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Looking for something new to do with the family? Perhaps something new to eat? How about some self-care options?
This list of 2021 Best of the Best winners is here to help.
These local businesses were chosen by readers who voted in the annual contest in categories including best bakery, best gym, best dentist and more. The full list is below.
Best of the Best celebrates and recognizes the best our community has to offer, and readers get to nominate and then vote on the finalists in each category. The contest will be held in 2022, too, so stay tuned.
Thank you to all the readers who participated in this year’s contest.
And the winners are:
Beauty & Health
Best Barber Shop: New Bedford Barber Co.
Best Chiropractor: Crabbe Chiropractic
Best Dentist: Hawthorn Family Dental
Best Dermatologist: Dartmouth Dermatology
Best Eye Care Center: Eye Health Vision Centers
Best Hair Salon: Roots + Daisies Beauty Parlor
Best Hearing Aid Salon: Southcoast Health Ear, Nose & Throat
Best Hospital: St. Luke’s Hospital Southcoast Health
Best Manicurist: Jessica Tieu Cuticles Nail Salon
Best Massage Therapist: Mary Joe Cuddy Rituals Salon & Day Spa
Best Nail Salon: Cuticles Nail Salon
Best Orthodontist: Souza Family Orthodontics
Best Pediatrician: Southcoast Health Pediatrics
Best Plastic Surgeon: Albert Fox, MD Southcoast Health
Best Rehabilitation Services: Southcoast Health Rehabilitation Services
Best Spa: Golden Hour Glow
Best Tanning Salon: Sun Kissed Tanning
Best Urgent Care: Southcoast Health Urgent Care
Best Weight Loss Center: F.I.T.T. By K
Clothing
Best Consignment Store: Hewn
Best Local Children’s Clothing: Old Navy
Best Local Men’s Clothing: Carter’s Clothing and Footwear
Best Local Shoe Store: Harve’s Shoe Box
Best Local Women’s Clothing: Hewn
Dining
Best Bakery: The Baker New Bedford
Best Breakfast/Brunch: Tia Maria’s European Café
Best Burger: DNB Craft Burgers & Fries
Best Catering: Riccardi’s Italian Restaurant
Best Chicken Wings: Rose Alley Ale House
Best Chinese Restaurant: Wah May Restaurant
Best Chowder: Mike’s Restaurant
Best Clam Cakes: Genes Famous Seafood
Best Coffee Shop: Mirasol’s Café
Best Dessert: Sunrise Bakery
Best Dinner: The Pasta House
Best Donuts: Ma’s Donut Shop
Best Family Dining: 99 Restaurants
Best Ice Cream: Acushnet Creamery
Best Italian Restaurant: The Pasta House
Best Lunch: No Problemo
Best Other Ethnic: Frontera Grill Mexican Restaurant
Best Pizza: Brick Pizzeria Napoletana
Best Portuguese: Antonio’s Restaurant
Best Seafood: Turk’s Seafood
Best Steak: Mike’s Restaurant
Best Sushi: Turk’s Seafood
Best Take Out/Delivery: Bayside Lounge
Best Waterfront Dining: The Black Whale
Entertainment & Leisure
Best Entertainment Venue: Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Best Festival/Fair: Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
Best Bank: BayCoast Bank
Best Credit Union: St. Anne’s Credit Union
Best Electrical Company: Eversource
Best Financial Planner: Christopher Resendes New York Life
Best Home Care Agency: Southcoast Health VNA
Best Home Cleaning Services: Clean Queens
Best Home Improvement Contractor: Couto Construction
Best Home Security Company: Fairhaven Alarm Systems
Best Insurance Agency: Neto Insurance Agency
Best Landscaping Company: Lawn & Order Land Design
Best Mortgage Company: BayCoast Bank
Best Mortgage Specialist: Milestone Mortgage Solutions
Best Real Estate Agency: Anne Whiting Real Estate
Best Realtor: Andrew Romano Anne Whiting Real Estate
Best Tax Consultant: The Tax Consultants
Kids & Education
Best Charter School: Argosy Collegiate Charter School
Best College: UMass Dartmouth
Best Dance School: Erin Rae’s School of Dance
Best Day Care: Little People’s College
Best Martial Arts: Soares Martial Arts
Best Museums: New Bedford Whaling Museum
Best Pre-School: Little People’s College
Best Private School: Holy Trinity School
People & Places
Best Campground: Myles Standish State Forest
Best Place to Work: Southcoast Health
Services
Best Assisted Living: Autumn Glen at Dartmouth
Best Attorney – General Practice: Carlin J. Phillips Phillips Garcia Law
Best Carpet Cleaning: SERVPRO of Dartmouth/New Bedford
Best Clean-Up/Restoration Services: ACE Junk Removal
Best Dog Trainer: Eric Letendre’s Dog Training School
Best Driving School: Lund’s Corner Driving School
Best Dry Cleaner: Delken
Best Elder Law: Suprenant & Beneski, PC
Best Family Law: Andrew J. Garcia Phillips Garcia Law
Best Flooring Company: Picard Tiling Co
Best Laundromat: Delken
Best Masonry Contractor: Vaz Construction, Inc.
