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Newly Remodeled And Better Than Ever! 543 West Main street, neW Britain
860-225-6487
VOTED BEST PHARMACY
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Automotive NEW CAR DEALERSHIP Schaller Auto Group 1 Veteran’s Drive, New Britain 860-826-2023 www.schallerauto.com
AUTO REPAIR Ceglarz Motors 581 W. Main St., New Britain 860-224-3532 ceglarzmotors.com
PLACE TO BUY TIRES Ceglarz Motors 581 W. Main St., New Britain 860-224-3532 ceglarzmotors.com
USED CAR DEALERSHIP Ceglarz Motors 581 W. Main St., New Britain 860-224-3532 ceglarzmotors.com
CAR WASH Jay’s Bubble Bath 33 Spring St., Newington 860-982-0697
AUTO PARTS (TIE) Autozone 95 Myrtle St., New Britain
Jay’s
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Used Car Sales & Car Finder Services
581 wEST MAIN ST., NEw bRITAIN
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450 S Main St # A1, New Britain, CT
860-223-3399
• Health & nutrition consultations available. • Cardio KickFit classes as well as regular classes on wellness and healthy living alternatives. • We offer affordable healthy food & non toxic products.
CT Lic # 385591
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• Vehicle Restoration • Performance Upgrades • Commercial Fleet Vehicle READERS’ POLL BEST OF Servicing 2015 • Certified Emission Repair
Visit our school classes on Mon-Fri from 5pm to 8pm.
Thank You For Voting Us Your #1 Oil Provider, Again!
M OTO R R E PA I R A N D S A L E S Specializing and providing top service on Import, European and Domestic Vehicles
THANKS AgAIN FOR VOTINg US AS “THE bEST”
AUTO PARTS (TIE) Ceglarz Motors 581 W. Main St., New Britain 860-224-3532 ceglarzmotors.com
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When You Want The Best ...
T A E K W O N D O
860-229-5998 autozone.com
Best Senior Care Facility From the Heart Home Care
Professional Services BEST CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Francis Vesci - Chiropractic Center Of N.B. 10 Cedar St., New Britain 860-225-9925 http://www.drvesci.com/dr-francis-vesci/ BEST OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY RF Wood Door 172 Lazy Lane, Southington 860-628-2042 http://rfwooddoorco.com/ BEST REHAB FACILITY Jerome Home 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain 860-229-3707 jeromehome.com BEST MARTIAL ARTS Yousef Tae Kwon Do 450 S. Main St., New Britain 860-223-3399
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Thank you for voTing us BEsT • Companion • Homemaker • Personal Care • Special Care • ABI Service • Brain Injury • Live-Ins • Adult Family Living - Foster • Veterans Care
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BEST DENTIST Dr. Mark Diloreto 35 Pearl St. #202, New Britain 860-224-9956 diloreto.com
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Chiropractic Physician
BEST DOCTOR - SPECIALIST Dr. Joseph Weiss 241 W. Main St., New Britain 860-224-9175
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BEST DOCTOR - GENERAL PRACTICE Dr. Catherine Holmes 209 Main St., Southington 860-329-0401
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BEST LAW OFFICE Podorowsky, Thompson, Baron 202 Broad St., New Britain 860-223-4000 https://www.ptblegal.com/
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BEST PET DAYCARE Dawn’s Lucky Dogs 39 Maplehurst Ave., New Britain 860-357-2969 http://dawnsluckydogsct.com/
BEST VETERINARIAN Dr. Toby J. Kimm, D.V.M 137 New Britain Ave., Plainville 860-747-4256 raggedmountainanimalhospital.com
BEST DRIVING SCHOOL (TIE) Frank’s Driving School 122 Main St., New Britain 860-224-0600
BEST PET GROOMER (TIE) Dirty Tails 109 E. Main St., Plainville 860-747-9663 http://dirtytails.weebly.com/
BEST DAY CARE A Place To Grow Too 271 Enterprise Drive, Bristol 860-583-9391 www.aplacetogrowtoollc.com
BEST PET GROOMER (TIE) Fur Babies 1203 Meriden Waterbury Tpke, Plantsville 860-866-8745
BEST SENIOR CARE FACILITY From The Heart Home Care 55 Broad St., New Britain 860-224-0881 fromthehearthomecare.org
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BEST INSURANCE AGENT Joe Plante - State Farm 142 Queen St., Southington 860-621-0005 joeplante.biz
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BEST DRIVING SCHOOL (TIE) Berlin Driving School 39 Webster Square Road, Berlin 860-829-5300 berlindrivingschool.com
BEST OIL PROVIDER Spring Brook Ice And Fuel Service 19 Woodland St., New Britain 860-356-4910 springbrookiceandfuel.com
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Full &Part-time Openings Family Discount Nursery School Certified Staff
Now registering for summer & Fall
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BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE Cornerstone Real Estate 951 Farmington Ave., Berlin 860-828-7877
Thank You for voting us BesT DaY Care Bes 5 Years IN a rOW!
