On a sultry summer eve at BayView Event Center, finalists from the annual Best of Lake Minnetonka readers' choice survey gathered to hear for the first time the results of the 2012 contest. Check back here July 1 for the full story; in the meantime, without further ado, (drum roll, please):
Best Burger: Maynards
Best Outdoor Dining: Maynards
Best Delivery: Jimmy John’s
Best Bartender: Scott Bassett, Blue Point
Best Bakery: Wuollet Bakery
Best Builder/Remodeler: Shoreline Builders
Best Landscaper: Outdoor Excapes
Best Interior Designer: Leslie Nerenberg, Leslie Nerenberg Interior Design
Best New Shop: Mama’s Happy
Best Boutique: Mama’s Happy
Best Bike Shop: Erik’s Bike Shop
Best Market: Lunds
Best Salon/Spa: Juut SalonSpa
Best Real Estate Agent: Gregg Larsen, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Best Auto Repair Shop: Eddie’s Auto & Marine Repair
Best Doggie Daycare: ADOGO Pet Hotel
Best Veterinarian: Dr. Daniel Hartnett, Long Lake Veterinary Clinic
Best Fitness Studio: Life Time Fitness
Best Golf Course: Burl Oaks Golf Club
Best High School Teacher: Corey Bulman, Mound Westonka High School
Best Preschool/Day care: St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development
Best Birthday Party Spot: Pump it Up
Best Dentist: Dr. David Fligge, Wayzata Family Dentistry
Best Chiropractor: Dr. Barbro Brost, The Brost Clinic
Best Pediatric Clinic: Wayzata Children's Clinic
Another big thanks to all our sponsors and partners:
The Canine Club and Spa
Park Nicollet
BayView Event Center
Festivities
G.L. Berg
City Gardens
Minuteman Press
ICA Foodshelf
Feed My Starving Children