Readers have chosen their favorite businesses of the region!
Nearly 3,000 ballots have been tallied in this year’s Best of Central Maryland campaign! And now…drum roll please…we announce the winners! There are approximately 84 awards doled out in the group categories of Food & Dining, Health & Beauty, Home & Design, and Retail & Professional Services. It’s an amazing turnout and class of winners! What’s Up? Media thanks you for providing your opinions of who provides the very BEST customer experiences of the region.
Enjoy and hopefully many of your personal favorites made the following list!
Barbeque
The Hideaway; 1439 Odenton Road, Odenton, MD 21113; 410-874-7300; hideawayodenton.com
Breakfast
The Grill at Quarterfield Station; 7704 D Quarterfield Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061; 410-766-6446; thegrillatquarterfieldstation.com
Brewery
Crooked Crab Brewing Company; 8251 Telegraph Road, Ste. D, Odenton, MD 21113; 443-569-9187; crookedcrabbrewing.com
Caterer
Ashling Kitchen & Bar; 1286 Route 3 S., Ste. 3, Crofton, MD 21114; 443-332-6100; ashlingco.com
Chef
Ashling Kitchen & Bar / Ahmed Koroma; 1286 Route 3 S., Ste. 3, Crofton, MD 21114; 443-332-6100; ashlingco.com
Crabcake
Hellas Restaurant & Lounge; 8498 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108; 410-987-0948; hellasrestaurantandlounge.com
Cupcakes
Sugar Butter Love; 1723 Tarleton Way, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-310-1983; sugar-butter-love.com
Dessert
Daily Scoop; 3201 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122; 410-437-2667; dailyscoopicecream.biz
Farm-to-Table Menu
Harvest Thyme Tavern; 1251 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035; 443-203-6846; harvestthymetavern.com
German Restaurant
Old Stein Inn; 1143 Central Avenue, Edgewater, MD 21037; 410-798-6807; oldstein-inn.com
Greek Restaurant
Hellas Restaurant & Lounge; 8498 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD 21108; 410-987-0948; hellasrestaurantandlounge.com
Happy Hour
Rams Head Roadhouse; 1773 Generals Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-849-8058; ramsheadroadhouse.com
Ice Cream
Daily Scoop; 3201 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122; 410-437-2667; dailyscoopicecream.biz
Italian Restaurant
Galliano Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar; 2630 Chapel Lake Drive, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-721-5522; gallianoitalianrestaurant.com
Mexican / Latin Restaurant
Lime & Salt; 8395 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, MD 21113; 410-874-6277; limeandsalt.co
Neighborhood Restaurant
Lime & Salt; 8395 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, MD 21113; 410-874-6277; limeandsalt.co
New Restaurant
Galliano Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar; 2630 Chapel Lake Drive, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-721-5522; gallianoitalianrestaurant.com
Outdoor Dining
Lures Bar & Grille; 1397 Generals Highway, Crownsville, MD 21032; 410-923-1606; luresbarandgrille.com
Pizza (Local)
Frank & Luke’s NY Pizza Kitchen; 1153 Route 3 N., #30, Gambrills, MD 21054; 443-292-8510; fandlpizza.com
Romantic Restaurant
Blackwall Barn & Lodge; 329 Gambrills Road, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-317-2276; barnandlodge.com
Smoothies / Juice Shop
Rutabaga Juicery & Eats; 1131A Route 3 N., Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-970-2437; rutabagajuicery.com
Southern Restaurant
Rip’s Country Inn; 3809 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716; 301-805-5900; ripscountryinn.com
Steakhouse
Ruth’s Chris Steak House; 1110 Town Center Boulevard, Odenton, MD 21113; 240-556-0033; ruthschris.com
Steamed Crabs
Crab Galley; 1351 Odenton Road, Odenton, MD 21113; 410-923-2722; crabgalley.com
Sushi
Otani Japanese Cuisine; 1153 Route 3 N., Ste. K, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-721-7338; otanijapanesemd.com
Thai Restaurant
