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ur readers have voted and here are Renton’s favorites in different categories. Awards are given based on exceptionally good service from a store or maybe a fantastic meal or service providers who go the extra mile in customer service.

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Best of Renton 2015 Community Service

Best Customer Service

First Place: McLendon Hardware Runner-up: Brag Hair Salon Honorable Mention: CD Danza Salon & Spa and Dr. Kirk King, DDS

Church

First Place: St. Anthony Catholic Parish Runner-up: New Life Church Honorable Mention: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and Highlands Community Church

Green Business

First Place: Mr. Scrappy Runner-up: Sustainable Renton Honorable Mention: Green Earth and 1 Green Planet

Honorable Mention: Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank and Renton History Museum

Health/Fitness Barber Shop

First Place: Hilands Barber Shop Runner-up: Linda’s Barber Shop Honorable Mention: Fairwood Barber Shop and Cascade Barber Shop

Non-Profit

First Place: LA Fitness Runner-up: Planet Fitness Honorable Mention: Renton Community Center, 24 Hour Fitness and Fitness Center at Valley Medical Center

Chiropractor

First Place: Dr. Trisha Hughes Runner-up: Dr. Robin Shampine Honorable Mention: Dr. Scott Petett, Dr. Kimberly Corbin and Dr. Rod Handley

Hair Salon

First Place: Dr. Kirk E. King, DDS Runner-up: Dr. Sam Kim - SDK Dental Care Honorable Mention: Dr. Lyly Fisher, Dr. Clara Rhieu, Dr. Steven Lee, Dr. Keith McDonald, Dr. Robert Odegard and Dr. Scott Babin

First Place: CD Danza Salon & Spa Runner-up: Brag Hair Salon Honorable Mention: Element Salon & Spa at The Landing, Q Salon and Renton Beauty School

St Charles Place

Renton Vision Source

HILANDS BARBER SHOP

Antiques & Restoration

Serving Renton for 40 years!

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Established in 1973

2842 NE Sunset Blvd.

Thank you Renton for 42 great years!

230 Wells Ave. S., Downtown Renton

(next to Dollar Tree)

425-226-8427

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Medical Eye & Vision Care

Paul S. Jensen O.D., Optometric Physician 112 Pelly Ave N, Renton, WA 98057 1301862

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Fitness Center

Dentist/Denturist

First Place: BECU Runner-up: Birthday Dreams

Eye Doctor

First Place: Eyes on the Landing Runner-up: Dr. Ed Kosnoski - Fairwood Vision Clinic Honorable Mention: Dr. Paul Jensen, O.D. - Renton Vision Source and Renton Vision Clinic

425-255-2020

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www.rentonvision.com

Thank you for voting for Larry Cutting and Ryan Runge as your favorite real estate agent over all of these years. Our success is directly related to our great community of Renton! Family Restaurant In Renton Since 1975

Ryan Runge

We cover all of your real estate needs under one roof.

We are honored to be nominated for your favorite Mexican Restaurant!

americanclassichomes.biz

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TORERO’S AT THE LANDING 920 N. 10TH ST 425-228-6180

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425-277-1500

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TORERO’S NORTH BENSON CENTER 10707 SE CARR RD. 425-227-9104

www.toreros-mexicanrestaurants.com

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Larry Cutting

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at all locations!

Best of Renton 2015 Health Care Facility

First Place: UW/Valley Medical Clinics Runner-up: Group Health Renton Medical Center Honorable Mention: Southlake Clinic and Pacific Medical Clinic

Hearing Services

First Place: Key Hearing Runner-up: Luna Family Hearing and Sound Associates

Martial Arts

First Place: Ms. Mari’s Martial Arts Runner-up: Lee’s Martial Arts Honorable Mention: Kim’s Tae Kwon Do and DOJO 3

Dr. Monica Richter, M.D. - Valley Children’s Clinic and Dr. Daniel Friedman - Renton Pediatrics

Physicians First Place: Dr. Susan Cero, MD - Proliance Orthopedic Associates Runner-up: Dr. Howard Miller Renton Family Practice Honorable Mention: Dr. Linda Geere, Group Health, Dr. Mary Butcher, MD - Valley Medical Center and Dr. Marcia Jordan, MD - Women’s & Family Health Specialists

Daycare First Place: Children’s Village Runner-up: KinderCare Honorable Mention: Bright Horizons and Family Circle Learning Center

