CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2018 WINNERS!Thousands of readers cast their ballots in our annual "Best of Mount Dora" awards to show local businesses some much-deserved love.
The winners with the bragging rights are listed below, as well as the runners-up. Those that trailed the winners by 5% or less are designated a "Close Runner-Up." |
DINING:Best Burgers
Winner: Goblin Market Close runner-up: Frog & Monkey Pub Best Pizza Winner: Mount Dora Pizza & Subs Close runner-up: PizzAmore Best Breakfast Spot Winner: Highland Cafe Runner-up: Cody’s on 4th Best Ethnic Restaurant Winner: Copacabana Cuban Cafe Close runner-up: Fiesta Grande Best Date Night Winner: Goblin Market Runner-up: 1921 Best Wings: Winner: Froggers Runner-up: Jeremiah’s Best Deals on Meals Winner: Goblin Market Bar Menu Close runner-up: Jeremiah’s Best Seafood Winner: Pisces Rising Runner-up: Goblin Market Best Cup of Joe Winner: One Flight Up Runner-up: Village Coffee Pot Best Sweets Winner: Le Petit Sweets Runner-up: Joy Donuts Best Brunch Winner: Pisces Rising Runner-up: Mount Dora Brewing Best Local Secret Winner: Goblin Market's bar menu Runner-up: Lakeside Inn pool bar Best Picnic Spot Winner: Gilbert Park Runner-up: Simpson Cover Lighthouse |
WATERING HOLES:Best Happy Hour
Winner: Pisces Rising Close runner-up: Fiesta Grande Best Wine Bar Winner: Maggie’s Attic Runner-up: The Cellar Door Best Place to Grab a Beer Winner: Mount Dora Brewing Runner-up: Jeremiah’s Best Bartender Winner: Chelsea Harkness Close runner-up: Sam Bowman music & art:Favorite Local Musician Winner: David Oliver Willis Runner-up: Jeff Whitfield Favorite Visual Artist Winner: Lauren Cunningham Close runner-up: Jane Slivka Best Live Music Winner: Pisces Rising Runner-up: Mount Dora Brewing RETAIL THERAPY:Best Place to Buy Gifts
Winner: Mount Dora Olive Oil Company Close runner-up: Every Nook + Cranny Best Apparel Store Winner: Emz on 5th Close runner-up: The Secret Garden Best New Business Winner: Bravo Supermarket Runner-up: The Loft Cafe Best Place to Buy Art Winner: Renningers Runner-up: Every Nook + Cranny Best “Get of out the Dog House” gifts Winner: Le Petit Sweet Close runner up: Gold In Art Best Vintage Finds Winner: Renningers Antique Center Runner-up: Village Antique Mall |
TOURISM & EVENTSBest Festival Winner: Mount Dora Arts Festival (Feb.) Runner-up: Mount Dora Crafts Festival (Oct.) Best Tour Winner: Dora Canal Boat Tours Runner-up: Mount Dora Ghost Tours Best Attraction Winner: Starry Night house Runner-up: Lake Dora Best Accommodations Winner: Lakeside Inn Runner-up: Mount Dora Historic Inn Best Monthly Event Winner: Mount Dora Food Trucks Runner-up: Maggie’s Attic Downtown Wine Walk |
STELLAR SERVICEs:Best Stylist Winner: Randy Young Close runner-up: Ryan Bogard Best Esthetician & Facials Winner: Jessica Burkart Runner-up: Meredith Stokes Best Mani-Pedis Winner: Pure Aveda Close runner-up: Star Nails Best Real Estate Professionals Winner: Dave Lowe Realty Close runner-up: ERA Grizzard Best Gym or Workout Winner: Fitness CF Runner-up: CrossFit Unmatched Best School Winner: Mount Dora Christian Academy Close runner-up: Mount Dora High School |
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