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YOUR WINNERS
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NORTH SUFFOLK Baker-Foster Funeral Home 5685 Lee Farm Lane 757-483-1316 • bakerfoster.com
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Your choice — the Locals Choice
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hat you’re holding here is the collected wisdom of more than a thousand people who voted for their favorite shops, restaurants, service providers, parks, entertainment venues and more in the Suffolk News-Herald’s first Locals Choice Awards program. What you’re not holding are the results of a scientific study. These results represent people’s opinions, expressed through online voting late this summer. You’ll probably disagree with some of the results, you will be surprised by some and there are some you’re likely to cheer. The best way to show your
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favorite businesses your support, of course, is to continue giving them your business. After that, you can recommend your friends give them a shot, too. Meanwhile, have a little fun learning who got top marks in the inaugural Locals Choice Awards program. Enjoy the surprises and recognize the customer engagement it took for anybody to come out on top in this contest. We hope the results remind you to visit an old favorite you may not have been to in a while. Maybe you can also try something you see that will become a new favorite, too.
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Suffolk News-Herald | Locals Choice Winners
Silver: Vintage Tavern (tie)
Best pizza
Gold: Amici’s Silver: Sal’s (North Main Street)
Best barbecue
Best beer/bar
Gold: Ricky and Roy’s Silver: Suffolk Barbecue Co.
Best sweet tea Gold: Chick-fil-A Silver: Hardee’s
Best burger
Gold: Baron’s Pub Silver: Ruby Tuesday
Best fine dining
Gold: George’s Steak House Silver: River Stone Chophouse (tie)
Spe c ialty Gifts & Gour me t F ood s
Thank you for Voting Us #1! 2 0 1 5 LOC ALS C HOIC E - BEST GIF T SHOP 120 N. Main St. Suffolk, VA 23434 www.allaboutva.net (757) 635-8948
Best dog grooming salon
Gold: Baron’s Pub Silver: Amici’s
Gold: PetSmart Silver: Pet Grooming by Mary
Best landscaping company
Best optical place
Gold: Nansemond Lawn and Garden Silver: Lancaster Farms (tie) Silver: LW’s Lawn Service (tie)
Best dentist
Gold: Dr. Steve Gwaltney, DDS (tie) Gold: Dr. R.L. Howell, DDS (tie) Gold: Dr. Charles H. Rawls Jr., MS, DDS (tie)
Gold: America’s Best (tie) Gold: Dr. David A. Lotz (tie) Gold: Jeffery W. Robertson, OD LLC (tie) Gold: Suffolk Eye Physicians & Surgeons (tie) Gold: Virginia Eye Consultants (tie)
Best Preschool
Gold: Main Street United Methodist Church Preschool Silver: Suffolk Christian Academy
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Thank You for Voting - AMICIS - Winner! LOCALS CHOICE
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT BEST PIZZA VOTE by clicking the Locals Choice tab on line at www.suffolknewsherald.com
THANK YOU FOR VOTING - MAIN STREET DAY CARE LOCALS CHOICE - BEST DAY CARE
Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Laser & Hands on Therapy 416 Market St., Suffolk, Virginia | www.drodea.com We Appreciate Your Vote and the Opportunity to Serve You.
Thank You for Nominating - Baron’s Pub In these LOCAL’S CHOICE Categories
BEST BURGER BEST ADULT BEVERAGE BEST BAR TENDER Lean Stone 185 N. Main St. Suffolk, VA (757) 934-3100
Main Street Day Care & Preschool A Ministry of Main Street United Methodist Church
202 North Main St Suffolk, VA (757) 539-3431 www.mainstreetdaycare.org
Thanks for Voting - Suffolk Glass Inc. - Winner! 2015 LOCALS CHOICE BEST WINDOW REPAIR
Thanks to all the loyal customers who voted for Suffolk Glass Inc.
