Fayetteville Observer’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2022: See the winners – The Fayetteville Observer
The Fayetteville Observer honored the best in restaurants, businesses, organizations and other professionals across more than 150 categories during the 28th annual Readers’ Choice Awards last month.
Below is a list of the 2022 winners. Click here to see the finalists in each category.
Beauty & Health
Audiologist: Caroline Herring, AuD
Barber shop: Pinky’s Chop Shop
Eye Care Clinic: Cape Fear Eye Associates
Hair Salon: Fusion Salon
Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center: Cape Fear Otolaryngology
Hospital/Medical Center: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Medical Spa: SkinSavvy Aesthetics
Nail Salon – Manicure/Pedicure: The Venetian European Spa & Beauty salon
Pharmacy/Drug Store: Cape Fear Discount Drug
Spa: Renaissance European Day Spa
Tanning Salon: Ocean Rayz
Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic: NextCare Immediate Care
Weight Loss Center: Boone Trail Fit Body Boot Camp
Beauty & Health — People
Chiropractor: Richard Walker, DC Walker Family Chiropractic
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon: Edward Dickerson, MD, Cape Fear Appearance
Dentist: Kenneth B. Lewis, DDS, Lewis Family Dentistry
Eye Care Professional: Susan Hendrix, OD, Risk Optometric Associates
Family/General Practice Physician: Leah Black, PA, Rainbow Pediatrics of Fayetteville
Hair Stylist: Lisa Joas, Blown Away Hair Studio
Nurse/Nurse Practitioner: Georgia Plum, APRN, Range Pediatrics
OB/GYN: Elizabeth G. Cole, MD, Women’s Wellness Center
Orthodontist: Justin & Jase Olson, DDS, Olsen Orthodontics
Pediatrician: Freda Singletary, MD, Rainbow Pediatrics
Dining
Asian Food: Miyabi Japanese Steak & Seafood House
Bakery: Superior Bakery
BBQ: Mission BBQ
Breakfast: Zorba’s Gyro
Buffet: Grandsons Hope Mills Buffet
Burger: R Burger
Business Lunch: Luigi’s Italian Chophouse and Bar
Caterer/Catering Company: Southern Coals
Country Cooking: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Dessert: Superior Bakery
Doughnut Shop: Superior Bakery
Fine Dining: Luigi’s Italian Chophouse and Bar
Food Truck: R Hamburger
Fried Chicken: Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q
Greek Food: Zorba’s Gyro
Hot Dog: Hot Diggidy Dog
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt: Cold Stone Creamery
Italian Food: Luigi’s Italian Chophouse and Bar
Local Coffee Shop: Rude Awakening
Mexican Meals: Mi Casita
New Restaurant: Fabe’s
Outdoor/Patio/Rooftop Dining: Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom
Pizza: Elizabeth’s
Ribs: Vicious Pig BBQ
Seafood Restaurant: 316 Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill
Steakhouse: Chris’s Steak & Seafood House
Sub/Deli/Sandwich Shop: The Fried Turkey Sandwich Shop
Sushi: Nona Sushi
Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free Food: Blue Moon Cafe
Wings: 301 Wingz
Entertainment & Leisure
Birthday Party Venue: Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom
Event – Local: The All American Tattoo Convention
Event Venue: Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom
Family Amusement: Fayetteville Woodpeckers
Festival/Fair: The All American Tattoo Convention
Place of Worship: Manna Church
Sports Team – Local: Fayetteville Woodpeckers
Tourist/Seasonal Attraction – Local: US Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum
Entertainment & Leisure : People
DJ – Event/Wedding: Five Star Entertainment
Finance
Bank: USAA
Financial Planning Services: Edward Jones
Mortgage Lending Company: Wells Fargo Bank
Finance – People
Accountant: Harris Accounting and Tax Solutions
Home & Home Services
Apartment Complex: Parcstone Apartments
Assisted/Senior Living: Heritage Place Senior Dwelling
