Part of the Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O process is getting consumers excited about naming their favorite businesses and sharing that with their networks. With this year’s ballots, we hope we can help our community embrace the good stories and actively recommending the businesses they know and love. This year we had over 20,000 individual business nominations and we want to showcase all of the winners!
READER’S CHOICE 2017 WINNERS
Best Dining
Best Bakery
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: The Cake Gallery
Readers’ Choice: Jones Bros. Cupcakes
Readers’ Recommend: Culprit Cafe & Bakery
Readers’ Refer: Delice, Le Petit Paris, Nothing Bundt Cakes
Best BBQ Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Famous Dave╒s
Readers’ Choice: Hartland Bar-B-Que, Cubby╒s Inc., Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Readers’ Recommend: Fat BBQ Shack
Readers’ Refer: Hog Wild
Best Brewpub
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Upstream Brewing Company
Readers’ Choice: Benson Brewery, Infusion Brewing Company
Readers’ Refer: Scriptown Brewing Company
Best Buffett
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Hu Hot Mongolian Grill
Readers’ Choice: Ameristar
Readers’ Recommend: Curri Fine Indian Cuisine, Flavor’s Indian Cuisine
Best Burger Joint
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O Stella╒s Bar & Grill
Readers’ Choice Dinker’s Bar, Five Guys
Readers’ Recommend Danny’s Bar & Grill, Sinful Burger
Readers’ Refer Louie M’s Burger Lust
Best Cafe/ Diner
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Lisa’s Radial Cafe
Readers’ Choice: Petrow’s, Louie M’s Burger Lust
Readers’ Recommend: Fair Deal Cafe, 11-worth cafe
Readers’ Refer: Leo’s diner
Best Caterer
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Eddie’s Catering
Readers’ Choice: Mangia Italiana, Abraham Catering, Wohlner’s
Readers’ Recommend: Catering Creations
Best Chinese Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Rice Bowl, Three Happiness
Readers’ Choice: Pan Asian Terrace
Readers’ Refer: Formosa Zen Asian Cuisine, Canton House Restaurant, Great Dragon Chinese Restaurant, Jade garden
Best Coffeeshop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Scooter’s Coffee
Readers’ Choice: Caffeine Dreams, Aromas Coffeehouse, Archetype, Blue Line, No More Empty Cups
Best Doughnut Shop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Petit’s Pastry
Readers’ Choice: Dunkin Donuts, Donut Stop, Olsen Bake Shop
Readers’ Recommend: Donut Haven
Readers’ Refer: Donut Professor, LaMar’s Donuts
Best Greek Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: The Greek Islands Restaurant
Readers’ Choice: Jim & Jennie’s Greek Village, El Basha
Readers’ Refer: Feta’s, Nalini’s Gyros & Burgers, John’s Grecian Delight
Best Ice Cream Shop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Ted & Wally’s
Readers’ Choice: Coldstone Creamery, eCreamery
Readers’ Recommend: Coneflower Creamery
Readers’ Refer: Dolci Old Market
Best Indian Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Mother India
Readers’ Choice: Jaipur Brewing Company and Restaurant, Curri Fine Indian Cuisine
Readers’ Refer: Himalayas, Tanduri Fusion Omaha, Flavor’s Indian Cuisine, The Taj Kabob & Curry
Best Italian Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Vincenzo’s
Readers’ Choice: Malara’s Italian Resaurant, Spezia, Lo Sole Mio Ristorante, Pasta Amore
Readers’ Recommend: Nicola’s, Avoli Osteria
Best Japanese Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Hiro 88
Readers’ Choice: Sakura Bana, Sushi Japan
Readers’ Recommend: Ponzu Sushi & Grill
Readers’ Refer: Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Kobe Steakhouse of Japan, Tokyo Sushi
Best Local Food-Serving Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Block 16, Railcar Modern American Kitchen
Readers’ Choice: Benson Brewery, Lot 2
Readers’ Recommend Kitchen Table, LOCAL Beer, Patio and Kitchen, The Grey Plume
Best Mexican Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Hector’s
Readers’ Choice: Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food, Abelardo’s, Rivera’s
Readers’ Recommend: Guaca Maya, Sam’s Leon
Best New Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Pan Asian Terrace
Readers’ Choice: Fair Deal Cafe, Herbe Sainte
Readers’ Recommend: Baela Rose, Via Farina, Himalayas, Gold Mountain Restaurant
Best Nouveau Cuisine
