For the past decade the Olympian has recognized Thurston County businesses with the coveted Best of South Sound award. Readers vote on-line for their favorite business in over 80 categories, including favorites such as Best Bank, Best Real Estate Agent, Best Dentist and of course, Best Buffet.
The Thurston County Chamber and The Olympian co-hosted the third-annual awards celebration for Best of South Sound category winners on March 11, 2015. Here are the winners:
FOOD & DINING
Family Restaurant, Red Robins
Food Trucks, California Tacos
Local Brewery, Fish Tail
Casual Dining, Casa Mia Italian Restaurant
Mexican Food, El Sarape
Vietnamese Restaurant, Saigon Rendezvous
Romantic Dinner Experience, Falls Terrace Restaurant
Italian Food, Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen
Seafood, Anthony’s Homeport
BBQ, Ranch House BBQ
Thai Food, Lemon Grass
Chinese Food, Emperor’s Palace
Vegetarian Food, Tofu Hut
Teriyaki Food, Happy Teriyaki
Japanese Food, Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Bar
Deli, Meconi’s
Best 21 & Over Hangout, O’Blarneys Irish Pub
Breakfast Spot, Darby’s Cafe
Business Lunch, Budd Bay Cafe
Buffet, Little Creek Casino Resort
Bakery, Wagner’s European Bakery and Café
Fine Dining, Falls Terrace Restaurant
Happy Hour, Anthony’s Hearthfire
Brunch, Budd Bay Cafe
Burger, Eastside Big Tom
Pizza, Brewery City
Clam Chowder, Budd Bay Cafe
Take Out, Casa Mia Italian Restaurant
Bar, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub
Wine Bar, Swing Wine Bar
Bartender, Klaus at Salida
Waiter / Waitress, Shannon Murphy with Ramblin Jacks
Barista, Dutch Brothers
Catering, Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen Itailian Kitchen
SERVICES
Bank, Washington Business Bank
Home Care / Health Care, Home Instead Senior Care
Credit Union, TwinStar Credit Union
Mortgage Company, Mortgage One NW
Financial Adviser, Whitney Kirschner with Edward Jones
Heating and Air Conditioning, Community Heating and Air Conditioning
Accountant / Location, Bill Knight with Strader Hallet Co. PS
Dry Cleaner, Howards Dry Cleaners
Florist, Artistry in Flowers
Hair Salon, LoneStar Hair Salon
Hair Stylist, Annie at LoneStar Hair Salon
Barber Shop, Lee’s on State
Barber, Jody with Lacey Barber
Tanning Salon, Desert Sun
Nail Salon, T Spa Nails
Gyms, The Valley Athletic Club
Best Personal Trainer, Brandon Sores at Wheatstone Fitness
Spa, The V Spa at The Valley Athletic Club
Massage Therapist, The V Spa at The Valley Athletic Club
Tattoo Parlor, Spider Monkey Tattoo
Tire Store, Les Schwab Tire Center
Car Dealer, Titus Will
RV Sales, Baydo RV
Motorcycles, Northwest Harley Davidson
Auto Parts, Cut Rate Auto Parts
Auto Repair, Lloyd’s Automotive & Transmission
Veterinarian, Steamboat Animal Hospital
Dog Groomer, Greatful Dogs
Kennel, Northwind Pet Care
Doctor, Dr. Calvin Kuo
Car Wash, Tumwater Auto Spa
Dentist, Vetter Dental
Chiropractor, All Ways Chiropractic PLLC
Hospital, Providence St. Peter Hospital
Clinic, Olympia Orthopaedic Associates
Retirement Home or Assisted Living, Olympics West Retirement Inn
Contractor New Construction, Rob Rice Homes
Contractor Remodel, John Erwin Remodeling, Inc
Interior Design Store, Design Smart Home Staging and Redesign
Interior Designer, Lisa Poundstone with Design Smart Home Staging and Redesign
Landscaper, Controlled Rain
Real Estate Office, Van Dorm Realty, Inc.
Real Estate Agent, Kevin Gordham with Keller Williams
Marina, Zittle Marina
Apartment Community, Olympia Crest Apartments
Towing Company, Summit Towing
Painting, Flying Colors Painting
Roofing, United Roofing Solutions
Plumbing, Springer Plumbing
Housekeeping / Maid Service, Elite Cleaning of Washington
Daycare Center, Scribbles n’ Giggles Child Care
Insurance Agency, Altman Insurance Agency, Brad Altman
Law Firm, Sans Gilmore Law Offices
Photography, Crystal Ball Photography
Travel Agency, AAA Washington
RETAIL
Furniture Store, Olympia Furniture Co.
