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CUGINO’S OF FARMINGTON Voted Best Bar in Farmington

(Across from Farmington Mini Golf & Driving Range)

1053 Farmington Ave • Farmington, CT 06032 860-678-9366

1053 Farmington Ave. Farmington

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RESTAURANTS Best American/Continental Restaurant (tie) ANGELICO’S RESTAURANT 542 East Main St., New Britain 860-224-3811 angelicos.com Plentiful portions and excellent service are offered for an affordable price at Angelico’s.

The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu including sandwiches, seafood, traditional pasta dishes and salad. Both dine-in and takeout options are available.

RILEY’S HOT DOG & BURGER GOURMET 61 Glen St., New Britain 860-259-6930 rileysgourmet.com Starting out as a hot dog cart on the streets of New Britain, Riley’s garnered rave reviews and eventually expanded into a restaurant in its own right. Working with a family recipe, the restaurant staff uses locally sourced meats and fresh ingredients to go above and beyond in serving up classic American cuisine.

Best Chinese Restaurant GREAT TASTE 597 West Main St., New Britain 860-827-8988 greattaste.com This multiregional Chinese restaurant has gained a reputation for being the best in its

league for over 25 years. One customer went as far as calling it the “best Chinese (food) in Connecticut!” In addition to great tasting cuisine, the restaurant is enhanced by its sophisticated interior.

Best American/Continental Restaurant

Best Italian Restaurant PORTOFINOS 246 New Britain Road, Kensington 860-826-6374 portofinosrestaurantct.com Original recipes, fresh ingredients, and a specialty in southern and northern Italian food characterize the Portofinos dining experience.

The restaurant’s menu offers both unique and traditional dishes, with lunch and dinner specials adding variety each day. Portofinos is open seven days a week and offers take-out in addition to dining.

Best Mexican Restaurant PUERTO VALLARTA 2385 Berlin Turnpike, Newington 860-667-8080 Puertovallartausa.com Those looking for authentic Mexican cuisine in the Greater Hartford area need search no further than Puerto Vallarta. Owner Esaul Rodriguez hails from a small village in Mexico, and wanted to create an environment where Americans can truly experience (and taste!)

Mexican culture. In addition to delicious food, a live mariachi band circles the room as guests eat.

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Best Mexican Restaurant

Best Japanese Restaurant NOBLE JAPANESE HIBACHI & SUSHI BAR 235 Queen St., Southington 860-628-7888 noblejapanesecuisine.com Hibachi chefs at Noble provide both entertainment and delicious Japanese food for customers, cooking menu items in front of guests with a fun, showy flair. In addition to hibachi dishes, Noble also offers sushi, soups, salads, and tempura and teriyaki dishes.

Best Latin Restaurant CRIOLLISIMO 340 Arch St., New Britain 860-801-6259 criollisimorestaurant.com For over 20 years, Criollisimo has provided authentic Puerto Rican cuisine to the greater Hartford area. Frituras, sopas, and seafood, combined with an amicable staff, make Criollisimo a must-try Latin Restaurant for dine-in or catering options.

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Puerto Vallarta has tangy margaritas, savory burritos and loads of chips and dips.

Best Polish Restaurant STAROPOLSKA RESTAURANT 252 Broad St., New Britain 860-612-1711 staropolska.net Translating to “Old country Poland,” Staropolska delivers on its name’s promise, providing the community with

authentic and delicious Polish cuisine such as pierogies, sauerkraut and kielbasa. The restaurant has also gained a reputation for its kindly wait staff, atmospheric interior, and substantial menu.

Best Greek Restaurant (Tie) MARATHON PIZZA HOUSE 850 West Main St., New Britain 860-224-4655 facebook.com/MarathonPizza-121038794574228/ Marathon Pizza has continuously served New Britain and its surrounding communities for 38 years the same location on West Main St. The restaurant is a small, old fashioned “pop and sons” style pizza shop, and attracts a clientele that is lauded by management.

OASIS RESTAURANT 782 Pine St., Bristol 860-585-9393 oasisbristol.com For nearly 25 years, Oasis has offered fresh Greek cuisine to the surrounding community. Family owned and operated, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a multitude of desserts. Guests may enjoy a full liquor service, and a banquet room is available to rent out for special occasions.

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penne with asparagus, sundried tomatoes in a vodka blush sauce

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Haddock Francaise

Veal Meatballs

Chicken Balsamico

boneless breast of chicken sauteed with hot peppers, sun-dried tomato, garlic, and shallots in a balsamic vinegar sauce

veal meatballs sauteed with scallions, roasted peppers, grape tomato with a marsala cream sauce

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Penne Marinara

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mussels sauteed in fresh tomato sauce or white wine sauce

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Eggplant Lasagna

eggplant layered with spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, baked in a casserole

Veal, Chicken or Eggplant Parmigiana lightly breaded veal, chicken or eggplant cutlet topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese

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Haddock Francaise

Veal , Eggplant or Chicken Parmigiana

haddock dipped in egg batter, sauteed with garlic and capers with a lemon white lighly breaded veal, eggplant or chicken cutlet wine sauce with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese

Eggplant Lasagna

eggplant layered with spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, baked in a casserole

Mussels a La Portofino

Black mussels sauteed with garlic, hot peppers and fresh tomatoes served over linguine

Penne a La Vodka

penne with asparagus and sundried tomatoes

Chicken Balsamico boneless breast of chicken sauteed with hot peppers, sun-dried tomato, garlic, and shallots in a balsamic vinegar sauce

Veal Meatballs

veal meatballs sauteed with scallions, peppers, tomatoes, marsala cream sauce

Dessert & Coffee - Ask Your Server for Our Selections

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Best Lunch Spot

bluelobsterseafood.com For over 25 years, this family owned restaurant has offered fresh seafood to inland Connecticut. Along with an award-winning lobster roll, other standout menu items include fresh cooked shrimp and chowder, as prepared each morning. Customers may even order beer or wine, and may choose to enjoy their meal indoors or outdoors.

Best Breakfast Spot NEW BRITAIN DINER 1130 Corbin Ave, New Britain 860-827-1215 newbritaindiner.com In over 10 years of business, the New Britain Diner has attracted a crowd of dedicated, regular customers. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the diner’s doors are always open to those looking for a good meal. While a variety of dishes, including sandwiches, burgers Stephanie Johnson |Staff and seafood, are served, the restaurant Capitol Lunch was voted the best place to get lunch. is particularly well-regarded for its breakBest Golf Course Restaurant pasta, and other appetizers and entrees, fast.

WHINSTONE TAVERN in addition to a special pub menu, the Best Family Restaurant 245 Hartford Road, New Britain restaurant features a wraparound bar CJ’S RESTAURANT 860-827-0022 and banquet hall.

