Best of Peoria 2021 by Times Media Group

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Dining

BRUNCH

V’s Taproom

COFFEE

12575 W. Golf Club Drive 623-328-5110 mytrilogylife.com/vistancia/dining

Driftwood Coffee Co. 8295 W. Jefferson Street 602-756-9051 driftwoodaz.com

Sip mimosas and enjoy the beautiful outdoor patio at V’s Taproom. Enjoy time with friends and delicious food surrounded by breathtaking views.

Driftwood Coffee Co. isn’t about just serving the trendiest coffee. The staff knows what people like — coffee from shops and roasters from around the nation.

READER RECOMMENDED

READER RECOMMENDED Haymaker

24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway | 623-566-1515 8706 W. Thunderbird Road | 623-440-9100 haymakeraz.com

Peoria Artisan Brewery and Gastropub

Dutch Bros.

10144 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-572-2816 | peoriaartisanbrewing.com

13929 N. 83rd Avenue 541-955-4700 dutchbros.com

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8386 W. Thunderbird Road 623-412-8888 dunkindonuts.com

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10144 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-572-2816 | peoriaartisanbrewing.com

Founded by Matthew and Kristina Frosch, Peoria Artisan Brewery usually boasts a buildyour-own bloody mary bar, but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been suspended until further notice. But don’t forget to check out the loaded bloodys, available on Sundays.

READER RECOMMENDED The Social on 83rd The Moon Saloon 8350 W. Paradise Lane 623-486-4343 thesocialaz.us

16554 N. 83rd Avenue 623-773-2424 themoonsaloon.com

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DELI/SANDWICH SHOP

BAKERY/DESSERT

Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli 8360 W. Thunderbird Road 623-412-8100 heidisbrooklyndeli.com

Donutsville

8275 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-825-4406 donutsville.com Donutsville was built upon a group of bakers and donut shop owners to bring quality and freshly prepared donuts to everyone locally. Every donut is prepared freshly every morning.

READER RECOMMENDED Cheesecake Factory Silver Rose Bakery

16134 N. 83rd Avenue 623-773-2233 thecheesecakefactory.com

623-499-2222 silverrosebakery.com

Cold or hot sandwiches — they’re all here. Creativity is in full force here, with items like Hell’s Kitchen (egg salad, bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado and Cajun sauce). Heidi’s bakes eight ﬂavors of bread from scratch with no additives or preservatives.

READER RECOMMENDED The Links Neighborhood Grill

18823 Country Club Parkway 623-561-1681 thelinksgrill.com

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ITALIAN FOOD Twisted Italian

9940 W. Happy Valley Parkway 623-537-4000 eattwisted.com The classics like homemade pierogies are on the menu, but so are dishes diners may not ﬁnd in other eateries, like an Italian relleno and a European sea bass. Take a risk and check out Twisted Italian.

READER RECOMMENDED Babbo Italian Eatery 20211 N. 67th Avenue 623-566-9898 | babboitalian.com

Thank you, Peoria, for voting us Best Italian and for all of your support over the past year.

Fabio on Fire

8275 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-680-5385 | fabioonfire.com

We would not be here without you! 9940 W Happy Valley Pkwy #1080, Peoria, AZ 85383

(623) 537-4000 | eattwisted.com

PIZZA

BEST LUNCH UNDER $7.00 (Total Bill)

Giordano’s

THE ORIGINAL FISH & CHIPS Family Owned & Operated Since 1947 Pete’s Has Been Serving Deep Fried Goodness For Over 74 Years!

16222 N. 83rd Avenue 623-208-4330 giordanos.com

READER RECOMMENDED Barro’s

Mama Giordano created her stuffed pizza in Italy more than 200 years ago, and it’s just as relevant now. Her secret-recipe pizza has been served to families across the country.

8390 W. Cactus Road 623-334-9535 | barrospizza.com

Ballpark Pizza & Subs

7615 W. Thunderbird Road 623-979-8222 | ballparkpizzaandsubs.com

SEAFOOD Angry Crab Shack 7608 W. Cactus Road 480-739-2949 angrycrabshack.com

Best Seafood

22 South Mesa Drive, Mesa • 480.964.7242 3920 South Central, Phoenix • 602.268.1828 1017 East Apache Blvd, Tempe • 480.968.6265 4121 North 44th Street, Phoenix • 602.840.0630

Best Local Burger Best Take Out

1111 East Buckeye, Phoenix • 602.252.9341 5516 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale • 623.937.6001 2628 West Van Buren, Phoenix • 602.278.3351 9309 West Van Buren, Tolleson • 623.936.3111

Our Prices Can’t Be Beat! 8 Convenient Locations Drive-Thru/Take-Out Our Specialty

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Angry Crab Shack serves seafood with bold, Asian-style ﬂavors within the walls of a vibrant dining room.

READER RECOMMENDED Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

16067 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive 623-773-0500 firebirdsrestaurants.com

Red Lobster

7921 W. Bell Road 623-487-1570 redlobster.com

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DELIVERY (FOOD)

TAKE-OUT

Ballpark Pizza & Subs

7615 W. Thunderbird Road 623-979-8222 ballparkpizzaandsubs.com

Delivery is now available at Ballpark Pizza & Subs for its delectable lineup of entrees.

Want Ballpark Pizza & Subs’ tasty sandwiches or gooey pizzas but don’t feel like sitting in a restaurant? Ballpark offers takeout for customers to eat in peace.

READER RECOMMENDED V’s Taproom (Tie) 12575 W. Golf Club Drive 623-328-5110 mytrilogylife.com/vistancia/dining

China Grill (Tie)

READER RECOMMENDED China Grill

7518 W. Thunderbird Road 623-412-8899 chinagrillpeoria.com

The Rec Pizza & Wings

20340 N. Lake Pleasant Road 623-328-9131 8386 W. Thunderbird Road 623-217-2714 therecpizzeria.com

The Rec Pizza & Wings

20340 N. Lake Pleasant Road | 623-328-9131 8386 W. Thunderbird Road | 623-217-2714 therecpizzeria.com

WINGS Ballpark Pizza & Subs 7615 W. Thunderbird Road 623-979-8222 ballparkpizzaandsubs.com

The title may only say pizza and subs, but the wings are where it’s at. Wing lovers will enjoy the variety of sauces, ranging from honey barbecue to hot. Those who eat 10 of the hottest wings in 10 minutes can win a T-shirt and be a part of the Hall of Flame.

TACOS Tacos Calafia

8258 W. Thunderbird Road 623-935-5419, tacoscalafia.com Founder Adolfo Torres knows tacos. He grew up in taquerias in Tijuana and brought his talents to a taco truck in 2016. Now in a brick-and-mortar location, Torres keeps it simple with carne asada, pollo, nopal, al pastor and cabeza — as well as an open bar for toppings.

