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hat you’re holding here is the collected wisdom of 3,830 people who voted for their favorite shops, restaurants, service providers, parks, entertainment venues and more in the Suffolk News-Herald’s Locals Choice Awards program. What you’re not holding are the results of a scientific study. These results represent people’s opinions, expressed through online voting late this summer. You’ll probably disagree with some of the results, you will be surprised by some and there are some you’re likely to cheer. The best way to show your favorite
businesses your support, of course, is to continue giving them your business. After that, you can recommend your friends give them a shot, too. Meanwhile, have a little fun learning who got top marks in this year's Locals Choice Awards program. Enjoy the surprises and recognize the customer engagement it took for anybody to come out on top in this contest. We hope the results remind you to visit an old favorite you may not have been to in a while. Maybe you can also try something you see that will become a new favorite, too.
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VOTED BEST LOCAL PROPANE DEALER BY THE PEOPLE WE APPRECIATE THE MOST
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• Home • Farm • Commercial AWARD 24 Hour Keep GOLD LOCALS WINNER Full Emergency Service! CHOICE
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2018 Locals Choice Winners
Best Bank
Farmers Bank TowneBank
Best Credit Union Navy Federal Credit Union BayPort Credit Union
Rawls, PC
Rawls, PC
Boyce, Spady &
Anderson & Anderson, CPAs, P.C.
Moore PLC
Best Mortgage Lender
Best Day Spa
Farmers Bank Bronco Federal Credit Union
Scott, Bradshaw, &
Mr. D’s Barber Shop - SILVER AWARD WINNER! MANY THANKS TO OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS!
404 W Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434 • Phone: (757) 539-7039
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WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONTINUED BUSINESS!
Stems Spa at 1Foot 2Foot
Just for the Health of
Chiropractic
It Inc.
Best Accountant
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Acupuncture
THANKS FOR YOUR VOTE...SILVER AWARD WINNER
Best Tax Preparation
757-539-2244 • Military Discount • Medicare
Scott, Bradshaw, &
www.drodea.com
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2016
2017
2018
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Best Barber Shop
Best Fitness Center
The Chop Shop
Suffolk Family
D’s Barber Shop
Allongé Dance Academy & Pilates
Hair Graphics
Studio
Best Pharmacy Rite Aid
Best Nail Salon
Walgreens
Best General Practitioner
Best Tanning Salon
Best Home Health Agency Home Instead Senior Care
Best Family Practice
Oasis Nails Happy Nails
(Sentara Family
Lake Prince Woods
Blonde Boutique and Salon
William Jackson
Medicine)
YMCA
Best Hair Salon
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Lindsey Vaughn
Sundays Blue Box
(Sentara Family
Ultimate Tan
Medicine)
Lakeview Family Medicine North Suffolk Family Medicine
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Call us now at 757-484-6888
Thank you for voting us your favorite in the following categories! Voted Best Sushi and Best Asian Restaurant in 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 LOCALS CHOICE
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Best Sushi and Best Asian Restaurant
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Best Cemetery Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery Cedar Hill Cemetery
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Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront
Best Attorney Ferguson, Rawls & Raines - Attorneys &
Best General Contractor Durden Construction Carr Construction
Best Dry Cleaner Master Cleaners Main Street Cleaners
Pretlow & Pretlow
Suffolk
Best Insurance Agency Suffolk Insurance State Farm
Best Insurance Agent B.J. Willie (State
Best Real Estate Agent Billy Chorey (Chorey & Associates Realty)
Farm) Susan Blair (Suffolk Insurance)
Harry Cross (Cross
Best Wedding Venue The First Lady of
Cross Realty
Counselors At Law
Realty)
