With summer almost over, there is no better time to celebrate the many people, services and businesses that make the Tristate such a great place to raise a family. Thousands of people voted in this online competition for their favorites in 155 categories. From chicken nuggets and pizza to orthodontists and tax professionals, we cover it all in this feature.
Auto
Auto Dealer New
Performance Kings Honda
9131 Fields Ertel Road, Cincinnati.
513-443-6702
Auto Parts Store
Moyer Auto Parts
14145 Decoursey Pike, Morning View, Ky.
859-356-3400
Auto Repair Garage
Don Baxter Auto Repair 
9574 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky.
859-635-4000
Tire Center
Tire Discounters
Multiple locations including Oakley
(4902 Marburg Ave.)
Drink
Brewery (Family Friendly)
Barleycorn’s Brewhouse 
402 Licking Pike, Wilder. 859-291-2739
Independent Coffeehouse
Brass Key Coffee
8109 Alexandria Pike, Ste 9, Alexandria, Ky.
Milkshake
Schneider’s Sweet Shop
420 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, Ky. 859-431-3545
Education
Child Care Center
Skidaddles
Multiple locations including Mason
(5939 Deerfield Blvd., Ste 104)
Local Community College
Southern State Community College
Multiple locations including Mt. Orab
(351 Brooks-Malott Road)
Local University
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Ky.
Preschool
Fairfield Child Development Center
140 Donald Drive, Fairfield. 513-858-6999
Private School (High School)
Villa Madonna Academy
2500 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, Ky.
859-331-6333
Private School (K-8)
Springer School and Center
2121 Madison Road, Cincinnati. 513-871-6080
Public School (Elementary)
Stewart Elementary School
11850 Conrey Road, Cincinnati. 513-864-2800
Public School (High School)
The School for Creative and Performing Arts
108 W. Central Pkwy, Cincinnati. 513-363-8000
Public School (Middle School)
Princeton Community Middle School
200 Viking Way, Cincinnati. 513-864-2000
SAT/ACT Prep
Villa Madonna Academy
2500 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, Ky. 859-331-6333
School Spirit (College)
University of Cincinnati
2600 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati. 513-556-0000
School Spirit (High School)
Saint Ursula Academy
1339 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati.
Tutoring/Learning Service
Mathnasium
Multiple locations including West Chester
(7602 Cox Lane).
Enrichment
Arts and Crafts Classes
Creating JOY
10 Miranda St., Morrow. 513-766-2352
Cooking Class
The Learning Kitchen
7659 Cox Lane, West Chester. 513-847-4474
Dance Instructor
Technical Dance Center
7355 Eagle Creek Road, Cincinnati.
513-266-6765
Dance Lessons
Smile Awhile Dance Studio South
10 Miranda St., Morrow.
Day Summer Camp
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine St., Cincinnati. 513-281-4700
Musical Instrument Lessons
Cincinnati School of Music
Multiple locations including Montgomery
(9865 Montgomery Road, Ste 1A).
513-560-9175
Overnight Summer Camp
Camp Kern
5291 OH-350, Oregonia. 513-932-3756
Theater Program
Sharonville Cultural Arts Center
11165 Reading Road, Sharonville.
513-554-1014
Visual Arts Instruction
Creating JOY
10 Miranda St., Morrow. 513-766-2352
Voice Lessons
Cincinnati School of Music
Multiple locations including Montgomery
(9865 Montgomery Road, Ste 1A).
513-560-9175
Entertainment
Holiday Lights Display
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Festival of Lights
3400 Vine St., Cincinnati. 513-281-4700
Live Theater Venue
Aronoff Center
650 Walnut St., Cincinnati. 513-621-2787
Local Fair/Festival
Alexandria Fair & Horse Show
100 Fairground Road, Alexandria, Ky.
859-635-2667
Movie Theater
Kenwood Theatre Cincinnati
5901 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati.
Family Fitness
Family Fitness Center
Master Hannah’s PRO Martial Arts
8118 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati.