READER RECOMMENDED Revolu Modern Taqueria Cafe Rio 15703 N. 83rd Avenue 623-878-0215 revolutaqueria.com

16955 N. 75th Avenue 623-207-7865 caferio.com

READER RECOMMENDED Ray’s Original Buffalo Wings 8385 W. Deer Valley Road 623-825-7005

Sardella’s Pizza and Wings

8278 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-561-9200 sardellaspizza.com

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PLACE TO WATCH THE GAME Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza and Wings 10146 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-825-9999 | tgpizza.com

Tailgaters earns the Best Place to Watch the Game prize because of its stellar entrees and appetizers, as well as the ability to watch any game on the multitude of televisions. Plus, with Phoenix Raceway, State Farm Stadium, Camelback Ranch and Gila River Arena nearby, guests can just feel the energy.

READER RECOMMENDED V’s Taproom Modern Round

FAST FOOD BURGER

In-N-Out

READER RECOMMENDED Culver’s 8271 W. Ludlow Drive 623-242-8826 8330 W. Deer Valley Road 623-792-8957 culvers.com

8285 W. Bell Road 1-800-786-1000 in-n-out.com There are long lines at In-N-Out for a reason. Whether there are one, two or three (or more!) patties, these burgers are juicy and worth the prize.

Freddy’s

9790 W. Happy Valley Road 623-566-0517 freddysusa.com

12575 W. Golf Club Drive 623-328-5110 mytrilogylife.com/vistancia/dining

8320 W. Mariners Way 623-388-6900 modernround.com

HAPPY HOUR V’s Taproom

12575 W. Golf Club Drive 623-328-5110 mytrilogylife.com/vistancia/dining Live every hour like it’s happy hour at V’s Taproom. Stop by V’s Taproom and celebrate from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays, and 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays to Sundays, when there are beer, cocktail and appetizer specials.

WELCOME DELICIOUS

READER RECOMMENDED Peoria Artisan Brewery The Social on 83rd 8350 W. Paradise Lane and Gastropub

10144 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-572-2816 peoriaartisanbrewing.com

623-486-4343 thesocialaz.us

BREWERY

Peoria Artisan Brewery and Gastropub 10144 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-572-2816 peoriaartisanbrewing.com

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Sure, there are great bites here, but folks come to Peoria Artisan Brewery for the in-house brew, created on a 5 BBL brew system. The ﬂagship beer is the Savannah Marie IPA, named after the founding couple’s second daughter.

READER RECOMMENDED BJ’s Restaurant Throne Brewing Company 9299 W. Olive Avenue and Brewhouse

9748 W. Northern Avenue 623-772-6470 bjsrestaurants.com

623-322-1534 thronebrewing.com

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MEXICAN FOOD

• APRIL 29, 2021

NEW WESTGATE LOCATION NOW OPEN! 9455 W. GLENDALE AVE., GLENDALE NEW SCOTTSDALE LOCATION NOW OPEN! 7318 E. SHEA BLVD., SCOTTSDALE

Caramba Mexican Food

8285 W. Union Hills Drive 623-878-4444 carambamex.com For more than 25 years, Caramba ensures its customers receive fresh and authentic Mexican food in a fun environment. All of the food is prepared daily from scratch and only uses fresh ingredients.

READER RECOMMENDED Abuelo’s Mexican Food

16092 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive | 623-878-8282 abuelos.com/restaurants/peoria

NEW WESTGATE LOCATION NOW OPEN! NEW WESTGATE LOCATION NOW OPEN! 9455 W. GLENDALE AVE., GLENDALE 9455 W. GLENDALE AVE., GLENDALE NEW SCOTTSDALE LOCATION NOW OPEN! NEW7318 SCOTTSDALE LOCATION NOW OPEN!YOU THANK E. SHEA BLVD., SCOTTSDALE 7318 E. SHEA BLVD., SCOTTSDALE PEORIA VOTERS BEST MEXICAN FOOD

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OVER 25 YEARS OF FAMILY TRADITION

Authentic Mexican Food • Gluten Free, Vegan & Vegetarian items Everything made fresh daily using only the freshest ingredients! Stop by soon and experience for yourself!

Carolina’s Mexican Food 9030 W. Peoria Avenue 623-487-1400 carolinasmexicanfood.com

6 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:

CONVENIENT • 7318 E. Shea6Blvd., Scottsdale LOCATIONS: • 6661 W. Bell Rd., Glendale • 7318 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale • 6661 W. Bell Rd., Glendale •• 9455 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale • 8285 W. Union Hills Dr., Peoria/Glendale 9455 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale • 8285 W. Union Hills Dr., Glendale •• 5421 W.Glendale Glendale Ave., Glendale • 2340 W.Rd., Bell Rd., Phoenix 5421 W. Ave., Glendale • 2340 W. Bell Phoenix

6 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:

6 CONVENIENT • 7318 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale •LOCATIONS: 6661 W. Bell Rd., Glendale •• 7318 Blvd.,Ave., Scottsdale •• 6661 Rd., Glendale 9455 E. W.Shea Glendale Glendale 8285 W. W. Bell Union Hills Dr., Glendale •• 9455 •• 8285 Hills Dr., Glendale 5421 W. W. Glendale Glendale Ave., Ave., Glendale Glendale 2340 W. W. Union Bell Rd., Phoenix • 5421 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale • 2340 W. Bell Rd., Phoenix

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ASIAN FOOD

LOCAL BURGER

Squid Ink Sushi Bar

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers

9947 W. Happy Valley Parkway 623-561-7747 squidinksushi.com

9828 W. Northern Avenue 623-233-5490 coldbeers.com

Squid Ink is a unique blend of traditional and fusion sushi, using seasonal ingredients and served alongside expertly crafted cocktails. Enjoy a memorable dining experience ﬁlled with inventive and delicious food. The polished casual approach makes it a great place to enjoy traditional-yet-innovative sushi in a relaxing atmosphere.

The name Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers pretty much says it all. These gourmet burgers are handcrafted and made from scratch. From sliders to PB&J burgers, there are tons of offerings here.

READER RECOMMENDED Kawaii 8385 W. Deer Valley Road 622-561-1988 kawaiicuisine.com

China Grill

7518 W. Thunderbird Road 623-412-8899 chinagrillpeoria.com

READER RECOMMENDED Haymaker

24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-566-1515 8706 W. Thunderbird Road 623-440-9100 haymakeraz.com

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

9748 W. Northern Avenue 623-772-6470 bjsrestaurants.com

HEALTHY FOOD Greek Wraps 7369 W. Bell Road 623-776-1800 greekwraps.com

Established in 2003, Greek Wraps has the Mediterranean Coast bundled in a pita. Enjoy dishes like gyros, hummus and falafe to make the tastebuds dance.

READER RECOMMENDED Mad Greens

16955 N. 75th Avenue 623-522-5233 madgreens.com

Haymaker

24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-566-1515 8706 W. Thunderbird Road 623-440-9100 haymakeraz.com

SPORTS BAR

Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo Pizza and Wings 10146 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-825-9999 | tgpizza.com

Whether it’s the big Sunday game or the March Madness tourney, Tailgaters has guests covered. Paired with Il Primo, the menu is extensive with appetizers to pizza and calzones. There’s something to satisfy every fan.

