Heart of Del Ray 2019 Nominees Announced: Vote Now

ALEXANDRIA, VA—It's that time of year again when community members vote for the Heart of Del Ray award. Six businesses were nominated for the 2019 award.

The nominees are: Evening Star Cafe, Four Directions Wellness, Nature's Nibbles, Rock of Ages Music, Taqueria el Poblano and Stomping Ground.

Community members can vote for which business they feel epitomizes the heart and soul of Del Ray. In the words of the Del Ray Business Association, the business "demonstrates their warm and welcoming attitude to the community/customers, their commitment and generosity to the community, and to their overall contribution to what makes Del Ray the best place in the world to live, work and shop."

Last year's winner was Pork Barrel BBQ, Holy Cow and the sushi bar. Previous winners have included A Show of Hands, Jen Walker McEnearney Associates, Bobi Bomar Homes of Alexandria, The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray, Greener Cleaner of Del Ray, Del Ray Pizzeria, Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga, Caboose Cafe and Del Ray Cafe.

Voting is open online through Thursday, Feb. 7. The winner will be presented with a heart-shaped display.

Image: Heart of Del Ray sign at Pork Barrel BBQ, via Google Maps