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Our readers have voted and here are Renton’s favorites in different

categories. Awards are given based on exceptionally good service from a store or maybe a fantastic meal or service providers who go the extra mile in customer service.

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Best of Renton 2015

Thank you for voting for Larry Cutting andRyan Runge as your favorite real estate agent over all of these years. Our success is directly

related to our great community of Renton!

425-277-15003016 Benson Road South, Renton, WA

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayoat all locations!

Family Restaurant

We are honored to benominated foryour favorite

Mexican Restaurant!TORERO’S

NORTH BENSON CENTER10707 SE CARR RD.

425-227-9104

TORERO’S AT THE LANDING920 N. 10TH ST425-228-6180

www.toreros-mexicanrestaurants.comCheck us out on Facebook for Daily Specials

Thank you for your votes!Helen, Russ & Gordy

Serving Renton for 40 years!

2842 NE Sunset Blvd.(next to Dollar Tree)

425.226.2111 1300711

HILANDSBARBER SHOP

Renton Vision Source Medical Eye & Vision Care

112 Pelly Ave N, Renton, WA 98057

425-255-2020www.rentonvision.com

Paul S. Jensen O.D., Optometric Physician

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112 Pelly Ave N, Renton, WA 98057

1301862230 Wells Ave. S., Downtown Renton

425-226-8427

St Charles PlaceAntiques & Restoration

Established in 1973

13,000 Sq Ft of

Antiques &

CollectiblesThank you Rentonfor 42 great years!

Community ServiceBest Customer Service

First Place: McLendon HardwareRunner-up: Brag Hair SalonHonorable Mention: CD Danza Salon & Spa

and Dr. Kirk King, DDS

ChurchFirst Place: St. Anthony Catholic ParishRunner-up: New Life ChurchHonorable Mention: St. Matthew’s Lutheran

Church and Highlands Community Church

Green BusinessFirst Place: Mr. ScrappyRunner-up: Sustainable RentonHonorable Mention: Green Earth and

1 Green Planet

Non-ProfitFirst Place: BECURunner-up: Birthday Dreams

Honorable Mention: Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank and Renton History Museum

Health/FitnessBarber Shop

First Place: Hilands Barber ShopRunner-up: Linda’s Barber ShopHonorable Mention: Fairwood Barber Shop

and Cascade Barber ShopChiropractor

First Place: Dr. Trisha HughesRunner-up: Dr. Robin ShampineHonorable Mention: Dr. Scott Petett,

Dr. Kimberly Corbin and Dr. Rod HandleyDentist/Denturist

First Place: Dr. Kirk E. King, DDSRunner-up: Dr. Sam Kim - SDK Dental CareHonorable Mention: Dr. Lyly Fisher, Dr. Clara

Rhieu, Dr. Steven Lee, Dr. Keith McDonald, Dr. Robert Odegard and Dr. Scott Babin

Eye DoctorFirst Place: Eyes on the LandingRunner-up: Dr. Ed Kosnoski - Fairwood Vision

ClinicHonorable Mention: Dr. Paul Jensen, O.D.

- Renton Vision Source and Renton Vision Clinic

Fitness CenterFirst Place: LA FitnessRunner-up: Planet FitnessHonorable Mention: Renton Community

Center, 24 Hour Fitness and Fitness Center at Valley Medical Center

Hair SalonFirst Place: CD Danza Salon & SpaRunner-up: Brag Hair SalonHonorable Mention: Element Salon & Spa at

The Landing, Q Salon and Renton Beauty School

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Best of Renton 2015Health Care Facility

