Best Of Contest 2022-Quad by Press Publications

Thank You, Readers!

Can you believe votes continue to go up and engagement is higher than the previous two years?

Thank you to our readers and businesses alike who help us make Readers’ Choice Best of the Press a big success.

From time-to-time we get comments, “I thought we had the best entrée or appetizer.” But, just because we think it is doesn’t mean the community also thinks it.

We are pleased with the Readers’ Choice voting tool, which allows the community to only vote once per day.

Overall votes grew to 51,629 in 2022, compared to 38,561 in 2021. Votes grew by and impressive 33%.

Each year, we put the word out for our readers to nominate their favorites for eating and drinking, health and fitness, arts and entertainment, sports and recreation, shopping and other local services. You, the reader, responded. Once nominations are finalized, voting opens.

Readers select their choices. Tens of thousands of you weighed in. Now more than ever, we need to love our local communities.

Best of the Press helps us highlight your favorite local businesses, people, places, products and services. As you know, we use a voting tool vendor, which is tops among media companies across the country. It has figured out the little quirks and tricks people try to use to manipulate these contests. We are pleased to be partnering with them again to produce results readers trust.

We are thankful to have such strong community participation and growth. It’s a privilege to live and work with dedicated, local business owners.

Please get out and make an effort shop local when making your purchases. With a humble heart, I say, congratulations and thank you all who participated. We look forward each year to highlighting and recognizing the best of all of you.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

