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… to The Herald-Sun and The Chapel Hill Herald 2009 Reader’s Choice Awards We provided our readers the opportunity to share their opinions both via the U.S. Postal Service and The Herald-Sun web site. In response, they cast thousands of votes for their favorite places to get a bite to eat, to take care of themselves, to buy goods and services, to take their children to play, in more than 90 separate categories. For your convenience, we have divided the categories into sections: Food & Drink, Look Good/Feel Good, Shopping, Nightlife, Recreation, Services and Kids’ Stuff.

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Here’s your chance to see if your opinions are the same as your neighbors’ when it comes to picking the top businesses in our area.

Congratulations to all our first place, second place and third place winners.

The winner of the 2009 Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice drawing is in! Jean Reed of Durham has been randomly selected from this year’s voters and has chosen to spend her $100 gift certificate with the Durham Bulls, the official winner of our “Family Fun” category.

Elaine Morgan, Herald-Sun Advertising Director, presents the gift certificate to Jean Reed.

IT’S GOOD TO BE KING THANKS TO THE READERS OF THE HERALD SUN

Since 1976, Tire King has worked hard to be the best tire and auto repair store in the Triangle.

It’s nice to know that effort is recognized.

We’ll continue striving to stay #1, and look forward to being of service to our valued customers, old and new.

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The Reader’s Choice Winners Division I

Food & Drink

Best Bakery First Place Guglhupf Bakery & Pâtisserie

Second Place Watts Grocery Third Place Papa Mojo’s

Best BBQ

Best Breakfast/ Brunch

Second Place Allen & Sons Third Place Hog Heaven

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First Place Bennett Pointe Grille

Second Place Madhatter’s Bakery Third Place Panera Bread

First Place Bullocks BBQ

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First Place Elmo’s Diner Second Place Rick’s Diner Third Place Nosh

CHINA BUFFET Award Winning, Authentic Chinese Restaurant

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Over 100 Items!

Sushi, Seafood, Steak & Chinese All You Can Eat!

Home of the “Mile Long� Buffet!

3720 Mayfair St. • Durham • 919-403-7878

Thank You For Voting for C&H Cafeteria!

We appreciate your patronage & look forward to continuing to serve you.

C&H Cafeteria Delicious Home Cooking The Shops at Northgate • 1720 Guess Rd. • Durham

June 19, 2009

The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •

Advertiser index

Best Buffet

Best Chinese Restaurant

1st Place Golden Corral

1st Place Neo-China

2nd Place C & H Cafeteria 3rd Place China Buffet

Best Butcher 1st Place King’s Red & White

2nd Place China Palace 3rd Place Hong Kong

Best Deli Counter

2nd Place Cliff’s Meat Market 3rd Place Kroger

KING’S

1st Place Lina’s Café 2nd Place Piper’s In The Park 3rd Place Harris Teeter

Red & White Food Stores

Thank you for picking us as the #1 butcher!

For 4 years Running 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009

See our weekly ad each Wednesday in the Herald-Sun. Corner of Roxboro Rd. & Club Blvd. • Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30am-8:00pm, Sun. 11:30-6:00 For Custom Cuts and Special Orders Call 220-2192

Mike and Jeremy Lane thank you for voting us #1 in the triangle area for carpet cleaning.

Only we have this highly effective process and formula. It won’t leave the residue behind that attracts new soil and it’s dry in one hour.

PEOPLE SEE tHE DIFFERENCE AND tHEy CALL US BACK!!!

For your carpet and upholstery cleaning needs please call Mike or Jeremy (919) 474-9417.

“Mention you saw us in the reader’s choice awards for a special.”

