Beauty & Health
Acupuncturist
Winner: Jacqueline R. Von Voss
Runner up: Catherine Davis, On Point Wellness
Barber Shop
Winner: Flow Salonspa
Runner up: College Heights Barber Shop
Dentist
Winner: Dr. Christie Hagert
Runner up: Rock Hall Dental - Dr. Leonard J. Litkowski, DDS
General Practice (Family) Doctor
Winner: Drs. Shanahan & Ferguson P.C.
Runner up: Dr. Frederick Delboy
Hair Salon
Winner: Images Salon and Spa
Runner up: Flow Salonspa
Massage Therapist
Winner: Stephanie Blusk, Images Salon and Spa
Runner up: Ivy Usilton, Flow Salonspa
Mental Health Agency
Winner: Discovering Serenity Counseling Services
Runner up: Chester River Behavioral Health and Wellness
Mental Health Therapist
Winner: Gale Tucker
Runner up: Discovering Serenity Counseling - Rebecca DeMattia
Nail Salon
Winner: Flow Salonspa
Runner up: Images Salon and Spa
Nursing/Assisted Living Home
Winner: Rock of Ages Assisted Living, LLC
Runner up: Golden Rule Assisted Living
Optometrist (Eye Doctor)
Winner: Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates
Runner up: Dependable Eyecare Inc
Pediatrician
Winner: Dr. Freddy O. Araujo-Vidal, MD
Runner up: Dr. Julio A. Ramirez, MD
Physical Therapist
Winner: Katy Weddell; Chesapeake Physical Therapy
Runner Up: Jane L Sherin; Chestertown Physical Therapy
2 Kent News Favorites 2023 Dr.Hagertand herf riendly professional staff offer gentle,high qualitydental care! Thank You for Choosing Usas ent Count y’s Best Dental Practice! 415 Washington AveSuite #1 | Chestertown,MD21620 | (410) 778-2474 email: frontdesk@hagertdental.com | www.hagertfamilydentistry.com Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
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Physical Therapy Business name
Winner: Chestertown Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, Inc.
Runner up: Chesapeake Physical Therapy
Spa Winner: Images Salon and Spa
Runner up: Flow Salonspa
Tattoo Business
Winner: Sellers Ink
Runner up: Art and Ink Flow
Cars, Trucks & More
Auto Body Shop
Winner: E.L.B. Incorporated
Runner up: Clough’s Collision Inc
Auto Service Center (Mechanical)
Winner: Shane’s Auto Repair
Runner up: American Rock Hall Service Center
Used Car Dealer
Winner: Joey’s Auto
Runner up: Todd’s
Clothing
Clothing Store
Winner: The Hickory Stick
Runner up: Houston’s Dockside Emporium
Consignment/Resale Store
Winner: Empty Hangers
Runner up: Women in Need
Dining
All-Around Restaurant
Winner: Luisa’s Cucina Italiana
Runner up: Twinny’s Place
Bakery
Winner: Modern Stone Age Kitchen
Runner up: Lapp’s Bakery
Breakfast
Winner: Twinny’s Place
Runner up: Beverly’s Family Restaurant
Burger
Winner: Blue Bird Tavern
Runner up: Twinny’s Place
Produce,
4 Kent News Favorites 2023 THANK YOU! Winner -Best Produce and Runner up -Garden Center Produce,Local Meats,Far mtoTable Deli, Plants,Gour met Baked Goods,Specialty Grocer ies,Gifts,and so much more! Fresh Star tFood and Garden is familyand veteran owned, coming from ageneration of far mers,who also share our same passion. HANK YO inner Best Produ for voting us
MD
21318 East Sharp St, Rock Hall,
Open ALL year,ever yday
