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A salute to the best Congratulations to the over 125 businesses in our area that you -- our readers -- say are the best places to eat, buy items or be entertained.

The winners were determined by ballots cast by mail, fax, email and over NewBritainHerald.com earlier this month.

Over 500 votes were cast -- a new record -- and you can be assured that the winners earned their accolades. We encourage you to take advantage of this guide and try out some new dining experiences, service providers and retailers. We even added favorite personalities, so you might want to check out the TV and radiowinners for a new perspective.

If your favorite isn’t incoluded this year, make sure you tell the proprietor next time you’re there to encourage votes in next year’s reader survey. and if there’s catergories you’d like to see added in 2015, or other ideas to improve the section, drop me a line at BestOf@NewBritainHerald,com. We always want this to be the best of the Best!

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Best American/Continental Restaurant Best Lunch Spot (tie) Best Local Hot Dogs CAPITOL LUNCH 510 Main St., New Britain (860) 229-8237 capitollunch.com Capitol Lunch has been a New Britain mainstay since 1929 with its Famous Sauce. You can buy it by the pint for $6.99, but it won’t be the same unless it’s on a hot dog grilled at Capitol. Stop by for lunch or dinner. We take pride in our speed, quality and service.

Best Chinese Restaurant GREAT TASTE 597 West Main St., New Britain (860) 827-8988 greattaste.com Not only is this the best Chinese restaurant in New Britain, but the highest-ranked Asian restaurant in Conn. It serves an array of multiregional Chinese food in an atmosphere for any size party. For a date for two or a large-scale gathering, it’s the place to go.

Best Italian Restaurant PORTOFINO’S 246 New Britain Rd., Berlin (860) 826-6374 portofinosrestaurantct.com Specializing in Northern and Southern Italian cuisine, Portofino’s prepares everything with only fresh ingredients and original recipes. There are daily lunch and

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Best Mexican Restaurant PLAZA AZTECA 3260 Berlin Turnpike, Newington (860) 436-9708 plazaaztecanewengland.com Located on the Berlin Turnpike, the brightly colored Plaza Azteca is hard to miss.

Inside, you will feel the unique Mexican atmosphere.

The food itself is the fruit of years of labor and exploration into Mexican cuisine.

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Best Japanese Restaurant NOBLE JAPANESE HIBACHI & SUSHI BAR 235 Queen St., Southington (860) 628-7888 noblejapanesecuisine.com Noble is the perfect place to eat with a group of friends since the horseshoe-shaped counters include everyone in the conversation.

We offer huge portions for a reasonable price, prepared by our master hibachi chef.

For those over 21, drinks such as the scorpion bowl are great to share. Vegetarian options are also available.

Best Latin Restaurant NEGRITA’S 76 West Main St., New Britain (860) 224-0680 negritasrestaurant.com Negrita’s is once again the Best Latin

Restaurant in New Britain. The size of the Spanish-American menu makes for tough decisions. Carlos Ilac, and his wife, Maria, offer customers free samples to try. New specialties are continually added to the menu, but nothing is too spicy.

Best Polish Restaurant BELVEDERE CAFÉ & RESTAURANT 82 Broad St., New Britain (860) 826-1155 belvederect.com This upscale intimate restaurant features contemporary decor and modern wall art.

The menu is a mix of Polish and American cuisine. Great for a night out, or a private party.

Best Golf Course Restaurant WHINSTONE TAVERN 245 Hartford Rd, New Britain (860) 827-0022 whinstonetavern.com Ashley Raphael, who has owned the Whinstone, works to satisfy every customer with both food and service. The menu features pub food like sandwiches, salads, burgers and hot dogs. A new dinner Italian-inspired menu is currently in the works.

Best Seafood Restaurant THE SAYBROOK FISH HOUSE 2165 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill (860) 721-918 saybrookfishhouserestaurants.com At The Saybrook Fish House, fish is king.

All items are the freshest of the New England coast. There are items for land-

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lubbers out there, too. While waiting, feel free to draw and write on the tablecloths with the crayons provided. Kids and kids at heart will enjoy their experience.

event, you’ve also found the right place.

Angelico’s will work with your budget to provide a superior experience for your event.

brings a taste of Italy to Connecticut. The menu consists of pizza, pasta, salad and Italian grill items. Their vast wine selection means no one will be left wanting.

Best Breakfast Spot CJ’S RESTAURANT 70 South St., New Britain (860) 223-4115 This family-owned and run business works to make your breakfast experience an enjoyable one. The staff is always friendly and will make you feel like part of the family. Children will like the Mickey Mouse pancakes.

Best Lunch Spot (tie) Best Bar/Best Happy Hour Best Pub Food/Best Sports Bar Best Wings/Best French Fries ROMA’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 382 Allen St., New Britain (860) 225-7947 romanewbritain.com Roma’s is a true triple threat: It’s a great place to watch sports, a great place to grab some classic pub food for lunch or dinner, and a great place for breakfast, too. Each night has a different special to keep things interesting throughout the week. From 11-6 there are drink specials, and pool is free.

Best Overall Restaurant EAST SIDE RESTAURANT 131 Dwight St., New Britain (860) 223-1188 eastsiderestaurant.com “We wanted to be a destination,” says Nick Augustino, owner of East Side Restaurant.

When you step into East Side, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled to Germany. The German-American menu is always served in generous proportions. Order the big beer and you’ll get a big cheer.