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Salt 88
Readers’ Choice: Modern Love, Lot 2
Readers’ Recommend: Boiler Room Restaurant, Brushi European American Cuisine
Best Pizza Parlor
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Mama’s Pizza
Readers’ Choice: Zio’s Pizzeria, La Casa Pizzaria, Pitch Pizzeria
Readers’ Recommend: Noli’s Pizzeria
Readers’ Refer: Raggazi’s Pizza
Best Retail Meat Counter
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Fareway
Readers’ Choice: Just Good Meat, Stoysich House of Sausage
Readers’ Recommend: Wohlner’s
Best Retail Produce Selection
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Hy-Vee
Readers’ Choice: Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market, Baker’s
Readers’ Recommend: Fresh thyme
Readers’ Refer: ALDI, Tomato tomato
Best Retail Wine Selection
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Hy-Vee
Readers’ Choice: Spirit World
Readers’ Recommend: Corkscrew Wine & Cheese, La Buvette
Readers’ Refer: Whole Foods Market
Best Steak House
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Johnny’s Cafe
Readers’ Choice: Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse
Readers’ Recommend: Anthony’s Steakhouse, Paxton, Spencer’s For Steak and Chops
Readers’ Refer: Cascio’s Steakhouse, The Drover
Best Sweets Shop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Old Market Candy Shop
Readers’ Recommend: The Cordial Cherry, Candy Wrappers
Readers’ Refer: Hollywood Candy
Best Tapas (Small Portions)
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Little España
Readers’ Choice: The Blackstone Meatball, Mula
Readers’ Refer: mantra, Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
Best Mexican Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
Readers’ Choice: Julio’s, El’ Bee’s, Roja
Readers’ Recommend: Stokes Grill & Bar
Readers’ Refer: Chili’s Grill & Bar, Cilantro’s, Romeo’s Mexican Food & Pizza
Best Thai Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Mai Tai Lounge
Readers’ Choice: Pan Asian Terrace, Salween Thai Restaurant
Readers’ Recommend: Thai Pepper, Bangkok Kitchen
Readers’ Refer: Laos thai, Thai Esarn
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Modern Love
Readers’ Choice: Kitchen Table
Readers’ Recommend: Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
BEST GETTING AROUND
Best Airline
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Southwest
Readers’ Choice: United Airlines
Readers’ Refer: American Airlines, Alaska, Delta Airlines
Best Auto Body Shop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts
Readers’ Choice: Dave’s Auto Body, Dingman’s Collision Center, Charlie Graham Body
and Service, Great Plains Auto Body
Readers’ Refer: B Street Collision Center
Best Auto Dealer Service Shop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Woodhouse Ford
Readers’ Choice: Baxter Toyota La Vista, Superior Honda of Omaha
Readers’ Refer: Beardmore, Edwards Subaru, H & H Chevrolet, O’Daniel Honda, Plaza
Buick-GMC, Sid Dillon, Village Pointe Toyota
Best Auto Dealership Group
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Baxter’s
Readers’ Choice: Woodhouse, H & H Chevrolet
Readers’ Recommend: Huber
Readers’ Refer: Edwards Auto Group, Atchley Ford, Beardmore, O’Daniel Honda
Best Auto Glass
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: SAFELITE
Readers’ Choice: ABC Auto Glass, Glass Doctor
Readers’ Refer: Auto Glass Now, Albertson Brothers Glass, Omaha Glass Pro
Best Auto Repair Shop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Omaha Car Care
Readers’ Choice: Charlie Graham Body and Service, Jensen Tire & Auto
Readers’ Recommend: Exclusive Honda
Readers’ Refer: Unique Auto
Best Bike Shop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Bike Rack
Readers’ Choice: Dundee Cycles, The Bike Way, Re-CYCLE Bike Shop
Readers’ Recommend: Greenstreet Cycles, Omaha Bicycle Company, Trek
Best Buy Here/Pay Here
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Jody’s Galaxy Motors
Readers’ Choice: Eckley Auto Brokers, Automart 150
Readers’ Refer: Sonny Gerber Auto Sales
Best Car Wash
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Russell Speeder’s Car Wash
Readers’ Choice: Fantasy’s, Gorilla Car Wash, Dolphins Car Wash
Best Gas Station/Convenience Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: QuikTrip
Readers’ Choice: Casey’s General Store, Bucky’s Convenience Stores, Cubby’s Inc.