Grocery,Deli, Garden, Gifts and Wholesale. 410-639-4102 •www.freshstar tfoodandgarden.com Looking for ARTISAN VENDORS Contact us formoreinfo Coming Soon... ARTISANS MARKET Saturday Apr il 22nd 10AM -3PM Located in ourparking lot
Carryout
Winner: Twinny’s Place
Runner up: Modern Stone Age Kitchen
Caterer
Winner: Fish Whistle at the Granary
Runner up: Happy Chicken Bakery Catering & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Winner: Java Rock
Runner up: Play It Again Sam
Dessert
Winner: Get the scoop
Runner up: Twinny’s with a Twist
Dinner
Winner: L uisa’s Cucina Italiana
Runner up: Fish Whistle at the Granary
Lunch
Winner: Twinny’s Place
Runner up: The Prickly Pickle
Outdoor Dining
Winner: Harbor Shack
Runner up: Waterman’s Crab House
Pizza
Winner: Procolino’s
Runner up: Luisa’s Cucina Italiana
Pizza Place Winner: Proccolino’s
Runner up: Luisa’s Cucina Italiana
Romantic Restaurant Winner: Osprey Point Restaurant
Runner up: Luisa’s Cucina Italiana
Sandwich Shop
Winner: Twinny’s Place
Runner up: Modern Stone Age Kitchen
Seafood
Winner: Chester River Seafood
Runner up: Blue Heron Oyster House & Inn
Steaks
Winner: Osprey Point Restaurant
Runner up: The Kitchen at the Imperial
Home & Finance
Accountant
Winner: Mylers Loller, CPA
Runner up: Ronald E. Jayne, CPA
Accounting Firm
Winner: Radcliffe Corporate Services
Runner up: Anthony Judge & Ware
5 Kent News Favorites 2023 • FiberInternet • Phone -T V • Home Security • Home Automation 844-5-TALKIE Talk ieFiber.com 100% Fiber optic net work giving youamazing internet speeds up to 10 Gigabit. Need Speed? No Contrac ts,NoTeaser Rates, No Introduc tion Rates, No Yearly PriceIncreases Thank you, Kent County,for voting us as KentCounty's favorite Internet Provider
Thank youtoall the wonder ful folks in the communitywho voted mak ing us athree -time winner.Wealso want to thank our greatstaff who help make the Brampton Innaspecial place.
Bank
Winner: The Peoples Bank
Runner up: Truist
Estate Planner
Winner: Kathleen Hurd, Rasin, Wootton & Hurd
Runner up: Sarah Schut, Envision Wealth Planning LLC
Funeral Home
Winner: Fellows Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home PA
Runner up: Galena Funeral Home-Stephen L Schaech
Home Builder
Winner: Alton E Darling Construction
Runner up: Taylor Loughry Construction, LLC
Insurance Agent
Winner: Greg Fleetwood
Runner up: Hank Starkey
Insurance Company
Winner: Fleetwood Insurance Group
Runner up: State Farm Insurance- Hank Starkey
Law Firm
Winner: Rasin, Wootton & Hurd, LLC
Runner up: Duke Law, LLC
Lawyer
Winner: Rasin, Wootton & Hurd LLC - Kathleen Hurd
Runner up: Rasin, Wootton & Hurd LLC - Eugenia Wootton
Mortgage Lender
Winner: The Peoples Bank
Runner up: Shore United Bank
Real Estate Agency
Winner: Doug Ashley Realtors LLC
Runner up: Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate
Real Estate Agent
Winner: Peter Heller, Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate
Runner up: Retha Arrabal, Doug Ashley Realtors, LLC
Leisure
Boat Maintenance
Winner: Gratitude Marina
Runner up: Haven Harbour Marina
Boat Storage
Winner: Tolchester Marina Inc