License #716354
271 Enterprise Dr., Bristol • 860-583-9391 • www.aplacetogrowtoo.com
Thank you •
Best hospital and specialist: The Hospital of Central Connecticut
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Best skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation, and physical therapists: Jerome Home
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Best retirement home: Arbor Rose at Jerome Home
We are proud to offer all of these services – and more – to our patients and communities as we help you connect to healthier.
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for recognizing us as the best!
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Best Hospital Hospital of Central Connecticut
On-site Groomer Available by Appointment
Best Groomer Semi-private Washing & Drying rooms with raised platforms!
1203 Meriden-Waterbury Tpk.,
Plantsville 860-866-8745
www.furbabiesselfservicedogwash.com Thank You For Voting Us Best Overhead Door.
860-628-2042 www.RFWoodDoorCo.com
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Your garage is the largest moving object in your home. Let us help you keep it in good working condition. Call us for a tune up and balance check today.
Or if replacement is in order, we are your local CHI Overhead Door dealer
Family owned for over 60 years!
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Our warmest thanks to the readers of the New Britain Herald in again naming us New Britain’s best law firm. READERS’ POLL
Attorney Adrian M. Baron
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Attorney David L. Thompson
We are proud to call New Britain and Little Poland home. Adwokaci Mowiacy Po Polsku
Locations: 202 Broad street, new Britain, ct 06053 6 Landmark square, suite 400, stamford, ct 06901 191 Post Road West, Westport, ct 06901 tel 860.223.4000 / ptblegal.com
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Caroline’s Dance Center, LLC
“Inspiring young dancers to achieve their Dreams”
CONGRATULATIONS
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Thank You for Voting Us First Place: Best Dance Studio!
National Champions
Overall High Score Dance Team 2017
www.carolinesdancecenter.biz Performing at Disney World
Diva Team 2017
Overall High Score 2017
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1st Place Top Overall High Score Solos
BEST HOSPITAL Hospital Of Central Connecticut 110 Grant St., Hartford 860-224-5998 BEST URGENT CARE Hospital Of Central Connecticut 110 Grant St., Hartford 860-224-5998
BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY Mccue Mortgage 1 Liberty Square, New Britain 800-382-0017 mccuemortgage.com
BEST ELDERCARE ATTORNEY Paul Czpega 15 Massirio Drive, Berlin 860-236-7673 czepigalaw.com
BEST LANDSCAPER Stonehedge Landscaping 1616 Willard Ave., Newington 860-667-1158 stonehedgelandscapingco.com
Wedding BEST BRIDAL SHOP Bridal Bells 114 Mill St., Berlin 860-828-8462 bridalbellsboutique.com
Best Bridal shop
BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER (TIE) Matt Loitz 180 Glastonbury Blvd, Glastonbury 860-368-6911 home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/matthew.loitz
BEST SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR Brennan Pools Inc. 651 West St., Southington 860-628-6669 brennanpools.com
BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER (TIE) Iwona Serwinski 135 Day Street, Suite 1C, Newington 860-229-8409 www.boundlessfinancialsolutions.com/ agents.cfm
BEST DANCE STUDIO Dance Legacy 33 Seymour Road #37, Berlin 860-828-9682 carolinesdancecenter.biz
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cOckTail sOcial HOur First Hour of top shelf open bar accompanied with the following: - Crudité Table with Assorted Imported & Domestic cheeses, Pepperoni, Crackers and Vegetable Platter with dip cHampagne TOasT - Asti Spumanti
