The results are in! Thank you to our loyal readers who took the time to vote for the tops in town when it comes to shopping, entertainment, and services. This past February we called upon you to write-in your recommendations in more than 50 professional categories. After carefully vetting ballots for any duplicates or multiples originating from one source (no ballot stuffing allowed!), we arrived at the resulting winners. Please enjoy perusing your list of who’s Best of Annapolis and consider shopping local for your needs.
Pet Services
Perfect Pet Resort 840 West Bay Front Road, Lothian; 410-741-0000; Perfectpetresort.com
Local Music Venue
Rams Head On Stage 33 West Street, Annapolis; 410-268-4545; Ramsheadonstage.com
Local Musician/Band
Pressing Strings Pressingstrings.com
Party Vendor
Crystalooneys Creative Arts 1380 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis; 443-995-7082; Crystalooneys.com
Commercial Dive Service
Anne Arundel Dive Services 3912 Calawasse Road, Edgewater; 443-949-4476; Aadiveservices.com
Purses/Handbags
Hobo 194 Green Street, Annapolis; 410-349-5081; Hobobags.com
Girls’ Night Out, Guys’ Night Out, Family Outing, Game Play
Mission Escape Rooms 40 West Street, Annapolis; 410-263-3333; Missionescaperooms.com
Eco-Friendly Business, Sailing School
Annapolis Sailing School 7001 Bembe Beach Road, Annapolis; 410-267-7205; Annapolissailing.com
Shopping Hub
Annapolis Towne Centre 1906 Towne Centre Boulevard, Annapolis; 410-573-9050; Visitatc.com
Optician
Eyes On Main 217 Main Street, Annapolis; 410-268-6246; Eyesonmainannapolis.com
Retail Growler Selection
Fishpaws Marketplace 954 Ritchie Highway, Arnold; 410-647-7363; Fishpawsmarket.com
Tax Law
Frost & Associates 888 Bestgate Road, Suite 400, Annapolis; 202-618-1873; Districtofcolumbiataxattorney.com
Financial/Advisor Firm
HF Advisory Group 166 Defense Highway, Suite 102, Annapolis; 410-571-1415; Hfadvisorygroup.com
Shopping Boutique, Unique Gifts
Local By Design 109 Main Street, Annapolis; 443-808-8571; Localbydesignannapolis.com
Book Store
Old Fox Books 35 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis; 410-626-2020; Oldfoxbooks.com
Auto Dealer
Sheehy INFINITI of Annapolis 123 Ferguson Road, Annapolis; 443-837-0300; Sheehyinfiniti.com
Auto Insurance Advisor/Firm
USAA 125 Prince George Street, Annapolis; 410-919-9197; Usaa.com
Summer Camp
KidShip Sailing 7001 Bembe Beach Road, Annapolis; 410-267-7205; Kidshipsailing.com
Bank
Severn Bank 200 Westgate Circle, Suite 200, Annapolis; 410-260-2000; Severnbank.com
Pet Products
Paws Pet Boutique 64 State Circle, Annapolis; 410-263-8683; Pawspetboutique.com
Music/Instrument Store
Garrett Park Guitars 7 Old Solomons Island Road, Annapolis; 410-571-9660; Gpguitars.com
Watches
Liljenquist & Beckstead 1660 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis; 410-224-4787; Liljenquistbeckstead.com
Accounting Advisor/Firm
RCN & Associates, LLC 3161 Solomons Island Road, Unit 1, Edgewater; 410-956-6002; Rcnandassociates.com
Women’s Clothing Store
Brown Eyed Girl 234 Main Street, Annapolis; 410-990-4475; Browneyedgirlannapolis.com
Auto Body Shop, Auto Paint Restoration
Severn Auto Body 220 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis; 410-268-4975; Severnautobody.com
Carwash/Auto Detailing
Washhaus 3115 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater; 410-956-9274; Washhaus.com
Specialty Grocer, Organic Selection
Whole Foods 200 Harker Place, Suite 100, Annapolis; 410-573-1800; Wholefoodsmarket.com
Engagement Rings, Diamonds/Precious Stones, Designer Jewelry
Zachary’s Jewelers 100 Main Street, Annapolis; 410-266-5555; Zacharysjewelers.com
Consignment Shop
Return To Oz 2011 West Street, Annapolis; 410-266-9390; Ozconsignments.com
Pet Grooming
Dirty Paws Dog Spa 113 Mayo Road, Edgewater; 443-607-8456; Dirtypawsdogspa.com
Oil/Vinegar Shop
Seasons Olive Oil & Vinegar Taproom 180 Main Street, Annapolis; 410-280-1505; Seasonstaproom.com
Assisted Senior Living, Facility
Brightview Severna Park 469 Jumpers Hole Road, Severna Park; 410-220-6858; Brightviewseniorliving.com
Customer Service
Champagne Taste Bridal Boutique 4100 3rd Street, North Beach; 443-579-4696; Champagnetastebridal.com
In-Home Senior Assistance
Regent Healthcare
1344 Ashton Road, Suite 201, Hanover;
410-872-0310; Regenthealth.com
Specialty Sports Fashion Store
Shades of the Bay 136 Main Street, Annapolis; 410-267-6663; Shadesofthebay.com
Event/Party Boat
Watermark Cruises 1 Dock Street, Annapolis; 410-268-7601; Watermarkjourney.com
Pottery Store
Annapolis Pottery 40 State Circle, Annapolis; 410-268-6153; Annapolispottery.com
Art Gallery
MFA Circle Gallery 18 State Circle, Annapolis; 410-268-4566; Mdfedart.com
Driving School
Motor Vehicle Academy, LLC 1398 Cape St. Claire Road, Annapolis; 410-991-4314; Motorvehicleacademy.com
Marina Customer Service, Marina Facilities/Amenities
Oak Grove Marina 2820 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater; 410-266-6696; Boatoakgrove.com
Marine Mechanical Service
Persimmon Point Marine 2830 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater; 410-571-0045; Ppmontheweb.com
Boat Detailing
Prestige Yacht Management 7330 Edgewood Road, Suite 6, Annapolis; 410-267-6860; Prestigeyachtmanagement.com
Retail Beer/Wine Selection
Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits 111 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis; 410-268-1961; Bayridgewine.com
Silver Jewelry
Blanca Flor 34 Market Place, Annapolis; 410-268-7666; Blancaflorsilverjewelry.com
Artisan Jewelry
Lilac Bijoux 145 Main Street, Annapolis; 410-263-3309; Lilacbijoux.com
Hotel
Loews of Annapolis 126 West Street, Annapolis; 410-263-7777; Loewshotels.com/annapolis
Local Nonprofit Organization
South River Federation 2822 Solomons Island Road, Suite 202, Edgewater; 410-224-3802
Southriverfederation.net
Spice Shop
The Spice & Tea Exchange 155 Main Street, Annapolis; 410-280-2088; Spiceandtea.com/annapolis
Florist/Floral Design
The Gateway Florist 914 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis; 410-263-8141; Gatewayflorist.us
Auto Repair/ Maintenance
Revell Service Center 313 Buschs Frontage Road, Annapolis; 410-449-7402; Annapolisautorepairshop.com
Computer Repair
Annapolis GEEKS 1612 McGuckian Street, Suite 200, Annapolis; 410-280-3000; Annapolisgeeks.com
Farmers’ Market
Anne Arundel County Farmers’ Market 275 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis; 410-349-0317; Aacofarmersmarket.com