Once again Harrisonburg has reason to celebrate. In a time of economic struggle for so many businesses it is such an honor to be recognized by an industry leading magazine. Virginia Living magazine has announced their Best Of the Shenandoah Valley list and many of those honored are based in Harrisonburg, VA. Check out their site dedicated to the list and see if your favorites made the cut.
Best Art Museum
Third Place – Oasis Fine Art and Craft
Best Bar for Live Music
Second Place – Clementine Café
Best Asian
First Place – Taste of Thai
Second place – Beyond
Best Barbeque
First Place – Smokin’ Pig BBQ
Second place – Hank’s Smokehouse
Best Breakfast Restaurant
Third Place – The Little Grill Collective
Best Burger Joint
Second Place – Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint
Best Continental Cuisine
First Place – Joshua Wilton House
Best Diner
Second Place – L & S Diner
Best Ethnic Supermarket
First Place – Oriental Food Market
Second Place – Euro Market
Best Food Cart
First Place – Mama’s Caboose
Second Place – DankU Truck
Third Place – Tacos El Primo
Best Happy Hour
First Place – Union Station
Second Place – Clementine Café
Best Ice Cream Shop
Second Place – Kline’s Dairy Bar
Best Locavore Restaurant
Second Place – Local Chop and Grill House
Best College or University
First Place – James Madison University
Best Golf Course
Third Place – Lakeview Golf
Best Private School
Third Place – Eastern Mennonite High School
Best Retirement Community
First Place – Sunnyside Communities
Best Local Band
Third Place – The Worx Band
Best Local DJ
Second Place – Chris and Rosie Q102
Best Local Radio Personality
Second Place – Q101 WQPO 100.7 (Hobart)
Third Place – WSVA 550am (Karl Magenhofer)
Best Local Sports Team
Second Place – James Madison University Dukes
Best TV Personality
Second Place – WHSV TV3 (George Hirshmann)
Third Place – WHSV TV3 (Josh Knight)
Best Tattoo Artist
Second Place – Painted Lady Tattoos and Piercing (Margaret)
Third Place – Dreamland Tattoo (Michael Hiles)
Best Arts and Crafts Store
First Place – Michael’s
Best Bike Shop
Second Place – Shenandoah Bicycle Company
Best Bridal Salon
Second Place – Bridal Impressions
Third Place – Anna-Joy’sBridal & Formal Wear
Best Consignment Shop
Second Place – Second Time Around
Best Cosmetic Surgeon
First Place – Asfa Plastic Surgery (Dr. Afsa)
Best Dermatologist
First Place – Harrisonburg Dermatology (Dr. Jerri Alexiou)
Best Event Planner
Third Floor – The Wishing Well
Best Farmer’s Market
Second Place – Harrisonburg Downtown Farmer’s Market
Best Florist
Second Place – Blue Ridge Florist & Gift Shop
Best Gift Shop
Third Place – 10,000 Villages
Best Home Décor Store
Third Place – 10,000 Villages
Best Hospital
Second Place – Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Best Local Architect
Third Place – The Gaines Group
Best Man Cave Store
Third Place – Crutchfield
Best Orthodontist
Second Place – Alvis Orthodontics (Dr. Alvis)
Third Place – Bluestone Orthodontics (Dr. Brent Lenz)
Best Pediatrician
Second Place – Harrisonburg Pediatrics
Best Personal Trainer
Third Place – Rockingham Memorial Wellness Center (Catherine Thorton)
Best Pet Boutique
First Place – Pet Smart
Best Place to buy athletic Clothing
First Place – Downtown Athletic Store
Second Place – The Runner’s Corner
Best Real Estate Company
Second Place – Kline May Realty
Best Salon and Day Spa
First Place – The Beauty Spa
Best Shopping Area
Second Place – Downtown Harrisonburg
Best Toy Store
Second Place – Dragonflies Toys
Best yoga Studio
First Place – The Center
