Best of Faribault 2020

Faribault Daily News Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

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Faribault's Best Of

Thank You Faribault!

• Best overall Restaurant • Best Patio Dinning • Best Appetizers • Best Catering • Best Chef - Jeff

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

All around restaurant ★★★WINNER★★★ Depot Bar & Grill Runner ups: Joe’s Sports Cafe The Signature Bar and Grill

Appetizers ★★★WINNER★★★ Depot Bar & Grill Runner ups: The Signature Bar and Grill Carbones Faribault

Asian or Middle-Eastern Cuisine ★★★WINNER★★★ Mizuki Fusion Runner ups: 1st of Thai Southern China Cafe

New Hours - Curbside Only!

Lunch: 11-2pm • Dinner: 5-8pm

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1515 Lyndale Ave N Faribault, MN 55021

(507) 607-7778

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FARIBAULT'S BEST OF

Baked Goods ★★★WINNER★★★ Crack of Dawn Bakehouse & Market Runner ups: Fareway Bakery Hy-Vee

Beer Selection ★★★WINNER★★★ Corks & Pints Runner ups: The Channel Inn Haskell’s Faribault

Breakfast/Brunch ★★★WINNER★★★ Crack Of Dawn Bakehouse and Market Runner ups: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Depot Bar & Grill

Buffet ★★★WINNER★★★ ASIAN BUFFET Chinese Restaurant Runner up: Southern China Cafe

Burger ★★★WINNER★★★ Joe’s Sports Cafe Runner ups: A&W Crooked Pint Ale House

Catering ★★★WINNER★★★ Depot Bar & Grill Runner ups: Hy-Vee Gran Plaza Mexican Grill

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Coffee ★★★WINNER★★★ Caribou Coffee

Runner ups: Mighty Fine! Coffee Crack Of Dawn Bakehouse and Market Kwik Trip

Dessert ★★★WINNER★★★ Dairy Queen Runner ups: The Depot Hy-Vee

Happy Hour ★★★WINNER★★★ 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers Runner ups: Our Place -on 3rd.Carbones Faribault

The Channel Inn is locally owned by Michele and Jay Voegele.

With ample space and outdoor seating, The Channel Inn offers a variety of food options and a full bar. Located on Cannon Lake, we offer a variety of activities like ATV runs, Pool tournaments, Bingo, Paint and Sip parties and more.

HOURS: TUeSdAY-THURSdAY 4PM - 9PM FRIdAY ANd SATURdAY 11AM - 10PM SUNdAY 11AM - 8PM

Open for take out only at this time.

Daily Specials Online ordering available on our website Like us on Facebook for up to date information All are welcome at The Channel Inn in Warsaw, MN where you’ll feel like family when you walk in the door.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US!

We are honored to t have such great customers, friends and family.

A special project of Faribault Daily News 514 Central Ave. Faribault, MN 55021 507.333.3100

REGIONAL EDITOR Suzanne Rook

REGIONAL ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Tom Kelling

MULTIMEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Mark Nelson Deanna Walters

Best of Faribault, 2020 is distributed to subscribers and readers of Faribault Daily News at no additional charge. All advertising contained herein is the responsibility of the advertisers. All rights reserved. ©2020.

Best Beer Selection • Best Patio dining CHANNEL INN 23219 Farwell Ave, Warsaw, MN 55087 (507) 685-4622 • www.thechannelinnmn.com

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Faribault's Best Of

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Italian Cuisine ★★★WINNER★★★ Basilleo’s Pizza Restaurant

Margarita/Bloody Mary ★★★WINNER★★★ El Tequila

Local Winery/Brewery/Distillery/Cidery ★★★WINNER★★★ 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers

Mexican Cuisine ★★★WINNER★★★ El Tequila Mexican Restaurant

Runner ups: Carbone’s Depot Bar & Grill

Runner ups: Gran Plaza Mexican Grill Depot Bar & Grill

Runner ups: Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard Cannon River Winery.

Runner ups: Gran Plaza Mexican Grill Cancun Grill Mexican Restaurant

Lunch ★★★WINNER★★★ Central Ave. Nutrition

Patio Dining ★★★WINNER★★★ Depot Bar & Grill

Runner ups: Mizuki Fusion Gran Plaza Mexican Grill

Runner ups: Channel Inn Crooked Pint

Pizza ★★★WINNER★★★ Basilleo’s Pizza Restaurant Runner ups: The Signature Bar and Grill Carbones Faribault

Raising Minnesotans spiRits since 1934

WE LOVE OUR FANS IN FARIBAULT! Thank you for voting for us!