pasTa cOurse (Choice of one) - Penné & Meatballs (Served Family Style) - Penne a la Vodka-(Served Individually) Dinner enTrees (Choice of up to 3) - Chicken Melina - Stuffed Chicken with traditional Home style stuffing - Sliced Top Roast Sirloin of Beef with Mushroom - Baked Tilapia Ala Pierina – Topped with Diced Plum Tomatoes & Fresh Basil - Broiled Cod Piccata
FirsT cOurse (Choice of Soup or Salad) * All entrees are served with seasoned Vegetables, Potato and Bread with Butter. - Soup Choices DesserT - Butternut Squash - Italian Wedding - Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee Served With Your Wedding Cake - Tomato Bisque - Salad Choices bar - Tossed Garden Salad Topped with Olives, Tomato, Onion, - 3.5 Hours of Top Shelf Open Bar with our selection of Cucumber, Croutons and House Dressing on the side Premium Liquor, Beer, Soda, and Wine - Caesar Salad (Romaine Lettuce tossed in our Traditional Style dressing topped with croutons and parmesan cheese) *The Complete Package with DJ, Cake and Flowers available Please inquire
Bridal Party Mother of the Bride/Groom
Bridal Bells
Dresses
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BEST WEDDING RECEPTION Testa’s Banquet Facility 26 Center St., Southington 860-628-8509 testas.com
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BEST NON-PROFIT Organization Polish American Business & Professional Assoc. P.O. Box 72, New Britain 860-883-2277 www.pabpainc.com
114 Mill St., Berlin (Central Plaza) 860-828-8462 bridalbellsboutique.com
Thanks For Choosing Us Best Wedding Reception
bOOk yOur WinTer WOnDerlanD WeDDing! Full sit-Down Dinner includes:
- Cocktail Hour with Crudite Table - Champagne Toast - Soup or Salad Course - Pasta Course - Choice of Beef, Chicken, or Fish Entrees - Open Bar - Top Shelf Liquor - Private Bridal Suite - Ceremony Included! packages sTarT aT PER $ PERSON
49.95
Saturday Events!
Available only in January/February 2018. Certain restrictions may apply. (Tax & Service charge are not included)
26 South Center Street, Southington (860) 628-8509 • www.testas.net
Health & Beauty BEST HAIR SALON Twisted Scissor Salon 1224 Farmington Ave., #3, Berlin 860-357-4932
BEST PLACE FOR YOGA SoulSpace Yoga And Wellness 26 W. Main St., Plantsville 860-426-1601 yogasouthington.com
BEST DAY SPA A Moment Away 175 New Britain Ave., Plainville 860-747-9958 amomentawayspa.com
Best Health Club - Big Sky
BEST TANNING SALON Hot Tans 855 Queen St., Southington 860-621-4422 hottans.net
BEST HEARING CENTER Hearing Health And Wellness Center, LLC 2301 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill 860-257-9993 hearingwellnesscenter.net
BEST SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Jerome Home 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain 860-229-3707 jeromehome.com
BEST RETIREMENT HOME Arbor Rose 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain 860-229-3707 jeromehome.com
BEST NAIL SALON Bliss 979 W. Main St., New Britain 860-229-0555
BEST HOME HEALTH CARE From The Heart Home Care 55 Broad St., New Britain 860-224-0881 fromthehearthomecare.org
BEST HEALTH CLUB Big Sky 58 Commerce Ct, Newington 860-667-3200 bigskyfitness.com
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Thank You For Voting Us #1 Nail Salon 3 Years in a Row!
Internal Bliss starts at Bliss Nails come find your bliss!
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Appointments & Walk-Ins Welcome!
979 West Main St., New Britain 860-229-0555
M-F 9am - 7p, Sat 9am-6p
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BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE Whole Foods 340 N. Main St., West Hartford 860-523-7174 wholefoodsmarket.com
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Outside of Big Sky Fitness.