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1-2 Shoe Renew .........................22 Adam and Eve ............................12 ACCU-Air ........................................21 Bano Italian Boutique ...............11 C & H Cafeteria .............................. 4 China Buffet.................................... 4 Chiropractic Partners .................19 Classic Treasures ........................... 8 Common Ground Green Building Center .........12 Daniel S. Addison Designs .......14 David Williamson, Doctor of Chriopractic .............................20 Durham Bulls ...............................17 Durham Garden Center ............14 Durham Performing Arts Center ......................................... 2 Etch ‘n Stitch ................................10 Fargo Hanna Oriental Rug Gallery.......................................15 GCF Donation Center & Store .13 Green Leaf Fine Indian Cuisine ......................... 7 Habitat for Humanity ReStore 13 Hairport of Durham, Inc. ............ 8 Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning ......................................... 5 Hillandale Golf Course ..............17 Hog Heaven Bar-B-Q ................... 4 Ingold Tire Company .................13 Italian Pizzeria ................................ 6 John Elkins Photography ..........23 Khen’s Tailor Shop ......................19 King’s Red & White Food Stores ............................... 5

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Kurama Japanese Seafood and Steak House - Sushi Bar ....... 5 Lake Winds....................................16 Lina’s Cafe ....................................... 7 Maids-in-waiting .........................20 Mayflower Seafood Restaurant ................................. 7 Merle Norman .............................10 Mina’s Studio ................................. 8 Miracle Ear Center ......................18 Morgan Imports ..........................13 Nationwide Insurance ...............19 Neo-China Restaurant ................. 7 Nosh ...............................................14 Once and Again...........................10 Pomodora Italian Kitchen .......... 7 Posh The Salon ............................23 Riverview Galleries .....................11 Rockwood Ready to Finish Furniture ..................................15 Ross & Company Jewelers .......21 Sara’s Boutique ...........................10 Sew Fine II ....................................22 Sitar India Cuisine......................... 6 Sunshine Cleaners......................14 T.C’s Bunkey’s Car Wash ...........13 The Original Mattress Factory .24 The Salvation Army ....................15 Tire King ........................................... 3 Travel Leaders ..............................22 TROSA ............................................18 Two Men And A Truck................20 Urban Realty .................................16 Window Designs .........................13 Woodcroft Optical.......................21

We Thank You For Voting For Kurama!

June, July & August Early Bird Specials!

Steak, Shrimp & Chicken for Two Before 6pm only

$21.95

Before 8pm only

$25.95

Not valid with other specials, coupons or on holidays

3644 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham • 489-2669

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Division I

Food & Drink

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Best Greek Restaurant

Best Ice Cream

1st Place Spartacus Restaurant

1st Place Maple View Farms

2nd Place Niko’s Tavarna 3rd Place Papa’s Grille

2nd Place Goodberry’s 3rd Place Coldstone Creamery

Best Indian Restaurant

Best Japanese Restaurant

1st Place Sitar Indian Cuisine

1st Place Kanki

2nd Place India Mahal 3rd Place Green Leaf Fine Indian Cuisine

2nd Place Japan Express 3rd Place Kurama Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse-Sushi Bar

Best Italian Restaurant

Best Mexican Restaurant

1st Place Italian Pizzeria

1st Place Bandido’s

2nd Place Pulcinella’s 3rd Place Pomodoro

2nd Place El Rodeo 3rd Place Monterrey

Your #1 Choice for Indian Cuisine.

Thank You! Southern & Northern Indian Specialties

for Voting Us

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Daily Lunch Buffet Dinner Buffet on Friday & Saturday

1 for ITALIAN Food and

2 for PIZZA

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for the 2nd year in a row!

Dieter’s & Vegetarian Specials

NEW LOCATION! 3630 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. • Durham

919-490-1326

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ITALIAN PIZZERIA

3823 Guess Road • Durham

Willowdaile Shopping Center (Corner of Guess & Horton Rd) 919-471-0664 • 11am-11pm Everyday!

