The Reader’s Choice BEST OF THE BIG O! 2018 Listings
BEST DINING
Best Bakery
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: The Cake Gallery
Reader’s Choice: Nothing Bundt Cake, Petit’s, Jones Bros. Cupcakes
Reader’s Recommended: Le Quartier Baking Co, Hy-Vee
Best BBQ Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Tired Texan BBQ
Reader’s Choice: Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q, Hartland Bar-B-Que, Famous Dave’s
Reader’s Recommended: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Cubby’s
Best Brewpub
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Upstream Brewing Company
Reader’s Choice: Benson Brewery, Infusion Brewing Company
Reader’s Recommend: Scriptown Brewing Company
Reader’s Refer: Nebraska Brewing Company, Granite City, Lucky Bucket, Brickway, Farnam House, Vis Major Brewing, Lazlo’s
Best Buffet
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Hu Hot Mongolian Grill
Reader’s Choice: Ameristar, Valentino’s
Reader’s Recommend: China Buffet
Reader’s Refer: Curri Fine Indian Cuisine, Golden Corral, Flavors Indian Cuisine
Best Burger Joint
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Stella’s Bar & Grill
Reader’s Choice: Dinker’s Bar
Reader’s Recommend: Five Guys, Danny’s Bar & Grill, Sinful Burger
Reader’s Refer: Omaha Tap House
Best Cafe/Diner
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: 11-worth Cafe
Reader’s Choice: Petrow’s, Lisa’s Radial Cafe
Reader’s Recommend: Leo’s Diner, Louie M’s Burger Lust
Reader’s Refer: The Diner
Best Catering Company
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Mangia Italiana
Reader’s Choice: Eddie’s Catering , Abraham Catering, Attitude on Food
Reader’s Recommend: Catering Creations
Best Chinese Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Rice Bowl
Reader’s Choice: Three Happiness, Jade Garden
Reader’s Recommend: Golden Bowl, Pan Asian Terrace
Reader’s Refer: Canton House Restaurant
Best Coffeeshop
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Scooter’s Coffee
Reader’s Choice: Aromas Coffeehouse
Reader’s Recommend: Archetype, Caffeine Dreams
Reader’s Refer: Starbucks, Crane Coffee
Best Doughnut Shop
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Pettit’s Pastry
Reader’s Choice: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Olsen Bake Shop, LaMar’s Donuts, Dunkin Donuts
Reader’s Recommend: Donut Stop
Best Greek Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Greek Islands
Reader’s Choice: Jim & Jennie’s Greek Village, John’s Grecian Delight
Reader’s Recommend: Feta’s
Reader’s Refer: Nalini’s Gyros & Burgers, Legacy Gyros
Best Ice Cream
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Ted & Wally’s
Reader’s Choice: Coneflower Creamery, eCreamery, Coldstone Creamery, Goodrich Dairy Ice Cream
Reader’s Refer: TCBY
Best Indian Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Jaipur Brewing Company and Restaurant
Reader’s Choice: Mother India, The Jaipur
Reader’s Recommend: Tanduri Fusion Omaha, The Taj Kabob & Curry, Himalayas, Curri Fine Indian Cuisine
Best Italian Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Lo Sole Mio Ristorante
Reader’s Choice: Olive Gardian Italian Restaurant
Reader’s Recommend: Malara’s Italian Restaurant, Vincenzo’s, Spezia
Reader’s Refer: Nicola’s
Best Japanese Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Kobe Steakhouse of Japan
Reader’s Choice: Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Hiro 88
Reader’s Recommend: Ika Ramen and Izakaya, Sakura Bana, Umami
Best Mexican Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O – Best Mexican Restaurant: La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
Reader’s Choice: Nettie’s Fine Mexican Food, Abelardo’s
Reader’s Recommend: Hector’s, Rivera’s
Reader’s Refer: Romeo’s, OJ’s Cafe, Fernandos
Best New Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Della Costa
Reader’s Choice: Stirnella
Reader’s Recommend: Au Courant
Best Nouveau Cuisine Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Salt 88
Reader’s Choice: Boiler Room Restaurant, Modern Love, Le Bouillon
Reader’s Recommend: Brushi European American Cuisine
Reader’s Refer: Foodies, WIlson and Washburn, Simply Delicious
Best Pizza Parlor