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BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST Jerome Home 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain 860-229-3707 jeromehome.com
1224 Farmington ave. • Berlin • 860-357-4932 (In Subway Plaza)
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BEST EYE CARE FACILITY Starling Physicians Eye Center 1 Lake St., Suite 103, New Britain 860-621-3723 starlinphysicians.com
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BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER (TIE) Art Rich Photography 855 Wilbur Cross Highway, Berlin, CT 860-828-5093 artrichphotography.com BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER (TIE) Cinematic Images By Classic Video Productions 183 Mooreland Road, Kensington, CT 860-517-8187 cvprovideo.com
BEST JEWELRY STORE Polumbo’s Jewelers 438 East St., New Britain www polumbosjewelers.com 860-223-8886 BEST LIQUOR STORE Liquor Depot 687 W Main St, New Britain www.liquordepotinc.com 860-223-7140
BEST LOCAL HARDWARE Rutkowski Paint And Hardware 62 Broad St, New Britain www.rutkowskihardware.com 860-229-5180
860-223-7286
EXCLUSIVE BUT NOT EXPENSIVE
BEST OPTICAL SHOP (TIE) Starling Physicians Optical Shop 1 Lake St., Suite 103, New Britain www starlinphysicians.com 860-621-3723
Our Selection of Eyewear & Great Brands Enhance Your Style!
Thank You for Choosing Us As the Best Barber Shop!
International Hairstylist
BEST VAPE SHOP Vape Life 16 Battisto Road, Bristol 860-261-4370
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST OPTICIAN Our friendly professional Licensed Opticians will help you choose the perfect frame. Herb, Herbie Jr. & Javi Professional Stylist
32 Broad St., New Britain, CT 06053
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860-223-7286
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BEST LIMO SERVICE Premier Limo 76 Fuller Way, Berlin 860-828-9111 premierlimo.net
Just a few of the great brands we showcase for you! Stop in.
Stepensky’s Opticians
Quality Eyewear Since 1929
www.stepenskyopticians.com
513 South Main St., New Britain • 860 223-3973
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Congratulations to Starling Physicians Best of 2017 Readers’ Choice Winners: The Starling Eye Center provides comprehensive eye care in Bristol, New Britain, Southington, and Springfield, MA. They are proud to be voted the Best Eye Care Facility and tied for Best Optical Shop. For appointments, call (860) 826-4460.
Dr. Catherine Holmes is recognized for Excellence in General Medicine. She sees primary care patients in Southington and can be reached at (860) 329-0401.
Thank you to our loyal patients who recognize our dedication to providing healthcare the way it should be. www.starlingphysicians.com
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ew Britain is the home of so many outstanding
businesses, from restaurants to auto repair shops and more.
Food .................................. 7–9 Automotive ......................... 10 Professional Services...... 11–15 Wedding ............................. 16 Health and Beauty .............. 17 Retailers ........................ 18–20
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Travel .................................. 21 Entertainment ................ 22,23 Berlin/Kensington ............... 24 Farmington/Newington ...... 25 Plainville/Rocky Hill ........... 26 Southington/Wethersfield ... 27
readers vote to determine their favorites.
This year’s choices are featured in
the pages that follow.
We encourage you to continue to
support these fine businesses.
We also look forward to your participation in next year’s
voting to highlight your favorites as well.
Restaurants
GREAT TASTE “Everything tastes better here”
“Commitment to Quality”
Thank You for Voting Us #1! 597 West Main St., New Britain, CT
860-827-8988 WWW.greaTTaSTe.CoM
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm Fri-Sat. 11am-11pm Sun. 12 Noon-10pm
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BEST OPTICAL SHOP (TIE) Stepensky’s Opticians 513 S Main St., New Britain www.stepenskyopticians.com 860-223-3973
BEST PAWN SHOP Yankee Peddler & Pawn 512 E Main St., New Britain www yankeepeddlerct.com 860-826-7296
BEST FLORIST Red & Black Roses 180 Broad St., New Britain www.redandblackroses.com 860-356-7668
BEST LOCAL GROCERY STORE Stop & Shop 1309 Corbin Ave., New Britain 860-348-9856
BEST LOCAL PHARMACY Beacon Prescriptions 543 W Main St., New Britain www.beaconrx.com/pharmacy-newbritain 860-225-6487
