Here are the results of the 3rd Annual Best of Kirkland 2012 contest!
We sure enjoy putting this section together and what a great turnout we had this year. We gave our readers the opportunity to vote for their favorite people, places and things in the City of Kirkland. We had more than 1,000 of your neighbors and friends who either voted on our website or sent their ballot in by mail.
This is a good way to learn about people and places in our community. Maybe you haven’t tried the Mexican restaurant that was voted one of the best places to eat or, you’ve been looking for a new dentist or clinic to go to.
How about a good place to go for coffee or a place to dine on date night? Need some ideas about where to go in your neighborhood for a good realtor?
There are great places and people right here in Kirkland. The Best of Kirkland will offer some of your neighbors’ favorites.
Thank you to all of you who took time to take part in this survey. Remember, shop, dine and play locally whenever possible!
Congratulations to this year’s winners:
Chiropractor
WINNER: Dr. Carson Odegard
FINALISTS: Dr. Lew Estabrook; Dr. Paul Krause
Dentist
WINNER: Dr. Bernard Pak, Kirkland Smiles
FINALISTS: Dr. Ryan Fox, General Dentist; Ben Green DDS, Kirkland Family Dentistry
Financial Advisor
WINNER: Rob Bush, Valley Insurance
FINALISTS: Rob Ahrendt, Edward Jones; Kirkland Financial
Insurance Agent
WINNER: First Rate Insurance
FINALISTS: Rob Bush, Valley Insurance; Jeff Sands, State Farm
Physical Therapist
WINNER: Whitesel Pro Therapy, Kirkland
FINALISTS: Lake Washington Physical Therapy, Kirkland; Olympic Physical Therapist, Kirkland
Physician
WINNER: Dr. Brad Shoup, Totem Lake Family Medical
FINALISTS: Dr. Michael Hunter, Evergreen Oncology; Alexis David, Lakeshore Clinic
TIE: Dr. Debra Chaput, Lake Shore Clinic
Realtor
WINNER: Carol Parker, ReMax
FINALISTS: Wolf Puls, Windermere; Sarah Reed, Re-Max
TIE: Lydia Geline, Windermere
Teacher
WINNER: Molly Carson, Bucky Beaver Preschool
FINALISTS: Pam Pope, Special Education Teacher; Leslie Paige, Thoreau Elementary
Veterinarian
WINNER: Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital
FINALISTS: Dr. Wendy Bernstein, Critter Doctor; Evergreen Veterinary Hospital
Best Child Care
WINNER: Kindercare
FINALISTS: Elite Kids, Kirkland; Little People School, Kirkland
Best New Business
WINNER: SoZo Hair Studio
FINALISTS: Jimmy Johns, Milagro Cantina
Best Customer Service
WINNER: Bombaii Cutters
FINALISTS: X Gym, Bernard Pak
Most Unique Business
WINNER: Yuppie Pawn – Tavern
FINALISTS: Bucky Beaver Preschool; Bombaii Cutters
TIE: Zo Hair Salon
Best Place to Take Date
WINNER: Anthony’s Home Port
FINALISTS: Kirkland Marina; Juanita Beach Park
Best Restaurants
Asian Cuisine
WINNER: Rikki Rikki
FINALISTS: Tommy Thai’s; Asian Wok
Best Burger
WINNER: Burgermaster
FINALISTS: Kidd Valley; The Slip
Bakery
WINNER: Hoffmans
FINALISTS: Country Side Donuts; French Bakery
Best Coffee & Espresso Bar
WINNER: Starbucks
FINALISTS: Zoka; Urban Coffee Lounge
Breakfast
WINNER: George’s
FINALISTS: Brown Bag Cafe; Original Pancake House
Fine Dining
WINNER: Trellis
FINALISTS: Anthony’s; Cafe Juanita
Frozen Yogurt / Ice Cream
WINNER: Baskin-Robbins
FINALISTS: Ben & Jerry’s; Céfiore
Happy Hour
WINNER: Beach House
FINALISTS: Brix Wine Cafe; Anthony’s
Italian Cuisine
WINNER: Cafe Veloce
FINALISTS: Ristorante Paradiso; Olive Garden
Lunch
WINNER: Santorini
FINALISTS: Azteca; Yuppie Tavern
TIE: Purple Wine Bar/Purple Cafe
Mexican Cuisine
WINNER: Cactus
FINALISTS: Tres Hermanos; Milagro Cantina
Pizza
WINNER: Zeeks
FINALISTS: Pizza Bank; Pagliacci’s Businesses
Auto Care
WINNER: Jays
FINALISTS: Lee Johnson; Omni Brake
Best Bar / Nightclub
WINNER: Central Club
FINALISTS: Wild Irish Rover; Milagro Cantina
Car Wash
WINNER: White Swan
FINALISTS: Brown Bear; Rose Hill
Clothing Store
WINNER: Ross
FINALISTS: Chez Chic; Fred Meyer
Consignment Store
WINNER: Ragamoffyn’s
FINALISTS: Absolutely Fabulous; Champagne Taste
Eye Care
WINNER: Eye Dentity
FINALISTS: Kirkland Vision Center; Costco
Fitness Center
WINNER: Xgym
FINALISTS: 24 Hour Fitness; Golds Gym
Flower Shop
WINNER: Fena Flowers
FINALISTS: QFC; Brittany Flowers
Gift / Book Store
WINNER: Park Place Books
FINALISTS: Yuppie Pawn; Chalet Cadeau
Hair Salon / Barber
WINNER: Zo Hair Salon
FINALISTS: Bombaii Cutter; The Shoppe
Home Interiors
WINNER: Dania
FINALISTS: Haley’s Cottage; Simplicity Decor
Hotels
WINNER: Heathman
FINALISTS: Woodmark; Carlton Inn
Jewelry Store
WINNER: Warrens
FINALISTS: Lake Street Diamond Company; Fred Meyer
Medical Center
WINNER: Evergreen
FINALISTS: Virginia Mason; Lakeshore Clinic
Nail Salon
WINNER: BB Nails
FINALISTS: Nail & You; Trendz
Pet Care / Services / Supplies
WINNER: Dennys Pet World
FINALISTS: Dooleys Dog House; Pup Strut
Professional Cleaners
WINNER: Bakkers
FINALISTS: Fox Cleaners; Olympic
Senior Living Facility
WINNER: Merrill Garden
FINALISTS: Madison House; Aegis Living
Spa Services
WINNER: Soul Ease Holistic Yoga Spa & Art Gallery
FINALISTS: Heathman; Massage Envy
Tanning
WINNER: Rock Star
FINALISTS: Desert Sun; Seattle Sun Tan
Yoga
WINNER: Ashram Yoga
FINALISTS: Soul Ease Holistic Yoga Spa & Art Gallery; Hot Yoga of Kirkland