Shoes Store, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
Home Entertainment, Desco Electronics
Jewelry Store, Panowicz Jewelers
Grocery Store, Ralph’s & Bayview Thriftway
Home Improvement, Home Depot
Appliances, McKinneys
Outdoor / Sporting Goods, REI
Power Tools & Equipment, J&I Power Equipment, Inc.
Bicycle, Falcone’s
Antiques, Brown Derby
Book Store, Orca Books
Home Electronics, Desco AV
Toy Store, Captain Little
Clothing (Women), Jinjor Boutique
Clothing (Men), g.miller olympia
Wine Store, Total Wine and More
Most Unique Gifts, Archibald Sisters
Specialty Store, Bon Lemon
Nurseries, Bark & Garden
Entertainment
Family Entertainment, Hands on Children’s Museum
Local Playhouse, Harlequin Productions
Karaoke, Hannah’s Bar & Grille
Place to Dance, Jake’s on 4th
Casino, Little Creek Casino Resort
Golf Course, Riverside Golf
Bowling Alley, Westside Lanes
Lodgings, Red Lion Olympia
Art Gallery, Childhood’s End
Museum, Hands on Children’s Museum
Best Festival or Street Fair, Lakefair
Best Parade, Lakefair
Best Local Band, Mom’s Rocket
RV Sites, Little Creek Casino Resort
Wedding or Event Center, O’ Blarney’s Gibson House Event Center
FOOD & DINING
Family Restaurant, Red Robins, Casa Mia Italian Restaurant, Budd Bay Cafe
Food Trucks, California Tacos, Nineveh Assyrian Assyrian, Ricardo’s Restaurant
Local Brewery, Fish Tail, Three Magnets, Top Rung Brewery
Casual Dining, Casa Mia Italian Restaurant, River’s Edge, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub
Mexican Food, El Sarape, Peppers, The Mayan
Vietnamese Restaurant, Saigon Rendezvous, Pho Tai, Pho Hoa
Romantic Dinner Experience, Falls Terrace Restaurant, Gardner Seafood and Pasta, Ricardo’s
Restaurant
Italian Food, Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen, Casa Mia Italian Restaurant, Basilico Ristorante
Seafood, Anthony’s Homeport, Budd Bay Cafe Cafe, Gardner’s Seafood and Pasta
BBQ, Ranch House BBQ, South Bay Dickerson’s, Dickey’s BBQ
Thai Food, Lemon Grass, Thai Garden, Jasmine Thai
Chinese Food, Emperor’s Palace, Tea Leaf II, Main Buffet
Vegetarian Food, Tofu Hut, Curry House, Traditions Cafe
Teriyaki Food, Happy Teriyaki, Souru Teriyaki, Happy Teriyaki & Sushi
Japanese Food, Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Bar, Aya Sushi, Koibito Sushi & Teriyaki
Deli, Meconi’s, 4th on 5th, Phoebie’s Pastry
Best 21 & Over Hangout, O’Blarneys Irish Pub, Jakes, Pints & Quarts
Breakfast Spot, Darby’s Cafe, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, Budd Bay Cafe
Business Lunch, Budd Bay Cafe, Casa Mia Italian Restaurant, Ramblin’ Jacks
Buffet, Little Creek Casino Resort, Red Wind Casino, Izzy
Bakery, Wagner’s European Bakery and Café, Bread Peddler, Gotti Sweets
Fine Dining, Falls Terrace Restaurant, Dockside Bistro, Ricardo’s Restaurant
Happy Hour, Anthony’s Hearthfire, Casa Mia Italian Restaurant, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub
Brunch, Budd Bay Cafe, Little Creek Casino Resort, Darby’s Cafe
Burger, Eastside Big Tom, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, Eagan’s Drive In
Pizza, Brewery City, Vic’s, Dirty Dave’s Pizza Parlor
Clam Chowder, Budd Bay Cafe, Anthony’s Home Port, The Oyster House
Take Out, Casa Mia Italian Restaurant, Teriyaki Delight, Nineven
Bar, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub, Pints & Quarts, Hannah’s
Wine Bar, Swing Wine Bar, Sailda’s in Yelm, Dockside
Bartender, Klaus at Salida, Brandi at Hannah’s Bar, Sarah at Pint’s Barn
Waiter / Waitress, Shannon Murphy with Ramblin Jacks, Linda Tekin with Casa Mia Italian Restaurant ,
Chris Waggoner with Tug Boat Annies
Barista, Dutch Brothers, Forza, Brady at Olympia Coffee Co.
