Last year, White Bear Lake Magazine held its annual readers’ choice survey, and we asked members of the community to tell us their favorites in 50 categories. Check out this list of 2014’s winners and see how this year’s crop compares: You’ll find some repeat favorites and some newcomers. Here’s a refresher on last year’s choices.
Best Bakery
Grandma’s Bakery
Best Breakfast/Brunch
Keys Café and Bakery
Best Burgers
Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Ethnic Food
Ban Thai
Best Happy Hour
Rudy’s Redeye Grill
Best Wine Selection
Acqua
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Donatelli’s
Best Private-Party Venue
Manitou station (now known as the Station Pub & Event Center)
Best New Restaurant
EAT!@Banning and 5th
Best Pasta Dish
Ingredients Cafe
Best Outdoor Dining
Washington Square Bar & Grill
Best Bartender
Efrain Santiago
Best Chiropractor
The Carlson Clinic
Best Dental Clinic
Washington Square Dental
Best Orthodontist
Erickson-Aamodt Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Clinic
HealthPartners
Best Fitness Studio
Life Time Athletic
Best Golf Course
Dellwood Country Club
Best Yoga Class
Gentle Flow Yoga at Drishti Yoga
Best Medspa/Rejuvenation
Sunbear Salon and Medspa
Best Builder/Remodeler
Pratt Homes
Best Home Retail/Furnishings
Painted Table
Best Interior Designer
Christina Lynn Interiors
Best Landscaper
Goetz Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Best Garden Shop
Twin City Nursery & Landscaping
Best Community Event/Festival
Marketfest
Best Kids’ Birthday Party Spot
Monkey House
Best Music Lessons
Evans Music
Best Summer Camp/Program
White Bear Area YMCA
Best High School Teacher
Cameron Mahlum, White Bear Lake Area High School-South Campus
Best Doggy Daycare/ Kennel/Boarding
Goldwood Kennels
Best Pet Grooming
Lulu & Luigi
Best Veterinary Clinic
White Bear Animal Hospital
Best Senior Classes/Program
White Bear Area YMCA
Best Financial Advisor
Chuck Edson at Edward Jones
Best Hairstylist/Barber
Molly Hoffman at Indulge
Best Massage Therapist
Monica with the Carlson Clinic
Best Real Estate Agent
Cindy Werner, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Best Salon/Spa
Sunbear Salon & Medspa
Best Insurance Agent
John Matschke
Best Preschool/Daycare
Lake Area Discovery Center
Best Boutique
Primp
Best Small-Business Customer Service
Indulge Salon
Best Gift Shop/Place for Unique Gifts
Goodthings
Best Jeweler
Joel B. Sherburne jewelers
Best New Shop
EAT!@Home
Best Sporting Goods
Zappa’s Sporting Goods
Best Eyewear
Fashion Eyes
Best Photographer
Jody Savage Photography
“I take good care of my customers and make sure to go the extra mile,” says Jody Savage, who considers herself a hybrid photographer as she shoots photos in both digital and film. “I believe the film gives my work a very soft, organic feel, and really allows me to draw out the emotion,” she says. Primarily a wedding photographer, Savage also photographs families.
66 Juniper St., Mahtomedi; 612.247.5731
Best Children’s Shop
Truly
In addition to a plethora of fabulous finds, including home accessories, handbags, jewelry, paper goods and sweaters by independent crafters, designers and artists, you’ll also find some of the best (and most creative!) children’s items around.
2175 Fourth St., White Bear Lake; 651.426.8414
(Photo by Tate Carlson)
