
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
Movie Theater
- Megaplex Theatres at the Junction
CinemarkTinseltown 14
Brewvies Cinema Pub
Live Theatre/Venue
- Peery’s Egyptian Theater
Ogden Amphitheater
The Ziegfeld Theater
Family Fun Center
- Fat Cats Ogden
Boondocks Food & Fun: Kaysville
The Local Artisan Collective
CAR/AUTO
Tire Store
- Costco
Les Schwab Tire Center
Big O Tires – 4th Street
New Car Dealership
- Tony Divino Toyota
Ken Garff Honda, Nissan
Young Hyundai
Used Car Dealership

- A Lot of Cars
Avis Car Rental
Hertz Car Sales
Tony Divino Toyota
Repair Shop
- A.B. Hadley Inc.
Shadetree Automotive
Premium Auto
Body Shop
- Stegen’s Auto Body
Anderson Auto Body and Paint
Old School Body Shop
Car Wash
- Quick Quack Car Wash
Ride Pride USA Self Car Wash
Quick & Clean Car Wash
BEAUTY & FITNESS
Nail Salon
- Jenny’s Nails
Sunflower Nails and Salon
Hair Salon
- Walmart Smartstyle
Thomas Hardy Salon
Panache Hair
Jade Packard Salon
Beauty and Fitness Spa
- TimeLess Medical Spa & Weight Loss Clinic
New Image Day Spa
Therapeutix Mind & Body

BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL
Real Estate Agent
- Ashley Wolthuis – RE/MAX Associates
Delaney Stevens Real Estate
Dustin Peterson – Skyline Realty (Two Brothers)

Real Estate Brokerage
- Ashley Wolthuis – RE/MAX Associates
Realty One – Delaney Stephens
Skyline Realty (Two Brothers) – Dustin Peterson
Mortgage Broker/ Loan Officer
- Jennifer Nollner SWBC Mortgage
Steve Butterwick
Jan Hassell
Home/ Auto Insurance
- Switch Insurance
The Insurance Center, LLC.
A Insurance Agencies
Credit Union/ Bank
- America First Credit Union
Bank of Utah
Wasatch Peaks Credit Union
Tax Advisor
- My Tax Expert Inc.
Acuity Business and Tax Advisor
Jared Stevens Pinnacle Accountancy
Health Insurance
- Switch Insurance
The Insurance Center
Select Health
FOOD & DRINKS
Donut
- Mountain Donuts
Krispy Kreme
Topper Bakery
Coffee Shop
- Grounds For Coffee
Daily Rise Coffee – Downtown
Kaffe Mercantile
Scooter’s Coffee

Steak House
- Texas Roadhouse
Timbermine Steakhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
Mexican Food
- El Matador
Javier’s Mexican Food
Wimpy and Fritz inside The Yes Hell/Bar

Pizza
- Pizza Hut
Ogden Pizzeria
Taboo Pizza
Hamburger
- Wendy’s
Five Guys
Warrens Craft Burger
Fries
- McDonald’s
Warrens Craft Burger
Five Guys
BBQ
- Goodwood Barbecue Co
Lost Texan BBQ
Texas Roadhouse
Breakfast
- Jeremiah’s Restaurant
Pig & a Jelly Jar
No Frills Diner
Lunch
- Subway
Cafe Zupas
Jessie Jean’s Cafe & Coffee
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Thai Curry Kitchen
Dinner
- LongHorn Steakhouse
Maddox Ranch House
Olive Garden
Chicken
- Chick-fil-A
KFC
Maddox Ranch House
Appetizer
- Olive Garden
Slackwater Pizzeria & Pub
Sizzler

Ice Cream/ Frozen Treat
- Farr Better Ice Cream
Baskin-Robbins
Cannery Creamery
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Asian/ Sushi
- Tona Sushi Bar and Grill
Hanamaru

