FCNP Best Of FC 2023 by Falls Church News-Press

BEST OF FALLS CHURCH 2023

For the Fourteenth consecutive year, Falls Church News-Press readers filled out ballots and cast their votes to support their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and more in and around The Little City.

This year, 39 winners have been selected in categories representing the City’s best purveyors of food, drink, retail services and more. On the following pages, you’ll find many repeat winners along with many first-timers, hoping to start a “Best Of” win streak of their own.

Read on for all of your selections in the News-Press’ 2023 Best of Falls Church.

International Little City Experience

Bar/Brewery

Dominion Wine & Beer 107 Rowell Court, Falls Church, VA 22046

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RUNNERS-UP: Dogwood Tavern, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Solace Outpost, Audacious Aleworks

Plaka Grill 1216 W Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046 Farmers Market 300 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Haandi Indian Cuisine, Yayla Bistro, Maneki Neko, Panjshir, Koi Koi Sushi and Roll RUNNERS-UP: Memorial Day, Taste of Falls Church, Tinner Hill, Harvey’s

Winners

Photos by Brian Reach, Kylee Toland, Albert Ting

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all of our loyal customers, new and old, thank you for staying with us throughout our journey. We couldn't have done this without you.

you for all your support and love! WINNER

Thank

AUGUST 17 - 23, 2023 | PAGE 9 FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS | FCNP.COM Berman & Masoud Orthodontics | Orthodontist Falls Church VA • Herndon VA bermanandmasoudorthodontics.com • 703-241-9191 311 Park Avenue Falls Church Falls Church VA • Herndon VA WINNER THANK YOU FALLS CHURCH!

BEST OF FALLS CHURCH 2023|

READER VOTE WINNERS

Winners

Best American Outside Dining

Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St,. Falls Church

Dogwood Tavern 132 W Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

Brunch

Northside Social 205 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Northside Social, Dogwood Tavern, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Harvey’s

RUNNERS-UP: Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, Harvey’s, Lazy Mike’s Deli, Ellie Bird

Treats and Sweets New Restaurant

Bake Shop

100 E. Fairfax Street, Falls Church VA 22046

Ellie Bird

125 Founder’s Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Harvey’s, Ellie Bird, Kate’s Crepes

Lunch Spot

Lazy Mike’s Deli 7049 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Little City Creamery, Baked Goods by Jessica, Sweet Frog, Happy Tart

Professional Services:

Diener & Associates CPAs

125 Rowell Court, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Chasin’ Tails, Roll Play Viet Grill, NUE: Elegantly Vietnamese, Kyo Matcha

Mortgage

Julie Andre UNFCU 8251 Greensboro Drive, Suite 620, McLean, VA 22102

RUNNERS-UP: Northside Social, Harvey’s, Cafe Kindred, Ireland’s Four Provinces

Doctors

Northern Virginia Pediatrics 107 Northern Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Broad Street Partners, Glass House, BlueHiki, Arden Financial

RUNNERS-UP: Wells Fargo, Truist, PNC, Burke & Herbert

RUNNERS-UP: PMA Health, Virginia Health Care, Solano Spine & Sport Chiropractic, Primedocs

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AUGUST 17 - 23, 2023 | PAGE 11 FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS | FCNP.COM Online Store: www.dominionwineandbeerstore.com We've loved sharing our favorite menu items, wines and beers with you all, over the past years, and are only striving to bring bigger and better things your way! dominionwineandbeer.com 107 Rowell Court, Falls Church 703-533-3030 WINNER Thank you to all our loyal customers for rating us Best Bar & Specialty Shop! Thank You From Rex Day Spa For Voting Us The Best Nail/Day/Skin Spa rexdayspa.com 703-533-8777 WINNER Thank Thank Thank you! you! you! For voting us Falls Church's Favorite Little City Experience! We love bringing fresh, local food to the community!

FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS | FCNP.COM PAGE 12 | AUGUST 17 - 23, 2023 BUILDING CUSTOM HOMES SINCE 2007 WINNER THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST BUILDER FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW! WWW.ZIMMERMANNHOMES.COM SALES@ZIMMERMANNHOMES.COM BEST WIN NER FALLS CHURCH of 2022

700 West Broad Street Falls Church, VA TheKensingtonFallsChurch.com (703)665 3273 To our residents who continue to trust in our promise to love and care for them To our families who chose us to care for their loved ones and who make our community a brighter place every day ... To our team who goes above and beyond to keep our residents comfortable and make their days vibrant

all others in and around our community who repeatedly rise to the call and lend a hand, every time a need is expressed

are fearless. You are generous. Your spirit is resilient.

