Food

Best Restaurant

Avon Brewing Co., Avon

Best Fine Dining

Jackalope Lakeside, Lorain

Best Casual Dining

Avon Brewing Co., Avon

Best Patio

Jackalope Lakeside, Lorain

Best Sunday Brunch

The Feve, Oberlin

Best Family Dining

Parker’s Grille & Tavern, Avon Lake

Best Bar Food

Avon Brewing Co., Avon

Best Cheap Eats

Hot Dog Heaven, Amherst

Best Steak

Strip Steakhouse, Avon

Best Italian

Sorrento Ristorante & Pizzeria, Village of Sheffield

Best Latin

Don Tequila, Amherst

Best Asian

Jin House, Amherst

Best Ribs

Bubba’s-Q, Avon

Best Burger

Hecks, Avon

Best Appetizers

Bistro 83, North Ridgeville

Best Wings

Winking Lizard, Avon

Best Sandwich

Melt Bar and Grilled, Avon

Best Burrito

Fiesta Jalapenos, North Ridgeville

Best Pizza

Lorenzo’s Pizzeria, Oberlin

Best Donuts

Peace Love & Little Donuts, Avon

Best Coffee

Arabica Coffee Bistro, Amherst

Best Desserts

Kiedrowski’s Simply Delicious Bakery, Amherst

Best Chocolate

Suzin L. Chocolatier, Elyria

Best Ice Cream

Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Avon

Best Wine Shop

Minotti’s Wine & Spirits, Avon

Best Deli

Fligner’s Market, Lorain

Best Pastry Shop

Kiedrowski’s Simply Delicious Bakery, Amherst

Best Fish Fry

American Slovak Club, Lorain

Best Caterer

LCCC, Elyria

Best Sushi

Jin House, Amherst

 

Entertainment

Best Sports Bar

Wolfey’s Bistro & Pub, Elyria

Best Happy Hour

Bistro 83, North Ridgeville

Best Local Festival

North Ridgeville Corn Festival, North Ridgeville

Best Wine Tasting

Matus Winery, Wakeman

Best Theater

Stocker Arts Center (of Lorain County Community College), Elyria

 

Health

Best Fitness Center

UH Avon Health Center, Avon

Best Fitness Trail

French Creek, Sheffield Village

Best Senior Living

St. Mary of the Woods, Avon

Best Yoga

3 Sisters, Avon

Best Healthy Menu

Aladdin’s Eatery, Oberlin

Best Charitable Event

LCADA Way Pearls of Wisdom, Lorain

 

Shopping

Best Florist

Puffers Floral Shoppe, Elyria

Best Garden Center

Don Mould’s Plantation Garden Center and Nursery, North Ridgeville and Amherst

Best Retail Beer Selection

Heinen’s Grocery Store, Avon

Best Book Store

Ben Franklin Book Store, Oberlin

Best Jeweler

Vandemark Jewelers, Elyria

Best Shopping Center

Avon Commons, Avon

Best Boutique

The Mermaid’s Tale, Amherst

Best Farmers Market

Vermilion Farm Market, Vermilion

Best Gallery

Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery, Elyria

Best Health Food Selection

Aladdin’s Eatery, Oberlin

 

Services

Best Dry Cleaner

Ridge Cleaners, Avon Lake

Best Mani Pedi

A David Anthony Salon + Spa, Lorain

Best Pet Boutique

Alpha-Dog Pet Center, Amherst

Best Car Wash

Ridgeville Wash Wizard, North Ridgeville

Best Day Spa

Exhale Spa at UH Avon Health Center, Avon

 

Children

Best Dance Studio

Miss Jacqui’s Dance, Avon Lake

Best Gymnastics

Ten Point O, North Ridgeville

Best Learning Center

Children’s Learning Center LCCC, Elyria

Best Music Instruction

Woodshed Lessons, Oberlin

 

People

Bartender

Jeff Gresko - Bistro 83, North Ridgeville

Best Local Volunteer

Keith Brown - United Way, Lorain

Best Board Member

Dr. Jeremy Watson - Amherst Rotary Club, Amherst

Best Chef

Anthony Martorello - Bistro 83, North Ridgeville

Best Personal Trainer

Linda Vilagi - Mercy Health & Recreation Center, Amherst

Best Master Stylist

Kelsey Watson - Hairess Salon, Amherst