The votes have been tallied and the results are in!
Below are the winners of the spring 2021 Arlies, as voted on by the readers. We’ve highlighted the top vote-getter, but have included up to two others that were close behind in the voting as additional winners.
Congratulations to all the winners and a huge thank you to all who voted! And a thank you to our sponsor, George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government.
The Arlies will return, featuring a new format and of course new categories in a couple of months.
FAVORITE DATE NIGHT SPOT
- Lyon Hall
- Other winners: Ruthie’s All-Day, Screwtop Wine Bar
FAVORITE POOL
- Overlee Community Association
- Other winners: Arlington Forest Club, Dominion Hills Pool
FAVORITE BRUNCH SPOT
- Ambar
- Other winners: Ruthie’s All-Day, Liberty Tavern
FAVORITE LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT
- @ARLnowDOTcom (photographer Jay Westcott)
- Other winners: @discoverarlington, @rosslynva
FAVORITE FARMERS MARKET
- Courthouse Farmers Market
- Other winners: Westover Farmers Market, Columbia Pike Farmers Market
FAVORITE ARLINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD
- Ballston
- Other winners: Clarendon, Westover
FAVORITE NOTABLE ARLINGTON RESIDENT (PAST OR PRESENT)
- Sandra Bullock
- Other winners: John Glenn, Katie Couric
FAVORITE LOCAL SHOP
- Covet
- Other winners: Gallery Underground, Urban Farmhouse
FAVORITE PARK
- Bluemont Park
- Other winners: Lubber Run Park, Quincy Park
FAVORITE LOCAL NONPROFIT
- Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
- Other winners: Arlington Artists Alliance, Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation
FAVORITE CLEANING SERVICE
- Maids in Brown
- Other winners: Wellnest, Two Maids & A Mop
FAVORITE AUTO REPAIR SHOP
- Cherrydale Motors
- Other winners: Japanese Auto Clinic, Joyce Motors
FAVORITE ROSSLYN-BALLSTON CORRIDOR REAL ESTATE AGENT
- Natalie Roy
- Other winners: Keri Shull Team
FAVORITE APARTMENT BUILDING
- Siena Park Apartments
- Other winners: Verde Pointe Apartments, Liberty Tower Apartments
FAVORITE OPTOMETRY SHOP
- Virginia Vision Associates
- Other winners: MacPherson Opticians, MyEyeDr
FAVORITE DERMATOLOGIST
- Fuchs Dermatology
- Other winners: Skin DC, Clinical & Cosmetic Dermatology
FAVORITE MOVING COMPANY
- Bookstore Movers
- Other winners: Town and Country Movers, JK Moving Services
FAVORITE PEST CONTROL COMPANY
- Pest Now
- Other winners: All American Pest Control, Suburban Pest Services
The announcement of the winners can be seen in the video below.
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