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food, drink & entertainment Best Asian

Best Bartendar

Winner: Lemongrass Finalist: Joss Café & Sushi Bar Finalist: Nano Asian Dining

Winner: Dawn Carpenter ACME Bar & Grille Finalist: Kim Dawson Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina Finalist: John Miller Level: A Small Plates Lounge

Best Bagels Winner: Naval Bagels Finalist: Bagels And… Finalist: Einstein Bros. Bagels

Best BBQ Winner: Adam’s Ribs Finalist: Red Hot & Blue Finalist: Bayside Bull

Best Bakery Winner: Cakes & Confections Gourmet Bakery Finalist: Great Harvest Bread Co. Finalist: Main Ingredient

Best Beer Selection Winner: Rams Head Tavern Finalist: Heroes Pub Finalist: Lures Bar & Grille

Best Bar Winner: McGarvey’s Finalist: Stan & Joe’s Saloon Finalist: Davis’ Pub

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Best Breakfast Winner: Main Ingredient Finalist: Eggcellence Finalist: Chick & Ruths Delly

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food, drink & entertainment Best Brunch

Winner: Carrol’s Creek Finalist: Severn Inn Finalist: Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina

Best Buffet Winner: Historic Kent Manor Inn Finalist: Buddy’s Crabs & Ribs Finalist: Chart House

Best Burger Winner: Five Guys Finalist: Cheeburger Cheeburger Finalist: Punk’s Backyard Grill

Best Business Lunch

Best Caterer

Best Chef

Winner: Severn Inn Finalist: Carrol’s Creek Finalist: Harry Browne’s

Winner: Main Ingredient Finalist: Roundz Catering Finalist: Ken’s Creative Kitchen

Best Carry Out

Best Charterboat

Winner: Chef Zachary Pope Roundz Catering Finalist: Chef Geoffrey Williams Main Ingredient Finalist: Chef William Lackey Historic Kent Manor Inn

Winner: Main Ingredient Finalist: Lemongrass Finalist: Punk’s Backyard Grill

Winner: Watermark Cruises Finalist: Schooner Woodwind Finalist: Annapolis Bay Charters

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food, drink & entertainment Best Chinese Take Out Winner: Joy Luck Finalist: Jack’s Fortune Restaurant Finalist: The Canton House

Best Cigars Winner: Chesapeake Cigar & Tobacco Company Finalist: The Smoke Shop Finalist: Davidus Cigars LTD.

Best Coffee Winner: City Dock Coffee Finalist: Caffé Pronto Finalist: Baltimore Coffee & Tea Co. Inc.

Best Crab Cake Winner: Edgewater Restaurant Finalist: Hellas Restaurant & Lounge Finalist: Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina

Best Cream of Crab Soup

Best Creative Cuisine

Winner: Carrol’s Creek Finalist: Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina Finalist: Annapolis Seafood Market

Winner: The Wild Orchid Finalist: Main Ingredient Finalist: Level: A Small Plates Lounge

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food, drink & entertainment Best Dessert Winner: Main Ingredient Finalist: Chart House Finalist: The Cheesecake Factory

Best Dock Bar Winner: Pusser’s Caribbean Grille Finalist: Mike’s Crab House Finalist: Red Eye’s Dock Bar

Best Family Restaurant Winner: Boatyard Bar & Grill Finalist: Punk’s Backyard Grill Finalist: O’Loughlin’s Restaurant

Best Farmers Market/Local Produce Winner: The Amish Market Finalist: Anne Arundel County Farmers’ Market - Riva Road Finalist: FRESHFARM Market - City Dock

Best Fresh Seafood Grocery

Best Happy Hour

Winner: Annapolis Seafood Market Finalist: Whole Foods Market Finalist: The Fresh Market

Winner: Yellowfin Steak & Fish House Finalist: Stan and Joe’s Saloon Finalist: Brio Tuscan Grille

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food, drink & entertainment Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Winner: Annapolis Ice Cream Company Finalist: Menchie’s Finalist: Storm Bros. Ice Cream Factory

Best Irish Pub Winner: Galway Bay Irish Pub Finalist: Fado Irish Pub Finalist: Brian Boru Irish Pub & Restaurant

Best Italian Restaurant Winner: Brio Tuscan Grille Finalist: Carpaccio Finalist: Maria’s Sicilian Ristorante

Best Liquor Store Winner: Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits Finalist: Fishpaws Marketplace Finalist: Edgewater Liquors

Best Live Music Venue Winner: Rams Head Tavern Finalist: The Whiskey Finalist: Stan and Joe’s Saloon

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food, drink & entertainment Best Local Band Winner: Doug Segree Band Finalist: Pasadena Finalist: The Rovers

Best Lunch in 30 Minutes Winner: Punk’s Backyard Grill Finalist: Fishpaws Marketplace Finalist: Saucy Salamander