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Mama’s Pizza
Reader’s Choice: La Casa Pizzaria, Zio’s Pizzeria
Reader’s Recommend: Mangia Italiana, Pitch Pizzeria, Noli’s Pizzeria
Best Retail Meat
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Fareway
Reader’s Choice: Just Good Meat, Stoysich House of Sausage
Reader’s Recommend: Wohlner’s Neighborhood Grocery & Deli
Reader’s Refer: Rick’s Meats, Frank Stoysich Meats, Sam’s Club, Baker’s, Costco, Omaha Steaks
Best Retail Produce Selection
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Hy-Vee
Reader’s Choice: Fresh Thyme, Baker’s, ALDI
Reader’s Recommend: Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s
Best Retail Wine Selection
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Hy-Vee
Reader’s Choice: Spirit World, Corkscrew Wine & Cheese
Reader’s Recommend: Whole Foods Market, La Buvette
Reader’s Refer: Trader Joe’s, Wine Cellar 510, Baker’s
Best Steakhouse
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: The Drover
Reader’s Choice: Brother Sebastian’s Steakhouse, Anthony’s Steakhouse
Reader’s Recommend: Johnny’s Cafe, Longhorn, Mahogany Prime Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse
Best Sweets Shop
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Old Market Candy Shop
Reader’s Choice: Hollywood Candy, The Cordial Cherry
Reader’s Refer: Candy Wrappers, Chocolat Abeille, Wheatfields, Smej’s Snacks & More, Magnolias
Best Tapas (Small Portions)
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Little Espana Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Reader’s Choice: The Blackstone Meatball, Mula, Mantra
Reader’s Recommend: Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge, Au Cournt
Best Tex-Mex
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Romeo’s Mexican Food & Pizza
Reader’s Choice: La Mesa Mexican Restaurant , Roja, Stokes Grill & Bar
Reader’s Recommend: El Bee’s, Mula
Best Thai Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Thai Pepper
Reader’s Choice: Salween Thai Restaurant , Mai Tai Lounge, Pan Asian Terrace
Reader’s Recommend: Laos Thai
Reader’s Refer: Bangkok Kitchen, Thai Orchids
Best Vegetarian Restaurant
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Modern Love
Reader’s Choice: Kitchen Table
Reader’s Recommend Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
Reader’s Refer: Persis Indian Grill
BEST GETTING AROUND
Best Auto Body Shop
Reader’s Choice Best of the Big O: Dingman’s Collision Center
Reader’s Choice: CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, B Street Collision Center
Reader’s Recommend: Auto Body Concepts Collision Center, Great Plains Auto Body
Reader’s Refer: Dave’s Auto Body
Best Auto Dealer
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Woodhouse Ford, Woodhouse
Reader’s Choice: H&H Chevrolet, Superior Honda of Omaha, Baxter Toyota La Vista, Baxter Auto, H&H Auto, Edwards Auto Group
Reader’s Recommend: Sid Dillon, Huber Auto
Reader’s Refer: Baxter Subaru, Village Pointe Toyota, Sid Dillon
Best Auto Glass Repair Shop
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Safelite Auto Glass
Reader’s Choice: Omaha Glass Pro
Reader’s Recommend: ABC Auto Glass, Glass Doctor, A+ Auto Glass
Reader’s Refer: Metro Glass
Best Auto Repair Shop
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Jensen Tire & Auto
Reader’s Choice: Omaha Car Care
Reader’s Recommend: Auto-Tech Inc
Reader’s Refer: Exclusive Honda, Brakes plus, 2 Men and a Shop
Best Bike Shop
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Bike Rack
Reader’s Choice: Re-CYCLE Bike Shop, Trek, Omaha Bicycle Company
Reader’s Recommend: The Bike Way, Gifford Community Bike Shop, Greenstreet Cycles
Best Buy Here/Pay Here Used Car Lot
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: AUTO WORLD
Reader’s Choice: Automart 150, Sonny Gerber Auto Sales
Reader’s Recommend: Eckley Auto Brokers
Reader’s Refer: Jody’s Galaxy Motors, Prime Auto
Best Car Wash
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Russell Speeder’s Car Wash
Reader’s Choice: Fantasy’s, Dolphins Car Wash
Reader’s Recommend: Bucky’s Convenience Stores, Gorilla Car Wash, Cornhusker Car
Best Gas Station
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Casey’s General Store