First Place: UW/Valley Medical Clinics

Runner-up: Group Health Renton Medical Center

Honorable Mention: Southlake Clinic and Pacific Medical Clinic

Hearing ServicesFirst Place: Key HearingRunner-up: Luna Family Hearing

and Sound AssociatesMartial Arts

First Place: Ms. Mari’s Martial Arts

Runner-up: Lee’s Martial ArtsHonorable Mention: Kim’s Tae

Kwon Do and DOJO 3Nail Salon

First Place: #1 Nail Pro Salon & Spa

Runner-up: CD Danza Salon & Spa

Honorable Mention: U.S. Nails, CK Nails, and Cacie Nails & Spa

PediatricianFirst Place: Dr. Marcia Jordan,

MD - Women’s & Family Health Specialists

Runner-up: Dr. Gary German, M.D. Valley Children’s Clinic

Honorable Mention: Dr. R.D. MacDougall Jr., M.D.,

Dr. Monica Richter, M.D. - Valley Children’s Clinic and Dr. Daniel Friedman - Renton Pediatrics

PhysiciansFirst Place: Dr. Susan Cero,

MD - Proliance Orthopedic Associates

Runner-up: Dr. Howard Miller - Renton Family Practice

Honorable Mention: Dr. Linda Geere, Group Health,

Dr. Mary Butcher, MD - Valley Medical Center and Dr. Marcia Jordan, MD - Women’s & Family Health Specialists

Spa ServicesFirst Place: CD Danza Salon &

SpaRunner-up: Massage EnvyHonorable Mention: Bianco and

Company Salon & Spa and Element Salon and Spa at the Landing

KidsActivities

First Place: 8 Bit ArcadeRunner-up: Gene Coulon

Memorial Beach ParkHonorable Mention: Renton

Community Center and Henry Moses Aquatic Center

DaycareFirst Place: Children’s VillageRunner-up: KinderCareHonorable Mention: Bright

Horizons and Family Circle Learning Center

Learning CenterFirst Place: Children’s VillageRunner-up: Highlands PreschoolHonorable Mention: KinderCare,

Family Circle Learning Center and Renton School District

for recognizing Merrill Gardens as the best senior livingcommunity in Rentonfor six years in a row!!

THE BEST OF RENTON

(425) 233-8774merrillgardens.com Lic #BH 2131

Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre

Thank you

104 Burnett Ave SRenton, WA 98057

the best senior livingcommunity in Renton

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www.Goldenpeacockfairwood.yolasite.comPhone: (425) 226-1802

(425) 226-180314412 S.E. Petrovitsky Rd

Renton, WA 98058

(add $17.25 per person forGolden Peacock)

BBQ Pork • Egg RollsGolden Special Chow Mein

General Tao’s Chicken Mongolian Beef

Vegetable Chow YukGolden Special Rice

Hours: 4:00-1:00, Mon - Thurs4:00-2:00, Fri & Sat

4:00-10:00, Sun

HappyMother’s Day!

MAY 10COMPLIMENTARY CARNATION

Opens at 3:00 onSunday May 10th

Dinner for Two$17.25 per personMay 1-10

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Fine Dining in a Casual Atmosphere

Thank you fornominating us the 2015 “Best Asian Cuisine”

Now DeliveringWed.-Sun. 5-9!!!

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2015 BEST OF RENTON FINALISTTHANK YOU RENTON!

Drawing Winners are listed on page 9


Best of Renton 2015

425-271-4219104 Rainier Ave. S.

Renton, WA 98055Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Authentic Thai Cuisine

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Thank you Rentonfor your votes for

"Best Thai" Cuisine!

Thank you Rentonfor your votes for

"Best Thai" Cuisine!

Mon & Wed 8am-7pmTues, urs & Fri 8am-6pm

Sat & Sun 10am-4pm

Dr. Wood and the entire sta� at Animal Health Care Center would like to thank

everyone that voted for AHCC in the“Best of Renton.” Serving our customers and their pets continue to be the reason we work so hard every day to provide the best pet care

possible. We thank each of you for your loyalty & support over the years and into the future.

Sincerely, Dr. Tracy Wood& the sta� at AHCC

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504 Renton Ctr. Wy SW #3 • Renton

425-203-9000www.AHRenton.com

Like Us on Facebook

900 S. 3rd St., Unit A • Rentonphone 425.235.1717

fax 425.687.3152

Thank youfor yourvotes!