BEST DRY CLEANERS Big Z Cleaners 120 Mill St., Berlin, CT www.bigzdrycleaners.com 860-828-4479
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE Cumberland Farms 194 East St., New Britain www.cumberlandfarms.com 860-224-1686 BEST APPLIANCE ELECTRONICS (TIE) Best Buy 1501 New Britain Ave., West Hartford stores.bestbuy.com 860-521-5400 BEST APPLIANCE ELECTRONICS (TIE) Best Ferrari’s Appliance 460 New Britain Ave., Newington www.ferrarisappliance.com 860-436-9993
BEST CELLULAR WIRELESS STORE Wireless Zone 542 Queen St., Southington www.wirelesszone.com 860-276-1044 BEST SPORTING GOODS Southington The Athletic Shop 1156 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville www.southingtontheathleticshop.com 860-426-9441 BEST BARBER International Hairstylist 32 Broad St., New Britain 860-223-7286
Best Jeweler
Diamonds & Diamond Jewelry • Watch & Jewelry Repair Engraving • Buying Gold, Platinum, Silver 050150 73813
BEST GARDEN CENTER Stonehedge Garden Center 1616 Willard Ave., Newington www stonehedgelandscapingco.com 860-667-1158
BEST LAUNDRY (TIE) Top Kat Super Laundromat 544 Deming Road, Berlin 860-828-1726 BEST LAUNDRY (TIE) French Cleaners 935 Farmington Ave., West Hartford www.thefrenchcleaner.com 860-523-5211 BEST LAUNDRY (TIE) Super Saver Laundromat 60 E. Main St., New Britain http://www.freedry.com/stores/ new-britain/ 877-247-9945
BEST THRIFT SHOP (TIE) Goodwill 190 Columbus Blvd, New Britain www.eastersealsgoodwill.org/shop/ 860-224-0885 BEST THRIFT SHOP (TIE) Best Savers 3137 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT stores.savers.com/ct/newington/ savers-thrift-store-1156.html 860-665-0893 BEST LOCAL RETAIL DISCOUNTER Ocean State Job Lot 60 E Main St., New Britain www.oceanstatejoblot.com 860-893-0031
ruTkowski PainT & Hardware
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New Britain’s Oldest Jeweler • Since 1945, Same Location
Polumbo’s Jewelers
for u o y k n a Th s u g n i t r o p sup r! a e y r e T f year a
438 East St., New Britain • 860-223-8886 Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9:30-5:30; Sat. 9:30-4:30
Red & Black Roses
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST FLOWER SHOP IN NEW BRITAIN! redandblackroses.com • facebook.com/redandblackrosesflowershop ELEGANT WEDDINGS • BIRTHDAYS • CHRISTENINGS • SHOWERS
We’ll make Your Wedding gorgeous! 180 BROAD ST., NEW BRITAIN • 860-356-7668
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Looking for something UniQUe? Creative floral designs and centerpieces.
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BEST BANK / CREDIT UNION Webster Bank 665 W Main St, New Britain https://public.websteronline.com/ location/new-britain-west-main 860-225-8457
Rutkowski Paint & HaRdwaRe 62a Broad street, new Britain, Ct
(860) 229-5180
www.rutkowskihardware.com
Best Latin - Criollisimo Restaurant
Travel TRAVEL AGENCY One Travel 113 Broad St, New Britain, Ct onetravelllc.com 860-827-1244
HOTEL / MOTEL Hartford Marriott Farmington 15 Farm Springs Rd, Farmington, CT www.marriott.com/farmington 860-678-1000
Polish American Business & Professional Association, Inc. Thank You for voting us
BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 69545
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Selecting a Wedding location is not just a matter of logistics, it is a matter of trust.
We buy
Why settle for LeSS?
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Time and again, the Farmington Marriott has earned that trust delivering elegant memorable Weddings and making dreams come true.
Why pay MORe?
Located in the scenic Farmington Valley, this suburban setting offers all the amenities one could hope for in a full service hotel and resort. Our spacious Grand Ballroom is tastefully appointed and features elegant crystal chandeliers.
WHeN yOu CAN PAy LeSS
• Certified Wedding Planner to assist in your planning • Maitre d’ to assist you throughout the evening • Special guest room rates for your out-of-town guests • Complimentary parking with easy access from I-84
Power Tools, Lawn equipment Jewelry, Cameras...
New Location: 512 MAIN ST., NB.
For further information, please contact our Sales Department 860-678-1000
NEXT TO CAPITOL LUNCH! 73975
860-826-7296 • ayankeepeddlerpawn.com
15 Farm Springs Road Farmington, CT
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Thank you to our loyal customers for voting us BEST PAWN SHOP!
Criollisimo Restaurant on Arch Street in New Britain.
