WILMINGTON, MA — Wicked Local recently revealed its 2017 Readers Choice Awards for Wilmington. Below are the winners and honorable mentions. Congrats to all! Do you agree with the winners? Any notable snubs? Let us know in the comments below or on Wilmington Apple’s Facebook page.
Local Flavor
Bakery
- #1 Choice: Market Basket
Bar
- #1 Choice: Red Heat Tavern
- Honorable Mention: Tremezzo
- Honorable Mention: Pacific Grove
Butcher Shop/Deli
- #1 Choice: Elia’s Country Store
- Honorable Mention: Lucci’s Supermarket
- Honorable Mention: AJ’s Kitchen
- Honorable Mention: Market Basket
Caterer
- #1 Choice: AJ’s Kitchen
- Honorable Mention: Rocco’s Restaurant & Bar
Chinese Restaurant
- #1 Choice: Golden Ginger
- Honorable Mention: China Wok
- Honorable Mention: Pacific Grove
- Honorable Mention: Jasmine Cuisine
Coffee Shop
- #1 Choice: Starbucks
- Honorable Mention: Dunkin’ Donuts
- Honorable Mention: Heavnly Donuts
Family Friendly Restaurant
- #1 Choice: 99 Restaurant & Pub
- Honorable Mention: Tremezzo
- Honorable Mention: Red Heat Tavern
Fine Dining Restaurant
- #1 Choice: Tremezzo
Fish Market
- #1 Choice: Seafood Express
- Honorable Mention: Market Basket
Ice Cream Shop
- #1 Choice: Castelano’s Corner Store
Italian Restaurant
- #1 Choice: Tremezzo
- Honorable Mention: Rocco’s Restaurant & Bar
- Honorable Mention: AJ’s Kitchen
Mexican Restaurant
- #1 Choice: Chipotle (Woburn)
Pizza Place
- #1 Choice: AJ’s Kitchen
- Honorable Mention: Pizza Mia
- Honorable Mention: Wilmington House of Pizza
Restaurant For Breakfast
- #1 Choice: As Good As It Gets
- Honorable Mention: Country Chef
- Honorable Mention: Sunnyside Cafe
Restaurant For Dinner
- #1 Choice: Red Heat Tavern
- Honorable Mention: Tremezzo
- Honorable Mention: Rocco’s Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant For Lunch
- #1 Choice: As Good As It Gets
- Honorable Mention: Panera Bread
- Honorable Mention: AJ’s Kitchen
Seafood Restaurant
- #1 Choice: Michael’s Place
- Honorable Mention: Pacific Grove
- Honorable Mention: Rocco’s Restaurant & Bar
Sushi Restaurant
- #1 Choice: Golden Ginger
- Honorable Mention: Pacific Grove
Takeout Restaurant
- #1 Choice: AJ’s Kitchen
- Honorable Mention: Rizzo’s Roast Beef & Pizza
- Honorable Mention: Greg’s Pizza & Roast Beef
Local Services
Accountant/Financial Planner
- #1 Choice: Ray Mercuri
- Honorable Mention: Ken McCowan
Assisted Living
- #1 Choice: Wilmington Woods
- Honorable Mention: CareOne at Wilmington
- Honorable Mention: Woodbriar Health Center
Attorney/Lawyer
- #1 Choice: Scott Garrant
- #1 Choice: Michael Monteforte
- Honorable Mention: Robert Peterson
Auto Service/Repair
- #1 Choice: AAA Tire
- Honorable Mention: Paul’s Towing
- Honorable Mention: Firestone
Chiropractor
- #1 Choice: Wellcare Chiropractic
- Honorable Mention: Wilmington Family Chiropractic
- Honorable Mention: Dr. Michael Thomas
- Honorable Mention: Dr. Kevin Wexler
Community Bank
- #1 Choice: Reading Co-Operative Bank
- Honorable Mention: People’s United Bank
- Honorable Mention: Bank of America
- Honorable Mention: Citizens Bank
- Honorable Mention: Touchstone Federal Credit Union
Dance School
- #1 Choice: The Dance Company
- Honorable Mention: Wilmington Dance Academy
- Honorable Mention: Lorraine Spada School of Dance
Day Spa or Massage
- #1 Choice: Platinum Door Salon & Day Spa
- Honorable Mention: Vitality Wellness Spa
- Honorable Mention: La Moon Thai Spa
Daycare/Preschool
- #1 Choice: Wonder Years Learning Center
- Honorable Mention: Childrens Corner
- Honorable Mention: Brookside Nursery Home
Dentist or Dental Office
