Lorain County is home to a wealth of dining options, shopping destinations and fun things to do. Be sure to check out this year's finalists as they vie for the best of the best honors at this year's Best of Lorain County Party on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Spitzer Conference Center. To learn more about the party or to purchase tickets, visit pulselorainmag.com/bolc.
Food
Restaurant
• Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
• The Feve, Oberlin
• Strip Steakhouse, Avon
Fine Dining
• Strip Steakhouse, Avon
• Dodie’s Dockside, Lorain
• 1833 Restaurant, Oberlin
Casual Dining
• Avon Brewing Co., Avon
• The Feve, Oberlin
• Ziggy’s Pub & Restaurant, Amherst
Patio
• Avon Brewing Co., Avon
• Lorenzo’s Pizzeria, Oberlin
• The Brew Kettle, Amherst
Sunday Brunch
• The Feve, Oberlin
• Foundry Kitchen and Bar, Elyria
• Union Town Provisions, Lorain
Family Dining
• Blue Sky Restaurant, Multiple Locations
• Avon Brewing Co., Avon
• Mutt and Jeff’s Restaurant & Bar, Lorain
Bar Food
• Avon Brewing Co., Avon
• Ziggy’s Pub & Restaurant, Amherst
• Bar Nova, Avon
Cheap Eats
• Hot Dog Heaven, Amherst
• Blue Sky Restaurant, Multiple Locations
• ZZ’s Big Top, Avon
Steak
• Strip Steakhouse, Avon
• Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
• Diso’s Bistro, Lorain
Italian
• Nino’s Italian Restaurant, North Ridgeville
• Sorrento Ristorante & Pizzeria, Sheffield
• Fratello’s, Avon Lake
Latin
• Papasitos and Beer Mexican Grill, Lorain
• El Kefon, Lorain
• Lupita’s Mexican Restaurant, Oberlin
Asian
• ThiNi Thai, Oberlin
• Pine Garden Restaurant, Lorain
• Golden Crown, Amherst
Ribs
• Moosehead BBQ Grill, Amherst
• Uncle Bo’s Slow-n-Low Smokehouse BBQ, Elyria
• Mutt and Jeff’s Restaurant & Bar, Lorain
Burger
• The Feve, Oberlin
• Avon Brewing Co., Avon
• Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
Appetizers
• Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
• Mutt and Jeff’s Restaurant & Bar, Lorain
• Foundry Kitchen and Bar, Elyria
Wings
• Avon Brewing Co., Avon
• ZZ’s Big Top, Avon
• Ziggy’s Pub & Restaurant, Amherst
Sandwich
• The Feve, Oberlin
• The Arb at Tappan Square, Oberlin
• The Brew Kettle, Amherst
Burrito
• Fiesta Jalapeños, North Ridgeville
• Don Tequila Bar & Grill, Amherst
Pizza
• Neechi’s Pizza, Avon
• Lorenzo’s Pizzeria, Oberlin
• Yala’s Pizza, Lorain
Donuts
• Expresso Bakery, Elyria
• Kiedrowski’s Bakery, Amherst
• Marta’s N More Bakery, Lorain
Coffee
• Slow Train Cafe, Oberlin
• Arabica Coffee Bistro, Amherst
• Check Please Cafe, Grafton
Desserts
• Little Devil Cupcakery, Amherst
• Cakes by the Lake, Lorain
• Blue Sky Restaurant, Multiple Locations
Chocolate
• Susan L. Chocolatier, Multiple Locations
• Gibson’s Bakery, Oberlin
Ice Cream
• Cowhaus Creamery, Elyria
• Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Avon
• Twist-n-Shake, Elyria
Wine Shop
• Wine Room, Avon
• Giuseppe’s Wine Cellar, Amherst
Deli
• Your Deli, Amherst
• Fligner’s Market, Lorain
• Rubin’s Deli & Restaurant, Elyria
Pastry Shop
• Little Devil Cupcakery, Amherst
• Kiedrowski’s, Amherst
• Cakes by the Lake, Lorain
Fish Fry
• American Slovak Club, Lorain
• Avon Brewing Co., Avon
• Tom’s Country Place, Avon
Caterer
• Conferencing & Dining Services, Lorain County Community College, Elyria
• Crow’s Catering, Amherst
• Fligner’s Market, Lorain
Sushi
• Jin House, Amherst
• Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, Oberlin
• Fujiyama Japanese Restaurant, Avon
Healthy Menu
• Fresco Bistro, Lorain
• Aladdin’s Eatery, Oberlin
• Fresh Planet, Avon
Entertainment
Sports Bar
• Ziggy’s Pub & Restaurant, Amherst
• Game On Lorain, Lorain
• Wolfey’s Bistro & Pub, Elyria
Happy Hour
• Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
• Speak of the Devil, Lorain
• ZZ’s Big Top, Avon
Local Festival
• North Ridgeville Corn Festival, North Ridgeville
• Woollybear Festival, Vermilion
• Lorain International Festival, Lorain
Winery
• John Christ Winery, Avon Lake
• Klingshirn Winery, Avon Lake
Theater
• Apollo Theatre, Oberlin
• Lorain Palace Theater, Lorain
• Stocker Arts Center (LCCC), Elyria
Charitable Event
