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Readers Choice Best of 2012

July 29, 2012 ABOUT THIS SECTION
The Readers Choice Best Of 2012 is an unscientific sampling based on the subjective responses of the readers of The State. The results of their voting appear in this special section. The information contained in the listings was obtained from the winners and other sources. Every effort was made to keep listings as complete as possible and to print information as it was provided. However, some entries have been edited for space and content.

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Best Art GAllery

Columbia Museum of Art Claim to Fame: CMAcelebratesoutstandingartistic creativitythroughitscollection,exhibitionsandprograms,interactingin waysthatengagethemindand enrichthespirit. Check it out for yourself: 1515MainSt.,Columbia,SC29205, 803.799.2810 On the Web: www.columbiamuseum.org Years in business:62years WOW!:CMAshinesasadowntown catalystforcreativecommunity engagement

ingconditions,topnotchcourse maintenanceandfriendlystaff.When qualitycountsGoldenHillshasitall: Greatgolf,tennis,pool,professional staffandinstructionavailable. Banquetfacilities.Convenientlocation. Check it out for yourself: 100ScotlandDrive,Lexington,SC, 29072803.957.3355 On the Web: www.goldenhillsgolf.com Years in business:24years WOW!:SimplyTheBest-4Yearsin aRow!

WOW!:Makinglifeablursince 8/11.

29072,803.808.5637 On the Web: www.monkeyjoes.com Years in business:3years WOW!:Hugeinflatables,fungames, cleanenvironmentandsuperstaff!

Best movie theAter

Regal Columbiana Grande Check it out for yourself: 1250BowerParkway,Columbia,SC 29212 On the Web: www.regmovies.com WOW!:Bestplaceintownfora greatmovieexperience.

Best BAr
Carolina Ale House Claim to Fame: Weareasports-themedfamilyrestaurantwithover50HDTVs,40beers ontap. Check it out for yourself: 708LadyStreet,Columbia,SC 29201,803.227.7150 277ColumbianaDrive,Columbia,SC 29212,803.407.6996 On the Web: CarolinaAlehouse.com Years in business:12years WOW!:Bestrooftopbarin Columbia;coldestbeerintown.

Best stAGe theAter

Trustus Theatre Claim to Fame: TrustusistheonlyprofessionaltheatreintheMidlands.Producingthe newestshowsfromBroadwayand beyond,patronscanexpectTrustus toprovidethemostprovocativeand engaginglivetheatreinColumbia! Check it out for yourself: 520LadyStreet,803.254.9732 On the Web: www.trustus.org Years in business: 27years WOW!:Greatstories,greattalent, comfortableseats,cashbarandfree popcorn!

Best live musiC

Tin Roof - A Live Music Joint Claim to Fame: TheworldfamousTinRoof.Live music,greatfoodandgoodtimes. Check it out for yourself: 1022SenateSt.Columbia,SC29201 On the Web: www.tinroofbars.com Years in business:2years

Best Childrens entertAinment

EdVenture Childrens Museum Claim to Fame: EdVentureishometoEDDIE,the worldslargestchild. Check it out for yourself: 211GervaisStreet,Columbia,SC 29201,803.779.3100 On the Web: www.edventure.org Years in business:9years WOW!:TheSouthsLargest ChildrensMuseum

Best Chinese restAurAnt

Miyos Claim to Fame: Quality,healthyAsianfoods;friendly efficientserviceandwarmhospitality, comfortableandtastefulambiance Check it out for yourself: 7locations-Vista,MainStreet, SumterStreet,ForestAcres, Lexington,Sandhills,andHarbison On the Web: www.miyos.com Years in business:16years

Best Golf Course

Golden Hills Golf and Country Club Claim to Fame: Providingexcellentplay6 BESTOF2012Sunday,July29,2012

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Monkey Joes Claim to Fame: Greatestindoorplaycenterof Columbia! Check it out for yourself: 109ParkPlaceCourt,Lexington,SC

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lava, its to die for. WOW!: The whole experience, a restaurant for longevity and pleasure. Check it out for yourself: 6169 St Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29212, 803.772.4617 Years in business: 33 years On the Web: www.myzorbasgreek. com WOW!: Once a month, belly dancers and musicians entertain diners on Greek night.

yet entertaining atmosphere. Check it out for yourself: 442 Columbiana Drive Columbia, SC 29212 803.407.1264 Years in business: 13 years (New Location: 2 years) WOW!: Breathtaking interior design

Bay Biscuits. Check it out for yourself: 10136 Two Notch Rd, Unit 106 Columbia, SC 803.462.1755 On the Web: www.redlobster.com Years in business: 44 years WOW!: Freshly grilled seafood, steaks and chicken by certified Grill Masters.

Best Deli/ sanDwich shop

Grouchos Deli Claim to Fame: 48 sauces Check it out for yourself: 611 Harden St., Columbia, SC, 803.799.5708 On the Web: www.grouchos.com Years in business: 71 years WOW!: Helping hangovers since 1941!