Catering, Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen Italian Kitchen, Elyse’s Catering, Budd Bay Café
SERVICES
Bank, Washington Business Bank, Thurston First Bank, Olympia Federal Savings
Home Care / Health Care, Home Instead Senior Care, Providence Sound Home Care, Comfort Keepers
Credit Union, Twinstar Credit Union, WSECU, O Bee Credit Union
Mortgage Company, Mortgage One NW, Axia Home Loans, Puget Sound Capitol
Financial Adviser, Whitney Kirschner with Edward Jones, Paul Muldoon with Wells Fargo Advisors,
Sarah Keister with Edward Jones
Heating and Air Conditioning, Community Heating and Air Conditioning, G&G Heating, Black Hills Inc,
Heating and Air
Accountant / Location, Bill Knight with Strader Hallet Co. PS, Frost & Company, Accounting by Sean
Dry Cleaner, Howards Dry Cleaners, Twice Cleaners, Super Cleaners
Florist, Artistry in Flowers, Capital Flowers, Michelle Laprain with Ralph’s Thriftway Flowershop
Hair Salon, Lonestar Hair Salon, Sunrise Hair Design, Luxe for Style
Hair Stylist, Annie at Lonestar Hair Salon, Shannon Parker at Luxe for Style, Kathi Coston at Sunrise
Hair Design
Barber Shop, Lee’s on State, Lacey Barber Shop, Bryce’s on 4th
Barber, Jody with Lacey Barber, Lee on State Street, Bryce with Bryce’s on 4th
Tanning Salon, Desert Sun, Aloha Tanning, Oasis Tanning
Nail Salon, T Spa Nails, Blush Day Spa, Lacey Nails
Gyms, The Valley Athletic Club, Whetstone Fitness Club, Thrive Community Fitness
Best Personal Trainer, Brandon Sores at Wheatstone Fitness, Amy Jo Palmquest at Transformation
Fitness, Dane Nee at valley Athletic Club
Spa, The V Spa at The Valley Athletic Club, Blush Day Spa, Spruce Skin and Wax Shoppe
Massage Therapist, The V Spa at The Valley Athletic Club, Absolute Relaxation, Blush Day Spa
Tattoo Parlor, Spider Monkey Tattoo, Bulldog Tattoo, Lis Fuse Tattoo
Tire Store, Les Schwab Tire Center, Gary’s Tire Factory, Discount Tires
Car Dealer, Titus Will, Rainier Dodge, Capitol City Honda
RV Sales, Baydo RV, Poulsbo RV, RV World
Motorcycles, Northwest Harley Davidson, Motorsports of Olympia, South Sound Honda
Auto Parts, Cut Rate Auto Parts, Lloyd’s Automotive & Transmission, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts
Auto Repair, Lloyd’s Automotive & Transmission, Tumwater Auto Repair, Ken’s Automotive and Electric
Veterinarian, Steamboat Animal Hospital, Hawks Prairie Veterinarian Hospital, Yelm Veterinarian
Dog Groomer, Grateful Dogs, K9 Clubhouse, Steamboat Pet Groomer’s
Kennel, Northwind Pet Care, Top Dog Day Care, K-9 Clubhouse
Doctor, Dr. Calvin Kuo, Dr. Craig Rouse, Dr. Edward Jansen
Car Wash, Tumwater Auto Spa, The Wave Wash, Go Green Car Wash
Dentist, Vetter Dental, Smiles Dental, Fisher Jones Family Dental
Chiropractor, All Ways Chiropractic PLLC, Kudick Chiropractor, Tumwater Chiropractic
Hospital, Providence St. Peter Hospital, Capital Medical Center, Madigan Army Medical Center
Clinic, Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, Tumwater Family Practice, Group Health
Retirement Home or Assisted Living, Olympics West Retirement Inn, Panorama, The Hampton
Contractor New Construction, Rob Rice Homes, Cedar Crest, TR Adams Construction
Contractor Remodel, John Erwin Remodeling, Inc, Sound Home Repair, TR Adams Construction
Interior Design Store, Design Smart Home Staging and Redesign, Drees, Interior Dimensions
Interior Designer, Lisa Poundstone with Design Smart Home Staging and Redesign, Diane Gassmann
with Interior Dimensions, Diane Peck with Colors by Diane
Landscaper, Controlled Rain, Sunrise Landscaping, A+ Lawn and Landscaping LLC
Real Estate Office, Van Dorm Realty, Inc., Virgil Adams Real Estate, Inc, Evergreen Olympic Realty