Store Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30-7:30

Fri 7:30-9, Sat 8-9, Sun 9-6

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4233 NE Sunset Blvd., • RENTON425-277-5068 • www.jaysproauto.com

To all of you who votedfor us, we are honored to

be nominated for“Best Automotive Service”

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425.226.409066 Williams Ave S • www.dare2smile.com

We look forward to providing outstanding carefor you, your family, and your friends.

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Kirk E. King, DDS, PSInvisalign, One Visit Crowns,Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

FOREIGN & DOMESTICCOMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

FOR CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORHOMES & ALL TYPES OF SPECIALTY VEHICLES

425-226-2965271 Rainier Ave. N.Renton, WA 98057

www.mathewsonsautomotive.com

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PeopleElected Official

First Place: Armondo PavoneRunner-up: Mayor Denis LawHonorable Mention: Ed Prince and Marcie

Palmer

VolunteerFirst Place: Sally CummingsRunner-up: Shannon AveryHonorable Mention: Pam Teal and Susan

Camerer

PetsPet Groomer

First Place: PetSmartRunner-up: Poodie’s Pet PalaceHonoroable Mention: Petco Highlands and

Renton West Vet Hospital

Pet StoreFirst Place: PetSmartRunner-up: Petco HighlandsHonorable Mention: Sierra Fish & Pets and

Fairwood Pet Center

Veterinary ClinicFirst Place: Animal HealthCare of RentonRunner-up: Renton West Vet HospitalHonorable Mention: Renton Veterinary

Hospital and Cedar River Animal Hospital

Professional ServicesAttorney/Law Firm

First Place: Mogren Glessner & RotiRunner-up: Dan KelloggHonorable Mention: Gary Faull and Dan

Clawson

Automotive CareFirst Place: Jeff’s AutomotiveRunner-up: Mathewson’s Automotive

Honorable Mention: Jay’s Professional Automotive, Bucky’s Complete Auto Repair and South Lake European

Bank/Credit UnionFirst Place: BECURunner-up: First Savings Bank NorthwestHonorable Mention: US Bank and Chase

Financial AdviserFirst Place: Mogren Glessner & RotiRunner-up: Dan KelloggHonorable Mention: McCorkle & Associates

and Eugene Heuschel II, AAMS

Insurance AgentFirst Place: Jim Sullivan - State Farm

InsuranceRunner-up: Ponce AnchetaHonorable Mention: John Galluzzo - Farmers

Insurance and Ray Peretti - Hub Insurance Agency


Best of Renton 2015

9 Oz. NewYork Steak

Only $1349

74 Rainier Ave. S., Renton, WA 98057

425-227-9910

We’re proud toserve you!

Thank you Renton

Every Day

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Home of the Lowest Price Best Breakfast in Town

Family Owned Since 1991

RENTONFOR THE SUPPORT THE LAST

88 YEARS!

Thank You!

RENTON440 Rainier Ave. S.

425-235-35551301723


89 YEARS!

Thank You!


425-235-3555


88 YEARS!

Thank You!


425-235-3555

413 S. 3rd St.,Renton425.255.3900800.733.3901www.cugini.com

Serving Renton Since 1973

Open Monday thru Friday8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,

Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thank you foryour votes!We’re proud

to serve this great community.

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Armondo PavoneRenton City Council

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RealtorFirst Place: Marcie Maxwell/Lisa LamRunner-up: Christina Clymer Jarvis -

WindermereHonorable Mention: Ryan Runge - American

Classic Homes and Larry Cutting - American Classic Homes

Senior RetirementFirst Place: Merrill GardensRunner-up: Chateau at Valley CenterHonorable Mention: The Lakeshore, GenCare

Renton at the Lodge and Evergreen Place

Travel AgentFirst Place: Renton Travel & CruisesRunner-up: Foothills TravelHonorable Mention: AAA Travel and Time