Retirement Community Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Join our 2nd Annual Neighborhood Fall Fest on Saturday, September 30th. RSVP to Kayla Peters, kpeters@kensingtonsl.com.

You

as Best

BEST OF FALLS CHURCH 2023| READER VOTE WINNERS

Real Estate Agent

Tori McKinney

2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201

Winners

Real Estate Group

ROCK STAR Realty Group 2101 Wilson Blvd, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22201

Dentist

William V. Dougherty lll, DDS 200 Little Falls Street, Suite 506, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Chris Earman, Alison Miller, JD Callander, Susan Tull O’Reilly

Retirement Community

The Kensington Falls Church 700 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: McEnearney, JD Callander and Ed Blanchard Team, The Gaskins Team, Peake Management, Inc.

Live Entertainment

State Theatre 220 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Nova Premier Dental, Growing Smiles, Love and Miller, West Broad Dental

Home Improvement

Brown’s Hardware 100 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Goodwin House, Sunrise, Verso Founders Row, Vinson Hall

New Business

Ellie Bird

125 Founder’s Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Dogwood Tavern, Virginia Dream FC

Builder

Zimmermann Homes Falls Church, VA

RUNNERS-UP: Marshall Roofing, Siding & Windows, Foxcraft Design Group Inc., House Doctors, LIG Residential

Dry Cleaners

Spectrum Cleaners 450 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Skin Lab Med Spa, The Polite Dog, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids

RUNNERS-UP: Foxcraft Design Group, Cottage Street Homes, Greenbuilt Homes, TriVista USA

RUNNERS-UP: Hillwood Cleaners, Classic Cleaners, Zips Cleaners

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AUGUST 17 - 23, 2023 | PAGE 15 FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS | FCNP.COM www.moorearch.com Thank you for your vote for Best Architect. Please visit us at moorearch.com Photography by Anice Hoachlander Information subject to change without notice. Loans subject to credit approval. Julie Andre 703-237-0333 JAndre@unfcu.com Senior Mortgage Loan O cer United Nations Federal Credit Union 8251 Greensboro Dr, Ste 620 McLean, VA 22102 703-448-8320 • UNFCU NMLS ID 456916 Home Loans NMLS ID 1010775 Call / Text / Email Today Primary • Investment Second Homes Your Home Buying Journey Starts Here! Adjustable & Fixed Rates THANK YOU FALLS CHURCH! 25+ years local lending experience Falls Church Resident

BEST OF FALLS CHURCH 2023| READER VOTE WINNERS

Auto

Smokey’s Garage

1105 W Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

Winners

Nail/Day/Skin Spa

Rex Day Spa 510 South Washington Street, Suite B, Falls Church, VA 22046

School

Meridian High School 121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Beyer, Falls Church Auto Repair, Integrity, AA Automotive

Fitness/Yoga

Balanced Female Fitness 124 N. Washington St., Falls Church

RUNNERS-UP: Skin Lab Med Spa, Nail Bonita, Grace Nails, Nails For You

Fitness/Yoga

Mind Over Mat Pilates 807 Jackson St, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Saint James Catholic School, Congressional, Grace Christian Academy, Pinecrest School, Kenwood School

Barbershop

The Neighborhood Barber Shop 417 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Honest Soul Yoga, Club Pilates, Tinner Hill Cross Fit

Specialty Store

Dominion Wine & Beer 107 Rowell Court, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Honest Soul Yoga, Club Pilates, Tinner Hill Cross Fit

Specialty Store

Brown’s Hardware 100 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Nash Hair Design, Perfect Endings Hair Design, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, Kess Hair & Skin Care

Specialty Store

Doodlehopper 4 Kids 234 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

RUNNERS-UP: Stylish Patina, Disturbingly Delicious

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AUGUST 17 - 23, 2023 | PAGE 17 FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS | FCNP.COM BROWN’S HARDWARE Here For You Since 1883 100 W BROAD ST, FALLS CHURCH, VA (703) 532-1168 Thank You for Voting Us Best Home Improvement & Specialty Store WINNER STOP IN TO SEE US FOR ALL YOUR FALL HOME & GARDEN SUPPLIES WINNER Thank you to all our readers who voted this year! www.fcnp.com