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FOOD AND DRINK

Best Bagel Shop

• Blazing Bagels

• Bruegger’s Bagels

• Einstein Bagels

• Mannie’s Bagel and Deli

• Pete’s Oven

Best Bakery

• Pete’s Oven

• Julian Brothers Bakery

• Mannie’s Bagel and Deli

• Cupcakes and Kisses

• The Magic Brownie Box

Best BBQ

• Lockhart’s BBQ

• Bad Brads

• Woodchip’s

• Billy’s Tip n Inn

• Union Woodshop

Best Brewery

• Cj’s Brewery

• River’s Edge Brewing Company

• Homegrown Brewing Co. Oxford

• Rochester Mills Brewing

• Exferiment­ation Brewing Co

Best Breakfast

• Biff’s Coney

• Jerry’s Coney

• Bread and Yolk

• Sweet Amy’s

• Pete’s Coney

Best Buffet

• Biff’s Coney

• Fork and Pint

• Fountains

• Punjab Indian Cuisine

• Fuji Japanese Buffet

Best Catering

• Mexico Lindo

• Pizzeria Dolce

• Italia Garden

• The Highland House

• Matter of Taste

Best Chicken Wings

• Pizzeria Dolce

• Hoops

• Shark Club

• Oxford Tap

• Wing Snob Rochester

Best Chinese Restaurant

• China Jade

• Panda House

• Wing Lauk

• New York Minute

• Carrie Lee’s

Best Coney Island

• Biff’s Coney

• Jerry’s Coney

• Country Coney

• Leo’s Coney Island

• Pete’s Coney

Best Deli

• Tony’s Deli

• Bread Basket Madison Heights

• Main Street Deli Rochester

• Market Place Meats

• Boris’s Deli Waterford

Best Dessert

• Mexico Lindo

• Cookies and Cream

• 5-1Diner Oxford

• Pizzeria Dolce

• Matter of Taste

Best Family Restaurant

• Mexico Lindo

• Italia Garden

• Pizzeria Dolce

• Dave & Amy’s

• Highland House

Best Family Owned Restaurant

• Mexico Lindo

• Pizzeria Dolce

• Sheldon’s Pizza

• Italia Garden

• G’s Pizzeria

Best Fish & Chips

• Sportsman’s

• Fork ‘n Pint

• Dave & Amy’s

• Lions Den

• Irish Tavern

Best Friendlies­t Restaurant

• Sportsman’s

• Fork ‘n Pint

• Dave & Amy’s

• Lions Den

• Irish Tavern

Best Greek Restaurant

• Athens

• Anita’s Kitchen

• Hero’s

• Red Olive Rochester

• Greek Jalapeno

Best Happy Hour

• Mexico Lindo

• McVees Pub and Grub

• 313 Pizza Bar

• Oat Soda

• Bahama Breeze

Best Ice Cream

• Mexico Lindo

• Cookies and Cream

• Guernsey Farms Dairy

• Ray’s Ice Cream

• Dairy Queen

Best Italian Restaurant

• Gino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant

• Antonio’s

• Italia Gardens

• Highland House

• Via Bologna

Best Mexican Restaurant

• Mexico Lindo

• El Toro Pontiac

• Honcho’s Restaurant

• Plaza Garibaldi Authentic Mexican Grill & Bar

• Rio on Main

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

• LaMarsa

• Troy Kabob

• Lebanese Grill Rochester

• Olive Paradise

• Shish Palace

Best New Restaurant

• Darrel’s Steak and Sea-food

• Oat Soda

• Johnny Black’s

• Pizzeria Dolce

Sweet Amy’s

• Best Pizza

• Epic Pizza

• Pizzeria Dolce

• 313 Pizza Bar

• Olga’s Pizza

• Tania Pizza

Best Place for Beer Selection

• Copper Mug

• Union Tap

• Old Detroit

• Hilltop

• Pontiac Lake Inn

Best Place for a Burger

• Copper Mug

• Union Tap

• Old Detroit

• Hilltop

• Pontiac Lake Inn

Best Place for Fish Chips

• Sportsman’s

• Fork ‘n Pint

• Dave & Amy’s

• Lions Den

• Irish Tavern

Best Place For Lunch

• Mexico Lindo

• Bitter Tom’s

• Sweet Amy’s

• Italia Garden

• Pizzeria Dolce

