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for voting Team Marti Best Real Estate Agent!
n Best Breakfast
n Best Coffee Shop
n Best Waitress
We appreciate our customers!YOU are the BEST!
Thanks to all of you who voted for us as “Best of Kent” 2013 - 2021!
307 W Meeker St.253-852-4116
Open Everyday 7 am - 2 pm
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Thank you Kent for voting us Best Veterinarian since 2008!
Quality Medicine • Compassionate Care
1014 North Central Avenue Kent, WA 98032
253-852-3565
Open Hours: M-F 9am-5pm, every other Sat 9am-12pm
www.mcmoniglevet.com
McMonigleVeterinary Hospital, PLLC
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13121 SE Kent Kangley RD, Suite 102 • Kent, WA, 98030
253-639-STAR(7827)Order online at: www.richs5starpizza.com
We sincerely thank youfor your votes! Come in today
and see for yourself howgreat pizza can be.
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Wills & TrustsProbate
Personal Injury
(253) 854-1244 | iddinslaw.com
Proudly serving the community for over 40 years.
Thank you to our amazing Kent community that nominated us
Best Attorney/Law Firm!
We provide peace of mind.
25052 104th Ave SE, Suite B Kent, WA 98030
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING
YEAR ROUND!Landscaping Supplies & Gardening
Supplies for the Home Kent East Hill Nursery has all you need to
make your weekend gardening or landscape project a breeze.
So whether you are an experienced professional with a top notch crew or
a weekend warrior with a green thumb we have what you’re looking for!
11644 SE 240TH ST, KENT WA253-631-5320
WWW.KENTEASTHILLNURSERY.COM
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
SEASONAL FLOWERS:- Roses- Hanging Baskets- Annuals- Perennials- Flowering Vines
TREES & SHRUBS:- Nandina- Privacy Trees- Conifers- Flowering Cherry Trees... and more, with 4 acres of trees, plants, and flowers!
THANK YOU FOR NOMINATING
US BEST PLANT NURSERY IN KENT!
BeautifulYards Start Here
HOUSEPLANTS
Local Owners • Putting You First
THANK YOU to all of our valued
customers that nominated us!
253-852-3280 • www.easthilltire.com25239 104th Ave SE • Kent, WA 98030 • Services Since 1960
All Major Brands • Tires & Custom Wheels
Complete Automotive Service • Napa Auto Center
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2021 BEST OF KENT
DININGCHINESE CUISINEWINNER: Lucky StarFINALIST: Chopsticks
FINALIST: Lucky House
FINE DININGWINNER: Asadero Sinaloa
FINALIST: Paolo’s Italian RestaurantFINALIST: Mama Stortini’s
FINALIST: Duke’s Chowder House
INDIAN CUISINEWINNER: Curry & Kabab
FINALIST: Golden Indian Curry HouseFINALIST: India House
ITALIAN CUISINEWINNER: Mama Stortini’s
FINALIST: Paolo’s Italian RestaurantFINALIST: Amante Pizza and Pasta
JAPANESE CUISINEWINNER: Trapper’s SushiFINALIST: Himitsu Teriyaki
FINALIST: Sushi KuineFINALIST: California Monster Sushi
MEXICAN CUISINEWINNER: Asadero Sinaloa
FINALIST: Agave Cocina & CantinaFINALIST: Azteca Mexican Restaurant
FINALIST: El CharroFINALIST: Mexico Lindo
THAI CUISINEWINNER: Thai Chili
FINALIST: Banyan TreeFINALIST: Grandma Thai CuisineFINALIST: Youpa’s Thai KitchenFINALIST: Ting Tong Thai Cafe
VIETNAMESE CUISINEWINNER: Spring KitchenFINALIST: Pho Cat Sang
FINALIST: Vinason Pho & GrillFINALIST: Boonmar Thai
HEALTH & FITNESSCHIROPRACTOR
WINNER: Baldwin ChiropracticFINALIST: Corrie Pollard
FINALIST: Gary Blackburn - Rebound Sports Med
DENTISTWINNER: Meridian Dental Clinic
FINALIST: Kent Family DentalFINALIST: Kent Station Dentistry
FINALIST: Dental Group
DENTURISTWINNER: Lifelike Dentures
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206.243.0300 2805 S. 125th St. • Burien, WA 98168
www.boulevardparkplace.com
Best Senior Community 5 years in a row
55+ independent retirement community for active seniors
AWARDSBESTOF2019TUKWILA • SEATAC • DES MOINES
WINNER
Come join our Family of Friends!
