Last month, we announced the launch of The Arlies, ARLnow’s awards for the top local places, people and organizations in Arlington.
Now, we’re revealing the Winter 2021 categories, which you can vote on starting next week. Here’s a sneak preview of the categories included in the Winter 2021 Arlies:
- Best coffee shop
- Best spa
- Best hill to go sledding
- Best bakery
- Best family dinner spot
- Best pet boarding
- Best insurance agent
- Best place of worship
- Best beer/wine shop
- Best chiropractor
- Best place to catch a show
- Best real estate agent for first-time buyers
- Best family physician
- Best restaurant for takeout/delivery
- Best nail salon
- Best electrician or electrical company
- Best private elementary school
- Best mental health professional
- Best personal trainer
- Best plumber or plumbing company
Because these awards are strictly reader-driven, we’re counting on you to choose your favorites in each category. Be sure to keep an eye open for when voting opens next Tuesday.
The Arlies will be held seasonally, with a winter, spring, summer and fall edition, each with different categories. Have suggestions for future categories? Let us know in the comments!
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