TOP 3
It’s in Your Hands...Who Will Be The Daily Star Readers’ Choice Best of the Best 2020?
2020
VOTE for Your Favorites!
The Daily Star Readers’ Choice Best of the Best
Vote INSIDE or ONLINE at thedailystar.com/ readerschoice
TOP 3 Finalists
A Publication of The Daily Star ~ January 29, 2021
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
2020
Thank You for Selecting the Readers’ Choice Finalists! We at The Daily Star would like to thank you for your participation in the first round of voting in this year’s Readers’ Choice Best of the Best Contest. Making your voices heard is what a community newspaper is all about, and we are proud to produce your results again this year. The Daily Star hosted the first round of voting in over 130 categories online. The number of individuals who went to thedailystar.com to vote was again, very impressive. Now that we have the three finalists in each category, it is time to pick the winners! You can go online again to vote, or you can submit the ballot pages contained in this publication via US Mail to The Daily Star, 102 Chestnut St., Oneonta, NY 13820, or drop them off at our offices if you prefer. The winners will be announced February 24, 2021 in a separate publication celebrating the victors. Thank you once again for your valued participation, because there would be no Readers’ Choice Best of the Best Contest or The Daily Star, without you, our readers.
The Daily Star Readers’ Choice Best of the Best 2020 Awards
Official Rules Every year, readers of The Daily Star choose the best local area businesses from among over 130 categories. The award winning institutions earn this special recognition as our reader’s favorites, and it’s time once again to make your voices heard. The first round of voting done online has been completed. The top three votegetters in each category are listed in this publication. Readers are now able to select the final category winners, either online (by midnight) or by submitting the enclosed paper ballots by end of business on February 9, 2021. The winners will be announced in a celebratory section publishing on February 24, 2021. At least 33% of each ballot must be completed to qualify. All paper ballots must be actual newsprint pages (no faxes or photocopies will be counted). All those who vote will be registered to win $100, courtesy of The Daily Star. The winner will be announced February 24, 2021. It’s our way of thanking you for choosing our area’s Best of the Best for 2020! Vote online at: thedailystar.com/readerschoice. One entry per contest phase per IP address.
2020
3
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 9am - 5:30pm; Fri, 9am - 5pm; Sat, 9am - 4 pm
Visit Us At: www.klingerpowersports.com
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
33 West Street, Walton Phone: (607) 865-6326
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
Now more than ever is the time to acknowledge our local businesses who are helping us through this challenging time in history. Vote for your favorites and let them know how much they mean to you and your community.
5
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
7
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
2020
Here’s your chance to pick the winners from our Top 3 vote-getters in each category to see who will be The Daily Star Readers’ Choice Best of the Best 2020!
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
9
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
VOTE ONLINE FOR YOUR FAVORITES!
thedailystar.com/readerschoice
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
1
11
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
FAVORITES!