420 E. Pinner St. Suffolk, VA (757) 934-2148
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Locals Choice Winners | Suffolk News-Herald
Best Mexican restaurant
Gold: Plaza Azteca Silver: Cazadores Mexican Restaurant
Best sushi restaurant Gold: Ninja Japanese Steakhouse Silver: Iron Chef Japanese Restaurant
Best adult beverage Gold: Baron’s Pub Silver: Harper’s Table
Best grocery store
Gold: Kroger Marketplace Silver: Farm Fresh Supermarket
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Silver: Walmart
Best florist
Gold: Johnson’s Gardens Silver: Norfolk Florist
Best pet supply store
Best gift shop
Gold: All About Virginia & More Silver: A. Dodson’s
Best hardware store Gold: Lowe’s Home Improvement Silver: Windsor Hardware
Best lawn and garden equipment store Gold: Lowe’s Home Improvement Silver: Tractor Supply Co.
Best pawn shop
Best electronics store
Gold: Suffolk Pawn and Gun Silver: Precision Pawn
Gold: Best Buy Silver: Walmart
Best toys/kids’ store Gold: Toys”R”Us
Gold: PetSmart Silver: Tractor Supply Co.
Best amusement park
Gold: Busch Gardens Silver: King’s Dominion See page 4
THANK YOU FOR VOTING - Hunter March - NATIONWIDE WINNER 2015 LOCALS CHOICE - Best Insurance Agent THANK YOU FOR VOTING -
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GEORGE'S STEAK HOUSE
LOCALS CHOICE - WINNERS IN THESE CATEGORIES BEST - Fine Dining Restaruant BEST - Wait Staff BEST - Seafood Holland Plaza Shopping Center, 1260 Holland Rd, Suffolk, VA 757-934-1726
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908 W. Washington St. Suffolk, VA 23434-6242
(757) 934-0755 Suffolk Animal Hospital - WINS GOLD! BEST VETERINARIAN / ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Thank You for voting in Locals Choice
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WINNER BEST JEWELERS
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Suffolk Animal Hospital 1232 Holland Road Suffolk, VA 23434 (757) 539-1385
Hunter March - Agent
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Suffolk News-Herald | Locals Choice Winners
Best antiques shop
Gold: Nansemond Antiques Silver: Carrollton Furniture
Best pediatrics
Gold: Suffolk Pediatrics Silver: Nansemond Pediatrics
Best pest control company
Gold: Suffolk Pest Control Silver: Coastal Pest Control
Best tire shop
Gold: Colony Tire and Service Silver: Tread Quarters Discount Tire
Best equestrian/tack shop Gold: The Saddle Barn Silver: Horse and Hound CMYK
Best building supply store
Gold: Lowe’s Home Improvement Silver: Saunders Supply Co.
Best chiropractor
Gold: Slone Chiropractic Clinic Silver: Dr. Charles L. O’Dea
Best jewelry store
Gold: D.B. Bowles Jewelers Silver: Kay Jewelers
Best veterinarian/ animal hospital
Gold: Suffolk Animal Hospital Silver: Nansemond Veterinary Clinic
Best towing com-
pany
Gold: Chip’s Towing Silver: Mike Duman Auto Sales
Best bakery
Gold: O’DoodleDoo’s Donuts Silver: Panera Bread
Best pre-owned auto dealership Gold: Mike Duman Auto Sales Silver: Starr Motors
Best new auto dealership
Gold: Mike Duman Chevrolet Buick GMC Silver: Duke Automotive (tie) Silver: Starr Motors (tie) See page 6
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T hank You
To all our customers and coworkers. Suffolk Ne w s-He r ald Loc als C h oic e 2 0 1 5 -Be st pr e -ow ne d c ar d e ale r -Be st ne w c ar d e ale r -Be st auto b od y sh op -Be st oil c h ang e sh op -Runne r -up b e st auto r e pair sh op -Runne r -up b e st e mploy e r -Runne r up b e st tow ing c ompany -Nomine e b e st c ar w ash -Nomine e b e st c ustome r se r v ic e
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Best furniture store
Gold: Brandon House Furniture Silver: Value City Furniture
Best consignment shop
Gold: Little Black Dress Silver: Treasured Memories Consignment Shop
Best women’s clothing store Gold: Belk Silver: Cato
Best menswear store Gold: Belk Silver: Richardson & Nash Clothiers
Best gym
Gold: Suffolk Family YMCA
Suffolk News-Herald | Locals Choice Winners
Silver: Anytime Fitness
& Barbershop
Best tanning salon
Best barbershop
Gold: Sunday’s Blue Box Silver: Tan Oasis
Gold: Sport Clips Silver: Remedies Salon, Spa & Barbershop
Best bank
Best hair salon
Gold: BB&T Silver: Wells Fargo
Gold: Remedies Salon, Spa & Barbershop Silver: Hair Cuttery
Best credit union Gold: Navy Federal Silver: Bayport
Best nail salon
Best accountant/tax prep Gold: H&R Block Silver: Boyce, Spady & Moore, PLC
Best day spa
Gold: Massage Envy Silver: Remedies Salon, Spa
Gold: Oasis Salon and Spa Silver: Happy Nails
Best auto repair store
Gold: Suffolk Automotive Service Silver: Mike Duman Auto Sales
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WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONTINUED BUSINESS AND STRIVE TO EARN YOUR TRUST EVERYDAY...
