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2022 Finalists
Food
Best Restaurant
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations
Sapphire Creek, Chagrin Falls
The Pompadour, Fairport Harbor
Best Patio
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations
Sapphire Creek, Chagrin Falls
Ridgewood Kitchen & Spirits, Concord
Best View
Sapphire Creek, Chagrin Falls
17 River Grille, Chagrin Falls
Chagrin Tavern, Eastlake
Best Lunch Spot
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations
Yours Truly, Multiple Locations
M Italian, Chagrin Falls
Best Late Night Food
The Fairmount, Cleveland Heights
Barrio, Multiple Locations
Ridgewood Kitchen & Spirits, Concord
Best Brunch
Sapphire Creek, Chagrin Falls
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations
Sol, Willoughby
Best Organic Food
Muvel Society, Chagrin Falls
CLE Juice Box, Mentor
Whole Foods, University Heights, Orange
Best Vegetarian
Birch Café, Highland Heights
Tommy's, Cleveland Heights
Yes It's Fresh, Euclid
Best Seafood
Hook & Hoof, Willoughby
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations
Pickle Bill's Lobster House, Grand River
Best Sushi
Pacific East, Cleveland Heights
Shuhei, Beachwood
Best Steak
Red, Cleveland, Orange
Hook & Hoof, Willoughby
Hyde Park, Beachwood
Best Independent Coffee
Blue Sky Brews, Cleveland
Heartwood, Chagrin Falls, Hudson
Rising Star, Multiple Locations
Best Independent Coffee Shop
Blue Sky Brews, Cleveland
Heartwood, Chagrin Falls, Hudson
Nervous Dog, Multiple Locations
Best Quick Bite
Yours Truly, Multiple Locations
Wild Spork, Multiple Locations
Lemon Falls, Chagrin Falls
Best Ice Cream
Mitchell's, Multiple Locations
King Kone, Chardon
Fairport Harbor Creamery, Fairport Harbor
Best Bakery
On the Rise, Cleveland, Shaker Heights
Luna, Cleveland Heights, Moreland Hills
Lavender Jones Macarons, Painesville
Best Smoothie
Pulp, Multiple Locations
Smoothie King, Multiple Locations
Restore, Multiple Locations
Best Pizza
Geraci's, Multiple Locations
Guido's, Ravenna
Mama Santa's, Cleveland
Best Burger
Flip Side, Multiple Locations
Hook & Hoof, Willoughby
Pub Frato, Concord, Chagrin Falls
Best Wings
Winking Lizard, Multiple Locations
Just One More Tavern, Kirtland
Mr. Lee's Bar and Grill, Perry
Best Mexican
El Palenque Mexican Restaurant, Eastlake
El Chile Bravo, Twinsburg
Barrio, Multiple Locations
Best Italian
M Italian, Chagrin Falls
Mia Bella, Cleveland
Guido's Pizza Haven, Chesterland
Best Chinese
Hunan by the Falls, Chagrin Falls
Imperial Wok, Solon
Ho Wah, Beachwood
Best Farmers Market
Miles Farmers Market, Solon
North Union Farmers Market, Multiple Locations
Willoughby Outdoor Market, Willoughby
Best Deli
Jack's Deli, University Heights
Corky and Lenny's, Woodmere
Farmer in the Deli, Chesterland
Best Family Dining
Yours Truly, Multiple Locations
Mentor Family Restaurant, Mentor
Mario Fazio's, Willoughby Hills
Services
Best Wedding Venue
Sapphire Creek, Chagrin Falls
Acacia Reservation, Lyndhurst
Landerhaven, Mayfield Heights
Best Day Spa
Walden, Aurora
Mario's, Aurora
Ladies & Gentlemen, Mentor, Lyndhurst
Best Mani-Pedi
Privé, Woodmere
Studio MZ, Woodmere
Avanti Salon, Chesterland
Best Salon
John Robert's, Multiple Locations
Ladies & Gentlemen, Mentor, Lyndhurst
Avanti Salon, Chesterland
Best Dry Cleaner
D.O. Summers, Multiple Locations
On the Spot, Broadview Heights
London Cleaners, Multiple Locations
Best Senior Living
Rose Senior Living Beachwood, Beachwood
Judson, Multiple Locations
The Weils, Chagrin Falls
Best Car Wash
Zappy's, Multiple Locations
Waterway, Multiple Locations
Classic Clean Auto Wash, Mentor
Best Yoga / Pilates
Cleveland Yoga, Multiple Locations
Chagrin Yoga, Chagrin Falls
Yoga Roots, Cleveland Heights
Best Fitness Center
Results Fitness, Mayfield Heights
Epiq X Fitness & Performance, Bedford
Orangetheory, Multiple Locations