Runner up: Gratitude Marina
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David and HilariRinehar t Innkeepers at Brampton Inn
7 Kent News Favorites 2023 For in-Store Specials Mon.-Wed. 9AM-7PM •Thurs.-Sat. 9AM-8PM •Sunday10AM-6PM 861 Washington Ave.,Chestertown, MD 410-778-0123 Present coupon or mention ad to receive discount. Discount not good in conjunction with any other offers. Not applicable on previous purchases. Tuesday Senior Citizen Day EVERYDAY LOW PRICES Monday $1.00 Off BoxWine Thursday 10% Off Craft Beer Friday Wine Tasting 4-7PM Prices Good through April 9, 2023 Thankyou forchoosingPip’s your #1 placetopurchase, Beer,Wine and Liquor8yearsr unning! MICHELOB ULTRA 24-12oz CANS $20.99 BUD LIGHT, BUDWEISER 18pk CANS $12.79 or 2/$24.99 CORONA 12pk BOTTLES $16.99 TITO'S VODKA 1.75L $30.99 COPPOLA CHARDONNAY 750mL $9.99 BACARDI RUM 1.75L $19.99 MENAGE ATROIS RED BLEND750 mL $8.99 CAPTAIN MORGAN SPICED RUM 1.75L $22.99 APOTHIC RED CALIFORNIA 750mL $8.99 MAKER'S MARK 1.75L $48.99 LAMARCA PROSECCO 750mL $15.99 JACK DANIELS 1.75L $39.99 CAVIT PINOT GRIGIO 1.5L $10.99 DEEPEDDY 1.75L $16.99 KIM CRAWFORD SAUVIGNONBLANC750mL $13.99 BOMBAY SAPPHIRE 1.75L $33.99 JOSH CABERNET 750mL $11.99 JOHNNIE WALKERRED 1.75L $29.99 KENDALL JACKSON CHARDONNAY 750mL $12.99 NATURAL LIGHT 18pk CANS $11.99 Thanks for Voting for us! Must be because of my Bourbon Selection. No, it's because of my Wine Selection. NOW CARRYING CHEESE SELECTION! WHITE CLAW VARIETY 12pk $15.99 • One of the largest selections of bourbon on the EasternShore • Over 200 selections of craft spirits • Chestertown’slargest beer selection
8 Kent News Favorites 2023 of Chestertown P.O. Box 787,Chestertown, MD I410-778-9491 THANK YOU for voting us Best Pool Service! Let Cal Pools’ professional staffhandle all your pool service and maintenance needs! • Yearly Service Agreement • Pool Maintenance • Pool Equipment & Covers THANK YOU for voting us BEST TATTOO BUSINESS 516 Morgnec Rd. Chester town, MD 443-626-7249 Thank you forvotingfor us! Winner - Heating&Air Conditioning Winner - Electrician 21326 Shar pSt.,Rock Hall •410-639-7980 Open 7daysaweek 10am-5pm Come in and Exper ience Something New Apparel •Jewelr y•Fashion Accessories Unique Gifts •Furniture&More Thank youfor voting us Best Clothing Store Best Gift/Boutique/Specialty Stor Best Jewelr yStore re y
9 Kent News Favorites 2023 Alton E. Darl ngCONSTRUCTION Quality Builder Ser ving Kent, Queen Annes, Talbot, Caroline, and Cecil Counties. 6506 Church Hill Rd., Chester town, MD. 21620 Iaedarling.com I410-810-0961 Ser vices: Custom Homes Full Ser vice Contractor Additions Alterations Window Replacement Historic Restorations Kitchens Bathrooms Roofing/Siding Thank you so much for voting us Kent County’sBest Home Builder! follow us on instagram at aedarlingconstruction Bes tPer sonal Tr ainer 5th Consecutive Year Bes tGym -F it Flock Bes tBusiness Pet- Viole (Fit Flock’sChief Snuggle Officer) THANK YOU FLOCKERS!!! M aking H ealtH FUn ctional ! Fit Flock Chestertown Business Park 118-F SLynchburg St | Chestertown, MD Visit www.fitflock.com for more info!
