The Best Of... - 2016 Issaquah-Sammamish's Results

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Dear reader,

Working and living in Issaquah for over 30 years, my family and I have patronized many

local businesses in Issaquah and Sammamish — and have come to know many associates, clerks, managers and owners by name.

We frequent several favorite places, where we �nd people willing to help, valuable services and where we create lasting memories.

And during the past few weeks, our readers have also sounded o� on their favorite businesses by nominating local companies in myriad categories of the cities’ thriving retail and service sectors. Our popular annual poll, the “Best of Issaquah and Sammamish,” honors all the movers and shakers in Issaquah and Sammamish.

Finally, you’ll �nd the results in the pages of today’s Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter.

Whether the winners, runners up or honorable mentions have a hundred

votes, or just three, I am proud of all of them — and am pleased that in a busy, dynamic and competitive marketplace, the sta� of these local businesses have given 110 percent to earn the loyalty of Issaquah and Sammamish consumers.

�ese businesses have earned our trust!

I hope that, like my family, you have dined at, bought clothes from, met

friends at, been advised by, bought �owers from, been clipped, coi�ed or blinged, been soothed or ca�einated, medically poked or prodded, had your homes improved and your cars serviced by these local businesses and many others like it.

Some of the businesses and people listed on page 15 may be familiar. Some may be new to you. But each one

is unique. I urge you to give all our local

businesses a try, and get to know the amazing and diverse services, products and hardworking people that we have right here in our own backyard.

From the best chiropractor, to the best senior living facility and public �gure, we salute these entrepreneurs, o�cials, people and organizations that make Issaquah and Sammamish exceptional.

WILLIAM SHAW

Publisher’s Desk

Honoring the heart of Sammamish and Issaquah: small businesses

Every year since 1963, the president has o�cially designated a National Small Business Week.

�is is a perfect time for us to renew our commitment to small businesses in Sammamish and Issaquah, a vital part of the backbone and foundation of the strongest, most resilient economy the world has ever known.

�is year, National Small Business Week will occur from May 1–7. �e theme this year is “Dream Big, Start Small.” Across the Puget Sound, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will recognize the role small businesses play in building thriving communities like Sammamish and Issaquah.

Small businesses today create two out of every three new private-sector jobs and employ half of the private workforce. Now, more than ever, we have an opportunity to help entrepreneurs in Sammamish and Is-saquah as they continue to drive the Puget Sound’s economy forward.

For more than 200 years, American innovation has sparked ideas that have changed the course of history and im-proved lives for millions. At the SBA, we are determined to ensure local enter-prises continue to have the �nancial tools, resources, and expertise they need to suc-ceed. Every day, SBA is working to grow

small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase the global competitiveness of our local businesses.

In fact, a local Sammamish business owner will be honored during National Small Business Week as the 2016 SBA Washing-ton Small Business Advocate of the Year.

�e Small Business Advocate award recognizes individu-als who volunteer their time to advance small business interests, demonstrate e�orts to improve conditions in the small business community, provide professional

services to the small business community, demonstrate accomplishments in advising small business groups, and advocate for small business interests.

Meylah Owner Chaitra Vedullapalli was selected for her volunteer work helping bring digital equity and readiness to small businesses through the Ignite Washington initiative.

Small business owners like Vedullapalli are the heart of Sammamish and Issaquah. Together, let’s seize the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from Sammamish and Issaquah.

Calvin Goings is regional administrator for SBA Region 10 in Seattle.