Best Mexican RestauRant

Erics San Jose Claim to Fame: Good food, great service and a family friendly atmosphere. Check it out for yourself: 6118 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC, 803.783.6650 On the Web: www.san-jose.com Years in business: 22 years

Best italian RestauRant

Olive Garden Claim to Fame: Delicious Italian food served in a comfortable, home-like setting where everybody is welcomed as a member of our family. Check it out for yourself: 10136-112 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 803.788.3131 274 Harbison Blvd., Columbia, SC 803.732.0471 On the Web: www.olivegarden.com Years in business: Company has been in business for 30 years WOW!: Fresh, Italian meals and award-winning wines served with genuine Hospitaliano!

Best FaMily DininG to eat with kiDs

Ryans Buffet Grill & Bakery Claim to Fame: Huge selection of salads, entrees and desserts. Check it out for yourself: 1304 Bower Parkway (Columbia) 803.732.3603 10052 Two Notch Road (Columbia) 803.462.0247 1707 Charleston Hwy. (West Columbia) 803.796.2728 5579 Sunset Blvd. (Lexington) 803.996.1442 On the Web: www.ryans.com Years in business: 35 years

Best Fast FooD RestauRant

Rushs Fabulous FoodFast! Claim to Fame: Burgers, shakes and service Check it out for yourself: Nine locations in the Midlands On the Web: www.Rushs.net Years in business: 72 years WOW!: Voted top five in the nation for customer satisfaction!

WOW!: Authentic Mexican cuisine and all natural fruit margaritas.

WOW!: Everyone gets what they want without the wait.

Best GReek RestauRant

Zorbas Claim to Fame: Scrumptious Greek salads and pizzas. Zorbas is a family-owned restaurant known for their homemade bak8

Best Japanese RestauRant

Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar Claim to Fame: We pride ourselves in having great food and excellent service in a classy,

Best seaFooD RestauRant

Red Lobster Claim to Fame: Providing guests with a refreshing seaside dining experience, a variety of choices and signature Cheddar

Best Biscuit
Bojangles Restaurants, Inc. Claim to Fame: Made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits, world famous chicken and leg-

endaryicedtea Check it out for yourself: 31Columbiaarealocations On the Web: www.bojangles.com Years in business:36years WOW!:ThanksforvotingusBest BiscuitinColumbia!

Best hot doG

Sandys Famous Hot Dogs Claim to Fame: Proudlyservingsecretrecipechili, homemadeslaw,freshlycutwhite onions,specialmustardand32flavorsrichpremiumicecream.Great sundaesandbananasplits. Check it out for yourself: MainandCollegeSt.atUSC,Hwy 378atHopeFerryCenter,Ashland ParkCenteronSt.AndrewsRoad andBroadRiverRoadnearDutch SquareMall. Years in business:33years WOW!:SandysCustomMade franksaremadewithBlackAngus Beef !

Best BrunCh
Di Pratos DELICATESSEN Claim to Fame: DiPratosPimentocheeseandSat/ Sunbrunch Check it out for yourself: 342PickensStreet,Columbia, SC29205 On the Web: dipratos.com Years in business: 8+ WOW!:DiPratosPimento cheeseisnowavailableonline atwww.dipratos.com

Years in business:16years WOW!:Freshlymadedesserts;24 differentdessertsondailymenuplus threetofourweekendspecialdessertsandfiveflamingdessertspreparedtableside.

Best BurGer
Five Guys Burgers and Fries Claim to Fame: Handmadepatties,madetoorder. Hand-cutIdahopotatoes,cookedto orderinpeanutoil.Hand-made bread,greatcustomerservice Check it out for yourself: 5Columbialocations On the Web: www.fiveguys.com Years in business:7inColumbia WOW!:Freshmeat,freshpotatoes, freshbread,freshtoppings,YUM!

Best ChiCken
Zesto of West Columbia Claim to Fame: Beenservingthebestburgers,ice creamandchickensince1949. Check it out for yourself: 50412thStreet,WestColumbia,SC, 803.794.4652 On the Web: www.zestowest-columbia.com Years in business:63years WOW!:Hugeicecreamconeontop ofbuilding!

Best iCe CreAm

Marble Slab Creamery Claim to Fame: Leadingpurveyorofsuper-premium, hand-mixedicecreamandtheinnovatorofthefrozenslabtechnique. Check it out for yourself: Nowservingat7locationsthroughoutColumbia. On the Web: www.marbleslab.com Years in business:12yearsin Columbia WOW!:Thefreshesticecreamon earth

Best BArBeCue
Hudsons Smokehouse and Hudsons Classic Catering Claim to Fame: BBQ,ribs,chicken,catfish,brisket, shrimp,allthefixingsandmuch, muchmore!Youcanorderoffthe menu,getthebuffet,orevengraba coldbeer.Wehavealsobeeninthe cateringbusinessforover16years. Wecateryourmostcasualbackyard BBQsoryourclassicblacktieaffairs Check it out for yourself: 235TwoNotchRdLexington,SC 29073(CateringHeadquarters) 4952SunsetBlvd.Lexington,SC 29072

Best Business lunCh

Harpers Restaurant Claim to Fame: TheperfectplacetoenjoycasualdiningandthebestofAmerican-style cuisineinColumbia.

