BEST NEW STORE
Charming Charlie – 2693A Edmondson Road,
Oakley, 513-351-2251
2.
Picnic and Pantry, 4163 Hamilton Ave.,
Northside, 513-681-8600
3.
Chicken Lays An Egg,
1608 Chase Ave.,
Northside, 513-834-9268
4.
lululemon athletica
, 3437 Michigan Ave.,
Hyde Park, 513-321-2358
5.
Pet Wants, 1813 Pleasant St.
(inside Findlay Market next to Silverglades)
Over-the-Rhine, 513-721-8696
6.
Roads Rivers and Trails,
118 Main St.,
Milford, 513-248-7787
7.
Mayberry Foodstuffs,
203 E. Seventh St.,
Downtown, 513-621-5555
8.
4U Urban Fashion Boutique,
16 E. 12th St.,
Over-the-Rhine, 513-407-8059
9.
Peppermint Park Doggie Daycare,
1284 Heitman Lane,
Batavia, 513-752-5046
10.
Brush Factory, 3229 Madison Road,
Oakley, 513-321-9500
ACUPUNCTURIST
Carole Paine
– 5400 Kennedy Ave., Pleasant Ridge, 513-317-3660
2.
Dr. Liza Allen, West Chester
3.
Dr. Dorothy Shaffer
, Norwood
ANTIQUE STORE
Duck Creek Antique Mall
– 3715 Madison Road, Madisonville, 513-321-0900
2.
Wooden Nickel, Over-the-Rhine
3.
Florence Antique Mall
, Florence, Ky.
BANK/CREDIT UNION
Fifth Third Bank
2.
PNC Bank
3.
US Bank
BARBER SHOP
Kings Court Master Barber & Shoe Shine Service –
44 E. Court St., Downtown, 513-578-2263
2.
Gil’s Barber Shop,
Pleasant Ridge
3.
Taylor Jameson Hair Design
,
Northside/Hyde Park
BICYCLE STORE
Montgomery Cyclery
– Multiple locations
2.
Bishop’s Bicycles
, Milford
3.
Reser Bicycle Outfitters
, Newport
BOOKSTORE (CHAIN)
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
– 2692 Madison Road, Norwood, 513-396-8960
2.
Barnes & Noble, multiple locations
3.
Half Price Books, Kenwood/Northgate
BOOKSTORE (NON-CHAIN)
Blue Manatee
– 3054 Madison Road, Oakley, 513-731-2665
2.
Shake It Records, Northside
3.
Ohio Book Store
, Downtown
BOTTLED BEER SELECTION
Jungle Jim’s
– 5440 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, 513-674-6000
2.
Party Source, Bellevue
3.
Dilly Deli
, Mariemont
CAMERA STORE
Ritz Camera – Norwood/Kenwood
2.
Best Buy
, multiple locations
3.
Cord Camera, multiple locations
CAR REPAIR
Bob Sumerel Tire –
Multiple locations
2.
Donovan’s Auto & Tire
, Pleasant Ridge
3.
Whitie’s Car Care
, Walnut Hills
CAR WASH
Mike’s Express
– Multiple locations
2.
Rainbow, Madisonville
3.
Johnny’s Car Wash
, Anderson Twp.
CATERER
Chef Debbie Spangler, Yummy-issimo! Personal Chef Service
– 513-325-0234
2.
(TIE) Funky’s Catering
, Norwood;
Vonderhaar’s Catering
, Reading
3.
Take the Cake
, Northside
CD/RECORD STORE (CHAIN)
Best Buy – Multiple locations
2.
Half Price Books, Kenwood/Northgate
3.
Joseph Beth Booksellers
, Norwood
CD/RECORD STORE (NON-CHAIN)
Shake It Records
– 4156 Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-591-0123
2.
Everybody’s Records, Pleasant Ridge
3.
Phil’s Records
, Cold Spring
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Deanna Lorts, Lorts Chiropractic –
6089 Salem Road, Anderson, 513-474-5044
2.
Mt. Lookout Chiropractic Center
,
Mount Lookout
3.
Thrive Chiropractic
, Oakley
CLOTHING STORE (CHAIN)
Kohl’s
– Multiple locations
2.
Anthropologie
, Norwood
3.
TJ Maxx, multiple locations
CLOTHING STORE (NON-CHAIN)
Village Thrift
– Multiple locations
2.
