Best of the Heights Awards Announced

Since 2005, has honored businesses in Cleveland Heights and University Heights with the .

This year, more than 700 for their favorite restaurants, hardware stores, clothing shops and more, and about 300 were nominated, said Deanna Bremer Fisher, executive director of FutureHeights.

FutureHeights announced the winners in the 22 categories Tuesday at . Below is a list of winners and finalists, according to a press release from FutureHeights. 

Best New Business

First Place:

Finalists:

Wool and Willow Needlepoint

Rockefeller’s Restaurant

Best Customer Service

First Place:

Finalists:

Wool and Willow Needlepoint

Best Realtor

First Place: Ernie Cahoon

Finalists:

Chris Jurcisin

Jamie Bevins

Best Auto Service

First Place:

Finalists:

Best Looking Store Front

First Place:

Finalists:

Wool and Willow Needlepoint

Best Breakfast or Brunch

First Place:

Finalists:

The Tavern Company

Best Casual Meal

First Place: Tommy’s

Finalists:

The Tavern Company

Best Ethnic Eats

First Place: Anatolia Café

Finalists:

Best Place for Vegetarian Cuisine

First Place: Tommy’s

Finalists:

Aladdin’s Eatery

Café Tandoor

Best Place for Sweet Treats

First Place:

Finalists:

Best Carryout

First Place:

Finalists:

Aladdin’s Eatery

The Stone Oven

Best Place for Kosher Options

First Place: Jack’s Deli

Finalists:

Best Dining Ambiance

First Place:  

Finalists:

Best Boutique or Specialty Shop

First Place:

Finalists:

Big Fun

Best Place to Get Healthy

First Place:  Jazzercise

Finalists:

Best Place for Pets

First Place:

Finalists:

Best Live Entertainment

Winner: Nighttown

Finalists:

Best Place to Take the Kids

First Place:  Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park

Finalists:

Big Fun

Heights Libraries

Best Salon or Spa

First Place:  Quintana’s Barber & Dream Spa

Finalists:

Best Grocery Store

First Place:  

Finalists:

Whole Foods Market

Heinen’s Fine Foods

Favorite University Heights Business

First Place:  Whole Foods Market

Finalists:

Geraci’s Restaurant

Bialy’s Bagels

Favorite Cleveland Heights Business

First Place:  The Tavern Company

Finalists:

Quintana’s Barber & Dream Spa

Wool and Willow Needlepoint

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