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Modern Hair 225 Main St. Southington You’ll never have a bad hair day at Modern Hair. Their great staff will help you create the perfect style and look, whether you choose one of their men’s haircuts, women’s haircuts or colorings, and offers discounts to seniors. And you’ll always leave looking good and feeling great, the way only a quality haircut can make you feel. BEST NAIL SALON
Fancy Nails 99 Farmington Ave. Bristol No one will pamper your more or treat your nails better than Fancy Nails. Their friendly and talented staff can have your nails looking smooth, fresh and clean whether you choose to get one of their exceptional pedicures, manicures or both. And at just $30 for a pedicure and $12 for a manicure, your nails and wallet will both be looking good. BEST BAR
Legends Sports Bar 192 Pine St. Bristol Start the weekend off right at Legends Sports Bar, where there is always something fun going on like their Wednesday, Train Night,
where if the train stops on your number comes up you can win $300 or more. Catch all the big games on one of their 10 flatscreen TVs, while sitting back and enjoying one of their great beers on tap. BEST APPETIZER
99 (860) 314-9900 827 Pine St. Bristol Start your meal off right with one of the delicious appetizers from the 99 Restaurant like their Southwest eggrolls-stuffed with chicken, beans and spices and in a crunchy fried shell for $7.99, or the chipotle chicken quesadilla, made with fresh salsa, jalapenos, chipotle and Monterey Jack cheese and flame-broiled chicken in a warm tortilla shell for $8.79. They’re so good, it might be hard to stop at just one. BEST CHINESE
Lee Po Chinese Kitchen (860) 589-1011 1066 Farmington Ave. Bristol The portion sizes at Lee Po Chinese Kitchen are more than generous and their chicken and broccoli — made with tender, juicy chicken and cooked in a delicious soy sauce with fresh, crispy broccoli mixed is some of the best around, especially when you can get a large order for $8.95.
BEST DOCTOR
Worth mentioning: Golden Pagoda, Century BEST CAR DEALER
Worth mentioning: Hamelin’s, Jay’s Auto BEST CAR WASH
Crowley (860) 540-0555 1451 Farmington Ave. Bristol
Shinetime (860) 589-0514 2 Dallas Ave Bristol
Open seven days a week, Crowley Automotive offers great value on a wide selection of new and pre-owned Nissan cars and trucks, like the 2010 Altima, one of the highest ranked mid-sized cars that can get up to 32 miles per gallon; the Nissan Titian, with its V8 engine that’s powerful enough to help lug almost anything; or the 2010 Nissan Maxima, which is priced as low as $30,690.
Shine Time carwash in Bristol offers a wide variety of washes-like their Express, Platinum or their extremely popular works wash that does the wheels, underbody and waxing for $10 that will have your car looking and smelling fresh and new. Find coupon on their website: www.shinetimewash.com for more great deals like a $4 express wash that includes a washing of both sides, the back and windshield.
Worth mentioning: Parsons, Terryville Chevrolet BEST CAR SERVICE
Worth mentioning: Sno White, Flag BEST BARTENDER
Cliffs Automotive (860) 314-9528 51 Prospect St Bristol
Marybeth (Bleachers) (860) 582-0002 300 Middle St Bristol
At Cliff’s Automotives, he’ll fix everything from GMCs to Toyotas to Hondas, all at a reasonable price and in a reasonable time. With 23 years of experience as an auto technician, Cliff can fix everything from brakes for around $250 to mirrors for about $130 and shocks and exhausts can finish most repairs that day-leaving car owners with piece of mind and dependable ervice.
Marybeth Przygocki at Bleachers Bar knows how to make a good drink. From their signature drinks like the Stoli Salad — a mix of flavored vodkas and juices for $6, and the Bermuda Triangle, which is rum, fruit juice and Triple Sec, to Przygocki’s favorite drink — Sex With an Alligator — a mix of melon liqueur, coconut liqueur and Jaeger mixed in a martini glass for $7, Pryzgocki can produce the perfect drink for each customer.
