CATEGORIES

FOOD & DRINK

Editors' Picks

Best Avocado Toast

Best Tuna Poke

Happy Hours From Around the World

Best Selection of Maryland Beers

Best Dessert for a Birthday Celebration

Best Place to Convert a Junk Food Addict

Most Surprising Place to Find Locally Sourced Food

Restaurant Dream Team

Best New Restaurant

Best Charcuterie

Best Thing on a Board That is Not Charcuterie

Best Place For a Warm Welcome

Best Dining at a Grocery Store

Readers' Picks

New Restaurant

Restaurant in Bethesda

Restaurant in Chevy Chase

Restaurant in Gaithersburg/N. Potomac

Restaurant in Garrett Park/Kensington

Restaurant in Potomac

Restaurant in Rockville/North Bethesda

Restaurant in Silver Spring

Restaurant in Upper Northwest D.C.

Burger

Chef/Restaurateur

Restaurant Décor

Restaurant Service

Sushi

Pizza (Local)

Indian Restaurant

Italian Restaurant

Mexican Restaurant

Middle Eastern Restaurant

Thai Restaurant

Brunch

Cocktails

Happy Hour

Outdoor Dining

Romantic Restaurant

HEALTH

Readers' Picks

Hospital Emergency Room  

Primary Care Practice 

Dermatology Practice 

Orthodontia Practice 

Audiology Practice 

Child Therapist/Psychologist 

Senior Living Community 

In-Home Care 

Physical Therapist for Athletic Injuries

SHOPPING

Editors' Picks

Best Places to Hang Out Now That Barnes & Noble is Closing

Most Promising New Boutique​

Most Anticipated (and Ironic) Store Opening

Best Homegrown Menswear

Best Annual Sidewalk Sale

Readers' Picks

New Store 

Boutique

Shopping Center 

Place to Buy Lingerie

Place to Buy a Cocktail Dress 

Jewelry Store 

HOME

Readers' Picks

Architect for Custom Homes

Builder for Custom Homes

Remodeling Firm

Kitchen Design Firm

Handyman

Place to Buy Outdoor Furniture

New Luxury Apartments

New Luxury Condo

New Townhome Community

Neighborhood for Young Families 

KIDS & SCHOOLS

Editors' Picks

Rain Check

Best Parents Night Out

Readers' Picks

Private School Grades K-8 

Private School Grades 9-12

Private School With Religious Affiliation 

Tutoring Firm

Driving School

Youth Sports Program

Kids Art or Music Classes

Kids Dance Program

Place for Kids Parties

Preschool/Day Care

Summer Day Camp

Sports Camp

ARTS & CULTURE​

Editors' Picks

Best Place to Catch a Rising Music Star

Best Local Festivals

Best Place to Experience Art

Where’s the Better Bowling? 

PETS

Editors' Picks

Best Sleepovers for Your Pets

BEST OF THE REST

Readers' Picks

Movie Theater

Live Music Venue

Place to go Dancing

Financial Adviser

Family Law Practitioner

Car Dealership (for Service)

Veterinary Practice

Event Photographer 

Wedding Cakes

FITNESS & BEAUTY

Editors' Picks

Best Group Fitness Instructor

Best Studio for High-Intensity Classes

Best Killer Hill

Best Workout Scene

Best Workout with a Live DJ

Best New Twist on an Old Favorite

Best Hard-Core Gym

Best Local Relay Race

Reader' Picks

Salon in Bethesda

Salon in Chevy Chase

Salon in Gaithersburg 

Salon in North Bethesda/Rockville 

Salon in Potomac

Salon in Silver Spring

Gym for People Under 40 

Gym for People Over 40 

Spinning Studio 

Barre Studio

YEAR IN REVIEW

Editors' Picks

Biggest Political Oops, Part I

Best Move by the State Legislature (For Montgomery County)

Would Anyone Not Running for County Council At-Large Please Stand Up?

Most Welcome Return

Ho Hum to the Chief

Longest Legal Battle

Marriott Is Coming to Town

Biggest Political Oops, Part II

Instagram Photo Op with the Most Potential