Here 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!
People
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, Kirkland Smiles
FINALIST: Wendy Yueng, Radiant Smiles
FINALIST: Dr. Greene, Kirkland Family Dentistry
Financial Advisor
WINNER: Kirkland Financial
FINALISTS: Tim Bovey, Financial Services, Kirkland
FINALISTS: Sarah Taylor, Edward Jones
Insurance Agent
WINNER: 1st Rate Insurance Agency of Kirkland
FINALISTS: Kris Arnason, Allstate, Kirkland
FINALISTS: John Cysewski, Allstate
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 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
Best child care
WINNER: Kinder 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
WINNER: Bombaii Cutters
FINALIST: Zo Hair Salon
FINALIST: Kirkland XGYM
Most unique business
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
FINALIST: Chan’s Place
Bakery
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
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: Ristorante 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: Juanita Collison – Rod Dunshee
FINALIST: Collision Masters
FINALIST: Jay’s Kirkland Autocare
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 Lago
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 Kirkland
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
WINNER: Lake Street Diamond
FINALIST: Warren Jewelers
FINALIST: Kirkland Jewelry (Downtown)
Medical Center
WINNER: EvergreenHealth Medical Center
FINALIST: Virginia Mason
FINALIST: LakeShore Clinic
Nail Salon
WINNER: B & B Nails
FINALIST: Sea Top Nails
FINALIST: Soul Ease
Pet Care, Services, Supplies
WINNER: Denny’s Pet World
FINALIST: Petco
FINALIST: Dooley’s Dog House
Professional Cleaners
WINNER: Foxes
FINALIST: Bakker’s Fine Dry Cleaning
FINALIST: U.S. Cleaners
Senior Living Facility
WINNER: Merrill Garden
FINALIST: Madison House
FINALIST: Aegis
Spa Services
WINNER: Soul Ease
FINALIST: Dermavita
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