Pangaea
, Clifton
3.
Mustard Seed
, Clifton
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE
Once Upon a Child
– Multiple locations
2.
Children’s Place
, multiple locations
3.
The Spotted Goose
, Oakley
COMPUTER STORE
Apple Store
– 7875 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 513-791-9866
2.
Microcenter, Sharonville
3.
Best Buy, multiple locations
CORNER STORE
Park Vine
– 1202 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-721-7275
2.
U.D.F., multiple locations
3.
Clifton Natural Foods
, Clifton Heights
DAY SPA
Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa
– 2692 Madison Road, Norwood, 513-731-0600; 8118 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 513-793-0900; 11330 Princeton Road, Springdale, 513-772-3200
2.
Aveda, multiple locations
3.
Woodhouse Day Spa
, Montgomery
DENTIST
Cincinnati Dental Services
– Multiple locations
2.
Barry Applegate
, Covington
3.
Walter Gay
, Downtown
DEPARTMENT STORE
Macy’s
2.
Nordstrom
3.
Target
DOCTOR
Group Health Associates
– Multiple locations
2.
For Women Inc.
, Sharonville
3.
Queen City Physicians
, multiple locations
DOGGIE DAYCARE
The Pet Spot
– 2503 Norwood Ave., Norwood, 513-351-7768
2.
Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa, Oakley
3.
Pet Suites, Sharonville
DRIVE-THRU MARKET
City Beverage of Hyde Park
– 3661 Shaw Ave., Hyde Park, 513-321-1192
2.
Beer Cave, multiple locations
3.
Trotta’s Pizza & Drive Thru
, Western Hills
DRY CLEANER
Widmer’s
– Multiple locations
2.
Springdale Cleaners, multiple locations
3.
Appearance Plus, multiple locations
ELECTRONICS STORE
Best Buy
– Multiple locations
2.
Apple Store
, Kenwood
3.
Microcenter
, Sharonville
EYEWARE STORE
LensCrafters
– Multiple locations
2.
Thoma & Sutton, Kenwood/Downtown
3.
Wing Eyecare, multiple locations
FLORIST
Adrian Durban
– 3401 Clifton Ave., Clifton, 513-221-8222; 6941 Cornell Road, Blue Ash, 513-489-7673; 8584 E. Kemper Road, Loveland, 513-489-7717
2.
Jones the Florist, Downtown/Sycamore/Mason
3.
Robin Wood
, Evanston
FRAME SHOP
Hobby Lobby
– Multiple locations
2.
Michael’s Crafts, multiple locations
3.
Frame USA, Springdale
FURNITURE STORE
Ikea
– 9500 Ikea Way, West Chester, 513-779-7100
2.
Furniture Fair, multiple locations
3.
Arhaus, Kenwood
GREEN-ORIENTED BUSINESS
Park Vine – 1202 Main St.,
Over-the-Rhine, 513-721-7275
2.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
, 3400 Vine St., Avondale, 513-281-4700
3.
Trader Joe’s 7788 Montgomery Road,
Kenwood, 513-984-3452
4.
Whole Foods 2693 Edmondson Road,
Norwood, 513-531-8015
5.
Melt 4165 Hamilton Ave.,
Northside, 513-861-MELT
6.
Aveda, multiple locations
7.
Clifton Natural Foods
, 169 W. McMillan Ave.,
Clifton Heights, 513-961-6111
8.
earthineer.com
9.
Aquarius Star & Om Cafe
, 329 Ludlow Ave.,
Clifton, 513-381-3436
10.
Marvin’s Organic Gardens
, 2055 U.S. Route 42,
Lebanon, 513-932-3319
GROCERY STORE
Kroger –
Multiple locations
2.
Jungle Jim’s, Fairfield
3.
Findlay Market
, Over-the-Rhine
HAIR SALON
Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa
– 2692 Madison Road, Norwood, 513-731-0600; 8118 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 513-793-0900; 11330 Princeton Road, Springdale, 513-772-3200
2.
Aveda, multiple locations
3.
Taylor Jameson Hair Design
,
Northside/Hyde Park
HARDWARE STORE
Ace Hardware
– Multiple locations
2.
Lowe’s, multiple locations
3.
Home Depot, multiple locations
HEALTH FOOD STORE
Whole Foods
– 2693 Edmondson Road, Norwood, 513-531-8015
2.
Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine
3.