READER RECOMMENDED V’s Taproom The Moon Saloon

12575 W. Golf Club Drive 623-328-5110 mytrilogylife.com/vistancia/dining

16554 N. 83rd Avenue 623-773-2424 themoonsaloon.com

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BREAKFAST SPOT

Haymaker

Ah-So Sushi & Steak Restaurant

24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-566-1515 8706 W. Thunderbird Road 623-440-9100 haymakeraz.com

Shrimp, salmon eggs, squid and flying fish eggs — how can you go wrong with a name like that? — are just some of the items on the award-winning menu. With friends who aren’t sushi fans? No problem! Ah-So offers steak and other Asian-influenced cuisine.

This West Valley favorite shares its traditions for breakfast with items like Haymaker Benedict and a pulled pork skillet. The family behind Haymaker prides itself on its home recipes.

SUSHI 16610 N. 75th Avenue 623-487-8862 ahsoaz.com

READER RECOMMENDED Biscuits Cafe

8877 W. Thunderbird Road 623-486-2684 biscuitscafe.com

READER RECOMMENDED Squid Ink Sushi Bar Kawaii Sushi & Asian Cuisine

9947 W. Happy Valley Parkway 623-561-7747 squidinksushi.com

First Watch

8385 W. Deer Valley Road 623-561-1988 kawaiicuisine.com

3780 W. Happy Valley Road 623-516-7727 firstwatch.com

Honorable Mention

Best Brunch Best Happy Hour Best Bloody Mary

Best Coffee

Best Breakfast Best Healthy Food Best Brunch Best BBQ Best Local Burger

Best Mexican Food

We want to thank our awesome community for voting and supporting local business. It’s been a crazy year! Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. We are so humbled by all of your support. We look forward to bringing even more fun to our side of the valley. Thanks again & God bless!

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BARBECUE FOOD

Famous Dave’s BBQ 16148 N. 83rd Avenue 623-979-3706 famousdaves.com

Famous Dave’s has earned more than 700 awards, so let’s just add another to its take. This chain of barbecue restaurants serves pork ribs, chicken, beef brisket and several ﬂavors of barbecue sauce.

STEAKHOUSE

READER RECOMMENDED Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Texas Roadhouse

16079 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive 623-486-9093 | texasroadhouse.com

16955 N. 75th Avenue 623-412-2954 dickeys.com

Much like In-N-Out, Texas Roadhouse merits its lines. These hand-cut, melt-in-your mouth steaks are like no other.

Haymaker

READER RECOMMENDED

24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-566-1515 8706 W. Thunderbird Road 623-440-9100 haymakeraz.com

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

16067 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive 623-773-0500 firebirdsrestaurants.com

COMMUNITY

Thank you, Peoria for picking Journey Church as one of your favorite places to worship. We love our community and it is great to know we are loved back! We really do want to be a place that serves alongside our community and can be a safe place to gather and grow! 9049 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway Peoria, AZ 85382 623-561-7795 journeychurchaz.org

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar 9712 W. Northern Avenue 623-772-9463 flemingssteakhouse.com

CHURCH/PLACE TO WORSHIP

Christ’s Church of the Valley 7007 W. Happy Valley Road 623-376-2444 | ccv.church

Christ’s Church of the Valley is a nondenominational Christian church that teaches the truths about God from the Bible. Open for 39 years, CCV has a weekly attendance of over 35,000 people across 13 campuses.

READER RECOMMENDED Journey Church 9049 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-561-7795 journeychurchaz.org

Church of Christ on West Olive 10935 W. Olive Avenue 623-972-8479 westolive.com

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Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue

NONPROFIT

10807 N. 96th Avenue 623-773-2246 4pawsrescue.org

Opening its first location in 1996, Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue has been a staple in animal rescue for Arizona. Since the shelter moved into Peoria, it has hosted adoption events at two PetSmarts, thus being able to keep thousands of cats and kittens alive.

READER RECOMMENDED Catholic Charities

4933 W. Orangewood Avenue 623-847-0810

Valley View Community Food Bank 10737 W. Peoria Avenue 623-455-2911 feedingaz.org

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Food & Monetary Donations Are Greatly Appreciated Arizonans can donate up to $800 for a couple ($400) single) and receive a dollar for dollar tax credit.

For cash Donations go to our website: FeedingAz.org OR Call Us Today at: 623-583-FOOD (3663)

Thank you for voting for us and for your support

GOLF COURSE

Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia 12101 W. Blackstone Drive | 623-707-8700 blackstonecountryclub.com

The jewel of Blackstone Country Club is the award-winning par-72 golf course. The entire course is 7,089 yards with 18 holes, setting the path for a challenging day.

READER RECOMMENDED Peoria Pines Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia 12575 W. Golf Club Drive Golf & Restaurant 623-328-5100 mytrilogylife.com/vistancia/golf

8411 N. 107th Avenue 623-972-1364 peoriapines.com

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W. Paradise Lane 623-776-8400 | azbroadway.org

Since 2005, the Arizona Broadway Theatre’s mission has been to enrich the lives of people in the community through the power of performing arts and quality entertainment. The organization reinforces this by providing opportunities for future artists and performers — and entertainment for the audiences.

Living the Life!

READER RECOMMENDED Uptown Jungle Fun Park 7608 W. Cactus Road 623-404-6868 peoria.uptownjungle.com

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business & services JEWELRY STORE

Z’s Fine Jewelry

CAR DEALERSHIP

7547 W. Greenway Road 623-374-7706 zsfinejewelry.com

Liberty Buick (Tie) 8737 W. Bell Road 602-362-4579 libertybuick.com

Z’s offers custom-designed pieces using the latest technologies, in-house repair and the ﬁnest selection in bridal, diamonds, platinum, gold and silver. This family-owned and -operated, full-service store brings the smalltown feel and extraordinary service people crave and makes every client feel appreciated and part of the family.

Located on 87th Avenue and Bell Road, Liberty Buick specializes in new Buicks and an extensive inventory of used vehicles. Formerly the world’s largest Buick dealership, Liberty Buick has also won Buick Dealer of the Year from General Motors the past 18 years. Stop in today to shop for a new vehicle or view the world’s tallest and largest American ﬂag.

Larry H. Miller Toyota (Tie) READER RECOMMENDED Generation Jewelers 21755 N. 77th Avenue 623-974-6322 generationjewelersaz.com

Birk’s Jewelers

12942 W. Caleb Road 623-251-3332

FINANCIAL/ RETIREMENT PLANNER

8633 W. Bell Road 1-833-915-0492 larrymillertoyota.com

Located on 87th Avenue and Bell Road, Larry H. Miller Toyota offers a wide variety of new and used vehicles as well as an online buying experience. Larry H. Miller has Toyota-certiﬁed services and is a recipient of the JD Power Dealer of Excellence Award. Shop online or at the dealer and let Larry H. Miller put you in a new Toyota.

READER RECOMMENDED Arrowhead Honda 8380 W. Bell Road 623-850-3827 arrowheadhonda.com

Peoria Nissan 9151 W. Bell Road 833-902-0238 peorianissan.com

PLACE TO WORK

Chick-fil-A

Elliott Financial Group

16657 N. 83rd Avenue 623-878-0885 chick-fil-a.com

18001 N. 79th Avenue 623-334-3700 elliottfg.com

Located off 79th Avenue and Union Hills, Elliott Financial Group specializes in retirement income strategies, wealth management, annuities, investments, IRA/401k rollovers, asset protection strategies and IRA legacy planning. Elliott Financial Group’s staff believes everyone should have the retirement they always dreamed of having. Give them a call or check out their website to schedule an appointment with one of their advisers.

