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May 2011  |  By MIB Intern 1  |  Comments

Nominate Your Favorites for “Best of the North Shore”

Tell us the best things on the North Shore by June 14, and your picks could end up in the magazine!

Below are the categories we’re considering for our September 2011 “Best of the North Shore” issue. You can nominate a person, business or thing by emailing your nomination to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject line “Best of the North Shore,” or simply add your ideas in the comments section below, or on our Facebook page or Twitter feed.  

If you’d like to nominate someone or something and there doesn’t seem to be a category for it, feel free to nominate anyway!

Beauty Best …
Barber Shop
Eyebrow Shaping
Girlfriend Party
Hair Straightening
Kid Hair Cut
Shellac/No-Chip Manicure
Waxing
Beauty treatment for when you’re exhausted

Pets Best ...
Dog groomer
Pet sitting/boarding service
Emergency vet
Luxury pet store

Celebrations Best …
Caterer
Party Entertainment
Personalized Stationary/Invites
Photographer
Wine Store

Fashion Best…
Accessories
Children’s Clothing Store
Consignment
Designer Overstock
Hem Jeans
High Heels
Lingerie
Local Jewelry Designer
Shoe Repair
Upgrade your Husband’s Look (without scaring him)
Vintage
New stores
Local Clothing Company

Food Best …
Cupcake
Frozen Yogurt
Ice Cream Flavor
Noodle Dish
Vegetarian/Vegan Treat

Restaurants Best …
Alfresco Dining
Cocktails
Farm to Table
Girlfriend Get Together
Kid-Friendly Restaurant
New York Deli
Take-Out
Upscale Asian
Wine Bar
Best-Looking “Man Candy” Wait Staff
Beer List
Wine List
Pizza
New Restaurant/Food Concept
Best Local Brew/Liquor

Recreation/Sports Best …
Best Place to Take Energetic Toddlers
Day Trip
Playground
Bike/Run Route
Family Workout
New Workout
Place for Guys to Workout
Running Store
Skateboard Park
Wilderness Experience
Yoga Class

Entertainment Best …
Art Class
Gallery Space
Cover Band
Indoor/Outdoor Music Venue
New Music Venue
Movie Theater
Funniest/Most Profane Entertainer
Beautiful View
Local Celebrity
Local fiction author
Local nonfiction author
Local children’s author
Architectural gem
Local Blog
All-in-One Date Night Venue
Emerging Artist
Lecture Series
Local Artist
Actor/Actress

Home Best …
Home Décor Store
Best House walk/Garden walk
Best Showroom
Best source for high end antiques
Best source for vintage/flea antiques
Best DIY resource
Best Handyman service to fix your DIY adventure
Best cleaning service (pre-event deep cleaning or post-event mop up)
Best landscape design
Best exterior pots and windowboxes designer