And the 2023 Best of the Heights awards go to . . .

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  • Michael Herschman, chef and owner of MOJO World Eats & Drinks, with FutureHeights Executive Director Kristine Pagsuyoin. MOJO won Best Cleveland Heights Restaurant or Bar. 

  • Alicia Sloan, owner of Nova's Performing Arts, in her dance studio. Nova's won Best Place to Take Kids. 

  • Staff gather for a picture at Sophie La Gourmande, which won Best New Cleveland Heights Restaurant or Bar. Back row (l-r): Tom Francescangelli, Marie Finch, Blue Keough, Robbie Ackerman, Michael Dobronic, James Sferra, and Sean Bessette. Front row (l-r): Owner Bob Sferra, Shanna Stella, and Vee Hubbard. 

  • Chris Hann, owner of Verne & Ellsworth Hann Inc., which won Best HVAC Service. 

  • Karen Allgire, owner of Green Tara Yoga, which won in three categories: Best Cleveland Heights Business (other), Best Place to Recharge, and Best Place to Work Out. 

  • Bialy's Bagels, owned by sisters Rachel Gross and Sarah Gross (not pictured), won Best University Heights Business. 

  • Staff at Quintana's Barber and Dream Spa,  which won for Best Place to Get Pampered in all three sub-categories. Quintana's Speakeasy was runner-up in the category of Coziest Atmosphere. Back row (l-r): Patrick Jordan, Melisa Quintana-Day, Shraina Dyson, Angela Voorhis, Alex Quintana, Lauren Sorrell, and Samantha Temple. Front row (l-r): Julia Ramsey, Dawn Quintana, Daniela Morales, and Carey Bennett.

  • Jordan Simmons (second from left), manager of Avalon Exchange in Cleveland Heights, with staff members (l-r) Saybronn Tarrance, E Howse, and Dennis Palacios. Avalon won Best Place to Define Your Style.

  • Eve Prikryl, owner of Eve's Painting & Home Repair, with senior foreman Spencer White on the front porch of a home they painted. Eve's won both Best House Painter and Best Carpenter. 

  • Aaron Brauer, owner of Brauer Home Services, which tied for Best Carpenter. 

  • Gigi's on Fairmount staff members (l-r) Kate O'Rourke, Tracy Cline, and Temma Collins. Gigi's won for Coziest Atmosphere. 

  • Emily Bean and Jason Hallaman, owners of Mitchell's Fine Chocolates, which won Yummiest Delectables. 

  • Brothers Patrick Brown (r) and Bucky Spoth in front of the pizza ovens at Geraci's Restaurant. Geraci's was runner-up in the category of Best University Heights Business. The brothers are part of the third generation of family owners in the restaurant.  

  • Marc Apple, owner of Apple Construction, winner of Best Home Renovation Company, poses with "staff member" Otis. 

  • Julie Schlemmer is owner of Lotus Flower: A Heights Yoga Collective, which won Best New Cleveland Heights Business (other). While Lotus Flower isn't exactly new, 2023 marks the first year it is fully open to the public post-pandemic.

  • Chip Ramsey, owner of Washington and Lee Auto Service, which won Best Place to Get Your Car Serviced. 

  • Josh Admon (r), owner of Nubeigel, with staff member Jack Pease. Nubeigel was runner-up in the category of Best New Cleveland Heights Restaurant or Bar. 

  • Tommy Fellow, owner of Tommy's, with staff members Alex Lynch (l) and Nadia Miller. Tommy's was runner-up in the category of Best Cleveland Heights Restaurant or Bar. 

  • Bryan Barrett of Bryan's Marathon, which was runner-up in the category of Best Place to Get Your Car Serviced. 

  • Mac's Backs - Books on Coventry owner Suzanne DeGaetano (l) with staff members Rosa Ransom and Grace Harper. Mac's Backs was runner-up in the category of Best Cleveland Heights Business (other).

  • Frank Oswald of Passport to Peru, which was runner-up in the category of Best Place to Define Your Style.

  • S'il Vous Play owner Mariah Roj (l) poses with staff member Nicole Adams and Roj's kids, Gwen and Marlow. S'il Vous Play was runner-up in the category of Best Place to Take Kids. 

  • Luna Bakery Cafe staff members (l-r) Reese Meadows, Ernesto Luna, Tatum Cumins, and Carson Reid. Luna was runner-up in the category of Yummiest Delectables. 

  • Ash O'Connor, owner of Made Cleveland, which was runner-up in the category of Best New Cleveland Heights Business (other). 

  • Herb Platt, owner of Herb's Plumbing, poses with staff member Erin Schomisch. Herb's Plumbing was runner-up in the category of Best Plumber. 

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