Home Builder: Blankenship Construction
Home Repair/Remodeling Company: Bell Groves Enterprise
Moving Company: Two Men and a Truck
Real Estate Company: Townsend Real Estate
Swimming Pool/Spa: Crystal Clear Pools and Spas
Home & Home Services – People
Real Estate Agent: Chasity Poole, Evolve Property Solutions
Kids & Education
College/University: Methodist University
Dance Studio/School: Elite Dance Center
Gymnastics Studio: Omega Gymnastics & Cheer
Karate/Martial Arts School: Team Tiger Karate Club
Learning/Tutoring Center: Fayetteville Christian School
Pre-School: Fayetteville Christian School
School – Private: Fayetteville Christian School
School – Public: E. E. Miller Elementary School
Youth Sports Facility/Complex: Kiwanis Recreation Center and Honeycutt Park
Pets
Pet Grooming Company: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming
Pet Kennel/Boarding/Day Care: Bed & Biscuits
Dog Store: Naturally Unleashed Family pet Nutrition Center
Pets-People
Veterinarian: Dale Brown, BS, DVM, Riverbark Veterinary Hospital
Services
Bail Bonds Company: Bad Girlz Bail Bonding
Carpet/Rug Cleaning Organization: Stanley Steemer
Computer/Cell Phone Repair: iFixandRepair
Customer Service: American Tattoo Society
Dry Cleaning Company: Smitty’s Cleaners
Electrician/Electrical Service Company: Blanton’s
Employment/Staffing Agency: Army & Airforce Exchange Service
Flooring Installation: Shawl Fear Flooring & Restoration
Funeral Home/Crematory: Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home
Heating/AC Service Company: Ryan Air
Insurance Agency: USAA
Lawn Care/Landscaping Company: Perfection Landscaping
Non-Profit/Charity Organization: Partnership for Children
Painting Company: Raynor-Bryan Construction, LLC
Pest Control Company: Canady’s Termite & Pest Control
Plumbing Business: Blanton’s
Power Washing Company: NC Window Cleaning
Roofing Company: Advanced Roofing Options
Roofing Firm: Advanced Roofing Solutions
Security Company: Holmes Security Systems
Siding Company: Paul Blankenship Vinyl Siding and Construction
Tattoo Parlor: American Tattoo Society
Services-People
Attorney: Drew Dempster, Esq.
Shopping
Antique/Coins & Collectibles Store: The particular Pickin Coop Antique Mall
Boutique: Off the Racks Boutique
Bridal/Formalwear Boutique: An Affair to Remember
Butcher/Seafood Shop: Kinlaw’s Supermarket
Consignment Store: High Cotton Consignment
Florist Shop: Owen’s Florist
Furniture Shop: Bullard Furniture
Garden Center/Nursery: Bell’s Seed Store
Gift Shop: A Bit of Carolina
Grocery Store: Harris Teeter
Jewelry Store: Rhudy’s Jewelry Showroom
Lawn Equipment Shop: Bell’s Seed Store
Mattress Store: Bullard Furniture
Men’s Clothing Store: Washington Apparel Company
Pawn Shop: Rhudy’s Pawn Store
Window Store: Paul Blankenship Vinyl Siding and Construction
Women’s Clothing Store: From the Racks Boutique
Spirits
Brewpub/Brewery: Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom
Craft Beer Store: Grapes & Hops
Sports activities Bar: Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom
Sports & Fitness
Fitness Center/Gym: Fit4Life Health Clubs
Golf Course: King’s Grant
Yoga/Pilates Studio: Prima Elements Holistic Wellness Center
Top Employers
Military Family Owned Business: Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom
Place to Work: American Tattoo Society
Vehicles, Dealers & Services
ATV Dealer: Baker Motorsports
Auto Accessories Store: AutoZone Car Parts
Auto Body/Collision Center: Cape Worry Collision
Car Glass Repair Company: Safelite
Auto Repair Shop: Black’s Tire & Auto Service
Car Wash/Detail Shop: Hurricane Express Wash
Motorcycle Dealer: Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson
New Vehicle Dealer: Bryan Honda
New Car Dealership: Bryan Honda
Tire Center: Black’s Tire & Auto Service
Used Car Dealership: I-95 Muscle