22ndcenturymedia.com north shore Choice Awards
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2020 Winners
Readers voted for their favorite local businesses in more than 140 categories and here are the results!
And the winners are ...
22CM announces fourth annual North Shore Choice Awards winners
The votes are in and readers of 22nd
Century Media publications have spoken.
From Jan. 30-Feb. 23, readers were
asked to pick their favorite local businesses
in more than 150 categories using
the ballot inside their newspaper or by
Heather Warthen, Chief Events Officer
www.22ndncenturymedia.com/
visiting
nschoice to vote online.
22nd Century Media is the publisher
of The Glencoe Anchor, The Glenview
Lantern, The Highland Park Landmark,
The Lake Forest Leader, The Northbrook
Tower, The Wilmette Beacon and The Winnetka
Current.
If readers completed more than 50 categories,
they were entered to win 22nd
Century Media’s North Shore Choice
Awards prize – one $500 gift card. The
North Shore Choice Awards presented by 22nd Century Media 2020 Winners
winner of the gift card was Jennifer Napier
of Glencoe.
Below and throughout this section are
the winners in each category of the 2020
North Shore Choice Awards.
Beauty
Barber
Greg’s Barber Shop
1013 Harlem Ave., Glenview
(847) 724-6460
Blowout
BloOuts Blow Dry Bar
1872 Sheridan Road, Highland Park
(847) 681-9180
895 1/2 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
(224) 255-6611
Day Spa
Teddie Kossof Salon
281 N. Waukegan Road, Northfield
(847) 999-9500
Eyelash Studio
60s Beauty Lash
572A Lincoln Ave., Winnetka
(847) 807-9311
Hair Color
Andreas Hogue Salon
(multiple locations)
840 Willow Road, Suite K, Northbrook
(847) 272-1616
Hair Salon
Teddie Kossof Salon
281 N. Waukegan Road, Northfield
(847) 999-9500
Mani/Pedi
Nail Art & Spa
917 Ridge Road, Wilmette
(847) 251-0351
Massage
Massage Envy
Multiple locations, www.massageenvy.com
Med Spa
Fenner Plastic Surgery
& Medical Spa
512 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth
(847) 716-2400
Waxing
Pascal Pour Elle
368 Park Ave., Glencoe
(847) 501-3100
Health
Assisted Living
Vi at The Glen
2500 Indigo Lane, Glenview
(888) 960-8754
Chiropractor
Dr. Ben Duke, Elite Wellness
1515 Sheridan Road, Arcade Unit 20, Wilmette
(847) 920-4544
Dentist
Dr. David Duda
536 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth
(847) 251-5136
Dermatologist
Dr. David A. Lorber, Illinois
Dermatology Institute
1220 Meadow Road, Suite 210, Northbrook
(847) 559-0090
Emergency Room
NorthShore University
HealthSystem - Glenbrook
Hospital
2100 Pfingsten Road, Glenview
(847) 657-5800
Hospital
NorthShore University
HealthSystem - Glenbrook
Hospital
2100 Pfingsten Road, Glenview
(847) 657-5800
Internist
Dr. Kathryn M. Petrungaro, MD -
Northwestern Medical Group
2701 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
(847) 535-7157
Orthodontist
Dr. Jessica Cohen DMD MS
1775 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park
(224) 427-6800
Orthopaedic
Dr. Gregory Portland, MD -
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
2401 Ravine Way, Glenview
(847) 998-5680
Pediatrician
Dr. Patricia Brunner, MD
- NorthShore University
HealthSystem
1144 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
(847) 256-6480
Physical Therapy
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Multiple locations, www.ibji.com
Place to Have a Baby
NorthShore University Health
System - Evanston Hospital
2650 Ridge Ave., Evanston
(847) 570-2000
Podiatrist
Dr. Frank Bongiovanni - Weil Foot
& Ankle Institute
1300 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 499-1902
Senior Community
Covenant Village of Northbrook
2625 Techny Road, Northbrook
(224) 412-8421
Urgent Care
Northwestern Medicine
Immediate Care Glenview
2701 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
(847) 475-2273
Vision Center
Carillon VisionCare
1900 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 657-8787
Dining
Asian Fusion
BluFish Sushi Bistro
2733 Pfingsten Road, Glenview
(847) 272-3474
Bakery
Three Tarts Bakery and Cafe
301 N. Happ Road, Northfield
