Sunday, June 25, 2017
List of winners inside! Thank You for Voting Us BEST PIZZA IN WOLCOTT AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE
203-879-8800
Hours: Sun. 12 - 8 pm, Mon. - Thu. 11 - 9pm, Fri., Sat. 11 - 10 pm Lunch served Mon. - Sat. 1 1- 3 pm
73298
747 Wolcott Road, Wolcott
Homemade • Cavatelli • Gnocchi • Stuffed Shells • Manicotti • Delicious Desserts
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Restaurants ........................ 2–8
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ristol is the home of so many outstanding businesses, from restaurants to auto repair shops and more.
Press readers vote to determine their favorites.
This year’s choices are featured in
Food ................................ 9, 10
the pages that follow.
Automotive .......................... 11
support these fine businesses.
Professional Services...... 12–18
voting to highlight your favorites as well.
We encourage you to continue to We also look forward to your participation in next year’s
Wedding .............................. 19
Restaurants
Health and Beauty ........ 20, 21 Entertainment ................ 24,25
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
Travel ................................... 25 Farmington .......................... 25 Plainville .............................. 26
VOTED BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017
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Retailers ......................... 22–23
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Each year, the Bristol
lee po Chinese Restaurant
1066 Farmington Ave., Bristol (Opposite Stephen Toyota) CELEBRATING OUR 31ST ANNIVERSARY
Plymouth/Terryville ............ 26
THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US!
Southington......................... 27 Wolcott ................................ 27
Th. 11:00 am - 10:00 pm 860-589-1011 MF &- Sat. 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (Min. $15) 860-584-1255 Sun. 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm www.leepochineserestaurant.net
Tel: Tel & Fax:
Thank You
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860-589-1682 61 BELLEVUE AVENUE BRISTOL, CT www.PinesBristol.com
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BEST Skilled Nursing Facility
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BEST Rehabilitation Facility BEST Retirement Home BEST Senior Care Facility
Sunday, June 25, 2017
for voting us
Best Overall Restaurant- 150 Central
Best Steakhouse - Chute Gates
Mike Orazzi | Staff
One Fifty Central in the center of Forestville.
Outside of Chute Gates Steakhouse in Terryville.
Restaurants
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BEST CHINESE Lee Po 1066 Farmington Ave., Bristol www.leepochineserestaurant.net 860-589-1011
CHUTE GATES STEAKHOUSE
BEST LATIN Latin Cravings 375 N Main St., Bristol, 860-593-1717 BEST THAI Sabaidee Thai Restaurant 81 N Main St., Bristol www.sabaideethaibristol.com 860-261-7691
BEST ITALIAN Pasquale’s Deli 8 S Main St., Terryville 860-261-7070
BEST BBQ Smokin’ with Chris 59 W Center St., Southington www.smokinwithchris.com 860-620-9133
BEST MEXICAN Monterrey Mexican Restaurant 170 Riverside Ave., Bristol 860-585-0710
BEST DINER Riverside Restaurant 170 Riverside Ave., Bristol 860-582-7009
BEST JAPANESE Fuji Japanese Steakhouse 1186 Farmington Ave., Bristol www.fujisteakhousebristol.com 860-583-0088
BEST POLISH Staropolska 252 Broad St., New Britain www.staropolska.net 860-612-1711
Thank you to all of our devoted customers of over 20 years. We continue to strive to provide high quality food, service and entertainment. Best
372 Main St. (RT 6)
69857
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
BEST AMERICAN CONTINENTAL One Fifty Central 150 Central St., Bristol www.onefiftycentral.com 860-261-7009
Mike Orazzi | Staff
TERRYVILLE 860-585-0704 Open Daily
STEAK HOUSE
Check our website for upcoming events!
ChuteGates.com
Now Serving Breakfast Every Saturday and Sunday
Bristol Press, Best of 2017 Award
Thank you for choosing
We are proud to serve the community and look forward to continuing to provide quality care to you, your family, and neighbors.
bristolhospital.org
Sunday, June 25, 2017
539 Farmington Avenue, Bristol 860.314.6046
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Brewster Road, Bristol 860.585.3000
Med-Help “Best Urgent Care”
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Bristol Hospital “Best Hospital”
Best Golf Course Restaurant Chippanee Country Club
Outside of Chippanee Golf Club.
