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 & Salon
Pharmacy/Drug Store: Cape Fear Discount Drug
Spa: Renaissance European Day Spa
Tanning Salon: Ocean Rayz
Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic: NextCare Urgent 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 Aesthetics
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, Rainbow 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 Burger
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 Food: 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 Services
Home & Home Services
Apartment Complex: Parcstone Apartments
Assisted/Senior Living: Heritage Place Senior Living
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
Pet Store: Naturally Unleashed Pet Nutrition Center
Pets-People
Veterinarian: Dale Brown, BS, DVM, Riverbark Veterinary Hospital
Services
Bail Bonds Company: Bad Girlz Bail Bonding
Carpet/Rug Cleaning Company: 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: Cape 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 Company: Blanton’s
Power Washing Company: NC Window Cleaning
Roofing Company: Advanced Roofing Solutions
Roofing Company: 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 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 Store: 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 Store: Bell’s Seed Store
Mattress Store: Bullard Furniture
Men’s Clothing Store: Washington Apparel Company
Pawn Shop: Rhudy’s Pawn Shop
Window Store: Paul Blankenship Vinyl Siding and Construction
Women’s Clothing Store: Off the Racks Boutique
Spirits
Brewpub/Brewery: Dirtbag Ales Brewery & Taproom
Craft Beer Store: Grapes & Hops
Sports 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 Auto Parts
Auto Body/Collision Center: Cape Fear Collision
Auto 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 Car Dealer: Bryan Honda
New Car Dealership: Bryan Honda
Tire Center: Black’s Tire & Auto Service
Used Car Dealership: I-95 Muscle