Voting Categories for Best of Jersey Shore
Activities & Entertainment
Annual Event/Festival
Any sports event or short series that occurs within the local region
Arcade
Art Gallery
Independent or part of a museum
Best Beach
Campground
Charter Boats
Concert Venue
Any concert venue
Dance Studio
Any dance studio
Family Attraction / Fun Center
Golf Course
Public or private golf course, includes country clubs
Gun Range
Gymnastics School
Hired Transportation
Any company providing a pre-hired car
Mini Golf
Movie Theatre
Place to Volunteer
Nonprofit or non for profit
Seaside Town
Water Sports
Waterpark
Food & Beverage
Bagels
Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery
Bakery
Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery.
Banquet Facility
Bar
BBQ
Restaurant specializing in bbq
Breakfast
Any restaurant serving breakfast
Brewery
A place where beer is made commercially
Burger
Any restaurant
Cafe
Cheesesteak
Chicken Wings
Any restaurant
Chinese Food
Any restaurant specializing in Chinese food
Coffee
Cookie
Crabcake
Cupcakes
Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery serving cupcakes
Deli
Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery
Distillery
Donut
Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery
Fine Dining Restaurant
Any restaurant with table linens
Food Truck
Any portable restaurant where food is cooked onsite
French Fries
Frozen Treat
Includes ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, frozen yogurt, frozen alcoholic drinks, etc.
Happy Hour
Any restaurant or bar with specific happy hour times and menus
Hoagie
Hot Dogs
Any restaurant serving hot dogs
Italian Restaurant
Any restaurant specializing in italian cuisine
Japanese Restaurant
Any restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine
Juice Bar / Smoothies
Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery serving specialty juices
Lunch Spot
Any restaurant serving lunch
Mexican Restaurant
Any restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine
Outdoor Dining
Any restaurant with a specific area for outdoor dining
Pizza
Restaurant or establishment where pizza is the primary offering
Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant specializing in seafood
Shore Treats
Specialty Cocktails
Any restaurant or bar with a mixologist
Steakhouse
Restaurant that is primarily a steak establishment
View
Any restaurant with a view
Winery
Home & Garden
Air Conditioning/HVAC Service
Hvac services that include new equipment, service, and repairs
Appliance Store
A store that sells the newest kitchen appliances
Carpet & Flooring Cleaner
Carpet and flooring cleaning companies
Carpet & Flooring Store
All floor surfaces and finished, should include sales and installation, can be stand alone or part of a larger store
Contractor/Builder
Countertops/Granite
Electrician
A person or business who installs and maintains electrical equipment
Fencing and Railing
Furniture Store/Home Furnishings
Furniture store that can be a stand alone or part of a larger store
Garage Door Company
Company specializing in garage door installation and/or repair
Gardening Store/Nursery
Nursery/gardening center that can be stand-alone or part of a larger store
Hot Tubs/Pools
Store that focuses on Hot Tub sales or repair
Interior Design
Interior design is the art or process of designing the interior, often including the exterior, of a room or building
Junk Removal
Landscaping
Licensed landscaper including design, build, installation, maintenance
Maintenance Professional/Handyman
Licensed contractor for all kinds of home improvement including yard, roofing, painting, etc.
Masonry Company
Company that is experienced in a number of construction and building techniques including building brick walls, stone patios and fireplaces.
Mattress Store
Any independent or department of a larger store selling mattresses
Outdoor Furniture
Store selling outdoor or patio style furniture
Painters
Pest Control
The regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities
Plumber
A person or business who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems
Remodeler
Roofing/Siding
Septic Service
Solar Energy Provider
Any company offering installation or sales of solor energy system
Tree Removal
Any company offering tree removal
Window Company
Any company offering installation or sales of windows (new or retrofit)
Hotels & Casinos
Convention Space
Family-Friendly Hotel
Gaming Establishment
Hotel
Hotel Pool
Hotel View
Poker Room
Slots
Law
Defense Lawyer
Lawyer or Law Firm who specializes in defense law
Divorce Lawyer
Lawyer or Law Firm who specializes in divorce law
Elder Law
Elder law attorneys are advocates for the elderly and their loved ones. Most elder law attorneys handle a wide range of legal matters affecting an older or disabled person, including issues related to health care, long term care planning, guardianship, retirement, Social Security and other concerns.
Estate Law
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in estate, wills and trusts
Law Firm
Lawyer or law firm with general or specific practice of law
Lawyer
Personal Injury Lawyer
Lawyer or law firm who specializes in personal injury law
Real estate law
Lifestyle & Beauty
Alternative Fitness Class/Center
Fitness class or center that specializes in non-traditional workouts
Barbershop
Traditional barbershop
Facials
Gym
Gym or fitness center
Hair Salon
Hair salon that features cuts, color, styling, comb-out's, etc.
Makeup Artist
Massage
Massage therapist or massage establishment
Nail Salon
Salon that offers manicures and pedicures, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment
Spa
Establishment offering health and beauty treatments
Tanning
Ultraviolet tanning services, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment.