Reader’s Choice: Bucky’s Convenience Stores, Quiktrip
Reader’s Recommend: Fantasy’s
Reader’s Refer: Kum & Go, Hy-Vee
Best Luxury Auto – Huber Cadillac
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Lexus of Omaha
Reader’s Choice: H&H Premier Automotive, Mercedes Benz of Omaha, Huber Cadillac
Reader’s Refer: Porsche of Omaha, Baxter Audi, Infinity of Omaha
Best Pre-Owned Car Dealer
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Carmax
Reader’s Recommend: AUTO WORLD, Eckley Auto Brokers, Prime Auto
Reader’s Refer: Select Auto, Investment Motors, Sarpy County Motrs, Dailey’s Auto Sales, Internet Car Lot, Burns Auto Group, Omaha Car Stop, Fair Trade Auto, Quest Auto Sales, SCHRIER AUTO, Cars on the Money, Bullseye, Honda Cars of Bellevue, Galaxy Motors
Best Towing Service
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: AAA
Reader’s Choice: Arrow Towing, 3 B’s Towing, L&I Towing, Heartland Towing
Reader’s Refer: Young’s Towing
New Best New Auto Dealer
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Baxter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Reader’s Choice: Woodhouse Nissan, O’Daniel Honda
Reader’s Recommend: Mercedes Benz of Omaha
Reader’s Refer: Superior Honda, Corwin Toyota of Bellevue, Huber Chevrolet, Edwards Subaru
Best Airline
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Southwest Airlines
Reader’s Choice: American Airlines, Delta Airlines
Reader’s Recommend: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant
BEST LIVING & HOME SERVICES
Best Electrician Company
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Vaughn Electric
Reader’s Choice: Baxter-Kenworth, Miller Electric, Hoffman Electric Inc.
Reader’s Recommend: Vierregger Electric Co., Superior Lighting Inc., Advanced Electrical Services
Best Furniture Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Nebraska Furniture Mart
Reader’s Refer: At Home, hutch, Big Lots, 7 Day Furniture
Best Garden Center
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Mulhall’s
Reader’s Choice: Lanoha Nurseries, Benson Plant Rescue, Home Depot
Reader’s Recommend: Sun Valley Landscaping
Reader’s Refer: Indian Creek Nursery
Best Hardware Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Menards
Reader’s Choice: Westlake Ace Hardware, Lowe’s
Reader’s Refer: Center Hardware, Petersen & Michelsen Hardware, Ideal Hardware & Paint Center
Best Heating & A/C Company – Eyman Plumbing
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: A-1 United Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
Reader’s Choice: R Mechanical, Thermal Services, Eyman Plumbing
Reader’s Recommend: Aksarben ARS Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Reader’s Refer: Blankman Services Heating & Cooling
Best Home Window Company
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Pella Windows
Reader’s Choice: Menards, Renewal by Andersen, Omaha Door & Window
Reader’s Recommend: ABC Seamless, Champion Window
Best Hotel
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Magnolia Hotel
Reader’s Choice: Residence Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area, Element Omaha Midtown Crossing
Reader’s Recommend: Hotel Deco, Hotel RL
Reader’s Refer: Marriott downtown capitol ditstrict
Best House Cleaning Service
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Cleaning Ninjas
Reader’s Choice: The Maid, Merry Maids
Reader’s Refer: Pink Shoe Cleaning Crew, Polished 2 Perfection, The Maids and More, DC Cleaning, Mist-a-way Cleaning, Darn dependable, Gwynn Peters Cleaning
Best Painting Company
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Midlands Painting Co
Reader’s Choice: The Painting Company, Wyman Painting, Hank Eby & Sons Painting
Reader’s Recommend: Welch Painting, Cory Dean’s Painting, Brush & Roll Painting
Best Plumbing Company
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Eyman Plumbing
Reader’s Choice: Tritz Plumbing Inc, Backlund Plumbing
Reader’s Recommend: McIntosh Plumbing, Burton, Drain MD
Best Realty Company
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Reader’s Choice: N.P. Dodge
Reader’s Recommend: Nebraska Realty, CBSHome Real Estate, Keller Williams, RE/MAX LLC, Better Homes & Gardens
Best Roofing Company