The Obici House
Realty
Best Caterer Roy’s & Ricky’s
Best Real Estate Agency Chorey & Associates
Catering Holland’s Country Gourmet
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Best Chiropractor Slone Chiropractic Charles O’Dea
LOCAL CHOICE WINNERS
Smile Orthodontics
Best Dog Groomer Best Podiatrist Matthew C. Dairman
Best Dentist Jana Boyd (Jana Boyd, DDS) Dr. Howell (Howell Dentistry)
Best Cosmetic Dentist/Implants Howell Dentistry Jana Boyd, DDS
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(1Foot 2Foot) Jeremy L. Walters
Bubbles’ Mobile Grooming Parlor Suffolk Animal Hospital
(Sentara Podiatry Specialists)
Best Pediatrician Joanne Wunderlich (Nansemond Pediatrics) Brittney Drames (Suffolk Pediatrics)
Best Veterinary/ Animal Hospital Suffolk Animal Hospital Nansemond
Thanks for Voting Us For Best Pre-School, Childcare and Daycare LOCALS CHOICE
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Veterinary Clinic
GOLD AWARD WINNER
Best Auto Repair
Main Street Day Care & Preschool
Best Computer Repair
Suffolk Automotive
A Ministry of Main Street United Methodist Church
Anderson
GrayFox Electronics
Mike Duman Auto
Julia Farmer
Orthodontics
Electronics Overhaul
Best Orthodontist
Superstore
Director
julia@mainstumc.org
(757) 539-3431 www.facebook.com/ mainstreetdaycare 202 North Main Street Suffolk, VA
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Best Paving Company The Blair Brothers Inc. R.C. Paving & Son LLC
LOCALS CHOICE WINNERS
Best Roofing Contractor
Lakeview Medical Center
Duke Roofing Co. National Roofing Corporation
Best Funeral Home Parr Funeral Home & Crematory
Best Window Repair and Replacement Suffolk Glass & Aluminum Co. Nansemond Exteriors Inc.
Best Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront Hilton Garden Inn Harbourview
Best Propane Company Parker Oil Co.
R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory
AmeriGas Propane
Best Car Wash The Corner Car Wash Mike Duman Auto Superstore
Best Urgent Care NowCare Suffolk
Best Oil Change Starr Motors Suffolk Automotive Service Mike Duman Auto Superstore
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Best Lawn Service Nansemond Lawn & Garden LW’s Lawn & Landscape
LOCALS CHOICE WINNERS
Best Optician/Vision Care
Meghan Lupyan Photography MLM Photography (Meghan Morris)
Physicians & Surgeons David A. Lotz
Lakeview Obstetrics
Anthony Bevilacqua (Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center)
(Persons Orthopaedic Sports Medicine)
Specialists for Women
Oliver’s Pools & Spa Suffolk Pool Builders
Jethro Byrd Electrical & Plumbing Rawls Mechanical Company
Best Landscaper Nansemond Lawn &
and Gynecology (Patricia Collier)
Best Pool Services
Best Orthopedic Doctor Best Electrician
Jeffery Persons
Best OB/GYN Practice
Plumbing
Suffolk Eye
Optometrist
Best Photographer
Luke Willette
Best Plumber Jethro Byrd Electrical & Plumbing
Garden LW’s Lawn & Landscape
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THANKS FOR YOUR VOTE AND YOUR CONTINUED PATRONAGE!
THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US LOCALS CHOICE - BEST CARPET/FLOORING LOCALS Sales & Installation CHOICE
• Carpet • Sheet Vinyl • Laminate Floors • Interior Trim • Ceramic Tile • Pre-Finished Wood
2019
GOLD AWARD WINNER
757-544-0679
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Best Tire Shop Colony Tire and Service Mike Duman Auto Superstore
LOCAL CHOICE WINNERS
Mike Duman Collision
Best Golf Course Suffolk Pest Control Inc.
Best Towing Service Chip’s Repair & Towing Service Brinkley’s Wrecker Services
LLC Terminix
Best Storage Facility Moving
El Korita Restaurante
U-Haul Moving &
George’s Steak House
Storage at Holland Road
Best Auto Body Shop Starr Motors
Best Massage Therapist Massage Envy
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2019
Sleepy Hole Golf Course Suffolk Golf Course
Coastal Pest Control
AAAA Self Storage &
Best Wait Staff
Hands on Massage
Center
Best Pest Control
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Best Day Care/Child Care Main Street Day Care Oak & Lily Academy
Best Dance School/ Studio Allongé Dance Academy Maureen’s School of Dance
BEST AGENT Susan Blair Voted Silver Award Winner...
