2015 reader's choice winners

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or newcomers to Gwinnett, the Reader’s Choice awards are a nice way to get an idea of what the locals like, from their favorite place to get a bite to eat to the place they most like to work out. But the awards — picked by the

readers during a nearly two-month online voting period — are also informative for longtime Gwinnettians, highlighting a restaurant they might not have heard of or a store that gets raves from its patrons.

This year’s Reader’s Choice awards feature seven categories — food and fun, cars, home, family fun, pets, Gwinnett life and feel good —with winners, runners-up and other finalists in every category, giving readers of this section a chance to see what their fellow Gwinnettians think are the best places in the county.

It’s a list we know you will enjoy reading and visiting as well.

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Food and Fun ........Pgs. 4-6

For the Car ..................Pg. 6

For Home ............... Pgs. 7-8

Family Fun .............Pgs. 8-9

For Pets ............... Pgs. 9-10

Gwinnett Life ...... Pgs. 10-12

Feel Good .......... Pgs. 13-14

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FOOD AND FUN

Arts Venue ITPThe Fox Theatre660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308

(404) 881-2100foxtheatre.org

Runner-UpChastainFinalistsFernbank Museum of Natural HistoryHigh Museum

Arts Venue OTPArena at Gwinnett Center

6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097(770) 813-7500gwinnettcenter.com

Runner-UpAurora Theatre

FinalistsSuwanee Town Center PavilionEddie Owen Presents

BarbequeJim ‘N Nick’s1103 Old Peachtree

Road N.W., Suwanee, GA 30024(770) 255-1717jimnnicks.com

Runner-UpBig Daddy Que

FinalistsFoggy Bottom BBQ in LoganvillePraise the Lard BBQ

Beer GrowlerBest of Brews – Duluth

3099 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096

(770) 910-9101thebestofbrews.com

Runner-UpLincoln Fill Station

FinalistsExhibit AleThe Beer Growler

Breakfast/BrunchLittle Barn60 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046

(770) 962-1367littlebarnonline.com

Runner-UpWaffle House

FinalistsJ. Christopher’sCracker Barrel

BurgerLocal Republic225 W. Crogan St.,

Lawrenceville, GA 30046(678) 205-4782thelocalrepublic.com

Runner-UpFive Guys

FinalistsFriends American GrillBurger 21

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ChineseP.F. Chang’s

Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford, GA 30519(678) 546-9005

pfchangs.com

Runner-UpThai Diner

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Lavender Asian BistroMah Jong

Coffee ShopStarbucksstarbucks.com

Runner-UpGrayson Coffee House

FinalistsThe Baking Grounds Bakery CaféThe Grayson Coffee Shop

Family FriendlyFriends American Grill

3890 Lawrenceville Su-wanee Road, Suwanee, GA 30024(678) 765-6477friendsamericangrill.com

Runner-UpMedieval Times Dinners & Tournament

FinalistsMarlow’s TavernChick-fil-A 124 Snellville

Happy HourMcCray’s Tavern100 N. Perry

St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046(770) 407-6754mccraystavern.com

Runner-UpFriends American Grill

FinalistsMarlow’s TavernSummits Wayside Tavern

Italian

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Provino’s Snellville (tie)

2250 E. Main St., Snellville, GA 30078(770) 972-8411provinos.com

Ippolito’s350 Town Center Ave., No. 103, Su-

wanee, GA 30024(678) 985-4377ippolitos.net

Runner-UpDominick’s Lawrenceville

FinalistLuciano’s

ITP RestaurantMary Mac’s224 Ponce

De Leon Ave N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308(404) 876-1800marymacs.com

Runner-UpAtlanta Fish Market

FinalistsBonesStoney River

MexicanLos Hermanos Taqueria3245

Peachtree Parkway, No. 1, Suwanee, GA 30024(678) 600-8322taquerialoshermanos.net

Runner-UpFrontera

FinalistsLa Cazuela Law-rencevillePure, Duluth

PizzaMellow Mushroommellowmush-

room.com

Runner-UpCosmo’s Little Italy

FinalistsMarco’sFratelli’s Snellville

SeafoodPappadeaux

5635 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA 30071

(770) 849-0600pappadeaux.com

Runner-UpOyster Bay

FinalistsBonefish BufordBoudreaux’s Café Acadiana

Dessert/BakeryFirst PlaceSpecial Kneads & Treats

138 E Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046(678) 237-7147specialkneadsandtreats.com

Runner-UpCrave Pie — Duluth

FinalistsThe Baking GroundsBlue Rooster

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Auto DealershipHayes2951 Buford Highway N.E., Buford, GA 30518(770) 614-2281