BEST BOWLING ALLEY

WINNER

• FLAHERTY’S ARDEN BOWL

FINALIST

• SPLITROCKS RESTAURANT, BAR, BOWLING & BANQUETS

• THE MERMAID

BEST CELEBRATION/FESTIVAL

WINNER

• BLUE HERON DAYS

FINALIST

• FETE DE LACS

• BACK TO THE 50S CAR SHOW

BEST LOCAL BAND/MUSICIAN

WINNER

• ERIC GORDON

FINALIST

• SHIRTS AND SKINS

• SHANE MARTIN BAND

BEST LOCAL SINGER/VOCALIST

WINNER

• GARY LARUE

FINALIST

• SHALO LEE

• SHIRTS AND SKINS

BEST OUTDOOR EVENT

WINNER

• BALD EAGLE WATERSKI

SHOW

FINALIST

• BLUE HERON DAYS

• MARKETFEST

EATING & DRINKING

BEST APPETIZER

WINNER

• BLUE HERON GRILL

FINALIST

• COWBOYS SALOON

• KELLY’S KORNER PUB

• THE TAVERN ON MAIN

BEST APPETIZER SELECTION

WINNER

• BLUE HERON GRILL

FINALIST

• THE TAVERN ON MAIN

• COWBOYS SALOON

BEST BAR

WINNER

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

FINALIST

• BLUE HERON GRILL

• TRAPPERS BAR AND GRILL

BEST BBQ RIBS

WINNER

• SMOKEY’S PUB N’ GRILL

FINALIST

• COWBOYS SALOON

• OLD SOUTHERN BBQ

BEST BEER SELECTION

WINNER

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

FINALIST

• THE TAVERN GRILL

• TRAPPERS BAR AND GRILL

• CARBONE’S BAR GRILL

BEST BLOODY MARY

WINNER

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

FINALIST

• KELLEY’S KORNER PUB

• THE TAVERN GRILL

BEST BREAKFAST

WINNER

• RUSTY COW FAMILY

RESTAURANT

FINALIST

• KEYS CAFE & BAKERY

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

BEST BREWERY

WINNER

• INVICTUS BREWING

COMPANY

FINALIST

• BIG WOOD BREWERY

• HIGH PINES BREWERY

•

FINALIST

•

RESTAURANT

•

BEST CHEESE CURDS

WINNER

• BLUE HERON GRILL

FINALIST

• THE TAVERN ON MAIN

• KELLY’S KORNER PUB

BEST CHICKEN

WINNER

• BLACKSMITH LOUNGE & BROASTER

FINALIST

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

• THE TAVERN ON MAIN

BEST CUP OF COFFEE

WINNER

• CARIBOU COFFEE

FINALIST

• THE ANCHOR COFFEE HOUSE

• DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE

BEST DELI

WINNER

• KOWALSKI’S MARKET

FINALIST

• LUNDS & BYERLYS, ROSEVILLE

• FESTIVAL FOODS

BEST FAJITAS

WINNER

• EL ZÓCALO GRILL & CANTINA

FINALIST

• FIESTA CANCUN, LINO LAKES

• EL LORO MEXICAN

RESTAURANT

BEST FAST FOOD

WINNER

• CULVER’S

FINALIST

• MCDONALD’S

• JIMMY JOHN’S

BEST FISH FRY

WINNER

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 566

FINALIST

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

• COWBOYS SALOON

• KELLY’S KORNER PUB

BEST FRENCH FRIES

WINNER

• LUCY’S BURGERS

FINALIST

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

• MCDONALD’S

BEST FRIED RICE

WINNER

• ANNIE’S WOK

FINALIST

• ASIAN TO GO

• CHILI THAI CUISINE

• RED GINGER BISTRO

BEST GROCERY STORE

WINNER

• ALDI

FINALIST

• FESTIVAL FOODS

• SUPER TARGET

7731 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes

651-783-0055

www.linolakeslegion.com

RIBS

651-464-6046

www.smokeyspubngrill.net

Est.

