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Our readers

have voted

and here are our Renton’s

favorites in different categories.

Awards are given based on exceptional

good service from a store or maybe a

fantastic meal or service providers who

go the extra mile in customer service.

©2009 A publication of the

Renton Reporter

April 24, 2009[14] www.rentonreporter.com

Thank you -To Our Clients and the Renton Reporter

For your continuous support(Please bring this ad to receive 20% off on your

next haircut/pedicure services and 25% off on all hair products during the month of May)

425.228.4484www.44thstreetsalon.com1717 NE 44th Street - Renton

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~ Haircut ~ Color ~ Foil ~ Eyelash Extension ~~ Japanese Thermal Straightening ~ Waxing ~

~ Artificial Nails ~ Manicure/Pedicure ~

344 Morris Ave S • Renton(425) 226-6227

Thank you for your votesfor “Best Dentist”!

Barry Conger, DDS

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Alpine Nursery Inc.

Thank youfor voting us

"Best Nursery"

16023 SE 144th St. • Renton, WA 98059

425-255-1598Directions: Head east on NE 4th Street, right on 160th Ave.

Continue to 144th and turn left.

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Family Owned & Operated

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425-226-2965 • Fax 425-226-7138271 Rainier Ave. N., Renton, WA 98055

www.mathewsonsautomotive.com

FOREIGN & DOMESTICCOMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES FOR CARS, TRUCKS,

MOTORHOMES & ALL TYPES OF SPECIALTY VEHICLES

We at Mathewson’s Automotivewould like to sincerely thank all of our

valued customers who voted for us.

If you are already our customeror would like to give us a try —

please bring in this ad for10% off labor through July.

[ more BEST OF RENTON page 16 ]

Non-profit-1st Place |Salvation Army[2nd] Vision House[3rd] St. Vincent De Paul

Insurance-1st Place |John Galluzzo- Farmers[2nd] Oscar Myre- Farmers[3rd] Jim Sullivan- State Farm

Public Service-1st Place |Renton Fire Department[2nd] Renton Parks Department[3rd] Salvation Army

Real Estate Agent-1st Place |Marcie Maxwell/Lisa Lam[2nd] Ryan Runge[3rd] Mary Lou Gustine-Nelson and Lorainne Klopfenstein

Medical Office-1st Place |Valley Medical [2nd] Group Health[3rd] Southlake Clinic

2009 Best of Renton SERVICES


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425.227.8700Conveniently located in the Evergreen Building

at 15 South Grady Way, Suite 249

Serving families for 35 yearsEstate Planning

WillsLiving Trusts

Powers of AttorneyProbate

Health Care DirectivesElder Law

Medicaid PlanningEstate Tax Planning

Community Property Agreements

THANK YOU RENTON!2

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Judith Fleming, MDInternal Medicine

Thanuja Narendra, MDInternal Medicine

Zhimin Zhai, MDInternal Medicine

Talbot Professional Center4011 Talbot Road S #460Renton, WA 98055425-271-5020

Covington27005 168th Place SE #301Covington, WA 98042253-395-1972

Southlake Clinic introduces three new approaches to healthcare: Dr. Fleming, Dr. Narendra, and Dr. Zhai. All are internists. All specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adults. And most importantly, all are accepting patients.

Please call for an appointment or visit our website at southlakeclinic.com.

Announcing Southlake Clinic’s latest medical advancements.

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Rod Stewart isgift card winner

Rod Stewart, from Antique Country Station, receives the winning gi� certi� cate from Renton Reporter publisher, Ellen Morrison. � e gi� card, for $500, was donated by CD Danza Salon & Spa.


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www.commongroundcupcakes.com900 S. 3rd St., Unit A • Renton

phone 425.235.1717fax 425.687.3152

Store Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am - 7:30pm

Fri 7:30am - 9:30pmSat 8:00am - 9:30pmSun 9:00am - 6:00pm

Thank you for all yoursupport in our first 2 years

—We hope to serve you

for many more!

I want my clients to know that I thank them for their

loyalty for the last 40 years. I look forward to assisting you with your

Real Estate needs!

Mary Lou Gustine-NelsonReal Estate Sales

423 S Third St • Renton

425.255.2161cell: 206.790.3686

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The loyalty of our patients inspire us to be the best we can...

everyday!

