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BEST AMERICAN/CONTINENTAL RESTAURANT GARNISH 150 Central St., Forestville (860) 583-9999 garnish-bistro.com With appetizers like marinated hanger steak served with grilled polenta in a balsamic reduction, jumbo lump crab cakes served coated with panko and finished off with a spicy chipotle sauce and their mozzarella deLola, fresh mozzarella delicately fried, it’s not hard to see why Garnish was voted Bristol’s Best. It’s classic comfort food meets high-end elegance.
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Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Bristol Press Best Of 2012. This annual survey of our readers spotlights the best of Central Connecticut – from restaurants to spas, supermarkets to dry cleaners, and more. We hope you will use it as a guide in your shopping decisions — and that you’ll vote and put your favorites on the list next year! BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
LEE PO 1066 Farmington Ave. (860) 589-1011 In business since 1985, Lee Po has become the local go-to place for excellent Chinese food. Owner and chef Pung Po Chan studied at cullinary school in Hong Kong, which translates to his General Tso’s chicken, boneless spare ribs and egg rolls being second to none. A steady stream of loyal customers keeps his counter service busy with take out orders.
Congratulations to Paul Morgan of Bristol on winning the $100.00 gift card. Thanks for voting!
CAFE BUONO 562 Farmington Ave. (860) 582-2233 cafebuonobristol.com Specializing in fine Italian-American cuisine, including Neapolitan style pizza and classic pastas, Cafe Buono also offers more exotic offerings such as a sweet and sour Sicilian chicken, veal saltimbocca topped with prosciutto and sage, and delectable salmone grigliato, char-grilled salmon with lemon and caper sauce.
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT MONTEREY 172 Riverside Ave. (860) 585-0710
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A family run gem in Bristol, Monerey offers fresh Mexican food like no other. Homemade fresh salsa and green mole sauce have just the right spice. Friendly staff make customers feel cared for and attended to. Margaritas are made fresh from scratch and the food comes out piping hot without heavy sauces to hide the natural flavor.
BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT FUJI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 1186 Farmington Ave. (860) 583-0088 fujisteakhousebristol.com With master chefs who present dinner guests with flaming presentation of hibachi artistry, Fuji is the premier and affordable Japanese restaurant for Hibachi cuisine. These chefs are lightening fast with the knife. Watch them grill up steak, veggies and seafood right at your table. Authentic traditional Japanese cuisine and sushi are on offer.
BEST LATIN RESTAURANT LATINO 417 Broad St. (860) 585-5642 latinorestaurantllc.com When you go to Latino be prepared to taste something extraordinary. “We’re different,” says owner Eduardo Garces. “When you order something here, it’s made fresh.” It’s that freshness that counts, as well as customer satisfaction. Latino will go to great
lengths to make sure customers are happy. The menu reflects regional favorites from Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Argentina and Colombia. Among their biggest sellers are Chef’s Paella and their rotisserie chicken.
BEST POLISH RESTAURANT POLONIA POLISH MARKET 411 North Main St. (860) 516-4636 A little taste of Poland in the heart of Bristol, Polonia Polish Market offers stellar pierogies filled with homemade style fillings found in the traditional Polish home, including kapusta (cabbage) and mushroom. Tender glumpkis and sweet paczkis are also delicious finds. The kielbasa and cheese selections rival any gourmet deli this side of Warsaw.
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT GARNISH 150 Central St., Forestville (860) 583-9999 garnish-bistro.com Delectable offerings from the sea are combined with flair at Garnish. Try their Red Quinoa Encrusted Sea Scallops, pan seared wild sea scallops encrusted in red quinoa with an Icelandic butter, parsnip pure and fresh sautéed greens. Then there’s the Fisherman’s Shipwreck Stew over linguine, with fresh Prince Edward Island mussels, southern prawns and squid in marinara or white sauce. Add the jumbo lump crab cakes as an appetizer and you have a seafood lover’s dream.
Thank You, Bristol, For Making Us #1...Again! Once again, the readers of the Bristol Press have voted Crowley the New Car Dealer of the Year in Bristol. For 42 years, Crowley Automotive has worked hard to provide our customers and the region with the best in quality transportation at an extremely affordable price, and to make your entire experience with us one of the best you have ever had. As another example of how we value your business, we would like to invite you to
Our 42nd anniversary pre-owned Sale-A-Bration today at Crowley Ford (225 New Britain Ave., Plainville CT) • 500 quality pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicles • Prices starting at $4,200 • $42 down delivers (w.a.c.) • 7 year, 80,000 mile warranties on certified pre-owned • Roadside assistance on certified pre-owned • 150 point safety inspections • Onsite Finance Managers to help good people with challenged credit
We are extremely proud of the honor you have given us, and while it is our 42nd anniversary, we want you to have the gifts. So please come visit this weekend and let us say “Thank You” in person for making us Bristol’s New Car Dealer of the Year!
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Voted BEST BANK & BEST MORTGAGE of Bristol. A heartfelt thank you to all the readers of The Bristol Press.
Thank you for voting Webster “Best Bank” and “Best Mortgage” of Bristol. For over 75 years, we have dedicated ourselves to providing you with the best possible banking experience. You can count on us to go the extra mile to help you meet your financial goals. It’s all part of our Type W Personality. Visit your nearest branch or go to WebsterBank.com to learn more.
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BEST BREAKFAST SPOT PARKSIDE CAFE 95 Maple St. (860) 584-1841 garnish-bistro.com
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Rising from the ashes, Parkside Cafe is back and better than ever. After a devasting fire last year, the renovated restaurant is airy and clean. While the most popular items are still on offer, including peach and mascarpone cheese-filled Southern Belle crepes and pistachio banana pancakes, Parkside introduces some new creations. Specials like quail’s eggs, or sautéed frog eggs can be found on offer, as well as a new home-fries menu that spices up what often can be a breakfast bore.