BEST HAMBURGER

WINNER

• LUCY’S BURGERS

FINALIST

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

• COWBOYS SALOON

BEST HAPPY HOUR

WINNER

• COWBOYS SALOON

FINALIST

• THE TAVERN GRILL

• BLUE HERON GRILL

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 566

BEST ICE CREAM CONE

WINNER

• CUP AND CONE

FINALIST

• NELSON’S ICE CREAM, ST. PAUL

• BIG DIPPER CREAMERY

• DAIRY QUEEN, LINO LAKES

BEST LUNCH

WINNER

• ORCHID RESTAURANT

FINALIST

• RUSTY COW FAMILY

RESTAURANT

• MISONO SUSHI & ASIAN BISTRO

BEST OUTDOOR DINING

WINNER

• RUDY’S REDEYE GRILL

FINALIST

• THE TAVERN GRILL

• ADMIRAL D’S

BEST PIE

WINNER

• KEY’S CAFE, WHITE BEAR LAKE

FINALIST

• TASTE OF SCANDANAVIA

• FESTIVAL FOODS

BEST PIZZA

WINNER

• PIZZA T

FINALIST

• WISEGUYS PIZZA & PUB

• CARBONE’S BAR & GRILL

BEST RESTAURANT

WINNER

• TRIA RESTAURANT BAR AND EVENT CENTER

FINALIST

• PIZZA T

• THE TAVERN ON MAIN

BEST SALAD

WINNER

• BLUE HERON GRILL

FINALIST

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

• TRIA RESTAURANT BAR AND EVENT CENTER

BEST SEAFOOD

WINNER

• PORTERHOUSE STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

FINALIST

• MISONO SUSHI & BISTRO

• AXEL’S

BEST SOUP

WINNER

• PANERA BREAD

FINALIST

• THE TAVERN ON MAIN

• AMERICAN LEGION POST 566

• FLAHERTY’S ARDEN BOWL

• MISONO SUSHI & ASIAN BISTRO

BEST STEAK DINNER

WINNER

• PORTERHOUSE STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

FINALIST

• GORDY’S STEAKHOUSE

• RUDY’S REDEYE GRILL

BEST STIR FRY

WINNER

• ORCHID RESTAURANT

FINALIST

• CHILI THAI COUSINE

• MISONO SUSHI & ASIAN BISTRO

BEST SUB/SANDWICH

WINNER

• JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS

FINALIST

• WISEGUYS PIZZA & PUB

• JIMMY JOHN’S

BEST TACOS

WINNER

• CASA LUPITA

FINALIST

• EL LORO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

• FIESTA CANCUN MEXICAN RESTAURANT, LINO LAKES

BEST WALLEYE DINNER

WINNER

• JIMMY’S FOOD & DRINK

FINALIST

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

• TRIA RESTAURANT BAR AND EVENT CENTER

BEST WINE SELECTION

WINNER

• HASKELL’S, WHITE BEAR LAKE

FINALIST

• BOULEVARD BAR & GRILLE

• G-WILL LIQUORS

• OLIVER’S

2022 HEALTH & FITNESS

BEST ASSISTED LIVING/SENIOR CARE FACILITY

WINNER

• LINO LAKES ASSISTED LIVING

FINALIST

• WAVERLY GARDENS

• GRACEWOOD SENIOR LIVING

BEST AUDIOLOGIST

WINNER

• BELTONE HEARING AID CENTER

FINALIST

• EAST CENTRAL AUDIOLOGIST

• NORTHLAND HEARING CENTER

• SOUNDGATE HEARING CLINIC

BEST CHIROPRACTIC CARE

WINNER

• HEALTH PATH CHIROPRACTIC

FINALIST

• NORTHERN CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER

• DOCKTER-LUTZ

CHIROPRACTIC

BEST CLINIC

WINNER

• M HEALTH FAIRVIEW CLINICS

- HUGO

FINALIST

• CENTERLIFE COUNSELING, LLC

• HEALTHPARTNERS NORTH

SUBURBAN FAMILY

PHYSICIANS URGENT CARE HUGO

BEST COSMETIC DENTIST

WINNER

• LINO LAKES FAMILY DENTISTRY

FINALIST

• DROEL FAMILY DENTISTRY

• CIRCLE PINES DENTISTRY

BEST DENTIST

WINNER

• LINO LAKES FAMILY

DENTISTRY

FINALIST

• LAKEVIEW FAMILY DENTISTRY

• CIRCLE PINES DENTAL

BEST EYE DOCTOR

WINNER

• VILLAGE EYE CLINIC & OPTICAL

FINALIST

• DR. ROBERT DODGE, TARGET

• ASSOCIATED EYE CARE

BEST GYM

WINNER

• MY TRIBE FITNESS

FINALIST

• ENDURANCE FITNESS OF MN @ THE ROOKERY ACTIVITY CENTER

• PLANET FITNESS

BEST HEALTHCARE FACILITY

WINNER

• FAIRVIEW PHARMACYBLAINE

FINALIST

• HEALTHPARTNERS NORTH SUBURBAN FAMILY PHYSICIANS

• ALLINA HEALTH CLINIC, BLAINE

• NORTH WOODS OPTICS

• NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH CLINIC

BEST HOSPICE CARE

WINNER

• ALLINA HEALTH -- J.A.

WEDUM HOSPICE

FINALIST

• OLIVE GROVE HOSPICE

• SAINT THERESE AT SAINT ODILIA

BEST ORTHODONTICS

WINNER

• BATES ORTHODONTICS, PLC

FINALIST

• LAKES ORTHODONTICS

• DEVOE ORTHODONTICS

BEST ORTHOPEDICS

WINNER

• TWIN CITIES ORTHOPEDICS

FINALIST

• SUMMIT ORTHOPEDICS

• FAIRWAY SPORTS AND ORTHOPEDIC CARE

BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST

WINNER

• SPROUTS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

FINALIST

• GRACEPOINT FAMILY DENTISTRY

BEST PHARMACIST

WINNER

• WALGREENS

FINALIST

• CVS

• CUB FOOD

• TARGET

2022 LOCAL

BEST CURBSIDE PICKUP

WINNER

• MAC KITCHEN

BEST LOCAL REPORTER

WINNER

• SHANNON GRANHOLM, QUAD

COMMUNITY PRESS

FINALIST

• RUSTY RAY - NORTH METRO TV NEWS

BEST LOCAL WEBSITE

WINNER

• PRESSPUBS.COM

FINALIST

• THE WEBSITE GUY

BEST PLACE TO WORK, LARGE (>50 EMPLOYEES)

WINNER

• FESTIVAL FOODS

FINALIST

• EAGLE BROOK CHURCH OFFICES

BEST SCHOOL

WINNER

• BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BEST TEACHER

WINNER

• CURT GUTBROD - BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY

FINALIST

• MEGAN FRITZ, CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY

SERVICES

BEST ACCOUNTANT

WINNER

• COMMON CENTS

BOOKKEEPING

FINALIST

• TRW’S TAX SERVICE

• VERBOUT SERVICES

BEST AUTO REPAIR

WINNER

• APITZ GARAGE, INC.

