Best of the Fox 2012

Automotive

Auto Body Repair

Best of the Fox      Herrick Auto Rebuilders

One of the Best     Dads Auto Body

One of the Best     Precision Body Works II Inc.

Auto Repair (Mechanical) Facility

Best of the Fox      Douglas Automotive

One of the Best     Ron's Service

One of the Best     B&B Auto Inc.

Car Wash/Detailing

Best of the Fox      Fast Eddie's Car Wash

One of the Best     Turtle Wax Car Wash

One of the Best     The Car Bath

Muffler Shop

Best of the Fox      Douglas Automotive

One of the Best     Discount Muffler Brake & Automotive

One of the Best     McHenry Muffler

Oil Change

Best of the Fox      Lube Plus

One of the Best     Douglas Automotive

One of the Best     McHenry Quick Oil Change

Tire Store

Best of the Fox      Auto Tech

One of the Best     Discount Tire

One of the Best     Douglas Automotive 

Dining

Banquet Facility

Best of the Fox      D'Andrea Banquets

One of the Best     31 North Banquet & Conference Center

One of the Best     Crystal Lake Country Club

BBQ

Best of the Fox      Crystal Lake Rib House

One of the Best     The Texan Bar-B-Q

One of the Best     Famous Dave's

Breakfast

Best of the Fox      Brunch Cafe

One of the Best     Benedict's La Strata

One of the Best     Andy's Restaurant

Business Lunch

Best of the Fox     Jameson's Original Charhouse

One of the Best    Benedict's La Strata

One of the Best    Public House

Chicken Wings

Best of the Fox     Buffalo Wild Wings

One of the Best    Wings Etc.

One of the Best    Buffalo Wings & Rings

Caterer

Best of the Fox     3 Chefs Catering

One of the Best    CEC Events & Catering

One of the Best    Benedict's La Strata

Chinese Restaurant

Best of the Fox     Plum Garden

One of the Best    Chen's Chinese Cuisine

One of the Best    The Breakers

Cocktail

Best of the Fox     Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen

One of the Best    Offsides Sports Bar & Grill

One of the Best    The Village Squire

Coffee Shop

Best of the Fox     Conscious Cup

One of the Best    Starbucks

One of the Best    Sugar Buzz Cupcakes and Coffee

Deli

Best of the Fox     Epic Deli

One of the Best    Kalck's Butcher Shop

One of the Best    Butcher on the Block

Diner

Best of the Fox     Andy's Restaurant

One of the Best    Cafe Olympic

One of the Best    Around the Clock

Donut Shop

Best of the Fox     Country Donuts

One of the Best    Dunkin' Donuts

One of the Best    Riverside Bakery

Fine Dining

Best of the Fox     1776

One of the Best    Jameson's Original Charhouse

One of the Best    Montarra

Fish Fry

Best of the Fox    Tracks Bar & Grill

One of the Best   Chris's Coach House

One of the Best   The Cottage

Hamburger

Best of the Fox    Tracks Bar & Grill

One of the Best   Portillo's

One of the Best   Five Guys

Hot Dog

Best of the Fox     Portillo's

One of the Best   Tommy's Red Hots

One of the Best    Kojak's

Ice Cream/Custard

Best of the Fox     Julie Ann's Frozen Custard

One of the Best    Culver's

One of the Best    Yumz Frozen Yogurt

Italian Beef

Best of the Fox    Portillo's

One of the Best   Mr. A's Italian Beef

One of the Best   Tommy's Red Hots

Italian Restaurant

Best of the Fox      Galati's Pizza & Pasta

One of the Best     Bimbo's Italian Kitchen

One of the Best     da Baffone Cucina Italiana

Lunch Value

Best of the Fox     Benedict's La Strata

One of the Best    Tommy's Red Hots

One of the Best    Cafe Olympic

Mexican Restaurant

Best of the Fox      Pablo's Mexican Restaurant

One of the Best     Taqueria Las Cumbres

One of the Best     El Niagara Mexican Restaurant

Outdoor Dining

Best of the Fox      Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen

One of the Best     Benedict's La Strata

One of the Best     The Snuggery

Pizza

Best of the Fox      Georgio's Chicago Pizzeria & Pub

One of the Best     Nick's Pizza & Pub

One of the Best     Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Restaurant for Kids