We are honored to serve this great community.

• #1 BEST WINE SELECTION • #1 BEST LIQUOR STORE • Finalist in Best Beer Selection

We have enjoyed many Minnesota milestones as the wine and spirits vendor of theTwin Cities and surrounding areas, but our greatest pleasure comes from helping you, our valued customers, with your family celebrations and we thank you for that honor.

Stop in today! We’ve got great gift ideas and gift baskets ready.

And don’t forget to sign up for our REWARDS program!

Or stay home and order online. www.haskells.com HASKELL’S….THE WINE PEOPLE PURVEYORS OF DISTILLED SPIRITS, CRAFT BREWS, AND THE FINEST WINE. 2921 Lavender Pkwy.

Faribault, MN 55021 (507) 332 - 7173

Place to watch Sports ★★★WINNER★★★ Carbone’s Runner ups: Joe’s Sports Cafe Crooked Pint

Seafood ★★★WINNER★★★ Mizuki Fusion Runner ups: Depot Bar & Grill Hy-Vee

Wine Selection ★★★WINNER★★★ Haskell’s Faribault Runner ups: Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard Corks & Pints Fareway Liquor

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Wings ★★★WINNER★★★ Carbones Faribault

Construction Company ★★★WINNER★★★ Met Con Companies

Accounting Firm ★★★WINNER★★★ Sandy Flom LLC

Florist ★★★WINNER★★★ Bloom Floral Designs

Runner ups: Joe’s Sports Cafe Winjum’s Shady Acres Restaurant & Resort

Runner ups: JOD Judd Osterman Demro Reese Winter & Associates Ltd

Auto Repair ★★★WINNER★★★ Community Co-Op Oil Association

Runner ups: Sammon Home Improvement Healy Construction Co

Runner ups: Hy-Vee

Hair Salon ★★★WINNER★★★ Studio 14 Salon and Spa Runner ups: Sunset Salon LLC Styles on 4th

Runner ups: Norm’s Bear Alignment Services Decoux Automotive Inc

Bank/Credit Union ★★★WINNER★★★ The State Bank of Faribault Runner ups: HomeTown Credit Union Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

Car Wash ★★★WINNER★★★ Kwik Trip Runner ups: Harry Brown’s Family Automotive Rainbow Car Wash

Florist ★★★WINNER★★★ Bloom Floral Designs Runner ups: Hy-Vee

Cleaning Services ★★★WINNER★★★ Du Four’s Cleaners Runner ups: Carriage Cleaning Services Do It All Restoration

are so grateful OurtoWe Community Bank the community and our customers for supporting our isoWned ready to be Bank. locally community

YOUR BANK! We are honored to Be named as your favorite Bank in the the fariBault area.

Keep your money working locally and open your accounts today!

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Faribault & Prior Lake www.tsbf.com Faribault & Prior Lake

STATE BANK of FARIBAULT Strong Community Banking since 1919

(507) 332-7401

Member FDIC NMLS 638054

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Lawn Care/Snow Removal ★★★WINNER★★★ Little’s Lawn Care & Snow Removal, L.L.C proudly serving faribault + surrounding communities since 1984 We offer a full range of plumbing and heating services for both residential and commercial, and can take care of projects of any size. call today for a free estimate.

THANK YOU FARIBAULT FOR VOTING US #1! family oWned and operated FARIBO PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. 2345 8th Avenue NW Faribault, MN 55021 (507) 334 - 6409 fariboplumbing@fariboplumbing.com www.fariboplumbing.com Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Runner ups: Dynasty Lawn Services Patriot Custom Services

Hearing Care Service ★★★WINNER★★★ Faribault Clinic - Northfield Hospital & Clinics Runner ups: Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center Advantage Care Hearing Center

Fitness Center ★★★WINNER★★★ Fitness In Motion Runner ups: Fit for Life, Faribault MN Anytime Fitness

HVAC & Plumbing ★★★WINNER★★★ Faribo Plumbing & Heating Runner ups: Faribo A/C & Heating Paul’s Plumbing & Heating of Dennison, Inc.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 NAIL SALON IN FARIBAULT! Thank you for voting us a finalist for Best Hair Salon.

