Best of the Vineyard

Official Rules 2012 Results

Best of the Vineyard. Four words that convey prestige and pride for many Island businesses. Every year they vie for the top spot, but ultimately, you decide. Which Island businesses and organizations are the very best at what they do?

Look over the 83 categories below, and vote for your favorites by March 31, 2013. Then check out the results in the July issue of Martha's Vineyard Magazine, when we publish the winners and runners-up, your choices for the Best of the Vineyard.

We've added some new categories, but we've also kept almost all of the old ones. Keep going to the end and you'll get to all the yummy food categories. (There's an auto-suggest feature that's linked the Vineyard Gazette's business directory, which is based on an alphabetical list and not specific to categories.)

VOTING FOR BEST OF THE VINEYARD 2013 HAS ENDED

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ON THE WATER

Best Beach

Best Place to Kayak

Best Fishing Spot

Best Bait & Tackle Shop

Best Fishing Charter Boat

Best Sailing Charter Boat

THE ACTIVE LIFE

Best Summer Job for a Day

Best Bike Rental

Best Fitness Center

Best Yoga Class

Best Nature Walk

Best Family Activity

Best Summer Camp

ON THE TOWN

Best Place for People-Watching

Best Summer Event (June–September)

Best Off-Season Event (October–May)

Best Place to Hear Live Music

Best Live Band or Musician

Best Performing Arts Organization

Best Movie Theater, Festival or Series

Best Charity Event

Best Bar/Pub

Best Place for Cocktails

PLACES TO STAY

Best Romantic Getaway

Best Family-Friendly Lodging

Best Overall Place to Stay

SHOPPING

Best Art Gallery

Best Bookstore

Best Gift Shop

Best Jeweler

Best Package Store

CLOTHING

Best Store for Children's Clothing

Best Store for Men's Clothing

Best Store for Women's Clothing

Best Store for Shoes

Best T-Shirt

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Best Hair Salon

Best Mani/Pedi

Best Massage Therapist

Best Dentist

Best Doctor

SERVICES ON-ISLAND

Best Auto Repair Shop

Best Bank

Best Taxi Service

Best Veterinary Service

FOR THE HOME AND GARDEN

Best Place to Buy Flowers

Best Garden Center/Nursery

Best Landscape Company

Best Hardware Store

Best Home Goods Store

Best Architectural and/or Residential Design Company

Best Contractor or Builder

Best Interior Design Company

Best Electrical Contractor

Best Plumbing Contractor

Best Real Estate Company

THE BEST EATS

Best Place to Get Breakfast

Best Place to Get Lunch

Best Fine Dining

Best Family Dining

Best Outdoor Dining

Best Year-Round Restaurant

Best Place to Get Coffee

Best Burger

Best Pizza

Best Wings

Best French Fries

Best Place to Get a Vegetarian Meal

Best Takeout

Best Place to Get Picnic Food

Best Farm, Market, or Stand

Best Caterer

SWEET TREATS

Best Bakery

Best Ice Cream Shop

Best Island-Made Candy/Chocolate

SEAFOOD PICKS

Best Seafood Restaurant

Best Chowder

Best Fish & Chips

Best Fried Clams

Best Lobster Roll

Best Sushi

Best Fish Market

Best Clambake

Do you have a personal experience or story to tell us about why you made one of your choices? Did we miss a category? Do you have any suggestions? We may reprint your comments in the magazine.

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Official Rules
Only official ballots published in Martha's Vineyard Magazine, the Vineyard Gazette, and on this web page will be accepted. Limit one ballot per voter.

Written ballots are due by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2013, and must be postmarked no later than that date. Online balloting must be completed by midnight on March 31, 2013.

No purchase necessary. A free ballot is available at the Martha's Vineyard Magazine and Vineyard Gazette office in Edgartown.

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