Travel

RestaurantsAsian Cuisine

First Place: Golden Peacock RestaurantRunner-up: Kami TeriyakiHonorable Mention: Blossom Asian Bistro

and Papaya

BakeryFirst Place: Chuck’s Donut Shop

Runner-up: Common Ground Coffee & Cupcakes

Honorable Mention: Renton Technical College and Top Pot Doughnuts

BreakfastFirst Place: Jay Berry’s CafeRunner-up: Whistle StopHonorable Mention: Tommy’s Cafe and Plum

Delicious Family Restaurant

Coffee ShopFirst Place: StarbucksRunner-up: Liberty CafeHonorable Mention: Big Foot Java and

Vince’s Coffee


Best of Renton 2015

Pizza...Pasta... Sandwiches...“You’ve tried the rest,

now try the Best!”

Join Us Tonight!Join Us Tonight!Join Us Tonight!

Thanks to our customersfor your support!

DINE IN or TAKE OUT425-228-7415

3809 NE 4th St • Rentonwww.AngelosInRenton.com

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4613 NE Sunset Blvd.Renton, WA 98059425.255.5522

www.planet� tness.com

Mon. 12am - Fri. 9pmSat. & Sun. 7am - 9pm

$10 PER MONTH.*

10PER MONTH.*

Thank you foryour votes!

State Farm, Bloomington, IL

Family.Friends.Community.

We’re all in this together.Jim Sullivan, Agent1520 Duvall Avenue NE

Renton, WA 98059Bus: 425-226-3322

jimsullivaninsurance.com

State Farm® has a longtradition of being there. That’sone reason why I’m proudto be part of the RentonCommunity

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Renton

for your votes!

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924 S. 3rd St.425-291-7987

Wed/Thurs 10am-6pm • Mon/Fri 12pm-6pmSat 10am- 6pm • Sun 12pm-5pm

Thank you for supportingAntiques 4U in

Historic Downtown Renton!!

• Buy • Sell

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WE’RE DEDICATED TO YOU.Eyes on the Landing is your one stop for comprehensive eye care and unique,quality eye wear.

Follow us!

425-276-5752822 N. 10th Pl, Suite A, Renton, WA 98057

www.eyesonthelanding.com

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quality eye wear.quality eye wear.

� ank you for your votes, we appreciate our

customers!

4608 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton WA Across from Albertsons & Starbucks in the Renton Highlands

www.kingandbunnys.com425-277-0600

� ank you for supportingLocal Businesses!

We appreciate every one ofour customers!

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Family RestaurantFirst Place: Jay Berry’s CafeRunner-up: Whistle StopHonorable Mention: Red Robin, Cedar River

BBQ and Casa Durango

Fine DiningFirst Place: Melrose GrillRunner-up: Red House Beer & Wine ShoppeHonorable Mention: Wild Fin and Marianna

Ristorante

HamburgersFirst Place: Five Guys Burgers and FriesRunner-up: Red Robin - LandingHonorable Mention: Burger Town and

Whistle Stop

Indian CuisineFirst Place: Naan and CurryRunner-up: Pabla Indian RestaurantHonorable Mention: Golden Indian Curry

House, and Curry & Kabab Indian Restaurant

Italian CuisineFirst Place: Vince’s Italian Restaurant &

PizzeriaRunner-up: Marianna RistoranteHonorable Mention: Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta

and Jay Berry’s CafeLunch

First Place: Red House Beer & Wine ShoppeRunner-up: Cedar River SmokehouseHonorable Mention: Whistle Stop Alehouse

and Panera Bread

Mexican CuisineFirst Place: Torero’s Family Mexican

RestaurantRunner-up: La Fuente Family Mexican

RestaurantHonorable Mention: La Hacienda Family

Mexican Restaurant and Casa Durango

PizzaFirst Place: Smoking Monkey PizzaRunner-up: Vince’s Italian Restaurant &

PizzeriaHonorable Mention: Angelo’s Pizza & PastaPapa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza

Drawing Winners are listed on page 9


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206-949-1696 [email protected]

“Your Residential Specialists”

Your Confidenceand Support is

Greatly Appreciated

thank youfor your

votes!

www.MarcieMaxwell.com

www.buckys.com

3801 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056425-255-1081

Mon-Fri 8-6 Sat 8-4Bucky’s has been in the auto business since 1971 with a reputation for doing the job right the � rst time! No appointment is necessary – we offer same day service in most cases.

