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RESULTS ARE IN…

We have wrapped up the Best of Covington/ Maple Valley/Black Diamond readership poll for 2019 and the winners are finalists are listed in on the following pages.

I would like to congratulate everyone who received votes and also thank the loyal readers of the Covington/Maple Valley/Black Diamond Reporter for their support each year. The response this year was incredible.

The paper received more votes this year than any other year with both our online ballot and the in-paper ballots. Thank you to all who took the time to let us know who The Best of 2019 is.

It’s so nice to see our communities take such pride in their retailers, people and service providers. This is what makes Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond and Ravensdale the great cities they are.

After many hours of tallying votes and then drawing the winners for the great prizes donated by QFC, I am thrilled to present you the 2019 Best of Covington/Maple Valley/ Black Diamond as picked by our readers.

A very special thank you goes out to QFC who generously donated all of the prizes to our lucky readers.

Carol Greiling General Manager, Covington/Maple Valley/ Black Diamond Reporter Sound Publishing Inc.

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP BUSINESS AWARD

WINNER: Andy Audette FINALIST: Bruchelle’s Bagel Bistro FINALIST: Covington Chamber of Commerce FINALIST: Outpatient Physical Therapy

CUSTOMER SERVICE

WINNER: Gracene’s Cupcake Boutique FINALIST: Bruchelle’s Bagel Bistro FINALIST: Costco FINALIST: Ristrettos Coffee & Wine

ATTORNEY/LAW FIRM

WINNER: BECU FINALIST: Amanda Gross - Edward Jones FINALIST: Joey Ravotti - Edward Jones FINALIST: Red Canoe Credit Union

BARISTA/LOCATION

WINNER: Drew Erickson FINALIST: Dan Anderson FINALIST: Jacob Cedarwall FINALIST: Tim Melton

BARTENDER/LOCATION

WINNER: Adam Turley, Physical Therapist, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS Outpatient Physical Therapy FINALIST: Cheryl Tan-Jacobson, MD Pediatrics | Multicare Maple Valley Clinic FINALIST: Jessica McAbee, MD - Family Medicine | Valley Medical Center Lake Sawyer Clinic FINALIST: Joseph Casimir Garcia, MD Pediatrics | Multicare Maple Valley Clinic

WINNER: Black Gold Coffee Company FINALIST: Java Java Coffee Company FINALIST: Ristrettos Coffee and Wine FINALIST: Village Coffee

NEW BUSINESS

NON-PROFIT

WINNER: Cascades Chiropractic FINALIST: Hagman Chiropractic FINALIST: Kriss Chiropractic FINALIST: Partain Chiropractic

WINNER: Soup Ladies FINALIST: Footprints of Fight FINALIST: Maple Valley Food Bank FINALIST: Vine Maple Place

PEOPLE

ACCOUNTANT

WINNER: Little Tax & Business Boutique FINALIST: Maple Valley Tax Service FINALIST: Schram & Associates FINALIST: Ting-Wimberly CPA, PLLC

FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL

WINNER: Cayce Grove Law Offices FINALIST: Cedar River Law FINALIST: Law Office of Daniel J Neilsen, PLLC FINALIST: Law Offices of Torres & Haroldson. PLLC

WINNER: Ristrettos Coffee & Wine FINALIST: DaVine Whiskey & Wine Bar FINALIST: Imbibe Bottle House & Taproom FINALIST: Pla-Mor Bar & Grill

WINNER: Hobart Farms Nursery FINALIST: Alaska N Dumpling FINALIST: Bruchelle’s Bagel Bistro FINALIST: Jersey Mike’s Subs

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CHIROPRACTOR

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WINNER: Andy Audette FINALIST: Brett Habenicht FINALIST: Brock Deady FINALIST: Tina McDonough

DENTIST

WINNER: Covington Smiles FINALIST: Covington Family Dental FINALIST: Craig R. Jolley, DDS FINALIST: Northwest Family Dental Care

FIREFIGHTER

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER

INSURANCE AGENT

WINNER: Ross Olive - State Farm Insurance FINALIST: Ehrin Stumpges-Country Financial Representative FINALIST: Phil Boldman - State Farm Insurance FINALIST: Terry Beckler - Beckler Insurance Agency

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ORTHODONTIST

WINNER: Kashner Orthodontics FINALIST: Haeger Orthodontics FINALIST: Kirby Nelson Orthodontics

POLICE OFFICER

WINNER: Andrew McCurdy, Police Chief Covington FINALIST: Carl Bonnell FINALIST: Chief DJ Nesel, Maple Valley Police FINALIST: Jason, Maple Valley

PUBLIC OFFICIAL

WINNER: Sean P. Kelly - Mayor, City of Maple Valley FINALIST: Andrew McCurdy - Chief of Police, City of Covington FINALIST: Carol Benson - Mayor, City of Black Diamond FINALIST: Jennifer Liggett - Executive Director, Covington Chamber of Commerce

REALTOR

THANK YOU for your VOTES!