Entertainment
Best Theater/Playhouse Trinity-On-Main
BEST MUSEUM / GALLERY New Britain Museum Of American Art 56 Lexington St., New Britain www.nbmaa.org/ 860-229-0257 BEST THEATER / PLAYHOUSE Trinity-On-Main 69 Main St., New Britain
www.trinityonmain.org/ 860-229-2072 BEST KIDS ACTIVITY Crystal Bees 240 Spring St, Southington crystalbees.com/ 860-276-2337
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Inside Trinity-On-Main during a past event.
15 North Liberty St., Southington 860-426-1020 www.friendscafect.com
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Won Best Local TV Station Ch. 5, 95, 96 and HDCh. 1070, 1084, 1090
Reader’s Poll 2017
Your Votes Made a Difference
Enjoy a $10 Coupon on Us!
www.nutmegtv.org
860-321 860860 321-7405 321-
Town Meetings Political Debates Local Programs Graduations Free Studios
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Best Live Music
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BEST BAR Roma Sports Bar And Restaurant 382 Allen Street, New Britain romanewbritain.com 860-225-7947 BEST LIVE MUSIC (TIE) Casa Mia At The Hawthorne 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin www.casamiathehawthorne.com 860-357-2061 BEST LIVE MUSIC (TIE) Friends Café 15 N Liberty St, Southington friendscafect.com 860-426-1020 BEST GOLF COURSE Stanley Golf Course 245 Hartford Road, New Britain www.stanleygolf.com/ 860-223-8531 BEST HAPPY HOUR (TIE) Roma Sports Bar And Restaurant 382 Allen Street, New Britain romanewbritain.com 860-225-7947
BEST HAPPY HOUR (TIE) Belvedere Café And Restaurant 82 Broad St, New Britain 860-826-1155 BEST HAPPY HOUR (TIE) Wood-N-Tap 1274 Farmington Ave, Farmington http://www.woodntap.com/ 860-773-6736 BEST LOCAL RADIO STATION 102.9 The Whale 869 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield http://www.1029thewhale.com 860-243-1115 BEST LOCAL TV STATION Nutmeg 9 Eastview Dr, Farmington nutmegtv.org/ 860-321-7402 BEST ON-AIR PERSONALITY Suzi Klonk - 102.9 The Whale 869 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield http://www.1029thewhale.com 860-243-1115
Berlin/Kensington BEST RESTAURANT Portofino’s 246 New Britain Road • Kensington http://portofinosrestaurantct.com/ 860-826-6374
BEST REALTOR Doreen Corriveau 395 W. Avon Road, Avon www.doreencorriveau.com 860-250-4443
BEST BAR (TIE) Sliders Grill And Bar 1219 S Main St., Plantsville https://slidersgrillbar.com/ 860-628-8815
BEST AUTO DEALER (TIE) Schaller Auto Group 1 Veteran’s Drive, New Britain www.schallerauto.com 860-826-2023
BEST BAR (TIE) The Avenue 958 Farmington Ave., Berlin 860-259-5755
BEST AUTO DEALER (TIE) Kensington Auto Service 89 Harding St., Berlin www.kensingtonautoserviceltd.com 860-829-7377
BEST PIZZA Central Pizza 96 Mill St., Berlin http://centralpizzaberlinct.com/ 860-828-0133
BEST HAIR SALON Twisted Scissor 1224 Farmington Ave, #3, Berlin 860-357-4932
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BEST PIZZA Naples Pizza 838 Farmington Ave, Farmington www.naplespizza.net 860-674-8876
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BEST BAR (TIE) Olive Bar 9 School St, Unionville www.olivebarct.com 860-675-8585
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BEST HAIR SALON (TIE) Gisele’s Coiffures 53 W Main St., Plainville 860-747-2873
ROCKY HILL BEST RESTAURANT Dakota 1489 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill www.dakotarockyhill.com 860-257-7752 BEST BAR Arch II Sports Bar & Grill 632 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill www.arch2sportsbarandgrill.com 860-563-0197
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BEST PIZZA (TIE) Bellissimo 2060 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill www.bellissimorockyhill.com 860-785-8168 BEST PIZZA (TIE) West Side Pizza 945 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill 860-563-5021 BEST REALTOR Doreen Corriveau 395 W Avon Road, Avon www.doreencorriveau.com 860-250-4443 BEST AUTO DEALER Ceglarz Motors 581 W. Main St., New Britain ceglarzmotors.com 860-224-3532 BEST HAIR SALON Gugliotti Salon & Spa 1969 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill www.gugliottis.com 860-257-4772
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J. Timothy’s Taverne in Plainville.
