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THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS FRIDAY | OCTOBER 15, 2021
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BEAUTY & HEALTH AUDIOLOGIST
BARBER SHOP
CHIROPRACTOR OFFICE
DAY SPA
DENTIST OFFICE
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Jennifer Micacci, AuD
Cornerstone Barbershop
Healing Hands Chiropractic
Serenity Salon & Day Spa
Dental Group of MeridenWallingford
Best Life Hearing Center 850 N Main St Ext Ste C1 Bldg 1 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.741.9943 bestlifehearingcenter.com
44 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.516.1684 cornerstonebarbers. wixsite.com
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Christina Lee, AuD
Quinnipiac Barber Shop
Bennett Family Chiropractic
Aria Medical Aesthetics
Advanced Dental
Find Us On Facebook
bennettfamilychiro.com
ariamedicalaesthetics.com
advanceddental.com
Trey’s Barbershop
Central Connecticut Chiropractic cheshirechiropractic.com
Comprehensive Hearing comprehensivehearing.com
100 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.626.9994 healinghandsdc.com
118 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.4419 serenityofwallingford.com
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Luigi DiRubba, DC
Hillary Lewis, AuD Masonicare masonicare.org
fresha.com
Raya Clinic rayaclinic.com
298 Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.427.8663 dentalgroupct.com
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North Haven Dentists Body & Soul Day Spa thebodyandsouldayspa.com
northhavendentists.com
Smilen Dental Group smilendentalgroup.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS BEAUTY & HEALTH
Audiologist......................................................... 4 Barber Shop........................................................ 4 Chiropractor Office.............................................. 4 Day Spa............................................................... 4 Dentist Office...................................................... 4 Emergency Room ............................................... 6 Eyelash Extensions.............................................. 6 Facials................................................................. 6 Fitness Center/Gym ............................................ 6 Hair Salon........................................................... 6 Health & Wellness Consultant............................. 7 Hospital.............................................................. 7 Nail Salon ........................................................... 7 Naturopathic Doctor ........................................... 7 OB/GYN Office..................................................... 8 Optometrist Office .............................................. 8 Orthodontist Office............................................. 9 Pediatric Dentist Office ....................................... 9 Pediatrician Office............................................... 9 Pharmacy/Drug Store ......................................... 9 Physical Therapist Office ................................... 11 Skin Care Treatment Center............................... 11 Therapeutic Massage........................................ 11 Waxing ............................................................. 11 Weight Loss Center ........................................... 14 Yoga Studio ...................................................... 14
DINING
American Restaurant........................................ 15 Bakery .............................................................. 15 BBQ Restaurant ................................................ 15 Breakfast Restaurant ........................................ 15 Breakfast Sandwich.......................................... 16 Brunch.............................................................. 16 Burger .............................................................. 16 Caterer.............................................................. 16 Chicken Wings .................................................. 17 Chinese Restaurant........................................... 17 Deli................................................................... 17 Dessert ............................................................. 17 Diner................................................................. 18 Doughnuts........................................................ 18 Early Bird Dinner............................................... 18 Family Restaurant............................................. 18 Fast Food .......................................................... 19 Fine Dining ....................................................... 19 Greek Restaurant.............................................. 19 Happy Hour ...................................................... 19 Happy Hour - Late Night................................... 19 Hispanic Restaurant.......................................... 20 Hot Dog ............................................................ 20 Ice Cream.......................................................... 20 Indian Restaurant............................................. 20 Italian Restaurant............................................. 20 Japanese Restaurant......................................... 21 Kielbasa Shop................................................... 21 Local Coffee Shop ............................................. 21
Lunch Spot........................................................ 21 Mexican Restaurant.......................................... 22 Milkshake ......................................................... 22 Muffins............................................................. 22 Neighborhood Bar ............................................ 22 Outdoor Dining................................................. 24 Pancakes........................................................... 24 Pizza in Cheshire............................................... 24 Pizza in Meriden ............................................... 24 Pizza in Southington......................................... 24 Pizza in Wallingford.......................................... 25 Polish Restaurant.............................................. 25 Ribs .................................................................. 25 Romantic Restaurant........................................ 25 Salad Bar .......................................................... 26 Seafood ............................................................ 26 Sports Bar......................................................... 26 Steakhouse....................................................... 26 Sushi Restaurant............................................... 27 Thai Restaurant ................................................ 27 Amusement Facility.......................................... 28 Casino............................................................... 28 Concert Venue................................................... 28 Cover Band ....................................................... 28 Dance Studio .................................................... 29 DIY Art Studio................................................... 29 DJ ..................................................................... 29 Festival/Fair...................................................... 29 Live Music......................................................... 29 Live Theater ...................................................... 33 Mini Golf........................................................... 33 Movie Theater................................................... 33
HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE
Accountant ....................................................... 33 Assisted Living Community............................... 33 Bank ................................................................. 36 Cleaning Company............................................ 36 Commercial Insurance ...................................... 36 Credit Union ..................................................... 36 Electrician......................................................... 37 Home & Auto Insurance.................................... 37 Home Builder ................................................... 37 Home Contractor .............................................. 37 Home Inspector ................................................ 40 Home Remodeler.............................................. 40 Home Security.................................................. 40 Hot Tub Store & Supplies................................... 40 Independent Living Community....................... 41 Insurance Agent ............................................... 41 Investment Firm ............................................... 41 Law Firm........................................................... 41 Lawn Care......................................................... 42 Masonry ........................................................... 42 Mortgage Lender.............................................. 42 Moving Company.............................................. 42 Paint Store........................................................ 43
Painting Contractor........................................... 43 Paving Contractor ............................................. 46 Pool Store & Supplies........................................ 46 Real Estate Agent ............................................. 46 Real Estate Company ........................................ 46 Real Estate Team............................................... 48 Roofing............................................................. 48 Septic Service ................................................... 48 Siding ............................................................... 48 Skilled Nursing ................................................. 50 Tree Surgeon..................................................... 50
KIDS & EDUCATION
College ............................................................. 53 Dance School .................................................... 53 Day Camp ......................................................... 53 Day Care ........................................................... 53 Early Learning Center........................................ 55 Martial Arts ...................................................... 55 Music Instruction.............................................. 55 Pre-School........................................................ 55
PEOPLE & PLACES
Bartender ......................................................... 58 Event Venue...................................................... 58 Private School................................................... 58 Golf Course ....................................................... 59 Hotel................................................................. 59 Museum ........................................................... 59 Orchard............................................................. 59 Place to Worship............................................... 60 Religious Leaders.............................................. 60 Wedding Venue ................................................ 60
SERVICES
Car Wash........................................................... 63 Carpet Cleaning ................................................ 63 Chamber of Commerce ..................................... 63 Divorce Attorney............................................... 63 Doggy Day Care ................................................ 63 Dry Cleaner....................................................... 66 Dry Cleaning Delivery Service........................... 66 Elder Care Attorney........................................... 66 Employment Agency ........................................ 66 Fuel Company................................................... 66 Funeral Home................................................... 68 Heating & A/C Service....................................... 68 Jewelry Repair.................................................. 70 Laundromat...................................................... 70 Locksmith......................................................... 70 Personal Injury Lawyer ..................................... 70 Pest Control ...................................................... 70 Pet Boarding Facility......................................... 74 Pet Groomer ..................................................... 74 Pet Supplies...................................................... 76 Photographer ................................................... 76 Plumber............................................................ 76 Screen Printing and Embroidery ....................... 76 Shredding Company ......................................... 76
Storage Company ............................................. 79 Tattoo Parlor..................................................... 79 Travel Agent...................................................... 81 Veterinarian...................................................... 81 Waste Management ......................................... 81
SHOPPING
Antique Store.................................................... 83 Appliance Store ................................................ 83 Backyard Furnishings........................................ 83 Bicycle Store ..................................................... 83 Branded Apparel Supplier................................. 86 Bridal Store....................................................... 86 Candy Store ...................................................... 89 CBD Store.......................................................... 89 Consignment Store ........................................... 90 Department Store............................................. 90 Floor Covering Store.......................................... 90 Flooring Company ............................................ 90 Florist ............................................................... 90 Garden Center................................................... 94 Gift Store .......................................................... 94 Gourmet Foods ................................................. 94 Grocery Store.................................................... 94 Hardware Store................................................. 96 Jewelry Store.................................................... 96 Lawn Equipment .............................................. 96 Mattress Store .................................................. 96 Meat Market..................................................... 97 Music Store....................................................... 97 Formal Wear ................................................... 101 Furniture Store................................................ 101 Pawn Shop ..................................................... 102 Seafood Market .............................................. 102 Smoke/Vape Shop .......................................... 102
SPIRITS
Brewery.......................................................... 103 Liquor Store.................................................... 103 Place to Buy Craft Beer.................................... 103 Winery............................................................ 103
TOP EMPLOYERS
Family Owned Business .................................. 105 Place to Work - 1-25 Employees...................... 105 Place to Work - 25-100 Employees.........................105 Place to Work - 100-250 Employees................ 105 Place to Work - 250+ Employees.................... 105
VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES
Auto Body/Collision........................................ 107 Auto Dealer Service Department .................... 107 Auto Detailing ................................................ 107 Auto Repair - Independent ............................. 107 Luxury Automotive Dealership ....................... 110 New Car Dealer............................................... 110 Oil Change...................................................... 110 Tire Center ...................................................... 110 Used Car Dealer .............................................. 110
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
BEAUTY & HEALTH EMERGENCY ROOM
EYELASH EXTENSIONS
FACIALS
FITNESS CENTER/GYM
HAIR SALON
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MidState Medical Center
Smitten Kitten Beauty
Aria Medical Aesthetics
Body Temple Fitness Personal Training Studio
Salon Nathaniel
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BE here Now
Leslie K Hair and Nails Salon
435 & 455 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451 203.694.8200 midstatemedical.org
1097 S Main St Cheshire, CT 06410 203.645.8201 smittenkittenbeauty.com
941 Queen St Southington, CT 06489 860.426.1363 ariamedicalaesthetics.com
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20 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.213.6369 bodytemplefitnessct.com
1247 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.630.0181 salonnathaniel.com
Middlesex Hospital
Leslie K Hair and Nails Salon
Body & Soul Day Spa
middlesexhealth.org
lesliekllcsalon.com
thebodyandsouldayspa.com
Yoga & Fitness Studios beherenowstudios.com
The Hospital of Central Connecticut
Polaris Lash Studio
LC Artistry
Wallingford Family YMCA
Style By Katelyn
polarislashstudio.com
Find Us On Facebook
wallingfordymca.org
stylebykatelynsalon.com
Bradley Memorial Campus thocc.org
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More pride in bringing you the best! We’re thrilled to provide our community with the services they need – and love. Thank you for proclaiming us the best:
Thank you for naming us a top three finalist:
• Best Hospital – MidState Medical Center
• Best Physical Therapist Office – Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network
• Best Emergency Room – MidState Medical Center
• Best Emergency Room – The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial Campus • Best Assisted Living – The Orchards of Southington
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BEAUTY & HEALTH HEALTH & WELLNESS CONSULTANT
HOSPITAL
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Nikki Grillo
MidState Medical Center
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Randy Peterson Fitness coachrandyfitness.com
Terrace Johnson
Body Temple Fitness Personal Training Studio bodytemplefitnessct.com
435 & 455 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451 203.694.8200 midstatemedical.org
Thank You Loyal Customers for Your Votes
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EVENTS: Prime Rib Night, Golf Tournament, Lobster Festival, Cookie Swap, Super Bowl Party, Holiday Parties, St Paddy's Bar Crawl, Full Service Menu
Gaylord Hospital
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare gaylord.org
Middlesex Hospital middlesexhealth.org
In these four categories
AMERICAN RESTAURANT • BURGERS HAPPY HOUR LATE NIGHT • SPORTS BAR
There is something for everyone at AJ's!! Cold Beer & Cocktails serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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BWell Mind & Body 130 Research Pwy Ste 200 Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.7900 bspinsurance.com
“There are no strangers here, only friends we have not met.”