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Steve C. Yang, DDSA healthy smile is priceless!

Thank you to all our patients who

voted for us!

425.228.16201128 Kirkland Ave. N.E. • Renton

Of� ce hours:Mon-Thurs 8 AM-5 PM

[ BEST OF RENTON from page 14 ]


Church-1st Place |St. Anthony Church[2nd] New Life Church[3rd] St. Matthews Church

Physician-1st Place |Dr. Ronald Kane[2nd] Dr. Mary Butcher[3rd] Dr. Mike Kaminski

Dental Practice-1st Place |Dr. Jack Chen[2nd] Dr. Steve Yang[3rd] Dr. Barry Conger

Chiropractors-1st Place |Dr. Christopher Jex[2nd] Dr. Rod Handley[3rd] Tom Reardon

Veterinarian-1st Place |Spring Glen (Dr. Cummings)[2nd] Animal Healthcare(Dr. Wood)[3rd] Renton Vet Hospital(Dr. White)

Attorney-1st Place |Dan Kellogg[2nd] Gary Faull[3rd] Frank Davidson

Financial Planner-1st Place |Gene Heuschel[2nd] Greg Baggenstos

Pet Groomer-1st Place |Fuzzy Friends[2nd] Pet Smart (Landing)[3rd] Fairwood Pet Center

Barista-1st Place |Vince’s (Reuben)[2nd] Jet City (Brandy)[3rd] Common Ground (Sta� )

NEWS TIPS! We want to hear from you 425.453.4233 [email protected]


CD Danza Salon & SpaThe great thing about style is no matter who you are

you’ve got some! At CD Danza our expertise lies in ourability to connect with our clients as individuals to

ultimately make the right creative connections.

Yes we’re over � fty! But we still havecleavage, passion and � re inside…SOSTOP CALLING US MAAM! Ladies, life’stoo short to skimp on skincare…Wehighly recommend rejuvenating CDDanza European Facials.

Sure…I’m a successful type A careerfocused woman. I just make sure that I geta massage once a week at CD Danza Salon &Spa to help put that in check. I bet you’dnever guess I’m also soft and pretty onSunday afternoons.

Did you know that I’m brilliant. Really, I am agenius and not because I have greathair…although it helps my big brain feel reallygood about itself.

To be or not to be…that is the question. What?Did you think I’d want to talk about boys,Britney Spears and bubblegum the whole time Iwas getting my hair foiled?

I have a cute haircut. It’s true. People assumebecause I’m sooooo cute I must be sweet aswell…but remember Tinkerbell was a brat and Idon’t carry pixie dust in my purse…but I docarry CD Danza Signature Pomade.

I’m Cheryl Danza and I’ve spent thelast eight years working hard tocreate a salon & spa where peoplecome together to look and feelgreat. But what’s most important isthe joy of being a mother to my son.

My hair is sassy and adventurous like me. I lovemy hair looking stylish…but what’s a girl to dowith unruly hair while scaling Mt. Rainier? Carry atub of CD Danza Curl Balm of course!

I’m proud to be a “soccer mom” but I’malso sexy, smart and hardly desperate. Itreat myself to CD Danza Salon & Spabecause making myself a priority is justas important as anything.

Most women hate me because I’m beautifuland have a � at stomach…but I crave chocolatejust like every other girl…I just get pedicuresinstead.

At CD Danza Salon & Spa we will never put you in a box .

es it’s about looking and feeling great. But it’s also about � nding a place that feels special.

Danza is a place where people invest the time to see you as we really are:

individuals.CDY

Thank you Renton for voting for us!

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American and Asian Cuisine

Enjoy generous servings in a warm and cozy “family friendly” atmosphere!

Let us host your nextof� ce meeting or party!

We can accommodate specialevents and private parties!

4004 NE 4th St, Ste 101, RentonLocated by 4th and Union in the

Renton Highlands.