READER RECOMMENDED Credit Union West 20155 N. 67th Avenue 602-631-3200 cuwest.org

Derrick Family Financial

18301 N. 79th Avenue 623-235-6897 raymondjames.com/derrickfamilyfinancial

This popular American chicken sandwich chain can add Best Place to Work to the list of reasons to consider working there if you’re in search of a fast-food job. Chickﬁl-A considers its team family, with the company this spring having awarded team members in 44 states a total of $19 million in college scholarships being just one reason to take that claim seriously. (Did we also mention Chick-ﬁl-A is closed on Sundays?) This Peoria location is closed for remodeling, according to its website, but in the meantime, you can check out more stories such as that scholarship one online.

READER RECOMMENDED District Medical Group City of Peoria

15182 N. 75th Avenue 623-487-3334 10144 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-434-5748 dmgaz.org

8401 W. Monroe Street 623-773-7000 peoriaaz.gov

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Thank you, Peoria, for voting us best auto dealership!

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INSURANCE AGENCY/AGENT Kaylavon Middleton, MediSolutions Looking for a Licensed, Independent Medicare Broker who Listens & Understands your needs in selecting the Best possible Medicare option for You? Complimentary Medicare Education, Consultation and Enrollment in: Medicare Advantage • Medicare Supplement • Medicare/Medicaid (Medicare Dual Advantage) • Medicare Prescription Drug plans

14050 N. 83rd Avenue 623-806-4200 | medisolutions.us MediSolutions is owned by Kaylavon Middleton, a licensed independent insurance broker operating in Arizona, California, Texas and South Carolina. Her nearly 50 years in health care insurance show her commitment to her customers.

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READER RECOMMENDED Katie Campbell, State Farm Insurance 9200 W. Union Hills Drive 623-815-8170 sfcampbell.com

Barry Swartz, State Farm Insurance 9299 W. Olive Avenue 623-334-3276

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• APRIL 29, 2021

Mouthwatering Mexican Food from Scratch!

NEW BUSINESS

Hash Kitchen

Peoria Family Owned

9780 W. Northern Avenue 623-471-5471 hashkitchen.com

(623) 440-5588 6791 W. HAPPY VALLEY RD. • PEORIA

Welcome to the West Valley, Hash Kitchen! This Maggiore Group eatery may not be entirely new, as it’s also known for its East Valley spots, but for those not familiar, it’s all about “the brunch life,” as its website calls it. Aiming to bring a creative ﬂair and social atmosphere to start your day, its menu is diverse, with craft starters like cannoli donuts, Nutella lobster tails and Billionaire’s Bacon to sections for pancakes/waffles, scramblers, French toast, burgers and, oh, so much more! (And that’s before even getting to the mimosas and bloody marys.)

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READER RECOMMENDED Ridges at Peoria 18170 N. 91st Avenue 623-974-5848 ridgesatpeoria.org

Aldi

24665 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway 1-855-955-2534 aldi.us

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With its company slogan “it’s a great day for a miracle,” this father-son company has established itself as one of the top customer-rated pool services in the area. From its commitment to providing exceptional customer service to ensuring pools look like new, this company really does perform miracles on its customers’ pools.

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Rebecca Durfey, West USA Realty

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• National Winner “Good Neighbor” Award • APS Peacemaker Award • Small Business Award - Glendale Chamber of Commerce • AZ Cardinals Community Outreach Award

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AIR CONDITIONER/ REPAIR SERVICE Arctic Fox Air Conditioning and Heating (Tie) 8440 W. Caron Drive | 623-533-5718 arcticfoxairconditioning.com

Arctic Fox promises fast turnarounds, fair pricing and even emergency hours for those in need. Its charge-perjob model is heavily competitive against many typical charge per hour services.

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Cool Blew Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (Tie)

Enjoy the comfort of clean, climate-controlled air in your home. Every day, every season.

8927 W. Bloomfield Road | 623-872-2900 coolblew.com

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Cool Blew is a family-owned and -operated full HVAC service company. Its nearly 40 years in the industry have given it time to perfect its services in the Valley.

READER RECOMMENDED Brothers Plumbing and Air Conditioning 9299 W. Olive Avenue 623-232-0731 brothersaz.com

the Best of Peoria! Best Air Conditioner/ Repair Service

Sunland Plumbing and Air Conditioning

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The dogs have barked. The cats have meowed.

The community has spoken.

PET SERVICES

Peoria’s Pet Market 8978 W. Union Hills Drive 623-302-5955 peoriaspetmarket.com

Diet is important. Everyone hears it. But does every pet owner pay the same attention to their pet’s diet as their own? At Peoria Pet Market, staff aims to ensure man’s best friend and other fur babies are as healthy as they can be with the best food for their diet. Dog and cat owners alike can shop for a variety of products here, from balanced nutritional foods to supplements and, for the occasion you want to give your pet something special, treats.

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READER RECOMMENDED Every Doggie Has Its Daycare Camp Bow Wow 19209 N. 83rd Avenue 623-308-4364 everydoggie.com

8550 N. 91st Avenue 623-773-2275 campbowwow.com

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David Weekley Homes

HOME BUILDER

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(623) 308-4364 | EveryDoggie.com

8058 S. Priest Drive | 480-768-4900 davidweekleyhomes.com

David Weekley Homes’ Eagle Crest at Blackstone and Sunset Ridge at Vistancia may be sold out, according to its website, but the Houston-headquartered homebuilder is expanding its presence in the West Valley with more new homes listed as coming soon: Ascent at Northpointe at Vistancia and Summit at Northpointe at Vistancia. Located between the Twin Buttes and White Peak Mountains, David Weekley Homes touts Ascent and Summit as being scenic, with beautiful views, as well as having open-concept ﬂoor plans and plenty of amenities — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

READER RECOMMENDED Shea Homes Tri Pointe Homes 8800 N. Gainey Center Drive (formerly Maracay Homes) 480-348-6000 sheahomes.com

15279 N. Scottsdale Road 480-970-6000 tripointehomes.com

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SENIOR HOME CARE

All Valley Home Health Care (Tie)

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8765 W. Kelton Lane 623-977-3977 | allvalleycare.com

for the elder community. Everything from bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation to personal care, light housekeeping, ambulation assistance, companionship Whether and you are looking for someone to help an household management are provided while keeping cliaging parent ents and employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. a few hours a week or need more

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BARBER SHOP

HAIR SALON

V’s Barbershop

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7445 W. Bell Road 623-878-8880 vbarbershop.com

16049 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive 480-390-3832

Established in reference to founder Jim Valenzuela’s memories of visiting classic barbershops with his father — and to carry on that tradition with his own son, according to the history on its website — V’s Barbershop has, in the past more than two decades, grown to a whole host of popular barber shops throughout the country. This Arrowhead site is no different! As a full-service shop that does more than just cut hair — its barbers can also perform straight-razor shaves, shoe shining, beard and mustache trims, and face massages — V’s has you covered.