The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •

Best Mom and Pop Restaurant 1st Place Bennett Pointe Grille 2nd Place Shrimp Boats 3rd Place Silver Spoon

Best Pizza 1st Place Randy’s 2nd Place Italian Pizzeria 3rd Place Mellow Mushroom

2nd Place Mayflower 3rd Place Squid’s

Best Steakhouse 1st Place Outback

2nd Place Texas Roadhouse 3rd Place Angus Barn

1st Place Nosh 2nd Place Outback 3rd Place Cookout

1st Place Total Wine

919-382-2915

2nd Place Wine Authorities 3rd Place A Southern Season

CATERING

Open for Lunch & Dinner

MAYFLOWER XVI Seafood Restaurant of Durham

Thanks for voting us one of your top choices for Seafood!

2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Daily Specials!

3742 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd • Durham

Catering For All Occasions!

7 days a week

Thank you Herald Sun Readers for placing us among the best in the Italian Restaurant category.

5400 S. Miami Blvd.

Durham/RTP www.linascafeandcatering.com

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4215 University Dr., Durham • 919-493-0033

Open 7 Days A Week • (K-Mart Shopping Ctr., beside Auto Zone) www.greenleafindiancuisine.com • 919-493-0030 Fax

Best Wine Store

Monday-Thursday & Sunday

919-991-1403

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Thanks for Voting Lina’s Cafe

#1!

Thanks for Choosing Green Leaf!

Best Takeout

Best Seafood 1st Place Bonefish Grill

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We also feature: Steak • Pasta • Chicken • Salads • Cold Plates • Fabulous Desserts

Across the Blvd. from Target & Sam’s, Next to Michael Jordan Nissan

401-9888 or 403-0883

Mon.–Thurs. 11am-9:30pm Fri.–Sat. 11am-10pm • Sun. 12 noon-9pm

Authentic Chinese Cuisine

Thank You for Making Us Your

ToP ChoICE aGaIn in Chinese Dining!

We look forward to continuing to serve you a wide variety of your favorite Chinese dishes. #1 in Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice for 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 4015 University Drive • BB&T Plaza (Behind Target & Sam’s)

489-2828 • www.neo-china.com

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Division 2

Look Good/Feel Good

Best Cosmetic Store /Counter 1st Place Merle Norman

Best Haircut’s

Best Day Spa

1st Place Mina’s Studio

2nd Place Sheer Bliss 3rd Place Bella Trio

BEST Day Spa, Haircuts, Kids Haircuts, Manicure/Pedicure, Tan

HAIR BLLOSERVIC D YCENAIL FULL FU SER RVIC BEA B EAUTY UTY Y SALO SALON SKIN K

Voted Best Hair Salon in the Triangle

Metro ‘09-’07, Independent ‘06, Citysearch ’05, Herald Sun ‘09-’08, Chapel Hill News ‘09-‘06, ’04

Aveda Bumble & bumble Dermalogica Skinceuticals Goldwell

The Galleria | 400 South Elliott Rd, Suite K, Chapel Hill

919.968.8548 w w w. m i n a s s t u d i o . c o m

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK with EXTENDED HOURS

1st Place Peak Fitness

2nd Place Macy’s 3rd Place Sephora

1st Place Mina’s Studio

THANKS HERALD SUN READERS FOR VOTING US

Best Fitness Studio/Gym

Thank You! Voted One of the Best

TANNING SALONS in 2008 & 2009!

2912 Guess, Rd • Durham

(919) 477-7725

2nd Place Curves

2nd Place Betty Jo’s 3rd Place Posh The Salon

Best Manicure/ Pedicure 1st Place Mina’s Studio 2nd Place Lee’s Nails 3rd Place Modern Nails

Best Tan 1st Place Mina’s Studio 2nd Place Hairport 3rd Place KD Nails

Thanks for all the votes!