Vote For Your
2020
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
1
13
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
2020
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
1
15
Online voting going on now! Voting concludes midnight February 9, 2021.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
AUTOMOTIVE
FASHION & APPAREL
Art Gallery m Community Arts Network of Oneonta m Cooperstown Art Association m Fenimore Art Museum
New Auto Dealer m Five Star Subaru m Country Club Motors m Scoville-Meno Chrysler Dodge
Jeweler m Wolf Wilde Goldsmith m Edward Teleky Jewelers m J. Gorman Fine Jewelry
Dance Studio m Jillians Dance Arts m Holbrook-Wade School of Dance m Studio B Performing Arts Academy
Used Auto Dealer m Butler Auto Sales, Inc. 2020 m Certified Auto Outlet m Five Star Subaru
Kids Clothing m Silks and Treasures m Snips and Snails Consignment m House of Consignment
Movie Theatre m Southside Mall Cinemas m Unadilla Drive-In m Park Theater
Car Wash m All Star Auto & Pet Wash m Mirabito m Greenies Car Wash
Shoe Store m Shoe Dept. - Encore m JC Penney m Walmart
Performing Arts Group m Stuff of Dreams/Bigger Boat Productions at Foothills m Orpheus Theatre m Glimmerglass Performing Arts
Car Salesperson m George Wells, Five Star Subaru m Jeff Newman, Butler Auto Sales, Inc. m Nick Hendee, Scoville-Meno Honda
Tailor/Seamstress m The Golden Needle m Main Street Traders, Elke Dimattia m First Choice Cleaners
Radio Station m WCDO 100.9 FM m WSRK 103.9 FM m WZOZ 103.1 FM AUTOMOTIVE Auto Service Shop m Monser Brothers Tire & Auto Repair m Five Star Subaru m Susquehanna Auto
Towing Service m Thetford’s Body Shop & Towing m Approved Towing m Eagle Towing & Recovery EVENTS Bridal Specialist m Denim & Diamonds Hair Salon, Joyce Knuth m Rainbows End Weddings and More
FINANCIAL SERVICES
VOTE
Auto Body Shop m One Stop Auto Collision Center m Stringer’s Body Shop m Precision Collision Inc. New Auto Parts m NAPA Auto Parts m Advanced Auto Parts m Rowe’s Auto Service Inc. Used Auto Parts m Wahl To Wahl Auto Parts m Rowe’s Auto Service Inc. m Don’s Automotive
Caterer m Sunrise Specialty Catering m Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q m Elena’s Michael Catering Event Planner m Sunrise Catering m Carla Balnis m Foothills Performing Arts Center FASHION & APPAREL Consignment Shop m Silks and Treasures m House of Consignment m Shakedown Street
VOTE
Bank (Non-Credit Union) m NBT Bank m Community Bank m Bank of Cooperstown Credit Union (Non-Bank) m Chen-Del-O Federal Credit Union m SEFCU m SFCU Financial Planner m Sarah Manchester, Edward Jones m David O’Brien, Wells Fargo Advisors m Janet Branigan, Morgan Stanley FOOD, BEVERAGE & DINING Bagels m Oneonta Bagel Company m Latte Lounge m Bagels and Cream Bakery m Freestyle Confections m Kings Kakery m Schneider’s Bakery
VOTE
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
VOTE ONLINE AT: THEDAILYSTAR.COM/READERSCHOICE
1
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
FOOD, BEVERAGE & DINING
FOR THE HOME
Brewery m Brewery Ommegang m Roots Brewing Company m Red Shed Brewery
Italian Restaurant m Bella Michael’s Restaurant m Alfrescos m Pizza Land Restaurant
Antique Store m Posie’s Vintiques m The Marketplace on Chestnut m Colliersville Cottage Antiques
Home Furnishings m Scholet Furniture & Mattress Outlet m The Pine Shop m Catalog Outlet
Burgers m Five Guys m Wise Guys Sammy’s m Council Rock Brewery
Liquor Store m Liquor Depot m Best Wine & Spirits m Discount Liquor
Appliance Store m Advantage Maytag m Sears Hometown Store m Lowe’s Home Improvement
Landscaper m Epic Landscapes m New Asbury Gardens m S&S Landscaping Depot, LLC.
Coffee Shop m Latte lounge m Dunkin’ Donuts m Capresso Coffee Bar
Distillery / Winery m Bear Pond Winery m Cooperstown Distillery m Awestruck Ciders
Barns, Sheds & Outbuildings m Amish Barn Company m Catskill Shed Co. m Kauffman Building
Lumber Yard m Munsons True Value Building Supplies m Wightman Specialty Woods m Curtis Lumber
Deli m Daddy Al’s General Store m Hometown Deli & Grocery m Parkview Grocery & Deli
Pizza m Pizza 23 West m Tino’s Pizza & Restaurant m Sal’s Pizzeria
Carpet Cleaner m Stanley Steemer m Carpet Doctor Plus m Servicemaster by Burch
Paint Store m Munsons True Value Building Supplies m Sherwin-Williams Paint Store m Village Variety Ltd.