70 South St., New Britain whinstonetavern.com Best Seafood Restaurant 860-223-4115 Great food and excellent accomBLUE LOBSTER SEAFOOD facebook.com/pages/Cjsmodation come together in a Restaurant/507599559269147 rustic atmosphere at Whinstone Tavern. 376 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin 860-828-5833 For a delicious breakfast or lunch, look Offering an Italian menu of seafood,

no further than CJ’s Restaurant. Start your day right or take a well-deserved break to treat yourself and your family to Philly omelets, fluffy pancakes, sandwiches and more.

Best Steakhouse Restaurant OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 210 Berlin Turnpike, Newington 860-666-0002 outback.com Anyone craving a good steak can find a variety of cuts at Outback Steakhouse, including its acclaimed sirloin steak.

Open seven days a week and serving lunch and dinner, the Newington location offers additional options such as burgers, seafood and “aussie-tizers” such as the Bloomin’ Onion.

Best Lunch Spot CAPITOL LUNCH 510 Main St., New Britain 860-229-8237 capitollunch.com Serving up “Hot Dogs With the Famous Sauce,” Capitol Lunch had an unusual start; the lunch spot began as a shoe shining shop that started selling hot dogs to bring in more customers. These hot dogs were so well-received that the shop reopened as Capitol Lunch in 1929, and it continues on as a quality hot dog vendor today.

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Serving NB for over 38 years and looking forward to serving you for many more! -The Delis Family

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Best Pub Food WEST SIDE TAVERN 586 West Main St., New Britain 860-259-5727 westsidenewbritain.com Enjoy an extensive menu of wines, spirits and craft beers alongside Westside’s menu of pub favorites. Fresh ingredients are prioritized, and menu items draw from a number of different culinary influences, including dishes and appetizers such as Irish Nachos, West Side Jumbo Crab Cake and the Classic Leroy Burger.

without ever missing a game. Owner Fred Marcantonio opened Sliders in 1993, and since then, the restaurant has become a favorite for sports fans in Central Connecticut.

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Best Bakery ROLY POLY BAKERY 587 Main St., New Britain 860-229-5109 facebook.com/pages/Roly-PolyBakery/192068780920139 In a community with a large Polish population, Roly Poly Bakery has risen above the competition and asserted itself as the area’s premier bakery, providing a delectable assortment of Polish pastries, donuts, breads and more.

Best Buffet CONFETTI! 393 Farmington Ave., Plainville 860-793-8809 idineconfetti.com Mediterranean dishes and seafood characterize Confetti!’s buffet, which also features a happy hour on its bar and deck and serves up brunch favorites every day between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. On Sunday, customers may enjoy a brunch buffet lasting from 10 a.m. until close.

Best Brunch DAKOTA STEAKHOUSE & TAVERN 1489 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 860-257-7752 dakotarockyhill.com In addition to serving up steaks and tavern food, Dakota’s famed Saturday and Sunday brunch is so popular that the restaurant recommends customers make reservations early in order to secure a spot. A staple of the Best of Hartford list since 2007, this brunch isn’t one to miss for Central Connecticut residents.

Best Sports Bar SLIDERS 88 New Britain Ave., Plainville 860-747-4477 slidersgrillbar.com Indulge in great drinks and food, including Sliders’ acclaimed chicken wings,

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• American/Continental • Lunch Spot • Local Hot Dogs

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Best Frozen Yogurt FROYO WORLD 1535 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053 860-505-8485 froyoworld.com Froyo World has established itself as New England’s top frozen yogurt spot, and its New Britain location is no exception to the franchise’s overall quality.

Customers may enjoy a multitude of both sweet and tart flavors of frozen yogurt along with topping options such as fruit, sweets and nuts.

Best Dessert FRISBIE’S DAIRY BARN 951 Farmington Ave, New Britain, CT 860-357-2520 frisbiesdairybarn.com When owner Michael Frisbie purchased the property that had previously housed Guida’s Dairy Bar, he decided to bring ice cream back to the community, and to great success; after an ice cream hiatus, customers came in droves upon Frisbie’s opening in 2015. Today, Frisbie’s offers up to 28 flavors of ice

Best French Fries RILEY’S HOT DOG & BURGER GOURMET 61 Glen St., New Britain, CT 860-259-6930 rileysgourmet.com With gourmet fries, burgers and hot dogs, Riley’s has proven itself as a trifecta of delicious American cuisine. Using a family recipe and only the finest ingredients, this restaurant has grown from a hot dog car to the acclaimed food service that it is today.

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Angelo’s Market in New Britain boasts fresh delicacies and Italian specialty foods.

cream, along with cakes, pies and novelties, and locally sources ingredients at every opportunity.

Best Local Burgers RILEY’S HOT DOG & BURGER GOURMET 61 Glen St., New Britain, CT 860-259-6930 rileysgourmet.com In addition to its famous hot dogs, Ryley’s has established itself as a community favorite for gourmet burgers. Over the years, the restaurant has moved beyond its humble beginning as a hot dog car without sacrificing its commitment to a family recipe, locally sourced meats and fresh ingredients.

Best Local Hot Dogs CAPITOL LUNCH 510 Main St., New Britain 860-229-8237 capitollunch.com Once a shoe shining shop that used hot dogs as a novelty way to attract customers, Capitol Lunch became a restaurant in 1929. Today, Capitol Lunch continues to serve the “Hot Dogs With the Famous Sauce” that first propelled the business from polishing footwear to becoming a

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Best Salad

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favorite food stop of the community.

Best Wings SLIDERS 88 New Britain Ave., Plainville 860-747-4477 slidersgrillbar.com Sliders has established itself as a regional favorite in sports bars, and one

Best Salad TOWN & COUNTRY PIZZA RESTAURANT 685 Farmington Ave., CT 860-223-2737 facebook.com/pages/Town-CountryPizza-Restaurant/113493282016555 Don’t be fooled by “Pizza Restaurant”; Town & Country offers not only pizza, pasta and grinders, but delicious salads as well. Choose from Caesar, Greek, Antipasto salad and more.

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Best Fish Market CITY FISH 884 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 860-522-3129 cfishct.com 80 years ago, the Anagnos family devoted itself to producing fresh, environmentally conscious seafood.

Five generations later, City Fish not only serves the greater Hartford area, but also delivers statewide, as well as throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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Best Deli ANGELO’S MARKET 349 West Main St. (at Curtis), New Britain 860-223-7340 angelosmarket.com Serving New Britain for over 50 years, Angelo’s Market is the place to go for authentic Italian and international foods. Choose from a variety of sandwiches, including Angelo’s Italian Supreme and the chicken parmigiana, and delivery is even available for orders greater than $25.

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Best Appetizers WEST SIDE TAVERN 586 West Main St., New Britain 860-259-5727 westsidenewbritain.com Alongside a substantial menu of wines, spirits and craft beers, West Side Tavern offers a variety of delicious appetizers, including grilled shrimp, beef empanada and the West Side Jumbo Crab cake.

Best Caterer ANGELO’S MARKET 349 West Main St. (at Curtis), New Britain 860-223-7340 angelosmarket.com Serving New Britain for more than half a century, Angelo’s Market is the place to go for authentic Italian and international foods. Choose from a variety of sandwiches, including Angelo’s Italian Supreme and the chicken parmigiana, and delivery is even available for orders greater than $25.

