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Check out our 2011 Best of Toledo winners
ROUND 1: THE RINGMASTERS
★Local Style Icon
Chrys Peterson, news anchor, WTOL News 11
Runner up: Diane Larson, news anchor, 13 ABC
★Local Hipster
Brandon Doriot, owner of The Pour House and comedian
Runner up: Ryan Bunch, performing and literary arts coordinator, Arts Commission of Greater Toledo
★Best New Job for Joe the Plumber
Plumber
Runner up: Garbage man
★High School
Central Catholic High School www.centralcatholic.org
Runner up: Whitmer High School
★College
The University of Toledo www.utoledo.edu
Runner up: Bowling Green State University
★Suburban Downtown
Perrysburg
Runner up: Sylvania
★Festival
German-American Festival
Runner up: Historic Old West End Festival
★Institution to Show Off
The Toledo Museum of Art www.toledomuseum.org
Runner up: Toledo Zoo
★Charity
Cherry Street Mission Ministries www.cherrystreetmission.org
Runner up: Toledo Area Humane Society
★Politicians/Public Servant
Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
Runner up: Michael Bell, mayor of Toledo
★Local Innovator
Clinton Longenecker, professor of leadership and organizational excellence in the College of Business and Innovation, The University of Toledo
Runner up: Robert Croak, founder of BCP Imports
★Apartment Community
Preston Gardens, Levis Commons www.liveprestongardens.com
Runner up: Chelsea Place
★Gripe You Are Most Sick of Hearing
Nothing to do
Runner up: No employment opportunities
★‘Hood to Grow Up In
Old West End
Runner up: Sylvania
★Best Power Couple
Sara and Shaun Hegarty
Allan and Susan Block
ROUND 2: THE HEAVYWEIGHTS
★Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Jeff Kessler, Arrowhead Surgeons www.arrowheadsurgeons.com
Dr. Frank Barone, FACs
★Doctor
Dr. Roger Kruse, sports medicine, ProMedica Physicians www.promedica.org/regenerativedoctorskruse
Runner up: Dr. Deborah Guntsch, M.D., Family Practice of Toledo Inc.
★Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
Dr. Oliver Jenkins, M.D. and Dr. Christopher Perry, M.D., Toledo Clinic ENT
Runner up: Dr. Allan Rubin, M.D., ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital
★Lawyer
Beau Harvey, attorney at law, Harvey Law Office www.facebook.com/HarveyLawOffice
Runner up: Owen Dunn Jr., attorney at law, Law Offices of Owen Dunn Jr.
★Eye Doctor
Dr. Michael Cooper, O.D., Westgate Vision Center
Runner up: Dr. Rick Cherry, O.D., Dr. Cherry & Associates
★Dentist
Dr. Jonathan Frankel, D.D.S., Jon Frankel Dentistry, www.jonfrankeldentistry.com
Runner up: Dr. Nadeem Khan, D.D.S., Great Smiles Family Dentistry
★Orthodontist
Drs. Eugene Simon, Andre Haerian and Jennifer Ludwig, Orthodontics www.perfectbraces.com
Runner up: Dr. Robert Julius, D.D.S.
★Chiropractor
Dr. Nickalis Dumas, D.C., Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center, www.rapidrelieftoledo.com
Runner up: Dr. Mickey Frame, D.S., Frame Chiropractic and Acupuncture
★Alternative Health Provider
Dr. Bryan Royer, D.C., chiropractor, Harmony Chiropractic Center, Inc. www.harmonychirocenter.com
Runner up: Dr. Nickalis Dumas, D.C., Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center
★Veterinarian
Dr. Bob Esplin, SylvaniaVET www.sylvaniavet.com
Runner up: High Point Animal Hospital
★Real Estate Agent
Barbara Jacobs, Sulphur Spring Realty, Inc. www.sulphurspringsrealty.com
Runner up: Ray Henderson, ReMax
★Professor
Clinton Longenecker, professor of leadership and organizational excellence in the College of Business and Innovation, The University of Toledo
Runner up: Joni Mihura, professor of psychology, The University of Toledo
★Bank
Huntington www.huntington.com
Runner up: Fifth Third Bank
★Interior Designer
Sara Smith, Inner Decor www.inner-decor.com
Runner up: Bob Miller Interiors
★Design Firm
Madhouse www.madmadmad.com
Runner up: Hart
ROUND 3: THE NEWSMAKERS
★Print Journalist
Mary Helen Darah, columnist, Toledo Area Parent
Runner up: Dave Hackenberg, sports writer, Toledo Blade
★Best-Dressed Newscaster
Diane Larson, 13ABC
Chrys Peterson, WTOL11
★Sportscaster
David Holmes, 13 ABC
Runner up: Dan Cummins, WTOL 11
★Weathercaster
Jay Berschback, 13 ABC
Runner up: Bill Spencer, 13 ABC
★Anchor Duo
Lee Conklin and Diane Larson, 13 ABC www.13abc.com
Runner up: Sashem Brey & Jeff Smith, 13 ABC
★Local TV Station
13 ABC www.13abc.com
Runner up: WTOL News 11
★Radio Station
92.5 KISS FM www.925kissfm.com
Runner up: 101.5 The River
★Morning Show
The Morning Rush, 92.5 KISS FM www.925kissfm.com/pages/themorningrush
Runner up: Bob and Tom Show, 104.7 WIOT
★Local Blog
Moms in Heels www.momsinheels.net
Runner up: BCSN, Buckeye Cable System
★Local Facebook Page
AnVa Spa & Salon www.facebook.com/anvasalon
Runner up: Help Save Lola!
