7th Annual Best of West Hartford Winners!

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Best Outdoor Dining Winner

Doro Marketplace First Runner Up Effies Second Runner Up Flemings

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Best Bakery Winner

Donut Crazy First Runner Up Elmwood Pastry Shop Second Runner Up Hartford Baking Co.

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Best Breakfast Restaurant Winner

Sally & Bob’s First Runner Up Effies Second Runner Up Blue Plate

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Best Tea Winner

Cafe Sofia First Runner Up Green Teahouse Second Runner Up Tea Break

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Best Coffee Winner SPoT

First Runner Up Doro Marketplace Second Runner Up J. Renee Coffee Roasters

Best of West Hartford People’s Choice

WINNER 2020, 2021

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Congratulations on winning (or being a finalist) in your for the people’s choice “Best of West Hartford” poll.

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Best Brunch Winner

Pond House First Runner Up The Place 2 Be Second Runner Up Avert

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Best Family Restaurant Winner Effies

First Runner Up A.C. Petersen Second Runner Up Fernwood

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Best Fine Dining Winner Flemings

First Runner Up Artisan @ Delamar Second Runner Up Treva

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Best Ice Cream Winner

A.C. Petersen Farm Restaurant First Runner Up Sweet Frog Second Runner Up Milk Craft

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Best Grocery Store Winner

Hall’s Market First Runner Up The Crown Market & Cafe Second Runner Up Big Y

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Best Pizza Winner

Harry’s Bishops Corner First Runner Up Zephyr’s Street Pizza Second Runner Up Luna Pizza

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Best Business Lunch Winner

Restaurant Bricco First Runner Up Rockledge Grille Second Runner Up Butterfly

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Best Wine Shop Winner

The Wise Old Dog First Runner Up Total Wine Second Runner Up Maximum Beverage

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Best Burger Restaurant Winner

Rockledge Grille First Runner Up Max Burger Second Runner Up Plan B

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Best Ethnic Restaurant Winner

Black Bamboo First Runner Up Nummy Second Runner Up Zohara

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NorthStar and I are honored to be a finalist for this prestigious award and we continue to be committed to the West Hartford community.

Northstar Wealth Partners, LLC 433 South Main Street Suite 120 West Hartford, CT 06110 P: 888.886.7737 F: 860.561.1906 E: rlaraia@nstarwp.com W: www.nstarwp.com Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC

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Best Food Truck Winner

GastroPark First Runner Up Craftbird Second Runner Up Fuego Picante

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Best Preschool/Daycare Winner

Mandell JCC, Beatrice Fox Auerbach Early Childhood Center First Runner Up St. Joseph School for Young Children Second Runner Up Lollipop Tree Nursery School

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Best Camp Winner

Camp KO First Runner Up Renbrook School Summer Adventure Second Runner Up Camp Shalom

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Best Eyewear Winner

Harvey and Lewis First Runner Up Central Optica Second Runner Up West End Eye Care

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Best Specialty Retail Winner

Jerry’s Art-a-Rama First Runner Up Black Diamond Body Piercing Second Runner Up Park Road Shoe Repair

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VOTED BEST BREAKFAST SPOT IN WH 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019.

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Best Fine Jewelry Winner

Lux Bond & Green First Runner Up Becker’s Fine Jewelry Second Runner Up Philip David Jewelers

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Favorite Non-Profit Winner

Ron’s Run for the Roses First Runner Up Friends of Feeney Second Runner Up Visions/Voices Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford

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Best Sports Retail Winner Fleet Feet

First Runner Up Play It Again Sports Second Runner Up REI

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Best Men’s Clothing Winner

Bards Clothing First Runner Up JT Ghamo Second Runner Up Jos A Bank

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Best Women’s Fashion Winner BK&CO

First Runner Up Kimberly Boutique Second Runner Up Hope & Stetson

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Best Exercise/Fitness Winner

Mandell JCC Greater Hartford First Runner Up Orangetheory Fitness Second Runner Up WIP

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Best Hair Salon Winner

Salons by JC First Runner Up Off Center Salon & Spa Second Runner Up Matthew Philips

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Best Barber Shop Winner

Bristle & Blade Barber Shop First Runner Up Final Cuts Sports Barber Shop Second Runner Up Fifth State Barber

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Best Spa Winner

Float Forty-One First Runner Up The Fix Second Runner Up Face It

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Best Yoga Winner

West Hartford Yoga First Runner Up Mandell JCC Greater Hartford Second Runner Up Yoga Shop

Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!

