The following are the “Best of JP 2014” as chosen by Gazette readers. In the 14th annual Best of JP survey, hundreds of ballots were submitted containing thousands of votes. Most categories had at least a dozen nominees. No fewer than 35 businesses were nominated as JP’s “friendliest.” The results were closer than ever this year, and there were tied winners in four categories.
BEST PLACE TO…
Enjoy the Outdoors
Work
Enjoy Live Entertainment
See Art
CONSUMER FAVORITES
Friendliest Business
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Latin American Food
Asian Food
Bakery
Pub/Bar
Pizza
Cup of Coffee
TIE: City Feed and Supply and J.P. Licks
Retail Store
TIE: Boomerangs and On Centre
Convenience Store
Personal Service
Real Estate Service
TIE: Jamaica Hill Realty and McCormack & Scanlan Real Estate
Bank
Professional Service
TIE: Robert T. Fowler & Sons insurance and Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center
Home Service
Auto Shop
BEST AREA BUSINESSES
South Street
Egleston Square
Hyde/Jackson Squares
Centre Street
Forest Hills
Washington Street
TIE: Canto 6 Bakery and Doyle’s Café
THE REST OF THE BEST
Community Event
Playground
Mural
Children’s Activity
TIE: Jamaica Plain Youth Soccer and KidsArts!
Health Service
Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center
Local School
Neighborhood association/group
Nonprofit agency
Gay/Lesbian Hang-out
Storefront
Government Service
Environmental group