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT OASIS 782 Pine St. (860) 585-9393 oasisbristol.com The Oasis Restaurant has been family owned and operated for nearly 22 years at the same location. Customers are served freshly prepared food by friendly, courteous staff. Everything is cooked to order. An extensive dinner and lunch menu offers something for everyone. Prices are reasonable and entrees include steak, pasta, chicken, veal, pork and seafood.
BEST STEAKHOUSE THE MILESTONE 369 Main St. (860) 845-8171 Open less than two years, The Milestone is already a local favorite, winning Best of Bristol two years running. This year the recognition is for their steaks, which are perfectly marbled, tender and cooked to order. Most popular is the rib eye, cooked to perfection on a char broiler. The top sirloin and The Milestone flat iron steak, served with a cognac dijon chilli sauce, are also popular favorites.
BEST LUNCH SPOT GEORGE’S MARKET 627 Terryville Ave. (860) 585-6895 In business for 22 years, George’s is famous for their grinders. With roast beef the most popular offering, it is piled high and topped with about anything your heart desires, including roasted peppers, cheese, onions, mushrooms and the list goes on. They offer 12, 8 or 6-inch sandwiches, tucked between fresh, warm baked bread right out of the oven.
BEST PUB FOOD THE NINETY-NINE RESTAURANT 827 Pine St. (860) 314-9900 99restaurants.com With a solid reputation as a friendly, comfortable place to gather and enjoy great food, The Ninety-nine offers legendary boneless buffalo wings and potato skins full of crispy, cheesy goodness topped with bacon and sour cream. The three-cheese nachos are a mountain of tortilla chips smothered in queso and topped with fresh salsa and cilantro, add chili and guacamole for an even bigger kick.
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BEST BUFFET CENTURY 641 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 583-8883 Known in town for friendly, fast service, Century offers classic Chinese food and lots of it. Their sushi is delicious and their Mongolian grill is a nice touch. With quick turnaround, dishes are always hot and fresh. Lobster is on offer during weekends.
BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT GARNISH 150 Central St. , Forestville (860) 583-9999 garnish-bistro.com It’s no surprise Garnish is this year’s winner. Bringing the best in hospitality and service and freshly made food to order, one happy customer described the cuisine as “simple and satisfying comfort food meets eclectic and artistic bistro style cuisine.” Garnish proudly supports local farmers and businesses, allowing better quality control over the products used in cooking.
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BEST BAKERY HARVEST 84 Farmington Ave. (860) 589-8800 theharvestbakery.com
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BLONDIE’S 375 North Main St. (860) 585-0828 blondiesgrillandpatio.com
A landmark in the community since 1941, it’s earned its spot with house-made breads and pastries. Locals forego the grocery store and swear by the hard rolls and rye bread here instead. “Nobody does what we can do,” says Lou Hurwitz, the third-generation owner’s son. Holidays, birthdays, Sunday breakfast, anytime is Harvest time. The Boston cream donut is a stand-out: filled with buttercream frosting.
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Serving the best comfort food in downtown Bristol, Blondie’s burgers are beyond the pale. Cooked to order, their offerings include: the “Classic Blonde,” bacon & cheddar burger; the “Marilyn Monroe,” well endowed with meat sauce & cheddar; and the “Dream Blonde,” bleu cheese crumbles w/bacon.
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SUPER NATURAL 430 North Main St., Northside Square (860) 582-1663 supernaturalmarket.com For gourmet lunch downtown, this is your place. Four specials change daily depending on what’s fresh and in-season. Staples like hot steamed cheesburgers and their chicken salad with cashews are always in high demand, so always available. According to Sara Asadow, one of the owners, the family goes through 40 pounds of chicken per day just for this salad. Come in early to beat the hungry lunch crowd — 350 to 400 strong.
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STRAIGHT FROM MAINE 864 Farmington Ave. (860) 585-7000 straightfrommaineseafood.com
TORTOISE & THE HARE CAFE 457 North Main St. (860) 582-6616 mikestortoisehare.com
Owners and childhood friends Jim and Tom radiate all that is Maine: the distinct accent, down-to-earth demeanor and insistence on fresh seafood delivered from their home state — every single day. “This time of year its a lot of grillin’ fish,” says Jim. Swordfish, tuna, marlin, wild Alaskan salmon, steamers. And what they call “a lobster roll” is really a filet of haddock wrapped around 1/2 pound of fresh pink lobster meat.
Desserts are a dream at Mike Clawson’s Tortoise & The Hare Cafe. With a life-long love of baking and cooking, his dream of sharing some of his favorite recipes, especially his grandmother’s desserts, has come true. The carrot cake is hands down an area favorite, as is the pound cake with berries and cream and banana pudding.
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1195 Farmington Ave. (860) 584-9826 frankieshotdogs.com Frankie’s foot-long dogs have been a favorite in Bristol for years. Topped with everything from chili to peppers and onions to hot cheddar cheese and bacon, Frankie’s are the top dog in town.
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In this day and age of appletinis, hummus, lettuce wraps and the like, every now and then you just need let your inner caveman out. Where else to do that than Wings Over Bristol with a big sloppy pile of buffalo wings. Boneless wings are fresh, hand breaded not frozen or processed. Our wings are fresh, huge and juicy and cooked to keep them crispy.
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With a solid reputation as a friendly, comfortable place to gather and enjoy great food, The Ninenty-nine offers legendary boneless buffalo wings and potato skins full of crispy, cheesy goodness topped with bacon and sour cream. The three-cheese nachos are a mountain of tortilla chips smothered in queso and topped with fresh salsa and cilantro, add chili and guacamole for an even bigger kick.
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375 North Main St. (860) 585-0828 Serving some of the best comfort food in downtown Bristol, Blondie’s fries are beyond the pale. Hand cut and made to order, they are served perfectly crispy and piping hot. Goldie Locks comes smothered with warm cheddar cheese and CHarlie’s Design comes doused with meat sauce and warm cheddar cheese.
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EMILY’S CATERING 105 Central St. (860) 585-8625 emilyscater.com
Emily’s Catering has become synonymous with great food, phenomenal service and an attention to detail that is unrivaled in the area. With unique and interesting menu selections, expert advice and know-how, any party catered for will be well served with a generous helping of indulgence. Wait staff who are friendly and professional exceed customers’ expectations.