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4 | Friday, June 18, 2010 Worth mentioning: Chris at Downtown Cafe, Dave Baldwin BEST KARAOKE
City Sports (860) 582-9668 177 Farmington Ave Bristol If you love to sing or just like to have a good time, City Sports is the spot to be. With over 2,000 karaoke songs to choose from, ranging from rap, to country to classic rock and modern pop, there is a song for everyone to belt out a few choruses to and work your way towards karaoke stardom. BEST LIVE MUSIC
Downtown Café (860) 582-6853 118 Main St. Bristol When these doors are a rockin’ do come a knockin’ at the Downtown Café, which has a live local band every Friday and Saturday night. Jam out to some of Connecticut’s best local bands like 1800, Chillum, Lost and Sister Funk, and never have to worry about paying a cover. Their spacious dance floor and great acoustics will have you rocking the night away. Worth mentioning: Legend Sport’s Bar, Bleachers
BEST PUB FOOD
99 (860) 314-9900 827 Pine St. Bristol Made from 100 percent real ground beef and served on their signature Sam Adams Lager rolls, the steakburgers at the 99 Restaurant & Pub are juicy, delicious and impossible to resist like, their All-Star Steakburger topped with caramelized onions, cheese bacon and their special sauce for $8.99 or try 99’s combo creations, where you combine any two items of either their baby-back ribs, sirloin steak, shrimp skewers or cedar salon for $14.99. Worth mentioning: Ruby Tuesdays BEST BRIDAL
Kathy Faber Designs (860) 583-3461 737 Stafford Ave Bristol Kathy Faber Designs’ has designed outfits for everything from ESPN’s Marriage Madness to dresses for soap star actresses. Their wide assortment of beautifully crafted, custom-made garments that include eveningwear, wedding gowns, bridesmaids outfits and prom dresses along with shoes, jewelry and purses, perfectly designed for not only each occasion, but perfectly for each person. Worth mentioning: David’s Bridal, Beautiful Brides
BEST DISCOUNT STORE
Ocean State Job Lot 100 N Main St. Bristol It’s all about the bargains at Ocean State Job Lot. You can find great deals on everything from condiments and spices at around $1 to sunglasses for $2 and air conditioners for around $79. You can even find great deals on pool and grill equipment like an 18-foot round solar cover for $48 or at table top patio heater for $60 that help make summer fun and affordable. Worth mentioning: Dollar Tree, Aldi BEST FLORIST
BEST GARDEN CENTER
Wojtusiks Nursery & Garden (860) 583-7279 750 Terryville Ave Bristol The garden center at Wojtusiks Nursery & Garden is filled with a variety of beautiful plants and flowers like the Knockout Rose a red or pink ever-blooming rose at $22.95 for a three gallon container or one of their wide selection of vegetables like tomato plants at $1.99 for single plant to $2.49 for tray of six. Worth mentioning: Home Depot, Baggot Farms BEST LANDSCAPER
Hubbard Florist (860) 583-4184 133 North St Bristol
Wojtusiks Nursery & Garden (860) 583-7279 750 Terryville Ave Bristo
For over 35 years, Hubbard Florist has been helping people find the perfect arraignment to mark every special occasion from Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day to weddings and anniversaries. Their trained, professional designers can help you customize your own bouquet with anything from daisies, to snapdragon to Hydrangea and much more at reasonable prices, like a dozen roses in any color-from classic red, to white, yellow or pink-are just $40.
Whether you’re an amateur landscaper or one of the pros, Wojtusiks Nursery & Garden has an answer for all your landscaping needs. With a wide variety of plants, trees and shrubs to choose from, their expert and knowledgeable staff can help you find the right horticulture décor to help your yard look beautiful. Worth mentioning: Custom Grounds, Country Gardens
Worth mentioning: Sawes, Donna’s Florist
Charles R. Robinson, M.D. Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
...would like to thank all of our loyal patients for voting us
“BEST EYE CARE”
in the “Best of Bristol” contest. Bristol Eye Associates PC (860) 583-2108
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Maple End Package Store (860) 583-6176 192 North St. Bristol The selection of liquors at Maple End Package Store is diverse and plentiful. And their staff of oenophiles can help match the perfect wine for any occasion whether it’s a champagne or sparkling wine for an anniversary or a nice red to go with a juicy and succulent roast. There is also a great selection of beer, with everything from English ales to a six pack of Dogfish from $10-$12. Worth mentioning: Crazy Bruce’s, Burlington Wine and Spirits BEST CARD AND GIFT
and their ever-popular musical cars-starting as low as $2.99, there is something for everyone and every occasion at Kathy’s Hallmark. BEST APPLIANCE STORE
Radio Shack (860) 582-3050 77 Farmington Ave, Bristol Radio Shack has the answer for all your electronic needs. Find great prices on some of the biggest brands, on everything from camcorders and MP3 players to phones, TVs and GPS like a Panasonic Viera G10 54” plasma HDTV for $1999.99 or dual 3-way indoor/outdoor speakers for $44.99 that will transform the den into your home’s entertainment megacenter. Worth mentioning: Bristol Vacuum, Home Depot
