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Winner: Bethesda Bagels
Finalists:
- Call Your Mother
- Ize’s Deli & Bagelry
- Goldberg’s NY Bagels
Bakery
Winner: Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Finalists:
- Fresh Baguette
- Stella’s Bakery
- Breads Unlimited
Bar/Restaurant to Watch a Game
Winner: Caddies on Cordell
Finalists:
- Quincy’s Potomac Bar & Grille
- The Barking Dog (tie)
- Tommy Joe’s (tie)
Beer Selection
Winner: World of Beer
Finalists:
- BabyCat Brewery
- Dog Haus
- Gilly’s Craft Beer & Fine Wine
Brewery
Winner: Lone Oak Farm Brewing Co.
Finalists:
- BabyCat Brewery
- 7 Locks Brewing
- Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Brunch
Winner: MoCo’s Founding Farmers
Finalists:
- Java Nation
- Silver
- Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Burger
Winner: Five Guys
Finalists:
- Woodmont Grill
- Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge
- Black’s Bar & Kitchen
Business Lunch Spot
Winner: Woodmont Grill
Finalists:
- MoCo’s Founding Farmers
- Summer House Santa Monica
- Mon Ami Gabi (temporarily closed)
Caribbean Restaurant
Winner: Colada Shop
Finalists:
- Cubano’s
- Negril
- Island Pride Jamaican Restaurant
Chinese Restaurant
Winner: Bob’s Shanghai 66
Finalists:
- Far East Restaurant
- Q By Peter Chang
- House of Foong Lin
Cocktails and Zero-Proof Drinks
Winner: Gringos & Mariachis
Finalists:
- MoCo’s Founding Farmers
- Aventino
- Summer House Santa Monica
Coffee Shop
Winner: Java Nation
Finalists:
- Quartermaine Coffee Roasters
- Filicori Zecchini
- Ceremony Coffee Roasters
Date Night Restaurant
Winner: Julii
Finalists:
- Woodmont Grill
- Melina
- Raku
Dessert Menu
Winner: Seasons 52
Finalists:
- MoCo’s Founding Farmers
- Summer House Santa Monica
- Black’s Bar & Kitchen
Dog-Friendly Restaurant/Bar
Winner: Java Nation
Finalists:
- Caddies on Cordell
- Silver
Family-Friendly Restaurant
Winner: Silver Diner
Finalists:
- Uncle Julio’s
- Clyde’s
- Fish Taco
Farmers Market
Winner: Bethesda Central Farm Market
Finalists:
- Norman’s Farm Market
- Kensington Farmers Market
- Montgomery Farm Women’s Cooperative Market (tie)
- Olney Farmers and Artists Market (tie)
Food Truck
Winner: Call Your Mother
Finalists:
- Pita on the Plaza
- Corned Beef King
- Silver and Sons Barbecue
Happy Hour
Winner: Gringos & Mariachis
Finalists:
- King Street Oyster Bar
- BlackSalt
- Caddies on Cordell
Ice Cream Shop
Winner: Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream
Finalists:
- Carmen’s Italian Ice & Cafe
- Jeni’s Ice Creams
- Dolcezza
Indian Restaurant
Winner: Bombay Bistro
Finalists:
- Kadhai
- Passage to India
- Commonwealth Indian Restaurant
Italian Restaurant
Winner: Il Pizzico
Finalists:
- Olazzo
- Gregorio’s Trattoria
- Pines of Rome
Japanese Restaurant
Winner: Raku
Finalists:
- Kusshi Sushi
- Sushiko
- Rakugaki
Latin Restaurant
Winner: Gringos & Mariachis
Finalists:
- Guapo’s
- Casa Oaxaca
- El Mariachi Restaurant
Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Restaurant
Winner: Cava Mezze
Finalists:
- The Big Greek Cafe
- Lebanese Taverna Cafe
- Melina
Mexican Restaurant
Winner: Uncle Julio’s
Finalists:
- Gringos & Mariachis (tie)
- Guapo’s (tie)
- Casa Oaxaca
Outdoor Dining
Winner: Old Angler’s Inn
Finalists:
- Millie’s
- Summer House Santa Monica
- MoCo’s Founding Farmers
Overall Restaurant in Montgomery County/ Upper NW D.C.
Winner: Clyde’s Tower Oaks Lodge
Finalists:
- Woodmont Grill
- Il Pizzico
- Melina
Pizza
Winner: Frankly… Pizza!
Finalists:
- Andy’s Pizza
- Potomac Pizza
- Pizzeria Da Marco
Private Dining Space
Winner: The Capital Grille
Finalists:
- La Ferme
- Seasons 52
- Mon Ami Gabi (temporarily closed)
Restaurant in Bethesda
Winner: Woodmont Grill
Finalists:
- The Salt Line
- Mon Ami Gabi (temporarily closed)
- Raku
Restaurant in Chevy Chase
Winner: Clyde’s
Finalists:
- The Capital Grille
- La Ferme
- Lia’s
Restaurant in Gaithersburg/North Potomac
Winner: Coastal Flats
Finalists:
- Guapo’s
- The Grilled Oyster Co.
- Il Porto
Restaurant in Garrett Park/Kensington
Winner: Black Market Bistro
Finalists:
- Frankly … Pizza!
- Java Nation
- The Dish & Dram
Restaurant in North Bethesda/Rockville
Winner: Il Pizzico
Finalists:
- Summer House Santa Monica
- Seasons 52
- Melina
Restaurant in Olney/Sandy Spring
Winner: Cava Mezze
Finalists:
- Salt & Vine
- GrillMarX
- Mannequin Pis
Restaurant in Potomac
Winner: Old Angler’s Inn
Finalists:
- MoCo’s Founding Farmers
- Gregorio’s Trattoria
- Gringos & Mariachis
Restaurant in Silver Spring
Winner: Parkway Deli & Restaurant
Finalists:
- Zinnia
- Mi Rancho
- The Daily Dish
Restaurant in Upper NW D.C.
Winner: Millie’s
Finalists:
- Et Voila!
- Opal
- La Piquette
Sandwich Shop
Winner: Parkway Deli & Restaurant
Finalists:
- Jetties
- Attman’s Delicatessen
- Bradley Food and Beverage
Special Occasion Restaurant
Winner: The Capital Grille
Finalists:
- La Ferme
- Melina
- Woodmont Grill
Specialty Market
Winner: Balducci’s
Finalists:
- The Organic Butcher of Bethesda
- Grosvenor Market
- O’Donnell’s Market
Steakhouse
Winner: The Capital Grille
Finalists:
- Medium Rare
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Mon Ami Gabi (temporarily closed)
Sushi
Winner: Raku
Finalists:
- Kusshi Sushi
- Sushiko
- Kenaki Sushi Counter
Thai Restaurant
Winner: Kiin Imm Thai Restaurant
Finalists:
- Sisters Thai Potomac
- Thai Tanium
- Sala Thai
Vegetarian Dishes
Winner: True Food Kitchen
Finalists:
- Planta
- Shouk
- Yuan Fu Vegetarian
Vietnamese Restaurant
Winner: Pho 75
Finalists:
- Pho Nom Nom
- Mi La Cay
- Pho Viet USA
Wine List
Winner: Black’s Bar & Kitchen
Finalists:
- Aventino
- Barrel + Crow
- Olazzo
