complete publication for Best of Renton.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\nCommunity Volunteer<\/p>\n
Winner: Suzanne Cameron<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Jim Berrios<\/p>\n
Michelle McDowell<\/p>\n
Lee Anderson<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Dentist<\/p>\n
Winner: Award Dental<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Dr. Susan Hollinsworth<\/p>\n
Dr. Neal Wanner<\/p>\n
Dr. Hayashi<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Firefighter<\/p>\n
Winner: Terry McCartin<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
John Robbins<\/p>\n
Don Barberie<\/p>\n
Steve Galassi<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Insurance Agent<\/p>\n
Winner: Doug Jones – State Farm Insurance<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Rob Cannon – New York Life<\/p>\n
Greg Lewis – Greg Lewis Insurance Agency<\/p>\n
Michael Martinez – Farmer’s Insurance<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Pet Groomer<\/p>\n
Winner: The Soggy Doggy<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Kent Grooming<\/p>\n
Michelle at McMonigle Veterinary Hospital<\/p>\n
K-9 Designs<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Physician<\/p>\n
Winner: Dr. Sui Twe<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Robert Smithing, MSN, ARNP – Family Care of Kent<\/p>\n
Maddy Wiley, MSN, ARNP – Family Care of Kent<\/p>\n
Dr. Lucy Nyguen – Southlake Clinic of Kent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Police Officer<\/p>\n
Winner: Chief Strachan<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Ron Price<\/p>\n
Jeff Cobb<\/p>\n
Paul Peterson<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Public Official<\/p>\n
Winner: Mayor Suzette Cooke<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Les Thomas<\/p>\n
Jamie Perry<\/p>\n
Tim Clark<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Realtor<\/p>\n
Winner: Marti Reeder – John L. Scott<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Tray Svendson – John L. Scott<\/p>\n
Todd Reitan – John L. Scott<\/p>\n
Vicki Dalisky – Windermere Real Estate<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Teacher\/School<\/p>\n
Sara Palmer – Mattson Middle School<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Bob Johnson – Emerald Park Elementary School<\/p>\n
Susan Behrens – Grass Lake Elementary School<\/p>\n
Daniel Weeks – Kentwood High School<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Veterinarian<\/p>\n
Winner: Dr. Rob McMonigle<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Animal Health Care of Kent<\/p>\n
Mission Vet<\/p>\n
Dr. Miller – Value Pet Clinic<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Waiter\/Location<\/p>\n
Winner: Michelle at Maggies on Meeker<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Dave at Shindig Martini Bar<\/p>\n
Marta at The Velvet Goose<\/p>\n
Toni Murray at Pat’s Bar & Grill<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Automotive<\/p>\n
Winner: East Hill Tire Factory<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Bowen Scarff Ford Lincoln Mercury Kent<\/p>\n
Central Avenue Automotive<\/p>\n
Firestone Complete Auto Care – Store #028800<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Bank\/Credit Union<\/p>\n
Winner: BECU<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Bank of America<\/p>\n
Chase (Kent Station)<\/p>\n
Valley Bank<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fitness Center<\/p>\n
Winner: LA Fitness<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
24 Hour Fitness<\/p>\n
Curves<\/p>\n
Vision Quest<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Green Business<\/p>\n
Winner: Allied Waste Services<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
ShoWare Center<\/p>\n
REI<\/p>\n
Lemon Drop Skin Care & Massage<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Nail Salon<\/p>\n
Winner: Nails by Design Salon and Spa<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Peridot Nail Salon<\/p>\n
Panther Lake Nails<\/p>\n
Nail Spa<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Hair Salon\/Barber Shop<\/p>\n
Winner: Salon Ivoni<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Chatter’s Salon & Beauty Supply<\/p>\n
Humanity Salon<\/p>\n
Victoria Robert’s Salon & Spa<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Plant Nursery<\/p>\n
Winner: Carpinito Brothers<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
McLendon Hardware<\/p>\n
East Hill Nursery<\/p>\n
Furney’s Nursery<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Senior Living Facility<\/p>\n
Winner: Stafford Suites at Kent<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Aegis of Kent<\/p>\n
The Weatherly Inn at Lake Meridian<\/p>\n
Farrington Court<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Spa Services<\/p>\n
Winner:<\/p>\n
Lemon Drop Skin Care & Massage<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Elle – A Clincial Day Spa<\/p>\n
Bethany Massage Center<\/p>\n
Sweet Escape Day Spa<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Winery\/Wine Shop<\/p>\n
Winner:<\/p>\n
Castle Bridge Winery<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Grape Adventure<\/p>\n
QFC<\/p>\n
Fred Meyer<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Pet Store<\/p>\n
Winner: Mud Bay<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Reber Ranch Tack & Feed Store<\/p>\n
Pet Country<\/p>\n
Petco<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Asian Cuisine<\/p>\n
Winner: China Star Restaurant & Lounge<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Thai Chili<\/p>\n
Archa Thai Bistro<\/p>\n
D-Jung Thai<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
BBQ<\/p>\n
Winner: Caveman Kitchens<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
BBQ Pete’s<\/p>\n