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142 Hanover St. Meriden
2021
203.634.4912
BEAUTY & HEALTH NAIL SALON
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
WINNER
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Body & Soul Day Spa
26 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.3223 thebodyandsouldayspa.com
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Queen’s Nails Salon Find Us On Facebook
Keith Zeitlin, ND
5 Elements Naturopathic Health Center
Southington - 61
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850 N Main St Ext #2 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.284.1119 5elementsnhc.com
Amy Duong, ND
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2021 You Got Nails Find Us On Facebook
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Hartford Healthcare Medical Group hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org
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Thank You from A Moment Away
FINALIST Natural Skin Doctor naturalskindr.com
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BEAUTY & HEALTH THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Best Sports Bar • Neighborhood bar • Lunch Spot • Wings Happy Hour • Happy Hour - Late Night • Bartender AWARD WINNING FOOD
AMAZING CRAFT BEERS
LIVE MUSIC / COMEDY
MEETINGS & EVENTS
AWARD WINNING STAFF
FULL CATERING SERVICES
AMAZING SALADS!
WATCH ALL THE GAMES
BIRTHDAYS & GRADUATIONS
VOTED BEST BARTENDERS!
OB/GYN OFFICE
OPTOMETRIST OFFICE
WINNER
WINNER
Women’s Center of Southern New England
Wallingford Eye Care Center
Women’s Health Connecticut 863 N Main St Ext #301 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.0885 womenshealthct.com
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Generations OB/GYN
Craig L. Nielsen, OD
generationsobgynct.com
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WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A BAR DoublePlayCafe.com/MENU
821 N Main St Ext Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.5152 wallingfordeyecare.com
healthgrades.com
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Helm & Helm, PC womenshealthct.com
MyEyeDr. myeyedr.com
Double Play Cafe 320 Main Street Wallingford, CT 203.265.2599
203-235-5588 • DentalGroupCT.com • 298 Broad St. Meriden
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We’ve been treating patients of all ages for over 50 years!
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BEAUTY & HEALTH ORTHODONTIST OFFICE
Team Demas Orthodontics
WINNER
PEDIATRIC DENTIST OFFICE
Kathryn Reluga, DMD
WINNER
Lido’s Restaurant
Smilen Dental Group
546 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.235.5563 meriden-
60 Church St # 15 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.774.0019 smilendentalgroup.com
wallingfordorthodontics.com
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Dental Group of Meriden-Wallingford dentalgroupct.com
Daniels Orthodontics
Just 4 Kidz Dentistry
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just4kidzdentistry.com
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Lido’s Restaurant
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Meriden-Wallingford Orthodontics
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THANK YOU FOR US AS75 Pomeroy Ave., ALSO G FORCuisine MeridenFEATURING • (203) 634-3959 VOTINItalian Authentic FAMILY & N BEST ITALIA Gourmet Pizzas • Grinders • Salads RESTAURANT! ASK FOR OUR DAILY SPECIALS
BEAUTY & HEALTH WINNER
Pediatrics Plus
Hancocks Pharmacy
13 Peck St North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.4627 pediatricsplus.net
Good Neighbor Pharmacy 840 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.235.6323 mygnp.com
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Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Durham Pharmacy Find Us On Facebook
prohealthmd.com
Pediatric Medicine: Wallingford wallingfordpediatrics.com
Serving Connecticut since 1989
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Reserve your HotSpring Spa now for May 2022 delivery and receive
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2021
Serafino Pharmacy pharmacyinsouthington.com
• Seasonal Pool Or Spa Summerizing & Winterizing • Weekly Cleaning & Maintenance • Fire Pits • Outdoor kitchens • Putting Greens • Synthetic Turf • All Types Of Masonry • Hot Springs Spas
Thank you for voting us BEST Pool Store & Supplies!
15% OFF spa chemicals $25 or more
1437 Middletown Ave., Northford, CT • 203-239-SWIM (7946) 705 Boston Post Rd., Guilford, CT • 203-458-7378 aquaticpool.com
Expires 12/31/21
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SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER:
Expires 12/31/21
PHARMACY/DRUG STORE
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PEDIATRICIAN OFFICE
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2021
BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY AND BEST PLACE TO WORK!! calcagni.com
calcagni.com
203.272.1821
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BEAUTY & HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST OFFICE
SKIN CARE TREATMENT CENTER
WINNER
WINNER
Gaylord Physical Therapy
Serenity Salon & Day Spa
1154 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.679.3533 gaylord.org
Thank You to our amazing guests
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AND BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT
AWARDS
2021
Ct Mags- Best hidden Gem 2021
118 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.4419 serenityofwallingford.com
Please visit us at our new location in Plainville “ Field fresh and hand crafted”
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FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
amomentawayspa.com
A Moment Away
fyzical.com
Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network
Go to craftkitchenct.com to learn more about our amazing food
Aria Medical Aesthetics ariamedicalaesthetics.com
hartfordhealthcare rehabnetwork.org
1244 ERI EN E SOUTHINGTON
GRUBHUB & DOORDASH DELIVERY AVAILABLE!
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Health & safety: Covid compliant and sanitized after each guest
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BEAUTY & HEALTH WAXING
WINNER
WINNER
Therapeutic Massage Office
European Wax Center
145 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.2513 therapeuticmassageofficellc. com
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496 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.440.2077 waxcenter.com
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Body & Soul Day Spa
Body & Soul Day Spa
thebodyandsouldayspa.com
thebodyandsouldayspa.com
Elements Massage
Smitten Kitten Beauty
elementsmassage.com
smittenkittenbeauty.com
Hair and nail salon for men, women & children.
Enter a challenge, leave a new you! We have the know-how you need.
Thank you for your votes!
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Services
Goldwell color and Highlights Precision Cuts | Permanent Waves Nail Services | Pedicures Eyelash Extensions | waxing Bridal styles | Makeup
2021
lesliekllcsalon.com
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203.235.4334
247 South Broad Street, Meriden
R245294
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
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Thank You for Voting Us as Best Auto Body/Collision
AWARDS
2021
Cheshire, Connecticut’s Premiere, Eco-friendly, Auto and Truck Collision Center
John Mazzella Owner 1322 Waterbury Rd. Cheshire, CT 06410 www.YeOldStation.com | John@Yeoldstation.com
203-272-7266 phone | 203-671-0122 cell | 203-250-9715 fax
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1322 Waterbury Rd. Cheshire, CT 06410 www.YeOldStation.com | 203-272-7266 | John@Yeoldstation.com
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BEAUTY & HEALTH Thank for voting us One of the best TV and Appliance stores in Central CT
WEIGHT LOSS CENTER
YOGA STUDIO
WINNER
WINNER
Medical Weight Loss Solutions
AWARDS
2021
665 N Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.8000 medweightlosssolutions.com
OVER 60 YEARS IN BUSINESS! R245022
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Aria Medical Aesthetics
Thank for voting us as one of the Best Dinners in Central CT Classic diner fare, international dishes & Greek specialties mingle at this family owned favorite. AWARDS
2021
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320 Washington Ave • North Haven, CT • 203-239-0663 • Open 24/7
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BE here Now
ariamedicalaesthetics.com
Yoga & Fitness Studios beherenowstudios.com
Body Temple Fitness Personal Training Studio
Bloom Yoga Fitness Studios
bodytemplefitnessct.com
92 State Street, North Haven, CT • 203-288-2943 • artstvonline.com
Rise Yoga
220 N Colony Rd Ste D Wallingford, CT 06492 203.741.9936 riseyogact.com
bloomyogafitness.com
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DINING AMERICAN RESTAURANT
BAKERY
WINNER
WINNER
Sans-Souci Restaurant
Libby’s Italian Pastry Shop
2003 N Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.639.1777 sanssoucirestaurant.com
139 Wooster ST New Haven, CT 06511 203.772.0380 libbyscookies.com
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Cheshire Baking Company cheshirebakingcompany.com
“I’m so thankful for friendship. It beautifies life so much.” - L.M. Montgomery
Thank you for all of your votes for Best Day Spa, Nail Salon, Skin Care Treatment, Waxing, Facials and Therapeutic Massage in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards! TROPICAL BLISS PEDICURE $50
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2021
KERATIN SMOOTHING TREATMENT $70.
R245169
AJ’s Oasis Cafe ajsoasiscafe.com
Spa & Salon
CHECK OUT OUR FALL SPECIALS AT Craft Kitchen
Marianna’s Belltop Bakery
craftkitchenct.com
mariannasbelltopbakery.com
TheBodyAndSoulDaySpa.com 26 North Main St. Wallingford • 203-269-FACE (3223) www.thebodyandsouldayspa.com
DINING BREAKFAST RESTAURANT
WINNER
WINNER
Taino Prime
Dad’s Restaurant
1388 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.440.1600 tainosmokehouse.com
FINALIST
740 N Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.4868 dadswallingford.com
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Pig Rig BBQ
Breakfast Nook
pigrigbbq.com
breakfastnookct.com
Smokin’ With Chris
Huxley’s Bookmark Cafe
smokinwithchris.com
huxleyscafe.net
Steven Johansen LICENSED MORTGAGE BROKER
33 Fair Street, Suite 101, Wallingford, CT 06492 c. (203) 980-0347 steven@pms1.org NMLS #: 1946247
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Thank you for 2021 all of your votes for Best Mortgage Lender in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards Platinum Mortgage Solutions Inc. NMLS No. 1598108. Licensed Mortgage Broker by the state of Connecticut Department of Banking. NOT A LENDER OR CORRESPONDENT MORTGAGE LENDER.
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BBQ RESTAURANT
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
DINING Prices Better Than The Big Box Stores
Don Petit’s
STORE OF FLOORS Honest Dependable Service
Thank you for Voting Us Best Floor Covering Store
BREAKFAST SANDWICH
BRUNCH
WINNER
WINNER
Neil’s Donuts
Athena Diner II
83 N Turnpike Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.4255 neilsdonuts.com
320 Washington Ave #1306 North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.0663 athena2diner.com
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Dad’s Restaurant
The Library Wine Bar and Bistro
AWARDS
2021
Always a Quality, Clean, Honest and Affordable Installation
dadswallingford.com
thelibrarywinebar.com
Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri. 10-6; Thurs 10-7; Sat. 10-3; Closed Sunday
907 Meriden-Wtby. Tpk. (Rt. 322) Plantsville, CT Across from McDonald’s
(860) 621-4295 Volume & Contractor Discounts Available!
Fancy Bagels
Viron Rondo Osteria
fancybagel.com
vironrondoosteria.com
www.petitsstoreoffloors.com
DINING
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2021
Thank you for voting us the #1 Lunch Spot in Central Ct.