Best Family Restaurant PARADISE PIZZA 10 East St., New Britain (860) 827-8123 paradisepizzarestaurant.com From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. most days, Paradise Pizza will give you and your family a quality dining experience for any meal. It may have pizza in the name, but there is so much more to this restaurant, including seafood and Italian specialties. Every week there are different specials.

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Best Steakhouse ANGELICO’S RESTAURANT 542 East Main St., New Britain (860) 224-3811 angelicos.com With a selection of steak, ribs and chicken, Angelico’s knows how to cook meat the right way. You will receive excellent American cuisine for a reasonable price.

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Best Buffet RUBY TUESDAY’S 15 Pike St., Newington (860) 667-0282 rubytuesday.com Founded in 1972, Ruby Tuesday’s has created an example of casual American dining at its best. The signature burgers are made with 100 percent prime ground beef. The salad bar is a big hit, too.

Best Wine List BONTERRA ITALIAN BISTRO 98 Main St #101, Southington 860-426-2620 bonterract.com Serving up traditional Italian fare, Bonterra

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Best Bakery/Best Dessert KASIA BAKERY 88 Broad St. New Britain (860) 224-8821 This is an authentic Polish bakery.

All bakery items are made fresh in the store, and preservatives are never used.

Cake, pastries, bread and other Polish goods are specialties.

Best Brunch CONFETTI! 393 Farmington Ave., Plainville (860) 793-2253 idineconfetti.com At Confetti, the goal is to please your eyes, palate and soul. This is done by combining three generations of Mediterranean heritage with cooking expertise. The finest

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Best Deli ANGELO’S MARKET 349 West Main St., New Britain (860) 223-7340 angelosmarket.com Angelo’s Market is the place to go when you want to order any kind of Italian food -- they will find it for you. They also are proud of their own traditional Italian goods right in the store. After more than 50 years in the New Britain area, Angelo’s knows exactly what they’re doing. The sandwiches and salads are big hits.

Best Fish Market CITY FISH MARKET 884 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield (860) 522-3129 cfishct.com City Fish Market takes their hands-on approach the whole way. Their modern plant is used to process and deliver everything as safely as possible. Whatever you buy, you’ll know that it was handled with care. This is how City Fish manages to provide the highest-quality product every time.

Best Coffee DUNKIN DONUTS 130 S. Main St. New Britain, CT 06051 (860) 348-0890 This is a great place to grab something quick before work. Start your day off right with a cup of steaming hot Dunkin Donuts Coffee.

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Best Frozen Yogurt FROYOWORLD 405 Queen Street, Southington (860) 426-1175 froyoworld.com FroyoWorld has over 100 flavors and toppings to choose from. Just walk in and fill up a cup with your favorite one. It is the number 1 frozen yogurt in New England.

Specialty products like Frookies and Hot Froninis change things up just a bit more.

Best Dessert MOZZICATO-DE PASQUALE’S BAKERY & PASTRY SHOP 125 New Britain Ave., Plainville (860) 793-2253 mozzicatobakery.com This traditional Italian bakery has been voted the best bakery in Connecticut many times over the past years.

Stop by and enjoy the authentic Italian atmosphere of a café.

Cookies, breads, pastries, gelato -- they have them all. Specialty cakes can be made for weddings and other occasions.

Best Local Burgers SAHADI’S HOTTIES 563 W. Main St., New Britain (860) 348-0050 Sahadi’s Hotties originally began as a hot dog stand on the corner.

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enough room for a small group to eat indoors. Along with the delicious burgers, the home fries are always in high demand.

The restaurant opens at 5:30 every morning to serve breakfast sandwiches.

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Best Salads ANGELO’S MARKET 393 Farmington Ave., Plainville, CT (860) 223-7340 angelosmarket.com Angelo’s market is the place to when you want to order any kind of Italian food, they will find it for you.

They also make much of their own 0traditional Italian goods right in store.

After over 50 years in the New Britain area, Angelo’s knows exactly what they’re doing. The sandwiches and salads are big hits.

Best Ice Cream PRALINE’S ICE CREAM 50 Center Street, Southington (860) 620-9226 Praline’s has the largest selection of ice cream in the state with over 50 different varieties. These range from original recipes that you’ve never seen to your favorite classics. All the ice cream is made daily in state and you’ll be able to taste the difference.

Best Local Produce URBAN OAKS ORGANIC FARM 225 Oak St., New Britain (860) 223-6200 Operating as a nonprofit farm, Urban Oaks

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The wide variety of herbs, vegetables and fruits are all organically grown. Farmers’ markets take place on Fridays and Saturdays. A 12-week summer or winter share is around $600.

Best Pizza PIZZA PAL 264 S Main St., New Britain (860) 229-7300 pizzapalnb.com For more than 30 years, Pizza Pal has been making pizzas as part of their traditional and international cuisine. They have been known for consistent superior food quality regarding the entire menu.

Steaks, Salads, grinders and Mediterranean dishes are some examples of other options.

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Best Drive-in SONIC 1379 Farmington Avenue, Bristol (860) 583-0097 Sonicofct.com Sonic’s slogan is “Service at the speed of sound.” Simply press the red button when you’re ready to order and your food will be brought right to the car.

If you’re up not feeling up to the drive-in, you can sit in the dining room or on the outdoor patio to enjoy you’re a signature Cherry Limeade and Tots.