782 Pine St. (860) 585-9393 oasisbristol.com
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With bowls of fresh leafy greens, chunks of tangy imported feta and rich black olives, Oasis salads are a refreshing mix of tender vegetables and lettuce, tasty cheese and crispy croutons. It’s no wonder they’re Bristol’s best.
The staff of the Hair Spa, 356 Farmington Ave., Plainville. produce Dunkin’ Donuts consistently high quality coffee. Dunkin’ Donuts has a reputation for brewing high quality coffee for over 60 years. This is no easy feat. Like creating a fine wine, there are countless steps involved in producing coffee. Dunkin’ Donuts coffee experts travel around the globe to ensure quality at each turn.
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WEST END PIZZA 15 Park St. (860) 589-0850
A long-time Bristol favorite with customers who grew up eating their pies are now bringing their children to enjoy the same traditiion. A Greek-style pizza with perfect crust and a sauce like no other, West End is a lasting, local favorite.
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BEST JEWELRY STORE SHANNON’S 74 Farmington Ave. (860) 582-8858 A locally owned jewelry store since 1975, Shannon’s supports local sports teams, churches and civic organizations. While offering an impressive selection of diamonds, colored stones, and gold jewelry, customers say the friendly atmosphere makes the difference. From installing a watch battery to helping choose a special diamond, their staff are there to help.
BEST LIQUOR STORE MAPLE END 192 North Main St. (860) 583-6176 Owner Marvin Friedman says Maple End has the best selection of wines in Bristol, if not the entire state of Connecticut. He and his staff will help patrons pair wines with food — something he says is important to enjoying any wine to its fullest. The package store also has one of the best beer stein selection in the United States, Friedman says. The staff at the family owned store — his father first opened it in 1945 — give one-on-one attention to customers and that is is what really makes Maple End stand out from the crowd.
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CITY TRU VALUE HARDWARE 750 Farmington Ave. (860) 582-6366 Family owned and operated, Tru Vale offers a onestop shop for all household and business needs. A complete paint and redecorating center, screen repair, key cutting, Weber grilling center, rental center, as well as power equipment sales and service makes this Tru Vale a priceless part of the community.
Open seven days a week in all kinds of inclement weather, this family run shop is always well stocked. Sure to stock all the items their customers need, George’s has come to be counted on as the go-to place when needing something quickly.
SEARS (multiple locations) sears.com
PRICE CHOPPER 121 Farmington Ave. (860) 582-2876 Price Chopper’s philosophy is simple – to offer personalized service, the freshest food for you and your family and to do it all at affordable prices. Their school savings program helps give back to local schools and their rewards cards and printable coupons on their website offer greater deals on their already low prices.
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Whatever major appliance you’re shopping for, Sears offers plenty of choices in design: top-load and frontload washing machines; ranges that stand alone or drop into the counter, cooktops with a choice of burner types. There are also differences in energy efficiency ratings and advanced technologies available. Sears’ knowledgeable and trustworthy staff will help customers sort through the information to make an informed decision.
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GEORGE’S TERRYVILLE AVE MARKET 627 Terryville Ave. (860) 585-6895 With 24 years in business, George’s Market knows how to treat people the right way. Baking their own bread and cookies and serving up delicious grinders as well, the store is more than just convenient. It’s become a neighborhood fixture and almost a second home to some.
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would like to thank the entire community for their continued support of our home and making us #1. A BIG thank you goes out to our entire Countryside Family for all their hard work and dedication to our residents and their families every day. Countryside is blessed to have a wonderful team that provides the highest level of care to our residents. Countryside Manor is very grateful and humbled by this honor from our community and we will continue to strive to maintain this honor and provide the best for our residents, families, and employees. Thank You again POLL ER S R EA D OF from our Countryside Manor BEST family to yours.
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E-Z MONEY PAWN 1158 Farmington Ave. (860) 589-9122 ct-pawn.com Founded in 1992 by Mark Meier and Marco Longo, at the site of an old convenience store, E-Z Money Pawn has grown from a small store with a few empty shelves to Connecticut’s favorite pawnbroker.
Since opening, the store has loaned or purchased millions of dollars worth of items from ordinary people trying to get the most for their valuables.
BEST LOCAL PHARMACY BEACON’S 25 Collins Road (860) 589-5587 beaconrx.com When you go to any Beacon Prescriptions Center, the pharmacist is the owner of the business. That means we take a personal interest in your health, and in making sure you receive all the services you need. Valuing customers’ time, you can also count on getting the reliable information you need about how medications may affect your body, possible drug interactions, nutrition and medications, and health information in general.
BEST WIRELESS STORE VERIZON (multiple locations) verizonwireless.com Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. Whenever and wherever customers need it, the signal will be there. They build and manage networks to keep you connected to your world wherever you are. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $70 billion since it was formed in 2000 — on average more than $6 billion every year — to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.
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BEST LOCAL SPORTING GOODS STORE OLYMPIA 123 Farmington Ave. (860) 314-1330 Olympiasports.net Olympia Sports is a service and family oriented retail sporting goods company featuring a broad assortment of high quality name brand merchandise in sports equipment, apparel, athletic footwear and accessories. Founded in 1975 at The Maine Mall in South Portland, Maine, the company has grown to more than 200 stores, never losing sight of the focus on customer service.
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BEST HOTEL/MOTEL CLARION 42 Century Drive (860) 589-7766
Since April 1, 1962, Sherwood Cleaners has been providing the Plainville area with quality dry cleaning at an affordable price. The owner, Dan Larson is a third generation dry cleaner. Today, they are proud to use a synthetic petroleum based solvent which reduces chemical odor and is safer for your garments than other solvents. Sherwood Cleaners operates it’s own dry cleaning and shirt laundry plant with the latest in equipment updates that allows us to produce a quality product.