Waxing
Establishment offering waxing treatments
Medical
Alternative Therapies
Any business, organization, or establishment that focuses on alternative health solutions and therapies (not including cannabis)
Assisted Living
Housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed
Chiropractor
A practitioner or group focused on the system of integrative medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments or the joints
Cosmetic Dentistry
Individual or medical practice work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums, and/or bite
Dentist
Individual general dentist or dental practice
Dermatologist
Individual or group that practices medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
Doctor
Individual medical doctor or medical practice
Hearing Center
Any center offering hearing solutions, including audiologist individual doctors or medical practice/clinics
Med-Spa
Establishment offering results oriented and corrective medical skin care products and procedures
Medical Practice
Medical specialty practice or large medical group
Mental Health Counselor
Clinic offering treatment for mental health, illnesses and diseases
Optometrist (Eye Doctor)
A doctor (od or md) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye
Oral Surgeon
Oral a maxillofacial surgery specializing in treating diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region; including wisdom teeth extraction
Orthodontist
A dentist who is qualified to treat irregularities in the teeth and jaws
Orthopedic Surgeon
The branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system
Pediatric Dentist
Individual or group practice that specializes in pediatric dentistry (formerly endodontics) is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence
Pediatrician
A medical practitioner or group that specializing in children and their diseases
Pharmacy
A freestanding or part of a larger establishment that is a drugstore - a retail store where medicine and miscellaneous articles are sold with a dispensing pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Individual doctor or medical practice/clinic
Surgery Center
Institution providing surgery options
Urgent Care/Walk in Clinic
Institution providing quick care, urgent care or walk in appointments
Veterinarian Clinic/Hospital
Individual veterinarian office and/or clinic
Real Estate
Mortgage Broker
Individual broker or brokerage offering mortgage services
Mortgage Lender
Lender offering mortgage services
Property Management Company
Property management of single or multiple unit dwellings, often requiring a real estate license
Real Estate Company
Real estate company with an employing broker
Real Estate Team
A group of individual licensed real estate agents that are a defined team within a real estate company
Residential Realtor
Licensed residential Real Estate Agent serving the Greater Milford area.
Title Company
A business that provides title insurance, a form of indemnity insurance which insures against financial loss from defects in title to real property and from the invalidity or unenforceability of mortgage loans
Services
Accountant
Individual CPA, accountant or accounting firm providing tax services
Animal Nonprofit
Nonprofit focused on helping animals
Bank
Bank that is local, regional, or national
Catering
Onsite or offsite full service catering (not including rentals)
Childcare
Credit Union
Credit union that is local, regional, or national
Customer Service
Open to all businesses
Dumpsters
Environmental Cleaning
Event Planner
Event planning company
Florist
Florist that is local to the area
Funeral Home/Services
Funeral homes that provide final arrangements and services
Insurance Agent
Individual insurance agent
Insurance Company
Insurance company like state farm, allstate, geico
Managed IT Services
Marina
Marine Services
Monuments & Headstones
Moving Companies
Company that provides professional moving for residential or commercial clients
Nonprofit Organization
Any non-profit organization, foundation, service club, etc.; must have a 501(c)(3) status
Pet Daycare/Boarding
Pet daycare/boarding for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store
Pet Grooming
Pet groomers for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store
Photographer
All forms of photography including commercial, weddings, students, etc.
Place to Work
Any business
Porta Potty
Pre-School
Private School
A school that is established, conducted, and primarily supported by a nongovernmental agency.
Restoration
Summer Camp
Tattoo/Piercing Parlor
Any tattoo and/or piercing shop
Wealth Management
Firm offering investment advisory service that combined with other financial services
Wedding Venue
Shopping
Antiques/Collectibles
Store that specializes in antiques and/or collectables; can be a store that sublets space to individual sellers
Beach Supply Store
Bike Shop
Boutique Shop
Small store that sells stylish clothing, jewelry, or other luxury goods
Bridal Shop
Small store that sells clothing specific to the "big" day. includes men's and women's selections
Butcher Shop
Cannabis
Cigar Shop
Consignment/Thrift Store
Any for profit or non-profit consignment or thrift store
Eye Wear Shop
Eyewear for prescriptions or non-prescriptions
Fudge/Candy Shop
Gift Shop
Gold, Silver & Rare Coins
Buying and selling of gold and other precious coins and metals
Hardware Store
Jewelry Store
Jewelry store that is stand alone or part of a larger store
Liquor/Wine Store
Pet Store
Any independent or department of a larger store selling items specific to domestic pets
Place to Buy a Unique Gift
Power Equipment
Surf Shop
T-Shirt Shop
Vehicles & Services
Auto Body Repair
Any auto body repair services, free standing or part of a dealership
Auto Dealership New
Any licensed auto dealership
Auto Dealership Used
Any licensed auto establishment that specializes the sale of pre owned autos
Auto Parts Store
A retail outlet specializing in the selling of parts for automobiles
Auto Service Center
Any auto service center
Car Wash
Detailing
More than just a car wash. Detailing is cleaning and restoring a vehicle to near-new condition, usually done by hand.
Oil & Lube
Any fast oil and lube establishment, primarily where the driver stays in the vehicle while serviced
Tire Store
Stand alone or part of a larger store selling tires