Kathy’s Hallmark (860) 584-8011 99 Farmington Ave. Bristol
BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
Nothing marks a special occasion like a Hallmark Card from Kathy’s Hallmark. With a great selection of cards to mark everything from birthdays to graduations to Father’s Day
TJ Maxx (860) 621-7424 875 Queen St. Southington
BEST PET GROOMER Thank You For Voting Us
Save money and keep the kids happy this summer by shopping at TJ Maxx, which has great deals like up to 50 percent off on brandname summer toy items from pool floats, goggles, snorkels, soccer balls, baseball gloves and games for the yard like bocce, croquet and more along with camping equipment . Worth mentioning: Once Upon a Child, JC Penny BEST CONVENIENCE STORE
Avenue News (860) 589-3117 821 Farmington Ave. Bristol
BEST HARDWARE
City True Value (860) 582-6366 750 Farmington Ave. Bristol True City Value has been helping people with their home improvement needs for over 23 years. With great deals on everything from tools, to grills like the Weber Genius E 320 for $699 or the Weber Q200 tailgate grill for $199 to paint for about $20 a gallon, it’s hard to beat the value and expertise at City True Value. Worth mentioning: Lee Hardware, Ace Hardware BEST JEWELERY STORE
Avenue News is a quick-one-stop-shop for everything from cough drops to ice cream to an array of daily newspapers like the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal and Bristol Press. Choose from their great selection of cigars, foreign and domestic, ranging from 89 cent s to $10. Or try your luck on one of their scratch offs. Either way, you’ll feel like a winner at Avenue News. Worth mentioning: George’s Market, Fast Freddies
Shannon’s Jeenelers (860) 582-8858 74 Farmington Ave. Bristol From fiancés looking for the perfect engagement ring to teens looking to stay stylish with the latest troll beads for around $25, Shannon’s Jewelers carries the finest selection necklaces, rings, earring and bracelets at great prices. With top-of-the-line brands
BEST DENTIST Edward R. Fournier, Jr., D.M.D.
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BEST PET GROOMER 2009 & 2010! !
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EZ Money (860) 589-9122 1158 Farmington Ave. Bristol
BEST PHOTO SHOP
Worth mentioning: D&G Pawn, CT Pawn
Beacon Prescriptions (860) 589-5587 25 Collins Rd.
Beacon Prescriptions has been serving the community for generations. Their knowledgeable pharmacy technicians –with over 100 combined years of experience —can fill prescriptions in 10 minutes or less and select the right combination of medications from their wide-arrange of brand-name drugs at affordable prices. Worth mentioning: Walgreens, CVS
Whether you’re looking to pawn, buy or sell, find great deals everything from TVs, PS3, drills and nail guns to Wes Paul, Fender and Gibson guitars, DJ equipment and pianos at EZ Money. All their items come with a 30 day warranty and EZ Money offers the highest prices for your gold, which makes every deal a good one.
BEST PHARMACY
Bristol
Olympia Sports (860) 314-1330 99 Farmington Ave. Bristol
Worth mentioning: Ed Krawiecki, Storm BEST CONTRACTOR
Get ready for the big game with the latest sports apparel from Olympia Sports. Choose from their authentic Celtic, Bruin and Red Sox game jerseys, jackets and hats — some as low as $23.99. And find great deals on sports equipment like Adidas women’s lacrosse sticks for $19.97 or Reebok Junior 3k Ice Hockey Skates for $99.97. Worth mentioning: Dick’s, Herb’s
CVS (860) 276-0147 326 Main St. Bristol
BEST ATTORNEY/LAW OFFICE
The digital photo café and four self-serve photo kiosks make the photo processing experience at CVS one of the easiest and most convenient ones around. Their helpful lab technicians can help you make photo books, CDs, mouse pads or even customized towels of the images you want. If you don’t want to wait in line, you can always use the photo kiosk and do your own cropping, coloring and editing. BEST SPORTING GOODS
Edward Smith (860) 582-5555 40 High St Bristol
DK Builders LLC (860) 402-7653 198 Glendale Dr. Bristol Whether you want to put up siding, redo your bathroom or add a deck, the skilled contractors at DK Builders can help with all your home improvement needs for a reasonable cost. A regular wood pressure-treated deck runs for about $20 per square foot, or build your deck from pressure-treated mahogany composite wood, which requires almost zero maintenance and lasts longer. Worth mentioning: Carpenter Construction, D’Amato
At the Edward H. Smith Jr. Law Firm, there is always a friendly voice at the other end of the line, eager to help clients with everything from litigation to real estate concerns. And Attorney Smith is extremely flexible and resourceful and even does his own title searches to help real estate transactions go as quickly and as smoothly as possible.
BEST DRY CLEANER
Bristol Cleaners (860) 582-3644 178 Main St. Bristol All the shirts, pants, dresses and suits at
BEST JEWELER
BEST PIZZA West End Pizza & Restaurant We would like to thank all of our loyal customers who voted us 3rd year in a row!