Jungle Jim’s
, Fairfield
HEALTH/WORKOUT CLUB
YMCA – Multiple locations
2.
CrossFit Northern Kentucky, Florence
3.
Urban Active, multiple locations
HOME ACCESSORIES STORE
Ikea
– 9500 Ikea Way, West Chester, 513-779-7100
2.
Bed, Bath and Beyond, multiple locations
3.
Home Goods, Norwood/Florence/Symmes Township
HOSPITAL
Christ Hospital – 2139 Auburn Ave., Mount Auburn, 513-585-2000
2. Children’s Hospital Medical Center
, Avondale
3.
Good Samaritan Hospital
, Clifton
HOTEL
The Cincinnatian – 601 Vine St., Downtown, 513-381-300
2. Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
, Downtown
3.
Westin Hotel
, Downtown
JEWELER
Tiffany & Co. – 505 Vine St., Downtown, 513-721-2022
2. Richter & Phillips
, Downtown
3.
Faigle & Sons
, Western Hills
LAW FIRM/LAWYER
Scott Knox – 13 E. Court St., Downtown, 513-241-3800
2.
Eric Deters, Independence
3.
Keatin, Muething & Klekamp
, Downtown
LIGHTING STORE
Ikea – 9500 Ikea Way, West Chester, 513-779-7100
2. Switch Lighting & Design
, Over-the-Rhine
3.
Home Depot, multiple locations
PLACE TO BUY LINGERIE
Victoria’s Secret – Multiple locations
2. Knickers of Hyde Park
, Hyde Park
3.
Hustler Hollywood
, Downtown/Monroe
LIQUOR STORE
Party Source – 95 Riviera Drive, Bellevue, 859-291-4007
2. Jungle Jim’s,
Fairfield
3.
Cork & Bottle, Covington/Crescent Springs
MAGAZINE/NEWSPAPER SELECTION
Barnes & Noble – Multiple locations
2. Joseph Beth Booksellers
, Norwood
3.
Cincinnati Public Library
, multiple locations
MALL/SHOPPING CENTER
Kenwood Towne Centre – 7875 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 513-745-9100
2. Rookwood Commons and Pavilion
, Norwood
3.
Crestview Hills Town Center
, Crestview Hills, Ky.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Seth Gehauf – Tonic Spa & Salon, 3950 Red Bank Road, Fairfax, 513-527-4000
2. Kathi Becker at Paragon Salons
, Western Hills
3.
Julie Metz at Tanya’s Image & Wellness Salon
, Hyde Park
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE
Buddy Roger’s – 1939 W. Galbraith Road, North College Hill, 513-931-6780; 7647 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Twp., 513-232-0777; 8175 Hetz Drive, Montgomery, 513-247-0022
2. Guitar Cente
r, Tri-County
3.
Mike’s Music
, Corryville
NAIL SALON
Katy’s Nails – 48 E. Court St., Downtown, 513-352-0111
2. Ambiance Nail Salon
, Oakley
3.
(TIE) La Bella Salon & Spa
, Dent;
Oakley Nails
, Oakley
NURSERY/GARDEN STORE
Benken Florist & Garden Center – 6000 Plainfield Road, Kennedy Heights, 513-891-1040
2. Findlay Market
, Over-the-Rhine
3.
AJ Rahn Greenhouses
, Winton Hills
PAINT STORE
Home Depot – Multiple locations
2.
Sherwin Williams, multiple locations
3.
Lowe’s, multiple locations
PAWN SHOP
Ted’s Pawn – 4028 Forest Ave., Norwood, 513-631-1246
2. Swap Shop
, Downtown
3.
(Tie) Facet Jewelry, Music & Pawn, Amelia/Milford;
Newport Pawn Shop
, Newport
PERSONAL TRAINER
Laura Burdo, Body By Burdo – 4415 Plainville Road, Mariemont, 513-702-3844
2.
Joe Daniels, Daniels Fitness Training, Independence
3.
Keith Brooks, Keith Brooks Boot Club at Cincinnati Sports Club, Mariemont
PET GROOMER
The Pet Spot – 2503 Norwood Ave., Norwood, 513-351-7768
2. Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa
, Oakley
3.
Aussie Pet Mobile
, Blue Ash
PIERCING STUDIO
Skincraft – 4036 Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-281-5798
2.
Beelistic, Clifton Heights
3.
