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Emmy's Vege House: Truly the best of Bainbridge Island Emmy Tran has escaped Vietnam, traveled the world, and become an island favorite. BY RICHARD D. OXLEY Bainbridge Island Review
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mmy Tran, along with her husband Jim, works each day in a humble Winslow Way window. They have spent the last 15 years garnering local fans by dishing out simple yet rather tasty to-go orders. While islanders have come to know the all vegetarian window well, it is often missed by Winslow Way tourists.
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Her fondness for her customers motivates her to continue each day in the small, hot kitchen behind the window. "But customers come and I forget how hot I am," she said.
That's OK with Tran, however. She feels lucky to be a hometown hotspot.
Tran, at 62, said her children have asked her to slow down a bit, even retire.
On the heels of her 2012 honor as the Best of Bainbridge’s best vegetar-
"I think OK, but people, they like us and they like our food," Tran said.
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2013 Best of Bainbridge Island The island also has a hold on her. "I love working on the island," Tran said. "If I go somewhere, I miss the island so much." In fact, not even an all expenses paid trip to Paris, provided by her children this year, could sway her attention from Bainbridge. "I missed the island," she said. "I love the people," she added. "I feel so lucky people come to us. There are a lot of people selling food around (Winslow Way), but customers come to us and I feel lucky." Her lucky sentiment stretches beyond her island support. Tran, along with her husband and four children, were among the wave of boat people who fled their country in the late '70s following the Vietnam War. She grew up in a small South Vietnam village, Quang Tri. Each day Emmy helped her mother care for her three younger siblings by pitching in with cooking and going to the market.
With no refrigerator, trips to the market and food preparation were daily occurrences. Her father, a local doctor and teacher, provided education at home. Her father was eventually taken by the northern army in the years leading up to her exit from the country. "The communists put him in a jail, because he was a teacher, for two and a half years," Tran said. He was kept in a small cell with little movement, so when he returned to his family, Tran's father was in poor health. He passed away five months after returning home. When North Vietnam forces moved south, the Trans decided it was time to leave. Jim had previously worked with American military forces, so they set their sights on the United States, via a few waypoints starting with Hong Kong. "Everybody wanted to leave and a lot of people died on the ocean," Tran said. "My husband's family had a sail-
boat. It took 18 days (to get to Hong Kong)." From there, they traveled to the Philippines where she picked up a little English. By 1983, the Trans found a sponsor in Poulsbo and landed in America. Tran said her family learned to appreciate the opportunities in their new country. Today, her four children have grown to become an electrical engineer, a dentist, an optometrist and a computer scientist. It was in America Tran began her journey to become a vegetarian and business owner. After witnessing a cow being slaughtered, she began considering the dietary move. She also recalled her father becoming a vegetarian after becoming sick.
So 15 years ago when she purchased a hot dog stand on the corner of Winslow Way and Madison Avenue, she naturally converted the window to an all vegetarian menu. Tran, however, doesn't use her window to push her choices on others. Rather, she just keeps dishing up what people keep coming for; vegetarian fare, many with convincingly delicious meat substitutions. "I don't want to push people that way," Tran said. "But vegetarian and vegan is healthy, very healthy." Today, Tran can still be found working her window, Jim at her side. She serves each meal with a smile and a "thank you," and working hard at being the best of Bainbridge.
"He was sick, and then he quit anything with meat and got better," Tran said. Her family's spiritual teacher, Supreme Master Ching Hai, is also a vegetarian.
