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Readers' Choice 2012: And the Winners Are....

Oak Park and River Forest, here's a look at your favorite businesses.

We asked, you voted. Here's a look at the winners of the first-ever Readers' Choice contest. Congrats to all of the businesses that were nominated. And for the winners? We'll be by soon with some nifty window decals to announce your big win to the world! And the winners are...

Best Pizza:
Best Appetizers: Autre Monde Cafe
Best Bakery: (tie) Dominoe's Pastries, and
Best Craft Beer Selection:
Best Frozen Treats: The Brown Cow
Best Guacamole: New Rebozo
Best Kids Menu:

Best Spa: Monica's Skin Care Boutique
Best Personal Trainer: Body By Allegra
Best Pediatrician: Heather Haukness
Best Gym:
Best Yoga Studio:

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Best Record Store:
Best Resale Shop:
Best Clothing Boutique:

Best Garden Center:
Best Place for Home Furnishings:

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Best Car Sharing Service: iGo
Best Auto Service Shop: (tie) , and
Best Car Wash: (tie) Harlem and Randolph Car Wash, Premiere Car Wash

Best Performance Venue: (tie) Dominican University's Lund Auditorium, FitzGerald's Nightclub
Best Local Band: How Far to Austin
Best Spot for a Date: The patio at

Best Kids Clothing Store:
Best Park:
Best Summer Camp: St. John Choristers Choir Day Camp

Best Veterinarian: Tie - River Forest Animal Hospital, Prairie State Animal Hospital
Best Tattoo Studio:

Best Realty Team:

Best Landscape Service:
(tie) McAdam Landscaping, Kelty Lawn Care, Hoy Landscaping


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