BEST OF THE VALLEY
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As Shenandoah Valley’s largest newspaper, we understand how important hospitality, arts, medical and small businesses are to the city and county’s growth, especially during a year like this. We hope you enjoyed taking part in the 2020 Best of the Valley as much as we enjoyed putting it together. We congratulate all the winners and runner ups this year. The locally-owned businesses once again received a record number of votes and continue to enhance the lives of those who live here. This special section honors the #1 winners, and this year, the runner ups for the Shopping, Activities, Culture, Medical, Eats, Services and Miscellaneous categories. We congratulate and thank all of the local businesses for their efforts and the thousands of voters for making Shenandoah Valley a great place for business and to call home.
BEST OF THE VALLEY WINNERS
BEST SHOPPING
Uibol!Zpv Thank you to all of our clients. Proudly serving the Shenandoah Valley and beyond for 38 years and counting! 75 Court Square Harrisonburg VA 22801 540-433-1833 mchonejewelry.com
for voting us
Best Gift Shop Join us for our
Grand Opening Celebration of our expanded store October 3 Giveaways, specials, a drawing and lots of fun shopping. Located in the Dayton Market
Harrisonburg, Va.
BEST OF THE VALLEY
best Antiques: FACTORY ANTIQUE MALL runner up: J&B’S COUNTRY STORE ANTIQUES best Bicycle Shop: MOLE HILL BIKES runner up: BLACK DOG BIKES best Boutique: NEW CREATION runner up: TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES best Bridal Shop: BRIDAL IMPRESSIONS BY AMANDA’S TOUCH runner up: ANNA JOY’S BRIDAL & FORMAL WEAR best Downtown Shop: KLINE’S DAIRY BAR runner up: GLEN’S FAIR PRICE STORE, INC.
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best Fabric Shop: HOBBY LOBBY runner up: RAGTIME FABRICS best Farm Equipment Dealer: ROCKINGHAM COOPERATIVE runner up: TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY best Farm Supply Store: ROCKING R ACE HARDWARE runner up: TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY best Farmer’s Market: HARRISONBURG FARMER’S MARKET runner up: THE DAYTON MARKET best Flooring Store: EAGLE CARPET INC. runner up: WEAVER’S FLOORING AMERICA best Furniture Store: GRAND HOME FURNISHINGS runner up: FINDER’S KEEPERS SURPLUS & OUTLET LLC best Gift Shop: ZOLA’S runner up: GREEN VALLEY BOOK FAIR best Greenhouse/Nursery: EVERGROWIN’ GREEHOUSE runner up: BLUE RIBBON NURSERY & LANDSCAPING best Grocery Store: MARTIN’S FOOD runner up: KROGER best Gun Shop: ROCKINGHAM COOPERATIVE runner up: DOMINION OUTDOORS best Handcrafted Art: TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES runner up: OASIS FINE ART & CRAFT
Harrisonburg, Va.
best Hardware Store: ROCKING R ACE HARDWARE runner up: LOWE’S best Health Food Store: KATE’S NATURAL PRODUCTS runner up: FRIENDLY CITY FOOD CO-OP best Jewelry Store: JAMES MCHONE JEWELRY runner up: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM JEWELERS best Pawn Shop: COIN & GIFT SHOP runner up: JBS PAWN best Pet Store: SYLVIA’S PETS runner up: PETSMART best Sporting Goods: WALKABOUT OUTFITTERS runner up: ROCKINGHAM COOPERATIVE best Thrift Store: GIFT & THRIFT runner up: FINDER’S KEEPERS SURPLUS & OUTLET LLC best Tire Dealer: BIG L TIRE PROS runner up: ROSEN TIRE & AUTO REPAIR best Tractor Dealer: JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT runner up: ROCKINGHAM NEW HOLLAND best Tuxedo Shop: CLASSIC TUXEDOS & SUITS runner up: TUXEDO CORNER - ANNA JOY’S
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BEST OF THE VALLEY WINNERS
BEST ACTIVITIES
best Bingo Hall: MCGAHEYSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runner up: RUBY’S ARCADE best Dance Spot: CROSSKEYS VINEYARDS runner up: RUBY’S LOUNGE best Golf Course: PACKSADDLE RIDGE GOLF CLUB runner up: LAKEVIEW GOLF CLUB best Live Music Venue: LEHMAN AUDITORIUM, EMU runner up: BLUESTONE VINEYARD best Local Music Artist: BOB DRIVER runner up: MIKE DAVIS
best Local Band: THE HACKENS BOYS runner up: OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW best Museum/Historical Site: FRONTIER CULTURE MUSEUM runner up: EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM best Ski Resort: MASSANUTTEN RESORT runner up: SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN RESORT best Trivia Night: BUFFALO WILD WINGS runner up: THE CRACKED PILLAR best Yoga Studio: SENTARA RMH WELLNESS CENTER runner up: THE CENTER YOGA AT ICE HOUSE STUDIOS
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BEST OF THE VALLEY WINNERS
BEST CULTURE
best Fine Artist: P BUCKLEY MOSS runner up: KEN SHULER best Gallery Space: OASIS FINE ART & CRAFT runner up: P BUCKLEY MOSS GALLERY best NonproямБt or Charity: ROCKINGHAM/HARRISONBURG SPCA runner up: BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK best Photographer: CHRISTA GITCHELL runner up: ALLEN LITTEN