Best Margarita Winner: Mexican Cafe Finalist: El Toro Bravo Finalist: Chevys Fresh Mex

Best Martini Winner: Level: A Small Plates Lounge Finalist: Blue Martini Finalist: Tsunami

Best Maryland Crab Soup

Best Mexican

Winner: Annapolis Seafood Market Finalist: Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina Finalist: Cantler’s Riverside Inn

Winner: Jalapenos Finalist: El Toro Bravo Finalist: Mexican Café

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food, drink & entertainment Best New Restaurant Winner: Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar Finalist: Crush Winehouse Finalist: Punk’s Backyard Grill

Best Nightspot Winner: Rams Head Tavern Finalist: Stan and Joe’s Saloon Finalist: ACME Bar & Grill

Best Outdoor Dining Winner: Pusser’s Caribbean Grille Finalist: Severn Inn Finalist: Carrol’s Creek

Best Pizza Winner: Rocco’s Pizzeria Finalist: Ledo Pizza Finalist: Bella Italia

Best Prix Fixe Menu

Best Raw Bar

Winner: The Wild Orchid Finalist: Carrol’s Creek Finalist: Luna Blu

Winner: McGarvey’s Finalist: Middleton Tavern Finalist: Boatyard Bar & Grill

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food, drink & entertainment Best Restaurant for a First Date Winner: Chart House Finalist: Crush Winehouse Finalist: Lewnes’ Steakhouse

Best Romantic Restaurant Winner: Lewnes’ Steakhouse Finalist: Café Normandie Finalist: Chart House

Best Sandwiches Winner: The Big Cheese Finalist: Giolitti’s Delicatessen Finalist: Chick & Ruths Delly

Best Seafood Restaurant Winner: O’Learys Seafood Restaurant Finalist: Cantler’s Riverside Inn Finalist: Chart House

Best Sports Bar Winner: ACME Bar & Grill Finalist: Heroes Pub Finalist: Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

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Best Steak

Best Sushi

Winner: Lewnes’ Steakhouse Finalist: Ruth’s Chris Steak House Finalist: Stoney River

Winner: Joss Café & Sushi Bar Finalist: Tsunami Finalist: Nano Asian Dining

Best Steamed Crabs

Best Tapas

Winner: Cantler’s Riverside Inn Finalist: Mike’s Crab House Finalist: Seaside Seafood

Winner: Jalapenos Finalist: Level: A Small Plates Lounge Finalist: Crush Winehouse

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food, drink & entertainment Best Theater Company Winner: The Colonial Players Inc. Finalist: The Bay Theatre Company Inc. Finalist: Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre

Best Trivia Night Winner: Galway Bay Irish Pub Finalist: West End Grill Finalist: O’Loughlin’s Restaurant

Best Vegetarian Winner: Lemongrass Finalist: Lebanese Taverna Finalist: India’s

Best Waitstaff Winner: Deep Creek Restaurant & Marina Finalist: Main Ingredient Finalist: Eggcellence

Best Waterfront Dining

Best Wine Selection

Best Wings

Winner: Severn Inn Finalist: Carrol’s Creek Finalist: Pusser’s Caribbean Grille

Winner: Crush Winehouse Finalist: Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits Finalist: Wine Cellars of Annapolis

Winner: O’Loughlin’s Restaurant Finalist: ACME Bar & Grill Finalist: Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

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health & medical services Best Acupuncturist Winner: Edgewater Acupunture Finalist: Dr. Fang Finalist: Peter Marinakis

Best Assisted Living Facility Winner: Sunrise of Annapolis Finalist: Ginger Cove Finalist: Sunrise of Severna Park

Best Cardiologist Winner: Dr. Marco Mejia Finalist: Dr. Barbara L. Bean Finalist: Dr. Jonathan A. Altschuler

Best Chiropractor Winner: Dr. Jonathan Holtzman Finalist: Dr. John Michie Finalist: Cohen Chiropractic

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health & medical services Best Cosmetic Surgery Winner: Sandel Center Finalist: Plastic Surgery Specialists Finalist: Dr. James Chappell

Best Dental Surgeon Winner: Oral Surgery Specialists Finalist: Dr. Deborah Odell Finalist: Dr. Louis Berman

Best Dentist Winner: McCarl Dental Group Finalist: Dr. Holly Green Finalist: Dr. Thomas BonďŹ glio

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Best Dermatologist Winner: Dr. Lisa Renfro Finalist: Dr. Angela Peterman Finalist: Dr. Heather Pacheco

Best Family Doctor/General Practice Winner: Annapolis Internal Medicine Finalist: Maryland Primary Care Finalist: Dr. R. Scott Eden

Best Fitness/Health Club Winner: Big Vanilla Athletic Club Finalist: Evolutions Body Clinic Finalist: 24 Hour Fitness

