2023 Best of the East Winners

FOOD 

Best Restaurant
Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

Best Patio
The Fairmount, Cleveland Heights

Best View17
River Grille, Chagrin Falls

Best Lunch Spot
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations

Best Late Night Food
Barrio Tacos, Cleveland Heights

Best Brunch
Sol, Willoughby

Best Organic Food
Sage Karma Kitchen, Willoughby

Best Vegetarian
Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple Locations

Best Seafood
Pickle Bill’s Lobster House, Grand River

Best Sushi
Pacific East Japanese Restaurant, Cleveland Heights, Woodmere

Best Steak
RED the Steakhouse, Orange Village

Best Independent Coffee Shop
Versare Café + Market, Chesterland

Best Quick Bite
Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Best Ice Cream
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Best Bakery
Luna Bakery Cafe, Cleveland Heights, Moreland Hills

Best Smoothie
Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar, Multiple Locations

Best Pizza
Guido’s Pizza Haven & Restaurant, Chesterland

Best Burger
Pub Frato, Chagrin Falls, Painesville

Best Wings
Winking Lizard Tavern, Multiple Locations

Best Mexican
Don Tequila Bar & Grill, Eastlake, Mentor

Best Italian
M Italian, Chagrin Falls

Best Chinese
Hunan by the Falls, Chagrin Falls

Best Farmers Market
Miles Farmers Market, Solon

Best Deli
Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Best Family Dining
Yours Truly, Multiple Locations

SERVICES

Best Wedding Venue
Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, Chagrin Falls

Best Day Spa
Spa Walden, Aurora

Best Mani Pedi
Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Best Salon
Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Best Dry Cleaner
D.O. Summers Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Best Senior Living
Ohio Living Breckenridge Village, Willoughby

Best Car Wash
Zappy’s Auto Washes, Multiple Locations

Best Fitness Center
Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland, Beachwood

Best Yoga Studio
Harmony Yoga, Willoughby

ENTERTAINMENT 

Best Happy Hour 
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations

Best Golf Course
Manakiki Golf Course, Willoughby

Best Live Music Venue
Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland

Best Brewery
Crooked Pecker Brewing Co., Chagrin Falls

Best Charitable Event
Rescue Village’s Woofstock, Russell Township

SHOPPING 

Best Jeweler
Steven DiFranco Jewelers, Willoughby

Best Pet Boutique
Barktown Willoughby, Willoughby

Best Wine Store
Red, Wine & Brew, Chesterland, Mentor

Best Beer Selection
Red, Wine & Brew, Chesterland, Mentor

Best Florist
Mayfield Floral, Mayfield Heights

Best Garden Center
Gale’s Garden Center, Maple Heights, Willoughby Hills

Best Bike Shop
Eddy’s Bike Shop, Willoughby Hills

Best Boutique
Village Trends Boutique, Chesterland

Best Handmade Market Vendor
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve, Solon

Best Men’s Fashion
Ticknors Men’s Clothier, Beachwood

Best Home Décor
Etc. on Erie, Willoughby

Best Health Foods (Retail)
SweetBerry Fresh Market, Wickliffe

Best CLE T-Shirt Shop
CLE Clothing Co., Shaker Heights

Best Consignment Shop
UpScaleIT, Solon

Best Antique Shop
Magnolia Blossoms, Eastlake

CHILDREN 

Best Dance/Theatre Instruction
Fine Arts Association, Willoughby

Best Gymnastics
Lake Erie Gymnastics School, Mentor

Best Music Instruction
Fine Arts Association, Willoughby

Best Birthday Party Location
Master Crafter Paint n’ Splatter, Twinsburg

PEOPLE 

Best Chiropractor
Code Chiro, Mayfield Heights

Best Chef
Hunter Toth (Hook & Hoof), Willoughby

Best Bartender
Stephanie Weber (Pub Frato), Chagrin Falls, Painesville

Best Stylist
Shelby Nicoletti Bachnicki (Luce Del Sole Studios), Mentor

Best Interior Designer
Jill Calo (Payne & Tompkins Design-Renovations), Chardon

Best Fitness Instructor
Josh Mekota (Results Fitness), Mayfield Heights

Best Photographer
Pulsart Media Photography, Willoughby