It’s not an overstatement to say that the Washington City Paper‘s annual “Best of D.C.” reader’s poll is one of the reasons the Route 1 corridor is growing.
When local businesses like Tanglewood Works, Artist & Craftsman Supply and Community Forklift do well, it helps build the area’s reputation as a funky enclave. When Vigilante Coffee gets a shoutout, it inspires day trippers to explore the Route 1 corridor.
The alt-weekly is again asking its readers to cast their votes in the “Best of D.C.”, and we’ve highlighted some local businesses to help you vote for your favorites along the Route 1 corridor.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Best Art Class: Art Works Now, D.C. Glassworks, Washington Glass School, Brentwood Arts Exchange, Three Little Birds Sewing Co. or Pyramid Atlantic Center
Best Jazz/Blues Venue: MilkBoy ArtHouse
Best Local Choral Group: Lux
Best Local Original Band: Blue Plains or Paint Branch Creek
Best Movie Theater: Old Greenbelt Theatre
GOODS & SERVICES
Best Arts and Crafts Store: Artist & Craftsman Supply
Best Barre Studio: Open Barre Studios
Best Bike Share: mBike
Best Bike Shop: Arrow Bicycle, College Park Bicycles, or Proteus Bicycles
Best Comic Book Store: Big Planet Comics
Best Crossfit Gym: Crossfit Hyattsville
Best Green Business: Community Forklift
Best Handmade Home Decor: Tanglewood Works
Best Place to Buy Beer: Town Center Market
Best Place to Buy Home Furnishings: Peg Leg Vintage
Best Plumber: Spartan Plumbing
Best Real Estate Group: The Pirovic Team
Best Vintage Clothing Store: Suffragette City or Cookie Wear
Best Yoga Studio: Bikram Hot Yoga, Yoga Space, Love Yoga or Numi Yoga
PEOPLE & PLACES
Best College/University: University of Maryland
Best Community Blog: Hyattsville Wire
Best Nonprofit: Maryland Milestones/Anacostia Heritage Trails Area
Best Summer Camp: Impulse City
FOOD & DRINK
Best Bagel: Bagel Place or Bagels ‘n Grinds
Best Bakery:Pan Lourdes Bakery, Sweet & Natural or Shortcake Bakery
Best Beer Festival: Hyattsville Arts & Ales
Best Brew Pub: Franklins Restaurant or Streetcar 82 Brewing Co.
Best Coffee Shop: Zeke’s Coffee DC or Vigilante Coffee
Best Cupcake: Sugar Vault Desserts
Best Ethiopian Restaurant: Shagga Restaurant
Best Falafel: Mediterranean Cafe
Best Italian Restaurant: Ledo Restaurant
Best Indian Restaurant: Spice 6
Best Korean: Bonchon Hyattsville
Best Latin American Restaurant: Cafe Azul, Taqueria El Mexicano, Taqueria Habanero or La Fondita
Best Local Catering: Eat & Smile Catering (at Bespoke Kitchen)
Best Pizza: Pizzeria Paradiso, Lotsa Pizza, Potomac Pizza, Slices Pizza Co., or MOD Pizza
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant: Burtons Grill & Bar or New Deal Cafe
To vote in the Best of D.C. 2019, click here. Voting ends 11:59 p.m. on March 3.
Let us know in the comments if we missed anything.
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