Clarion Hotel, located near Lake Compounce theme park and ESPN headquarters, includes free local calls and complimentary copies of The Wall Street Journal every morning for their visitors. Guests are also welcome to enjoy the on-site fitness center and indoor heated pool. Copy and fax machines, desks with ergonomic chairs, free wireless high-speed Internet access, speakerphones with two lines are also standard and a plus for business travellers.
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ONCE UPON A CHILD 99 Farmington Ave. (860) 584-8131 onceuponachildcentralct.com Once Upon A Child owners understand money doesn’t grow on trees. That’s why they love offering up to 70 percent off original retail prices by selling gently used items. Maintaining high merchandise standards by inspecting all items for any safety recalls, kids can look great in stylish outfits without the high-end prcies.
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HUBBARD’S 133 North St. (860) 583-4184 hubbardflorist.com Hubbard Florist is a family owned and operated store committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Our professional staff is dedicated going the extra mile to make all their floral selections perfect.
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WOJTUSIK’S NURSERY & GARDEN 750 Terryville Ave. (860) 583-7279
The bank has three locations in Bristol with the main branch downtown, another in Forestville and a driveup ATM on Route 6. Webster bankers are guided by a set of values handed down from our founder Harold Webster Smith. Those values, combined with our mission and vision, form an unshakable core that binds us together in pursuit of our ambitious goals.
Peter Wojtusik and his family have been in the same spot for more than 55 years, where Bristol meets Terryville and busy Rtoute 6 becomes more of a woodsy, hilly avenue. There the landscaping team grows all its own plant material, since there’s a nursery and garden center on-site. “When we do a job, we do it correctly; we have friendly, qualified help,” he says.
OCEAN STATE JOB LOT 123 Webster Square Road, Berlin (860) 828-4139 Ocean State Job Lot opened for business in 1977 as a single store operation in North Kingstown, R.I., selling brand name, quality products at closeout prices. Merchandise selection consists of a variety of manufacturer’s overruns, overstocks and packaging changes. Constantly on the hunt for special deals enables the store to offer brand name merchandise at closeout prices.
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BEST PLACE TO BUY TIRES TOWN FAIR TIRE 1212 Farmington Ave. (860) 583-7722 townfair.com
For 40 years Crowley Auto Group has been a leading auto dealer with seven Connecticut auto dealerships located in Bristol and Plainville that make it convenient to buy the right vehicle for you. Whether you’re ready to buy, compare, review, get a free quote, schedule a test drive or service, Crowley Auto welcomes you to see all they have to offer.
In this day and age it’s definitely difficult to buy a good set of tires, but manager Al Bell swears by good business practices: put the customer’s interest first. “We try to make the decision process as simple as possible by educating the customer on what they’re going to be investing in,” he says.
TIER 78 Maple St. (860) 578-2016
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Owner, manager, general repair mechanic, Cliff Jones runs the whole shop himself. With a smile and integrity. “When you talk about car repair, fair and honest aren’t always what you hear, but I run it fair and honest,” he says.
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Specializing in chiropractic rehabilitation and acupuncture, Dr. Palmisano has been voted Bristol’s best chiropractor several times. A Bristol native, he has been practicing here for more than 20 Years and helps patients with pain relief, restoring full function and balancing the nervous system.
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They’re closing up shop after 20 years in the business, to be missed by all the dirty cars in town.
A “Born and bred Bristolite,” Smith is the type of guy who would never use an automated message to answer the phone. Upon calling, you talk to a real person and legal questions are answered immediately. All consultations are free and all general law cases heard.
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TRACY DRISCOLL 126 Main St. (860) 589-3434 They protect all insurance needs personally. From homeowners to auto, small business coverage and professional liability, to life and health. Specialized programs are also offered for day care providers, auto dealerships, auto body shops, antique auto owners, and others. Service is prompt, fair.
Since 1970, Owner Cheryl Wojack has been grooming Bristol’s dogs and cats — her staff have all been there for decades as well. It’s that consistency that brings generations of families back for the complete grooming and walk-in nail clippings, but also pet so-
COZY BEAR DAY CARE 78 Andrews St. (860) 584-0699 She’s operated a daycare out of her home since 1997, but Laurie Wojnarowski thinks of it more like an extended family. Right now she cares for six children and there’s a waiting list. They do it all — learn to swim, pizza picnics in the park, storytime at the library, apple picking, even play groups with other providers so the kids make friends they might see in preschool and kindergarten.
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In town for 36 years, the four doctors here have grown to love their patients. Two care for exotic animals, while Dr. Emily Elliot specializes in acupuncture and chiropractics and Owner Dr. Eric Linnetz performs ultrasounds. All get excellent reviews. Evening appointments available during the work week.
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Tier Real Estate is independently owned and strives to help buyers find the property of their choice and to help owners sell their properties for the highest possible price within a reasonable period of time for a fair fee. Each client is treated with fairness and respect. Their business is based on their reputation and their reputation is based on their performance and their integrity.
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PALMISANO 162 South St. (860) 585-9797
CLIFF’S AUTOMOTIVE 410 Main St., Terryville (860) 314-9528
cial time and play time. “The dogs who come all the time are happy to come here, they pull their owners in the door,” says Wojack.
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BEST SKILLED NURSING FACILITY COUNTRYSIDE MANOR 1660 Stafford Ave. (860) 261-2587 They originally opened in the 1950s as a rest home, but have since evolved into a 90-bed skilled nursing facility. “We function like a big family here, we’re small and we do everything together in a home-like atmosphere, says Director of Admissions and Marketing Diana Maciag, just one on the team of staff who have been working together for years.
BEST OIL PROVIDER BROOKS 1 Canal St., Plymouth (860) 585-1515 Established in 1989 by Mark Brooks, this full-service company serves over 25 communities, specializing in the delivery of diesel fuel and propane gas. They also install boilers, furnaces, water heaters and central air. Their mantra is, “if we take care of our customers they’ll take care of us.�
BEST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BRISTOL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION (BCO) 55 South St. (860) 584-2725
pay fuel bills. They also operate the city’s Dial-A-Ride service and run the Head Start Preschool. “We take pride in trying to help everyone that comes to see us,� says Director Tom Morrow.
BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY WEBSTER BANK 150 Main St. (860) 314-3838 websteronline.com Webster offers fixed, adjustable and jumbo mortgages, as well as construction mortgages if you want to build a new home and government-assisted mortgages if you need extra help. The bank has three locations in Bristol with the main branch downtown, another in Forestville and a drive-up ATM on Route 6.
BEST LANDSCAPER WOJTUSIK’S NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER 750 Terryville Ave. (Route 6) Bristol (860) 583-7279 Peter Wojtusik and his family have been in the same spot for more than 55 years, where Bristol meets Terryville and busy Route. 6 becomes more of a woodsy, hilly avenue. There the landscaping team grows all its own plant material, since there’s a nursery and garden center on-site. “When we do a job, we do it correctly; we have friendly, qualified help,� he says.
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Sandee and Mark Simpson opened Dance Arts in 1956 and are dedicated to sharing the joy and art of dance. They are members of Dance Masters of America, the most prestigious dance teachers organization in the country. With recreation classes and competitive classes that compete regionally and nationally, every dancer at the school is given the same high level of instruction and detailed attention.
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BEST BRIDAL SHOP KATHY FABER DESIGNS 737 Stafford Ave. , Bristol (860) 583-3461 kathyfaber.com Kathy Faber has been designing individual expressions of elegance from exquisitely simple bridal wear to fabulously ornate for over 18 years. There is a design to appeal to every taste for bridal, bridesmaid, and mother-of-the-bride/groom — glamorous and sophisticated or simple and elegant.
BEST PLACE TO HOLD A WEDDING NUCHIE’S 164 Central St. (860) 582-1108 nuchiesrestaurant.com Nuchie’s offers a traditional banquet hall for all occasions and specialize in functions for wedding receptions and engagement parties. Nuchie’s offers great food and excellent service with years of experience in event planning to calm even the most nervous of brides on her big day.
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BEST HAIR SALON MONTAGE HAIR 24 North St. (860) 585-6974 The fourth time winning Best Hair Salon in five years, Montage is a family run place where customers come first. Providing a clean, stylish environment and the highest quality of service is what separates them from the rest. Precision hair cutting and custom color combination may take extra time but is essential when paying attention to the specifics of what clients want.
BEST EYE CARE FACILITY CHARLES ROBINSON, M.D. Bristol Eye Association PC 156 Farmington Ave. (860) 583-2108 Dr. Charles Robinson, M.D., a graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, has more than 26 years of experience. Board certified and specializing in retina surgery, he is an American Academy of Ophthalmology member and affiliated with 15 hospitals, including New Britain General and Bristol Hopsital. He speaks Spanish and French.
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BEST DENTIST DR. FOURNIER 405 North Main St. (860) 584-0171 With utmost modesty, Dr. Fournier credits his staff and patients for the reason he is Bristol’s Best Dentist. His dedicated staff have been with him for a long time and many of their patients have been coming to his office for generations, which make everyone feel like one big extended family.
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IMAGE 575 Farmington Ave. (860) 584-1010 Tanning results are guaranteed at Image Sun. The salon has multiple levels of tanning equipment inside a sparkling clean and friendly upscale atmosphere. All of beds and booths are meticulously maintained to ensure all tanning lamps and bulbs deliver great tans every single day.
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BEST MUSEUM/GALLERY AMERICAN CLOCK & WATCH MUSEUM 100 Maple St. (860) 583-6070 clockandwatchmuseum.webs.com
DR. JOHN ARTHUR FRAZIER 123 MAPLE ST., #1 (860) 584-8021 Dr. John Arthur Frazier, M.D., practices cardiology and internal medicine. A graduate of the University of Connecticut School Of Medicine, he has 36 years of experience. Patients recommend Dr. Frazier because they trust him and because he takes time to speak clearly and thoroughly with them on their treatment.
The American Clock & Watch Museum is a private, non-profit educational museum and research institution, established in 1952, to promote the history of American-made clocks & watches. The museum preserves, exhibits and interprets the history and science of clocks, watches and other timekeepers.
The Super Natural Market & Deli, a family owned business, has been serving Bristol since 1980. Super Natural offers gourmet foods, natural foods and supplements, fresh produce, deli and bakery items and prepared foods. The store also offers complete catering services for corporate and private clients.
BEST NAIL SALON NOBLESSE 358 SCOTT SWAMP ROAD (860) 674-9696 With their extensive polish selections, clean and restful space and exemplary customer service, Noblesse is an area favorite. They offer a rewards card and coupons for $5 off service. Complimentary neck and shoulder massages while you wait for your nails to dry.
BEST THEATER/PLAYHOUSE RAVE MOTION PICTURES 1821 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike, Southington (860) 620-5520
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With tickets only $5 and $7, going to the movies is much more affordable at Rave. With low prices, great staff and a delicious selection of snacks, Rave makes going to the movies a lot more fun. Kids, seniors and members of the military are always $5.
BEST HEALTH CLUB GOLD’S GYM 400 Middle St., #5 (860) 585-6400 goldsgym.com
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Gold’s Gym is built to help people realize their goals and find their inner strength. Extra amenities include Lady’s Gold’s, a women-only training center and a juice bar to provide healthy nourishment post workout. Gold’s Gym combines the most diverse equipment in the industry with the best personal training to deliver the ultimate fitness experience.
With an eclectic mix of fine wines that customers have come to adore, JR Rusgrove, owner of Garnish, says his wine list is an ever changing labor of love. With the help of sommelier Chris Holden of World Wide Wines, the two partnered to develop a wine list that is perfectly paired with food served at Garnish. Suggesting wines that are unknown commodities for the area, the two have developed a list that customers love. Top sellers are the Wall cabernet sauvignon from Nappa Valley and the Italian E Solo pino grigio.
