
YOU HAVE VOTED AND THE RESULTS ARE IN!
FROM THE PUBLISHER

Publisher
2020 was simultaneously an eventful and equally uneventful year. It seemed like we all stayed home and watched while the world around us was in chaos, and most of us are probably glad it is now in the rearview mirror. At Connection Publishing, 2020 was equally rewarding and challenging. We saw dear friends struggle and some even close their businesses, while others thrived and couldn’t keep inventory in place. We sincerely hope each of you continue to make the effort to shop local and support local. We are proud to be a publication where local businesses and brands are able to make themselves better known to you, our readers. As you turn the pages of these magazines each month, we hope you will choose to support our advertisers as they make this magazine possible.
2020 also marks the year that we started a new tradition for the magazine with our Favorites Readers’ Poll. Thank you to all of you who voted and made your voice heard. We wanted to hear what your favorite businesses and services in the community were this past year, and you answered the call; this special results issue is the product of your votes.
One of the challenges of a Readers’ Choice Poll is finding a balance between having too many categories and not covering something important to the community. If you see something we missed, please let us know, and we can add it next year. That being said, one readers’ poll we researched before we launched our own had over 250 categories with some odd ones like “best public bathroom,” which is nice if you are in a bind with a newly potty-trained two-year-old, but maybe not something everyone would vote on. We made our initial list and then narrowed it down as best we could to have as much impact as possible. After the votes were tallied, we even knocked a few more off the list because they didn’t get enough overall votes. We also made sure to Google every business to ensure we found the correct company and spelling. With fill-in-the-blank voting like we had, it can sometimes be difficult to know for sure what someone is referring to when they might have it spelled incorrectly. We think we found everyone, though, and the results are listed in this special section.
Each category you will see in the following pages is listed with 1st-place winners and runners up, with winners listed in bold and runners up listed below. In some cases, there was even a tie. It is a great accomplishment to make it on the list. People voted their mind anonymously and had to type in the name of the business for it to receive a vote. We would like to extend a congratulations to everyone on the list. Well done for being a business that your customers are willing to vote for. Keep up the good work, and we look forward to seeing you in next year’s Favorites Poll.
Ryan Spelts
Publisher
The Favorites Winners!
Thank you for voting in our first Readers’ Favorites Polls.
ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Live Theatre/ Venue
- Beverly’s Terrace Plaza Playhouse
Peery’s Egyptian Theater
Hale Centre Theatre
Family Fun Center
- Fat Cats
The Rush Funplex
Sparetime Lanes
Theatre Movie
- Cinemark Tinseltown 14
Megaplex Theatres at The Junction
CAR & AUTO
Tire Store
1. Discount Tire
1. JP’s Midland Tire Pros
Buffalo Bro’s. Tire Outfitters
C&M Tires
Used Car Dealership
- Hertz Car Sales – Ogden
Kapp Auto Sales
Repair Shop
- Shadetree Automotive
JP’s Midland Tire Pros
Body Shop
- Anderson Auto Body & Paint
Brent Stephens Auto
Body & Paint Inc
Car Wash
- Mountain Shine Express Car Wash
Cliff’s Car Wash
BEAUTY & FITNESS
BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL
Real Estate Agent
- Brenda Nelson (RidgeLine Realty)
Delaney Stephens (Realty One Group Arete)
Sarah Schelin (RidgeLine Realty)
Real Estate Brokerage
- RidgeLine Realty
Realty One Group Arete
Mortgage Broker/ Loan Officer
- Jennifer Nollner, SWBC Mortgage
USAA
Tax Advisor
- My Tax Expert Inc
Diversified Tax (Rich Adams)
Credit Union/ Bank
- America First Credit Union
Goldenwest Credit Union
Mountain America Credit Union
Home/ Auto Insurance
- A Insurance Agencies

