
Congratulations to the Niantic & East Lyme winners of The Day’s 2020 Best of the Best Awards! We’re so proud to have you as part of our community.
Arts & Entertainment
Movie Theater
Niantic Cinema, 3rd Place
Museum
Niantic Children’s Museum, 3rd Place
Food & Dining
Asian Cuisine
The Spice Club, 1st Place
Bakery
Flanders Donut & Bake Shop, 1st Place
Breakfast
The Shack, 1st Place
Brunch
The Shack, 1st Place
Cajun Cuisine
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant, 1st Place

Caterer
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant, 2nd Place
Cheap Eats
The Shack, 2nd Place
Flanders Donut & Bake Shop, 3rd Place
Chef
Olivia Formica, Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant, 3rd Place
Chowder
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant, 2nd Place
Dessert Menu
The Shack, 3rd Place
Diner
The Shack, 1st Place
Fish & Chips
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant, 2nd Place
Happy Hour
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant, 3rd Place
Kids’ Menu
The Shack, 1st Place
Oysters
Flanders Fish Market & Restaurant, 3rd Place

Sandwich & Grinder
Scott’s Meat & Deli, 3rd Place
Server or Bartender
Daryl, The Shack, 3rd Place
Sports Bar
Lyme Tavern Restaurant & Sports Bar, 2nd Place
Sweets & Candy
Flanders Donut & Bake Shop, 2nd Place
Gumdrops & Lollipops, 3rd Place
Thai Cuisine
The Spice Club, 1st Place
Wings
Smokey O’ Grady’s, 2nd Place
The Great Outdoors

Campground
Rocky Neck State Park, 2nd Place
Charter Fishing Company
Black Hawk II, 1st Place
Orchard
Scott’s Yankee Farmer, 2nd Place
Health & Wellness
Chiropractor
Pape Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 2nd Place
Dance Studio
Broadway Kids & Company, 3rd Place
Dentist or Orthodontist
Kozlowski Orthodontics, 2nd Place
Gym or Fitness Center
Advantage Personal Training, 2nd Place
Medical Specialist
Steven Y. Wei, M.D. Orthopedic Partners, 3rd Place
Optometrist
Famiglietti Eye Associates, 2nd Place
Pediatrician
Fred Santoro M.D.F.A.A.P Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 1st Place
Pediatrician (practice)
Flanders Pediatrics, 2nd Place
Personal Trainer
Michael Nelson, Advantage Personal Training, 2nd Place
Home & Garden

Electrician
Jamco Electric, 1st Place
Sanders Electric, 2nd Place
Fuel & Oil
Guy’s Oil, 2nd Place
Garden Center & Nursery
Smith’s Acres, 3rd Place
Home Decor & Housewares
Marvel Home Decorating, 2nd Place
Interior Designer or Decorator
Gail Grillo, Marvel Home Decorating, 1st Place
Lighting & Accessories
Marvel Home Decorating, 3rd Place
Plumbing Company
Niantic Plumbing, 1st Place
Lifestyle & Beauty

Facials or Facial Cosmetics
Nicole Giansanti, I’d Wax That, 1st Place
Spa
I’d Wax That, 3rd Place
Pets
Pet Supplies & Accessories
Paw Print Pantry, 2nd Place
Pet Training
My Dog’s Place, 2nd Place
Services
Bank
Chelsea Groton Bank, 1st Place
Liberty Bank, 2nd Place
Dime Bank, 3rd Place
Clothing Alterations & Tailoring
Barry’s Cleaners, 2nd Place
Credit Union
Charter Oak Federal Credit Union, 1st Place
CorePlus Credit Union, 2nd Place
Dry Cleaner
Barry’s Cleaners, 1st Place
Financial Advisor
David Cikatz, Edward Jones, 1st Place

Inn or Bed & Breakfast
Inn at Harbor Hill Marina, 1st Place
Real Estate Agency
William Raveis Real Estate, 3rd Place
Self Storage
Rent-A-Space, 1st Place
Travel Agent or Agency
Klingerman Travel, 1st Place
Shopping
Accessories
Grace, 2nd Place
Antiques
Past to Present, 1st Place
Bicycles
Niantic Bay Bicycles, 2nd Place
Books
The Book Barn, 1st Place

Boutique
Grace, 1st Place
Crafts & Scrapbooking
Twist Yarn Shoppe, 2nd Place
Locally Owned Grocery Store
Tri-Town Foods, 3rd Place
Locally Owned Hardware & Home Improvement Store
Cash True Value Home Center, 2nd Place
Locally Owned Seafood Store
Flanders Fish Market, 1st Place
Musical Instruments
Stewart’s Music, 1st Place
Organic Health & Wellness
Natural Food Store, 3rd Place
Produce & Farm Stand
Smith’s Acres, 3rd Place
Wine & Spirits
Divine Wine Emporium, 2nd Place
Mermaid Liquors, 3rd Place
Women’s Clothing
Grace, 2nd Place
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