ABBIE Award Winners Announced

The 2011 winners of the Arlington’s Best Business Awards (ABBIES) were announced at this afternoon’s County Board meeting.

Out of the several dozen nominated local businesses and organizations, the following won in their respective categories after voting by the public:

• Best “Bargain” Restaurant: Lost Dog Cafe
• Best Boutique: ShoeFly
• Best Brunch: Carlyle
• Best Place to Care for Your Pet: Dogma Gourmet Dog Bakery and Boutique
• Best Community-Based Nonproft: Arlington Food Assistance Center
• Best Customer Service: Circa
• Best Place to Dance the Night Away: Clarendon Ballroom
• Best Dessert: Heidelberg Pastry Shop
• Best Family-Friendly Restaurant: Lost Dog Cafe
• Best Happy Hour: Whitlow’s on Wilson
• Best Late Night Spot: Bob & Edith’s Diner
• Best Place to Learn Something New: Arlington Public Library
• Best Neighborhood Bar: Ireland’s Four Courts
• Best New Business: District Taco
• Best Performing Arts Organization: Signature Theater

Out of the 15 categories, 10 had the same winner as last year.