Best dessert
Nonnahs Claim to Fame: Bestdesserts. Check it out for yourself: 930GervaisStreet,Columbia,SC, 803.779.9599 On the Web: www.nonnahs.com

Check it out for yourself: 700HardenSt.,Columbia,SC29205, 803.252.2222 931OldTwoNotchRd.Lexington, SC29073 On the Web: www.harpersgroup.com On the Web: Years in business:22years WOW!:IntheheartofFivePoints www.hudsonssmokehouse.com WOW!:PigInorPigOut!

Best PizzA
Pizza Hut Claim to Fame: Originatorofthestuffedcrustpizza Check it out for yourself: 9702TwoNotchRoad,Columbia,SC 29223
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2725SunsetBlvd.,WestColumbia, SC29169 7385GarnersFerryRoad,Columbia, SC29209 4711-26ForestDrive,Columbia,SC 29206 2721AEmmanuelChurchRoad,West Columbia,SC29170 1467SumterStreet,Columbia,SC 29201 2420MarionAvenue,Columbia,SC 29207 621SaintAndrewsRoad,Columbia, SC29210 4611HardscrabbleRoad,Columbia, SC29229 6432TwoNotchRoadSuiteS, Columbia,SC29223 1320BushRiverRoadUnit400, Columbia,SC29210 On the Web: www.pizzahut.com

Years in business:29years WOW!:Serving$1.95housebrand liquorand$3.95latenightbarbites daily.

Best Wings
Carolina Wings & Rib House Claim to Fame: WinningTheStateNewspapers ReadersChoicefor10yearsforbest wings.BornlocallyinColumbiawith 12locationsinSouthCarolina. Check it out for yourself: 7localMidlandslocations On the Web: www.carolinawings.com Years in business:16years WOW!:10YearWinnerReaders ChoiceBESTWings!

803.407.7813 10204TwoNotchRoad,Columbia, 803.462.0624. On the Web:www.michaels.com WOW!:Ideas,inspirationandeducation.

Best steak
LongHorn Steakhouse Claim to Fame: LongHornoffersboldlyseasoned, expertlygrilled,fresh,neverfrozen steaks. Check it out for yourself: 902AGervaisStreet/803-254-5100 2760DeckerBlvd/803-736-7464 171HarbisonBlvd/803-732-2482 On the Web: www.longhornsteakhouse.com Years in business:31years WOW!:Distinctivedisheslikethe popular,bone-inOutlawRibeye.

Best Bicycle shop

Outspokin Check it out for yourself: 3223DevineSt Columbia,Sc29205 803-254-9797 Storehours:M-F10-6,Sat10-5 On the Web: www.outspokinbicycles.com

Best appliance store

Lowes Claim to Fame: Worldssecondlargesthome improvementretailer.Loweshas morethan1,600homeimprovement storesinall50states.Ranked48th ontheFortune500. Check it out for yourself:8locationsintheMidlands. On the Web:www.lowes.com WOW!:Weofferhundredsofthousandsmoreproductsbyspecial order.

Best Bookstore
Barnes & Noble Check it out for yourself: 2Locations: RichlandFashionMall 3400ForestDrive Columbia,SC29204 803-787-5600

Best sushi
Tsunami

Years in business: PizzaHuthasbeeninbusinessfor54 Claim to Fame: years. Anewapproachtohip,sophisticated Japanesecuisinethatissureto WOW!:Masterofpizzainnovation. pleaseyourpalate.

Best salad
California Dreaming Claim to Fame: Salads,BBQandribs. Check it out for yourself: 401SouthMainStreet, Columbia,SC29201 On the Web: http://californiadreaming.co/

Check it out for yourself: Vista:700GervaisSt.,Columbia,SC 29201,803.312.9911 Harbison:1290BowerPkwy., Columbia,SC803.407.3873 On the Web: www.tsunamicompany.com Years in business: 5.5years WOW!:Freshfood,fundiningand awesomedailyspecials.

Best art supply/ craft store

Michaels Claim to Fame: Largestspecialtyretailersofarts, crafts,framing,floral,walldcorand seasonalmerchandiseforthehobbyistanddo-it-yourselfhomedcor. Check it out for yourself: 244HarbisonBlvd.,Columbia,

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StoreHours Sun11:00AM-8:00PM|Mon-Thu 9:00AM-9:00PM|Fri-Sat 9:00AM-10:00PM HarbisonCourt 278-AHarbisonBlvd. Columbia,SC29212 803-749-9009 StoreHours Sun10:00AM-9:00PM|Mon-Thu 9:00AM-10:00PM|Fri-Sat 9:00AM-11:00PM On the Web: www.barnesandnoble.com

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Best ConsiGnment store

Roundabouts Consignments Claim to Fame: One-stopshopping!Wecarrygently usedfurniture,decorativeaccessories,artwork,jewelry,antiquesand clothingfortheentirefamily! Check it out for yourself: 70PoloRoad,Columbia,SC29223, 803.736.5446 On the Web: www.myroundabouts.com Years in business:10years

Years in business:124years- foundedMay29,1888,byWilliam HenryBelk. WOW!:Latestfashions,qualitymerchandise,friendlyservice,fairprices andsatisfactionguaranteed!

thecustomer.WeareCarolina OwnedandOperated!Livingrooms, bedrooms,mattresses,diningrooms homeoffices,youthbedroomsand entertainmentcenters. Check it out for yourself: 108HarbisonBlvd. Columbia,Sc29212 803.451.8888 On the Web:www.ashleyfurniturehomestore.com Years in business:4yearsin Columbia WOW!:WEaretheNumber1Name inFurniture!