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Pyramid Roofing
Reader’s Choice: ABC Seamless
Reader’s Recommend: Takoda Green Roofing, South O Roofing, Royalty Roofing
Best Storage Facility
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Dino’s Storage
Reader’s Choice: Milt’s Mini Storage
Reader’s Refer: Storage One, South Pacific Storage, Armor Storage, Old Market Mini Storage
Best Tree Service
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Terry Hughes Tree Service
Reader’s Choice: Arbor Aesthetics
Reader’s Recommend: Litke Tree Servce
Reader’s Refer: Vinny’s Tree Service, ABS Tree Care, Cut and Grind Tree Care
Best Interiors Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: HomeGoods
Reader’s Choice: At Home, Pottery Barn, The Afternoon
Reader’s Recommend: hutch
Reader’s Refer: Mod Lines LLC Vintage Mid-Century & Retro, Found Vintage Market, Pier 1 Imports, Kirkland, Allen’s Home, House of J
Best Kitchenware Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Sur la Table
Reader’s Choice: Tuesday Morning, The Afternoon
Reader’s Recommend: Williams and Sonoma
Reader’s Refer: Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, HomeGoods, The Container Store, Le Creuset, At Home
BEST NIGHTLIFE & PLAY
Best Golf Course
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Quarry Oaks Golf Course
Reader’s Choice: Tiburon Golf Club, Indian Creek, Lavista Falls
Reader’s Refer: Knolls Golf Course, Tara Hills
Best Shopping District/Mall
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Shadow Lake Towne Center
Reader’s Choice: Village Pointe, Old Market
Reader’s Recommend: Benson
Reader’s Refer: Rockbrook Village, Midtown Crossing
Best Bar for an Internet Date
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Beercade
Reader’s Choice: California Bar, Jam’s, Liv Lounge
Reader’s Recommend: Jerry’s Bar, The Down Under Lounge with the Sidedoor Stage
Best Bar for Beer Selection
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Crescent Moon
Reader’s Choice: Omaha Tap House, Krug Park
Reader’s Recommend: LOCAL Beer, Patio and Kitchen
Reader’s Recommend: The Down Under Lounge with the Sidedoor Stage, California Br, Jerry’s Bar
Best Bar for Conversation
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Mr. Toad’s Pub
Reader’s Choice: Homy Inn, 1912
Reader’s Recommend: The Village Bar, Pageturners Lounge, The Down Under Lounge with the Sidedoor Stage, California Bar, Krug Park
Best Bar for Craft Cocktails
Reader’s Chocie Best in the Big O: WIcked Rabbit
Reader’s Choice: The Down Under Lounge with the Sidedoor Stage, Liv Lounge, The Berry & Rye
Reader’s Recommend: Herbe Sainte
Reader’s Refer: Jerry’s Bar, Lookout Lounge
Best Bar for Hiding Out
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: California Bar
Reader’s Choice: Office West Lounge, The Down Under Lounge with the Sidedoor Stage, Jerry’s bar
Reader’s Recommend: Bud Olson’s Bar, Brothers Lounge, Outpost Bar
Best Bar for Spirits Selection
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Dundee Dell
Reader’s Choice: Library Pub, The Down Under Lounge with the Sidedoor Stage
Reader’s Recommend: Grane, Jerry’s Bar, Herbe Sainte
Best Bar with Live Music
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Ozone Lounge
Reader’s Choice: Bushwackers Dance Hall & Saloon, The Down Under Lounge with the Sidedoor Stage
Reader’s Recommend: Omaha Lounge
Reader’s Refer: O’Leavers
Best Casino
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Ameristar
Reader’s Choice: Horseshoe Council Bluffs, Harrah’s
Reader’s Recommend: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City
Best Cigar Bar
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Jake’s Cigars & Spirits
Reader’s Choice: Havana Garage
Reader’s Recommend: COPA CABANA
Reader’s Refer: Safari
Best Concert Venue
Reader’s Choice: Stir Concert Cove-Harrah’s, Orpheum Theatre, The Waiting Room, Sokol Auditorium and Underground, The Slowdown
Reader’s Refer: Lookout Lounge
Best Dance Club
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: The MAx
Reader’s Choice: Bushwackers Dance Hall & Saloon, Ozone Lounge
Reader’s Refer: Bar 415, Waoo, San Luis Restaurant, The Hive
Best DJ Service
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Bryan Hill Entertainment Inc.
