Oakland Press

Best of the Best Readers Choice Awards

May 2, 2010

Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Congratulates our Members recognized by Oakland Press readers!

Best New Restaurant

First Place: Union Wood Shop

Best After Hours Restaurant

Second Place: Hamlin Pub

Best Place to Get a Hamburger

Second Place: Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club

Best Place for Fish and Chips

First Place: Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club

Best Dessert

Third Place: Culver’s Clarkston

Best Breakfast

Third Place: Pete’s Coney II

Best Salad Bar

First Place: Ruby Tuesday

Third Place: Big Boy

Best Brewery

Second Place: Clarkston Union

Best Coney

First Place: Pete’s Coney II

Best Ice Cream

First Place: Cooks Farm Dairy

Best Steakhouse

First Place: Longhorn Steakhouse

Third Place: Outback Steakhouse

Best Restaurant for Kids

First Place: Rain Forest Café

Third Place: Big Boy

Best Family Restaurant

Third Place: Big Boy

Friendliest Restaurant

Third Place: Pete’s Coney II

Best Atmosphere

First Place: Union Woodshop

Best Sports Bar

Third Place: Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club

Best Drink Specials

First Place: Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club

Best Mall

First Place: Great Lakes Crossing

Best Cellular Store

Second Place: Verizon

Best Gift Store

Second Place: Bonnie’s Hallmark

Best Florist

Third Place: Waterford Hill Florist

Best Jeweler

First Place Waterfall Jewelers

Best Health Food Store

Third Place: Essence on Main

Best Toy/Hobby Store

Second Place: Great Turtle Toys

Best Resale Store

First Place: Salvation Army

Best Salon

First Place: Glitz Salon

Third Place: Randolph’s Salon

Best Manicure/Pedicure

First Place: Randolph’s Salon

Best Dining Room Furniture

Third Place: Fenton Home Furnishings

Best Living Room Furniture

Third Place: Fenton Home Furnishings

Best Health Club

Third Place: Great Lakes Athletic Club

Best Spa

First Place: Belle Visage Laser Med Spa

Best Massage Therapist

Third Place: Belle Visage Laser Med Spa

Best Hair Removal

Second Place: Belle Visage Laser Med Spa

Best General Practice Doctor

First Place: Dr. Tim O’Neill

Best Pediatrician

Second Place: Dr. James O’Neill

Best Heating & Cooling

First Place: Kotz Heating and Air Conditioning

Best Hardware

First Place: ACE Hardware

Second Place ACO Hardware

Best Apartment Complex

First Place: Lancaster Lakes

Second Place: Fox Creek Apartments

Third Place: Hidden Lakes

Best Home Builder

Second Place: Crest Homes

Best Car Dealer

First Place: LaFontaine Automotive Group

Second Place: Bowman Chevrolet

Best Car Repair Shop

Third Place: Clarkston Autobody

Best Auto Glass Repair

First Place: Clarkston Glass

Second Place: S&L Autobody and Glass

Best Credit Union

First Place: Genisys Credit Union

Third Place: Oakland County Credit Union

Best Bank

First Place: Oxford Bank

Third Place: National City (PNC)

Best Insurance Agency

Third Place: AAA

Best Mortgage Lender

First Place: Genisys Credit Union

Best Moving Services

First Place: Changing Places Moving

Third Place: 2 Men and  Truck

Best Photographer

Second Place: Winship Studio

Best Senior Living

First Place: Lourdes Senior Community

Third Place: Canterbury on the Lake

Best Electronic & Appliance

Third Place: Best Buy

Best Golf Course

First Place: The Fountains

Third Place: Boulder Pointe

Best Bowling Alley

Second Place: Cherry Hill Lanes

Best Music Venue

First Place: DTE Energy Music Theatre

Third Place: Palace of Auburn Hills

Best Sports Arena

First Place: Palace of Auburn Hills

Best Happy Hour

First Place: Bullfrogs

Best Racetrack

First Place: Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club