Indoor Live Performance Venue
Winner: The Mainstay
Runner up: Garfield Center for the Arts
Marina
Winner: Haven Harbour Marina
Runner up: Tolchester Marina Inc
Outdoor Live Performance Venue
Winner: The Shanty Beach Bar
Runner up: The Mainstay
Places
Best County Event
Winner: Chestertown Tea Party
Runner up: Rock Hall 4th of July Fireworks
Best Place to Have a Big Event
Winner: Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company
Runner up: Red Acres Hydroponics
Hotel/Inn/B&B
Winner: Brampton Bed and Breakfast Inn
Runner up: Osprey Point Inn
Museum/Art Gallery
Winner: MassoniArt Gallery
Runner up: Waterman’s Museum
Place to Work
Winner: Dixon Valve
Runner up: LaMotte
Place to Worship
Winner: Chestertown Baptist Church
Runner up: Hope Fellowship
Private School
Winner: Chestertown Christian Academy
Runner up: Kent School
Tourist Attraction
Winner: Chestertown Tea Party
Runner up: Chester River Packet Company
Wedding Venue
Winner: Brampton Bed and Breakfast Inn
Runner up: Red Acres Hydroponics
10 Kent News Favorites 2023 hank you for v ting for us! 20895 Bayside Avenue Rock Hall, MD 21661 ll s AT: (410) 63 - 96 W I N N E R st ar A mosphe e st Happy Hour Food Ou door Dining R U N N E R U P est Mixed D inks est Ou door ar isit our w si e or s s al ou s
11 Kent News Favorites 2023 The RightConnection® for Your Career thedixongroup.com Thanks forChoosing Dixon as the Best Place to Work in Kent County!
Public/People
Best Business Pet
Winner: Violet @ Fit Flock
Runner up: KeKe at the Bookplate
Best Nonprofit Organization
Winner: Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company
Runner up: Kent Association of Riding Therapy
Environmentally Friendly Business
Winner: Modern Stone Age Kitchen
Runner up: Chestertown Natural Foods
Teacher
Winner: Amanda Tuttle-Smith - Chestertown Christian Academy
Runner up: Tabitha Lansinger-Chestertown Christian Academy
Volunteer
Winner: Andy Goddard
Runner up: Renee Bench
Services
Child Care
Winner: Robin Fithian’s Day Care
Runner up: Miss Anne’s Daycare
Computer Services
Winner: Atlantek Computer Systems
Runner up: Rock Hall Computer Repair
DJ Service
Winner: Brian Jones
Runner up: Dan Milano
Electrician
Tie - Winner: Starkey Mechanical
Tie - Winner: Kenneth W Matthews Electric
Runner up: Dour Nicholson Sr.
Handyman Service
Winner: BayView Handyman Services
Runner up: Jack of all Trades
Heating & Air Conditioning
Winner: Starkey Mechanical
Runner up: Morton Brothers, LLC
Internet Provider
Winner: Talkie Communications
Runner up: ThinkBig Networks
Landscaping/Lawn Care
Winner: Greenscapes Land Care, LLC
Runner up: Extreme Lawn Care
12 Kent News Favorites 2023 Monday,Tuesday,Thursday 6AM-7:30PM Wednesday 6AM-1:00PM Friday &Saturday 6AM-7:30PM Sunday 6AM-5:00PM Taste The Tradition Thaank youfor Votting for us! 162 NMain St, Galena, MD 21635 •410-648-5784 Twinny's Place Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner f Winner Breakfast Carr yout SandwichShop Lunch Runner up All-Around Restaurant Burger e m , , u , a a a l , ak , , e e ak , l n e , up u s a d e! 111 N. Main St. Galena, MD 21635 443-480-8161 Homemade waffle cones &bowls Thanks for voting us Runner up for Best Dessert! 410-348-2500 • greenscapeslandcare.net Serving Maryland’sEastern Shore and Delaware Design • Build • Maintain • Landscaping • Lawn Care • Hardscaping • Irrigation • Lighting MHIC# 129755
13 Kent News Favorites 2023 Thank youfor Voting foru s! Winner :HairS alon ~Spa StephanieBlu sk,Massage Therapi st Runner up:NailS alon 410-778-8186 www.imagessalonandspa.com Latest Facial Technology Scan to web&social VichyBodyScrubs Lashes, Brows & Extensions 5811 Chesapeake Villa, Rock Hall, MD 21661 410-639-7014 • office@villagehardware.biz Open 7Days!! Mon-S a t 8-6 • Sunday 9-3 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST HARDWARE STORE! PA INT ~H ARD WA RE ~E LEC TRIC AL ~P LU MB ING ~L AW N&G ARDEN ~G IFTS Meet Ollie! Locally Owned & Operated Family Owned and Operated for Over 20 Years 21309 Rock Hall Ave Rock Hall, MD 410-639-2552 baysidemarket@outlook.com Thank youKent Count yfor voting us Best Grocer y Storefor the 5th year in arow! Be autiful Fres hCut Fl ower s and Fa bulous Gi ft s! SG Sara’s Garden 21435 Rock Hall Ave. |Rock Hall, MD 410-708-5092 Thank you for voting me Best Florist!
