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Welcome to the Best of Bremerton
OCTOBER 14, 2016
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e’ve reviewed the candidates and behold — the favorability ratings are off the chart! The ballots have been gathered and the votes tallied for the Best of Bremerton 2016. The people (aka readers of the Bremerton Patriot and bremertonpatriot.com) have spoken, and the Patriot is proud to announce Bremerton’s bests. Looking for landslides? Well, it was another competitive contest this year, with many categories having closely packed winners. Once again, “Best of Bremerton” voters had some tough choices to make because the Bremerton brand is a mark of high quality already. Now it’s time to salute the winners in the Bremerton Patriot’s “Best of Bremerton” — our annual survey that shines a spotlight on readers’ top choice on everything from the best boss, to the best romantic parking spot, to best community volunteer. Hundreds of readers participated in this year’s vote and the categories include shopping, services, food, fitness and sports, and more.
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Winner, Best Place to Work: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. 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@soundpublishing.com with ideas.
The Best of Bremerton 2016 Regional Publisher: Terry Ward General Manager: Donna Etchey Marketing Representatives: Jessica Martindale, Bill McDonald, Sharon Allen, Ariel Naumann, Caleb Ward Cover & Page Design: Kelsey Thomas Production Artists: Bryon Kempf, Kelsey Thomas, Vanessa Calverley, John Rodriguez, Mark Gillespie Copyright 2016© Sound Publishing Inc.
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We are honored that you voted us Best Day Spa & Best Massage Therapist for Antonio Rushing in the 2016 Readers’ Choice Poll! Thank you for your continued support. Relax. Refresh. Rejuv. Repeat.
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Thank you for voting Kitsap Credit Union for the category of “Best Financial Institution”.
We love our community and look forward to many more years serving you.
We serve our neighbors with a simple philosophy – build quality relationships, provide valuable financial assistance, and empower people to achieve more. Thank you for noticing! Stop by one of our Bremerton branches to see why. Bremerton Harborside Branch 155 Washington Ave
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RESTAURANTS & FOOD BEST BAKERY
Honor Bar and Cafe FINALISTS:
• Hi-Lo Cafe • Larry & Kristi’s • Saboteur bakery
BEST BAR-B-QUE
McCloud’s Grill House FINALISTS:
• Kama’aina Grill • Thee Barbecue Shack • 19th Hole Bar & Grill
BEST BREAKFAST
Hi-Lo’s 15th Street Cafe FINALISTS:
• Red Apple Diner • The Garage • Family Pancake House
BEST BREWERY
Wobbly Hopps Brewery FINALISTS:
• Der Blokken Brewery/Pub • LoveCraft Michelle Beahm/Staff Photo
BEST ASIAN MENU
Golden Star FINALISTS:
• Emperor’s Palace • Happy Teriyaki • China Wok
BEST COFFEE/LATTE/CAPPUCINO
Hot Java Cafe
• Simply Sublime • Bay Street Coffee Co • Coffee Oasis
Winner, Best Coffee / Latte / Cappuccino: Hot Java Cafe
BEST DESSERT
BEST HAMBURGER
Amy’s Decadent Chocolates
Noah’s Ark
FINALISTS:
FINALISTS:
• Honor Bar • Cold Stone • La Fermata
• Horse & Cow Pub & Grill • Crazy Erics • Toro Lounge
BEST FAMILY DINING
BEST ITALIAN MENU
Noah’s Ark
La Fermata
FINALISTS:
FINALISTS:
• Hi-Lo’s 15th Street Cafe • Boat Shed • McCloud’s Grill House
• Tony’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria • Spiros Pizza & Pasta • Boston’s Deli & Pizza
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BEST PIZZA
The Toadhouse FINALISTS:
• Cloverleaf Sports Bar & Grill • Seabeck Pizza • Tony’s Italian Restaurant Pizzeria • Westside Pizza
BEST STEAKS
McClouds FINALISTS:
• Honor Bar • Boat Shed • Horse & Cow Pub & Grill
BEST TERIYAKI
Happy Teriyaki FINALISTS:
• Sunny Teriyaki • Joys Teriyaki • Island Kitchen Mark Briant/Staff Photo
Finalist, Best Best Hamburger, Best Steak, Best Wings, Best Happy Hour, Best Bar and Best Place to Work: Horse & Cow Pub & Grill
BEST KIDS MENU
BEST WINGS
BEST MEXICAN MENU
Tracyton Public House
Hi-Lo’s 15th Street Cafe
El Balcon
FINALISTS:
FINALISTS:
• Big Apple Diner • Family Pancake House • Bremerton Bar & Grill • McCloud’s Grill House
• Juanito’s Taqueria • Azteca Mexican Restaurants • La Taqueria Los Cazadores
FINALISTS:
• Horse & Cow Pub & Grill • Honor Bar • McCloud’s Grill House
Thank You For Voting Bremerton Spiro’s
one of the Best Italian Restaurants for 2016!