Free Check Engine Light Scan

BUCKY’S COMPLETE OILCHANGE SPECIALUp to 5 QTS, 5W30Kendall Synthetic Blend16 locations fromEverett to Tacoma+ Tax and $2.00 Shop/Disposal Fee.Most Cars & Light Trucks

Only$1895

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4300 Talbot Road South, Suite 103 | Renton, WA 98055

425-572-51121300688

THANK YOU FOR YOURVOTE OF CONFIDENCE!We accept all major insurance including Group Health, BCBS of Illinois, Regence, Aetna, Premera, First Choice, United Healthand many more.

LINDAGEERE,MDFamily Practice

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A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD STEAKHOUSEOPEN DAILY AT 5PM

425-254-0759 www.melrosegrill.com819 HOUSER WAY SOUTH, RENTON, WA 98057

Thank you for voting for us!

Tavern/BarFirst Place: 8 Bit ArcadeRunner-up: Whistle StopHonorable Mention: Apogee Pub and Eatery

and Berliner Pub

Thai CuisineFirst Place: Royal OrchidRunner-up: Thai 65Honorable Mention: Thai Ginger and Nori

Presto Teriyaki

ShoppingAppliance Store

First Place: King and Bunny’s AppliancesRunner-up: IKEAHonorable Mention: Lowe’s Home

Improvement

Flower ShopFirst Place: Cugini Florists & Fine GiftsRunner-up: Renton Flower ShopHonorable Mention: Heritage Flowers -

Fairwood

Gift StoreFirst Place: Cugini Florists & Fine GiftsRunner-up: Poggi Bonsi Gifts and c’est la VieHonorable Mention: Uwajimaya and Cost

Plus World Market

Grocery/Convenient StoreFirst Place: Fred MeyerRunner-up: SafewayHonorable Mention: Shawn and Ted’s Quality

Meat, QFC, Top of the Hill Quality Produce and Uwajimaya


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[email protected]

Thank you Renton,for your trust and support!

I am honored to be nominatedas one of Renton’s Best Realtors.

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Thank You RentonFor Your Votes!

“Don’t wait until it’s too late.Call your insuranceprofessionals now.”

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Fresh new shipment of awesome plants to get your garden started!

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Thank you Renton for keeping us at the“TOP” of your shopping list!!!

Quality Produce

HardwareFirst Place: McLendon HardwareRunner-up: Lowe’s Home ImprovementHonorable Mention: Ace Hardware and Dunn

Lumber

Jewelry StoreFirst Place: Garland JewelersRunner-up: Fred MeyerHonorable Mention: Renton Jewelry

Exchange and c’est la Vie

Pawn ShopFirst Place: Ben’s LoansRunner-up: Cash American Pawn

Honorable Mention: Pawn Xchange and Pawn Pro’s

Plant NurseryFirst Place: McLendon HardwareRunner-up: Minter’s Earlington Greenhouse &

NurseryHonorable Mention: Alpine Nursery and

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Tattoo ShopFirst Place: Majenta’s Diamond Tattoo &

Body PiercingRunner-up: Ancient Arts TattooHonorable Mention: Sacred Soul Tattoo

Vintage, Antiques & TreasuresFirst Place: Park Avenue AntiquesRunner-up: St. Vincent de PaulHonorable Mention: St. Charles Place

Antiques and Antiques 4U

Winery/Wine ShopFirst Place: Red House Beer & Wine ShoppeRunner-up: Vino at the LandingHonorable Mention: All Things Wine,

Cedar River Cellars and Wine Alley

Drawing Winners are listed on the next page

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