FINALIST

• PRECISION TUNE

• PODS COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR

BEST BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

WINNER

• F & M BANK

• WELLS FARGO, LINO LAKES

FINALIST

• SMW FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION

• FIRST RESOURCE BANK

BEST BIKE SHOP

WINNER

• ON TIME BIKE SHOP

FINALIST

• ERIK’S - BIKE BOARD SKI

• NOW, ARDEN HILLS

BEST CAR WASH

WINNER

• OLSON’S MARKET

FINALIST

• MISTER CAR WASH

• LAKES 1 STOP

BEST CHILDCARE

WINNER

• PAT-A-CAKE CHILD CARE

FINALIST

• NOAH’S ARK PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE

• CREATIVE KIDS ACADEMY

BEST CHURCH

WINNER

• BRIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH

FINALIST

• EAGLE BROOK CHURCH

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS

WINNER

• FESTIVAL FOODS

FINALIST

• ENDURANCE FITNESS OF MN

BEST DOG GROOMER

WINNER

• CHRISTA’S PAW SPA

FINALIST

• PERSONAL TOUCH PET GROOMING, DEB MOLIN

• YOU DIRTY DOG

BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER

WINNER

• F&M BANK, LINO LAKES

FINALIST

• KELLY FELLOWS - THRIVENT

• EDWARD JONES, DANIEL BABBITT

BEST FUNERAL HOME

WINNER

• MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME

FINALIST

• HOLCOMB FUNERAL HOME

• BRADSHAW FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES

BEST GAS STATION

WINNER

• OLSON’S MARKET

FINALIST

• HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES

• LAKES 1 STOP

• CASEY’S GENERAL STORE

BEST HAIR STYLIST OR SALON

WINNER

• ALLURE SALON & SPA

FINALIST

• ADEVIA

• SHEAR VINTAGE

BEST HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY

WINNER

• FOUR SEASONS AIR

SPECIALISTS

FINALIST

• KRINKIE’S HEATING,

AIR CONDITIONING AND PLUMBING

• BINDER HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC

BEST INSURANCE AGENT

WINNERS

• JESSE BENTRUP, FARMERS INSURANCE

FINALIST

• TROY TROSKE, ALLSTATE INSURANCE

• JEFF PAAR, FARMERS INSURANCE

• RDM INSURANCE

BEST JEWELER

WINNERS

• FOREST JEWELERS

FINALIST

• GELLER JEWELERS

• KAY JEWELERS

BEST LAWYER WINNER

• FLANAGAN LAW OFFICE

• LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD M. SCHULTZ

FINALIST

• JILL SAUBER LEGAL SERVICES

BEST MECHANIC WINNER

• APITZ GARAGE

FINALIST

• SADDLER’S AUTOMOTIVE

• STEVE VERMEERSCH, VERMEERSCH AUTOMOTIVE

BEST MORTGAGE COMPANY

WINNER

• F & M BANK

FINALIST

• US BANK MORTGAGE

• BELL MORTGAGE

BEST PAINT STORE

WINNER

• HIRSHFIELD’S FINALIST

• THE HOME DEPOT

• SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

BEST PHOTOGRAPHER

WINNER

• LIN’S LENS PHOTOGRAPHY

FINALIST

• MELISSA KLEIN

PHOTOGRAPHY

• PHOTGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE

BEST PLUMBER

WINNER

• IKE’S PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING

FINALIST

• HUGO

•

SERVICES SERVICES

BEST REALTOR

WINNER

• JOYER HOME TEAM, JEFF & CHRISTY JOYER

FINALIST

• JOY ERICKSON GROUP, EDINA REALTY

• CAROL PECH, COUNSELOR

REALTY

• HEATHER PEDERSON, HOLMES GROUP

• RON MIKOLAI, KELLER

WILLIAMS

BEST REMODELER

WINNERS

• BRUGGEMAN EXTERIORS

• CUSTOM REMODELERS

FINALIST

• J & J REMODELERS

• LANG BUILDERS

BEST RENTAL BUSINESS

WINNER

• ALL SEASONS RENTAL

FINALIST

• RUDDYS RENTAL INC.

BEST RETIREMENT FACILITY/ INDEPENDENT LIVING

WINNER

• GABLE PINES

FINALIST

• SCANDIA SHORES

• WAVERLY GARDENS

BEST ROOFER

WINNER

• TIMBERLINE ROOFING

FINALIST

• MIDWEST ROOFING SIDING & WINDOWS

• BRUGGEMAN EXTERIORS

BEST SELF STORAGE

WINNER

• NORTH STAR MINI STORAGE

FINALIST

• PUBLIC STORAGE

14755 Victor Hugo Blvd., Suite 103, Hugo

651-429-0094

www.batesortho.com

We offer a wide range of Orthodontic treatments to meet the needs and desires of each individual patient. Dr. Bates’ office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure our patients receive optimum results in the most efficient manner possible. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to providing each of or patients with compassionate and individualized care.

651-287-3720

TimberlineRoofingMN.com

Timberline Roofing offers outstanding roofing and siding solutions for residential and commercial building applications alike. we specialize in all the most

and siding materials, plus we offer energy solutions and cosmetic enhancements such as new windows, skylights, and

Timberline

and restoration for both residential and commercial properties.

