Beauty & Health
Active Adult/ Retirement Community:
Winner: Juniper Village At Newark
Favorite: Millcroft
Favorite: White Chapel
Assisted Living:
Winner: Juniper Village at Newark (formerly The Vero)
Favorite: The Summit
Favorite: Abby Manor
Barber Shop:
Winner: Newark Barber Shop
Favorite: Delaware Hair & Co. Men’s Grooming
Favorite: New Trend Hair Salon
Best Place to Get Glasses:
Winner: Simon Eye
Favorite: LensCrafters
Favorite: Costco
Chiropractor:
Winner: First State Health and Wellness - Dr Garcia
Favorite: Main Street Family Chiropractic
Favorite: Dr Tara Whelan
Favorite: Cheskin
Dentist:
Winner: Charles D. Calhoon, DDS, PA
Favorite: Newark Dental Associates
Favorite: Smile Solutions by Dr. Emmi
Dentist (Pediatric):
Winner: Newark Dental Associates
Favorite: Mary Katherine Matthews, DMD
Favorite: Dr. Robert M. Collins, DDS
General Practice Doctor:
Winner: Dr. Bianchi
Winner: William B. Funk, MD
Favorite: Dr. Sarah S. Mullins, MD
Gym/Fitness Center:
Winner: Western Family YMCA
Favorite: Anytime Fitness
Hair Salon:
Winner: TNT Hair Studios
Favorite: Maureen’s Day Spa
Favorite: Colour Roxx
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Martial Arts Classes:
Winner: Tiger Kicks Martial Arts
Favorite: American Karate Studios
Massage Therapist:
Winner: Limestone Therapeutic Massage
Favorite: Cheryl Maxwell
Nail Salon:
Winner: Endless Nails
Favorite: Maureen’s Day Spa
Favorite: Sassy Nails
Ophthalmologist:
Winner: Simon Eye
Favorite: Erwin D.W. Suh, MD
Favorite: Dr. Allan Tocker, OD
Optometrist:
Winner: Dr. Day Muscelli Simon Eye Newark
Favorite: Kneisley Eye Care
Orthotics and Prosthetics:
Winner: Real Life Prosthetics
Favorite: Independence Prosthetics-Orthotics, Inc.
Pediatric Practice:
Winner: Exceptional Care for Children
Favorite: Newark Pediatrics
Favorite: Pediatric Associates
Personal Trainer:
Winner: Balanced By Emily
Favorite: Kate Mackie, RN, NC-BC, CPT
Favorite: Mindful Movement
Pharmacy:
Winner: CVS
Favorite: Rite Aid
Favorite: Sav-On Pharmacy
Physical Therapist:
Winner: Align Rehabilitation LLC
Favorite: Rise Physical Therapy
Favorite: The Back Clinic
Swim Club:
Winner: Nottingham Swim Club Inc
Winner: University of Delaware
Favorite: Drummond Hill Swim Club
Favorite: Western Family YMCA
Yoga studio:
Winner: Center for Mind and Body Work
Favorite: Delaware Awareness Center
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Cars, Trucks, and More
Auto Repair:
Winner: Accurate Auto Service
Favorite: K&S Garage
Favorite: Lunchbox Garage
Auto Restoration:
Winner: Sevy’s Auto Repair
Favorite: M.R. Automotive Inc.