Reader’s Choice: Jack’s Entertainment, Supafly Promotions – Omaha DJ Services, A Lasting Impression DJ
Reader’s Recommend: Gman’s 3D Entertainment, Dynamic Air DJs
Best Happy Hour Bar
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Blue
Reader’s Choice: Kona Grill, The Village Bar
Reader’s Recommend: Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill, Jerry’s Bar, California Bar
Best Karaoke Bar
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Winchester Bar & Grill
Reader’s Choice: Moe & Curly’s, California Bar, The Down Under Lounge with the Sidedoor Stage
Reader’s Recommend: Pheasant Bar & grill
Reader’s Refer: Dort’s Bar & Grill
Best Movie Theater
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Alamo Drafthouse
Reader’s Choice: Marcus Majestic, Marcus Twin Creek Cinema, Aksarben Cinema
Reader’s Recommend: Filmstreams
Reader’s Refer: Marcus Midtown Cinema
Best Neighborhood Tavern
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Tanners
Reader’s Choice: Homy Inn, Jerry’s bar
Reader’s Recommend: The Village Bar, California Bar, Elbow room
Best Patio at a Bar
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Mr. Toad’s Pub
Reader’s Choice: O’Leaver’s Pub, Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill
Reader’s Recommend: California Bar, Mark’s, Havana Garage
Best Sand Volleyball
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Winchester Bar & Grill
Reader’s Choice: O’Leaver’s Pub, Maloney’s Irish Pub
Reader’s Recommend: Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill
Reader’s Refer: The Mark, Sinnott’s, Big Red Keno, Boondockers
Best Sports Bar
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: DJ’s Dugout
Reader’s Choice: Varsity Sports Cafe & Roman Coin Pizza, Tanner’s
Reader’s Recommend: Icehouse
Reader’s Refer: Brewsky’s Food & Spirits, Good Life
Best Tourist Attractions
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
Reader’s Recommend: The Old Market, Lauritzen Gardens
Reader’s Refer: Omaha Summer Arts Festival, CenturyLink Center
Best Wine Shop
Reader’s Choice: La Buvette, Vino Mas
Reader’s Recommend: Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
Reader’s Refer: Wine Cellar 510, The Stave, Hy-Vee, Spirit World, Omaha Wine Company
BEST PERSONAL SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best College or University
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: University of Nebraska Omaha
Reader’s Choice: Creighton University, Metropolitan Community College
Reader’s Recommend: Bellevue University, UNMC
Reader’s Refer: Clarkson College
Best Day Spa
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Faces Day Spa
Reader’s Choice: Bella Dea Day Spa, Avant Salon & Day Spa, Garbos Salon and Spa
Reader’s Recommend: Victor Victoria Salon & Spa, LovelySkin Day Spa
Best Digital Device Repair
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: iFixOmaha
Reader’s Choice: Continental Cellular, Fix It Fast, Digital Doc
Reader’s Refer: Special Touch
Best Dry Cleaner
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Max I. Walker Dry Cleaning
Reader’s Choice: Nu Trend Dry Cleaners, Fashion Cleaners
Reader’s Recommend: Tide Dry Cleaners
Reader’s Refer: GI Cleaners
Best Nail Salon
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Martini Nails & Spa
Reader’s Recommend: Pro Nails & Spa, V Nails, Faces Day Spa, Minabella Beauty Resort, Bellagio Nails & Spa
Best Pawn Shop
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Sol’s Jewelry & Loan
Reader’s Choice: Mid-City Jewelry & Loan
Reader’s Refer: E-Z Money Pawn Shop, Four Ace
Best Thrift Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Rejenerations
Reader’s Choice: Goodwill Industries, Thrift World, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Reader’s Recommend: Scout Dry Goods & Trade
Reader’s Refer: Salvation Army
Best Yoga Studio
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: One Tree Yoga
Reader’s Choice: Lotus House of Yoga; Legacy Pilates, Yoga & More; Sound Method Yoga, Lighthouse Yoga
Reader’s Refer: Pranam Yoga Shala
Best Barbershop
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Tight Cuts Barber Shop
Reader’s Choice: The Beard & Mane
Reader’s Recommend: Arlan’s Barbershop, Parlour 1887
Reader’s Refer: Millard Razor N’Shear Studio, Viking Barbershop
Best Beauty Salon
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: SALON INK
Reader’s Recommend: Garbo’s Salon and Spa
Reader’s Refer: Trios Salon, Avant Salon & Day Spa, Bungalow 8 Hairdressing, Beauty Brands Salon and Spa 78th and Dodge Location, Curb Appeal Salon & Spa
Best Bookstore