Conveniently located off Bell and 83rd Avenue, Kristina Knight holds court in a relaxing, boutique hair salon. From the latest in stylings to the next bold coloring, Knight is up to date with trends.

READER RECOMMENDED Bud’s Barber Shop

READER RECOMMENDED Salon Blissful

10455 N. 83rd Avenue 623-979-3610

8378 W. Thunderbird Road 623-486-2476 salonblissful.com

Men’s Lounge Barbershop 6791 W. Happy Valley Road 623-440-9412 mensloungepeoria.com

Desert Hair and Lash 21729 N. 77th Avenue 602-469-6091

PLACE TO EXERCISE

EōS Fitness

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NAIL SALON

Hollygood Nails and Spa

7615 W. Thunderbird Road | 623-414-3905

Hollygood Nails and Spa take care of everyone’s manicure and pedicure needs. It offers everything from a full acrylic set, ﬁll-ins and nail removal to callus removal, full gel set, and paraffin wax treatments for eyebrows and face. Plexiglass dividers are used between stations to combat social distancing, while masks are required for everyone.

READER RECOMMENDED Lish Nail Salon 7665 W. Bell Road 623-334-1179 lishnailsalon.com

Steven’s Crazy Nails 7549 W. Cactus Road 623-878-2018

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READER RECOMMENDED Life Time Fitness 24700 N. 67th Avenue 623-259-3400 lifetime.life

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VISTANCIA

VETERINARIAN/HOSPITAL

Animal Hospital

Katz & Dogs Wellness Clinic 10246 W. Beardsley Road 623-825-7717 katzdogswellness.com

This veterinary clinic is dedicated to providing high-quality, low-cost, client-centered health care services to cats and dogs of the West Valley. Because it is a clinic that specializes in preventive care, it can offer lower rates than full-service veterinarians due to its lower overhead costs. Services include vaccines, microchipping, spays, neuters, dentals and chiropractic care.

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READER RECOMMENDED Peoria Animal Hospital Vistancia Animal Hospital 8925 W. Peoria Avenue 623-979-3288 peoria-vet.com

28570 N. El Mirage Road 623-888-8108 vistanciaanimalhospital.com

28570 N. El Mirage Rd., Suite 104 Peoria, Arizona 85383

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READER RECOMMENDED A-Authentic Garage Door Service Perfection Garage Door Repair 9134 W. Cactus Road 623-439-7755 garage-repairs-peoriaaz.com

PLACE TO SHOP Lake Pleasant Towne Center 9940 W. Happy Valley Road 602-866-0900 | shoplptc.com

Anchored with larger retailers like Home Depot and Kohl’s but packed to the brim with all sorts of other businesses — from beauty brands like Ulta to home shopping at Tuesday Morning and Mattress Firm; a variety of places to grab a bite, like Chili’s, Crème de la Crème, Greek Palace, Papa Murphy’s, Wendy’s and Lakeside Bar & Grill; medical offices that are home to chiropractors, orthodontists and ophthalmologists; and the Sprouts Farmers Market, just to name a handful — there are plenty of ways to shop, dine and play at Lake Pleasant Towne Center.

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OfficeMax

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PLUMBING SERVICE

SENIOR LIVING

Cool Blew Plumbing, Heating and Cooling

Orchard Pointe at Terrazza

8927 W. Bloomfield Road 623-872-2900 | coolblew.com

6775 W. Happy Valley Road 480-900-3125 heritage-communities.com

Cool Blew is a family-owned and -operated, full-service HVAC company. Its nearly 40 years in the industry has given it time to perfect its services in the Valley. In addition to air and heating services, it also provides excellent plumbing.

All apartments at Orchard at Terrazza are licensed for assisted living, which means that residents living in independent living can stay in their apartment even when they start to require more care. An experienced team of associates that includes nurses, certiﬁed medication technicians and caregivers is available to residents 24 hours a day. Each resident is different and requires different needs, and the Orchard at Terrazza offers more choices to provide greater opportunity of living better.

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* Offer available for qualifying prospects and applies to your first two years of residency. Rate refers to the monthly basic fee in effect January 1, 2021, for each unit type. Move-in special available at Garden Ridge, Arbor Ridge and Senita Ridge when the residency agreement is signed by June 30, 2021. Move-in special does not apply to second person fee, pet fee, care services or packages, or a la carte service charges.

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Robyn’s Nest

HOME FURNISHINGS

24650 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-572-0740 | robynsnesthome.com

Robyn’s Nest’s motto is apt: creating your perfect nest to call home. From home furnishings and decor to wall and lighting art, Robyn’s Nest has plenty of beautiful and unique items paying mind to style, quality and reasonable pricing — all to tie the room together! Looking to furnish your nest? Look no further than Robyn’s Nest.

At Home (Tie)

10140 N. 91st Avenue 480-214-6390 athome.com

READER RECOMMENDED Ethan Allen (Tie) Flip Consignment 7760 W. Bell Road 623-487-9000 ethanallen.com

9848 W. Peoria Avenue 623-583-9000 flipconsignment.com

HOME SERVICES

The Grout Doctor

623-208-6020 | groutdoctor.com

The Grout Doctor is a locally owned and supported business in Peoria, with national backing across the country. Its work on grout cleaning, repair, recoloring and sealing has been recognized across the Valley as a top-tier grouting company.

READER RECOMMENDED Cool Blew Inc.

TREE NURSERY

8927 W. Bloomfield Road 623-872-2900 | coolblew.com

Moon Valley Nursery

SunSolar Solutions

8550 W. Pinnacle Peak Road 623-242-5754 moonvalleynurseries.com

9059 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 602-773-6675 | sunsolarsolutions.com

Palm trees, ﬂowering trees, citrus and fruit trees — whatever your ﬂavor, our readers recommend you turn to Moon Valley Nurseries if you’re redoing your landscaping and looking to build your yard. Moon Valley also offers landscape designers and professional planting, among other services. Head to its website for coupons and other deals.

READER RECOMMENDED Linden Tree Nursery Advant-Edge 11150 W. Beardsley Road 623-566-2248

9715 W. Peoria Avenue 623-398-6319 advant-edgecurbing.com

PEST CONTROL

Tride and True Pest and Termite Control 10404 W. Coggins Drive 602-710-1371 trideandtruepestcontrol.com

JBS Roofing

ROOFER

Tride and True has been operating in Arizona for nearly 20 years. It is a locally owned business guaranteed to take care of any pest or termite issues in your home or commercial business.

JBS has been serving Arizona for over 35 years, earning it the reputation of one of the most reputable rooﬁng companies across the Valley. It offers residential and commercial rooﬁng and repairs.

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READER RECOMMENDED First Inspection Pest Management Denny’s Quality Pest Control 480-778-1480 firstinspection.com

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8834 W. Caron Drive 623-915-3191

Almeida Roofing 9845 W. Tether Trail 602-743-3175 almeidaroofing.com

Sunridge Roofing Inc. (Tie) 623-566-4004

Arizona Native Roofing (Tie) 24008 N. 104th Avenue 602-348-6559 arizonanativeroofing.com

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Christian Brothers provides trustworthy and transparent service, ensuring that every customer is provided with the correct car maintenance and care without breaking their budget.