Readers’ Recommend: Fantasy’s
Best Luxuery Dealer
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Lexus of Omaha
Readers’ Choice: H & H Premier Automotive, Huber Cadillac
Readers’ Refer: Mercedes Benz of Omaha
New Best New Auto Dealer
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Baxter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Readers’ Choice: Woodhouse Nissan, O’Daniel Honda
Readers’ Refer: Corwin Toyota of Bellevue, Edwards Subaru, Mercedes Benz of Omaha, Stan Olsen
Best Pre-Owned Car Dealer
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Atchley Ford
Readers’ Choice: Select Auto, L.A. Autos, Eckley Auto Brokers
Readers’ Refer: Burns Auto Group, CarMax, Edwards Subaru,
Best Towing Service
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: 3 B’s Towing
Readers’ Choice: Arrow Towing, Heartland Towing & Recovery
Readers’ Refer: Tanners, AAA, A.S.C. TOWING and RECOVERY, Llc, Gomez, Tow Pros
BEST LIVING & HOME SERVICES
Best Electrician
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Elite Exteriors
Readers’ Choice: Advanced Electrical Services, Hoffman Electric, Inc., Vaughan Electric
Readers’ Refer Baxter-Kenworthy Electric, Blankman Services Heating & Cooling, Classic Electric of Omaha, Universal Electric
Electrical, Vierregger Electric Co
Best Furniture Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Nebraska Furniture Mart
Readers’ Recommend; 7 Day Furniture
Readers’ Refer: hutch, Big Lots, Mod Lines LLC Vintage Mid-Century & Retro, Amazon.com, At Home, Hand Me-Ups
Best Garden Center/Nursery
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Mullhall’s
Readers’ Choice: Benson Plant Rescue
Readers’ Recommend: Indian Creek Nursery
Readers’ Refer: Home Depot, Lanoha Nurseries, Sun Valley Landscaping
Best Hardware Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O; Westlake Ace Hardware
Readers’ Recommend: Johnson Hardware
Readers’ Refer: Center Hardware, Ideal Hardware & Paint Center, Lowe’s, Petersen & Michelsen Hardware, Menards
Best Heating & A/C Company
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Eyman Plumbing Heating & Air
Readers’ Choice: Aksarben ARS Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, A-1 United, Air Conditioning & Electric, Thermal Services
Readers’ Refer: Blankman Services Heating & Cooling
Best Home Window Company
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Pella Windows
Readers’ Choice: Omaha Door & Window, Renewal by Andersen
Readers’ Recommend: AA Windows ‘N’ Doors, Inc.