Best Childrens ClothinG store

The Childrens Place Claim to Fame: Wesellthebesthigh-quality,valuepricedchildrensmerchandisefor agesnewbornto10yearsold. Check it out for yourself: VillageatSandhills,Columbia 803.736.1540 On the Web:: www.childrens-place.com WOW!:Whatsmostimportanttous iskeepingcustomershappy.

Best GArdeninG Center

Woodleys Claim to Fame: Woodleysoffersuniquehouseplants, shrubs,trees,flowers,annualsand perennialsthatyouwontfindanywhereelse.WiththeirexclusiveWe Plan,YouPlantprogram,Woodleys willhelpyoudesigntheperfectoutdoorlivingspace.Theywillhelpyou choosetheplantsandadviseyouon wheretoplacethem.Theyalsooffer exquisitepottery,fountains,andcontainerplants,aswellastheinspirationyouneedtogetstarted. Check it out for yourself: 10015TwoNotchRoad,Columbia, SC29223,803.788.1487 2840DreherShoalsRoad-Hwy6 Irmo/Ballentine803.407.0601 On the Web: www.WoodleyGardenCenter.com Years in business: 31 WOW!:Friendlystaffproviding informationandinspirationtomake gardensbeautiful.
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WOW!:36,000sq.feetofresale heaven!

Best dePArtment store

Belk Claim to Fame: Belk,Inc.isthenationslargestprivatelyownedmainlinedepartment storecompanywithmorethan300 fashiondepartmentstoresin16 southernstates,totalingsalesof$3.5 billioninitspastfiscalyear. Check it out for yourself: BelkColumbiana(Harbison) 803.781.4100 BelkVillageatSandhills 803.419.7878 BelkMidtown(ForestDrive) 803.782.2600 BelkDutchSquare803.772.8430

Best florist
Rosewood Florist Claim to Fame: ServingColumbiaformorethan30 years. Check it out for yourself: 2917RosewoodDrive Columbia,SC29205 803.256.8351 On the Web: www.RosewoodFlorist.com Years in business:34Years WOW!:Yourfirstchoiceforflowers andmore!

Best ComPuter store

Best Buy Claim to Fame: Intersectionofelectronicsandlife. Check it out for yourself: 5Midlandslocations On the Web: www.bestbuy.com Years in business:11years WOW!:Thousandsofpossibilities.

Best furniture store

Ashley Furniture Home Store Claim to Fame: Wedesignandbuildourownfurnitureandpassthesavingsalongto

On the Web: www.belk.com

Best GroCery store

Publix Claim to Fame: Thesupermarketcustomerservice leader.Ourmissionistobethepremierqualityfoodretailerinthe world. Check it out for yourself: 10Midlandslocations On the Web: www.publix.com Years in business:81years WOW!:Thelargestandfastestgrowingemployeeownedsupermarket chainintheU.S.

Best Jewelry store

Jewelry Warehouse Claim to Fame: OfficialjewelerforMissSouth Carolinaforover26years!Offering qualitymerchandisefitforaqueen; atpricesthewholekingdomcan afford. Check it out for yourself: 5140SunsetBlvd. 803.996.0485 1270BowerParkway 803.772.1470 2909PlattSpringsRoad 803.749.0303 10136TwoNotchRoad 803.788.0189 On the Web: www.jewelrywarehouse.com Years in business:35years WOW!:Morethanjustanotherjewelrystore-price,serviceandselectionareourspecialties!

WOW!:WinnerBestselectionand pricesforlightingyourhome!

Customersatisfactionisourtoppriorityperiod. Check it out for yourself: Lexus 328KillianRoad,Columbia 803.754.9500 Hyundai 310GreystoneBlvd.,Columbia 803.799.1234 Toyota 970ColumbianaDrive Irmo 803.407.5678 Buick/Sabb 7201SumterHighway,Columbia 803.783.0110 On the Web: www.jimhudson.com Years in business:31years WOW!:Experienceitonce,youll neverforgetit.ThisistheJim Hudsonpromise.