Best Coffee DUNKIN' DONUTS dunkindonuts.com Many people claim they are not themselves before they have their morning coffee; thankfully, with a Dunkin' Donuts seemingly on every street corner, finding a reliable caffeine fix is never difficult.

Come winter, summer or any weather in between, Dunkin' Donuts serves a variety of coffees hot and iced for its loyal customers.

Best Ice Cream BEST SHAKE Frisbie’s Dairy Barn 951 Farmington Ave, New Britain, CT 860-357-2520 frisbiesdairybarn.com Following the closing of Guida’s Dairy bar, owner Michael Frisbie took it upon himself to bring ice cream back to New Britain, to the community’s great satisfaction. Frisbie’s offers up to 28 flavors of ice cream at a time, which rotate on a seasonal basis and are frequently made from locally sourced ingredients.

Best Local Produce THE FARM STORE 163 Broad St., New Britain, CT 860-223-0592 In the midst of a comeback from a fire that destroyed its previous location, The Farm Store has proven its resilience and commitment to providing quality local produce. Since 1982, The Farm store has sold only the freshest vegetables, fruits, cheeses, syrups and more and will continue this tradition upon its reopening, which is set for July 1.

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Best Pizza BEST VALUE Marathon Pizza House 850 West Main St., New Britain 860-224-4655 Known for its delectable Greek cuisine, Marathon’s pizza is one of the restaurant’s most notable achievements.

Choose from toppings such as sausage, pepperoni and pineapple, and Marathon will create a pizza that will keep you coming back for more.

Best Drive-In MCDONALD’S 698 West Main St., New Britain 860-225-5487 Mcdonalds.com Central Connecticut residents agree that having the golden arches in sight guarantees a great opportunity for take-out.

With the chain’s 24-hour drive-thrus, customers have their favorite orders at their fingertips whenever hunger may strike. Even gourmet food critics have called McDonald’s French fries great.

Best Take-out MAX PIZZA II 79 Shuttle Meadow Ave. New Britain, CT 860-357-2974 maxpizza2.com Delicious pizzas, grinders and more are all just one call away at Max Pizza II, which delivers residentially throughout the afternoon and evening and to businesses “all day, every day.”

Best Kids Menu FRIENDLY’S friendlys.com The family-friendly menu at Friendly’s goes beyond the typical kids menu, offering children dishes such as cheese quesadillas, cheeseburger sliders, and

mini mozzarella sticks. Save room for dessert, as this kids menu also boasts 10 creative and delicious ice cream sundaes that come included with the meal.

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Best Food Truck (tie) PIEROGIES 203-923-7705 pierogiesonwheels.com As the state’s only pierogi food truck service, Perogies uses a traditional Polish recipe and locally sourced ingredients to bring this Eastern European favorite to the streets of Connecticut. Choose from toppings such as sauteed onions, bacon crumbles, and sour cream to embellish these mouth-watering dumplings.

CHEESY STREET GRILL 860-930-2472 cheesystreetgrill.com Gourmet grilled cheeses, mac & cheese, soups and salads are all available hot and delicious from Cheesy Street Grill’s food trucks. Try grilled cheeses such as “The Signature,” which blends together 3 different cheeses along with toppings such as bacon bits, red wine caramelized onions and beef short ribs.

AUTOMOTIVE Best New Car Dealership (Tie) GALLAGHER BUICK GMC 325 Columbus Boulevard, New Britain 860-229-4881 gallagherautos.com After nearly 30 years in the business,

Gallagher Buck GMC is confident in its ability to provide honest quality products and/or services. They are committed not just to offering excellent service, but personal service, creating relationships with customers for years.

SCHALLER HONDA & MITSUBISHI DEALER 1 Veterans Drive, New Britain 860-826-2023 Schallerhonda.com Schaller Honda & Mitsubishi provides quality care with its large inventory and wide selection of models. It has technicians trained in services from regular maintenance to expert repairs and provides customers with 60 years of experience.

Best Used Car Dealership Best Auto Parts Best Auto Repair Best Place to Buy Tires CEGLARZ MOTORS REPAIR AND SALES INC. 581 West Main St., New Britain 860-224-3532 Ceglarzmotors.com Ceglarz is available to you for nearly any car struggles you may be having, offering a large variety of expert services.

Go to Ceglarz for great new or used car sales.

Best Car Wash JAY’S BUBBLE BATH 33 Spring St., Newington 860-982-0697 Jay’s Bubble Bath Auto Detailing will make sure your car leaves looking brand new. Not only does it offer car-cleaning but power-washing services as well.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Best Chiropractor MICHELE IMOSSI, SMALL MIRACLES NATURAL HEALTH CENTER 36 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington 860-828-3435 smallmiracleschiropractic.com Dr. Imossi is trained and certified to treat patients of all ages and many conditions, providing reliable advice that helps patients with lifestyle changes, nutrition, and exercise that is aimed to treat and reduce symptoms to restore health.

Best Rehab Facility HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE 2150 Corbin Ave., New Britain 860-223-2761 hfsc.org This non-profit healthcare rehabilitation facility offers a comfortable environment for guests to relax as they get better.

The Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) has a positive staff that works to make the experience here as easy as possible.

Best Boss (Tie) BOB STORY, STORY BROTHERS AUTO SHOP 84 Burritt St., New Britain 860-225-0159 TODD DEGROFF, BEACON PRESCRIPTIONS 543 West Main St., New Britain 860-225-6487

Best Receptionist MYRNA CHADWICK 4 Court St., New Britain 860-225-4601 Myrna is the first face you see when entering the New Britain Herald office and she’s always welcoming and eager to help. She’s been with the Herald for many years and has been a big part in helping the people of New Britain connect with their newspaper.

BEYOND ACUTE CARE. BEYOND WHAT OTHERS ACHIEVE. Pulmonary Care (including COPD) Acquired Brain Injury Care Complex Pediatric Care Neuromuscular Care (including ALS, MD, Neuropathy and Parkinson’s Disease) Spinal Cord Care

Hospital for Special Care is the nation’s only specialty hospital serving adults and children across a spectrum of complex care and rehabilitation.

We are nationally-recognized for our continuum of care to which other hospitals and community groups refer patients.

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Best Law Office PODOROWSKY THOMPSON, BARON 202 Broad St., New Britain 860-223-4000 Ptblegal.com Podorowsky Thompson, Baron has provided quality law services for years and focused on the satisfaction of their clients. PT&B offers its clients complimentary initial consultation in a wide range of practice areas.

Best Doctor — General Practitioner (tie) DR. NEIL WASSERMAN 300 Kensington Ave., New Britain 860-832-8150 starlingphysicians.com Dr. Wasserman is a well-known special-

ist in internal medicine.

DR. LARRY BROISMAN 300 Kensington Ave., New Britain 860-832-8150 Dr. Larry Broisman has more than 35 years of medical experience and is regarded as highly professional and thorough in his practice.

