FOOD
Best Restaurant
Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
Foundry Kitchen & Bar, Elyria
Strip Steakhouse, Avon
Best Fine Dining
Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
Nemo Grille, Avon
Strip Steakhouse, Avon
Best Casual Dining
Avon Brewing Company, Avon
Foundry Kitchen & Bar, Elyria
The Feve, Oberlin
Best Patio
Avon Brewing Company, Avon
Mulligan's Pub & Grille, Avon
Veranda Bistro & Bar, Avon
Best View
Papasitos and Beer Mexican Grill, Lorain
The Nest at Grey Hawk, LaGrange
The Shipyards, Lorain
Best Steak
Parker's Grille & Tavern, Avon Lake
Strip Steakhouse, Avon
The Gilmore, Lorain
Best Seafood
Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
Ibiza, Avon Lake
Nemo Grille, Avon
Best Burger
Between the Bun, North Ridgeville
Foundry Kitchen & Bar, Elyria
Heck's Café, Avon
Best Pizza
Lorenzo's Pizzeria, Oberlin
Olde Town Pizza House, Amherst
Old School Pizza and Wings, Avon Lake
Best Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings, Avon Lake, Elyria
Red Iron Bar & Grille, Wellington
ZZ's Big Top, Avon
Best Ribs
Moosehead BBQ Grill, Amherst
Jones Bones BBQ & Grub, Grafton
Uncle Bo's Slow-n-Low BBQ, Elyria
Best Burrito
Tacos del Pueblo Mexican Grill, North Ridgeville
Don Tequila, Amherst, Elyria
Fiesta Jalapenos, North Ridgeville
Best Sushi
Fujiyama, Avon
Jin House, Amherst
Plum Asian Fare and Sushi, Avon Lake
Best Italian
Antica Italian Kitchen + Bar, Avon
Fratello’s, Avon Lake
Nino's Italian Restaurant, North Ridgeville
Best Asian
Jin House, Amherst
Plum Asian Fare and Sushi, Avon Lake
ThiNi Thai, Oberlin
Best Latin
El Kefon, Lorain
Rico's Tacos and Tequila, Avon Lake
Mi Casa Sabor Latino, Lorain
Best Healthy Menu (Restaurant)
Aladdin's Eatery, Oberlin
Fresco Bistro, Lorain
Salad KraZe, Avon Lake
Best Bar Food
Bascule Brewery and Public House, Lorain
Wolfey's Bistro & Pub, Elyria
Ziggy's Pub & Restaurant, Amherst
Best Cheap Eats
Hot Dog Heaven, Amherst
Smitty's Place, Elyria
Two Bucks, Avon
Best Sunday Brunch
Cole's Public House, Amherst
Foundry Kitchen & Bar, Elyria
The Feve, Oberlin
Best Family Dining
Blue Sky Restaurant, Amherst,
Jake's on the Lake, Avon Lake
Sal & Al's Diner, Amherst
Best Appetizers
Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
Foundry Kitchen & Bar, Elyria
Railroad Brewing Co., Avon
Best Sandwich
Broadway Mary's, Lorain
The Feve, Oberlin
Sundays Plus, Amherst
Best Deli
Fligner’s Market, Lorain
Martin's Deli, Avon
Rubin’s Deli, Elyria
Best Bakery
Cawley's Confections, LaGrange
Kiedrowski's Bakery, Amherst
Marta's N More Bakery, Lorain
Best Chocolate
Faroh's Finest Chocolates, Lorain
Malley's Chocolates, Avon
Suzin L. Chocolatier, Amherst, Elyria
Best Desserts
Cakes By the Lake, Lorain
Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes, Avon, Avon Lake
Mad Batter Pastry Emporium, Wellington
Best Donuts
Expresso Bakery, Elyria
LaGrange IGA, LaGrange
Peace, Love and Little Donuts, Avon
Best Ice Cream
Hershey's Ice Cream 'n More, LaGrange
K-Cream Korner, Lorain
Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream, Avon
Best Independent Coffee Shop
Cawley's Confections, LaGrange
Emilie's Coffee House & Wine Bar, Avon Lake
Magdalen’s Gallery + Espresso, Lorain
Best Fish Fry
American Slovak Club, Lorain
LaGrange Lions Club, LaGrange
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Sheffield Lake
Best Caterer
LCCC Conference & Dining Services, Elyria
Pink Peppercorn Catering, Elyria
Tom's Country Place, Avon
ENTERTAINMENT
Best Winery
John Christ Winery, Avon Lake
Matus Winery, Wakeman
Klingshirn Winery, Avon Lake
Best Sports Bar
Buffalo Wild Wings, Avon Lake, Elyria
Dawg House Bar & Grill, Elyria
Tailgators, Avon Lake
Best Happy Hour
Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
Speak of the Devil, Lorain
Wolfey's Bistro & Pub, Elyria
Best Brewery
Avon Brewing Company, Avon
Bascule Brewery and Public House, Lorain
Ghost Tree Brewing Company, Amherst
Best Live Music Venue
Bascule Brewery and Public House, Lorain
Black River Landing, Lorain
The Dogg House Bar and Grill, Avon Lake
Best Theater
Apollo Theater, Oberlin
Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain
Stocker Arts Center, Elyria
Best Golf Course
Grey Hawk Golf Club, LaGrange
Valley of the Eagles, Elyria
Whiskyville Golf Club, Elyria
Best Local Festival
FireFish Festival, Lorain
Lorain International Festival, Lorain
North Ridgeville Corn Festival, North Ridgeville
Best Charitable Event