THaNK YoU For voTiNG US #1 Located in the southern Farmington Valley, Vero Pizza is the home to award winning pizza in your backyard.
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860.846.0491 • (860) 846-0382
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BEST HAIR SALON (TIE) The Salon At Ulta Beauty 240 New Britain Ave., Plainville www.ulta.com/stores/plainville-ct-768 860-747-5140
BEST PIZZA (TIE) Michel Angelo’s Pizzeria, Restaurant & Lounge 825 Cromwell Ave. L, Rocky Hill michelangelospizzeriarockyhill.com 860-257-3136
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BEST HAIR SALON (TIE) Bellezza Salon & Spa 506 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield 860-529-0207
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BEST REALTOR Doreen Corriveau 395 W Avon Rd, Avon, CT www.doreencorriveau.com 860-250-4443
BEST RESTAURANT Vito’s Pizzaria 673 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield www.vitosct.com 860-563-3333
BEST AUTO DEALER Ceglarz Motors 581 W. Main Street, New Britain, CT ceglarzmotors.com 860-224-3532
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BEST BAR Groggy Frogg 129 Center St., Southington www.thegroggyfrogg.com/ chicken-wing-menu/ 860-378-0043
BEST HAIR SALON (TIE) Amanti Salon 1281 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield www.amantisalonct.com 860-257-1700
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BEST RESTAURANT Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill 30 Center St., Southington 860-426-1487
BEST BAR Lucky Lou’s 222 Main St., Wethersfield luckylousbarandgrill.com 860-257-0700
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Restaurants BEST AMERICAN CONTINENTAL Cracovia 994 W. Main St., New Britain 860-223-4443 BEST CHINESE Great Taste 597 W Main St., New Britain 860-827-8988 http://www.greattaste.com/ BEST ITALIAN Portofino’s 246 New Britain Road Kensington 860-826-6374 http://portofinosrestaurantct.com/ BEST MEXICAN Puerto Vallarta 2385 Berlin Tpke, Newington 860-667-8080 http://www.puertovallartausa.com/page/ Home
Best Overall Restaurant - Portofino’s
BEST JAPANESE (TIE) Gobi Mongolian Grill 885 Queen St., Southington 860-620-0888 gobimongoliangrill.com BEST JAPANESE (TIE) Sakura Garden 120 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury 860-430-5600 sakuragardenglastonbury.com BEST LATIN Criollisimo 340 Arch St, New Britain 860-801-6259 http://www.criollisimorestaurant.com/ BEST THAI Mae Kong Thai Restaurant 26 Main St., New Britain 860-505-0791 http://www.maekongthairestaurant.com/
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BEST BBQ Bear’s Smokehouse 25 Front St., Hartford 860-785-8772 bearsbbq.com
BEST GOLF COURSE RESTAURANT (TIE) The Back Nine Tavern - Southington Country Club 150 Savage St., Plantsville 860-621-6383 http://backnine-tavern.com/
BEST DINER New Britain Diner 1130 Corbin Ave., New Britain 860-827-1215
BEST GOLF COURSE RESTAURANT (TIE) The Back Nine Tavern Stanley Golf Course 245 Hartford Road, New Britain 860-223-8531 http://backnine-tavern.com/
BEST POLISH Staropolska 252 Broad St., New Britain 860-612-1711 http://www.staropolska.net/
BEST SEAFOOD (TIE) Max’s Oyster Bar 964 Farmington Ave., West Hartford 860-236-6299 http://maxrestaurantgroup.com/oyster/
BEST GREEK (TIE) Marathon Pizza House 850 W. Main St., New Britain 860-224-4655
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BEST SEAFOOD (TIE) Close Harbour Seafood 959 Meriden Waterbury Tpke, Plantsville 860-621-7334 closehargourseafood.com
BEST GREEK (TIE) Crazy Greek 1143 Meriden Waterbury Tpke, Southington 860-426-3778 crazygreekct.com
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Stuffed Mushrooms mushroom caps stuffed with seafood stuffing
Fried Mozzarella
fried mozzarella topped with marinara sauce
Penne Alglio Olio penne with garlic and oil
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Penne a la Vodka