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GARNISH 150 Central St. (860) 583-9999
GIAMATTI CENTER 335 Mix St. (860) 585-4730 littleleague.org/east
CHUTE GATES 372 Main St. Terryville (860) 585-0704 Whether you’re coming in to listen to our live entertainment or sitting down to enjoy our specially prepared meals, Chute Gates offers warm and comfortable surroundings. Happy hour, NASCAR, karaoke and line dancing are just some of the exciting things you may come across when you visit Chute Gates. Summertime drink specials also help cool things down.
BEST LIVE MUSIC LEGENDS 192 Pine St. (860) 584-8928 legendssportsbar.net Legends is the place to come for top live bands. Classic rock and roll, some modern and occasional blues band will get the place hopping every Friday night. The minimal cover charge of $3-$5 makes Legends that much more attractive as a place to go with friends to hear live music. Top bands that draw good crowds, some that come to play are local like Flyin’ Blind and Major Motion. Other bands come from all over Connecticut to play at Legends.
Offering programs the entire community can get behind, kids learning softball or baseball will enjoy learning the game at its innocence. With the emphasis on good sportsmanship and citizenship, the program teaches kids life lessons on success and failure and how to handle both. In Little League, kids parents and the community act as one to better the town of Bristol.
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to suit the hungriest of pizza lovers. Their smalls run 10 inches, mediums are 14 inches and large come in at a satisfying 18 inches. Thick, Sicilian crust, fresh sauces and fresh graded romano or mozzarella cheese adorn most pies. Clam pizzas, fiondella special with buffalo sauces, grilled chicken and mozzarella and the Facebook Guy with eggplant, spinach and ricotta are menu standouts.
BEST PLAINVILLE RESTAURANT PAGLIACCI’S 333 East St. (860) 793-9241 pagliaccisrestaurant.com With fresher than fresh authentic Italian and American food served daily, Pagliacci’s is the place to go in Plainville. Their daily lunch and dinner specials tantalize the most discerning of tastes and the reasonable prices make thing even more delicious. Specializing in fresh, homemade pastas and freshly baked breads, no one will go away hungry from this Plainville gem.
BEST PLAINVILLE BAR SLIDERS 88 New Britain Ave. (860) 747-4477 Flippin Bird Ale is handcrafted in small batches exclusively for Sliders restaurants at the Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield. This ale is light and crisp, with the delicate aroma of saaz hops. This easy drinking brew will appeal to a variety of palates. It is the pride of Sliders to have been awarded “Best Wings� since 1998. People come from miles around to sample these tasty treats. For fun, test your skills on a game of buzztime trivia or simply sit back, relax, and watch your favorite sporting event. Flat screen TVs are situated all over the restaurant and bar, ensuring a front row seat to the game of your choice.
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BEST PLAINVILLE BREAKFAST MAIN STREET DINER 40 West Main St. (860) 793-1618 mainSt. diner.net Main Street Diner is one of Connecticut’s oldest diners incredible prices and vintage decor give the place a hip, old fashioned atmosphere. Serving classic American diner fare, everything is homemade and served up with generous portions. In business for more than 50 years, customers are like family.
BEST PLAINVILLE HAIR SALON THE HAIR SPA 356 Farmington Ave. (860) 747-4544 In business for 32 years, The Hair Spa caters to families with a separate salon for children and a wig shop for customers with hair loss. With clients that go back to the beginning, The Hair Spa knows what their customers want and listen to what they need all the while ensuring the atmosphere at the salon is comfortable, clean and well kept. Kathy Faber Designs, 737 Stafford Ave. , Bristol
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BEST TERRYVILLE PIZZA HOMETOWN PIZZA 124 Main St. (860) 583-2555 Known as the best go-to local pizza place, Hometown Pizza has a lot of fans. A favorites is the buffalo chicken pizza made with only the freshest ingredients and their very own secret pizza sauce.
A family favorite, Lucky Cup’s customers keep coming back for more even when they’ve moved away from the area. With prompt, friendly service, clean dining and good food at a reasonable price, it’s sure to stay on top of the list.
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A family favoite, Lucky Cup’s customers keep coming back for more even when they’ve moved away from the area. With prompt, friendly service, clean dining and amazing breakfast fare at reasonable prices, it’s sure to stay that way for some time to come.
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BEST SOUTHINGTON RESTAURANT ANTHONY JACK’S WOOD-FIRED GRILL 30 Center St. (860) 426-1487 anthonyjacksrestaurant.com Anthony Jacks is an American-style restaurant located in the heart of downtown Southington. The kitchen specializes in Black Angus steaks and fresh seafood cooked over an open wood fire grill. Family owned and operated, they serve only the highest quality food at an affordable price.
BEST SOUTHINGTON BAR SLIDERS 1219 South Main St. (860) 628-8815 Flippin Bird Ale is handcrafted in small batches exclusively for Sliders restaurants at the Hooker Brewery in Bloomfield, CT. This ale is light and crisp, with the delicate aroma of saaz hops. This easy drinking brew will appeal to a variety of palates. It is the pride of Sliders to have been awarded “Best Wings” since 1998. People come from miles around to sample these tasty treats. For fun, try buzztime trivia or simply sit back, relax, and watch your favorite sporting event. Flat screen TVs abound in the bar and restaurant, ensuring a front row seat to the game of your choice.
Since 1989, this New England-founded company has been committed to delivering “sit down” pizza to its customers’ doors. Serving both New York-style and original pan pizza, calzones and speciality and house pizzas, pasta dinners and chicken wings, satisfacition is guaranteed.
BEST SOUTHINGTON BREAKFAST FRIENDLY’S 408 Queen St. (860) 621-0306 From belgian waffles piled high with fruit, to egg white omelettes, to eggs cooked to order with three kinds of sausage, the extensive menu of breakfast items at Friendly’s is sure to please everyone. With such reasonable prices, it’s no wonder it’s a local favorite.
BEST WOLCOTT RESTAURANT J+M 1512 Wolcott Road (203) 879-2568 With rave reviews of excellent food, it’s no wonder they J+M is Wolcott’s Best Restaurant. From Philly cheese steak to fra diavilo, the portions are more than ample and the prices more than reasonable. With fantastic service and a cozy, relaxing atmosphere, J&M is five-star quality without the five-star prices.