BURGER
CATERER
WINNER
WINNER
K. LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers
Vinny’s Deli
690 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.8326 klamayssteamed cheeseburgers.com
BOXED LUNCH CATERING Order individually packaged lunches for your next meeting or celebration!
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VISIT
wallingfordeatery.com
567 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.7288 vinnysdeli.com
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AJ’s Oasis Cafe
Dad’s Restaurant
ajsoasiscafe.com
dadswallingford.com
to see our lunch menu!
CALL AHEAD Takeout 203.303.8123 Catering 203.903.1040
ADDRESS 65 S. Colony St. Wallingford
HOURS Mon - Fri /// 7:30AM - 3:00PM Saturday + Sunday /// resting
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Paul Gregory’s
Paul’s Market ‘n Deli
paulgregorys.com
Find Us On Facebook
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
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DINING CHICKEN WINGS
CHINESE RESTAURANT
WINNER
WINNER
Sliders Grill & Bar
Hearing Connects Us
Ting Ho
950 Yale Ave Wallingford, CT 06492 203.793.7858 slidersgrillbar.com
533 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.630.0332 tinghobestchinesefood.com
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Double Play Cafe
Hong Kong
doubleplaycafe.com
hongkongwlfd.com
Jennifer Micacci, Au.D. DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY 850 N Main Street EXT BLDG 1 · STE C1 Wallingford, CT 06492
BESTLIFEHEARINGCENTER.COM
Panda Garden
jtimothys.com
Find Us On Facebook 245210
J. Timothy’s Taverne
Best Life Hearing Center is here to help you live your best life. Our audiologist, Dr. Jennifer Micacci, has been practicing audiology for over 20 years. Dr. Micacci and the team at Best Life Hearing Center have helped hundreds of people hear better.
CALL 203-741-9943 FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
DINING DELI
DESSERT
WINNER
WINNER
Mr. D’s
567 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.7288 vinnysdeli.com
50 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.626.5406 getmrds.com
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Michael’s Deli
Keri’s Sweet Creations
michaelsdelicheshire.com
kerissweetcreations.com
Rosa’s Deli
Marianna’s Belltop Bakery
rosasdeli.com
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Sans-Souci Restaurant
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DINING KIELBASA SHOP
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Sweet Mango
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Southington Coffee House
Huxley’s Bookmark Cafe
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DINING MEXICAN RESTAURANT
MILKSHAKE
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Aunt Chilada’s
Les’ Dairy Bar
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Thank You for Voting Us as Best Brunch, Best Fine Dining, Best Happy Hour, Best Happy Hour - Late Night, Best Outdoor Dining and Best Romantic Restaurant! Open 7 Days a Week • Monday–Sunday 11am–11pm Gluten Free Menu Available • Organic Pasta
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Los Mariachis
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The Breakfast Nook
Double Play Cafe
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Keri’s Sweet Creations
Dawg House Bar & Grill
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New England Muffin Factory
Witchdoctor Brewing Company
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DINING OUTDOOR DINING
PANCAKES
PIZZA IN CHESHIRE
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Viron Rondo Osteria
Chip’s Family Restaurant
Pop’s Pizza
Bella Luna Pizza 361 Liberty St Meriden, CT 06450 203.238.1380 bellalunameriden.com
Craft Kitchen
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Colony Diner & Restaurant
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Dad’s Restaurant
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POLISH RESTAURANT
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Hometown Pizza & Restaurant
PolishPlate
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New Guida’s Restaurant
Staropolska Restaurant staropolskarestaurant.com
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American Steakhouse
Laskara Restaurant
1170 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.634.9994 americansteakhouse.com
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American Steakhouse
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Double Play Cafe
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DINING SUSHI RESTAURANT
THAI RESTAURANT
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Toro Sushi
Somewhere In Bangkok
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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE CASINO
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Hidden Valley
Mohegan Sun
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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE DANCE STUDIO
DIY ART STUDIO
DJ
FESTIVAL/FAIR
LIVE MUSIC
WINNER
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United Rhythms Dance Studio
Words on Wood
RICO Entertainment Events
Durham Fair Grounds
860.922.7426 ricoevents.com
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Toyota Oakdale Theatre
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Miss Chantel’s Star Dance Academy
LTV Paint Nights and Events
Bill Finneran
Apple Harvest Festival
Friends Cafe
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Wallingford Academy Of Dance & Music
Splat Art Studio
Mazzone Brothers Productions
Daffodil Festival
Tipping Chair Tavern
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Through retail service and construction Brothers Pool has been bringing family and friends together since 1988
Training & Knowledge to Set Us Apart From The Competition Brothers Pool provides advanced education, conferences, webinars and workshops to our employees. We know that there is no fixed mix to professional development, which is why our programs are developed around the evolving needs of our customers. Our entire staff must pass a rigorous 10-part test to work at Brothers Pool. Every employee is trained to answer almost any question asked by a customer. Our staff also attends trade shows and educational seminars to provide you with the most up-to-date information about the latest pool systems.
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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE LIVE THEATER
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Square Foot Hidden Valley Holiday Miniature Golf & Theatre & Cinemas Waterfront Grille Tavern Stadium 14 2060 West St
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Castle Craig Players
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
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Noack’s Meat Products Home of the Finest Bratwurst
1112 East Main Street, Meriden, CT (203) 235-7384 OPEN Tues–Thurs 8–5:30 • Fri 8–6 • Sat 8–5 • Closed Sun & Mon
HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE ACCOUNTANT
ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
WINNER
WINNER
Toomey Investment Management
Masonicare At Ashlar Village
420 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.949.1710 toomeyinvest.com
74 Cheshire Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.679.6400 masonicare.org
FINALIST
Lake Financial Services
The Orchards at Southington
lakefsllc.com
hhcseniorservices.org
Massucci & Associates
The Village at Kensington Place
massucci1.com
benchmarkseniorliving.com
AWARDS
2021
FREE Gift Wrapping! We Ship & Deliver!
244983
FINALIST
Thank you for your votes for Best Gift Store and Best Jewelry Store!
1115 S. Main St., Cheshire • 203-250-1165
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
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Thank you for voting us Best Garden Center!
Growing the Best for Our Customers.
AWARDS
2021
Stay Safe while you Shop in our 80,000sq. ft Greenhouse Show us what you’re growing, tag your CFF plants on Instagram with: #MyCountryFlowers
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320 BAILEYVILLE ROAD • RT. 147 MIDDLEFIELD • 860-349-3690 WWW.COUNTRYFLOWERFARMS.COM OPEN 7 DAYS, 9 AM - 6 PM
Voted Best Garden Center in Central Connecticut!
AWARDS
2021
Fall in love with our many greenhouses filled with an outstanding collection of Holiday Plants, Christmas Trees, Houseplants, Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, Herbs & Edibles, Pumpkins and more!
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE NOW OPEN Somewhere in Bangkok #2 in Avon!
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BANK
CLEANING COMPANY
WINNER
WINNER
Liberty Bank
Mommy Maids
FINALIST
FINALIST
Multiple Locations liberty-bank.com
Dine In &Take-Out Orders Only Please Show/ Mention Coupon when Placing Order
New Haven County 203.907.5012 mommymaidsllc.com
*Not applicable with the third party orders (No order for Doordash, Grubhub and Menufy)
245311
Exp. 11/30/21
Thank you to the community for voting us Best Thai! We love serving you! 1103 QUEEN STREET, SOUTHINGTON
www.somewhereinbkk.com 860-479-9111 • 860-479-9112
AWARDS
Ion Bank
Nurse’s Touch Cleaning Service
ionbank.com
Find Us On Facebook
TD Bank
OCD Cleaning Services
td.com
ocdcleaningct.com
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
CREDIT UNION
WINNER
WINNER
BSP Insurance
MembersFirst CT
2021
HOME, HOME SERVICES ...
130 Research Pkwy Ste 100 Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.7923 bspinsurance.com
AWARDS Chiropractic • Nutrition Acupuncture • Spinal Decompression
Federal Credit Union
285 Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.6424 membersfirstctfcu.com
2021
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US Best Chiropractic Office!
FINALIST
Ion Insurance
American Eagle Financial Credit Union
Hub International of New England hubinternational.com
245108
200 Queen Street, Southington (860) 621-2225 • RayaClinic.com
FINALIST
americaneagle.org
Petruzelo Insurance
Connex Credit Union
petruzelo.com
connexcu.org
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE ELECTRICIAN
HOME & AUTO INSURANCE
WINNER
WINNER
G. C. Electric
Petruzelo Insurance
135 Commerce Ct Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.9521 gc-electric.com
FINALIST
4 Research Pkwy Wallingford, CT 06492 866.479.3327 petruzelo.com
FINALIST
BSP Insurance bspinsurance.com
245240
Casner Electric casnerelectric.com
Desjardins Electric
Ferguson & McGuire Insurance
Find Us On Facebook
fergusonmcguire.com
HOME BUILDER
HOME CONTRACTOR
WINNER
WINNER
Cipriani Construction
Extreme Maintenance
FINALIST
FINALIST
Bencar Building Systems
Bencar Building Systems
HOME, HOME SERVICES ... THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US FOR BEST DENTIST AND BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST
387 S Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.1834 ciprianiconstruction.com
CUTTING EDGE LASER TECHNOLOGY Laser surgery on soft tissue eliminates the need for scalpels and sutures to address soft tissue conditions. With this advanced technology, we can perform frenectomies (tongue and lip tie release) in affected newborns as well as children and adults. The laser can also be used in removing soft tissue lesions, and in the alleviation of canker sores.
General Contractor bencarbuildingsystems.com
Min Deng, DMD, PhD Pediatric Dentistry
600 Canal St Milldale, CT 06467 203.272.8010 extrememaint.com
General Contractor bencarbuildingsystems.com
Sulakshana Sundaresan, DDS
Aneel Bherwani, DMD, MS
Orthodontics, Invisalign Certified
R245223
Adult & Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign Certified
Katie’s Construction
Cipriani Construction
katiesconstructionllc.com
ciprianiconstruction.com
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
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NEW LIFE CHURCH CT IS A MULTI-ETHNIC COMMUNITY THAT EXISTS TO HELP AND GUIDE PEOPLE TO NEW LIFE IN GOD AND TO DEVELOP THEM INTO PASSIONATE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST. Watch Us Live! Sunday Morning at 10:15 AM
WWW.NEWLIFECHURCHCT.COM
350 High Hill Road, Wallingford CT (203) 630 3012 R244945v4
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Private School - Carver Academy Place to Worship - New Life Church Religious Leader - Pastor Will Marotti
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350 High Hill Road, Wallingford CT (203) 630 3012
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE We Dream With You! FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATION • SHOP AT HOME SERVICES
THANK YOU
FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES FOR
BEST PAINT STORE!
HIC# 0646016
SOUTH BROAD PAINT & HOME CENTER
203-774-4700 | SouthBroadPaintCenter.com Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:30pm & Saturday 8am-4pm, Closed Sun
HOME REMODELER
WINNER
WINNER
The Miranda Team
Bencar Building Systems
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
74 North Main St Beacon Falls, CT, 06403 203.490.7855 mirandateam.pillartopost.com
General Contractor
210 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.9204 bencarbuildingsystems.com
FINALIST
FINALIST
Desjardins Property Inspections
Extreme Maintenance extrememaint.com
desjardinsproinsp.com
Eagle Home Inspections
V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding
eagle-inspections.com
vnanfito.com
HOME, HOME SERVICES ... THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! AWARDS
HOME SECURITY
HOT TUB STORE & SUPPLIES
WINNER
WINNER
Mule Security Systems
Hunters Pool Center
113 Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.238.7561 mulesecurity.com
263 Church St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.2183 hunterspool.com
FINALIST
FINALIST
ADT Security Services
Aloha Swimming Pools & Spas
adt.com
alohaswimmingpools.com
2021
Let us help you find the perfect gift!
