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Congratulations to the Best of 2013 — the winners of The Bristol Press Readers’ Poll!

Nearly 1,000 ballots were cast to name the area’s best retailers, services, professionals and restaurants. They are all quality local establishments with something special to offer.

Don’t see a category that interests you? Send an e-mail to bestof@BristolPress.com or mail it to The Press at 188 Main St., Bristol 06010. And go online all year long to BristolPress.com to see more of the best!

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RESTAURANTS Best American/Continental Restaurant MARILYN’S PUB 388 Broad St., Bristol (860) 583-8838 marilynspub.com “Enjoy the Marilyn experience,� as their motto goes, Marilyn’s Pub is enjoying immediate success, only having been open for four months. “We have everything from filet mignon to baked stuff shrimp to burgers,� says owner Diane Baral.

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Best Chinese Restaurant LEE PO 1066 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 589-1011 You won’t find better Chinese cuisine than what’s offered at Lee Po. This Bristol favorite has all the Chinese dishes that Americans have grown to love, but what many customers rave about are its dumplings.

Best Italian Restaurant CAFE BUONO 562 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 582-2233 cafebuonobristol.com Voted Best Italian Restaurant for the fourth consecutive year, CafĂŠ Buono brings a little taste of Italy to the Bristol area, offering signature dishes such as veal and shrimp scampi as well an extensive list of pizza options. “Our sauce is really good,â€? says manager Milton Cepaz.

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2.* Tangerine Beef ................................................... 13.50 Chunks of fillet of tender beef quickly stir-fried with tangerine rind and red hot pepper.

3.* General Tsoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chicken.........................................9.95 Boneless chunks of chicken thigh and leg. quickly stir-fried in our special sauce with hot red pepper.

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5. House Special Duck............................................... 14.50 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.

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The Herald Press Best Family Restaurant OASIS 782 Pine St., Bristol (860) 585-9393 oasisbristol.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family, family, family,â&#x20AC;? says co-owner Bill Theodoropoulos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We treat everyone like theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re family.â&#x20AC;? The staff at Oasis makes everyone feel welcomed when they walk through their doors, which have been open since 1990. Run by two brothers, Bill and Andy, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a friendlier atmosphere anywhere in town.

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Best Japanese Restaurant FUJI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 1186 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 583-0088 fujisteakhousebristol.com Filled with flaming hibachi grills and master sushi chefs, Fuji Japanese Steak House is Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere Japanese restaurant. Experience the â&#x20AC;&#x153;lightning fastâ&#x20AC;? hibachi display or go for the conventional dining outing. Choose from any of your favorite dishes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; filet mignon, yaki udon and much, much more!

Best Latin Restaurant LATINO 417 Broad St., Bristol (860) 585-5642 latinorestaurantllc.com Known for its friendly environment, Latino offers more than just a pleasant atmosphere. Owners Eduardo Garces and Paola Acosta know how to accommodate their clients. Dishes vary from regions such as Peru, Argentina, Cuba and others. Latino also offers catering, takeout and delivery.

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Best Seafood Restaurant OASIS 782 Pine St., Bristol (860) 585-9393 oasisbristol.com Who needs to go by the shore when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got firstclass seafood right in their own neighborhood? Oasis offers a variety of delicious meals that will satisfy your cravings. Scrod Patrino topped with feta cheese, tomatoes, scallions, kalamata olives with wine sauce or shrimp scampi sautĂŠed in garlic, olive oil and a touch of tomato over linguini are just a few of Oasisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; options. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get everything fresh and cook it the way itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supposed to be served,â&#x20AC;? says co-owner Bill Theodoropoulos.

Best Breakfast Restaurant PARKSIDE CAFE 95 Maple St., Bristol (860) 584-1841 Two years removed from a horrific fire, Parkside CafĂŠ continues to bring Bristol the best breakfast around.

Most people gravitate towards the French Kiss French toast with fresh strawberries, chocolate chips, whipped cream and a chocolate puree that goes on top, says owner J.R. Rusgrove. He also says that their crepes are phenomenal, and that they just added espressos, lattes and other coffee beverages as part of their new cafĂŠ section.

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One of the most popular is Emmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salad with balsamic chicken, field greens, seasonal vegetables, blue cheese, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries and honey walnuts.

Best Buffet CENTURY BUFFET 623 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 583-8883 Featuring all-you-can-eat portions of Asian specialties, Century Buffet continues to please its customers, earning their business with dishes ranging from fried classics to sushi. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk away hungry at this establishment.

Best Pub Food BARLEY VINE 182 Main St., Bristol (860) 589-0239 barleyvinect.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;We work with the seasons with our food,â&#x20AC;? says Chef David Pianka. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to get things as local as possible.â&#x20AC;? Featuring handmade burgers, pizza, and chicken and waffles, you have plenty to choose from.

Best Wine List BARLEY VINE 182 Main St., Bristol (860) 589-0239 barleyvinect.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to bring worldly selections with character and value to Bristol,â&#x20AC;? says Khalid Williams, who makes the wine list as well as the drink menu at the bar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to work with the seasons and always discover something new.â&#x20AC;? Williams says there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an overly large wine list, but that each type was hand picked for quality.

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Best Overall Restaurant BARLEY VINE 182 Main St., Bristol (860) 589-0239 barleyvinect.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are a craft-inspired gastropub, and that speaks to our desire to deliver a unique experience to our clientele,â&#x20AC;? says Victor Logo, who owns the restaurant along with his wife, Terry. The menu varies from burgers and wood-fired pizza to fresh salads.