Diner m Southside Diner m Plaza Diner m Morey’s Family Restaurant
Produce Stand m Annutto’s Farm Stand m Frog Pond Farms m Mount Vision Garden Center
Electrician m Steven Mac Clintock m John LeoGrande m Michael Maker
Paving Company m Webster’s Paving m Gifford Paving m Fuller Paving
Fast Food Restaurant m Panera Bread m Wendy’s m Five Guys
Sub/Sandwich m Wise Guys Sammies m Hometown Deli & Grocery m Undercover Eggplant
Flooring Store m Endwell Rug & Floor m CarpetsPlus COLORTILE m Nappi Tile & Marble
Plumber m Finch’s Plumbing & Heating m Gregory Plumbing & Heating m Gilbert Plumbing & Heating
Fine Dining Restaurant m Bella Michael’s Restaurant m Toscana Northern Italian Grill m Sloan’s New York Grill
Sweet Corn m Covered Bridge Farm Market m Tauzel Farms m Mount Vision Garden Center
Fuel Delivery m Mirabito m Suburban Propane m Reinhardt Home Heating
Roofing Company m S&S Roofing & Seamless Gutters, Inc. m Christian Brothers Construction m Clapper Construction, LLC.
French Fries m Five Guys m Wise Guys Sammy’s m Council Rock Brewery
Wings m The Depot m Wise Guys Sammy’s m Sloan’s New York Grill
Stove / Fireplace Store m Hearth’s A ‘Fire m Black Cloud Chimney Sweeps LLC m TAS Hearth & Patio
Grocery Store m Hannaford m Price Chopper m ALDI
Seafood Restaurant m Jay’s Place m Bella Michael’s Restaurant m Sloan’s New York Grill
Garden Center m Mount Vision Garden Center m Annutto’s Farm Stand m Sweet Meadows Country Home & Garden
Health Food Store m Green Earth m Cooperstown Natural Foods m Price Chopper
Asian Restaurant m Mt. Fuji Japanese Cuisine m Tiger Asian Cuisine m Simply Thai
Ice Cream Shop m Golden Guernsey Ice Cream m Adaline Ice Cream m Polar Bear Ice Cream & More
Waiter / Waitress / Server m Caryn Balnis m Rachel Sason, The Autumn Café m Kimberly Hendricks, Pizza Land Rest.
Hardware Store m Munsons True Value Building Supplies m Westlake Ace Hardware m Village Variety Ltd. Home Contractor m Cohen and Frazier Builders m Nappi Tile & Marble m Powell Home Improvement
VOTE
Well Driller m Barney & Sons Well Drilling m Reed & Sons m Titan Drilling Corporation
2020
Chiropractor m Southside Health & Wellness Campus m Dr. David Picinich, Integrated Chiropractic Care m Bettiol Chiropractic Day Spa m The Cottage Day Spa m Chantique Spa m Back in Motion Massage & Wellness Dentist m Otsego Dental Care m Pondolfino Dental Associates m American Mobile Dental Family Doctor m Dr. Benjamin Friedell, MD, Bassett Healthcare Network m Dr. Andrea Hoag, DO, UHS m Dr. Mary E. Hoffman, MD, Hoffman Family Medicine Fitness/Gym m Table Rock Fitness m Oneonta Family YMCA m FoxCare Fitness Hearing Aids m Audibel of Oneonta m Hear Here m Miracle Ear Eye Doctor m Dr. Anya Bitterman, MD, Oneonta Eye & Laser Center m Rachel Hansen, Oneonta Optical m Dr. Matthew Curtis, OD, Catskill Eyecare Associates Nursing Home m AO Fox Nursing Home m Chestnut Park Rehabiliation and Nursing Center m Robinson Terrace Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing
VOTE
OBGYN m Amanda VanBuren, PA-C, Bassett Healthcare Network m Dr. Diane M. Georgeson, MD, Bassett Healthcare Network m Frances Sailer, CNM, Bassett Healthcare Network Pediatrician m Dr. Monica Brane, MD, Bassett Healthcare Network m Dr. Douglas Cannon, MD, Bassett Healthcare Network m Dr. Elaine Tsukayama, MD, UHS Pediatrics Pharmacy m Walgreens m Hannaford Pharmacy m Brown’s Pharmacy