• The LCADA Way Pearls of Wisdom Benefit and Recognition Dinner, Lorain
• Blessing House Rock-a-Bye Ball, Lorain
• North Ridgeville Community Care Soup for the Spirit, North Ridgeville
Shopping
Florist
• Off Broadway Floral & Gift, Lorain
• Puffers Floral Shoppe, Elyria
• Zelek Flower Shop, Lorain
Garden Center
• Pandy’s Garden Center, Elyria
• Pinehaven Garden Center and Greenhouses, Avon
• Don Mould’s Plantation Garden Center & Nursery, Multiple Locations
Beer Selection
• The Brew Kettle, Amherst
• Avon Brewing Co., Avon
• Beerhead Bar & Eatery, Avon
Book Store
• Ben Franklin, Oberlin
• MindFair Books, Oberlin
• Central Book Store, Amherst
Jeweler
• Elyria Jewelers & Repair, Elyria
• Vandemark Jewelers, Elyria
• Peter & Co. Jewelers, Avon Lake
Shopping Area
• Avon Commons, Avon
• Downtown Oberlin, Oberlin
• Main Street Amherst, Amherst
Boutique
• Dollhouse Boutique, Amherst
• Truly Simple Boutique, Wellington
• Solene Boutique, Avon
Farmers Market
• Vermilion Farm Market, Vermilion
• Oberlin Farmers Market, Oberlin
• Fitch’s Farm Market, Avon
Gallery
• Ginko Gallery & Studio, Oberlin
• FAVA, Oberlin
• Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery (LCCC), Elyria
Health
Fitness Center
• Burn Boot Camp, Avon Lake
• Grafton Barbell Club, Grafton
• UH Avon Fitness Center, Avon
Fitness Trail
• Black River Reservation - Bur Oak, Elyria
• French Creek Reservation, Sheffield
• Sandy Ridge Reservation, North Ridgeville
Senior Living
• Kendal at Oberlin, Oberlin
• Sprenger Health Care Systems, Multiple Locations
• Kingston of Vermilion, Vermilion
Yoga Studio
• The Hive, Elyria
• Solaluna Yoga, Oberlin
• Simply Yoga, Wellington
Healthy Food Selection
• Heinen’s Grocery Store, Avon
• Café Melissa, Avon Lake
• Aladdin’s Eatery, Oberlin
Services
Mani-Pedi
• Headquarters Salon & Spa, Lorain
• Adeva Salon and Spa, Oberlin
• Exhale Spa at UH Avon Health Center, Avon
Pet Boutique
• Alpha-Dog Pet Center & Pet Wash Systems, Amherst
• Polished Paws Salon & Boutique, Avon Lake
• Paws by the Lake Pet Resort & Daycare, Avon Lake
Car Wash
• Blue Falls Car Wash, Multiple Locations
• Ridgeville Wash Wizzard, North Ridgeville
• Goo Goo Express Car Wash, Avon
Dry Cleaner
• Elyria Dry Cleaners, Elyria
• Pat’s Cleaners, Multiple Locations
• Ridge Cleaners, Multiple Locations
Day Spa
• Adeva Salon and Spa, Oberlin
• Headquarters Salon & Spa, Lorain
• Exhale Spa at UH Avon Health Center, Avon
Children
Dance Studio
• The Little Gym of Avon, Avon
• MovementWorks, Oberlin
• Miss Kristin’s Dance Studio, Avon Lake
Gymnastics
• Ten Point 0 Gymnastics, North Ridgeville
• Avon Dance Martial Arts and Gymnastics, Avon
• Great Lakes Gymnastics, Avon Lake
Learning Center
• Laura’s Learning Treehouse, Avon
• Children’s Learning Center (LCCC), Lorain
• The Child Garden, Multiple Locations
Music Instruction
• Avon School of Music, Avon
• Community Music School (Oberlin Conservatory), Oberlin
• Rock Town Music Academy, Lorain
People
Chiropractor (Name and Practice)
• Jeremy Watson, Watson Wellness, Amherst
• Beth Kiser, Family Wellness Chiropractic Center, Lorain
• Lindsay Horn, Dynamic Movement Chiropractic, Lorain
Bartender
• Heather Moran, Avon Brewing Co., Avon
• Jeff Gresko, Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
• Christina Piche, 83 & Chestnut Pub and Eatery, North Ridgeville
Local Volunteer (Name and Organization)
• Kat Byrnes, Main Street Wellington, Wellington
• Annette Corrao, BHS Alumni Memorial Park, Sheffield Lake
• Judy Recknagel, Main Street Amherst and Community Foundation of Lorain County, Amherst
Board Member (Name and Board)
• Teresa Bosela, Main Street Wellington, Wellington
• Brady Aldinger, The LCADA Way Board of Directors, Lorain
Chef
• Adam Schmith, Culinary Arts Institute (LCCC), Elyria
• Brian Weaver, Avon Brewing Co., Avon
• Anthony Martorello, Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
Personal Trainer
• Mike Ely, Grafton Barbell Club, Grafton
• Dianne Green, Integral Fitness Ohio, Oberlin
• Gina Shaffer, UH Avon Fitness Center, Avon
Master Stylist
• Megan Morgan, Nix & Row Salon, Avon
• Alyssa Hulgin, Light Salon + Spa, Avon
• Chelsea Sitzhugh, Light Salon + Spa, Avon
