Can you believe that six Wallingford businesses won in Seattle Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Best of 2010?
Without further ado . . . here they are!:
- Jen, Co-Owner, Izilla Toys
- What is the secret to your success? – “Trusting our instincts to buy the toys that are really truly engaging, and endeavoring to be part of our communities.”
- What is your favorite thing about Wallingford? – “I like that it is so walkable, so much like an urban village. I feel like I can get almost everything I need to get done here, it’s got schools, drug stores, really a whole community.”
- Finally, What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? – “Chocolate Peanut Butter”
- Kimberly, Co-Owner, Paron’s Closet (along with Bev, her aunt)
- What is the secret to your success? – “Our no appointment policy to bring in clothes, and that we feel less like a consignment store and more like a boutique but with recycled clothes and great prices!”
- What is your favorite thing about Wallingford? – “We love Wallingford because of how supportive the families/people are to local businesses.”
- Finally, What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? – “Mint Chocolate Chip (this is also Bev’s favorite!)”
- Kathleen, Proprietor, Crackerjack Contemporary Crafts
- What is the secret to your success? – “Staying true to our focus which is American hand-crafted goods.”
- What is your favorite thing about Wallingford? – “It’s a complete neighborhood. It has all the things we need in life. It’s very real.”
- Finally, What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? – “Vanilla”
- Judy, Owner, 4 Your Eyes Only Optical
- What is the secret to your success? – “Tenacity. Having an unwavering belief that I will always figure things out.”
- What is your favorite thing about Wallingford? – “I like that Wallingford has stayed a true neighborhood with a strong sense of individuality. I think it is one of the more unique areas in Seattle, staying true to what it has always been.”
- Finally, What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? – “Chocolate Chocolate Chip Mint”
- Jennifer, Founder and Owner, Trophy Cupcakes and Party
- What is the secret to your success? – “Using the best ingredients possible and creating a place where people want to come and celebrate each day of the year!”
- What is your favorite thing about Wallingford? – “As the home of our Flagship store, Wallingford is near and dear to our hearts at Trophy and it represents ‘family’ and a true community where people gather, celebrate the day, and unwind.”
- Finally, What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? – “I don’t eat a lot of ice cream . . . well because I eat so many cupcakes but I just tried Butter Toffee Crunch from Parfait, it is unbelievable!”
The final winner was the ultra-popular Molly Moon’s Ice Cream, but they were unavailable for comment at the time of writing. Too bad, we were really curious about their favorite flavor of ice cream.
Congratulations, all Wallingford winners!
Six businesses in our little neighborhood AND all female business owners. That is very cool.