The votes are in and we have the winners of the 2024 Glastonbury Lifestyle Magazine Reader's Choice Survey. We asked you to vote for your favorite businesses across dozens of categories and we're proud now to share with you the winners of that balloting!
Best Jewelry Store
DeRosa Fine Diamonds. A custom jewelry store with an artisan workshop where you can choose your diamond, design and material.
Derosafinediamonds.com
Best Casual Dining
Birch Hill Tavern
Birchhilltavern.com
Best Pizza
Angelo’s Pizza
Angelospizzact.com
Best Bar
Birch Hill Tavern
Birchhilltavern.com
Best Full Service Salon
Hair Today
Hairtodayct.com
Best Auto Service Center
Century Auto Service
Centuryautoservicect.com
Best Fine Dining
2 Hopewell Bistro & Bar
2hopewell.com
Best Commercial & Residential Design
Colp Design & Consulting, LLC. Colp Design is a commercial interior design business, with emphasis on owner representation and commercial interiors.
Colpdesignandconsulting.com
Best Bakery
Brown Butter Creations
Brownbuttercreations.com
Best Coffee
So. G. Coffee Roasters
Facebook.com/sogcoffee
Best Steakhouse
J. Gilberts Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood
Jgilberts.com
Best Grocery Store
Highland Park Market
Highlandparkmarket.com
Best Liquor Store
M&R Liquors
Mandrliquors.com
Best Burgers
Plan B Glastonbury
Burgersbeerbourbon.com/glastonbury
Best MedSpa
Touch of Glamour MedSpa. With years of medical aesthetic experience Touch of Glamour guarantees a safe experience with stunning results.
Touchofglamourct.com
Best Craft Cocktail
Birch Hill Tavern
Birchhilltavern.com
Best Veterinarian
Glastonbury Veterinary Hospital. Compassionate care for your animal companions Glastonbury Veterinary Hospital provides preventive, dental and surgical care.
Glastonburyvet.com
Best Brewery
Hops on the Hill Farm Brewery
Hopsonthehillbrewery.com
Best Pre-School
The Learning Experience. Happy Happens at The Learning Experience in Glastonbury, where their Highly Trained teachers also excel in motivation and fun.
Thelearningexperience.com
Best Dentist
George M. Mantikas, DMD. With offices in East Hampton for nearly 30 years Dr. Mantikas has been the dentist of choice for hundreds of happy clients.
Drmantikas.com
Best Italian Food
Bricco Tratoria
Billygrant.com/bricco-trattoria
Best Bagels
Seed Kitchen & Bagelry
Seedbagelshop.com
Best Vineyard
Crystal Ridge Winery
Crystalridgewinery.com
Best Brunch
The Spicy Green Bean
Thespicygreenbean.com
Best Gym
The Edge Fitness Clubs
Theedgefitnessclubs.com
Best Bank
Bank of America
www.bankofamerica.com
Best Mexican Food
Sayulita
Cantinasayulita.com
Best Real Estate Agent
Kadji Anderson. A Glastonbury native, Kadji is a Licensed Realtor, with years of experience in the Connecticut real estate market.
Kadjianderson.bhhsneproperties.com
Best Wine Shop
The Best Wine Shop in Town
Thebestwineshopintown.com
Best Eye Doctor
OculusDocs LLC. OculusDocs is a leading provider of quality vision care products and personalized optometric services co-founded by Dr. Jenny Cha.
OculusDocs.com
Best Wealth Management
Edward Jones – Jennifer Phillips
Edwardjones.com
Best Nail Salon
Spa Pointe
Facebook.com/spapointe141
Best Car Dealership
Monaco Ford
Monacoford.com
Best Skin Care & Beauty
Touch of Glamour MedSpa. With years of medical aesthetics experience, Touch of Glamour guarantees a safe experience with stunning results.
TouchofGlamourct.com
Best Landscaper
Thompson Landscape Improvement Inc.
Thompsonlandscapect.com
Best Podiatrist
Vale Foot & Ankle Surgery, PLLC. Vale Foot & Ankle Surgery provides comprehensive medical and surgical care and strives to treat every patient like family.
Valepodiatry.com
Best Home Builder
Early New England Homes
Earlynewenglandhomes.com
Best Toy Store
Pinwheels Toys and Games
Pinwheelstoys.com
Best Roofing
Turner Home Improvement Contractors, LLC
Turnerhomeimprovement.com
Best General Practitioner
Dr. Steven Lieu, DO
Hartfordhospital.org
Best Sushi
Sakura Garden
Sakuragardenglastonbury.com
Best Junk Removal
Junk Bear. Junk Bear offers estate and office cleanouts, junk removal services, dumpster rentals, dump runs and more.
Junk-bear.com
Best Surgeon
Dr. Hanbing (Steve) Zhou, MD. Dr. Zhou is fellowship trained and specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of orthopedic spinal disorders.
Oahct.com
Best Photographer
Brian Ambrose
Brianambrosephoto.com
Best Women's Clothing
Talbots
Talbots.com
Best Law Firm
Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP. BPS lawyers provide quality representation to our clients who are facing legal issues across an array of areas.