Readers’ Refer: ABC Seamless, Casey Nelson Exteriors, Champion Window, Menards, Woodcrafter’s Products
Best Hotel
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Magnolia Hotel
Readers’ Choice: Hotel RL, Hotel Deco
Readers’ Refer: Element Omaha Midtown Crossing, Residence Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area
Best House Cleaning Service
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Cleaning Ninjas, The Maids
Readers’ Choice: Merry Maids
Best Interiors Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: The Afternoon
Readers’ Choice: Pottery Barn, Mod Lines LLC Vintage Mid-Century & Retro
Readers’ Recommend: hutch
Readers’ Refer: At Home, House of J
Best Kitchenware Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: The Afternoon
Readers’ Choice: Tuesday Morning, Sur la Table
Readers’ Refer: Amazon.com
Best Painting Company
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Wyman Paiting
Readers’ Choice: Welch Painting, Brush & Roll Painting, Hank Eby & Sons Painting
Readers’ Refer: Cory Dean’s Painting, Midlands Painting Co, The Painting Company
Best Plumbing Company
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Eyman Plumbing Heating & Air
Readers’ Choice: Southside Plumbing, Backlund Plumbing, Big Birge Plumbing
Readers’ Refer: In-Law Plumbing & Drain Services, Inc, McIntosh Plumbing, MICRO Plumbing, Tritz Plumbing Inc
Best Realty Company
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: N.P. Dodge
Readers’ Choice: Keller Williams
Readers’ Recommend: Nebraska Realty
Readers’ Refer: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Nebraska Realty, Better Homes & Gardens, Boulevard, CBSHome Real Estate, RE/MAX, LLC
Best Roofing Company
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Pyramid Roofing
Readers’ Choice: Takoda Green Roofing, Roof-Tech, Inc.
Readers’ Refer: ABC Seamless, Casey Nelson Exteriors, H & S Contracting, Inc, Lastime Exteriors, South O Roofing
Best Storage Facility
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Dino’s Storage
Readers’ Choice: Old Market Mini Storage, Milt’s Mini Storage
Readers’ Refer: A place to store, Armor Storage, South Pacific Storage, Storage Cave, Storage One
BEST NIGHTLIFE & PLAY
Best Bar for an Internet Date
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Beercade
Readers’ Choice: Jam’s, Liv Lounge
Readers’ Recommend: Jerry’s Bar
Readers’ Refer: Down Under Lounge
Best Bar for Conversation
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Homy Inn, Mr. Toad╒s Pub
Readers’ Choice: Dundee Cork & Bottle
Readers’ Recommend: 1912, Nite Owl, Jerry’s Bar, Krug Park, Pageturners Lounge
Best Bar for Beer Selection
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Crescent Moon
Readers’ Choice: Omaha Tap House, Krug Park, LOCAL Beer, Patio and Kitchen
Readers’ Recommend: Jerry’s Bar
Readers’ Refer: Down Under Lounge, Library Pub
Best Bar for Craft Cocktails
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Lookout Lounge
Readers’ Choice: Liv Lounge, Mercury Omaha
Readers’ Refer: Herbe Sainte, Jerry’s Bar, The Berry & Rye, Wicked rabbit
Best Bar for Hiding Out
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Bud Olson’s Bar
Readers’ Choice: Office West Lounge, Pageturners Lounge, Josephine’s Cozy Corner
Lounge
Readers’ Refer: Jerry’s Bar, Brothers Lounge, Outpost Bar, The Sociable Inn
Best Bar with Live Music
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Down Under Lounge
Readers’ Choice: Ozone Lounge, Bushwackers Dance Hall & Saloon
Readers’ Recommend: Omaha Lounge
Readers’ Refer: The Slowdown, The Waiting Room Lounge
Best Bar for Spirits Selection
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Dundee Dell
Readers’ Choice: Library Pub, Grane
Readers’ Refer: Down Under Lounge, Herbe Sainte, Jerry’s Bar
Best Casino
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Readers’ Choice: Ameristar, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
Readers’ Refer: Harrah’s
Best Cigar Bar
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Havana Garage
Readers’ Choice: Jake’s Cigars & Spirits
Readers’ Refer: COPA CABANA
Best Concert Venue
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Stir Concert Cove-Harrah’s
Readers’ Choice: The Waiting Room Lounge, The Slowdown
Readers’ Recommend: Orpheum Theater-Omaha Preforming Arts, Sokol Auditorium and Underground
Readers’ Refer: Lookout lounge
Best Dance Club
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Bushwackers Dance Hall & Saloon
Readers’ Choice: The Max
Readers’ Refer: Bar 415, Ozone Lounge
Best DJ Service
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Jack’s Entertainment
Readers’ Choice: Gman’s 3D Entertainment, Bryan Hill Entertainment Inc.