Health Insurance
- Switch Insurance
PEHP Health & Benefits
FOOD & DRINKS

Steak House
- Texas Roadhouse
Ruby River Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
Mexican Food
- Burrito Grande
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
Rancherito’s Mexican Food
Donut
- Madbrook Donut Company
Mountain Donuts
Coffee Shop
- Scooter’s Coffee
Vintage Grind Coffeehouse
Pizza
- The Pie Pizzeria – Ogden
Thai Khao Kaeng Express & Pizzeria
Papa John’s Pizza
Hamburger
- Burger Bar
Tonyburgers
Warren’s Family Restaurant
BBQ
1. Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
1. Holy Smoke BBQ & Grill
Fries

- McDonald’s
Burger Bar
Tonyburgers
Warren’s Family Restaurant
Breakfast
- Beez Café
Jeremiah’s Restaurant
Lunch

- Greek Olive
No Frills Diner
Olive Garden
Warren’s Family Restaurant – Roy
Dinner
- LongHorn Steakhouse
Greek Olive
Thai Khao Kaeng Express & Pizzeria
Chicken
- Chick-fil-A
Maddox Ranch House Inc
Popeyes
Appetizer
- Applebee’s Grill & Bar
Texas Roadhouse
Buffet
- Chuck-A-Rama Buffet
Pizza Pie Cafe
Asian/ Sushi
- So Delicious Japanese Wasabi – Roy
Aroy-D Thai Cuisine
Thai Khao Kaeng Express & Pizzeria
Italian
- Olive Garden
Rovali’s Ristorante Italiano

Soda Pop Stand
- FiiZ Drinks – Roy
Swig
Twisted Sugar
Ice Cream/ Frozen Treat
- Farr Better Ice Cream
Big Scoops Creamery
HEALTH
Dentist
- Felt Family Dentistry
Packard Dental Center
Rock Run Dental
Hospital
1. McKay-Dee Hospital
1. Ogden Regional Medical Center
Holistic Health Provider
- Shelly Jo Hypno Aminos, LLC
Jayna Moser
Health Store
- Good Earth Natural Foods
Physical Therapy
1. Rock Run Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists
Chiropractic
- Simply Wellness Chiropractic
Now Chiropractic
HOBBIES & LEISURE
Camera Store
- Farr’s Jewelry
Golf Course
- Crane Field Golf Course and Driving Range
Schneiter’s Riverside
Sewing/Fabric/Craft/Art
- JOANN
Hobby Lobby
Sports/Hunting/Fishing Store
- Sportsman’s Warehouse
Cabela’s
Martial Arts Studio
- Choson Martial Arts & Fitness Academy
Ray’s School of Martial Arts
Bike Shop
- Bingham’s Cyclery – Sunset
Ski Resort
- Snowbasin Resort
Powder Mountain
HOME & GARDEN
Electrician
- Master Electrical Service
Appliance
- Boyle Appliance Center
Furniture Store
1. RC Willey
1. Sparrow’s Home Furnishings
Garden/Nursery Center
- Valley Nursery Inc
J&J Nursery and Garden Center
HVAC
- Total Home Services of Utah
Barlow Service Experts
Door and Window Replacement
1. Moyes Glass
1. Valley Glass – Ogden

Plumber
- 212° Radiant LLC.
Mike Bachman Plumbing
Landscaping/Lawncare
- Rushton Lawncare
Big League Lawns
Hardware Store
- South Fork Hardware – Roy
The Home Depot
Lowe’s
Remodel/Handyman
- JS ProFinish
Cleaning Service
- Got Dirt House Cleaning LLC
Floodsmen Disaster Cleanup
Carpet and flooring
- Cotton & Timber
Floor & Decor
Steprac Flooring
Painter
1. JS ProFinish
1. Rosewood Painting
Pest Control
- Columbia Pest Control
MORTUARY & CEMETERIES
Mortuary
- Myers Mortuary & Cremation Services
Lindquist Mortuaries and Cemeteries
PETS & ANIMALS
Vet/Animal Hospital
- Animal Care Veterinary Hospitals – Roy & West Haven
Bluegrass Veterinary Hospital
JOB & EDUCATION
Charter School
- NUAMES
Voyage Academy