Automotive Insurer:
Winner: David Rosengarten - State Farm
Favorite: Mike Brojous - State Farm
Favorite: USAA Corporate Office
Automotive Salesperson Used Cars:
Winner: Vincent Wolski - Preston Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Favorite: Eric Mosley at Newark Toyota World
Body Shop:
Winner: Puz’s Body Shop Inc
Favorite: Newark ToyotaWorld Collision
Favorite: Executive Auto Body
Car Dealership:
Winner: Carmax
Favorite: Porter
Favorite: Price Toyota
Tires:
Winner: Accurate Auto
Favorite: El’s Tire Service Inc
Favorite: Tire Rack
Towing Company:
Winner: Ewing Towing
Favorite: Sevy’s Auto Repair
Favorite: Midway Towing LLC
Food & Drink
All Around Restaurant:
Winner: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Skipjack
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Bakery:
Winner: Bing’s Bakery
Favorite: Sweet Treats by Kara
Favorite: Twizted Sizters Sweets & Treats
Barbecue:
Winner: Limestone BBQ and Bourbon
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Smok’d BBQ
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Bartender (Name and Bar):
Winner: Alex Glassheim - Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Colene McCurdy - Skipjack
Favorite: Shelby - Skipjack Dining
Best Bagel:
Winner: Bagelmania
Favorite: Newark Deli & Bagels
Favorite: The Original Hot Bagels
Best Bar Atmosphere:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Deer Park Tavern
Best Bar to Watch Sports:
Winner: Deer Park
Favorite: Grain
Favorite: Timothy’s of Newark
Best Cheesesteak:
Winner: Claymont Steak Shop
Favorite: Malin’s Deli
Favorite: Casapulla’s
Best Cold Beer:
Winner: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Favorite: Skipjack
Favorite: Autumn Arch
Best Dinner:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Café
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Best Donuts:
Winner: Bing’s Bakery
Favorite: Dunkin’
Favorite: The Peach Blossom Eatery
Best Happy Hour:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Breakfast:
Winner: The Peach Blossom Eatery
Favorite: Bagelmania
Favorite: Drip Cafe
Brewery:
Winner: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
Favorite: Autumn Arch
Favorite: Argilla Brewing Co. @ Pietro’s Pizza
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Brunch:
Winner: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: The Peach Blossom Eatery
Burger:
Winner: Five Guys
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Café:
Winner: Drip Cafe
Favorite: Bagelmania
Favorite: The Peach Blossom Eatery
Favorite: Brew Ha Ha
Carryout:
Winner: Malin’s Deli
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Caterer:
Winner: Bachetti Brothers
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Cheap Eats:
Winner: Helen’s Sausage House
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Cosmo Diner
Chef (Name and restaurant):
Winner: Donny Merrill at Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Andrew Thorne at Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Magali at Blue Crab Grill
Chinese:
Winner: Potstickers Asian Grill
Favorite: Joy Garden Chinese Restaurant
Favorite: China Garden
Coffee Shop:
Winner: Little Goat Coffee Roasting Co.
Favorite: Bing’s Bake & Brew
Favorite: Drip Cafe
Crabcake:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Herman’s Quality Meat Shoppe
Favorite: Feby’s Fishery
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Date Night Restaurant:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Hamilton’s on Main
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Deli:
Winner: Malin’s Deli
Favorite: Casapulla’s
Favorite: Capriotti’s
Dessert:
Winner: Twizted Sizters Sweets & Treats
Favorite: Bing’s Bakery
Favorite: Sweet Treats by Kara LLC
Farmers Market Stand:
Winner: Newark Farmers Market
Favorite: Newark Natural Food, Co-op Farmers Market
Fast Food:
Winner: Chick-Fil-A
Favorite: El Diablo
Favorite: Snap Pizza
Food Delivery:
Winner: Insomnia Cookies
Favorite: Full Circle Food
Favorite: Cuzino’s
Food Truck:
Winner: Twizted Sizters Sweets & Treats
Favorite: Outlandish Food Truck
Favorite: Burgers by Wildwich
Fried Chicken:
Winner: Lettie’s Kitchen
Favorite: The Haven Social
Favorite: Royal Farms
Gluten-Free:
Winner: Home Grown Café
Favorite: Hamilton’s on Main
Favorite: Mercury Tea Room & Cafe
Hot Dog:
Winner: Deerhead Hot Dogs
Favorite: Dog House
Favorite: Ed’s Hot Dogs
Ice Cream Shop:
Winner: Twizted Sizters Sweets & Treats
Favorite: UDairy Creamery
Favorite: Woodside Creamery
Lunch:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Café
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Outdoor Dining:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Home Grown Café
Favorite: Hamilton’s on Main
Pizza:
Winner: Stone Mill
Favorite: Nick’s Pizza
Favorite: Amalfi Pizza
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Raw Bar:
Winner: Feby’s Fishery
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: The Haven Social