Blessing House - Rock-a-Bye Ball, Elyria
The LCADA Way - Pearls of Wisdom, Lorain
American Cancer Society - Life Savers Ball of Lorain County
SHOPPING
Best Shopping Area
Avon Commons, Avon
Downtown Amherst, Amherst
Olde Avon Village, Avon
Best Gift Boutique
Over the Moon Gifts, Lorain
Talents, Avon Lake
Tracy's Trinkets & Treasures, Elyria
Best Clothing Boutique
Goodness Gracious, Grafton
The Clothing Loft Boutique, Amherst
The Mermaid's Tale, Amherst
Best Gallery
Elyria Arts Council, Elyria
FAVA Gallery, Oberlin
Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery, Elyria
Best Jeweler
Nielsen Jewelers, Lorain
Peter & Co. Jewelers, Avon Lake
Vandemark Jewelers, Elyria
Best Florist
Elegant Designs in Bloom, Wellington
Off Broadway Floral & Gift, Lorain
Zelek's, Lorain
Best Garden Center
Don Mould's, North Ridgeville
Pandy's Garden Center, Elyria
Petitti Garden Centers, Avon
Best Book Store
Ben Franklin | MindFair Books, Oberlin
Commodore Books & More, Elyria
Oberlin Bookstore, Oberlin
Best Pet Boutique
Alpha-Dog Pet Center & Pet Wash Systems, Amherst
Grateful Dog Bakery, North Ridgeville
The Spotted Dog, Avon
Best Farmers Market
Oberlin Farmers Market, Oberlin
Pickering Farms, Avon
Vermilion Farm Market, Vermilion
Best Wine Shop
Gitta's Table, Avon Lake
Giuseppe's Wine Cellar, Amherst
The Wine Room, Avon
Best Beer Selection
1 Stop Beverage, Avon
Minotti's Wine & Spirits, Avon
Rags, Lorain
SERVICES
Best Day Spa
Beauty Spot Med Spa, North Ridgeville
Essential Kneads Wellness, Grafton
UH Avon Fitness Center Day Spa, Avon
Best Mani Pedi
A David Anthony Salon & Spa, Lorain
The Barn Salon and Spa, LaGrange
UH Avon Fitness Center Day Spa, Avon
Best Home Builder
Greenquest Group, North Ridgeville
Kopf Builders, Avon Lake
Yost Construction, Elyria
Best Home Remodeler
Brady 3, Avon Lake
JSD General Contracting, Elyria
Remodel Me Today, Olmsted Falls
Best Landscaper
Brian-Kyles Landscapes of Distinction, Lorain
Don Mould's, North Ridgeville
Lifestyle Landscaping, North Ridgeville
Best Dry Cleaner
Elyria Dry Cleaners, Elyria
Tide Dry Cleaners, Avon
Ridge Cleaners, Multiple Locations
Best Car Wash
Blue Falls Car Wash, Amherst, North Ridgeville
Mod Wash
Rainforest Car Wash, Avon
HEALTH
Best Fitness Center
French Creek YMCA, Avon
Mercy Health Amherst Health Plex, Amherst
UH Avon Fitness Center, Avon
Best Fitness Trail
French Creek Reservation, Amherst
Kopf Reservation Trail, Elyria
Sandy Ridge Reservation, Sheffield Village
Best Yoga Studio
Cultivate Yoga , Avon
Grounded Yoga, Grafton
UH Avon Fitness Center, Avon
Best Healthy Food Selection (Retail)
Doc Watson's Market, Amherst
Fitch's Farm Market, Avon
Heinen's Grocery Store, Avon
Best Senior Living
Danbury Senior Living, North Ridgeville
Rose Senior Living, Avon
Sprenger Health Care Systems, Multiple Locations
CHILDREN
Best Gymnastics
Flippers Gym Program, Avon
Great Lakes Gymnastics, Avon Lake
Ten Point 0 Gymnastics, North Ridgeville
Best Dance Studio
Janice's Dance Studio, Wellington
BDD Dance Studio, Lagrange
Miss Kristin's Dance Studio, Avon Lake
Best Learning Center
Laura's Learning Treehouse, Avon
LCCC Children's Learning Center, Elyria
The Child Garden, Multiple Locations
Best Music Instruction
Avon School of Music, Avon
Oberlin Community Music School, Oberlin
Rock Town Music Academy, Lorain
PEOPLE
Best Local Volunteer
Summer Deichler - United Way of Lorain County
Lorie Wilber - Partners With Paws of Lorain County
Oberlin
Dick Jacquemotte - Second Harvest Food Bank
Best Board Member
Brad Calabrese - United Way of Greater Lorain County
Denise Shafer - Blessing House
SueAnn Naso - Second Harvest Food Bank
Best Chef
Anthony Martorello - Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
Chris Taylor - Emerald Event Center, Avon
Dean Diluciano - LCCC Conference & Dining Services, Elyria
Best Bartender
Jack Maple - Speak of the Devil, Lorain
Jeff Gresko - Bistro 83, North Ridgeville
Mike Koeth - Ghost Tree Brewing Co., Amherst
Best Personal Trainer
Amy DeFilippo - Mercy Health Plex, Avon
Linda Lavalle - UH Avon Fitness Center, Avon
Linda Vilagi - Linda's Fit Club
Best Master Stylist
Jess McKnight - Sage Salon, North Ridgeville
Madison Allemeier - Fine Bella Salon, Avon Lake
Megan Morgan - Nix & Row Salon, Avon
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Brenden Hales - Transcendence Health
Dr. Jeremy Watson - Watson Wellness, Amherst
Dr. Nicholas Fabian - Xcell Medical Group, Elyria
