2018
R E S U LT S
YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE.
AGRICULTURE
Fairfax’s Best, decided by you!
Farm
Cox Farms
Boss
Most Colorful Character
Wali Ghause, Glory Days Grill, Barcroft Plaza
John K. Wood, 29 Diner
Glory Days Grill of Fairfax Glory Days Grill of Burke Glory Days Grill of Centreville Glorydaysgrill.com
Farmers Market
The votes are in – more than 9,200 of them – and readers of the Sun Gazette and InsideNoVa have chosen winners in the 2018 “Best of Arlington” competition.
Vienna Farmers Market
Community Event/Festival
Pick your own farm/Orchard
Fairfax Fair
Hartland/ Green Truck
Voters cast their ballots online, with winners selected in a wide array of categories and showcasing the best the local community has to offer.
Date Spot
Glory Days Grill Glory Days Grill of Fairfax Glory Days Grill of Burke Glory Days Grill of Centreville Glorydaysgrill.com
Winery
The Winery at Bull Run
Non-profit/Civic Support Organization
Congratulations to the winners, kudos to all the nominees and thanks to our readers for helping to determine the best in our local community.
AROUND FAIRFAX
And don’t forget to patronize all our fine local establishments. A healthy community depends on a vibrant group of businesses. This guide is a good place to start.
Alexandria Potomac Little League
Administrative Assistant
Place of Worship
Anne Gabler, Blankingship & Keith, P.C.
Truro Anglican
Favorite Road
George Washington Parkway
Place to be Seen
Glory Days Grill Glory Days Grill of Fairfax Glory Days Grill of Burke Glory Days Grill of Centreville Glorydaysgrill.com Public Servant
Pat Herrity, Supervisor, Springfield District, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152 703-451-8873 Worst Traffic Hazard
Prosperity Avenue and Arlington Boulevard
Non-profit/Civic Support Worker
Lou Nolan, Alexandria Aces Collegiate Summer Baseball
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Art Gallery
Jill Perla
BEST OF FAIRFA X
2018 I N 1 0 C AT E G O R I E S ! • • • •
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT • BEST BARTENDER • BEST PLACE TO BE SEEN BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE • BEST WAITER • BEST DATE SPOT BEST BAR & PUB • BEST BOSS BEST CHEF
GLORYDAYSGRILL.COM
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B EST W I NGS
Artist
Jill Perla
AUTO
Author
Auto Dealership - New
Phil Hicks
Stohlman Subaru
Band/Musician
Auto Dealership - Used
Oakcrest Orchestra
Don Beyer Volvo
Graphic Artist
Auto Repair Shop
Patrick King, Imagine
Casey’s Automotive
Music Instruction
Vienna Car Wash
Music Together of Vienna Music Shop
Music & Arts Springfield Performing Arts/Music Venue
Wolf Trap Performing Arts Group
Northern Virginia Players Photographer
Staged Photography
Congratulations! Best Commercial Real Estate Agent
Thomas Hertel
Carwash
Mechanic
Mike Lasko, Commonwealth Garage Springfield
Providing assistance with Sales, Leasing, Investment and Management since 1993
BEAUTY & WELLNESS
Dave Gunter, President
Barber Shop
David Austin, Vice President
TD Barber Esthetician
Angie Diaz, Victoria Station Salon
Thomas Hertel, Vice President www.cgr-inc.com
703-544-1013
43671 Trade Center Place, Suite 106 Dulles, Virginia 20166
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Hair Salon
Spa
Childcare/Preschool
BBQ Restaurant
Prima Hair and Day Spa, Mclean
Astoria Laser Clinic & Med Spa
Alexandria Aces Collegiate Summer Baseball Camps
Willard’s Chantilly
Hairstylist/Barber
Keri Hadley, Ronnie Elias Salon Massage Services
Shapes @ Fairfax Station Nail Salon
Lynn Nails
CHILDCARE & EDUCATION Public School
West Potomac High School College/University
George Mason University
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Pilates | Barre | Yoga JOIN US NOW! info@epiphanypilates.com
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9416 Main Street Fairfax, Virginia 22031
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Camp/Summer Program
