Who Won In This Year's Best Of Manayunk? Find Out Here

MANAYUNK, PHILADELPHIA – The Best of Manayunk cocktail part recently welcomed the public to to see who won in the 2018 Best of Manayunk community contest. But chances are not everyone in the area got to attend, so we've rounded up the winners list for you to check out here.

For the uninitiated, Best of Manayunk features 55 sub categories under five main categories (live, shop, dine, play and reader's choice) for the community to vote on.

All votes are cast by community members, save for the editor's choice category.

"The Best of Manayunk is a way to celebrate all of the unique businesses our district has to offer," Jane Lipton, executive director of the Manayunk Development Corporation (MDC), said. "We have a booming restaurant and retail community that continues to grow.'"

Proceeds from the cocktail party are being used for Main Street beautification efforts. The MDC will put the funds toward new trees, planters, murals, and other improvements to the district.

Below are the winners:

Live

• Best Place to Work – Crossmedia
• Best Innovative Busines – River City Outpost
• Best Place to Take the Kids for an Afternoon – Pretzel Park
• Best Public Art Installation – I Love MNYK Mural
• Best Place for Pet Care – The Animedic

Shop

• Best New Store/Salon – Pilgrim Roasters
• Best Customer Service - Retail – The Little Apple
• Best Place to Refresh Your Wardrobe – Threads on Main
• Best Place to Furnish Your – Home Nadeau
• Best Place to Get a Host/Hostess Gift – Pineapple on Main
• Best Kid-Friendly Shop – Worn Yesterday
• Best Pet-Friendly Shop – Latitudes & Longitudes
• Best One-of-a-Kind Shop – Main Street Music
• Best Place to Buy Happiness – The Spiral Bookcase
• Best Place to Prep for the Big Day – Nicole Miller
• Best Place to Get Pampered – Salon L
• Best Stylist – Su-Shan Lai, Starshine Salon
• Best Barber – John Loftus, Make Your Mark Barbershop
• Best Place to Get Blinged Out – Bendi Jewelers
• Best Place to Start Your Art Collection – Orbit Art Gallery

Dine

• Best New Restaurant – SOMO Manayunk
• Best Customer Service, Food Service – Lucky's Last Chance
• Best Place to People Watch While Dining – Manayunk Tavern
• Best Family-Friendly Dining – Manayunk Brewing Company
• Best Lunch Spot – The Couch Tomato
• Best Chef – Moon Krapugthong; Chabaa Thai Bistro, Binto Market, Yanako
• Best Bartender – Chris Pelusi, Lucky's Last Chance
• Best Server – Meg Kyle, Greg's Kitchen
• Best Main Street Dish – PB & Bacon Burger, Lucky's Last Chance
• Best Signature Sandwich – Filet Tip Sandwich, Bourbon Blue
• Best Brunch Dish – Brekky Bowl, Greg's Kitchen
• Best Healthy Menu Item – Acai Bowl, Boostin' Bowls
• Best Place/Dish to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth – Belgian Waffle Sundae, Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory
• Best Place to Share a Romantic Dinner – Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar
• Best Counter Service – Marchiano's Bakery
• Best Cup o' Joe – Volo Coffeehouse
• Best Delivery to Enjoy from the Comfort of Your Own Home – Franzone's Pizzeria
• Best Asian Cuisine – Chabaa Thai Bistro
• Best Mexican Cuisine – Taqueria Feliz
• Best Bar Snack – Suicide Wings, Union Tap House
• Best Happy Hour – Taqueria Feliz
• Best Craft Beer Selection – Manayunk Brewing Company
• Best Spirits to Lift Your Spirit – The Goat's Beard
• Best Place to Enjoy a Glass of Wine – Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar
• Best Place to Watch the Game – Pitchers Pub

Play

• Best New Workout – Bardio Sculpt, The Wall Cycling Studio
• Best Calorie Killer Workout – Boxing Fitness, Joltin' Jabs
• Best Trainer to Kick Your Butt – Juliet Sabella, The Wall Cycling Studio
• Best Place to Take a Visitor – Chew Philly Food Tours
• Best Place to Get Your Groove On – The Grape Room

Reader's Choice

• Best Manayunk Superhero – Irene Madrak,North Light Community Center
• Best Place to Live – The Isle Apartments
• Best Community-Oriented Group/Business – Friends of Pretzel Park
• Best Shop Pet – Amelia, The Spiral Bookcase
• Best Place to Snap a Pic for Instagram – Pretzel Park Dog Run

Editor's Choice

• Manayunk Leadership Award – David Richards, RichardsApex
• Main Street Ambassador – Lisa Gdowik, LILA Fashion International
• Lifetime Service Award – Joan Denenberg, Manayunk Development Corporation
• Main Street Beautification Award – Barry Odyniec, Manayunk Development Corporation
• District Visionary Award – Dana Dabek, North Light Community Center; Joe Gidjunis, JPG Photography
• Entrepreneur of the Year – Terry Leahy, TerryLeahyFilms
• Helping Hands Award – Mark Snyder, Quality Window Cleaning

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