Tour 7 days a week
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED MORE THAN 25 YEARS!
FREEDOM to live on your own.
PEACE OF MIND knowing your home is safe.
COMPANIONSHIP with people who live an active lifestyle.
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DenturesProviding personalized care to give you a confident smile.
Reline$225Repairs
starting at $35
• FREE CONSULTATIONS• Dentures • Partial Dentures• Implant Dentures• Repair/Relines
(most done while you wait)
• In-house Lab • Dental Insurance
Welcome
www.lifelikedentureswa.com
(253) 813-8000 25052 – 104th Ave SE Suite G • Kent WA
East Kent Dental Complex Across from Red Robin
THANK YOU FOR THE NOMINATIONS FOR BEST DENTURIST IN KENT!
Kent2020
Michael Holden, L.D., D.P.D. Denturist
We are open for dining in!Our business hours are:Tue-Fri : 11AM - 9PMSat : 12PM - 9PMSun-Mon : Closed until further notice.
E-mail: [email protected] IG: thaichili_kent FB: www.facebook.com/ThaiChiliKent
www.mythaichili.com
Thank you everyone for your support.
Serving Kent since 2002
211 1st Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 Tel. 253-850-5887 Fax. 253-850-5873
Family Style Lunch & Dinner Dine In or Take Out
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2021 BEST OF KENTEYE DOCTOR
WINNER: Clearvue Vision CenterFINALIST: Optic Gallery
FINALIST: ICareFINALIST: Kent Valley Optical
FITNESS CENTERWINNER: #Best Hour Kickboxing
FINALIST: Big Wu FitnessFINALIST: YMCA
FINALIST: LA FitnessFINALIST: Anytime Fitness
HEALTHCARE FACILITYWINNER: UW Medicine / Valley Medical Center
FINALIST: MultiCare KentFINALIST: Family Care of Kent
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERWINNER: UW Medicine / Valley Medical Center
FINALIST: Rachel KopickiFINALIST: Family Care of Kent
FINALIST: Dr. ChoudharyFINALIST: Olga Khait-Palant
MASSAGE THERAPISTWINNER: All Aglow SpaFINALIST: Hand & StoneFINALIST: Morgan Reber
FINALIST: Tracy Grey
SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITYWINNER: Stafford Suites
FINALIST: Wesley Homes, Des Moines, WAFINALIST: Farrington Court
FINALIST: Weatherly InnFINALIST: Boulevard Park Place
SPA SERVICESWINNER: All Aglow Spa
FINALIST: Hush AestheticsFINALIST: Lemon Drop Skin CareFINALIST: Cascara Body Works
KENT PEOPLEATTORNEY / LAW FIRM
WINNER: Dore Law GroupFINALIST: Iddins Law Group
FINALIST: Greg Haffner / CurranFINALIST: Hanis Irvine Prothero
BARTENDER / LOCATIONWINNER: Rob Gagne / Carriage Square
FINALIST: Steve / AgaveFINALIST: Jade / Meeker Street Bar & Grill
FINALIST: Eric Brittain / Meeker Street Bar & Grill
FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALWINNER: Dave Wilson - Edward Jones
FINALIST: Shelley MoffattFINALIST: Matt Ryan
INSURANCE AGENTWINNER: Craig Romney - State Farm
FINALIST: Scott KizerFINALIST: Paul Nelson Insurance
FINALIST: Kevin Barquest
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Thanks for Voting for Me
Kent2020
For 2021 Best of Kent — Mortgage Services
Copyright©2021 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289. 4750 S. Biltmore Lane, Madison, WI 53718, 1-866-912-4800. Restrictions and limitations may apply. All rights reserved. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Cindi CameronLoan O� cer | NMLS #946699
23876 SE Kent-Kangley Road, Suite 309Maple Valley, WA 98038O� ce: 253-220-9865Mobile: 206-484-1129Fax: [email protected]
We have won in this category for 8 years running (2013-2020)!Let’s keep that momentum rolling!