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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
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
Dessert - Ask Your Server for Our Selections
Haddock Francaise
Veal , Eggplant or Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken Balsamico
Penne a La Vodka
Veal Meatballs
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
boneless breast of chicken sauteed with hot peppers, sun-dried tomato, garlic, and shallots in a balsamic vinegar sauce
penne with asparagus and sundried veal meatballs sauteed with scallions, peppers, tomatoes, marsala cream sauce tomatoes
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BEST BREAKFAST SPOT CJ’s Restaurant 70 South St., New Britain 860-223-4115 BEST FAMILY CJ’s Restaurant 70 South St., New Britain 860-223-4115
BEST STEAKHOUSE (TIE) Ruth’s Chris Steak House 2513 Berlin Tpke, Newington 860-666-2202 ruthschris.com BEST STEAKHOUSE (TIE) Outback Steakhouse 817 Queen St., Southington 860-276-9585 outback.com
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BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT Portofino’s 246 New Britain Road Kensington 860-826-6374 http://portofinosrestaurantct.com/
BEST PUB FOOD Roma Sports Bar And Restaurant 382 Allen St., New Britain 860-225-7947 romanewbritain.com
Food BEST BAKERY Roly Poly 587 Main St., New Britain 860-229-5109
BEST GRINDER Veggie World 749 New Britain Ave., Newington 860-665-8288 http://veggieworldct.com/
BEST BRUNCH Dakota 1489 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill (860) 257-7752 http://www.dakotarockyhill.com/
BEST BUFFET Gobi Mongolian Grill 885 Queen St., Southington 860-620-0888 gobimongoliangrill.com
BEST DESSERT Frisbie’s Dairy Barn 951 Farmington Ave., New Britain 860-357-2520 friesbiesdairybarn.com
BEST DELI Polmart 123 Broad St., New Britain 860-223-7055 http://polmartusa.com/contact.html
BEST SPORTS BAR Roma Sports Bar And Restaurant 382 Allen St., New Britain 860-225-7947 romanewbritain.com
BEST LOCAL BURGERS Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet 61 Glen St., New Britain 860-259-6930 rileysgourmet.com
BEST FISH MARKET City Fish Market 884 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield 860-522-3129 cfishct.com
BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill 30 Center St., Southington 860-426-1487 anthonyjacksrestaurant.com
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BEST LOCAL HOT DOGS Capitol Lunch 510 Main St. New Britain 860-229-8237 capitollunch.com
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BEST WINGS J. Timothy’s Taverne 143 New Britain Ave., Plainville 860-747-6813 jtimothys.com BEST FRENCH FRIES Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet 61 Glen St., New Britain 860-259-6930 rileysgourmet.com
BEST CATERER Angelo’s Market 349 West Main St., New Britain 860-223-7340 http://www.angelosmarket. com/ BEST COFFEE Dunkin Donuts 135 Main St., New Britain 860-356-4703 BEST ICE CREAM Frisbie’s Dairy Barn 951 Farmington Ave., New Britain 860-357-2520 friesbiesdairybarn.com
BEST FARM STAND (TIE) The Farm 166 Broad St., New Britain 860-223-0592
BEST LOCAL PRODUCE Stop & Shop 1309 Corbin Ave., New Britain 860-348-9856
BEST FARM STAND (TIE) Zieleniak Green Grocer & Deli 109 Broad St., New Britain 860-826-7797
BEST PIZZA Marathon Pizza 850 W. Main St., New Britain 860-224-4655
BEST DRIVE-IN Sonic Drive-In 1379 Farmington Ave., Bristol 860-583-0097 locations.sonicdrivein.com BEST TAKE OUT Great Taste 597 W Main St., New Britain 860-827-8988 http://www.greattaste.com/ BEST KIDS MENU Friendly’s 230 New Britain Ave., Plainville 860-410-9703 friendlys.com BEST SHAKE Frisbie’s Dairy Barn 951 Farmington Ave., New Britain 860-357-2520
BEST BAGELS Panera Bread 1600 Southeast Road, Farmington 860-676-0758 panerabread.com BEST VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR CJ’s Restaurant 70 South St., New Britain 860-223-4115
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