Hot List 2023

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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

Hungry? Of course you are! Blast off with us into a galaxy of great taste. Discover breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert destinations that are out of this world and yet just around the corner. Wet your whistle with the best cocktails this side of the cosmos. Explore the final frontier of fine food with the juiciest steaks and freshest seafood on planet Earth. 

 

Asian Restaurant

House of Kobe

Nikkos Japanese Steak & Seafood 

Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

 

Bakery

Safron Bakery Café 

Sanders Cookie Jar Bakery 

Pura Vida Coffee House

 

Barbeque

Mission BBQ 

Blackrock BBQ

Keep It Smokin’ BBQ

 

Beer Selection

Cushwa Brewing Company 

Antietam Brewery

Rik’s Café

 

Breakfast

J’s Diner

Pura Vida Coffee House 

Hagerstown Family Diner

 

Burger

Rik’s Café

Fosters on the Point 

Five Guys

 

Casual Restaurant

Rik’s Café

Fosters on the Point 

Pura Vida Coffee House

 

Caterer

Leiter’s Fine Catering 

Blackrock BBQ 

Rhubarb House

 

Chef

Arik Mills, Rik’s Café

Tara Cluck, The Grille at Runways

Eric Frush, Schula’s Grill and Crab House

 

Cocktail

Rik’s Café

Fosters on the Point 

28 South

 

Coffee House

Cannon Coffee

Pura Vida Coffee House 

Rooster Moon Coffeehouse

Crab Cake

Schula’s Grill and Crab House 

Nick’s Airport Inn

Zach Greenlee’s Trackside

 

Dessert

Rik’s Café

Safron Bakery Café 

Pura Vida Coffee House

 

Happy Hour

Rik’s Café

Schula’s Grill and Crab House 

Fosters on the Point

 

Ice Cream/Frozen Treat

Maugansville Creamery 

Nutters

The Big Dipper

 

Italian

Dolce

Olive Garden

Fratelli’s Italian & Seafood

 

Latin-American

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant 

Cacique

Fajita Grande

 

Liquor Store

Long Meadow Wine and Liquors 

Liquor Locker

Castle Liquors

 

New Restaurant

Bistro 11

District Provision & Supply Co. 

Coast Taco Bar

 

Outstanding Service

Bistro 11

Rik’s Café

Schula’s Grill and Crab House

 

Overall Restaurant

Bistro 11

Rik’s Café

Schula’s Grill & Crab House

 

Pizza

Brothers Pizza 

Rad Pies 

King’s Pizza

 

Sub/Sandwich/Wraps

Hartle’s Subs 

Jersey Mike’s 

Turtles Subs

 

Seafood

Schula’s Grill and Crab House 

Zach Greenlee’s Trackside 

Chic’s Seafood

 

Special Occasion/Romantic

Schula’s Grill and Crab House 

Bistro 11

Nick’s Airport Inn

 

Steak

Texas Roadhouse

Schula’s Grill and Crab House

Longhorn Steakhouse

 

Vegetarian Options

Free Range Café

Hummus Mediterranean Grill 

Pura Vida Coffee House

 

Winery/Distillery

Stone House Urban Winery 

Big Cork Vineyards

Red Heifer Winery

 

Wings

Stadium Tavern 

Rik’s Café

Fosters on the Point

 

Entertainment

The shining stars of entertainment light up the sky both day and night in Hagers-town! Maybe you enjoy live music, the theatre, outdoor activities, or watching the latest releases on the big screen. Whatever it is, we’ve got it. Want some-thing fun to do with the family, or plan-ning a romantic evening with that special someone? There is sure to be something here that will send you over the moon.

 

Festival/Special Event

Augustoberfest

Hangarfest

Ruthann Monroe Summer Basketball League

 

Golf Course

Black Rock Golf Course 

Beaver Creek Country Club 

Fountainhead Country Club

 

High School Sports

Smithburg High School

South Hagerstown High School 

Clear Spring High School

 

Museum

Washington County Museum of Fine Arts 

Discovery Station

Boonsboro Museum of History

 

Radio Station

WAYZ 104.7 

WJEJ 104.3 

WBHB 101.5

 

Washington County Tradition

Alsatia Mummer’s Parade

Krumpe’s Do-Nut Drop

Ruthann Monroe Summer Basketball League

 

Family Entertainment

Warehouse Cinemas 

SkyZone Trampoline Park 

Tilt Studio

 

Business

When the countdown is on to buy that new vehicle or you need some formal attire for your boy Elroy’s wedding, fear not. Finding the right business to meet your needs doesn’t have to send you into a black hole of indecision. There’s a constellation of winners right here in Washington county. 

Alternative Health

Structural Elements 

Pediatric Movement Center 

Powerhouse Studios

 

Animal Health Care

Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown 

Cumberland Valley Veterinary Clinic 

North Paws Animal Hospital

 

Antique Store

Weaver Treasures 

Beaver Creek Antiques 

Olde Time Treasures

 

Appliance Store

Spicher’s Appliances 

Lowes

Appliance Dave

 

Auto Dealer

Younger Toyota 

Hagerstown Honda 

Sheehy Auto Group

 

Auto Repair

Keplinger’s Automotive Center 

Tires Plus

Repairs Unlimited

 

Bank

Middletown Valley Bank 

M&T Bank

Orrstown Bank

 

Barber Shop

Tailor Made Cuts

Slow Down Barbershop & Lounge 

Williamsport Barber Shop

 

Bed & Breakfast

Elmwood Farm B & B 

Beaver Creek Inn

Inn Boonsboro

 

Bookstore

2nd and Charles 

Wonderbook 

Books-a-Million

 

Child Care

Bright Beginnings Child Care 

My Favorite Place 

Kinder Haven

 

Computer Service & Support

Bridged Technology 

Clark Computer Services 

Innovative, Inc.

