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BEST OF BURBANK 2016 WINNERS
ACCOUNTANT ... E. Paul Brodsky ATTORNEY ... Shelley Rizzotti BARBER ... Jarett Meyer - Arenas’ Barber Shop BARTENDER ... Sandra Meyer - Tony’s Darts Away CARPET CLEANING ... Raeslers Carpet Cleaning CATERER ... Lily’s Cafe CHEF ... Caroline Concha - Tony’s Darts Away CLERGY .

BEST BARTENDER AND CHEF
She is beloved by both her team and our customers. She won both the 2015 Vegan Chili Cook Off Judge’s Award and People’s Choice award and is now claiming Burbank’s Best Chef for the second year in a row!.

BEST ATTORNEY SHELLEY RIZZOTTI
By choosing a non-adversarial legal practice and limiting my real estate brokerage activities exclusively to Burbank, I am able to structure my life in a way that leaves more free time for family and passions – the things that matter most to me..

BEST BANK AND FINANCIAL SERVICES UMe FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
See, we think banking is personal. Unlike big corporate banks that are spread out all over the world, we like to connect with our neighbors. Whether you take out a home loan to grow your family or just use our free checking for day-to-day expenses, we know these things matter to you.

BEST BREAKFAST TALLYRAND RESTAURANT
Tallyrand has been a fixture in Burbank for more than 57 years. We begin each day by creating our own buttermilk pancake recipe to create the most delicious and fluffy pancakes. We serve breakfast burritos, delicious omelets, French toast and or homemade baked goods.

BEST BURGER AND FRIES HOOK BURGER
Hook Burger has over 40 years of a family owned history of standards and excellence. They have always focused on these three core values: Quality, Service, and Community..

BEST BRUNCH THE SMOKE HOUSE
To further celebrate our 70 years, from October 12 to 31, diners will only pay 70 percent of their dinner tabs, with $7 bottles of house chardonnay and cabernet with dinners..

BEST CLERGY A MESSAGE FROM FATHER JOHN COLLINS
Our parish mission statement says: “We, the Catholic community of Saint Robert Bellarmine, are called to share as disciples in the mission of Jesus Christ. We strive to maintain a nurturing environment where all are welcome and all can experience God’s love”.

BEST COFFEE HOUSE ROMANCING THE BEAN CAFE’
This location in Magnolia Park has by far been the best four years of my career and I look forward to many more with all of you - and with new visitors to our café..

BEST BUSINESS LUNCH ANOTHER BROKEN EGG
This passion for distinctive flavors is what makes Another Broken Egg Cafe so unique. They describe their dishes as delicious twists on classic dishes and new favorites worthy of foodie blogs and Instagram pics..

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

BEST COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY WOODBURY UNIVERSITY
A Nationally Recognized College of Distinction, Woodbury is known for its highly regarded School of Architecture; School of Business; School of Media, Culture & Design; and College of Liberal Arts, and offers over 20 professional and liberal arts undergraduate and graduate majors, many of which are nationally and regionally ranked.

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.

BEST CREDIT UNION BURBANK CITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
If you think it would be nice to Know Better BankingSM right in your home town, stop by the neighborhood branch at 1800 W. Magnolia Blvd., call them at 818 846-1710 or visit www. BurbankCity.org..

BEST DERMATOLOGIST DR. JEFF ASHLEY, M.D.
He welcomes children as well as adults and provides care for each and every patient in person. Having trained at USC, Dr. Ashley is Board Certified in dermatology, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology..

BEST DRY CLEANERS
You really want to wear them to your 8am Monday morning meeting, so what do you do? Jump in your car and go to Milt & Edie’s Drycleaners & Tailoring Center at the corner of Pass and Alameda in Burbank..

BEST DENTIST DR. RAMSEY AMIN, D.D.S.
He performs all types of dentistry and is trained to provide “dentistry while you sleep” (IV sedation) for patients who may be fearful of dental 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.

BEST DRUG STORE DANA DRUG STORE
We carry a large variety of unique gifts and cosmetics, including Estee Lauder and Clinique. We also have a great selection of greeting cards and gift wrap..

BEST ELECTRICIAN:SCHAFER ELECTRIC
We’ve all had the good fortune of watching this town grow into a beautiful city while its residents, both old and new, maintain the values upon which our business was built..