Sonic specializes in made-to-order fast food so you know that everything is always fresh.

Best Take-Out MAX PIZZA II 79 Shuttle Meadow Ave., New Britain (860) 357-2974 maxpizzaandicecream.com Max Pizza II is a great spot to stop by when you’re looking for a relaxed meal.

Pizza is available by the slice or as a whole pie up to 24 slices.

Grinders, wings and seafood make up some of the other options. After eating stick around for dessert and grab a Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream sundae.

AUTOMOTIVE Best New Car Dealership PAPA’S DODGE 585 East Main St., New Britain (860) 225-8751 papscdjct.com Since opening in 1947, Papa’s has sold more than 125,000 new and used cars and trucks.

They also are the largest full-line Chrysler dealer in New England.

Don’t hesitate to be the next new car owner. With unbeatable prices and unmatched service, there are few better places to buy a new car.

Best Used Car Dealership Best Auto Repair Service Best Car Wash STORY BROTHERS AUTO CENTER 84 Burritt St., New Britain (860) 225-0159 storybrothersauto.com

Best Place to Buy Tires (tie) TOWN FAIR TIRE 218 East Main St., New Britain (860) 229-8811 townfairtire.com Dealing with an enormous tire selection, Town Fair Tire will most likely have what you’re looking for. If they don’t, they will order it for you. If you find a tire for a cheaper price somewhere else they will match the price. The staff is courteous and knowledgeable.

Best Place to Buy Tires (tie) CONNECTICUT TIRE 96 Webster Square, Berlin (860) 224-2675 cttire.com From a small garage start in 1967, Connecticut Tire has grown to one of the largest tire dealers in Connecticut and the largest Cooper Tire dealer. Their warehouse has a stock of over 15,000 tires to make all your buying needs as efficient as possible.

When you run into trouble on the road, the fully-equipped service trucks can do on-site work.

Best Place to Buy Auto Parts ADVANCE AUTO PARTS 180 E. Main St. New Britain (860) 832-4646 shop.advanceautoparts.com Advance Auto Parts is the largest supplier of automotive aftermarket parts in North America. They strive to help each customer find the best products. If you don’t have

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Best Chiropractor DR. FRANCIS VESCI 10 Cedar St, New Britain (860) 225-9925 After 20 years in business, Dr. Vesci knows the ins and outs of the chiropractic business. His long-term patients can tell you that he pays close attention to their needs and really brings a personal interest into their healthcare. Along with Chiropractic, Dr. Vesci also specializes in acupuncture.

Best Handyman D.B. CARPENTRY 118 Brighton ST, New Britain (860) 881-6000 Douglas Bailey, owner of D. B. Carpentry, LLC Is involved in every step of the process to ensure that the highest standards are kept.

As a full service building and remodeling company, D. B. has full design services and can build anything from porches and decks, to remodeling your kitchen.

Best Chiropractor DR. MICHELLE IMOSSI 36 Chamberlain Highway, Berlin (860) 828-3435 smallmiracleschiropractic.com Dr. Michelle Imossi has been practicing chiropractic for over 20 years.

She treats patients with problems of all sorts, helping them on their way to a healthy life. Dr. Imossi has received much training in the areas of family care, nutrition and sports injuries. Not only will you leave feeling better, but you’ll be more knowledgeable, too.

Best Rehabilitation Facility APPLE REHAB FARMINGTON VALLEY 269 Farmington Ave., Plainville (860) 747-1637 apple-rehab.com Apple rehab is the nation’s leading privately held nursing-home company.

It is also one of the largest privately owned companies in New England.

Apple Rehab delivers a full range of speech, and occupational and physical therapies in a nurturing environment. You and your family members will receive only the most comprehensive care.

Best Handyman MR. FIX-IT 308 W. Washington St. Bristol (860)-589-2464 Expert industry professionals dedicated to house and room addition professional

Best Boss BOB STORY — STORY BROTHERS 84 Burritt St., New Britain (860) 225-0159 storybrothers.com With all of the awards that Story Brothers

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Best Law Office THE LAW OFFICE OF PODOROWSKY, THOMPSON AND BARON 202 Broad St., New Britain (860) 223-4000 ptblegal.com This law firm can trace its history back over 70 years to 1940. Today, it is still a client-focused legal practice and is ready to help with any legal issues. Matters include personal injury, real estate, workers compensation and criminal defense.

Best Doctor-General Practice DR. BARRY STECKLER 35 W Pearl St, New Britain (860) 223-8373 Dr. Steckler believes that when it comes to caring for patients, listening to what they say is most important. He takes time to learn about each person and takes pride in the level of patient interaction that occurs in his office.

Best Doctor Specialist Best Eye Care Facility DR. MARTHA MAIETTA 14 Vine St., New Britain (860) 229-1905 optometricpracticeofmarthamaiettaod. yolasite.com As a third-generation optometrist in her family, Dr. Maietta has had many shoes to fill. She has remained committed to providing quality, family-friendly eye care.

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this full-service hospital. This hospital is equipped to handle any problems that arise. They also take part in regular wellness examinations and grooming.

Best Dentist DR. MICHAEL TOSSATTI 1067 Farmington Ave., Berlin (860) 828-1475 mstossattidmd.com Dr. Tossatti has been a practicing dentist for 30 years. His patients range from children to adults needing general dentistry.