Restaurant with Most Meal for the Money:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Jessop’s Tavern
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Romantic Restaurant:
Winner: Hamilton’s on Main
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Taverna
Salads:
Winner: Home Grown Café
Winner: Saladworks
Favorite: Blue Crab Grill
Seafood Restaurant:
Winner: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Feby’s Fishery
Server (Name and Restaurant):
Winner: Melissa Rottenberry at Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Dwayne Foster at The Mercury
Favorite: Colene Mccurdy at Skipjack Dining
Soup:
Winner: Blue Crab Grill
Favorite: Home Grown Cafe
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Steaks:
Winner: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Hamilton’s on Main
Sub Shop:
Winner: Malin’s Deli
Favorite: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
Favorite: Ioannoni’s Specialty Sandwiches
Taco:
Winner: Roja & Verde Taqueria
Favorite: Santa Fe Mexican Grill
Favorite: Mexican Table
Tavern:
Winner: Deer Park Tavern
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Buckley’s Tavern
Vegetarian:
Winner: Home Grown Café
Favorite: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Mercury Tea Room & Cafe
Wedding Cakes:
Winner: Sweet Treats by Kara LLC
Favorite: Bing’s Bakery
Favorite: Three Little Chefs
Wings:
Winner: Skipjack Dining
Favorite: Grain on Main
Favorite: Timothy’s of Newark
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Homes & Services
Accountant:
Winner: Santora CPA Group
Favorite: Dingle & Kane PA
Favorite: Whisman Giordano & Associates
Attorney:
Winner: The Law Office Of Vance A. Funk, PH
Favorite: James P Curran Law Offices
Favorite: Laura Poppiti Bank:
Winner: M&T
Favorite: Citizen’s Bank
Favorite: WSFS Bank
Builder:
Winner: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding, Chimneys & More
Favorite: Allura Bath & Kitchen
Car Wash:
Winner: Bear 3-Minute Express Car Wash
Favorite: Blue Hen Car Wash
Favorite: White Glove Car Wash
Child Care:
Winner: Funsteps Preschool & Childcare
Favorite: The Goddard School of Newark
Favorite: Newark Day Nursery
Commercial Real Estate Agent:
Winner: Kelly Spinelli of Patterson-Schwartz
Real Estate (Newark)
Favorite: Erik Hoferer & Associates of Long & Foster Real Estate
Favorite: Dan Mawn of Team Mawn RE/MAX Associates
Commercial Real Estate Broker:
Winner: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate (Newark)
Favorite: Northrop
Contractor:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Deck Builder:
Winner: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Get Decked
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Dry Cleaner:
Winner: K & L Cleaners
Favorite: Parkway
Electrician:
Winner: Boulden Brothers
Favorite: Mr. Electric
Favorite: Nickle Electrical Companies
Fencing Installation:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Newark Fence Co
Favorite: High Caliper Decks
Financial Advisor:
Winner: Amy Keach of Ameriprise Financial Services
Favorite: Andy Alcarese of Alcarese Wealth
Management at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
Favorite: Phil Lowe of Prudential Financial
Flooring and Carpeting:
Winner: Airbase Carpet Mart
Favorite: Floor Concepts
Favorite: Pinnacle Flooring
Florist:
Winner: Kirk’s Flowers
Favorite: Boyd’s Flowers
Favorite: Ron Eastburn’s Flower Shop
Funeral Home :
Winner: Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory
Favorite: R.T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home
Favorite: Strano and Feeley
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Garage Doors:
Winner: Precision Garage Door of Delaware
Favorite: Diamond State Door
Favorite: Delaware Doors
Garden Center/Nursery:
Winner: Richardson’s Floral Center
Favorite: Gateway Garden Center
Gutter/Exterior Repair:
Winner: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding, Chimneys & More
Favorite: PJ Fitzpatrick
Handyman:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Anthony Bevans
Heating & Air Conditioning:
Winner: Aire Serv Heating & Air
Favorite: Boulden Brothers
Favorite: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Home Improvement:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Hotel:
Winner: Hotel Dupont
Favorite: Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware
Favorite: Hilton Christiana
Insurance Agent:
Winner: Stefanie Wooten
Favorite: David Rosengarten - State Farm Insurance Agent
Favorite: Heather Brosious
Insurance Company:
Winner: Stefanie Wooten - State Farm
Favorite: Wolff Insurance Company
Favorite: David Rosengarten - State Farm
Kitchen Remodeler:
Winner: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Allura Bath & Kitchen
Favorite: Troy Granite
Landscaper:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Rudy’s Landscaping
Lawn Mowing Service:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Lucky Green
Favorite: 3D Lawn and Tree
Mortgage Lender:
Winner: Bernie Doherty
Favorite: Pike Creek Mortgage Services, Inc.