Runner-UpHonda Mall of Georgia

FinalistsMall of Georgia Chrysler DodgeJeep RAMGwinnett Place Honda

Auto RepairFenski Automotive Center

1010 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Sugar Hill, GA 30518(770) 945-4556fenskiauto.com

Runner-UpChristian Brothers

FinalistsSugar Hill AutomotiveJoey Watkins Tires

Car WashFairway Carwash3105 Peachtree

Industrial Blvd., Duluth, GA 30097(770) 623-5799fairwaywash.com

Runner-UpMr. Clean Car Wash

FinalistsAll Seasons Car Wash SnellvilleHamilton Mill Car Wash

Southern CookingMary Mac’s Tea Room224 Ponce De Leon Ave. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308(404) 876-1800

marymacs.com

Runner-UpCracker Barrel

FinalistsMatthew’s CafeteriaCorner Stop Café Lawrenceville

Sports BarSummits Wayside Tavern3334 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, GA 30078(770) 736-1333

summits-online.com

Runner-UpFriends American Grill

FinalistsTannery Row Ale HouseTaco Mac

SteakStoney River5800 State Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30097(770) 497-6676

stoneyriver.com

Runner-UpLonghorn Steakhouse

FinalistsTexas RoadhouseFriends American Grill

SushiSushi Kinyobee315 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 100, Suwanee, GA 30024

(770) 271-5517sushikinyobee.com

Runner-UpNiko Niko

FinalistsSushi AvenueMori House

Wine/SpiritsBeverage Superstore, Suwanee350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.,

Suwanee, GA 30024(678) 714-2066beveragesuperstore.com

Runner-UpBeverage Superstore of Grayson

FinalistsNiko’s Wine Corner, SnellvilleBlock 178

FOR THE CAR

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Apartment CommunityThe Highlands at Sugarloaf1796 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30097

(770) 495-9319highlandsatsugarloaf.com

Runner-UpThe Reserve at SugarloafFinalistsRetreat at Johns CreekThe Pointe at Suwanee Station

Antique StoreQueen of Hearts Buford4125 Ga. Highway 20, Buford, GA 30518

(678) 714-0643queenofheartsantiques-interi-ors.comRunner-UpA Flea AntiqueFinalistsClassy FindsAlly’s Attic

Consignment StoreClassy Finds Suwanee50 Old Peachtree Road N.E., Suwanee,

GA 30024(770) 904-7130classy-finds.comRunner-UpChurch Ladies, DuluthFinalistsBack By Popular Demand, LilburnKid to Kid

Home ServicesAllgood Pest Solutions2385 Satellite Blvd.,Duluth, GA 30096

(678) 671-3144allgoodpestsolutions.comRunner-UpPersonal Touch House Cleaning Inc.FinalistsMid-Georgia Pest ControlArrow Exterminators

HomebuilderCORE Homebuilders554 W. Main St., No. 350,

Buford, GA 30518(770) 831-9393corehomebuilders.comRunner-UpJohn WeilandFinalistsWilson Parker HomesWayne Herman

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Here are just a few of the things we offer:

Regular Outings to Off-Site Events & Activities

Exercise Classes • Painting & Art Classes Music Programs • Reminiscence Therapy

Senior-friendly Computers Full Service Salon & Spa

In-room technology for communication with families

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770.573.9096ivyspringsmanor.com

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FOR HOME

Flower ShopHuff’s Flowers232 W. Pike St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046(770) 963-2005

huffsflowers.comRunner-UpLovin FloristFinalistsBloom with Jenna, SnellvilleDuluth Flower Shop

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Interior DesignSikes & Davis in Lawrenceville

104 E. Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046(770) 995-8823Runner-UpSouthern Design Associ-atesFinalistsCDS Interior DesignInterior Affairs Lilburn

Landscaping FirmWoody’s Nursery of Duluth

2886 Buford Highway, Duluth, GA 30096(770) 476-1705

woodysnursery.comRunner-UpAmazing ScapesFinalistsImageScapes, DuluthRussell

Maid ServiceMeticulous Cleaning2795 S. Barnett Shoals Road,

Athens, GA 30605(706) 372-2842meticulouscleaningservices.com

Runner-UpPersonal Touch House CleaningFinalistsMolly MaidsMaid Right of Duluth

RealtorColdwell Banker RMR790 Peachtree

Industrial Blvd. No. 100, Suwanee, GA 30024(678) 318-7900coldwellbankerrmr.comRunner-UpLinda Campbell from Winfield Realty Group Inc.FinalistsWinfeld Realty Group Inc.Paul Higgins-Chapman Hall Professionals


FAMILY FUN

Dance LessonsGwinnett Ballet Theatre

1800 Macleod Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043(770) 237-0046gwinnettballet.org

Runner-UpMiss Cindy’s Dance StudioFinalistsHeather Wayne’sPerforming ArtsALL STARS Performing ArtsSugarloaf Performing Arts

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Tina Herington DMD - Ashley Starnes DMD - Erin Pickwick DMD2566 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd.