MORTGAGE QUESTIONS? CONTACT ME TODAY!
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Wild Wheat BakeryCafe and Restaurant
202 1ST AVE S, KENT, WA 98032253-856-8919 | [email protected]
Lay the foundation for a great sandwich with our made-from-scratch artisan
breads and rolls in a variety of � avors like sourdough, multigrain, marble rye
and many more.
Baked Fresh Daily
Thank you for nominating us Best Bakery in Kent!
Thank You!
Craig Romney, Agent253-859-0910
[email protected] 104th Ave. SE • Kent
Auto • Fire • Life • Health
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Our sincere thanksto the
Kent communitywho nominated us “Best Insurance
Agent”!
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We are located right across the street from Kent-Meridian High School.
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with dinner at Azteca Mexican Restaurant!
Make it a family night
253-852-0210 • 25633 102nd Pl. SE, Kent WA 98030
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES!
2021 BEST OF KENTNON-PROFIT
WINNER: Kent HopeFINALIST: Kent Community Foundation
FINALIST: St Vincent de PaulFINALIST: DAWN
FINALIST: Living Well Kent
PET GROOMERWINNER: Reber RanchFINALIST: Soggy DoggyFINALIST: What the Fluff
FINALIST: Green Dog GroomingFINALIST: Robin the Groomer
PROPERTY MANAGEMENTWINNER: Windermere Property Management South
FINALIST: Round the ClockFINALIST: Peoples Property Management
REAL ESTATE AGENTWINNER: Marti Reeder - John L Scott
FINALIST: Cathy Wahlin - Windermere Real EstateFINALIST: Ron Larson - Remax
FINALIST: Spencer Gray - John L Scott
TRAVEL AGENTWINNER: Jennifer Hardy / Cruise Planners
FINALIST: Travel Leaders / Travel Network
VETERINARIANWINNER: McMonigle Veterinary Hospital
FINALIST: Reber Ranch Pet CentralFINALIST: Animal Clinic of Benson
WAITER-WAITRESS / LOCATIONWINNER: Judy Springer / Carriage Square Bar & Grill
WINNER: Jessica Patterson / Maggie’s On MeekerFINALIST: Michelle / Maggie’s on Meeker
FINALIST: Rapindor / Olive TreeFINALIST: Jade / Meeker Street Bar & Grill
RESTAURANTSBAKERY
WINNER: Wild Wheat BakeryFINALIST: Sweet Themes
FINALIST: Tasty Doux BakeryFINALIST: Happy DonutsFINALIST: Mei Wa Bakery
BAR / HAPPY HOURWINNER: Carriage Square Bar & Grill
FINALIST: Airways BrewingFINALIST: The Firestarter
FINALIST: Meeker Street Bar & GrillFINALIST: Pied Piper Pub
BBQWINNER: BBQ Pete’s
FINALIST: Caveman KitchenFINALIST: Carriage Square Bar & Grill
FINALIST: Dickey’s Barbeque Pit
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Call us for a Free Consultation.FREE PARKING
(253) 850-6411www.dorelawpllc.com
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Choose a fi rm that has proven to protect the future
of individuals who have been affected by serious injuries.