The most up-to-date technology is used to keep all patients as healthy and comfortable as possible during all procedures.

Best Pet Groomer PUPPY CUTS 666 Arch St., New Britain (860) 505-0057 Erica Kieffer, owner of Puppy Cuts, has been grooming dogs for about 10 years in Connecticut.

She cares about the animals’ well-being and will always treat your pet with care.

Services range from a nail cut to a full groom and teeth cleaning.

In the store, leashes, collars and shampoos are available for purchase.

Best Real Estate Office CENTURY 21 765 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 582-7404 Century 21 is the world’s largest residential real estate franchise. There are over 7,000 independently owned offices in 77 countries. With such a large network, buying or selling a house from Century 21 means you have access to the most options and better chances of finding your perfect home, and personalized care from experts who know the local market.

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Best Veterinarian KENSINGTON BIRD & ANIMAL HOSPITAL 977 Farmington Ave, Berlin (860) 828-7736 kbahonline.vetstreet.com While KBAH specializes in the treatment of avian and exotic species, all patients are given superior care no matter the species.

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Best Mortgage Company MCCUE MORTGAGE 1 Liberty Square #3, New Britain (860) 356-0466 mccuemortgage.com McCue Mortgage will do their best to exceed all of your expectations and improve your chances of becoming a homeowner. In the past years they

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Best Oil Provider SPRING BROOK ICE & FUEL SERVICES 19 Woodland St., New Britain (860) 225-6491 springbrookiceandfuel.com Since 1918, Spring Brook has been serving the community in more ways than one.

They provide automatic fuel delivery and 24-hour emergency service to all customers. They also offer the sale of natural gas throughout the state. Both ice and dry ice are in stock for whatever occasion you need it.

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Best Day Care SOUTHINGTON COMMUNITY YMCA 29 High St., Southington, CT (860) 628-5597 x350 sccymca.org The YMCA in Southington employs close to 400 staff and over 600 volunteers. Each one is given the responsibility to provide safe, fun programs to the children of the community. All children can participate in youth sports and camps such as the

Best Senior Care Facility JEROME HOME 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain (860) 229-3707 jeromehome.org Jerome Home provides assisted living, skilled nursing care, and short-term rehabilitation services.

When one of your family members needs just a little extra help, Jerome Home can help. The professionally trained staff is knowledgeable and cares about the well-being of each guest.

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Best Landscaper STONEHEDGE LANDSCAPING & GARDEN CENTER 1616 Willard Ave., Newington (860) 667-1158 stonehedgelandscapingco.com Stonehedge can handle your landscaping project every step of the way. From designing to building and installing, their talented staff will take care of it all. Their garden center has recently been redesigned, making it even easier for you to shop for all the equipment and plants you could need. Sign up for their newsletter to be kept up to date on trends.

Best Swimming Pool Contractor AQUA POOL & PATIO, INC. 53 Newberry Rd, East Windsor (860) 623-9886 aquapool.com This family-owned and operated pool company takes care when it comes to the installation and repair of your pool.

Completing each project correctly, on-time and within budget is very important to them. Once your pool is all set, Aqua pool will give you all the information you need for the best maintenance procedures.

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Best Non-Profit Organization POLISH BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 262 Broad St. New Britain, CT 860-223-4000

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Best Gymnastics School AMERICAN GYMNASTICS 1280 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville (860) 621-5001 american-gymnastics.net No matter your child’s fitness or experience level, the experienced coaches at American Gymnastics look forward to working with them. They believe that gymnastics is a fun and safe way to help kids lead a healthy lifestyle.

Best Hospital THE HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT 100 Grand St, New Britain, CT 06052 (860) 224-5011 thocc.org Nearly 3,000 employees and 500 physicians are employed at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. Every day they commit themselves to providing the best in medical care for the entire community.

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Best Urgent Care Facility UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030 (860) 679-2000 uchc.edu University of Connecticut Health Center is one of the best in CT for heart attack, surgical and emergency department care.

It boasts over 5,000 employees and is currently is a period of never-before-seen growth.

WEDDING SERVICES Best Bridal Shop MARIELLA CREATIONS 2192 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill (860) 529-8558 mariellacreations.com Come and get a taste of the Mariella experience. With the help of an expert staff of seamstresses, any alterations you need will easily be taken care of. Everyone is treated like family throughout the entire process. Wedding gowns, cocktail dresses, jewelry and tuxedos can all be found at Mariella Creations.

Best Bridal Shop BRIDAL BELLS BOUTIQUE 114 Mill St., Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 828-8462 bridalbellsboutique.com When it comes to finding that perfect dress, Bridal Bells Boutique will make

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Best Dance Studio YMCA NEW BRITAIN 19 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 (860) 225-4681 nbbymca.org The YMCA is the perfect place to keep healthy. Whether you are dancing in the studio, or playing sports in the gym, keeping active is the goal. Kids will get the chance to experience fun and adventure in a safe environment. But don’t think it’s just for kids, everyone is welcome here.

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the experience that much better. They care about how you look on your big day, and aren’t afraid to speak honestly about the possibilities.

Best Place to Hold a Wedding HAWTHORNE INN 2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin (860) 828-3571 The Hawthorne Inn has come a long way since its days as an inn for travelers between New York and Boston during the 1930s. It is one of the premier restaurants in Connecticut for banquets and happens to be located in a central area. A diverse menu and room for up to 300 guests means it can accommodate any type of gathering.

