The Best Of... - Best of Bainrbidge Island 2014

WINNER 2014 BEST EVENT ON THE ISLAND

ROTARY AUCTION

REVIEW BAINBRIDGE ISLAND

FROM THE READERS OF THE

A SUPPLEMENT OF THE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND REVIEW

BEST OF BAINBRIDGE 2014

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We wish to thank our family of customers for their loyal patronage and for once again voting us as your Best of Bainbridge choice for:

Breakfast/Brunch Milkshakes Server (Erika)

Thank you also for introducing us to so many of your friends and loved ones this beautiful summer!

305 Madison Ave N ★ Bainbridge Island ★ (206) 842-5786 Open daily 7:00am – 9:00pm

Thank You Bainbridge Island for Voting us the

Best for Shoes

On behalf of us and all the other wonderful retail shops on the island,

Thank You for Shopping Locally!

Comfort, Quality, Style • Women’s, Men’s, Kids’

206-842-5679

275 High School Road Island Village next to Safeway • Bainbridge Island, WA

BEST OF BAINBRIDGE 2014

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Since before the Nakata family brought Town & Country Market to Winslow Way, Bainbridge community services have been rooted in the very thing they wish to serve: for the community, by the community.

Bainbridge just wouldn’t be Bainbridge without its countless entrepreneurs.

Behind the shop-local spirit is the dentist office your children have been going to since they were old enough and the veterinarian who remembers your dog’s name.

The Bainbridge Island Review’s “Best of Bainbridge” survey shines a spotlight on readers’ top choice on everything from the best place to buy pizza to the best public playground.

Hundreds of readers participated in this year’s vote and the categories include fitness & sports, shopping, services, food and more.

It’s no wonder Bainbridge is a tourist destination.

But residents are lucky to enjoy the “Best of

911 Hildebrand Lane NE, 202 Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206.842.6613 206.842.5867 (fax) www.bainbridgereview.com

Publisher Advertising Director Editor Writers Production

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Bainbridge” year around.

Readers will notice some repeat winners from previous years, but some new winners as well. Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists.

Have a suggestion for new categories or other “bests” in the community?

Please email Donna Etchey at detchey@ bainbridgereview.com with ideas.

Lori Maxim Donna Etchey Brian Kelly Luciano Marano & Cecilia Garza Bryon Kempf, Kelsey Thomas, Vanessa Calverley, John Rodriguez, Mark Gillespie Advertising Marleen Martínez Photography BIR staff, Patty O’Loughlin Marmon

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BEST OF BAINBRIDGE 2014

BEST ACTIVITIES & FITNESS BEST BIKE ROUTE

All Over the Island FINALISTS:

 Fort Ward  Lynnwood to Pt. White Pier

BEST HIKING TRAIL

Grand Forest FINALISTS:

 Gazzam Lake  Fort Ward

BEST JOGGING ROUTE

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BEST KAYAK ROUTE

Eagle Harbor FINALISTS:

 Around the island  Manzanita Bay

BEST PLACE TO WORKOUT

Island Fitness FINALISTS:

 Bainbridge Aquatic Center  Grand Forest

BEST TENNIS COURTS

Bainbridge Athletic Club FINALISTS:

 BHS Tennis Courts  Battle Point Park

Grand Forest FINALISTS:

 Battle Point  Lynnwood to Point White Pier WASHINGTON STATE FERRY

THANK YOU!

We love combining the best ingredients for the best customers!

Thank you for the Votes!

BEST CLOTHING & BEST JEWELRY 184 Winslow Way East | Bainbridge Island 98110 206 842 3233 sweetdeal@comcast.net

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BEST EVENTS BEST CULTURAL EVENT

Grand Old Fourth FINALISTS:

 3rd of July Street Dance  Rotary Auction

BEST EVENT ON THE ISLAND·

Rotary Auction FINALISTS:

 Grand Old Fourth  3rd of July Street Dance

BEST GALLERY

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts FINALISTS:

 Dana’s Showhouse  The Island Gallery

BEST OF BAINBRIDGE 2014 BEST HOLIDAY DISPLAY

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Seabold Residence on HWY 305 FINALISTS:

 Bainbridge Gardens Pumpkin Walk  4th of July

BEST PUBLIC ART

Bainbridge Island Art Museum FINALISTS:

 Frog Rock  1st Friday Art Walks

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST DENTIST ON BAINBRIDGE! We appreciate the confidence you’ve placed in us. It’s a privilege to serve you.

BEST FOOD BEST ASIAN

Sawatdy Thai Cusine FINALISTS:

 Sawan Thai Kitchen  SuBI Japanese Restaurant

We thank you Bainbridge for your continued support over the last 31 years!