Best Doctor—Specialist DR. JOSEPH WEISS 241 West Main St., New Britain 860-224-9175 Dr. Joseph Weiss is an experienced medical professional who takes his job and patients seriously. He’s an expert in his field and will do everything he can to make sure you leave his office with the

proper medication, treatment or diagnosis.

Best Dentist DR. MARK DILORETO, DMD 35 Pearl St., New Britain 860-224-9956 As scary as going to the dentist can seem, Dr. Mark Diloreto is friendly and efficient so that your visit is not something to fear. His office makes you feel right at home and he cares about his patients to make sure the appointment is as quick and pleasant as possible.

Best Real Estate Office JACEK MIKOLAJCZYK, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY 340 Main St., Farmington

Sunday, June 26, 2016 | B11 860-874.6646 bhhsneproperties.com Jacek is a qualified real estate agent who specializes in buying and selling homes in Connecticut. He’s eager to help anyone looking to buy or sell.

Best Veterinarian RAGGED MOUNTAIN ANIMAL HOSPITAL 137 New Britain Ave., Plainville 860-747-4256 Raggedmountainanimalhospital.com Ragged mountain Animal hospital has been accredited for over 25 years and takes pride in giving pets the best care.

The health and happiness of the animals, and the owners, is important and quality medical treatment.

Starling Physicians is proud of this year’s winners of the 2016 Readers’ Poll: • Dr. Larry Broisman & Dr. Neil Wasserman for Internal Medicine • The Hearing Center Over 250 Providers • 25 Specialties • 28 Locations – www.starlingphysicians.com

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Best Pet Groomer PUPPY CUTS 666 Arch St., New Britain 860-505-0057 Puppy Cuts staff takes pride in making your family pet look happy and well-groomed. These trained groomers take safety seriously and are always happy to see smiles your faces and tail wagging.

Best Insurance Agent PAUL D’ADDABBO, INSURANCE ASSOCIATES 74 Vine St., New Britain 860-225-4694 For 25 years, Paul D’Addabbo has been with Insurance Associates.

He’s been a certified Insurance counselor since 1992.

Best Contractor JACK OF ALL TRADES REMODELING 860-223-3344 Jackofalltradesremodeling.com With the motto of “No job is too small,” Jack of All Trades Remodeling is licensed and insured to assist in nearly any and all household needs, from electrical or plumbing, to painting or carpentry.

BEST OF 2016 NEW BRITAIN YMCA 50 High St., New Britain 860-229-3787 Nbbymca.org The New Britain YMCA has all kinds of affordable programs for both children and adults that are both safe and fun.

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Best Day Care Best Non-Profit Organization Best Dance Studio NEW BRITAIN YWCA 19 Franklin Square, New Britain 860-225-4681 The number-one dance studio in New Britain is also a place for empowerment and youth safety.

Best Senior Care Facility FROM THE HEART HOME CARE 202 Broad St., New Britain 860-882-4623 Fromthehearthomecare.org From the Heart Home Care LLC is dedicated to offering a superior and affordable home-based care experienced for their clients who wish to remain home. Customized home care plans and qualified caregiversfit any medical condition, with safety being the top priority.

The New Britain YMCA is a haven for youth, sports, exercise and wellness programs.

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The Herald Press Best Oil Provider SPRING BROOK ICE AND FUEL SERVICES 19 Woodland St., New Britain 860-225-6491 Springbrookiceandfuel.com Spring Brook has been serving its community since 1918. It provides reliable oil delivery, heating system repairs and installations, and many other services, all at affordable prices.

Best Mortgage Company MCCUE MORTGAGE 1 Liberty Square, New Britain 860-382-0017 Mccuemortgage.com McCue Mortgage are professionals who strive to not only help you obtain and keep the house you want, but will treat you like a neighbor. They’ll assist you from start to finish and remain a reliable source for you through the process.

Best Landscaper LAFLEUR SAND & STONE 18 Father Crudele Drive, Bristol 860-982-5507

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2016 BEST OF Best Swimming Pool Contractor RIZZO POOLS 3388 Berlin Turnpike, Newington 860-666-1531 rizzopools.com Over the 60 years in business, Rizzo Pools & Spa has helped thousands of clients in Connecticut get the best-designed swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. Rizzo Pools & Spa is committed to the best materials, the latest equipment and a careful eye for design and landscape planning.

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Best Gymnastics School (tie) AMERICAN GYMNASTICS 1280 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville 860-621-5001 american-gymnastics.net American Gymnastics has a team of experienced coaches and trainers that believe fun and exercise work together, and are happy to teach all children, no matter the experience level. It provides many classes throughout the year for all ages, as well as birthday events, private lessons, and an open gym.

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CAROLINE’S DANCE CENTER 33-37 Seymour Road, Berlin 860-828-9682 carolinesdancecenter.biz Caroline’s is a great place for children to learn a variety of different styles of dance with qualified instructors. The school is committed to inspiring, educating and responding to individual needs and talents of its students.

Best Hospital Best Urgent Care HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT 100 Grand St., New Britain 860-224-5011 thocc.org The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital with campuses in New Britain and Southington. It provides comprehensive services in a wide variety of specialties and has a medical staff of more than 400 physicians dedicated to the well-being of its patients.

Best Financial Planner (tie) MATT LOITZ, WELLS FARGO 180 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury 860-368-6911 For more than two decades Matthew Loitz has provided advice and investment plans with the dedication to protect the clients’ wealth. Certified and experienced in his field, Loitz is available to help his clients

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WEDDING Best Bridal Shop (tie) BRIDAL BELLS BOUTIQUE 114 Mill St., Berlin 860-828-8462 bridalbellsboutique.com For the best in bridal gowns from the bride herself to the flower girl, this chic boutique has all styles and sizes. The entire bridal party will be ready for the wedding and the friendly staff is more than happy to help you.

MARIELLA CREATIONS 2192 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill 860-529-8558 mariellacreations.com Mariella Creations has a professional staff ready to make your dress buying experience pleasant and easy, helping brides find their perfect dress as well as any of the bridal party’s attire. Your wedding is the memory you will cherish and Mariella’s Creations will help you feel beautiful on that special day.

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Best Wedding Reception CRYSTAL BALLROOM 211 Farmington Ave., New Britain 860-223-9374 myballroom.com For weddings, birthdays, baby showers, and any special events you can think of can be celebrated at the welcoming Crystal Ballroom, along with full catering. A friendly and professional staff will help to make your event remarkable. New facilities are in the works!

Best Limo Service BEVERLY HILLS LIMO 200 High St., Windsor 860-687-1822 Bhlimoct.com You can rely on Beverly Hills Limousine to provide safe, dependable, and polite service at all times or days for any and all occasions.

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Best Of Winner Big Sky Fitness. From left, Assistant Manager Ian Kessler, Club Manager Paul Tatham, Head of Personal Training Scott Martin.

Best Wedding Photographer DISCOVER PHOTO 1 Court St., New Britain 860-874-6646 discoverphoto.com To photograph the wedding and all those special moments, Discover Photo takes beautiful professional shots of the wedding as well as the before and after. Set up an appointment and enjoy the personal care to your big day.