Best of the Fox      Colonial Cafe

One of the Best     Benedict's La Strata

One of the Best     Nick's Pizza & Pub

Ribs

Best of the Fox      Crystal Lake RIb House

One of the Best     Chris's Coach House

One of the Best     The Texan Bar-B-Q

Salad

Best of the Fox      Portillo's & Barnellis Pasta Bowl

One of the Best     Benedict's La Strata

One of the Best     Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen

Seafood Restaurant

Best of the Fox      Port Edward Restaurant

One of the Best     Bonefish Grill

One of the Best     Two Tails Market/Eatery

Sports Bar

Best of the Fox     Buffalo Wild Wings

One of the Best    Offsides Sports Bar & Grill

One of the Best    Finn McCool's

Steakhouse

Best of the Fox     Jameson's Original Charhouse

One of the Best    Outback Steakhouse

One of the Best    Chris's Coach House

Sub/Sandwich Shop

Best of the Fox     Algonquin Sub Shop

One of the Best    Epic Deli

One of the Best    Galloway's Chicago Subs

Sushi Restaurant

Best of the Fox     Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

One of the Best    Bistro Wasabi

One of the Best    Golden Rolls Sushi Bar & Grill

Tavern/Pub/Brewery

Best of the Fox      Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen

One of the Best     Tracks Bar & Grill

One of the Best     The Cottage

Thai Restaurant

Best of the Fox       Green Peapod Thai Restaurant

One of the Best      Krystal Thai

One of the Best      Wild Orchid Thai Bistro

Vegetarian Dining

Best of the Fox      Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen

One of the Best     Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties

One of the Best     Benedict's La Strata

Wine Bar

Best of the Fox      Exclusively Napa

One of the Best     Corkscrew Pointe

One of the Best     da Baffone Cucina Italiana 

Employment

Employer – 40 Employees and Under

Best of the Fox     Cary Travel Express

One of the Best    Innovative Home Concepts

One of the Best    Wickham Interiors

Employer – Over 40 Employees

Best of the Fox    Algonquin Bank & Trust,Cary Bank & Trust, Crystal Lake Bank & Trust, McHenry
                            Bank & Trust - Winstrust Community Banks                           

One of the Best    Home State Bank

One of the Best    Sage Products Inc.

Employment Agency

Best of the Fox     Working World, Inc.

One of the Best    Express Employment Professionals

One of the Best    A+ Staffing

Entertainment & Travel

Bed & Breakfast

Best of the Fox     Victorian Rose Garden

One of the Best    Alexandria House Bed and Breakfast

One of the Best    Bundling Board

Birthday Party Venue

Best of the Fox     Pump It Up

One of the Best    Monkey Joe's

One of the Best    Trinity Academy of Gymnastics

Hotel

Best of the Fox      Holiday Inn

One of the Best     Hampton Inn

One of the Best     Country Inn and Suites

Karaoke

Best of the Fox      Double J DJ and Karaoke

One of the Best     Party Train Entertaiment Co.

One of the Best     Kim's Karaoke

Limousine/Livery

Best of the Fox     GNT Limousine Service

One of the Best    McHenry Limousine

One of the Best    H & M Limousine Service

Live Theater

Best of the Fox     Raue Center for the Arts

One of the Best    Woodstock Opera House

One of the Best    TownSquare Players

Movie Theater

Best of the Fox     Regal Crystal Lake Showplace Stadium 16

One of the Best    Classic Cinemas

One of the Best    “C” You at the Movies

Travel Agency

Best of the Fox     Cary Travel Express

One of the Best    Crystal Lake Travel Agency

One of the Best    Worldwide Traveler Ltd.

Health & Wellness

Alternative Medicine

Best of the Fox      Acupunture and Oriental Medicine

One of the Best     HolEssence Certified Holistic Therapies, Inc.