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BEST SERVICES Best Architect
Coates Design Architects FINALISTS:
Russ Hamlet
Studio Hamlet Architects
Chales Wenzlau
WENZLAU ARCHITECTS
Best Bank
Kitsap Credit Union FINALISTS:
Chase Columbia Bank Wells Fargo
Best Dentist
Bainbridge Dental
Dr. Elizabeth Bell, DDS & Dr. Nicholas Thompson, DMD FINALISTS:
Dr. Sally Hewett, DDS
Ihland Garden Dental
Dr. Todd H. Adams, DDS
Best Doctor
Best Photographer
Best Plumber
Dr. Maureen Koval, MD
Joel Sackett
Mike Nelson
FINALISTS:
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The Doctors Clinic
Dr. Jillian Worth, MD, ABFP
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Dr. Kim Leatham, MD, ABFP
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Best Accountant
Natalie Davidson, CPA, PS FINALISTS:
Kelly MacDonald, CPA, MBA
Macdonald & associates, PLLC
Eric Edenholm, CPA
Edenholm & Associates, Llc
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Julie Rosenblatt
Integrated Wellness Center FINALISTS:
Dr. Lucia Vracin
Island Health & Chiropractic
Dr. Kirk Petheram
Eagle Harbor Health & Chiropractic
Joel Sackett Photography Nick Felkey Photography Best Lawyer
Jenny Coates
Jenny Coates Law, PLLC
Hayes Gori
Law Office of Hayes Gori, PLLC Best Electrician
Bainbridge Island Electric
Bainbridge Island Plumbing AP Plumbing, LLC
Best Realtor
Mercury Michael
Bainbridge Homes & Real Estate FINALISTS:
Julie Meyers
BAINBRIDGE HOMES & REAL ESTATE
Arthur Mortell
COLDWELL BANKER McKenzie
Best Acupuncture
FINALISTS:
Bajda Welty, MS, LAc
Eklund Electric, Inc. Rolling Bay Electric
FINALISTS:
Fire Dragon Acupuncture & Massage Denise DuPree, LAc
Denise DuPree Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic
Dr. Holly Christy, ND, LAc Element 7 Wellness
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BEST SERVICES continued Best Massage
Best Manicure
Tova Gardner
Tova’s Beauty Service FINALISTS:
Mandy Hoge, LMP
Integrated Wellness Center
Star Nails & Spa Renew Day Spa & Salon
FINALISTS:
Emily Stuart, LMP
Integrated Wellness Center
Justin Hughes, LMP
Precision Movement
Best Hair Salon or Barber
Firefly Salon FINALISTS:
Billy Shears Salon & Spa Moda Salon
Best Barista
Town & Country Market FINALISTS:
Bainbridge Bakers Blackbird Bakery
Best Bartender
Staff @ Hitchcock Staff @ Doc’s Marina Grill FINALISTS:
Arthur Carbajal
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BEST SERVICES continued Best Waiter/Waitress
Rich Gibson
The Four Swallows FINALISTS:
Erika Hanson
THE MADISON DINER
Meredith Yund
THE MADISON DINER
Best Store Clerk or Merchant
Town & Country Market Front End Staff FINALISTS:
Christopher Ortiz
Eloisa Boutique
Best Bank Teller
Maia Bentley
Best News/ Magazine Rack
Sterling Bank
Town & Country Market
FINALISTS:
FINALISTS:
Stacy Hart
Eagle Harbor Book Co. Bainbridge Island Review
Kitsap Bank
Best Auto Repair
Island Center Automotive FINALISTS:
Modern Collision Rebuild & Service Hockett & Olsen Automotive
Best Bed & Breakfast
The Eagle Harbor Inn FINALISTS:
Holly Lane Gardens Bed & Breakfast
Best Community Resource
Helpline House FINALISTS:
Bainbridge Public Library Island Moms of Bainbridge
Best Pharmacist
Safeway
Best Veterinarian
Winslow Animal Clinic FINALISTS:
Elizabeth Greenlees, DVM Day Road Animal Hospital
Best Dog Groomer
All Creatures Pet Grooming FINALISTS:
Fluffy Ruff Dog Spa
Best Florist
Flowering Around FINALISTS:
Changing Seasons Island Florist Town & Country Market
FINALISTS:
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BEST SHOPPING Best Gift Shop
Danger
Best Antique Shop
Pastiche Antiques FINALISTS:
Vintage Home and Garden Greg Davidson Antique Lighting
FINALISTS:
Dana’s Showhouse Bay Hay & Feed
Best Clothing Shop
Sweet Deal FINALISTS:
Heart Wildernest Outdoor Store
Best Unique Merchandise
Danger FINALISTS:
Bay Hay & Feed Dana’s Showhouse
Best Window Displays
Best Kids Clothes
Bon Bon
Lollipops Children’s Boutique
FINALISTS:
FINALISTS:
Bargain Boutique Bay Hay & Feed
Danger Churchmouse Yarns & Teas
Best Shoes
Magnolias Shoes & More FINALISTS:
Sole Mates Blue Island Shoes “Best Romantic Parking Spot” Rockaway Beach
Finalist “Best Public art” Frogs on the Rocks
Best Jewelry
Best Cultural Event
Gilbert Thomes Jewelry
Grand Old Fourth of July
FINALISTS:
FINALISTS:
Beads of Bainbridge Blinx Boutique
BEST ARTS & EVENTS Best Public Art
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art FINALISTS:
Frogs on the Rock Waypoint / Mosaic
Best Gallery
The Island Gallery FINALISTS:
Arts Studio Gallery Dana’s Showhouse Gallery at Grace
Bainbridge Performing Arts First Friday Art Walk
Best Holiday Display
Downtown Winslow FINALISTS:
Churchmouse Yarns & Teas Seabold resident on 305
Best Event on the Island
Grand Old Fourth of July FINALISTS:
July 3rd Street Dance Rotary Auction
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BEST FITNESS & SPORTS Best Hiking Trail