★Local Twitter Handle
@Toledo_Tweets www.twitter.com/Toledo_Tweets
Runner up: @UT_Problems
ROUND 4: SHOP TIL YOU DROP
★Best New Store
Bumble Olive Oil Co.
Angel & Co.
★Best Locally-Owned Women’s Boutique
Elegant Rags
Sophia Lustig Shop
★Locally-Owned Men’s Boutique
Neil’s Men’s Shop www.neilsmensshop.com
Runner up: V Couture
★Resale Shop
Clothes Mentor www.clothes-mentor.com
Runner up: Savers Thrift Stores
★Thrift Store
Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio www.goodwillnwohio.com
Runner up: The Salvation Army
★Tailor
Sew-N-Such www.sew-n-such.com
Runner up: Pepe’s Men’s Wear & Tailor Shop
★Jewelry Store
Harold Jaffe Jewelers www.haroldjaffe.com
Runner up: David Fairclough Fine Jewelers
★Eyewear
Optical Arts Inc. www.opticalartsinc.com
Runner up: Pinnacle Eye Group
★Greenest Business
Phoenix Earth Food Cooperative www.phoenixearthfoodco-op.com
Runner up: The Green Boutique
★Greenhouse
Whiteford Road Greenhouse www.whitefordgreenhouse.com
Runner up: Hoen’s Garden Center & Landscaping
★Mall
Westfield Franklin Park www.westfield.com/franklinpark
Runner up: The Town Center at Levis Commons
★Place to buy a car
Yark Automotive Group www.yarkauto.com
Runner up: Taylor Kia of Toledo
★Antique Store
Maumee Antique Mall www.maumeeantiquemall.com
Runner up: Leffler’s Antiques
★Furniture Store
Ashley Furniture Store www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com
Runner up: Value City Furniture
★Paint Store
John’s Color Concepts, Inc., Benjamin Moore Paints
Runner up: Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
★Place to Buy Gifts
Fiddle Stix Boutique & Gallery www.fiddlestixboutique.com
Runner up: Lily’s at Levis
★Home Boutique
C’est La Vie www.facebook.com/pages/Cest-La-Vie/355502363589
Runner up: Lily’s at Levis
★Headshop
The Loonar Station www.loonarstation.com
Runner up: The Shed
★Hotel/Motel
Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Perrysburg www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Runner up: Belamere Suites Hotel
★Wedding Venue
Nazareth Hall www.nazarethhall.com
Runner up: Toledo Botanical Garden
★Liquor Store
Joseph’s Beverage Center www.josephsbeveragecenter.com
Runner up: Cork’s Wine and Liquor
★Smoke Shop
The Cigar Affair www.thecigaraffair.com
Runner up: La Casa de La Habana
★Photographer
JEM Photography www.momentsbyjem.com
Runner up: Nick Amrhein, 3BYONE Media
★Florist
Hafner Florist www.hafnerflorist.com
Runner up: Bartz Viviano Flowers & Gifts, Inc.