(847) 446-5444
Barbecue
Real Urban Barbecue
1260 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills
(847) 947-6474
Beer Garden
Hackney’s on Harms
1241 Harms Road, Glenview
(847) 724-5577
Breakfast
Walker Bros. Original Pancake
House
Multiple locations, www.walkerbros.net
Brewery
Ten Ninety Brewing Company
1025 N. Waukegan Road, Glenview
(224) 432-5472
Brunch
Pinstripes (Multiple locations)
1150 Willow Road, Northbrook
(847) 480-2323
Buffet
Allgauer’s on the Riverfront,
Hilton Chicago/Northbrook
2855 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook
(847) 664-7999
Burger
Hackney’s
1241 Harms Road, Glenview
(847) 724-5577
1514 E. Lake Ave., Glenview
(847) 724-7171
Business Lunch
Wildfire
1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
(847) 657-6363
Candy/Popcorn
Cora Lee Candies
1844 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 724-2754
Caterer
Catered by Design
9204 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove
(847) 965-4094
Chinese Food
Kim’s Chop Suey
1816 Glenview Road, Glenview
(847) 729-2110
Coffee Shop
Glenview Grind
1837 Glenview Road, Glenview
(847) 729-0111
Date Night Spot
Mino’s Italian
985 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
(847) 386-6053
Deli/Sub sandwiches
Red Rooster
1819 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 998-9504
Family-Owned Restaurant
The Noodle Cafe
708 12th St., Wilmette
(847) 251-2228
Fine Dining
Wildfire
1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
(847) 657-6363
Frozen Yogurt
Love’s Yogurt
Multiple locations, www.lovesyogurt.com
Greek Restaurant
Avli Estiatorio
566 Chestnut St., Winnetka
(847) 446-9300
Gyros
The Works
2676 W. Golf Road, Glenview
(847) 724-0616
Happy Hour
Yard House (Multiple locations)
1880 Tower Drive, Glenview
(847) 729-9273
Hot Dogs
U Dawg U
300 N. Happ Road, Northfield
(847) 441-6200
Ice Cream
Graeter’s Ice Cream
1347 Shermer Road, Northbrook
(224) 213-7606
940 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
(847) 441-1725
Irish Pub
The Curragh (Multiple locations)
1800 Tower Road, Glenview
(847) 998-1100
Italian Restaurant
Mino’s Italian
985 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
(847) 386-6053
Juice/Smoothies
True Juice
1852 1st St., Highland Park
(847) 748-8783
542 Chestnut St., Winnetka
(847) 784-8796
Local Diner
Northfield Restaurant
391 Central Ave., Northfield
(847) 446-3808
Mexican Restaurant
Depot Nuevo
1139 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
(847) 251-3111
New Restaurant
(Feb. 2019-present)
Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar
1167 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
(224) 215-3011
Outdoor Dining
Fred’s Garage
574 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
(847) 496-3733
Pizza
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Multiple locations, www.loumalnatis.com
Pizza - Chicago-Style
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Multiple locations, www.loumalnatis.com
Pizza - Thick Crust
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria
Multiple locations, www.loumalnatis.com
Pizza - Most Creative
Grateful Bites Pizza Shoppe
899 Green Bay Road, Winnetka
(847) 386-9141
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Pizza - Thin Crust
Barnaby’s of Northbrook
960 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
(847) 498-3900
Ramen
Torino Ramen
1162 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
(847) 920-5075
Ribs
Carson’s Ribs
(Multiple locations)
200 N. Waukegan Road, Deerfield
(847) 374-8500
Seafood
Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar
1167 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette
(224) 215-3011
Steakhouse
Wildfire
1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
(847) 657-6363
Sushi Restaurant
BluFish Sushi Bistro
2733 Pfingsten Road, Glenview
(847) 272-3474
Thai Restaurant
Thai Inbox
1417 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 904-2755
122 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette
(847) 853-9898
Education & Camps
Day Camp
North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-7250
Preschool
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
School
1123 Church St., Glenview
(847) 724-6990
Private K-8th
GradeSchool
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
School
1123 Church St., Glenview
(847) 724-6990
Private High School
Loyola Academy
1100 Laramie Ave., Wilmette
(847) 256-1100
Sports Camp
North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-7250
Tutoring Business
How About Learning, LLC
1363 Shermer Road, Suite 228, Northbrook
(847) 217-9518
Fitness & Recreation
Art Studio
North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-7250
Best Bar/Bat
Mitzvah Venue
North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-7250
Best Kids Birthday
Party Venue
North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-7250
Best Music Festival
Winnetka Music Festival
www.winnetkamusicfestival.com
Bowling Alley
Pinstripes (Multiple locations)
1150 Willow Road, Northbrook
(847) 480-2323
Country Club
Westmoreland Country Club
2601 Old Glenview Road, Wilmette
(847) 251-3224
Dance Studio
North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-7250
Driving Range
Sportsman’s Country Club
3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook
(847) 291-2351
Fitness Center/Gym
North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-7250
Golf Course
Sportsman’s Country Club
3535 Dundee Road, Northbrook
(847) 291-2351
Hotel
The Deer Path Inn
255 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
(847) 234-2280
Live Music
Ravinia Festival
200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park
(847) 266-5100
Live Theater
Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Road, Glenview
(847) 834-0738
Movie Theater
AMC Dine-In Northbrook Court 14
1525 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook
(847) 562-1620
Music Lessons
Twelve Tone Music School
1742 Glenview Road, Glenview
(847) 901-7161
Personal Trainer
North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-7250
Spin
Spynergy Winnetka
813 Oak St., Winnetka
(847) 441-8024
Swim School
North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-7250
Wedding Venue
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe
(847) 835-8370
Yoga
North Suburban YMCA
2705 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-7250
Pets
Pet Boarding
Carriage Hill Kennels
2218 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 724-0270
Pet Groomer
Carriage Hill Kennels
2218 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 724-0270
Pet Shop
Wilmette Pet Center
625 Green Bay Road, Wilmette
(847) 251-6750
Pet Walker
Out and About Pet Care
(847) 334-2221
www.outandaboutpetcare.com
Veterinarian
Glenview Animal Hospital
2400 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 724-8412
Real Estate
Best Commercial
Real Estate Agent
Brian Rieger, Berkshire
Hathaway Home Serivces
KoenigRubloff Realty Group
www.brianrieger.com
(847) 964-1554
Best Luxury Realtor
Colleen Jennings Stein, @
properties
1009 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 998-0200
Best Real Estate Agent
Anne DuBray, Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage
1420 Waukegan Road, Glenview
www.annedubray.net
(847) 657-3747
Best Real Estate
Attorney
John H. Winand
800 Waukegan Road, Suite #201, Glenview
(847) 724-5151
Best Real Estate
Brokerage
@properties
www.atproperties.com
Best Real Estate
Mortgage Lender
Ryan Skaggs, Guaranteed
Rate Affinity
1420 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 258-1526
Best Real Estate Team
Team Trux - Virginia Trux, @
properties
1009 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 997-2042
Services
Auto Repair
Clavey Auto Service
2003 Chestnut Ave., Glenview
(847) 724-4770
Butcher
Forza Meats
1811 Glenview Road, Glenview
(224) 432-6328
Car Wash
Waterway Carwash
2300 Waukegan Road, Northbrook
(847) 849-1120
Carpet/Flooring
Lewis Floor & Home
1840 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
(847) 835-2400
Day Care
The Goddard School
9651 Gross Point Road, Skokie
(847) 773-0200
Electrician
McDaniel Electric, Inc.