Classic Treasures

FURNITURE CONSIGNMENT

2659 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. • Durham 919-401-5777 www.classictreasures.org

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Division 3

Shopping Best Antique’s

Best Boutique

1st Place

1st Place

Once & Again 2nd Place Whitehall at the Villa 3rd Place Classic Treasures

Bano Italian Boutique 2nd Place Etch n Stitch 3rd Place Sara’s Boutique

Best Art Gallery

Best Carpeting

1st Place

1st Place

Cedar Creek Gallery 2nd Place Craven Allen Gallery

Frazee’s Carpet & Interiors 2nd Place Tri-Wave 3rd Place Carpets Plus

Thank You For Choosing Us!

Thanks for Voting Once & Again

Your #1 Choice for Collectibles, Home Decor Consignment Furniture, Antiques & Finalist for Gifts!

The Best Kept Secret in Hillsborough PERSONALIZED GIFTS EMBROIDERY ENGRAVING SCREEN PRINTING (1 or many) PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Thank you for voting us one of the best boutiques in the area.

131 Boone Square St., Hillsborough, NC (919) 732-3473 • www.etchNstitch.com Mention this ad for 20% off 1 item.

We Appreciate Your Votes and Your Business • Formal & Semi-Formal Dresses • Dyeable Shoes & Bags • Hats • Suits

a’s SarBoutique Northgate • Macy’s Wing 544-4420 • 286-2303

Primed and Ready

Areas Award Winning Consignment Shop

3742-D Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham • 489-5333

©2009 Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc.

LUXIVA® Foundation Primer is Merle Norman’s new undercover wonder!

This lightweight formula invisibly creates a smooth and even surface for flawless makeup application. Optical diffusers and polymers help pores, fine lines and wrinkles appear less obvious, creating a perfect canvas. It’s prime time!

Thanks for Voting Us #1!

2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Northgate Mall • Durham • 286-3836

Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios have been independently owned and operated since 1931.

June 19, 2009

The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •

Best Collectibles 1st Place

Once & Again 2nd Place Classic Treasures 3rd Place Everything But Granny’s Panties

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Best Consignment Shop Furniture 1st Place

The Finest Names In European Design

Italian Boutique

Once & Again 2nd Place Classic Treasures

Best Florist

Best Consignment Shop/Clothing

1st Place

Family Garden 2nd Place Floral Dimensions 3rd Place Sanders Florist

1st Place

My Secret Closet 2nd Place Kangaroo Pouch 3rd Place Encore

Thank You from Riverview Voted #1 Furniture Store

- Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice -

Voted #1 Boutique and #1 for Alterations Thank you from Bano

Ecru Weill Galeante Christie de La Rue Kokomarina Joseph Ribkoff Marimekko Just In Case

Finalist for Best Children’s Furniture & Best Mattress Store - Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice -

We Appreciate Your Business!

Serving the Triangle for over 35 years.

5122 North Roxboro Street, Durham • 919-477-0481 www.furniturestorenc.com • Monday-Friday 10-7 • Saturday 10-6

Now Open In Two Locations University Mall, Chapel Hill • 929-9155 2699 Durham/Chapel Hill Blvd., Durham • 489-9006 Call for Hours • Expert Alterations

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Shopping

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Best Furniture 1st Place

Riverview Galleries 2nd Place Sew Fine II 3rd Place Classic Treasures

1st Place

Best Gift Shop 1st Place

Morgan Imports 2nd Place Cameron’s 3rd Place Once & Again

Best Hardwood Flooring Lowe’s 2nd Place Tri Wave Carpet 3rd Place Frazee’s Carpet & Interiors

Best Home DĂŠcor/ Accessories 1st Place

Once & Again 2nd Place Sew Fine II 3rd Place Lamps Ltd.

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Best Jewelry Store 1st Place

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1st Place

Original Mattress Factory 2nd Place Riverview Galleries 3rd Place The Better Sleep Store

Best Lingerie

Best Nursery/ Plant Store

1st Place

Thanks for Your Votes!

Best Mattress Store

Ross & Co. Jewelers 2nd Place Gerrie & Co. 3rd Place Kay Jewelers

Victoria’s Secret 2nd Place Adam & Eve 3rd Place Macy’s

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1st Place

Lowe’s 2nd Place Durham Garden Center 3rd Place Guess Road Plant Shop

Where Window Treatments are Our Specialty Thank You to our family, friends and loyal customers for your continued support.

