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Simply the best
Earlier this year, readers of The Honolulu Advertiser cast their ballots for the 2006 Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards.
The results were tallied and the following companies, groups and individuals came out on top.
Whether you’re looking for our readers’ choices of the top school, bakery or fishing spot, our Best of the Best Awards represent O‘ahu’s finest.
Food & Dining
Best Bakery
Liliha Bakery
Best Beer
Bud Light
Best Bento
Imari
Best Bottled Water
Menehune Water Company
Best Buffet
Todai Restaurant Waikiki
Best Candy
Carousel Candyland
Best Caterer
Sam Choy’s Diamond Head
Best Coffee
Starbuck’s Coffee Hawaii
Best Cookies
The Cookie Corner
Best Crack Seed
Wholesale Unlimited
Best Deli
A Taste of New York
Best Dessert
The Cheesecake Factory
Best Fried Rice
Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant
Best Ice Cream
Bubbies
Best Loco Moco
L & L Drive Inn
Best Malassada
Leonard’s Bakery
Best Martini
Indigo
Best Mochi | Manju
Fujiya, Ltd.
Best Okazu-ya
Mitsu-Ken Okazu & Catering
Best Pancakes
Boots & Kimo’s
Best Pizza
Pizza Hut
Best Poke
Tanioka’s Fish Market
Best Salad
California Pizza Kitchen
Best Sandwich
Subway Restaurants
Best Seafood
Tanioka’s Fish Market
Best Shave Ice
Waiola Shave Ice
Matsumoto’s
Best Soda
Coca-Cola
Best Spam Musubi
7-Eleven Stores
Best Vegetarian
Down To Earth
Repairs & Services
Best Adoption Services
Hawaiian Humane Society
Best Air Conditioning Service
Pacific Island Air Tech
Best Appliance Repair Service
Sears Appliance Repair
Best Auto Detailer
McKenna Ford
Best Automotive Service | Repair
Hawaii Kai Mobile
Best Car Wash
McKinley Car Wash
Best Carpet | Flooring Installer
American Carpet One
Best Cell Phone Provider | Service
Mobi PCS
Best Counseling Service
Po‘ailani Inc.
Best Delivery Service
UPS
Best Dry Cleaner
Young Laundry
Best Cleaning Service
The Maids
Best Extermination Service
Terminex
Best Internet Service Provider
RoadRunner
Best Moving Service
Island Movers
Best Tax Preparation Service
H&R Block
Health & Beauty
Best Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Wynn H. Okuda, DMD
Best Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Robert Peterson
Best Hairdresser | Hair Salon
Hino’s Hairstyles
Best Health Club | Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Best Make-Up Artist | Cosmetician
Cheryl at Sanctuary
Best Nail Salon
Smiley Nails
Best Spa
Heaven on Earth Salon and Day Spa
Best Weight Loss Center
Curves Co-op
Professional
Best Accountant
Sheldon Katsutani
Best Chiropractor
Michael Masters
Best Dentist
Garrett T. Hayashi, DDS
Best Electrician
Al Derego, Kawakami Electric
Best Financial Planner
Colin Harris, Janell A. Israel & Assoc.
Best Insurance Agent
Randy Nishii, LTCP, State Farm Insurance
Best Journalist
Lee Cataluna
Best Landscaper
Steve’s Gardening Service
Best Local Artist
Kim Taylor Reece
Best Local Musician
Jack Johnson
Best Local Radio Personality
Maleko
Best Local TV Personality
Joe Moore
Best Optometrist
Ronald R. Reynolds, OD
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Keith Matsumoto
Best Physician/General M.D.
Dr. Roy Ebisu
Best Plumber
Mr. Rooter
Best Real Estate Agent
Suyin Phillips, RA
Best Roofer
Tory’s Roofing Waterproofing Inc.
Best Teacher
Mae Murabayashi
Companies
Best Place to Work
Title Guaranty
Best Auto Dealership
Servco Auto Honolulu
Best Bank or Credit Union
American Savings Bank
Best Branch of the Military
United States Army
Best Health Insurance
HMSA
Best Home Decorating Store
Pier 1 Imports
Best Home Repair Store/Hardware
The Home Depot
Best Hospital
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Best Hotel, Resort or B&B
Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
Best Insurance Company
Pacific Guardian Life
Best Interisland Airline
Aloha Airlines
Best Lei Stand or Florist
Fujikami Florist | Beretania Florist
Best Mortgage Company
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Best Printing Company
AC Printing & Copy Center
Best Real Estate Firm
Marcus & Associates, Inc.
Best Rental Car Company
Budget
Best Senior Living Facility
Hawaii Kai Retirement Center
Best Sporting Goods Store
Sports Authority
Best Storage Facility
Public Storage
Best Tire Company
Lex Brodie Tire Company
Best Travel Agency
Vacations Hawaii
Locations & Activities
Best Air, Boat, or Hiking Activity
Star of Honolulu
Best After Hours Spot
Wave Waikiki
Best After-School Activity
Baseball
Best Annual Event
Honolulu Century Bike Ride
Best Art Museum
Honolulu Academy of Arts
Best Beach
Lanikai Beach
Best Fishing Spot
Makapu‘u
Best Golf Course
Ko‘olina Golf Club
Best Happy Hour & Pupu Bar
Bar35
Best Live Show Performance
Mike Piranha
Best Local Attraction
Polynesian Cultural Center
Best Movie Theater
Ward Entertainment Center
Best Picnic Spot
Magic Island
Best Place to Go Dancing
Skyline
Best Place to Karaoke
Cheer’s
GS Studio
Best Place to People Watch
Waikiki
Best Place to Worship
New Hope Christian Fellowship
Best Romantic Location
Tantalus
Best Sporting Event
UH Football
Best Surf Spot
Waimea Beach/Sunset
Best Tourist Destination
Polynesian Cultural Center
Best Wedding Site
Laie Temple
Education
Best Elementary School
Kahala/Maemae
Best High School
Castle High School
Best Middle School
Kaimuki Middle School
Best Preschool
Hongwanji Mission School
Best Private School
Cathedral School
Best University/College
UH Manoa
Best Vocational School
Honolulu Community College
Shopping & Retail
Best Aloha Apparel Store
Hilo Hattie
Best Art Gallery
Wyland Galleries
Best Appliance
Sears
Best Baby Store
Kahala Kids
Best Bike Shop
Bikefactory
Best Book Store
Borders
Best Children’s Clothing Store
Carter’s
Best Computer Store
Comp USA
Best Dive Shop
Hana Pa‘a Hawaii
Best Drug/Pharmacy Store
Long’s Drugs Stores
Best Electronics Store
Best Buy
Best Furniture Store
INspiration
Best Grocery Store
Safeway
Best Hawaiian Gift Store
Hilo Hattie
Best Jewelry Store
Opal Fields
Best Maternity Store
Motherhood Maternity
Best Men’s Clothing Store
Macy’s
Best Motorcycle Shop
South Seas Cycle Exchange
Best Music Store
Harry’s Music Store
Best Office Supply Store
Fisher Hawaii
Best Party Supply Store
Party City
Best Pet Store
Pet’s Discount
Best Prom/Wedding/Tux Shop
Celebrity Tuxedos
Best Shoe Store
Nordstrom
Best Shopping Center
Ala Moana Center
Best Surf Shop
Local Motion
Best Toy Store
KB Toys
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Macy’s
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