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Barnes & Noble
Reader’s Choice: Half Price Books, The Bookworm, Jackson Street Booksellers
Reader’s Refer: Kanesville Kollectibles, Next Millennium
Best Cell Phone Provider/Carrier
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Vreizon Wireless
Reader’s Choice: Sprint, Cricket
Reader’s Recommend: AT&T
Reader’s Refer: Boost Mobile, US Cellular
Best Church
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: First United Methodist Church
Reader’s Recommend: First Unitarian Church, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Countryside, St. Frances Cabrini Church
Reader’s Refer: St. Cecelia’s, St. Leo, St. Pius, Brooke Side, Water’s Edge, St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, King of Kings Church, Beautiful Savior, Mary Our Queen
Best Fitness Center
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Planet Fitness
Reader’s Choice: Prairie Life Fitness Center
Reader’s Recommend: Blue Moon Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, Maple Street YMCA, Anytime Fitness
Best Florist
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Hy-Vee
Reader’s Choice: Piccolo’s Florist, Janousek Florist
Reader’s Recommend: A Flower Basket
Reader’s Refer: Stems, Baker’s, Taylor’s, Bellevue Florist, Flowerama
Best Grocery Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Hy-Vee
Reader’s Choice: Baker’s
Reader’s Recommend: Trader Joe’s, Fareway, Fresh Thyme, Family Fare
Best Jewelry Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Borsheims
Reader’s Choice: Greenberg’s
Reader’s Recommend: Hearthside Candles & Curios, Riddle’s Jewelry
Reader’s Refer: Helzberg, Erwin’s
Best Martial Arts Studio
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Heartland Family Karate Omaha
Reader’s Choice: Mick Doyle’s Kickboxing and Fitness Center, Kicking Tigers Taekwondo, Omaha Blue Waves
Reader’s Recommend: San-Mai Martial Arts
Reader’s Refer: Sarpy Aikido Club LLC
Best Men’s Clothing Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Jerry Ryan Clothing & Sportswear
Reader’s Choice: Parsow’s, Men’s Warehouse, Destination XL, Lindley Clothing, The King’s Klothes
Best Organic Grocery Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Whole Foods Market
Reader’s Choice: Fresh Thyme, Trader Joe’s, Natural Grocers
Best Pet Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Petco
Reader’s Choice: Long Dog Fat Cat, Petsmart, The Green Spot
Reader’s Recommend: Wag
Reader’s Refer: Pet Supplies Plus
Best Shoe Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Famous Footwear
Reader’s Choice: DSW, Haney Shoes, Von Maur
Reader’s Refer: Foot Locker, Scheels, Payless Shoesource, Sketchers, Shoe Carnival, Champs Sports, Johnston and Murphy
Best Sporting Goods
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Scheels
Reader’s Choice: Dick’s
Reader’s Recommend: Play It Again Sports
Reader’s Refer: DeCosta Sporting Goods, Cabela’s, Deportes La Amistad, iSkate
Best Store for Engagement Rings
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Borsheims
Reader’s Choice: Greenberg’s
Reader’s Recommend: Helzberg, Elder Jewelry
Reader’s Refer: Martin Fine Jewelry, Kay’s, Malashock Jewelry, Zales, Alletti Jewelry, 14 Karat, Gunderson’s
Best Store for Unique Gifts
Reader’s Choice: The Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Hearthside Candles & Curios
Reader’s Recommend: Tannenbaum Christmas Shop, Borsheims, Big Lots
Best Tattoo Shop
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Big Brain
Reader’s Choice: Liquid Courage, Black Squirrel Tattoo
Reader’s Recommend: Grinn & Barrett Tattoo and Piercing
Reader’s Refer: Eye Candy, Viking Tattoo, Tenth Sanctum Tattoo, Skin Deep, Revolution Studios Tattoo
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Ann Taylor
Reader’s Choice: Beyourself, Von Maur, Hello Holiday
Reader’s Refer; Scout Dry Goods & Trade, Younkers, Catherine’s, Rejenerations, Kohls
BEST PROFESSIONAL & HEALTH SERVICES
Best Chiropractic Practice
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Koca Chiropractic
Reader’s Choice: J. Jeffrey Malloy, DC; Omaha Chiropractic Associates, Elsasser Chiropractic, Chiropractic Wellness Center
Reader’s Refer: Armour Chiropractic
Best Cosmetic Dental Office – Popp Cosmetics
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Shadow Ridge Dental
Reader’s Choice: New Image Dentistry, Premier Dental, Quality Dental Care
Reader’s Recommend: The Tooth Doc Marty J. Matz, D.D.S
Reader’s Refer: Brian Zuerlein Dental
Best Cosmetic Practice – Noninvasive *Item 389 is also listed as Best in Big O?