Voted #1 in the Triangle by Herald-Sun readers in 2008 and 2009 for Window Treatments!

CUSTOM BLINDS, SHUTTERS, SHADES & DRAPERIES Family Owned by Donna & Lee Monsein Serving the Triangle Since the 80’s Call for a FREE in-home estimate!

Professional Measuring & Installation

919-220-1145

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T.C’s Bunkey’s Car Wash

Voted #1 Thanks for your business and votes.

We look forward to serving you!

T.C. & Patti 4421 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.

Durham • 489-2558

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Shopping

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Best Patio Furniture & Accessories 1st Place Costco 2nd Place Lowe’s 3rd Place Target

Best Pet Store 1st Place

Petsmart 2nd Place Phydeaux 3rd Place Pet Supermarket

DANIEL S. ADDISON DESIGNS

Best Rug Store 1st Place

Fargo Hanna Oriental Rug Gallery 2nd Place Sew Fine II 3rd Place Capel Rugs

Best Shoe Store 1st Place

DSW 2nd Place Nordstrom 3rd Place Ninth Street Active Feet

DURHAM GARDEN CENTER 4536 Hillsborough Road Highway 70 West Durham, North Carolina 27705

Come home to NOSH and Pipers in the Park!

(919) 384-7526

www.durhamgardencenter.com Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:00 - 5:00

Celebrating 7 Years in Durham Thanks to All Our Customers

Thank You Herald-Sun Readers!

To the community we love: Thank you for enjoying our home cooked meals!

It is an honor and a pleasure to serve you!

Piper and Wendy

Plants - Pottery - Gardening Supplies Birdfeeders - Birdseed - Garden Art

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SUNSHINE CLEANERS FINALIST IN DRY CLEANERS 3300 Guess Rd Durham (919) 471-3164 Thank you for your votes!

June 19, 2009

The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •

Best Sporting Goods Store

Best Tile & Stone Store

1st Place

1st Place

Best Toy Store 1st Place

Toys R Us 2nd Place Target 3rd Place Morgan Imports

Sew Fine II 2nd Place Daniel Addison Designs

Adobe Tile & Stone 2nd Place Custom Stone & Marble 3rd Place Hard Rock Marble & Tile

Best Thrift Store

Best Tire Store

Best Unfinished Furniture Store

1st Place

1st Place

1st Place

Tire King 2nd Place Ingold Tires 3rd Place Discount Tire

Best Wallpaper Store 1st Place

Dick’s Sporting Goods 2nd Place Omega Sports 3rd Place The Bicycle Chain

Goodwill Store 2nd Place Salvation Army 3rd Place Habitat Hand Me Ups

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Rockwood Ready To Finish

Best Window Treatment Source 1st Place

Window Designs 2nd Place Sew Fine II 3rd Place Walkers

Thanks for Choosing Us #1 for Unfinished Furniture

Fargo Hanna

Since 1919

3 Years In A Row!

Oriental Rug Gallery

919-419-0963

Expert Hand Cleaning, Repair, & Appraisal

www.fargohanna.com

Thanks for Voting Us #1 Rug Store!

Celebrating Our 90th Anniversary!

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Our Customers Are #1 With Us!