513-770-9300
Fitness Center/Gym
Atrium Family YMCA
5750 Innovation Drive, Franklin. 513-217-5501
Group Fitness Program
Cardio Drumming Southwest Ohio
513-899-1809
Yoga Studio
Shine On Yoga
10 Miranda St., Morrow. 513-833-5407
Family Fun
Arcade
Scene75 Entertainment Center
876 OH-28, Milford. 513-965-4050,
Carousel
Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason.
Corn Maze
Blooms & Berries Farm Market
9669 S OH-48, Loveland. 513-697-9173
Fruit Farm
Irons Fruit Farm
1640 Stubbs-Mill Road, Lebanon.
513-932-2853
Pool
Ziegler Park Pool
1322 Sycamore St., Cincinnati.
Pumpkin Patch
Blooms & Berries Farm Market
9669 S. OH-48, Loveland. 513-697-9173
Trampoline Park
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Multiple locations including Fairfield
(3175 Princeton Road).
Waterpark
Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park
6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason.
Family Health
Dentist
West Chester Family Dentistry
9000 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester. 513-224-5375
Doula Midwife
Lisa Suttschenko, Gentle Seed Doula
5011 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati. 513-814-1137
Emergency Room
TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital
10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati.
513-865-1111
Eye Care
Eric Combs, OD, LLC
1015 Summit Drive, Middletown.
513-424-6267
Family Chiropractor
Symmes Chiropractic and Nutrition Center
10568 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland.
513-583-8000
Health Shop
Fresh Thyme Market Harpers Station
11349 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati.
513-247-0018
Hospital
Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital
7500 State Road, Cincinnati. 513-624-4500
In-Home Health Care
Homewatch CareGivers of Northern Kentucky
859-927-3566
Medical Facility
The Jewish Hopsital – Mercy Health
4777 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati.
513-686-3000
OB/GYN
Hilltop Obstetrics and Gynecology
Multiple locations including Middletown
(200 Medical Center Drive, Ste 160).
Orthodontist
Gruelle Dempsey Orthodontics
Multiple locations including Florence, Ky.
(7205 Dixie Hwy, Ste 1).
Pediatric Dentist
Sea Of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
1319 Nagel Road, Cincinnati. 513-474-6777
Pediatrician
Pediatric Associates PSC
Multiple locations including Crestview Hills, Ky. (2865 Chancellor Dr.).
Place to Have a Baby
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Multiple locations including Liberty Township (6939 Cox Lane).
Rehabilitation Center
Maple Knoll Village Rehabilitation Services
11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati.
513-782-2717
Family Services
Car Wash
Mike’s Car Wash
Multiple locations including Amelia
(1104 Ohio Pike).
Dry Cleaner
Tide Cleaners
Multiple locations including Blue Ash
(9610 Kenwood Road).
Family Photographer
Tonya Bolton Photography
859-512-9136
Florist
Maple Leaf Barn
Pleasant Plain.
Manicure/Pedicure
Ambiance Nail Spa
Multiple locations including Hyde Park
(2709 Madison Road).
Newborn Photographer
Sara Simonson Photography
513-543-1324
Family Shopping
Bike Shop
Montgomery Cycling
Multiple locations including 9449 Montgomery Road.
Consignment Shop
Serendipity for the Home
8345 E. Main St., Alexandria, Ky. 859-694-3200,
Farmers Market
Madeira Farmers Market
Dawson Road at Miami Avenue, Madeira.
Garden Center/Nursery
Highland Garden Center
2227 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights, Ky. 859-441-6200,
Grocery Store
Kroger
Multiple locations including Blue Ash
(4100 Hunt Road).
Hardware Store
Loveland Hardware General Store
131 Broadway St., Loveland. 513-707-1800
Jewelry Store
Fort Thomas Jewelers
2780 Alexandria Way, Highland Heights, Ky.
859-442-0506
Local Store for Baby Gifts
Joey + June Boutique
283 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, Ky.