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN LISA LACANNE FOR BEST HAIR STYLIST FINALIST! Lisa has been with Sunset Salon for over 3 years and does a fantastic job!

Her votes were well deserved and we are honored to have her as part of the Sunset family.

SUNSET SALON IS A FULL SERVICE SALON AND SPA For your holiday shopping fun, we have many boutique items, Christmas décor, clothing and multiple lines of beauty products.

Gift Cards Available!

WE ARE THANKFUL AND GRATEFUL TO BE SERVING YOU FOR OVER 32 YEARS Like our Facebook page to get salon updates, 511 Central Avenue North view special offers and more!

507.334.1714 Follow us on Instagram @sunsetsalonfbo Open Monday - Saturday for inspiration, sales and more.

Faribault

Law Firm ★★★WINNER★★★ Christopher R. Braden Runner ups: Hamer Law Office Gary L. Voegele, P.A.

Nail Salon ★★★WINNER★★★ Sunset Salon LLC Runner ups: Studio 14 Salon and Spa Fancy Nails

Nutrition/Weight Management ★★★WINNER★★★ Central Ave Nutrition Runner ups: Healthy Impact Faribault Revolution Fitness

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Cell phone + Cell phone provider ★★★WINNER★★★ T-Mobile Runner ups: Wireless World - Verizon Authorized Retailer Midwest Wireless

Pet Kennel/Pet Grooming ★★★WINNER★★★ Muddy Paws Resort Runner ups: The Groomery LLC Plush Pup LLC

Real Estate Agency ★★★WINNER★★★ Weichert, Realtors-Heartland Runner ups: Edina Realty Keller Williams Warner group

Senior Living/Retirement ★★★WINNER★★★ Brookdale Senior Living

THANK YOU fOr vOTiNg Dr. CANDACe BOrN A TOP veTeriNAriAN! iNDiviDUAlizeD, exPerT veTeriNArY CAre We understand how much your pets mean to you, and know it can be a challenge to find a caring, professional, and experienced veterinarian. We strive to provide your pet with the best available care and to exceed your expectations in each and every interaction you have with us.

Give us a call today – we look forward to meeting you and your pet!

Dr. CanDaCe Born, Dr. anna WilDgruBe, Dr. Meghann rosBurg, anD Dr. Jill ButkoviCh, anD the rest of the heartlanD teaM

Thank you for the Best Of Faribault votes!

We appreciate each and every one of you!

heartlandanimalvets.com 1200 LyndaLe ave n FariauLt, Mn 55021 507-332-0716

1200 e. Frontage rd owatonna, Mn 55060 507-214-7387

Runner ups: Mill City Senior Living Faribault Senior Living LLC

Specialty Printing/Graphics ★★★WINNER★★★ Faribault Print Shop Runner ups: LaCannes’s Signtastic All About Signs

Tanning Salon ★★★WINNER★★★ Haute Skin Spa & Tanning -Faribault Runner ups: Ultimate Tan Anytime Fitness

Vet Clinic/Animal Hospital ★★★WINNER★★★ Kenyon Veterinary Clinic Runner ups: Heartland Animal Hospital Faribault Veterinary Clinic

We’re honored to be a finalist in Faribaut’s BEST contest!

Thank you to our loyal customers, friends and family who continue to support our locally owned, family business.

Faribo air Conditioning and Heating is a trusted name For HVaC serViCe and repair. For oVer 45 years we HaVe serViCed minnesota businesses and Families in tHe soutHern twin Cities metro area.

24/7 emergenCy serViCe

Air Conditioning Sales/Service/Repair • Rooftop AC Units Sales/Service/Repair Gas Furnace Sales/Service/Repair • Sheet Metal Ducting Install/Repair/Replace New Construction HVAC • HVAC Yearly Maintenance Emergency HVAC Repair • Ductless Mini-Split Systems

Faribo air Conditioning & Heating 18021 Cannon City Blvd., Faribault, MN 55021 • (507) 334-6408 • www.fariboair.com

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Water Service/Conditioning ★★★WINNER★★★ Culligan of Faribault Runner up: Garlick’s Water Conditioning

Window/Siding/Roofing ★★★WINNER★★★ Skluzacek Bros. Inc Runner ups: Sammon Home Improvement Bauer Plumbing and Heating

Girls Night Out Spot ★★★WINNER★★★ 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers Runner ups: Paradise Center for the Arts The Upper East Side

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Golf Course ★★★WINNER★★★ Legacy Golf Runner ups: Straight River Golf Course Faribault Golf & Country Club

Local Annual Event ★★★WINNER★★★ Rice County Fair Runner ups: Blue Collar Blues Festival Faribault Flannel Formal

Local Attraction ★★★WINNER★★★ River Bend Nature Center Runner ups: Tilta Whirls in downtown Faribault Faribault Woolen Mill Co.

