2018 Readers Choice - Best of the Best

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2018 AWARDS

A publication of The Daily Star, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019

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Valued Readers: We are pleased to bring you the 2018 Daily Star Readers’ Choice Best of The Best Winners publication. The award winning businesses within these pages have been chosen by you, our loyal readers, as the best in their categories. It is an honor to bring these results to you today.

From chicken wings to home furnishings and nearly everything in between, you have chosen businesses that deliver the finest quality products and services to you in our region.

On behalf of the winners and the entire staff of The Daily Star, thank you for your participation and support. Both are truly appreciated by everyone involved.

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AUTOMOTIVE Auto Body Shop: Auto Service Shop: Car Salesperson: Car Wash: New Auto Dealer: New Auto Parts: Towing Service: Used Auto Dealer: Used Auto Parts:

P Stringer’s Body Shop P Monser Brothers P George Wells - Five Star Subaru P All Star Auto & Pet Wash P Five Star Subaru P Advanced Auto P Thetford’s Body Shop & Towing P Five Star Subaru P Wahl to Wahl Auto

EVENTS Bridal Specialist: Caterer: Event Planner:

P Rainbows End Weddings & More P Brooks’ House of BBQ P Janet Hurley Quackenbush

FASHION & APPAREL Consignment Shop: Jeweler: Kids Clothing: Shoe Store: Tailor/Seamstress:

P Silks and Treasures P Wolf Wilde Goldsmith P JCPenney P McLaughlin’s Shoe Store P First Choice Cleaners

FINANCIAL SERVICES Bank (Non-Credit Union): P Community Bank Credit Union (Non-Bank): P Sidney Federal Credit Union Financial Planner: P Wells Fargo Advisors

FOOD, BEVERAGE & DINING Asian Restaurant: Bagels: Bakery: Brewery: Burgers: Coffee Shop: Deli:

P Mt. Fuji P Oneonta Bagel Company P Schneider’s Bakery P Brewery Ommegang P Sloan’s NY Grill P Latte Lounge P Hometown Deli

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FOOD, BEVERAGE & DINING continued Diner: P Morey’s Restaurant Distillery/Winery: P Bear Pond Winery Fast Food Restaurant: P Panera Bread Fine Dining Restaurant: P Bella Michael’s French Fries: P Five Guys Grocery Store: P Hannaford Health Food Store: P Green Earth Ice Cream Shop: P Golden Guernsey Italian Restaurant: P Bella Michael’s Liquor Store: P The Liquor Depot Pizza: P Sal’s Pizzeria Produce Stand: P Annutto’s Farm Stand Seafood Restaurant: P Jay’s Place Sub/Sandwich: P Undercover Eggplant Sweet Corn: P Covered Bridge Farm

Market Waiter/Waitress/Server: P Caryn Balnis at Sloan’s NY Grill Wings: P The Depot

FOR THE HOME Antique Store: Appliance Store: Carpet Cleaner: Electrician: Flooring Store: Fuel Delivery: Garden Center: Hardware Store: Home Contractor: Home Furnishings: Landscaper: Lumber Yard: Paint Store: Paving Company: Plumber: Roofing Company: Stove/Fireplace Store: Well Driller:

P Markeplace on Chestnut P Lowe’s P ServiceMaster by Burch P Steven MacClintock P Endwell Rug & Floor P Reinhardt Home Heating P Mount Vision Garden Center P Munson’s Hardware P Clapper Construction P Scholet Furniture P Mount Vision Garden Center P Munson’s Hardware P Munson’s Hardware P Webster’s Paving P ABC Plumbing P The Powell Company P Hearths A’ Fire P Reed & Sons

HEALTH & WELLNESS Cardiologist: P Dr. Anthony P. Cammilleri, MD Chiropractor: P Southside Chiropractic Day Spa: P Cottage Day Spa Dentist: P Otego Family Dental Eye Doctor: P Dr. Anya Bitterman at Oneonta Eye

and Laser Family Doctor: P Dr. Benjamin N. Friedell, MD Fitness/Gym: P Oneonta Family YMCA Hearing Aids: P Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center Nursing Home: P Hampshire House OBGYN: P Dr. Leslie C. Breiten, MD Pediatrician: P Dr. Nicholas W. Tarricone, MD Pharmacy: P Walgreens Retirement Home: P The Plains at Parish Homestead Veterinarian: P Community Vet