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Custom Finishing Available

919-401-5004

www.rockwoodunfinishedfurniture.com University Green Shopping Ctr., 2501 University Dr., Durham • Mon.-Fri. 10- 6, Sat. 10-4

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Nightlife Best After Work Scene 1st Place

Top Of The Hill 2nd Place West 94th St Pub 3rd Place Talk Of The Town Restaurant

Best Bar With Best Beer Selection 1st Place

Tyler’s Taproom 2nd Place Charlie’s 3rd Place Top Of The Hill

URBAN DURHAM REALTY would like to thank the Herald-Sun readers for choosing us as the #1 real estate agency in Durham

Best Live Entertainment

Best Outdoor Venue

1st Place

1st Place

Durham Performing Arts Center 2nd Place Broadstreet Cafe 3rd Place Carolina Theatre

Durham Bulls 2nd Place Tyler’s Taproom 3rd Place UNC Baseball

Best Sports Bar

Best Martini Bar

1st Place

1st Place

Carolina Ale House 2nd Place Champps 3rd Place Sunset Grille

George’s Garage 2nd Place Spice Street 3rd Place West End Martini Bar

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US ONE OF THE BEST GOLF COURSES TWO YEARS IN A ROW

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Only 12 Miles North of I-85

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Best Golf Course

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Services

Best Accounting Firm/Tax Preparer 1st Place

Best Auto Dealer/ New 1st Place

Hutchings & Hutchings 2nd Place H & R Block 3rd Place Fred Roberson

University Ford North 2nd Place Performance BMW 3rd Place Morgan Mitsubishi

Best Alteration Store

Best Auto Dealer/ Used

1st Place

Bano Italian Boutique 2nd Place Thu’s Tailor 3rd Place Khen’s Tailor Shop

1st Place

Mark Jacobson 2nd Place Carmax 3rd Place Boulevard Preowned

Lawn Care Service Residential & Commercial 919-419-1059 Thank you, Herald Sun Readers, for your votes making us THe BeST in Lawn CaRe!

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Thank you for your votes making us one of the 4(!.+ 9/5 &/2 6/4).' 53 "%34 -/6%23 Best Movers for 2009!

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June 19, 2009 The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •

Best Auto Repair 1st Place

C & C Automotive 2nd Place Tire King 3rd Place Precision Tune

Best Bank 1st Place BB&T 2nd Place SunTrust 3rd Place Wachovia

Best Carwash 1st Place

Bunkey’s 2nd Place The Durham Ritz 3rd Place Auto Bell

Best Carpet Cleaner 1st Place

Heaven’s Best 2nd Place Stanley Steamer 3rd Place Marianna’s House Cleaning

19 Thanks for Making Us

Best Chiropractic Clinic

#1 IN NORTH CAROLINA. Call us or stop in to get a quote today.

1st Place

Chiropractic Partners 2nd Place University Chiropractic 3rd Place Dr. David Williamson

Best Closet/Home Organization

Frank Ascott

Phil Crisp

3604 Durham Chapel 112 Perkins Dr. Hill Blvd.

Suite 200 South Sq. Mall Chapel Hill 967-8399 Durham

489-3737

Tonya Dawson David Faircloth Sheila Geibig 6815-202 Fayetteville Rd. Durham

806-5109

3310 Croasdaile Dr. Suite 800 Durham

383-6704

102 East Main St. Carrboro

968-4321

Darryl Hymes 1906 Hwy 54 Suite 100B Durham

544-0346

1st Place

Carolina Closets 2nd Place Closets By Design 3rd Place Lowe’s

Alan Jessup 3113 Guess Rd. Durham

479-6996

Michael Lawson James Marshall Larry Mitchell Tom Mitchell

3790-102 Guess Rd. Durham

477-7788

We do our best for you!

• Quality Alterations • Custom Dressmaking

493-1418

1598 Hwy 56 Creedmoor

528-0460

406-A U.S. Hwy 1 Youngsville

554-8100

Thanks for voting for

KHEN’S TAILOR SHOP

2011 Chapel Hill Rd. Durham

1720 Guess Rd. Northgate Mall Durham

286-4513

Andy Jones

4711-1F Hope Valley Woodcroft Shopping Ctr. Durham/493-2929 5242 N. Roxboro Rd. Durham/477-7666

Sizsiz Wong

2515 Hwy 54 E Research Triangle Park

Michael Okoli Jr., LUTCF

6224 Fayetteville Rd. Suite 106-A Durham

544-8484

Linda Perry

3600 North Duke St. North Duke Mall Durham

471-1688

Ted Seagroves Mark Vitali

544-7000

1506 East Franklin St. All About Insurance Chapel Hill 14 locations in the 942-8733 Triangle Triad, For the location nearest you call 321-AUTO

Northgate • 286-2194

Outside entrance near Macy’s parking deck.