Shop our collections of beautiful jewelry, clothing, accessories and gifts. We carry face masks for all ages! We offer complimentary gift wrapping, online shopping & curbside pickup for your shopping convenience.
205 MAPLE AVENUE CHESHIRE, CT 06410 203-439-0401 ACROSS FROM THE POST OFFICE
REDOWLGIFTS.COM
245404
245307
1267 S. Broad Street, Wallingford, CT
HOME INSPECTOR
Maximum Security
Brothers Pool
maximumsoundandsecurity. com
brotherspool.com
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE AWARDS
Thank you for voting us one of the best of the best travel agents in Central CT. Call us today to find out why we’re so highly recommended!
2021
INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITY
INSURANCE AGENT
WINNER
WINNER
Heritage Commons
Terry Bongiovanni
Retirement Community 38 Boston Rd Middletown, CT 06457 860.344.1221 heritagecommons.com
FINALIST
Elim Park elimpark.org
Masonicare At Ashlar Village R244950
1260 East Main Street, Second Floor, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 238-1251 • lauren@squiretravel.com
masonicare.org
Bongiovanni Insurance & Financial
130 Research Pkwy Ste 200 Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.7900 bifct.com
FINALIST
Derek Gromko
State Farm Insurance derekgromko.com
Mary Murdocca
Petruzelo Insurance petruzelo.com
HOME, HOME SERVICES ...
AWARDS
2021
INVESTMENT FIRM
LAW FIRM
WINNER
WINNER
Bongiovanni Insurance & Financial
Mahon, Quinn & Mahon, PC
FINALIST
FINALIST
New England Capital Financial Advisors, LLC
wallingfordlawyers.com
130 Research Pkwy Ste 200 Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.7900 bifct.com
Thank you to our clients, neighbors and friends for voting us.
636 Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.238.1010 mqmlawyer.com
Farrell & Grochowski
newenglandcapital.com
166 N Main St, Southington, CT 06489 (860) 620-9460 • sheffylaw.com 245241
Toomey Investment Management
Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP
toomeyinvest.com
sheffylaw.com
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE
Thank you for voting us Best Pizza in Wallingford!!!
MASONRY
WINNER
WINNER
Nick Constantino Landscape Services
Paul’s Masonry
FINALIST
FINALIST
404 Dryden Dr Cheshire, CT 06410 203.651.9267 Find Us On Facebook
AWARDS
2021 DINE IN, CURBSIDE AND FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 24525
314 Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 294-9004 | www.ourfavoritepizza.com
LAWN CARE
1698 Waterbury Rd Cheshire, CT 06410 203.706.9281 paulsmasonry.net
Bethany Mountain Lawn Care
AP Masonry, LLC
bethanymountainlawncareinc. com
Find Us On Facebook
Central CT Lawn Services
James Bobbi
centralctlawnservice.com
Mon: CLOSED, Tues-Sat: 11am-10pm, Sun:12pm-9pm
HOME, HOME SERVICES ... “Chiropractic Care is more than just making the pain disappear. It is about learning, understanding, and taking care of your body to improve your quality of life.”
Thank you for all of your votes for Healing Hands Best Chiropractor in the Readers Choice 2021 Contest!
Dr. Tracy Malton
MOVING COMPANY
WINNER
WINNER
Connex Credit Union
Central CT Transportation
Multiple Locations connexcu.org
956 Old Colony Rd #7921 Meriden, CT 06451 203.630.2287 centralcttrans.net
FINALIST
FINALIST
SEE WEBSITE FOR TESTIMONIALS
healinghandsdc.com
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• EMPHASIS ON OVERALL WELLNESS • TREATING CHRONIC PAIN AND DIFFICULT CONDITIONS • PROACTIVE HEALTHCARE
MORTGAGE LENDER
First World Mortgage Corporation
100 Center Street, Wallingford, CT (203) 626-9994 • www.healinghandsdc.com Email: info@healinghandsdc.com
Hands On Moving
firstworldmortgage.com
handsonmovingandstorage. com
Steven Johansen
Little John’s Moving & Storage
Platinum Mortgage Solutions platinummortgagesolutions. com
littlejohnsmovers.com
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE PAINTING CONTRACTOR
WINNER
WINNER
South Broad Paint & Home Center
Gardner Painting
1267 S Broad St #7 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.774.4700 southbroadpaintcenter.com
203.213.7865 gardnerpaintingllc.com
U! K YteO AN TH we apprecia you
245253
PAINT STORE
voting for us as n Best Music Instructio in Central CT in the RC 2021 Awards
AWARDS
2021
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FINALIST
R W Hine Ace Hardware
Cutting Edge Painters
rwhinehardware.com
cuttingedgepainters.com
Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
Nardi & Sons Paint & Power
sherwin-williams.com
Find Us On Facebook
203-934-2501 ool.com RockHouseSch e Lesson at a Time!
Creating Musicians On ford and West Haven Locations in Walling
THANK YOU!
COURIER & TRUCKING
For Voting Us The Best!
MOVING & PACKING
WHY CHOOSE US?
Customer oriented | Affordable prices Family owned | Professional & Reliable
OUR SERVICES
Moving | Packing | Storage | Courier Residential & Commercial | CT, NJ, NY, MA
AWARDS
2021
Serving ALL of Connecticut & the Northeast
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!
www.CentralCTtrans.net
Call for an free estimate today - (203) 630-2287 956 Old Colony Rd | Meriden, CT 06451 | 203-630-2287
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FINALIST
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AWARDS
2021
19 YEARS IN A ROW! 664 West Main Street, Meriden 203-237-4800 • MoranTVAppliance.com
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES FOR Best Real Estate Company Best Family Owned Business
245186
Best Place to Work
(25-100 employees)
AWARDS
2021
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2021
Thank you for all of your votes for best home and auto insurance in the RC 2021 awards!
203-269-9565 | fergusonmcguire.com 6 North Main St. Wallingford, CT
A Family Owned Business
203-672-4499
116 Center St. Wallingford CT 06492 www.harrimanre.com
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE
CORNERSTONE
Barbershop Hair you go!
$3 OFF
For new clients. Just mention this ad. Senior Citizen Men’s Haircut (65+)
PAVING CONTRACTOR
POOL STORE & SUPPLIES
WINNER
WINNER
Midstate Paving
Brothers Pool
FINALIST
FINALIST
257 Gracey Ave Meriden, CT 06451 203.238.1708 Find Us On Facebook
$20
250 Main St Yalesville, CT 06492 203.265.5980 brotherspool.com
Apple Valley Paving
Aquatic Pool & Spa Service, Inc.
Find Us On Facebook
aquaticpool.com
La Rosa Construction Co.
Hunters Pool Center Inc.
larosaconstructionco.com
hunterspool.com
Special Men’s Grooming Services Ask for CAT’S CHAIR Call us or visit our website for current hours of operation.
cornerstonebarbershopct.com
2021
44 Center Street; Wallingford, CT 06492
245042
(203) 516-1684
AWARDS
HOME, HOME SERVICES ... REAL ESTATE AGENT
REAL ESTATE COMPANY
WINNER
WINNER
David Lemel
Calcagni Real Estate
355 Riverside Westport, CT 06880 203.671.7062 coldwellbanker.com
36 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.1821 calcagni.com
We know you have choices. Choose the hearing providers
voted #1!
Choose Comprehensive Hearing. FINALIST
FINALIST
Joe Criscuolo
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The Home Store Real Estate thehomestorere.com
Peter Carbutti
Carbutti & Co. Realtors carbuttirealestate.com
If you or a loved one is experiencing hearing loss, contact us today and find out why we were voted Best Hearing Aid Center by Record Journal readers and our patients! Call 203-272-4512.
New England Properties bhhsneproperties.com
Harriman Real Estate harrimanre.com
415 Highland Avenue | Cheshire, CT 064140 203-272-4512 | www.comprehensivehearing.com 245147
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US AGAIN AS
BEST HOME REMODELER AND BEST HOME CONTRACTOR!
AWARDS
2021
Call us to schedule your next project 203-272-8010 Crane service now reaching new heights! See our website for a full list of services.
HIC #0579508
R244990
Excavation • Drainage • Tree Removal • Home Improvement
www.extrememaint.com • 203-272-8010
THANK YOU for all your votes for Best Pool Store and Best Spa Supply Store!
203.269.2183 www.hunterspool.com 263 Church Street Yalesville, CT 06492
245205
We Build the Pool You Fill it with Fun!
For over 50 Years the Hunter Family has been a leader in providing families w/recreational products & services for both the summer & winter months!
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES FOR
“Best Flooring Company and Best Floor Covering Store!”
REAL ESTATE TEAM
ROOFING
WINNER
WINNER
CT Property Sisters
Dee’s Roofing Co.
FINALIST
FINALIST
88 S Main St Fl 2 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.214.3053 Find Us On Facebook
135 Meadow St Branford, CT 06405 203.481.2561 Find Us On Facebook
“Where Friends Send Friends” $100 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $1,000 OR MORE $200 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $2,000 OR MORE $300 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $3,000 OR MORE
Colonial
245171
OFFER EXPIRES 12/31/2021. PRESENT AT ORDER PLACEMENT. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS.
Colonial
1116 North Colony Road (Rt. 5, across from Staples) Wallingford
203-774-3280
ColonialFlooringAmerica.com
Realty 3 CT
DiFonzo’s Restoration
realty3ct.com
difonzos.net
Team Powerhouse
V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding
Coldwell Banker Realty teampowerhousesells.com
vnanfito.com
HIC#0578725
HOME, HOME SERVICES...
Fresh Fish Market
Colonial t Thank you for voting us bes
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2021
Close Harbour Seafood 959 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke • Plantsville, CT 860-621-7334 • CloseHarbourSeafood.com
SEPTIC SERVICE
SIDING
WINNER
WINNER
J. Rosadini Excavating & Septic
V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding
FINALIST
FINALIST
Southington Sanitary Service
DiFonzo’s Restoration
southingtonsanitaryservice. com
difonzos.net
Corliss Ln Cheshire, CT 06410 203.623.1352 Find Us On Facebook
Vincent Cahill and Sons Excavating cahillsepticservice.com
558 Hanover St Meriden, CT 06451 203.639.1634 vnanfito.com
LA RICH LLC larichremodeling.com
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Thank you for voting us BEST TREE SURGEON! AWARDS
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2021
E.C. TREE • CHESHIRE (203) 272-4485 • ECTREELLCCT.COM CT# HIC 0581892 ARBORIST # - B-3163
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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE SKILLED NURSING
TREE SURGEON
WINNER
WINNER
Masonicare Health Center
E. C. Tree, LLC
FINALIST
FINALIST
Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.4485 ectreellcct.com
22 Masonic Ave Wallingford, CT 06492 203.679.5900 masonicare.org
Apple Rehab Coccomo
Jandreau’s Tree Services
apple-rehab.com
jandreaustreeservice.com
Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford Tree Services
gaylord.org
wallingfordtree.com
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2021
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New Clients Only.
Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. No cash value. Exp. 11/20/21
Hair • Skin • Massage • Nails • Spray Tanning • Waxing
118 Center St. Wallingford | 203.265.4419 serenityofwallingford.com
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AWARDS
2021
Thank you for all of your votes for Best Early Learning Center and Best Preschool in the RC 2021 awards! 951 N Main St Ext ♥ Wallingford ♥ (203) 265-4505 facebook.com/KidsCareChildDevCtr
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KIDS & EDUCATION COLLEGE
DANCE SCHOOL
WINNER
WINNER
Middlesex Community College
Miss Chantel’s Star Dance Academy
FINALIST
FINALIST
Quinnipiac University
United Rhythms Dance Studio
qu.edu
unitedrhythms.com
100 Training Hill Rd Middletown, CT 06457 860.343.5719 mxcc.edu
THANK YOU
for all of your votes for Best Liquor Store in the Readers’ Choice Awards!
606 Pomeroy Ave Meriden, CT 06450 203.843.0461 star-dance-academy.com
245180
382 Center Street, Wallingford, CT University of Connecticut uconn.edu
Wallingford Academy Of Dance & Music
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academyofdance1.com
(203) 626-5298 We Deliver! dragonflywine.com
GET BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS!*
Wine Tastings Every other Friday 5-8pm
KIDS & EDUCATION DAY CARE
WINNER
WINNER
Holiday Hill Day Camp
Wallingford Family YMCA
43 Candee Rd Prospect, CT 06712 203.387.2267 holidayhilldaycamp.com
81 S Elm St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.4497 wallingfordymca.org
FINALIST
FINALIST
Mountain Mist Day Camp
Carriage House Day Care
meridenymca.org
carriagehousedaycare.org
Whippersnapper’s Play Gym
Meriden YMCA
whippersnappersplaygym.com
meridenymca.org
MOBILE GROOMING
Cats, too!
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US IN THE 2021 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS Barbara has been with the Dogfather team since 2013 and her commitment to your pets does not go unnoticed. We love our clients and their wonderful owners!
203-907-3626
244930
DAY CAMP
dogfathergrooming.com
AWARDS
2021
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THANK YOU! For your votes in the
WHERE EARLY LEARNING BEGINS
Serving the Meriden Community For More Than 30 Years Established Since 1991
320 Colony St., Meriden
Convenient Location - Easy Access to I-691/91 Open year-round Mon.-Fri. 7am - 6pm
WHERE LEARNING BEGINS WHERE EARLY EARLY LEARNING BEGINS
Serving the Meriden Community For More Than 30 Years Serving the Meriden Community For 1991 MoreBEGINS Than 30 Years WHERE EARLY LEARNING Established Since
Carriage House is proud to offer the following educational curriculum programs:
Established Since Serving the Meriden Community For 1991 More Than 30 Years 320 Colony St., Meriden Established Since 1991 Convenient Location - Easy Access to I-691/91
Open year-round Mon.-Fri. 7am - 6pm Openyear-round year-round Mon.-Fri. - 6pm Open Mon.-Fri.7am 7am - 6pm
• Infants through School Age Programs • Provides Quality Care To Children 6 Weeks To 12 Years of Age • Caring and Nurturing Staff
Carriage House is proud to offer the following • Affordable Rates, accepts Care 4 Kids CarriageHouse House is proud totooffer the following Carriage proud offer the following educational curriculum programs: and other third party payments educationaliscurriculum programs:
educational programs: ♥ The Connect 4 Learningcurriculum Curriculum For Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten children
• Minimal Holiday Closings
• Special Events throughout the year for our center families
♥ The FunShine Express Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers. • Infants through School Age Programs Infants through School Programs • Provides Quality Care ToAge Children 6 Weeks To 12 Years of Age Provides Quality CareStaff To Children 6 Weeks To 12 Years • Caring and Nurturing • Infants through School Age Programs
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• Intergenerational Activities with residents of The Bradley Home • Secure facility with single entrance
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320 Colony St., Meriden Convenient Location EasyMeriden Access to I-691/91 320 Location Colony- -St., Convenient Easy Access to I-691/91
of tuition for FREE.
Register Now
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• Minimal Holiday Closings • Intergenerational Activities with residents of The Bradley Home and other third party payments
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Small classes with emphasis on social and critical thinking skills
Childhood should be a journey, not a race! 245083
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Kids Care Child Development Center
Valentin Karate
Meriden YMCA
Baran’s Kenpo Karate
See Us Grow Childcare &
Appliance • Fireplace • Outdoor Living
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Learning Center of Wallingford seeusgrow.org
50 Graham Southington CT 06489 | | | Established Established Established 1968 1968 1968 www.CAFD.com www.CAFD.com www.CAFD.com • • •Place, (860)621-9313 (860)621-9313 (860)621-9313 Connecticut Appliance Let Us Help You Get & Fireplace Distributors
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Rock House School of Music
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Holy Trinity School hts-wallingford.org
Pat Russo Music
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The key to your home starts with us!
CT Property Sisters 203.214.3053 Megan Foggitt, Realtor 203.710.9895 Mikell Germond, Realtor Margaret Bennett Realty
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JC Music jc-music.com
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MxCC@Platt
Middletown Campus
MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Your College • Your Future
MXCC.EDU
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KIDS & EDUCATION PRIVATE SCHOOL
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WINNER
B ST IY ART ST IO IN C NTRA CT
Holy Trinity School 11 N Whittlesey Ave Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.4476 hts-wallingford.org
We are passionate about nurturing your imagination in a relaxed, judgment-free CHEERFUL art studio.
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Carver Academy carverct.org
We host kids’ art classes, camps, workshops & private paint parties.
St. Bridget School
Creating awesome art since 2007. Art makes us happy!
tbridgetschool.org
PEOPLE & PLACES
SAFE
AUTO SERVICE
Vehicle Diagnostics Experts in Meriden, CT, Wallingford, CT, and Surrounding Areas
Safe Auto Service provides local drivers with a trustworthy, friendly, knowledgeable option for all their vehicle needs. We accept all car care one credit card for financing.
BARTENDER
EVENT VENUE
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Jeff “Chops” Gagne
Aqua Turf Club
Double Play Cafe
320 Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.2599 doubleplaycafe.com
556 Mulberry St Plantsville, CT 06479 860.621.9335 aquaturfclub.com
2 years 24,000 mile warranty on all work. OUR SPECIALTIES INCLUDE · Check Engine Lights · Brakes · Diagnostics · Heat & Air · Alignments Conditioning
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Bianca Jacques
Mohegan Sun Arena
Dawg House Find Us On Facebook
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Marie Wild
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Laskara Restaurant laskararestaurant.com
mohegansun.com
Toyota Oakdale Theatre oakdale.com
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PEOPLE & PLACES GOLF COURSE
HOTEL
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Hunter Memorial Golf Course
The Wallingford Victorian Inn
688 Westfield Rd Meriden, CT 06450 203.634.3366 huntergolfclub.com
245 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.1200 thewallingfordvictorian.com
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Lyman Orchards Golf Club
Courtyard by Marriott
ymangolf.com
Wallingford Country Club wallingfordcc.com
New Haven Wallingford marriott.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton Southington hilton.com
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BEST HISPANIC RESTAURANT in the Readers’ Choice Awards!
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PEOPLE & PLACES ORCHARD
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Bradley Barnes Museum
Lyman Orchards Farm Store
85 N Main St Southington, CT 06489 860.628.5426 thebarnesmuseum.org
32 Reeds Gap Rd Middlefield, CT 06455 860.349.6000 lymanorchards.com
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Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum
Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market & Winery
barkermuseum.com
Peabody Museum of Natural History peabody.yale.edu
bishopsorchards.com
Rogers Orchards
Shuttle Meadow Farm Store rogersorchards.com
Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA As the Y, we are dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities.
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Best Day Camp (Mountain Mist) Best Day Care Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA | meridenymca.org | nbbymca.org
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PEOPLE & PLACES Now Offering Kick Boxing Classes
“Thank you for all of your votes for Best Fitness Center/Gym, Best Weight Loss Center and Best Health and Wellness Consultant”
WEDDING VENUE
WINNER
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New Life Church
Pastor Will Marotti
Aqua Turf Club
New Life Church
350 High Hill Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.630.3012 newlifechurchct. com
350 High Hill Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.630.3012 newlifechurchct.com
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Church of the Resurrection
Father Gutierrez mhtwallingford.org
Anthony’s Ocean View
Most Holy Trinity Church
BodyTempleFitnessCT.com R245569
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RELIGIOUS LEADERS
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— Terrace Johnson —
Wallingford / Durham / Corporate
PLACE TO WORSHIP
556 Mulberry St Plantsville, CT 06479 860.621.9335 aquaturfclub.com
anthonysoceanview. com
Pastor Scott MacDonald
Hawk’s Landing Country Club
mhtwallingford.org St. John Lutheran Church hawkslandingcc.com saintjohnmeriden.org
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! Newington • 860.666.2202 • 2513 Berlin Turnpike
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Dad’s Restaurant
THANKSGIVING CATERING 2021 Thanksgiving To Go Complete Dinners
Roasted Sliced Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Turnips, Corn, Sausage Stuffing, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Roll & Butter DINNER for 1 DINNER for 2 DINNER for 4 DINNER for 6
$16.95 $33.00 $66.00 $99.00
DINNER for 8 $130.00 DINNER for 10 $162.00 DINNER for 12 $194.00
A la Carte Sides
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GREEN BEAN ALMONDINE, GLAZED CARROTS ROASTED VEGETABLES, SWEET POTATOES DINNER ROLLS & BUTTER 10" PIES $16.95 Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie
(203) 265-4868
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Homemade Desserts
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Thank you for all of your votes for Best American Restaurant · Best Breakfast Restaurant · Best Breakfast Sandwich Best Burger · Best Caterer · Best Family Restaurant · Best Pancakes · Best Place to Work Let Dads do the work for your next event and relax at your next party!
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740 N. Colony Rd. • Wallingford, CT Visit dadswallingford.com for full catering menu
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SERVICES CAR WASH
CARPET CLEANING
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DIVORCE ATTORNEY
DOGGY DAY CARE
WINNER
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WINNER
WINNER
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Scrubbin Bubbles Car Wash
Professional Carpet Systems
Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce
Law Offices of Gregory Allen, PC
Paws Pet Resort & Spa
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& Professional Restoration Systems of Connecticut
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Class Act Auto Wash
Hanson’s Carpet, Tile & Upholstery Cleaning
Cheshire Chamber of Commerce
John F. Mezzanotte, Jr.
Find Us On Facebook
Splash Car Wash
Sawicki Carpet and Floor Care
splashcarwashes.com
sawickicleaning.com
classactautowash.com
12 New Haven Ave Derby, CT 06418 203.881.9511 pcssouthernct.com
50 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.9891 quinncham.com
5 North Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.678.4376 gallen-law.com
312 E Johnson Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.250.7297 pawspet.com
The Crate Escape thecrateescapeusa.com
cheshirechamber.org
Arnold & Porter arnoldporter.com
Midstate Chamber of Commerce
Jill Cianciola
Village Pet Spa & Kennel
rcattorney.com
villagepetspa.com
midstatechamber.com
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SERVICES Silver City Furnace Co Inc FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED OVER 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
INDOOR COMFORT SPECIALISTS
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SERVICING AND MAINTAINING ALL BRANDS
VOTED #1 BEST HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR!