 

Day Spa

Sagittarius Salon & Spa 

Bella Salon & Spa 

Bodyworks Massage Center

 

Dental Practice

Allegany Dental

Robinwood Dental 

TIE 

Hagerstown Smiles 

Dental Design Studio

 

Electrical Contractor

Ellsworth Electric

Funk Electrical Services 

Tri-State Controls

 

Electronics Store

Best Buy

Hunt Audio 

Spicher’s Appliances

 

Family Practice

Johns Hopkins Community Physicans 

Meritus Primary Care

Smithsburg Family Practice

 

Fitness Facility

OneLife Fitness 

Hagerstown YMCA 

Planet Fitness

 

Flooring

Maryland Carpet Installations 

Burkholder’s Flooring America

Carpet Gallery

 

Florist

Roostervane Gardens 

Charles A Gibney Florist 

Kamelot

 

Formal Wear

Ingram’s Mens Shop 

Mens Wearhouse 

David’s Bridal

 

Garden Supply/Landscaping

Lovell’s Nursery 

Lowes

Eby’s Lawn & Garden

 

Hair Salon

Bella Salon & Spa 

Sagittarius Salon & Spa 

Kalon Hair Studio

 

Heating/Air Conditioning

Hagerstown Heating & Cooling 

B&E Services

McIntire HVAC

 

Homebuilding/Renovations

Kellgard Contracting 

Oliver Homes 

Potomac Valley Building Restoration

 

Insurance Agency

State Farm

Cumberland Valley Insurance

Bowers Insurance Agency

 

Jewelry Store

R. Bruce Carson Jewelers 

Kay Jewelers

Reed Jewelers

 

Law Firm

Dolina Hobbs Law 

Robinson and Robinson 

Salvatore & Morton

 

Massage Therapy

Structural Elements 

Bodyworks Massage Center 

Sagittarius Salon & Spa

 

Pet Grooming/Wash

Central Dawgma 

Dog Gone Grooming 

Pawsabilities

 

Pet Sitting/Walking

Pet-agrees

Platinum Paws 

Four-legged Friends

 

Plumbing

Tri-State Plumbing & Heating 

Donnie & Sons Plumbing & Heating

Larry & Sons

 

Real Estate Office

Mackintosh Realtors

CENTURY 21 Market Professionals 

RE/MAX

 

Second-Hand Shop

Act II

Horizon Goodwill 

Finders Keepers

 

Senior Living Community

Homewood At Williamsport 

Fahrney Keedy

Somerford House & Place

 

Shopping Center

Valley Mall

Longmeadow Shopping Center 

South End Shopping Center

Specialty Medical

Wellspan Parkway Physical Therapy 

Structural Elements

Animal Rehab and Pain Center

 

Specialty Retail

Howard’s Art/Frames 

Hearty Pet

Hafer’s Gunsmithing

 

Tattoo Shop

Olde Line Tattoo 

Yours Truly Tattoo 

Temple Art Tattoo

 

Towing/Roadside Service

Blue Gray Towing 

Eichelberger’s Towing & Recovery 

AAA

 

Women’s Boutique

Urban Violet Boutique 

Chico’s

Zelda’s Boutique

 

Professionals

Even in the space-age, where modern conveniences abound, we have real-world problems once in a while. So, you’ve got a leaky pipe, your car won’t start, or your fridge is on the fritz. What to do? Finding the most trusted professional service people is easy when you know where to look. Before you know it, your problems are fixed, and you are back on cloud nine!

Bank Teller

Kathy Swope, Orrstown Bank 

Cassidy Boldyga, Orrstown Bank

Pam Cunningham, Fulton Bank

 

Financial Planner

Steve Bass, Fulton Financial 

Jacob Barr, Ark Financial

Tyler Hornbecker, Edward Jones

 

Insurance Agent

Gaye McGovern, State Farm 

Andrew Clemmer, Erie Insurance

Scott Powell, State Farm

 

Personal Trainer

Jenna Mastrouni, Jenna M Fitness

Tina Fraley, Powerhouse Studios 

Eb Williams, Eb Williams Player Development

Photographer

Julie Zeger, Julie Zeger Photography 

Myerly and Lowe, Myerly & Lowe Photography 

Mark Youngblood, Youngblood Studios

Real Estate Agent

Patti Perez, RE/MAX Achievers

Crystal Pheulpin, CENTURY 21 Market Professionals

TIE 

Julie Fritsch, Mackintosh Realtors

Cynthia Sullivan, Sullivan Select 

 

Veterinarian

Dr. Tara Cumley, Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown 

Dr. Deanna Becker, North Paws Animal Hospital

Dr. Marie Sausen, Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown

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