Thanks for voting us the #1 Chiropractic office!

Dr. Arturo Presas 5007 Southpark Dr. Ste. 130 Durham, N.C. 27713 919-572-2312

Dr. Michael Krasnov 1210 Cole Mill Rd. Durham, N.C. 27705 919-383-9890

www.chiropartners.com

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Best Dance Studio 1st Place

Nina’s School Of Dance 2nd Place Fred Astaire Dance Studio 3rd Place Faulkner’s Dance & Gymnastics

Best Dry Cleaners 1st Place

Sunshine Cleaners 2nd Place Regency Cleaners 3rd Place The Cleaners

Best Hearing Aid Provider 1st Place

Select Hearing/Hatfield Berrang 2nd Place Avada Hearing 3rd Place Miracle Ear

Best Heating & Air Conditioning 1st Place

Accu Air 2nd Place ARS 3rd Place Lee Air Conditioning

Thanks to all our friends & patients for voting us as one of your favorite chiropractic clinics!

for selecting TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® as

“Best Local Mover!”

The Latest Hi-Tech Equipment for Painless Diagnosis & Highly Effective Treatment Treating Headaches, Disc Problems, Neck, Back, Leg, Shoulder, Knee, Hip & Ankle Pain

David L. Williamson, D.C. • Doctor of Chiropractic 3200 Guess Rd. (next to Guess Rd. Bapt. Church)

Durham • 477-0950

www.twomen.com

THANKS TO OUR CUSTOMERS FOR VOTING US #1!!!

(919) 309-9582 3160 Hillsborough Road • Durham, NC 27705 NCUC-C 2369 USDOT 127561

Each franchise is independently owned and operated.

3521 University Drive, Durham NC

919-490-0551 or 919-490-0552 www.maids-in-waiting.com

Providing quality home cleaning in the Triangle area since 1987

June 19, 2009

The Herald-Sun Reader’s Choice Awards •

Best Housecleaners

Best Jewelry Repair

1st Place

1st Place

Maids In Waiting 2nd Place Mariana›s House Cleaning 3rd Place Molly Maids

Ross & Co. Jewelers 2nd Place Joe Evans Jewelers 3rd Place Jewelsmith

Best Insurance Agency

Best Kitchen Remodel

1st Place

1st Place

State Farm 2nd Place Nationwide 3rd Place Allstate

Granite Transformations 2nd Place Common Ground 3rd Place Kitchen Specialists

woodcroft OPTICAL

Best Landscaper 1st Place

Best Movers 1st Place

Sunshine Landscape 2nd Place WD’s Lawn Service 3rd Place Landscape Logic

Two Men and A Truck 2nd Place Trosa 3rd Place JE Ladd and Sons

Best Lawn & Garden Service

Best Optometrist/ Optician

1st Place

Trosa 2nd Place WD’s Lawn Service 3rd Place Guess Road Plant Shop

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Woodcroft Optical 2nd Place Upchurch Optical 3rd Place Duke Eye Center

HOPE VALLEY ROAD AT 54/751 DURHAM

Woodcroft Shopping center call today! 493-8335

HOURS: MON 10-5 • TUES, WED, THURS 10-7 • FRI 10-5 • SAT 10-1

Thanks for Voting Us #1 Again!

Buy one get one free

BUY ONE COMPLETE PAIR OF PRESCRIPTON EYEGLASSES AT OUR REGULAR PRICE AND GET A SECOND PAIR OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE FREE. MANY DESIGNER LINES AVAILABLE.

Includes all frames (except Silhouette), lenses and lens options.