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Best Formal Wear (tie) JT GHAMO 3275 Berlin Turnpike, Newington 860-667-2803 jtghamo.com Helping provide you with a suit that’ll make you feel great, JT Ghamo is dedicated to treating all customers with personal care and respect. With professional experience in tailoring and formal wear, this family owned business will help with all your formal attire needs for all occasions.

OSCAR’S FORMAL WEAR BY DEBONAIR 705 Farmington Ave., New Britain 860-223-7658 With the largest selection of garments and accessories on the premises anywhere around, formal Wear allows customers to come right in and try on as many outfits as you want. Fast professional tailoring, specialty items available to order and 30 years in service, Formal Wear is the perfect stop for all formal occasions.

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HEALTH BEAUTY Best Hair Salon TWISTED SCISSORS 1224 Farmington Ave., Berlin 860-357-4932 Twisted Scissors offers quality professional services while treating you with respect. They provide great care at prices you’ll love, and make sure you leave the salon feeling happy.

Best Place for Yoga NEW BRITAIN YMCA 50 High Street, New Britain 860-229-3787 nbbymca.org The YMCA has a multitude of different classes and activities for people to get active and it’s the best place to go for yoga. Upbeat qualified instructors and an open, quiet area will give members a great experience to relax and exercise.

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Best Nail Salon BLISS NAIL SALON 979 West Main St., New Britain 860-229-0555 Bliss Nail Salon is a great stop to relax and unwind with a pedicure or manicure. A friendly professional staff will make you look and feel great from your nails to your toes, at affordable prices.

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Best Hearing Center STARLING PHYSICIANS 300 Kensington Ave., New Britain 860-224-6200 Starling Physicians offers its patients specialized and professional care. Many onsite practitioners are available to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and conditions.

Best Health Food Store TRADER JOE’S 1489 New Britain Ave., West Hartford 860-561-4771 traderjoes.com This grocer’s main objective is getting its customers great food at great prices.

Eating healthy can seem too expensive but at Trader Joe’s, they prove that healthy eating is affordable, along with having a pleasant shopping experience in the open clean store with the friendly, brightly dressed employees.

Best Health Club BIG SKY FITNESS 1185 West Main St., New Britain 860-224-1100 bigskyfitness.com This gym is dedicated to finding your personal plan and getting you better results! With professional personal trainers available to help as well as all kinds of workout equipment and many different fitness classes, members will love this gym and love working hard.

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Best Day Spa AGNES STUDIO 20 Saint Clair Ave unit D, New Britain 860-770-6557 With services including spa, nail salon, make-up, skin care, and more, Agnes Studio is the perfect place to bring the whole family for a day of relaxation.

Best Eye Care Facility RATCHFORD EYE CENTER 1166 Farmington Ave., Berlin 860-829-8939 ratchfordeyecenter.com With a trained staff, high-end technology, and a priority to give you the very best care, Ratchford Eye Center is the best treatment center for families.

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The Herald Press Best Tanning Salon TOMMY’S TANNING 360 Queen St., Southington 860-628-3140 tommystanning.com With safety and privacy as a priority, Tommy’s Tanning as been the best place to go for a tan in CT for years. They have a variety of options that’ll help you look naturally sun-bathed without stepping foot on the beach.

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RETAILERS Best Jewelry Store POLUMBO’S JEWELERS 438 East St., New Britain 860-223-8886 polumbosjewelers.com Polumbo’s Jewelers has a helpful staff that works to buy and sell quality jewelry for fair prices, as well as offer expert watch and jewelry repairs.

Best Liquor Store LIQUOR DEPOT 687 West Main St., New Britain 860-223-7140

liqourdepotinc.com With over 30 years in the business, Liquor Depot has been the best package store with its low prices, high selection of liquors, beer and wine tastings every week, and great attention to service.

Best Local Hardware RUTKOWSKI DO IT BEST PAINT AND HARDWARE 62 Broad St., New Britain 860-229-5180 Rutkowski Do It Best Paint and Hardware has all your do-it-yourself supplies and items for house projects and repairs. The staff is knowledgeable and

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Best Grocery Store Best Local Grocery Store STOP AND SHOP 1309 Corbin Ave., New Britain 860-348-9830 stopandshop.com One of the biggest grocer retailers that has been around for decades, Stop and Shop is your best choice for a wide variety of foods and household items, all at the best prices. Weekly coupons and savings are available to those with a Stop and Shop card.

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Best Optical Shop STEPHENSKY'S OPTICANS 513 South Main St., New Britain 860-223-3973 stephenskyopticians.com This family owned care facility is proud to offer professional spectacle and contact lens fittings as well as friendly and confident service.

Best convenience Store YOUR STORE 1000 West Main St. #1, New Britain 860-229-0110 As the name implies, Your Store is a store for your convenience. A local place to grab what you need easily and for a low cost.

With a wide variety of snacks, foods, and products, Your Store is here for you.

Best Appliance Electronics (Tie) P.C. RICHARD & SON 3440 Berlin Turnpike, Newington 860-474-2995 pcrichard.com P.C. Richard and Son is your best stop for any home and entertainment needs you may have. It has a wide variety of the latest items such as television, cameras, laptops, mattresses and other appliances.

NEW BRITAIN APPLIANCE 723 New Britain Ave., Newington 860-666-3161

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newbritainappliance.com No need to buy new, just go to New Britain Appliance who offers expert repairs or sells gently used home appliances, and offers free appliance removal.

Best Pawn Shop A YANKEE PEDDLER & PAWN 476 Main St., New Britain 860-826-7296 ayankeepeddlerpawn.com With the best selection of items to buy and great selling prices, A Yankee Peddler & Pawn shop is proud to offer expert appraisals on all items brought into the shop.

Best Local Pharmacy BEACON PRESCRIPTIONS 543 West Main St., New Britain 860-225-6487 beaconrx.com With a variety of services and attention to the needs of the customers, Beacon Pharmacy has worked to be better than its chain pharmacy rivals. Every guest is greeted warmly and helped by experienced staff. Beacon takes your health and happiness seriously and does its very best to make the experience as easy and pleasant as possible.

Ceglarz Motor Repair & Sales wins for best auto repair facility.

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The Herald Press Best Cellular Wireless Store AT&T 147 Broad St., New Britain 860-269-4920 att.com AT&T is the place to go for the newest and best electronics as well as a great provider for cable and internet. Its website is easy to maneuver, its customer service is always eager and available to you for assistance, and its rates are fair for the quality it provides.

Best Sporting Goods DICK’S SPORTING GOODS 280 New Britain Ave., Plainville 860-747-2102 dickssportinggoods.com Whether you are a long time sports buff or a first timer, Dick’s Sporting Goods offers the biggest and best selection of sporting apparel and equipment for nearly any sports. This massive store will get you the best quality of whatever you need to get active.

