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BEST DANCE STUDIO AND DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Located in the beautiful Magnolia Park District of Burbank, GDS was designed to fit the needs of its growing dance family. The state of the art facility features professional floating wood floors and high beam ceilings, with natural light pouring into each dance room.

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BEST ACUPUNCTURIST DR. MINDY DAI
She is a California-licensed acupuncturist with substantial experience in medical imaging, including X-ray, CT and MRI. She specializes in pain management, including acute and chronic pain, migraine headache, Bell's palsy and neurological issues, women's health and infertility, and oncology support.

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BEST ARMENIAN RESTAURANT TONIR CAFE
We are thankful that you have entrusted our team to serve you authentic Armenian meals. The cornerstones of our success is our love for family, our Armenian culture, Armenian cuisine and the Burbank community..

BEST AUTO MECHANIC GREG’S TUNE-UP
In 1992, after working for a Chevrolet dealership for 20 years, Greg Thomas decided it was time to open his own business. Shortly after, Tino Grimaldo joined him, in 1994..

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BEST BANK AND FINANCIAL SERVICES UME FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
We take this as an honor, but also as a responsibility to continue to be a financial partner (and BFF) to our community. We really love being your No. 1 choice for banking. And we promise to continue to do our very best to deliver top notch financial service, with heart and a smile!.

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BEST BAR & GRILL PAMPAS BAR & GRILL
We offer the traditional churrascaria experience in a faster environment. Either for a quick lunch or special occasion, Pampas Bar & Grill is Brazilian BBQ at its finest. We cater!.

BEST BRUNCH THE NEW DEAL
For those of you who haven’t tried it, please come on in for House Made Biscuits and Gravy. Or the best Huevos Rancheros in town. Or… maybe our delicious Salmon Eggs Benedict?.

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BEST BURGER AND FRIES HOOK BURGER
Hook Burger has more than 40 years of family ownership, excellence and a passion for doing well by people. We have always focused on these three core values: Quality, Service and Community..

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BEST CAMERA STORE CAM PHOTO & IMAGING
It’s been that way at this popular photo store since opening in 1999; it has since become famous for extremely knowledgeable, personalized service and a variety of classes to help customers become great photographers..

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BEST CARDIOLOGIST DR. CYNTHIA THAIK
I am elated to say that Burbank has been my professional home since the birth of my daughter in 2003. I am deeply rooted in the community and I work closely with Providence Saint Joseph Hospital and the YMCA to provide educational programs on heart health.

BEST CAR WASH MAGNOLIA ISLAND CAR WASH
The car wash strives for perfection, best-in-class customer service, security, safety and providing customers with Burbank's best car wash and car-detailing experience..

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BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL
Students are challenged academically by the standards of a Catholic curriculum. St. Francis offers all students Music, Spanish, Physical Education, Computer Lab and a STEM Lab and Science Lab. Morning and After School Care are available from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.

BEST COFFEE HOUSE ROMANCING THE BEAN CAFE
Having been a fixture in our neighborhood for so long (thanks to you), perhaps we might be thought of as the little guy anymore. But we are still very much the Mom-and-Pop shop of those days (well, Mom anyway…) Romancing the bean was the first on the scene this neighborhood, even before Portos.

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BEST CONTINENTAL DINING GRANVILLE
Since last year, Granville has added some new hot items to the menu, for example, the new Breakfast Sandwich, Avocado Toast, and much more! With a wide variety of bold-flavored recipes, including big plate entrées, gourmet burgers and sandwiches,...

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BEST ACCOUNTANT E. PAUL BRODSKY, CPA, INC.
Please feel free to give them a call at (818) 841-5451 to discuss your accounting, tax and financial planning needs. Online at www.epbcpa.com.

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BEST CREDIT UNION GAIN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Our banking services, loans, and saving and checking accounts don’t come with high fees or “hoops” to jump through. Instead, we prefer to give the “profits” back to our members in the form of lower rates on auto and consumer loans, credit cards and home loans.

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BEST PLASTIC SURGEON DR. GEORGE ORLOFF
The Burbank community has played an instrumental role in the success of my practice, for which I am forever grateful. After completing over 10,000 procedures for thousands of clients, it has been the honor of my life to help so many patients in Burbank and the region achieve personal satisfaction.

