Litchfield’s Winners and Nominees in 3 “Best Of” Contests
Litchfield had lots of winners in the Republican-American newspaper’s 2023 Reader’s Choice Awards, which were announced online and in a special booklet published in the Sunday, Oct. 15, newspaper.
The Connecticut Restaurant Association announced its finalists in the 2023 CRAzies awards Oct. 17 and Litchfield is well represented – and there’s a long list of local finalists in the Rural Intelligence Readers’ Choice Awards, where voting continues through Nov. 13.
Here’s how it all breaks down.
Republican-American 2023 Reader’s Choice Winners
Best American Restaurant: Jackie’s
Best Ice Cream: Peaches ’n Cream
Best Seafood: West Shore Seafood
Best Public School: Wamogo Regional High School
Best Music Lessons: Litchfield Music Center
Best Consignment Shop: Rachel’s Quality Consignment
Best Financial Advisor: Edward Jones
Best Nursery/Garden: Litchfield Hills Nursery & White Flower Farm (as part of a 3-way tie)
Best Plumber: Hayes Plumbing
Best Yoga Studio: Charym
Best Law Firm: Cramer & Anderson
Best Personal Injury Lawyer: Chris Sochacki, Cramer & Anderson
Best Estate Planning Lawyer: Neal White, Cramer & Anderson
Connecticut Restaurant Association 2023 CRAzies Awards
On Oct. 17, the Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) announced finalists for the 2023 CRAZIES Awards, which recognize the exceptional ability and talent of Connecticut’s hospitality community, and Litchfield is well represented.
Winners will be announced Dec. 4 at the gala held at Foxwoods Resort Casino – and members of the public can vote online through the end of November.
Litchfield Distillery is a finalist for Vendor of the Year
Ryan Pelletier of West Street Grill is a finalist for Bartender of the Year
David DiStasi of Materia Ristorante is a finalist for Chef of the Year
Materia Ristorante is a finalist for Litchfield County Restaurant of the Year
Arethusa al tavolo is a finalist for Litchfield County Restaurant of the Year
At the Corner is a finalist for Litchfield County Restaurant of the Year
Restaurant of the Year awards are handed out for each of Connecticut’s eight counties, and one of those county winners also will be selected as the overall Connecticut Restaurant of the Year. (See the bottom of the post for all the statewide nominees.)
Rural Intelligence Readers’ Choice Awards
Voting for the Rural Intelligence Readers’ Choice Awards is open now through Nov.13th.
Rural Intelligence is a website covering the arts, culture, and fine lifestyles in Berkshire, Columbia, northern Dutchess counties in New York, and the northern part of Litchfield County. This contest allows participants to vote one a day for their favorites.
The Litchfield nominees are:
Bike Trail: Litchfield Community Greenway
Cross Country/Snowshoeing: White Memorial
Golf Course: Stonybrook Golf
Guided Tour: Litchfield Historical Society
Hiking Trail: White Memorial Conservation Center
Outdoor Apparel/Gear Shop: Braeval
Picnic Spot: Topsmead State Forest
Place to Paddle: White Memorial
Ski Area: Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
Swim Spot: Mt. Tom State Park
Builder/General Contractor: UCE Fine Builders
Garden Center: White Flower Farm
Florist: Bantam Blooms
Day Spa: Spa at Litchfield Hills
Hair Salon: Spa at Litchfield Hills
Hair Stylist: Katie Brignolo, Spa at Litchfield Hills
Massage Therapist: Jeffrey Gangloff, Spa at Litchfield Hills
Mike Torrant, Prima Wellness
Massage Therapy Practice: Spa at Litchfield Hills
Wellness Center: Spa at Litchfield Hills
Yoga Studio: Charym
Art Classes: Find Art Kids Studio & Gallery
Art Gallery: Alofft Gallery
Art Museum: Litchfield History Museum
Cinema: Bantam Cinema & Arts Center
Historical Site/Museum: Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School
Library: Oliver Wolcott Library
Distillery: Litchfield Distillery
Hotel/Inn: The Litchfield Inn
Campground: Cozy Hills Campground
Financial Advisor: Cailyn Paradise, Edward Jones
Portrait Photographer: Lindsey Victoria Photography
Full list of CRAzies nominees:
