Best of the Best 2021 winners

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Are you looking for something new to do with the family? Maybe something new to eat? How about some self-care options?
This list of the Best of the Best 2021 winners is here to help.
These local businesses were chosen by readers who voted in the annual competition in categories such as 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 can nominate and then vote for the finalists in each category. The competition will also take place in 2022, so stay tuned.
Thanks to all the readers who entered this year’s contest.
And the winners are:
Beauty and 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: Vision and Eye Health Centers
Best Hair Salon: Roots + Daisies Beauty Salon
Best Hearing Aid Salon: Southcoast Health Ear, Nose & Throat
Best Hospital: St. Luke’s Hospital Southcoast Health
Best Manicure: Jessica Tieu Cuticle Nail Salon
Best Massage Therapist: Mary Joe Cuddy Rituals Salon & Day Spa
Best Nail Salon: Cuticle 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 tan
Best Emergency Care: Southcoast Health Emergency Care
Best Weight Loss Center: FITT By K
Clothes
Best second-hand store: Hewn
Best local children’s clothing: Old Navy
Best Local Men’s Clothing: Carter’s Clothing & Footwear
Best Local Shoe Store: Harve’s Shoe Box
Best Local Women’s Clothing: Hewn
To eat
Best Bakery: The Baker New Bedford
Best Breakfast / Brunch: Tia Maria’s European Café
Best burger: DNB Craft Burgers & Fries
Best caterer: Italian restaurant Riccardi’s
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: Mirasol’s Café
Best dessert: Sunrise Bakery
Best dinner: The pasta house
Best donuts: Ma’s Donut Shop
Best family meal: 99 restaurants
Best Ice Cream: Acushnet Creamery
Best Italian Restaurant: The Pasta House
Best lunch: no problem
Best Other Ethnicity: 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: Turkish Seafood
Best take out / delivery: Bayside Lounge
Best dinner by the water: the right whale
Entertainment & Leisure
Best entertainment venue: Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
Best party / fair: Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
Best Bank: BayCoast Bank
Best Credit Union: St. Anne’s Credit Union
Best Electric 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 Renovation 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 Real Estate Agent: Andrew Romano Anne Whiting Real Estate
Best Tax Advisor: Tax Advisors
Children and education
Best Charter School: Argosy Collegiate Charter School
Best College: UMass Dartmouth
Best Dance School: Erin Rae School of Dance
Best Daycare: Little People’s College
Best Martial Arts: Soares Martial Arts
Best museums: New Bedford Whaling Museum
Best Kindergarten: Little People’s College
Best Private School: Holy Trinity School
People and places
Best Campground: Myles Standish State Forest
Best Place to Work: Southcoast Health
Services
Best Assisted Living: Autumn Glen in Dartmouth
Best Lawyer – General Practice: Carlin J. Phillips Phillips Garcia Law
Best Carpet Cleaning: SERVPRO from Dartmouth / New Bedford
Best cleaning / catering services: ACE Junk Removal
Best Dog Trainer: Eric Letendre Dog Training School
Best Driving School: Lund’s Corner Driving School
Best Dry Cleaner: Delken
Best Seniors Act: Suprenant & Beneski, PC
Best Family Law: Andrew J. Garcia Phillips Garcia Law
Best Flooring Company: Picard Carrelage Co
Best laundromat: Delken
Best Masonry Contractor: Vaz Construction, Inc.
Best Nursing Home: Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Best Personal Injury / Worker Injury Lawyer: Carlin J. Phillips Phillips Garcia Law
Best Pest Control: Mosquito Squad of Southeast 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 Plomberie & Chauffage
Best Pool Company: Aaron Pools and Spas
Best Roofing Company: Couto Construction
Best Coating 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
Purchases
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 the Crow
Best local hardware store: Rocky’s Ace Hardware
Best Local Jewelry Store: Hannoush Jewelers
Best Local Lawn Equipment: Dave’s Lawn Mower Repair
Best Mattress Store: Bob’s Discount Furniture
Best Men’s Clothing: Carter’s Clothing & Footwear
Best Pawnbroker: The Fall River Pawnbrokers
Best pet supplies: PET DEPOT by Melisa
Best Mall / Mall: Wareham Crossing
Best Specialty Food Store: Portugalia Marketplace
Best supermarket: market basket
Best clothing for women: 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 and tapas
Best Vineyard: Westport Rivers Vineyard
Sports
Best Fitness Center / Gym: FITT By K
Best Golf Course: Allendale Country Club
Best Yoga Studio: Ritual Sweat Society
Vehicles, dealers and services
Best Body / Collision: Luzo Auto Body
Best Automotive After-Sales Service: Toyota of Dartmouth
Best Auto Glass Repair: Safelite AutoGlass
Best Auto Repair – Independent: M & M Auto Service
Best-selling boats – new / used: Mattapoisett Yacht Sales
Best car wash: Minute Man Auto Wash
Best Marina: Seaport Inn & Marina
Best Maritime Services: Mattapoisett Shipyard
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.