Here are the results of the Best of Renton 2011! We sure enjoy putting this section together and what a great turn out we had this year. We gave our readers the opportunity to vote for their favorite people, places and things in the City of Renton. We had more than 600 of your neighbors and friends who either voted on our web site or by sending 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 Italian 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 bottle of wine?
There are great places and people right here in Renton.
The Best of Renton 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!
Ellen Morrison,
Publisher, Renton Reporter
WINNERS OF BEST OF RENTON DRAWING
• 1st Place Winner – J. Raasch
Winner of a $300 gift certificate to CD Danza Salon & Spa and a $200 gift certificate to Melrose Grill.
• 2nd Place Winner – Briana Mastandrea
Winner of a $100 gift certificate to CD Danza Salon & Spa and a $100 gift certificate to Armondo’s Café Italiano.
THE 2011 BEST OF RENTON WINNERS
SERVICES
Non-Profit
Winner – Salvation Army
1st Runner-up – Vision House
2nd Runner-up – Talbot Hill Educational Trust
3rd Runner-up – Goodwill
Medical Clinics
Winner – Valley Medical Center
1st Runner-up – Southlake Clinic
2nd Runner-up – Pacific Medical Clinic
3rd Runner-up – Group Health
Churches
Winner – St. Anthony
1st Runner-up – St. Matthews
2nd Runner-up – Celebration Foursquare Church
3rd Runner-up – New Life Church
Veterinary Clinic
Winner – Animal HealthCare of Renton
1st Runner-up – Renton Veterinary Clinic
2nd Runner-up – Value Pet Clinic
3rd Runner-up – Spring Glen Veterinary
Bank/Credit Union
Winner – BECU
1st Runner-up – Bank of America
2nd Runner-up – US Bank
3rd Runner-up – First Savings Bank
Pet Groomer
Winner – Poodies Pet Palace
1st Runner-up – Pet Smart
2nd Runner-up – Fuzzy Friends
3rd Runner-up – Petco
FOOD/RESTAURANT
Tavern/Pub
Winner – DC’s Bar and Grill
1st Runner-up – A Terrible Beauty
2nd Runner-up – Whistle Stop
3rd Runner-up – Apogee
Coffee
Winner – Liberty Café
1st Runner-up – Starbucks
2nd Runner-up – Common Ground Cupcakes
3rd Runner-up – Vinces/Café Felice (tie)
Bakery
Winner – Common Ground Cupcakes
1st Runner-up – Pike Place Bakery
2nd Runner-up – Go Deli
3rd Runner-up – Chuck’s Donuts
Wine/Bar Shop
Winner – Red House
1st Runner-up – Vino at The Landing
2nd Runner-up – All Things Wine
3rd Runner-up -The Met Coffee and Wine Bar
Breakfast
Winner – Plum Delicious
1st Runner-up – Sharis
2nd Runner-up – Whistle Stop
3rd Runner-up – A Terrible Beauty
Lunch
Winner – DC’s Bar and Grill
1st Runner-up – Cedar River Smokehouse
2nd Runner-up – Whistle Stop
3rd Runner-up – A Terrible Beauty
Family Restaurant
Winner – Plum Delicious
1st Runner-up – Red Robin
2nd Runner-up – Whistle Stop
3rd Runner-up – Red House
Pizza
Winner- Vince’s
1st Runner-up – The Rock
2nd Runner-up – Papa Murphy’s
3rd Runner-up – Armondo’s
Fine Dining
Winner-Melrose
1st Runner-up – Red House
2nd Runner-up – Armondo’s
Asian Cuisine
Winner- Golden Peacock
1st Runner-up -Papaya
2nd Runner-up – Pho Saigon
3rd Runner-up – Mandarin Place
Italian Cuisine
Winner- Armondo’s
1st Runner-up – Vince’s
2nd Runner-up – Angelo’s
3rd Runner-up – Amante
Mexican Cuisine
Winner-Toreros
1st Runner-up – La Hacienda
2nd Runner-up – La Fuente
3rd Runner-up – Casa Durango
Thai Cuisine
Winner – Royal Orchid
1st Runner-up – Thai 65
2nd Runner-up – Thai on the Highlands
3rd Runner-up – Fairwood Thai
BUSINESS
Fitness Center
Winner – LA Fitness
1st Runner-up – 24 Hour Fitness
2nd Runner-up – Renton Senior Center
3rd Runner-up – Fitness at VMC
Hair Salon
Winner – Brag Hair Salon
1st Runner-up – CD Danza
2nd Runner-up – Bianco & Co.
