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Hundreds of nominees. Thousands of votes. Fifty-seven categories. One-hundred seventy-three local winners.

By the numbers, the “Best Of 2011” results are impressive in and of themselves. But what really stands out is the wide scope of nearby places, well-known faces and host of locally-owned and small businesses that pulled rank this year, all determined by YOU, the readers of Lynchburg Living magazine.

Flip the page to discover who you’ve crowned as the very best of 2011—winners that add up to one more reason Lynchburg is a fantastic place to call “home.”

 

LYNCHBURG LIFESTYLE

Best Cultural Event

1^st: The Garlic Festival

2^nd: The Bateau Festival

3^rd: Celebrate America (TRBC)

Best Family Friendly Spot

1^st: Amazement Square

2^nd: Lynchburg Hillcats

3^rd: Blackwater Creek Trail

Best Golf Course

1^st: London Downs

2^nd: Ivy Hill

3^rd: Boonsboro Country Club

Best Live Theatre

1^st: Liberty University Tower Theatre

2^nd: E.C. Glass Theatre

3^rd: The Academy of Fine Arts

Best Tourist Attraction

1^st: Blue Ridge Parkway

2^nd: Smith Mountain Lake

3^rd: Liberty University

 

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Best Biking/Hiking/Running Trail

1^st: Blackwater Creek Trail/Percival’s Isle

2^nd: Candlers Mountain

3^rd: Peaks of Otter

Best Fishing Spot

1^st: Smith Mountain Lake

2^nd: James River

3^rd: Buggs Island Lake

Best Park

1^st: Peaks View Park

2^nd: Riverside Park

3^rd: Ivy Creek Park

Best View of the City

1^st: Candlers Mountain/Snowflex

2^nd: Bank of the James Building (downtown Lynchburg)

3^rd: John Lynch Memorial Bridge from Madison Heights

 

LOCAL BUSINESSES

Best Art Studio

1^st: Riverviews Artspace

2^nd: The Lynchburg Art Club

3^rd: The Art Box

Best Book Store

1^st: Givens Books- Little Dickens

2^nd: Lifeway Christian Books

3^rd: Inklings Books & The White Hart

Best Bed and Breakfast

1^st: Acorn Hill

2^nd: Ivy Creek Bed & Breakfast

3^rd: The Carriage House

Best Children’s Store

1^st: Givens Books- Little Dickens

2^nd: Once Upon a Child

3^rd: Sweet Peas Consignment

Best Clothing Boutique

1^st: J. Crew

2^nd: Bittersweet

3^rd: Penelope

Best Community Bank

1^st: Bank of the James

2^nd: BB&T

3^rd: Wells Fargo (formerly Wachovia)

Best Consignment Shop

1^st: Goodwill

2^nd: Once Upon a Child

3^rd: On Second Thought

Best Day Spa

1^st: Isis Spa & Salon

2^nd: Acorn Hill

3^rd: The Parlor Spa

Best Salon

1^st: Anthony & Co.

2^nd: Sage Tryall Salon

3^rd: Fusion Salon

Best Studio and Interior Design

1^st: Moyanne’s

2^nd: Yellow Door Interiors

3^rd: Decorating Den Interiors

Best Florist

1^st: Arthur’s Flower Cart

2^nd: Doyle’s Florist

3^rd: Cheryl’s Secret Garden

Best Gift and Specialty Store

1^st: Farm Basket

2^nd: Accents Flags & Gifts

3^rd: Penelope

Best Home Furnishing Store

1^st: Grand Home Furnishings

2^nd: Greenfront Furniture (Farmville)

3^rd: Estate Specialists

Best Jewelry Store

1^st: Fink’s

2^nd: Bowen Jewelry Company

3^rd: Penelope

Best Law Firm

1^st: Edmunds & Williams

2^nd: Sanzone & Baker, P.C.

3^rd: Petty, Livingston, Dawson & Richards

Best Lawn and Garden Supply

1^st: Gary’s Garden Center

2^nd: Virginia Garden Supply

3^rd: Rainfrost Nursery

Best Auto Service

1^st: Harris Tire

2^nd: Babcock’s Auto Service

3^rd: Billy Craft

Best Real Estate Agency

1^st: Century 21

2^nd: Dawson Ford Garbee & Co.