Thai at Waugh Chapel; 1406 S. Main Chapel Way, #102, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-415-1004; thaiatwaughchapel.com
Wine Selection
Harvest Thyme Tavern; 1251 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035; 443-203-6846; harvestthymetavern.com
Wings
The Hideaway; 1439 Odenton Road, Odenton, MD 21113; 410-874-7300; hideawayodenton.com
Acupuncture
Chesapeake Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine; 1370 Odenton Road, Ste. B, Odenton, MD 21113; 410-694-7217; chesapeakeaim.com
Bootcamp
Future of Fitness; 2101 Concord Boulevard, Unit A, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-451-0258; future-of-fitness.com
Children’s Fitness Class
Crofton Yoga; 2431 Crofton Lane, Unit 11, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-451-1625; croftonyoga.cowtinker.com
Dance Studio
Stageworkz Theatre Arts Project; 1035 Benfield Boulevard, Ste. E, Millersville, MD 21108; 410-729-2802; stageworkz.com
Eyebrow Care
Elite Esthetic Studio; 1629 Crofton Centre, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-935-1499; elite.skincaretherapy.net
Eyelash Extensions
Lash Moi; 1166 State Route 3 S., Ste. 108, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-721-5274; lashmoi.com
Facial
Elite Esthetic Studio; 1629 Crofton Centre, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-935-1499; elite.skincaretherapy.net
Gym
Excellence In Fitness; Locations in Millersville and Annapolis; 410-987-1003; excellenceinfitness.com
Holistic Health Coach
Excellence In Fitness; Locations in Millersville and Annapolis; 410-987-1003; excellenceinfitness.com
Hospice Care
Hospice of the Chesapeake; 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122; 410-987-2003; hospicechesapeake.org
Laser Skin Treatment
O’Donnell Vein & Laser; 166 Defense Highway, Ste. 101, Annapolis, MD 21401; 877-461-1564; odonnellveinandlaser.com
Manicure / Pedicure
Amberie Nail Spa; 1153 Route 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054; 443-454-4364; amberienails.com
Massage
Holistic Hands Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork; 2705 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122; 240-676-0896; holistichandsbodywork.com
Mental Health Services
CPE Clinic; 130 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Ste. 103, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-979-2326; cpeclinic.com
Nutritionist
Excellence In Fitness; Locations in Millersville and Annapolis; 410-987-1003; excellenceinfitness.com
Permanent Makeup
Lash Moi; 1166 State Route 3 S., Ste. 108, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-721-5274; lashmoi.com
Personal Trainer
Excellence In Fitness; Locations in Millersville and Annapolis; 410-987-1003; excellenceinfitness.com
Physical Therapy
Integrated Fitness & Rehab; 2101 Concord Boulevard, Unit A, Crofton, MD 21114; 443-980-4650; integratedfitnessandrehab.com
Pilates Class
Crofton Yoga; 2431 Crofton Lane, Unit 11, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-451-1625; croftonyoga.cowtinker.com
Resort with Spa
Turf Valley Resort; 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042; 410-465-1500; turfvalley.com
Swim School
Goldfish Swim School; 989 Waugh Chapel Way, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-413-7065; goldfishswimschool.com
Teeth Aligner Specialist
Labbe Family Orthodontics; 2630 Brandermill Boulevard, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-451-7202; labbefamilyortho.com
Waxing
Sunflower Skincare, LLC; 1153 Route 3, Gambrills, MD 21054; 240-286-8498; sunflowerskin.care
Weight-Loss Program
Future of Fitness; 2101 Concord Boulevard, Unit A, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-451-0258; future-of-fitness.com
Yoga Studio
Crofton Yoga; 2431 Crofton Lane, Unit 11, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-451-1625; croftonyoga.cowtinker.com
Architect
Purple Cherry Architects; 1 Melvin Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-990-1700; purplecherry.com
Electrician