Readers’ Recommend: A Lasting Impression DJ
Readers’ Refer: Supafly Promotions-Omaha DJ Services
Best Golf Course
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Tiburon Golf Club
Readers’ Choice: Quarry Oaks Golf Course, Indian Creek, Knolls Gold Course
Readers’ Refer: Lavista falls
Best Happy Hour Bar
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Blue
Readers’ Choice: Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill, Kona Grill
Readers’ Refer: Down Under Lounge, Jerry’s Bar
Best Karaoke Bar
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Dort’s Bar & Grill, Pheasant Bar & Grill
Readers’ Choice: Winchester Bar & Grill
Readers’ Recommend: Stoli’s Lounge
Readers’ Refer: Moe & Curly’s
Best Movie Theater
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Aksarben Cinema
Readers’ Choice: Marcus Majestic Cinema of Omaha, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Film Streams
Readers’ Refer: Marcus Twin Creek Cinema
Best Neighborhood Tavern
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Homy Inn
Readers’ Choice: Dundee Dell
Readers’ Recommend: Dundee Cork & Bottle, Jerry’s Bar
Readers’ Refer: Mr. Toad’s Pub, Nite Owl, Rose & Crown Pub, Sullivan’s
Best Patio at a Bar
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Rose & Crown
Readers’ Choice: Mr. Toad’s Pub, Mark’s, Havana Garage
Readers’ Recommend: Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill, O’Leaver’s Pub
Best Sand Volleyball
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: O’Leaver’s Pub
Readers’ Choice: Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill, Winchester Bar & Grill
Readers’ Recommend: Maloney’s Irish Pub
Best Shopping District/Mall
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Village Pointe
Readers’ Choice: Old Market, Midtown Crossing
Readers’ Refer: Shadow Lake Towne Center, Benson, Rockbrook Village
Best Sports Bar
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: DJ’s Dugout
Readers’ Choice: Tanner’s Bar and Grill, Varsity Sports Café & Roman Coin Pizza, Brewsky’s Food & Spirits
Readers’ Recommend: Icehouse
Best Tourist Attractions
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
Readers’ Choice: Old Market
Readers’ Refer: CenturyLink, Lauritzen Gardens
Best Wine Shop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Corkscrew Wine & Cheese
Readers’ Choice: La Buvette, Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
Readers’ Refer: Hy-Vee, Vino mas, Whole Foods Market
BEST PERSONAL SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Barber
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: The Beard & Mane
Readers’ Choice: Arlan’s Barbershop, Ken Reimers
Readers’ Refer: Millard Razor N’Shear Studio, Parlour 1887, Tight Cuts Barber Shop, Viking Barbershop
Best Beauty Salon
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Garbo’s Salon and Spa
Readers’ Recommend: Bungalow 8 Hairdressing, Curb Appeal Salon & Spa, Victor
Victoria Salon & Spa
Readers’ Refer: Avant Salon & Day Spa, Novel Hair Salon & Spa, Trios Salon
Best Bookstore
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: The Bookworm
Readers’ Choice: Jackson Street Booksellers
Readers’ Refer: Half Price Books, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble
Best Cell Phone Provider/Carrier
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Verizon Wireless
Readers’ Choice: Sprint
Readers’ Recommend: AT&T, Cricket
Readers’ Refer: Boost Mobile
Best Church
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: First United Methodist Church
Readers’ Choice: Countryside, First Unitarian Church
Readers’ Recommend: St. Frances Cabrini Church
Readers’ Refer: St. Joan of Arc Parish
Best College or University
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: University of Nebraska Omaha
Readers’ Choice: Creighton University, Bellevue University
Readers’ Recommend: Metropolitan Community College
Readers’ Refer: UNMC
Best Day Spa
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Faces Day Spa
Readers’ Choice: Garbo’s Salon and Spa, Victor Victoria Salon & Spa, Joel Schlessinger-LovelySkin Spa
Readers’ Refer: Avant Salon & Day Spa, Bella dea day spa
Best Dry Cleaner