One of the Best     Strelcheck Chiropractic Clinic

Chiropractor

Best of the Fox      Strelcheck Chiropractic Clinic

One of the Best     Premier Wellness Chiropractic

One of the Best     Malooley Chiropractic

Dentist

Best of the Fox      Ridgeview Family Dental

One of the Best     Barber Family Dentistry

One of the Best     Bruggeman Dentistry

Dermatologist

Best of the Fox      Crystal Lake Dermatology

One of the Best     Vic Khanna, MD (Mercy Health System)

One of the Best     Mohs Surgery & Dermatology Center

Eye Doctor/Vision/Optometrist

Best of the Fox      Lifetime Vision & Contact Lens Center

One of the Best     Coventry Eyecare Associates, Ltd.

One of the Best     Johnson Eye Care

Family Physician

Best of the Fox      Fox Valley Internal Medicine, LLC

One of the Best     Family Medicine for McHenry County

One of the Best     Caring Family, S.C.

Home Health Care Provider

Best of the Fox      Centegra Health System

One of the Best     Home Watch Care Givers

One of the Best     NorthWest Home Health & Rehab

Hospital

Best of the Fox      Centegra Health System

One of the Best     Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

One of the Best     Sherman Health

Massage Therapists

Best of the Fox     TLC Massage, Ltd.

One of the Best    Intuitive Touch Massage Therapy

One of the Best    Natural Therapy Wellness Center

Medical Clinic

Best of the Fox     Mercy Health System

One of the Best    Centegra Health System

One of the Best    Fox Valley Internal Medicine, LLC

Orthodontist

Best of the Fox      Gregory F. Kubik, D.D.S., M.S.

One of the Best     Ridgeview Family Dental

One of the Best     Hoffman Orthodontics

Pediatrician

Best of the Fox      Pediatric Associates of Barrington

One of the Best     Pediatric Specialists

One of the Best     Dr. Patrick Phelan/ Mercy Woodstock Medical Center

Personal Trainer

Best of the Fox       Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center

One of the Best      Kimberley Palm

One of the Best      Melissa Griffin

Philanthropist

Best of the Fox       Sage Products Inc.

One of the Best      Home State Bank

One of the Best      Exceed Flooring

Pilates

Best of the Fox       Studio Pilates

One of the Best      Body and Mind Pilates Plus

One of the Best      Health Bridge Fitness Center

Podiatrist

Best of the Fox        Cary Grove Foot & Ankle Center

One of the Best       Dr. David F. Bowers PC

One of the Best      Timothy T. Jantz, D.P.M.

Retirement Center/Assisted Living Facility

Best of the Fox      Fox Pointe Independent & Assisted Living

One of the Best     The Fountains at Crystal lake

One of the Best     Sunrise of Crystal Lake

Women's Health Care Center

Best of the Fox      Woman to Woman Crystal Lake

One of the Best     Barrington Health Care for Women

One of the Best     Centegra Gavers Breast Center

Yoga

Best of the Fox      Grass Roots Yoga Studio

One of the Best     Akasha Yoga Center

One of the Best     Yoga Seva

House & Home – Retail

Appliance Store

Best of the Fox       Gulgren Appliance

One of the Best      Sears

One of the Best      Grand Appliance and TV

Flooring Store

Best of the Fox      Kenny's Floor Covering, Inc.

One of the Best     Exceed Flooring

One of the Best     Mayfair Carpet & Furniture

Furniture Shop

Best of the Fox      Wickham Interiors

One of the Best     Mueller Interiors

One of the Best     Classic Oak Designs

Garden Shop/Nursery

Best of the Fox      Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery & Garden Center

One of the Best     The Barn Nusery & Llandscape Center

One of the Best     Harms Farm & Garden Center

Hardware Store

Best of the Fox      Bjorkman's Ace Hardware

One of the Best     Ziegler's Ace

One of the Best     Bohn Ace Hardware

Home Decor

Best of the Fox      Blind Ambition

One of the Best     Wickham Interiors

One of the Best     Yours & Meyn Simply Designed

Paint/Wallpaper Store

Best of the Fox      Lloyd's Paint 'N Paper

One of the Best     Sherwin-Williams

One of the Best     Home Depot

House & Home – Service

Appliance Repair

Best of the Fox     Gulgren Appliance

One of the Best     Paul Adams Appliance Repair, Inc.