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BEST CHINESE FOOD
Bristol Cleaners are pressed and dry cleaned with precision and care to have you looking crisp, fresh and wrinkle-free. And at $2.10 for a shirt on a hanger, and as low as $7 for men’s and ladies pants, you won’t get taken to the cleaners. Worth mentioning: Valvetones, Sherwood
ing and cuts for $75 or highlights as low as $90, they take their time to make sure each cut is the right cut. Worth mentioning: Shear Delight, Peter Fredricks BEST INSURANCE AGENCY
BEST EYE CARE
Charles Robinson MD (860) 583-2108 156 Farmington Ave. Bristol
THANK YOU To the entire Bristol Community
All it took was his first pair of glasses for Dr. Charles Robinson to know his calling. For over 20 years he has been helping patients see better and working with everyone from young adults to senior citizens, Dr. Robinson does everything from routine eye exams to surgeries for cataract and glaucoma. But what he loves the most about his work is being able to help his patients see better and live better lives.
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Worth mentioning: Your Eyes, Lenscrafters
Tracy Driscoll Insurance (860) 589-3434 126 Main St. Bristol Handling everything from personal, to business, to medical and life insurance, the agents at Tracy Driscoll Insurance provide exceptional customer service and care. They work hard to provide easy and accessible access to their clients including providing a website: www.tracy-driscoll.com that customers can access 24/7 for insurance information, an ID card or to report a claim. Worth mentioning: Allstate, Dumont BEST INSURANCE AGENT
BEST HAIR SALON
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OPEN HOURS: Chinese Restaurant Mon. - Thurs.: 11:00am - 10:00pm 1066 Farmington Ave., Bristol, CT 06010 Fri. & Sat.: 11:00am - 11:00pm (Opposite Stephen Toyota) Sunday: 12:00 Noon - 10:00pm Chinese Food to Take Out
Montage Hair Design (860) 585-6974 24 North St. Bristol
(Min. $15) Tel: (860) 589-1011 Tel/Fax (860) 584-1255
The staff at Montage Hair Design does it all, working with each customer to customize the right style and color for all their clients. Whether it’s a men’s haircuts for $25, color-
Chris Allen (Allstate) (860) 584-2242 259 Farmington Ave. Bristol All-State’s Chris Allen is always there for his clients. Whether it’s handling their concerns about a burst pipe at 2 a.m. or helping them plan investments through a 401k or IRA, or work toward saving for their child’s college fund
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Family Center (860) 583-1679 47 Upson St. Bristo A member of the AAU athletic league for gymnastics and state and regional champions for 2009, the gymnastics’ staff at the Family Center can help everyone from beginners to experienced veterans improve their gymnastics skills. Their students, who range from younger children to late teens, learn everything from walking the balance beam, to doing hand-stands on the uneven bars. A 12week session can start at around $120. BEST NON PROFIT
Exchange Club P.O. Box 9324 Bristol
BEST INSURANCE AGENCY
BEST BRIDAL SHOP
What an honor! Third Year in a Row! Thanks to the Greater Bristol Community for your years of trust and loyal support. It is our pleasure to serve you.
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Pagliacci’s Restaurant Authentic Italian Home Style Cooking
Thank You For Voting Us
#1 Italian Restaurant in Plainville!!
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10 | Friday, June 18, 2010 For 49 years the Exchange Club has making a difference and bringing some joy into the lives of Bristol residents. From the annual Mum Festival that packs the streets of downtown with over 40,000 people to their youth scholarship that has helped kids have a chance at college and the diaper donations that they make to Bristol Hospital, the club has makes your donations go a long way. Worth mentioning: Carousel Museum, Oak Hills BEST OIL PROVIDER
Brooks Oil Co.(860) 585-1515 1 Canal St. Terryville The staff at the family-owned Brooks Oil Co. knows that if they take care of their customers, their customers will take care of them. And that’s exactly what they’ve been doing for over 20 years, doing everything from servicing oil, to propane deliveries, to installations and repairs for residential and commercial properties in Bristol and 25 other surrounding communities. Their experienced technicians work hard to promptly respond back to any questions or concerns that customers might have while providing the highest level of quality service around.
