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Our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards contest is underway. It’s time to vote for your favorite local businesses and people to be recognized as Fauquier Times Readers’ Choice Award winners. Your voice matters. Nominate your favorite places, personalities, businesses and organizations in more than 100 categories and help them rise to the top.Now through Aug. 19, you can mail the ballots to us, drop them by our office (Fau quier
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Since we were unable to have our annual court house photo this year due to COVID we thought it would be fun to feature winners in a collage of caricatures. We hope you’ll have fun identifying some of the Readers’ Choice winners. ILLUSTRATIONS BY ANNAMARIA WARD AND VINCENT SALES
Best All You Can Eat
Food & Drink
Mandarin Buffet
Best Asian Restaurant
Best Chef
Todd Eisenhower - Black Bear Bistro
Faang Thai Restaurant
Best Coffee
Deja Brew
Best Bakery
Great Harvest
Best Date Restaurant
Claires at the Depot
Best Bar
Molly’s Irish Pub Best Barista
Kristen Trivett - Deja Brew
Best Outdoor Seating Restaurant
Best Farmers Market
Five Guys
Best Food Truck
Happy Family
Claire’s at the Depot Best Burger
Altered Suds
Best Diner
Best French Fries
Best Brunch
Best Brewery
Ellie’s Place
Best BBQ
Frost Dinner
Cafe Torino
Ellie’s Place
Warrenton Farmers Market
Best Breakfast
Best Italian Restaurant
Best Lunch Under 10
Frost Dinner
Sibby’s
Ellie’s Place
Best Dessert
Best Bartender
Lindsay Davis - Denim & Pearls
Best Ice Cream Shop
Best Happy Hour
Denim & Pearls
Prohibition
Ellie’s Place Best Pizza
Spitony’s
Best Restaurant
Ellie’s Place Best Server
Ann Dial - Ellie’s Place Best Sports Bar
Molly’s Irish Pub See FOOD & DRINK, page 18
Thank you
for voting us # 1
When Experience Counts. Voted Best Lawyer
Thank you for your support!
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Thank you for all of your support over this difficult year. Remember you are always welcome to contact me regarding your criminal, civil, and estate planning needs.
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Best Wait Staff
FOOD & DRINK, from page 17
Ellie’s Place
Best Steakhouse
Best Winery
Longhorn Best Vegetarian Menu
Pearmund Cellars
Natural Marketplace
The Grape Vine
Retail
2020
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Best Antique Shop
Choice Award
Best Wine Store
Thank you for voting us The Best Veterinary Hospital, Fauquier!
We’ve been proud to help you and your pets for more than 39 years. 2020 has had its unique challenges, but our wonderful clientele make every day a good one here at New Baltimore Animal Hospital.
Fox Den Antique Mall Best New Car Dealership
Country Chevrolet
Best Used Car Dealership
Country Chevrolet Best Consignment
Deja Vu
Best Florist
Village Florist Best Furniture
Rankin’s Furniture
NEW BALTIMORE Animal Hospital
5296 Lee Highway, Warrenton Va 20187 • 540-347-0964 newbaltimoreanimalhospital.com Visit us on Facebook
Thank you!
Best Jewelry Store
Hartman Jewelers Best Grocery Store
Harris Teeter Best Men’s Clothing
JoS. A Banks
Thank you to the many voters who participated in the 2020 Fauquier Times Readers Choice Awards. I appreciate this Recognition! It has been an honor to represent you on the Warrenton Town Council. I look forward to continuing to to work with my colleagues on council as we set clear goals and policies that both reflect the needs of our community and are vital to the long-term success of our town STAY IN TOUCH Phone: 540-272-5329 Email: Rcarlos@warrentonva.gov Facebook: Renard Carlos-Warrenton Town Councilmember Twitter: Va_Councilmember_Carlos Instagram: Va_Councilmember_Carlos
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Marshalls
Studio Luxe Boutique
Best Sporting Goods Store
Best Unique Gift Store
Truine Shooting Sports
Latitudes
Services Best Accountant
Marshall Consulting Group Best Auto Repair
RCS Fleet Services Best Bank
The Fauquier Bank Best Barber
Lee’s Barber Best Piercing
Devine Line Best Car Wash
White Horse Auto Wash Best Carpets Flooring
Miller Carpets Best Caterer
Ellies Place Best Cell Phone Provider
Verizon Wireless Best Ceramic Tiler
Tyler Reaves
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Miller Carpets Fine flooring since 1968 - Proudly Family Owned & Operated Offering our clients superior customer service & quality
Thank you for voting us #1!
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SERVICES, from page 19
A Circle of People You Can
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MARSHALL CONSULTING GROUP Certified Public Accountants
Best Childcare Center
Warrenton Baptist Tiny Tots Best Chiropractor
Thomas Nicolai - Fauquier Chiropractic Best Contractor
Millsburg Hunt Best Dance Studio
Lasley Center for the Performing Arts Accounting Services Strategic CEO Services Tax Planning & Prep Financial Projections Budgeting Analysis Bookkeeping Financial Statements Estate & Trust Tax Prep Business Consulting Estate Planning ... and more!
