Voting has come and gone for the 2014 Best of Maple Grove, and we received a record number of ballots from dedicated readers of Maple Grove Magazine.
Hundreds of businesses were nominated for the awards, but only the top three in each category will continue on to the Best of Maple Grove event on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Rush Creek Golf Club.
All finalists are listed in alphabetical order. Listed order in no way implies number of votes or final result.
Bakery: Chez Arnaud. Nadia Cakes, Panera Bread
Breakfast/brunch: 3 Squares Restaurant, Granite City Food & Brewery, Original Pancake House
Burgers: 5 Guys, Maple Tavern, Wild Bill's Sports Saloon
Ethnic food: El Rodeo, P.F. Chang's, Sawatdee
Happy hour: Houlihan's, Malone's Bar and Grill, Pittsburgh Blue
Wine selection: Biaggi's, Pittsburgh Blue, Redstone American Grill
Kid-friendly restaurant: 3 Squares Restaurant, Dave and Buster's, The Lookout Bar and Grill
New restaurant: Chick-fil-A, Malone's Bar and Grill, Redstone American Grill
Outdoor dining: 3 Squares Restaurant, The Lookout Bar & Grill, Redstone American Grill
Private-party venue: Houlihan's, Pittsburgh Blue, Rush Creek Golf Club
Bartender: Logan Ash, Rush Creek Golf Club; Megan Mitchell, Maple Tavern; Jen Trefise, Granite City Food & Brewery
Pasta Dish: 3 Squares: Mac and Cheese; Biaggi's: Lobster Fettuccine; Malone's: Butternut Squash Ravioli
Chiropractor: Broman Chiropractic, Johnson Chiropractic, Revolution Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Dental clinic: Maple Grove Family Dental Clinic, Metro Dental, Park Dental
Orthodontist: Accorde Orthodontists, Kottemann Orthodontists, TC Orthodontics
Pediatric clinic: Park Nicollet, Partners in Pediatrics, Southlake Pediatrics
Yoga class: Gentle Flow, Heat Yoga Studio; Hot Vinyasa, LifePower Yoga, Life Time Fitness; Yoga Sculpt, CorePower Yoga
Fitness studio: CorePower Yoga, Life Time Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness
Golf course: Pheasant Acres, Rush Creek Golf Club, Sundance Golf & Bowl
Medspa/rejuvenation clinic: Belladerm Medspa, New Reflections, Simonson's Salon & Spa
Builder/remodeler: J Brothers Home Improvement, Inc., LDK Homes, Lennar Homes
Home retail/furnishings: A Place Called Home, Home Goods, Pottery Barn
Interior designer: A Place Called Home, Deanne Koppendrayer, Pier 1
Landscaper: Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery, Patio Town, Task Master's
Garden shop: Border Magic, Lowe's, Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery
Community event/festival: Maple Grove Day, Maple Grove Farmers' Market, Taste of Maple Grove
Kids' birthday party spot: Chuck E. Cheese's, Dave and Buster's, Maple Grove Community Center
Music lessons: Guitar Center, Pitch Fever, Prima Music Studio
Preschool/daycare: Ave Maria Academy, Primrose, Step by Step Montessori
Summer program/camp: Camp Rocks, Kidstop, YMCA
High school teacher: Matt Detloff, Maple Grove High School; Beth Hellstedt, Maple Grove High School; Bill Quan, Osseo High School
Doggy daycare/kennel/boarding: All Seasons Canine Country Club, Animal Wellness Center, Six Wags Dog Daycare
Pet grooming/services: Animal Wellness Center, Petsmart, Shaggy Dog Grooming
Veterinary services: Animal Wellness Center, Corcoran Pet Care Center, Heritage Animal Hospital
Class/program for seniors: AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety; Pickleball at the Community Center; Wildflower Lodge
Financial advisor: Jim Bear; Tony Kieffer, Edward Jones; Joe Yard
Hairstylist/barber: Hannah Lewis, Marcdaniel Salon; Lauren Miller, Willow Salon; Denise Sartor, Salon Sartor
Photographer: Rich Moll, Sports Photos Now; Sandy Pawlyszyn, Clix Portrait Studios; Tracy Walsh, Poser Design
Massage therapist: Jamie, Flawless Care Therapy; Lan, Massage Envy; Gabe, Simonson's Salon and Spa
Real estate agent: Nick P Johnson, Keller Williams; Jarrod Peterson, Edina Realty; Carrie Schmitz, Keller Williams
Salon/spa: New Reflections, Simonson's Salon & Spa, Willow Salon
Insurance agent: Jim Miller, American Family; Steve Riebel, State Farm; Greg Sniezek, Allstate
Children's shop: Creative Kidstuff, Edelweiss Baby, Little Feet Children's Shoes
Boutique: Hot Mama, Mainstream Boutique, Stonecrop
Small-business customer service: First Class Mortgage, Stonecrop, Willow Salon
Gift shop/place to buy unique gifts: Goodthings, Stonecrop, The Woods
Jeweler: Goldwear Jewelers, Jared, Mark Michael Designs
New shop: Daily Dose, Mainstream Boutique, Whole Foods
Sporting goods: Dave's Sport Shop, Dick's Sporting Goods, REI
Eyewear: Bass Lake Family Eyecare, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision Maple Grove
