Best of the Bay 2014
And the Winners Are ...
We’ve saved the best for last.
That’s Best of the Bay, Bay Weekly’s 17th annual report on what, and who, gives you the most satisfaction in Chesapeake Country.
I love this issue because of its scope.
First, Bay Weekly’s Best of the Bay encompasses more than 200 categories ranging from Best Crab Soup, Best Overall Restaurant, Best Gift Shop, Best View and many more.
Second, it compiles a vast range of knowledge and insight gathered from community experts — you.
With scope like that, Bay Weekly’s Best of the Bay will steer you widely and well.
That’s why readers tell me they value Bay Weekly’s Best of the Bay.
And you know, readers are always right. I know, because every year, Best of the Bay makes me one of you.
Thanks for the good guidance! May we all use it widely and well in 2015.
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Best Neighborhood Bar
Best Happy Hour
Best Bloody Mary
Best Cheap Drinks
Best Juke Box
Happy Harbor
533 Deale Rd., Deale, 410-867-0949, www.happyharbordeale.com
Happy Harbor bartenders Lori and Jason.
Best Bakery, Kate’s at Zü
Best Coffee House
Friendliest Wait Staff
Best WiFi Hot Spot
Best New Business of 2014,
Zü Coffee, Gambrills
Zü Coffee
• 934 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, 410-990-0731,
• 2638 Chapel Lake Dr., Gambrills, 443-292-8980,
www.zucoffee.com
Best Outdoor Dining
Best Soft-Shell Crab
Best Dock Bar
Best Local Chef, Jessica Rosage
Best Bartender, Molly Larsen
Skipper’s Pier Restaurant & Dock Bar
6158 Drum Point Rd., Deale, 410-867-7110, www.skipperspier.com
Skipper’s Pier co-owners Dave and Jessica Rosage.
Best Acupuncture
Best Massage Therapist
Best Holistic Health Provider,
Lindsay Fox
Meadow Hill Wellness
53 Old Solomons Island Rd., Annapolis, 410-263-0411, www.meadowhillwellness.com
Holistic health provider Lindsay Fox and Meadow Hill Wellness owner and acupuncturist Sara Poldmae.
Best Bay Beach
Best Town or Neighborhood
Best Farmers Market
Town of North Beach
www.ci.north-beach.md.us
Best Hotel
Best Place to Pamper Yourself
Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa
4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-5596, www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com
Best Crab Soup
Best Wings
Thursday’s Steak & Crabhouse
4851 Riverside Dr., Galesville, 410-867-7200, http://tinyurl.com/padow6o
Thursday’s owner Dave Hysan.
Best Mexican Restaurant
Best Margaritas
Plaza Mexico, Mexico
• 9200 Bay Ave., North Beach, 443-964-6381,
• 2520 Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown, 410-414-9037,
www.plazamexicomaryland.com
Plaza Mexico manager Eduardo Murillo.
Best Antique Store
Best Home Decor Store
Annapolis Maritime Antiques
128 Severn Ave., Annapolis, 410-268-7490, http://annapolismaritimeantiques.com
Tony Kime, owner of Annapolis Maritime Antiques.
Best Gardening Store
Greenstreet Gardens
391 West Bay Front Rd., Lothian,
410-867-9500, www.greenstreetgardens.com
Best Fine Dining
Jalapeños
85 Forest Plaza, Annapolis, 410-266-7580, http://jalapenosonline.com
Best Sushi
Deale Umai Sushi House
657 Deale Rd., Deale, 410-867-4433,
http://tinyurl.com/nbdgeaf
Best Mechanic
Family Auto Care
7657 Binnacle Lane, Owings, 410-257-7009, www.familyautomd.com
Best Golf Course
Twin Shields Golf Club
2425 Roarty Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754
301-855-8228,www.twinshields.com
Best Seafood Restaurant
Stoney’s Seafood House
• 3939 Oyster House Rd., Broomes Island, 410-586-1888
• 896 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, 410-535-1888
• 14442 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons, 410-394-0236
• 14575 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons, 410-326-2424
• 24580 Clarke’s Landing Lane, Hollywood, 301-373-3986
http://stoneysseafoodhouse.com
Best Aesthetician
Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa
128 Main St., Prince Frederick, 410-535-6059, www.jacquelinemorganskincare.com
Best Prix Fixe Menu
Café Bretton
849 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, 410-647-8222, www.cafe-bretton.com
Best Flower Shop
Floral Expressions
7914 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings, 410-257-7775, http://calvertflorist.com
Best Wedding Reception
Herrington on the Bay
7151 Lake Shore Dr., Rose Haven, 301-855-8435, www.herringtononthebay.com
Best Doughnuts
Donut Shack
497 Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, 410-544-0278
Manager and doughnut-maker Alex Prevezanos.
