family YMCA
Favorite: Anytime Fitness
Hair Salon:
Winner: TNT Hair Studios
Favorite: Maureen’s Day Spa
Favorite: Colour Roxx
Martial Arts Classes:
Winner: Tiger Kicks Martial Arts
Favorite: American Karate Studios
Massage Therapist:
Winner: Limestone Therapeutic Massage
Favorite: Cheryl Maxwell
Nail Salon:
Winner: Endless Nails
Favorite: Maureen’s Day Spa
Favorite: Sassy Nails
Ophthalmologist:
Winner: Simon Eye
Favorite: Erwin D.W. Suh, MD
Favorite: Dr. Allan Tocker, OD
Optometrist:
Winner: Dr. Day Muscelli Simon Eye Newark
Favorite: Kneisley Eye Care
Orthotics and Prosthetics:
Winner: Real Life Prosthetics
Favorite: Independence Prosthetics-Orthotics, Inc.
Pediatric Practice:
Winner: Exceptional Care for Children
Favorite: Newark Pediatrics
Favorite: Pediatric Associates
Personal Trainer:
Winner: Balanced By Emily
Favorite: Kate Mackie, RN, NC-BC, CPT
Favorite: Mindful Movement
Pharmacy:
Winner: CVS
Favorite: Rite Aid
Favorite: Sav-On Pharmacy
Physical Therapist:
Winner: Align Rehabilitation LLC
Favorite: Rise Physical Therapy
Favorite: The Back Clinic
Swim Club:
Winner: Nottingham Swim Club Inc
Winner: University of Delaware
Favorite: Drummond Hill Swim Club
Favorite: Western Family YMCA
Yoga studio:
Winner: Center for Mind and Body Work
Favorite: Delaware Awareness Center
Cars, Trucks, and More
Auto Repair:
Winner: Accurate Auto Service
Favorite: K&S Garage
Favorite: Lunchbox Garage
Auto Restoration:
Winner: Sevy’s Auto Repair
Favorite: M.R. Automotive Inc.
Automotive Insurer:
Winner: David Rosengarten - State Farm
Favorite: Mike Brojous - State Farm
Favorite: USAA Corporate Office
Automotive Salesperson Used Cars:
Winner: Vincent Wolski - Preston Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Favorite: Eric Mosley at Newark Toyota World
Body Shop:
Winner: Puz’s Body Shop Inc
Favorite: Newark ToyotaWorld Collision
Favorite: Executive Auto Body
Car Dealership:
Winner: Carmax
Favorite: Porter
Favorite: Price Toyota
Tires:
Winner: Accurate Auto
Favorite: El’s Tire Service Inc
Favorite: Tire Rack
Towing Company:
Winner: Ewing Towing
Favorite: Sevy’s Auto Repair
Favorite: Midway Towing LLC
Food & Drink
All Around Restaurant:
Winner: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Skipjack
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Bakery:
Winner: Bing’s Bakery
Favorite: Sweet Treats by Kara
Favorite: Twizted Sizters Sweets & Treats
Barbecue:
Winner: Limestone BBQ and Bourbon
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Smok’d BBQ
Bartender (Name and Bar):
Winner: Alex Glassheim - Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Colene McCurdy - Skipjack
Favorite: Shelby - Skipjack Dining
Best Bagel:
Winner: Bagelmania
Favorite: Newark Deli & Bagels
Favorite: The Original Hot Bagels
Best Bar Atmosphere:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Deer Park Tavern
Best Bar to Watch Sports:
Winner: Deer Park
Favorite: Grain
Favorite: Timothy’s of Newark
Best Cheesesteak:
Winner: Claymont Steak Shop
Favorite: Malin’s Deli
Favorite: Casapulla’s
Best Cold Beer:
Winner: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Favorite: Skipjack
Favorite: Autumn Arch
Best Dinner:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Café
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Best Donuts:
Winner: Bing’s Bakery
Favorite: Dunkin’
Favorite: The Peach Blossom Eatery
Best Happy Hour:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Breakfast:
Winner: The Peach Blossom Eatery
Favorite: Bagelmania
Favorite: Drip Cafe
Brewery:
Winner: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Favorite: Autumn Arch
Favorite: Argilla Brewing Co. @ Pietro’s Pizza
Brunch:
Winner: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: The Peach Blossom Eatery
Burger:
Winner: Five Guys
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Café:
Winner: Drip Cafe
Favorite: Bagelmania
Favorite: The Peach Blossom Eatery
Favorite: Brew Ha Ha
Carryout:
Winner: Malin’s Deli
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Caterer:
Winner: Bachetti Brothers
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Cheap Eats:
Winner: Helen’s Sausage House
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Cosmo Diner
Chef (Name and restaurant):
Winner: Donny Merrill at Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Andrew Thorne at Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Magali at Blue Crab Grill
Chinese:
Winner: Potstickers Asian Grill
Favorite: Joy Garden Chinese Restaurant
Favorite: China Garden
Coffee Shop:
Winner: Little Goat Coffee Roasting Co.