One of the Best     Sears

Carpet Cleaners

Best of the Fox      Clean Bee Flooring and Upholstery Care

One of the Best     Howell Carpet Cleaning, Inc.

One of the Best     Service Master by Pletz

Computer Repair Service

Best of the Fox      Echelon Computers

One of the Best     Raintree Technology Group, Inc.

One of the Best     Leading IT Solutions

Deck Builder

Best of the Fox      Rock Solid Builders

One of the Best     Innovative Home Concepts, Inc.

One of the Best     Around the House Restore

Electrician

Best of the Fox     Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical

One of the Best    JTM Electrical Contractors, Inc.

One of the Best    Affordable Handyman

Fence Company

Best of the Fox     Mike Meier & Sons Fence

One of the Best    Invisible Fence

One of the Best    Two Amigos Landscaping, Inc.

Handyman Service

Best of the Fox      Affordable Handyman

One of the Best     Innovative Home Concepts, Inc.

One of the Best     Jack (& Jill!) Of All Trades, Inc.

Heating and Air Conditioning Service

Best of the Fox     Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical

One of the Best    McHenry Heating and Air Conditioning

One of the Best    Dowe & Wagner, Inc.

Home Builder

Best of the Fox     Verseman Homes

One of the Best    McGinnis Builders & Associates

One of the Best    Reinert Builders, Inc.

Home Remodeler

Best of the Fox     Rock Solid Builders

One of the Best    Innovative Home Concepts, Inc.

One of the Best    Schafer Brothers Remodeling, Inc.

Interior Designer

Best of the Fox     Wickham Interiors

One of the Best    Mueller Interiors

One of the Best    Exceed Flooring

Landscaper

Best of the Fox     Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery and Garden

One of the Best    Whispering Hills Nursery & Garden Center

One of the Best    Dream Gardens

Plumber

Best of the Fox     Black Diamond Plumbing and Mechanical

One of the Best    Sherman Mechanical, Inc.

One of the Best    All Pro Plumbing, Inc.

Pools/Pool Service

Best of the Fox      Chesapeake Pools,Inc.

One of the Best     Arvidson Pools & Spas

One of the Best     Novotny Sales Inc.

Professional In-Home Cleaning

Best of the Fox       The Cleaning Connection

One of the Best      Carolyn's Clean Team

One of the Best      Service Master by Pletz

Roofing and Siding

Best of the Fox       Innovative Home Concepts, Inc.

One of the Best      Klein Renovations

One of the Best      Hogan Exteriors

Personal Services

Barber Shop

Best of the Fox        Joe's Barber Shop

One of the Best       O'Grady's Barber Shop

One of the Best       Slim's Barber Shop

Cosmetics/Skin Care

Best of the Fox       Paul Hyland Salon and Day Spa

One of the Best      3 Dimensions Salon

One of the Best      Distinction Salon & Spa

Day Spa

Best of the Fox       Paul Hyland Salon and Day Spa

One of the Best      Distinction Salon & Spa

One of the Best      Mario Tricocci Hair Salon & Day Spa

Dry Cleaners

Best of the Fox       Mr. Don's Cleaners

One of the Best      CD One Price Cleaners

One of the Best      Vogue Cleaners

Hair Salon

Best of the Fox       Paul Hyland Salon and Day Spa

One of the Best      Salon Mackk

One of the Best      3 Dimensions Salon

Photographer

Best of the Fox      justpix, inc photography

One of the Best     Wancket Studios

One of the Best     RFP Photography Inc.

Preschool/Day Care

Best of the Fox       Tutoring Teetering Tots Daycare

One of the Best      Friendship House

One of the Best      House of Children

Nail Salon

Best of the Fox       Queen Nails

One of the Best      Paul Hyland Salon and Day Spa

One of the Best      Salon Mackk

Shoe Repair

Best of the Fox       Angelo's Shoe Repair

One of the Best      Heisler's Bootery

One of the Best      Crystal Lake Luggage & Shoe Repair

Tattoo/Piercing

Best of the Fox        Area 51 Tattoos

One of the Best       Full Moon Tattoo

One of the Best       Blue Magic Tattoo

Pet Care

Animal Shelter/Animal Rescue Group

Best of the Fox        Helping Paws Animal Welfare Association

One of the Best       Animal House Shelter

One of the Best       On Angels Wings, Inc.

