New Britain Herald Best Of 2017

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Newly Remodeled And Better Than Ever!

543 West Main street, neW Britain

860-225-6487

VOTED BEST PHARMACY

www.Beaconrx.com

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List of winners inside!

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

Bubble Bath

Auto Detailing

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860-982-0697

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33 Spring St., Newington

Used Car Sales & Car Finder Services

581 wEST MAIN ST., NEw bRITAIN

BEST OF

2016

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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19 Woodland St., New Britain 860-225-6491 www.springbrookiceandfuel.com

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Thank you for voting us #1

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860-224-3532

Ph.: Fax: 860-827-1214

• 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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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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2015

Open 7am-6pm

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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Hartford HealthCare proudly thanks the community for naming us the best in the following categories:

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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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Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain.

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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.

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Attorney Adrian M. Baron

BEST OF

2013

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BEST OF

2014

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

Millions recovered for our injured clients.

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Caroline’s Dance Center, LLC

“Inspiring young dancers to achieve their Dreams”

CONGRATULATIONS

mPlatinum Champions m 7

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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33-37 Seymour Rd. Berlin Central Plaza, 06037

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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

Plus Sizes Available • 2-36

Boutique

special package December, January anD February Only

Wedding Gowns 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

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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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Acrylic Nails ♥ Pink & White Gel Nails ♥ French Tips Airbrush ♥ Nail Design Manicure ♥ Pedicure ♥ Waxing

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Thank you for voting us

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

Retailers

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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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Restaurants ....................... 2–6

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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

Thank you for voting us

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

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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

2015

2013

HARTFORD FARMINGTON

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

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Your Votes Made a Difference

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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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Farmington/Newington 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 www.ceglarzmotors.com 860-224-3532 BEST HAIR SALON The Gallery 1305 Farmington Ave., Farmington www.gallerysalon.com 860-677-7202

BEST BAR (TIE) Cugino’s Restaurant of Farmington 1053 Farmington Ave., Farmington www.cuginosrestaurantfarmington.com 860-678-9366

NEWINGTON

BEST PIZZA Naples Pizza 838 Farmington Ave, Farmington www.naplespizza.net 860-674-8876

BEST PIZZA (TIE) Joey Garlic’s 150 Kitts Lane, Newington www.joeygarlics.com/ 860-372-4620

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BEST PIZZA (TIE) Town Line Pizza and Restaurant 736 New Britain Ave., Newington www.townlinepizzanewington.yolasite. com (860) 667-1823

BEST HAIR SALON (TIE) Modern Barber 4 E. Cedar St., Newington 860-666-9773

BEST REALTOR Doreen Corriveau 395 W Avon Road, Avon www.doreencorriveau.com 860-250-4443

BEST RESTAURANT Joey Garlic’s 150 Kitts Lane, Newington www.joeygarlics.com 860-372-4620

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BEST BAR (TIE) Olive Bar 9 School St, Unionville www.olivebarct.com 860-675-8585

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BEST RESTAURANT Galleria Restaurant 2 Spring Lane, Farmington www.galleriact.com 860-404-2871

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Plainville/Rocky Hill BEST PLAINVILLE RESTAURANT J. Timothy’s Taverne 143 New Britain Ave., Plainville www.jtimothys.com/ 860-747-6813 BEST BAR Sliders Grill and Bar 1219 S Main St., Plantsville www.slidersgrillbar.com/ 860-628-8815 BEST PIZZA Vero Pizza 381 Farmington Ave., Plainville www.veropizzamenu.com/ 860-846-0491 BEST REALTOR Doreen Corriveau 395 W Avon Road, Avon www.doreencorriveau.com 860-250-4443 BEST AUTO DEALER Crowley Auto Group www.crowleyauto.com 860-589-4444

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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

Best Restaurant - J. Timothy’s Taverne

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

HOURS: Monday–Wednesday 11:00am–9:00pm • Thursday–Saturday 11:00am–10:00pm • Sunday 4:00p–9:00p

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BEST PIZZA The Fire Place 44 Center St, Southington http://www.thefireplacect.com/ 860-620-1234 BEST REALTOR Doreen Corriveau 395 W. Avon Road, Avon

BEST HAIR SALON (TIE) Bellezza Salon & Spa 506 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield 860-529-0207

WETHERSFIELD

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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The entrance of Portofino’s in Kensington.

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850 West Main St., New Britain

73984

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THANK YOU for voting us #1 Latino Restaurant

Serving NB for over 39 years and looking forward to serving you for many more! - The Delis Family

Best Breakfast Spot - CJ’s

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

From left, owners, Ayhan Ince and Senem Ince and their daughter, Ayse.

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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SundAy thrOugh thurSdAy AppetIzerS

Stuffed Mushrooms mushroom caps stuffed with seafood stuffing

Fried Mozzarella

fried mozzarella topped with marinara sauce

Penne Alglio Olio penne with garlic and oil

pAStA COurSe

Penne a la Vodka

penne with asparagus, sundried tomatoes in a vodka blush sauce

Wine & Dine

Includes Bottle of Wine!

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Zuppa d’Mussels

$49.99 for 2 • $30.00 single

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Montpellier, California: Chardonnay , Merlot, Pinot Noir Estrella, California, Cabernet Sauvignon - White Zinfandel

mussels sauteed in fresh tomato sauce or white wine sauce

penne in a marinara sauce

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SOup Or SAlAd dInner ChOICeS:

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Cup of Soup of the Day or Garden Salad with House Dressing Haddock Francaise

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Haddock dipped in egg batter, sauteed with garlic and capers with a lemon white wine sauce

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

Dessert & Coffee - Ask Your Server for Our Selections

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HOURS: Mon. 11:30 am - 8:30 pm • Tues. Wed., Thu. 11:30 am - 9:00 pm • Fri - Sat 11:30 am - 9:30 pm • Sunday 12 pm - 8 pm

Best Bakery - Roly Poly

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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VoTed beST Mexican Restaurant

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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 LUNCH SPOT Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet 61 Glen St., New Britain 860-259-6930 rileysgourmet.com

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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