Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Kent Reporter’s “Best of Kent” contest. 
Attorney/Law Firm: Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC
Bartender: Chris at Mama Stortini’s and Brian at Duke’s Chowder House
Financial Advisor: Kevin P. Hasslinger, Edward Jones
Insurance Agent: Duane Weber Insurance
Pet Groomer: Adorable Dogs
Realtor: Marti Reeder, John L. Scott
Travel Agent: Sally Goodgion, Catalyst Travel
Veterinarian: Dr. McMonigle, McMonigle Veterinary Hospital
Waiter-Waitress: Michelle Lowery at Maggie’s on Meeker
Asian Cuisine: Pho 7 Simmering Soup and China Star
Bakery: Wild Wheat Bakery Cafe
BBQ: BBQ Pete’s
Bar/Happy Hour: Mama Stortini’s
Breakfast: Maggie’s on Meeker
Coffee Shop: Maggie’s on Meeker
Family Restaurant: Golden Steer Steak ‘n Rib House
Fine Dining: Paolo’s Italian Restaurant
Hamburgers: Red Robin
Indian Cuisine: Curry & Kabab
Italian Cuisine: Paolo’s Italian Restaurant
Lunch: Golden Steer Steak ‘n Rib House and Applebee’s
Mexican Cuisine: Azteca and Mexico Lindo
Pizza: Can Am Pizza
Automotive Care: East Hill Tire Factory and East Hill Auto Service
Bank/Credit Union: BECU
Catering: Golden Steer Steak ‘n Rib House
Hair Salon: Blanc ‘n Schwartz Salon
Mortgage Services: Cindi Cameron, 1st Rate Mortgage
Nail Salon: Nails by Design
Painter/Contractor: Jeff Heiss Painting
Small-Large Appliance Store: Super Sew & Vac
Bookstore: Children’s Bookshop & Teaching Supplies
Clothing/Shoe Store: Coldwater Creek
Consignment/Thrift Store: Goodwill
Flower Shop: Bella home & garden
Furniture/Home Decor: Bella home & garden
Gift Store: Kelly’s Gift Boutique
Grocery/Convenient Store: Kent Grocery Outlet
Jewelry Store: Bonaci Fine Jewelers
Pet Store: Reber Ranch
Plant Nursery: Carpinito Brothers
Winery/Wine Shop: Reds Wine Bar
Community Volunteers: Barbara Smith and Bill Westcott
Police Officer/Firefighter: Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas
Public Official: Mayor Suzette Cooke
Teacher: Krysta Berrios, Horizon Elementary
Favorite Family Destination: Kent Station
Chiropractor: Dr. Gary Blackburn, D.C., Rebound Chiropractic
Dentist: Dr. Sue Hollinsworth, DDS
Eye Doctor: Clearvue Vision Center
Healthcare Facility: Family Care of Kent and Kent MultiCare
Massage Therapist: Tina Russeff, Easthill Massage
Physician: Bob Smithing and Dr. Hilton A. Chen, MD
Senior Living Facility: Arbor Village and Farrington Court
Skin Care/Cosmetics: Lemon Drop Skin Care & Massage
Spa Services: Lemon Drop Skin Care & Massage