May be shared with a friend or family member. Second pair is not from a special group.

Not valid with any other offer. Expires 7/31/09. Woodcroft Optical

Ross & Company Jewelers For all Your Jewelry Needs Repairs & Appraisals On-Site Northgate Mall • Durham 919-286-5656 • Tues-Sat 10-6

A Very Special “Thank You� for Voting Us #1 in Jewelry and Jewelry Repair.

Curtis & Jackie Ross

High Efficiency Replacement Specialists Thanks to all of our valuable customers for voting us your #1 Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor Call our expert staff for all of your home comfort needs Heat Pumps • Gas Furnaces Air Conditioners • Gas Logs

Available in 14, 15, 16 and

20 SEER AC or Heat Pump

919-382-1998

4004 Comfort Lane • Durham, NC 27705

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Best Pet Boarding/ Day Care 1st Place

Best Real Estate Agency 1st Place

Triangle Veterinarian 2nd Place North Paw Animal Clinic 3rd Place Pretty Coat Junction

Urban Durham Realty 2nd Place Fonville Morisey 3rd Place Seagroves Realty

Best Photographer

Best Shoe Repair

1st Place

John Elkins Photography 2nd Place Jim Shaw 3rd Place On Three

1st Place

1-2 Shoe Renew 2nd Place Hakky Instant Shoe Repair 3rd Place Lacocks

Best Travel Agency 1st Place

Reader’s Choice Winner 4 Years In A Row!

Thanks for choosing Travel Leaders as Your #1 Travel Agency 3 Years in a Row!

Travel Leaders 2nd Place AAA Travel 3rd Place Viking Travel

Our destination specialists have over 200 years of travel experience. We’ve been where you want to go.

Locally owned & operated for 23 years!

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make your home and office beautiful & stylish. We look forward to helping you with your future decorating projects!

Now Open On Saturdays 10am-2pm

5850 Fayetteville Road, Suite 104 • Sutton Station • Durham 919-806-3638 • www.sewfine2.com

Your #1

Shoe Repair Choice www.getaways4u.com

Thanks For Your Votes!

travel@getaways4u.com 4215 University Drive, Durham

493-8282

• Shoe Modification & Repair • Allen Edmonds & Aetrex Shoe Dealer • 100’s of Styles of Insoles & Accessories (Birkenstock, Spenco, Lynco, Tacco and More)

“When your journey from a dream to a great story includes us, you travel better.”

1-2 Shoe Renew

- our promise to you

4201 University Dr., Durham • 489-6766 Near K-Mart Shopping Ctr., Behind Auto Zone

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Kids Stuff Best Birthday Celebration/Party Enterainment

Best Field Trip Venue

1st Place

NC Museum Of Life & Science 2nd Place High Touch High Tech

Chuckie Cheese 2nd Place Mardi Gras Bowling 3rd Place The Little Gym

Best Dance Studio For Kids 1st Place

Nina’s 2nd Place Chapel Hill Ballet School 3rd Place Encore Dance Studio

1st Place

Best Furniture For Kids 1st Place

Rooms To Go 2nd Place Room Store 3rd Place Riverview Galleries

Best Haircuts For Kids 1st Place

Mina’s Studio 2nd Place Posh The Salon 3rd Place The Ultimate Look

JOHN ELKINS PHOTOGRAPHY Thank you for your votes.

Photography is what we love to do.

Book your wedding with prices designed to fit most all budgets.

A full service studio offering portraits, business, publicity, restoration & passports

Conveniently located in: Office Area 2 at Northgate Open Mon-Fri 10 to 6pm

www.johnelkinsphoto.com • 286-4049

Posh The Salon

610 West Main Street • Durham, NC 919-683-2109 • www.poshthesalon.com

Thank you for voting for us!

As a special thank you, please present this coupon for $5.00 off a child’s or adult cut with select stylists.

Also, be certain to pamper yourself in our new private pedicure room—enjoy $5.00 off a pediure during the month of June.

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