Best Polish Restaurant

• Two Sisters Family Restaurant

• Lukich Family Dining

• Polish Village Cafe

• Polonia Village

• Val’s Polish Kitchen

Best Restaurant Service

• Mexico Lindo

• Italia Garden

• Pizzeria Dolce

• Oat Soda

• Fork ‘n Pint

Best Romantic Restaurant

• Mexico Lindo

• Valentino’s Bar and Grill

• Victoria’s Wine and Dine

• Via Bolognia

• Highland House

Best Salad Bar

• Dave and Amy’s

• Paulies Diner

• Ruby Tuesday

Best Sandwich Shop

• Breakaway Deli

• Daily Diner

• DiBella’s

• MC Wiches

• Times Square

Best Seafood Restaurant

• Kruse and Muer

• Mitchell’s Fish Market

• Kabin Krusers Oyster Bar

• Rochester Chop House

• Victoria’s Wine and Dine

Best Specialty Market

• Lucky’s Natural Foods

• Marketplac­e Meats

• Neiman’s Family Market

• Nino Salvaggio

• Hollywood Market

Best Sports Bar

• Mexico Lindo

• Union Tap

• Orion Sports Bar and Grill

• McVees Pub and Grub

• Oxford Tap

Best Steakhouse

• Black Rock

• Clawson Steakhouse

• Darrel’s Steak and Seafood

• Lucky’s Prime Time

• Rochester Chophouse

Best Sunday Brunch

• The Meeting House

• Fountains

• Sweet Amy’s

• Fork ‘n Pint

• Royal Diner

Best Sushi

• Sushi Weng

• So Thai

• Sushi & Thai Oxford

• Take Sushi

• Noble Fish

Best Thai Restaurant

• So Thai

• Sushi & Thai Oxford

• Penn Thai Cafe

• Sy Thai Waterford

• Bk Sushi Thai Keego Harbor

Best Vegetarian Restaurant

• Chive Kitchen

• Jacq N Diane’s Juice Box

• L.A. Cafe

•M Swexeiec t o ALminyd’os

Best Wine Selection

• Wine Social

• McVees Pub and Grub

• Fork ‘n Pint

• Orion Wine & Keg

• Big Rock Chophouse

SERVICES

Best Attorney

• Ian Redmond Attorney

• Michael B Serling

• Redmond Law Group

• Mark Menczar P.C

• Chris Endres Attorney

Best Adult Education

• Walsh College

• Oakland Community College

• Oakland University

• Rochester College

Best Auto Parts Store

• Auto Zone Waterford

• O’Reilly Auto Parts

• Automotive Authority

• Mazza Auto Parts

Best Appliance/ Electronic Store

• ABC Warehouse

• Best Buy

• Sargent Appliance

• US Appliance

Best Bank

• Chase

• Fifth Third

• First State Bank

• Oxford Bank

• The State Bank

Best Barber

• Village Square

• Sands Barber Shop

• Family Barber Waterford

• Marketti School of Cosmetolog­y

• The Silver Fox

Best Banquet Facility

• Italia Garden

• San Marino Club

• Camp Ticonderog­a

• Gino’s

• Mexico Lindo

Best Car Repair Shop

• Midas Lake Orion and Rochester

• Automotive Authority

• Brakes & More Royal Oak

• Ed Roy on Dixie

• Bill’s Automotive

Best Car Wash

• Mr. C’s

• Forster’s Auto Wash

• Paul’s

• Jax

• Automotive Authority

Best Carpet & Flooring Store

• Builders Custom Flooring

• Havel Floor Covering

• Villa Carpet

• The Carpet Guys

• Northern Wholesale Flooring

Best Charitable Organizati­on

• Lighthouse

• SE Michigan Catholic Charities

• Habitat for Humanity Oakland

• God’s Helping Hands

• Grace Center of Hope

Best Chiropract­or

• Falkner Family Chiropract­ic

• Tocco Clawson

• Orion Family Spinal Center

• Caruso

• Rumph Chiropract­ic

Best

Collision Shop

• Dotten Collision

• Wally Edgar Collision Center

• Clarkston Auto Body

• CARSTAR - Waterford

• S & L Autobody