Best Thai - Sabaidee Thai
Mike Orazzi | Staff
Mike Orazzi | Staff
The staff of Sabaidee Thai Restaurant.
Thanks For Voting Us Best Golf Course Restaurant, Best Wedding Reception and Best Golf Course Visit www.chippanee.com to view our spectacular facility
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COUNTRY CLUB
GREAT BENEFITS
Golf Course, Pool & Tennis, Restaurant & Grill Social & Golf Memberships At Great Prices! 6 Marsh Rd., Bristol, CT • (860) 589-5645 www.chippanee.com 20 or 200 guests, your event will be a huge success!
Call Juan Rodriguez at 860-589-5645 for details, menus & pricing - You’ll be pleasantly surprised!
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ChIppANEE Ch • Our golfing membership is almost full, with room for only 12 more new members before we close the door. • Chippanee is more than just a golfing Country Club. Our members enjoy a wide variety of concerts, parties and activities for the whole family! • Our completely renovated clubhouse emits a relaxed elegance that you and your guests will enjoy on each and every visit. Our new Head Chef has earned rave reviews this year, and our professional and friendly staff knows how to make you and your guests feel special.
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BEST GREEK Oasis Restaurant 782 Pine St., Bristol, www.oasisbristol.com 860-585-9393
BEST LUNCH SPOT Super Natural Market & Deli 224 N. Main St., Bristol www.supernaturalmarket.com 860-582-1663
BEST GOLF COURSE RESTAURANT Chippanee Country Club 6 Marsh Road, Bristol, CT www.chippanee.com 860-589-5645
BEST PUB FOOD 99 Restaurant 827 Pine St., Bristol www.99restaurants.com 860-314-9900
Best Chinese - Lee Po
BEST BUFFET Century Buffet 641 Farmington Ave., Bristol 860-583-8883
BEST SEAFOOD (TIE) One Fifty Central 150 Central St., Bristol www.onefiftycentral.com 860-261-7009 BEST SEAFOOD (TIE) Saybrook Fish House 460 Albany Turnpike, Canton www.saybrookfishhousecanton.com 860-693-0034 BEST SEAFOOD (TIE) Sam the Clam’s Pub and Grub 1303 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville www.samtheclams.com 860-621-0522
BEST SPORTS BAR Sporty’s Cafe 2 Judd St., Bristol 860-583-7732 BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT One Fifty Central 150 Central St., Bristol www.onefiftycentral.com 860-261-7009
BEST BREAKFAST SPOT The Parkside Cafe 95 Maple St., Bristol www.theparksidecafebristol.com 860-584-1841
The families of Andy & Bill and the entire staff of Oasis would like to thank the community for voting us
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BEST STEAKHOUSE Chute Gates Steakhouse & Saloon 372 Main St., Terryville www.chutegates.com 860-585-0704
BEST GREEK RESTAURANT 73313
782 Pine St., Bristol 860-585-9393 www.oasisbristol.com
Ask about our Private Room for your special occasion!
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BEST OF BEST OF
AN AMERICAN RESTAURANT & BAR • diNe iN • deliveRY • tAKe oUt • BAR •
Voted Best Overall Best Seafood & Best Amer. Continental LUNCH: M.-11:30am-2:30pm DINNER: M.-Sat. 5:00-9:00pm
www.onefiftycentral.com
Like Us on
150 Central Street • ForeStville • 860-261-7009
170 RiveRside Ave., BRistol 860-585-0710
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BEST OF
2016
Gracias for voting us BEST MEXICAN
lUNch speciAls 11-2
www.MonterreyMexicanRestaurant.net
73307
RESTAURANT
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BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT 99 Restaurant 827 Pine St., Bristol www.99restaurants.com 860-314-9900
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Mike Orazzi | Staff
Outside of Lee Po on Route 6 in Bristol.
