Hot List 2018
Whatever you’re looking for in and around Washington County, we have the scoop on where to find it. We asked the experts. You voted, HM readers, and we listened.
• Dining •
Asian Restaurant
House Of Kobe
2nd Place: Nikko Japanese Steak & Seafood
3rd Place: Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
Bakery
Sanders’ Cookie Jar Bakery
2nd Place: Safron Bakery & Café
3rd Place: Krumpe’s Do-Nuts
Barbecue
Hempen Hill BBQ
2nd Place: Mission BBQ
3rd Place: The Smokin’ Toad
Beer Selection
Foster’s On The Point
2nd Place: Cushwa Brewing Company
3rd Place: Antietam Brewery
Breakfast
Hagerstown Family Diner
2nd Place: Cracker Barrel
3rd Place: Pura Vida
Burger
Foster’s On The Point
2nd Place: Five Guys
3rd Place: Alekos 2 Go
Casual Restaurant
Rik’s Café
2nd Place: Foster’s On The Point
3rd Place: Schula’s Grill & Crab House
Caterer
Leiters’ Fine Catering
2nd Place: Hempen Hill BBQ
3rd Place: Rhubarb House
Chef
Arik Mills—Rik’s Café
2nd Place: Nicole Marie — Foster’s On The Point
3rd Place: E. Jay Zuspan III — 28 South
Cocktail
Orange Crush—Foster’s On The Point
2nd Place: Dirty Local—Rik’s Café
3rd Place: Light My Fire—Warehouse Tap Room
Coffee House
Rooster Moon
2nd Place: Pura Vida
3rd Place: Public Square Café
Crab Cake
Nick’s Airport Inn
2nd Place: Foster’s On The Point
3rd Place: Schula’s Grill & Crab House
Dessert
Foster’s On The Point
2nd Place: Rik’s Café
3rd Place: Schula’s Grill & Crab House
Happy Hour
Foster’s On The Point
2nd Place: Primanti Bros.
3rd Place: Schula’s Grill & Crab House
Ice Cream/Frozen Treat
Sweetsies’ Eats & Treats
2nd Place: Nutter’s Iced Cream
3rd Place: Maugansville Creamery
Italian Cuisine
Carmine’s Creative Italian Cuisine
2nd Place: Dolce
3rd Place: Café Italia
Latin-American Cuisine
El Ranchero
2nd Place: Los Amigos
3rd Place: Fajita Grande
Liquor Store
Longmeadow Liquors
2nd Place: Galaxy Liquors
3rd Place: Wooden Keg
Lunch To-Go Spot
Foster’s On The Point
2nd Place: Alekos 2 Go
3rd Place: Washington Chicken
New Restaurant
Foster’s On The Point
2nd Place: Warehouse Tap Room
3rd Place: BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Outdoor Seating
Stadium Tavern
2nd Place: Warehouse Tap Room
3rd Place: Creekside Inn
Overall Restaurant
Rik’s Café
2nd Place: Foster’s On The Point
3rd Place: Schula’s Grill & Crab House
Outstanding Service
Rik’s Café
2nd Place: Foster’s On The Point
3rd Place: Pura Vida Coffee
Pizza
Rocky’s New York Pizza
2nd Place: Café Italia
3rd Place: Warehouse Tap Room
Sandwich
The Gourmet Goat
2nd Place: The Plum
3rd Place: Desert Rose Café
Seafood
Schula’s Grill & Crab House
2nd Place: Nick’s Airport Inn
3rd Place: Chic’s Seafood
Special Occasion/Romantic Spot
Rik’s Café
2nd Place: Nick’s Airport Inn
3rd Place: House Of Kobe
Steak
Foster’s On The Point
2nd Place: Texas Roadhouse
3rd Place: Nick’s Airport Inn
Sub Shop
Hartle’s Subs
2nd Place: Jersey Mike’s Subs
3rd Place: Turtle’s Subs
Vegetarian Options
Hempen Hill BBQ
2nd Place: Mango Grill
3rd Place: Nick’s Airport Inn
Washington County Tradition
Krumpe’s Do-Nuts
2nd Place: Nick’s Airport Inn
3rd Place: Pennsylvania Dutch Market
Wine Selection
Nick’s Airport Inn
2nd Place: Big Cork Vineyards
3rd Place: Olney Winery
Wings
The Yellow House
2nd Place: Foster’s On The Point
3rd Place: Stadium Grill And Tavern
• Entertainment •
Attraction For Kids