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Best Sports Bar LEGENDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS BAR 192 Pine Street (860) 584-8928 Legendsbarct.com Legends has a terrific new menu to compliment a full bar and friendly faces behind it. Try the famous Michigan dog with special sauce or the crowd-pleasing wings with Legends sauce along with a nice cold brew.

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Best Steakhouse CHUTE GATES 372 Main St., Terryville (860) 585-0704 chutegates.com Being the home of great meals and great service, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder why Chute Gates was voted best steakhouse. Everything is cooked to order to provide the best home cooking. Chute Gates features live entertainment and daily specials. Come for lunch or dinner and enjoy the long barbecue menu or the many varieties of steak.

Best Polish Restaurant POLSMAK 111 Main St, Terryville, CT (860) 506-4567 If you are looking for any traditional Polish specialty, you can find it at Polsmak.

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FOOD Best Fish Market STRAIGHT FROM MAINE 864 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 585-7000 straightfrommaineseafood.com When the owners are from Maine, you can expect high standards for seafood. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you get at Straight From Maine. Their fish is fresh, with small quantities and deliveries every except Monday, when they are closed.

Get ready for your weekend barbecue with prepared specialties such as stuffed clams and lobsters. Check out their facebook page for the latest news.

Best Bakery HARVEST BAKERY 84 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 589-8800 theharvestbakery.com For over 60 years The Harvest Bakery has been bringing the community quality baked goods. They offer fresh pies, cookies, Danish, pastries, and cakes for special occasions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the few bakeries in the state that still uses some recipes from its opening until today.

Best Deli SUPER NATURAL 430 N. Main St., Bristol (860) 582-1663 supernaturalmarket.com This family-owned deli offers everything homemade. The Super Natural Market and Deli has been around since 1980.

All their sandwiches are made to the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s order.

Best Dessert OASIS 782 Pine St., Bristol (860) 585-9393 oasisbristol.com This multiple-category winner will also finish off your meal the way itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meant to be, with a sweet little treat at the end. Apple, blueberry and chocolate pies, among others, or even warm baklava with vanilla ice cream thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drizzled in honey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My nephew handles all of the desserts, and everybody knows he does a great job,â&#x20AC;? says co owner Bill Theodoropoulos.

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Best Local Burgers LEGENDS SPORTS BAR 192 Pine Street (860) 584-8928 You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat the wide variety of half-pound burgers at Legends. Add bacon, cheese, to a beef patty cooked to your specifications, and you have the makings for a great meal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; or a great big snack! Try yours with Legends sauce

Best Salads LEGENDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS BAR 192 Pine St., Bristol (860) 584-8928 Combining the freshest lettuce and vegetables, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be surprised at how good a salad can be at this local watering hole. And if you want something special, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be happy to put it together just for you.

Best Local Hotdogs FRANKIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 1195 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 584-9826 frankieshotdogs.com Frankieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s footlongs continue to be Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite dog. Mustard, onions, peppers, chili, bacon or even mushrooms, you name it and you can get it on your Frankieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hotdog. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find a better hotdog in town.

Best Appetizers BARLEY VINE 182 Main St., Bristol (860) 589-0239 barleyvinect.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now we have appetizers like the fried oysters and the Cajun spiced deviled eggs,â&#x20AC;? says Chef David Pianka. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gastropub so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s things that came from other countries that have a little spin on them.â&#x20AC;? Other appetizers include crawfish etoufee, porter chili and housemade bison jerky.

Best Wings WINGS OVER BRISTOL 728 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 589-9464 wingsover.com Warm chicken covered with mouth-watering sauce served in hefty portions. Sound familiar? Get any kind of sauce you would like from Wings Over Bristol. Barbecue, teriyaki or everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite: buffalo. You can even order online so your order will be ready when you arrive.

Best French Fries BUSTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 884 Terryville Ave., Bristol (860) 589-7509 Busterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fries are a favorite of locals and have been for some time. Always served hot and always served fresh, owner Eric Woiciechowski says this is the key to having good French fries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always make sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fresh. and we buy the good type of fries,â&#x20AC;? he says.

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Best Coffee DUNKINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; DONUTS (multiple locations) dunkindonuts.com Where would we all be if we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have our morning coffee before facing the tasks that every day seems to throw our way? Thankfully Dunkin Donuts knows how to fulfill this caffeine need by providing a location seemingly just around the corner from everyone. If Mother Nature doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cooperate and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just too warm for a hot coffee, try one over ice, or a frozen coolatta.

Best Pizza LEGENDS SPORTS BAR 192 Pine Street (860) 584-8928 Ever thought you had the perfect the perfect pizza? You must have recently been to Legends! Their thin-crust specialty â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with cheese, pepperoni and sausage always available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will go up against in the region for freshness, tastiness, just the right seasoning and crunchiness. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss when you pair it with a cold bear, or even to go.

Best Local Produce FARMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MARKET Bristol Commons 99 Farmington Ave., Bristol July through October, this open-air market provides fresh produce from straight off local farms. You can also pick up fresh bakery items when it is open, Wednesdays 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Best Caterer EMILYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CATERING 105 Central St., Bristol (860) 585-8625 emilyscater.com Have a wedding coming up, or even a holiday or special celebration? Take care of the daunting task of feeding a large group of people by letting Emilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering take care of the food. Gourmet chefs will help you pick just the right menu. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll even assist you with things such as lighting, backdrops and floral arrangements.

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AUTOMOTIVE Best New Car Dealership CROWLEY AUTO GROUP 1461 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 261-3000 Crowleyauto.com (multiple locations) When Ken Crowley opened his first car dealership he wanted happy customers, and if they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happy he wanted to help. Their staff will assist you no matter what stage you are at in the car-buying process.

