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2022 Finalists
FOOD
Restaurant
Square 22 Restaurant and Bar, Strongsville
Bistro 83, North Ridgeville*
Cabin Club, Westlake*
Patio
Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood*
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations*
Rosewood Grill, Strongsville, Westlake*
View
Pier W, Lakewood*
The Harp Irish Pub and Restaurant, Cleveland
Chez Francois Restaurant, Vermilion
Lunch Spot
Pizza Whirl, Cleveland
Square 22 Restaurant and Bar, Strongsville
Cabin Club, Westlake*
Late Night Food
Pizza Whirl, Cleveland
Barrio Tacos, Multiple Locations
Around the Corner Saloon & Cafe, Lakewood*
Brunch
Pier W, Lakewood*
Around the Corner Saloon & Cafe, Lakewood*
Market, Rocky River
Organic Food
Whole Foods Market, Rocky River
Cleveland Vegan, Lakewood
Urban Bulk Foods, Lakewood
Vegetarian
Cleveland Vegan, Lakewood
Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple Locations*
The Root Cafe, Lakewood
Seafood
Pier W, Lakewood*
Salmon Dave’s Pacific Grille, Rocky River*
Blue Point Grille, Cleveland
Sushi
Shinto, Westlake, Strongsville
Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Westlake
Ginko Restaurant, Cleveland
Steak
Cabin Club, Westlake*
Strip Steakhouse, Avon
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, Westlake
Independent Coffee
Rising Star Coffee Roasters, Multiple Locations
Red Cedar Coffee Co., Berea
Erie Island Coffee Co., Multiple Locations*
Quick Bite
Souper Market, Multiple Locations
Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple Locations*
Cilantro Taqueria, Lakewood
Ice Cream
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple Locations
Cowhaus Creamery, Elyria
Honey Hut Ice Cream, Multiple Locations
Bakery
Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes, Multiple Locations
Blackbird Baking Co., Lakewood
Fragapane Bakeries, Multiple Locations
Smoothie
Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar, Multiple Locations
Robeks, Multiple Locations*
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Multiple Locations
Pizza
Angelo’s Pizza, Lakewood*
Primoz Pizzeria, Multiple Locations
Antonio’s Pizza, Multiple Locations
Burger
Gibbs Butcher & Brews, Olmsted Falls
Around the Corner Saloon & Cafe, Lakewood*
Heck’s Cafe, Multiple Locations*
Wings
Around the Corner Saloon & Cafe, Lakewood*
Winking Lizard Tavern, Multiple Locations
Pizza Whirl, Cleveland
Mexican
Gran Fiesta, Strongsville
Fiesta Jalapenos, Medina
Cozumel, Multiple Locations
Italian
Luca West, Westlake
Fratello’s, Avon Lake
Bar Italia, Lakewood*
Chinese
King Wah Restaurant, Rocky River
Li Wah Restaurant, Cleveland
Wok of the Falls, Olmsted Falls
Farmers Market
Frostville Farmers Market, North Olmsted
Romano’s Farmers Market & Deli, North Royalton
North Union Farmers Market at Crocker Park, Westlake
Deli
Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River
Larder Delicatessen and Bakery, Cleveland
Nate’s Deli & Restaurant, Cleveland
Family Dining
Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River
Avon Brewing Co., Avon*
Winking Lizard Tavern, Multiple Locations
SERVICE
Wedding Venue
Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood*
Westwood Country Club, Rocky River
Olesia’s Taverne of Richfield, Richfield
Day Spa
Sacred Hour Wellness Spa, Lakewood, Rocky River
Charles Scott Salons and Spas, Rocky River, Avon
Bella Capelli Sanctuario, Westlake
Mani/Pedi
Shirley Vu Nails, Westlake
Prive Nail Spa, Westlake
Bella Capelli Sanctuario, Westlake
Salon
Charles Scott Salons and Spas, Rocky River, Avon
Bella Capelli Sanctuario, Westlake
Lather a Salon, Rocky River
Dry Cleaner
On the Spot Dry Cleaners, Broadview Heights, Parma
Master Cleaners, Berea
Ridge Cleaners, Multiple Locations
Senior Living
The Normandy, Rocky River
Renaissance Retirement Campus, Olmsted Falls
Rose Senior Living, Avon*
Car Wash
Bee Clean Car Wash, Multiple Locations
Carriage Auto Wash, Cleveland
Blue Falls Car Wash, Multiple Locations