Coldwell Banker
Real Estate Agent, Kevin Gordham with Keller Williams, Vonna Madeley with Evergreen Olympic Realty
Coldwell Banker, Mathew Plummer with MVP
Marina, Zittle Marina, Swantown Marina, Boston Harbor Marina
Apartment Community, Olympia Crest Apartments, Holiday Trust, Breckenridge Heights Apartments
Towing Company, Summit Towing, Nisqually Towing, Black Lake Towing
Painting, Flying Colors Painting, Ketola Targus Painting, Eurocraft Painting
Roofing, United Roofing Solutions, The Roof Doctor, Weatherguard Roofing
Plumbing, Springer Plumbing, Plumbline Plumbing, Tumya Plumbing
Housekeeping / Maid Service, Elite Cleaning of Washington, Merry Maids, Mary’s Residential Cleaning
Daycare Center, Scribbles n’ Giggles Child Care, A Child’s Place Preschool, Serendipity Children’s
Center
Insurance Agency, Altman Insurance Agency, Brad Altman, Shay and Associates – Brad Shay, All State
Insurance, ronell Funk
Law Firm, Sans Gilmore Law Offices, Worth Law Group, Bean Gentry Wheeler & Peternall
Photography, Crystal Ball Photography, Boston Harbor Photography, A Smile Like Yours Photography
Travel Agency, AAA Washington, All Ways Travel Services, Global Express Cruise & Travel
RETAIL
Furniture Store, Olympia Furniture Co., Thompson’s Furniture Co., Selden’s of Olympia
Shoes Store, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, Famous Footwear, Macy’s
Home Entertainment, Desco Electronics, Best Buy, Apple Store
Jewelry Store, Panowicz Jewelers, Kluhs, Bon Lemon
Grocery Store, Ralph’s & Bayview Thriftway, Haggen’s Food Grocery Store, Fred Meyer’s
Home Improvement, Home Depot, Lowes, Olympia Supply
Appliances, McKinneys, Sears, Lowes
Outdoor / Sporting Goods, REI, Cabela’s, Big 5
Power Tools & Equipment, J&I Power Equipment, Inc., Washington Tractors, Home Depot
Bicycle, Falcone’s, Bike Tech, JoyRide Bikes
Antiques, Brown Derby, Courtyard Antiques, Finders Keepers
Book Store, Orca Books, Barnes & Noble, Half Price Books
Home Electronics, Desco AV, Best Buy, 4th Dimension Computers
Toy Store, Captain Little, Toys R US, Target
Clothing (Women), Jinjor Boutique, Sweet Life Boutique, Lola Life Boutique
Clothing (Men), g.miller olympia, Northwest Snowboards, Macy’s
Wine Store, Total Wine and More, The Wine Loft, Waller Dacon
Most Unique Gifts, Archibald Sisters, Compass Rose, Evergreen Family Lavender
Specialty Store, Bon Lemon, Courtyard Antiques, Wild Birds Unlimited
Nurseries, Bark & Garden, The Barn Nursery, Jason’s Green House
Entertainment
Family Entertainment, Hands on Children’s Museum, Regal Cinemas, Painted Plate
Local Playhouse, Harlequin Productions, Olympia Family Theater, Capital Playhouse
Karaoke, Hannah’s Bar & Grille, Character’s Corner, Nickelby’s Restaurant & Bar
Place to Dance, Jake’s on 4th, Big Whiskey, Little Creek Casino Resort
Casino, Little Creek Casino Resort, Red Wind Casino, Lucky Eagle Casino
Golf Course, Riverside Golf, Capitol City Golf, Tumwater Valley
Bowling Alley, Westside Lanes, Aztec Lanes, Tumwater
Lodgings, Red Lion Olympia, Alderbrooke Resort & Spa, Little Creek Casino Resort
Art Gallery, Childhood’s End, State of the Arts Gallery, The Artist Gallery
Museum, Hands on Children’s Museum, State Capital Museum, Olympic Flight Museum
Best Festival or Street Fair, Lakefair, Arts Walk, Duck Dash
Best Parade, Lakefair, Procession of the Species, Pet Parade
Best Local Band, Mom’s Rocket, Full Moon Radio, Stir Crazy
RV Sites, Little Creek Casino Resort, Columbus Park, KOA Campground
Wedding or Event Center, O’ Blarney’s Gibson House Event Center, Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen Event
Center, Hubert’s Gasthaus
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