Retirement Home m Heritage at the Plains at Parish Homestead m St James’ Manor & Retirement Community m Hampshire House Assisted Living MISCELLANEOUS Bookstore m Black Tree Books m Green Toad Bookstore m Willis Monie Books
Florist m Coddington’s Florist m Wyckoff’s Florist m Wades Town & Country Florist
Bar m b side ballroom & supper club m Copper Fox m The Red Jug Pub
Gift Shop m Theresa’s Emporium m The Artisan’s Guild Oneonta m Mathilda Jean
Bartender m Rebecca Carrington, b Side/ Autumn Cafe m Cierra Arnold, Sloan’s New York Grill m Rachel Sason, The Autumn Café
Hotel / Motel m Hampton Inn m The Otesaga Resort Hotel m Quality Inn Not for Profit Org. m Superheroes in Ripped Jeans m Helios Care m Susquehanna SPCA Pet Store m Petco m Brandows Feed & Seed m Houndstooth Bakery and Boutique
Veterinarian m Community Veterinary Center m Oneonta Vetrinary Hospital m Davenport Veterinary Clinic
2020
Tanning Salon m Nail Sliks m Time to Tan m Zoom Tan Convenience Store m Stewart’s Shops m Speedway m Mirabito Toy Store m Riverwood m Luncheons & Dragons m Theresa’s Emporium
Coin Dealer m Christopher’s Coins m Buddy’s Coins m Lettis Auction Service
Travel Agent m Eastern Travel Oneonta Buslines m AAA Northeast m Pine Hill Trailways
Crafts/Hobby Store m Theresa’s Emporium m The Artisan’s Guild Oneonta m Serenity Hobbies
Office Equipment Store m Office Max m Hummel’s Office Plus m W.B. Mason
Farm Equipment Dealer m Sharon Springs Garage m Cazenovia Equipment Company, Inc. m River Valley New Holland
NIGHTLIFE
VOTE
D.J. m DJ Wooden m Jennifer Insetta m Patrick Michael del Rosario Local Band m Those Darn Cats m The Roundhouse Rockers m Scattered Flurries
PERSONAL SERVICES
Barber m Randy Miritello, Crystal Palace m Pamela Baldwin m Mac’s Barber Shop Daycare m Sissy’s Little Lambs Children’s Center m Bugbee Children’s Center m Cullman Child Development Center Dry Cleaner m Clinton Plaza Laundry m First Choice Cleaners Funeral Home m Bookhout Funeral Home m Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home m Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono FH Glass Repair m Ace Glass m Safelite Autoglass m Tri-County Glass Hair Salon m Lemon Tree Hair Salon m The Cottage Day Spa m Cutting Crew Hair Salon
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
Cardiologist m Dr. David Oxley, Bassett Medical Center m Dr. Anthony Cammilleri m Dr. Jerel Zoltick, Bassett Medical Center
MISCELLANEOUS
17
HEALTH & WELLNESS
1
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
PERSONAL SERVICES Hair Stylist m Cherie Flannery, Hair Design by Cherie m Kayla, Lemon Tree Hair Salon m Monica Baxter Kennel m Hillside Kennels m Community Veterinary Center m Oneonta Veterinary Hospital Landromat m First Choice Cleaners m Church Street Laundromat m Clinton Plaza Laundry
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Accountant m Mark A. D’Amico CPA m The Tax Professionals m The Peachin Group Auction House m Austin’s Auction m Lambrecht Auction m Lettis Auction Service Insurance Agency m Hughson & Benson Associates m State Farm - Melissa Manikas m ONEGROUP
Lawyer Locksmith m Eric Jervis , Harlem & Jervis Law Firm m Kelley M. Eckmair, Attorney at Law m Davie’s Lock Shop m Ox Locks Security & Safety m Patti Canner, Law Office of Walter L. Terry, III Massage Therapist m Kristin Sloth Massage & Rolfing Printer m Carolann Humphries m The Village Printer m Sue Carr m J&D Printers m PDQ Nail Salon m The Cottage Day Spa m Wiwi Nails and Spa m Beauty Nail & Spa Pet Groomer m Hair of the Dog m Blue Dog Grooming m Hillside Kennels Photographer m Velvet Noir Studios m Blue Water Studio m Popp’s Topps & Snapshots Tattoo Artist m Jess Schneider, Something Wicked Tattoo m Alex , West O Tattoo Parlor m Xanthian Moon, Oculo Visitant Gallery