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1984, Illusions has the know how when it comes to great fun and entertainment for all ages with a DJ or Bands. With a huge oak dance floor, light show and entertainment system, customers can keep dancing all night long. The restaurant has a full food menu to satisfy anyone’s hunger. For sports fans, there are pool tables and dart boards, fooseball, video games, as well as a 10-foot big screen TV and seven regular TVs. Their mechanical bull is also ready for a ride from the most daring of patrons.
BEST WOLCOTT PIZZA FIVE GUYS FLIPPIN’ PIES 690 Wolcott Road, #1 (203) 879-5489 This local favorite starts every morning right by making fresh dough and sauce for their pies. The dough
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BEST WOLCOTT BREAKFAST EAST STREET EATERY 141 East St. (203) 879-8823 East Street Eatery is located at Farmingbury Hills Golf Course is more than your typical restaurant. East Street is a Sports Bar, neighborhood pub, bistro, full-service catering facility and the 19th hole at Farmingbury Hills Golf Course. They are famous for their egg sandwiches.
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APPETIZERS
1. Roast Pork Egg Roll (Each).................................1.60 2. Crispy Spring Roll (2)..........................................3.00 3. Boneless Spare Ribs ............(Sm) 6.10 ... (Lg) 11.20. B-B-Q Spare Ribs ................(Sm) 7.25 .... (Lg) 13.50 5. Fantail Shrimp (5)................................................7.75 5a Scallion Pan Cake (Order)..................................5.25 6. Chicken Wings (5)...............................................5.75 Chicken Fingers .......................................... (Qt) 7.10 Teriyaki Beef (4)...................................................7.50 8a. Teriyaki Chicken (4)............................................6.25 9. Dumpling (Fried or Steamed) (6)......................5.75 10. Sesame Cold Noodle............................................4.25 11. Fried Wonton (10) ...............................................4.75 12. Shrimp Toast (4)...................................................5.50 12a.Crab Rangoon (8) ................................................5.50 13. Pu Pu Platter (For 2)..........................................14.95 Fantail Shrimp, Teriyaki Beef, Spareribs, Chicken Wings, Egg Roll, Chicken Fingers
CHOW MEIN
22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.
(w. Noodle & Rice) Pt. Qt. Chicken Chow Mein .......................... 3.75 ....... 6.95 Roast Pork Chow Mein...................... 3.75 ....... 6.95 Beef Chow Mein ................................. 4.50 ....... 7.50 Vegetable Chow Mein ........................ 3.50 ....... 5.95 Shrimp Chow Mein............................ 4.75 ....... 7.50 House Special Chow Mein ................ 4.95 ....... 8.50
28. 29. 30. 31. 32.
(w. Rice) Pt. Qt. Vegetable Chop Suey.......................... 3.75 ....... 5.95 Beef Chop Suey................................... 4.50 ....... 7.50 Shrimp Chop Suey.............................. 4.75 ....... 7.50 Chicken Chop Suey............................ 4.25 ....... 7.50 Roast Pork Chop Suey........................ 4.25 ....... 7.50
33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39.
CHOP SUEY
FRIED RICE
Vegetable Fried Rice........................... 3.50 ....... 6.50 Roast Pork Fried Rice......................... 3.95 ...... 7.10 Shrimp Fried Rice............................... 4.50 ...... 7.95 Chicken Fried Rice ............................. 3.95 ...... 7.10 Beef Fried Rice.................................... 4.50 ...... 7.95 House Fried Rice ................................ 5.50 ...... 8.75 Yang Chow Fried Rice........................ 5.50 ...... 8.75
LO MEIN
Pt. Qt. 40a. Vegetable Lo Mein ..........................3.70 .........6.75 40b. Plain Lo Mein...................................3.50 .........6.50 40. Roast Pork Lo Mein ........................4.50 .........7.50 41. Beef Lo Mein....................................5.50 .........7.95 42. Chicken Lo Mein.............................4.50 .........7.50 43. Shrimp Lo Mein...............................5.50 .........8.50 44. House Special Lo Mein...................5.75..........8.75 (Soft Noodles)
BEEF
(w. Rice)
Pt.
Qt.
55. Pepper Steak w. Onions................... 6.10.......... 9.95 56. Pepper Steak w. Tomatoes............... 6.10 .........9.95 57. Beef w. Bean Sprouts........................ 6.10 .........9.95 58. Beef w. Chinese Veg ......................... 6.10 .........9.95 59. Beef w. Mushrooms.......................... 6.10 .........9.95 60. Beef w. Oyster Sauce ........................ 6.10 ..........9.95 61. Beef w. Snow Peas ............................ 6.10 ..........9.95 62. Beef w. Broccoli ................................ 6.10 ..........9.95 63.* Curry Beef w. Onion......................................... 9.95 64. Beef w. Bean Cake ...............................................9.95 65. Beef w. Mushrooms ............................................9.95 65a Beef with Scallions ........................... 6.10 ..........9.95
SEAFOOD (w. Rice)
Pt.
Qt.
Pt.
Qt.
Pepper w. Shrimp & Tomato.......... 6.10 ....... 10.50 Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce ................ 6.10........ 10.50 Shrimp w. Bean Sprouts ................. 6.10........ 10.50 Shrimp w. Chinese Veg................... 6.10........ 10.50 Shrimp w. Snow Peas...................... 6.10........ 10.50 Shrimp w. Broccoli.......................... 6.10........ 10.50 Shrimp w. Cashew Nuts ................................. 10.50 Curry Shrimp w. Onions........................... 10.50 Shrimp w. Honey Walnuts ............................. 10.50 Shrimp w. Black Bean Sauce.......................... 10.50 Chow Har Kew (Shrimp)............................... 10.50 Shrimp w. Bean Cake...................................... 10.50 Shrimp w. Mushrooms .................................. 10.50
70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. * 78. 79. 80. 83. 84.
