The Best of White Bear Lake event is now sold out.
Voting has come and gone for the 2014 Best of White Bear Lake, and we received a record number of ballots from dedicated readers of White Bear Lake Magazine.
Hundreds of businesses were nominated for the awards, but only the top
three in each category will continue on to the Best of White Bear Lake event on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Manitou Station.
All finalists are listed in alphabetical order. Listed order in no way implies number of votes or final result.
Bakery: Chez Arnaud, Grandma's Bakey, Keys Cafe
Breakfast/brunch: Cobblestone Cafe, Keys Cafe, Washington Square Bar & Grill
Burgers: Manitou Station, Rudy's Redeye Grill, Washington Square Bar & Grill
Ethnic food: Ban Thai, Donatelli's, Don Julio
Happy hour: Manitou Station, Rudy's Redeye Grill, Washington Square Bar & Grill
Wine selection: Acqua, Ingredients, Rudy's Redeye Grill
Kid-friendly restaurant: Donatelli's, Keys Cafe, Washington Square Bar & Grill
New restaurant: Don Julio, Eat, Manitou Station
Outdoor dining: Acqua, Rudy's Redeye Grill, Washington Square Bar & Grill
Private-party venue: Kellerman's Event Center, Manitou Station, Rudy's Redeye Grill
Bartender: Rebecca Jones, Ingredients; Chet Kuhn, Manitou Station; Efrain Santiago, Washington Square Bar & Grill
Pasta Dish: Acqua, Donatelli's, Ingredients
Chiropractor: Barr Chiropractic, Carlson Chiropractic, Dr. James Mondo
Dental clinic: Isaacson Gentle Dentistry; Dr. Charles Kaminski, DDS; Lakeshore Family Dentistry
Orthodontist: Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics; Dr. Kent Gulden; Signature Orthodontics
Pediatric clinic: HealthPartners, Northeast Pediatric Clinic, Northern Lights Pediatrics
Yoga class: Drishti Gentle Yoga; Meditation in Motion, Yoga Hot Dish; Yogadevotion
Fitness studio: Life Time Fitness, Tri Fitness, YMCA
Golf course: Dellwood Country Club, Manitou Ridge, White Bear Lake Yacht Club
Medspa/rejuvenation clinic: Advanced Dermatology Care, Indulge, Sunbear Spa and Salon
Builder/remodeler: Bald Eagle Builders, Husnik Homes, Pratt Homes
Home retail/furnishings: Goodthings, Nesting, Inc., Painted Table
Interior designer: Christina Lynn Interiors; Nesting, Inc.; Gay Parker
Landscaper: Goetz Property Maintenance, Letourneau Landscaping, Nelco Landscaping
Garden shop: Bachman's, Twin City Nursey & Landscaping, White Bear Floral
Community event/festival: Famers' Market, Manitou Days, Market Fest
Kids' birthday party spot: Flips Gymnastics, Monkey House, Tamarack Nature Center
Music lessons: Evans Music, MacPhail at Birch Lake Elementary, Elizabeth Evans Richter Piano Studio
Preschool/daycare: Children's Discovery Academy, Lake Area Discovery Center, Preschools of St. Andrew's
Summer program/camp: Children's Discovery Academy, Tamarack Nature Center, YMCA
High school teacher: Shannon Anderson, WBLAHS South Campus; Cameron Mahlum, WBLAHS South Campus; Wendy Suoja, WBLAHS North Campus
Doggy daycare/kennel/boarding: Birch Lake Animal Hospital, Goldwood Kennels, Oneka Pet Resort
Pet grooming/services: Blue Ribbon Grooming, Chuck & Don's Pet Grooming, LuLu & Luigi
Veterinary services: Birch Lake Animal Hospital, Lake Animal Hospital, White Bear Animal Hospital
Class/program for seniors: Normandy Park Education Center, White Bear Senior Center, YMCA
Financial advisor: Chuck Edson, Edward Jones; Jason Hedstrand, Focalpoint; Scott Ramsay, Ramsay and Associates
Hairstylist/barber: David Benson, Sunbear Spa and Salon; Molly Hoffman, Indulge; Mary Jane Marier, Mixx Salon
Photographer: Barry Howell, Picture Place; Jody Savage Photography; Wilson Whitaker Photography
Massage therapist: Mary Jo, Healing Waters; Monica, Carlson Chiropractic; Somar, Life Time Fitness
Real estate agent: Jane Bacchus; Joy Erickson, Edina Realty; Cindy Werner, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Salon/spa: Indulge, Salon Zeo, Sunbear Spa and Salon
Insurance agent: Gordon Beulke, Dale Grambush, John Matschke
Children's shop: Goodthings, Lakeshore Learning, Truly
Boutique: Goodthings, Mainstream Boutique, Primp
Small-business customer service: Frattallone's Ace Hardware, Indulge, Mueller Memorial
Gift shop/place to buy unique gifts: The Farmer's Daughter, Goodthings, Truly
Jeweler: Joel B. Sherburne Jewelers, Truly, White Bear Jewelers
New shop: Eat @ Home Kitchen & Pantry Store, Mainstream Boutique, Primp
Sporting goods: Hisdahls, Tri Fitness, Zappas
Eyewear: Fashion Eyes, White Bear Eye Clinic and Optical