$3 hoUse MARgARitAs Monday 4-7pm
Open Mon. 11-9pm; Tue-Sat. 11-10pm; Closed Sun.
Food
Best Take-Out - Greer’s Chicken BEST BAKERY Harvest Bakery
www.theparksidecafebristol.com 860-584-1841
84 Farmington Ave., Bristol www.harvestbakeryinc.com 860-589-8800
BEST DELI Super Natural Market & Deli 224 N. Main St., Bristol www.supernaturalmarket.com 860-582-1663
BEST BRUNCH The Parkside Cafe 95 Maple St., Bristol
AS OUR THANK YOU FOR VOTING US
BEST HOT DOG
Please Enjoy
10% SENIOR DISCOUNT A FREE Dog ALL DAY, EVERY DAY! Hot with any purchase of greater or equal value.
Mike Orazzi | Staff
The staff at Greer’s Chicken in Bristol.
73340
Try our homemade hot relish!
860-584-9826 1195 Farmington Ave., Bristol
ThAnk You!
A $3.29 Value Special toppings 50¢ extra. With this coupon. One coupon per customer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer good thru 07/30/17.
Graduate to the BEST in Cakes!
Loyal Customers for Voting us Best Bagels in Bristol!
for voting us BEST BAKERY Year after Year
Dunphys Ice Cream Thanks for Voting us Best Ice Cream
84 Farmington Ave., Bristol 860-589-8800
Sunday, June 25, 2017
(860) 583-8905
69870
641 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT
Harvest Bakery Family Tradition Since 1941
Tues. - Fri. 5am - 5pm; Sat. 5am - 3pm, Sun. 5am - 2pm • Closed Mon.
George, Pauline & Tony
Pauline & Tony
Thank you for voting us
#1 GRINDER IN BRISTOL!
Thank you for 28 years of business…
061121
Kevin & Gail Fuller 860-845-8873 • 912 Stafford Ave., Bristol
George’s Terryville ave. Market
627 Terryville Ave., BrisTol • 860-585-6895
73920
You are not only our customers, but our friends too!
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Thank you
B9
73058
“Made and Decorated To Your Order”
BEST GRINDER George’s Terryville Avenue Market 627 Terryville Ave., Bristol 860-585-6895
BEST FRENCH FRIES McDonald’s www.mcdonalds.com
BEST DESSERT Super Natural Market & Deli 224 N. Main St., Bristol www.supernaturalmarket.com 860-582-1663 BEST LOCAL BURGERS Pasquale’s Deli 8 S. Main St., Terryville 860-261-7070 BEST LOCAL HOT DOGS Frankies 1195 Farmington Ave., Bristol www.frankieshotdogs.com 860-584-9826
BEST SALAD Panera Bread 1214 Farmington Ave., Bristol www.panerabread.com 860-585-2501 BEST FARM STAND Minor’s Farm & Country Store 409 Hill St., Bristol 860-589-0861 BEST CATERER Emily’s Catering Group 105 Central St., Bristol www.emilyscater.com 860-585-8625 BEST COFFEE Dunkin Donuts www.dunkindonuts.com
BEST ICE CREAM Dunphy’s Ice Cream Parlor 912 Stafford Ave., Bristol 860-845-8873 BEST LOCAL PRODUCE Stop & Shop www.stopandshop.com
BEST DRIVE-IN Buster’s Drive-In 884 Terryville Ave., Bristol www.bustersdrivein.com 860-589-7509
BEST KIDS MENU Friendly’s www.friendlys.com 860-589-1059
Indulgence
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105 Central Street, Forestville, CT 06010 info@emilyscater.com | www.emilyscater.com 860 585-8625 | New Haven County 203 605-2955
Best in Bristol
• Lunch Spot • Deli • Dessert
BEST BAGELS Bagels Plus 641 Farmington Ave., Bristol www.bagelsplusdeli.com 860-583-8905
BEST PIZZA West End Pizza 15 Park St., Bristol 860-589-0850
BEST TAKE-OUT Greer’s Chicken 64 Matthews St., Bristol www.greerschicken.com 860-583-3191
BEST SHAKE Buster’s Drive-In 884 Terryville Ave., Bristol www.bustersdrivein.com 860-589-7509
ThaNk You!
