Best of Woodbury 2011

Photo: Marshall Franklin Long

Ryan Warner of Warner's Outdoor Solutions, winner of Best Landscaper.

Through our online survey, you responded in abundance, weighing in on your favorite restaurants, shops, people and destinations. We’re proud to share the results of your favorites around Woodbury.

Best Burger
Smashburger

Take always-fresh/never frozen 100-percent certified Angus beef, make it into a ball, then smash  down for 10 seconds on a 400 degree flat-iron grill, searing in all the flavors and juices. That’s a smashburger, and it’s a hit in Woodbury in three sizes: small smash, smash and big smash. 9965 Hudson Rd.; 651.256.0021
Runner-up: Champps Americana Third place: American Burger Emporium

Best Takeout After Work
Angelina’s Kitchen
Busy families searching for quick, wholesome and delicious food turn to Angelina’s, where the tagline is “Takeout You’ll Feel Great About.” “Our $20 family value meals are the most popular, and penne a la vodka with chicken and lasagna are the top choices,” says owner Angela Verrastro. “Another favorite—great for on-the-run to sports games and practices—is our grilled chicken wrap, a high protein, all-natural selection that includes fruit or barley salad.” 2170 Eagle Creek Ln.; 651.998.0474
Runner-up: Yang’s Chinese Restaurant Third place: Pei Wei Asian Diner

Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Guests
Axel’s at Prestwick
With a spectacular golf course setting, consistently excellent cuisine and a top-notch staff that thrives on service, you can entertain with confidence at Axel’s at Prestwick. 9555 Wedgewood Dr.; 651.294.3160
Runner-up: Sunsets of Woodbury Third place: Lakes Tavern and Grill

Best Restaurant to Try Something New
Lakes Tavern and Grill
“The whole idea behind our menu is to offer items people can relate to, but with our chef’s spin,” says Mike Miller, Lakes owner. Examples? The avocado club, roasted beet salad and mushroom gorgonzola ribeye. “That’s why people like our food and enjoy trying something different each time they come in,” he says. 9240 Hudson Rd.; 651.287.2000
Runner up: India Palace Third place: Cravings Wine Bar and Grille

Best Bar Food
Lakes Tavern and Grill
With great prices and generous quantities of appetizers such as sweet potato fries, pork egg rolls and meatloaf sliders, this is not your typical bar food. Be sure to try the popular flatbreads and tavern nachos, made with wontons and goat cheese—yum. Happy hour 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m.-close. 9240 Hudson Rd.; 651.287.2000
Runner-up: Sunsets of Woodbury Third place: Champps Americana

Best New Restaurant
Lakes Tavern and Grill
A welcome addition to Woodbury’s restaurant scene, Lakes Tavern and Grill has hit the spot since its November opening. This casual restaurant has a fabulous, welcoming atmosphere and a dynamite patio offering the full menu, happy hour and live entertainment on rotating Thursdays and Saturdays. 9240 Hudson Rd.; 651.287.2000
Runner-up: Las Margaritas Third place: Duc’s Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine

Best Outdoor Dining
Sunsets of Woodbury
There’s no place like Sunsets when dining al fresco, on its spacious patio filled with fabulous, colorful flowers and surrounded by tall pine trees and shrubs. Full lunch and dinner menu selections, as well as happy hour, are available outdoors; this is also the perfect spot for summertime Sunday brunch. 700 Commerce Dr.; 651.735.1997
Runner-up: Bonfire Third place: Champps Americana

Best Kid-friendly Restaurant
DeLeo Bros. Pizza
Without a doubt, this spot has nailed it with the recipe for a successful kids spot: great food and fun. DeLeo Bros.’ New York-style pizza is the main event, and there’s also a nice selection of fresh pastas. “We understand kids; if a child only wants cheese pizza/no sauce, we’ll go down to ¼ of a pizza with cheese/no sauce, and the rest can be the parents’ pizza,” says Nathaniel Dahlman, owner. “Kids can order individual slices of pizza, and we offer any of our pastas kids-size ($3.95 includes a small drink; add chicken, meatballs or meat sauce for $1), as well as our signature garlic knots which are a big hit with kids.” Then there’s the retro arcade: flashing pinball and video games that attract children, teens and parents. “Many times I’ve seen Dad beat the kids at Frogger, and the kids say with surprise, ‘Dad, you’re really good at video games!’” says Dahlman. “The arcade brings generations together.” 803 Bielenberg Dr. Ste. 108; 651.714.9315
Runner-up: Applebee’s Third place: Bonfire

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