★Caterer
Premier Catering www.premiercateringtoledo.com
Runner up: Michael’s Café & Bakery
★Romantic Getaway
Belamere Suites Hotel www.belameresuites.com
Runner up: Maumee Bay State Park
★Psychic
Janet Amid www.janetamid.com
Runner up: Kimmie Rose
★Pet Supply
Rover Come Over Doggy Day Care www.rovercomeoverdoggydaycare.com
Runner up: SylvaniaVET
ROUND 5: WHAT A KNOCKOUT
Local Body
Paulette of Paulette’s Studio of Dance www.paulettespassions.com
Runner up: Extreme Results by Vince
Women’s Salon
Reve Salon and Spa www.revesalonandspa.com
Runner up: Beauty Bar
Men’s Barber Shop
Roosters Men’s Grooming Center www.roostersmgc.com
Runner up: Golden Razor
Day Spa
Pyure Salon & Spa www.pyuresalonspa.com
Runner up: Reve Salon and Spa
Nail Salon
AnVa Spa & Salon www.anvaspaandsalon.com
Runner up: J J Nails Pedicure & Tanning
Yoga
Bikram Yoga Toledo www.bikramyogatoledo.com
Runner up: Hot Yoga With Joe
Dance Studio
Paulette’s Studio of Dance www.paulettespassions.com
Runner up: Inspire Dance Company, LLC
Massage Therapist
Meaghan Alexander, Simply Massage, LLC www.simplymassagetoledo.com
Runner up: Alex Smith, Massage Envy
Personal Trainer
Jeff Degraff
Runner up: Maria McKeand Fitness
Athletic Club
YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo www.ymcatoledo.org
Runner up: Urban Active/LA Fitness
Tattoo Parlor
Infinite Art Tattoo www.iatattoo.com
Runner up: Permanently Scarred & Perfectly Pierced
ROUND 6: PUNCH DRUNK
New Bar
Star Bar & Grille www.starbarandgrille.com
Runner up: Ye Olde Cock N’ Bull Tavern
Sports Bar
Nick & Jimmy’s Bar and Grill www.nickandjimmys.com
Runner up: Fricker’s
College Bar
Chasers www.toledochasers.com
Runner up: Bar 145
Gay Bar
Bretz Nightclub www.facebook.com/bretz.bar
Runner up: Outskirts
Trivia Night
Ottawa Tavern
Runner up: The Distillery
Karaoke Bar
Bier Stube Bar & Grill www.toledobs.com
Runner up: Delaney’s Lounge
Country Bar
Hazard County Bar & Grill Facebook page: Hazard County Bar Grill
Runner up: Sneaky Pete’s
Taxi Service
Black & White Transportation www.blackwhitecab.com
Runner up: Checker Cab Company
ROUND 7: EAT TO WIN
Burger Joint
Bar 145 www.bar145toledo.com
Runner up: Burger Bar 419
Steakhouse
Mancy’s Steak House www.mancys.com
Runner up: Rockwell’s at The Oliver House
Sushi
Spicy Tuna Sushi Bar & Grill www.spicytunasushi.com
Runner up: KotoBuki Japanese Restaurant
Hotdogs
Tony Packo’s www.tonypacko.com
Runner up: Rudy’s Hot Dog
BBQ
Deet’s BBQ www.deetsbbq.com
Runner up: Po Mo’s Ribs
Soup
Chowders ‘N Moor www.chowdersnmoor.com
Runner up: Grumpy’s
Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar www.buffalowildwings.com
Runner up: Wing Station
Gyro
The Grape Leaf Diner www.grape-leaf.com
Runner up: Rumors Restaurant
Pizza
The Original Gino’s Pizza www.originalginos.com
Runner up: Marco’s Pizza
Diner
Star Diner
Runner up: Schmucker’s Restaurant
Bakery
Wixey Bakery www.wixeysbakery.com
Runner up: Tiger Mediterranean Bakery & Deli
Sandwich
Grumpy’s www.grumpys.net
Runner up: Barry Bagels
Tea Shop
Elaine’s Tea Shop www.thetealady.com
Runner up: Dragonfly Tea Cottage
Fine Dining
Mancy’s Steak House www.mancys.com
Runner up: Registry Bistro
Seafood
Real Seafood Company www.realseafoodcorestaurant.com
Runner up: Mancy’s Bluewater Grille
Independent Coffee
Black Kite Coffee & Pies www.facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee
Runner up: Plate 21
Italian Restaurant
Rosie’s Italian Grille www.rosiesitaliangrille.com
Runner up: LaScola Italian Grill
Indian Restaurant
The Indian Jewel of Toledo Facebook page: The Indian Jewel of Toledo
Runner up: Tandoor Cuisine of India
Middle Eastern Restaurant
Beirut Restaurant www.beirutrestaurant.com
Runner up: Byblos
Mexican Restaurant
El Camino Real www.elcaminorealoh.com
Runner up: San Marcos Taqueria
Chinese Restaurant
New Empire Restaurant
Runner up: QQ Kitchen
Thai Restaurant
Bangkok Kitchen Facebook page: Bangkok Kitchen
Runner up: Rose Thai
Local Grocery