BEST VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR Pasquale’s Deli 8 S. Main St., Terryville 860-261-7070
Super Natural Deli LLC Catering,Take-Out, Dine-In, Delivery
430 North Main Street Bristol, CT (860) 582-1663
West End Pizza & Restaurant Celebrating Our 42nd Anniversary! We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support for 41 years and for voting us “Best Pizza” once again
StoP In toDAy • Pizza • Grinders AnD See WHy • Gyro • Calzones We HAve Salads • Appetizers been voteD • • Italian Dinners tHe beSt! 15 Park Street, BriStol 860-589-0850 • 860-589-0851
69858
BEST WINGS Wings Over Bristol 728 Farmington Ave., Bristol www.wingsover.com 860-589-9464
69868
BEST FISH MARKET Price Chopper Supermarket 121 Farmington Ave., Bristol www.pricechopper.com 860-582-2876
Automotive
Best New Car Dealership Crowley Auto Group
BEST NEW CAR DEALERSHIP Crowley Auto Group 223 Broad St., Bristol www.crowleyauto.com 860-584-6400 BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP Stephen AutoMall Centre 1097 Farmington Ave., Bristol
www.ctautomall.com 860-583-3325 BEST AUTO REPAIR Cliff’s Auto 410 Main St., Terryville www.cliffsautomotivect.com 860-314-9528
Mike Orazzi | Staff
Ken Crowley at the Crowley KIA location on Broad Street.
73302
Thank You... for voting us BEST AUTO REPAIR SERVICE
CLIFFORD M. JONES cliffsautomotive@hotmail.com
410 Main St., Terryville • 860-314-9528
★★★
Dealer of Most Major Brands & Wheels
21
years
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On The Web At: www.TireDepotCT.com
Sunday, June 25, 2017
tony.tiredepot@gmail.com
FOR VOTING US BEST USED CAR DEALERSHIP
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WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE READERS OF
www.ctautomall.com www.stephentoyota.com www.stephencadillac.com www.stephenscion.com
TOYOTA HOTLINE: 1-800-479-0843 1069 Farmington Ave., Bristol, CT 06010 • 1-860-584-7434
73457
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16 John Avenue Bristol (860) 584-0225
Automotive continued
Best Used Car Dealership Stephen AutoMall Centre
BEST CAR WASH (TIE) Flag Car Wash 2 Dallas Ave, Bristol 860-261-4233
Professional Services
BEST CAR WASH (TIE) Sno-White Car Wash 12 Farmington Ave, Bristol www.snowhitecarwash. com 860-583-4411
BEST CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Glen Palmisano 162 South St., Bristol www.ctchiro.com 860-585-9797 BEST OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY Carlson Garage Doors www.carlsondoors.com 860-582-3367
BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES Tire Depot 16 John Ave, Bristol 860-584-0225
BEST REHAB FACILITY The Pines at Bristol 61 Bellevue Ave., Bristol www.pinesbristol.com 860-589-1682
BEST AUTO PARTS NAPA Auto Parts 65 Memorial Blvd, Bristol www.napaonline.com 860-583-1616 Mike Orazzi | Staff
Andrew Hall, General Sales Manager stands on the lot at Stephen AutoMall Centre.
Dr. Palmisano and his staff would like to thank our chiropractic, acupuncture and physical rehab patients for voting us “Best of Bristol Press” throughout our 28 years of practice in Bristol. We will continue to strive to earn your trust and recognition into the future. Sunday, June 25, 2017
We would also like to thank the patients and physicians who continue to refer their friends, family and patients to our office for treatment. Your confidence is very much appreciated.