• CUSTOM WORK • COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE • DESIGN
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• MAINTENANCE
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LTV PAINT NIGHTS AND EVENTS
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VISIONS BY VICTORIA 203-802-8324 • vgrattan1@yahoo.com
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Indoor & Outdoor Seating • Take Out, Curbside & Delivery
Thank you for all of your votes for best diner, best early bird dinner and best pancakes!
“Our #1 priority is to continue to offer our loyal customers the best quality food & service”
R245232
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SERVICES DRY CLEANER
DRY CLEANING DELIVERY SERVICE
ELDER CARE ATTORNEY
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
FUEL COMPANY
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
As U Like It Cleaners
White Way Laundry Inc.
Farrell & Grochowski
Westaff
F.F. Hitchcock Co.
639 Research Pkwy Meriden, CT 06450 203.235.5100 westaff.com
264 Sandbank Rd Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.5400 ffhitchcock.com
467 Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.634.7775 asulikeitcleaners.com
857 N Main Street Ext Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.9257 whitewaycleaners.com
375 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.7756 wallingfordlawyers.com
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Best Cleaners
As U Like It Cleaners
Kilbourne & Tully, PC
Adecco Staffing
Roman Oil Co.
bestcleaners.com
asulikeitcleaners.com
ktelderlaw.com
adeccousa.com
romanoil.com
White Way Laundry Inc.
Best Cleaners
Mahon, Quinn & Mahon, PC
bestcleaners.com
mqmlawyer.com
Express Employment Professionals
Tuxis Ohrs Fuel
whitewaycleaners.com
tuxisfuel.com
expresspros.com
Dee’s Roofi Roofing Co. Inc. Locally Owned and Operated
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2021
Thank you for voting us Best Roofer in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Serving the Wallingford Area for 48 Years
$500 OFF
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Thank you for your vote for Best Chamber of Commerce!
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203-272-2345
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SERVICES FUNERAL HOME
HEATING & A/C SERVICE
WINNER
WINNER
Wallingford Funeral Home
Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling
809 N Main Street Ext Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.7777 wallingfordfh.com
FOR VOTING FOR US AS BEST ELECTRICIAN!
Della Vecchia Funeral Home
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dignitymemorial.com
Tuxis Ohrs Fuel
John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home
tuxisfuel.com
East Coast Mechanical, Inc. calleastcoast.com
2021
Providing quality electrical services for over 25 years! 245137
bcbailey.com
316 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.0995 silvercityfurnace.com
B.C. Bailey Funeral Home
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Casner Electric LLC.
30 Valley Forge Ct Southington, CT 06489 860.620.2786 • bbb.org
Silver City Furnace Company
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jferryfh.com
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1783 Meriden Waterbury Rd Milldale, CT
860-637-2513 · CasnerElectric.com
Thank you for all of your votes for Best Personal Injury Lawyer in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards!
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221 N Main St, Wallingford 245228
attorneycervoni.com (203) 265-5789
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SERVICES JEWELRY REPAIR
LAUNDROMAT
LOCKSMITH
PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
PEST CONTROL
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
DW Gem Services
Ultra Coin Laundromat 2
Phil’s Lockshop, Inc.
Vincent Cervoni
186 Hall Ave Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.4602 philslockshop.com
221 N Main St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.5789 attorneycervoni.com
AC Exterminating Company
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Jon Patrucco
Family Pest Control
355 Highland Ave Ste 201B Cheshire, CT 06410 877.271.4367 dwgems.com
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Cervoni Law Office
333 Knob Hill Rd Meriden, CT 06451 203.238.3396 Find Us On Facebook
Arnold’s Jewelers
Best Yet Launderette
AA Lockserv
thearnoldsjewelers.net
bestyetlaunderette.com
lockservofct.com
Attorney at Law patruccolaw.com
Craig Jewelers
Dee’s Cleaners & Laundromat
Southington Security Services
Mahon, Quinn & Mahon, PC
Total Pest Control
craigjewelers.com
deesonline.net
southingtonsecurity.com
mqmlawyer.com
totalpestcontrolct.com
familypestct.com
Thank You for voting us Best Eyelash Extensions and Best Waxing!!!
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1097 South Main St. Cheshire |
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST PIZZA IN MERIDEN & BEST ITALIAN FOOD!
We specialize in pizza, grinders WE DO and great Italian food! CATERING!
361 Liberty Street • Meriden, CT bellalunameriden.com (203) 238-1380 • (203) 440-9393 (203) 440-9922 • (293) 235-9955 Open 7 Days • Mon–Thurs 11AM–10PM Fri & Sat 11AM–11PM • Sun 11AM–10PM
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2021
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MAH
Meriden Animal Hospital
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2021
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US IN THE 2021 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Compassionate & Affordable Health Care for Your Pet 607 E Main St, Meriden, CT • 203-235-1131
MeridenAnimalHospital.com
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SANS SOUCI Restaurant and Lounge
AWARDS
2021
Thank you for Voting for Us as the Best! #1 Best American Restaurant, Early Bird Dinner, Fine Dining & Romantic Restaurant Keep us in mind for all your holiday catering needs! Call today to find out more information!
Join us for
INDOOR DINING Serving Our Current Full Menu & Chef Mark’s Specials
Offering curbside for lunch as well!
Tuesday Eve nin Special! g 5 Courses fo r $16.95
Thursday Ni ght is $6.50 Martini Nig ht
2003 N Broad St. (Berlin Turnpike) Meriden, CT Closed Mondays • 203-639-1777 • SansSouciRestaurant.com
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Tuesday-Friday LUNCH 11:45-2, DINNER Tuesday-Thursday 4:30-8, Friday and Saturday 4:30-9:00 Sunday 3-8. Curbside TO-GO also available 4-8pm.
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SERVICES
LASKARA RESTAURANT AWARDS
PET BOARDING FACILITY
PET GROOMER
WINNER
WINNER
Village Pet Spa & Kennel
Barbara Hillman
220 N Colony St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.3554 villagepetspa.com
477 South Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.379.0650 dogfathergrooming.com
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The DogFather
2021
Paws Pet Resort & Spa
R245252
Thank you for voting for us for Best Greek Restaurant, Best Seafood, Most Romantic, and Best Bartender!
295 Parker Farms RD., Wallingford (Near Gaylord) (203) 679-0844 www.laskararestaurant.com
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The Crate Escape thecrateescapeusa.com
Rod Connors
Village Pet Spa & Kennel villagepetspa.com
Ronnieann Turbert
North Branford Clip ‘n Dip Find Us On Facebook
Thank you for voting for us Best Hair Salon and Best Place to Work.
We ♥our customers!
R245303
1247 E Main St, Meriden | (203) 630-0181 • 33 N Main St, Wallingford | (203) 741-9110 • salonnathaniel.com
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SERVICES PET SUPPLIES
PHOTOGRAPHER
PLUMBER
SCREEN PRINTING AND EMBROIDERY
SHREDDING COMPANY
WINNER
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WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Cheshire Cat & Dog Too
Visions by Victoria
F.F. Hitchcock Co.
Tee It Up
PROSHRED® Connecticut
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264 Sandbank Rd Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.5400 ffhitchcock.com
65 N Plains Industrial Rd # 2 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.949.9455 wallingfordscreenprinter.com
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Agway of Middlefield
Christy Mitchell Photography
Shred Smart, Inc
christymitchellphotography. com
Charles P. Flynn Plumbing & Heating
Darter Specialties, Inc.
smithlandsupply.com
darterspecialties.com
shredsmartusa.com
1320 Waterbury Rd Cheshire, CT 06410 203.439.0707 cheshirecatanddog.com
Meriden Feed & Supply Find Us On Facebook
14 Beth Ann Ct Wallingford, CT 06492 203.802.8324
Nicole Mele Photography & Design
801 N Main Street Ext Wallingford, CT 06492 203.293.0706 proshred.com
FINALIST
charlesflynnplumbing.com
Ralph Warner & Son
Torchlight Graphics
Shred-it shredit.com
nicolemelephotography.com
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203-272-5400
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Best Fuel Company and Best Plumber
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MERIDEN • 1170 East Main Street • 203.634.9994 BRIDGEPORT • 210 Boston Avenue • 203.576.9989 NORWALK • 595 Connecticut Avenue • 203.853.8869
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SERVICES
Thank you to our communities for your continued trust in us for over 130 years. We are here We’d like to thank all of our loyal for YOU! & future customers for your support
Meriden Senior Center
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2021
Family Owned
We’d like to thank all of our loyal & future customers for their support!
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Storage Sense
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Meriden Animal Hospital
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860-828-3933 AdvancedDental.com
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#1 BEST MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION!
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Proudly serving all ages and abilities. At Valentin Karate, we’re working hard to help people all across our community challenge themselves and face life with more confidence than ever before. Our martial arts training is built on the skills of Tang Soo Do, a traditional Korean Karate form. We share this art with you one step at a time, helping you focus your mind and build your body to be stronger than you ever thought possible. In our system, you don’t have to be a pro to find success. You don’t need any experience at all. We work with people of all backgrounds and skill levels and we help everyone feel supported on the path to long-lasting success.
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SHOPPING
664 W Main St Meriden, CT 06451 203.237.4800 moranstvappliance.com
FINALIST
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Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market
Art’s TV & Appliance
etflea.com
artstvonline.com
Redwood Country Flea Market
Connecticut Appliance & Fireplace Distributors
SHOPPING BACKYARD FURNISHINGS
BICYCLE STORE
WINNER
WINNER
Agway of Southington
North Haven Bike
FINALIST
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1198 Queen St Southington, CT 06489 860.410.1726 smithlandsupply.com
Pizza Slices • Grinders • Dinners • Catering Full Menu • Eat-In or Take-Out 534 West Main Street • Cheshire • 203-272-4655 Open Tuesday - Sunday • 11am - 8:30pm
www.popspizza.net
510 Washington Ave North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.7789 northhavenbike.com
Cindy’s Unique Shop
Bobby Sprocket
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Kloter Farms
Cheshire Cycle & Repair
kloterfarms.com
cheshirecycle.com
220 N Colony Rd WLFD | 203-741-9936 | www.riseyogact.com | @riseyogact
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CAFD cafd.com
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST PIZZA IN CHESHIRE!
pOp’S pizza
65 N Colony St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.9341 Find Us On Facebook
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Moran’s TV & Appliance
Pizza Slices • Grinders • Dinners • Catering Full Menu • Eat-In or Take-Out 534 West Main Street • Cheshire • 203-272-4655 Open Mon.-Sat. 11am - 9pm • Closed Sunday / www.popspizza.net
Cindy’s Unique Shop
Congratulations Erin & Laura
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pOp’S pizza
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APPLIANCE STORE
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ANTIQUE STORE
84
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USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Full Spectrum Tinctures 500MG, 1000MG, 2000MG, 3000MG
Southington • Bristol
Developed with a process that retains more of the hemp plant than their standard, SunMed's first batch of USDA Certified Organic product is as "Whole" as it gets. WHY SUNFLORA, INC IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS PRODUCT This collection has been tracked by the United States Department of Agriculture throughout its entire development, to confirm that all ingredients and processes meet their incredibly high standards and requirements for organic certification. From our flavors to our carrier oil, this might just be the "earthiest" CBD tincture on the market; take the USDA's word for it!