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Max I. Walker Dry Cleaning
Readers’ Choice: Nu Trend Dry Cleaners
Readers’ Recommend: Fashion Cleaners
Best Fitness Center
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Planet Fitness
Readers’ Choice: Anytime Fitness
Readers’ Recommend: Pinnacle Fitness Club, Maple Street YMCA
Readers’ Refer: Blue Moon Fitness, Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping
Best Florist
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Janousek Florist
Readers’ Choice: Stems
Readers’ Recommend: Hy-Vee, Flowerama, Piccolo’s Florist and Gifts
Best Grocery Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Hy-Vee
Readers’ Choice: Baker’s, Trader Joe’s
Readers’ Recommend: Whole Foods Market
Readers’ Refer: Fresh thyme, Fareway
Best Jewelry Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Borsheims
Readers’ Choice: Goldsmith Silversmith, Perspective Jewelry Design Studio
Readers’ Recommend: Greenberg’s
Best Martial Arts Studio
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Mick Doyle’s Kickboxing and Fitness Center
Readers’ Choice: Omaha Blue Waves, San-Mai Martial Arts
Readers’ Refer: Kicking Tigers Taekwondo, Sarpy Aikido Club LLC
Best Men’s Clothing Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear
Readers’ Choice: Lindley, Parsow’s
Readers’ Refer: Amazon.com, Destination XL, The King’s Klothes
Best Nail Salon
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Martini Nails & Spa
Readers’ Choice: Bellagio Nails & Spa, Minabella Beauty Resort
Readers’ Recommend: Faces Day Spa
Best Organic Grocery Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Fresh thyme
Readers’ Choice: Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s
Readers’ Recommend: Natural Grocers
Best Pet Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Long Dog Fat Cat
Readers’ Choice: The Green Spot, Wag
Readers’ Recommend: Petco
Best Pawn Shop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Sol’s Jewelry & Loan
Readers’ Recommend: E-Z Money Pawn Shop, Mid-City Jewelry & Loan
Best Sporting Goods
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Scheels Sports
Readers’ Choice: Canfield’s Sporting Goods
Readers’ Refer: Amazon.com, iSkate
Best Store for Engagement Rings
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Borsheims
Readers’ Choice: Greenberg’s
Readers’ Refer: Elder Jewelry
Best Store for Unique Gifts
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: The Afternoon
Readers’ Choice: Tannenbaum Christmas Shop, Big Lots
Readers’ Refer: Amazon.com, Borsheims, Daisy Jones’ Locker, Flying Worm Vintage, Tuesday Morning
Best Tattoo Shop
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Big Brain
Readers’ Choice: Black Squirrel, Grinn & Barrett Tattoo and Piercing
Readers’ Recommend: Liquid courage, Revolution Studios Tattoo
Best Thrift Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Scout Dry Goods & Trade
Readers’ Choice: St. Vincent de Paul, ReJenerations
Readers’ Recommend: Goodwill Industries
Readers’ Refer: Thrift World
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Ann Taylor
Readers’ Choice: Beyourself, Scout Dry Goods & Trade
Readers’ Recommend: Christel’s
Best Shoe Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Haney Shoes
Readers’ Choice: Von maur
Readers’ Recommend: DSW
Readers’ Refer: Amazon.com, Famous Footwear
Best Yoga Studio
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Lotus House of Yoga
Readers’ Choice: Legacy Pilates, Yoga & More, One Tree Yoga
Readers’ Refer: Lighthouse Yoga, Sound Method Yoga
BEST PROFESSIONAL & HEALTH SERVICES
Best Attorney-Bankruptcy
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Skrupa Law
Readers’ Choice: John T. Turco Law Firm, Husker Law
Readers’ Refer: Abboud Law, Best Printing & Direct Mail, Porprogres
Best Attorney-Criminal
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: James Martin Davis Law Office
Readers’ Choice: Petersen Law Offices
Readers’ Recommend: Stoler Hug Law
Readers’ Refer: Fowler & Kelly Law, L.L.P., Finley & Kahler Law Firm,Schaefer
Shapiro, LLP
Best Attorney-Divorce
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Koenig Dunne Divorce Law
Readers’ Choice: Husker Law, “Slowiaczek, Albers & Astley, P.C., L.L.O.”