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Dermatology Specialists of Omaha
Reader’s Choice: Skin Specialits PC, Denenberg Facial Plastic Surgery, Imagen Cosmetic Surgery, Aesthetic Surgical Images, Finkle Cosmetic Surgery Center
Reader’s Recommend: Skin Specialists P.C., Joel Schlessinger MD
Reader’s Refer: Plastic Surgical Center, Metropolitan Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Best Counseling Clinic
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Arbor Family Counseling
Reader’s Choice: Alliance Counseling Center LLP, Children’s Behavioral Health, Heartland Family Service
Reader’s Recommend: Adult and Child Therapy Inc., Associated Counseling Professionals
Best Credit Union
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: SAC Federal Credit Union
Reader’s Choice: Centris Federal Credit Union, Metro Federal Credit Union, Omaha Federal Credit Union
Reader’s Refer: Mutual First Federal Credit Union
Best Dentist Office
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: The Dentists at Village Pointe
Reader’s Recommend: Summit Dental Health
Reader’s Refer: Shadow Lake Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Premier Dental, Clocktower Dental, The Dentists at Hillsborough, Sanders Family Dental, Millard Oaks Dental, 3D Dental, Hardy Dental
Best Dermatology Clinic
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Braddock Finnegan Dermatology, P.C.
Reader’s Choice: Midwest Dermatology Clinic P.C., Skin Specialists P.C., Joel Schlessinger M.D.
Reader’s Recommend: Dermatology Specialists of Omaha, Advanced Dermatology of the Midlands
Reader’s Refer: Center of Dermatology
Best Health Clinic
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O; Methodist Physicians Clinic (Methodist Health System)
Reader’s Choice: CHI Health Clinic
Reader’s Recommend: Think Whole Person Healthcare, Boys Town Pediatric, OneWorld Community Health Centers
Reader’s Refer: Nebraska Medicine
Best Hospital
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Methodist Women’s Hospital (Methodist Health System)
Reader’s Choice: Nebraska Medicine, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, CHI Halth Bergan Mercy, Methodist Hospital
Reader’ Refer: Boys Town National Research Hospital
Best In-Home Health Care
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Home Instead Senior Care
Reader’s Choice: Visiting Nurse Association, Fidelity Home Health Care
Reader’s Recommend: Comfort Keepers
Reader’s Refer: Kindred at Home
Best Lasik Center
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Omaha Eye & Laser Institute
Reader’s Choice: Kugler Vision
Reader’s Recommend: LasikPlus, Midwest Eyecare
Reader’s Refer: Brumm Eye & Laser Vision
Best Law Firm – Bankruptcy
Reader’s Choice: Koenig Dunne, The Aboud Law Firm, Husker Law, Sam Turco Law Offices, Skrupa Law Office, LLC
Reader’s Recommend: John T. Turco & Associates, P.C.
Best Law Firm – Criminal Defense
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: James Martin Davis Law Office
Reader’s Choice: Schaefer Shapiro, LLP; Finley & Kahler Law Firm
Reader’s Recommend: Fowler & Kelly Law, L.L.P; Petersen Law Offices
Reader’ Refer: Stoler Hug Law
Best Law Firm – Divorce
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Koenig Dunne Divorce Law
Reader’s Choice: McGill Law, P.C.; Husker Law
Reader’s Recommend: Patrick Campagna; Kinney Mason, PC, LLO
Reader’s Refer: Schaefer Shapiro, LLP
Best Law Firm – DUI
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Petersen Law Office
Reader’s Choice: Schaefer Shapiro, LLP; Olsen Law Offices; Finley & Kahler Law Firm
Reader’s Recommend: Robb N. Gage Attorney at Law
Reader’s Refer: Craig Martin Law
Best Law Firm – Personal Injury
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Hauptmn O’Brien Wolf & Lathrop, P.C.