Best Credit Union

• Genisys Credit Union

• Vibe Credit Union

• InTouch Credit Union

• Lakes Community Credit Union

• Cornerston­e Community Financial

Best Daycare

• Circle Time

• Heartfelt Impression­s

• Peppermint Patty’s Play Place

• Breakie Bunch of Waterford

• Morgan’s Early Learning, Waterford

Best Dentist

• North Oakland Dental Group

• Dr. Gantz

• Clarkston Village Dental

• Dr. Fiteny

• Dr. Saad

Best Dry Cleaners

• Earl’s Clawson

• Sun Cleaners

• Trellas

• M-59 Cleaners

• Spencers

Best Education Institutio­n

• Clarkston Community Schools

• Orchard Lake St Marys

• Oakland Community College

• Noor Internatio­nal

• Lake Orion Community Schools

Best Electricia­n

• Waske

• Joe Pizik

• Triple R Electric

• Oak Electric

• Kotz

Best Eye Doctor

• Baldwin Eye Care

• Lake Orion Vision

• Village Eye Care

• Dr. Leslie Emmert-Buck

• Johnny Leung

Best Family-owned Business

• Northern Flooring

• Kotz

• Mattresses & Beyond

• Liberty Way Realty - Lake Orion

• The Carpet Guys

Best Financial Advisor

• Genisys Credit Union

• Arkwright

• Rising Sun Investment­s

• Tom Vermulen

• Jon Uffelman-Stifel

Best Health Club

• Rochester Gym

• Great Lakes Athletic Club Lake Orion

• Studio 8

• Great Lakes Gym

• American Home Fitness

Best Hearing Aid Service

• Dymon Hearing Center

• Cruz Hearing

• Miracle-Ear

• Oakland Audiology

• Beltone Hearing Aid Center

Best Heart Care Physician

• Heart Care PC

• Dr. Kristen Roy

• Dr. Milford & Dr. Salvia

• Creagh Milford DO

• Dr. Erica Harding

Best Heating & Cooling Company

• Kotz

• Hearthside Heating & Cooling

• Lizut Heating and Cooling

• Pilot Heating and Cooling Rochester

• Superior Plumbing Heating & Air-Conditioni­ng

Best Insurance Agency

• The Marcus Schirr Agency

• AAA Insurance White Lake

• Haney Farm Bureau

• Maris Brown Insurance

• The Ryan Insurance Agency

Best Lawn Equipment Store

• Burdick Street Lawn Equipment

• Rochester Lawn Equipment

• Billings Lawn Equipment

• Weingartz in Clarkston

Best Manicure/Pedicure

• Bloomfield Nails

• Dawn Nail Spa

• In Style Nails

• Just Polished Nails

• Red Gloss Nail Spa

Best Massage Therapist

• Bellis Spa

• Cassie Scribner

• Moonbeam

• Spa Mariana

• Woodhouse Day Spa

Best Mortgage Lender

• Genisys Credit Union

• Vibe Credit Union

• Hancock Mortgage

• InTouch Credit Union

• Oxford Bank

Best Moving Services

• 2 Men and a Truck

• Changing Places Moving

• Profession­al Movers

• Morse Moving & Storage

Best Nursery

• Piechnik’s

• Wojo’s

• Auburn Oaks Garden Center

• Bordine’s

Best Nutritioni­st

• Nuview Nutrition

• Natural Digestive Health Center

• Dr. Jeffrey Bosman

• Harmony Healing

Best Pediatrici­an

• Orion Pediatrics

• Commerce Pediatrics

• Dr. Abraham

• Dr. Sundar

• Dr. Christina Schilling

Best Pet Groomer

• Patty’s Angels

• Soggy Doggy

• Commerce Village Vet

• Rub A Dub Lake Orion

• Love 4 Dogs

Best Powersport­s/ ATV/Motorcycle Sales & Service

•K&WCycle

• Honda Suzuki of Warren

• Motor City Power Sports

• Lakes Motorsport­s

• Motorcity Harley Davidson

Best Physical Therapist

• Health Quest

• Advanced Physical Therapy

• Mike Carson

• Tine Schaffner (Neil King)

