Last year, Lake Minnetonka Magazine asked members of the community to tell us their favorites in 50 categories for our readers’ choice survey. Check out this list of 2014’s winners and see how this year’s crop compares: you’ll find some repeat favorites and some newcomers. Here’s a refresher on last year’s choices.
Best Bakery
Wuollet
Best Breakfast/Brunch
Hazellewood Grill
Best Burgers
Gold Nugget Tavern
Best Ethnic Food
Sakana
Best Happy Hour
Blue Point Restaurant
Best Wine Selection
Spasso
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Snuffy’s
Best New Restaurant
Lago Tacos
Best Outdoor Dining
Maynard’s
Best Private Party Venue
Bayside Grille
Best Bartender
Randy Will, Maynard’s
Best Pasta Dish
Spasso
Best Builder/Remodeler
Shoreline Builders Design & Remodel
Best Home Retail & Furnishings
The Sitting Room
Best Interior Design
Martha O’Hara Interiors
Best Landscaper
Outdoor Excapes
Best Garden Shop
Tonkadale
Best Chiropractor
The Brost Clinic
Best Dental Clinic
Wayzata Family Dentistry
Best Orthodontics
Lake Minnetonka Orthodontics
Best Pediatric Clinic
Wayzata Children’s Clinic
Best Yoga Class
CorePower Yoga
Best Fitness Studio
The Barre
Best Golf Course
Wayzata Country Club
Best Medspa/Rejuvenation Clinic
Fusion Life Spa
Best Children’s Shop
My Little One
Best Small Business Customer Service
Excelsior Brewing Company
Best Gift Shop
General Store of Minnetonka
Best Jeweler
Graham Jewelers
Best New Shop
Yogurt Lab
Best Eyewear
Art of Optiks
Best Sporting Goods Shop
Sun and Slope Clothing Outfitters
Best Community Event/Festival
James J. Hill Days
Best Kids’ Birthday Party Spot
Big Thrill Factory
Best Music Lessons
Minnetonka Music
Best Preschool/Daycare
St. David’s Center
Best Summer Program/Camp
Day Camp Christmas Tree
Best High School Teacher
Chris Pears, Minnetonka High School
Best Doggy Daycare/Kennel/ Boarding
Top Dog Country Club
Best Pet Grooming Services
Adogo Pet Hotel
Best Veterinary Services
Westonka Animal Hospital
Best Class/Program for Seniors
The Gillespie Center
Best Financial Advisor
Robert Bjork
Best Hairstylist/Barber
William Anderson (Salon Lilli)
Best Insurance Agent
Chad Babcock, State Farm
Best Real Estate Agent
Tammy Maddrey
Best Massage Therapist
Jen Steinkamp (Bella on the Bay)
Best Photographer
Bellasaluti
Best Salon/Spa
Juut SalonSpa