Best Used Car Dealership STEPHEN AUTOMALL CENTRE 1097 Farmington Ave., Bristol (888) 613-8161 Ctautomall.com Having been serving Bristol for over 50 years, Stephen Automall Centre continues to bring great service to all of its clients by finding them get the car that fits their needs.

Best Auto Repair Service CLIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AUTOMOTIVE 410 Main St., Terryville (860) 314-9528 Fairness and honesty are the main principles that Cliff Jones runs his shop by. He knows itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard nowadays to find a repair shop that you can trust and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why he believes in transparency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I run the shop all by myself. I greet you, take the bill at the end and if thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s any problems I hold myself accountable.â&#x20AC;?

Best Car Wash SNO-WHITE CAR WASH 155 Pine St., Bristol (860) 589-5777 Located between Bishop and Lois St., Sno-White Car Wash knows how to get your car sparkly clean.

The employees are friendly and helpful when making sure your car is just as clean as it was when it was purchased.

Best Place to Buy Tires TOWN FAIR TIRE 1212 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 583-7722 townfair.com With more than 85 stores in the Northeast, Town Fair Tire has made a name for itself in the rubber business.

They work hard to get you the best tire for an affordable price. If you can find a better price, they want to know about it. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do their best to match it and get you everything you need right from their location.

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8 | Sunday, June 30, 2013 Best Place to Buy Auto Parts NAPA AUTO PARTS 65 Memorial Blvd., Bristol (860) 583-1616 napaonline.com More than 85 years ago, the National Automotive Parts Association was created for do it yourself car customers. Need help finding something youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for? Live chat with a trained associate on their website to get the assistance you need.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Best Chiropractor DR. GLEN PALMISANO 162 South St., Bristol (860) 585-9797 Dr. Glen Palmisano is no stranger to receiving No. 1 accolades in our readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poll. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think people realize that the staff and myself are committed to their health,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We take the time and the energy to work with them and make them our number one priority.â&#x20AC;? Dr. Palmisano utilizes 13 different chiropractic techniques as well as acupuncture.

Best Law Office EDWARD H. SMITH 40 High St., Bristol (860) 582-5555 With a staff who are all Bristol natives, the law office of Edward Smith does a tremendous job providing immediate assistance to anyone who simply calls their office. If Edward is out of the office helping a client or working in court, there are still paralegals back in the office to answer any legal questions that you may have. No machines -- you talk to real people who can get you real answers.

Best Doctor (General Practice) PROHEALTH PHYSICIANS 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington (860) 409-7700 Prohealthmd.com Connecticutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading primary care physicians are privileged to be trusted by their patients. ProHealth Physicians care for more than 350,000 people from around the state. They provide a wide range of integrated health care services, including primary care, pediatric, gastroenterology, laboratory and imaging tests and therapeutic services.

Best Doctor (Specialist) DR. JAYNE C. CLUETT 277 West St., Bristol (860) 582-5515 Dr. Cluett has 28 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, and is board-certified in her specialties.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affiliated with Bristol Hospital and has won Patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice Awards in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Best Dentist POSNER AND HENDERSON 255 N. Main St., Bristol (860) 589-7170 posnerandhenderson.com The doctors and staff here understand that many people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get excited for dentist appointments.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Posner and Henderson do everything that they can to make you feel comfortable. They provide high-quality care while being safe and gentle.

Best Real Estate Office BOTTOM LINE REALTY 54 Pine St., Bristol (860) 585-9047 Bottomlinesold.com If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the market for a new home, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to contact Bottom Line Realty. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you find the home youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for. With a user-friendly website, searching for a new house has never been made so easy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder they were voted No. 1.

The Herald Press Best Veterinarian CHIPPENS HILL VETERINARY HOSPITAL 595 Clark Ave., Bristol 860-583-9271 Chippens Hill Veterinary Hospital understands the special bond between humans and their pets. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why they want to do everything they can do to keep your pet healthy as long as they can by providing excellent treatment. They have been doing this for over 30 years and still remain strong.

Best Pet Groomer YANKEE PET 75 Stafford Ave., Forestville (860) 583-8040 Dogs love to be groomed at Yankee Pet, and they pull the owners through the door, says owner Cheryl Wojak. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been grooming pets since 1970, and she keeps doing it because she loves your animal.

You can count on this established business to make you and your pet happy.

Best Insurance Agent TRACY DRISCOLL 126 Main St., Bristol (860) 589-3434 They provide an experienced team that will analyze your particular situation and find you the best coverage that suits your needs. Tracy-Driscoll & Co. can handle all your insurance needs: home, auto, life etc.

Best Contractor Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DONNELL BROS. 17 Divinity St., Bristol (860) 589-5155 Odonnellbros.com For the past 35 years, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell Bros. has been specializing in residential and commercial remodeling.

President Bob Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell has a reputation of providing only the best quality work.

Best Daycare A PLACE TO GROW TOO 271 Enterprise Drive, Bristol (860) 583-9391 aplacetogrowtoollc.com It can be a very daunting task to find day care that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll trust with your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-being, but thankfully thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a day care like A Place to Grow Too that will prove that they only deliver the best care for your little one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we have a great curriculum and long-term employees who are continuously going through more and more training,â&#x20AC;? says owner Cheryl Oulette.

Best Assisted Living Facility THE PINES AT BRISTOL CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION 61 Bellevue Ave., Bristol (860) 589-1682 pinesbristol.com The staff at the Pines at Bristol Center for Health and Rehabilitation is committed to the highest level of quality care for its patients, with services that include, but are not limited to, 24-hour skilled nursing care, social services, recreational programs and nutrition services.