• Brian A Jones

Best Place to Sell Gold

• Chantelle Jewelers

• AU Precious Metal Solu-tions

• C & L Jewelry

• Ronnie’s Jewelry & Pawn Shop

• Abbott’s Coins Jewelry & Loans

Best Plastic Surgeon

• The Spa MD

• Allure Medical Spa

• Dr. Williams - Renaissanc­e Plastic Surgery

• Dr. Danielle Daluca Pytelle

• Dr. Michael H. Freedland, MD

Best Plumbing Service

• Kotz Plumbing

• Precision Plumbing

• Lake Orion Plumbing

• Superior Plumbing Heating & Air-Conditioni­ng

• Putman & Sons Plumbing

Best Realtor

• James Gillen - Lake Orion

• RE/MAX Judy Palmer

• Karen Greenwood

• Dav n id MMaladldoo­nnaaddoo

• Liberty Way Realty Lake Orion

Best RV Dealer

• General RV

• A & S RV Center

• Kline’s RV

• Circle K RV

Best Salon

• Salon Glow

• Zealand Spa and Salon

• Calypso

• Sormeh Selected Stylist

• Azarro Salon

Best Senior Living Community

• American House

• Canterbury on-the-Lake

• The Neighborho­ods of White Lake

• Lourdes

• Anthology of Troy

Best Spa

• Evexia Wellness Spa

• Zealand Spa and Salon

• Rivage Day Spa

• Avanti Salon Spa

• Woodhouse Day Spa

Best Tanning Salon

• VIP Tanning Lake Orion

• Tropical Tan

• Chili Peppers Tanning

• Acapulco Tan

• Tan 4 Life

Best Tattoo Parlor

• American Pride Rochester

• Tattoo Nouveau

• Old Soul

• Ironclad Tattoo Co.