We Appreciate Your Trust and Confidence In Us In The Education of Your Children
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Thank You For Your Vote Of Confidence!
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539-4111 • FAX: 539-3098 2 1137 MYRTLE ST. LOCATIONS 903 MAIN ST. TO SERVE SMITHFIELD, VA SUFFOLK, VA YOU
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Locals Choice Winners | Suffolk News-Herald
Best computer repair store
Gold Express PC Solutions Gold: Silver: Office Max Silver
Best orthodontist
Gold Anderson OthodonGold: tics Silver: Hearn Othodontics Silver
Best daycare/childcare
Gold Main Street Daycare Gold: & Preschool Silver: Suffolk Family YMCA Silver
Best home health agency
Gold Sentara Home Care Gold: Silver: Bon Secours Home Silver Care
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Best pharmacy
Gold: Walgreens Silver: Rite Aid Pharmacy
Silver: River Stone Chophouse
Gold: Buffalo Wild Wings Silver: Baron’s Pub
Best employer
Best employees
Gold: Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront Silver: Mike Duman Auto Sales
Best customer service Gold: Chick-fil-A Silver: Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront
Best live theater
Best wait staff
Gold: George’s Steakhouse Silver: Baron’s Pub
Best golf course
Gold: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Silver: Smithfield Little Theater
Best live music venue
Gold: Sleepy Hole Golf Course Silver: Nansemond River Country Club
Gold: Constant’s Wharf Park and Marina Silver: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Best curb appeal
Gold: Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront
Best sports bar
Gold: Chick-fil-A Silver: Harper’s Table
Best wine bar
Gold: Uncork’d Silver: Harper’s Table (tie) Silver: River Stone Chophouse (tie) Silver: Vintage Tavern (tie)
Best private school
Gold: Isle of Wight Academy Silver: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Best cosmetic dentist/implants Gold: R.L. Howell DDS &
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Thank You for Voting for Remedies!
WE HAVE BEEN THE LOCALS CHOICE SINCE 1971... THANKS FOR MAKING US YOUR CHOICE FOR 44 YEARS!
539-3733 • 434-9155
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Remedies Salon Spa & Barbershop Prescrption for a More Radiant You!
1514 Holland Road Suffolk, VA 23434 | www.remediesmedispa.skincaretherapy.net
757-934-9452
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The Locals Choice Since 1938
• Jennifer A. Cochran, D.V.M. • Megan Taliaferro, D.V.M. • T. Woodrow Kessler, M.S., D.V.M. • Christine Fleck, D.V.M. Our Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. -1 p.m.
• Appointments Preferred • Walk-Ins Welcome We also offer boarding and grooming!
The only AAHA-Certified Animal Hospital in Suffolk!