Best mAttress store

Michaelis Mattress Company Claim to Fame: BuyItTodaySleepOnItTonight. Check it out for yourself: ColumbiaAve.,803.359.2238 1131SparkleberryLane, 803.736.8684 4530St.AndrewsRoad, 803.772.8694 On the Web: www.sleeponittonight.com Years in business: 26 WOW!:Themostinstockbedding intheMidlands! 350

Best mens ClothinG store

Jos. A. Bank Claim to Fame: 3ColumbiaLocations Check it out for yourself: TrenholmPlaza,4840ForestDrive 803-787-1405 201HarbisonBlvd. 803-749-4250 481-7TownCenterPlace 803-462-1491 On the Web:www.josbank.com

Best loCAl hArdwAre

ACE Hardware Claim to Fame: WepledgetobeAceHelpful. Helpingyouisthemostimportant thingwehavetodotoday. Check it out for yourself: 2930EmmanuelChurchRoad,West Columbia,SC29170 On the Web: www.acethreefountains.com Years in business:22years WOW!:ACEmaintainstop10spot inCustomerServiceChampslist.

Best used CAr deAler

CarMax Check it out for yourself: 555JamilRoad Columbia,SouthCarolina29210 (803) 750-0856 On the Web: http://www.carmax.com Years in business:31years

Best liGhtinG Center

The Lite House Claim to Fame: FinalistthisyearforShowroomof theyearfromTheDallasMarket CenterandResidentialLighting Magazine. Check it out for yourself: 3521BushRiverRd803.798.5400 8401TwoNotchRd803.788.3213 On the Web: www.thelitehouse.com Years in business:39yearsinbusiness.OpenedinMarch1973

Best outdoor furniture

Tropic Aire Claim to Fame: SouthCarolinaslargestselectionof patio,pool,porchandsunroomfurnishings.

Best new CAr deAler

Jim Hudson Automotive Group Claim to Fame:

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Check it out for yourself: 1400CharlestonHwy,(KnoxAbbott) inWestColumbia-796-3237 On the Web: www.tropicaire.com Years in business:39totalyears- 31sellingfurniture WOW!:Startedoutasporchenclosurebuildersnowdoingthatagain!

Check it out for yourself: 10015TwoNotchRoad,Columbia, SC29223,803.788.1487 2840DreherShoalsRoad-Hwy6 Irmo/Ballentine803.407.0601 On the Web: www.WoodleyGarden-Center.com Years in business:31years WOW!:Friendlystaffproviding informationandinspirationtomake gardensbeautiful.

Check it out for yourself: 1110BowerParkway, Columbia 803.749.0756 On the Web: www.dickssportinggoods.com Years in business:12years WOW!:Friendly,available,customer-focusedassociateswhoareexcited abouttheirjob.

Best toy store

Toys R Us Claim to Fame: Everybodyhereisakid. Check it out for yourself: 140ColumbianaDrive Columbia 803.781.1002 On the Web: www.toysrus.com Years in business:19years

Best Pet suPPly store

Pet Smart Claim to Fame: Customerserviceandcareinhandlingpets. Check it out for yourself: 246HarbisonBlvd.,Columbia, 803.781.6339 On the Web: www.petsmart.com Years in business: 26(12inColumbia) WOW!:Awideselection.

Best shoPPinG Center or mAll

Columbiana Centre Claim to Fame: ColumbianaCentreisthefirstshoppingcenterintheMidlandsfor retailerssuchasAeropostale,Banana Republic,Bebe,Build-A-Bear,Coach, ColdwaterCreek,Hollister,Loftand Williams-Sonoma. Check it out for yourself: 100ColumbianaCircle,Columbia, SC29212,803.781.6255 On the Web: www.columbiana-centre.com Years in business:22years WOW!:FirstinColumbia:Bare EscentualsandFrancescas Collection.

Best tire store

Tire Kingdom Claim to Fame: LowestPricesGuaranteed! Check it out for yourself: Columbia-10180TwoNotchRoad, 803.736.4788 Columbia-7422GarnersFerryRoad, 803.776.1113 Lexington-5450SunsetBlvd., 803.356.0777 Columbia-183HarbisonBlvd., 803.407.2223 ColumbiaMall-AdjacenttoJCPenny 803.736.5995 St.Andrews640St.AndrewsRoad, 803.731.0050 On the Web: www.tirekingdom.com Years in business:40years WOW!:$200priceguarantee!See storefordetails

WOW!:Biggesttoystoreever.

Best unique Gift shoP

Teras Merle Norman Claim to Fame: Uniquegiftshop. Check it out for yourself: 427ColumbiaAveLexington,SC 29702,803.359.7755 Years in business:24years WOW!:Enterasacustomerand leaveasafriend!Makeupstoreand uniquegiftshop.

Best PlAnt nursery

Woodleys Claim to Fame: Woodleysoffersuniquehouseplants, shrubs,trees,flowers,annualsand perennialsthatyouwontfindanywhereelse.WiththeirexclusiveWe Plan,YouPlantprogram,Woodleys willhelpyoudesigntheperfectoutdoorlivingspace.Theywillhelpyou choosetheplantsandadviseyouon wheretoplacethem.Theyalsooffer exquisitepottery,fountains,andcontainerplants,aswellastheinspirationyouneedtogetstarted.
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Best windows And sidinG

Champion Windows Check it out for yourself: 8FernandinaCourt Columbia,SC29212 Phone:803.753.8166 TollFreePhone:888.485.1742 Fax:803.781.7880

Best sPortinG Goods store

Dicks Sporting Goods Claim to Fame: Knowledgeable,well-trainedassociateswhoarealwaysreadytoassist you.

On the Web: www.championwindow.com WOW!:PremiumQuality WholesaleValue.

On the Web: www.42magnolia.com Years in business:19years WOW!:Qualitylivingatitsfinest for19years.

On the Web: www.carpentersautorepairllc.com Years in business:3.5years WOW!:OurmottoisDonttrust yourcarwithjustanyone.

SpringValley Dentsville LexingtonMedical(WestCola) On the Web: www.wellsfargo.com Years in business: 160

Best womens ClothinG store

Kohls Check it out for yourself: 10136TwoNotchRoad,Columbia, SC29229 120HarbisonBlvdColumbia,SC 29212 5440SunsetBlvdLexington,SC 29072 On the Web:www.kohls.com Years in business:50years

Best Assisted livinG Center

Agape Senior Assisted Living Claim to Fame: AgapeSenioristransforminghealthcareforsenioradultsinSouth Carolina.Fromourawardwinning assistedlivingthroughourcoordinatedservicesthatgiveyoutheassistanceyouneedandtheindependenceyouwant. Check it out for yourself: AgapeSeniorhascommunities throughoutSouthCarolinaincluding fourlocationsinthemidlands; Columbia,Irmo,Lexingtonand Columbia/ForestAcres. 1.800.411.2427 On the Web: www.agapesenior.com Years in business:13years WOW!:Whencareandconvenience matter..chooseAgapeSenior.

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Wells Fargo Claim to Fame: WellsFargo&Company(NYSE: WFC)isanationwide,diversified, community-basedfinancialservices company.Foundedin1852,Wells Fargoprovidesbanking,insurance, investments,mortgage,andconsumerandcommercialfinancethrough morethan9,000stores,12,000 ATMs,theInternet,andotherdistributionchannelsacrossNorth Americaandinternationally,including145storesand293ATMsin SouthCarolina.WellsFargoisheadquarteredinSanFrancisco,butwere decentralizedsoeverylocalWells Fargostoreisaheadquartersforsatisfyingallourcustomersfinancial needsandhelpingthemsucceed financially.Oneinthreehouseholds inAmericadoesbusinesswithus andweemployapproximately 270,000teammembersacrossmore than80+businesses. Check it out for yourself: 15Midlandslocations-

WOW!:Ourvisionistosatisfyall ourcustomersfinancialneedsand helpthemsucceedfinancially.

Best Builder
Mungo Homes Claim to Fame: Local,family-ownednewhome builderknownforqualityconstructionandexcellentcustomerservice. Check it out for yourself: 441WesternLaneIrmo,SC29063, 803.749.9000 On the Web: www.mungo.com Years in business:58,since1954. WOW!:NamedAmericasbestbuilder2012byBuilderMagazine!

Best womens shoe store

Kicks Exceptional Shoes Check it out for yourself: 2921DevineSt.Columbia,SC29205 803.254.3937 On the Web: www.shopatkicks.com Years in business:14years

Best CAr wAsh

Franks Car Wash Claim to Fame: Over7millioncarswashed. Check it out for yourself: Columbia 601BushRiverRoad Columbia 4741ForestDrive Columbia 120ClemsonRoad

Best APArtment ComPlex

42 Magnolia Claim to Fame: BestofApartment Check it out for yourself: 5150ForestDr.Columbia,SC29206 803.790.4663

Best Auto rePAir

Carpenters Auto Repair Claim to Fame: Providingaffordableautorepairservicefromacompanyyoucantrust. Check it out for yourself: 1905AirportBlvd Cayce,SC29033 803-794-4733

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Lexington 516ColumbiaAve. Lexington 4530AugustaHwy. Lexington 4578SunsetBlvd. Irmo 1113LakeMurrayBlvd. Orangeburg 976JohnC.Calhoun Sumter 1008BroadSt. Greenwood CalhounAve. On the Web: www.frankscarwash.com Years in business:39years-since 1973

Best dAnCe studio

Chosen Dance Academy Claim to Fame:AtChosenDance Academyweareproudtobeoffering excellenceindanceeducationby promotingqualityinstructionina funandmemorableenvironment. Ourvisionistodevelopeachindividualchildsartisticandcreativetalents andpromotetheideathatDanceis ForEveryone.

On the Web: www.urbannirvana.com Years in business: 11years WOW!:Ourskilledteamofmassage therapists,skincareexpertsandstylists.

Best fitness Center

Golds Gym Claim to Fame: Largestco-edgymchaininthe world. Check it out for yourself: 800ColumbianaDriveIrmo 619N.LakeDriveLexington 4114ForestDrive 240ForumDrive 450KillianRoadColumbia Phone:45-GOLDS On the Web: www.goldsgym.com Years in business:25yearsin ColumbiaSince1986 WOW!:Almost200,000squarefeet ofgymspaceinColumbia.