BEST AGENCY LOCALS CHOICE
2019 202 Market Street Suffolk, VA
Suffolk Insurance Voted Gold Award
757-539-9988 Insuring Your Success
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Best Preschool Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Main Street Day Care
LOCALS CHOICE WINNERS
Best Art Gallery Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Suffolk Art Gallery
Marina Decoys Seafood
Best Park/Playground Lake Meade Park
Best Private School Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Isle of Wight
Best Museum Riddick’s Folly Seaboard Station Railroad Museum
Best Live Theater Best Children’s Party Location Lake Meade Park Suffolk Family
Bennett’s Creek Park
Best Bakery O’doodleDoo’s Donuts
Academy Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Smithfield Little Theater
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Best Live Music Venue Constant’s Wharf &
2019
• Companionship • Transitional Care • Light Housekeeping • Medication Reminders • Escort to Shopping and Errands • Personal Care • Meal Preparation • Respite Care
Become A Caregiver and Realize What True Happiness Is!
Pourfavor Coffee Shop
Best Buffet River Stone Chophouse
YMCA
LOCALS CHOICE
Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront
THANKS TO OUR CUSTOMERS FOR VOTING US #1 IN SALES & SERVICE
SILVER AWARD WINNER
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Best Breakfast
LOCAL CHOICE WINNERS
Best Steak
Best Hot Dog
The Plaid Turnip
George’s Steak House
Suffolk BBQ Co.
The Egg Bistro
River Stone
Poppy’s Top Dog
Chophouse
Best BBQ Suffolk BBQ Co. Mason’s Grill & Smokehouse
Best Deli Best Mexican Food Cazadores La Parilla
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Bennett’s Creek Farm
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SILVER BEST AGENCY & GOLD BEST AGENT
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2019
Market Holland’s Country Gourmet
Best Fast Food
Best Sushi
Panera Bread
Sushi Aka
Chick-fil-A
Ninja Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Best Pizza Amicis Pizza Cafe Sal’s (Godwin Blvd)
Best Fine Dining George’s Steak House Harper’s Table
Best Burger
Best Coffee
The Baron’s Pub
Starbucks
Mason’s Grill &
Pourfavor Coffee
Smokehouse
Shop
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2019
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Best Seafood Decoys Seafood Skrimp Shack
Best Italian Amicis Pizza Cafe Gianna’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
Best Ice Cream Cold Stone Creamery Cone Slingers
Best Fried Chicken Roy’s & Ricky’s Catering Feather-N-Fin
NO SCRIMPIN’ ON SEAFOOD AT THE SKRIMP SHACK
Chicken & Seafood
Best Sweet Tea Chick-fil-A
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Hardee’s
Best Chef Victor Taglis
(George’s Steak House)
Harper Bradshaw
(Harper’s Table)
Best Wine Shop
2019
Uncork’d Harris Teeter
Thank You for voting us your Locals Choice Best Seafood! 926 N Main Street Suffolk, VA 23434
6550 Hampton Rds Pkwy St 111 Suffolk, VA 23435
757-809-1970
757-977-1198
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Best Sports Bar Mason’s Grill & Smokehouse Baron’s Pub
Best Women’s Clothing Belk TJ Maxx
Best Men’s Wear Belk Kohl’s
Best Jewelry D.B. Bowles Jewelers Kay Jewelers
Best Grocery Store Kroger Food Lion
Best Audiology/ Hearing Care Knox Audiology & Hearing Care
Beltone
Best Consignment Shop Suffolk Pawn & Gun Treasured Memories
Best New Auto Dealer Starr Motors Mike Duman Auto Superstore
Best Furniture Shop Brandon House Carrollton Furniture
Best Pre-Owned Auto Dealer Mike Duman Auto Superstore Duke Automotive
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Best Florist Johnson’s Gardens Pinner’s Flower Shop
Best Gift Shop Ann’s Hallmark A. Dodson’s
Best Hardware Store Taylor’s Do-it Center
