Readers of the 425 Magazine voted 25 Kirkland businesses as “The Best of the 425-Eastside.” All results from the second annual vote are published in the July/August 2010 edition of the magazine and online at www.425magazine.com. The City congratulates the following Kirkland businesses:
- Best Wine Selection: Purple Café & Wine Bar (multiple locations)
- Best Chef: Holly Smith, Café Juanita
- Best Pizza: Zeek’s Pizza
- Best Drive In: Burgermaster (multiple locations)
- Best Outdoor Dining: The Beach Café
- Best View: Bin on the Lake
- Best Coffee: Starbucks (multiple locations)
- Best Neighborhood Bar: Hectors
- Best in Show – Hotels: The Woodmark Hotel
- Best First Date Spot: Laugh’s Comedy Club
- Best Place to Get Married: The Woodmark Hotel
- Best Picnic Spot: Kirkland Waterfront
- Best Place for People Watching: Kirkland Waterfront
- Best Doctor: Dr. Kevin McCarty, Totem Lake Family Medicine
- Best Chiropractor: Dr. Ben Charlton, Inline Wellness Center
- Best Pharmacy: Bartells (multiple locations)
- Best Consignment Shop: Ragamoffyn’s
- Best Hairstylist: Zoey Brumm at Zo Salon
- Best Massage Therapist: Dina Wheeler, Inline Wellness Center
- Best Vet: Eastside Veterinary Associates
- Best Private School: Eastside Preparatory Academy
- Best Daycare: Bright Horizons
- Best Kitchen & Bath Designer: Sandra Gjesdahl, Bristol Design & Construction
- Best Home Décor Store: Simplicity Décor
I wonder why Kirkland doesn't have a Best Florist? :>) Maybe we should ask to have that category added next year. :>) King 5 Best of Western Washington recognizes, florists, photographers, event planners, DJ's, caterers, musicians, and lots of other fun categories, maybe next year the categories could be expanded to include more of a variety since Kirkland has a lot to offer! Just a thought~