3^rd: RE/MAX

Best Travel Agency

1^st: AAA

2^nd: Travel Bugs

3^rd: Cavalier Tours

Best Local Photographer

1^st: Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography

2^nd: Sam Stroud Photography

3^rd: Stone Blue Productions

Best Wedding Venue

1^st: West Manor

2^nd: Tresca on 8th

3^rd: The Trivium

 

LOCAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Best Dentist

1^st: Forest Dental Center

2^nd: Forest Family Dentistry

3^rd: Central Virginia Family Dentistry

Best Doctor

1^st: Central Virginia Family Physicians

2^nd: Women’s Health Services

3^rd: Medical Associates of Central Virginia

Best Eye Care

1^st: Harman Eye Center

2^nd: Piedmont Eye Center

3^rd: St. Clair Eye Care

Best Chiropractor

1^st: Light Chiropractic

2^nd: Chiropractic Health Center

3^rd: Dr. Jennifer Tinoosh, Chiro-Med Health Center

 

LOCAL PERSONALITIES

Best Local Band

1^st: The Worx

2^nd: Groove Monkeys

3^rd: Dragonfly
Best Civic Leader

1^st: Jonathan Falwell, Thomas Road Baptist Church

2^nd: Joan Foster, Lynchburg City Mayor

3^rd: Jon Dupin, Brentwood Church

Best Local News Personality

1^st: Len Stevens

2^nd: Danner Evans

3^rd: Matt Ferguson

Best Radio DJ

1^st: Danny, Zack and Miss Monica-K92

2^nd: Dave & Linda-Spirit FM

3^rd: Robynn & Brett-94.9 Star Country

 

LOCAL RESTAURANTS

Best Breakfast

1^st: Market on Main

2^nd: Koffee Kup

3^rd: Carol’s Place

Best Burger

1^st: Five Guys

2^nd: The Cavalier

3^rd: The Depot Grill

Best Coffee

1^st: Joe Beans

2^nd: The Muse

3^rd: The Good Cherry

Best Deli

1^st: Magnolia Foods

2^nd: The Fat Tuna

3^rd: Firehouse Subs

Best Desserts

1^st: Sweet Frog

2^nd: Taste Selects

3^rd: Main Street Eatery

Best Ice Cream

1^st: Sweet Frog

2^nd: Mr. Goodies

3^rd: Sundae Grill

Best Asian/Ethnic Food

1^st: King’s Island

2^nd: Choice Hibachi Buffett

3^rd: Thai ‘99

Best Barbecue

1^st: The Silver Pig (Madison Heights)

2^nd: Carol’s Place

3^rd: Hill City BBQ

Best Italian (non-pizza)

1^st: Isabella’s

2^nd: La Villa

3^rd: Mangia

Best Pizza

1^st: Waterstone Pizza

2^nd: Rivermont Pizza

3^rd: Lil Cucci’s

Best Mexican

1^st: La Carreta

2^nd: Mi Patron

3^rd: El Mariachi

Best Night Spot for Live Music

1^st: Benjamin’s

2^nd: Phase 2

3^rd: The Stoney Badger

Best Place for a Business Lunch

1^st: The Depot Grill

2^nd: The Neighbors Place

3^rd: Waterstone Pizza

Best Seafood

1^st: The Blue Marlin

2^nd: Harbor Inn

3^rd:  The Neighbors Place

Best Steak

1^st: New London Steakhouse/The Crown (tie)

2^nd: Shoemaker’s Grille

3^rd: Robin Alexander

Best Wait Staff

1^st: Robin Alexander

2^nd: Isabella’s

3^rd: The Crown

Best Atmosphere

1^st: Waterstone Pizza

2^nd: The Neighbors Place

3^rd: Robin Alexander

Best New Restaurant (1 year old or less)

1^st: Jimmy on the James

2^nd: Sweet Frog/Father’s Table (tie)

3^rd: Choice Hibachi Buffett

Best Locally Owned Restaurant

1^st: Waterstone Pizza

2^nd: Robin Alexander

3^rd: Isabella’s

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