THANKS FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVORITE
Farmers Feed & Seed
LOCAL BUSINESS IN THE FOLLOWING
Best Antiques Shop Refined Relics Southern Gun Works
Best Pet Supply Store
Best Nursery/ Landscaping Supply Bennett’s Creek Nursery Johnson’s Gardens
HOLLAND’S MARKET
Walter’s Outdoor Power Equipment
Best Equestrian Tack Shop/Stable Epps Farm Supply Cypress Saddlery
Best Lawn and Garden Best Pawn Shop Equipment Walters Outdoor Power Equipment Taylor’s Do-it Center
Best Generator Sales and Service Womble Generator
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PetSmart Tractor Supply
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Best Customer Service Duke Automotive Lake Prince Woods
Best Employer Lake Prince Woods Duke Automotive
WE ARE PROUD TO BE VOTED YOUR 2017, 2018 & 2019 FAVORITE POOL SPECIALISTS LOCALS CHOICE
2019
Best Curb Appeal Hilton Garden Inn & Suffolk Riverfront
www.oliverspoolsonline.com
Monday - Friday, 9-5pm • Saturday, 9-3pm
Suffolk Center for
757-255-4550
Cultural Arts
Best Community Service Organization Suffolk Humane Society Western Tidewater Free Clinic
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Best Rehabilitative Services
Mob Was ile Inclu hes ded!
Lake Prince Woods In Motion Physical
351 NORTH MAIN ST., SUFFOLK, VA 23434
Office 757-925-0000 Stacey 757-372-6232 • Terard Sessoms 757-675-0347
Therapy
Best Assisted Living Lake Prince Woods Harmony at Harbour View (Formerly The Crossings at Harbour View)
Best Memory Care Lake Prince Woods
Best Country Store Bennett’s Creek Farm Market
Crossings at Harbour View)
Lilly Flooring, LLC
Carr Construction Custom Homes of
Best Independent Senior Living Community Harmony at Harbour View (Formerly The Crossings at Harbour View)
Virginia
Best Firearms Dealer Suffolk Pawn & Gun CE Tactical
Best Luxury Apartments Meridian Obici Harbour Breeze
The Baron’s Pub Mason’s Grill &
THANKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR VOTE! LOCALS CHOICE
2019
Smokehouse
Tile & Terrazzo, LLC
Lake Prince Woods
Best New Home Builder
Sushi Aka
Best Place for a Beer Best Carpet, Tile & Flooring
free
George’s Steak House
Farmer Frank’s
Harmony at Harbour View (Formerly The
Best Salad
LOYALTY CARD Car Washes and the 5th is FREE!
Best Entertainment Venue Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Decoys Seafood
Best Caribbean Restaurant Taste of Jamaica The General Public
Favorite Restaurant Overall Sushi Aka George’s Steak House
Best Financial Planner
Best Tattoo Parlor Folk City Tattoo Tattoo Skills LLC
Best Chinese Food
Edward Jones
China Moon
Nansemond River
Great Wall
Financial Services (Mark McGahee)
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2019 Garment Care Specialist
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2017
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2018
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Best Japanese Food
LOCALS CHOICE WINNERS
Best Dessert
Best Cheesesteak
Sushi Aka
Sushi Aka
Ryan’s Steaks & Cakes
Sapporo Japanese
The Plaid Turnip
George’s Steak House
Steak House
Best Southern Food Best Lunch Special George’s Steak House The Baron’s Pub
Best New Restaurant Ryan’s Steaks & Cakes Decoys Seafood
Holland’s Country Gourmet Farmer Frank’s
Best Soul Food Holland’s Country Gourmet Boogie’s Soul Food
Best Donuts O’doodleDoo’s Donuts Dunkin’
Best Advertising Agency KWD Advertising InDigiMar Inc.
Best Window Tinting Tint Plus Mobile ShadeMasters Window Tinting
Best Bartender Alli (The Baron’s Pub) Jennifer (Derl’z Restaurant & Pub)
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Best Independent Senior Living Community Best Rehabilitative Services • Best Assisted Living Best Memory Care • Best Employer • Best Home Health Agency
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