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2018 Gold Daisy Awards Winners

YOUR Favorite Local Businesses

By Amanda West- Publisher Macaroni Kid Dorchester April 25, 2018

We are so excited to announce the WINNERS of the 2018 Macaroni Kid Dorchester Gold Daisy Awards! You let us know the local businesses that you love, where your family is welcomed and treated well, where your kids have a blast, where you always find what you need, or where they deliver amazing service.

The winner of a $25 gift certificate to a business of their choice is: Megan P.

The winning business of a 3 month advertising package (a value of $500) is: Broderick's Gymnastics


The winners of the 2018 Gold Daisy Awards are:

Best Art Classes: Milton Art Center

Best Music Classes: In Sync Center of the Arts

Best Dance Classes: In Sync Center of the Arts

Best Gymnastics Classes: Broderick's Gymnastics

Best Kids' Gym: Toddler Town @Marina Bay Sportsplex

Best Swim Lessons: Shamrock Swim Club

Best Summer Camp: Mel O Drama

Best Youth Sports Program: Milton Youth Soccer

Best Miscellaneous Classes: Mel O Drama

Best Birthday Party Venue: Marina Bay Sportsplex

Best Children's Entertainer: Mel O Drama

Best Birthday Cakes/Cupcakes/Cookies: Fratelli's Pastry Shop

Best Family Friendly Festival/Event: Milton Monster Dash

Best Hiking/Biking Trail: Blue Hills

Best Toy/Book Store: The Nutshell/The Toy Chest

Best Place for Indoor Fun: Toddler Town @Marina Bay Sportsplex

Best Place for Outdoor Fun: Castle Island

Best Place for Tweens/Teens: Mel O Drama

Best Theater: Mel O Drama live performances

Best Library: Milton Public Library

Best Playground: Shields Park

Best Date Night Restaurant: Steel and Rye

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant: Newcomb Farms

Best Bakery: Montilios Bakery

Best Ice Cream Shop: The Ice Creamsmith

Best Coffee/Tea Shop: Coffee Break Cafe

Best Children's Clothing Store: The Nutshell

Best Mom/Dad Run Business: Mel O Drama

Best Hidden Gem: Mel O Drama