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Best Gastroenterologist

Best Massage

Winner: Dr. Michael Epstein Finalist: Dr. Suzanne Sankey Finalist: Anne Arundel Gastroenterology Associates

Winner: Nitasha Canine Finalist: Even Keel Wellness Spa Finalist: Robert Andrew Salon and Spa

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Best MedSpa Treatments

Best Neurologist

Winner: PSS MediSpa Finalist: Chesapeake Laser and Skin Care Center Finalist: Robert Andrew Salon and Spa

Winner: Dr. Larry W. Blum Finalist: Dr. Nicholas Capozzoli Finalist: Dr. Brian J. Sullivan

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health & medical services Best OB/GYN Winner: Annapolis OB/GYN Associates Finalist: Chesapeake Women’s Care Finalist: Women OB/GYN

Best Oncology Specialist Winner: Dr. Stuart Selonick Finalist: Dr. Curtis Harris Finalist: Dr. Jason Taksey

Best Ophthalmologist Winner: Dr. David Benderson Finalist: Dr. Maria Scott Finalist: Dr. Jeremy Snow

Best Optician Winner: Brilliant Eyecare Finalist: Eyes on Main

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health & medical services Best Optometrist Winner: Brilliant Eyecare Winner: Peepers Family Eye Care of Severna Park Finalist: Dr. Pennye Doud Finalist: Dr. Tim Barr

Best Orthodontist Winner: Dr. Mairead O’Reilly Finalist: Wright Orthodontics Finalist: Dr. Ted Berkinshaw

Best Orthopedic Specialist Winner: Dr. Thomas Dennis Finalist: Dr. Louis Ruland III Finalist: Dr. Paul J. King

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Best Pediatrician

Best Pharmacy

Winner: Dr. Faith Hackett Finalist: Dr. Andre Gvozden Finalist: Annapolis Pediatrics

Winner: Broadneck Pharmacy Finalist: CVS Pharmacy Finalist: Annapolis Professional Pharmacy

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Best Physical Therapy

Best Podiatrist

Winner: Doyle and Taylor Physical Therapy Finalist: The Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Finalist: Bayside Physical Therapy

Winner: Dr. Lyle T. Modlin Finalist: Dr. John DeLeonibus Finalist: Dr. James McKee

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Best Urgent Medical Care Center

Best Veterinary Center

Winner: Righttime Medical Care Finalist: AAMC Emergency Room Finalist: Patient First

Winner: Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital Finalist: South Arundel Veterinary Hospital Finalist: Davidsonville Veterinary Clinic

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Best Yoga Winner: Bikram Yoga Finalist: Prana Studio Finalist: Body Balance Yoga

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Best Antiques

Best Attorney

Winner: Then…& Again Antiques Finalist: Echoes & Accents Finalist: Evergreen Antiques

Winner: Michael P. Darrow Finalist: Eileen Cochran Finalist: Mattew S. Evans, III

Best Appliances Winner: Sears Finalist: Applianceland Finalist: ABC Appliance

Best Bank Winner: BB&T Finalist: PNC Finalist: Suntrust

Best Art Gallery Winner: Maryland Federation of Art Circle Gallery Finalist: McBride Gallery Finalist: Mitchell Art Gallery

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Best Barbershop

Best Boat Dealer

Winner: Savvas Barber Shop Finalist: Del’s Barber Shop Finalist: Family Barber Shop

Winner: Annapolis Yacht Sales Finalist: North Point Yacht Sales Finalist: Sail Annapolis, Inc.

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shopping & services Best Bridal Shop Winner: Bridals By Elena Finalist: Lex Bridal Designs Finalist: David’s Bridal

Best Car Dealer Winner: Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis Finalist: Prestige Motors Inc. Finalist: Honda of Annapolis

Best Car Repair Winner: Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis Finalist: Prestige Motors Inc. Finalist: Cape Auto

Best Car Wash Winner: Maritime Autowash Finalist: Great American Car Wash Finalist: Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis

Best Cleaning Service Winner: Molly Maid Finalist: Spouses Cleaning Houses Finalist: The Cleaning Authority

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shopping & services Best Consignment Winner: Echoes & Accents Finalist: Honeysuckle Quality Consignment Finalist: Cha-Ching Consignment

Best Customer Service Winner: Maritime Autowash Finalist: Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis Finalist: Nordstrom

Best Day Care/Preschool Winner: College Parkway Baptist Church’s Creative Beginnings Preschool Finalist: Creative Garden Nursery School & Kindergarten Finalist: Stepping Stone Children’s Center

Best Doggie Day Care Winner: Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat Finalist: Perfect Pet Resort Finalist: Cozy Canine Camp

Best Dry Cleaner Winner: Zips Dry Cleaners Finalist: Dandy Cleaners Finalist: Admiral Cleaners