Pet Groomer

Best of the Fox        Cut N Cuddle

One of the Best       PetSmart

One of the Best       Erickson's Kennels

Pet Kennel

Best of the Fox        Erickson's Kennels

One of the Best       Aldens Kennels

One of the Best       Lucky-E Kennel, Inc.

Pet Store

Best of the Fox       PetSmart

One of the Best      Petco

One of the Best     Thomas' Tails

Veterinarian/Animal Hospital

Best of the Fox      Fox Valley Animal Hospital

One of the Best     Wonder Lake Veterinary Clinic

One of the Best     Animal Medical Center

Professional Services

Accounting/Tax Firm

Best of the Fox      Glanz & Associates

One of the Best     Caufield & Flood

One of the Best     Martin Johnson Tax & Financial Services, Inc.

Bank

Best of the Fox      Home State Bank

One of the Best     Algonquin Bank & Trust, Cary Bank & Trust, Crystal Lake Bank & Trust,                                               McHenry Bank & Trust - Wintrust Community Banks

One of the Best      BMO Harris

Credit Union

Best of the Fox      Baxter Credit Union

One of the Best     McHenry County Federal Credit Union

One of the Best     Corporate America Family Credit Union

Financial Advisor

Best of the Fox     Todd Bessey - Wintrust

One of the Best    Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning, Inc.

One of the Best    Jeffrey Kline Edward Jones

Funeral Services

Best of the Fox    Davenport Family Funeral Home

One of the Best   Colonial Funeral Home

One of the Best   Justen Funeral Home

Insurance Agent/Office

Best of the Fox    Mars Insurance Agency

One of the Best   Phil Horn State Farm

One of the Best   Chris Bimbi State Farm

Lawyer/Attorney

Best of the Fox    Jeffrey Keck & Associates

One of the Best   Waggoner Law Firm

One of the Best   Zukowski, Rogers, Flood, & McArdle

Mortgage Broker

Best of the Fox    Wintrust Mortgage

One of the Best   Home State Bank

One of the Best   McNeil Financial

Real Estate Company

Best of the Fox    Realty Executives Cornerstone

One of the Best   Prudential First Realty

One of the Best   ReMax Plaza Group

Retail – Food & Beverage

Bakery

Best of the Fox     Riverside Bakery

One of the Best    Swiss Maid Bakery

One of the Best    Le Petit Marche

Chocolate/Candy

Best of the Fox     Riverside Chocolate Factory

One of the Best    Morkes Chocolates

One of the Best    Anderson's Candy Shop

Cupcakes

Best of the Fox     Sweet Pea Cakes

One of the Best    Kiera Confections

One of the Best    Sugar Buzz Cupcakes and Coffee

Farmer's Market

Best of the Fox     Woodstock Farmers Market

One of the Best    Crystal Lake Farmers Market

One of the Best    Cary Farmers Market

Grocery Store Deli

Best of the Fox     Joseph's Marketplace

One of the Best    Joe Caputo & Sons Fruit Market

One of the Best    Angelo's Fresh Market

Liquor Store

Best of the Fox      Cardinal Wine & Spirits

One of the Best     Binny's Beverage Depot

One of the Best     Teddy's Liquors

Locally Owned Grocery Store

Best of the Fox     Joseph's Market

One of the Best    Angelo's Fresh Market

One of the Best    Joe Caputo & Sons Fruit Market

Meat Market/Butcher Shop

Best of the Fox     Kalck's Butcher Shop

One of the Best    Butcher on the Block

One of the Best    Jones Country Meats

Produce

Best of the Fox    Joseph's Marketplace

One of the Best   Stade's Farm and Market

One of the Best   Joe Caputo & Sons Fruit Market

Wine Shop

Best of the Fox     Cardinal Wine & Spirits

One of the Best    Armanetti Beverage Mart

One of the Best    Exclusively Napa

Retail – Specialty

Antiques

Best of the Fox      Carriage House Antiques and “Good Stuff”

