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Schenectady Macaroni Kid Approved Businesses

2016 Gold Daisy Award Winning Businesses voted by YOU!

By Gladys Dunbar September 29, 2016
The Best of the Best local businesses and organizations nominated and voted by YOU! 

ENRICH YOUR KIDS

ENTERTAIN YOUR KIDS
  • Best Family-Friendly Theater (Live/Family): Scotia Cinema 
  • Best Family-Friendly Festival or Event: Schenectady County Fall Festival 
  • Best Place for Indoor Fun: Rollarama 
  • Best Place for Outdoor Fun: Central Park Playground/ Pool 

CELEBRATE WITH YOUR KIDS
  • Best Birthday Party Venue: Rollarama 
  • Best Birthday Cake/ Cupcake: Villa Italia 
  • Best Birthday Add-On: Budget Bounce 
  • Best Family Photographer: Sophia Sabella Photography

FAMILY EATS 
  • Best Burger: Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In 
  • Best Coffee Shop: Puzzle's Bakery & Cafe 
  • Best Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt: Curry Freeze 
  • Best Pizzeria:  I Love NY Pizzeria 
    • Marino's Flying Pizza 
  • Best Date Night Restaurant: More Perreca's 
  • Best Family-Friendly Restaurant: Canali's Restaurant 

CHILD CARE & EDUCATION FOR YOUR KIDS 
  • Best Daycare/Learning: A Magic Kingdom Daycare Center and Wonderland Coop Nursery School (TIED)
  • Best Private School: Brown School 

BEAUTY, FITNESS  & WELL-BEING FOR YOUR SELF

  • Best Salon: La Bella Salon 
  • Best Health Club/Fitness Studio: Crossfit 518 
  • Best Pampering Place for Mom: Serendipity Salon & Spa 

HEALTH CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY

OTHER SERVICES
  • Best Kids' Consignment Sale/StoreTrendy Tots 
  • Best Home-Based Business/Independent Consultant: Erin Carter, Plexus
  • Best Pet Daycare/ Boarding: Heads to Tail
  • Best Veterinarian: Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital 
  • Best Non-profit/ Charitable Organization: Things of My Very Own  


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The 2016 Macaroni Kid GOLD Daisy Awards are a nominations-based contest. Businesses with the most validated nominations move on to the voting round. Businesses with the most validated votes win their category.

Contact Diana at gladysd@macaronikid.com for more information about this contest or for more information about Macaroni Kid Schenectady. 


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