Golf Course
Big Met Golf Course, Fairview Park
Sweetbriar Golf Club, Avon Lake
Red Tail Golf Club, Avon
Yoga/Pilates
Inner Bliss Yoga Studio, Rocky River, Westlake
Modern Yoga, Strongsville
Hope Yoga Studio, Fairview Park*
Fitness Center
UH Avon Fitness Center, Avon*
Dominique Moceanu Gymnastics Center, Medina
Esporta Fitness, Westlake, Brooklyn
ENTERTAINMENT
Happy Hour
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations*
Bar Louie, Westlake
Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood*
Live Music Venue
Olesia’s Taverne of Richfield, Richfield
Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood*
Rockin’ on the River, Lorain
Brewery
Avon Brewing Co., Avon*
Fat Head’s Brewery, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted*
Sibling Revelry Brewery, Westlake
Charitable Cause
Autism Speaks, Cleveland
The LCADA Way Pearls of Wisdom, Independence*
Prayers from Maria, Rocky River*
SHOPPING
Jeweler
Kleinhenz Jewelers, Westlake*
Peter & Co. Jewelers, Avon Lake*
Sheiban Jewelers, Cleveland
Pet Boutique
Style Mutt, Cleveland*
PetPeople, Multiple Locations
Oliver and Henry’s, Westlake*
Florist
Urban Orchid, Cleveland
Cottage of Flowers, Lakewood
Little Shop of Holly’s, Berea
Garden Center
Petitti Garden Centers, Multiple Locations
Gale’s Westlake Garden Center, Westlake
Cahoon Nursery & Garden Center, Westlake
Wine Store
Rozi’s Wine House, Lakewood
Heinen’s Grocery Store, Multiple Locations
The Wine Room, Avon
Beer Selection (Retail)
Rozi’s Wine House, Lakewood
Minotti’s Wine & Spirits, Multiple Locations
Ross Beverage, Lakewood
Bike Shop
Eddy’s Bike Shop, Multiple Locations
Century Cycles, Rocky River*
Fairview Cycle, Fairview Park
Boutique
Lovely Paperie & Gifts, Rocky River
Cara’s Boutique, Westlake*
Knuth’s, Westlake*
Men’s Fashion
Geiger’s, Lakewood
Ford’s Clothier, Rocky River
Home Decor
Rook Modern, Cleveland
Avenue Home, Lakewood
Wild Iris Home, Avon*
Health Foods (Retail)
Whole Foods Market, Rocky River
Nature’s Oasis, Lakewood
Vital Choice Health Store, North Royalton
CLE T-Shirt Shop
GV Art + Design, Lakewood, Cleveland*
CLE Clothing Co., Multiple Locations
Homage, Westlake
Consignment Shop
Common Threads Thrift, Fairview Park, Brook Park
Consign Home Couture, Westlake
Flower Child, Cleveland
Antique Shop
Sweet Lorain, Cleveland
Flower Child, Cleveland
Mitchell Sotka Design & Antiques, Rocky River
CHILDREN
Dance Theatre
Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood*
Dance Arts by Regina, North Royalton, Cleveland
Dance Lakewood, Lakewood
Gymnastics
Dominique Moceanu Gymnastics Center, Medina
The Little Gym, Multiple Locations
Flippers Gym Program, Avon
Music Instruction
Avon School of Music, Multiple Locations
Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood*
School of Rock, Westlake, Strongsville
Birthday Party
Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Westlake
Topgolf, Independence
The Little Gym, Multiple Locations
PEOPLE
Chiropractor
Dr. Julie Montemarano, Parma
River Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Rocky River*
Inspired Chiropractic & Wellness, Rocky River
Chef
Tony Martorello (Bistro 83), North Ridgeville*
Chris Bruder (Square 22 Restaurant and Bar), Strongsville
Mike Smith (Thyme Table), Bay Village*
Bartender
Halle Bruno (Blue Pointe Grille), Cleveland
Jeff Gresko (Bistro 83), North Ridgeville*
Angelica Rogers (Georgetown | Vosh), Lakewood*
Stylist
Meghan Zaborowski (Robert Patrick Salon), Rocky River
Kevin Deighton (Kevin Adam Salon & Spa), North Olmsted
Jessica McKnight (Mia Salon Studios), Multiple Locations
Interior Designer
Ashleigh Clark (Ashleigh Clark Interior Design Group), Strongsville*
Ida Gawthrop (Arhaus), Multiple Locations*
Fitness Instructor
Gina Shaffer (UH Avon Fitness Center), Avon*
Mike Ely (Grafton Barbell Club), Grafton*
Kevin Johsnon
Photographer
Emily Millay Photography, Rocky River
Ashley Brandich (New Arrivals Photography), Cleveland
Leigh Roth Photography, Westlake*