Best Nursing Home: Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center
Best Personal Injury/Workers Comp Attorney: Carlin J. Phillips Phillips Garcia Law
Best Pest Control: Mosquito Squad of Southeastern Massachusetts
Best Pet Day Care/Boarding: Paws ‘N’ Play
Best Pet Groomer: Mellisa’s PET DEPOT
Best Photographer: Abrah Zion Miss Z Photography
Best Plumbing Company: Proline Plumbing & Heating
Best Pool Company: Aaron Pools and Spas
Best Roofing Company: Couto Construction
Best Siding Company: Couto Construction
Best Solar Company: Isaksen Solar
Best Tattoo Parlor: Fall River Tattoo Co.
Best Veterinarian: Jason Lord, DVM New England Animal Hospital
Best Wedding Venue: Bittersweet Farm Restaurant and Tavern
Best Window Company: Couto Construction
Shopping
Best Antique Store: New Bedford Antiques At The Cove
Best Bridal Shop: Alexandra’s Boutique
Best Cannabis Dispensary: Northeast Alternatives
Best Clearance Center: Ocean State Job Lot
Best Florist: Flowers by NR
Best Furniture: Bob’s Discount Furniture
Best Garden Center: Soph’s Botanicals
Best Gift Shop: The Cat and Raven
Best Local Hardware Store: Rocky’s Ace Hardware
Best Local Jewelry Store: Hannoush Jewelers
Best Local Lawn Equipment: Dave’s Lawnmower Repair
Best Mattress Store: Bob’s Discount Furniture
Best Men’s Clothing: Carter’s Clothing and Footwear
Best Pawn Shop: Fall River Pawn Brokers
Best pet Supplies: Melisa’s PET DEPOT
Best Shopping Mall/Center: Wareham Crossing
Best Specialty Food Store: Portugalia Marketplace
Best Supermarket: Market Basket
Best Women’s Clothing: Kohl’s
Spirits
Best Bar/Pub: Rose Alley Ale House
Best Beer Selection: Rose Alley Ale House
Best Liquor Store: Douglas Wine and Spirits
Best Sports Bar: Endzone Sports Pub
Best Wine Selection: Cork Wine & Tapas
Best Winery: Westport Rivers Vineyard
Sports
Best Fitness Center/Gym: F.I.T.T. By K
Best Golf Course: Allendale Country Club
Best Yoga Studio: Ritual Sweat Society
Vehicles, Dealers, & Services
Best Auto Body/Collision: Luzo Auto Body
Best Auto Dealer Service Department: Toyota of Dartmouth
Best Auto Glass Repair: Safelite AutoGlass
Best Auto Repair – Independent: M & M Auto Service
Best Boat Sales – New/Used: Mattapoisett Yacht Sales
Best Car Wash: Minute Man Auto Wash
Best Marina: Seaport Inn & Marina
Best Marine Services: Mattapoisett Boatyard
Best Marine Supplies: Stateline BoatWorks
Best Motorcycle Dealer: Minuteman Harley-Davidson
Best New Car Dealer: Toyota of Dartmouth
Best Oil Change: M & M Auto Service
Best Tire Center: Town Fair Tire
Best Used Car Dealer: 508 Sport and Luxury Inc.
