Economic Development
Arlington Best Business Awards (ABBIEs) Voting done
THE VOTES ARE IN!
The votes have been tallied: nearly 4,000 people weighed in on the very best Arlington businesses in twenty categories. Awards were presented by Arlington County Board Chairman Walter Tejada at the October 22, 2008 County Board meeting.
“An awards program is just one of the many ways we support the Arlington business community, especially the small retail stores and restaurants that help shape the character of Arlington’s urban villages,” stated Walter Tejada. “The People’s Choice ABBIES helps us recognize the very best of all Arlington businesses, with participation from the entire community.”
And the winners are….
- Arlington’s Best “Bargain” Restaurant
Delhi Dhaba - Arlington’s Best Coffee Shop
Murky Coffee - Arlington’s Best Customer Service
PetMAC Marketplace and Adoption Center - Arlington’s Best Date Restaurant
Carlyle - Arlington’s Best Family Friendly Restaurant
Whitlow’s on Wilson Bar & Grill - Arlington’s Best “Great Neighbor” Business
The Java Shack - Arlington’s Best “Green Business”
Whole Foods Market - Arlington’s Best Happy Hour
Whitlow’s on Wilson Bar & Grill - Arlington’s Best Live Music Venue
IOTA Club & Cafe - Arlington’s Best Neighborhood Bar
Whitlow’s on Wilson Bar & Grill - Arlington’s Best New Business
Saffron Dance - Arlington’s Best Performing Arts Venue
Signature Theatre - Arlington’s Best Place to Dance the Night Away
Clarendon Ballroom - Arlington’s Best Place to Find an Unusual Gift
Le Village Marché - Arlington’s Best Place to Work Out
Saffron Dance - Arlington’s Best Post Theater Spot
Busboys and Poets - Arlington’s Best Power Lunch
Harry’s Tap Room - Arlington’s Best Vintage/Thrift Shop
Goodwill of Greater Washington (S. Glebe) - Arlington’s Best Visual Arts Venue
Arlington Arts Center - Arlington’s Best Window Display
Crate&Barrel
In addition to recognition from the Arlington County Board, award winners will receive continuous recognition throughout the year as People’s Choice ABBIE Award winners from AED including promotion on the Arlington County Web site, in Arlington e-newsletters, AVN-74 cable spots, newspapers advertisements and special placement in the Arlington County Visitors Guide & Map.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!