Readers’ Refer: Schaefer Shapiro, LLP
Best Attorney – DUI
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O:Schaefer Shapiro, LLP
Readers’ Choice: Olsen Law Offices, Robb N. Gage Attorney at Law
Readers’ Refer: Finley & Kahler Law Firm
Best Attorney – Personal Injury
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Hauptman O’Brien Wolf & Lathrop, P.C.
Readers’ Choice: The Abboud Law Firm, Inserra & Kelley
Readers’ Recommend: Knowles Law Firm
Readers’ Refer: Dyer law,Law Office of Eric R. Chandler
Best Bank
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: First National Bank of Omaha
Readers’ Choice: American National Bank, Security National Bank
Readers’ Recommend: Dundee Bank, U.S. Bank
Readers’ Refer: Great Western Bank, Metro Federal Credit Union
Best Chiropractic Practice
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Chiropractic Wellness Center
Readers’ Choice: Omaha Chiropractic Associates
Readers’ Recommend: Elsasser Chiropractic, Tranquility Chiropractic Center
Best Cosmetic Dentist
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Premier Dental
Readers’ Choice: Shadow Ridge Dental
Readers’ Recommend: New Image Dentistry
Readers’ Refer: Brian Zuerlein Dental, Quality Dental Care, The Tooth Doc Marty J. Matz, D.D.S
Best Cosmetic Practice-Noninvasive
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Skin Specialists P.C. Joel Schlessinger, M.D.
Readers’ Choice: Dermatology Specialists of Omaha
Readers’ Recommend: Sculpt Omaha
Readers’ Refer: Joel Schlessinger-LovelySkin Spa
Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Aesthetic Surgical Images
Readers’ Choice: Popp Cosmetic Surgery PC, Skin Specialists P.C. Joel Schlessinger, M.D., Steven B. Black, M.D.
Readers’ Recommend: Finkle Cosmetic Surgery Center, Skin Specialists P.C. Joel Schlessinger, M.D.
Best Counseling Clinic
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Associated Counseling Professionals
Readers’ Choice: Arbor Family Counseling, Aspire Counseling Services
Readers’ Refer: Adult & Child Therapy Inc., Children’s Behavioral
Health, Heartland family service, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Inc.
Best Credit Union
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: SAC Federal
Readers’ Choice: Metro Federal Credit Union, Centris Federal Credit Union
Readers’ Refer: Omaha Federal Credit Union
Best Dentist Office
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Summit Dental Health
Readers’ Choice: Shadowlake Lake Family and Cosmetic Dentistry-Chris Foix, D.D.S., PC
Readers’ Recommend: Clocktower Dental, The Tooth Doc Marty J. Matz, D.D.S
Best Dermatology Clinic
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Skin Specialists P.C., Joel Schlessinger M.D.