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The Herald Press Best Mortgage Company THE McCUE MORTGAGE CO. 1 Liberty Square, New Britain (860) 356-0466 Mccuemortgage.com Founded in 1949, the McCue Mortgage Company is still assisting Bristol folk find the most accurate loan program to meet their individual criteria. Company Owner and President William J. McCue has over 30 years experience in real estate finance. He, along with the rest of his staff, are committed to running a company that can best serve its clients during changes in the economic landscape.

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Best Landscaper WOJTUSIKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER 750 Terryville Ave. (Route 6), Bristol (860) 583-7279 This landscaping company grows all of their own plants to assure that only the best gets placed on your property. The team is highly trained and does outstanding work. Owner Peter Wojtusik has been in this business for nearly 60 years and knows how to create great scenery.

Best Dance Studio DANCE ARTS 12 Linwood St., Bristol (860) 589-2815 Hundreds of young people have danced their way through Dance Arts Centre. They receive a great dance education. DAC is more than a dance studio â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they are a second family.

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Bristol Pediatric Center 160 Wolcott St, Bristol (860) 589-8872

Jack H. Adler, MD Surendran Varma, MD 621 Terryville Ave, Bristol (860) 583-0053

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The Family Medical Group 25 Collins Rd, Bristol (860) 589-8882

Nadeem S. Behjet, MD 202 Queen St, Bristol (860) 583-1605

Yong S. Chyun, MD 1001 Farmington Ave, Bristol (860) 582-1100

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Federal Hill Surgical Subspecialty Group 291 Queen St, Bristol (860) 583-1845

Drs. Scappaticci, Licata and Guerriere 625 Clark Ave, Bristol (860) 583-7700

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The Herald Press Best Gymnastics School AMERICAN GYMNASTICS 1280 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke, Plantsville (860) 621-5001 american-gymnastics.net With a facility that offers top-of-the-line equipment, American Gymnastics has a trained staff of professionals that is willing teach any child no matter what their current skill level may be. They are involved in several competitions, but also give private lessons upon appointment.

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Best Hospital BRISTOL HOSPITAL 41 Brewster Road, Bristol (860) 585-3000 bristolhospital.org With over 134 licensed beds, Bristol Hospital has a first-rate emergency care center and a state-ofthe-art surgical center. It offers a full set of services, including diabetes care, cancer care, pediatric care and many more. Employees are focused on achieving excellence and quality in service.

Best Urgent Care Facility MEDHELP 539 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 314-6046 Medhelp.org If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not an emergency situation, MedHelp provides a good alternative for acute injuries and illnesses, such as sprains, lacerations, strains, and splinter and tick removal. Illnesses treated here include colds, flu and sore throats, as well as their related issues. You can count on timely care here.

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Best Bridal Shop (tie) STYLISH IMPRESSIONS 254 Main St., Farmington (860) 676-9990 Diane Bonney, owner of Stylish Impressions, has a passion for what she does. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help make your big day as perfect as it can be.

KATHY FABER DESIGNS LLC 737 Stafford Ave., Bristol (860) 583-3461 Kathy Faber has been designing individual expressions of elegance from exquisitely simple to fabulously ornate for over 18 years.

Sunday, June 30, 2013 | 15 Best Place to Hold a Wedding NUCHIES 164 Central St., Bristol (860) 582-1108 nuchiesrestaurant.com Nuchies features three different banquet rooms that vary in shape and size to suit your wedding size. The wedding packages differ greatly. They include The New England Package, The Classic Package, The Standard Wedding Package and the Specialty Buffet Reception Package. The food is the highest quality, served by people who care about making your day memorable.

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Best Limo Service TLC LIMOUSINE SERVICE 436 Main St., Terryville (860) 585-5466 tlclimousine.net TLC Limousine Service offers 24-hour service for weddings, airport transportation or any special occasion that riding in style is a must.

Best Hair Salon PETER FREDRICKS SALON 16 E. Main St., Bristol (860) 584-5331 At Peter Fredricks, the staff is friendly and focused on the customer. Through continuous education, they are able to provide consistent superior results. And the atmosphere is fun, too!

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Best Eye Care Facility YOUR EYES OF BRISTOL 927 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 589-6475 youreyesofbristol.com Your Eyes of Bristol has been serving the community for more than 30 years with affordable, quality eyeware. They offer a full selection of eyeware, sunware, activeware and contact lenses.

Best Primary Care Doctor (tie) DR. LEA BAILEY 25 Collins Road, Bristol (860) 589-8882 Board certified in family practice, Dr. Zweig puts you at ease. A University of Connecticut School of Medicine graduate, she is affiliated with Bristol Hospital.

DR. RICHARD M. ZWEIG Greater Bristol Primary Care 923 Farmington Ave Bristol, CT 06010 (860) 314-6000 Dr. Richard Zweig is board-certified in infectious disease control. He graduated from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. He is affiliated with Bristol Hospital.

Best Health Food Store SUPER NATURAL 430 N. Main St., Bristol (860) 582-1663 supernaturalmarket.com This family-owned deli offers everything homemade.

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Best Nail Salon SILVANA’S DAY SPA AND SALON 102 E. Main St., Bristol (860) 589-7249 silvanasdayspa.com Sylvia Charette has been offering luxurious spa and salon services for more than 28 years. Available options include manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, waxing and other pleasantries. There also are several packages and promotions that are available.