Thank You for voting us a finalist in “Best Tire Store!” Cody Wood, Store Manager Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm, Sat 8am - 5pm
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PEOPLE BEST AUDIOLOGIST
Audiologist Northwest FINALISTS:
• Simply Hear - Robin Fiscus
BEST BARISTA
Isaak Hammers, Bay Street Coffee Co FINALISTS:
• Codie at Simply Sublime • Hannah Bennett, Hot Java Cafe • Carleigh at Simply Sublime • Lacey Express Espresso
BEST BARTENDER
Claire at Honor Bar FINALISTS:
• Bryan Whitaker at Tracyton Public House/Kitsap Bartending Services • Kate Montgomery at South Pacific Sports Bar • Miranda Zeller at Tracyton Public House
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
Smith Chiropractic FINALISTS:
• Dr. Meg Simans • Dr. Rupa Dara • Dr. Thomas Basile
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BEST COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Margie Perry FINALISTS:
• Karole Johnson Seeds of Grace • Elaine Turso • Andrew Graham • Michael Goodnow
BEST DENTIST
Dr. Jessie Banks, DDS FINALISTS:
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Rose Holdren Rory Jefferson, DDS Allan Hablutzel Redd
BEST DOCTOR
Dr. Robert Caulkin FINALISTS:
• Dr Heidi Hutchinson • Dr. Katherine Barkshire • Dr Courtney Havers
BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER
Teresa Bryant, Edward Jones FINALISTS:
• Peter Taafe, Ameriprise • Scot Sageser, Defender Financial • Ron Ohnhaus, Farmers Insurance
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Finalist, Best Coffee / Latte / Cappuccino: Coffee Oasis
Thank you for voting for Red Apple as one of the “Best Grocery Stores in Bremerton” At Red Apple we are proud to offer the highest quality products in every department at affordable prices. If you are looking for a new place to shop for all your needs then look at you’re locally owned Bremerton Red Apple Market. We are fast, friendly, and convenient. Sincerely,
Glyn Correll & Jeff Uberuaga Owners of Bremerton Red Apple
6724 Kitsap Way, Bremerton, WA 98312 (360) 377-5708
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SERVICES
BEST ANTIQUE STORE
Uptown Mercantile FINALISTS:
• Habitat for Humanity Store • F.R.O.G. Soap • ISH Vintage Clothing & Costume
BEST ART GALLERY
Amy Burnett FINALISTS:
• Collective Visions • Fingers Duke • ISH Vintage Clothing & Costume
BEST AUTO SERVICE SHOP
B & B Auto FINALISTS:
• Towne & Country Auto Repair • Cooper Fuel & Auto Repair • LK’s Automotive
BEST BAR Michelle Beahm/Staff Photo
Finalist, Best Brewery: Lovecraft
BEST INSURANCE AGENT
Joseph Del Grosso FINALISTS:
• Betty Skinner • The Heydels- H&K insurance • Tim Quigley
BEST LOAN OFFICER
Leslie Peterson
BEST PLACES BEST HAPPY HOUR
Honor Bar FINALISTS:
• Boat Shed • Toro Lounge • Horse & Cow Pub & Grill • The Garage
FINALISTS:
• Tammy Frost, Peninsula Credit Union • Carrie Murphy, Kitsap Bank • Evie Webb, Connection Credit Union
BEST PLACE TO WORK
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard FINALISTS:
BEST MASSAGE PRACTITIONER
Antonio at Rejuv Massage & Spa FINALISTS:
• Jenny Wickersham - Health by Design • Anna Reihl- Isella Salon • Christina - Rejuv Massage & Spa
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
Chunky Moose Photography FINALISTS:
• Elaine Turso Photography • Tara Templeton • Robbi Perez
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
Joe Simon FINALISTS:
• Jennifer Kilkenny • Rod Blackburn • Dino Davis
• Rejuv Massage & Spa • Horse & Cow Pub & Grill • Honor Bar
BEST PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS
Evergreen FINALISTS:
• Castle Park • Lions Park, Lebo Blvd • Play Kitsap