One of the Best     Prairie Avenue Antiques

One of the Best     Volo Antique Malls

Art Gallery

Best of the Fox     Woodland Art Gallery & Frame Shoppe

One of the Best    The Studio Art School

One of the Best     JT's Frames

Baby Boutique

Best of the Fox     Wickham Interiors

One of the Best    Lulu's Wiggin Out

One of the Best    Buy Buy Baby

Bridal/Wedding Shop

Best of the Fox    Kathryn's Bridal

One of the Best   Stitch-N-Time Bridal Boutique

One of the Best   Gipper Formal Wear

Clothing Boutique (Ladies)

Best of the Fox    Lulu's Wiggin Out

One of the Best   The Clothes Gallery

One of the Best    Black Orchid Boutique

Downtown Shopping District

Best of the Fox     Crystal Lake Historical Downtown

One of the Best    Historic Woodstock Square

One of the Best    Downtown McHenry

Feed & Seed Store

Best of the Fox     Blain's Farm & Fleet

One of the Best    Woodstock Farm & Lawn Center

One of the Best    Nature's Feed

Florist

Best of the Fox     Twisted Stem

One of the Best    Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery & Garden Center

One of the Best    Periwinkle Florist

Framing Shop

Best of the Fox     Woodland Art Gallery & Frame Shoppe

One of the Best    JT's Frames

One of the Best    The Framery

Gift Shop/Card Store

Best of the Fox     Out of the Box

One of the Best    Jeri's Hallmark

One of the Best    Wickham Interiors

Health Food Store

Best of the Fox      Crystal Lake Health Food Store

One of the Best     Natures Cornucopia

One of the Best     The Vitamin Shoppe

Jewelry Store

Best of the Fox      Dalzell & Co. Fine Jewelry

One of the Best     Nelson's Jewelry

One of the Best     Studio 2015 Jewelry

Mattress Store

Best of the Fox      Verlo Mattress Factory Store

One of the Best     Classic Oak Designs

One of the Best     American Mattress

Music Store

Best of the Fox     Player's Bench Music

One of the Best    Piano Trends Music Company

One of the Best    Pearl Street Music

Resale Shop

Best of the Fox     Sparrow's Nest

One of the Best    On Angel's Wings

One of the Best    Your Best Friend's Closet

Shoe Store

Best of the Fox     Heisler's Bootery

One of the Best    DSW Shoes

One of the Best    Miss Bossy Boots

Stationery/Invitations

Best of the Fox     Wickham Interiors

One of the Best    CLIX

One of the Best    Kathryn's Bridal

Sports & Recreation

Bicycle Shop

Best of the Fox     Lucky Brake Bicycles

One of the Best    Crystal Lake Ski and Bike

One of the Best    Wheel Werks

Bowling Alley

Best of the Fox     Raymonds Bowl & Entertainment Center

One of the Best    Metro Bowl

One of the Best    Brunswick Zone XL

Country Club

Best of the Fox     Crystal Lake Country Club

One of the Best    Turnberry Country Club

One of the Best    Cary Country Club

Dance Studio/Instruction

Best of the Fox     Judith Svalander School of Ballet

One of the Best    The Summers Academy of Dance

One of the Best    All That Dance

Festival

Best of the Fox     Lakeside Festival

One of the Best    Fiesta Days

One of the Best    Johnny Appleseed

Golf Course

Best of the Fox     Turnberry Country Club

One of the Best    Crystal Lake Country Club

One of the Best    Prairie Isle Golf Club

Gymnastics/Cheer

Best of the Fox     Trinity Academy of Gymnastics

One of the Best    Crystal Lake Gymnastic Training Center

One of the Best    Fire House Gym

Health Club

Best of the Fox     Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center

One of the Best    Life Time Fitness

One of the Best    The Underground Fitness Club

Martial Arts

Best of the Fox      Team Curran MMA

One of the Best     Aikido Shimboku Dojo

One of the Best     Young Masters Martial Arts

Music Lesson/Instruction

Best of the Fox      Players Bench Music

One of the Best     Jacob Lizzio, Dole Mansion

One of the Best     Piano Trends Music Company