BEST TATTOO ARTIST

WINNER

• DAVE WICK

FINALIST

• JASON PATE

• WINFIELD GREEN

BEST TAX PREPARER

WINNER

• TRW’S TAX SERVICE

FINALIST

• VERBOUT SERVICES

• COMMON CENTS BOOKKEEPING

BEST TIRE SHOP

WINNER

• DISCOUNT TIRE

FINALIST

• PODS COMPLETE AUTO

REPAIR

• LENFER AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSMISSION

BEST VETERINARIAN

WINNER

• KELLEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

FINALIST

• RICE CREEK ANIMAL

HOSPITAL

• CENTENNIAL VETERINARY CLINIC

SHOPPING

BEST AUTO DEALER

WINNER

• WHITE BEAR MITSUBISHI

FINALIST

• FOREST LAKE CHRYSLER

DODGE JEEP

• BUERKLE HONDA

BEST BUTCHER

WINNER

• GRUNDHOFER’S OLD FASHION MEATS

FINALIST

• FESTIVAL FOODS

• VON HANSON’S MEATS

BEST CLOTHING STORE

WINNER

• KOHL’S

FINALIST

• APRICOT LANE BOUTIQUE

• MAURICE’S

BEST FLOORING/CARPET STORE

WINNER

• CAP CARPET & FLOORING

FINALIST

• JERRY’S FLOOR STORE

• ROBERTS FLOORING

BEST FLORIST

WINNER

• CENTERVILLE FLORAL

FINALIST

• STYLED STEMS

• MAIN FLORAL

• LEXINGTON FLORAL

BEST GIFT SHOP

WINNER

• ENCHANTED BOUTIQUE

FINALIST

• A HOME ENCHANCED

• ARGYLE MOOSE

BEST GREENHOUSE/NURSERY

WINNER

• WALDOCH FARM

FINALIST

• ROCK GARDENS

• TAMBLYN’S FARM & GREENHOUSE

BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE

WINNER

• ALL GOOD ORGANICS

FINALIST

• FRESH & NATURAL FOODS

• CUB FOOD

BEST HOME FURNISHING DECOR

WINNER

• HOM FURNITURE

• ASHLEY FURNITURE

FINALIST

• AT HOME FURNITURE

• HOME GOODS

BEST LIQUOR STORE

WINNER

• DOWN UNDER LIQUORS

FINALIST

• G-WILL LIQUORS

• LEXINGTON MUNICIPAL LIQUORS

BEST SPECIALTY SHOP

WINNER

• ENCHANTED BOUTIQUE

FINALIST

• ANNA’S HALLMARK

• ARGYLE MOOSE

• A HOME ENHANCED

SPORTS & RECREATION

BEST BIKE TRAIL

WINNER

• RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES

FINALIST

• LINO LAKES TRAILS

BEST DANCE STUDIO

WINNER

• METRO DANCE CENTER

FINALIST

• LORENZ DANCE & TUMBLING STUDIO

• LAURIE’S SCHOOL OF DANCE

BEST FISHING HOLE

WINNER

• PELTIER LAKE

FINALIST

• RICE LAKE CHAIN OF LAKES

• BALD EAGLE LAKE

• CENTERVILLE LAKE

BEST LOCAL PARK

WINNER

• RICE LAKE CHAIN OF LAKES

FINALIST

• BIRCH PARK

• BALDWIN PARK

BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO

WINNER

• CIRCLE PINES KARATE

FINALIST

• PROFESSIONAL KARATE STUDIO

• MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY OF TANG SOO DO

Mueller Bies

We are honored and humbled to have been named BEST FUNERAL HOME among Quad Press readers in both 2021 and 2022! We are proud to have been serving, contributing to, and being a part of the Centennial area community for over twenty years, since opening our Lino Lakes Chapel in October 2001 and we look forward to serving you and giving back for many more. THANK YOU!

BEST ASSISTED LIVING/ SENIOR CARE FACILITY

LINO LAKES ASSISTED LIVING

725 Town Center Pkwy, Lino Lakes

763-267-6183

www.cornerstonemgmt.com/lino-lakes-assisted-living

Come home to Lino Lakes, MN! Our senior living community includes comfortable apartments, daily activities and care plans customized for each resident. We offer professional services that meet residents at their level and independence. View our comprehensive assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. Our community staff looks forward to meeting you!

us online to view our free “How

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MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOMES

7050 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes 651-784-3390 muellerbies.com

Serving St. Paul and its northern suburbs for over 115 years, Mueller-Bies Funeral Home is a fullservice funeral provider, helping families with all of the details, every step of the way. We offer all types of funeral services, including cremation. Located in Roseville and Lino Lakes, Mueller-Bies has been owned and operated by our founder’s family for four generations.

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1260 East County Road E, Vadnais Heights 651-350-1701

gablepines.com

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4140 Woodland Rd., Lexington 763-785-2524

www.kelleyanimalhospital.com

At Kelley Animal Hospital, we understand that your pets are part of your family. We are a family-owned and operated business that has been serving the community sine 1992. We value the trust you and