Best Health Club PLANET FITNESS 99 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 540-0081 planetfitness.com With several different membership plans to choose from, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at Planet Fitness. What’s different about this place compared to every other gym or health club? In order to keep the price of their packages affordable, Planet Fitness doesn’t include any unnecessary gimmicks to make an extra profit. What you need is there: no more, no less.

Best Place to Take Zumba (tie) GOLD’S GYM FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS 400 Middle St., Bristol (860) 585-6400 goldsgym.com LA FITNESS 1379 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 516-4200 lafitness.com Get ready to party yourself into shape. This exhilarating, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorieburning dance fitness-party will move you. Make sure to bring your workout attire, water and a towel because Zumba is sure to have you burning calories in no time.

Best Tanning Salon PARADIS ISLAND TAN 294 Middle Street, Bristol (860) 845-8662 paradisislandtan.com The staff at Paradis Island is committed to providing customers with exceptional service and an extremely satisfying indoor tanning experience at an affordable price. The knowledgeable and friendly staff is ready to help create a customized program to achieve the look you want. Our salons feature state-of-the-art equipment and top-of-the-line skin care products and services at great prices. We maintain all our rooms and equipment to the highest standards of cleanliness. Stop by and experience our warm atmosphere and superior service for yourself. You’ll look and feel fabulous!

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The Herald Press Best Jewelry Store SHANNON’S 74 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 582-8858 In 1975 Shannon’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry was established. It has been providing the community of Bristol with top-notch jewelry ever since. Scott Fournier, one of the co-founders, started working with jewelry as an after-school job in high school.

This became his lifelong career when Shannon’s experienced much success.

RETAIL LOCATIONS Best Liquor Store MAPLE END LIQUOR 192 N. Main St., Bristol (860) 583-6176 You’d be hard-pressed to find a more complete liquor store in the area than Maple End. Between the selection and the service, you’re guaranteed a good experience. “We take good care of our customers and we’re very appreciative towards them,” says owner Marvin Friedman. They’re always trying to improve their selection and expand their products.

Best Local Hardware Store CITY TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 750 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 582-6366 City True Value Hardware makes all of your hardware needs affordable and convenient. This family-run business has provided Bristol with a wide variety of tools, power equipment and services for five generations. They also rent equipment that you may not want to purchase yourself.

Best Grocery Store (tie) STOP & SHOP 781 Pine St., Bristol (860) 582-3154 (multiple locations) stopandshop.com SHOPRITE 1200 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 584-8022 shoprite.com PRICE CHOPPER 121 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 582-2876 pricechopper.com All of these grocery stores will provide you with great quality food at low prices. Don’t forget to sign up for their rewards programs for frequent shoppers.

Best Local Grocery Store SHOPRITE 1200 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 584-8022 shoprite.com ShopRite is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. While most ShopRites have grown from the small “mom and pop” stores, many are still family owned.

BEST OF 2013 Best Convenience Store LUCKY’S MINI MART 37 Center St, Bristol, CT 06010 (860) 261-5507 Lucky’s is a very special convenience story in every sense of the word They care about the community, and treat every customer with respect. Here you can find a complete selection of snack foods and sundries.

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Best Local Appliance/Electronic Store SEARS (multiple locations) sears.com For over 85 years, Sears has carried a multitude of products, including appliances and electronics. Sears always carries the latest technology for your home.

What was once just a mail-order catalog has evolved into a stores that offer an incredible array of items.

Best Pawn Shop E-Z MONEY PAWN 1158 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 589-9122 ct-pawn.com E-Z Money Pawn offers the most for your used or unwanted goods. Instruments, jewelry, tools, electronics and more are all accepted. Nobody gives you top dollar like E-Z Money does. They’ve been around for more than 17 years and can be trusted due to their excellent reputation.

Best Local Pharmacy (tie) BEACON PRESCRIPTIONS 543 W. Main St., New Britain (860) 225-6487 beaconrx.com Beacon’s professional staff will answer all of your questions thoroughly and fill most prescriptions in less than 10 minutes. They’ll also contact your doctor for refills so that you don’t have to go through the trouble of doing it yourself.

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Best Cellular/Wireless Store (tie) AT&T 1196 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 583-1000 att.com AT&T provides all your cell phone needs with one of the leading networks in the country. They also do Internet and home phone so all of your communication methods can be rolled into one package.

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WIRELESS ZONE 1188 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 940-6569 wirelesszone.com Wireless Zone is the largest independent Verizon Wireless franchise in America, offering the latest cellphones, accessories, and service. Come and see franchise owner Bryan Rankin and his staff for solid advice on phones and service.

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Best Local Sporting Goods Store OLYMPIA SPORTS 99 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 314-1330 olympiasports.net Dedicated to customer service and satisfaction, Olympia Sports provides you with all the sports gear you may need. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for equipment or just your favorite teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apparel, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find it here.

Founded over 30 years ago, you can rely on Olympia for all your sporting goods.

Best Florist HUBBARD FLORIST 133 North St., Bristol (860) 583-4184 hubbardflorist.com Hubbardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers a number of different expert services, including weddings, funeral designs, gourmet and fruit baskets, plus many more.

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Best Dry Cleaner BEST CLEANERS 100 North St., Bristol (860) 583-3935 Bestcleaners.com For over 50 years, Best Cleaners has been living up to its name. They promise the very best service and quality when it comes to dry cleaning. They do

same-day service as well as home deliveries. This third-generation family-owned business back up their promises with consistently great service.

Best Bank/Credit Union WEBSTER BANK (multiple locations) websteronline.com For more than three generations, Webster Bank has been in business and has delivered on its promise of quality customer service as a trustworthy and reliable bank. You can do all of your personal, small business or even commercial banking with Webster.

