2009 People's Choice Arlington Best Business. And the Winners are..

More than 5,000 Arlingtonians voted for their favorite local businesses and venues in the 2009 People's Choice Arlington Best Business, ABBIE awards. The winners were announced by County Board Chairman Barbara Favola yesterday. 

I've been to the two big winners Whitlow's on Wilson and Lost Dog Cafe. We had meetups scheduled at Whitlow's a few years back. They've got this big room on the side of the restaurant that you can use for events. It's separate from the restaurant for privacy. The other place, Lost Dog Cafe, I used to go there with my former co-workers. Their sandwiches are out of this world! So I'm not surprised that these two places received the most votes for venues and businesses from residents.

And the winners are.. (h/t Shop Arlington)

1. Arlington’s Best “Bargain” Restaurant
   Lost Dog Cafe
2. Arlington’s Best Boutique
   ShoeFly
3. Arlington’s Best Brunch
   Carlyle
4. Arlington’s Best Customer Service
   Pacers Running Stores
5. Arlington’s Best Dessert
   Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe
6. Arlington’s Best Family Friendly Restaurant
   Lost Dog Cafe
7. Arlington’s Best Happy Hour
   Whitlow's on Wilson Bar & Grill
8. Arlington’s Best Late Night Spot
   Bob and Edith's Diner
9. Arlington’s Best Place to Learn Something New
   Arlington Public Library
10. Arlington’s Best Neighborhood Bar
    Whitlow's on Wilson Bar & Grill
11. Arlington’s Best New Business
    Lost Dog Cafe, South Arlington location
12. Arlington’s Best Community-Based Nonprofit
    Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
13. Arlington’s Best Performing Arts Organization
    Signature Theatre
14. Arlington’s Best Place to Care for Your Pet
    Ballston Animal Hospital
15. Arlington’s Best Place to Dance the Night Away
    Clarendon Ballroom