BEST DENTIST DR. RAMSEY AMIN, D.D.S.
He performs "dentistry while you sleep" (IV sedation) for patients who may be fearful of dental implant treatment. He routinely treats patients who may have delayed seeing a dentist for several years and need major procedures to make up for years of neglect.

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BEST DRY CLEANER MILT & EDIE’S DRYCLEANERS & TAILORING
“Obviously, Burbank Leader readers are a significant part of our constantly growing customer base, and they realize we offer services they won’t find anywhere else,” says Beth Shader, who runs Milt & Edie’s.

BEST DERMATOLOGIST DR. JEFF ASHLEY, M.D.
While this move does represent a big change for the practice, the goals have not changed a bit. Dr. Ashley and his staff remain wholeheartedly devoted to earning your trust and confidence by providing expert personalized care with compassion..

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BEST HOSPITAL PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
Our excellence is backed by U.S. News and World Report’s prestigious 2018-19 Best Regional Hospitals for Southern California..

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BEST GIFT STORE BELL COTTAGE GIFT STORE
It has been an honor and a privilege to open our doors seven days a week, and say hello to all those who enter. We have been blessed with customers who have become friends..

BEST FAST FOOD AND BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT CHOP STOP
Our Chops are fully customizable to meet any dietary need, so we’re loved by vegans and meat-lovers alike. Simply choose one of our Menu Chops or build your own from a selection of over 40 fresh toppings. Anything we serve can be made into a wrap and we also have Chopurritos® (our warm rice and bean bowls).

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BEST FITNESS INSTRUCTOR STEVE HARPST
I started training people with just a few jump ropes and a boom box, along with the desire to help others attain a healthier lifestyle and reach their fitness goals. Our program continues to grow and is buzzing with positive energy and activity. We’re celebrating our most exciting year to date.

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BEST FURNITURE STORE MJ MADISON FURNITURE
We have a connection with this city as we’ve seen it grow and change. As a lifelong part of Burbank, we are lucky to live and work in this wonderful community. We are honored to be chosen as the Best of Burbank again. Thank you, Burbank, for voting for us two years in a row!.

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BEST HAIR SALON KRIMSON HAIR STUDIO
This commitment to her community and her customers shows in all the ways Krimson gives back. Fromcut-a-thons for cancer foundations, a braid bar at a local elementary, to donating to a local school so that nearly 100 kids have access to the arts, Amanda’s priority is her family and the community they’re living in.

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BEST MUSIC SCHOOL BURBANK MUSIC ACADEMY
We know music makes you smarter and helps build confidence. Music instruction helps children develop in so many ways. We take pride in watching our students earn accomplishments in all areas of their lives..

BEST INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVES ALDRICH/TAYLOR INSURANCE
Being selected as the Best Insurance Representatives in Burbank only helps us believe we are on the right track to accomplishing our goal of providing outstanding service to our clients..

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BEST OPHTHALMOLOGY EAST VALLEY EYE CENTER
Each is a doctor, author, educator, inventor, innovator, investigator, and most importantly, a father and a husband. They treat you and your eyes with the highest level of ethics, along with medical and surgical expertise. The practice is dedicated to giving you the best eye care experience possible.

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BEST PAINT STORE CATALINA PAINTS
Customers value the service received, the expert advice, and large array of products from the best quality Benjamin Moore paints to their own line of Catalina paints, stains, faux finish supplies, epoxy floor systems and Venetian plasters and other unique wall finishes.

BEST POLITICAL LEADER JESS TALAMANTES
As your City Councilman, it is my objective to gather as much relevant information, as well as input from all of you, so that I can make the best possible decisions as part of the council..

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BEST ORTHODONTIST DR. MERILYNN YAMADA
For patients who have TMJ problems, headaches or snoring problems, she offers a variety of treatments. Investing in innovative technology and education has allowed her patients to experience greater comfort and the ability to finish treatment faster..

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BEST PLACE TO TAKE KIDS GOLDEN STATE GYMNASTICS
Whether gymnasts choose to compete or use their skills in other athletic areas, the skills students develop through gymnastics training are invaluable. Participation in gymnastics helps develop physical, mental, and social skills that will last a lifetime.