VOTED BEST BER PLUM w s in a ro 2 year

Mike & Andy Nelson Owners 4th & 5th Generation Islanders

Got a drip? Call BIP! 206-842-3606 BIPlumbing.net

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BEST BAKED GOODS

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BEST CASUAL DINING

Bainbridge Bakers

Harbour Public House

FINALISTS:

FINALISTS:

 Blackbird Bakery  Pane d’Amore

BEST BEER SELECTIONS

Bainbridge Island Brewery FINALISTS:

 Harbour Public House  Treehouse Cafe

BEST BREAKFAST/ BRUNCH

The Madison Diner FINALISTS:

 Streamliner Diner  Doc’s Marina Grill

 Doc’s Marina Grill  Treehouse Cafe

BEST DESSERTS

Mora Iced Creamery FINALISTS:

 Four Swallows  Island Cool

BEST FINE DINING

Four Swallows FINALISTS:

 The Beach House at Pleasant Beach  Hitchcock

BEST HAMBURGERS

Harbour Public House FINALISTS:

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Bon Bon loves Bainbridge Island and our wonderful customers! final color PMS 872 (metallic) or PMS 132 (100%, 30% and 10%)

Thank you for your support & voting for us BEST WINDOW DISPLAY & ONE OF THE BEST MERCHANTS

May your day be as sweet as your are.

Thank you from the Bon Bon staff!

BEST OF BAINBRIDGE 2014

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BEST HAPPY HOUR

BEST MILKSHAKE

Hitchcock Harbour Public House FINALISTS:

 Town & Country Market  Pegasus

BEST MEXICAN/ SOUTHWESTERN

San Carlos FINALISTS:

 Casa Roja Express  Isla Bonita

FINALISTS:

 Mora Iced Creamery  Sunshine Frozen Yogurt

Harbour Public House FINALISTS:

Bainbridge Bakers FINALISTS:

The Madison Diner

BEST OUTDOOR DINING

 Doc’s Marina Grill  San Carlos

BEST LATTE

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 Beach House at Pleasant Beach  Doc’s Marina Grill

BEST PIZZA

Treehouse Cafe FINALISTS:

 That’s-A-Some Pizza  Bene Pizza

BEST SEAFOOD

Four Swallows FINALISTS:

 Doc’s Marina Grill  Town & Country Market THE HARBOUR PUBLIC HOUSE

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Established May 20, 1984

Thanks for Voting Us the Best!

Go Mariners - Seahawks - Sounders - Spartans!

Go Students this Fall!

Don’t be strangers.

279 Madison Ave. N • Bainbridge Island • 206-842-1999 sancarlosgrill.com For Reservations, Catering Inquiries, or To Go Orders, please call 842-1999

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BEST STEAK

Four Swallows FINALISTS:

 The Beach House at Pleasant Beach  Hitchcock

BEST VEGETARIAN

Emmy’s Vege House FINALISTS:

 Fork and Spoon  Sawatdy Thai

BEST WINE LIST

Four Swallows FINALISTS:

 Suzanne Maurice Wine Bar  Hitchcock

BEST WINERY

Eleven Winery FINALISTS: FAY BAINBRIDGE STATE PARK Photo courtesy of Joel Sackett

 Bainbridge Island Vineyards  Fletcher Bay Winery

BEST LOCATIONS BEST BEACH

Fay Bainbridge State Park FINALISTS:

 Pritchard Park  Lytle Beach

BEST DOG WALKING LOCATION

Battle Point FINALISTS:

 Grand Forest  Fort Ward Park Trail

BEST ISLAND NEIGHBORHOODS

Pleasant Beach/Lynwood FINALISTS:

 Winslow  Wing Point

Thank You For voting us the Best Community Resource!

Thank you for supporting your local vineyard!

Tasting Room Open Saturdays & Sundays 12 pm to 5 pm

Bainbridge Public Library A Vibrant Community Space That Serves Everybody WWW.BAINBRIDGEVINEYARDS.COM

| 8989 DAY ROAD EAST

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Hit Refresh.

BATTLE POINT PARK

BEST PARK

Battle Point Park FINALISTS:

BEST PICNIC PLACE

Fay Bainbridge FINALISTS:

 Fort Ward  Battle Point Park

BEST PLACE TO MEET A MATE

Harbour Public House FINALISTS:

 Ferry  Treehouse Cafe

BEST PLAYGROUND

Battle Point Park FINALISTS:

 Winslow Waterfront Park  Owen’s Playground

Rockaway Beach Point White Dock FINALISTS:

 Fay Bainbridge  Ferry Terminal

BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION

Photos by Keith Brofsky

 Fay Bainbridge  Fort Ward

BEST ROMANTIC PARKING SPOT

Thank you for voting us

Bloedel Reserve FINALISTS:

 Downtown Winslow  Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

B A I N B R I D G E I S L A N D , WA www.bloedelreserve.org

BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION

A walk through our series of gardens and forests rejuvenates even the most bogged-down.