Local Orchard/Berry Farm ★★★WINNER★★★ Trumps Orchard

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1!

EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST.

Over 47 years of serving Southern Minnesota for all of its roofing needs.

For quality repair, replacement and installation services involving your roof, gutters and other components that keep your home dry, warm and safe, rely on the experts at Skluzacek Bros. Home Improvement.

WHAT WE DO:

• Residential Roofing • Roof Repair • Gutters • Snow Removal • Ice Removal • Storm Damage • Attic Insulation • Residential Roofing Maintenance

Local Resort/Camping ★★★WINNER★★★ Winjum’s Shady Acres Restaurant & Resort Runner ups: Grandma’s Lakeside Resort Camp Faribo

Place for Date Night ★★★WINNER★★★ 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE. Ask us about our Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

Runner ups: The Depot Faribault MN Paradise Center for the Arts

507-332-8531 • 507-412-3684 info@skluzacekbros.com We would like to give a special thanks to all of our customers, employees and our family members, without you this would not have been possible.

Runner ups: Ablemans Apple Creek Orchard Straight River Farm

16554 Cabot Ave Faribault MN 55021

www.skluzacekbros.com

PROUDLY SERVING SOUTHERN MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES SINCE 1973.

Faribault Northfield Owatonna Medford Dundas Kenyon Dennison Nerstrand Lonsdale Elko New Market Lakeville Morristown Waterville Kilkenny Apple Valley Farmington Webster

Place to take the kids ★★★WINNER★★★ River Bend Nature Center Runner ups: Paradise Center for the Arts Rice County Historical Society

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Storefront ★★★WINNER★★★ Finally A Gift Store

Family Physician/Primary Care Provider ★★★WINNER★★★ Dr. McIntyre

Accountant/Financial Planner ★★★WINNER★★★ Sandy Flom

Hair Stylist/Barber ★★★WINNER★★★ Cheri Keilmeyer/ Studio 14 - Faribault

Runner ups: Paradise Center for the Arts Burkhartzmeyer Shoes

Runner up: Reese Winter CPAs, Faribault MN

Auto Mechanic ★★★WINNER★★★ Brian Schema Runner ups: Dave Decoux Alex Manz Paul Friesen

Runner ups: Dr. Kris Drevlow Dr. Amy Elliott, Allina Clinic Faribault

Runner ups: Melissa Nesburg/Studio 14 - Faribault Lisa LaCanne, Sunset Salon

Insurance Agent ★★★WINNER★★★ Barry at Truax and associates!

Runner ups: Barton Jackson Lynn Erickson

Bartender ★★★WINNER★★★ Laura Teske Runner up: Armando Gomez

Chef ★★★WINNER★★★ Jeff LaBeau Runner up: Norman Butler

Chiropractor ★★★WINNER★★★ Steven Potter Runner ups: Robert Eilrich Bob Erickson

Dentist/Orthodontist ★★★WINNER★★★ Dentist house Dr Ohlson Runner ups: Dr. Poppenberg, Southern Heights Dental Dr. Anne Huffer

Saving your money from taxeS and for your future.

Sandy Flom, a Faribault, MN Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Financial Planner® provides: • Retirement Planning • Investment Advice • Tax Planning & Preparation • Payroll & Bookkeeping Services • Social Security Planning • New Business Consulting

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1!

