Five S.O. Businesses Dubbed 'Best in State' by NJ Monthly

Five South Orange businesses were chosen in NJ Monthly's 2010 "Best Of" edition in the "best in the state" category, and another eight were selected as runners-up. The contest was conducted online and had 4,351 respondents weighing in on favorites in four categories: food and drink; shopping; health and beauty; and recreation.

"We congratulate our very deserving South Orange businesses and this year's top choices," said Carole Anzalone-Newman, director of Main Street South Orange, in ai press release. "Success breeds success, and MSSO is committed to long-term success for South Orange, by continuing to build a thriving downtown center." 

"Best of NJ" winners:

CLOTHING BOUTIQUE/WOMEN'S

• Robyn Ross

KITCHENWARE

• Kitchen a la Mode

GOURMET SHOP

• Eden Marketplace 

TOY STORE

• Sparkhouse Kids

BAGELS

• Sonny's Bagels

Runners-up:

BREAD

• Cait & Abby's Daily Bread Bakery

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE

• Designer Loft West

BUTCHER

• Eden Gourmet

DELI SANDWICH/ITALIAN

• Town Hall Deli

FRENCH FRIES

• Stony's

JEWELRY

• Robyn Ross

PET STORE

• Pro Pets

EXERCISE STUDIO

• South Mountain Yoga