POULTRY (w. Rice)
85. Moo Goo Gai Pan............................ 5.60...........8.95 85b. Chicken w. Mixed Veg .................... 5.60...........8.95 86. Chicken Pepper and Tomatoes...... 5.60...........8.95 87. Chicken with Snow Peas................. 5.60...........8.95 88. Chicken w. Mushrooms.................. 5.60...........8.95 89. Chicken w. Oyster Sauce ................ 5.60...........8.95 90. Chicken with Broccoli .................... 5.60...........8.95 91. Chicken with Cashew Nuts............ 5.60...........8.95 92. * Curry Chicken w. Onions............................ 8.95 93. Hawaiian Duck ................................................ 13.95 94. Chicken w. Honey Walnuts.............................. 8.95 95. Chicken w. Black Bean Sauce........................... 8.95 96. Chow Gai Kew (Chicken) ................................ 8.95 97. Chicken w. Bean Cake ...................................... 8.95 98. Chicken w. Mushrooms ................................... 8.95 99. * Sesame Chicken...........................................9.95
SPECIAL COMBINATION PLATES
(w. Egg Roll, Pork Fried Rice) Chicken Chow Mein ...............................................7.50 Shrimp Chow Mein.................................................7.50 Pepper Steak with Onions......................................7.95 Bar-B-Q Spare Ribs with Bone or Boneless Spare Ribs.................................................8.95 Shrimp Lobster Sauce .............................................8.95 Roast Pork or Chicken Egg Foo Young ................7.50 Shrimp or Beef Lo Mein.........................................8.50 Sweet and Sour Chicken or Pork...........................7.50
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6a. 7.
19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 24a 25. 25a 26. 26a 27. 28. 29. 30. 30a
Chicken with Cashew Nuts....................................7.50 Shrimp with Broccoli..............................................8.50 Chicken with Chinese Vegetable...........................7.50 Shrimp with Chinese Vegetable ............................8.50 Beef with Hot Garlic Sauce ............................. 8.50 Chicken or Pork Mei Fun.......................................7.50 General Tso’s Chicken ..................................... 8.75 Sauteed Broccoli ..................................................... 7.50 Pork & Broccoli with Hot Garlic Sauce .......... 7.50 Sauteed Mixed Vegetable ...................................... 7.50 Shredded Pork w. Hot Garlic Sauce ................ 7.50 Sesame Chicken................................................8.50 Crab Rangoons and Chicken Finger.....................7.50 Boneless Spare Ribs and Teriyaki Beef .................8.95 Boneless Spare Ribs and Chicken Finger .............8.70
* * Chicken with Snow Peas ........................................7.50
17. Chicken with Hot Garlic Sauce................7.50 18. Shrimp with Hot Garlic Sauce .................8.50
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(w. Rice) 1. Sea Food Delight..................................................... 15.95 Lobster meat, jumbo shrimp, scallops, sauteed with assorted Chinese vegetable. 2.* Tangerine Beef ................................................... 13.50 Chunks of fillet of tender beef quickly stir-fried with tangerine rind and red hot pepper. 3.* General Tso’s Chicken.........................................9.95 Boneless chunks of chicken thigh and leg. quickly stir-fried in our special sauce with hot red pepper. 3a.*General Tso’s Bean Curd ....................................8.95 4. Lobster Gai Kew...................................................... 13.50 Chunks of lobster meat & deep fried chicken with mushroom, mixed Chinese vegetable and broccoli. 5. House Special Duck............................................... 13.95 Roast crispy duck served w. vegetables. 7. Special Four Seasons............................................. 13.10 Fresh shrimp, scallops, roast pork and chicken with straw mushroom, baby corn, Chinese vegetable & broccoli. 8. Boneless Chicken.................................................... 10.95 Boneless chicken breaded then fried to golden brown on top & variety Chinese vegetable. 9. Lemon Chicken....................................................... 10.95 Tender chicken breast deep fried to golden brown arinated in our special lemon sauce sprinkled with fresh lemon & lettuce. 11. Happy Family .......................................................... 13.10 Fresh shrimp, chicken, roast pork, beef with broccoli, baby corn and Chinese vegetables. 13. Walnut Shrimp ........................................................ 13.10 Fried jumbo shrimp with broccoli and special sauce. 14.*Orange Chicken...................................................9.95 Boneless chunks of chicken thigh & leg quickly stir-fried in our special sauce with hot red pepper and tangerine rind.
* Roast Pork or Chicken Lo Mein............................7.50
Chicken w. Broccoli ................................................7.50 Beef w. Broccoli .......................................................7.95 Roast Pork w. Broccoli............................................7.50 Moo Goo Gai Pan (Chicken).................................7.50 Roast Pork w. Chinese Vegetable ..........................7.50 Chicken Fingers.......................................................7.50 Chicken Wings (5) ..................................................7.50 Teriyaki Beef (4) ......................................................8.95 Teriyaki Chicken (4) ...............................................7.50
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7a. Gong Bo Chicken......................................7.50 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 16a
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EGG FOO YOUNG
66. 67. 68. 69. 69a.
(w. Rice) Qt. Vegetable Egg Foo Young................................... 6.00 Roast Pork Egg Foo Young ................................ 7.10 Shrimp Egg Foo Young....................................... 7.50 Chicken Egg Foo Young ..................................... 7.10 Beef Egg Foo Young ............................................ 7.50
VEGETABLE
(w. Rice) Qt. 103. Sauteed Mixed Vegetable.................................... 8.10 104.* Broccoli Hot Garlic Sauce ............................8.10 106 Sauteed Bean Sprouts.......................................... 6.50 107. Sauteed Snow Peas .............................................. 8.10 108. Sauteed Broccoli .................................................. 8.10 109. Mixed Veg. w. Bean Cake................................... 8.50
SWEET & SOUR
(w. Rice) Qt. 100. Sweet & Sour Chicken ........................................ 8.25 101. Sweet & Sour Pork............................................... 8.25 102. Sweet & Sour Shrimp........................................10.50