Entertainment
Best Happy Hour
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations
Bar Louie, Lyndhurst
17 River Grille, Chagrin Falls
Best Golf Course
Little Mountain, Painesville
Manakiki, Willoughby
Quail Hollow, Concord
Best Live Music Venue
Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland
Music Box Supper Club, Cleveland
Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights
Best Brewery
Crooked Pecker Brewing Company, Chagrin Falls
Boss Dog Brewing Company, Cleveland Heights
Saucy Brew Works, Cleveland, Orange
Best Charitable Event
VeloSano, Cleveland
Medworks Medfest, Burton
Camp Sunshine Golf Outing, Aurora
Shopping
Best Jeweler
Bella Design Jewelers, Chagrin Falls
Steven DiFranco Jewelers, Willoughby
Alson Jewelers, Woodmere
Best Pet Boutique
The Paw Wash, Painesville
The Posh Pet Boutique, Mentor
All About Dogs, Chagrin Falls
Best Wine Store
Red Wine & Brew, Chesterland, Mentor
The Wine Spot, Cleveland Heights
World Wines & Liquor, Mentor
Best Beer Selection (Retail)
Red Wine & Brew, Chesterland, Mentor
Wines 4 You, Mentor
Heinen's, Multiple Locations
Best Florist
Urban Orchid, Cleveland
Merkels, Mentor
Flowers by Julie, Fairport Harbor
Best Garden Center
Gale's, Maple Heights, Willoughby Hills
Petitti Garden Centers, Multiple Locations
Bremec, Multiple Locations
Best Bike Shop
Solon Bicycle, Solon
Eddy's, Multiple Locations
Mountain Road Cycles, Chagrin Falls, Chardon
Best Boutique
A Bit of Skirt, Willoughby
Amy's Shoes, Woodmere
Knuth’s, Woodmere
Best Cleveland Handmade Market Vendor
The Gourmet Soap Market, Willoughby
Crafty Mam, Eastlake
Simply by Design, Chagrin Falls
Best Men's Fashion
Kilgore Trout, Woodmere
Ticknors, Beachwood
Terriaco Suits & Tailoring, Mentor
Best Home Décor
White Magnolia, Chagrin Falls
Hedges, Chagrin Falls
Payne and Payne, Chardon
Best Health Foods (Retail)
Whole Foods, University Heights, Orange
Mustard Seed Market & Café, Akron
My Mindful Market, Willoughby, Chagrin Falls
Best CLE T-Shirt Shop
GV Art + Design, Multiple Locations
CLE Clothing Co., Multiple Locations
Snakes + Acey's, Cleveland
Best Consignment Shop
Passion for Fashion, Chesterland
It's So You, Willoughby
Best Antique Shop
Antiques on the Square, Chardon
Greenwald Antiques, Woodmere, Beachwood
Twila's Treasures, Twinsburg
Children
Best Dance Theatre
Fairport Dance Academy, Painesville
Center Stage Dance Studio, Northfield
Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty
Best Gymnastics
Jump Start, Beachwood
Lakeshore, Mayfield
The Elite Gymnastics Academy, Solon
Best Music Instruction
Portage Music Lessons, Mantua CHECK
The Music Settlement, Cleveland
Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty
Best Birthday Party
Chagrin Valley Roller Rink, Chagrin Falls
Urban Air Adventure Center, Reynoldsburg
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Cleveland
People
Best Chiropractor
Aligned Chiropractic and Physical Rehabilitation, Willoughby, Ashtabula
Ohio Sports Chiropractic and Rehab, Northfield
Chagrin Chiropractic and Wellness Center, Beachwood
Best Chef
Rusty James Phillips (The Pompadour), Fairport Harbor
Douglas Katz (Zhug, Chimi, Amba), Cleveland
Hunter Toth (Hook & Hoof), Willoughby
Best Bartender
Chaz Bloom (Hook & Hoof), Willoughby
Stephanie Weber (Pub Frato), Concord, Chagrin Falls
Best Stylist
Aubrey Maffit (Ladies & Gentlemen), Mentor
Ricky Zaborowski (Principle Barbershop), Shaker Heights
Lisa D'Amico (The Experience), Orange
Best Interior Designer
Meghan Bergstedt, Payne & Payne, Chardon
Jennifer Monachino, Seaman Monarch Designs, Chardon
Best Fitness Instructor
Josh Mekota (Results Fitness), Mayfield Heights
Mitch Boyer (Epiq X), Bedford
Best Photographer
Kim Ponsky Photography, Beachwood
Danelle Joy Photography, Painesville
BeccaBee Photography, Solon
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