2020
SPORTS & RECREATION Tax Preparer m Mark D’Amico CPA m Carla Balnis, Tax Professionals m Paul Ahearn, Tax Professionals
SPORTS & RECREATION Bicycle Shop m Otsego Bicycles m Action Cyclery m Woodland Cycle
Snowmobile Shop m TC Sports m Klinger Power Sports m Oneonta Motor Sports Sporting Goods Store m DICK’s Sporting Goods m Losie’s Gun Shop m Sportsman Adventures
Bowling Alley m Galaxy Bowl m Holiday Lanes m Vasta’s Miracle Lanes
TECHNOLOGY Business Website m Information System Division Inc m Amish Barn Company m Directive
Golf Course m Colonial Ridge Golf m Oneonta Country Club m Ouleout Golf Course
Computer Sales / Svc m Information System Division Inc m Edison Computers m Empire Computers
Local Sports Team Real Estate Agent m Oneonta Outlaws m Binghamton Rumble Ponies m Becky Thomas, Benson Agency m Unatego Spartans m Betsy Schultis, Benson Agency m Lance Thomas, Benson Agency Hunting/Fishing Store Real Estate Agency m Losie’s Gun Shop m Sportsman Adventures m Benson Agency Real Estate m Keller Williams Upstate NY Properties m DICK’s Sporting Goods
Electronics Store m Edison Computers m Personal Computer Services m The iTech Store
m Howard Hannah Fill out the ballots on pages 15, 16, 17 and 18 and mail or take them to: The Daily Star, 102 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 by end of business on February 9, 2020. Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
19
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
2
21
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
VOTE ONLINE FOR YOUR FAVORITES!
thedailystar.com/readerschoice
VOTE ONLINE FOR YOUR FAVORITES!
thedailystar.com/readerschoice
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
2
23
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
2
25
For taking the time to vote for your favorite businesses in this year’s contest. There would be no contest without you!
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
Thank You!
VOTE ONLINE FOR YOUR FAVORITES!
thedailystar.com/readerschoice
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
2
27
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
2
29
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
2020
Here’s your chance to pick the winners from our Top 3 vote-getters in each category to see who will be The Daily Star Readers’ Choice Best of the Best 2020!
3
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
CUTTING YOUR ADVERTISING BUDGET WHEN BUSINESS IS SLOW IS LIKE SAYING
“I’ll throw some logs on that fire when it warms up in here!” Chris Lochhead, Marketing entrepreneur
31
JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021 | THE DAILY STAR | TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards
Vote For Your
FAVORITES!
Vote online at thedailystar.com/readerschoice or with the ballots inside this issue.
2020
VOTING ENDS FEB. 9
3
TOP 3 Readers’ Choice Awards | THE DAILY STAR | JAN. 29, FEB. 3 AND 5, 2021
THANK YOU To All Of Our Valued Customers
BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING
HOURS OF OPERATION
6:30AM UNTIL 10:30AM
6:30AM TO 10:30PM 774 State Highway 28
CLASSIC BACON Egg & Cheese
Honey Butter
CHICKEN BISCUIT
CLASSIC SAUSAGE Egg & Cheese