Bpslawyers.com
Best Home Organizing
NEAT Method Hartford
Neatmethod.com
Best Dance Studio
Arthur Murray Centers
Arthurmurrayglastonbury.com
Best Fitness Instructor
Michele Schindler
Mschindlerfitness.com
Best Private School
Watkinson School. Founded in 1881, Watkinson School is an independent, private coeducational day school for students from grades 6–PG with a legacy of educational excellence.
Watkinson.org
Best Boutique Fitness
Empowered Indoor Cycling & Strength
Empoweredstudio.com
Best Replacement Windows
Turner Home Improvement Contractors LLC
TurnerHomeImprovement.com
Best Accountants
SRC Certified Public Accountants
Src-pc.com
Best Architect
JWM Architects
Jwmarchitects.com
Best Home Service Provider
Streamline Generator. A certified Kohler Generator Dealer, Streamline offers sales, service and turn-key installation for residential and commercial generator applications.
Streamlineelectricllc.kohlergeneratordealer.com
Best Retirement Community
Covenant Living of Cromwell
Covlivingcromwell.org
Best Weight Loss
Touch of Glamour MedSpa
Touchofglamourct.com
Best Day Spa
Eliana A Del Soul Spa. Unwind from daily stresses and find restoration through a lush spa experience in a serene welcoming space, attended by body and mindfulness experts.
Elianaspa.com
Best Pet Boarding Facility
Candlewick Kennels Pet Resort, Hotel, and Spa
Candlewickkennels.com
Best Tapas
Tapas Glastonbury
Tapasgo.com
Best Wedding Event Venue
Saint Clements Castle & Marina
Saintclementscastle.com
Best Mall/Shopping Center
Glen Lochen. Home to dozens of commercial and retail businesses Glen Lochen offers everything from upscale restaurants to hair and beauty salons.
Facebook.com/GlenLochen
Best Kitchen & Bath Designer
The Inspired Kitchen, LLC. The Inspired Kitchen is a full-service design-to-build firm, offering high-end kitchen and bathroom renovations.
Theinspiredkitchenco.com
Best Lash & Brows
Lash and Glow CT. The expert aestheticians at Lash and Glow can give you the perfect semi-permanent eyelash lift and fullness using all-natural products.
Glastonburylashextensions.com
Best Women's Health
Dr. Natalie C Webb
womenshealthct.com
Best Pet Store
Petco
Petco.com
Best Furniture Store
Ethan Allen (Manchester)
Ethanallen.com
Best Awnings/Shades/Blinds
Awning Place Inc. From retractable awnings to commercial canopies for windows, doors, patios and walkways the awning place will keep you covered in comfort and style.
Awningplace.com
Best Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn
Guestreservations.com/hilton-garden-inn-hartford-south-glastonbury
Best Meal and/or Produce Delivery
farm-a-leaf. An innovative, hydroponic produce farm, farm-a-leaf is an indoor, vertical farm that delivers fresh, local produce right to your door.
farm-a-leaf.com
Best Flower Shop
Keser’s Flowers
Kesersflowers.com
Best Pediatrician
Glastonbury Pediatrics Dr. Kumar
Glastonburypediatrics.com
Best Appliance Store
SK Lavery Appliance Company
Sklaveryappliance.com
Best Lighting Store
Connecticut Lighting Center
Ctlighting.com
Best Pool Builder
Julianos Pools
Julianospools.com
Best Interior Design
Sharon McCormick Design.
Sharonmccormickdesign.com
Best InHome Care Provider
Dynamic Touch Home Care. Dynamic Touch is a network of trained professionals driven by the sole purpose of providing comfort with individualized home care for you and your loved ones.
Dynamictouchhomecare.com
Best Men's Clothing
Jos A. Banks
Josbank.com
Best Performing Arts Theater
The Bushnell
Bushnell.org
Videographer
One Take Media
Onetakemediallc.com
Best Bridal Boutique
The Wedding Dress LLC
Theweddingdressllc.com
Best Caterer
Chef Jordan Patrick
Facebook.com/chefjordanpatrick
Best Travel Agent
The Stamped Passport Travel Co. The Stamped Passport is a concierge boutique travel agency that helps you immerse yourself in the various cultures, cuisines, and extraordinary locations without worrying about the details.
Thestampedpassporttravel.com
Best Music Concert Venue
Xfinity Theater – Xfinity Theatre is an outdoor/indoor amphitheatre located in Hartford, and owned by Live Nation with a capacity of 30,000.
Livenation.com
Best Shoe Store
Footprints
Footprintsshoes.com
Best Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Ali Banki
Bankidermatology.com
Best Art Gallery/Frame Shop
JW Frame Crafter
Jwhitneyframe.com
Best Acupuncturist
Connecticut Family Acupuncture
Ctfamilyacupunture.com
Best Blow Dry Bar
Sundance Salon & Spa. Celebrating its 22nd year in 2024, Sundance has transformed the typical salon experience into a holistic, intimate and relaxing salon and spa experience.
Sundancesalon.com
Best Holistic Health Care
Strong Family Wellness
Strongfamilywellness.com