HD Hotspurs BBQ Classics<\/p>\n
Longhorn Barbeque Outpost<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Breakfast<\/p>\n
Winner: Wild Wheat Bakery Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Maggie’s on Meeker<\/p>\n
The Golden Steer<\/p>\n
Mary’s Fine Foods<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Coffee Shop<\/p>\n
Winner: Kona Kai Coffee Company<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Starbucks – Meeker<\/p>\n
Bri’s Beans<\/p>\n
Dilettante Espresso & Mocha Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Family Restaurant<\/p>\n
Winner: The Golden Steer<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Ram Bighorn Brewery<\/p>\n
Spiro’s Greek Island<\/p>\n
Bittersweet Restaurant<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Fine Dining<\/p>\n
Winner: Paolo’s Italian Restaurant<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Mama Stortini’s Restaurant & Bar<\/p>\n
Duke’s Chowderhouse<\/p>\n
Ram Bighorn Brewery<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Italian Cuisine<\/p>\n
Winner: Paolo’s Italian Restaurant<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Mama Stortini’s Restaurant & Bar<\/p>\n
Pizzaria Fondi<\/p>\n
Amante Pizza & Pasta<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Lunch<\/p>\n
Winner: Panera Bread<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Bittersweet Restaurant<\/p>\n
Wild Wheat Bakery Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n
Pat’s Bar & Grill<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Mexican Cuisine<\/p>\n
Winner: Mexico Lindo Restaurant<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
El Charro Mexican Restaurant<\/p>\n
Los Agaves Mexican Restaurant & Catering<\/p>\n
Casa Poblana<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Pizza<\/p>\n
Winner: Pizzeria Fondi<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Papa Murphy’s<\/p>\n
Amante Pizza & Pasta<\/p>\n
Papa John’s<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Antique Shop<\/p>\n
Winner: Mad Hatter Antiques<\/p>\n
Finalists: Titusville Trading Company<\/p>\n
Treasure’s<\/p>\n
American Cancer Society: Discovery Shops<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Bookstore<\/p>\n
Winner: Children’s Bookshop & Teaching Supply<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Browser’s Books<\/p>\n
Christian Supply Bookstore<\/p>\n
New Women Books<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Clothing\/Shoe Store<\/p>\n
Winner: Coldwater Creek<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Chicos – Kent Station<\/p>\n
Ross – East Hill<\/p>\n
Ann Taylor Loft – Kent Station<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Consignment\/Thrift Store<\/p>\n
Winner: St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Value Village<\/p>\n
Kent Goodwill – East Hill<\/p>\n
American Cancer Society: Discovery Shops<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Flower Shop<\/p>\n
Winner: Bella Home & Garden<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Kent Floral<\/p>\n
East Hill Floral<\/p>\n
Safeway Floral<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Furniture\/Home D\u00e9cor<\/p>\n
Winner: Bella Home & Garden<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Fig & Feather<\/p>\n
Forbes Furniture<\/p>\n
Gallery Furniture & Design Center<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Gift Store<\/p>\n
Winner: Marie Haggin Accessories<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Kelly’s Gift Boutique<\/p>\n
A&H Hallmark<\/p>\n
Bella Home & Garden<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Grocery\/Convenience Store\/Location<\/p>\n
Winner: Top Food & Drug<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Safeway (Kent – 132nd & Kent Kangley)<\/p>\n
QFC (240th & 132nd)<\/p>\n
Fred Meyer (James St.)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Jewelry Store<\/p>\n
Winner: Bonaci Fine Jewelers<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Earthworks Gem Design Studio<\/p>\n
Marie Haggin Accessories<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Best View of Kent<\/p>\n
Winner: East Hill<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Grandview Dog Park<\/p>\n
Scenic Hill<\/p>\n
Lake Meridian<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Favorite Family Destination<\/p>\n
Winner: Kent Station<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
ShoWare Center<\/p>\n
Lake Meridian<\/p>\n
Kent Commons<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Most Romantic Spot<\/p>\n
Winner: Paolo’s Italian Restaurant<\/p>\n
Finalists:<\/p>\n
Shindig Martini Bar<\/p>\n
Kent Station Fireplace<\/p>\n
Lake Meridian<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Kent Reporter asked, and readers responded.
\nMore than 2,000 participated in our 2010 Best of Kent contest in March, naming their favorites in the Kent community, ranking everyone from their favorite firefighters to their most well-regarded businesses.
\n“This was our best reader response yet,” said Kent Reporter Publisher Polly Shepherd. “The community definitely embraced Best of Kent 2010, more so than in previous years.”
\nThe contest ran both in our print and online editions, from March 19 to April 16.
\nRead below to see your top community members, businesses and services in 46 categories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":106,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-16782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16782"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/106"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16782"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16782\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16782"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=16782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}