Readers’ Choice: Midwest Dermatology Clinic P.C., Dermatology Specialists of Omaha
Readers’ Recommend: Braddock Finnegan Dermatology, P.C.
Readers’ Refer: Advanced Dermatology of the Midlands
Best Health Clinic
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Methodist Physicians Clinic (Methodist Health System)
Readers’ Choice: Boys Town Pediatric, OneWorld Community Health Centers
Readers’ Refer: CHI Health Clinic Internal Medicine Dundee, Think Whole Person Healthcare
Best Hospital
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Nebraska Medicine
Readers’ Choice: Methodist Health System, CHI Health Bergan Mercy, Methodist Women’s Hospital (Methodist Health System)
Readers’ Refer: Boys Town National Research Hospital, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Creighton University
Best In-Home Health Care
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Visiting Nurse Association
Readers’ Choice: Home Instead Senior Care, Comfort Keepers
Readers’ Refer: Fidelity Home Health Care LLC, Hillcrest Health Services
Best Insurance Agency
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Janice Peterson State Farm, Matt Dougherty-State Farm Insurance Agent,
United Insurance Agencies & Affordable Auto Insurance
Readers’ Choice: USAA
Best Lasik Center
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Omaha Eye & Laser Institute
Readers’ Choice: Omaha LASIK Eye Surgery Vision Center-LasikPlus, Brumm Eye & Laser Vision
Readers’ Recommend: Midwest Eyecare
Best Long Term Care Facility
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital-Omaha
Readers’ Choice: Brookestone Village, Westgate Assisted Living
Readers’ Refer: Hillcrest Health Services
Best Massage Therapy Practice
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Massage Envy
Readers’ Choice: Old Market Massage, On the Spot Massage
Readers’ Refer: Bayliss Park Massage Theraoy, Special Kneads LLC
Best OB/GYN Practice
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Heartland Ob/Gyn
Readers’ Choice: Mid-City OBGYN
Readers’ Recommend: Metro Pb/Gyn, Methodist Physicians Clinic Women’s Center (Methodist Health System)
Readers’ Refer: Kolbeck Nabity Bossert & Simmons Ob-Gyn LLC
Best Optician
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Malbar Vision Center
Readers’ Choice: Aksarben Eye Care, In Visions Eye Care and Optics
Readers’ Recommend: Midwest Eyecare, Tiburion Family Eyecare
Readers’ Refer: Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Millard Family Eyecare
Best Optical Store
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Malbar Vision Center
Readers’ Choice: Robert Max Opticians, Commercial Optical
Readers’ Recommend: Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Tiburion Eyecare
Best Orthodontist Office
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Igel Orthodontics
Readers’ Choice: Huerter Orthodontics, Dr. Kelly Conway, DDS
Readers’ Refer: The Orthodontic Group
Best Pediatric Office
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Boys Town Pediatric
Readers’ Choice: Children’s Physicians Village Point, Children’s Physicians, Dundee
Readers’ Refer: Children’s Behavioral Health, Children’s Physicians, Mission Village, Children’s Physicians Val Verde, Village Pointe Pediatrics
Best Pharmacy
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Hy-Vee
Readers’ Choice: Kohll’s Pharmacy & Homecare
Readers’ Recommend: OneWorld Community Health Centers, Walgreens, Walmart
Readers’ Refer: Baker’s, CVS Pharmacy
Best Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy
Practice Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: CHI Health Rehabilitation Center at Immanuel
Readers’ Choice: Excel Physical Therapy, Makovicka Physical Therapy
Readers’ Refer: Methodist Physicians Clinic (Methodist Health System)
Best Veterinary Clinic
Readers’ Choice Best of the Big O: Omaha Animal Medical Group
Readers’ Choice: 24th Street Animal Clinic
Readers’ Recommend: Harvey Oaks Animal Hospital, Animal Clinic Suburban, Ralston
Vet, Best Care Pet Hospital