best Radio Station: WSIG, 96.9 FM runner up: WKCY, 104.3 best Stage Theater: FORBES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS runner up: COURT SQUARE THEATER best Wedding Venue: STOVER HALL runner up: CROSSKEYS VINEYARDS
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BEST MEDICAL
best Assisted Living: BRIDGEWATER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY runner up: SUNNYSIDE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY best Audiologist: ALEXIOU HEARING & SINUS CENTER runner up: BLUE RIDGE HEARING CENTER best Chiropractor: NEIDER CHIROPRACTIC & REHABILITATION, INC. runner up: HARRISONBURG CHIROPRACTIC CENTER best Dentist: SMILES FOR LIFE DENTAL CARE runner up: BROWN & SUTT DENTISTRY best Dermatologist: HARRISONBURG DERMATOLOGY runner up: ACCESS DERMATOLOGY best Doctor (Family): HARRISONBURG FAMILY PRACTICE runner up: ROCKINGHAM FAMILY PHYSICIANS best Hospital: SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER runner up: AUGUSTA HEALTH best Nurse Practitioner: HARRISONBURG FAMILY PRACTICE runner up: ROCKINGHAM FAMILY PHYSICIANS best Nursing Home: BRIDGEWATER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY runner up: SUNNYSIDE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
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best Obstetrics/Gynecology: SHENANDOAH WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE runner up: HARRISONBURG OBGYN best Optometrist: ROCKINGHAM EYE PHYSICIANS AND ASSOCIATES, P.C. runner up: EYEONE best Pediatrician: HARRISONBURG PEDIATRICS runner up: BLUESTONE PEDIATRICS best Pharmacy: CVS PHARMACY runner up: WALMART PHARMACY best Physical Therapy: SENTARA RMH WELLNESS CENTER runner up: DRAYER PHYSICAL THERAPY INSTITUTE best Podiatrist: MIKI HORI, DPM runner up: GREGORY SHILLING, DPM best Psychiatrist: SENTARA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES runner up: HARVEY YODER, MED best Rehab Center: BRIDGEWATER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY runner up: SUNNYSIDE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY best Urgent Care: MEDEXPRESS URGENT CARE runner up: SENTARA RMH MEDICAL CENTER
Harrisonburg, Va.
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Professional Care With A Personal Touch Personal Care for Every Phase of a Woman’s Life.
Leonard W. Aamodt
Jennifer M. Visger
Justin D. Deaton
Louis E. Nelsen III
Kimberly A. Greer
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Melody M. Mast
Tammie McDonald-Brouwer
Kaya J. Norton
Bobbi R. Gray
Kimberly L. Ownby
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Thank You for voting us BEST OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY OF THE VALLEY 2020! Barbara M. Kirkland
Rebekah J. Simon
C.N.M., M.S
Nurse Practitioner
We understand that no two women are alike; consequently, treatment plans need to be made on an individual basis. We, at Shenandoah Women’s Health Care and The Spa at Shenandoah, offer specialized services for the unique needs of each woman. Now offering on site Mammography. Visit Us At: 240 Lucy Dr., Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Call to schedule your appointment today
540-438-1314 or 877-438-1314 toll free www.swhc-office.com
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BEST OF THE VALLEY WINNERS
BEST EATS
best Appetizers: MACADO’S runner up: O’NEILL’S GRILL
best Chicken: CHICK-FIL-A runner up: VITO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN
best Asian: TASTE OF THAI runner up: GOLDEN CHINA RESTAURANT
best Chinese: GOLDEN CHINA RESTAURANT runner up: TASTE OF THAI
best Bakery: MR. J’S BAGEL’S & DELI runner up: ANITA’S DECADENT DELIGHTS BAKE SHOPPE
best Coffee: SHEETZ runner up: DUNKIN’
best Barbecue: BAR-B-Q RANCH runner up: LOG CABIN BARBECUE
best Delivery/Take Out: MACADO’S runner up: CHICK-FIL-A
best Breakfast: CRACKER BARREL runner up: MR. J’S BAGELS & DELI
best Dessert: KLINE’S DAIRY BAR runner up: SWEETFROG
best Brewery: WILD WOLF BREWING COMPANY runner up: BROTHERS CRAFT BREWING
best Donuts: STRITE’S DONUTS runner up: KRISPY KREME
best Brunch: C&S DINER runner up: CRACKER BARREL
best Downtown Restaurant: JACK BROWN’S BEER & BURGER JOINT runner up: LOCAL CHOP & GRILL HOUSE
best Buffet: WOOD GRILL BUFFET runner up: GOLD CHINA RESTAURANT best Burgers: JACK BROWN’S BEER & BURGER JOINT runner up: JESS’ LUNCH #2 best Cheap Night Out: JESS’ LUNCH runner up: EL CHARRO best Chef: THE GOBBLER GRILL runner up: JOSHUA WILTON HOUSE
best Food Truck: GRILLED CHEESE MANIA runner up: MAMA’S CABOOSE best French Fries: MCDONALD’S runner up: FIVE GUYS best Happy Hour: MACADO’S runner up: JACK BROWN’S BEER & BURGER JOINT best Healthy Options: A BOWL OF GOOD runner up: TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Harrisonburg, Va.
