Readers of the Kent Reporter have voted. Here are the 2016 winners of the annual “Best of Kent” contest, including Best Kent Realtor, Best Kent Breakfast, Best Kent Fine Dining, Best Kent Shopping, Best Kent Flower Shop and more!
Best Community Volunteer
Frankie Haaas
Jim Berrios
Best Firefighter/Police Officer
Kent Chief of Police Ken Thomas
Best Public Official
Jim Berrios, Kent City Council
Best Teacher/School
Theresa Turner, Kentlake High School
Best Favorite Family Destination
Kent Station
Best Chiropractor
Baldwin Chiropractic
Best Dentist/Denturist
Life Like Dentures
Best Eye Doctor
Clearvue Vision Center
Best Healthcare Facility
Family Care of Kent
Best Massage Therapist
Lemon Drop Skin Care & Massage
Best Physician
Robert Smithing, MSN, ARNP, FAANP, Family Care of Kent
Best Senior Living Facility
Weatherly Inn at Lake Meridian
Best Skin Care/Cosmetics
Lemon Drop Skin Care & Massage
Best Spa Services
Lemon Drop Skin Care & Massage
Best Attorney/Law Firm
Hanis, Irvine, Prothero, PLLC
Best Bartender
Frankie, Applebee’s Grill & Bar
Best Financial Advisor
Kevin P. Hasslinger, Edward Jones
Best Insurance Agent
Craig Romney, State Farm Insurance
Best Pet Groomer
Reber Ranch
Best Realtor
Marti Reeder, John L. Scott Real Estate, Kent-Covington-Maple Valley
Best Travel Agent
Sally Goodgion, Catalyst Travel
Best Veterinarian
Dr. Rob McMonigle, DVM, McMonigle Veterinary Hospital
Best Waiter/Waitress
Michelle Lowery, Maggie’s on Meeker
Best Asian Cuisine
Banyan Tree Thai Restaurant
Best Bakery
Wild Wheat Bakery Cafe
Best Bar/Happy Hour
Mama Stortini’s Restaurant & Bar
Best BBQ
Cave Man Kitchen
Best Breakfast
Maggie’s on Meeker
Best Coffee Shop
Maggie’s on Meeker
Best Family Restaurant
Golden Steer Steak ‘n Rib House
Best Fine Dining
Paolo’s Italian Restaurant
Best Hamburgers
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Best Indian Cuisine
Curry & Kabab Indian Restaurant
Best Italian Cuisine
Paolo’s Italian Restaurant
Best Lunch
Applebee’s Grill & Bar
Best Mexican Cuisine
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Best Pizza
Rich’s Five Star Pizza
Best Automotive Care
East Hill Tire Factory
Best Bank/Credit Union
Heritage Bank
Best Catering
Down Home Catering
Best Hair Salon/Barber Shop
Blanc ‘n Schwartz Salon
Best Mortgage Service
Cindi Cameron, Fairway independent Mortgage Corporation
Best Nail Salon
Nails by Design and Terri Lancaster
Best Painter/Contractor
Jeff Heiss Painting
Best Bookstore
Kent Teaching & Toys
Best Clothing/Shoe Store
Linda’s Apparel
Best Consignment/Thrift Store
Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
Best Flower Shop
Carpinito Brothers
Best Furniture/Home Decor
Pugerude’s
Best Gift Store
Kelly’s Gift Boutique
Best Grocery/Convenience Store
QFC
Best Jewelry Store
Bonaci Fine Jewelers
Best Pet Store
Reber Ranch
Best Plant Nursery
Carpinito Brothers
Best Small/Large Appliance Store
Super Sew & Vac
Best Winery/Wine Shop
Reds Wine Bar
Congrats to all of this year’s “Best of Kent” winners!