Best Boat Dealer
Tri-State Marine
5861 Deale Churchton Rd., Deale,
www.tristatemarine.com
Sales Associate Robert Warren, General Manager Bill Gay, President John Byrnes, Sales Associate Ron Young.
Best Book Store
Second Looks Books
759 Solomons Island Rd., North, Prince Frederick, 410-535-6897, www.facebook.com/SecondLooksBooks
Second Looks Books owners Richard Due and Elizabeth Prouty.
Best Bar Food
Anthony’s Bar & Grill
10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk, 410-257-2438, www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Ronnie and Charlene Ward, owners of Anthony’s Bar and Grill.
Best Veterinarian
South Arundel Veterinary Hospital
85 West Central Ave., Edgewater, 410-956-7387, www.southarundelvet.com
Best Urgent Care
Doctors Express
3059 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, 410-956-3394, www.doctorsexpressedgewater.com
Best Boat Detailing
Boat Shine, LLC
Annapolis, 443-758-5763, www.boatshineannapolis.com
Best Produce
Whole Foods Market
Annapolis Towne Centre, 410-573-1800, www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/annapolis
Best Pizza
Rocco’s Pizzeria
954 Bay Ridge Rd., Annapolis, 410-263-9444, www.roccospizzashop.com
Best Gift Shop
Magnolia Shoppe
2 West Friendship Rd., Friendship, 410-257-7510
Best Comic Book Store
Third Eye Comics
2027 West St., Annapolis, 410-897-0322, www.thirdeyecomics.com
Best Pet Service
Lucky Duck Pet Stuff
3723 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-5080, www.luckyduckpetstuff.com
Best Martial Arts Studio
Calvert MMA Academy
25 Dalrymple Rd., Sunderland, 410-257-5425, http://calvertmma.com
Best Liquor Store
Edgewater Liquors
54 West Central Ave., Edgewater, 410-934-0429, www.edgewaterliquorsmd.com
Best Car Dealer
Annapolis Subaru
149 Old Solomons Island Rd., Annapolis, 888-348-0057, www.annapolissubaru.com
Best Consignment Store
Second Wind Consignments
655-D Deale Rd., Deale, 410-867-0480, www.SecondWindConsignments.com
Best Irish Pub
Galway Bay Irish Pub
63 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, 410-263-8333, www.galwaybaymd.com
Best Real Estate Agency
Schwartz Realty
5801 Deale Churchton Rd., Deale, 410-867-9700, www.schwartzrealty.com
Best Jewelry Store
Dickinson Jewelers
• 10286 So. Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk, 301-855-8770,
• 916 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, 410-535-4338,
www.dickinsonjewelers.com
Claude and Kathy Dickinson.
Best Community Event
Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade
317 First St., Annapolis, 410-267-9549, www.eastportyc.org
Charles Lawrance and Joe Barsin unveil the 2014 Parade of Lights poster.
Best Farm/Produce Stand
Chesapeake’s Bounty
6415 Saint Leonard Rd., St. Leonard, 410-586-3881, www.chesapeakesbounty.com
Best Breakfast
Traders Seafood Steak & Ale
8132 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, 301-855-0766, www.traders-eagle.com
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