Best of the East 2022: Winners List

Discover Cleveland's East Side favorites in food, service, entertainment, shopping and more.

Jul. 26, 2022 | 4:00 AM

FOOD 

Restaurant
The Pompadour, Fairport Harbor

Patio
Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, Chagrin Falls

View
17 River Grille, Chagrin Falls

Lunch Spot
M Italian, Chagrin Falls

Late Night Food
The Fairmount, Cleveland Heights

Brunch
Sol, Willoughby

Organic Food
Whole Foods Market, Multiple Locations

Vegetarian
Tommy’s Restaurant, Cleveland Heights

Seafood
Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

Sushi
Pacific East Japanese Restaurant, Cleveland Heights

Steak
Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

Independent Coffee Shop
Heartwood Coffee Roasters, Chagrin Falls, Hudson

Quick Bite
Yours Truly Restaurant, Multiple Locations

Ice Cream
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Bakery
Luna Bakery & Cafe, Cleveland Heights, Moreland Hills

Smoothie
Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar, Multiple Locations

Pizza
Geraci’s Restaurant, Multiple Locations

Burger
Flip Side, Multiple Locations

Wings
Winking Lizard Tavern, Multiple Locations

Mexican
Barrio Tacos, Multiple Locations

Italian
M Italian, Chagrin Falls

Chinese
Ho Wah Restaurant, Beachwood

Farmers Market
Heart of Willoughby Outdoor Market, Willoughby

Deli
Farmer in the Deli, Chesterland

Family Dining
Mario Fazio’s, Willoughby Hills

 

SERVICE

Wedding Venue
Landerhaven, Mayfield Heights 

Day Spa
Ladies & Gentlemen Salon and Spa, Mentor, Lyndhurst

Mani/Pedi
Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Salon
Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Dry Cleaner
D.O. Summers Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Senior Living
The Weils, Chagrin Falls

Car Wash
Zappy’s Auto Washes, Multiple Locations

Fitness Center
Results Fitness, Mayfield Heights

Yoga/Pilates
Cleveland Yoga, Multiple Locations


ENTERTAINMENT 

Happy Hour
Burntwood Tavern,
Multiple Locations

Golf Course
Manakiki Golf Course, Willoughby

Live Music Venue
Beachland Ballroom & Tavern, Cleveland

Brewery
Boss Dog Brewing Co., Cleveland Heights

Charitable Cause
VeloSano, Cleveland


SHOPPING 

Jeweler
Alson Jewelers, Woodmere

Pet Boutique
The Posh Pet Boutique, Mentor

Wine Store
Red, Wine & Brew, Multiple Locations

Beer Selection (Retail)
Red, Wine & Brew, Multiple Locations

Florist
Flowers by Julie, Fairport Harbor

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

Bike Shop
Eddy’s Bike Shop, Multiple Locations

Boutique
Knuth’s, Woodmere

Cleveland Handmade Market Vendor
The Gourmet Soap Market, Fairport Harbor

Men’s Fashion
Ticknors Men’s Clothier, Beachwood

Home Decor
White Magnolia Boutique, Chagrin Falls

Health Foods (Retail)
My Mindful Market, Willoughby, Chagrin Falls

Cleveland T-Shirt Shop
CLE Clothing Co., Multiple Locations

Consignment Shop
Passion for Fashion, Chesterland

Antique Shop
Antiques on the Square, Chardon


CHILDREN

Dance Theater
Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty

Gymnastics
Lakeshore Dance & Gymnastics, Mayfield

Music Instruction
Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty

Birthday Party
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Cleveland


PEOPLE

Chiropractor
Aligned Chiropractic & Physical Rehabilitation, Willoughby, Ashtabula

Chef
Hunter Toth (Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail), Willoughby

Bartender
Chaz Bloom (Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail), Willoughby

Stylist
Aubrey Maffit (Ladies & Gentlemen Salon and Spa), Mentor

Interior Designer
Meghan Bergstedt (Payne & Tompkins Design Renovations), Chardon

Fitness Instructor
Josh Mekota (Results Fitness), Mayfield Heights

Photographer
Kim Ponsky Sable (Kim Ponsky Photography), Beachwood

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