Call 425-255-3595Fax 425-255-3592

Asian CuisineAmerican and Asian Cuisine

With purchase of drink:Chicken Wings $3

Chicken/Pork Skewers $3Pork & Prawn Egg Rolls $3

Sweet Potato Fries $3Prawn Cocktail $4

Creamy Prawns Crostinis $4Crispy Prawns $4

Tofu/Prawn Spring Egg Rolls $4Crispy Crab & Prawn Rolls $6

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We serve breakfast,lunch & dinner every day

Mon - Closed for private parties onlyTues - Thu: 10:30am - 9:00pm

Fri: 10:30am - 10:00pm • Sat/Sun open at 8:00am

4thstreetgrillrenton.com

Happy Hour ~ Tues-Fri 2-5pm

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4605 NE 4th Street, Ste 4 • 425-254-8400www.allthingswineonline.com

• Best prices & selection in Renton

• Over 700 labels of wine, 70 labels of beer

• We specialize in Boutique style wineries

• 3 Free wine tastings a week -Wednesdays & Fridays 5:00-7:30pm

Flagship Wine Tasting -All Day Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm

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2009 Best of Renton FOOD

Bakery-1st Place |Calico Cheesecake

[2nd] Common Ground Cupcakes[3rd] Safeway

Coffee-1st Place |Starbucks[2nd] Common Ground Cupcakes[3rd] Vince’s

Wine/Bar Shop1st Place |Red House[2nd] All Things Wine[3rd] The Met

Renton’s languagesLanguages primarily spoken at home in 25,524 Renton

households, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2005-2007 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates of languages spoken primarily at home:

• English: 18,608 households• Spanish: 1,716 households• Other Indo-European languages: 1,507 households• Asian and Pacific-Island languages: 3,062 households

Farmers Market at the Piazza The market is Tuesdays, June 2-Sept. 15., 3 p.m.-7 p.m.

The Piazza is on South Third Street, between Loganand Burnett avenues. Parking is available at City

Center Garage. For information about the market,call 425-679-1502 or visit

www.renton-farmersmarket.com


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206.949.1696www.marciemaxwell.com

REALTOR, CRS, ABR & [email protected]

Associate Broker, REALTOR & [email protected]

“Your confidenceand support is

greatly appreciated.

THANK YOUfor voting us as

2009 Best of Renton.”

Thank you, Renton, foryour support in helping

homeless familiesrebuild their lives.

NoHomelessKids.org425-228-6356

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+ RentonVeterinary HospitalCaring for your Pets since 1941

Thank you toour loyal clients!

128 Rainier Ave S • Renton(425) 255-8676

www.rentonvet.com 212963

FREE toenail trim with exam or other service.

Good through 5/31/09 907 S. 3rd, Renton ~ (425) 255-2511Lunch Monday-Friday from

11am-3pm for only $5www.dcsbarandgrill.com

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Thank you for voting us “Best Lunch” in Renton

DineIn!

TakeOut!



Breakfast-1st Place |Plum Delicious[2nd] Whistle Stop[3rd] 4th Street Grill

Lunch-1st Place |Whistle Stop[2nd] DC Bar & Grill[3rd] Shari’s

Family-1st Place |Red Robin[2nd] Plum Delicious[3rd] Whistle Stop

Pizza-1st Place |Vince’s Italian Restaurant[2nd] Armondo’s[3rd] Amante

Fine Dining-1st Place |Melrose Grill[2nd] Fin N Bone[3rd] Armondo’s

Asian Cuisine-1st Place |Golden Peacock[2nd] Asian Blossom Café[3rd] Royal Orchid


425.277.15003016 Benson Rd. S

Thank you for nominating me as a finalist for Favorite Real Estate Agent in Renton. My success can be directly

contributed to my involvement with our great community: - Ambassador with the Renton Chamber of Commerce- Cofounder of Arts Unlimited, a non profit art group dedicated to developing

Renton as a cultural center- On the board of directors with the Return To Renton Car Show committee,

dedicated to raising money for the Renton Police Dept.’s youth fund.- Consistent supporter of all things Renton!

As an agent, I offer a 3 person team to make sure you are always taken care of. I offer a free moving truck to my clients to make the

moving transition easier, and I even throw a fully catered house warming party for you and all your friends

after you move in. My website offers a state of

the art search engine easier and more accurate than anything available today. Check out

www.teamrunge.com for more information on what sets us apart from the competition.

Newest addition to Team Runge, Michelle Bettcher!