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BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY VARGO PHYSICAL THERAPY
It’s very humbling to be recognized as the Best Physical Therapy Clinic in Burbank for the fourth straight year! We truly appreciate the opportunity to meet and treat the great people of Burbank for over eight years. Many sincere thanks to our patients who make us look good with their dedication to get better.

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BEST COMPUTER STORE MELROSEMAC
Alongside MelroseMAC we have our national procurement division, MelroseSRC, that sources technology products nationwide for our growing customer base, and MelroseTEC, our engineering and systems integration division, that scopes, designs, builds and implements complex technology solutions, customized for each client.

BEST CHEF JOSE LOPEZ OF THE RAMP
Now, we're are working hard at The Ramp to once again please guests both new and well known to us. Thank you for acknowledging my passion for the good food that we serve in a city we are proud to call home..

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BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT/TEAM BRAD KORB
While Korb and his incredibly well-oiled machine of a team have won many impressive regional, state and national consumer honors and awards for service, and repeatedly praised in written reviews with the words “exceeded our expectations,” the recognition from readers of the Burbank Leader has special meaning for Korb.

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BEST PLUMBER VINCENT LOPORCHIO
In 1984 he opened VHL Plumbing, which specializes in new and remodel plumbing, as well as fire sprinklers for tract homes, apartments, hotels and commercial properties..

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BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY CHRISTOPHER RIZZOTTI REALTOR
“Serving our city is a privilege; I look forward to making a difference for years to come.” Chris is a Nationwide Top Producer, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist, Licensed Insurance Broker, and Notary Public.

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BEST SHOE STORE SAS COMFORT SHOES
Our in-store fittings include the use of the Brannock Device to get an indication of proper size. A shoe is not truly ‘fitted’ until it is placed on the foot, but the fitting process can begin with this device..

BEST SPECIALTY RETAIL STORE ONCE UPON A PAGE
Celebrating our 21st year, Once Upon a Page, owned by Burbank native Joanne Miller, was honored to receive the award, Best Small Business in State Sen. Anthony Portantino's District 25 this year..

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BEST STEAKHOUSE THE SMOKE HOUSE
Celebrating 73 years this October, we're so appreciative of our customers who support us and allow us to carry on our honored tradition of "fine food at a fair price." In these days of rapid changes, it means so much to us that a true dinner house is also such a viable part of the communities it serves.

BEST TAKE-OUT FOOD CALIFORNIA EATERY
Freshly squeezed juices and smoothies are served daily, while our artisan coffee shop brews premium specialty LAMILL coffee and tea. The specialty coffee and array of sweet and savory crepes make us one of the most elegant places to dine, yet also a very family friendly establishment.

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BEST SPORTING GOODS BUDDY’S ALL STARS
Athletic uniforms, equipment, embroidery, silk-screening, sublimation, tackletwill, custom headwear, custom art design and Letterman jackets are just a few of the products and services we provide from our Burbank location.

BEST THRIFT STORE AMERICAN WAY THRIFT STORE
We display more than 1,000 fresh pieces of ladies, men's and kids clothing and shoes every day, Monday through Friday..

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BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY THE HEIGHTS AT BURBANK
All of this is complimented by the community's maintenance-free lifestyle. Weekly housekeeping and flat linen laundry service free up time for residents to enjoy the things they love. There's no need to worry about cooking - the community's onsite restaurant features chefprepared meals and daily fresh specials.

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BEST VETERINARY HOSPITAL MEDIA CITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
We also understand the many demands that face our clients every day, and we try to make treating and caring for your pet as convenient as possible. We offer drop-off appointments and email correspondence with our staff so that navigating pet care is easy.

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BEST WINE SELECTION URBAN PRESS WINERY
The narrow storefront that greets guests as they enter from San Fernando Blvd. is deceptively understated. Once inside, the expansive interior spaces offer a funky vibe, elegant ambiance and comfortable seating. Hosted tastings are available all day..

BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING AUDREY K BOUTIQUE AND GIFTS
My greatest goal has always been to be authentic, positive, compassionate and create a space where my customers feel something special when they shop at my stores. We mean it when we say “Welcome” and when we recognize you, we say honestly “It’s nice to see you again!”.