Alexandria Aces Collegiate Summer Baseball Camps Private School
Congressional School 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042 703-533-1064 | www.congressionalschool.org Teacher
Mrs. Fry, Congressional, 1st Grade 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd Falls Church Va 22042 703-533-1064 | www.congressionalschool.org
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Firefighter
Willie Bailey, Fairfax County Fire Department Law Enforcement Officer
Rich Downham Rescue Squad Member
Melissa Ashby DINING Asian Restaurant
Bangkok Golden Thai Restaurant Bakery/Pastries
Cupcaked Clifton Bar/Pub
Glory Days Grill Glory Days Grill of Fairfax Glory Days Grill of Burke Glory Days Grill of Centreville Glorydaysgrill.com Bartender
Brian Malone, Glory Days Grill Glory Days Grill of Fairfax Glory Days Grill of Burke Glory Days Grill of Centreville Glorydaysgrill.com 4 | B E S T O F FAI R FA X | MA R CH 2 0 1 8
Brewery
Dogfish Head Brewery Chef
Tony Cochones, Glory Days Grill Glory Days Grill of Fairfax Glory Days Grill of Burke Glory Days Grill of Centreville Glorydaysgrill.com Coffee Shop
Cameron’s Chocolate and Coffee, Fairfax Deli
Chesapeake Bagel Bakery Distillery/Cidery
George Washington Distillery Family Restaurant
Glory Days Grill Glory Days Grill of Fairfax Glory Days Grill of Burke Glory Days Grill of Centreville Glorydaysgrill.com Fine Dining
L’Auberge Chez Francois Hamburger/Cheeseburger
BGR Italian Restaurant
Maggiano’s Mexican/Southwestern Restaurant
Taco Bamba Outdoor Dining
Coyote Grill Pizza
Paisano’s Romantic Dining
Trummer’s @ Main Street Sandwich/Sub
Chutzpah Fairfax Town Center
Sushi
Junk Removal Services
Sushi Yama
123 Junk Chantilly
Vegetarian
Maid Service
True Food Waiter/Waitress
Brian Malone, Glory Days Grill Glory Days Grill of Fairfax Glory Days Grill of Burke Glory Days Grill of Centreville Glorydaysgrill.com Wings
Glory Days Grill Glory Days Grill of Fairfax Glory Days Grill of Burke Glory Days Grill of Centreville Glorydaysgrill.com
HOME & GARDEN Carpet Care
Joe Hadeed Cleaning Service
The Maids Dry Cleaners
Zips @ Fairfax Boulevard Flooring
Kemper Carpet Furniture Store
Belfort Furniture 22250 Shaw Road, Dulles, VA 20166 703-406-7600 | www.belfortfurniture.com Belfort Furniture is so much more than an ordinary furniture store. We are a source of inspiration, expert advice and the latest trends for your home. As a locally owned, family-run business, we pride ourselves on quality service and offering the widest range of home furnishings. Our newly expanded showrooms will offer 150,000 square feet of quality name brands and products you won’t find anywhere else. We are passionate about helping customers express their style of living at a price they can afford, and equally passionate about giving back to make our community a better place to live. Interior Design Services
Golden Interiors Lawn / Garden Equipment
Virginia Outdoor Power Equipment 8524 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22031 703-207-2000 8081 E Alban Rd Springfield VA 22150 703-337-4401 | www.vopec.com
A Better Cleaning Service, Inc. Moving Service
My Guys Moving & Storage 9514 Lee Highway | Fairfax, VA 22301 703-931-5402 | www.MyGuysMoving.com Mowing/Landscape Company
RT Turf Pest Control
Moxie Plant Center
Merrifield Garden Center HEALTH & MEDICAL Chiropractor
Dr. Viet Le, ACN Wellness Dentist
DR Thomas Yoon, DDS Eye Doctor
Dr. Heloi Stark, O.D., P.C., Fairfax General Practitioner
Dr. Eugene A. Shmorhun, M.D.,Family Healthcare of Fairfax
Congratulations to Michelle Fry, First Grade Teacher, for being voted
2018 BEST TEACHER
Michelle Fry began teaching kindergarten at Congressional in 1991 and transitioned to teaching first grade in 2016. She shared that she “loves seeing the world through the eyes of her students.” Outside of school, Michelle enjoys crafts, spending time with family and watching her girls play soccer. We’re so glad to have her on our team!