Favorite: Delaware Financial Capital Corp
Painting Company:
Winner: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding, Chimneys & More
Favorite: Five Star Painting
Favorite: IPS Painting
Pastor/Priest (Name Church):
Winner: Msgr. David Kelley - Holy Family Parish
Favorite: Reverend Dr. Howell Sasser - St Thomas’s Church
Favorite: Msgr. John P. Hopkins - St. Joseph on the Brandywine
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Pest Control:
Winner: Mosquito Joe of Northern Delaware
Favorite: Firefly Pest Protection Services
Pet Boarding/Kennel:
Winner: Camp Bow Wow
Favorite: Bellawood Kennels & Groom Shop
Pet Day Care:
Winner: Playtime Doggie Daycare
Favorite: The Doggie Playhouse
Favorite: Camp Bow Wow
Pet Groomer:
Winner: K-9 Divine
Favorite: Kristin Speciale at VCA Kirkwood
Animal Hospital
Favorite: Photographer:
Winner: 1000 Words Photography
Favorite: Joe Gawinski
Favorite: Ferrara Photo Studio
Plumber:
Winner: Boulden Brothers
Favorite: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Newark
Favorite: Drip Plumbing Services
Politician/Government Official:
Winner: Chief Mark Farrall City of Newark
Favorite: Rep. Mike Smith
Favorite: Rep. Paul Baumbach
Real Estate Agent (Residential):
Winner: Bob Methvin, Patterson-Schwartz
Real Estate
Favorite: Danielle Benson, Team Benson REALTORS
Favorite: Kathy Melcher Realtors
Real Estate Broker:
Winner: Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Favorite: Will Webber Homes
Favorite: Kelly Spinelli, Patterson-Schwartz
Real Estate Company:
Winner: Patterson Schwartz
Favorite: Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Favorite: Northrop Realty
Remodeler:
Winner: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Favorite: Allura Bath & Kitchen
Rental Companies:
Winner: Allura Property Management
Favorite: Mayhew Management
Roofing Company:
Winner: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Favorite: Kirkin Exteriors
Siding Company:
Winner: Peak Windows and Doors
Favorite: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
Tax Preparation:
Winner: HR Block
Favorite: First State Tax Group
Favorite: MedTax
Travel Agency:
Winner: Hula Girl Travel, Kim Gulick
Favorite: Travel with Sha
Tree Service:
Winner: AllyJam Property & Land Management
Favorite: Davey
Favorite: Estrada
Veterinary Practice:
Winner: New London Veterinary Center
Favorite: Loving Touch
Favorite: In Home Veterinary Care
Window Installation Company:
Winner: Peak Windows and Doors
Favorite: Ferris Home Improvements
Favorite: Paddy’s Roofing, Siding and Chimneys
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Lifestyle & Shopping
Antiques:
Winner: Aunt Margaret’s Antique Mall
Favorite: Main Street Antiques
Favorite: The Little Treasure Shop
Bike Shop:
Winner: Wooden Wheels Service, Repair & Sales
Favorite: Newark Bike Project
Favorite: Trek Bicycle Newark
Bookstore:
Winner: Captain Blue Hen Comics
Favorite: 2nd & Charles
Consignment/Resale Shop:
Winner: EM Estate Services
Favorite: Aunt Margaret’s Antique Mall
Gift Shop:
Winner: Kirk’s Flowers
Favorite: Aunt Margaret’s Antique Mall
Favorite: Rooted on Main
Grocery Store:
Winner: Newark Natural Foods
Favorite: Wegmans
Favorite: Zingo’s Supermarket
Hardware Store:
Winner: Ace Hardware
Favorite: Home Depot in Suburban Plaza
Favorite: Pike Creek Community Hardware
Kid Parties:
Winner: Urban Air
Favorite: Painting with a Twist - Newark
Favorite: Delaware Blue Coats
Liquor Store:
Winner: Total Wine
Favorite: 896 Liquors
Favorite: Kreston Liquors
Music Lessons:
Winner: UD Community Music School
Favorite: Griffin Music and Arts School
Pet-goods Store:
Winner: Concord Pet Foods & Supplies
Winner: Bindhi’s - Organic Pet Foods
Pool Store:
Winner: The Backyard Fun Store LLC
Favorite: Leslie’s Pool Supplies
Private School:
Winner: Saint Mark’s High School
Favorite: Padua Academy
Favorite: St. John/Holy Angels Catholic Parish
Specialty Grocer:
Winner: Newark Natural Foods Co-op
Favorite: Janssen’s Market
Favorite: Herman’s Quality Meat Shoppe, LLC
Tattoo Shop:
Winner: Poppycock Tattoo & Piercing
Favorite: Twin Flame
Favorite: Pinstruck
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People & Activities
Artist:
Winner: Lead Graffiti
Favorite: Dragonfly Art Studios
Favorite: Dennis Young
Best Area Event:
Winner: Main Street Mile - Fusion Racing
Favorite: Summer Concerts at White Clay Creek
Favorite: Newark Community Day
Best Place to Work:
Winner: Boulden Brothers
Favorite: Kirk’s Flowers
Favorite: Exceptional Care for Children
Best Teacher:
Winner: Ms. Stephanie at St Paul Preschool
Favorite: Nicole Mathias at Newark Charter School
Favorite: Khyree Bey at McCullough Middle School
Dance Studio:
Winner: Dance HDC
Favorite: Encore Dance Academy
Favorite: Stage Stars
Favorite Clergyman (Include Church):
Winner: Eric Markman - First Presbyterian
Favorite: Msgr. John P. Hopkins - St. Joseph on the Brandywine
Favorite: Howell Sasser Jr - St. Thomas’s Church
Favorite Local Band:
Winner: Club Phred
Favorite: Chorduroy
Favorite: Sin City
Favorite Non-Profit:
Winner: Food Bank of Delaware
Favorite: Friends of Fusion Foundation
Favorite: Exceptional Care for Children
Favorite Volunteer:
Winner: JamieLynn Frank
Favorite: Katie Hughes
Favorite: Vance Funk - The Law Office of Vance A. Funk, PA
Golf Course:
Winner: Deerfield
Favorite: Newark Country Club
Horseback Riding:
Winner: Carousel Park
Favorite: Paradox Country Farm LLC
Place for Family Night:
Winner: Painting with a Twist
Favorite: Ali Baba Mid Eastern Restaurant
Place to Hold a Wedding:
Winner: Deerfield
Favorite: Newark Country Club
Favorite: DuPont Country Club
Place to Worship:
Winner: Calvary Baptist Church
Winner: First Presbyterian Church of Newark
Favorite: Newark United Methodist Church
Summer Camp:
Winner: Hockessin Athletic Club
Favorite: Camp Imagine
Favorite: Rittenhouse Park
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