The Rochester Post is pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Best of the Lilac City contest, recognizing popular businesses, nonprofits, services, and cultural events in Rochester, New Hampshire.
Categories include Best Restaurant, Best Retail Shop, Best Automotive Repair, etc. There are also categories for Best Hamburger, Best Ice Cream, Best Happy Hour, and more.
The winners were announced on March 18 on the Choose Rochester podcast. Mayor Paul Callaghan described the contest as a fun way for residents to make their voices heard.
“We have a ton of great businesses here in Rochester,” said Callaghan. “It’s good to see the public come together to recognize the people working so hard to make Rochester a great place to be.”
Click here to hear Mayor Callaghan announce the winners on the Choose Rochester podcast.
2021 Honorees:
Auto Dealer: Rochester Toyota
Automotive Service Center: Hervey’s
Bank or Credit Union: HRCU
Barber Shop: Town Square Barber
Contractor: Norm Vetter Foundations
Cultural Activity or Event: Porchfest
Dance Studio: Studio 109
Fast Food Restaurant: Wendy’s
Garden Store or Landscaping: Studley Flower Gardens
Grocery Store: Hannaford
Hair Salon: Cabana
Insurance Company: Bernier Insurance
Legal Firm: The Law Offices Of Stephen C. Brown & Associates
Live Entertainment Venue: Rochester Opera House
Local News Source: Foster’s Daily Democrat
Medical or Dental Office: Alliance for Dental Care
Nonprofit Organization or Charity: Monarch School of New England
Real Estate Agent: Hourihane Cormier & Associates
Restaurant: Lilac City Grille
Retail Shop: Country Essentials
Skincare, Nails, and Beauty (Not Salon): Progressive Esthetics
Second-hand Shop: Used To Be Yours Consignment
Specialty Shop: Jetpack Comics & Games
Tattoo Shop: Hobo
Visual Art Venue: Rochester Museum of Fine Arts
Best Appetizer: Revolution Taproom & Grille
Best Beer: Back Hill Company Co.
Best Breakfast or Brunch: Fallen Leaf Bistro
Best Coffee: Aroma Joe’s
Best Dessert: Potter’s House Bakery and Café
Best Hamburger: Wild Willy’s
Best Happy Hour: Revolution Taproom & Grille
Best Ice Cream: Lago’s Lone Oak
Best Lobster Roll: Lago’s Lone Oak
Best Pizza: Charlie’s
Best Sandwich: Moe’s Italian Sandwiches
Best Wings: Lilac City Grille
Best Vegetarian Options: 110 Grill