Voting has come and gone for the 2015 Best of Lake Minnetonka. Hundreds of businesses were nominated for the awards, but only the top three in each category will continue on to the Best of Lake Minnetonka event on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the Lafayette Club.
All finalists are listed in alphabetical order. Listed order of finalists in no way implies number of votes or final result.
Bakery: Patisserie Margot, Wuollet Bakery, Yo Yo Donuts & Coffee Bar
Burgers: Gold Nugget, Maynard's, Suburban
Tavern or Bar: Jake O'Connor's Public House, McCormick's Pub and Restaurant, The Narrows Saloon
Kid-friendly restaurant: Joey Nova's, Muni (Wayzata Bar & Grill), Snuffy's Malt Shop
New restaurant: 6Smith, Coalition, Cov
Patio dining: Cov, Lord Fletcher's, Maynard's
Bartender: Damon Baudhuin - McCormick's Pub and Restaurant, Nick Boom - Coalition, Randy Will - Maynard's
Date night spot: Coalition, Cov, Gianni's Steakhouse
Place for craft beer on tap: Excelsior Brewing Co., Jake O'Connor's Public House, McCormick's Pub and Restaurant
Dessert spot: Adele's Frozen Custard, Hazelwood Grill, Licks Unlimited
Chiropractic clinic: Brost Clinic, Knewtson Health Group, Marty Chiropractic and Nutrition
Dental clinic: Excelsior Family Dental, Wayzata Family Dentistry, West Lakes Dentistry
Orthodontic clinic: Kottemann Orthodontics, Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics, Resse Orthodontics
Pediatric Clinic: Park Nicollet Clinic, South Lake Pediatrics, Wayzata Children's Clinic
Fitness or yoga studio: CorePower Yoga, Life Time Athletic and Life Spa, The Barre Studio
Medspa or rejuvenation clinic: Fusion Life Spa, Lifetime Fitness, The Marsh
Eye clinic: Art of Optiks, Excelsior Eye Care, Northwest Eye Clinic
Dermatology clinic: Dermatology Specialists, Metropolitan Dermatology, Skin Care Doctors
Senior living residence: Folkestone, Lake Minnetonka Shores, Sunrise Senior Living
Builder or remodeler: Arbor Haus, Shoreline Builders, The Landschute Group
Home retail or furnishings: Que Sera, Scusi, The Sitting Room
Interior designer: Kate Regan - The Sitting Room, Lora Marceau - Marceau Interiors, Traci Dokken - Traci Dokken Designs
Landscape designer or architect: Gray Gardens, Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens, Outdoor Excapes
Heating or AC company: Kleve & JC Mechanical, Pronto Heating & AC, Tonka Plumbing Heating and Cooling
Yard Service: C & C Lawns Inc., Larson Lawnscape, Superior Lawn and Landscape
Preschool or childcare: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, St. David's Center for Child & Family Development, Wayzata Community Church
Doggy daycare or kennel: Adogo Pet Hotel, Club Mutts, Top Dog Country Club
Place to spoil your pet: Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet, Glamour Pets, Lulu & Luigi
Veterinary clinic: Excelsior Animal Hospital, Village Animal Hospital, Westonka Animal Clinic
Learning or tutoring center: College Nannies and Tutors, Do Re Me Music Therapy, Mathnasium
Dance studio: Creo Art & Dance Conservatory, Deanne's Dance Studio, Katie Lien School of Dance, Summit Dance Shoppe
Financial advisor: Alan Fleischauer, Rebecca Hopf, Whitney Windmiller
Hairstylist or barber: Ashlee Olson - Bella on the Bay, Heather Mackenzie - Bella on the Bay, William Anderson - Lili Salon Spa
Massage therapist: Jamie Neisen - Knewtson, Lori McKinney - Bella on the Bay, Myra Wang
Real estate agent: Aaron and Adrienne Thompson, Joel Hentges, Tammy Maddrey
Salon or spa: Bella on the Bay, Juut Salon Spa, Lili Salon Spa
Insurance agent: Anne Rothstein, Chad Babcock, Janet Symons
Nail Salon: Anna Nails, Excelsior Nails & Day Spa, Fabulous Nails
Boutique: Meridian Boutique, Ooh La La, Primp
Small-business customer service: Brightwater Clothing and Gear, Excelsior Brewing Co., Roger Fazendin Real Estate
Gift shop: Capers, Provisions Gourmet, The General Store of Minnetonka
Jewelry store: Ekate + The Orchard Art House, EverGreene Jewelers, Graham Jewelers
New shop: Ekate + The Orchard Art House, House of 365, Merilou Boutique
Florist: Bayside Just Because Floral & Gift Shop, Candlelight Floral, Excelsior Florist
Liquor store: Haskell's, Muni (Wayzata Bar & Grill), Village Wine Imports LLC
Consignment shop: Cherie Consignment, Fashion Avenue, Hope Chest
Shoe store: DSW, Schuler Shoes, The Foursome Men's Apparel and Shoes
Foodie store: Harvest Moon, Lakewinds Food Co-op, Lunds & Byerly's
Car dealership: BMW of Minnetonka, Lexus of Wayzata, Morrie's Minnetonka Ford
Coffee shop: 318 Cafe, Dunn Brothers, Peoples Organic