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Best Home Decor Winner

Good Cause Gifts First Runner Up John Boyle Home Decorating Second Runner Up Kaoud Oriental Rugs

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Best Happy Hour Winner Barcelona

First Runner Up Beachland Tavern Second Runner Up Ocho Cafe

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Best Late Night Spot Winner

Vinted Wine Bar & Kitchen First Runner Up World of Beer Second Runner Up Artisan @ Delamar

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Best Veterinarian Winner

Vet Specialists of CT First Runner Up CT Veterinary Center Second Runner Up Petcare Veterinary Services

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Best Pet Services Winner Uberdog

First Runner Up Woof Gang Second Runner Up Pet Supplies Plus

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Best Lawn/Landscaping Contractor Winner

Hodges Landscaping First Runner Up Begley Landscaping Second Runner Up JS Landscaping

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Best Real Estate Company Residential Winner

William Raveis Real Estate First Runner Up Berkshire Hathaway Second Runner Up Coldwell Banker

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Best Real Estate Company Commercial Winner Udolf

First Runner Up Figure Eight Second Runner Up RLM

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Best Real Estate Agent Winner

Robin Gebrian First Runner Up Kara Flanagan Second Runner Up Kevin Eagan

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Best Bank/Financial Institution Winner

Westfield Bank First Runner Up NBT Bank Second Runner Up Bank of America

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Best Wealth Management/ Financial Planning Firm Winner

Charles Schwab First Runner Up Edward Jones Second Runner Up Northstar Wealth Partners

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Best Wealth Management/ Financial Planning Individual Winner

Robert Laraia First Runner Up Sue Banville Second Runner Up Michael Keating

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Best Law Firm Winner

Goff Law Group First Runner Up Eagan & Donahue Second Runner Up Stanger Law

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Best Home Health Care Winner

Juniper Homecare First Runner Up Care At Home Second Runner Up Hartford Healthcare

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Best Assisted Living Winner

The McAuley First Runner Up Hoffman Summerwood Second Runner Up Duncaster

Save the Date!

May 7, 2022

Folly Farm, Simsbury CT

Thank you to our generous guests, sponsors, vendors, donors and volunteers for making our 11th Annual Ron’s Run for the Roses the most successful and spectacular ever! For more information: ronsrun.org, e-mail info@ronsrun.org or call 860-521-0500

Patricelli Family Foundation ________________________ New Country Motors Cars Group - Hartford

The Toczydlowski Family Foundation

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Best Garden/Florist Winner

House of Flora First Runner Up Moscarillo’s Second Runner Up A Special Place

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Best Home Improvement Contractor Winner

Bartlett Brainard First Runner Up Liljedahl Brothers Second Runner Up Walbridge Design Build, LLC

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Best Business District Winner

Blue Back Square First Runner Up West Hartford Center Second Runner Up Bishop’s Corner Neighborhood Association

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Best Event Venue Winner

Mandell JCC First Runner Up University of St. Joseph Second Runner Up Delamar

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Best Covid Friendly Event Winner

WeHa Bear Fair First Runner Up WH Mural/Library Second Runner Up WH Chamber of Commerce

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Best West Hartford Cheerleader – Business Winner

Sheehan Hilborn Breen First Runner Up Noah Webster House Second Runner Up Westfarms

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Best West Hartford Cheerleader – Individual Winner

Patti Albee First Runner Up Ronni Newton Second Runner Up Shari Cantor

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Best “_______” write-in Winner

Playhouse on Park First Runner Up Larsen Ace Hardware Second Runner Up French Cleaners

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