BEST SPA
Topnotch Resort & Spa
Stowe’s Topnotch is a perfect place to be pampered. Don a fluffy robe and sign up for a Maple Sugar Body Scrub, or a science-y sounding Body Composition Analysis. Afterward, laze around the pool, meditate on the mountains or, hey, get another massage. (4000 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 760-6330, topnotchresort.com)
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BEST MANICURE / PEDICURE
Mini Spa VT (formerly Tootsies Mini Spa)
Toes and fingers are in for a treat at the Mini Spa, which offers express or more languorous mani/pedi experiences. Experienced staff also offer makeup consultations, massage and other services. (166 Battery St., Burlington, 658-6006, minispavt.com)
Other finalists: • Jennie Nail & Spa: 49 Church Ste. #1072, Burlington, 859-9990 • Mirror Mirror: 3 Main St., Burlington, 861-7500, mirrormirrorvt.com • Phinne Nail Salon: 1024 Waterbury Stowe Rd., Waterbury, 560-4098, phinnenail.weebly.com • Tropical Nails and Tan: 150 Dorset St., Suite 210, South Burlington, 652-9776
BEST PLACE TO GET BODY ART
Yankee Tattoo
Got ink? You could get some — or more — at this self-described “old-school street shop.” Ink artist “Bald Bill” Henshaw established the Pearl Street storefront in 1996 and, with his son Eric and other tattoists, has been decorating local body parts ever since. (198 Pearl St., Burlington, 8623328, yankeetattoo.net)
Other finalists:
SEVEN DAYSIES 2014
• Aartistic Inc.: 7 East Allen St., Winooski, 338-9009 • Body Art Tattoo and Piercing: 178 Main St., Burlington, 863-7870, bodyartvt.com • Jade Lotus Tattoo and Piercing: 64 North St., Burlington, 881-0305, jadelotusvt.com • Magnetic North Tattoo: 47 Maple St., Suite 211, Burlington, 652-0842, magneticnorth tattoo.com
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BEST HEALTH CLUB / FITNESS STUDIO
The Edge Sports and Fitness
With five locations, the Edge makes swimming, spinning, tennis and physical therapy convenient for just about everyone in Chittenden County. Each location has its own programs, camps and activities to make working out work well. (75 Eastwood Dr., South Burlington, 658-0002 • 142 West Twin Oaks
MATTHEW THORSEN
• Cynthea’s Day Spa: 102 Church St., Burlington, 238-7524, cyntheaspa.com • Oasis Day Spa: 300 Cornerstone Dr. #220, Williston, 879-9499, vtoasisdayspa.com • Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa: 1746 Mountain Rd., Stowe, 253-2232, stoweflake. com • The Essex Resort and Spa: 70 Essex Way, Essex, 878-1100, essexresortspa.com Stephanie Bauer and Ryan Bradley
BEST BARBER / MEN’S CUT
The Men’s Room
Named one of America’s “25 Best Salons and Barbershops” by Men’s Health magazine, the Men’s Room launched more than a dozen years ago in Burlington to serve the growing “metrosexual” market. Read: guys who like nice haircuts and clean fingernails. But the Main Street salon owned by veteran stylist Glenn Sautter also provides cuts and color to female clients, a full line of Aveda products and local art on the walls. Think barbershop meets salon meets gallery. 106 Main St., Burlington • 864-2088 • mensroomvt.com
Terrace, South Burlington, 658-0001 • 115 Wellness Dr., Williston, 860-3343 • 4 Morse Dr., Essex , 879-7734 ext. 1 • 4 Gauthier Dr., Essex, 879-7734 ext. 2, edgevt.com)
Other finalists: • Greater Burlington YMCA: 266 College St., Burlington, 862-9622, gbymca.org • Planet Fitness: 30 Community Dr. #7, South Burlington, 863-8910 • 57 River Rd., Essex Junction, 879-5100, planetfitness.com • REV Indoor Cycling: 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington, 598-9746, revindoor.com • Synergy Fitness: 426 Industrial Ave., Williston, 881-0553, synergyfitnessvt.com
BEST CAB COMPANY
Green Cab VT
This “clean” cab company is committed to using vehicles that run on alternative-to-petroleum fuels. Think electric and hydrogen injection systems. And yes, they can still get you to the airport in time. (1335 Shelburne Rd., South Burlington, 864-2424, greencabvt.com)
Other finalists: • Dunwright Taxi: 1900 Williston Rd., South Burlington, 557-2461, dunwrighttaxi.net • Snowflake Taxi: 1880 Mountain Rd. Suite 12, Stowe, 253-7666, stowetaxicab.com • Quick Cab: 658-2299
BEST MASSAGE / BODY WORKER
Cynthea’s Spa
It’s true, Cynthea Hausman and her staff can work out the kinks like nobody’s business. But this day spa also offers a spectrum of services including makeup, waxing, body scrubs, facials and on-site pre-wedding beautification. (102 Church St., Burlington, 238-7524, cyntheaspa.com)
Other finalists: • Rod Cain, Rod Cain Massage Therapy: 1 Mill St., Chace Mill Suite 244, Burlington, 355-5585, rodcainmassage.com • Karla Henning, All Wellness: 128 Lakeside Ave., Burlington, 863-9900, allwellnessvt.com • Errol Steele, Commonhealth Massage: 426 Industrial Ave., Williston, 760-7845, commonhealthmassage.com • Amanda Young, Shanti Mama Wellness: 1 Mill St., Chace Mill Suite 244, Burlington, 808-9297, shantimamawellness.com
BEST YOGA TEACHER
Kathy McNames, Yoga Vermont
Kathy McNames can strike an inspirational pose — and challenge students in an athletic Ashtanga class. Open since 1998, Yoga Vermont is one of Burlington’s most established yoga studios. There, McNames also trains aspiring yoga teachers. (113 Church St., Burlington, 2380594, yogavermont.com)
Other finalists: • Susan Cline Lucey, Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga: 20 Kilburn St., Burlington, 864-9642, evolutionvt.com/yoga-teachers/ susan-cline-lucey • Malaika DosRemedios, Burlington Yoga: 215 College St., Burlington, (401) 714-2825, Malaikayoga.com • John McConnell, Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga: 20 Kilburn St., Burlington, 864-9642, evolutionvt.com/yoga-teachers/ john-mcconnell • Caitlin Pascucci, Sangha Studio: 200 Main St. Suite 7, Burlington, sanghastudiovt.com/ instructor/caitlin-pascucci
BEST YOGA STUDIO
Evolution Physical Therapy & Yoga
Evolution promotes lifelong health with the complementary disciplines of yoga and physical therapy. Along with yoga classes, staff offers pre- and post-natal and other health care for women and children, massage, and body work. (20 Kilburn St., Burlington, 864-9642, evolutionvt.com)
Other finalists: • Burlington Yoga: 215 College St., Burlington, 658-9642, burlingtonyoga.com • Laughing River Yoga: 1 Mill St., Suite 126, Burlington, 343-8119, laughingriveryoga.com • Sangha Studio: 200 Main St. Suite 7, Burlington, sanghastudiovt.com • Yoga Vermont: 113 Church St., Burlington, 238-0594, yogavermont.com