Worth mentioning: Quinoco, Firehouse, Crown, D&M BEST PEDATRICIAN
Dr. Hodder (860) 589-5230 10 N. Main St. Bristol
916 Stafford Ave. Bristol
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
The talented groomers at Paws and Go will have any pet, whether it’s a dog or a cat, a guinea pig or a rabbit, can carefully trimmed, cut back those sharp nails or swab those ears clean to have your pet looking fresh and ready for summer. Worth mentioning: Mo’s Pet Spa, TanBark
Even though he is semi-retired, Dr. Hodder continues to make a difference in the lives of young people by working as an independent consultant for children and adolescence with behavioral issues. Dr. Hodder works with his patients, listening to their concerns and questions and doing his best to provide answers and help through counseling, resource materials, and proper medications and other treatments to help them and their families live better, more enjoyable lives. Worth mentioning: Pediatric Care Center, Brownstein BEST PET GROOMER
Paws and Go (860) 589-0100
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Tier 1 (860) 314-9521 (860) 680-2086 78 Maple St. Bristol
Ryan Smith (Tier 1) (860) 314-9521 78 Maple St. Bristol Tier 1 real estate agent Ryan Smith has been making the home-buying process as easy and stress free as possible for first-time homeowners for six years. Smith takes a personable approach with all of his clients, helping them with everything from finding the right inspector to insurance agent to being able 24/7 to help address any of their concerns and realize their home buying dreams. Worth mentioning: Paul Keegan, Paula Ray
In only a few months, Tier 1 real estate established themselves as one of the premier real estate agencies in Bristol. Their agents work directly with clients, from first-time homeowners to empty nesters, to find the perfect home for them. Buyers can search through their MLS data base and find update listings for hundreds of homes throughout the area, giving clients the resources of a large firm with the personal touch of a small firm. Worth mentioning: Dumont, Century 21
BEST HEALTH CLUB TRAINER
Gold’s Gym (860) 585-6400 851 Middle St. Bristol With cardio and weight rooms, access to a pool, a Ladies Gold section, a boxing room, numerous classes like Body Pump, Zumba, yoga and more and at just $19.95 a month,
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BEST DRY CLEANERS
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BEST CONVENIENCE STORE
APPLEWOOD BAR & RESTAURANT
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Best Family Restaurant DINNER SPECIALS ALL WEEK JUNE 21st-28th
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• Lottery, 2 Machines No Waiting!! • Tobacco • Cigars, Cigarettes • Newspapers
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BEST GOLF COURSE
Chippanee Golf Club (860) 589-5645 6 Marsh Rd. Bristol Sprawled out across 140 acres, the Chippanee Golf Course is a golfer’s dream. This 87-year-old, par 70, 18-hole course has over 30 sand traps, a putting green and driving range, and is beautifully maintained. It’s a great place to play a round of golf on a Saturday afternoon or to improve your game with some instructional lessons from one of their three pros on staff. BEST BANQUET HALL
Chippanee Golf Club (860) 589-5645 6 Marsh Rd. Bristo
The banquet rooms at the Chippanee’s Golf Course provide the perfect accommodations for banquets, weddings and all other functions. Their rooms can fit up to 200 guests comfortably and with a great dinner menu that includes choices like crab cakes, roasted prime rib and marinated grilled chicken breasts in a sundried tomato tapenade, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Worth Mentioning: Carousel Museum, Aqua Turf BEST KIDS ACTIVITY
Giamatti Training Center 335 Mix St. Bristol There’s no better way for an aspiring baseball player to spend their summer than at one of the Giamatti Training Center’s overnight summer camps. Their five, one-week sessions will help players hone all their skills from hitting to fielding. And for $395 a week that includes room and board, you won’t have to spend like George Steinbrenner to afford these rates. BEST MUSEUM/ART GALLERY
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New England Carousel Museum (860) 585-5411 95 Riverside Rd Bristol, 06010
movie lover’s paradise, showing all the latest Hollywood Blockbusters. And it’s affordable family-fun too, at $10.25 a ticket for adults. BEST BAKERY
Twenty years ago, the New England Carousel Museum was just a tenant in the building on Riverside Road with only one horse in their collection. Now, the museum owns the building and boosts a spectacular collection of over 100 different beautifully handcrafted horses in three distinct styles like the plainer, less detailed Country Fair to the flashy and extravagant Coney Island style with lots of gold leafing and jewelry. It’s just $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 14.
BEST THEATRE/PLAYHOUSE
Harvest Bakery (860) 589-8800 84 Farmington Ave Bristol All the baked goods at Harvest Bakery are fresh and delicious. Like their breads, cooked in a hearth and never in a pan, giving a light center and crispy crust comes in a variety of flavors like pumpernickel, marble and rye that’s $2.85 for a one-pound, six ounce loaf or their wide variety of pies, cookies and cakes, your sure to find something that hits the spot.
