Eric Fitzpatrick
Best of 2011
The Best of Roanoke 2011
New categories! New faces and places! Our readers have voted in unprecedented numbers on their favorite things in the Roanoke Valley. Our thanks to all who voted and our invitation to make use of those results.
- Pop Out People
- On a Little Screen Right in Front of You
- The Newspaper
- Live & Learn
- What Happened What’s Happenin’
- Where to Go, What to Do
- Wheels
- Shop for it All
- Home, Sweet Home
- Best in Services
Shop for it All
Shoes
- Platinum: Macy’s
- Gold: The Cobbler’s Wife
- Silver: Yarid’s
Jewelry
- Platinum: Fink’s
- Gold: Jewells
- Silver: Amrhein’s
Wedding Floral Designer
- Platinum: Corsair Floral & Decor
- Creative Occasions
- Silver (tie): Billy Shepard, George’s Flowers, Twig & Berry
Bridal Shop
- Platinum: David’s Bridal
- Gold: Amrhein’s
- Silver: Bride’s House and Formals
Men’s Formals
- Platinum: Men’s Warehouse
- Gold (tie): Amrhein’s, Davidsons
Caterer
- Platinum: Lib & Amy Catering
- Gold: Schaal’s Catering & Events
- Silver (tie): Center Stage Catering, Chanticleer Catering, Blues BBQ Co.
Wedding Venue
- Platinum: Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
- Gold (tie): Corinthian Ballroom, Vinton War Memorial
Women’s Clothing
- Platinum: Macy’s
- Gold: La De Da
- Silver: Talbots
Men’s Clothing
- Platinum: Davidsons
- Gold: JoS. A. Bank
- Silver: Belk
Sporting Goods
- Platinum: Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Gold: Gander Mountain
- Silver: Play it Again Sports
Kids’ Clothes
- Platinum: Toad’ly Kids
- Gold: The Children’s Place
- Silver: The Gap Kids
Consignment Shop
- Platinum: Hidden Treasures Consignment
- Gold: Euro Fashions & Exclusives
Fresh Flowers
- Platinum: George’s Flowers
- Gold: Creative Occasions
- Silver: The Fresh Market
CDs and DVDs
- Platinum: F.Y.E.
- Gold: Best Buy
- Silver: Barnes & Noble
Books
- Platinum: Barnes & Noble
- Gold: Ram’s Head
- Silver: Too Many Books
Camera
- Platinum: Best Buy
- Gold: Lee Hartman & Sons
- Silver: Walmart
Beachwear
- Platinum: Dance Etc.
- Gold: Pacific Sunwear
Everyday Grocery
- Platinum: Kroger
- Gold: Food Lion
- Silver: Walmart
Gourmet Grocery
- Platinum: The Fresh Market
- Gold: Tinnell’s Finer Foods
- Silver: Kroger
Retail Wine Selection/Shop
- Platinum: Wine Gourmet
- Gold: Kroger
- Silver: Mr. Bill’s Wine Cellar
Local Produce
- Platinum: Roanoke Farmers Market
- Gold: The Fresh Market
- Silver: Salem Farmers Market
Pharmacy
- Platinum: CVS
- Gold: Kroger
- Silver: Walgreens
Fabric Store
- Platinum: Jo-Ann Fabrics
- Gold: The French Thistle
- Silver: Second Yard
Mall or Shopping Center
- Platinum: Valley View
- Gold: Tanglewood
- Silver: Towers