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Christopher C. Newman DMD Check it out for yourself: 231CedarCrestDrive,Lexington,SC Claim to Fame: 29072803.356.7116 Excellenceinfamilydentistry On the Web: Check it out for yourself: www.chosendanceacademy.com 115ProfessionalAve WestColumbia,SC29169 Years in business:9years 803.794.8371 WOW!:Thehighlyanticipated Years in DancingNestPre-SchoolProgram business:4 ComingFall2012! years

Best Credit union

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union Claim to Fame: Stillofferingfee-freecheckingwith nominimumbalancethatearns rewardpointsandmonthlydividends.Also,greatlowratesand extendedtermsonallvehiclemodel yearswithnopaymentsforthefirst 90days. Check it out for yourself: 12Midlandslocationsandover35 ATMs;803.732.5000 On the Web: www.palmettocitizens.org Years in business:76years WOW!:Not-for-profitfinancialinstitutionofferingbetterratesandfewer fees.
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Best dAy sPA

Urban Nirvana Claim to Fame: AtUrbanNirvana,weofferaresort spaexperiencerightinourown neighborhood.Westrivetoofferthe perfectenvironmentforourguests torelax. Check it out for yourself: UrbanNirvanaSpa 4840ForestDrive15D Columbia,SC29206 803.727.1010 UrbanNirvanaHair 4840ForestDrive15C Columbia,SC29206 803.787.3000 UrbanNirvanaSpa 920NorthLakeDrive Lexington,SC29272 803.356.0119

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Best dry CleAner

Tripps Fine Cleaners Claim to Fame: BestDryCleaner Check it out for yourself: 13LocationsinColumbia! On the Web: www.trippsfinecleaners.com Years in business: 46yearsservingtheMidlands! WOW!:Onlycertifiedmasterdry cleanerFREEhomepickup/delivery.

Best hAir sAlon

Bliss Claim to Fame: AtBlissweloveourclients!Wedo ourbesttoofferexcellentcustomer service,makingsureeachclient knowshowspecialtheyaretous. Ourtalented,experiencedandeducatedstylistsstrivetoachieveeach clientsexpectations.Wewanteach clienttofeelbeautiful&confidentin theservicestheyreceived. Check it out for yourself: 446OldCherokeeRoad,SteA, Lexington,SC29072,803.359.0288

Years in business:5years On the Web: blisssalonandspasc.com WOW!:Warm,inviting,relaxing, cleanatmospherewherestylistshave apassionforcreatingbeautiful, healthyhair.

Best heAtinG And Air ConditioninG serviCe

2nd Wind Heating & Air Claim to Fame: Professionalheating&airconditioningspecialiststhatrespectyourtime andproperty.Theleaderintechnicalserviceandresidentialinstallation.Afamilyownedbusiness. Check it out for yourself: ServingallofGreaterColumbia, Lexington,andtheMidlands, On the Web: www.2ndwindhvac.com Years in business:28years WOW!:Keepingyoucoolin FamouslyHotColumbia,SC!Make 2ndWindYour1stChoice!

cialtyincludebehavioralcare,cardiology,obstetrics(includinghighrisk),oncology,orthopedics,neonatology,neurology,pediatrics, surgeryincludingroboticallyassisted,traumaandwomenscare. PalmettoHealthhasalargeprimarycareandspecialtyphysiciannetworkaswellasacomprehensive arrayofoutpatientservicesinconvenientlocations. Check it out for yourself: Richland:5RichlandMedicalPark (offHardenSt.Extension) Baptist:TayloratMarionStreet ChildrensHospital:7Richland MedicalPark HeartHospital:6MedicalPark On the Web: www.PalmettoHealth.org Years in business:PalmettoHealth: 14;(Richland:120;Baptist:98) WOW!:Beingrememberedbyeach patientasprovidingthecareand compassionwewantforourfamilies andourselves. WOW!:LexingtonMedicalCenter hasreceivedthishonor11times.

Years in business:PalmettoHealth: 14;(Richland:120;Baptist:98) WOW!:berememberedbyeach patientasprovidingthecareand compassionwewantforourfamilies andourselves.

Best insurAnCe Provider

State Farm Claim to Fame: #1insurerofautosandhomein SouthCarolina. Check it out for yourself: Visityourlocalagentorlogonto www.statefarm.comtoday. On the Web: www.statefarm.com Years in business:90yearsnationwide. WOW!:Providinginsuranceand financialservices.Discountsupto 40%.

Best PlACe to hAve A BABy

Palmetto Health Claim to Fame: PalmettoHealthistheregionslargest,locallyownednonprofithealthcaresystem,withnearly9,000 employeesandmorethan1,000 medicalstaffmembers.Hospitals includePalmettoHealthRichland, PalmettoHealthBaptist,Childrens HospitalandtheHeartHospital.Our newesthospital,PalmettoHealth BaptistParkridgeintheIrmoarea,is scheduledtoopeninDecember 2013.PalmettoHealthsareasofspecialtyincludebehavioralcare,cardiology,obstetrics(includinghighrisk),oncology,orthopedics,neonatology,neurology,pediatrics,surgery includingroboticallyassisted,trauma andwomenscare.PalmettoHealth hasalargeprimarycareandspecialty physiciannetworkaswellasacomprehensivearrayofoutpatientservicesinconvenientlocations. Check it out for yourself: Richland:5RichlandMedicalPark (offHardenSt.Extension) Baptist:TayloratMarionStreet ChildrensHospital:7Richland MedicalPark HeartHospital:6MedicalPark On the Web: www.PalmettoHealth.org