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YOUR CBD STORE Cheshire, CT 1072 S Main St
*In the Dairy Queen Plaza across from Big Y
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2021
636 Broad St. Meriden, CT 203.238.1010 • MQMLawyer.com
R245295
Since 1974, our experienced legal team has been dedicated to helping our clients meet their legal goals.
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for Voting Us one of the Best Mattress stores in Central CT Mention you voted for us and receive an additional 10% OFF our already discounted prices
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Thank you for all of your votes for Best Gourmet Foods! Quality products and our loyal customers are our TOP priority!
We Appreciate Your Support! 106 Elm St, Cheshire, CT | www.oliveandhenry.com @oliveandhenryfinefoods | (203) 806-1450
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BRIDAL STORE
WINNER
WINNER
Darter Specialties
The Dressing Room Boutique
500 Cornwall Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.699.9805 darterspecialties.com
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proimaged.com
Known for our years of FRIENDLY, EXPERT SERVICE The home of VAPE Rawberry BEST VAPE SHOP BEST SHOP
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BESTThe VAPE SHOP home of Rawberry The home of Rawberry Locations in
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ULBRICH.COM
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Thank you for voting us Best Place to Work in Central CT in 2019, 2020 & 2021!
Rewarding Career Opportunities in a World-Class Environment At Ulbrich, We Deliver Precision® thanks to our highly-skilled and dedicated workforce. For over 97 years, we’ve recognized that talented individuals are the key to our success.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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SHOPPING CANDY STORE
CBD STORE
WINNER
WINNER
Thompson Chocolate
Your CBD Store
FINALIST
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The Remedy theremedy.care
Sweet Cioccolata
Willow Brook Wellness
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We would love for you to join our dance family!
At Miss Chantel’s Star Dance Academy, we are fully devoted to providing exceptional dance education to student of all ages. From Tumble Time for little ones and Boys Hip Hop to Adult Tap and exercise classes, we believe that Star Dance Academy has something for everyone. 606 Pomeroy Ave., Meriden • (203) 843-0461 • star-dance-academy.com
Life Is Better Together
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Voted Best Independent Living Community since 2018!
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(860) 344-1221 38 Boston Road, Middletown, CT www.HeritageCommons.com
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80 S Vine St Meriden, CT 06451 203.235.2541 thompsonchocolate.com
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DEPARTMENT STORE
FLOOR COVERING STORE
FLOORING COMPANY
FLORIST
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Boscov’s
Heritage Floor Covering Co.
892 N Colony St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.8626 heritagefloorcoveringco.com
Colonial Flooring America
1116 N Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.774.5856 colonialflooringamerica.com
Wallingford Flower Shoppe
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Consignment Originals
Kohl’s
Don Petits Store of Floors
GENROSE Stone and Tile
Cheshire Nursery
consignit.com
kohls.com
Find Us On Facebook
genrose.com
cheshirenursery.com
Cindy’s Unique Shop 65 N Colony St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.9341 Find Us On Facebook
FINALIST
480 Lewis Ave Meriden, CT 06451 203.235.4144 boscovs.com
Uptown Consignment
Target
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target.com
190 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.1514 wallingfordflower.com
Sullivan & Son Carpet
Heritage Floor Covering Co.
Rose Flowers & Gifts
sullivanandsoncarpet.com
heritagefloorcoveringco.com
roseflowersgifts.com
vote usCandy best candy store Voted #1 Best Store in Central Connecticut
Thompson Chocolate SINCE
1879
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Cindy’s Unique Shop Home Decor Consignment
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Thank you for all of your votes for Best Antique Store, Best Consignment and Best Furniture Store
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Thank you for all of your votes for best gourmet foods and best gift shop
ALLY’S RUSTIC CORNER
Located inside Cindys Unique Shop
65 NO COLONY RD WALLINGFORD
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26 No Colony Rd, Wallingford (203) 265-4915 stylebykatelynsalon.com
Cindy’s Unique Shop Call for Consignment Details 203-269-9341
245170
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Thank You for your votes!
Selling all Major Brands and carry a large selection of used tires.
(860) 621-3900 94 QUEEN STREET • SOUTHINGTON
R245106
HOURS: MON.- FRI.: 8:00A.M.- 5:00P.M. SAT.: 8:00A.M.- 2:00P.M. • SUN.: CLOSED
Fast, Dependable Service a Must!
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Where Beautiful Smiles Begin
YOUR FAMILY DENTIST
Dr. Aruri
We specialize in the following services Invisalign® • Dental Crowns • Veneers AWARDS
WINNER
WINNER
Country Flower Farms
The Red Owl Jewelry and Gifts
FINALIST
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205 Maple Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.439.0401 redowlgifts.com
Ali’s Nursery & Landscaping
Ally’s Rustic Corner
alisnursery.com
Find Us On Facebook
Geremia Farms
Elegant Touch Fine Gifts
Find Us On Facebook
elegantouchfinegifts.net
R245130
2021
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GIFT STORE
320 Baileyville Rd Middlefield, CT 06455 860.349.3690 countryflowerfarms.org
Proudly serving the staff and families of Yale-New Haven Hospital and Amazon!
Now Accepting New Patients! We Accept Most PPO Insurance Plans. ASK about our In-House Membership.
GARDEN CENTER
SHOPPING PAU L’S M A SON RY THANKS FOR VOTING FOR MY DAD!!! Stonewalls, Patios, Chimneys, Fireplaces, Sidewalks, Concrete, Retaining Walls, Pool Patios, Brick Works, New and Repairs
ALL TYPES OF MASONRY WORK
GOURMET FOODS
GROCERY STORE
WINNER
WINNER
Olive & Henry Fine Foods
World Class Market
106 Elm St Cheshire, CT 06410 203.806.1450 oliveandhenry.com
533 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.5244 bigy.com
FINALIST
FINALIST
Ally’s Rustic Corner
ShopRite of Wallingford
Find Us On Facebook
shoprite.com
Big Y
Liuzzi Gourmet Food Market
Tops Marketplace
Ct Licensed & Fully Insured HIC# 0635508
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topsmarketplace.com
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THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES FOR BEST FLOORING COMPANY IN THE RC 2021 AWARDS
234 Middle Street, Middletown, CT 06457 860.346.1923 | genrose.com
EAST CENTER MARKET
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HARDWARE STORE
JEWELRY STORE
WINNER
WINNER
Any Cleaning Over $250
R W Hine Ace Hardware
Elegant Touch
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Thank you for voting for us for Best Carpet Cleaning!
2021
Why is NOW the Best Time to Book Your Carpet, Rug, Floor & Upholstery Cleaning? Since things are opening up a bit, we know that a lot of our clients are looking to have their carpets, rugs, floors, and upholstery cleaned but may still be a bit hesitant about having a service company in their home. So, we wanted to share just what we are doing to keep our clients & their families safe. R245355
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Fine Gifts And More
231 Maple Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.4463 rwhinehardware.com
1115 S Main St Cheshire, CT 06410 203.250.1165 elegantouchfinegifts.net
FINALIST
FINALIST
Ace Hardware of Middletown acehardwaremiddletown.com
Fazzino Auto True Value truevalue.com
Arnold’s Jewelers thearnoldsjewelers.net
Craig Jewelers craigjewelers.com
SHOPPING
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10% OFF YOUR TOTAL CHECK
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BEST SUSHI RESTAURANT
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FULL KITCHEN WITH COOKED DINNER INCLUDING: TEMPURA • TERIYAKI • SHRIMP CHICKEN • BEEF • PORK NOODLE DISHES
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TORO SUSHI
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10 OFF
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TORO SUSHI
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LAWN EQUIPMENT
MATTRESS STORE
WINNER
WINNER
Connecticut Power & Sport
Mattress By Appointment
935 N Main Street Ext. Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.1206 ctpowerandsport.com
200 Church St Unit 2 Wallingford, CT 06492 203.715.1473 mattressbyappointment.com
Vumbaco’s Quality Lawn Care
FINALIST
753 N Colony Rd Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.0402 qualitygardenct.com
Bedding Barn beddingbarn.com
FINALIST
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Connecticut Mattress by Tom Wholley ctmattress.com
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SHOPPING MUSIC STORE
WINNER
WINNER
Noack’s Meat Products 1112 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.235.7384 noacks.com
Thank you for all of your votes for Best Floor Covering Company and Flooring Store!
JC Music
Heritage Floor Covering Co.
529 W Main St Meriden, CT 06451 203.630.0234 jc-music.com
FINALIST
VISIT OUR SHOWROOM!
Family owned and operated Serving the community since 1966
FINALIST
East Center Market
Brian’s Guitars
eastcentermarket.com
briansguitars.com
Ferraro’s Market
Pat Russo Music
ferraromarket.com
patrussomusic.wixsite.com
We employ our own installers and stand by every job.
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CARPET AND AREA RUGS • HARDWOOD AND LAMINATE TILE • VINYL • WINDOW TREATMENTS 892 North Colony Road, Wallingford HIC.0546019 203-269-8626 • heritagefloorcoveringco.com
thank you for voting! BEST CHICKEN WINGs + best sports bar
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197 EPISCOPAL RD. BERLIN, CT • 860-829-9292 1265 SOUTH MAIN ST. MIDDLETOWN, CT • 860-788-7337 88 NEW BRITAIN AVE. PLAINVILLE, CT • 860-747-4477 1219 SOUTH MAIN ST. SOUTHINGTON, CT • 860-628-8815 950 YALE AVE. WALLINGFORD, CT • 203-793-7858
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MEAT MARKET
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2021
Creating solutions for job seekers and businesses. Westaff is a nationwide professional staffing organization with over 50 years of recruiting and selection expertise to match job candidates with positions where they will succeed.
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639 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 235-5100 • westaff.com
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Ion Insurance is now a part of
HUB International
Now you get so much more. Enjoy the same personal service, now with access to a variety of products and services to ensure you’re better ready for tomorrow. Learn more at
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Be better ready for tomorrow.
Thank You For All of Your Votes for Best Commercial Insurance Company! We Truly Value Your Trust and Confidence In Us!
INSURANCE
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SHOPPING FORMAL WEAR
FURNITURE STORE
WINNER
WINNER
Zaccariello’s Tailor & Formal Wear
Foucault’s Furniture & Appliance
170 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.8652 zaccariellos.com
107 S Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.269.3686 foucaults.com
FINALIST
Gionfriddo Fine Men’s Clothing
Bob’s Discount Furniture and Mattress Store
gionfriddosportswear.com
mybobs.com
Modern Formals
Jordan’s Furniture New Haven
modernformals.com
jordans.com
Italian Pastry Shop
“Family Owned & Operated Since 1922” We want to thank everyone for all of their votes for best bakery in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards, and thank you for your support for the last 11 years!
(203) 772-0380 139 Wooster St, New Haven
245212
FINALIST
LIBBY’S AWARDS
2021
Please continue to visit us at our New Haven location!
Zaccariello’s Tailor & Formal Wear COMPLETE SELECTION OF TUXEDOS, ALL IN STOCK SIZES 3 TO 70 FOR SERVICE UP TO THE LAST MINUTE! Large Selection of Men’s Suits, Vests, Cummerbunds, Ties & Bow Ties AWARDS
2021
Thank you for all of your votes for best formal wear in the 2021 RC awards!