859-331-1092
Monogramming
Bunches of Bows
2497 Dixie Hwy, Ste B, Ft. Mitchell, Ky.
859-331-4222
Place for Home Accessories
Grace & Mae Boutique
10 Miranda St., Studio #13, Morrow.
937-694-7643
Shopping Center
The Morrow Arts Center
10 Miranda St., Morrow. 513-476-2170
Specialty Gift Shop
Grace & Mae Boutique
10 Miranda St., Studio #13, Morrow. 937-694-7643,
For The Home
Carpet Cleaner
Steam Clean Cincy LLC
513-279-2176
Carpet Store
Buddy’s Flooring America
Multiple locations including Cincinnati
(5361 Ridge Ave.).
Frame Shop
Framed NKY
2519 Ritchie Ave.,Crescent Springs.
859-781-2233,
Heating/Cooling Service
Arlinghaus Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
812-575-4719, 513-756-8981, 859-955-8809
Home Builder (New Homes)
Joshua One Custom Homes
223 E. Eighth St., Newport, Ky. 859-400-0209
Home Remodeler
Staley Transformations
513-400-4968
Landscaper
A&A Lawn Care & Landscaping
859-384-0266, 513-547-0266
Lumber Yard
Hyde Park Lumber & Design Center
3360 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati. 513-271-1500
Plumber
Jolly Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air
859-287-4486, 513-644-5212,
Parent Resources
Financial Institution
General Electric Credit Union
Multiple locations including Florence, Ky.
(8659 US Hwy 42).
Financial Planner
Jeff Flamm, KeyBank
4741 Tylersville Road, West Chester.
Funeral Home
Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Homes
Multiple locations including Walton, Ky.
(45 N. Main St.). 859-344-5000
Insurance Agent
Kelly McMillan, McMillian Insurance Agency LLC
Real Estate Agency
Comey & Shephard Realtors
513-561-5800
Retirement Facility
Artis Senior Living of Bridgetown
5799 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati. 513-657-4944
Tax Service
Bezold Accounting and Tax
7817 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky.
859-635-2077
Party Time
Birthday Entertainment
Scene75 Entertainment Center
876 OH-28, Milford. 513-965-4050
Birthday Party Location
Wonderland Playground
8255 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati.
Caterer
Four Mile Pig
7962 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky.
513-802-6923
Party Rentals
All Occasions Event Rental
10629 Reading Road, Cincinnati.
513-563-0600
Pets
Pet Boarding
Pet Suites Sharonville
3701 Hauck Road, Cincinnati. 513-285-1784
Pet Store
Delhi Pet Center
5665 Rapid Run Road, Cincinnati.
513-451-4015
Veterinarian
Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital
10307 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky.
859-635-4138
Places to Go
Bowling Alley
Southern Lanes Sports Center
7634 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky.
859-635-2121
Family Attraction Cincinnati
Reds Hall of Fame
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati. 513-765-7923
Family Day Trip
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 
3400 Vine St., Cincinnati. 513-281-4700
Family Staycation
Great Wolf Lodge
2501 Great Wolf Drive, Mason.
Field Trip
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati. 513-287-7000
Golf Course
Pebble Creek Golf Course
9799 Prechtel Road, Cincinnati. 513-385-4442
Hiking Spot
Sharon Woods
11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville.
Local Park
Summit Park
4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash.
Museum
The Children’s Museum at the Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati. 513-287-7000
Place for a Family Day
COSI
333 W. Broad St., Columbus.
Place For A Picnic
Washington Park
1230 Elm St., Cincinnati.
Place to Camp/Campground
Stonelick State Park
2895 Lake Drive, Pleasant Plain.
Place To Go For A Walk Or Run
Devou Park
1201 Park Drive, Covington, Ky. 859-292-2160
Playground
Wonderland Playground
8255 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati.