Loews Theatre 888-262-4386 (860) 747-1071 220 New Britain Ave. Plainville
Worth Mentioning: Supernatural, Shannon’s
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with their 20 stadium-style theaters that can comfortably fit up to 600 people along with their two digit theater-ideal for showing 3-D movies like Avatar-make the Loews Theater a
Blondies Grill and Patio (860) 585-0828 375 N. Main St.
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Tammy, Michael, Jeffrey, & Mary would like to thank all our customers for their support. We shall continue to serve you with our best professional services in the coming years. Our most sincere thank you.
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Gold’s Gym will shrink your waistline, but not your wallet. And their Syntha-Six protein shakes, for $5 in flavors like chocolate, vanilla, banana, cookies and cream, chocolate mint, and more, are a great way to rejuvenate after any workout.
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12 | Friday, June 18, 2010 The half-pound burgers at Blondies Grill and Patio are big, meaty and delicious like their Double D — two of their half-pound patties stacked on top of each other covered in cheese onions and peppers for $8.45. But if you want to try something a little different give the Art Ward — -an Italian sausage patty with peppers, onions and Swizz cheese for $5.75 — at taste. Worth mentioning: 5 Guys, Ruby Tuesday BEST COFFEE
Dunkin Donuts (860) 585-5942 182 N. Main St. Bristol
Georges Terryville Avenue Market (860) 585-6895 627 Terryville Ave. Bristol, 06010 George’s knows how to make a great sandwich. From their homemade roast beef that is tender and juicy and served on a 12-inch hard roll for $8.50 to their ham sandwich on a grinder with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, mustard, and oil and vinegar on a 12-inch roll for $4.95 you’ll be glad you found this great sandwich boutique. Worth mentioning: Grinders Keepers, Hortons BEST SALADS
It’s hard to figure out which flavor of coffee is the best at Dunkin’ Donuts, whether you prefer the rich, bold taste of their Dunkin’ Dark, Hazelnut, made from 100 percent Arabica beans, or their creamy French Vanilla, there is a flavor perfect of every coffee lover out there. And for only $8 for a pound of their premium blends, it’s no wonder Southington Runs on Dunkin’. Worth mentioning: Whole Donut, Starbucks BEST GRINDERS/SANDWICHES
Super Natural (860) 582-1663 430 N Main St. Bristol The salads at Super Natural are fresh and delicious. Made with Romaine, green leaf and baby green and topped with everything from olives and peppers to turkey, ham, fried green peas and cranberries, they are a tasty
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alternative from a tired old sandwich. Create your own salad mix from their salad bar at only $3.99 a pound. Worth mentioning: Ruby Tuesday, Pannera BEST HEALTH FOOD
a Chilean Veramonte, a French Chamarre or just a good Merlot, there is a perfect wine for every occasion at Crazy Bruce’s. And with their vast inventory and low prices, the savings Crazy Bruce’s are nuts. BEST HOT DOG
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Super natural (860) 582-1663 430 N Main St. Bristol
Everything at Super Natural is prepared from scratch and made from the best ingredients, like Bell and Evans organic chicken, which are raised naturally are hormone free giving it a juicier taste and healthier choice. All for a reasonable price, like their seasoned baked chicken for $4.50 a pound or chicken cordon bleu at $5.50. BEST WINE LIST
Busters Drive in (860) 589-7509 884 Terryville Ave. Bristol
You’ve never had a hot dog until you’ve tried a Michigan Dog from Buster’s Drive-in. These frankfurters, in their natural casings with lightly spiced meat, are grilled to perfection and topped with a hearty helping of Buster’s own signature Michigan sauce-a blend ground beef seasoned with a mix of spices for a great meaty taste and served on a grilled bun for $2.99. Worth mentioning: Frankies, Blondies
Crazy Bruce’s
(860) 582-4523 1224 Farmington Ave. Bristow The wine selection at Crazy Bruce’s is vast. With hundreds of wines to choose from like
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Ice Cream Churn (860) 584-1831 45 North Main St. Bristol
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The Bristol Press| www.BristolPress.com The family-run Ice Cream Churn has been serving up plentiful scoops of their thick, richly flavored ice creams for 20 years. And there is no better way to cool down after a hot summer’s day than trying one of their 44 different flavors, like cookie dough and moose tracks along with a variety of toppings, like hot fudge and strawberries, or one of their home-style Italian cookies. Worth mentioning: Dunphy’s Carvel BEST ITALIAN
Café Buono & Buono Pizza (860) 582-2233 562 Farmington Ave. Bristo
Simple and fresh ingredients are the secret behind Café Buono & Bouno Pizza’s success. From their delicious steak gorgonzolaa 16-ounce New York cut with a creamy gorgonzola sauce drizzled over the top or their chicken rollitini — rolled chicken breast, seasoned and stuffed with cheese and bread crumbs, pan seared until the breading turns a golden brown and the cheese oozes outserved in a mushroom marsalla sauce for $15, everything is made with only the finest and freshest ingredients. Worth mentioning: Martinos, Sabinos
and butter and served with two sides for $17.99 or their 12-ounce prime rib, seasoned and slow roasted and served in its own natural juice or a succulent and flavorful taste in every bite at only $15.99.
