More than 7,500 Arlingtonians cast their votes for the very best Arlington businesses in the 2011 People’s Choice ABBIE Awards.
The spotlight shone bright for one Arlington favorite who won in two categories. Lost Dog Café picked up awards for Best Bargain Restaurant and Best Family Friendly Restaurant. Carlyle won Best Brunch, Bob & Edith’s Diner won Best Late Night Spot, Arlington County Libraries won Best Place to Learn Something New and Signature Theatre won Best Performing Arts Organization — all for the third year in a row. First-time winners include:
- Dogma Gourmet Dog Bakery and Boutique, Best Place to Care for Your Pet
- District Taco, Best New Business
- Ireland’s Four Courts, Best Neighborhood Bar
- Circa, Best Customer Service
All nomination submissions and voting for the 2011 People’s Choice ABBIES took place online. Those without access to a computer at home or work were encouraged to use Arlington County Public Library internet stations.
In addition to recognition from the Arlington County Board, the 2011 ABBIE winners will receive a year’s worth of acknowledgment from Arlington Economic Development, including promotion on the Arlington County website, on the ShopArlington website www.shoparlington.org, in Arlington enewsletters, newspapers and online advertisements and special placement in the Arlington County Visitors Guide and Map.
For a complete list of award winners, go to www.arlingtonva. us, search “ABBIES.”
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