Reader’s Choice: The Abboud Law Firm
Reader’s Recommend: Dyer Law
Reader’s Refer: Inserra & Kelley, Law Office of Eric R. Chandler, Sodoro Daly Shomaker PC LLO, Ronald J Palagi, Knowles Law Firm
Best Long Term Care Facility
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Hillcrest Health Services
Reader’s Choice: Brookstone Village, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital – Omaha, Westgate Assisted Living
Reader’s Refer: Papillion Manor, Omaha Nursing and Rehab, Parsons house on Eagle Run, Good Samaritan Home, Country House Council Bluffs, CHI Immanuel Communities
Best OB/GYN Practice
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Methodist Physicians Clinic Women’s Center (Methodist Health Systems)
Reader’s Choice: Mid-CIty OB/GYN, Kolbeck Nabity Bossert & Simmons OB-GYN LLC
Reader’s Recommended: Heartland OB/GYN, Olsen Center for Women’s Health
Reader’s Refer: CHI
Best Optical Store
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Malbar Vision Center
Reader’s Choice: Tiburon Family Eyecare, Target Optical, America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Reader’s Refer: Commercial Optical, Advanced Family Eyecare, Costco
Best Optometrist Practice
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Malbar Vision Center
Reader’s Choice: Millard Family Eyecare, MIdwest Eyecare, Advanced Family Eyecare
Reader’s Recommend: Aksarben Eye Care
Reader’s Refer: america’s Best Contacts & Eyecare
Best Orthodontist Office
Reader’s Choice: Huerter Orthodontics, Dr. Kelly Conway DDS, The Orthodontic Group, Igel Orthodontics
Reader’s Refer: Weber Orthodontics, Barnard & Jones
Best Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Practice
Reader’s Choice: Excel Physical Therapy, Makovicka Physical Therapy, CHI Health Rehabilitation Center, Methodist Physicians Clinic (Methodist Health System)
Reader’s Refer: Athlete’s Training Center, Fyzical
Best Veterinary Clinic
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Ridgeview
Reader’s Choice: American Animal Hospital, Ralston Vet
Reader’s Recommend: 24th Street Animal Clinic, Omaha Animal Group, Best Pet Care Hospital
Best Bank
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: First National Bank of Omaha
Reader’s Choice: U.S. Bank
Reader’s Recommend: Wells Fargo Bank, Great Western Bank, Pinnacle Bank, American National Bank
Best Insurance Agency
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Matt Dougherty – State Farm Insurance Agent
Reader’s Choice: Steve Grow American Family Insurance
Reader’s Recommend: Farmer’s Insurance – Lance Juett
Reader’s Refer: Edgar DeLeon State Farm Agency, Janice Peterson State Farm, Amy Huck – State Farm, Steve Moor – American Family Insurance, Chastain Otis, Dave Chezem American Family Insurance, Thad Hamilton – State Farm, Kurt Malsam – American Family Insurance, Red One Insurance, Cyrus Jeffries – State Farm, Angie Lintz – State Farm, Jensen Insurance, Arlo Burk – American Family Insurance, Grant Mussman – State Farm, Juma State Farm Agency, Steve Skidmore – State Farm, Len Sedlack – State Farm, Tom Rivera – State Farm, Travis Castle – American Family Insurance, Trevor Fiala – PJ Raemakers, Universal Insurance Group, Monica Rodriguez – Sta†e Farm, Vander Vorst, Montclair Insurance Group, Quinn Insurance
Best Massage Therapy Practice
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Massage Envy
Reader’s Choice: On The Spot Massage Therapy LLC, Old Market Massage
Reader’s Recommend: Special Kneads LLC, Bayliss Park Massage Therapy
Reader’s Refer: Oasis, Omaha Massage School
Best Pediatric Office
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Children’s Physicians
Reader’s Choice: Boys Town Pediatric
Reader’s Recommend: Village Pointe Pediatrics
Reader’s Refer: Heartland Family First, Dundee Pediatrics, Methodist Physicians
Best Pharmacy
Reader’s Choice Best in the Big O: Hy-Vee
Reader’s Choice: Walgreens
Reader’s Recommend: CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, Baker’s
Reader’s Refer: Kohll’s Pharmacy