best Homestyle Cooking: THOMAS HOUSE runner up: CRACKER BARREL
Saturday, September 26, 2020 BEST OF THE VALLEY best Sandwiches: MACADO’S runner up: LOLA DELICATESSEN
best Ice Cream: KLINE’S DAIRY BAR runner up: TOT’S ICE CREAM
best Seafood: RED LOBSTER runner up: BLUE STONE INN
best Italian: VITO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN runner up: CIRO’S ITALIAN EATERY, ELKTON
best Service: CHICK-FIL-A runner up: LOCAL CHOP & GRILL HOUSE
best Japanese: KYOTO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE runner up: SAKURA10 JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
best Steak: TEXAS STEAKHOUSE runner up: LOCAL CHOP & GRILL HOUSE
best Mexican: EL CHARRO runner up: JALISCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
best Sushi: KYOTO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE runner up: BEYOND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
best Middle Eastern/Mediterranean: VITO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN runner up: TASTE OF INDIA
best Tacos: EL CHARRO runner up: MAGNOLIA’S TACO & TEQUILA BAR
best Mixed Drinks: MACADO’S runner up: THE CRACKED PILLAR
best Thai: TASTE OF THAI runner up: BEYOND RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
best New Restaurant: SKRIMP SHACK runner up: LIL’ GUSS’
best Vegetarian: A BOWL OF GOOD runner up: PANERA BREAD
best Pizza: VITO’S ITALIAN KITCHEN runner up: BELLA LUNA WOOD-FIRED PIZZA
best Winery: BLUESTONE VINEYARD runner up: CROSSKEYS VINEYARDS
best Restaurant Atmosphere: MACADO’S runner up: LOCAL CHOP & GRILL HOUSE
best Wings: BUFFALO WILD WINGS runner up: MACADO’S
Thank You
ng us Best of The Valley Chinese Restaurant BRING THIS COUPON
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1005 E. Market St., Harrisonburg, VA (off I-81, Exit 247B)
540-434-1285 Order online at GoldenChinaHarrisonburg.com delivery available thru doordash
Watch Facebook for opening of Dining Room
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BEST OF THE VALLEY WINNERS
BEST SERVICES
best Accountant: MILLER, JAMESON & BRAKE LLP runner up: RICHARD YANCEY, CPA - BROWN & EDWARDS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS best Attorney: MARKS & HARRISON runner up: CLARK & BRADSHAW best Auctioneer: BOWMAN AUCTIONS runner up: E RAY WINE best Auto Dealer: HARRISONBURG HONDA runner up: BOB WADE AUTOWORLD best Auto Repair: AIREY VOLKSWAGON SERVICES runner up: BRIDGEWATER CAR CARE INC.
best Bank: DUPONT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION runner up: F&M BANK best Barbershop: AJ’S GENTLEMEN’S BARBERSHOP runner up: OMAR’S HAIR SALON & BARBERSHOP best Building Contractor: LANTZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY runner up: NIELSEN BUILDERS, INC best Caterer: HANK’S GRILLE & CATERING runner up: DAYTON CATERING CO. & EVENT PLANNING best Child Care Facility: GENERATIONS CROSSINGS runner up: GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL & DAY CARE best Construction Company: LANTZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY runner up: HARMAN CONSTRUCION INC.