It’s like one giant refresh button for the soul.

Open tO the public YeAr-rOund | No reservation needed.

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BEST SERVICES BEST ACCOUNTANT

Kelly MacDonald, CPA, MBA FINALISTS:

 Cynthia Massa  Eric Edenholm, CPA

Thank you for Voting

BEST ACUPUNCTURE

Bajda Welty - Fire Dragon

BEST BEER SELECTION IN TOWN

FINALISTS:

 Holly Christy, ND, LAC Element 7  Denise DuPree - Denise DuPree Acupuncture Clinic

BEST ARCHITECTS

BEST BARTENDER Art Carbajal

Coates Design Architects

and our other great beer servers too

 Charlie Wenzlau Wenzlau Architects  Michael Wagden

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POINT WHITE DOCK

Thank you Bainbridge for voting Chloe Wardle Best Bank Teller.

At Columbia Bank, we’re committed to giving our customers the friendly and personal service they deserve. Congratulations to Chloe for being voted “The Best of Bainbridge” in this year’s reader’s poll—her exceptional service continues to play a vital role in achieving these standards.

You’ll notice the difference.

Winslow Way 206-842-5651 ColumbiaBank.com Member FDIC

Equal Housing Lender

AUGUST 29, 2014

BEST AUTO REPAIR

Modern Collision FINALISTS:

 Island Center Automotive  Mac ‘n Jack Island Services

BEST BANK

Columbia Bank Finalists:

 Wells Fargo  Bank of America

BEST AUTO REPAIR

Chloe - Columbia Bank FINALISTS:

 Krista - Wells Fargo  Suzanna - Homestreet formerly America West

BEST BARISTA

Bainbridge Bakers FINALISTS:

 Town and Country Market  Safeway Starbucks

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BEST BARTENDER

FINALISTS:

 Helpline House  Inside Bainbridge

Arthur Carbajal - BI Brewery

BEST DENTIST

FINALISTS:

 Andrew Martino - Hitchcock  Kelly King - Harbour Public House

BEST CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Mari Ellingsen, DC, LMP - Bainbridge Island Chiropractic FINALISTS:

 Dr. Lucia Vracin, DC Island Health & Chiropractic  Dr. Julie Rosenblaut, DC Integrated Wellness Center

BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Dr. Thomas M. Knight, DDS Bainbridge Dental Care FINALISTS:

 Dr. Sally Hewitt , DDS Ihland Garden Dental Care  Dr. Elizabeth Bell, DDS Bainbridge Dental

BEST DOCTOR

BEST DOG GROOMER

Fluffy Ruff Dog Spa FINALISTS:

 All Creatures Pet Grooming  Sweetbriar Patch Mobile Pet Grooming

BEST ELECTRICIAN

Bainbridge Island Electric

EAGLE L IMOUSINE Thank You Bainbridge Island For Letting Us Serve Your Great Community!

Dr. Maureen Koval, MD - The Doctor’s Clinic FINALISTS:

Bainbridge Island Public Library

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 Dr. Kim Leatham, MD Virginia Mason  Dr. Sarah Rice, MD The Doctor’s Clinic

Rolling Bay Electric FINALISTS:

 Ecklund Electric Inc.  Laucks Electric LLC

BEST FLORIST

Flowering Around FINALISTS:

 Town & Country Market  Changing Seasons Island Florist

66 years and we’ve still got it.

Thank you,

Bainbridge Island!

BEST RATES PER PERSON 1: $30 • 2: $32 4: $35 • 6: $40

Call Andy • 206.384.9611

Airport & Ferry

Thank You to the Community of Bainbridge Island for the votes.

Come see me for Acupuncture, Herbs, Nutritional counseling, and Qi Gong.

Denise DuPree Acupuncture Denise DuPree, LAc, EAMP

206.201.3358 182 Ericksen Ave, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 denise.dupree@gmail.com • www.denisedupreeacupuncture.org

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BEST OF BAINBRIDGE 2014 BEST HAIR SALON

Firefly Salon FINALISTS:

 Great Clips  Sandy’s Barber Shop

BEST LAWYER

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BEST MASSAGE

Calli Sawyer - Renew Day Spa FINALISTS:

 Gale - Island Fitness  Jessica Downs - Bay Massage

BEST PHARMACIST

Bruce Weiland, Attorney At Law

Rite Aid

FINALISTS:

FINALISTS:

 Kathleen Lappi, Attorney at Law  Kirsten Hytopolous, Attorney at Law

BEST MANICURE

 Safeway  Vern’s Winslow Drug

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

Renew Day Spa

Jay Trinadad

FINALISTS:

FINALISTS:

 Star Nails  Tova’s Beauty Service

 Katie Brase Katie Brase Photography  Nick Felkey Nick Felkey Photo Services

BAY HAY AND FEED

THANK YOU to this wonderful community for being so supportive of Suzanne Maurice!