• B’z Ink Tattoo and Piercing Shop

Best Tire Store

• Tire Warehouse

• AC Tire Service

• Discount Tire

• Warehouse Tire

• A/C tire

Best Water Treatment Service

• Lakeland Water Conditioni­ng

• Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions

• Douglas Water Conditioni­ng

• All Clear Water Conditioni­ng

Best Veterinary Clinic

• Commerce Village Vet

• Union Lake Vet

• Donaldson

• Parker Vet

• North Hill Rochester

Best Window Treatment Service

• Light & Loom

• Creative Custom Draperies Rochester

• Perfect View Blinds

• Budget Blinds of Clarkston

• Lake Orion Window Treatments

SHOPPING

Best Antique Shop

• Caveman & Pip

• Frankly Antiques

• Open Door Resale Store

• Antiques & Fine Jewelry by Pamela

Best Bicycle Store

• American Cycle and Fitness

• Main Street Bikes

• KLM -Rochester Hills

• Kinetic Systems

• Rochester Bike Shop

Best Boat Dealer

• Anderson

• Chapman’s Sports Center

• Wonderland Marine West

• Sunset Marine

• Wilson Marine

Best Bridal Store

• A’dora Belle Bridal

• Evelyn’s Fashions

• The Wedding Shoppe

• Bellissima Bridal Salon

Best Butcher

• Market Place Meats

• The Butcher Shoppe

• Lucky’s Natural Foods

• Ray’s Meats

• Neiman’s Family Market

Best Candy Shop

• Doc Sweets

• Nutz About Chocolate

• Ross Fine Candies

• The Rocket Ferndale

Best Car Dealer

• Al Deeby

• Bowman Chevrolet

• Lunghamer Buick

• Golling Chrysler

• Suburban Ford of Waterford

Best Cheese Counter

• The Cheese Lady

• Kroger

• Whole Foods

• Nino Salvaggio

• Papa Joe’s

Best Farmers Market

• Oakland County Farmers Market

• Clarkston

• Oxford

• Rochester

• Royal Oak

Best Florist

• Dynasty Berkley

• Design Works

• Bella in Waterford

• Waterford Hill Florist

• Affordable Flowers Birmingham

Best Gift Shop/Boutique

• Catching Fireflies Rochester

• Sue’s Hallmark

• Little Things Ortonville

• Essence on Main

• Jela treasures

Best Grocery Store

• Lucky’s Natural Foods

• Tenuta’s

• Hollywood Market

• Neiman’s Family Market

• Nino Salvaggio

Best Health Store

• Lucky’s Natural Foods

• Oasis

• Bill

• Health Foods of Rochester

• Simply Natural

Best Home Furnishing Store

• Mc Laughlin’s

• Bob’s Discount Furniture

• Harrison’s, Clarkston

• Home Interior Warehouse Walled Lake

• Pine Tree Lighting and Furniture

Best Jeweler

• Chantelle Jewelers

• Waterfall Jewelers

• Diamond Daves

• Diamond Castle

• Mark Young Jewelers

Best Lingerie Shop

• Harp’s Lingerie

• Bra-Vo Intimates

• Supernatur­al Lingerie

• Tina Marie Shop

• Lover’s Lane

Best Lighting Store

• Brose Electric

• Herald Wholesale

• Menard’s

• Michigan Chandelier

• Pine Tree Lighting

Best Local Shopping District

• Ortonville

• Clarkston

• Oxford

• Rochester

• Royal Oak

Best Mall

• Village Of Rochester Hills

• Great Lakes Crossing

• Oakland Mall

• Somerset Collection

• 12 Oaks

Best Mattress Store

• Mattresses And Beyond

• ABC Warehouse

• U.S. Mattress Rochester

• Harbor Springs Mattress Co

Best Music Store

• Motor City Guitar

• Guitar Center

• Orion Music

• McCourt’s Music

• Found Sound

Best Pet Supplies Store

• Pet Supplies Plus

• The Urban Dog Rochester

• Market Place Pet supply

• Premier Pet Supply

• Val’s Pet Supplies

Best Resale Shop

• Salvation Army

• Freedom Treasures

• Twice Blessed

• Treasure Chest

• Grace Center of Hope

Best Specialty Shop

• Joe’s Army Navy Surplus

• Leon & Lulu

• Arizona Saddlery of Clarkston

• Play It Again Sports

• American Home Fitness

Best Sporting Goods Store

• Dick’s Sporting Goods

• American Home Fitness

• Boyne County Sports

• Dunham’s

• Summit Sports

Best Tool Store

• ACE Clarkston

• Great Lakes Ace Hardware, Clarkston

• Harbor Freight

• Dillman & Upton

• Performanc­e Line Tool Center

Best Toy/Hobby Store

• Hobby Lobby

• The Robot Garage

• Adventures in Toys

• Funky Monkey Toys Ortonville

• Toyology Toys

Best Unique Store

• Freedom Treasures

• The Robot Garage

• Harrison’s Design + Furniture

• Joe’s Army Navy Surplus

• Yellow Dog

TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINM­ENT

Best Golf Course

• Fountains Golf & Banquet

• Shepard’s Hollow

• Pine Knob Golf Course

• Springfiel­d Oaks

• Oakhurst

Best Historic Site

• Cranbrook

• Henry Ford and Greenfield Village

• Oakland County Pioneer & Historical Society (Pine Grove Historical Museum)

• Van Hoosen Farm

• Wisner Mansion at Pine Grove in Pontiac

Best Ice Arena

• Onyx

• Birmingham Ice Arena

• Cranbrook Wallace Ice Arena

• Lakeland Ice Arena

• Novi Ice Arena

Best Local Event

• Fire & Ice Rochester

• Music In The Park

• Woodward Dream Cruise

• Dragon on the Lake

• Arts Beats & Eats

Best Local Museum

• Crossroads Village and Huckleberr­y Railroad

• Meadowbroo­k Hall

• Cranbrook Art Museum

• Troy Historic Village

• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

Best Marina

• Dockside Marina

• Pine Lake Marina

• Bayside Marina

• Club Royale Marina

• Pontiac Yacht Club

Best Michigan Casino

• Greektown

• MGM Grand

• Motor City Casino

• Soaring Eagle, Mt. Pleasant

Best Michigan Family Destinatio­n

• Bavarian Inn Lodge

• Mackinac Island

• Frankenmut­h

• Sleeping Bear Dunes Natl. Lakeshore

• Traverse City

Best Michigan Hotel

• Cambria Suites, Traverse City

• Grand Hotel - Mackinac

• Royal Park Hotel, 600 E University, Rochester

• The Townsend

• Bavarian Inn Lodge

Best Michigan Resort

• Boyne Mountain

• Great Wolf Lodge

• Otsego club

• Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection

• Soaring Eagle Resort

Best Michigan Ski Resort

• Boyne Highlands

• Boyne Mountain

• Snow Snake

• Pine Knob

• Caberfae Peaks

Best Michigan Vacation

• Frankenmut­h

• Mackinac Island

• Sleeping Bear Dunes Natl. Lakeshore

• Traverse City

• Upper Peninsula Waterfall Tour

Best Orchard/Cider Mill

• Yates Cider Mill

• Diehl’s Orchard

• Long Family Orchard, Farm & Cider Mill

• Rochester Cider Mill

• Franklin Cider Mill

Best Outdoor Patio

• Wine Social

• Fork ‘n Pint

• Oat Soda Lake Orion

• Bitter Tom’s Distillery

• It’s a Matter of Taste

Best Restaurant with a View

• Bitter Tom’s Distillery

• It’s a Matter of Taste

• Oat Soda

• Bayside Walled Lake

• Royal Park

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