Walt Churchill’s Market www.waltchurchillsmarket.com
Runner up: Andersons Food Market
Ethnic Grocery
Middle East Market www.middleeast-market.com
Runner up: Sofo Foods
Natural Food Store
Health Foods by Claudia www.healthfoodsbyclaudia.com
Runner up: Bassett’s Health Foods
ROUND 8: MUSIC TO MY EARS
Live Music Venue
The Village Idiot www.villageidiotmaumee.com
Runner up: Huntington Center
New Act
The Rivets
Runner up: Charles Lane
Band
Chris Shutters, musician, Chris Shutters Band www.facebook.com/ChrisShuttersFanPage
Runner up: Neon Black
Blues/Jazz
Buck69 www.buck69.net
Runner up: Jesse Coleman & the JAMM Band
Hip Hop
Great Lakes Crew www.facebook.com/pages/Great-Lakes-Crew/60117263391
Runner up: C. Fifth
Singer
Chris Shutters, musician, Chris Shutters Band www.facebook.com/ChrisShuttersFanPage
Runner up: Jeff Stewart
DJ
DJ Big Trav Grant www.facebook.com/djbigtrav
Runner up: DJ A-Dubb
Recording Studio
Little Elephant Recording www.facebook.com/LittleElephantRecording
Runner up: Media Masters
Local Music Guru
Mark Mikel, musician, Mike Mikel Hallucination www.last.fm/music/MARK+MIKEL
Runner up: Chris Shutters, musician, Chris Shutters Band
Local Music Store
Culture Clash Records www.thecultureclash.com
Runner up: Allied Record Exchange
Local Musical Instrument Shop
Heights Guitars www.heights-guitars.com
Runner up: Richards Music
Music Teacher
Micah Graber, music director, Toledo School for the Arts www.ts4arts.org
Runner up: Jean Holden, Jean Holden’s Studio of Vocal Expression
ROUND 9: ART TITANS
Supporter of the Local Arts
Toledo School for the Arts www.ts4arts.org
Runner up: The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo
Independent Gallery
Copper Moon Studio Gallery & Gifts www.coppermstudio.com
Runner up: Bozart’s Art & Music Gallery
Local Art Event
Black Swamp Festival www.blackswamparts.org
Runner up: Crosby Festival of the Arts
Art Photographer
Tina Gionis, freelance photographer, Tina G. Photography www.tinagionis.blogspot.com
Runner up: Jeff Camp, photographer, 10k80 Media
2D Artist
Leslie Adams, artist, Butler Institute of American Art www.leslieadams.com
Runner up: Michael and Mark Kersey, Mr. Atomic Studio & Gallery
3D Artist
Steve Kaminsky, artist and jewelry-maker, Artforms www.artformsperrysburg.com
Runner up: Adam Goldberg, glass artist, Gathered Art Gallery and Studios
Art Classes
Toledo Museum of Art www.toledomuseum.org
Runner up: The Art Supply Depo
Street Artist
Matt Taylor, designer and illustrator, Mr. Taylor www.hellomrtaylor.com
Runner up: Streetspun Yarnbombing
Ballet
The Toledo Ballet www.toledoballet.net
Runner up: Cassandra School of Ballet
Literary Artists
Ryan Bunch, performing and literary arts coordinator, Arts Commission of Greater Toledo www.acgt.org
Runner up: Douglas Lutman, poet and literary artist
Local Theatre Group
The Toledo Repertoire Theatre www.toledorep.org
Runner up: The Village Players Theatre
Live Theatre Venue
Valentine Theatre www.valentinetheatre.com
Runner up: Stranahan Theatre and Great Hall
Place to Buy Local Art
Copper Moon Studio Gallery & Gifts www.coppermstudio.com
Runner up: Gathered Art Gallery and Studios
ROUND 10: ATHLETICALLY INCLINED
Local Athlete
Erik Kynard Jr., track and field athlete, graduate of Rogers High School
Runner up: Tyler Fahrer, wrestler, Delta Wrestling Club
Local High School Coach
Jerry Bell, football coach, Whitmer High School www.washloc.k12.oh.us
Runner up: Greg Dempsey, football coach, Central Catholic High School
High School Team
Whitmer High School www.washloc.k12.oh.us
Runner up: Central Catholic High School
Bowling Alley
Timbers Bowling www.timbersbowling.com
Runner up: Southwyck Bowling Lanes
Martial Arts Studio
Kempo Martial Arts www.kempomania.com
Runner up: USA Martial Arts
Bike Shop
Wersell’s Bike & Ski Shop www.wersellsbikeandskishop.com
Runner up: Reggie’s Bike Shop
Skateboard
Mountain Man Sports www.mountainmansportsonline.com
Runner up: Red Sky Surf and Snow