Suwanee, GA 30024(678) 714-2380

suwaneefamilydentistry.com

Thank you for your votes!

Comfortable Dentistry with a Personal Touch

One of our patients said:“What an awesome experience! This is the most helpful

and friendly staff ever. I am a patient for life.”

A Reason to Smile

Dog GroomingApalachee River Animal Hospital

822 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019(678) 376-0503apalacheeriveranimal-hospital.comRunner-UpTiger Tails Animal HospitalFinalistsShampooch PalaceDuluth Animal Hospital


Golf CourseChateau Elan6060 Golf Club Drive, Braselton, GA 30517(678) 425-0900

chateauelan.comRunner-UpSugarloafFinalistsHamilton Mill, DaculaBear’s Best

KarateCharles Minter Tae Kwon Do Karate

1987 Scenic Highway, Suite 207, Snellville, GA 30078(770) 985-0050minterkarate.comRunner-UpUSA Tae Kwon Do Academy, Inc.FinalistsTiger Martial ArtsATA

Music LessonsAll Stars Rock Academy Sugar Hill

5700 Cumming Highway N.E., Sugar Hill, GA 30518(678) 400-0091allstarsperform.comRunner-UpGwinnett School of MusicFinalistsTown Center Music, SuwaneeMusic Time Learning Center

Nearby Attraction/Day TripStone Mountain Park1000 Robert E Lee Blvd., Stone

Mountain, GA 30083(800) 401-2407stonemountainpark.comRunner-UpHelen, GAFinalistsNorth Georgia MountainsLake Lanier Islands Resort

Vacation DestinationWalt Disney WorldOrlando, Fla.disneyworld.com

Runner-UpSavannahFinalistsGeorgia mountainsFlorida

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Aquatic CenterBogan Park2723 N. Bogan Road, Buford, GA 30519(678) 277-0850

gwinnettparks.comRunner-UpCollins Hill Aquatic Center, LawrencevilleFinalistsSwim Atlanta, Sugarloaf, LawrencevilleBethesda Aquatic Center

Doggie Day CareApalachee River Animal Hospital822 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019

(678) 376-0503apalacheeriveranimalhospital.comRunner-UpShampooch PalaceFinalistsTiger Tails Animal HospitalCamp Bow Wow

VeterinarianApalachee River Animal Hospital822 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019(678) 376-0503

apalacheeriveranimalhospital.comRunner-UpSugarloaf Animal HospitalFinalistsTiger Tails Animal HospitalDuluth Animal Hospital

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CollegeGeorgia Gwinnett College1000 University Center Lane,

Lawrenceville, GA 30043(678) 407-5000

ggc.eduRunner-UpUniversity of Georgia (UGA)FinalistsGeorgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)Gwinnett Tech

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Day Care CenterDiscovery Point Hamilton Mill2380 Hamilton Mill Parkway,

Dacula, GA 30019(770) 614-3556discoverypointhm.comRunner-UpDiscovery Point SuwaneeFinalistsNew Odyssey for ChildrenGreat Beginnings of DaculaGoddard, Bogan RoadDiscovery Point Old Peachtree

DowntownLawrencevillevisitlawrenceville.comRunner-Up

SuwaneeFinalistsDuluthBuford

Festival/FairSuwanee Beer Festsuwaneebeerfest.comRunner-Up

Duluth Fall FestivalFinalistsSuwanee DaysPeachtree Corners Festival

Gwinnett Sports TeamGwinnett Braves2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043(678) 277-0300

gwinnettbraves.comRunner-UpGwinnett GladiatorsFinalistsNorth Gwinnett FootballHebron Christian Academy

HotelChateau Elan100 Rue Charlemagne Drive, Braselton, GA 30517(678) 425-0900

chateauelan.comRunner-UpSonesta GwinnettFinalistsHampton InnHilton Garden on Satellite Blvd.