Best Hotel/Motel DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 42 Century Drive (860) 589-7766 doubletreebristol.com A $40 million renovation has made this the jewel of hotels in the area. Conveniently located just a few minutes away from ESPN as well as other businesses and corporations, Doubletree By Hilton offers all the amenities you would want at a hotel. Nearby entertainment includes Lake Compounce Amusement Park as well as the New England Carousel Museum.

Complete with an indoor swimming pool and 24-hour fitness center.

Best Garden Center WOJTUSIKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NURSERY & GARDEN CENTER 750 Terryville Ave. (Route 6), Bristol (860) 583-7279 This landscaping company grows all of their own plants to assure that only the best gets placed on your property. The team is highly trained and does only the best work. Owner Peter Wojtusik has been in this business for nearly 60 years.

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The Herald Press Best Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store ONCE UPON A CHILD 99 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 584-8131 onceuponachild.com Once Upon a Child is a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secondhand store, but with very high standards. They wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just take any old clothing, toys or baby equipment. Bring your â&#x20AC;&#x153;gentlyâ&#x20AC;? used items in, with no appointment necessary. Unlike many other secondhand stores, Once Upon a Child doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until your items have been sold â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they pay you on the spot when the items are brought in and checked by one of their employees for cleanliness, quality and safety standards.

Best Local Retail Discounter DOLLAR GENERAL 354 Divinity St,, Bristol (860) 582-0430 www.dollargeneral.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Save time. Save money. Every day.â&#x20AC;? Those are the goals of Dollar General, and the helpful personnel there help meet them. You can find all the basics of life at rock-bottom prices at this store.

ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS & NIGHTLIFE Best Museum/Gallery THE NEW ENGLAND CAROUSEL MUSEUM 95 Riverside Ave., Bristol (860) 585-5411 thecarouselmuseum.org The New England Carousel Museum has been entertaining and enlightening Bristol residents as well as out-of-town visitors for the last 23 years. Their aim is to acquire, preserve and restore operating carousels and carousel memorabilia to educate the general public. Call about booking a birthday party or tour.

Best Theater/Playhouse PALACE THEATER 100 East Main St., Waterbury (203) 346-2000 The Palace Theater is sure to have something for everyone, considering its wide range of performers.

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into jazz, musicals or vintage cover bands, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all at the Palace Theater. Ticket prices vary by show. Visit the website to buy tickets or call the box office.

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Best Kids Activity IMAGINE NATION MUSEUM 1 Pleasant St., Bristol (860) 314-1400 imaginemuseum.org This hands-on childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s museum is best suited for kids ages of 2 to 10. The Imagine Nation Museum features a 1940s old-fashioned soda fountain. Sign your child up for a camp, or book your next birthday party here. Regular admission is $7, with camp and event prices varying.

Best Wine List MARILYNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PUB 388 Broad St., Bristol (860) 583-8838 marilynspub.com Enjoy your favorite wine at Marilynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, where the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. The name should give it away â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this restaurant/bar is based on Marilyn Monroe, actress, model and singer.

Best Bar BARLEY VINE 182 Main St., Bristol (860) 589-0239 â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to do at our bar is provide highquality products that are the best,â&#x20AC;? says Owner Victor Lugo. Much of their unique beers are crafted right here in Connecticut.

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The Herald Press Best Live Music DOWNTOWN CAFÉ 118 Main St., Bristol (860) 582-6853 downtowncafect.com It’s pretty clear why DowntownCafé was voted for the best live music. This place is the venue for tunes of every variety. Live bands, open mic night, karaoke and DJs are all part of why the people of Bristol say there isn’t anywhere else in town better for the music scene.

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BEST OF PLAINVILLE Best Restaurant J. TIMOTHY’S 143 New Britain Ave., Plainville (860) 747-6813 J. Timothy’s Taverne is best known for their famous “dirt wings.” These delicious appetizers are sauced, fried, sauced again, then fried again to make what has been voted the best wings in Connecticut year after year. Flavors include original buffalo, honey gold barbecue and teriyaki. The building is famous in and of itself, dating back to 1789 and is a favorite stop for history fans.

Best Bar CENTRAL CAFÉ 24 Whiting St., Plainville (860) 747-0405 centralcafect.com Café Central is the “small town bar with the big city flavor.” With multiple TVs to watch any sporting event going on, the bar at this place is second to none.

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Best Bar CHUTE GATES 372 Main St., Terryville (860) 585-0704 chutegates.com This western rodeo-themed restaurant brings out the cowboy in everyone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come in and enjoy a great meal and country music atmosphere! I want to sincerely thank you for helping to support my dream,â&#x20AC;? says Owner Kevin T. Wojtczak.

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Best Pizza TERRYVILLE PIZZA HOUSE 211 Main St., Terryville (860) 582-1468 This is the best pizza that Terryville has to offer.

Doing mostly greek-style pizza pies, Terryville pizza also has several specialties. Their signature pizza is the Terryville special, with onions, peppers, mushrooms and more.

Best Breakfast LUCKY CUP RESTAURANT 18 Main St., Terryville (860) 582-8636 This little gem in Terryville offers a great breakfast at a reasonable price. They have a group of devout customers who continue to give them business year after year.

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Best Hair Salon CLASSIC HAIR DESIGN 98 Whiting St., Plainville (860) 793-9794 Classic Hair Design will take care of all your hair needs with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re friendly, accommodating and down to earth,â&#x20AC;? says owner Christine Dugo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a passion for what we do and we never rush anything. We make sure that every customer is more than satisfied with the job we do.â&#x20AC;?