Rainy Day Outing
Mulberry St. Books
46 E. Mulberry St., Lebanon. 513-934-7934
Tourist Attraction
Findlay Market
1801 Race St., Cincinnati.
Sports
Gymnastics Center
Gym-Nation
836 Reading Road, Mason. 513-229-7315,
Indoor Sports Facility
Kids First Sports Center
7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati.
513-489-7575
Local College Sports Team
Cincinnati Bearcats
Local High School Sports Team
Loveland High School Tigers
Swim Lessons
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati
Multiple locations including Batavia
(2075 James E. Sauls, Sr. Drive).
Youth Sports Program
Master Hannah’s PRO Martial Arts
8118 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati.
Sweets
Cakes
Holston’s Baking Co.
Multiple locations including Milford
(922 OH-28 BR, Unit F)
Candy Store
Chamoda’s Candy Cafe
11512 Chester Road, Cincinnati. 513-782-0977
Cookies
Sweet Joy Bakery and Coffee
10 Miranda St., MAC Door 4, Studio 11, Morrow. 513-472-0432
Cupcakes
Holston’s Baking Co.
Multiple locations including Milford
(922 OH-28 BR, Unit F).
Desserts
BonBonerie
2030 Madison Road, Cincinnati. 513-321-3399
Ice Cream
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Multiple locations including Cherry Grove
(8533 Beechmont Ave.).
Tasty Eats
BBQ
Four Mile Pig
7962 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky.
513-802-6923
Breakfast/Brunch
Toast & Berry Montgomery
9856 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati.
513-791-1900
Burger
Bender’s Pub Grub
7926 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria.
859-908-0019
Butcher Shop
Jungle Jim’s International Market Eastgate
4450 Eastgate South Drive, Cincinnati.
Chicken Strips/Nuggets
CityBird Tenders
Multiple locations including Anderson Township (7893 Beechmont Ave.).
Date Night Restaurant
Cooper’s Hawk
Multiple locations including Montgomery
(8080 Montgomery Road).
Donuts
Holtman’s
Multiple locations including Loveland
(1399 OH-28).
Fine Dining
Ivory House
2998 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati. 513-389-0175
Food Truck
Marty’s Waffles Food Truck
300 Washington St, Ste 6, Alexandria, Ky.
513-310-3607
Fresh Catch (Seafood)
Knotty Pine On The Bayou
6302 Licking Pike, Cold Spring, Ky.
859-781-2200
Fried Chicken
Ron’s Roost Restaurant and Bar
3853 Race Road, Cincinnati. 513-574-0222
Grilled Cheese
Tom & Chee
Multiple locations including Newport, Ky.
(1 Levee Way).
Hot Dog
The Root Beer Stand
11566 Reading Road, Sharonville.
513-769-4349
Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Blue Goose Sports Cafe
11060 Reading Road, Cincinnati. 513-769-5700
Local Bakery
Sweet Joy Bakery and Coffee
10 Miranda St., MAC Door 4, Studio 11, Morrow. 513-472-0432
Local Pizzeria
Roc-A-Fellas Pizza
11055 Reading Road, Sharonville.
513-769-3128
Macaroni & Cheese
Bender’s Pub Grub
7926 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria.
859-908-0019
Meal-To-Go
Gold Star
Multiple locations including Lebanon
(10 Dave Ave.).
Mexican Cuisine
Mi Cozumel
Multiple locations including Lebanon
(511 N. Broadway St.).
Patio Dining
Charcuterie Creations
3327 Creek Road, Sharonville.
513-445-2712
Sandwich/Sub
Sub Station II
7905 Dream St., Florence, Ky. 859-371-9490
Steaks
Carlo & Johnny
9769 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati.
513-936-8600
Sushi
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
11481 Chester Road, Cincinnati. 513-771-4488
View From a Restaurant
Incline Public House
2601 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati. 513-251-3000
Wings
Honey Hole Bar & Grill
7501 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, Ky.
859-694-4018