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Johnnys Pizza & Pasta (860) 589-1400 912 Terryville Ave Bristol
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Few things compare to a slice of hot brick oven pizza from John’s Pizza & Pasta for lunch. Their pizzas have a thin, light and crispy crust and are topped with homemade marinara sauce and Grande mozzarella cheese. A slice of their white pizza — fresh garlic, ricotta and mozzarella cheese — is $2. And because it’s too good to eat just one slice, try a full 16-inch meat lovers pie-topped with meatballs, bacon, pepperoni and sausage for just $12.95. Worth mentioning: Martinos, Applewood BEST STEAK
Carmine’s Italian Grill (860) 314-1501 650 Farmington Ave Bristol
Enjoy great tasting frutti di mare at Carmine’s Italian Grill like their Seafood Fra Diavolo done in a spicy plum tomato sauce, with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and calamari over linguini for $21.99 or Carmine’s fresh Atlantic salmon, grilled and served in a Mediterranean relish with mashed potatoes for $18.99. Worth mentioning: Saybrook Fish House, Chevy’s
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(860) 314-9900 827 Pine St Bristol, 06010
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All the steaks at the 99 Restaurant are tender and juicy and made with the highest quality Midwest beef, like their 8-ounce filet mignon, topped with blue cheese and smoked bacon
Carmines Italian Grill (860) 314-1501 650 Farmington Ave Bristol
The recipes at Carmine’s Italian Grill have been passed down for generations and cooked with care like one of their great pasta dishes such as Angel Hair Bolognese — beef, pork and veal cooked in a meat sauce with ricotta cheese — for $12.99, Also recommended is their delicious parmigiana dishes like their meatball paramigiana — -a meatball loaf with marinara sauce and cheese served with linguini for $13.99. Worth mentioning: Beunos, Martinos BEST SERVER
Sara at Applewoods (860) 589-7133 820 Farmington Ave Bristol
For nearly four years, Sara Carlson has mastered balancing multiple trays, remembering numerous orders and paying exquisite attention to each of her customers, while serving up some of Applewood’s classics like their delicious turkey club, made from freshly sliced real turkey breasts, bacon, lettuce and tomato and served on toast for $8.95. And she loves it all — from talking and joking with customers to serving them their favorite meals. She loves making sure customers leave with a
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Applewood’s
Anthony Jacks offers are variety of delicious wood-fire grilled dishes like their Black Angus steaks or fresh seafood dishes, cooked over oak, apple and other fruit woods for a sweet, Smokey taste. The 12-ounce London broil served with caramelized onions for $15 with your choice of a vegetable and either rice or red mashed potatoes for a side is always a good choice.
(860) 589-7133 820 Farmington Ave. Bristol
Worth mentioning : Bon Terra, Outback
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it’s easy to find the perfect meal for the family, any time of day at Applewood Restaurant & Bar. Applewood’s homemade shrimp fettuccine alfredo is rich and creamy with plentiful shrimp for $14.95 or start your day off right when one of Applewood’s great breakfast selections like steak and eggs for $11.95 or a western omelet for $6.25 with ham, peppers and onions.
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Pagliaccis has been serving up authentic, home-styled Italian cuisine for 30 years. With daily specials and an array of great menu items to choose from like their cheese-filled raviolis for $13.95 or their seafood combo which includes shrimp, baby clams and calamari in a red or white sauce for $20.95 your sure to find a great meal that will please your taste buds and satisify your appetite. Worth mentioning: Oasis, Applebees BEST WINGS
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Century Buffet
(860) 583-8883 641 Farmington Ave. Bristol Century Buffet isn’t your typical buffet. combining Chinese, Japanese, American and Mongolian dishes, Century Buffet has everything from pizza to General Tso’s, to sushi and a Mongolian barbeque where they will stir fry the food you select, be it chicken, pork,
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Joan Pelkey Bristol’s youth have been growing and learning the necessary motor, social and creative skills at Joan Pelkey’s daycare center for 20 years. With a structured program, Pelkey teaches the children how to write and mail letters, butter their own toast, pour their own milk and use their creativity to design and make a variety of arts and crafts that will help this children become more independent and self-reliant. Worth mentioning : Teresa’s Lil Angels, Family Center BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Monterrey
170 Riverside Ave. Bristol The chimichangas at Monterrey are the best this side of Mexico. stuffed with shredded beef or pork and with their flour tortilla shells
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Fried to perfection and coated in one of their five flavors of buffalo sauce or 19 other flavors like Sweet Onion Bar-B-Que, Sweet and Sour, Hot Garlic and Mustang Ranch, the wings at Wings Over Bristol are fingerlicking good. Depending on if you want just a snack of seven wings with their Paper Airplane or looking to feed a whole party with the 120-wings C-5 Galaxy, there is enough to keep everyone straisified and coming back for more.