Pet Groomer
Winner: Shaggy Paws
Runner up: Running W Kennel
Photographer
Winner: Abigail Hollis Photography
Runner up: JENN QUINN CREATIVE
Plumbing
Winner: D E Nicholson Plumbing Repair
Runner up: Pinder Service
Pool Service
Winner: Brad Kulley - Cal Pools
Runner up: Sparkle Pools Inc.
Veterinarian
Winner: Dr. Meg Scott
Runner up: Dr Rachel Mowell
Veterinary Clinic
Winner: Chestertown Animal Hospital
Runner up: Rock Hall Veterinary Hospital
Shopping
Antiques
Winner: Chestertown Furniture Center
Runner up: Dixon’s Auction at Crumpton
Florist
Winner: Sara’s Garden
Runner up: Anthony’s Flowers
Garden Center
Winner: The Mill of Kingstown
Runner up: Fresh Start Food and Garden
Gift Store/Boutique/Specialty
Winner: The Hickory Stick
Runner up: Twigs & Teacups
Grocery Store/Supermarket
Winner: Bayside Market
Runner up: Redner’s Markets
Hardware Store
Winner: Village Hardware & Garden Center
Runner up: JBK Hardware
14 Kent News Favorites 2023 THANK YOU for Voting Us Winner as the Best Handyman! Chestertown, MD 443-282-4784 For all your Handyman needs or services! Servicing Kent, Queen Annes, Caroline, Cecil Counties, and most of Delaware! Quality Automotive Services at an Affordable Price! Thank you to Everyone that Voted Us #1! Mar yland State Inspection • Auto and Light Truck Maintenance Custom Exhaust • Advanced Electrical Diagnostics • Welding Major and Minor Repairs 516 Morgnec Rd Chestertown, MD 21620 443-282-0105 Mon -Fri • 8am -5pm 4T ime Wi nner!
15 Kent News Favorites 2023 Thank youfor votingus! #1 Best All-Around Restaurant andDinner #2 Pizza, Pizza Place &RomanticRestaurant 410.778.5360 luisasrestaurant.com 849 Washington Ave Chestertow n, MD 21620 Grazie Mille, Domenico Fevola &VincenzoAssante, chefs/owners Thank youtoall of ourstaff, past andpresent,and to all that have ever hadamealor drinkhereatLuisa's! 8Consecutive Years! Thank You from Procolino's forvotingu s Best Pizz a& Pizz aPlace! 8Consecutive Years! Proudly serving Chestertown since 1980 711 Washington Ave. Unit 9Chestertown,MD 410-778-5900 |procspizza.com BEST PIZZA in the Universe! Stop in for aslice Proudlyser ving Chestertownsince 2000 Thank you, Vinny&Mimmo Thank you for your confidence in us! Winner -Veterinarian • Runner up -Veterinary Clinic Dr.Meg Scott 410-639-4080 6270 Rock Hall Rd ~Rock Hall, MD www.rockhallvet.com ServicesInclude: Wellness Exams with an Emphasis on Preventive Care -Vaccinations -Full Lab -Surgery -Digital X-Ray Complete Dental Care and Dental X-Ray -Laser Therapy -Ultrasound
