Best of Essex
The results are in! Check out the winners of our 2009 Best of Essex Readers’ Choice Awards-chosen by YOU.

Best of Essex Readers' Choice Award Winners! Our readers have spoken, letting us know exactly what you love best about life—and shopping, dining, and so much more in Essex County. We're grateful to all the businesses that participated in Suburban Essex Magazine's first Best of Essex Readers' Choice Awards—and to all of our readers, who generated so much excitement for the contest, the winners—and, perhaps best of all, for all the great businesses in Essex County. Best Bagel: BAGELWICH BAGELS & DELI, Verona Best Bakery: GENCARELLI'S BAKERY, Bloomfield Best Banquet Facility: THE MANOR, West Orange Best Bar: EGAN & SONS, Montclair Runner Up: St. James's Gate Publick House, Maplewood Best Barbeque: INDIGO SMOKE, Montclair Best Brunch: RAYMOND'S, Montclair Best Burger: PALS CABIN, West Orange Best Car Wash: WEST CALDWELL CAR WASH, West Caldwell Best Caterer: EIGHT HILLS CATERERS, Verona Best Child Friendly Restaurant: HOLSTEN'S, Bloomfield Best Children's Clothing Store: OVER THE MOON, Montclair Runner Up: Little One & Co., Maplewood Best Children's Party: DOIN' DISHES, Montclair Runner Up: The Messy Artist, South Orange Best Chinese Restaurant: SESAME, Montclair Best Chinese Takeout: T.S. MA, Upper Montclair Runner Up: Bill & Harry's, Maplewood Best Deli: WATCHUNG DELI, Montclair Runner Up: Millburn Deli, Millburn Best Diner: PILGRIM DINER, Verona Best Dry Cleaner: WATCHUNG PLAZA DRY CLEANERS, Montclair Runner Up: Gleason Cleaners & Launderers, Maplewood Best Florist: CALDWELL FLOWERLAND, Caldwell Best Gifts: CBL FINE ART, West Orange Best Golf Course: MONTCLAIR GOLF CLUB, West Orange Best Gym: PLATINUM FITNESS, Verona Runner Up: Can Do Fitness, Short Hills Best Hair Salon: PANICO SALON & SPA, West Caldwell Best Home Furnishings: D.MARIE HOME, Caldwell Best Ice Cream: APPLEGATE FARM, Upper Montclair Best Indian Restaurant: TAJ PALACE, Montclair Runner Up: Sona Classic Indian Dining, Maplewood Best Italian Restaurant: OSTERIA GIOTTO, Montclair Best Jewelry Store: WALTER BAUMAN JEWELERS, West Orange Best Landscaper: SPONZILLI LANDSCAPE GROUP, Fairfield Best Liquor Store: AMANTI VINO, Montclair TOTAL WINE & MORE, West Orange Best Martini: EGAN & SONS, Montclair Runner Up: Martini Bistro and Bar, Millburn Runner Up: Papillon 25, South Orange Best Men's Clothing Store: SAMS, Fine Men's Clothing, Livingston Best Mexican Restaurant: MEXICALI ROSE, Montclair Best Optician: TESTA OPTICIANS, Upper Montclair Best Outdoor Dining: CUBAN PETE'S, Montclair Best Painter: MARK TIRONDOLA PAINTING, Bloomfield Best Pet Supply Store: MONTCLAIR FEED & PET SUPPLY, Montclair Runner Up: Pro Pets, South Orange Best Pizza: STAR TAVERN, Orange Runner Up: ARTURO'S OSTERIA & PIZZERIA, Maplewood Runner Up: LA STRADA, Millburn Runner Up: RESERVOIR RESTAURANT, South Orange Best Overall Restaurant (BYOB): CULINARIANE, Montclair Best Overall Restaurant (Full Service): LUNELLO, Cedar Grove Best Romantic Restaurant: HIGHAWN PAVILION, West Orange Best Shoe Store: FLEET FEET SPORTS, Montclair Runner Up: Footnotes, Millburn Best Spa: BANGZ SALON & WELLNESS SPA, Montclair Best Steak: FRANKLIN STEAKHOUSE, Nutley Best Storefront: WATCHUNG PLAZA HOME, Upper Montclair Best Sushi: DAI KICHI, Montclair Best Thai Food: THAI CHEF, Montclair Best Vegetarian Restaurant: VEGGIE HEAVEN, Upper Montclair Best Women's Clothing Store: COCO, An Experience, Upper Montclair Runner Up: Robyn Ross, South Orange Best Yoga: YOGA MONTCLAIR, Upper Montclair November 2009 VicinityMagazine.com 25

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