- #1 Choice: Biondo & Foley Dental Group
- Honorable Mention: Silver Lake Dental
- Honorable Mention: Forever Family Dental
Doctor/Primary Care or Pediatrician
- #1 Choice: Wilmington Pediatrics
- Honorable Mention: Dr. Melissa Zorn
- Honorable Mention: Woburn Medical
Dry Cleaner/Tailor
- #1 Choice: The Cleaner Spot
- Honorable Mention: Anton’s Cleaners
- Honorable Mention: Custom Stitch
- Honorable Mention: Lapels Dry Cleaning
- Honorable Mention: Zoots
Gymnastics School
- #1 Choice: Gym Street USA
Hair Salon
- #1 Choice: Hair Designs
- Honorable Mention: Fantastic Sams
- Honorable Mention: Salon Essence
- Honorable Mention: Danielle’s Hair Salon
- Honorable Mention: Platinum Door Salon & Day Spa
Health Club/Yoga Studio
- #1 Choice: Core Fitness At Wilmington Dance Academy
- Honorable Mention: RMA Fitness
- Honorable Mention: The Yoga Loft
Insurance Agency
- #1 Choice: Wilmington Insurance Agency
- Honorable Mention: Marotta Insurance
Landscaper
- #1 Choice: Langone Brothers Landscaping
- Honorable Mention: RCP Landscaping
- Honorable Mention: Serna Organic Landscaping
Maid/Housing Cleaning Services
- #1 Choice: Marsha Newhouse
- Honorable Mention: Faria Cleaning Solution
- Honorable Mention: Kim Thomas
- Honorable Mention: Princess Maid Service
Manicure/Pedicure
- #1 Choice: WOW Nails
- Honorable Mention: T4 Nail & Spa
- Honorable Mention: Luxury Nails
Martial Arts
- #1 Choice: Academy of Traditional Karate
- #1 Choice: IronClad Martial Arts
- Honorable Mention: Dragon Heart Taekwondo Studio
Retirement Living Residence
- #1 Choice: Woodbriar Health Center
- Honorable Mention: CareOne at Wilmington
Tanning Salon
- #1 Choice: Catchin Rayz Tanning Salon
Veterinarian/Animal Hospital
- #1 Choice: Wilmington Veterinary Hospital
Local Shopping
Carpet/Flooring Store
- #1 Choice: All Floorz
- Honorable Mention: Esposito Carpet
Children’s Clothing
- #1 Choice: TJ Maxx
- Honorable Mention: Target
- Honorable Mention: Savers
Consignment Shop
- #1 Choice: Main Street Consignment
- Honorable Mention: Savers
Florist
- #1 Choice: Designs By Don
- Honorable Mention: Floral Dreams
Furniture Store
- #1 Choice: Boston Auctions & Antiques
- #1 Choice: Classic Upholstery
Gift Shop
- #1 Choice: Cardsmart
- Honorable Mention: Floral Dreams
- Honorable Mention: TJ Maxx
Hardware/Home Improvement Store
- #1 Choice: Wilmington True Value
- Honorable Mention: Aubuchon Hardware
- Honorable Mention: Fresh Paint & Decorating
Home Decorating Store
- #1 Choice: TJ Maxx
Jewelry Store
- #1 Choice: Flaherty’s Jewelry
Liquor Store
- #1 Choice: East Gate Liquors
- Honorable Mention: Lucci’s Supermarket
- Honorable Mention: Wilmington Plaza Wine & Spirits
Men’s Clothing Store
- #1 Choice: Savers
- Honorable Mention: TJ Maxx
Optical Shop
- #1 Choice: Heller Eyecare
- Honorable Mention: Pearle Vision
- Honorable Mention: Dr. Anthony Foti
Pet Services
- #1 Choice: A Pet’s Reflection
- Honorable Mention: Kings Royal Grooming
- Honorable Mention: Dawn’s Pet Walking
- Honorable Mention: Floral Dreams
- Honorable Mention: Lucy’s Dog Daycare
- Honorable Mention: Paws On The Go Walking
- Honorable Mention: Reigning Cats & Dogs
Photography
- #1 Choice: Leanne’s Studio of Photography
- Honorable Mention: Dark Faria Designs
Shoe Store
- #1 Choice: Olympia Sports
Sporting Goods Store
- #1 Choice: Olympia Sports
- Honorable Mention: Cooke’s Skate Supply
Toy Store
- #1 Choice: Target
Women’s Clothing Store
- #1 Choice: TJ Maxx
- Honorable Mention: Savers
- Honorable Mention: Target
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