Favorite: Bing’s Bake & Brew
Favorite: Drip Cafe
Crabcake:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Herman’s Quality Meat Shoppe
Favorite: Feby’s Fishery
Date Night Restaurant:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Hamilton’s on Main
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Deli:
Winner: Malin’s Deli
Favorite: Casapulla’s
Favorite: Capriotti’s
Dessert:
Winner: Twizted Sizters Sweets & Treats
Favorite: Bing’s Bakery
Favorite: Sweet Treats by Kara LLC
Farmers Market Stand:
Winner: Newark Farmers Market
Favorite: Newark Natural Food, Co-op Farmers Market
Fast Food:
Winner: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite: El Diablo
Favorite: Snap Pizza
Food Delivery:
Winner: Insomnia Cookies
Favorite: Full Circle Food
Favorite: Cuzino’s
Food Truck:
Winner: Twizted Sizters Sweets & Treats
Favorite: Outlandish Food Truck
Favorite: Burgers by Wildwich
Fried Chicken:
Winner: Lettie’s Kitchen
Favorite: The Haven Social
Favorite: Royal Farms
Gluten-Free:
Winner: Home Grown Café
Favorite: Hamilton’s on Main
Favorite: Mercury Tea Room & Cafe
Hot Dog:
Winner: Deerhead Hot Dogs
Favorite: Dog House
Favorite: Ed’s Hot Dogs
Ice Cream Shop:
Winner: Twizted Sizters Sweets & Treats
Favorite: UDairy Creamery
Favorite: Woodside Creamery
Lunch:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Café
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Outdoor Dining:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Café
Favorite: Hamilton’s on Main
Pizza:
Winner: Stone Mill
Favorite: Nick’s Pizza
Favorite: Amalfi Pizza
Raw Bar:
Winner: Feby’s Fishery
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: The Haven Social
Restaurant with Most Meal for the Money:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Jessop’s Tavern
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Romantic Restaurant:
Winner: Hamilton’s on Main
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Taverna
Salads:
Winner: Home Grown Café
Winner: Saladworks
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Seafood Restaurant:
Winner: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Feby’s Fishery
Server (Name and Restaurant):
Winner: Melissa Rottenberry at Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Dwayne Foster at The Mercury
Favorite: Colene Mccurdy at Skipjack Dining
Soup:
Winner: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Steaks:
Winner: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Hamilton’s on Main
Sub Shop:
Winner: Malin’s Deli
Favorite: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
Favorite: Ioannoni’s Specialty Sandwiches
Taco:
Winner: Roja & Verde Taqueria
Favorite: Santa Fe Mexican Grill
Favorite: Mexican Table
Tavern:
Winner: Deer Park Tavern
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Buckley’s Tavern
Vegetarian:
Winner: Home Grown Café
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Mercury Tea Room & Cafe
Wedding Cakes:
Winner: Sweet Treats by Kara LLC
Favorite: Bing’s Bakery
Favorite: Three Little Chefs
Wings:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Grain on Main
Favorite: Timothy’s of Newark
Homes & Services
Accountant:
Winner: Santora CPA Group
Favorite: Dingle & Kane PA
Favorite: Whisman Giordano & Associates
Attorney:
Winner: The Law Office Of Vance A. Funk, PH
Favorite: James P Curran Law Offices
Favorite: Laura Poppiti Bank:
Winner: M&T
Favorite: Citizen’s Bank
Favorite: WSFS Bank
Builder:
Winner: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding, Chimneys & More
Favorite: Allura Bath & Kitchen
Car Wash:
Winner: Bear 3-Minute Express Car Wash
Favorite: Blue Hen Car Wash
Favorite: White Glove Car Wash
Child Care:
Winner: Funsteps Preschool & Childcare
Favorite: The Goddard School of Newark
Favorite: Newark Day Nursery
Commercial Real Estate Agent:
Winner: Kelly Spinelli of Patterson-Schwartz
Real Estate (Newark)
Favorite: Erik Hoferer & Associates of Long & Foster Real Estate
Favorite: Dan Mawn of Team Mawn RE/MAX Associates
Commercial Real Estate Broker:
Winner: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate (Newark)
Favorite: Northrop
Contractor:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Deck Builder:
Winner: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Get Decked
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Dry Cleaner:
Winner: K & L Cleaners
Favorite: Parkway
Electrician:
Winner: Boulden Brothers
Favorite: Mr. Electric
Favorite: Nickle Electrical Companies
Fencing Installation:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Newark Fence Co
Favorite: High Caliper Decks
Financial Advisor:
Winner: Amy Keach of Ameriprise Financial Services
Favorite: Andy Alcarese of Alcarese Wealth
Management at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Favorite: Phil Lowe of Prudential Financial
Flooring and Carpeting:
Winner: Airbase Carpet Mart
Favorite: Floor Concepts
Favorite: Pinnacle Flooring
Florist:
Winner: Kirk’s Flowers
Favorite: Boyd’s Flowers
Favorite: Ron Eastburn’s Flower Shop
Funeral Home :
Winner: Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory
Favorite: R.T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home
Favorite: Strano and Feeley
Garage Doors:
Winner: Precision Garage Door of Delaware
Favorite: Diamond State Door
Favorite: Delaware Doors
Garden Center/Nursery:
Winner: Richardson’s Floral Center
Favorite: Gateway Garden Center
Gutter/Exterior Repair:
Winner: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding, Chimneys & More
Favorite: PJ Fitzpatrick
Handyman:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Anthony Bevans
Heating & Air Conditioning:
Winner: Aire Serv Heating & Air
Favorite: Boulden Brothers
Favorite: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Home Improvement:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Hotel:
Winner: Hotel Dupont
Favorite: Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware
Favorite: Hilton Christiana
Insurance Agent:
Winner: Stefanie Wooten
Favorite: David Rosengarten - State Farm Insurance Agent
Favorite: Heather Brosious
Insurance Company:
Winner: Stefanie Wooten - State Farm
Favorite: Wolff Insurance Company
Favorite: David Rosengarten - State Farm
Kitchen Remodeler:
Winner: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Allura Bath & Kitchen
Favorite: Troy Granite
Landscaper:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Rudy’s Landscaping
Lawn Mowing Service:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Lucky Green
Favorite: 3D Lawn and Tree
Mortgage Lender:
Winner: Bernie Doherty
Favorite: Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc.
Favorite: Delaware Financial Capital Corp
Painting Company:
Winner: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding, Chimneys & More
Favorite: Five Star Painting
Favorite: IPS Painting
Pastor/Priest (Name Church):
Winner: Msgr. David Kelley - Holy Family Parish
Favorite: Reverend Dr. Howell Sasser - St Thomas’s Church
Favorite: Msgr. John P. Hopkins - St. Joseph on the Brandywine
Pest Control:
Winner: Mosquito Joe of Northern Delaware
Favorite: Firefly Pest Protection Services
Pet Boarding/Kennel:
Winner: Camp Bow Wow
Favorite: Bellawood Kennels & Groom Shop
Pet Day Care:
Winner: Playtime Doggie Daycare
Favorite: The Doggie Playhouse
Favorite: Camp Bow Wow
Pet Groomer:
Winner: K-9 Divine
Favorite: Kristin Speciale at VCA Kirkwood
Animal Hospital
Favorite: Photographer:
Winner: 1000 Words Photography
Favorite: Joe Gawinski
Favorite: Ferrara Photo Studio
Plumber:
Winner: Boulden Brothers
Favorite: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Newark
Favorite: Drip Plumbing Services
Politician/Government Official:
Winner: Chief Mark Farrall City of Newark
Favorite: Rep. Mike Smith
Favorite: Rep. Paul Baumbach
Real Estate Agent (Residential):
Winner: Bob Methvin, Patterson-Schwartz
Real Estate
Favorite: Danielle Benson, Team Benson REALTORS
Favorite: Kathy Melcher Realtors
Real Estate Broker:
Winner: Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Favorite: Will Webber Homes
Favorite: Kelly Spinelli, Patterson-Schwartz
Real Estate Company:
Winner: Patterson Schwartz
Favorite: Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Favorite: Northrop Realty
Remodeler:
Winner: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Favorite: Allura Bath & Kitchen
Rental Companies:
Winner: Allura Property Management
Favorite: Mayhew Management
Roofing Company:
Winner: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Favorite: Kirkin Exteriors
Siding Company:
Winner: Peak Windows and Doors
Favorite: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Tax Preparation:
Winner: HR Block
Favorite: First State Tax Group
Favorite: MedTax
Travel Agency:
Winner: Hula Girl Travel, Kim Gulick
Favorite: Travel with Sha
Tree Service:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Davey
Favorite: Estrada
Veterinary Practice:
Winner: New London Veterinary Center
Favorite: Loving Touch
Favorite: In Home Veterinary Care
Window Installation Company:
Winner: Peak Windows and Doors
Favorite: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Lifestyle & Shopping
Antiques:
Winner: Aunt Margaret’s Antique Mall
Favorite: Main Street Antiques
Favorite: The Little Treasure Shop
Bike Shop:
Winner: Wooden Wheels Service, Repair & Sales
Favorite: Newark Bike Project
Favorite: Trek Bicycle Newark
Bookstore:
Winner: Captain Blue Hen Comics
Favorite: 2nd & Charles
Consignment/Resale Shop:
Winner: EM Estate Services
Favorite: Aunt Margaret’s Antique Mall
Gift Shop:
Winner: Kirk’s Flowers
Favorite: Aunt Margaret’s Antique Mall
Favorite: Rooted on Main
Grocery Store:
Winner: Newark Natural Foods
Favorite: Wegmans
Favorite: Zingo’s Supermarket
Hardware Store:
Winner: Ace Hardware
Favorite: Home Depot in Suburban Plaza
Favorite: Pike Creek Community Hardware
Kid Parties:
Winner: Urban Air
Favorite: Painting with a Twist - Newark
Favorite: Delaware Blue Coats
Liquor Store:
Winner: Total Wine
Favorite: 896 Liquors
Favorite: Kreston Liquors
Music Lessons:
Winner: UD Community Music School
Favorite: Griffin Music and Arts School
Pet-goods Store:
Winner: Concord Pet Foods & Supplies
Winner: Bindhi’s - Organic Pet Foods
Pool Store:
Winner: The Backyard Fun Store LLC
Favorite: Leslie’s Pool Supplies
Private School:
Winner: Saint Mark’s High School
Favorite: Padua Academy
Favorite: St. John/Holy Angels Catholic Parish
Specialty Grocer:
Winner: Newark Natural Foods Co-op
Favorite: Janssen’s Market
Favorite: Herman’s Quality Meat Shoppe, LLC
Tattoo Shop:
Winner: Poppycock Tattoo & Piercing
Favorite: Twin Flame
Favorite: Pinstruck
Wed: 3p –9p, Thu: 3p –10p Fri-Sat:12p –10p Sun: 12p –8p
People & Activities
Artist:
Winner: Lead Graffiti
Favorite: Dragonfly Art Studios
Favorite: Dennis Young
Best Area Event:
Winner: Main Street Mile - Fusion Racing
Favorite: Summer Concerts at White Clay Creek
Favorite: Newark Community Day
Best Place to Work:
Winner: Boulden Brothers
Favorite: Kirk’s Flowers
Favorite: Exceptional Care for Children
Best Teacher:
Winner: Ms. Stephanie at St Paul Preschool
Favorite: Nicole Mathias at Newark Charter School
Favorite: Khyree Bey at McCullough Middle School
Dance Studio:
Winner: Dance HDC
Favorite: Encore Dance Academy
Favorite: Stage Stars
Favorite Clergyman (Include Church):
Winner: Eric Markman - First Presbyterian
Favorite: Msgr. John P. Hopkins - St. Joseph on the Brandywine
Favorite: Howell Sasser Jr - St. Thomas’s Church
Favorite Local Band:
Winner: Club Phred
Favorite: Chorduroy
Favorite: Sin City
Favorite Non-Profit:
Winner: Food Bank of Delaware
Favorite: Friends of Fusion Foundation
Favorite: Exceptional Care for Children
Favorite Volunteer:
Winner: JamieLynn Frank
Favorite: Katie Hughes
Favorite: Vance Funk - The Law Office of Vance A. Funk, PA
Golf Course:
Winner: Deerfield
Favorite: Newark Country Club
Horseback Riding:
Winner: Carousel Park
Favorite: Paradox Country Farm LLC
Place for Family Night:
Winner: Painting with a Twist
Favorite: Ali Baba Mid Eastern Restaurant
Place to Hold a Wedding:
Winner: Deerfield
Favorite: Newark Country Club
Favorite: DuPont Country Club
Place to Worship:
Winner: Calvary Baptist Church
Winner: First Presbyterian Church of Newark
Favorite: Newark United Methodist Church
Summer Camp:
Winner: Hockessin Athletic Club
Favorite: Camp Imagine
Favorite: Rittenhouse Park
Thank you to our friends, families, and the
Juniper Village at Newark is avibrantcommunity of older adults. We offerawide range of classes, events,celebrations, partnerships, and educationalopportunitiesright here on ourbeautiful campus! We foster activebodies, engaged minds, andfulfilled spirits in an inclusiveenvironmentofcareand service.