(847) 251-7326
Financial Advisor
Steve Wilhausen, Mappa Wealth
Management
2700 Patriot Blvd. Suite 250, Glenview
(847) 262-3030
Florist
Morning Glory Flower Shop
1822 Glenview Road, Glenview
(847) 729-2070
1135 1/2 Central Ave., Wilmette
(847) 256-2575
Handyman Service
Get Dwell
1046 Gage St., Winnetka
(847) 922-3418
Heating/Cooling (HVAC)
American Weathermakers
341 Anthony Trail, Northbrook
(847) 509-7777
Home Builder
Tom Len Custom Homes
1900 Techny Court, Northbrook
(847) 205-9200
Home Improvement
Get Dwell
1046 Gage St., Winnetka
(847) 922-3418
Insurance Agent
Michael Shewchuck, Shewchuck
Insurance Agency
1545 N. Waukegan Road, Suite 1-1, Glenview
(847) 486-0011
Kitchen/Bath
Remodeling
Get Dwell
1046 Gage St., Winnetka
(847) 922-3418
Landscaping
Chalet Nursery
3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette
(847) 256-0561
Lawn Care
Chalet Nursery
3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette
(847) 256-0561
Oil Change
HEART Certified Auto Care
1201 Green Bay Road, Wilmette
(847) 251-3888
280 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
(847) 498-0505
Pest Control
Rose Pest Control
(800) 645-7673
www.rosepestcontrol.com
Plumber
Ravinia Plumbing & Heating
1580 Old Skokie Road, Highland Park
(847) 448-0307
Roofing
Hanson Roofing
2130 Jackson Ave., Evanston
(847) 328-2550
Towing Company
Grosse Pointe Towing Inc.
1870 Techny Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-2177
Travel Agency
Expedia CruiseShipCenters
1434 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 595-1444
Windows/Doors
Renewal by Andersen
2300 Ridge Drive, Glenview
(847) 486-5680
Shopping
Antiques
Village Treasure House
1460 Paddock Drive, Northbrook
(847) 832-1030
Appliance Store
ABT
1200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview
(888) 228-5800
Art Gallery
Anne Loucks Gallery
309 Park Ave., Glencoe
(847) 835-8500
Auto Dealer
Fields Auto Group
www.fieldsauto.com
Bike Shop
Glenview Cycle
1011 Harlem Ave., Glenview
(847) 998-5900
Book Store
The Book Stall
811 Elm St., Winnetka
(847) 446-8880
Boutique
Payton Rose
2760 Dundee Road, Northbrook
(847) 498-7673
Bridal Shop
Gigi’s Closette
1520 E. Lake Ave., Glenview
(847) 729-5110
Children’s Clothing
Country Classics
1405 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 998-4644
Consignment Shop
Village Treasure House
1460 Paddock Drive, Northbrook
(847) 832-1030
Garden Center
or Nursery
Chalet Nursery
3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette
(847) 256-0561
Gift Shop
La De Da
1957 Cherry Lane, Northbrook
(847) 562-1170
Gourmet Food Market
Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods &
Catering
Multiple locations, www.foodstuffs.com
Grocery Store
Heinen’s Grocery Store
(multiple locations)
1020 Waukegan Road, Glenview
(847) 657-9009
2503 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn
(847) 267-0698
201 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Bluff
(847) 735-0026
Jewelry Store
Franz Jewelers Ltd.
1220 Meadow Road, Northbrook
(847) 272-4100
Liquor Store
Binny’s Beverage Depot
Multiple locations, www.binnys.com
Neighborhood
Shopping
The Glen Town Center
2030 Tower Drive, Glenview
(847) 724-2025
Running Store
Road Runner Sports
3232 Lake Ave., Wilmette
(847) 251-1900
Shopping Center
Westfield Old Orchard
4905 Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie
(847) 673-6800
Tire Store
Costco Wholesale
2900 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
(847) 730-1003
Toy Store
The Wild Child Toys
657 Vernon Ave., Glencoe (847) 835-3400
1114 Central Ave., Wilmette (847) 728-0775
Women’s Clothing
Payton Rose
2760 Dundee Road, Northbrook
(847) 498-7673
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