Accidents • Personal Injury • Wrongful Death
When you’re fi ghting for your life, every choice matters.
Thank you to the Kent community for
the nominations.
K E N T S T A T I O N
mamastortinis.com | Kent Station | 253.854.5050
WE OURKENT GUESTS!
THANK YOU for yourvotes
and for your
continued supportduring these challenging times
Call Jeff at 206-799-5040 • www.JeffHeissPainting.com Lic.# JEFFHHP885MW
THANK YOU FOR THE NOMINATION.
NOW SCHEDULING
WINTER PAINTING!
Voted Best Painter in Kent 9 years in a row!
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www.kattwalksalon.com425.829.4226
12911 SE Kent-Kangley Road
20%OFFANY NEW SERVICE
TO YOU!Expires December 1, 2021
Thank you for the
nomination!
2021 BEST OF KENTBREAKFAST
WINNER: Maggie’s on MeekerFINALIST: Egghole
FINALIST: Carriage Square Bar & GrillFINALIST: Mary’s Fine Food Restaurant
FINALIST: Shari’s Cafe and Pies
COFFEE SHOPWINNER: Dilettante / Kent Station
FINALIST: Maggie’s on MeekerFINALIST: Feast & Foliage
FINALIST: Starbucks at 116thFINALIST: Cafe Elite
FAMILY RESTAURANTWINNER: The Ram
FINALIST: JP’s TaproomFINALIST: Paolo’s
FINALIST: Red RobinFINALIST: Mary’s Fine Food Restaurant
HAMBURGERWINNER: Carriage Square Bar & Grill
FINALIST: Red RobinFINALIST: Habit Burger
FINALIST: Family Drive-InFINALIST: Maggie’s on Meeker
LUNCHWINNER: Habit Burger
FINALIST: Carriage Square Bar & GrillFINALIST: Jimmy Johns
FINALIST: Feast and FoliageFINALIST: Iron Pot
PIZZAWINNER: Mod Pizza
FINALIST: Amante Pizza and PastaFINALIST: Rich’s 5 Star Pizza
FINALIST: Papa Murphy’sFINALIST: Carriage Square Bar & Grill
TAKE OUTWINNER: Nana’s Southern KitchenFINALIST: Azteca Mexican RestaurantFINALIST: Carriage Square Bar & Grill
FINALIST: Panera BreadFINALIST: Ishtar Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine
SERVICESAUTOMOTIVE CARE
WINNER: Kent Performance Auto CenterFINALIST: Point S / East Hill Tire Factory
FINALIST: Valley RV Supercenter
BANK / CREDIT UNIONWINNER: BECU
FINALIST: U.S. BankFINALIST: Sound Credit Union
FINALIST: Heritage BankFINALIST: Homestreet
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…where it’s homeand you’re family!
A m e m o r y c a r e c o m m u n i t y
Across from Lake Meridian, Near Covington15101 SE 272nd St. Kent WA 98042weatherlyinn.com | (253) 630-7496
Across from Lake Meridian, Near CovingtonAcross from Lake Meridian, Near Covington
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CALL AHEAD 253.854.1210807 W VALLEY HWY IN KENT
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Thank you for nominating us for Best BBQ & Best Catering!
Thank you to the Kent Community for your continued support!