Best hosPitAl fACility

Lexington Medical Center Claim to Fame: LexingtonMedicalCenterprovides qualityhealthservicesthatmeetthe needsofourcommunityincluding comprehensivecardiovascularcare, cancerservicesandalifetimeofcare forwomen. Check it out for yourself: 2720SunsetBlvd.,WestColumbia, SC29169(803)791-2000 On the Web: www.lexmed.com Years in business:41years

Best interior desiGn firm

Verve/Ford Boyd Interiors Claim to Fame:Vervehasbeenfeaturedinmorethan10nationalpublicationsincludingSouthernAccents, DcorandBeautifulSouthern Homes. Check it out for yourself: 1127GreggStreet Columbia,SC29201 803.799.0045 On the Web: www.verveinteriors.com Years in business:Since1993.
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Best hosPitAl system

Palmetto Health Claim to Fame: PalmettoHealthistheregionslargest,locallyownednonprofithealthcaresystem,withnearly9,000 employeesandmorethan1,000 medicalstaffmembers.Hospitals includePalmettoHealthRichland, PalmettoHealthBaptist,Childrens HospitalandtheHeartHospital.Our newesthospital,PalmettoHealth BaptistParkridgeintheIrmoarea,is scheduledtoopeninDecember 2013.PalmettoHealthsareasofspe-

WOW!:Vervestalenteddesigners createtimelessandsophisticated interiorsthroughouttheSoutheast.

Best Pest Control

Clarks Termite & Pest Control Claim to Fame: Satisfiedcustomersisourspecialty. Clarkshasneverforgottenouroriginalmotto,butwerecognizedearly onthatasatisfiedcustomerbegins withasatisfiedemployee.Thenwe builtourbusinesshelpingthetop Midlandshomebuildersbuild Columbiabyprovidingexterminatingservicesforalmost50years.To satisfyourcustomerswehave expandedourknowledgeandexpertisebeyondexterminatingservicesto improvetheirhomeenvironment throughtermiteandpestcontrol, wildliferemoval,moisturecontrolto retardmoldissues,homerepairs, foundationrepairs,weedcontrol, lawnfertilizationandevenlawn maintenance.Itsbasicanditssimple,whenweimprovethehome environment,wecreateasatisfied customer. Check it out for yourself: 7321StAndrewsRd,IrmoSC29063, 803.781.4991 On the Web: www.ClarksPest.com Years in business:49years WOW!:Thebestservice,the bestvalue,andthebestemployees!

professionalphotographersuse hand-helddigitalcamerasallowing themtomoveandinteractwithchildrenandadultsbeingphotographed. Addaprofessionallightingsystem andtheresultsarecandidexpressions,realsmilesandportraitswith personalitythatdontlookposedor staged.Aftertheportraitsession, yougettoviewandselectyourportraits,addspecialeffectsandeven designuniqueportraitgiftsand keepsakesusingyourimages.Your portraitsandcardsprintwithinthe studioinminutesallowingyouto takethemhomethesameday. Portraitgiftsandkeepsakesshipfree toyourhome. Check it out for yourself: 2Columbialocations 201HarbisonBoulevard,Suite130 Columbia,SC29212 803.749.9580 471TownCenterPlace,Suite7 Columbia,SC29229 803.419.7775 On the Web: PortraitInnovations.com Years in business:Since2002. WOW!:BeautifulPortraits.Great Prices.SameDayPrinting.

Best PlumBinG
Gene Love Claim to Fame: GeneLoveplumbers,electricians andElectricalfullserviceresidential servicecompanyofferingplumbing, electrical,heatingandair,and remodeling. Check it out for yourself: 1336MethodistParkRoad,West Columbia,29170803.794.1399 On the Web: www.genelove.com Years in business:30+years WOW!:SouthCarolinasonlyone stopshopforresidentialservices.

Best reAl estAte AGent

The Mather Company, Inc. Claim to Fame: Oneoftheyoungestandmostsuccessfulrealestateagentsin Columbia,SC. Check it out for yourself: 3722DevineStreetColumbia,SC 29205803.622.9480 On the Web: TheMatherCompany.com Years in business:7years WOW!:OurhopeisthatGodisglorifiedthroughthiscompany.

Best Pool ComPAny

Griffin Pools and Spas Check it out for yourself: 1601AtlasRoad,Columbia,SC, 803.776.1034and9201TwoNotch Road,Ste.A,Columbia,SC, 803.865.8888 On the Web: www.griffinpoolsandspas.com WOW!: GriffinPoolsandSpas,We makeyoufeelgood!

Best reAl estAte ComPAny

Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate Claim to Fame: Largestrealestatecompanyinthe Midlands. Check it out for yourself: 1022CalhounStreet Columbia,SC29201 803.779.6000 On the Web: www.russellandjeffcoat.com Years in business:47years

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