The Best of Kirkland 2013
The Best of Kirkland 2013
Contest highlights Kirkland’s best
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ere are the results of the 3rd Annual Best of Kirkland 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!
land Smiles FINALIST: Wendy Yueng, Radiant Smiles FINALIST: Dr. Greene, Kirkland Family Dentistry
People
WINNER: Kirkland Financial FINALISTS: Tim Bovey, Financial Services, Kirkland FINALISTS: Sarah Taylor, Edward Jones
CHIROPRACTOR
WINNER: Dr. Dana McCracken, McCracken Chiropractic and Wellness Center FINALIST: Dr. Paul Krause, Better Back & Body FINALIST: Dr. Lyle Love, Kirkland Spine & Posture Center
DENTIST
WINNER: Dr. Bernard S. Pak, Kirk-
FINALIST: Kirkland XGYM
FINALIST: Chan’s Place
Most unique business
BAKERY
WINNER: Elite Treasures FINALIST: Zo Hair Salon FINALIST: Bombaii Cutters
Best place to take a date
WINNER: Marina Park FINALIST: Anthony’s FINALIST: Purple Cafe
Best restaurants ASIAN CUSINE
WINNER: Rikki Rikki FINALIST: Asian Wok
WINNER: Hoffman’s FINALIST: French Bakery FINALIST: Sweet Cakes
BEST COFFEE & ESPRESSO BAR
WINNER: Caffe Lladro FINALIST: Starbucks FINALIST: Cafe Rocco
BEST BURGER
WINNER: The Slip FINALIST: Burgermaster FINALIST: 5 Guys
BREAKFAST
WINNER: George’s
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
INSURANCE AGENT
WINNER: 1st Rate Insurance Agency of Kirkland FINALISTS: Kris Arnison, Allstate, Kirkland FINALISTS: John Cysewski, Allstate
FINALIST: Hector’s FINALIST: Brown Bag
FINE DINING
WINNER: Anthony’s FINALIST: Cafe Juanita FINALIST: Trellis
FROZEN YOGURT OR ICE CREAM
WINNER: Ben & Jerry’s FINALIST: Menchies FINALIST: Cé fiore
HAPPY HOUR
WINNER: The Lodge FINALIST: Trellis FINALIST: Beach House Bar & Grill
ITALIAN CUISINE
WINNER: Risto-
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
WINNER: Lake Washington Physical Therapy FINALISTS: Olympic Physical Therapy, Kirkland Physical Therapy
PHYSICIAN
WINNER: Dr. Michael Hunter, EvergreenHealth Medical Center FINALIST: Dr. Laurel Morrison, Virginia Mason FINALIST: Dr. David, Lakeshore Clinic
REALTOR
WINNER: Pat O’Grady, Windermere FINALIST: Joe Whitzel, Northwest rante Paradiso FINALIST: Cafe Veloce FINALIST: Olive Garden
LUNCH
WINNER: Santorini Greek Grill FINALIST: Santa Fe FINALIST: Jimmy John’s
MEXICAN CUISINE
WINNER: Cactus FINALIST: Tres Hermanos-Rose Hill FINALIST: Azteca
PIZZA
WINNER: Zeek’s FINALIST: Pagliacci FINALIST: Acropolis
Businesses AUTO CARE
WINNER: Juan-
Commercial Lending, Kirkland FINALIST: Lynn Sanborn, Kirkland Real Estate
TEACHER
WINNER: Pam Pope – Special Education Teacher FINALIST: Robin Miller – Benjamin Franklin Elementary FINALIST: Audrey Falkner – LWSD
VETERINARIAN
WINNER: Dr Mitchel Clark, Juanita Bay Animal Hospital FINALIST: Dr. Wendy Bernstein, Critter Doctor FINALIST: Dr. Frieberg - Rose Hill Animal Hospital
Contest winner
Congratulations to Kirkland resident Aliya Khan who was the winner of the Reporter’s contest drawing for a $100 gift certificate to Fred Meyer.
Care – Totem Lake FINALIST: Kiddie Academy Kirkland FINALIST: Kirkland Preschool
Best new business
WINNER: Savrika Tea Shop FINALIST: Kiddie Academy Kirkland FINALIST: Plume
Best customer service
Best child care
WINNER: Bombaii Cutters FINALIST: Zo Hair Salon
ita Collison - Rod Dunshee FINALIST: Collision Masters FINALIST: Jay’s Kirkland Autocare
Lago
WINNER: Kinder
BEST BAR, NIGHTCLUB
WINNER: Wild Rover FINALIST: 212 Central FINALIST: The Lodge Sports Grill
CAR WASH
WINNER: Rose Hill Car Wash FINALIST: Brown Bear Car Wash on 85th FINALIST: White Swan
CLOTHING STORE
WINNER: Hepburn Boutique FINALIST: Ross FINALIST: Via
CONSIGNMENT STORE
WINNER: Champagne Taste FINALIST: Absolutely Fabulous FINALIST: Forget Me Not Consignments
EYE CARE
WINNER: In Focus Optical FINALIST: Costco FINALIST: Kirkland Vision Care
FITNESS CENTER
WINNER: X-Gym FINALIST: 24 Hour Fitness FINALIST: Columbia Athletic Center
FLOWER SHOP
WINNER: Fena Flowers FINALIST: QFC FINALIST: Brittany Flowers of Kirk
land
GIFT / BOOK STORE
WINNER: Park Place Books FINALIST: Simplicity Décor FINALIST: Haley’s Cottage
HAIR SALON / BARBER SHOP
WINNER: Zo Hair Salon FINALIST: Bombaii Cutters FINALIST: Haute Philosophy Salon
HOME INTERIORS
WINNER: Simplicity Décor FINALIST: Haleys Cottage FINALIST: My Home Interiors – Totem Lake
HOTELS
WINNER: Heathman FINALIST: Woodmark FINALIST: Courtyard at the Marriott
JEWELRY STORE
NAIL SALON
CLEANERS
WINNER: Lake Street Diamond FINALIST: Warren Jewelers FINALIST: Kirkland Jewelry (Downtown)
WINNER: B & B Nails FINALIST: Sea Top Nails FINALIST: Soul Ease
WINNER: Foxes FINALIST: Bakker’s Fine Dry Cleaning FINALIST: U.S. Cleaners
WINNER: EvergreenHealth Medical Center FINALIST: Virginia Mason FINALIST: LakeShore Clinic
PET CARE, SERVICES, SUPPLIES
WINNER: Denny’s Pet World FINALIST: Petco FINALIST: Dooley’s Dog House
WINNER: Merrill Garden FINALIST: Madison House FINALIST: Aegis
MEDICAL CENTER
PROFESSIONAL
SENIOR LIVING FACILITY
SPA SERVICES
WINNER: Soul Ease FINALIST: Derma-
vita FINALIST: Northwest Face Spa at the Woodmark
TANNING
WINNER: Rock Star FINALIST: Seattle Sun Tan FINALIST: Desert Sun
YOGA
WINNER: Ashram Hot Yoga FINALIST: Soul Ease FINALIST: Bikram Hot Yoga