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shopping & services Best Financial Advisor Winner: Sherry Saucerman Finalist: Private Wealth Partners LLC Finalist: Sean O’Neill

Best Florist Winner: Little House of Flowers Finalist: The Gateway Florist Finalist: Colonial Florist

Best Funeral Services Winner: George P. Kalas Funeral Home Finalist: John M. Taylor Funeral Home Finalist: Barranco & Sons Funeral Home

Best Furniture Store Winner: Echoes & Accents Finalist: Gardiners Finalist: Arhaus Furniture

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Best Garden Center

Best Golf Course

Winner: Homestead Gardens Finalist: Bru-Mar Gardens Finalist: Gary’s Garden Mart

Winner: The Golf Club at South River Finalist: Queenstown Harbor Finalist: Compass Pointe Golf Course

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Best Home Improvement Winner: Apter Remodeling Craftsman Finalist: Home Depot Finalist: Lowe’s

Best Jewelry

Best Hotel

Winner: Zachary’s Finalist: La Belle Cezanne Finalist: Ron George Jewelers

Winner: Westin Annapolis Finalist: Loews Annapolis Hotel Finalist: Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel

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shopping & services Best Kitchen Design Winner: Kitchen Encounters Finalist: Cabinet Discounters Finalist: Design Solutions

Best Landscaping Services Winner: Seasonal Changes Inc. Finalist: McHale Landscape Design Finalist: Homestead Gardens

Best Local Bookstore Winner: Annapolis Bookstore Finalist: Hard Bean Coffee & Booksellers Finalist: Barnes & Noble

Best Local Builder Winner: Pyramid Builders Finalist: Apter Remodeling Craftsman Finalist: Winchester Construction

Best Local Hardware Store

Best Local Pet Store

Best Luxury Gifts

Winner: K&B True Value Finalist: Clement Hardware Finalist: Ace Hardware

Winner: Paws Pet Boutique Finalist: All for the Pet Finalist: Crunchies Natural Pet Foods

Winner: Details of Design Finalist: Smyth Jewelers Finalist: Nordstrom

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Best ManiPedi

Best Marina

Best Martial Arts

Winner: Bella Lifestyle Finalist: Robert Andrew Salon & Spa Finalist: Glamour Nails

Winner: Mears Marina Annapolis Finalist: Herrington Harbour Finalist: Port Annapolis

Winner: Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi Finalist: Ivey League Mixed Martial Arts Finalist: East Coast Martial Arts

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shopping & services Best Mattress Store Winner: Sleepy’s Finalist: Mattress Discounters Finalist: The Mattress Store

Best Nature Store Winner: Wild Birds Unlimited Finalist: Wild Bird Center Finalist: David’s Natural Market

Best New Local Retailer Winner: The Paper Trousseau Finalist: BJ’s Blings & Things Finalist: Bin 201 Wine Sellers

Best Outdoor Fitness Store Winner: Eastern Mountain Sports Finalist: Hudson Trail Outfitters Finalist: Fleet Feet Annapolis

Best Places to Rent-Apt/Condo Complex Winner: Watergate Village Finalist: Bayshore Landing Finalist: Mariner Bay

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Best Plumber

Best Pool Services

Best Print/Stationary

Winner: Heidler Inc. Finalist: R.E. Robertson Finalist: JP Plumbing

Winner: Johnson Pools Finalist: Anchor Aquatics Finalist: Sunset Group

Winner: The Paper Trousseau Finalist: Paper in the Park Finalist: Paper Source

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Best Private School

Best Realtor

Best Salon

Winner: Saint Mary’s High School Finalist: Monsignor Slade Catholic School Finalist: Key School

Winner: Michael Hamby Finalist: Richard Curtis Finalist: Academy Realty

Winner: Ruby Salon Finalist: Glow Salon & Day Spa Finalist: Hudson & Fouquet

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Best Shoe Store

Best Spa

Winner: Nordstrom Finalist: Snyder’s Bootery Finalist: Sole Comfort Shoes

Winner: Robert Andrew Salon & Spa Finalist: Alexander’s of Annapolis Finalist: Glow Salon & Day Spa

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Best Tanning Salon

Best Toy Store

Best Travel Agency

Winner: Beyond The Beach Finalist: Tropical Exposure Finalist: Bronze Bodies

Winner: Franklin’s Toys Finalist: Jack in the Box Toys Finalist: Toys R Us

Winner: Best Connection Travel Finalist: Severn Travel Finalist: AAA

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Best Unique Gifts Winner: Maritime Autowash Finalist: Echoes & Accents Finalist: Mary & Blanche

Best Wedding Cakes Winner: Cakes & Confections Finalist: Main Ingredient Finalist: Fiona’s Cakes

Best Wedding Site Winner: Historic Kent Manor Inn Finalist: Herrington on the Bay Finalist: Londontown Public House & Gardens

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