The Winners are... 2021
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Best Outdoor Dining Winner
Doro Marketplace First Runner Up Effies Second Runner Up Flemings
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Best Bakery Winner
Donut Crazy First Runner Up Elmwood Pastry Shop Second Runner Up Hartford Baking Co.
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Best Breakfast Restaurant Winner
Sally & Bob’s First Runner Up Effies Second Runner Up Blue Plate
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Best Tea Winner
Cafe Sofia First Runner Up Green Teahouse Second Runner Up Tea Break
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Best Coffee Winner SPoT
First Runner Up Doro Marketplace Second Runner Up J. Renee Coffee Roasters
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Best Brunch Winner
Pond House First Runner Up The Place 2 Be Second Runner Up Avert
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Best Family Restaurant Winner Effies
First Runner Up A.C. Petersen Second Runner Up Fernwood
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Best Fine Dining Winner Flemings
First Runner Up Artisan @ Delamar Second Runner Up Treva
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Best Ice Cream Winner
A.C. Petersen Farm Restaurant First Runner Up Sweet Frog Second Runner Up Milk Craft
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Best Grocery Store Winner
Hall’s Market First Runner Up The Crown Market & Cafe Second Runner Up Big Y
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Best Pizza Winner
Harry’s Bishops Corner First Runner Up Zephyr’s Street Pizza Second Runner Up Luna Pizza
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Best Business Lunch Winner
Restaurant Bricco First Runner Up Rockledge Grille Second Runner Up Butterfly
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Best Wine Shop Winner
The Wise Old Dog First Runner Up Total Wine Second Runner Up Maximum Beverage
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Best Burger Restaurant Winner
Rockledge Grille First Runner Up Max Burger Second Runner Up Plan B
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Best Ethnic Restaurant Winner
Black Bamboo First Runner Up Nummy Second Runner Up Zohara
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NorthStar and I are honored to be a finalist for this prestigious award and we continue to be committed to the West Hartford community.
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Best Food Truck Winner
GastroPark First Runner Up Craftbird Second Runner Up Fuego Picante
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Best Preschool/Daycare Winner
Mandell JCC, Beatrice Fox Auerbach Early Childhood Center First Runner Up St. Joseph School for Young Children Second Runner Up Lollipop Tree Nursery School
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Best Camp Winner
Camp KO First Runner Up Renbrook School Summer Adventure Second Runner Up Camp Shalom
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Best Eyewear Winner
Harvey and Lewis First Runner Up Central Optica Second Runner Up West End Eye Care
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Best Specialty Retail Winner
Jerry’s Art-a-Rama First Runner Up Black Diamond Body Piercing Second Runner Up Park Road Shoe Repair
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VOTED BEST BREAKFAST SPOT IN WH! 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019. BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT 2017.
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Best Fine Jewelry Winner
Lux Bond & Green First Runner Up Becker’s Fine Jewelry Second Runner Up Philip David Jewelers
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Favorite Non-Profit Winner
Ron’s Run for the Roses First Runner Up Friends of Feeney Second Runner Up Visions/Voices Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
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Best Sports Retail Winner Fleet Feet
First Runner Up Play It Again Sports Second Runner Up REI
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Best Men’s Clothing Winner
Bards Clothing First Runner Up JT Ghamo Second Runner Up Jos A Bank
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Best Women’s Fashion Winner BK&CO
First Runner Up Kimberly Boutique Second Runner Up Hope & Stetson
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Best Exercise/Fitness Winner
Mandell JCC Greater Hartford First Runner Up Orangetheory Fitness Second Runner Up WIP
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Best Hair Salon Winner
Salons by JC First Runner Up Off Center Salon & Spa Second Runner Up Matthew Philips
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Best Barber Shop Winner
Bristle & Blade Barber Shop First Runner Up Final Cuts Sports Barber Shop Second Runner Up Fifth State Barber
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Best Spa Winner
Float Forty-One First Runner Up The Fix Second Runner Up Face It
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Best Yoga Winner