WINNER: The Dawn Rushton Group FINALIST: Bradley Hanson Group - John L Scott FINALIST: Team Marti - John L Scott FINALIST: The Amber Bills Real Estate Group

TEACHER

WINNER: Jessica Roundy FINALIST: Adam Turley FINALIST: Cailan McCutchan FINALIST: Karen Brown

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VETERINARIAN

WINNER: Pine Tree Veterinary Hospital FINALIST: Covington Animal Hospital VCA FINALIST: Four Corners Veterinary Clinic FINALIST: Wilderness Animal Hospital

RESTAURANTS BAKERY

WINNER: Gracene’s Cupcake Boutique FINALIST: Black Diamond Bakery FINALIST: Costco Bakery Covington FINALIST: Crown Donut

BBQ

WINNER: Iron Grill FINALIST: EJ’s Custom Catering FINALIST: Shawn’s Quality Meats & Smokehouse FINALIST: Stocktons Restaurant & Spirits

BREAKFAST

WINNER: Bruchelle’s Bagel Bistro FINALIST: Black Diamond Bakery FINALIST: The Original Pancake House S’Wiched

CHINESE CUISINE

WINNER: Iron Grill FINALIST: China Light FINALIST: Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant FINALIST: Lucky Star Chinese Restaurant

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WINNER: Bruchelle’s Bagel Bistro FINALIST: Hops n Drops FINALIST: Maple Valley Bar & Grill FINALIST: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza

FINE DINING

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MEXICAN CUISINE

BUILDER/REMODELER

WINNER: El Caporal FINALIST: Hacienda Del Mar FINALIST: Las Margaritas FINALIST: Puerto Vallarta

WINNER: Norton Home Remodeling FINALIST: Honey Do Husband FINALIST: MacLean Construction FINALIST: McCarthy Custom Homes

PIZZA

DOG BOARDING/DAY CARE

WINNER: Gino’s Bistro FINALIST: Druid’s Glen Taphouse FINALIST: Mizu Steakhouse FINALIST: Ristrettos Coffee & Wine

WINNER: MOD Pizza - Maple Valley FINALIST: Farrelli’s Wood Fire Pizza FINALIST: Frankie’s Pizza FINALIST: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza

WINNER: Centennial Kennels FINALIST: All Pets Petsitting and Boarding FINALIST: Happy Tails FINALIST: Pampered Pets

HAMBURGERS

THAI CUISINE

FITNESS CENTER

WINNER: Pla-Mor Bar & Grill FINALIST: Hops n Drops FINALIST: Maple Valley Bar & Grill FINALIST: Red Robin

WINNER: Benjarong Thai Restaurant FINALIST: Boonmar Pho & Thai Cuisine FINALIST: Maple Valley Thai Cuisine

INDIAN CUISINE

WINNER: Spring Kitchen FINALIST: House of Pho FINALIST: Happy Pho Time - Covington

VIETNAMESE CUISINE

WINNER: Manraj Palace Cuisine of India

ITALIAN CUISINE

WINNER: Ristrettos Coffee & Wine FINALIST: Gino’s Bistro FINALIST: Farelli’s Wood Fire Pizza

JAPANESE CUISINE

WINNER: Mizu Steakhouse FINALIST: Sumo Sushi FINALIST: Trapper’s Sushi

LUNCH

WINNER: S’Wiched FINALIST: Bruchelle’s Bagel Bistro FINALIST: Chick-fil-A FINALIST: Jersey Mike’s Subs

SERVICES AUTOMOTIVE

WINNER: Shift to Shine Detailing FINALIST: Valley Automotive Electric FINALIST: Westover Auto Rebuild FINALIST: Wilderness Chevron - Auto Service

BANK/CREDIT UNION WINNER: BECU FINALIST: Bank of America FINALIST: Red Canoe FINALIST: US Bank

MASSAGE THERAPY

WINNER: Outpatient Physical Therapy FINALIST: Cascades Chiropractic FINALIST: Elements Massage FINALIST: Massage Envy

NAIL SALON

WINNER: Bellissimo Lashes and Nails FINALIST: Covington Nails FINALIST: Honest Nails FINALIST: Tip And Toe Paradise - Maple Valley