MallMall of Georgia3333 Buford Drive N.E., Buford, GA 30519(770) 271-9458

simon.com/mall/mall-of-georgiaRunner-UpThe ForumFinalistsShoppes at Webb GinSugarloaf Mills


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www.ApalacheeRiverAnimalHospital.com

Movie TheaterAMC Colonial 18

825 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043(770) 237-0744amctheatres.comRunner-UpMovie TavernFinalistsStudio Movie GrillAMC SugarloafRegal Hamilton Mill

MuseumFernbank Museum of Natural

History

767 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307(404) 929-6300fernbankmuseum.orgRunner-UpGwinnett Environmental & Heritage CenterFinalistsSoutheastern Railway MuseumHigh Museum of Art

Park/Outdoor Space

Suwanee Town Center

Town Center Ave., Suwanee, GA 30024suwanee.com

Runner-UpLittle Mulberry ParkFinalistsTribble Mill ParkDuluth Town Green

Private SchoolHebron Christian Academy

2975 Old Peachtree Road, Dacula, GA 30019(770) 962-5423hebronlions.orgRunner UpOak Meadow Montessori School, LawrencevilleFinalistsGreater Atlanta Christian SchoolWesleyan School

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Beverage SuperStore of Grayson2265 Loganville Highway

Grayson, GA 30017

770-995-9509www.beveragesuperstoreofgrayson.com

Beverage SuperStore of Suwanee350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.

Suwanee, GA 30024

678-714-9962www.beveragesuperstore.com

THANK YOU to our loyal customers for voting us as your favorite wine/spirits store!

Public SchoolArcado Elementary School5150 Arcado Road, Lilburn, GA 30047

(770) 925-2100arcado.orgRunner-UpPuckett’s Mill Elementary SchoolFinalistsBrookwood High SchoolBuford High School

Wedding VenuePayne-Corley House2987 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096(770) 476-5366paynecorleyhouse.com

Runner-UpChateau Elan Winery & ResortFinalistsLake Lanier Islands ResortGwinnett Historic Courthouse

Retail ExperienceMall of Georgia3333 Buford Drive N.E., Buford, GA 30519(770) 271-9458

simon.com/mall/mall-of-georgiaRunner-UpThe Shoppes at Webb GinFinalistsTara Fine JewelryThe Forum

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ChiropractorUpper Cervical Chiropractic of GA2055 Hamilton Creek Parkway,

No. 102, Dacula, GA 30019(770) 614-9444getwellga.com

Runner-UpScott Chiropractic Center P.C.FinalistsDr. Alan GilensonMassage Envy

Dentist – For AdultsArtistic Smiles1500 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., No. 260, Suwanee, GA 30024(770) 476-9511

artisticsmilesofga.comRunner-UpSuwanee Family DentistryFinalistsMall of GA. DentistryDr. Randy Moore, Buford

Dentist – For KidsDr. Rhonda Hogan Pediatric

1380 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., No. 150,

Suwanee, GA 30024(770) 614-8914drrhondahogan.comRunner-UpKwon Pediatric DentistryFinalistsKarl LugusSlade LailSuwanee Family Dentistry

PediatricianLawrenceville Pediatrics980 Lawrenceville Highway,

Lawrenceville, GA 30046(770) 962-8025lawrencevillepeds.comRunner-UpGwinnett PediatricsFinalistsCooper PediatricsPediatric Associates of Lawrenceville

FEELGOOD

Physical TherapistSports Medicine South1900 Riverside Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

(770) 237-3475sportsmedsouth.comRunner-UpResurgensFinalistsVitality Physical TherapyAtlanta Falcons Physical Therapy, Dacula

Salon/SpaSalon Disegnosalondisegno.com

Located in Lawrenceville, Dacula and BufordRunner-UpChateau Elan Winery & ResortFinalistsGenesis SalonBettie Monroe SalonMassage Envy

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Senior LivingLaurel Grove2899 Five Forks- Trickum Road S.W., Lawrenceville, GA

30044(770) 982-9969laurel-grove.netRunner-UpParc at DuluthFinalistsIvy SpringsGarden PlazaNoble Village at Sugarloaf

Urgent CareKids Time Pediatrics2695 Sugarloaf Parkway,

Lawrenceville, GA 30045(404) 943-1979kidstimepeds.com

Runner-UpChildren’s Healthcare of AtlantaFinalistsNorth Georgia Urgent CareDr. Perry

WorkoutBuford Fit Body Boot Camp3280 Hamilton Mill Road, No. 306,

Buford, GA 30519(678) 889-2206fitbodybootcamp.com/buford-fitnessbootcampRunner-UpLucille Roberts, The Women’s GymFinalistsNo Excuses CrossFitU.S.A. Tae Kwon Do Academy, Inc. Kickboxing

Sports MedicineSports Medicine South1900 Riverside Parkway,

Lawrenceville, GA 30043(770) 237-3475sportsmedsouth.comRunner-UpResurgensFinalistsGwinnett Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery at The Longstreet ClinicDr. Brian Morgan, OrthoAtlanta

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