You are the reason I love being a part of this island and I’ll continue to try to find the best wine I can for you!

4620 Lynwood Center Rd.

(206) 965-9937

We LOVE

BEST CHIROPRACTOR

Bainbridge Island!

Dr. Julie Rosenblatt, DC

Thank you to all our supporters who voted for us. We look forward to meeting the rest of you soon.

164 Knechtel Way | 206.842.4219 www.integratedwellnessbi.com

Let IWC doctors and practitioners help you find your best self.

This is such an amazing community that we have the honor of working with.

Call now to schedule your child’s FREE SCOLIOSIS screening.

BEST OF BAINBRIDGE 2014

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BEST PLUMBER

Mike Nelson Bainbridge Island Plumbing FINALISTS:

 AP Plumbing  Serious Plumbing

BEST REALTOR

BEST STORE CLERK/ MERCHANT

Town and Country Market FINALISTS:

 Bon Bon  Eagle Harbor Books

BEST VETERINARIAN

Ty Evans - Windermere

Winslow Animal Clinic

FINALISTS:

FINALISTS:

 Jen Pells - Windermere  Mercury Michael - Bainbridge Homes Real Estate

BEST SERVER

Erica - The Madison Diner FINALISTS:

 Anna - Streamliner Diner  Meredyth Yund - The Madison Diner

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 Day Road Animal Hospital  Elizabeth Greenlees, DVM, PS

BEST SHOPPING BEST ANTIQUE SHOP

Rotary auction FINALISTS:

 Bargain Boutique  Lark BON BON

The Doctors and Staff at the Winslow Animal Clinic send a big

THANK YOU

for nominating us as the Best Veterinarians on the island!

We sincerely appreciate the trust you place in us when you allow us to care for your loved ones.

Thomas B. Penn DVM Lisa Barfield DVM Christine Susumi DVM

Jessica Haggar DVM Kenneth Zebrowski DVM

206.842.6621 800 Ericksen Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island HOURS: M–F 8am–6pm/Sat 8am–Noon

BEST OF BAINBRIDGE 2014

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AUGUST 29, 2014

BLACKBIRD BAKERY, WINNER OF THE BUXTON-ELLIS MOST HUMOROUS 2014 FOURTH OF JULY PARADE ENTRY. BACKBIRD DONATED THEIR AWARD OF $1,000 TO THE BAINBRIDGE LIBRARY.

Mari Ellingsen DC LMP Voted Best of Bainbridge

Thank you all for your support Bainbridge Chiropractic Centre

265 Winslow Way E Suite 2 (across from the post office)

206-842-6688

We love our customers.

Apparently, the feeling is mutual.

Thanks for voting us Best Bank on Bainbridge Island!

To find out what our customers love about us, stop by or give us a call.

You’ll notice the difference.

DOWNTOWN WINSLOW

Thank you for your Votes!

We are proud to serve this community and their fluffy pups.

Winslow Way 206-842-5651 High School Road 206-842-1035 ColumbiaBank.com Member FDIC

Equal Housing Lender

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BEST CLOTHING SHOP

BEST SHOES

Sweet Deal

Sole Mates

FINALISTS:

FINALISTS:

 Bay Hay and Feed  Eloisa Boutique

BEST GIFT SHOP

Bay Hay and Feed FINALISTS:

 Calico Cat  Dana’s Showhouse

BEST JEWELRY

Sweet Deal FINALISTS:

 Gilbert Thomes Jewelry  Bainbridge Arts & Crafts

BEST KIDS CLOTHES

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 Magnolia’s Shoes & More  Bay Hay & Feed

BEST UNIQUE MERCHANDISE

Bay Hay and Feed FINALISTS:

 Danger  Bainbridge Arts & Crafts

BEST WINDOW DISPLAY

Bon Bon FINALISTS:

 Churchmouse Yarns & Teas  Danger

Lollipops FINALISTS:

 Bay Hay & Feed  Bargain Boutique

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Thank you Bainbridge Island for voting us one of the Best!

Providing Patient - Centered Care on Bainbridge for Over 18 Years

Preferred Provider for Medicare & Most Major Insurance Plans

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• New Construction • Remodels • Service and Repairs • Plumbing designs • Installs and Service of Radiant Heating Systems

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BEST OF BAINBRIDGE 2014

Voted Best Acupuncture.

Three years running.

Thank you Bainbridge Island!

AUGUST 29, 2014