Best Limo Service BEVERLY HILLS LIMOUSINE OF CT 200 High St, Windsor (860) 687-1822 bhlimoct.com Beverly Hills Limousine boasts one of Connecticut’s largest fleets of luxury vehicles.

Their goal is to always arrive on time and treat all guests courteously. They can take you to most major airports in the Northeast or for a fun trip down to the casino. When it comes to weddings, Beverly Hills Limousine goes above and beyond expectations to give you red-carpet treatment.

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Best Nail Salon BLISS NAIL SALON 979 W. Main St. 860 229-0555 At Bliss Nail Salon you will be treated like family as soon as you walk in the door.

These professionals will give you the best manicure or pedicure in Connecticut. Last minute appointments are available.

Best Place for Yoga NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA 50 High St., New Britain 50 High St, New Britain, CT (860) 229-3787 nbbymca.org The YMCA is the perfect place to keep healthy. Whether you are dancing in the studio, or playing sports in the gym, keeping active is the goal. Kids will get the chance to experience fun and adventure in a safe environment. But don’t think it’s only for kids, everyone is welcome here.

Best Tanning Salon HOT TANS 855 Queen St. Southington (860) 621-4422 hottans.net Hot Tans specializes in both UV- and UV-free tanning. All equipment is standup only, so you don’t have to worry about lying where anyone else has.

The staff will work with you to get that perfect glow all year round no matter what your skin tone.

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Best Health Food Store WHOLE FOODS MARKET 50 Raymond Rd, West Hartford (860) 523-8500 wholefoodsmarket.com Whole foods is in business to provide you and your family with all-natural and organic products that lead to a healthy lifestyle.

The standards for quality are the highest around. You can be sure that all items have been produced in a sustainable fashion.

Best Health Club NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA 50 High St, New Britain, CT (860) 229-3787 nbbymca.org The YMCA is the perfect place to keep healthy. Whether you are dancing in the studio, or playing sports in the gym, keeping active is the goal. Kids will get the chance to experience fun and adventure in a safe environment. But don’t think it’s just for kids, everyone is welcome here.

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If you’re stressed out, the staff at Creations will help you relax and eliminate stress while making you look your best.

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RETAILERS Best Jewelry Store POLUMBO’S JEWELERS 438 East St., New Britain (860) 223-8886 jpjewelers.com As a member of Jewelers of America, you can rest assured that you are dealing with professionals here Polumbo’s. They are dedicated to treating each customer with integrity and the highest level of customer service.

Best Liquor Store LIQUOR DEPOT INC. 687 W. Main St. New Britain, CT (860) 223-7140 liquordepotinc.com There are over 1,700 wines held in stock at Liquor Depot. Don’t forget a full selection of kegs and cold beer. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can get the chance to taste new beers and wines. Keep an eye out for weekly events. By purchasing more at a time, customers can get prices closer to what is paid straight from the warehouse.

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Best Local Hardware Store RUTKOWSKI 62 Broad St, New Britain, CT 06053 (860) 229-5180 Do you ever get tired of the oversized hardware stores that make it difficult to find what you’re looking for? Try out Rutkowski True Value. This local hardware store beats the bigger competitors when it comes to customer service and selection.

Best Grocery Store STOP & SHOP 1309 Corbin Ave., New Britain (860) 348-9856 stopandshop.com This year Stop and Shop is celebrating 100 years of business. Since the beginning it has focused on providing the best selection, value and quality. By using your Stop and Shop card, you will receive any sale prices and the points you save up can be used for discounts on gas.

Best Optical Shop YOUR EYES EYE CARE CENTER 198 E Main St, New Britain, CT 06051 (860) 223-7900 Run by Doctor Pavano and Associates, Your Eyes employs only highly trained optometrists. They work to provide the highest quality eye care to everyone, no matter their insurance status. Stop by and take charge of your eye health with the right people.

Best Local Grocery Store POLMART 121 Broad St, New Britain, CT (860) 223-7055 polmartusa.com Polmart is the largest reseller of Polish products on the East coast. A Small Europe in the center of New Britain.

Best Local Appliance/Electronics Store LOWES lowes.com (860) 667-7003

Best Convenience Store FOOD BAG 2233 Corbin Ave. New Britain, CT 860-224-8928 Food Bag is your basic convenience store.

Stop in while pumping gas to grab a snack for the road, or a drink from the large cooler selection.

Best Pawn Shop TRI-CITY TRADING 23 Main St., New Britain (860) 229-7156 Tri-City Trading’s motto is, “We guarantee top dollar.”

Many of the newest electronics and TVs from the most popular name brands can be found right here. They will buy your old jewelry or any other type of valuable item on the spot.

Best Local Pharmacy CVS PHARMACY 177 Columbus Ave., New Britain (860) 229-3757 cvs.com CVS pharmacy is in business to help its customers best take care of themselves and their families.

The sales clerks are knowledgeable about where to find items throughout the store.

The pharmacists can help to make decisions on any drug usage.

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Best Cellular/Wireless Store VERIZON WIRELESS 1188 Farmington Ave., Bristol (860) 940-6569 Verizon Wireless currently provides wireless services to over 120 million people.

With a multitude of plans, you will find the one that works best for you and your lifestyle. The new Verizon Edge program lets you upgrade your phone more often than ever before.