READER RECOMMENDED Wilhelm Automotive 8245 W. Grand Avenue 623-979-3740 wilhelmautomotive.com

Tech 1 Auto Repair

8768 W. Thunderbird Road 623-486-4824 tech1auto.com

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

Peoria

25314 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy 623-562-3444

Ballpark Pizza & Subs 7615 W. Thunderbird Road 623-979-8222 ballparkpizzaandsubs.com

Fresh ingredients; daily specials; catering; a full menu loaded with everything from pizza and subs to hot dogs, wings, salads and even desserts; more than 15 consecutive A+ ratings from the health department; and now Peoria Times’ Best Customer Service — how can you go wrong with Ballpark? No, not an actual ballpark, but at this pizza and sub shop in the Northwest Valley, sports-adorned TVs will get you a bit closer to the real thing.

READER RECOMMENDED Chick-fil-A 16657 N. 83rd Avenue 623-878-0885 chick-fil-a.com

POWER, LIGHTING & REPAIR

SOLUTIONS

Batteries Plus Bulbs

25314 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-562-3444 batteriesplus.com

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Thank you, Peoria, for your votes! Thanks to all of our amazing customers for being so wonderful to us for all of these years. We are very grateful to them for allowing us to do what we love and for making our company what it is today. ~ The Tech 1 Auto Team

Best Automotive

NAPA AutoCare Center 8768 W. Thunderbird Rd. • Peoria, AZ 85381 623-486-4824 • www.tech1auto.com

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medical

Desert West OB/GYN

Voted Best OB/GYN of Peoria!

esert West’s Arrowhead office offers a full menu of services including well-woman examinations, normal and high-risk pregnancies, family planning, incontinence and menopause care, hormone replacement and infertility.

OB/GYN

Desert West Obstetrics and Gynecology

7787 W. Deer Valley Road 602-978-1500 | desertwestobgyn.com Along with its philosophy of personal and compassionate care, Desert West Obstetrics and Gynecology holds an absolute commitment to quality. Every Desert West physician is certiﬁed by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Desert West strives to provide the highest-quality, personal care to each patient.

READER RECOMMENDED Dr. Desiree Brotsky Pinnacle Women’s Center

Our Team:

15396 N. 83rd Avenue | 602-595-9696 pinnaclewomenscenter.com

PEDIATRIC DENTIST

Kelly Goad, DO

Christine Oehler, MD

Hannah Tilden, DO

West Valley Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 8248 W. Deer Valley Road 623-935-9873 wvpd.com

West Valley Pediatric Dentistry’s goal is to make sure a child’s ﬁrst dental visit to its office is a positive and enjoyable experience. It is also its goal to make a new friend and create an environment that kids will want to return to. This is a children’s-only dental office that uses the latest and best advances in dentistry for maintaining kids’ primary baby teeth until they develop their permanent adult teeth.

READER RECOMMENDED Kidz-R-Kool Dentistry Pleasant Pediatric Dentistry Judy Tom, MD

Susan Swenson, RN, WHNP-C

7505 W. Deer Valley Road 623-572-5777 kidzrkooldental.com

9840 W. Yearling Road 623-572-9300 peoriappd.com

DENTIST

Arrowhead Family Dental

Desert West - Arrowhead

7787 W. Deer Valley Road #296 Peoria 85382

7777 W. Deer Valley Road 623-561-0100 arrowheadfamilydentistryaz.com

Printed on Arrowhead Family Dental’s website in large-font text are three words: Peoria’s favorite dentist. We can conﬁrm that, as our readers have voted Arrowhead as the best dental practice in the area. New patients and longtime patients alike come in regularly for everything from the usual preventative services to other dental work, like extractions, crowns, root canals and restorative work. Looking to brighten your smile? Well, Arrowhead can perform professional whitening as well. Check it out to see if it ﬁts your needs.

READER RECOMMENDED Peoria Dental Center Lake Pleasant Dentistry

Scheduling: 602.978.1500 • DesertWestOBGYN.com

9059 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-825-5595 lakepleasantdentistry.com

8914 N. 91st Avenue 623-877-5700 peoriadentalcenter.com

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PHYSICAL THERAPY

Spooner Physical Therapy 8643 W. Kelton Lane 623-979-8900 spoonerpt.com

MEDICAL SPECIALIST

District Medical Group

15182 N. 75th Avenue | 623-487-3334 10144 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway | 623-434-5748 dmgaz.org As a whole, District Medical Group is home to more than 650 credentialed providers and over 25 medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. District Medical Group also has a 450-bed acute hospital, three inpatient behavioral health centers, an outpatient specialty center, 11 family health centers, an emergency department and an internationally recognized burn center. District medical group cares for more than 450,000 patients annually.

READER RECOMMENDED Peoria Foot and Ankle Specialist (Tie) 13660 N. 94th Drive 623-974-0522 peoriafootandanklespecialists.com

Phoenician Medical Center (Tie) 13943 N. 91st Avenue 480-963-1853 pmchealth.care

Paseo Family Physicians 18275 N. 59th Avenue 602-547-8184

Wondering if you could beneﬁt from physical therapy or hand therapy but not sure where to start? Seeking a physical therapist or hand therapist ﬁrst for your injury, aches and pains can save you both time and money. The pros at Spooner are dedicated to facilitating your rehab regardless of your age, ability or situation.

READER RECOMMENDED Arrowhead Physical Therapy 8685 W. Union Hills Drive 623-486-2331 arrowheadpt.com

Oakeson Physical Therapy 8240 W. Cactus Road 623-878-9696 oakesonpt.com

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CHIROPRACTOR Healthy Family Chiropractic 8232 W. Cactus Road 623-878-1133 healthyfamily.us

SPECIALTIES:

Did you know there’s specialty chiropractic for babies and expectant mothers? Just like chiropractic adjustments targeted at kids and athletes, it’s one of the various services offered at Healthy Family Chiropractic, a practice founded by Dr. Jen Buonano. Cold laser therapy and remedy testing are some of the other services on its docket. Having problems? Make an appointment today.

Spooner Peoria

8643 W. Kelton Lane Building 1, Suite 106 Peoria, AZ 85382 Phone: (623) 979-8900

READER RECOMMENDED The Neck and Back Clinics Ryno Family Chiropractic 6750 W. Thunderbird Road 623-368-1333 theneckandbackclinics.com

10200 W. Happy Valley 623-432-2543 rynofamilychiropractic.com

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EYE CARE Vistancia Orthodontics

ORTHODONTICS

9772 W. Yearling Road 623-566-0800 vistanciaortho.com

Founded in 2009, under the care of University of Arizona Alumni Dr. Devin Croft, Vistancia Orthodontics specializes in orthodontics as well as treatment for obstructive sleep disorder breathing-related to sleep apnea. Croft enjoys working with all types of patients to give them a straight and shiny smile. He also prides himself in seeing his patients’ confidence grow as their teeth straighten and their quality of life improves when they overcome sleep disorder breathing.