Drawing Winners are listed on page 9

Spa Services

Nail Salon

First Place: #1 Nail Pro Salon & Spa Runner-up: CD Danza Salon & Spa Honorable Mention: U.S. Nails, CK Nails, and Cacie Nails & Spa

First Place: CD Danza Salon & Spa Runner-up: Massage Envy Honorable Mention: Bianco and Company Salon & Spa and Element Salon and Spa at the Landing

Kids

Pediatrician

First Place: Dr. Marcia Jordan, MD - Women’s & Family Health Specialists Runner-up: Dr. Gary German, M.D. Valley Children’s Clinic Honorable Mention: Dr. R.D. MacDougall Jr., M.D.,

Activities

First Place: 8 Bit Arcade Runner-up: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park Honorable Mention: Renton Community Center and Henry Moses Aquatic Center

THANK YOU RENTON!

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THE BEST OF RENTON

Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre Fine Dining in a Casual Atmosphere

Thank you

for recognizing Merrill Gardens as the best senior living community in Renton for six years in a row!!

Thank you for nominating us the 2015 “Best Asian Cuisine” www.Goldenpeacockfairwood.yolasite.com

Phone: (425) 226-1802 (425) 226-1803 14412 S.E. Petrovitsky Rd Renton, WA 98058 Now Delivering Wed.-Sun. 5-9!!!

104 Burnett Ave S Renton, WA 98057

Learning Center First Place: Children’s Village Runner-up: Highlands Preschool Honorable Mention: KinderCare, Family Circle Learning Center and Renton School District

(425) 233-8774 merrillgardens.com

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Hours: 4:00-1:00, Mon - Thurs 4:00-2:00, Fri & Sat 4:00-10:00, Sun

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Best of Renton 2015 Pet Store

Honorable Mention: Jay’s Professional Automotive, Bucky’s Complete Auto Repair and South Lake European

First Place: PetSmart Runner-up: Petco Highlands Honorable Mention: Sierra Fish & Pets and Fairwood Pet Center

Bank/Credit Union First Place: BECU Runner-up: First Savings Bank Northwest Honorable Mention: US Bank and Chase

Veterinary Clinic

First Place: Animal HealthCare of Renton Runner-up: Renton West Vet Hospital Honorable Mention: Renton Veterinary Hospital and Cedar River Animal Hospital

Volunteer First Place: Sally Cummings Runner-up: Shannon Avery Honorable Mention: Pam Teal and Susan Camerer

Financial Adviser First Place: Mogren Glessner & Roti Runner-up: Dan Kellogg Honorable Mention: McCorkle & Associates and Eugene Heuschel II, AAMS

Professional Services Attorney/Law Firm

Insurance Agent

First Place: Mogren Glessner & Roti Runner-up: Dan Kellogg Honorable Mention: Gary Faull and Dan Clawson

Pets

Pet Groomer

First Place: PetSmart Runner-up: Poodie’s Pet Palace Honoroable Mention: Petco Highlands and Renton West Vet Hospital

First Place: Jim Sullivan - State Farm Insurance Runner-up: Ponce Ancheta Honorable Mention: John Galluzzo - Farmers Insurance and Ray Peretti - Hub Insurance Agency

Automotive Care

First Place: Jeff’s Automotive Runner-up: Mathewson’s Automotive

Authentic Thai Cuisine

Thank you Renton for your votes for "Best Thai" Cuisine! 425-271-4219

We look forward to providing outstanding care for you, your family, and your friends. Dr. Wood and the entire staff at Animal Health Care Center would like to thank everyone that voted for AHCC in the “Best of Renton.” Serving our customers and their pets continue to be the reason we work so hard every day to provide the best pet care possible. We thank each of you for your loyalty & support over the years and into the future.

Sincerely, Dr. Tracy Wood & the staff at AHCC

Animal Health Care of Renton

504 Renton Ctr. Wy SW #3 • Renton

www.AHRenton.com

Renton, WA 98055

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66 Williams Ave S • www.dare2smile.com

104 Rainier Ave. S.

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FOREIGN & DOMESTIC

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425-277-5068 • www.jaysproauto.com

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271 Rainier Ave. N. Renton, WA 98057 www.mathewsonsautomotive.com

COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES FOR CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORHOMES & ALL TYPES OF SPECIALTY VEHICLES

Invisalign, One Visit Crowns, Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

4233 NE Sunset Blvd., • RENTON

425-226-2965

1933

Thank you for your votes!