BEST ROMANTIC SPOT
Scenic Beach FINALISTS:
• La Fermata • Boat Shed • Bremerton Waterfront • • •
Honor Bar FINALISTS:
• The Garage • Horse & Cow Pub & Grill • Tracyton Public House
BEST CINEMA/MOVIE THEATER
SEEfilm Cinemas FINALISTS:
• Olympic Cinema • Bremerton Cinema • Rodeo Drive In
BEST CLOTHING STORE
Purpose Boutique FINALISTS:
• Fred Meyer • Goodwill • Fingers Duke
BEST DAY SPA
Rejuv Massage & Spa FINALISTS:
• Isella Salon • Steel Magnolias Salon • Timothy Stimac Salon & Spa
BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Kitsap Credit Union FINALISTS:
• Navy Federal Credit Union • Kitsap Bank • BECU • • • • • •
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BEST FITNESS CENTER
Bremerton Family YMCA FINALISTS:
• Fitness Evolution • Dungeon Fitness • Timberline Crossfit • Kitsap Tennis & Athletic Center
BEST FURNITURE STORE
Arnold’s Home Furnishing FINALISTS:
• Uptown Mercantile • Goodwill • Flip It Vintage • Great American Furniture
BEST GIFT SHOP
The Weekender FINALISTS:
• F.R.O.G. Soap • Uptown Mercantile • Amy’s Decadent Chocolates
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Winner, Best Clothing Store: Purpose Boutique
BEST GROCERY STORE
BEST HAIR SALON/BARBER
Fred Meyer FINALISTS:
• Winco • Safeway • Red Apple Markets, Kitsap Lake • •
BEST HOTEL/MOTEL
Ross Michaels Salon
Hampton Inn
FINALISTS:
FINALISTS:
• Uptown Barbershop • DiD Hair Salon • Isella Salon
• Fairfield Inn • Oyster Bay Inn • Baymont Inn and Suites • Flagship inn
We Appreciate All Of Your Votes Bremerton, Thank You For Making Dr. Robin Fiscus A Finalist For Best Audiologist! At Simply Hear, our mission is to improve the quality of life for people with hearing needs. Our Doctor of Audiology takes a sincere interest in each individual. Interested in filing a claim for hearing aids? • OWCP •L&I We do the work for you. We are open Monday through Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00pm Call for same day appointments. Visit us at: 2635 Wheaton Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 (Near Harrison Medical Center) simplyhearaudiology.com
Thank You Bremerton, For Voting Cooper’s One of the “Best Automotive Repair Shops” in Bremerton!
Top quality care for your Domestic, Asian or European Vehicle! • Oil Changes • 30-60-90K Services • Tune-Ups • Timing Belts • Fuel Injection • Water Pumps & Radiators • Computer Diagnostic
• Engine Repair • Air Conditioning • Batteries & Electrical • Brakes • Suspension, Shocks & Struts • Clutches & Transmissions • Gasoline & Diesel
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BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY
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BEST SPORTING GOODS
Evergreen Home Loans
Kitsap Sports
FINALISTS:
FINALISTS:
• Kitsap Credit Union • Bank Of America - East Bremerton
• Big 5 • The Bike Shop in Manette • Olympic Sports Center
BEST PET STORE
BEST TIRE STORE
Park Ave Pets
Les Schwab
FINALISTS:
• Petco • Petsmart
FINALISTS:
• Discount Tire • Firestone • Big O Tires
BEST PHARMACY
Walgreens
BEST VISION CENTER
FINALISTS:
Kitsap Eye Physicians
• Kitsap Way Rite Aid • Fred Meyer • Group Health
FINALISTS:
BEST REAL ESTATE OFFICE
• Visual Connection • Pacific Eye Care of Bremerton • Walmart
John L Scott FINALISTS:
• Windemere -Dino Davis • RE/MAX Victory • ReMax Victory • • • • • File Photo
Winner, Best Fitness Center: Bremerton Family YMCA
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for voting us as finalists in “Best Steaks, BBQ, Wings, Family Dining and Kid’s Menu,” in the 2016 Best of Bremerton!
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