READER RECOMMENDED Arrowhead Dental Group E&S Orthodontics 8272 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway and Orthodontics 8085 W. Bell Road 623-878-5400 arrowheaddentalgroup.com

623-536-4877 esorthodontics.com

Petelin Vision (formerly Peoria Eye Care) 7727 W. Deer Valley Road 480-895-8900 petelinvision.com

Born and raised in Arizona, Dr. Paul Petelin is a second-generation physician who has been in private practice in Arizona since 2001. Petelin prides himself on highly personalized care within the backdrop of over 30,000 cases experience. As a testament to that, he’s entering his 11th season as the on-field team ophthalmologist for the Cardinals.

READER RECOMMENDED Westbrook Vision Avant Garde Eye Care Center (Tie)

8877 W. Union Hills Drive 623-256-0400 westbrookvision.com

10006 W. Happy Valley Road 623-566-3937 avantgardeeyecare.com

Ohana Eye Care (Tie)

8671 W. Union Hills Drive 623-583-8388 ohanaeyecare.com

Thank you for voting us Best Orthodontist!

Best Orthodontics

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Own your vision.

• APRIL 29, 2021

For 20 years Dr. Paul Petelin and his team have been providing the most innovative eye care in the Southwest. Our mission has always been to provide our patients the very best, treating each as an individual, a part of our family of over 30,000 and growing.

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Thank you for choosing us! District Medical Group (DMG) Family Practice locations in Peoria voted #1 Urgent Care and #1 Medical Specialist. Our primary care providers are here in your community for your whole family. DMG Arrowhead Family Practice 15182 N. 75th Ave., Ste. 180 (623) 487-3334

DMG Lake Pleasant Family Practice 10144 W. Lake Pleasant Pkwy., Ste. 1110 (623) 434-5748

URGENT CARE

District Medical Group

15182 N. 75th Avenue | 623-487-3334 10144 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway | 623-434-5748 dmgaz.org District Medical Group is a nonproﬁt medical group with more than 650 medical providers. Its trustworthy doctors and physicians have been nationally recognized and are frequently quoted as “Arizona’s best doctors.”

READER RECOMMENDED Karibu Family Care

20542 N. Lake Pleasant Road | 623-225-7980 karibufamilycare.com

The Neck and Back Clinic

6750 W. Thunderbird Road | 602-368-1333 theneckandbackclinics.com

Walk-in, same-day and telehealth visits available. • • •

Annual exams and physicals Geriatric care Illnesses

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HOSPITAL/ MEDICAL CENTER

Honor Health

21681 N. 77th Avenue 623-312-2265 | honorhealth.com

HonorHealth is a nonproﬁt health system that has been operating in Arizona for nearly 100 years. Its hospitals and clinics are able to care for patients with conditions across the board, such as cancers, heart problems, diabetes and even neurology.

READER RECOMMENDED Abrazo Emergency Center 26900 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-561-2022 abrazohealth.com

CuraHealth Hospital

13216 N. Plaza Del Rio Boulevard 623-974-5463 curahealth.com

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• APRIL 29, 2021

We want to thank the community for their precious support

LONG-TERM ACUTE CARE

curahealth.com 623.974.5463

Why choose us: Curahealth features an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care, including:

Who needs us?

Most people would never expect to need long-term acute care; fortunately, Curahealth long-term acute-care (LTAC) hospitals are available for those who do need further treatment following a stay in a traditional hospital. The kind of care we offer is often the critical element that can start patients on their journey to wellness. Studies have found that chronically critically ill and medically complex patients who receive care in an LTAC hospital experience outcomes that are as good or better than those of similar patients treated in other settings. At Curahealth, we’re experts in long-term acute care and look your family.

What we do: We provide specialized, goal-directed care for critically ill patients who require extended recovery time. Our hospitals day stay for patients in traditional hospitals.

13216 North Plaza Del Rio Blvd., Peoria, AZ 85381

Pulmonologists Pulmonary/Critical Care physician Nurses Therapists Wound-care specialists Nutritionists Social Workers Case managers Other professionals

Our care approach is designed to offer both time and resources for in-depth evaluation, comprehensive treatment, and close monitoring of every patient. If you have questions or would like a tour, please call 623.974.5463.

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COSMETIC SURGERY/ BODY IMPROVEMENT

DERMATOLOGIST Epiphany Dermatology 7767 W. Deer Valley Road 623-487-3003 epiphanydermatology.com

Bruggeman Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics 14155 N. 83rd Avenue 623-230-2200 bruggemanplasticsurgery.com

Bruggeman Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics is not your run-ofthe-mill plastic surgery office. It is a medispa that offers nonsurgical aesthetics in addition to plastic surgery. Bruggeman Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics treats its clientele like family and is dedicated to building trust with clients so they feel at ease, while giving them the best care possible.

READER RECOMMENDED Biswas Plastic Surgery Peoria Cosmetic Surgery 9401 W. Thunderbird Road 623-594-7400 biswasplasticsurgery.com

At Epiphany Dermatology, the staff believes everyone should have prompt access to the best dermatologic care, regardless of residence, ﬁnancial status, insurance type or scheduling needs. The physicians are schooled at some of the ﬁnest medical and dermatology training programs in the country, including Harvard, Stanford, Mayo Clinic, University of Texas, University of Washington and Washington University.

READER RECOMMENDED A to Z Dermatology

15396 N. 83rd Avenue 623-876-9494 peoriacosmeticsurgery.com

10503 W. Thunderbird Boulevard 623-466-8585 atozdermatology.com/sun-city-office

North Valley Dermatology 14155 N. 83rd Avenue 623-215-0911 usdermatologypartners.com

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education

• APRIL 29, 2021

PRESCHOOL

Peace Lutheran Church Preschool 18265 N. 89th Avenue 623-972-1076 peaceaz.org

Peace Lutheran Preschool is accredited by the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association, and it utilizes the ABC Jesus Loves Me curriculum. This is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum for ages 2 to 5 that focus on academics, development and Bible learning through play.

READER RECOMMENDED Primrose School of Fletcher Heights Liberty Co-Op

SCHOOL DISTRICT Peoria Unified School District 6330 W. Thunderbird Road 623-486-6000 peoriaunified.org

READER RECOMMENDED Deer Valley Unified School District

8270 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway 623-825-3221 primroseschools.com

9621 W. Speckled Gecko Drive 623-486-6411 peoriaunified.org/Page/819

20402 N. 15th Avenue 623-445-5000 dvusd.org

With 42 public schools spread across the Northwest Valley and over 37,000 students, Peoria Uniﬁed is one of the largest uniﬁed school districts statewide, nurturing students from their early kindergarten/elementary days through a quality high school education, before they prepare to take their next steps in life. Programs emphasize areas ranging from the arts and athletics to career and technical education as well as, of course, the core academics — all with a goal of excellence.

Thank you for voting us “Best Preschool in Peoria” TWO YEARS IN A ROW! We are excited to partner with families and set young children up for success through faith based academic learning.

Journey School of Peoria

PRIVATE SCHOOL

We are now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 preschool year. Space is limited!