AT $199
Shirts & Ties In Stock!
SPECIAL OFFER We sell suits for any occasion! FULL SERVICE ALTERATIONS & BRIDAL
170 CENTER ST, WALLINGFORD • 203-269-8652
One FREE Tuxedo Rental for the Groom with 5 or more Rentals PLUS... $25 off any tuxedo rental for the fathers. In stock only or 10% off any special order. We honor all of our competitor’s coupons! Not valid with any other offer. Coupon must be presented when booked. Expires 11/30/21
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SHOPPING SEAFOOD MARKET
SMOKE/VAPE SHOP
WINNER
WINNER
Close Harbour Seafood
Silver City Vapors
FINALIST
FINALIST
959 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike Plantsville, CT 06479 860.621.7334 closeharbourseafood.com
10 Willard Ave A Wallingford, CT 06492 203.678.4346 Find Us On Facebook
Big Y
Hazy Nights
R245280
World Class Market bigy.com
Find Us On Facebook
City Fish Market
The Owl Shop
cfishct.com
owlshopcigars.com
SHOPPING THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR BEST DONUTS AND BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH AWARDS
PAWN SHOP
WINNER
Meriden Pawn
2021
273 W Main St Meriden, CT 06451 203.237.0899 meridenpawn.com
FINALIST
A Yankee Peddler & Pawn Shop yankeepeddlerct.com
50 FINEST DONUT SHOPS IN AMERICA!
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Voted #1 donut shop in Connecticut by Connecticut Magazine sept. 2019 edition
Hit or Miss Pawn & Exchange Find Us On Facebook
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83 North Turnpike Road, Wallingford • 203-269-4255 • neilsdonuts.com
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SPIRITS BREWERY
LIQUOR STORE
WINNER
WINNER
Center Street Brewing Company
Dragonfly Wine & Spirits
FINALIST
FINALIST
Kinsmen Brewing Company
Ives Road Wine & Spirits
kinsmenbrewing.com
Find Us On Facebook
382 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.626.5298 dragonflywine.com
245216
24 Wallace Ave Wallingford, CT 06492 203.626.9056 centerstreetbrewing.com
New England Cider Company
Southington Wine & Spirit Co.
newenglandcider.com
Find Us On Facebook
CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM! With a family-like culture that offers our teammates stability as well as freedom, Nucor Steel Connecticut is proud to be recognized as a finalist for the Best Workplace in Central Connecticut by the 2021 Record Journal Reader’s Choice Awards.
SPIRITS PLACE TO BUY CRAFT BEER
WINERY
WINNER
WINNER
Cheshire Wine & Spirits
Gouveia Vineyards
581 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.439.0868 Find Us On Facebook
1339 Whirlwind Hill Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.265.5526 gouveiavineyards.com
Aunt Chilada’s ENJOY OUR OUTDOOR PATIO!
Overlooking Sleeping Giant Golf Course
FINALIST
FINALIST
Ives Road Wine & Spirits
Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery
Find Us On Facebook
paradisehillsvineyard.com
Witchdoctor Brewing Company
Rosabianca Vineyards
witchdoctorbrewing.com
rosabiancavineyards.com
THANK YOU
for voting us Best Mexican in the 2021 RC Awards!
Aunt Chilada’s R245248
3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden • 203-230-4640 www.auntchilada.com
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
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THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR VOTES FOR BEST FUNERAL HOME IN THE RC 2021 AWARDS!
No obligation pre-arrangement consultation available. We specialize in traditional and cremation funeral services. Veteran’s Benefit Assistance and Medicaid Approved Prepaid Funeral Trusts Available.
Please visit our website at www.wallingfordfh.com to download a free copy of our Funeral Planning Guide. 245230
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TOP EMPLOYERS FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS
PLACE TO WORK 125 EMPLOYEES
PLACE TO WORK 25100 EMPLOYEES
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Bongiovanni Dad’s Insurance & Restaurant 740 N Colony Rd Financial Wallingford, CT
130 Research Pkwy Ste 200 Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.7900 bifct.com
06492 203.265.4868 dadswallingford. com
FINALIST
FINALIST
Best Ice Cream
Harriman Real Estate 116 Center St Wallingford, CT 06492 203.672.4499 harrimanre.com
FINALIST
Farrell & Grochowski Farrell & Grochowski wallingfordlawyers. com
Nominate Us For Readers Choice
wallingfordlawyers. com
Bongiovanni Insurance & Financial
Summer Ice Cream Flavors Available!
bifct.com
Harriman Real Estate
Paul Gregory’s paulgregorys.com
harrimanre.com
Consulting Cardiologists, PC
50 N .Main St, Wallingford, CT
(203) 626-5406
facebook.com/MrDsCupcakes
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consulting cardiologists.com
Watermelon Sherbet • Raspberry Sorbet Lemon Sorbet • Orange-Pinapple • Lemon Pie
TOP EMPLOYERS PLACE TO WORK 100 250 EMPLOYEES
PLACE TO WORK 250+ EMPLOYEES
WINNER
WINNER
Liberty Bank Corporate Headquarters
Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals
245 Long Hill Rd Middletown, CT 06457 888.570.0773 liberty-bank.com
FINALIST
153 Washington Ave North Haven, CT 06473 203.239.4481 ulbrich.com
FINALIST
COCC
calcagni.com
cocc.com
Landscape Services THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US!
Connex Credit Union connexcu.org
Nucor Steel Connecticut, Inc. NSCT nucor.com
BEST OF... AWARDS
Gaylord Hospital gaylord.org
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AWARDS
Dependable, professional, quality service at an affordable price!
2021
404 Dryden Dr. Cheshire, CT 203-651-9267 | nclandscape.netOo nclandscapeservices@gmail.com
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Calcagni Real Estate
Nick Constantino
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VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES
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VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES AUTO BODY/COLLISION
AUTO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
WINNER
WINNER
Ye Old Station Auto Body
Richard Chevrolet, Inc.
1322 Waterbury Rd Cheshire, CT 06410 203.272.7266 yeoldstation.com
FINALIST
1405 Highland Ave Cheshire, CT 06410 203.651.7016 richardchevy.com
FINALIST
North Haven Auto Body
Meriden Hyundai
northhavenab.com
meridenhyundai.com
Your New Community Chartered Credit Union Serving Meriden, Wallingford, Cheshire, North Branford and Hamden.
Thank you to our loyal members for voting us Best Credit Union!
OFFERING: Direct Deposit, Mobile Banking, Bill Pay, Telephone Teller, Over 55,000 ATM Locations Free of Charge PERSONALIZED SERVICE Full Service Teller Line, Auto Loans, RV/Boat Loans, Personal Loans, Mortgages, Visa SAVINGS PRODUCTS Other Services: including Redemption of Savings Bonds, Notary Services, Signature Guarantees, Money Orders, High School Branches & High School Scholarships
Star Auto Sales
zoelsauto.com
ctstarauto.com
~ CONVENIENT LOCATIONS ~ 285 Broad Street, Meriden, CT 203-237-6424
163 Washington Street, Wallingford, CT 203-265-0420
www.MembersFirstCTFCU.com
AWARDS
2021
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Zoel’s Body & Auto Center
VEHICLES... AUTO DETAILING
AUTO REPAIR INDEPENDENT
WINNER
WINNER
Delivery Auto Detail
Wayne’s Townline Service
168 N Plains Industrial Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 Find Us On Facebook
1262 Queen St Southington, CT 06489 860.747.6929 waynestownlineservice.com
FINALIST
FINALIST
Get In Detail Auto Spa
SAFE Auto Service
getindetail.com
safeautoct.com
Scrubbin Bubbles Car Wash
Volpe & Sons Automotive
scrubbinbubblescarwash.com
volpeandsonsautomotive.com
245233
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Friday, October 15, 2021
RICO EVENTS “INDUSTRY LEADER IN EVENT MANAGEMENT”
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US #1 BEST DJ! 2016-2021
2021 PICK
PROFESSIONAL EVENT ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT WEDDINGS SWEET 15/16 PROMS 2021 BAR & BAT MITZVAHS CORPORATE EVENTS PROFESSIONAL DJ / EMCEE ENTERTAINMENT PHOTOGRAPHY VIDEOGRAPHY PHOTOBOOTHS A/V TECHNOLOGY WIRELESS LIGHTING CUSTOM MONOGRAMS DANCING CLOUD AWARDS
860-922-RICO (7426)
www.RICOEVENTS.com facebook.com/RicoEntertainment instagram.com/RicoEvents
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RICO
Entertainment Events Located In Central Connecticut
RICO Entertainment … Full Service Entertainment Services combining Professionalism, Experience, and Superb Quality. Rico Entertainment is based out of Meriden, CT. We offer 18+ years of experience in the music industry performing in a wide variety of events such as Weddings, Corporate Events, Sweet 16s, Quinceañeros (Sweet 15s), Anniversaries, Private Functions, and Nightclubs. We provide the best Pro DJ sound equipment and Intelligent lighting effects that will have your event “rocking”... and your guests partying all night long. We don’t just DJ your event, we assist you in planning and executing your event! Let us be your entertainment professional for your special event!!!
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Remember... It’s your special occasion that you are planning, go with the RICO Entertainment experience and professionalism.
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VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES LUXURY AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP
NEW CAR DEALER
WINNER
WINNER
George Harte INFINITI
Meriden Hyundai
FINALIST
FINALIST
1076 S Colony Rd Wallingford, CT 06492 203.208.3279 georgeharteinfiniti.com
Audi of Wallingford
Quality Subaru
audiofwallingford.com
qualitysubaru.com
R245261
318 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 844.807.0308 meridenhyundai.com
AWARDS
BMW of North Haven
Richard Chevrolet, Inc.
bmwofnorthhaven.com
richardchevy.com
Thank you for all your votes for Best Yoga Studio and Best Fitness Center/Gym! 2021
134 Elm St, Cheshire • (203) 250-0860 • beherenowstudios.com
VEHICLES TIRE CENTER
USED CAR DEALER
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
SAFE Auto Service
Tire Depot
Star Auto Sales
281 E Main St Meriden, CT 06450 203.237.4311 safeautoct.com
16 John Ave Bristol, CT 06010 860.584.0225 tiredepotct.com
333 S Broad St Meriden, CT 06450 203.630.2926 ctstarauto.com
FINALIST
FINALIST
FINALIST
Chick’s Used Auto Parts
J & M Tire Co.
Cerrito’s Auto Sales
jmtirect.net
cerritosautosales. com
Richard Chevrolet, Inc. richardchevy.com
SAFE Auto Service safeautoct.com
Wallingford Auto Park wallingford autopark.com
Thank you for voting us best home contractor and best home remodeler! We are honored to receive your votes and appreciate your support.
BENCAR BUILDING SYSTEMS, LLC 210 North Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
203-269-9204 www.bencarbuildingsystems.com
R245168
OIL CHANGE
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All of Us at Big Y Would Like to
Thank You For Voting Us
The Best Grocery Store in Central Connecticut
Ada
David
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Eli
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Best Assisted Living
Masonicare at Ashlar Village
Best Skilled Nursing Masonicare Health Center
Best Audiologist
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Hillary Lewis, Masonicare Health Center
Friday October 15, 2021