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BEST Art Gallery Henry Art Gallery

A place that not only did I love to go to in college but my kids also loved to go to during their formative years. A great facility with a wonderful reputation and superb exhibits!

BEST Casino Muckleshoot Casino

Of course, I have to vote for the hometown favorite!

BEST Fun Place for Kids Tot Spot Cafe

We have been going here for many years and I can't say enough about what a great place it is for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and parents! What a relaxing & fun atmosphere!

BEST Indie Theater Harvard Exit Theatre

This was a hard category to judge being a past NWFF member and a lover of all things indie film. But the Harvard Exit (and other Landmark Theatre associated locations) are second-to-none in their support and variety of wonderfully produced works of cinema!

BEST Live Comedy Jet City Improv

One of the best casts I've ever seen!

BEST Museum Pacific Science Center

As always a love for all things STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) has to lead me to vote this as Best Museum. Especially because its affording the Seattle area's children an education like no other area facility can give them!

BEST Theater Venue 5th Avenue Theatre

As a season ticket holder and patron for years, I can't say enough about the love in my heart I have for the 5th Avenue Theatre and their wonderful works/education within the community!

BEST Theatre Group ManeStage Theatre Company

Hometown favorite ManeStage is a wonderful group that provides quality entertainment, professional actors, wonderful productions, and community involvement all for a great family-friendly price. This group is a benefit to the Sumner community and surrounding areas and I'm hoping that the School Board & PAC don't raise rates as they've speculated as it will drive away such a great resource!

BEST Winery Westport Winery

What a way to spend a weekend other than time out at the beach and Westport Winery!?! Love it here!

BEST Car Wash Classy Chassis

This is all-around the best car wash a person can get for their money. And for those who are sensitive to car washes (low profile tires, collector cars, custom paint, etc) you'll appreciate how this place bends over backwards for your car. Anyone who really cares about their car (but doesn't have time to break out their own wash & claybar) can go here for a decent and inexpensive car wash!

BEST Dealerships Doxon Toyota

We love Doxon Toyota! We bought one car there and have most of the service of our other 5 there as well. I would always go back for service and their "all in one" sales staff (meaning you do all negotiations, finance, and everything with one person). Sadly, my only negative is that we no longer go their for oil changes as they got rid of their express lube. An oil change can now be a 1-2 1/2 hour ordeal and with a toddler and I can't risk the time. Their old express location even had the "children's room" where as last time i was there at the new location there was not one. Even with an appt we are not in-and-out. So Doxon...love you for everything BUT oil changes!

BEST Detailing Valet Detail

Nothing better than driving into Pacific Place and dropping off the car for a detail while I get to go shopping and noshing! Then to return to a sparkling car that has been pampered is the best feeling ever!

BEST Children's Cut The Salon at Kid's Club (University Village)

This is by far the BEST place we've taken my daughter to for hair care/cuts. We've been to all the rest that claim to be the best but this stacks up as the most wonderful children's salon ever. Although I don't have a child with autism, I appreciate that they have hair stylists who work with special needs children! We love their french braids, special hair services/event styling, and the biggest hit for my tot is the princess dust. And who can beat, that once done with the cut/style, that they offer a same-day discount for shopping in their store. Best perk - being right outside the UVillage playground and right next to Paint The Town & Trophy Cupcakes. Makes for a wonderful day spent with my child!

BEST Day Spa Solei Day Spa

Voting for the hometown favorite! I've loved Solei since they first opened!

BEST Hair Salon Gary Manuel Salon

I've been a client for years (up until I had baby...now I really need to get some styling done!) and I can't say enough. Their colorists are wonderful. I have never had a bad cut. My stylist was like one of the family. Can't wait to go back!!!

BEST Barbecue Longhorn BBQ

Favorite all-time bbq. Its addicting and you'll definitely want to grab seconds! And what other bbq company can cater events up to 10,000 people? Or rock-your-socks-off at the Puyallup Fair? No other compares to Longhorn!

BEST Breakfast Beth's Cafe

Beth's = Breakfast. 'nough said!!!

BEST Burger Fatburger

Nomnomnom! Best burger evah!

BEST Food Truck Maximus/Minimus

A classic hero of the food truck scene who helped bring it to the foreground of foodie nirvana!

BEST Healthy Lunch Julia's Restaurant

BEST Pizza Pagliacci Pizza

BEST Children's Clothing SugarBabies

One of our absolute favorite places to buy boutique children's clothing and even consignment items. Always the latest-greatest trends. And the new, expanded storefront makes me swoon so much more! Love this place!!! {now if only they start to stock larger sizes before we grow out of them all together}

BEST Furniture The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse

The Old Cannery is such a wonderful place that really values families and fun! We love stopping by for the various holiday events throughout the year. And for some reason whenever I come in for my free photos & hot dogs, I always seem to come home with some new piece of furniture!!!

BEST Home and Garden Village Green Perennial Nursery

The pride of West Seattle!

BEST Butcher Green Valley Meats

We love Green Valley Meats! Their jerkies rock! And we look forward to their wonderful fresh & free range turkeys every year for Thanksgiving. They've never steered us wrong!

BEST Chocolate Dilettante Chocolates

The BEST chocolate evah

BEST Cupcakes Trophy Cupcakes and Party

WOW - The BEST cupcakes in not only the PNW but the whole West Coast!

BEST Desserts Dilettante Chocolates

I can attest that this is the BEST dessert locale in the whole PNW. In fact, since we live in California half the year we can't wait to get our hands on some every time we're in town and then stock up for our other home.

BEST Donuts Legendary Doughnuts

Nomnomnom! Try the OPRAH!!!!! :love:

BEST Ice Cream Shop Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream

The ONLY shop in Washington to make ALL of their ice cream locally from scratch (not just shipping the base in from out of state). LOVE THEM!!!!

BEST Tea House Secret Garden Tea

As someone who used to run a Seattle Area Tea Meetup and a huge tea buff, I will say that this is the one tea room that I go to time & time again. Whenever I'm in town and not traveling, I stop by at least every couple of weeks. Definitely a favorite!!!

BEST Photographer Sara Welch Photography