Acme BodyArt
, Corryville
PILATES STUDIO
Pendleton Pilates – Multiple locations
2. Body By Burdo
, Mariemont
3.
Pilates Center Cincinnati
, Blue Ash
PLACE TO BUY A NEW CAR
Kings AutoMall – Kings Automall Drive, Symmes Township
2. The BMW Store
, Kenwood
3.
Jake Sweeney, multiple locations
PLACE TO BUY A USED CAR
Kings AutoMall Used Car Center – 8783 Kings Auto Mall Drive, Symmes Township, 513-677-1950
2. Jake Sweeney Automotive
, multiple locations
3.
Jeff Wyler Honda
, Colerain
PLACE TO GIVE BIRTH
Good Samaritan Hospital – 375 Dixmyth Ave., Clifton, 513-862-1400
2. Christ Hospital
, Mount Auburn
3.
Bethesda North Hospital
, Symmes Township
PLASTIC SURGEON
Kurtis W. Martin – 6355 E. Kemper Road, Blue Ash, 513-469-0300
2.
The Plastic Surgery Group, Madisonville/West Chester/Crestview Hills
3.
Michael Columbus
, Madisonville
REALTY COMPANY
Sibcy Cline Realtors
2. Comey & Shepherd
3. RE/MAX
SHOE STORE
DSW Warehouse – Multiple locations
2. Nordstrom
, Kenwood
3.
Bob Roncker’s Running Spot
, multiple locations
SHOPPING DISTRICT
Hamilton Avenue, Northside
2. Ludlow Avenue
, Clifton
3.
Gateway Quarter
, Over-the-Rhine
SPORTING GOODS
Dick’s – Multiple locations
2. Bass Pro Shops
, Forest Park
3.
Bob Roncker’s Running Spot
, multiple locations
SPORTS BAR
BW3’s – Multiple locations
2.
Willie’s Cafe, multiple locations
3.
Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern
, Oakley
TANNING SALON
Palm Beach Tan – Multiple locations
2.
A Total Tan, Delhi/Western Hills
3.
City Limits, multiple locations
TATTOO SHOP
Designs by Dana – 4167 Hamilton Ave., Northside, 513-681-8871
2.
Beelistic, Clifton Heights
3.
Mothers, Covington/Erlanger
THRIFT CLOTHING STORE The Snooty Fox – Multiple locations
2.
Goodwill, multiple locations
3.
Village Thrift
, Newport
TIRE STORE
Tire Discounters – Multiple locations
2.
Bob Sumerel Tire, multiple locations
3.
Michel Tires Plus, multiple locations
TOBACCO STORE
Straus Tobacconist – 410 Walnut St., Downtown, 513-621-3388
2. Jungle Jim’s
, Fairfield
3.
Party Source
, Bellevue
TOY STORE
King Arthur’s Court – 3040 Madison Road, Oakley, 513-531-4600
2.
Toys R Us, multiple locations
3.
Johnny’s Toys
, Covington
VETERINARIAN
Animal Care Centers – 4005 Acme Road, Fairfield, 513-829-6621; 11440 Winton Road, Forest Park, 513-742-5700; 10607 Techwoods Circle, Blue Ash, 513-769-7387
2. Mt. Lookout Animal Hospital
, Mount Lookout
3.
Oakley Animal Hospital
, Oakley
WEDDING CAKES
The BonBonerie – 2030 Madison Road, O’Bryonville, 513-321-3399
2. Take the Cake
, Northside
3.
Servatii Pastry Shop
, multiple locations
WEDDING DRESSES
Bridal & Formal – 300 W. Benson St., Reading, 513-821-6622
2. David’s Bridal
, Kenwood
3.
Fabulous Bridal
, Covington
WEDDING RECEPTION HALL
Cincinnati Art Museum – 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams, 513-721-2787
2. The Madison Events Center
, Covington
3.
Ault Park Pavilion
, Hyde Park
WINE SHOP
Jungle Jim’
s
– 5440 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, 513-674-6000
2.
Party Source
, Bellevue
3.
City Cellar
, Downtown
WIRELESS PHONE SERVICE
Verizon
2. AT&T
3. Cincinnati Bell
YOGA STUDIO
yogahOMe – Multiple locations
2.
Moksha, Fort Mitchell
3.
Shine Yoga
, Hyde Park
This article appears in Mar 23-29, 2011.