We would like to thank all of our loyal patients who made this award possible!
Blakemore’s Flowers We are grateful to be chosen as the Best Florist for the seventh year. We are honored to serve our community.
We look forward to keeping you moving in the future. Dr’s Nieder, Glazer and Team
4080 Evelyn Byrd Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Œ ___ JTISMUWZM[Æ W_MZ[ KWU
Saturday, September 26, 2020 13 BEST OF THE VALLEY best Landscapers: SHRECKHISE LANDSCAPE & DESIGN best Dance Lessons: DANCE AND COMPANY runner up: BLUE RIBBON NURSERY & LANDSCAPING runner up: DANCING WITH KAREN best Mortgage Company: DUPONT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION best Day Spa: TANGLE’S DAY SPA runner up: F&M MORTGAGE runner up: CEDAR STONE SPA best Motorcycle Dealer: WAYNE CYCLE SHOP best Driving School: SHENANDOAH VALLEY runner up: EARLY’S CYCLE CENTER, INC. DRIVING SCHOOL, INC. runner up: BUTLER’S DRIVING SCHOOL LLC best Nail Salon: G3 NAIL SPA runner up: BLOSSOM SPAS best Dry Cleaners: CLASSIC CLEANERS runner up: CHONG’S CUSTOM TAILORING & ALTERATION best Painter: BLACK BROTHERS PAINTING runner up: GALINDEZ PAINTING, INC best Electrician: TRUMBO ELECTRIC INC. runner up: GRAVES ELECTRIC best Pet Grooming: FOUR PAWS GROOMING runner up: ALL ABOUT PAWS best Financial Services/Planning: EDWARD JONES, HARRISONBURG runner up: LD&B INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES best Plumber: BLAUCH BROTHERS, INC. runner up: A-ABLE PLUMBING, INC. best Florist: BLAKEMORE’S FLOWERS runner up: BLUE RIDGE FLORIST & GIFT SHOP best Real Estate Agent: ANDREA DORMAN runner up: PAM ESTES best Funeral Home: KYGER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY best Realty Company: KLINE MAY REALTY runner up: JOHNSON’S FUNERAL SERVICE runner up: OLD DOMINION REALTY AND CREMATORY best Gym/Wellness Center: SENTARA RMH WELLNESS CENTER best Retirement Community: BRIDGEWATER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY runner up: PLANET FITNESS runner up: SUNNYSIDE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY best Hair Salon: TANGLE’S DAY SPA best Roofer: SKYLINE ROOFING INC runner up: THE STUDIO HAIR SALON & DAY SPA runner up: VALLEY ROOFING best Heating/Cooling: LANDES HEATING & AIR
Harrisonburg, Va.
CONDITIONING INC. runner up: BLAUCH BROTHERS, INC. best Home Improvement Expert: LOWE’S runner up: RS MONGER & SONS INC. best Insurance Agency: STATE FARM runner up: LD&B INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES best Lawn Mower Repair: LIL RED BARN runner up: JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT
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Thanks for voting us Best Antiques in Best of the Valley 2020
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Years In A Row! Thank you for voting us Best of the Valley for the second year in a row! We couldn’t have done it without you.
540-433-1738
800-283-2202
Richmond • Petersburg • Hopewell • Louisa Charlottesville • Tappahannock • Staunton Fredericksburg • Harrisonburg • Chesterfield
marksandharrison.com
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best Self Storage: HARRISONBURG SELF STORAGE runner up: VALLEY SELF STORAGE best Tattoo Shop: PAINTED LADY TATTOOS runner up: ALLEY CAT TATTOO best Taxidermy: RAY LAM runner up: NORTH MOUNTAIN TAXIDERMY
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best Towing Service: LAYMAN’S AUTOMOTIVE & TOWING runner up: HART’S AUTOMOTIVE & TOWING best Travel Agency: THE WISHING WELL runner up: SHENANDOAH TOURS best Veterinarian: ASHBY ANIMAL CLINIC runner up: MASSANUTTEN ANIMAL CLINIC
BEST OF THE VALLEY WINNERS
BEST MISCELLANEOUS
best Apartments: URBAN EXCHANGE runner up: THE RESERVE AT STONE PORT
best College/University: JAMES MADISON UNIVERISTY runner up: EASTERN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY
best Church: BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH runner up: DIVINE UNITY COMMUNITY CHURCH
best High School: TURNER ASHBY HIGH SCHOOL runner up: EASTERN MENNONITE HIGH SCHOOL
Friends of Sylvia’s Pets, Tate and my family are humbled to have won this award 2 years in a row. Thank you for your continued support. We could not have accomplished this without you.
May year 35 be just as successful!
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