Best Barber AMENTA’S BARBER SHOP 259 New Britain Road, Kensington 860-828-3158 amentasbarbershop.com Quality service for a good price, Amenta’s is the best barber shop around when you or your kids need a

new style or touch-up.

Best Florist SCOTT’S FLOWERS 678 Arch St., New Britain 860-832-8561 scottsflowersinc.com Scott’s Flowers promises customers quality floral arrangements for all kinds of events and celebrations. Professional florists decorate and arrange flowers in unforgettable memories, guaranteeing fresh flowers and on time deliveries.

Best Dry Cleaners CJ HOURGLASS CLEANERS 70 South St., New Britain 860-224-4099 With a helpful, friendly staff and quality services with affordable prices, CJ Hourglass Cleaners is your best stop for any and all clothes cleaning.

Best Bank/Credit Union (tie) FARMINGTON BANK 73 Broad St., New Britain (877) 376-2265 farmingtonbankct.com Farmington Bank prides itself on its attention to customer service and its dedication to bettering its communities.

WEBSTER BANK 553 Farmington Ave., New Britain 860-612-4350 public.websteronline.com With free ATMs, low loan rates, and easy online banking, Webster Bank has been providing good service for its customers

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Best Garden Center STONEHEDGE LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN CENTER 1616 Willard Ave., Newington 860-667-1158 stonehedgelandscapingco.com With garden professionals and 40 years under its belt, Stonehedge Landscaping is the best around and can handle all landscape projects or renovations. Your garden will look like a dream when they help to create a beautiful space with a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, and evergreens.

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Best Laundry FRAZIER’S LAUNDROMAT 665 West Main St., New Britain 860-826-7071 Frazier’s Laundromat is a clean open place to spend your time doing laundry. There are many machines, open space, and free parking outside to make your experience as easy as possible.

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Best Baby Store BABY’S WORLD 971 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville 860-276-0692 babysworldct.com Baby’s World proudly offers top quality nurseries and children’s furniture for your little ones. They have been serving for nearly 40 years and have become a trusted local name in the community.

Best Local Retail Discounter OCEAN STATE JOB LOT 60 East Main St., New Britain 860-893-0031 oceanstatejoblot.com In business for almost 40 years, Ocean State Job Lots has kept up its goal of providing its customers with quality brand name items at closeout prices. This is your best stop for nearly all personal and household needs.

Best Furniture Store (tie) RAYMOUR AND FLANIGAN 3375 Berlin Turnpike, Newington 860-665-9732 raymourandflanigan.com A large selection of beautiful furniture and comfortable mattresses is available at Raymour and Flanigan, which is known for its high-quality merchandise.

Best Computer Store BEST BUY 1501 New Britain Ave., West Hartford 860-521-5400 bestbuy.com Best Buy is your one stop shop for anything electronic, with a large variety of computers for sale. With knowledgeable workers available to help find your perfect computer or trained assistants to fix any issues your current computer or laptop may be having, Best Buy is simply the best.

BOB’S DISCOUNT FURNITURE 3203 Berlin Turnpike, Newington 860-666-5640 mybobs.com Bob’s Discount Furniture has become a familiar and trusted face in providing families all their household furniture needs for great low prices. The showroom is packed with great furniture sets that you’ll love in your home.

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Best Pool/Spa Store (tie) BRENNAN POOLS, INC. 651 West St., Southington 860-628-6669 brennanpools.com Family owned for decades and currently celebrating their 60th anniversary, Brennan Pools, Inc. has been around for a long time to help you with all your pool needs. They work efficiently to get your pool ready so you can enjoy your summer safely in no time. Services include cleanings, light installation, water testing and much more.

PARADIS POOLS 463 East Street, Plainville 860-747-0585 paradispools.com

Paradis Pools works to create personal relationships with their customers and assure the best possible service for any above ground pool needs. This family owned business has the experience and training to get quality products and services to their customers.

NAMCO POOLS AND PATIO EQUIPMENT 235 Queen St., Southington 860-628-0988 namcopool.com NAMCO Pool, Patio & Game Room Superstore is widely known across the country as one of the biggest dealers for above ground pools. They supply everything you need; pool, supplies, spas, patios and game room all at affordable prices.

SCARITT SPAS & POOLS 311 Broad St., Bristol 860-585-5977 scarritt.com Scaritt Spas & Pools, a family-owned business, offers quality services, support and products. They are a trusted name when it comes to pool and spa services at great prices.

Founded in 1903 and designated the first museum of solely American art in the country, NBMAA is a wonderful stop to discover the beauty of American’s history. With thousands of works of art on display, this museum shows the country’s best work through the ages, as well as offering many other events and activities at the facility.

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Best Theater/Playhouse TRINITY-ON-MAIN 69 Main St., New Britain 860-229-2072 trinityonmain.org With a large beautiful open space, Trinity-on-Main is a converted church space that has become a popular destination for live performances. From rock concerts to opera, theatrical performances and karaoke, this landmark is New Britain’s entertainment center. Rent the space for your own performance, private party or meeting.

Best Kids Activity (tie) CRYSTAL BEES 240 Spring St., Southington 860-276-2337 crystalbees.com This spacious center is perfect for the family to enjoy an evening of fun. Crystal Bees has a full-service bar, 16 bowling lanes, restaurant, arcade, private party rooms, and so much more for all kind of entertainment.

NEW BRITAIN YOUTH MUSEUM 30 High St., New Britain 860-225-3020 newbritainyouthmuseum.org New Britain Youth Museum strives to inspire and promote learning for the children and young adults within the community. Its numerous educational and interactive exhibitions create an open and fun learning environment for everyone about arts, humanities and sciences.

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PORTOFINO’S RESTAURANT 246 New Britain Rd., Kensington 860-826-6374 portofinosrestaurant.com Portofino’s Restaurant is a family owned fine dining Italian restaurant that’s proud to serve you only the freshest ingredients in their original recipes. With their daily specials for lunch and dinner, go down and try their delicious food.

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ROMA BAR AND RESTAURANT 382 Allen St., New Britain 860-225-7947 romanewbritain.com This sports bar and restaurant is a great place to relax and eat, with great service and a wide selection of great food. Daily specials, karaoke night and ladies night help make Roma Sports Bar a fun place for a nice price.

Best Golf Course STANLEY GOLF COURSE 245 Hartford Road, New Britain 860-827-8570 stanleygolf.com If you want to enjoy a nice relaxing afternoon of golf, Stanley Golf Course has a large, beautiful course with 27 holes. A teaching academy and 19 station driving range is included in the experience with all kinds of specials for adults and kids alike.

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Best Local TV Station WFSB wfsb.com Eyewitness News, WFSB, is your most reliable source for local news and weather. They have become a familiar and trusted name in entertainment, news, weather, and provide the most up-to-date information for the public, on air and online.

Best Sports Broadcaster KEVIN NATHAN- NBC CONNECTICUT Kevin Nathan took his love of sports and turned it into his career, becoming a widely known and award winning sports reporter and director for NBC Connecticut. He’s covered the World Series, Olympics, and Super Bowl many times as well as dozens of college sports.