West Hartford Yoga First Runner Up Mandell JCC Greater Hartford Second Runner Up Yoga Shop
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season! An institution of professional style, Bristle & Blade’s barbers are passionate about their craft. Our team members have been trained in European, continental and classic hair styling, with ongoing education in the most current trends and techniques. From the moment you walk through the front door, our barbers are committed to providing you with impeccable service that exceeds your expectations. We cater to your schedule, offering numerous early morning or late evening and weekend appointments. Enjoy a cup of espresso and engaging conversation while you’re with us. We are conveniently located a mile from I-84 in the vibrant Elmwood section of West Hartford. Thanks for your support! Winner 2019 and 2017 Runner up 2018 and 2016
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Best Home Decor Winner
Good Cause Gifts First Runner Up John Boyle Home Decorating Second Runner Up Kaoud Oriental Rugs
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Best Happy Hour Winner Barcelona
First Runner Up Beachland Tavern Second Runner Up Ocho Cafe
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Best Late Night Spot Winner
Vinted Wine Bar & Kitchen First Runner Up World of Beer Second Runner Up Artisan @ Delamar
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Best Veterinarian Winner
Vet Specialists of CT First Runner Up CT Veterinary Center Second Runner Up Petcare Veterinary Services
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Best Pet Services Winner Uberdog
First Runner Up Woof Gang Second Runner Up Pet Supplies Plus
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Best Lawn/Landscaping Contractor Winner
Hodges Landscaping First Runner Up Begley Landscaping Second Runner Up JS Landscaping
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Best Real Estate Company Residential Winner
William Raveis Real Estate First Runner Up Berkshire Hathaway Second Runner Up Coldwell Banker
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Best Real Estate Company Commercial Winner Udolf
First Runner Up Figure Eight Second Runner Up RLM
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Best Real Estate Agent Winner
Robin Gebrian First Runner Up Kara Flanagan Second Runner Up Kevin Eagan
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Best Bank/Financial Institution Winner
Westfield Bank First Runner Up NBT Bank Second Runner Up Bank of America
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Best Wealth Management/ Financial Planning Firm Winner
Charles Schwab First Runner Up Edward Jones Second Runner Up Northstar Wealth Partners
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Best Wealth Management/ Financial Planning Individual Winner
Robert Laraia First Runner Up Sue Banville Second Runner Up Michael Keating
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Best Law Firm Winner
Goff Law Group First Runner Up Eagan & Donahue Second Runner Up Stanger Law
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Best Home Health Care Winner
Juniper Homecare First Runner Up Care At Home Second Runner Up Hartford Healthcare
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Best Assisted Living Winner
The McAuley First Runner Up Hoffman Summerwood Second Runner Up Duncaster
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Folly Farm, Simsbury CT
Thank you to our generous guests, sponsors, vendors, donors and volunteers for making our 11th Annual Ron’s Run for the Roses the most successful and spectacular ever! For more information: ronsrun.org, e-mail info@ronsrun.org or call 860-521-0500
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Best Garden/Florist Winner
House of Flora First Runner Up Moscarillo’s Second Runner Up A Special Place
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Best Home Improvement Contractor Winner
Bartlett Brainard First Runner Up Liljedahl Brothers Second Runner Up Walbridge Design Build, LLC
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Best Business District Winner
Blue Back Square First Runner Up West Hartford Center Second Runner Up Bishop’s Corner Neighborhood Association
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Best Event Venue Winner
Mandell JCC First Runner Up University of St. Joseph Second Runner Up Delamar
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Best Covid Friendly Event Winner
WeHa Bear Fair First Runner Up WH Mural/Library Second Runner Up WH Chamber of Commerce
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Best West Hartford Cheerleader – Business Winner
Sheehan Hilborn Breen First Runner Up Noah Webster House Second Runner Up Westfarms
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Best West Hartford Cheerleader – Individual Winner
Patti Albee First Runner Up Ronni Newton Second Runner Up Shari Cantor
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Best “_______” write-in Winner
Playhouse on Park First Runner Up Larsen Ace Hardware Second Runner Up French Cleaners
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