CALVIN GOINGS

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PEOPLEChiropractor

First Place:Dr. J Michael Schweitzer - Precision Chiropractic

Runner Up:Banic Chiroptractic

Honorable Mention:Dr. Carrie Babcox - Issaquah Family Chiropractic

DentistFirst Place:Dr. Rhonda Newton DDS - Rhonda Newton DDS Family Dentist

Runner Up:Issaquah Highlands Dental Group

Honorable Mention:Dr. Ron Sherman -First Impressions Dental Care

Financial Advisor

First Place:Jill Poppe -Edward Jones

Runner Up:Dino Guzzetti - Edward Jones

InsuranceFirst Place:Allstate

PhysiciansFirst Place:Dr. Rebecca Partridge

Runner Up:Dr. David Hildebrand

Honorable Mention:Dr. Sigrid K. Barnickel

Public FigureFirst Place:Issaquah Mayor Fred Butler

Runner Up:Sammamish Mayor Don Gerend

RealtorFirst Place:Tim & Maggie Vreeburg Winderemere Real Estate

Runner Up:Linda Nelson - Marketplace Sotheby’s Realty

Honorable Mention:Betty Chandler - Windermere Real Estate

VeterinarianFirst Place:Veterinarians -Ban� eld Pet Hospital

Runner Up:Dr. Bishop -VCA All Critters Animal Hospital

Honorable Mention:Dr. Friedman - Cougar Mountain Vet

BUSINESSES

Auto Shop/Service Station

First Place:Morgan Motors

Runner Up:Klahanie Service Center

Honorable Mention:Firestone

Clothing StoreFirst Place: Marshalls

Runner Up:Suburban Soul

Honorable Mention:Chicos

Flower ShopFirst Place:Trader Joes

Runner Up:Issaquah � oral

Gift or Book StoreFirst Place: Lucky You at Gilman Village

Runner Up:Marks Hallmark

Honorable Mention:Barnes and Noble

Hair SalonFirst Place:Roy Spain Salon - Issaquah

Runner Up: Salon Boulevard - Issaquah

Honorable Mention:Bella Vita Spa & Salon

Home Based Business

First Place:Cruise Planners - Paul Hutton

Home Decor/Furniture Store

First Place:Interior Expressions LLC.

Runner Up:Lucky Home at Gilman Village

Honorable Mention: Costco

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Best ofBESTBUSINESSES(CONTINUED FROM PG 15)

Jewelry StoreFirst Place:Nault Jeweler’s - Issaquah

Runner Up:Albert’s Jewelry- Klahanie Shopping Ctr

Honorable Mention:Francesca’s - Grand Ridge Plaza

Pet Care ServicesFirst Place:Earth Pet - Issaquah

Runner Up:Civilized Nature Healthy Pet Supplies

Honorable Mention:VCA Alpine Animal Hospital

Plant/NurseryFirst Place:Squak Mt. Nursery& Greenhouses - Issaquah

Runner Up:Lowe’s Home Improvement

Honorable Mention:Fred Meyer

Senior Living Facility

First Place:University House Issaquah & Era Living Community

Runner Up:Bellewood Retirement Living Apartments

TanningFirst Place:Seattle Sun Tan -Issaquah Highlands

YogaFirst Place:Urban Oasis Yoga & Wellness - Sammamish

Runner Up:Hot Yoga Experience

RESTAURANTS

Asian CuisineFirst Place:Chinoise Sushi Bar & Asian Grill - Issaquah

Runner Up:Noodle Boat Thai Cuisine - Issaquah

Honorable

Mention:Bai Tong Thai Restaurant - Issaquah

Best BurgerFirst Place:Red Robin

Runner Up:The Black Duck Cask and Bottle

Honorable Mention:Levitate Gastropub

Best Dessert SpotFirst Place:Nothing Bundt Cakes

Runner Up:Ben and Jerry’s

Honorable Mention:PinkaBella Cupcakes

Breakfast PlaceFirst Place:Issaquah Cafe

Runner Up:Sammamish Cafe

Honorable Mention:12th Ave Cafe

Co� ee & Espresso Bar

First Place: Issaquah Coffee

Runner Up: Starbucks

Honorable Mention:Caffe Ladro

Fine DiningFirst Place:Coho Café Restaurant & Bar

Runner Up:JaK’s Grill - Issaquah

Honorable Mention:Sip Wine Bar & Restaurant

Happy HourFirst Place:Flying Pie Pizzeria

Runner Up:Sip Wine Bar & Restaurant

Honorable Mention:The Big Fish Grill

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If you’re looking for Mother’s Day gi� and your Mama loves plants, your search is over. We have beautiful plants for your Mother’s garden, grown right here at The Daily Plant-It in Issaquah, and o�ered at a�ordable prices.

We’ve made it so easy for you – nothing to wrap! Just dig a hole, add a plant, and some water. Sunshine and your Mama’s love do the rest!