Sandy Flom, CPA, CFP® 414 Central Ave Suite C Faribault, MN 55021 Phone: (507) 333-3973 www.FaribaultCPA.com Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor

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Lawyer/Attorney ★★★WINNER★★★ Deb Korman

Real Estate Agent/Broker ★★★WINNER★★★ Jake Piller

Pediatrician ★★★WINNER★★★ Dr. Sarah Beckman

Veterinarian ★★★WINNER★★★ Brent Born

Runner ups: John Hamer Christopher Braden

Runner up: Dr Sigrid Nelson

Waiter/Waitress ★★★WINNER★★★ Mary Garcia Runner up: Theresa Green, Perkins

Photographer/Artist ★★★WINNER★★★ Julie Fakler Runner ups: Jess Prill Isabella Ross

Completing Your Home With Quality Furniture Since 1956!

Furniture & Floor ing

The Heart of the Home

Stop in to see why! and furniture for THANK YOU, Flooring every room in the house FARIBAULT!

We’re honored to be voted #1 for all of your furniture, mattresses and decor needs!

Bedroom Living Room Dining Room Office You can also find mattresses, electric fireplaces, room décor & lighting

Happily serving Faribault & the surrounding area for years to come!

30 5th St. NW Faribault • (507) 334-4364 • erickson-furniture.com Store HourS: M-t-W-F 9aM - 5:30pM, tH 9aM - 8pM, Sa 9aM - 5pM

Runner ups: Jose Mendoza Rick Tonjum

Runner ups: Dr. Candace Born Dr Steve Elwood

Optometrist/Ophthalmologist ★★★WINNER★★★ Dr. Richie Runner ups: Dr. O’Malley Jessica at Richie Eye Clinic

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Appliance/Home Improvement ★★★WINNER★★★ Quality Appliance Runner ups: Faribault Ace Hardware Faribault Vacuum and Sewing Center

Auto Dealer ★★★WINNER★★★ Monkey Motors Runner ups: Harry Brown’s Family Automotive Bliss Ford

Boats/RV/IceHouse Dealer ★★★WINNER★★★ LaCanne’s Marine Runner ups: Mac’s Shacks Noble RV

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Jewelry Store ★★★WINNER★★★ Chappuis Jewelry Runner up: Douglas Diamonds & Fine Jewelry

Liquor Store ★★★WINNER★★★ Haskell’s Faribault Runner ups: Bauers Southside Center Liquors Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits

Locally owned specialty shop ★★★WINNER★★★ Finally A Gift Store Runner ups: Zensational Faribault Woolen Mill Co.

Clothing/Shoes/Accessories ★★★WINNER★★★ Finally A Gift Store Runner ups: Star Sports & Apparel - Ace Hardware Burkhartzmeyer Shoes

Furniture/Mattresses/Decor ★★★WINNER★★★ Erickson Furniture Runner ups: The Furniture Mart Faribault Interiors

Gifts/Antiques/Books ★★★WINNER★★★ The Junk Monkey Runner ups: Finally A Gift Store Grit + Grace

Grocery Store ★★★WINNER★★★ Fareway Grocery Runner ups: Hy-Vee ALDI

Thank you for voting us

Best Car Wash

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$ 99 Elite Car Wash Reg. $11.00. Limit one coupon offer per customer, per visit. Original coupon must be presented to the cashier at the time of purchase. Coupon may not be combined with any other offers. No cash value. Good at Kwik Trip car wash locations.

Expires: 12/31/20 Lookup #Use Elite Special key to ring up.

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Nursery/Garden Center ★★★WINNER★★★ Donahue’s Greenhouses Inc. Runner ups: Twiehoff Gardens Northstar Seed & Nursery

ExcEptional SEnior living

At Brookdale Faribault, we strike the perfect balance between a socially active cozy community and the special care you need when you need it.

Create your cozy sanctuary in our private studios suites. Socialize in our comfortable, safe and private meeting area or use staff assisted technology to stay connected with friends and family. At Brookdale Faribault, you can fill your social calendar and focus on fun, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal care and assistance to make your life easier.You and your family will always have peace of mind knowing our caring staff will always be there for you.

Thank you for voting us Faribault’s Best Senior Living!

We are honored to serve the Faribault community.

Brookdale FariBault 935 Spring Road,, Faribault, MN 55021

507-333-2559 www.brookdale.com

Power Sports/ATV/Motorcycles Dealer ★★★WINNER★★★ LaCanne’s Marine Runner ups: Faribault Harley-Davidson Cannon Falls Power Sports

Tire Shop ★★★WINNER★★★ Community Co-Op Oil Association Runner ups: Faribault Tire & Auto Wholesale Tire - Faribault