PET GROOMER

WINNER: Tahoma Athletic Club FINALIST: Get Hot Yoga FINALIST: Orangetheory Fitness - Maple Valley FINALIST: Thrive Community Fittness

WINNER: Dog Spaw 2 Hour Grooms FINALIST: Mobile Mongrels FINALIST: Pampered Pet Grooming Salon FINALIST: Reber Ranch

GOLF COURSE

PHYSICAL THERAPY

WINNER: Druids Glen Golf Course FINALIST: Lake Wilderness Golf Course FINALIST: Washington National Golf Club

HAIR SALON/BARBER SHOP

WINNER: Outpatient Physical Therapy FINALIST: Maple Valley Physical Therapy FINALIST: Physical Therapy for Everybody FINALIST: Pinnacle Medical Wellness

ROOFING COMPANY

WINNER: The Loft Salon FINALIST: Daniel Ross Salon FINALIST: Sport Clips Haircuts of Maple Valley FINALIST: Stan Parente Salons - Maple Valley

HEALTHCARE FACILITY

WINNER: UW Medicine - Maple Valley FINALIST: Multicare - Covington FINALIST: Outpatient Physical Therapy FINALIST: Proliance Orthopedic Associates

WINNER: Taff Roofing FINALIST: Guardian Home Services FINALIST: Rock Creek Roofing FINALIST: The Home Team

SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

WINNER: Fountain Court Senior Living FINALIST: Affinity at Covington FINALIST: Radcliffe Place FINALIST: Weatherly Inn

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SPA SERVICES

FLOWER SHOP

WINNER: GLO Skin Clinic & Spa FINALIST: Elements Massage FINALIST: Elite Skin & Esthetics FINALIST: Massage Envy

WINNER: The Royal Bee Florist FINALIST: Bud’s and Blooms - Maple Valley FINALIST: QFC - Maple Valley FINALIST: Safeway - Covington

STORAGE FACILITY

FURNITURE/HOME DECOR

WINNER: Raceway Heated Storage FINALIST: 4 Corners Self Storage FINALIST: Public Storage

TRAVEL AGENCY/AGENT

WINNER: Costco FINALIST: AAA Travel FINALIST: Cruise Planners - Paul Hutton FINALIST: Lamfers Journeys

SHOPPING

ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES

WINNER: Home Goods FINALIST: A Matter Of Style FINALIST: Black Bear Outpost FINALIST: Pier 1 Imports

GIFT STORE

WINNER: Black Bear Outpost FINALIST: Anthony’s Jewelry & Goldsmith FINALIST: Pier 1 Imports FINALIST: She Loves Pretty

GROCERY/SPECIALITY FOOD STORE

APPLIANCE STORE

WINNER: Shawn’s Quality Meats & Smokehouse FINALIST: Foley’s Produce FINALIST: Fred Meyer FINALIST: Trader Joes

CLOTHING/SHOE STORE

WINNER: Johnsons Home & Garden FINALIST: Home Depot

WINNER: Black Bear Outpost FINALIST: Black Diamond Antiques FINALIST: Mabel McKinley Boutique WINNER: King & Bunny’s FINALIST: Home Depot WINNER: Mabel Mckinley Boutique FINALIST: Fred Meyers FINALIST: Kate & Ali Designs FINALIST: Kohl’s

CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT STORE WINNER: Kid to Kid FINALIST: Goodwill - Maple Valley

PET STORE/PET SUPPLIES WINNER: Mud Bay FINALIST: Kasons FINALIST: Petco FINALIST: Reber Ranch

PLANT NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER

WINNER: Hobart Farms Nursery FINALIST: Covington Creek Nursery FINALIST: Home Depot FINALIST: Johnsons Home & Garden

WINERY/WINE SHOP

WINNER: Vintage Vino FINALIST: DaVine Whiskey & Wine Bar FINALIST: Imbibe Bottle House & Taproom FINALIST: Ristrettos Coffee & Wine

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REPORTER READERS SELECT THEIR FAVORITES

You’ve answered the call and made your choices for the best Covington, Maple Valley, and Black Diamond has to offer, from food to fitness and hardware to health care. We are proud to honor our outstanding businesses in our community that our readers have chosen.

Reporter readers made their picks through ballots published in the paper and online through March 28. The response from the community was tremendous. We would like to thank all our readers who took the time to complete the ballots.

We hope you enjoy the next several pages of results of our 2019 Best of Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond and also enjoy the messages from the businesses for which you voted. We are a great community here in South King County!

Our Staff Thanks You for Your Votes

HARDWARE STORE JEWELRY STORE

WINNER: Anthony’s Jewelry & Goldsmith FINALIST: Fred Meyer Jewelers FINALIST: She Loves Pretty

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