Kirk E. King, DDS, PS 1300663

To all of you who voted for us, we are honored to be nominated for “Best Automotive Service”

NCE

STATE CERTIFIED Emission Specialists

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First Place: Armondo Pavone Runner-up: Mayor Denis Law Honorable Mention: Ed Prince and Marcie Palmer

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900 S. 3rd St., Unit A • Renton phone 425.235.1717 fax 425.687.3152

Store Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30-7:30 Fri 7:30-9, Sat 8-9, Sun 9-6

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People

Best of Renton 2015 Realtor

First Place: Marcie Maxwell/Lisa Lam Runner-up: Christina Clymer Jarvis Windermere Honorable Mention: Ryan Runge - American Classic Homes and Larry Cutting - American Classic Homes

Senior Retirement

First Place: Merrill Gardens Runner-up: Chateau at Valley Center Honorable Mention: The Lakeshore, GenCare Renton at the Lodge and Evergreen Place

First Place: Renton Travel & Cruises Runner-up: Foothills Travel Honorable Mention: AAA Travel and Time Travel

Restaurants Asian Cuisine

First Place: Golden Peacock Restaurant Runner-up: Kami Teriyaki Honorable Mention: Blossom Asian Bistro and Papaya

Bakery

First Place: Chuck’s Donut Shop

Runner-up: Common Ground Coffee & Cupcakes Honorable Mention: Renton Technical College and Top Pot Doughnuts

Breakfast

First Place: Jay Berry’s Cafe Runner-up: Whistle Stop Honorable Mention: Tommy’s Cafe and Plum Delicious Family Restaurant

Coffee Shop

First Place: Starbucks Runner-up: Liberty Cafe Honorable Mention: Big Foot Java and Vince’s Coffee

Thank you for your votes! We’re proud to serve this great community. Open Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Thank you for your support.” Armondo Pavone Renton City Council

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413 S. 3rd St., Renton 425.255.3900 800.733.3901 www.cugini.com

Travel Agent

Serving Renton Since 1973

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Family Owned Since 1991

74 Rainier Ave. S., Renton, WA 98057

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425-227-9910

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Best of Renton 2015 Family Restaurant

First Place: Jay Berry’s Cafe Runner-up: Whistle Stop Honorable Mention: Red Robin, Cedar River BBQ and Casa Durango

Fine Dining

Indian Cuisine

Mexican Cuisine

First Place: Naan and Curry Runner-up: Pabla Indian Restaurant Honorable Mention: Golden Indian Curry House, and Curry & Kabab Indian Restaurant

First Place: Torero’s Family Mexican Restaurant Runner-up: La Fuente Family Mexican Restaurant Honorable Mention: La Hacienda Family Mexican Restaurant and Casa Durango

Italian Cuisine

First Place: Melrose Grill Runner-up: Red House Beer & Wine Shoppe Honorable Mention: Wild Fin and Marianna Ristorante

First Place: Vince’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Runner-up: Marianna Ristorante Honorable Mention: Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta and Jay Berry’s Cafe

Hamburgers

Pizza First Place: Smoking Monkey Pizza Runner-up: Vince’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Honorable Mention: Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza

Lunch

First Place: Five Guys Burgers and Fries Runner-up: Red Robin - Landing Honorable Mention: Burger Town and Whistle Stop

First Place: Red House Beer & Wine Shoppe Runner-up: Cedar River Smokehouse Honorable Mention: Whistle Stop Alehouse and Panera Bread

Drawing Winners are listed on page 9

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WE’RE DEDICATED TO YOU. Eyes on the Landing is your one stop for comprehensive eye care and unique, quality eye wear.

Wed/Thurs 10am-6pm • Mon/Fri 12pm-6pm Sat 10am- 6pm • Sun 12pm-5pm 1034546

924 S. 3rd St. 425-291-7987

A P P L I A N C E S

425-276-5752

4608 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton WA

822 N. 10th Pl, Suite A, Renton, WA 98057 www.eyesonthelanding.com

Across from Albertsons & Starbucks in the Renton Highlands

www.kingandbunnys.com

425-277-0600

Thank you for your votes!