13111 N. 94th Drive | 623-583-8855 journeyschool.com

Bringing a worldwide ﬂavor to private education, Journey School takes after schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and the philosophy of the same name. The school’s approach is hands-on and multisensory, also emphasizing the importance of community as well as the role arts and wellness play in a quality education from birth to school age. Furthermore, its nature-based learning model aims to foster a warm environment with a personalized experience, one through which students can learn by exploration and determine their own meaning from their experiences.

READER RECOMMENDED Black Mountain Science Academy Sunrise Montessori School 21461 N. 78th Avenue North Campus 623-825-1576 bmsaschool.com

8430 W. Deer Valley Road 623-376-0680 sunrisemontessori.com

Peace Lutheran Church Preschool 18265 N. 89th Ave Peoria, Az 85382 (623) 972-1076 www.peaceaz.org

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READER RECOMMENDED Peoria Accelerated High School

CHARTER SCHOOL

BASIS Peoria (Tie)

9902 W. Yearling Road | 623-566-9100 | basised.com/peoria A decade since it opened, tuition-free charter school BASIS Peoria focuses on grades 5-12 (though there’s also a K-4 primary school on Lake Pleasant Parkway), with a challenging curriculum that emphasizes student achievement. BASIS Charter Schools consistently rank high nationally. But it’s not all work and no play; BASIS Peoria hosts numerous sports, clubs and activities beyond the classroom. Go Scorpions!

Legacy Traditional School (Tie)

8885 W. Peoria Avenue 623-979-0031 peoriabulldogs.com

Academy of Math & Science Peoria Advanced

7785 W. Peoria Avenue 623-888-6697 amsschools.org

7877 W. Hillcrest Boulevard | 623-299-9825 | peoria.legacytraditional.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Journey School of Peoria 13111 N. 94th Drive 623-583-8855 | journeyschool.com

Journey began in 2013 located off the beaten path in a former 1960s elementary school. The school was created with children in mind, offering several outdoor spaces for children to learn. Using vegetable gardens, outdoor classrooms and tree houses, Journey capitalizes on the beauty of nature in school site selection while having children do their “school” work of the day outside for as many hours as the climate allows.

READER RECOMMENDED Oasis Elementary School 7841 W. Sweetwater Avenue 623-412-4800 peoriaunified.org/Oasis

Lake Pleasant Elementary School 31501 N. Westland Road 623-773-6575 peoriaunified.org/LakePleasant

Tied for Best Charter School in Peoria, this tuition-free, K-8, public charter school is known well. Legacy Traditional is recognizable for locations throughout the East and West valleys, emphasizing its commitment to its students. Its curriculum, as it deﬁnes it, takes things back to the basics, whether the students in question are youngsters just starting out their education or are a bit older, gearing up for their high school career. Ranging from the arts to key academics and more rigorous methods, Legacy aims for a quality education.

DANCE STUDIO

Marilyn’s Academy of Dance 7420 W. Cactus Road 623-412-8883 madaboutdance.com

Currently enrolling for 2020-21 classes, which begin Aug. 31, Marilyn’s Academy of Dance has prepared numerous students for all sorts of dance teams, from university teams to those that perform with the Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Suns and Arizona Cardinals. The schedule is diverse, too, with the academy teaching students in a variety of forms, such as ballet, tap, hip-hop and jazz.

READER RECOMMENDED

Best Elementary School

Best Private School

Thank you to the Peoria community and our Journey Families for nominating and voting for us for Best of Peoria, it’s an honor to be a part of this growing community and we will always strive to provide a nurturing environment and excellent education for our students and families. Feel free to contact us regarding our elementary, early childhood and summer programs. Bridget@journeyschool.com or Alyssa@journeyschool.com

623-583-8855

www.journeyschoolofpeoria.com

L.A. Dance

9815 W. Happy Valley Road 623-572-8222 ladanceaz.com

Gotta Dance Company 21501 N. 78th Avenue 623-463-3789 gottadanceco.com

CHILDCARE CENTER

Peoria Avenue Preschool 8815 W. Peoria Avenue 623-878-8035 www.peoriaavenuepreschool.com

With an emphasis on learning and fun, Peoria Avenue Preschool faculty supports physical, social, intellectual and emotional development of children from as young as 6 weeks to as old as 12 years. Highlighting its curriculum as surpassing deﬁned standards, this Northwest Valley preschool offers its students before- and after-school programs as well as part- and full-time day care.

READER RECOMMENDED Brilliant Scholars Preschool Mind and Body Kids

18185 N. 83rd Avenue 623-463-4555 www.brilliantscholarspreschool.com

9510 N. 75th Avenue 623-878-1539 mindandbodykids.com

BEST OF PEORIA

Peoria Avenue Preschool

• APRIL 29, 2021

Shout out to Peoria residents!

Thank you for VOTING PEORIA AVENUE PRESCHOOL as...

“Best Childcare in Peoria”

Best Childcare

We are community-driven and have been blessed to serve families for 13 years and still going strong. Thank you for your continued support and trust you have with our team. I say thank you to the amazing team of Directors and Teachers that make this award possible. You are appreciated!

Best Childcare

Hats off ~ Annette Collins 8815 W. Peoria Ave., #11, Peoria, AZ 85345

623-878-8035 Peoriaavepreschool@gmail.com

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER

Shannon Franklin, Second Grade, Oasis Elementary School

Kim McFall, Centennial High School 14388 N. 79th Avenue 623-412-4400 peoriaunified.org/centennial

7841 W. Sweetwater Avenue 623-412-4800 peoriaunified.org

Shannon Franklin chalks up her success as a teacher to establishing relationships with her students. “They can’t learn if they don’t think you care about them,” she said. “I deﬁnitely want to have a relationship with them and let them know that I care and support them.” She talks to her students about their day, their parents, their pets and what’s going on in their lives. In return, students keep Franklin in their minds, inviting her to their graduations — a true testament to her talents.

READER RECOMMENDED Holleigh Bennett, Jean Eberhardt, Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Coyote Hills Elementary School Oasis Elementary School 21180 N. 87th Avenue 623-412-5225 peoriaunified.org

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Marking her 25th year with the Peoria Uniﬁed School District, Kim McFall loves teaching dance at Centennial High School. She can recall wanting to be a teacher all the way back to her kindergarten days when she pretended to be an educator. A proud NAU Lumberjack, McFall believes strongly that kids need champions — and that she is. Her students and parents voted her Best High School Teacher. She’s pictured here with one of her students — her daughter, Elizabeth.

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MASCOT Centennial High School Coyotes (Tie) 14388 N. 79th Avenue 623-412-4400 peoriaunified.org/Centennial

Coyote Pride is instilled in every student from enrollment through graduation — especially in the mascot’s presence. The Coyote mascot livens up every football game day by walking around campus and helps lead the crowd in singing the Centennial ﬁght song after every touchdown.

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Established in 1990, Centennial High School continues to serve its students and community as one of the best comprehensive high schools in the state. Centennial has a rich tradition in academics, athletics and the arts, with dedicated teachers and staff who strive to provide a world-class educational experience.

READER RECOMMENDED Liberty High School Sunrise Mountain High School

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Sunrise Mountain High School students gallop to glory along with their mighty Mustang mascot. Standing tall with their heads held high, students emanate Mustang pride.

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