Best Local Sporting Goods Store DICK’S SPORTING GOODS 2985 Berlin Turnpike, Newington (860) 666-3877 dicksportinggoods.com Dick’s Sporting Goods is the ultimate sport equipment store. Whatever sport you play, you’ll find what you need. It’s not all sports, though. The latest apparel from your favorite New England teams is here. Campers, hunters and at-home weightlifters will be at home here, too. When in doubt, ask one of the associates to point you in the right direction.

Best Barber (tie) MR. JOSEPH’S HAIR SALONS 272 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06052 (860) 233-8285 At Mr. Joseph’s Hair Salon you will receive the full spa treatment. Tanning, waxing and facials are just some of the services provided. All of the staff have years of experience and have competed in hair styling competitions throughout the world, and won two World Hair Championships.

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Best Florist SCOTT’S FLOWERS 678 Arch St., New Britain (860) 832-8561 scottsflowersinc.com Scott’s guarantees that any flowers you order from them will always be 100 percent fresh. Let them help you brighten up any of your special occasions with a beautiful bouquet. If you forgot to grab that birthday card or balloon, Scott’s keeps a selection available for your convenience.

Best Dry Cleaner KENSINGTON DRY CLEANERS 314 New Britain Rd, Berlin (860) 829-5226 Kensington Dry Cleaners is more than your basic dry cleaners. They will clean household items such as rugs and leather items. Tailoring and alterations are done right in-store for your convenience.

Best Bank/Credit Union WEBSTER BANK 450 Main St, New Britain (860) 612-4331 websteronline.com At Webster, they know what matters most to their customers and live up to those expectations every day. It’s really all about trust, and building personal relationships within the community. You can be sure you will always be treated kindness and a

Best Garden Center KARABIN FARMS 894 Andrews St., Southington (860) 620-0194 Karabin Farms’ 50 acres of land leaves much room to grow all sorts of fruits and vegetables and raise livestock in a humane fashion. The farm has a total of almost 2,000 fruit trees and 10,000 Christmas trees. Other food available includes honey, maple syrup and a variety of jams. From August to December, you’ll have a tough time resisting the selection of pies.

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Best Garden Center STONEHEDGE LANSCAPING AND GARDEN CENTER 1616 Willard Ave., Newington, CT 06111 (860) 667-1158 stonehedgelandscapingco.com Stonehedge can handle your landscaping project every step of the way. From designing to building and installing, their talented staff will take care of it all. Their garden center has recently been redesigned making it even easier for you to shop for all the equipment and plants you could need. Sign up for their newsletter for gardening tips and advice.

Best Baby Store BABY’S WORLD 971 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike (800) 585-2297 babysworldonline.com Baby’s World has been in business for

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Best Furniture PURITAN FURNITURE 1061 New Britain Ave., West Hartford (860) 236-4271 puritanfurniture.com Puritan’s huge selection of furniture is what sets them apart from other dealers.

In the store, you will find the furniture for any room in the house. Bedroom, living room, dining room, and office, Puritan has it all at low prices.

Best Local Retail Discounter TARGET 3265 Berlin Turnpike, Newington (860) 616-0022 target.com Expect More. Pay Less. That’s what they say at Target. Just about anything you could need can be found here at a cost that will beat most competitors.

Feel like shopping online? All orders over $50 are shipped free.

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Best Museum/Gallery NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 56 Lexington St., New Britain (860) 229-0257 nbmaa.org Open since 1903, this was the first institution in the country to focus on collecting

American art. The museum now has over 5,000 pieces in 10 galleries on its first and second floors.

Every three months a new special exhibit is displayed. This museum strives to be as welcoming and educational as possible for all of its patrons.

Best Theatre/Playhouse HOLE IN THE WALL THEATER 116 Main St., New Britain (860) 229-3049 hitw.org Hole in the Wall Theater has been presenting plays throughout New Britain for more than 40 years now in a variety of locations.

Anyone who walks through the door is immediately a member of the cast if they wish, and no one will ever be turned away.

This theater is unique in that all plays and decisions are made by the cast members in a biweekly meeting.

Come see one of the six shows put on during each year.

Best Kids Activity FLIGHT TRAMPOLINE PARK 140 Production Court, New Britain (860) 505-8218 flighttrampolinepark.com By mixing cutting-edge technology with trampolines, Flight Trampoline Park has created a fun activity for kids and the whole family.

Monday night is family night, when it’s only $35 for a family of five to jump for an hour.

Jumping is also a great way to work out and keep active that is much more entertaining than the gym.

PERSONALITIES Best Local Newscaster DENISE D’ASCENZO Denise D’Ascenzo first began at WFSB in 1986. Over the years she has established herself as an award-winning broadcast journalist with 9 Emmys to date. She can be seen on weekdays on channel 3 at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 p.m.

Best Local Weather Personality SCOT HANEY Scot Haney has been working at channel 3 since 1998 as part of the Eyewitness News team. He can be seen from 4:30 to 7:00 a.m. on weekday mornings and at 3:00 p.m. on weekdays. During the morning commute, he keeps the state up to date on the most accurate weather forecasts. He’s also co-host of the station’s Better Connecticut.

Best Local Sports Broadcaster JOE D’AMBROSIO Joe D’Ambrosio has been a sports anchor

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Best Golf Course STANLEY GOLF COURSE 245 Hartford Rd. (860) 827-8570 Stanley Golf Course is an award-winning 27-hole public course and driving range.