beef or seafood, right in front of you. During the week, lunch is just $6.49 and dinner is $10.99. Worth mentioning: Hometown
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Dance Arts Centre (860) 589-2815 12 Linwood St. Bristol
There is no such thing as a skimpy portion at Lucky Cup. Each plate has a healthy helping of food, like their homemade waffles, fresh eggs. Their signature hash, made with real corned beef and potatoes and mixed with their special spices, is always cooked fresh in house every day. And you can’t beat deal of two eggs, home fries and toast for $1.99. Worth mentioning: Chute Gates,. Shot Battles BEST PAWN SHOP
So if you think you can dance, or just want to learn, sign up for lessons at the Dance Arts Center where they will teach you everything from a little ballet to the moves from some of Broadway’s biggest plays like Westside in a friendly and relaxed environment. Their 10-month dance program, with weekly, one hour classes, will have you doing the box step, ball change and moonwalk like a pro. BEST MORTAGE COMPANY
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EZ Money
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Whether you’re looking to pawn, buy or sell, find great deals on everything from TVs, PS3, drills and nail guns to Wes Paul, Fender and Gibson guitars, DJ equipment and pianos at EZ Money. All their items come with a 30-day warranty and EZ Money offers the highest prices for your gold, which makes every deal a good one.
Chippens Hill Veterianary hospital 595 Clark Ave Bristol
For over 30 years, the staff at Chippens Hill Veterinary Hospital has been treating everything from dogs and cats to reptiles and birds, providing preventive care, surgery, to dental care and x-rays. There is even a chiropractor and acupuncture specialist to deal with arthritis and painful joints that will have every pet feeling like man’s best friend. BEST CELLULAR STORE
Lucky Cup
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You get the resources of a big bank with a hometown bank feel at Webster. Everything is done locally at Webster, and nothing is ever sent out of state, making the home-buying process easier and quicker. And their knowledgeable and experienced staff works closely with homebuyers, walking them through the entire process to find them the best deal on the homes they want. Worth mentioning : Farmington Bank, McCue
Get the latest apps for your IPhone and be a part of the nation’s fastest 3G network and the largest digital voice and data network at AT&T cellular. The store offers are wide variety of cell phones and home phones to choose from like the Blackberry Bold 9700 with a two-year plan starting at just $199.99 after rebate or the Samsung Strive touch-screen with keyboard for $29.99. Worth mentioning : Verizon, Pocket
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Glen Palmisiano (860) 585-9797 162 South St Bristol
Dr Glen Palmisiano’s life changed forever in his early 20s when he injured his back in a car accident. Dealing with the painful recovery for years, Dr. Palmisiano didn’t find any relief until he met with a chiropractor, and now he is trying to bring that same relief to his patients, working with everyone from infants, student-athletes and the elderly, treating neck, back, shoulder and knee pain and doing what he can to help his patients achieve the best outcome possible and live fuller, happier lives. Worth mentioning : Zweig, Liffman BEST STEAK
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(860) 314-9900 827 Pine St Bristol
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West End Pizza (860) 589-0850 15 Park St Bristol
Made with homemade dough and using the freshest ingredients around, West End’s Greekstyle pizza, with a thick and crisp crust, is delicious. And there are plenty of toppings to choose from like Hawaiian, vegetarian, cheese or the House Special of sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and peppers is $16.95 for an extra large. Worth mentioning: Maz Pizza, Chunky Tomato BEST BREAKFAST
Parkside Café (860) 584-1841 95 Maple St Bristol
Start your day off right with one of the great breakfast selections at the Parkside Café. Their pancakes are light and fluffy and come in great flavors like mint chocolate chip and fresh fruit. Or try their signature French Kiss French Toast, French Toast fresh strawberries with whipped cream and chocolate sauce that may be the best kiss you’ve ever had.
All the steaks at the 99 Restaurant are tender
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and juicy and made with the highest quality of Midwest beef like their 8-ounce filet mignon, topped with blue cheese and smoked bacon and butter and served with two sides for $17.99 or their 12-ounce prime rib, seasoned and slow roasted and served in its own natural juices at only $15.99.
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