Preschool - 8th Grade Independent School • Falls Church
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Hospital
INOVA Fairfax Hospital Obstetrician/Gynecologist/Midwife
Dr. Scott Forrest, Allen & Forrest Pediatrician
Dr. Brian Long, Children’s Medical Associates Urgent Care Facility
INOVA Fairfax Hospital Urgent Care
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Plastic Surgeon
Dr. French. James H. French Jr., M.D., FACS, INOVA Fairfax Hospital Weight Loss Center
PETS Veterinarian
Dr. Andrew Voell, Pender Veterinary Center
Physicians Weightloss Center PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
HOSPITALITY Bed & Breakfast
Stafford House B&B Hotel/Resort
Best Western @ Fairfax Tourist Destination
Mount Vernon
Accountant
Kathy Poorbaugh, Homes, Lowry & Johnson Attorney
Dan Gray, Cooper, Ginsburg and Gray Bank
Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Banker
OCCASIONS Cake/Cupcakes
Cupcakes Actually Catering Company
Purple Onion DJ
Chris Laich Music Services Event Planner
Jon Hoffmeyer, Mobile Event Bars www.mobileeventbars.com Event Venue
8200 Greensboro Drive Ste 1000, McLean VA 22102 703-442-4013 | www.bbt.com BB&T is one of the largest financial services holding companies in the U.S. with assets of more than $221.6 billion, more than 37,000 associates and 2,000 locations in 15 states and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1872 and headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., BB&T is a full-service financial institution offering a full range of consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset management, mortgage and insurance products and services. A Fortune 500 company, BB&T was recognized as one of Forbes’ 2017 Best Banks in America and is consistently recognized for outstanding client service by Greenwich Associates for small business and middle market banking. Financial Advisor
Karin’s Florist
Bill Harper, Harper Wealth Management Wells Fargo Advisors @ McLean
Limo/Car Service
Insurance Agent
Bull Run Regional Park Florist
Reston Limo Wedding Planner
Necoya Tyson, All About You Event Management 6 | B E S T O F FAI R FA X | MA R CH 2 0 1 8
Ariana Flores, BB&T
George Ulmer, RH Nicholson Mortgage Broker
John Ragano, SWBC Mortgage
Mortgage Brokerage
Tennis Courts
Mason
Atlantic Coast Mortgage
McLean Sports & Health
Fairfax Concrete LLC
Title Company
Personal Trainer
The Settlement Group, Inc RECREATION & FITNESS Coach
Chris Berset, Manager, Alexandria Aces Collegiate Summer Baseball Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Jennifer Koonce, Adrenaline Dance Dance Studio
Tiny Dancers 10875 Main St., Suite 113, in Fairfax 793-385-5580 (Main number) 2985 District Ave., Suite 175, at Mosaic 703-280-5000 621 S. Washington Street, in Old Town Alexandria 703-739-0900 www.tinydancers.com Fitness Center/Gym
McLean Sport&Health Golf Course
Army Navy Country Club Fairfax
Matt Bales-McLean Sport & Health REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT Architect
Samaha Associates Fairfax Builder/Construction Company
Commonwealth Home Design Carpentry Company
Case Design & Remodeling Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Long & Foster Realors
703-861-9717 | www.primetimebaseball.com Tennis Instructor
Elliott Datlow, McLean Sport & Health Yoga/Pilates Instructor
Eurona Tilley, Epiphany Pilates 9416 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 703-204-2200 | www.epiphanypilates.com Yoga/Pilates Studio
Epiphany Pilates 9416 Main Street | Fairfax, VA 22031 703-204-2200 | www.epiphanypilates.com
Consignment/Antiques
Just Like New
Painting Company
Grocery Store
Hometown Enterprises Inc
Mom’s Organic Market Jewelry
Plumbing Company
Princess Jewelers
ME Flow Inc 6426 Richmond Hwy Alexandria 703-777-2311 | www.meflow.com
Specialty Store
VA Smoke Shop
Remodeling Company
Colonial Remodeling
MISCELLANEOUS Customer Service
Residential Real Estate Brokerage
Glory Days Grill
Potomac River, Realtors
Glory Days Grill of Fairfax Glory Days Grill of Burke Glory Days Grill of Centreville Glorydaysgrill.com
Residential Realtor
Funeral Home
Phil Cefaratti, Potomac River, Realtors
Money & King Funeral Home Senior Living Facility
Great Falls Senior Living
Roofing Company Commercial Realtor
Tom Hertel, Commercial Group Reality
Windows Plus, LLC
Countertops
Northern Virginia Marble & Granite Electrician
Nicholas Weeks, Dependable One Handyman/Home Services
Home Equity Builders Hardware Store
Twins Ace Hardware HVAC Company
ME Flow Inc 6426 Richmond Hwy Alexandria 703-777-2311 | www.meflow.com Lumber Yard
TW Perry
Will do a Toto ple else you
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43671 Trade Center Pl., Ste 106 | Dulles VA 20166 703-544-1013 | www.cgr-inc.com
Recreation Facility
Prime Time Baseball
SHOPPING
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