The Grand Forest FINALISTS:
Fort Ward Park Gazzam Lake
Best Jogging Route
The Grand Forest FINALISTS:
Battle Point Park Fort Ward Park
Best Bike Route
The Grand Forest
BEST FOOD Best Latté
Blackbird Bakery FINALISTS:
Bainbridge Bakers Town & Country Market
Best Baked Good
Blackbird Bakery FINALISTS:
Bainbridge Bakers Pane d’Amore Artisan Bakery
Best Milkshake
The Madison Diner FINALISTS:
Mora Iced Creamery Soup’r Burger
FINALISTS:
Matthew Heitland
Bainbridge Island Assistant Branch Manager
Chilly Hilly Crystal Springs
Best Saltwater Swimming
Point White Dock
Best Breakfast/ Brunch
Streamliner Diner FINALISTS:
The Madison Diner Salmon Canyon Cafe
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Lytle Beach Fay Bainbridge Park
Best Kayak Route
Eagle Harbor FINALISTS:
Fort Ward to Blake Island Agate Pass
Best Tennis Courts
Bainbridge Athletic Club FINALISTS:
Bainbridge High School Wing Point Golf & Country Club
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Best Place to Work Out
Island Fitness FINALISTS:
Bainbridge Athletic Club Bainbridge CrossFit
Best Hamburger
The Harbour Public House FINALISTS:
Doc’s Marina Grill The Madison Diner
Best Seafood
Doc’s Marina Grill FINALISTS:
The Harbour Public House The Four Swallows
Best Caesar Salad
Doc’s Marina Grill FINALISTS:
Treehouse Café The Harbour Public House
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BEST FOOD continued Best Pizza
Treehouse Café FINALISTS:
That’s a Some Pizza Bene Pizza
Best Asian Food
Sawatdy Thai Cuisine FINALISTS:
SuBI Japanese Restaurant Emmy’s Vege House
Best Mexican Food
Casa Rojas Express FINALISTS:
San Carlos Grill Isla Bonita
Best Dress-Up Dinner
The Four Swallows
“Best Window Display” Bon Bon
FINALISTS:
Restaurant Marché Hitchcock
Best Casual Dinner
The Harbour Public House FINALISTS:
Doc’s Marina Grill Treehouse Café
Best Steak
The Four Swallows FINALISTS:
Doc’s Marina Grill Restaurant Marché
Best Vegetarian Cuisine
Emmy’s Vege House FINALISTS:
Restaurant Marché Fork & Spoon
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BEST FOOD continued Best Dessert
Best Happy Hour
Hitchcock FINALISTS:
Mora Iced Creamery FINALISTS:
The Four Swallows Blackbird Bakery
Doc’s Marina Grill The Harbour Public House
Best Outdoor Dining
The Harbour Public House
Best Wine List
FINALISTS:
The Four Swallows
Doc’s Marina Grill The Beach House Restaurant
FINALISTS:
at Pleasant Beach
Restaurant Marché Doc’s Marina Grill
Best Beer Selection
The Harbour Public House
Best Winery
Eleven Winery FINALISTS:
BEST PEOPLE Best Boss
Best Teacher
Anne Kundtz
Woodward Middle School
Adam Reisdorf
FINALISTS:
FINALISTS:
Cathy Lolley
AP Plumbing
Julie Rosenblatt
Integrated Wellness Center
Josh Bortman
soup’r burger
Best Public Servant
Debbi Lester FINALISTS:
Lori Levari
Madrona School Ordway elementary school
Best Community Volunteer
Alexa Rosenthal FINALISTS:
Connie Feikes Karin Lehotsky
Andie Mackin Governor Jay Inslee
Fletcher Bay Winery Rolling Bay Winery
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Bainbridge Island Brewing Company Doc’s Marina Grill
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BEST LOCATIONS Best Beach
Best Picnic Spot
Fay Bainbridge Park FINALISTS:
Battle Point Park Fort Ward Park
Best Dog Walking Location
Fay Bainbridge Park FINALISTS:
Lytle Beach Pritchard Park
Battle Point Park FINALISTS:
Best Park
The Grand Forest Pritchard Park
Battle Point Park
Best Ferry Run for People Watching
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Fay Bainbridge Park Fort Ward Park
Best Playground
Late Night Weekends FINALISTS:
Early morning weekdays
Battle Point Park FINALISTS:
Winslow Waterfront Park Fay Bainbridge Park - “Best Beach” & “Best Picnic Spot”
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BEST Location continued Best Ferry Run to be Incognito
Late Saturday Night Best Place to Meet a Mate
The Harbour Public House FINALISTS:
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Best Island Neighborhood Thank you Bainbridge for voting us BEST WINDOW DISPLAY!
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Best Sunday Drive
Anywhere on the Island FINALISTS:
Crystal Springs to Restoration Point Rolling Bay to Baker Hill
Best Tourist Attraction
Bloedel Reserve FINALISTS:
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Frog Rock
FINALISTS:
Eagledale Lynwood Center
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Best Romantic Parking Spot
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BEST Location continued
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Best New Building
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art FINALISTS:
Pleasant Beach Village
Best Reason to Live on Bainbridge
The Community FINALISTS:
The People The Schools
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Kids Discovery Museum
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