Chesapeake Electric; 117 Gibralter Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-280-7521; cheselectric.com
Fence & Deck Contractor
Fence & Deck Connection; 1544 Whitehall Road, Annapolis, MD 21409; 410-757-5511; fenceanddeckconnection.com
Gutter & Siding Contractor
Fichtner Services; 1872 Betson Avenue, Odenton, MD 21113; 410-519-1900; fichtnerservices.com
Home Remodeling Services
Brucksch & Sons Contracting; 9125 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena, MD 21122; 443-785-2789; bruckschandsons.com
Interior Design Service
Purple Cherry Architects; 1 Melvin Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-990-1700; purplecherry.com
Irrigation Contractor / Service
Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation; 1392 Defense Highway, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-721-4070; atlantic-irrigation.com
Landscaper
Ciminelli’s Landscape Services; 18301 Central Avenue, Bowie, MD 20716; 410-741-9683; ciminellislandscape.com
Pest Control
Old Bay Pest Control; , Serving Anne Arundel and Howard Counties; 443-603-5651; oldbaypestcontrol.com
Plumber
W.L. Staton; 1991 Moreland Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-213-3638; wlstaton.com
Residental Realtor
Mia Anderson / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty; 91 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-693-3354; miamovesyou.com
Roofing Contractor
Fichtner Services; 1872 Betson Avenue, Odenton, MD 21113; 410-519-1900; fichtnerservices.com
Stone / Tile / Granite for Kitchen / Bath
Absolute Design Studio; 740 Generals Highway, Millersville, MD 21108; 410-697-3396; absolutedesignstudio.net
Title Company
Eagle Title; 181 Harry S Truman Parkway, Ste. 200, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-266-3600; eagletitle.com
Water Treatment Service
Hague Quality Water of Maryland; 814 East College Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21409; 410-757-2992; haguewaterofmd.com
Window & Door Contractor
Fichtner Services; 1872 Betson Avenue, Odenton, MD 21113; 410-519-1900; fichtnerservices.com
Accountant
Integrity Tax and Small Business Solutions; 1610 Professional Boulevard, Ste. G, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-451-3663; integritytaxsbs.com
Beer Selection
Fishpaws Marketplace; 954 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012; 410-647-7363; fishpawsmarket.com
Beer, Wine & Liquor Store
424 Wine & Spirits; 2046 Davidsonville Road, Crofton, MD 21054; 410-721-0490; 424wineandspirits.com
Computer Services
Cheaper Than a Geek; 410-774-5180; cheaperthanageek.com
Dog Training
Perfect Pet Resort; 840 W. Bay Front Road, Lothian, MD 20711; 410-741-0000; perfectpetresort.com
Financial Advisors
Prostatis Group; 7580 Buckingham Boulevard, Ste. 180, Hanover, MD 21076; 410-863-1040; prostatisfinancial.com
Garden Center
Homestead Gardens; Locations in Davidsonville and Severna Park; 410-798-5000 (Davidsonville); homesteadgardens.com
Interactive Game Experience
Mission Escape Rooms; 1405 S. Main Chapel Way, Ste. 105, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-721-6666; missionescaperooms.com
IT Solutions for Business & Home
Cheaper Than a Geek; 410-774-5180; cheaperthanageek.com
Jeweler
Little Treasury Jewelers; 2506 New Market Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054; 410-721-7100; littletreasury.com
Law Firm
The Jaklitsch Group; 14350 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772; 866-586-6079; jaklitschlawgroup.com
Nonprofit Organization
HOPE For All; 122 Roesler Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061; 410-766-0372; hopeforall.us
Pet Boarding & Daycare
Crownsville Canine; 2007 Lineage Lane, Crownsville, MD 21032; 410-451-1110; crownsvillecanine.com
Senior Living Facility
Residences at Vantage Point; 5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044; 410-964-5454; vantagepointresidences.org
Women’s Clothing Store
Polished Approach; 8010 Hog Neck Road, Ste. 100, Pasadena, MD 21122; tammy@polishedapproach.com; shoppolishedapproach.com
