Best Of Contest 2020-Quad

BEST OF THE PRESS AS VOTED BY QUAD COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA RESIDENTS

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The people have voted The 2020 Readers’ Choice Best of the Press is a first for us. We were amazed at the community’s engagement when we put the word out for our readers to nominate their favorites for eating and drinking, health and fitness, arts and entertainment, sports and recreation, shopping and other local services.

We had more than 1,000 nominations. When we finalized the list, we asked for your votes on the Best of the Press, and more than 20,000 of you weighted in!

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Carter Johnson, What I love about this is we are using a Publisher vendor that has catered to newspapers across the country. Through their experience, they have figured out the little quirks and tricks people try to use to manipulate these contests.

We are pleased to be partnering with them to produce the results the readers have come to trust with our papers. In a few weeks, we will be releasing the Best of the Press to you in a special layout and format. We are thankful to have such strong community participation.

It’s a privilege to live and work with these dedicated business owners.

Congratulations and thank you to all who participated in the Best of the Press, from the readers who took the time to submit nominations and later cast their votes for their favorites to the local businesses who were nominated and the finalists. We look forward to highlighting and recognizing you in the coming weeks.

Randy Roberts

651-407-1212 quad@presspubs.com

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BEST PLACE TO WORK, LARGE ( >50 WORKERS)

Thank You for Voting us #1!

WALDOCH FARM Edina Realty

BEST PLACE TO WORK, LARGE (>50 WORKERS) WALDOCH FARM BEST OF THE PRESS

We are delighted to be included in this list. It is wonderful to have the hard work and dedication of our staff to be recognized by our community. Our mission is to uplift spirits in spring, summer and fall. We want to be more to the community than where they get their flowers and vegetables. We hope the events we plan throughout the season are a place to create lasting memories with friends and family.

8174 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 780-1207 waldochfarm.com

BEST OF THE PRESS

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KEY: WINNER | Finalist

BEST APPETIZER

BEST BAR

THE TAVERN ON MAIN Carbone’s Bar & Grill

AMERICAN LEGION POST 566 Carbone’s Bar & Grill

BEST BREAKFAST

KEYS CAFE & BAKERY Boulevard Bar & Grille - Lexington

BEST FRENCH FRIES

BEST BEER SELECTION

BEST BLOODY MARY

BEST CUP OF COFFEE

BEST CHURCH DINNER

BEST FAST FOOD

ST. JOSEPH OF THE LAKES OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

PANERA BREAD American Legion Pizza T Tavern on Main

BEST ICE CREAM CONE

BEST LUNCH

BEST TACOS

CARIBOU COFFEE DUNN BROS. Sunrise Cafe

AMERICAN LEGION MCDONALD’S Applebee’s Grill + Bar

DAIRY QUEEN (TREAT) Cup and Cone

BEST PIZZA

BEST RESTAURANT

PIZZA T Carbone’s Bar & Grill Wiseguys

APPLEBEE’S GRILL + BAR Tappers Bar and Grill

BEST PIZZA PIZZA T

We've offered our signature-made sauces and doughs for over 20 years. We also offer a variety of other items, like tacos, hoagies and salads, and deliver to Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Lexington, Centerville and parts of Shoreview and Blaine. We're happy to be part of this community and realize our success is thanks to the many families who've supported us through the years. Thank you so much for your vote. We’re proud to be #1!

6511 Ware Rd, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 797-3807 pizzatlinolakes.com

JP’S LIQUOR WINE AND BEER Down Under Lexington Liquor

CARBONE’S BAR & GRILL Panera Bread

KELLY’S KORNER American Legion Cowboys The Tavern on Main

DON JULIO Fiesta Cancun

BEST BLOODY MARY KELLY’S KORNER

Our award-winning Bloody Marys are handmade with your choice from over 20 different vodkas and our special recipe in-house mix. On weekends from 10 to 3, try the Colossal Bloody Mary. All of our burgers are hand pattied, 1/2 pound of premium ground beef. (We do offer 1/4 pound option for lighter fare.) Kelly’s has a handful of signature burgers and a build your own burger option with over 20 toppings to satisfy any appetite.

7098 Centerville Rd, Centerville, MN 55038 (651) 493-6626 kellyskorner.us

Thank you for voting us #1!

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE Lorenz Dance & Tumbling Studio

BEST OF THE PRESS

Best pizza GOODTHINGS A Home Enhanced

6511 Ware rd, lino lakes | 651.797.3807 | pizzatlinolakes.com Dine in | take out | delivery

680852

BEST GIFT SHOP

we are so happy to be part of your community and fully realize our success is only attainable through the support of the many many families that have supported us through the years. Thank you!