You said it! Hundreds of readers submitted their ballots for the Kirkland Reporter’s 2nd Annual Best of Kirkland contest that launched in March. Readers nominated their favorite services, places to shop, eat, work and more in Kirkland. Congratulations to the following winners and finalists:
Service
Autocare
WINNER: Jay’s Kirkland Autocare
FINALISTS: Lee Johnson Family Auto; Juanita Collision Center
Barber Shop
WINNER: Bombaii Cutters
FINALISTS: Zo Hair Salon, The Shop
Chiropractor
WINNER: Krause Chiropractic
FINALISTS: Meadows Family Chiropractic; Neno Pribic, D.C.
Dentist
WINNER: Dr. Bernard Pak, Kirkland Smiles Dental Care
FINALISTS: Dr. Lindsay Barry, Barry General Dentistry; Dr. Jerry Campo, D.D.S.
Financial advisor
WINNER: Rob Ahrendt, AAMS/ Edward Jones
FINALISTS: Cory J. Shepard/ Edward Jones; Ken Williams, CHFC CLTC CLU
Fitness Center
WINNER: Columbia Athletic Club
FINALISTS: 24 Hour Fitness; X-Gym
Hair Salon
WINNER: Zo Hair Salon
FINALISTS: Bombaii Cutters; Studio 150; 88 Kirkland Salon
Realtor
WINNER: Lynly Calloway, Windermere
FINALISTS: Ali Fialho, BH&G Real Estate; G.G. Getz, Windermere
Insurance Agent
WINNER:Patrick Fitzgerald, State Farm
FINALISTS: Conover; Vern Fonk Insurance; Mark Shinstrom, Shinstrom & Norman, Inc.
Med Spa
WINNER: Northwest Face
FINALISTS: Ambrosia Medical Spa; Aura Laser Skin Care
Nail Salon
WINNER:Finger Paints
FINALISTS: BB Nails; S&R Nails
Physical Therapist
WINNER: Ben Wobker, Lake Washington Physical Therapy
FINALISTS: Whitesell’s Pro Therapy; Apple Physical Therapy; Evergreen Orthopedic
Physician
WINNER: Dr. Aysel Sanderson, MD
FINALISTS: Paul Sandstrom, MD – Lakeshore Clinic (Totem Lake); Brad Shoup, MD – Totem Lake Family Clinic
Senior Living Facility
WINNER: Merrill Gardens
FINALISTS: Madison House, Aegis of Kirkland
Spa Massage
WINNER: Massage Envy
FINALISTS: Heathman, Penterra Spa; Soul Ease Holistic Yoga Spa
Veterinarian
WINNER: Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital
FINALISTS: Critter Doctor Animal Hospital; VCA Rosehill Animal Hospital
Yoga
WINNER: Hot Yoga of Kirkland
FINALISTS: Ashram Hot Yoga; Soul Ease Holistic Yoga Spa
Shopping
Car Dealership
WINNER: Lee Johnson Auto Family
FINALISTS: Kirkland Toyota; Ford Hyundai of Kirkland
Clothing Store
WINNER: Romy
FINALISTS: Chez Chic; Absolutely Fabulous
Consignment Store
WINNER: Absolutely Fabulous
FINALISTS: Champagne Taste, Ragamuffins
Flower Shop
WINNER: Fena Flowers, Inc.
FINALISTS: Brittany Flowers of Kirkland; QFC
Furniture store
WINNER: Haley’s Cottage
FINALISTS: Dania; Simplicity Decor
Gift Shop
WINNER: Chalet Cadeau
FINALISTS: Haley’s Cottage; Ravenna Gardens
Jewelry Store
WINNER: Lake Street Diamonds
FINALISTS: Warren Jewelers; Fred Meyer
Pet Store
WINNER: Denny’s Pets World
FINALISTS: Dooley’s Dog House; Barkz
Food
Asian Cuisine
WINNER: RikkiRikki
FINALISTS: Asian Wok; Noppakao Thai Restaurant
Best Happy Hour
WINNER: Anthony’s Homeport
FINALISTS: Trellis; Hector’s
Breakfast/Brunch
WINNER: George’s
FINALISTS: Pancake House; Hector’s
Caterer
WINNER: Sasi’s Cafe
FINALISTS: Crab Cracker; Pioneer Grill Hotdog
Coffee/Espresso Bar
WINNER: Starbucks
FINALISTS: Cafe Rococo; Urban Coffee
Fine Dining
WINNER: Cafe Juanita
FINALISTS: Trellis; Anthony’s Homeport
Hamburger
WINNER: Kidd Valley
FINALISTS: The Game Neighborhood Grill & Bar; Burgermaster
Italian Cuisine
WINNER: Ristorante Paradiso
FINALISTS: Olive Garden; Lucia Italian Restaurant & Bar
Lunch
WINNER: Santorini Greek Grill
FINALISTS: Sasi’s Cafe; Hector’s
Mexican Cuisine
WINNER: Cactus
FINALISTS: Mi Mexico; Santa Fe Mexican Grill; Tres Hermanos
Pizza
WINNER: Zeeks
FINALISTS: Pagliacci; Romios
Living
Community Volunteer
WINNER: Eastside Community Aids
FINALISTS: Kiwanis; Bill Woods
Best Customer Service
WINNER: Zo Hair Salon
FINALISTS: Bombaii Cutters; Spinal Relief Center
Best Place to Work
WINNER: Zo Hair Salon
FINALISTS: Bombaii Cutters; Evergreen Hospital
Kids Activity
WINNER: K-TUB
FINALISTS: Peter Kirk Pool; Boys & Girls Club
Local Charity
WINNER: Hopelink
FINALISTS: Kiwanis; KITH
Nightlife
Bar/Night Club
WINNER: Hector’s
FINALISTS: Central Club; Wilde Rover
Best Live Entertainment
WINNER: Wilde Rover
FINALISTS: Central Club; Laughs Comedy Spot
Best Place to Take a Date
WINNER: Purple Cafe
FINALISTS: Anthony’s Homeport; Marina Park