P The Green Toad P Christopher’s Coins P Stewart’s P Artware P Sharon Springs Garage P Coddington’s Florist P Theresa’s Emporium P The Otesaga Resort Hotel P Superheroes in Ripped Jeans P Office Max P Brandow’s Feed & Seed P Time to Tan P Smokers Choice P Theresa’s Emporium P AAA

NIGHTLIFE Bar: Bartender:

D.J.: Local Band:

Barber: Daycare: Dry Cleaner: Funeral Home: Glass Repair: Hair Salon: Hair Stylist: Kennel: Laundromat: Locksmith: Massage Therapist: Nail Salon: Pet Groomer: Photographer: Tattoo Artist:

P Randy Miritello at Crystal Palace P Bugbee Children’s Center P First Choice Cleaners P Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home P Ace Glass P Cottage Day Spa P Suzanne Fisher P Community Vet P First Choice Cleaners P Davie’s Lock Shop P Kristin Sloth P Chantique Spa P Hillside Kennels P Blue Water Studios P Jess Schneider

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS Bookstore: Coin Dealer: Convenience Store: Crafts/Hobby Store: Farm Equipment Dealer: Florist: Gift Shop: Hotel/Motel: Not for Profit Org.: Office Equipment Store: Pet Store: Tanning Salon: Tobacco Store/Vape Shop: Toy Store: Travel Agent:

PERSONAL SERVICES

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P Fenimore Art Museum P Jillian’s Dance Arts P Southside Cinema P Orpheus Theatre P WSRK 103.9 FM

P B Side Ballroom & Supper Club P Rebecca Carrington at B Side Ballroom & Supper Club P DJ Wooden P Sundown

Accountant: P All Star Bookkeeping & Tax Services Auction House: P Lettis Auction Services Insurance Agency: P Gordon B. Roberts/One Group Lawyer: P Kelley M. Eckmair, Esq. Attorney at Law Printer: P The Village Printer Real Estate Agency: P Benson Agency Real Estate Agent: P Bob Scanlon Tax Preparer: P All Star Bookkeeping & Tax Services

SPORTS & RECREATION Bicycle Shop: Bowling Alley: Golf Course: Hunting Store: Local Sports Team: Snowmobile Shop: Sporting Goods Store:

P Otsego Bicycles P Holiday Lanes P Colonial Ridge Golf P Losie’s Gun Shop P Oneonta Outlaws P Oneonta Motorsports P DICK’S Sporting Goods

TECHNOLOGY Business Website: Computer Sales/Svc: Electronics Store:

P Everythingoneonta.com P ISD P Office Max

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Art Gallery: Dance Studio: Movie Theatre: Performing Arts Group: Radio Station:

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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POWELL HOME IMPROVEMENTS Over 40 years providing our customers the “Best” service “I wanted to thank you...I was only too happy to recommend you and your workmen.”

- Charlotte, Oneonta 1973 “They’re courteous, efficient and a pleasure to have in our home.

We would recommend your company to anyone.”

– George & Marsha, Oneonta 1985 “Thank you for the excellent workmanship you and your employees have given us throughout the years. We would recommend your company highly.”

– Deland, New Lisbon 1994 “I could not have asked for a better bunch of people working at my home… and will definitely recommend your company to friends and family.”

– Cindy, Walton 2005 “Just wanted you to know, that in all the years that you’ve been our contractor, we’ve been very happy...and knowing that if we have a problem, The Powell Company has been quick to solve it.”

– Frank & Rosemarie, Harpersfield 2016

800-252-2140

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Best Auto Service Shop for 2018!

A SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST

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Thank You!

Congratulations Zach Robinson of Walton

You are the winner of

$100.00

For taking the time to vote for your favorite businesses in this year’s contest.

There would be no contest without you!

Congratulations 2018 2018 Best of the Best Winners!

from The Daily Star just for voting in this year’s Readers’ Choice Contest!

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Contact us to redeem your prize!

Valerie Secor, Advertising Director 607-441-7235 • vsecor@thedailystar.com

102 Chestnut Street, Oneonta • 432-1000 • thedailystar.com

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