110 Kensington Boulevard Suffolk, VA (Located Next to the Suffolk YMCA)
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Gold: Mike Duman Auto Sales Silver: Gordon’s Body Shop (tie) Silver: Suffolk Automotive Service (tie)
Best paving company
Gold: The Blair Bros. Silver: R.C. Paving and Son
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Gold: Mason’s Grill and Smokehouse Silver: Harper’s Table
Best plumber
Gold: Jethro Byrd Electrical & Plumbing Contractor Inc. Silver: Luke Willette Plumbing
Best funeral home
Gold: R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory Silver: Parr Funeral Home & Crematory
Best roofing contractor
Gold: Nansemond Exteriors Silver: Andrews Roofing
Best window repair and replacement company Gold: Suffolk Glass Silver: Safelite Auto Glass
Best medical practice
Gold: Lakeview Medical Center See page 9
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Best auto body shop
Best neighborhood bar
Gold: Johnson’s Gardens Silver: Bennett’s Creek Nursery
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Gold: AAA Self Storage Silver: Harbour View Self Storage
Gold: Amerigas Silver: Griffin Oil and Propane (tie) Silver: Parker Oil Co. (tie)
Best nursery/landscaping supply company
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Associates Silver: Gwaltney Dental Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Suffolk News-Herald | Locals Choice Winners
8 Back Row left to right: Allen, Robert, Fairren & Rex
Front Row left to right: Virginia Leigh, Kathy & Donna
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Silver: Sentara Family Medicine Associates
man, DPM MS
Best oil change shop
Gold: MLM Photography Silver: Photography by Laura
Gold: Mike Duman Auto Sales Silver: Express Car Service
Best car wash
Gold: Autobell Car Wash Silver: Main Street Car Wash (tie) Silver: Mickey’s Car Wash (tie)
Best photographer
Best bartender
Gold: Leah Stone – The Baron’s Pub Silver: Whitney – Harper’s Table
Best Realtor
Gold: Lake Meade Park Silver: Sleepy Hole Park
Gold: Billy Chorey – Chorey & Associates Realty Silver: Domenick Epps – Benham Real Estate Group
Best podiatrist
Best coffee
Best playground
Gold: 1Foot 2Foot Center for Foot and Ankle Care Silver: Dr. Matthew C. Dair-
Gold: Starbuck’s Silver: 7-Eleven
Best real estate agency
Gold: Chorey & Associates Realty Silver: Cross Realty
Best landscaper
Gold: Nansemond Lawn & Garden Silver: LW’s Lawn Service
Best insurance agent Gold: Hunter March – Nationwide Silver: Kent Spain – Suffolk Insurance
Best breakfast
Gold: The Egg Bistro Silver: Plaid Turnip
Best caterer
Gold: Ricky & Roy’s See page 10
STATE FARM INSURANCE
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"Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there."
We Are Proud to Serve Our Customers With HOME, CAR, HEALTH, AND LIFE INSURANCE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED TRUST IN OUR PRODUCTS AND OUR PERSONEL
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816 W. Constance Rd., Suffolk Residence...538-8934
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Suffolk News-Herald | Locals Choice Winners
Silver: The Catering Place
Best dry cleaners
Gold: Master Cleaners Silver: Suffolk Quality Cleaners
Best deli
Gold: Farm Fresh Silver: Firehouse subs
Best fried chicken
Gold: Farm Fresh Silver: Chick-fil-A
Best ice cream Gold: Coldstone Creamery
Silver: Sweet Frog
Best seafood
Gold: George’s Steakhouse Silver: River Stone Chophouse (tie) Silver: Vintage Tavern (tie)
Best Italian restaurant
Gold: Amici’s Silver: Sal’s (North Main Street)
Gold: Triple T Sports Center Silver: Mountcastle School of Dance
Best chef
Gold: Harper Bradshaw – Harper’s Table Silver: Ed Beardsley – Plaid Turnip
Best fast food Gold: Chick-fil-A Silver: Cook-Out
Best buffet
Gold: Great Wall Silver: China Moon
Best dance school/studio THANKS FOR ALLOWING US TO SERVE YOU!
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We are incredibly grateful to be voted the top "Locals Choice" Real Estate Company and Real Estate Agent in Suffolk! Your trust and loyalty is not taken for granted, and we shall always strive to be a leader in the local real estate community! Please accept our sincere appreciation for your conďŹ dence in our company to meet your real estate needs!
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