Kirkland, Washington and several businesses within its city limits have been named as the “The Best of 425” by readers and online voters of the local magazine, “425.”  Kirkland was named “Best City” in 2012.

Local “Best” businesses include:

·Ace Hardware  (Various locations)

·Bel-Kirk Auto – Auto body shop

·Cactus – Mexican restaurant (Various locations)

·Dr. Judy Hung, Eastside Veterinary Associates – Vet

·Evergreen Hospital Medical Center – Hospital

·Hopelink – Nonprofit (various locations)

·Palettes and Pairings – Elizabeth Shriner, Artist, and birthday place (Various locations)

·Jimmy Johns- Sandwich (various locations)

·Purple Café – Lunch (various locations)

·Simplicity ABC – Kids

·Starbucks-Coffee shop (various locations)

·Via Lago – Boutique

·Volterra – New restaurant

·Washington Pacific Eye Associates – Eyecare

·Wells Fargo – Bank (Various locations)

·Zeek’s – Pizza (Various locations)

A list of all “425 Bests” are in the May/June 2013 edition of 425 Magazine.