Paolo’sItalian Restaurant
23810 104th Ave SE Kent WA 98031 253-850-2233
www.paolositalian.com
Kent2020
2021 BEST OF KENTCATERING
WINNER: Cater 2 YouFINALIST: Carriage Square Bar & Grill
DAYCAREWINNER: East Hill KinderCare
EMPLOYMENT & STAFFING AGENCYWINNER: All Starz Staffing
HAIR SALON / BARBERSHOPWINNER: Kattwalk Salon
FINALIST: Rain & Co. Salon / SpaFINALIST: Salon Euphoria
LEARNING CENTER / TUTORWINNER: Kent Teaching & Toys
MORTGAGE SERVICESWINNER: BECU
FINALIST: Cindi Cameron Fairway Mortgage
PAINTER / CONTRACTORWINNER: Jeff Heiss Painting
TATTOO PARLORWINNER: Ivy Ink Tattoo
FINALIST: Paka Polynesian TattooFINALIST: Grey Sunz
SHOPPINGBOOKSTORE
WINNER: Page Turner Books
CLOTHING / SHOE STOREWINNER: Linda’s Apparel
FINALIST: ZumiezFINALIST: Chicos
FINALIST: Lukinya International Fashion House
CONSIGNMENT / THRIFT STOREWINNER: Retro Emporium
FINALIST: Value VillageFINALIST: St Vincent De Paul
FINALIST: Seattle Children’s Thrift Store
FLOWER SHOPWINNER: Buds & Blooms
FINALIST: Kent East Hill NurseryFINALIST: Safeway - Kent 132nd
GIFT STOREWINNER: Retro Emporium
FINALIST: Rusty Raven StudioFINALIST: Fig & Feather
FINALIST: The Game ShelfFINALIST: Feast & Foliage
GROCERY / CONVENIENCE STOREWINNER: Trader Joes
FINALIST: SafewayFINALIST: QFC
FINALIST: Fred MeyerFINALIST: Grocery Outlet
JEWELRY STOREWINNER: Bonaci Jewelers
FINALIST: Rusty Raven Studio
Kent Reporter Friday, October 29, 2021 Page B7
THANK YOU FOR NOMINATING OUR
ATTORNEYS BEST IN KENT
555 West Smith Street | Kent, WA 98032253-852-2345 www.curranfirm.com
curran law firm
25 Big Screens 9 Pool Tables5 Dart Boards
Thank you for nominating us...• Best Bar• Best Bartender• Best Server• Best Breakfast• Best BBQ• Best Catering
25626 102nd Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030(253) 850-3749
Follow us @BestBarInKent
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Shelley M Moffatt, AAMS® Financial Advisor
13215 Se 240th Street Suite A Kent, WA 98042 253-639-8584
edwardjones.com Member SIPC
Leaving Your Employer?Understand Your 401(k) Options.
At Edward Jones, we can explain options for your 401(k), including leaving money in your former employer’s plan, moving it to your new employer’s plan, rolling it over to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or cashing out the account subject to tax consequences.
To learn more, call today.
Thank you for your vote of confidence.
253-852-3033422 East Smith Street • Kent www.meridiandentalclinic.com
M E R I D I A N
C L I N I CDENTAL
Dentistry Dedicated to Excellence
Thank you for your trust and loyalty.
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2021 BEST OF KENT
Congratulations to our local businesses!
Thank You to our readers for their votes!
PET STOREWINNER: Reber Ranch Pet Central
FINALIST: Mud BayFINALIST: Green Dog Grooming
PLANT STORE / NURSERYWINNER: Kent East Hill Nursery
FINALIST: Carpinitos BrothersFINALIST: McLendonsFINALIST: Fred Meyer
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8009 S. 180th St., Suite 104 (Across from IKEA)
425-251-9200 • clearvuevision.com
CLEARVUE VISION CENTER
� ank you for nominating us for Best Eye Doctors!
Kent Station ClinicPrimary Care: 425.690.3491
Kent Clinic at 104th AvePrimary Care, Internal Medicine: 425.690.3420
Nephrology Clinic: 425.690.3544
KENT LOCATIONS URGENT CARE CLINIC NETWORK
Valley is proud to offer over 50 primary, urgent and specialty care clinics that care for you like family.
Visit us at valleymed.org/clinics.
Four walk-in locations to serve you.
■ North Benson Urgent Care
■ Covington Urgent Care
■ Maple Valley Urgent Care
■ Renton Landing Urgent Care
Check wait times and hop in line remotely at valleymed.org/wait-times.
Choose a remarkable provider!