Salad
- Olive Garden
Sizzler
Café Zupas
Italian
- Olive Garden
La Ferrovia Ristorante
Rovalis Ristorante Italiano
Soda Pop Stand
- FiiZ
Twisted Sugar
Buffet
- Chuck-A-Rama Buffet
Sizzler
Pizza Pie Cafe
HEALTH
Pharmacy
- Smith’s Food and Drug
Wasatch Pharmacy Care
Walmart
OB/GYN
- Bryan Palmer – Ogden Clinic
Dave Bierer – Ogden Clinic
Dentist
- Nathan J. Starley, DDS (Starley Family Dental)
David Wayment, DDS
Torghele Dentistry
Call Family Dental
Felt Family Dental
Hospital
- McKay-Dee Hospital
Ogden Regional Medical Center

Pediatrician
- Edward Brown, MD – Ogden Clinic
Dustin Havey, PAC – Ogden Clinic
Dr. Charlene G. Clawson, MD
Holistic Health Provider
- Regeneration Health of Northern Utah
Chiropractic
- Simply Wellness Chiropractic
NOWChiro – Roy
Hearing Improvement
- Hearing Improvement Center
Intermountain Hearing Centers
HOBBIES & LEISURE
Camera Store
- Farr’s Jewelry & Cameras
Golf Course
- Mount Ogden Golf Course
Valley View Golf Course
El Monte Golf Course
Running Shoe Store
- Utah Running Shop
Striders
Salomon – Amer Sports
Sewing/ Fabric/Craft/ Art
- My Heritage Fabrics
Bennion Crafts and Frame
Needlepoint Joint
Sports/ Hunting/ Fishing Store
- GEAR:30
Smith & Edwards
Sportsman’s Warehouse
Martial Arts Studio
- Foleys Mixed Martial Arts
Bike Shop
- Bingham Cyclery
Ogden Bicycle Collective
Kent’s Sports Store
Ski Resort
- Snowbasin Resort
Snowbird
Powder Mountain
HOME & GARDEN
Appliance Store
- Boyle Appliance Center
Furniture
- RC Willey
Four Sisters Furniture
HVAC
- Total Home Services of Utah
North Star HVAC
Barlow Service Experts
Plumber
- 212o Radiant Plumbing
Mike Bachman Plumbing
Rentmeister Total Home Service
Electrician
- Master Electric
J and J Electric, Inc.
Landscaping/Lawncare
- Rushton Lawn Care
Cleaning Service
- Got Dirt House Cleaning
Credible Cleaners
Hardware Store

- The Home Depot
Ace Hardware
Harbor Freight
Carpet and Flooring
- Cotton & Timber
The Home Depot
Weber Paint Glass & Flooring
Mortuary
- Myers Mortuary and Cremation Services
Lindquist Mortuary / Cemeteries
Leavitt Mortuary & Aultorest Memorial Park
Window & Door Replacement
- Valley Glass – Ogden
Moyes Glass
Remodel/Handyman
- JS ProFinish
AMS Construction LLC.
Yeah, I Can Fix That – Chris Lubeck
Garage Door Repair
- Advanced Door
The Home Depot
A+ Northern Utah Doors
Pest Control
- Mountain West Pest Control
Edge Pest Control
Perkins Pest Control
All Seasons Pest Control
Roofing Company
- Bear Creek Roofing
Legacy Roofing
EDUCATION
Charter School
- NUAMES
DaVinci Academy
Venture Academy
Preschool
- Providence Montessori Academy
Wee Lads and Lassies at Ben Lomond High School

PETS & ANIMALS

Animal Hospital
- Ogden Animal Hospital
Borrett Animal Hospital
Animal Care Veterinary Hospitals (Roy)
SHOPPING
Grocery Store
- Smith’s Food and Drug
Walmart
Lee’s Marketplace
Jewelry Store
- Bryson’s Rock Shop
Walmart
The Local Artisan Collective
Mall
Newgate Mall
The Local Artisan Collective
Walmart