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
2nd Place: Discovery Station
3rd Place: Pediatric Movement Center
Family Fun Spot
Family Recreation Park
2nd Place: Discovery Station
3rd Place: City Park
Festival/Special Event
Augustoberfest
2nd Place: Krumpe’s Do-Nut Drop
3rd Place: Quad State Beer Fest
Golf Course
Black Rock Golf Course
2nd Place: Beaver Creek Country Club
3rd Place: Fountain Head Country Club
Hometown Sports Team
Hagerstown Suns
2nd Place: Boonsboro Warriors
3rd Place: Williamsport Wildcats
Local Band
Kix
2nd Place: Staff Infection
3rd Place: The South Mountain Breed
Museum
Washington County Museum Of Fine Arts
2nd Place: Discovery Station
3rd Place: Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Place To Workout
Ruff Fitness Training Center
2nd Place: Planet Fitness
3rd Place: YMCA of Hagerstown
Radio Station
106.9 FM The Eagle
2nd Place: 1240 AM WJEJ
3rd Place: 104.7 WAYZ 27
• Business •
Antique Store
Mansion Chic
2nd Place: Repurposed And Refined
3rd Place: Beaver Creek Antique Market
Auto Dealer
Hagerstown Honda
2nd Place: Younger Toyota
3rd Place: Sharrett Auto Stores
Appliance Store
Spichers Appliances & Electronics
2nd Place: Lowe’s Home Improvement
3rd Place: Home Depot
Auto Repair
Wholesale Tire Outlet
2nd Place: Keplinger’s Automotive Center
3rd Place: Martin’s Garage
Bank
Middletown Valley Bank
2nd Place: The Columbia Bank
3rd Place: Orrstown Bank
Barber Shop
Slow Down Barbershop + Lounge
2nd Place: Williamsport Barber Shop
3rd Place: Pete’s Barber Shop
Bed & Breakfast
Elmwood Farm
2nd Place: Inn BoonsBoro
3rd Place: Beaver Creek Inn & Spa
Bookstore
2nd & Charles
2nd Place: Turn The Page
3rd Place: Booksavers
Childcare
Girls Inc. Of Washington County
2nd Place: Bright Beginnings Childcare
3rd Place: Branch Family Childcare
Computer Service & Support
Bridged Technology
2nd Place: Glessner Technologies
3rd Place: Innovative, Inc.
Day Spa
Sagittarius Salon & Spa
2nd Place: Bodyworks Massage Center
3rd Place: Bella Salon And Spa
Design & Marketing Agency
High Rock Studios
2nd Place: Worx Graphic Design
3rd Place: DM Designs
Electronic Store
Best Buy
2nd Place: Spichers Appliance & Electronics
3rd Place: Hunt Audio Video
Florist
Chas. A. Gibney Florist & Greenhouse
2nd Place: Roostervane Gardens
3rd Place: Ben’s Flower Shop
Garden Supply & Landscape
The Groundskeeper, Inc.
2nd Place: Sunny Meadows Greenhouse
3rd Place: Lovell’s Nursery
Formalwear Shop
Ingram’s Mens Shop
2nd Place: Potomac Bridals
3rd Place: J&B Bridals & Tuxedos
Grocery Store
Martin’s Food
2nd Place: Weis Markets
3rd Place: Aldi
Hair Salon
Sagittarius Salon & Spa
2nd Place: Bella Salon And Spa
3rd Place: Salon Pure
Heating/Air Conditioning
Total Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning
2nd Place: Hagerstown Heating & Cooling
3rd Place: McIntire HVAC And Electric
Homebuilding Company
I Can Build It, LLP
2nd Place: Willoughby Construction and Consulting
3rd Place: Oliver Homes
Gym
Ruff Fitness
2nd Place: Planet Fitness
3rd Place: YMCA Of Hagerstown
I Wish Hagerstown Had…
Dave & Buster’s
2nd Place: Wegmans
3rd Place: Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Insurance Agency
Farmers Insurance, Emily Keller Agency
2nd Place: State Farm Insurance, Larry Michaels Agency
3rd Place: Keller Stonebraker Insurance
Interior Design
Diamond Homes & Interiors
2nd Place: Canal View Candle & Barrel Co.