Best Breakfast BOLO BAKERY AND CAFĂ&#x2030; 33 Whiting St., Plainville (860) 410-4292 bolobakery.com This little cafĂŠ serves some of the best breakfast youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ever get. You might try the Portuguese â&#x20AC;&#x201D; two fried eggs, prosciutto and Portuguese Gouda cheese served on a Portuguese roll â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or the Chorizo cheddar scramble â&#x20AC;&#x201D; three eggs scrambled with cured chorizo sausage and cheddar cheese.

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BEST OF SOUTHINGTON Best Restaurant (tie) EL SOMBRERO 151 Queen St., Southington (860) 621-9474 elsombrero.com El Sombrero is a Mexican restaurant that has a plethora of tasty dishes, including the mucho steak salad, chicken, beef or shrimp fajitas, chimichangas and burritos. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid of the spice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to overwhelm a newby, but can be adjusted for folks that like a little fire in their food.

SMOKINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; WITH CHRIS 59 W. Center St., Southington (860) 620-9133 smokinwithchris.com Smokinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; With Chris is an all-around restaurant that focuses on feedback from the customers to dictate their menu items. These include salads, pastas, seafood, chicken, beef and sandwiches. Some of their options include baby back ribs, jambalaya and smoked meatloaf.

Best Bar EL SOMBRERO 151 Queen St., Southington (860) 621-9474 elsombrero.com Serving the best margaritas in Southington, El Sombrero has a fantastic bar with excellent drink choices. These include mojitos and lots of house specialties such as a raspberry colada, a frozen sombrero, and a passion daiquiri with light rum, coconut rum and raspberry.

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Best Restaurant CHUTE GATES 372 Main St., Terryville (860) 585-0704 chutegates.com Being the home of great meals and great service, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder why Chute Gates was voted best steakhouse.

Everything is cooked to order to provide the best â&#x20AC;&#x153;home cooking.â&#x20AC;? Chute Gates features live entertainment and daily specials. Come for lunch or dinner and enjoy the extensive barbecue menu or the many varieties of steak.

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Best Southington Pizza RANDY’S WOOSTER STREET PIZZA 131 Center St., Southington (860) 863-5100 woosterstpizza.com “Serving the best in New Haven-style brick oven pizza,” you might like Babe’s Beauty, an old-fashioned thick-crust pie with red sauce, garlic, basil, oregano, Romano cheese and olive oil, or Gary’s Garden, onions, peppers, mushrooms, eggplant, spinach, broccoli, mozzarella cheese and your choice of red or white sauce.

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Best Breakfast PEPPER POT RESTAURANT 9 Center St., Southington (860) 621-9192 thepepperpotrestaurant.com The Pepper Pot offers an appetizing breakfast with double-egg sandwiches, omelets and French toast as popular options here. The locals can’t seem to get enough of this place.

Best Hair Salon (tie) BLONDE AND BEYONDE 218 Queen St., Southington (860) 620-9736 CASEY’S IMAGE CONSULTANTS 51 N. Main St., Southington (860) 628-8857

UPSCALE CUTZ 2 West Center St., Southington (860) 426-0440 If you’re looking for the latest fashion in hair design, any one of these fine salons can help you. With great staffs who know their stuff, they’ll assist you to find the best look for you.

BEST OF WOLCOTT Best Restaurant THE EATERY 1515 Wolcott Road, Wolcott (860) 879-7400 Serving seafood, sandwiches and Italian cuisine, The Eatery is the best that Wolcott has to offer. Check out their active Facebook page for pictures of their wonderful food, specials and other news.

Best Bar THE POUR HOUSE SPORTS TAVERN 1189 Wolcott Road, Wolcott (203) 879-9554 The Pour House Sports Tavern features a great outdoor deck area in addition to their indoor bar setup. Fresh catch Mondays offer seafood at its finest.

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Best Breakfast BILL AND SAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DINER 713 Wolcott Road, Wolcott (203) 879-4736 Bill and Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has been open for over 40 years, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re loved by the local residents who stop in for a great breakfast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People come here because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re like a family here,â&#x20AC;? says Donna Polzeloa, a waitress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small town, and everybody knows each other. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great, friendly atmosphere when you come here.â&#x20AC;?

Best Hair Salon DENISEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAIR AFFAIR 2 North St., Wolcott (203) 879-5620 Denise Ross and her mother, Shirley, have been running this shop â&#x20AC;&#x153;at the top of the hillâ&#x20AC;? for more than 25 years. With Colleen at 22 years and Kelly at 17, the staff provide just the right feel for customers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really work well together,â&#x20AC;? says Denise. She still has some of her customers from her days in Bristol prior to opening the Wolcott shop â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so she has to be good!

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Pour House Sports Tavern 203-879-9554

1189 Wolcott Road, Wolcott

www.wingiton.com 030653

16 BEERS / MICRO BREWS ON TAP!

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WE DELIVER TO WOLCOTT & PARTS OF BRISTOL SERVING WOLCOTT & PARTS OF BRISTOL FREE Local Delivery until 8:30pm - Orders $15 or more

Add cheese to any burger 50¢ Add bacon $1.00

CLASSIC STYLE: 6 - $5.79 12 - $9.79 24 - $17.79 50 - $34.49 100 - $67.49

FLAVORS Mild - All the buffalo flavor, just a touch of heat Medium - Our original buffalo-flavored masterpiece Hot - A little extra “oomph” Wings of Prey - Painfully delicious HEAT FREAKS ONLY! Ragin’ Garlic - A Garlic Lover’s Twist on our “buffalo” Honey Heat - Chef Joe’s take on the sweet heat classic

Asian Garlic - Teriyaki packed with garlic flavor Hickory BBQ - Sweet ‘n tangy Hot BBQ - Our hot buffalo mixed with hickory Jerk BBQ - The Caribbean BBQ classic BBQ Cheddar - WIO’s unique take on BBQ Shogun - Teriyaki with a chili bite Mango Habanero - Sweet ‘n Spicy with a Carribean flare

Man-GUN - Mango Hab mixed with Shogun Garlic Parm - Our cream garlic blend mixed with parmesan

Chipotle Ranch - Together on wings at last!

