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Best of the West 2018: Winner's List

These hot spots are the shining gems of the West Side.

Food

Restaurant
Cabin Club, Westlake

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Pier W, Lakewood

Late Night
Barrio, Lakewood and Cleveland

Brunch
Pier W, Lakewood

Vegetarian
Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple locations

Sushi
Voodoo Tuna Sushi Bar & Lounge, Lakewood

Steak
Strip Steakhouse, Avon

Independent Coffee House
Erie Island Coffee Co., Rocky River

Quick Bite
Johnny Mango World Cafe & Bar, Cleveland

Ice Cream
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple locations

Bakery
Blackbird Baking Co., Lakewood

Burger
Hatfield’s Goode Grub, Cleveland

Mexican
Nuevo Acapulco, North Olmsted

Italian
Frankie’s Italian Cuisine, North Olmsted

Chinese
Pearl of the Orient, Rocky River

Farmers Market
West Side Market, Cleveland

Deli
Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River

Family Dining
Bearden’s, Rocky River

Service

Wedding Venue
LaCentre Conference & Banquet Facility, Westlake

Place for a Spa Day
Spa West, Westlake

Mani/Pedi
Bella Capelli Sanctuario, Westlake

Dry Cleaner
Williamsburg Cleaners, Multiple locations

Car Wash
Sgt. Clean’s Car Wash, Multiple locations

Golf Course
Big Met Golf Course, Fairview Park

Entertainment

Happy Hour
Burntwood Tavern, Rocky River and Westlake

Live Music
The Brother’s Lounge, Cleveland

Wine Store
Minotti’s Wine & Spirits, Multiple locations

Brewery 
Fat Head’s Brewery, North Olmsted and Middleburg Heights

Charitable Party/Event
Prayers from Maria Children’s Glioma Cancer Foundation, Bay Village

Charitable Race
Smiles for Sophie Forever, Avon Lake

Fitness Center
Lakewood YMCA, Lakewood

Shopping

Pet Boutique
PetPeople, Multiple locations.

Florist
Flower Port, Westlake

Garden Center
Gale’s Westlake Garden Center, Westlake

Bike Shop
Century Cycles, Rocky River

Boutique
Cara’s Boutique, Westlake

Men’s Fashion
Geiger’s, Lakewood

Antique Shop
Flower Child, Cleveland

Health Food
Trader Joe’s, Westlake

CLE Shirt Shop
GV Art & Design, Lakewood

Consignment Shop
Chelsea’s Consignments, Westlake

Home Decor
Sapphire Pear, Rocky River

Children

Birthday Party Location
Play: CLE, Avon

Dance/Theatre Instruction
Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood

Gymnastics Center
Above the Barre, Berea

Music Instruction
School of Rock, Westlake and Strongsville

People

Chef
Regan Reik, Pier W, Lakewood

Interior Designer
Barrie Spang, Sapphire Pear, Rocky River

Fitness Instructor
Sherry Buccieri, UH Avon Health Center, Avon

Stylist
Shannan Detullio, Bella Capelli Sanctuario, Westlake

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