16 Kent News Favorites 2023 THANKYOU FORVOTING FOR US! WINNER WINNER Best Insurance Agenc Best Insurance Agency Best Insurance Agent: Best Insurance Agent: Creg Fleetwood Creg Fleetwood www.fleetwoodinsurancegroup.com 410-778-2260 2023 WINNER WINNER WINNER 2016-2023 2016-2023 Best Bank Best Bank Best Mortgage Lender Best Mortgage Lender TH AN K YO UF O RY O UR VO TES! We are ho no red to be the BE ST for 8y ea rs ru nnin g! 410-778-3500 www.pbkc.com 2023 WINNER
17 Kent News Favorites 2023 Inn -Restaurant &Marina Thank you for voting us Best Romantic Restaurant and Best Steaks and runner up Hotel/Inn/B&B Offers colonial-style elegance with luxurious resort grounds and amenities. 20786 ROCK HALL AVENUE, ROCK HALL, MD 21661 410-639-2194 | WWW.OSPREYPOINT.COM g p THANK YOUFOR VOTINGUS BESTBOATMAINTENANCE AND RUNNER UP FOR BOAT STORAGE! It ’s notjustk nowing boats, it ’s also know ingpeople. 5924 Lawton Ave • Rock Hall, MD 21661 410-639-7011 • Gmarina .com
Jewelry Store
Winner: The Hickory Stick
Runner up: Boyer’s Jewelers
Produce
Winner: Fresh Start Food and Garden
Runner up: Red Acres Hydroponics
Spirits
Best Bar Atmosphere
Winner: Harbor Shack
Runner up: Zelda’s Speakeasy
Best Bar to Watch Sports
Winner: Blue Bird Tavern
Runner up: Back 50 Tavern
Best Cold Beer
Winner: Blue Bird Tavern
Runner up: Coleman’s Tavern aka Maggie’s
Best Happy Hour Drinks
Winner: Blue Bird Tavern
Runner up: Zelda’s Speakeasy
Happy Hour Food
Winner: Harbor Shack
Runner up: Blue Bird Tavern
Best Mixed Drinks
Winner: Zelda’s Speakeasy
Runner up: Harbor Shack
Best Outdoor Bar
Winner: The Shanty Beach Bar
Runner up: Harbor Shack
Best Place to buy Beer/Wine/Liquor
Winner: Pip’s Discount Liquors
Runner up: Rock Hall Liquors
Sports
Best Gym
Winner: Fit Flock
Runner up: Kent County Family YMCA
Best Martial Arts Business
Winner: Phoenix Personal Fitness & Martial Arts, Inc.
Runner up: Eastern Shore Isshinryu Karate School, LLC
Best Personal Trainer
Winner: Amanda Nelson Parks
Runner up: Donnie Yerkie
Best Yoga Studio
Winner: The Radcliffe Studios
Runner up: Radiant Raven
18 Kent News Favorites 2023 THANK YOU FOR VOTING US OPEN 7DAYS
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Performance
Winner
-BestOutdoor Live
Venue
-BestOutdoor Bar
Winner -BestBoatStorage RunnerUp -BestMarina
Tolchester Marina
20 Kent News Favorites 2023 2271/2 High Street Chestertown, MD Of fice: 410 -810 -0010 www.dougashleyrealtors.com “ We are thekey to your home buying andselling success” We arehonored to be Voted Best Real Estate Agency! This outstandingachievement is only possible withthe support of thecommunit yand theexcellent agents at Doug Ashley RE ALTORS ,LLC!
Michele Palmer VinnyAssante Di Cupillo
Vince Raimond
William Brockschmidt
Beth Ostrander
Bud Felty Rick King
Andrew Meikle Grace Crockett Debbie Baxter Meikle
Doug Ashley &Retha Arrabal
We wouldliketo Cong ratu late RethaArrabal as Runner up forBest Real Estate Agent!
Abby Powell