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Best Local Radio Station WTIC-AM WTIC News Talk 1080 is part of CBS Connecticut. You’ll find broadcasts of sports, traffic, weather and breaking news.

Listening to a game on the radio can be even more exciting than watching it on the TV. Best Local TV Station WFSB 333 Capitol Blvd. Rocky Hill, CT 860-244-1605 wfsb.com Broadcasting about 33 hours of newscasts a week, WFSB has a large presence in Connecticut. With their Early Warning Pinpoint Dopplar, you will always know the latest weather news and can act accordingly. The I-Team works on the side of the community to investigate problems and get them fixed when a single person is not enough.

TRAVEL Best Travel Agency PERKINS TRAVEL 40 S. High St., New Britain (860) 223-1655 perkinstravel.com Established in 1985, Perkins Travel is owned by Betsy and Jack Perkins. They specialize in serving international business

travelers. As an American Express Travel Service, Perkins is part of the world’s largest travel service organization.

Sliders’ wings are delivered fresh every day and are never frozen. With 22 flavors to choose from, there is surely something for everyone. When looking for wings, beer and sports, you won’t find a better place to get them in Plainville.

Best Hotel/Motel MARIOTT 15 Farm Springs Rd, Farmington (860) 678-1000 mariott.com This Mariott hotel in Farmington is ready to make your stay comfortable. With five floors, there will always be a room open for you. Wireless service is available in both the rooms and public areas. Large meeting rooms work great for business meeting and other gatherings.

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Best Pizza REVERBAND PIZZA 1079 Queen St, Southington, CT (860) 747-0229 Riverbend Pizza offers an array of specialty pizzas and Italian-style entrees. The restaurant is always clean and casual if you’re looking to eat in. Prices are reasonable.

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Best Breakfast MAIN STREET DINER 40 West Main St, Plainville (860) 793-1618 mainstreetdiner.net For over 50 years, Main Street Diner has been serving some of the best breakfast and lunch in the state. The classic diner atmosphere is alive and easy to sense.

This diner combines great prices, vintage décor aNd amazing food to keep customers coming back.

Best Restaurant J TIMOTHY’S TAVERNE 143 New Britain Ave., Plainville (860) 747-6813 jtimothys.com Over the years, J Timothy’s’ “dirt” wings have consistently been voted the best in Connecticut. Starting on July 8, they will have a new wing flavor called Sweet Red Chili. The wings help make it the best restaurant in Plainville all on their own, but the rest of the menu is just as good. In the large 225-year-old building, there is room for banquets and private party rooms for a big night out.

Best Hair Salon CHERYL’S HAIR SALON 77 E St # 1, Plainville, CT 06062 (860) 747-3284 Cheryl of Cheryl’s Hair Salon, LLc. has 35 years of experience in the business and it sets her apart from other salons in the area. She’s dedicated to making her customers happy through a quality full service

Best Bar SLIDERS GRILL & BAR 88 New Britain Ave., Plainville (860) 747-4477 slidersgrillbar.com

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Specialties include fresh seafood and Black Angus steaks cooked over an open wood fire grill. This is the second year in a row that Anthony Jacks has been voted the best restaurant in Southington.

Best Bar FRIENDS CAFE 15 N Liberty St, Southington, CT 06489 860-426-1020 Friendscafect.com Looking to grab some food and drinks with friends? This is the place to go. Fresh food and large selection of beer, wine, and spirits adds a nice touch. Play pool or darts, or just listen to the music and relax.

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Best Pizza THE FIRE PLACE 44 Center St., Southington (860) 620-1234 thefireplacect.com The atmosphere and the wood-fired specialty pizzas and wings keep people coming back to The Fire Place again and again.

Pizzas can be of your own creation, with

over 30 toppings to choose from, or try out one of the more unique choices on the menu, such as the mashed potato or cheeseburger pizza.

Best Breakfast (tie) PEPPER POT 9 Center St., Southington (860) 621-9192 thepepperpotrestaurant.com Come by the Pepper Pot to start off your day right with some homemade breakfast while overlooking the town green.

The colossal pancakes will ensure you leave with a full stomach. Even when you’re in a hurry, the Pepper Pot can help you out with a takeout menu and quick service.

BEST OF NEWINGTON Best Restaurant OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 3210 Berlin Turnpike, Newington (860) 666-0002 outback.com Outback Steakhouse serves up a casual Australian outback atmosphere with its food. Beef and steak are kings of the menu here. When ordering a steak, choose the style you want for the perfect taste. The menu also carries an array of seafood, chicken and sandwiches.

Best Breakfast (tie) STEVE’S RESTAURANT 1091 S. Main St., Plantsville (860) 621-7116 When you’re in need of a hearty breakfast of eggs or pancakes, go to Steve’s.

They’ll make you feel at home and part of the family. For lunch, gourmet burgers and sandwiches top the menu.

Best Bar PLAZA AZTECA 3260 Berlin Turnpike, Newington (860) 436-9708 plazaaztecanewengland.com Located on the Berlin Turnpike, Plaza Azteca is hard to miss when driving by at night. Once inside, you will feel the atmosphere of a Mexican restaurant with a unique twist. The food itself is the fruit of years of labor and exploration into Mexican cuisine. Come be a part of the revival!

