Readers ’ Choice Awards 2017
It ’ stime once again to reveal the results of Wayne Magazine ’ s annual Readers ’ Choice Awards . Competition was close in several categories , where readers were asked to identify their favorite places to shop , dine and have fun .
Readers from Wayne and its surrounding communities cast their ballots online until New Year ’ s Day 2017 , when the polls closed and the tallying began . There are some repeat winners who continue to delight readers and some new crowd pleasers that have emerged asfaves .
We hope you enjoy the results and try all of the businesses !
WRITTEN BY AMELIADUGGAN
FAVORITE SPORTS BAR
Mother ’ s Ale House
95 MOUNTAINVIEW BLVD ., WAYNE ( 973 ) 633-7400 , MOTHERSALEHOUSE . COM
It ’ s all about the screens at a top sports bar and Mother ’ s doesn ’ t disappoint with screens just about everywhere the eye can see . Add some cool apps like avocado fries or M . A . H .’ s big ol ’ pretzels , plenty of wings and BBQ , a robust craft beer and ale menu and plenty of good company and you have the perfect place to catch the game – or games ! Ready for March Madness ?
RUNNERS-UP
BLU ALE HOUSE 92 ROUTE 23 NORTH , RIVERDALE ( 973 ) 831-4258 , BLUALEHOUSE . COM
THATCHER McGHEE ’ S 6WANAQUEAVE ., POMPTONLAKES ( 973 ) 839-3377 THATCHERMCGHEES . COM
TIFF ’ S 23 ROUTE23SOUTH , PEQUANNOCK ( 973 ) 686-6040 , TIFFS23 . COM
Essential to a great sports bar are plenty of viewing opportunities and delicious food . Blu Ale House offers game day specials in its bar and lounge that are sureto satisfy . Thatcher McGhee ’ s combines abit of the oldsod as aclassic Irish pub and sports bar , giving you the best of both possible worlds . Tiff ’ s offers a special menu on game days throughout theweek , whichincludesfootlong hot dogs and cheese burgers .
FAVORITE ICE CREAM PARLOR
Curly ’ s Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt
30 ROUTE 23 NORTH , RIVERDALE ( 973 ) 839-0198 , CURLYSICECREAM . COM
Made fresh on the premises since 1958 , the crew at Curly ’ s has been serving up cones and cups to ice cream lovers for generations .
RUNNER-UP
CARVEL ICE CREAM 305 VALLEY ROAD , WAYNE ( 973 ) 633-7171 , CARVEL . COM
Whether you ’ re craving a cone of twisted chocolate and vanilla soft serve or a Whale of a Dad cake for Father ’ s Day , Carvel remains a crowd pleaser for frozen treats . Standard flavors like chocolate , vanilla and strawberry are always on the menu , but try some of themore exotic creations like canolli cream , vanilla raspberry truffle or banana oreo . The toughest decisionyou ’ ll have to make is how many scoops .
FAVORITE DRY CLEANER
Classic Cleaners
87 BERDAN AVE ., WAYNE ( 973 ) 628-7004
When readers needa placeto get a perfectly pressed suit or to remove an impossible stain from a very special garment , they choose Classic Cleaners .
MOTHER ’ SALE HOUSE : DEMITRIUS BALEVSKI ; CURLY ’ S : ANNE-MARIE CARUSO ; CLASSIC CLEANERS : CHRIS MARKSBURY
22 SPRING 2017 WAYNE MAGAZINE