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Nearly three dozen Local Firsts among WoMag's 2009 Best of Worcester |
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Nearly three dozen Worcester Local First members among Worcester Magazine's 2009 Best of Worcester
Armsby Abbey named the most
among all businesses honored
Worcester, MA - April 28, 2009 - Readers of Worcester Magazine, a Founding Sponsor of Worcester Local First, have chosen nearly three dozen Local First members for WoMag's 2009 Best of Worcester. All of the winners and runners-up in more than 100 categories are listed in the April 23 issue of WoMag. Armsby Abbey, a Worcester Local First member, received the most Best of Worcester awards:" 13. As WoMag states in itsawards introduction: "We, of course, must make special note of Armsby Abbey, which won a remarkable -- and, by our memory, record setting -- 13 categories, including individual staff awards, in addition to capturing several key runners-up slots. The Abbey's achievement is all the greater for having been open less than a year, but we shouldn't be surprised. The beer haven-cum-slow food paradise has quickly developed one of the most singularly dedicated followings we've seen locally; it's also one of the few Worcester bars/restaurants bringing in press and visitors from across New England, the country and, in a few cases, the globe. (Of course, a note on every receipt asking customers to vote doesn't hurt)."
Multiple Best of Worcester awards go to two Founding Members of Worcester Local First: 6, to Niche Hospitality Group, which owns and operates Block Five Bistro Bar, Bocado Tapas Wine Bar and Mezcal Tequila Cantina; and 2, to Framed in Tatnuck, whose owner, Cliff Wilson, co-chairs Worcester Local First. Picking up one runner-up mention is C.C. Lowell, whose owner, Bill Cavanagh, also co-chairs Worcester Local First. Click here to view their pages in the Marketplace section of the Worcester Local First website.Click here to view their locations on Worcester Local First's Google Map.
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Here are the Worcester Local First business members that are winners and/or runners-uin in Worcester Magazine's 200 Best of Worcester, by category:
ENTERTAINMENT
Date Spot
Winner: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St.
Runner-up: Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St.
Family Fun Destination
Winner: EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way
Live Theatre
Winner: Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St.
Museum
Winner: Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St.
Tobacconist
Winner: The Owl Shop, 416 Main St.
FOOD & DRINK
Beer Selection
Winner: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St.
Bread
Winner: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St. Desserts Winner: On The Rise Baking, 1120 Pleasant St. Hot Dogs Winner: George's Coney Island Hot Dogs, 158 Southbridge St.
Lunch Spot
Winner: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St.
Mixed Drinks
Winner: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St
Runner-up: Block Five Bistro Bar, 139 Green St.
New Restaurant(in business one year or less)
Winner: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St.
Restaurant Runner-up: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St. Restaurant / Latin Winner: Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St.
Restaurant / Mexican
Winner: Mezcal Tequila Cantina, 166 Shrewsbury St.
Restaurant/Service
Runner-up: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St. Restaurant/Traditional AmericanWinner: Block Five Bistro Bar, 139 Green St. Restaurant Wine ListRunner-up: Bocado Tapas Wine Bar, 82 Winter St. SaladWinner: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St. SoupWinner: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St. Sunday BrunchWinner: Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St.
MEDIA
Columnist
Runner-up: Scott Zoback, Worcester Magazine, 65 Water St.
ReporterWinner: Scott Zoback, Worcester Magazine, 65 Water St. MERCHANDISE / SERVICE Antique StoreWinner: Brickyard Place Antiques & Collectibles, 65 Water St.Bank (doing business in Worcester County only)Runner-up: Commerce Bank & Trust Company, 386 Main St.
Car Dealer / Used Cars
Runner-up/Tie: Mill Street Motors, 253 Mill St.
Clothing / Men's
Runner-up: Rocco's Gentlemen's Clothing, 315 Park Ave.
Clothing / Women's
Winner: Tush Denim Boutique, 138 Green St.
College
Winner: Worcester State College, 486 Chandler St.
Runner-up: Clark University, 950 Main St.
Consignment/Thrift Store
Winner: Unique Boutik, 123 Highland St.
Dance School
Winner: Charlotte Klein Dance Center, 1122 Pleasant St.
Ethnic Market
Winner: Ed Hyder's Mediterranean Market Place, 408 Pleasant St.
Runner-up: Bahnan's Bakery & Cafe, 344 Pleasant St.
Flower Shop
Winner: Sprout, 118 June St.
Runner-up: Dean Florist/Designed By Early's, 1116 Pleasant St.
Frame Store
Winner: Framed in Tatnuck, 1099 Pleasant St.
Runner-up: C.C. Lowell, 258 Park Ave.
Gallery
Winner: DZian Gallery, 65 Water St.
Runner-up: Framed in Tatnuck, 1099 Pleasant St.
Gift Shop
Runner-up: Tonelli-Brown Art & Design, 1062 Pleasant St.
Hardware Store
Winner/Tie: Barrows Hardware, 15 Webster St.
Insurance Agency
Winner: Thomas J. Woods Insurance, 20 Park Ave.
Runner-up: Marsh Kemp Insurance, 28 Park Ave.
Musical Instruments Store
Winner: Union Music, 142 Southbridge St.
Optician
Winner: Plante Opticians, 1099 Pleasant St.
Runner-up: Bello Opticians, 348 Shrewsbury St.
Tire Store
Winner: Harding Tire, 180 Harding St.
PEOPLE
Bartender
Winner: Sherri Sadowski, Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St.
Runner-up: Mike Porter, The Dive Bar/Armsby Abbey
Chef
Winners: Alec Lopez and Louis Thomas, Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St.
Runner-up/Tie: Steve Champagne, Niche Hospitality Group
Waiter
Winner: Joe Scully, Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St.
Waitress
Winner: Sara Sarola, Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St. |
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