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

Towing

Watercraft Dealer