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Italian-1st Place |Armondo’s[2nd] Vince’s Italian Restaurant[3rd] Bella Napoli

Mexican-1st Place |Toreros[2nd] LaFuente[3rd] LaHacienda

Fitness Center-1st Place |Fitness Together[2nd] LA Fitness[3rd] 24 Hour Fitness

Hair Salon-1st Place |CD Danza Salon[2nd] Salon on 4th

[3rd] 44th St Salon

Day Spa-1st Place |CD Danza Salon[2nd] Cedar River Day Spa[3rd] Oasis Salon

Nail Salon-1st Place |CD Danza Salon[2nd] CK Nails[3rd] 44th St Salon

Massage-1st Place |CD Danza Salon[2nd] Massage Envy[3rd] Cedar River Day Spa

Nursery-1st Place |Alpine Nursery[2nd] McLendon’s[3rd] Minters Earlington Nursery

Senior Retirement-1st Place |Merrill Gardens[2nd] Evergreen Place[3rd] Chateau@Valley

2009 Best of Renton BUSINESS

DID YOU KNOW...Renton’s population is about 80,000 people, making it the � fth-largest city in King County. On the shores of Lake Washington, Renton hosts major industries such as The Boeing Co., which builds the 737 here, and a growing retail community in its

neighborhoods and retail centers, including The Landing.


Complimentary Teeth Whitening is included with an

Adult New PatientExam & Cleaning

www.ImpressionsDentistry.comConveniently located off Exit 7 on 405 Next to McDonalds

Jack Y. Chen, DDS1717 NE 44th StreetRenton, WA 98056

425.226.2684

Most Insurance Plans AcceptedMovie Glasses AvailablePatient Financing AvailableNew State-of-the-Art Facility

Thank You —for all your votes!

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2009 Best of Renton SHOPPING

Dry Cleaners-1st Place | Busy Bee Cleaners[2nd] Fairwood Cleaners[3rd] Renton Village Cleaners

Travel Agency-1st Place |AAA Travel Agency[2nd] Highlands Travel[3rd] Renton Travel

Auto Service-1st Place |Mathewson Automotive[2nd] Les Schwab[3rd] Jay’s Professional Auto Service

Pet Store-1st Place |Pet Smart (Landing)[2nd] Pet Pros[3rd] Fairwood Pet Center

Boutique-1st Place |Happy Delusions[2nd] All Things Wine[3rd] Gingers Klosett

Gift/Specialty-1st Place |Happy Delusions[2nd] Feathered Nest[3rd] Cugini Florist

Shopping Center-1st Place |The Landing[2nd] Renton Center[3rd] Fairwood Shopping Center

Jewelry-1st Place |Garland Jewelers[2nd] Fred Meyer[3rd] Jewelry Exchange

Furniture-1st Place |IKEA[2nd] Fred Meyer[3rd] Target


www.goldenpeacockrest.net� rms.comPhone: (425) 226-1802 • (425) 226-1803

14412 S.E. Petrovitsky RoadRenton, WA 98058

(add $14.25 per person)

BBQ Pork • Egg Rolls• Cantonese Style Chow Mein

General Tao’s Chicken • Mongolian Beef Vegetable Chow Yuk • Golden Special Rice

Dine In or Take OutNon-Smoking Dining RoomHours: 4:00-1:00, Monday Through Thursday

4:00-2:00, Friday and Saturday • 4:00-10:00, Sunday

HappyMother’s Day!

MAY 10COMPLIMENTARY CARNATION

Opens at 3:00 on May 10thDinner for Two - $28.50

May 8, 9 & 10

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Thank youfor voting us the 2009

“Best Asian Cuisine”


Home Décor-1st Place |IKEA[2nd] Feathered Nest[3rd] Target

Consignment-1st Place |Happy Delusions[2nd] Goodwill[3rd] St. Vincent de Paul

Grocery Store-1st Place |Safeway[2nd] Thriftway[3rd] QFC

O� ce Supply-1st Place |Staples

[2nd] Fred Meyer[3rd] O� ce Depot

Antique Shop-1st Place |Antique Country Station[2nd] St. Charles Place[3rd] Park Avenue Antiques

Hardware Store-1st Place |McLendon’s[2nd] ACE Hardware[3rd] Lowe’s

Appliance Store-1st Place |King & Bunny’s[2nd] Lowe’s[3rd] Sears


DID YOU KNOW...

