Congratulations to all of the Downtown businesses who were honored in Virginia Living’s 2019 Best of Virginia awards! Downtown Harrisonburg pretty much swept the Shenandoah Valley category, and we couldn’t be more proud. Here’s the full list of winners:
FIRST PLACE:
Best Annual Charity Event: Explore More Discovery Museum (Night at the Museum)
Best Art Gallery: Larkin Arts
Best Family Entertainment: Explore More Discovery Museum
Best Movie Theatre: Court Square Theatre
Best Museum: Explore More Discovery Museum
Best Music Venue: The Golden Pony
Best Breakfast Restaurant: Little Grill Collective
Best Craft Brewery: Pale Fire Brewing Co.
Best Craft Cocktails: Food.Bar.Food
Best Dessert Menu: The Joshua Wilton House
Best Farmers’ Market: Harrisonburg Farmers Market
Best Food Truck: Mashita
Best Grocery Store: Friendly City Food Co-Op
Best Indian Food: Indian and American Cafe
Best Local Ice Cream Shop: Kline’s Dairy Bar
Best Local Sandwich Shop: Lola Mo’s Delicatessen
Best Oysters: Billy Jack’s Wing and Draft Shack
Best Seafood Restaurant: The Joshua Wilton House
Best Steakhouse: Local Chop & Grill House
Best Bed and Breakfast: The Joshua Wilton House
Best Fishing Guide Company: Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
Best Fine Jewelry Store: James McHone Jewelry
Best Outdoor Outfitter: Walkabout Outfitter
Best Women’s Clothing Store: The Yellow Button
Best Architecture Firm: Mather Architects PC
Best Accounting Firm: PB Mares
Best Real Estate Firm: Kline May Realty
SECOND PLACE:
Best Food Festival: Harrisonburg International Festival
Best Bakery: Heritage Bakery & Cafe
Best Bar Restaurant: Local Chop & Grill House
Best Brunch Restaurant: The Joshua Wilton House
Best Craft Brewery: Brothers Craft Brewing
Best Indian Food: Taj of India
Best Local Gourmet Food Store: Friendly City Food Co-Op
Best Locally Owned Coffee Shop: Black Sheep Coffee
Best Outdoor Dining: The Joshua Wilton House
Best Oysters: Local Chop & Grill House
Best Pizzeria: Bella Luna Wood Fired Pizza
Best Restaurant: Local Chop & Grill House
Best Bicycle Shop: Shenandoah Bicycle Company
Best Law Firm: Hoover Penrod
THIRD PLACE:
Best Art Event: First Fridays Downtown
Best Charity: Explore More Discovery Museum
Best Bar Restaurant: The Golden Pony
Best Brunch Restaurant: Food.Bar.Food
Best Dessert Menu: Local Chop & Grill House
Best Financial Planning Firm: Good Wealth Management
Best Italian Restaurant: Bella Luna Wood Fired Kitchen
Best Outdoor Dining: Jimmy Madison’s
Best Hotel: Hotel Madison
Best Home Builder: Herr & Co
Best Architecture Firm: Gaines Group Architects
Best Men’s Clothing Store: Walkabout Outfitter
Best Sporting Goods Store: Walkabout Outfitter
Best Law Firm: Clark & Bradshaw
Best Massage Therapy Group: Becky Bartells Massage Therapy
