Best of the East 2019: Winners List

FOOD

Restaurant

Piccolo Italian Restaurant, Mayfield Heights

Patio
The Fairmount Cocktail Bar, Cleveland

View
Jekyll’s Kitchen, Chagrin Falls

Lunch Spot
Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Late Night Food
Barrio, Multiple locations

Brunch
Brim Kitchen + Brewery, Willoughby

Organic Food
Heinen’s, Multiple locations

Vegetarian
Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple locations

Seafood
Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

Sushi
Pacific East Japanese Restaurant, 
Cleveland Heights and Beachwood

Steak
The Capital Grille, Lyndhurst

Independent Coffee House
Buckeye Chocolate Cafe, Chardon

Quick Bite
Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Ice Cream
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, 
Multiple locations

Bakery
Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Smoothie
Robeks, Warrensville Heights

Pizza
Dewey’s Pizza, Cleveland Heights

Burger
Swensons, Multiple locations

Wings
Oak and Embers Tavern, Chesterland

Mexican
Barrio, Multiple locations

Italian
Pastina, Mentor

Chinese
Hunan By the Falls, Chagrin Falls

Farmers Market
Miles Farmers Market, Solon

Deli
Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Family Dining
Yours Truly, Multiple locations 

SERVICE 

Wedding Venue

Landerhaven, Mayfield Heights

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Venue
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 
Mayfield Heights

Place for a Spa Day
Mario’s International Spa & Hotel, Aurora

Mani Pedi
Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Salon
Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Dry Cleaner
D.O. Summer Cleaners, Multiple locations

Senior Living
McGregor Home, Cleveland

Car Wash
Wheely Clean, Mayfield and Northfield

Golf Course
Manakiki Golf Course, Willoughby

Fitness Center
Results Fitness, Mayfield Heights

Yoga Studio
Chagrin Yoga, Chagrin Falls

ENTERTAINMENT 

Happy Hour 

Burntwood Tavern, Multiple locations

Live Music Venue
Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland

Wine Store
The Wine Spot, Cleveland Heights

Beer Selection (Retail)
Red Wine and Brew, Chesterland 
and Mentor

Brewery
Willoughby Brewing Co., Willoughby

Charitable Event
Annual Benefit at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Cleveland 

SHOPPING 

Pet Boutique
Happy Healthy Dogs, Cleveland

Florist
Mayfield Floral, Mayfield Heights

Garden Center
Gale’s Garden Center, Maple Heights 
and Willoughby Hills

Bike Shop
Eddy’s Bike Shop, Multiple locations

Boutique
Knuth’s, Pepper Pike

Men’s Fashion
Ticknors, Beachwood

Home Décor
W Design, Chagrin Falls

Wood Thingamajigs, Newbury

Jeweler
Gino’s Jewelers, Cleveland

Health Foods (Retail)
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, 
Mayfield Heights

CLE T-Shirt Shop
CLE Clothing Co, Multiple locations

Consignment Shop
Passion for Fashion, Chesterland

Antique Shop
Chagrin Valley Antiques, Chagrin Falls

CHILDREN

Dance Theatre
Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty 

Gymnastics
Lake Erie Gymnastics, Mentor

Music Instruction
The Music Settlement, Cleveland

Birthday Party 
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Cleveland

PEOPLE

Chef
Anthony Zappola, Lox, Stock and Brisket, University Heights

Douglas Katz, fire food and drink, 
Cleveland

Bartender
Chaz Bloom, Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

Stylist
Kim Moyer, Avanti, Chesterland

Interior Designer
Kristen Hennie, Payne & Payne, Chardon

Fitness Instructor
Jamey Mixson, No Fat Birthdays, 
Willoughby Hills

Josh Mekota, Results Fitness, Mayfield Heights

Photographer 
Kim Ponsky Photography, Beachwood