Best of the East

Over 3,000 readers weighed in on their top picks for East Side hot spots. Here you’ll find the finalists in categories from dining to shopping to services.

Find out which of your East Side favorites won top honors this year.

The fan favorite dish features local honey — but Chef Hunter Toth won't divulge his source. By Myra Orenstein

 All of ETalian's pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven at 800 degrees. By Jill Sell

FIG Chagrin looks for unusual items that tell a story. By Jill Sell

The third-generation institution began as a speakeasy during the Depression. By Myra Orenstein

Find out how Avanti Salon's Dani Bucknell creates one-of-a-kind styles for her clients. By Rachel Hagenbaugh

Discover how various poses benefit different parts of the body. By Rachel Hagenbaugh

Check out products from the best handmade market vendor, best handmade retailer and best pet boutique. 

Check out one of Burntwood Tavern's 10 locations for a satisfying lunch. By Chrissy Kadleck

A "magical atmosphere" is part of the allure for brides- and grooms-to-be. By Rachel Hagenbaugh

The right bread and fresh vanilla beans are key to creating Brown Barn's French Toast Bake. By Myra Orenstein