BEST FITNESS INSTRUCTOR:STEVE HARPST
“It has been an incredible year with athletes and clients hitting new all-time peaks — many of whom thought their progress was going to be impossible. Thanks again for your vote! I look forward to seeing you in the gym soon.”.

BEST DAYCARE:MARY ALICE O’CONNOR FAMILY CENTER
Through our interactive and play based curriculum our teachers use developmental activities to help children grow across all domains..

BEST FAST FOOD:PIZZAREV
Finally, select your choice of all natural cheeses and more than 30 artisanal toppings. No matter how many toppings are chosen, each pizza is $8.25. Pizzas are cooked to crispy perfection in just three minutes in a 900-degree stone-bed oven..

BEST FURNITURE STORE:URBAN HABITAT
Although by the end of September 2016 one of the two Burbank locations is closing to make way for the new downtown developments, Urban Habitat intends to use this as an opportunity to focus on their Victory Place location and to recenter on their...

BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR:BETHANIS HOMES
For over 16 years, Bethanis Homes has built an outstanding reputation for remodeling and creating new homes in Burbank and throughout the Los Angeles area with dedication to design, quality, attention to detail, and complete customer satisfaction..

BEST GIFT STORE:BELL COTTAGE
The lines include, Alex and Ani, Brighton, Chamilia beads, Corkcicle, Stonewall Kitchen, Natural Life, Voluspa candles, Uno de 50 jewelry and much more..

THE TALAMANTES:POLITICAL AND NURSE
I’ve spent the last 50-plus years of my life in Burbank, attending B.U.S.D. schools, raising my family and serving the residents proudly in our Fire Department and on numerous city boards and committees..

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT/TEAM:BRAD KORB
Yes, Korb has received other impressive honors this year, such as the coveted “People Love You on Yelp” award, and being included in an invitation-only top producer’s Mastermind Conference hosted by the leading real estate database company, Zillow..

BEST HAIR STYLIST:KRIMSON HAIR STUDIO
Krimson Hair Studio celebrates being a part of the Burbank community for 11 years. With the vision that we must all embrace our own style and beauty along with the gorgeous mural that reads: ‘You Are Beautiful,’ owner Amanda will be celebrating the only way she knows how.

BEST PEDIATRICIAN:DR. LISA KAO, FACEY MEDICAL GROUP
“Whether it’s choosing the right specialist for each person’s situation or knowing which facility does the best procedures, we put a great deal of care into finding the help our patients need. The quality of their health is just as important to us as it is to them.

BEST MUSIC SCHOOL:BURBANK MUSIC ACADEMY
We have over 12 teaching rooms, a production studio with Pro-Tools and Final Cut X, a beautiful acoustically treated performance stage with a baby grand piano, full backline, PA system and recording abilities..

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 highest level of ethics, along with medical and surgical expertise. We are dedicated to giving you the best eye care experience possible.

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT:MONTE CARLO DELI & MARKET/PINOCCHIO
Family owned and operated since the 1960s, Monte Carlo Italian Deli & Market has been serving Burbank, Glendale and the San Fernando Valley for more than 40 years..

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.

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY:VARGO PHYSICAL THERAPY
Vargo Physical Therapy is at the forefront of physical medicine combining state of the art technology with advanced treatment practices and modalities that deliver results..

BEST PLASTIC SURGEON:DR. GEORGE ORLOFF
In addition we continue our focus on wellness from the inside out and provide IV vitamin infusions and shots, aromatherapy, massage services, and a customized body blending bar..

BEST PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL:JOHN BURROUGHS HIGH SCHOOL
John Burroughs High School humbly accepts the recognition of being the “Best Public High School in Burbank” knowing that the city is fortunate to have two outstanding comprehensive high schools and a continuation school that has received distinction by the state of California.

BEST WINDOW REPLACEMENT AND AWNING: JON’S WINDOW & AWNING
We strive to give excellent customer service, quality work and competitive pricing. We here at Jon’s Window & Awning want to thank you very much for your continued support..

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY CHRISTOPHER RIZZOTTI REALTOR
Chris is a Nationwide Top Producer, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist, Licensed Insurance Broker, and Notary Public. He was named Realtor of the Year 2013, and is Past President of the BAOR and the BAOR Community Service Foundation.

BEST INSURANCE:ALDRICH/TAYLOR INSURANCE
We are an independent agency that assists our clients in writing personal, commercial, health and life insurance through a wealth of insurance markets allowing us to Taylor policies to our client’s needs..