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Best Travel Agency ONE TRAVEL 113 Broad St., New Britain 860-827-1244 One Travel takes pride in being a travel management company that works hard to provide stability and efficiency to the travel booking process. They work to gain and maintain customer loyalty by providing you with the information and sources you need to enjoy the traveling you want.

Best Hotel/Motel MARRIOTT 400 New Britain Ave., Plainville 860-747-1188 marriott.com With over 4500 hotels in 87 countries and territories, Marriott is internationally recognized for its high-class service, luxury facilities as well as its large space for meetings and events. The Marriott has been around for a long time and knows quality hotel service, and is more than happy to provide for you.

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BERLIN- KENSINGTON Best Restaurant Best Bar PORTOFINO’S RESTAURANT 246 New Britain Rd., Kensington 860-826-6374 portofinosrestaurant.com Portofino’s Restaurant is a family owned fine dining Italian restaurant that’s proud to serve you only the freshest ingredients in their original recipes. With their daily specials for lunch and dinner, go down and try their delicious food.

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Best Hair Salon BE BEAUTIFUL SALON 376 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield 860-257-1677 bebeautiful-salon.com Owner Nancy Cappello, who now holds over 20 years of salon experience, opened the Be Beautiful Salon looking to create a relaxing environment where clients can come to look their best. Her clients have proven satisfied, with many becoming regulars or referring their friends to the salon.

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Best Pizza (Tie) BELLA PIZZERIA 41 Chamberlain Highway, Kensington 860-829-0002 bellapizzact.com At Bella Pizzeria, not only are you treated like one of the family, but you’re served delicious gourmet Italian cuisine.

A new lounge complete with a full bar is open to guests, as well as coupons available online.

KENSINGTON PIZZA 366 Main St., Berlin 860-828-0949 If you want local pizza with traditional greek taste, Kensington Pizza takes special care to hand make each pizza loaded with your favorite toppings. With a full menu of other delicious food options, Kensington is a place to visit again and again.

Best Breakfast JOSIE’S DINER 166 Main St., Berlin 860-829-5757 With a very “Mom and Pop” style setting, cheerful staff, and excellent food, Josie’s Diner is a great stop for breakfast or lunch. The people make you feel welcome and the food will have you coming back again and again.

Best Hair Salon TWISTED SCISSORS 1224 Farmington Ave., Berlin 860-357-4932 Twisted Scissors offers quality professional services while treating you with respect. They provide great care at prices you’ll love, and make sure you leave the salon feeling happy.

Best Restaurant PUERTO VALLARTA 2385 Berlin Turnpike, Newington Stacey Pribyson. Open mornings and 860-667-8080 afternoons and specializing in Polish, WETHERSFIELD puertovallartausa.com seasonal and vegetarian cuisine, Traditional Mexican recipes combine customers have ample time to enjoy Best Bar with fresh ideas to bring Newington breakfast favorites.

Best Restaurant residents only the best in traditional LUCKY LOU’S BAR & GRILL Mexican cuisine. Come taste the restauCHIP’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 222 Main St., Wethersfield 1301 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield rant’s famous salsa and guacamole, 860-257-0700 which are prepared in front of custom860-757-3500 luckylousbarandgrill.com ers at their tables. chipsrestaurants.com Drawing from local Wethersfield cuiChip’s Family Restaurant incorporates sine and farm-fresh ingredients, Lucky Best Bar local produce into its menu of Greek Lou’s Bar & Grill offers “fun food” and PUERTO VALLARTA and Mediterranean-inspired favorites. more for lunch and dinner. The venue 2385 Berlin Turnpike, Newington Enjoy breakfast at any time of the day, is pet-friendly, opening its doors to cus860-667-8080 tomers’ four-legged friends. House-made and try out the restaurant’s renowned pancakes, which come in varieties such puertovallartausa.com sangria and signature cocktails include In addition to its delicious Mexican cuias peanut butter banana, Black Forest the Key Lime Kiss, Midnight Mojito and sine, Puerto Vallarta boasts a lively bar, Patio Punch. Happy hour runs from 3 to and Hawaiian. crafting a well-rounded customer experi6 p.m. ence that is met with rave reviews.

Best Pizza VITO’S PIZZARIA 673 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield 860-563-3333 vitosct.com In 1978, Vito’s started out as a small, take-out only business, intentionally misspelling “pizzeria” in order to distinguish itself from its competitors. Vito’s has FAMILY HAIR CARE since expanded to a full-service restauGreat Look • Great Price rant, but don’t forget to try the pizza that made the company what it is today!

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TONY’S CENTRAL PIZZA 1537 Stanley St., New Britain 860-225-5625 tonyscentralpizza.com Tony’s Central Pizza, located on CCSU campus plaza on Stanley St., this small restaurant is a lovely place for students and anyone else to get great Italian food with friendly service. Inside and outside seating available for comfortable atmosphere to sit with friends.

JOEY GARLIC’S 150 Kitts Lane, Newington 860-678-7231 joeygarlics.com Confidently proclaiming, “nobody does pizza better,” this New Haven style pizza is baked to perfection in a brick oven.

Using a longer baking time, Joey Garlic’s aims to emphasize the natural flavors of the pizza’s ingredients.

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Best Breakfast (tie) OLYMPIA DINER 3413 Berlin Turnpike Newington 860-666-9948 olympiadiner.net For over 50 years, Olympia diner has served up American classics, offering breakfast at any time of the day (or night). Enjoy Greek style omelets, delicious breakfast sandwiches, the Philly steak omelet and much more.

IHOP 3280 Berlin Turnpike, Newington 860-666 6222 ihop.com With a menu that includes crepes, Belgian waffles and an expansive pancake menu, this popular chain provides Newington residents with an extra reason to enjoy “the most important meal of the day” — at any time of the day.

Best Hair Salon SALON 91 91 Market Square, Newington 860-665-9191 salon91ct.com Revamp your ‘do or keep your hair looking fabulous with haircuts, styling, coloring and even waxing at Salon 91.

With the salon’s 16 years of experience, you can trust that your tresses are in good hands.

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Best Restaurant DAKOTA STEAKHOUSE & TAVERN 1489 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill 860-257-7752 dakotarockyhill.com Offering a unique atmosphere and cuisine that blends Old West, Great Plains, Adirondack and Rockies culture, Dakota Steakhouse leaves its customers wanting more with its seafood, pub cuisine, and of course, its steaks.

Best Bar CHUCK’S STEAK HOUSE 2199 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill 860-529-0222 chucksrockyhill.com Featuring domestic draft beers, an expansive wine selection and a special menu of “bar food,” Chuck’s Steak House offers a laid-back atmosphere along with great food and drink. Happy hour is 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Best Pizza ROCKY HILL PIZZA 2132 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill 860-563-5111 Anthony Jacks on Center Street in Southington. rockyhillpizza.com Dine in or enjoy speedy delivery from Rocky Hill Pizza, which delivers for free s to Rocky Hill, Wethersfield and Cromwell.