Best Hair Salon STUDIO 7 STYLING SALON 360 N Main St # 11, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 621-6860 Open for 22 years, Studio 7 has become a home for its regular customers.

“We’re very cordial to everyone,” said Linda Bohlman, the owner. “We’re like family.”

Best Pizza ELM HILL PIZZA 625 Maple Hill Ave., Newington (860) 666-4649 elmhillpizza.com Serving thicker Greek-style pizza, Elm Hill has been a much-loved restaurant in Newington for over 40 years. It is family-run and operated. Everyone is greeted with a friendly hello. The grinders are large

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Best Breakfast OLYMPIA DINER 3413 Berlin Turnpike, Newington (860) 666-9948 Olympia Diner is a throwback to a time when the Berlin Turnpike was full of diners.

Olympia has lasted this long because of its homemade breakfasts and reasonable prices. Whenever you want breakfast, it’s waiting for you here. The atmosphere is relaxing and enjoyable.

The steaks are cooked to perfection without ever losing any of their juicy flavors.

The salad bar boasts locally grown organic produce.

Best Bar OLD TOWN CAFE 187 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109 (860) 529-4196 A classic hometown bar. A casual atmosphere and friendly staff and patrons mean it could be a good place to blow off steam after a stressful day. TVs and a pool table provide entertainment for those who want it.

Best Hair Salon CRISMARI SALON 3085 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111 (860) 665-7169 crismarisalon.weebly.com Crismari Salon caters to the whole family.

You’ll all leave looking your best after these professionals are done.

The staff uses top of the line products and never stops learning about their profession.

Best Pizza VITO’S PIZZERIA 673 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield (860) 563-3333 vitosbythepark.com Vito’s in Wethersfield consistently has some of the best pizza in town. The talented chefs here make all food fresh and from scratch.

With a unique Italian heritage, Vito’s serves delicious food with an old world style and atmosphere.

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Best Hair Salon BLADES SALON 161 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109 (860) 563-0639 bladessalon.com Blades Salon is a true full service salon.

They deal in hair, cosmetic design, hand and foot care, and bridal services. Deep tissue therapeutic massages start at only $40.

Best Restaurant DAKOTA STEAKHOUSE & TAVERN 1489 Silas Deane Hwy., Rocky Hill (860) 257-7752 dakotarockyhill.com When you step through the door you’ll get a sense of the vast expanse of the Great Plains and the Rocky mountains.

BEST OF BERLIN/KENSINGTON Best Restaurant PORTOFINO’S RESTAURANT 246 New Britain Rd, Berlin (860) 826-6374 portofinosrestaurantct.com Specializing in Northern and Southern Italian cuisine, Portofino’s prepares everything with only fresh ingredients using original recipes.

Specials are offered daily for lunch and dinner. You’ll find many traditional items, but also many unique dishes.

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Best Bar SLIDERS GRILL AND BAR 197 Episcopal Rd, Berlin (860) 829-9292 slidersgrillbar.com Sliders wings are delivered fresh every day and are never frozen.

With 22 flavors to choose from there is surely something for everyone.

When looking for wings, beer and sports, you won’t find a better place to get them in Berlin.

Best Pizza CENTRAL PIZZA 96 Mill St., Berlin (860) 828-0133 The sauce on the pizza at Central Pizza is what most people talk about. The meatball grinder is also a customer favorite.

Eat in to get the true experience and interact with the friendly staff.

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Best Breakfast STARLIGHT DINER 83 Mill St, Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 828-3922 starlightdinerberlinct.com The prices at Starlight Diner are great. You won’t be breaking the bank to eat here, but the food you get will be delicious.

Try a stack of chocolate chip pancakes or French toast straight off the griddle.

Best Hair Salon A SHEAR PERFECTION 1213 Farmington Ave., Berlin, CT 06037 (860) 829-6767 ashearperfection.com A Shear Perfection has a selection of the finest hair

care products for sale in the store. After 9 years in business, they have perfected hair styling. Each staff member is an expert, and make the health and beauty of your hair their top priority.

BEST OF ROCKY HILL Best Restaurant PAZZO ITALIAN CAFE 377 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill (860) 721-8888 rockyhill.pazzoitaliancafe.net Pazzo Italian Café is known for its consistently good food and service.

You won’t find any bad experiences here. As a family-run business, they know how important it is for your family to have a nice meal together. Also in Glastonbury.

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BEST OF 2014 Best Breakfast MITCHELL’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 2010 Silas Deane Hwy., Rocky Hill (860) 563-4700 mitchellscoffehouse.net Mitchell’s has been a landmark in Rocky Hill for over 40 years. Their breakfast continues to bring back steady customers every week. Breakfast is the most important meal; don’t let just anyone cook it for you.

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Best Breakfast BOB’S COFFEE SHOP 33 New Britain Ave., Rocky Hill (860) 529-2540 The staff and atmosphere are just as important as the food. At Bob’s Coffee Shop you’ll feel like you’re eating at a friend’s house. The staff is always friendly and personable, and the restaurant itself exudes coziness. Eat here often enough

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Best Pizza WEST SIDE PIZZA 945 Cromwell Ave., Rocky Hill (860) 563-5021 West Side is the go-to pizza spot in rocky hill. It may not stand out much from the inside, but try a bite of this Greek-style pizza, or bite into a meatball grinder and you won’t be sorry.

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