Red White n’ Blues - We mix our blue cheese with medium buffalo in a patriotic display of deliciousness Honey Blues - Chicken Candy! Honey heat mixed with blue cheese

BONELESS WINGS:

bun w/mayo, lettuce tomato and red $ onion................................................................. .

6.45

Double - Two hand-packed patties on a

bun w/mayo, lettuce, tomato and red $ onion...................................................................

7.49 $ lettuce, tomato and red onion.................. 7.49

Turkey Burger - Served w/mayo, Spicy Black Bean Burger -

Vegetarian black bean patty w/Chipotle Ranch, lettuce, tomato, red onion and $ storemade giardiniera................................ .

6.45

CheddarCore - A molten cheddar core inside a massive patty w/bacon, $ lettuce, tomato and grilled onion............

9.45

Bacon n’ Blue - Loaded with WIO’s blue cheese dressing and crumbles melted $ on top w/bacon and red onion...............

8.45

Beelzeburger - Heat-infused patty,

jalapeños, pepperjack, red onion hot $ buffalo and Chipotle Ranch....................... .

8.45

Chicago - Our 1/3 lb patty topped with

shaved steak, provolone, hot giardeniera, $ BBQ sauce and grilled onion....................

9.45

Jersey Burger - Provolone melted

over grilled garlic onions and peppers $ served w/mayo and ketchup....................

8.45

Riz Burger - Topped with our secret

BBQ cheddar sauce, fried pickles, $ tomato and grilled onion............................

8.45

Honey Buffalo Burger -

Smothered in Honey Heat and blue cheese, and topped with tomato, onion$ and melted blue cheese crumbles..........

7.95

Add cheese - $ .50

Take-Out or Delivery Menu!

Wrap Choices - White, Wheat or Tomato

Deli Wrap - Your choice of turkey or ham

Classic - 1/3 lb hand-packed patty on a

Max 2 flavors on orders for 24 or 50, 4 flavors on orders for 100

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Add bacon - $1.00

Full size tenderloins breaded in our secret recipe

w/American cheese, lettuce, tomato $ and mayo.........................................................

6.45 $ lettuce, tomato and red onion................. 6.45

Tuna Wrap - Fresh-made tuna w/ Club Wrap - Turkey, ham, bacon,

American cheese, lettuce, tomato and $ mayo.................................................................. .

7.45

Chicken Bacon Ranch - Grilled/

breaded chicken, bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion $ w/Ranch dressing.........................................

8.00

Caesar - Grilled/breaded chicken, Caesar

dressing, parmesan cheese, croutons $ and lettuce........................................................

7.00

Honey Mustard Chicken -

Grilled/breaded chicken, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, sweet $ peppers, honey mustard dressing...........

7.25

Buffalo Chicken Wrap - Grilled/

breaded chicken tossed in any of our original sauces, lettuce, tomato, celery, $ blue cheese crumbles and dressing.......

7.25

Quesadilla Wrap - Grilled/breaded

chicken, melted cheddar, diced jalapeño, onion, tomato, olives and ranch $ dressing.............................................................

8.45

Burger-Bomb Wrap - Angus beef,

bacon, grilled red onion ‘n sweet peppers, BBQ sauce, melted cheddar and $ pepperjack cheese...................................

7.95 onion ‘n pepper, melted cheese............... 8.45

Philly Wrap - Sliced steak, grilled

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Chicago: Angus beef, steak, onion rings, melted Cheddar, grilled onion ‘n $ peppers, giardeniera and BBQ................

9.50

Max 2 flavors on orders for 10 or 20

5 - $7.29 10 - $13.29 20 - $24.49 Tossed in any of our classic flavors

EXTRAS: Celery 25¢ Extra Wing Sauce 50¢ Blue Cheese 2 oz. cup 50¢ Pint $3.95 Quart $6.95

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2 of our Large Tenders w/your choice of dipping sauce & a side of our crispy $ hand-cut fries...........................................................

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House Add fresh greens & vegetables with your $ choice of dressing.................................................. 5.49 Caesar Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan $ cheese and Caesar dressing................................... . 6.45 Chef Turkey, ham, Swiss, shopped egg, olives, onions, $ peppers, tomato over a bed of romaine lettuce.................. . 7.25 Tuna A generous portion of our homemade tuna over $ a bed of romaine, American cheese & Veg................... 5.49 Buffalo Chicken Grilled or breaded buffalo chicken with romaine, tomato. bue cheeses crumbles $ & celery. Served with our fresh storemade blue cheese. . 8.00 DRESSINGS: House, Creamy Italian, Caesar, Balsamic Viniagrette, Ranch, Chipotle Ranch, Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese

Hand-cut Fries............................$3.00 Cajun Curly Fries.......................$3.20 Garlic Parmesan Fries......$4.20 Onion Rings.................................$3.20 Sweet Potato Fries...................$4.00 Fried Pickle Chips $ Served with Chipotle Ranch................ 4.00

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Celebrating 25 years of business this year!

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