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Cooke’s Tavern at 143 New Britain Ave., was taken over by Tim Adams and Jim Welch in 1979. It then changed its name to J. Timothy’s Taverne in 1988.

Recently, their popular, double-fried “Dirt wings”, named after a favorite customer, were named the Food Network’s fifthbest bar food in America and Buzzfeed has also named them the top wings in the country. In addition to wings, J. Timothy’s also offers a huge selection of local and craft beers and a variety burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and entrees.

Best Breakfast Spot BOB’S COFFEE SHOP 33 New Britain Ave., Rocky Hill 860-529-2540 Enjoy home fries, customizable omelets, club sandwiches and more, or simply enjoy a piping hot cup of coffee.

Thursday through Saturday, Bob’s Breakfast Spot even offers dinner, although its expansive menu of breakfast favorites are delicious for any meal.

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Best Bar SLIDERS Sliders Grill & Bar was established in 1993 by Fred Marcantonio with the mission to provide Plainville with its own hometown sports bar. Now with five locations, it has become a favorite destination for sports fans with the motto “Fresh Wings, Live Sports & Family Fun.” Sliders provides customers with fresh food, exceptional service and superior technology for their sports-viewing pleasure. In 2011, ESPN voted Sliders the number five best sports bar in the country.

Best Pizza PIZZA PIE The motto of Pizza Pie is "Pizza to Fill your Soul." Their titular pizza pies are wood-fire cooked with a thin crust and loaded with toppings. The restaurant also offers chicken wings, a variety of paninis and sandwiches, charcoal grilled burgers and a several sides and salads.

Best Breakfast (tie) UNCLE BOB’S HAM AND EGGERS At Uncle Bob's, customers can combine a hearty American breakfast of eggs and waffles with Polish favorites such as pierogies, kraut, and kielbasa. Wait staff are attentive and friendly, and accommodating and the food has a true "home

cooked" feel. Everything is made fresh and prepared with care.

LIBERTY DINER Liberty Diner offers breakfast and lunch of consistent quality, from its bacon and omelets to pancakes and waffles. Wait staff is friendly and helpful, making regular rounds to check in on customers.

Portions are plentiful and prices are very reasonable.

FRIENDLY’S Founded in 1935 by Cutris and Prestley Blake, Friendly's was conceived as a friendly restaurant where families could come to enjoy a meal together. From its big beef burgers to its signature icecream dishes, Friendly's has become an enduring staple of Americana. Their goal is to create fun memories for years to come.

Best Hair Salon GISELE’S COIFFEURS The beauticians at Gisele’s Coiffures offer a friendly greeting as soon as customers walk through the door. They listen carefully to what their customers have to say and go above and beyond to help people feel special and respected.

The salon is always up-to-date on what’s in style and offers affordable prices and convenient appointments.

SOUTHINGTON Best Restaurant ANTHONY JACK’S Anthony Jacks is a family-owned and operated restaurant. The owners pride themselves on serving the highest quality food, with fresh ingredients cooked on wood fired grills, at affordable prices.

Their goal is to make customers’ dining experiences pleasurable and memorable.

Best Bar PUERTO VALLARTA Puerto Vallarta prepares authentic, traditional Mexican cuisine fresh from scratch every day. With thematic decorations and festive Mexican music accompanying your meal, Puerto Vallarta creates a warm, festive atmosphere. Its skilled chefs and friendly staff are committed to make the restaurant an enjoyable place to dine for the whole family.

Best Southington Pizza LIBERTY PIZZA Liberty Pizza serves up authentic Sicilian slices with friendly service at reasonable prices. The pizzas have crisp crusts and are loaded with fresh toppings. The garlic knots and calzones are also popular menu items.

Sunday, June 26, 2016 | B27 Best Breakfast Spot THE PEPPER POT The Pepper Pot Restaurant is dedicated to “unblemished friendliness” and service above all standards. Their extensive menu is created with the freshest ingredients and includes diverse salads, pub style burgers, inventive omelets and colossal pancakes. They promise that customers will experience “the true essence of what food is supposed to be.”

Best Hair Salon THE PURPLE PETAL The Purple Petal strives to exceed expectations, with a focus on detail and complete attention to the client. Stylists are dedicated to finding the looks that best fit their clients and helping them bring out their best. The Purple Petal is also dedicated to saving the environment. All clippings are donated to Matter of Trust, which uses them to soak up oil spills and portion of the sales from all L'anza products and hair colors are donated to saving the rain forest.

SIMONE’S HAIR SALON Simone's Hair Salon is Southington's oldest family barber shop. They offer male and female hair styling and coloring, walk-ins and appointments as well as senior citizen discounts. Their motto is "where tradition meets the cutting edge."

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FARMINGTON Best Restaurant APRICOTS RESTAURANT & PUB 1593 Farmington Ave., Farmington 860-673-5405 From their elegant and savory menu with a variety of choices to the spectacular views of the Farmington River, Apricots continually delights patrons. Sit on the patio with drinks to get a view of the water passing by and then move into the inviting restaurant for dining. It’s always a memorable experience at Apricots.

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Best Bar (tie) CUGINO’S RESTAURANT OF FARMINGTON 1053 Farmington Ave., Farmington 860-678-9366 With their “upscale casual ambiance” and Northern Italian cuisine, it’s no wonder that Farmington’s favorite Italian restaurant is also one of the town’s favorite bars. Start with the Cremini mushrooms filled with crab and lobster meat and a glass of wine and end with an authentic Italian meal.

THE OLIVE BAR AT GEORGE’S PIZZA 9 School Street, Farmington 860-673-0421 Since renovating a portion of George’s into The Olive Bar years ago, it’s been the “go-to” place to relax with friends in Unionville.

The sumptuous surroundings and the quality cocktails are always a crowd pleaser.

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Best Pizza NAPLES PIZZA 838 Farmington Ave., Farmington 860-674-8876 There’s nothing quite like stopping in at Naples Pizza for a quick slice of Neapolitan thin crust pizza while shopping or sightseeing or simply running errands on a gorgeous summer day. There’s also the option of talking with friends while savoring a whole pie with a variety of toppings. With its prime location on Route 4, near the gateway to historic Route 10 and Avon, Naples is always a great choice.

Best of Award Winner Cugino’s Restaurant of Farmington. Owner Mario Cirikovic behind the bar mixing martini’s.

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Best Hair Salon (tie) FRINGE SALON 9 School St., Farmington 860-673-4894 fringesalonct.com Located in the heart of historic Unionville, Fringe Salon boasts passion and creativity that keeps up with current styles. Free consultations are available by appointment only. Services include haircuts for the whole family, roller sets, curling/flat ironing, perms, texture waves, colors and foils. Retail products are ph balanced, produced by independent companies and contain no harsh ingredients.

FAST CUTS PLUS 202 Main St., Farmington 860-678-0154 fastcutsplus.com Fast Cuts Plus opened in February, 2012 and prides itself in providing family-friendly service in a casual atmosphere for adults and children alike. Licensed stylists are trained in a variety of services, provided at affordable prices.

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