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Voted Best Chiropractor
In health, Glen Palmisano, DC
Dr. Glen Palmisano
Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Rehabilitation 162 South Street, Bristol • 860-585-9797 65 Memorial Rd., Suite 435, West Hartford • 860-585-9797 064236
Best Oil Provider - Brooks Oil
Best Doctor - Specialist - Dr. Ehle
Dr. Richard E. Ehle points to an x-ray at his office.
Massicott Financial Services 115 North Street, Office: (860) 314.1040 Bristol, CT 06010 Cell/Text: (860) 302.1040
I would like to thank our patients for this recognition. It is an honor to have been considered for this award. I appreciate the opportunity to provide your podiatric care, and look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.
Fax: (860) 584.8328
Sincerely, Richard E. Ehle, DPM
Securities offered through HD Vest Financial Services, Member FINRA & SIPC.
Connecticut Foot Care Center
73985
Again, Thank You! Jeff, Helen, Douglas, Stephen, Leona, Lee, Joyce, Diane, Molly
73057
Jeff Massicott and his dedicated professional staff wish to thank their clients for voting us Best Financial Planner in Bristol.
51 Burlington Ave., Bristol CT • 860-582-0747
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Jeffrey n Massicott
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Voted Best Specialist
Tax & Financial Planning Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds
email: taxguyjeff@gmail.com
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One of the trucks at Brooks Oil.
Best Vet - Chippens Hill Veterinary
Outside of Chippens Hill Veterinary Hospital on Clark Avenue in Bristol.
Mike Orazzi | Staff
Bencivengo & Ko D.M.D.
BEST DENTIST Bencivengo & KO 21 Pleasant St., Bristol www.bencivengoko.com 860-582-8095
BEST PET DAYCARE Camp Canine 74 Broderick Road, Bristol www.campcaninect.com 860-582-6847
BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE Bottom Line Realty 54 Pine St., Bristol www.bottomlinesold.com 860-585-9047
BEST LAW OFFICE Law Office of Edward Smith 40 High St. # 3, Bristol www.lawofficeedwardsmith.com 860-582-5555
BEST VETERINARIAN Chippens Hill Veterinary Hospital 595 Clark Ave., Bristol www.chippenshillvet.com 860-583-9271
BEST DOCTOR - GENERAL PRACTICE Dr. Antonio Scappaticci 625 Clark Ave. B, Bristol- Prohealth Physicians 860-583-7700
BEST PET GROOMER Mack & Molly’s Pet Parlor 353 Main St., Terryville 860-845-8775
BEST DOCTOR - SPECIALIST Dr. Richard Ehle 51 Burlington Ave., Bristol www.ctfootcare.com 860-582-0747
BEST INSURANCE AGENT Tracy Driscoll 126 Main St., Bristol www.tracy-driscoll.com 860-589-3434
Thank you for voting us "Best Dentists" Your referral is our greatest compliment.
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Sunday, June 25, 2017
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BEST MARTIAL ARTS RiSu Martial Arts Academy 508 Birch St., Bristol www.risumartialarts.com 860-589-7500
21 Pleasant Street, Bristol, CT 06010 • (860) 582-8095 • www.bencivengoko.com
1512 Wolcott rd., WoLCott
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Thank you for voting us “Best Real Estate Office” five years in a row! From your friends at Bottom Line Realty
54 Pine Street, Bristol • (860) 585-9047
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Best Bar in Wolcott
Best Hospital - Bristol Hospital
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2013
2015
Open 7am-6pm
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Full &Part-time Openings Family Discount Nursery School Certified Staff
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READERS’ POLL
BEST OF
• Preventive Care • Vaccinations • Food & Nutrition • Pharmacy • Dentistry • Radiology & Ultrasound • Surgery & In-Patient Care • Class IV Laser • Microchipping • Chiropractic & Acupuncture We treat Exotics too!
License #716354
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Thank you for once again voting us BEST VET!
595 Clark Avenue, Bristol • 860-583-9271 • chippenshillvet.com
73290
Thank You for voting us BesT DaY Care Bes 5 Years IN a rOW!
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Outside of Bristol Hospital.