3rd Runner-up – 44th St. Salon
Barber Shop
Winner – Highlands Barber Shop
1st Runner-up – Sophia’s
2nd Runner-up – Fairwood Haircuts
3rd Runner-up – Fantastic Hair
Day Spa
Winner – CD Danza
1st Runner-up – Cedar River Day Spa
2nd Runner-up – Euro Institute
3rd Runner-up – Massage Envy
Nail Salon
Winner – Ck Nails
1st Runner-up – Queen Nails
2nd Runner-up – CD Danza
3rd Runner-up – Unique Nails
Nursery/Garden Center
Winner – Alpine Nursery
1st Runner-up – Minters Earlington Greenhouse
2nd Runner-up – Lowe’s
Senior Retirement Community
Winner – Merrill Gardens
1st Runner-up – The Chateau
2nd Runner-up – Evergreen Place
Flower Shop
Winner – Cugini
1st Runner-up – Mai Flowers
2nd Runner-up – Deb’s
3rd Runner-up – Heritage Floers
Tattoo Shop
Winner – Diamond Tattoo
1st Runner-up – Ancient Arts Tattoo
Travel Agency
Winner – AAA
1st Runner-up – Renton Travel
2nd Runner-up – Let’s Go
Auto Service
Winner – Les Schwab
1st Runner-up – Jay Automotive
2nd Runner-up – Greg’s Japanese Auto
3rd Runner-up – Mathewson Automotive
Pawn Shop
Winner – Ben’s Loan
1st Runner-up – Pawn Exchange
2nd Runner-up – EZ Pawn
Casino
Winner – Freddie’s
1st Runner-up – Diamond Lil’s
2nd Runner-up – Hooters
SHOPPING
Winner – Sierra Fish Gallery and Pets
1st Runner-up – Pet Smart
2nd Runner-up – Poodies Pet Palace
3rd Runner-up – The Whole Pet Shop
Gift/Specialty Store
Winner – Happy Delusions
1st Runner-up – Poggi Bonsi
2nd Runner-up – Cugini’s
3rd Runner-up – Cest La Vie
Shopping Center
Winner – The Landing
1st Runner-up – Downtown Renton
2nd Runner-up – Fred Meyer
3rd Runner-up – Renton Center
Jewelry
Winner – Garland Jewelers
1st Runner-up – Fred Meyer Jewelers
2nd Runner-up – Jewelry Exchange
3rd Runner-up – Diamond Tattoo
Antique Shop
Winner – Antique Country Station
1st Runner-up – St. Charles Place Antiques
2nd Runner-up – Park Place Antiques
3rd Runner-up – Girlfriends
Hardware Store
Winner – McLendon
1st Runner-up – Ace Hardware
2nd Runner-up – Lowe’s
Appliance Store
Winner – King and Bunny’s Appliance
1st Runner-up – Lowe’s
2nd Runner-up – Fry’s
3rd Runner-up – IKEA
KIDS
Daycare
Winner – Kindercare Center
1st Runner-up – Family Circle
2nd Runner-up – Cedar River Montessori
3rd Runner-up – Sonshine Learning Center
Learning Center
Winner – Cedar River Montessori
1st Runner-up – Highlands Preschool
2nd Runner-up – Sylvan Learning Center
3rd Runner-up – Family Circle
Activities
Winner – Renton Community Center
1st Runner-up – Coulon Beach
2nd Runner-up – Cedar River Trail
3rd Runner-up – Henry Moses Aquatic Center
PEOPLE
Volunteer
Winner – Mary Clymer
1st Runner-up – Jessica Martin
2nd Runner-up – Linda Middlebrooks
3rd Runner-up – Pat Auten
Firefighter
Winner – All of Them
1st Runner-up – Bill Flora
2nd Runner-up – Phil Bassett
3rd Runner-up – Neil Samuelson
Police Officer
Winner – Thaddeus
1st Runner-up – Katie McClincy
2nd Runner-up – All of Them
3rd Runner-up – Sam Shirley
Teacher
Winner – Marci Hutt
1st Runner-up – Mrs. White @ Highlands Preschool
2nd Runner-up – Shirley Radburn @ St. Anthony
3rd Runner-up – Lisa Novotny @ Cascade
Insurance Agent
Winner – Jim Sullivan
1st Runner-up – John Galluzo
2nd Runner-up – Kent Bradford
3rd Runner-up – Ed Tasca
Real Estate Agent
Winner – Ryan Runge
1st Runner-up – Marcie Maxwell
2nd Runner-up – Christina Clymer Jarvis
3rd Runner-up – Nate Thorton
Pediatrician
Winner – Dr. Michael Anderson
1st Runner-up – Dr. Linda Wiseman
2nd Runner-up – Dr. David Christopher
3rd Runner-up – Dr. Gary German
Physician
Winner – Dr. Mary Butcer
1st Runner-up – Dr. Bob Thompson
2nd Runner-up – Dr. Howard Miller
3rd Runner-up – Dr. Cheryl Hayes
Dentist
Winner – Kirk E. King
1st Runner-up – Impressions Dentistry
2nd Runner-up – A Kids Dentist
3rd Runner-up – Dr. Odegard
Chiropractic
Winner – Highlands Chiropractic
1st Runner-up – Dr. Corbin
2nd Runner-up – Tom Reardon
3rd Runner-up – Christina Dewey
Massage Therapist
Winner – Christina Dewey
1st Runner-up – Massage Envy
2nd Runner-up – Debbie Hanson
3rd Runner-up – Maya Whole Health
Attorney
Winner- Dan Kellogg
1st Runner-up – Frank Davidson
2nd Runner-up – Gary Faull
3rd Runner-up – Beth McDaniel
Financial Planner
Winner- Gene Heuschel
1st Runner-up – Laura Counsell
2nd Runner-up – Matt Burnstead
3rd Runner-up – Janice Brady
