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Best of the East 2018: Winners List

These spots are shining examples of East Side greatness.

Food

Restaurant
Cibo Homemade Pasta & Grille, Chagrin Falls

Patio
The Fairmount Cocktail Bar, Cleveland

View
Jekyll’s Kitchen, Chagrin Falls

Lunch Spot
Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Brunch
Yours Truly, Multiple locations

Vegetarian
Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple locations

Seafood
Lobster Pot, Willoughby Hills

Independent Coffee House
Arabica Coffee House, Willoughby

Quick Bite
Cibo Homemade Pasta & Grille, Chagrin Falls

Ice Cream
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Cleveland

Bakery
Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Smoothie
Robeks, Warrensville Heights

Pizza
Dewey’s Pizza, Cleveland Heights

Burger
Flip Side, Chagrin Falls

Wings
Winking Lizard Tavern, Multiple locations

Mexican
Barrio, Multiple locations

Italian
Cibo Homemade Pasta & Grille, Chagrin Falls

Chinese
Hunan by the Falls, Chagrin Falls

Farmers Market
Miles Farmers Market, Solon

Deli
Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Family Dining
Cibo Homemade Pasta & Grille, Chagrin Falls

Service

Wedding Venue
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, Mayfield Heights

Place for a Spa Day
Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Mani/Pedi
Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Salon
Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Dry Cleaner
D.O. Summers Dry Cleaners, Multiple locations

Senior Living
Menorah Park, Beachwood

Car Wash
Wheely Clean Car Wash, Mayfield Village

Yoga/Pilates Studio
Chagrin Yoga, Chagrin Falls

Entertainment

Happy Hour
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple locations

Live Music
Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, Cleveland

Wine Store
Red, Wine & Brew, Multiple locations

Brewery 
Willoughby Brewing Co., Willoughby

Charitable Party/Event
MedWish Band Aid Bash, Cleveland

Fitness Center
Results Fitness, Mayfield Heights

Shopping

Florist
Mayfield Floral, Mayfield Heights

Bike Shop
Eddy’s Bike Shop, Willoughby Hills

Men’s Fashion
Kilgore Trout, Woodmere

Antique Shop
Antiques and Uniques, Wickliffe

Health Food
Heinen’s, Multiple locations

CLE Shirt Shop
CLE Clothing Co., Cleveland

Consignment Shop
Cleveland Consignment Shoppe, Woodmere

Jeweler
Alson Jewelers, Woodmere

Children

Birthday Party Location
Busy Bees Pottery & Art Studio, Mentor

Dance/Theatre Instruction
Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty

Gymnastics Center
Lakeshore Dance, Gymnastics & Cheer, Mayfield Village

People

Chef
Brad Reinhard, Fourk at Matchworks, Mentor

Bartender
Chaz Bloom, Hook & Hoof, Willoughby

Photographer
Kim Ponsky Photography, Beachwood

Interior Designer
Jill Calo, Payne & Payne Builders, Chardon

Fitness Instructor
Josh Mekota, Results Fitness, Mayfield Heights

Stylist
Cathy Wood, Salon Lofts, Mayfield Heights

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