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Entrance to the Bristol Bristol Boys & Girls Club.
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Best Non-Profit Bristol Boys & Girls Club
BEST DAY CARE A Place to Grow Too 271 Enterprise Drive, Bristol www.aplacetogrowtoollc.com 860-583-9391 BEST SENIOR CARE FACILITY The Pines at Bristol 61 Bellevue Ave., Bristol www.pinesbristol.com 860-589-1682 BEST OIL PROVIDER Brooks Oil www.brooksenergy.net 860-585-1515 BEST NON-PROFIT Organization Bristol Boys & Girls Club 255 West St., Bristol www.bbgc.org 860-583-4734
BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY United Bank www.bankatunited.com (860) 584-4555 (860) 5852106
BEST HOSPITAL Bristol Hospital 41 Brewster Road www.bristolhospital.org 860-585-3000
BEST ELDERCARE ATTORNEY Kilbourne & Tully 120 Laurel St., Bristol www.ktelderlaw.com 860-583-1341
BEST LANDSCAPER Grass Busters 860-940-8369
BEST URGENT CARE Med-Help Urgent Care 539 Farmington Ave., Bristol www.medhelp.org 860-314-6046
BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER Jeff Massicott 115 North St., Bristol 860-314-1040
BEST SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR (TIE) Brennan Pools 651 West St., Southington www.brennanpools.com 860-628-6669 BEST SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTOR (TIE) Scarritt Spas & Pools 311 Broad St., Bristol www.scarritt.com 860-585-5977
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BEST DRIVING SCHOOL The Next Street www.thenextstreet.com 860-973-2557
Best Dog Daycare
74 Broderick Rd Bristol CT just behind ESPN’s main campus
BEST DANCE STUDIO Dance Arts Center 12 Linwood St., Bristol 860-589-2815
860 582 6847 campcaninect.com
Dog Daycare•Lodging•Grooming•Training
Attorney Adrian M. Baron
BEST OF
2013
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BEST OF
2014
Attorney David L. Thompson
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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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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Thank You from the Law Office of Kilbourne & Tully for voting us Best Elder Care Attorney
Kilbourne & Tully, P.C. Elder Law Attorneys
BRISTOL
120 Laurel Street
GLASTONBURY 2389 Main Street
NORTH HAVEN
605 Washington Avenue
www.ktelderlaw.com
Best Bridal Shop - Kathy Faber Designs
Wedding BEST BRIDAL SHOP Kathy Faber Designs 737 Stafford Ave., Bristol www.kathyfaber.com 860-583-3461
BEST LIMO SERVICE Smooth Line Limo 1019 Farmington Ave. #4, Bristol www.smoothlinelimo.com 860-585-7777
BEST WEDDING RECEPTION Chippanee Country Club 6 Marsh Road, Bristol www.chippanee.com 860-589-5645
BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Lindsay Vigue Photography 61 E Main St., Bristol www.lindsayviguephotography.zenfolio. com 860-919-8009
Best Wedding Reception Chippanee Country Club
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Kathy Faber Designer Owner Kathy Faber.
Bristol CT Yoga Mike Orazzi | Staff
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Best Limousine service
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Chippanee Golf Club in Bristol.
