The 2008 ABBIE Award Winners

The votes have been tallied! Over 3,000 people weighed in on the very best Arlington businesses in twenty categories. Awards were presented by Arlington County Board Chairman, Walter Tejada at the October 22, 2008 County Board meeting.

“An awards program is just one of the many ways we support the Arlington business community, especially the small retail stores and restaurants that help shape the character of Arlington’s urban villages,” stated Walter Tejada. “The People’s Choice ABBIES helps us recognize the very best of all Arlington businesses, with participation from the entire community.”

1. Arlington's Best Visual Arts Venue
   Arlington Arts Center
2. Arlington's Best Post Theater Spot
   Busboys and Poets
3. Arlington's Best Date Restaurant
   Carlyle
4. Arlington's Best Place to Dance the Night Away
   Clarendon Ballroom
5. Arlington's Best Window Display
   Crate & Barrel
6. Arlington's Best "Bargain" Restaurant
   Delhi Dhaba
7. Arlington's Best Vintage/Thrift Shop
   Goodwill - Greater Washington
8. Arlington's Best Power Lunch
   Harry's Tap Room
9. Arlington's Best Live Music Venue
   IOTA Club & Café
10. Arlington's Best Place to Find an Unusual Gift
    Le Village Marché
11. Arlington's Best Coffee Shop
    Murky Coffee
12. Arlington's Best Customer Service
    PetMAC Marketplace and Adoption Center
13. Arlington's Best New Busines
    Saffron Dance
14. Arlington's Best Place to Work Out
    Saffron Dance
15. Arlington's Best Performing Arts Venue
    Signature Theatre
16. Arlington's Best "Great Neighbor" Business
    The Java Shack
17. Arlington's Best Family Friendly Restaurant
    Whitlow's on Wilson Bar & Grill
18. Arlington's Best Happy Hour
    Whitlow's on Wilson Bar & Grill
19. Arlington's Best Neighborhood Bar
    Whitlow's on Wilson Bar & Grill
20. Arlington's Best "Green Business"
    Whole Foods Market

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!