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3809 NE 4th St • Renton www.AngelosInRenton.com

We’re all in this together. State Farm® has a long tradition of being there. That’s one reason why I’m proud to be part of the Renton Community

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425.255.5522

“You’ve tried the rest, now try the Best!”

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Thank you for supporting Antiques 4U in Historic Downtown Renton!!

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Thank you for your votes, we appreciate our customers!

• Buy • Sell

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State Farm, Bloomington, IL

Best of Renton 2015 Shopping

Tavern/Bar First Place: 8 Bit Arcade Runner-up: Whistle Stop Honorable Mention: Apogee Pub and Eatery and Berliner Pub

Appliance Store

Flower Shop

First Place: Fred Meyer Runner-up: Safeway Honorable Mention: Shawn and Ted’s Quality Meat, QFC, Top of the Hill Quality Produce and Uwajimaya

First Place: King and Bunny’s Appliances Runner-up: IKEA Honorable Mention: Lowe’s Home Improvement

Grocery/Convenient Store

Thai Cuisine First Place: Royal Orchid Runner-up: Thai 65 Honorable Mention: Thai Ginger and Nori Presto Teriyaki

Gift Store

First Place: Cugini Florists & Fine Gifts Runner-up: Poggi Bonsi Gifts and c’est la Vie Honorable Mention: Uwajimaya and Cost Plus World Market

First Place: Cugini Florists & Fine Gifts Runner-up: Renton Flower Shop Honorable Mention: Heritage Flowers Fairwood

LINDAGEERE,MD

Thank you for voting for us!

Family Practice

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE OF CONFIDENCE! We accept all major insurance including Group Health, BCBS of Illinois, Regence, Aetna, Premera, First Choice, United Health and many more.

A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD STEAKHOUSE 425-254-0759

819 HOUSER WAY SOUTH, RENTON, WA 98057

4300 Talbot Road South, Suite 103 | Renton, WA 98055

425-572-5112

www.melrosegrill.com

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OPEN DAILY AT 5PM

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www.buckys.com www.MarcieMaxwell.com

3801 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056 425-255-1081 Mon-Fri 8-6 Sat 8-4

Your Confidence and Support is Greatly Appreciated

Bucky’s has been in the auto business since 1971 with a reputation for doing the job right the first time! No appointment is necessary – we offer same day service in most cases.

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Best of Renton 2015

Jewelry Store

First Place: Garland Jewelers Runner-up: Fred Meyer Honorable Mention: Renton Jewelry Exchange and c’est la Vie

Pawn Shop

First Place: Ben’s Loans Runner-up: Cash American Pawn

Honorable Mention: Pawn Xchange and Pawn Pro’s

Plant Nursery

First Place: McLendon Hardware Runner-up: Minter’s Earlington Greenhouse & Nursery Honorable Mention: Alpine Nursery and Lowe’s Home Improvement

Tattoo Shop

First Place: Majenta’s Diamond Tattoo & Body Piercing Runner-up: Ancient Arts Tattoo Honorable Mention: Sacred Soul Tattoo

Drawing Winners are listed on the next page

Quality Produce

“Don’t wait until it’s too late. Call your insurance professionals now.”

Fresh new shipment of awesome plants to get your garden started! Tomato, pepper, cucumber and basil starts are in. Plus so much more!

Hub Insurance Agency

Come check it out!

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425-255-2486

Winery/Wine Shop

First Place: Red House Beer & Wine Shoppe Runner-up: Vino at the Landing Honorable Mention: All Things Wine, Cedar River Cellars and Wine Alley

Thank you Renton for keeping us at the “TOP” of your shopping list!!!

Thank You Renton For Your Votes!

1102 Bronson Way •

Vintage, Antiques & Treasures

First Place: Park Avenue Antiques Runner-up: St. Vincent de Paul Honorable Mention: St. Charles Place Antiques and Antiques 4U

5325 NE 4th St.

(Renton Hill Plaza)

425-226-4316 Like us on

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Hardware

First Place: McLendon Hardware Runner-up: Lowe’s Home Improvement Honorable Mention: Ace Hardware and Dunn Lumber

Christina Clymer Jarvis Real Estate Broker

206-730-7302

christinacj@windermere.com www.ChristinaJarvis.com

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Thank you Renton, for your trust and support! I am honored to be nominated as one of Renton’s Best Realtors.

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