Douglas M. Marshall, III CPA Managing Principal
Best Dentist
Dr. Jelinek Best Doctor
Dr. Joshua Jakum Best Dry Cleaners
Acclaim Cleaners Best Electrician
Appleton Campbell Best Eye Doctor
Dr. Shannon Moore Best Financial Advisor
Member Wealth Management Best Gardening Nursery
Thank You For Voting Us
Best Accountant!
Best Gym Fitness Club -TIE
360 Health & Fitness | The Main Street Wellness Co. Best Hair Salon
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Fifth Street Salon Best Handyman
Appleton Campbell
Thank you for voting for us!
Best Brunch
Meadows Farm
Best Date Restaurant
Dr. Thomas Nicolai is a chiropractor serving Warrenton and the surrounding communities. Our chiropractor and the rest of the friendly team at Fauquier Chiropractic are dedicated to chiropractic solutions to target your unique needs, whether you are suffering from back pain, neck pain, headaches, or even just plain old muscular tightness and tension. You may need pain relief after suffering an accident, experiencing an injury, or if you have a specific condition such as chronic back pain or a spinal condition; even if you just want to improve your overall health, our chiropractor can help you achieve your wellness goals!
Fauquier Chiropractic
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Sincere thanks for voting Fauquier Chiropractic as the best chiropractor in Fauquier County.
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Best Hardware
Rankin’s Hardware Best HVAC
Appleton Campbell Best Insurance Agent
Greg Crown - Farmers Insurance Best Landscaper
Blue Ridge Property Management Best Lawyer
Marie Washington
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Walmart
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Appleton Campbell Best Real Estate Agent
CULPEPER
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Award
2020
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Thank you for voting us the Best Hair Salon in Fauquier!
Thank you for voting Todd Eisenhower the Best Chef in Fauquier County! We appreciate your support and look forward to providing the best food and service in Fauquier County for many years to come.
BLACK BEAR BISTRO & BRICK OVEN 32 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 540-428-1005 • blackbearbistro.com
Jessica Griffith 15 N Fifth St Warrenton VA 20186 540.878.6995 By appointment only
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Best Tree Service
SERVICES, from page 21
Best Riding Lessons Facility
Sterly Harbor
Bartlett Tree Experts Best Vet (Small Animals)
Best Roofer
New Baltimore Animal Hospital
Millsburg Hunt Best Senior Care Facility
Best Instagram Page
Best Vet (Large Animal)
White Springs
New Baltimore Animal Hospital
Best Towing
Best Wedding Venue
Foster’s Towing Service
Public Space Studio Luxe
Best Local Politician
Renard Carlos
Gloria’s
Arts & Entertainment
Best Golf Club
Stonewall Golf Club Best Local Band
Best Local Photographer
Best Park Outdoor Adventure
Unearthed Photographical
CR Crockett Park
Loathsome Wind
Jailhouse Museum
Best Local Museum
Best Summer Camp
Best Local Artist
Best Music Lessons
Best Live Music
Palmer Smith
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1. Claire’s At The Depot 2. Dan Kutruff - The Grapevine 3. Chris Drerenberger, Elizabeth Verna and Cristi Rorbaugh - Natural Market Place 4. Marie Washington 5. Chris Pearmund 6. Kalie Lasley - Lasley Centre 7. Lee Owsley - Latitudes 8. Mike Miller - Best Piercing 9. Casey - Molly’s Irish Pub 10. David Hartman
Clifton Institute
Modal Music Studios 11. Douglas Marshall - Marshall Consulting 12. Todd Eisenhauer 13. Renard Carlos 14. Katie Wilcox - Fauquier Bank 15. Kent Rankin - Rankin’s Hardware 16. Mr. Rankin - Rankin’s Hardware 17. Palmer Smith 18. Tim Morris - UVA Community Credit Union 19. Amber and Andrea Ferrero 20. David Foster - Foster’s Towing 21. Kristen Trivett
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22. Marc Bogan, Patrick Heijmen and Abbie Ford - Fauquier Bank 23. Corey Ross and Casey Ward Brewery Altered Suds 24. Jessica Griffith - Fifth St. Salon 25. Chris Bauer, Dan Mudge, Brian Chafin, Gokhan Oldugugibi 26. Back row L-R: Jaimie, Lisa, Dodie, Sheryl, Doreen; Front row L-R: Dr. Shannon Moore, Beth, Heather, Dr. Lisa Butterfield 27. Zan, Ellie and Ann Dial - Ellie’s Place 28. Tom Nikolai and Barbara Sisk -
Fauquier Chiropractic 29. Kelly, Anna, Laura, Lily and Blue NC Nails 30. New Baltimore Animal Hospital 31. Colby Gaines, Lisa Royston and Meagan Shrevel - Happy Family Ranch 32. Michael Appleton, Scott Wayland and Mike Appleton - Appleton Campbell 33. Davy, Meagan and Bella - White Horse Auto 34. Chris Bauer and Dan Mudge Modal Music 35. Great Harvest Bakery
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Voted Best Bakery! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Great Harvest Bread Co.
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