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Best Yoga Studio
Sunday, June 25, 2017
946 Terryville Ave., Bristol • 860.337.2170 www.bristolctyoga.com
Health and Beauty BEST HAIR SALON Sassu Cuts 195 Central St., Bristol www.sassucuts.com 860-585-7277 BEST DAY SPA Silvana Day Spa & Salon 102 E. Main St., Bristol www.silvanaspa.com 860-589-7249 BEST HEARING AIDS Bristol Hearing Aids 72 Pine St., Bristol www.bristolhearingaids.com 860-506-3720 BEST EYE CARE FACILITY Wachtel, Shafran & Moore 683 Broad St. # 2, Bristol www.eycare.com 860-583-2020 BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE Super Natural Market & Deli 224 N. Main St., Bristol
www.supernaturalmarket.com 860-582-1663
BEST SKILLED NURSING FACILITY The Pines at Bristol 61 Bellevue Ave., Bristol www.pinesbristol.com 860-589-1682
BEST NAIL SALON Fancy Nail 99 Farmington Ave., Bristol 860-582-7667
Best Retirement Home The Pines
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST Select Physical Therapy 255 N. Main St., Bristol www.selectphysicaltherapy.com 860-589-1881
BEST HEALTH CLUB Healthtrax 842 Clark Ave., Bristol www.healthtrax.com 860-583-1843
BEST RETIREMENT HOME The Pines at Bristol 61 Bellevue Ave., Bristol www.pinesbristol.com 860-589-1682
BEST PLACE FOR YOGA Bristol CT Yoga 946 Terryville Ave., Bristol www.bristolctyoga.com 860-337-2170
BEST HOME HEALTH CARE Constellation Health Services www.constellationhs.com 203-497-3888
BEST TANNING SALON Hot Tans 855 Queen St., Southington www.hottans.net 860-621-4422
The sign outside of The Pines of Bristol.
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Joanne Cyr-Callaghan, BC-HIS Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist
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Patient Service Specialist
Sarah Maffucci, MSPT, CDN
Laura Taylor,
Patient Service Specialist
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BEST THEATER/PLAYHOUSE Warner Theater 68 Main St., Torrington www. warnertheatre.org 860-489-7180
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Best Bar - Marilyn’s Pub
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BEST PIZZA Joey Garlic’s 150 Kitts Lane, Newington, CT 06111 www. joeygarlics.com 860-678-7231
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December 9-17, 2017
THE IRISH...AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY
June 16-24, 2018
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March 10-18, 2018
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BEST BAR Sliders Grill & Bar 88 New Britain Ave., Plainville www. slidersgrillbar.com 860-747-4477
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BEST BAR Chute Gates Steakhouse & Saloon 372 Main St., Terryville, CT 06786 www. chutegates.com 860-585-0704
BEST HAIR SALON The Hairs Inn Salon 153 Main St., Terryville, CT 06786 www. hairsinnsalon.com 860-845-5613
BEST REALTOR (TIE) Bottom Line Realty 54 Pine St., Bristol www. bottomlinesold.com 860-585-9047
BEST REALTOR Mike Ganem 185 Main St., Terryville, CT 06786 www. ganemassociates.com 860-589-3377
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BEST REALTOR (TIE) Diane Brooks – William Raveis 850 Farmington Ave., Farmington www. raveis.com/teammember/ DianeBrooks/10837 860-677-9381
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BEST AUTO DEALER Terryville Chevrolet 302 Main St., Terryville, CT 06786 www. terryvillechevy.com/?cs:pro=yext 860-506-6404
BEST PIZZA Terryville Pizza 211 Main St., Terryville, CT 06786 www. terryvillepizzact.com 860-582-1468
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Best Bar - Groggy Frog
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BEST REALTOR Bottom Line Realty 54 Pine St., Bristol
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BEST PIZZA The Fire Place 44 Center St. Southington www. thefireplacect.com 860-620-1234
BEST AUTO DEALER Pirro’s Auto 47 North St, Wolcott 203-879-8664
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BEST BAR Groggy Frog 129 Center St., Southington www. thegroggyfrogg.com 860-378-0043
BEST BAR J&M Restaurant 1512 Wolcott Road, Wolcott www. jmrestaurant.com 203-879-2568
BEST REALTOR Bottom Line Realty 54 Pine St, Bristol www. bottomlinesold.com 860-585-9047
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BEST RESTAURANT Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill 30 Center St., Southington www. anthonyjacksrestaurant.com 860-426-1487
BEST AUTO DEALER Artie’s Auto Body 49 Potuccos Ring Road, Wolcott www. artiesautobody.com 203-879-2527
BEST PIZZA New Haven Pizza 747 Wolcott Road, Wolcott www. thenewhavenpizzaco.com 203-879-8800
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BEST RESTAURANT Café 2 North 2 North St. www.cafe2north.com 203-441-6254
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