We have over 1,500 one quart, one gallon, and even two-gallon size plants priced at just $5.97. Over 50 kinds of Irises, Hostas, Sedum, Daylilies, Lavender and Rosemary, �owering shrubs like Spirea and Ninebark and Snowball Viburnum, and some simply spectacular

Dappled Willows. �ere are lots of choices, all beautiful, and all for only $5.97.

Ever see a three-foot tall Chinese Dogwood or Japanese Red Maple for only $5.97? We’ve got them right here, ready to make your mama smile.

Want a really special gi� for Mom? Try ten kinds of Clematis. Some are in bloom, and one is evergreen! �ere’s more -- you can never go wrong with Peonies and Hydrangeas, and Mom will love the luxurious foliage of our Black Lace Elderberry. All these and more are available in big, two-gallon pots, almost all under $20.

How about bright golden Lemon Cypress that look great in containers or in the garden, and even some Pink Double Knock Out Roses? Come early for these – they’ll go fast.

We have some very special Dogwoods – Wolf Eye and Variegated Stellar Pink. Both have bright green leaves with bold white edges. If Mama prefers pink and dainty, she’ll �ip over Rosey Teacups, small enough to grow in a container on her patio.

I saved the best for last. We have an impressive collection of Japanese Laceleaf Maples – probably 40 varieties. Red, Green, Variegated, and even dwarf sizes that are perfect for containers. Some you may have

heard of, and some are so rare and unusual you’d never expect to �nd them in a neighborhood nursery. �ey start at just $29, and not one of them is more than $69.

All this is happening FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and SUNDAY, May 6, 7, and 8 (and every weekend through the end of May). Joe and I will be standing out in the driveway waiting for you at 10 am, and we close the gates at 4 pm. We are The Daily Plant-It, and we’re at 10603 Issaquah Hobart Rd, Issaquah 98027, about a mile south of Issaquah. We’ve got a big white sign. Just come on down the driveway. I promise you’ll like what you see, and Mama will, too.

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Best ofBESTRESTAURANTS(CONTINUED FROM PG 16) Italian Cuisine

First Place:Montalcino Ristorante Italiano

Runner Up:Nicolino Ristorante Italiano

Honorable Mention:Pallino Issaquah

Lunch SpotFirst Place:Hop Jack’s - Klahanie

Runner Up:Gaslamp Bar & Grill

Honorable Mention:Garlic Crush

Mexican CuisineFirst Place:Agave Cocina & Tequilas

Runner Up:Taqueria La Venadita

Honorable Mention:La Casita Mexican Restaurant - Pine Lake

(Results Continuedon Page 22)

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Clean water is always there because we’re always here.

Living here, you don’t worry about water quality. Sammamish Plateau Water is the reason.

It’s easy to take our water for granted. We don’t. The people of the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District take our responsibility seriously to make sure your water remains clean and safe, reliable and a�ordable. We also want to make it as easy as possible to connect with us. That’s why we’ve shortened our name, redesigned our website and streamlined our forms. Take a look for yourself at spwater.org.

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PizzaFirst Place: MOD Pizza

Runner Up:Flying Pie Pizzeria

Honorable Mention:Zeeks Pizza Issaquah

GENERAL

Best New Business

First Place:Ohana Eastside

Runner Up:Cruise Planners - Paul Hutton

Honorable Mention:Value Village

Best Date SpotFirst Place:Sip Wine Bar & Restaurant

Runner Up:The Black Duck Cask and Bottle

Honorable Mention:JaK’s Grill - Issaquah

Best NonProfi tFirst Place:Eastside Baby Corner - Issaquah

Runner Up:Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank

Honorable Mention:Encompass: Children. Families. Community.

Best Place to Worship

First Place:Eastridge Church

Runner Up:Soma Eastside Church

Honorable Mention:St. Joseph Catholic Church & School

Best Place to Work

First Place:Costco

Runner Up:Rowley Properties

Honorable Mention:Nault Jeweler’s

Best Kids PlaceFirst Place:Dance Premier

Runner Up:Cougar Mountain Zoo

Honorable Mention:JuzPlayKids - Issaquah

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