Renton is home to the Virginia Mason Athletic

Center (VMAC), which houses the SeattleSeahawks training

facilities andheadquarters. The

VMAC opened in August 2008. The team’s

headquarters werepreviously in Kirkland.

The VMAC covers200,000 square feet,

making it thesecond-largest team

headquartersin the NFL.

Read us online

24/7 with regular updates

www.rentonreporter.com


4233 NE Sunset Blvd • Renton 425.277.5068

Jay & Laura Waite

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l’VincesItalian Restaurant & Pizzeria

www.vincesitalian.com

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Thank you for voting us one ofthe “Best Pizza” and “Best Italian”

In appreciation, please present this ad &

Enjoy a FREE Pizzaor Dinner Entree.

Purchase one dinner or pizza and two beverages at regular menu price and receive a second dinner or pizza of equal or lesser value for free.

Please present coupon when ordering. Not valid with $4 dinner upgrade or with anyother discount or promotion. Expires 6/18/09. Not valid on Mother’s Day or Memorial Day.

BURIEN (206) 246-1497 • SOUTH SEATTLE (206) 722-2116RENTON (425) 226-8180 • FEDERAL WAY (253) 839-1496

Dr. Christopher Jex...Thanks his patients forvoting him one of the

“Best of Renton”Chiropractors for 2009!

Jex Chiropractic Spine & Rehab19201 - 108th Ave SE, #101

Renton, WA 98055253-859-6441

Accepting New Patients

Everyone . . . Please join us for a Texas BBQ on May 9th from

Noon - 2:30pm to celebrate ourone-year anniversary

Renton VillageC l e a n e r s

(425) 226-8830601 S. Grady Way • Renton

* Dry Cleaning & Laundry (Shirts)* Alterations & Leather Cleaning

Thank you for your votes!

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Daycare-1st Place |Kindercare[2nd] Sonshine Learning Center[3rd] Harmony Childcare

Learning Center-1st Place |Kindercare[2nd] Sonshine Learning Center[3rd] Kumon

Activities-1st Place |Renton Community Center[2nd] Henry Moses Aquatic Center[3rd] Cedar River Trail

City Park-1st Place |Gene Coulon Beach Park[2nd] Liberty Park[3rd] Phillip Arnold Park

2009 Best of Renton KIDS

DID YOU KNOW...Notable residents from Renton

include: musician Jimi Hendrix, novelist Ann Rule, musicianSean Kinney, baseball pitcherTim Lincecum, basketball player Brandon Roy and basketballplayer Jamal Crawford.

Sister Cities...Renton’s sister cites are Nishiwaki, Japan and

Cuautla, Jalisco, Mexico. Nishiwaki is located in the middle of Japan and has a population of about 45,000. Renton and Nishiwaki became sister cities in 2005 and have since exchanged students in an annual middle school exchange program. Cuautla has fewer than 3,000 perma-nent residents, most of which are elderly and children. Most adults move to the United States and return each July to celebrate Santo Santiago.

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Renton Community Resource Directory is available in 13

languages and lists local and area-wide human services.

Get the directory by visiting www.rentonwa.gov.



RENTONNORTH BENSON

10707 SE CARR RD.425-227-9104

KENT(NEW LOCATION)

1225 N. CENTRAL AVE.253-850-9015

RENTON HIGHLANDS

3901 NE 4TH ST.425-271-5400

RENTON SHOPPING CENTER

431-B RAINIER AVE S.425-228-6180

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www.toreros-mexicanrestaurants.com

Ted Rodriguez & Family are proud to celebrate 30 years in Renton!

30 years ago Ramon Barrajas made the dream of owning a business come alive for Ted Rodriguez and Family. Ted has carried

on that dream and is proud to be part of the community and offer fine mexican cuisine. The Rodriguez Family invite you to come in

and help celebrate 30 years.

Ted & Maria Rodriguez in 1979.

Ted & Maria Rodriguez in 2008.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at all locations!

Combo 1-13 ~ Chicken or BeefAT ALL LOCATIONS

ALL DAY LONGWith purchase of a beverage.

No coupons valid with this offer.

$895

DJ, Corona Girls, Cuervo Girls & Prizes • 4pm - Close (Patio Open)Rainier location only

MAY 1st - MAY 4thCombo Special

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