3rd Place: Mansion Chic
Jewelry Store
Mansion Chic
2nd Place: R. Bruce Carson Jewelers
3rd Place: REEDS Jewelers
Law Firm
Dolina Hobbs Law
2nd Place: Antietam Law Group
3rd Place: Cooke & Kline LLC
Massage Therapy
Bodyworks Massage Center
2nd Place: Sagittarius Salon & Spa
3rd Place: Indigo Moon Amber Sun
Pet Grooming
Dippin & Klippin Dog Grooming
2nd Place: Bow Wow Station And Spa
3rd Place: Muddy Paws Pet Groomers
Photography Studio
Melisa Conroy Photography
2nd Place: Raynor Photography
3rd Place: Anderson Photographs
Plumbing Service
Larry & Sons
2nd Place: Uphome Renovations & Plumbing
3rd Place: Fridinger-Ritchie Plumbing And Heating TIE for 3rd with Scotty’s Plumbing
Real Estate Office
Mackintosh Realtors
2nd Place: Century 21 Market Professionals
3rd Place: Real Estate Today
Second-Hand Shop
Mansion Chic
2nd Place: Act II
3rd Place: Goodwill Retail Center
Senior Living Community
Homewood Retirement Center
2nd Place: Diakon Senior Living Services
3rd Place: Williamsport Retirement Village
Tattoo Shop
Olde Line Tattoo
2nd Place: Yours Truly Tattoo
3rd Place: Temple Art Tattoo Studio
Towing/Roadside Service
Antietam Towing
2nd Place: NexTow
3rd Place: Reliable Towing & Recovery
Woman’s Boutique
Mansion Chic
2nd Place: S The Boutique
3rd Place: Zelda’s Boutique
• Professionals •
Attorney
Chester H. Hobbs IV—Dolina Hobbs Law
2nd Place: Thomas J. Dolina—Dolina Hobbs Law
3rd Place: John R. Salvatore—Salvatore & Morton, LLC
Bank Teller
Pam Deck—Orrstown Bank
2nd Place: Wrenae Kline—Columbia Bank
3rd Place: Jaynese Murfin—Columbia Bank
Dentist
Dr. Richard B. Prather III—Dental Design Studio Inc.
2nd Place: Dr. J. Bruce Burley—Hagerstown Smiles
3rd Place: Dr. Allan Thomas Bacon II—Dr. Allan Thomas Bacon II, DDS
Family Doctor
Dr. Matthew G. Beckwith —Meritus Family Medicine
2nd Place: Dr. Allen Ditto—Potomac Family Medicine
3rd Place: Dr. Tu T. Bui—Hagerstown Family Medicine
Financial Planner
Steve Bass—Fulton Financial Advisors
2nd Place: Ken Smith—Sterling Financial Management
3rd Place: Cindy Everly—Everly Financial Services
Insurance Agent
Emily Keller—Farmers Insurance
2nd Place: Larry Michaels—State Farm
3rd Place: Katie Clutz—Keller Stonebraker
Medical Specialist
Tina Snyder—Pediatric Movement Center
2nd Place: Johanna Fangmeyer—Hagerstown Dermatology & Skincare
3rd Place: Brenna Bacon Ranieli—Hagerstown Health & Chiropractic
Personal Trainer
Dave Ruff—Ruff Fitness
2nd Place: Chad Smith—Fitness Revolution
3rd Place: Shawn Scales—Planet Fitness
Real Estate Agent
Jason Hose—Mackintosh Realtors
2nd Place: Julie Fritsch—Mackintosh Realtors
3rd Place: Cathy Wantz—Real Estate Today
Teacher
Brittany Buhrman—Hickory Elementary
2nd Place: Jonathan Taylor–Boonsboro Middle School
3rd Place: Karleigh Marceron—Pangborn Elementary
Veterinarian
Dr. Tara Cumley—Animal Health Clinic Of Funkstown
2nd Place: Dr. Jennifer Dolan—Cumberland Valley Veterinary Clinic
3rd Place: Dr. Daniel A. Franklin—Mid-Atlantic Veterinary Hospital
