Best of 2022

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The voters are in for the winners this year

By HM Staff

This is our seventh salute to the winners, and this year, we want to congratulate everyone in town, from Village Officers to business owners, to shoppers. When the Village Board of Trustees voted to transition from the parking meters to time zone parking, the intent was to continue to support the vitality of the Village’s Central Business District. And that is what has happened. According to Brad Bloom, Assistant Village Manager, and Eva Field, Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce President, the new time zone parking has received positive feedback from businesses and customers alike.

Business owners are seeing more foot traffic which ultimately is good for sales. Of course, other things that help sales are great products and services, treating customers well, and value for the money. And those are areas where our winners excelled. Compare your choices to those who won in a variety of categories. And, then, get out and support your local businesses.

ASIAN RESTAURANT
Jade Dragon
Nabuki
Wild Ginger

BARBECUE RESTAURANT
Chuck’s Southern
Comforts Cafe
Mission BBQ
Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering

ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Capri Ristorante
Giuliano’s Pizza
Il Poggiolo

MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Café Salsa
Hacienda Cocula
La Blanco
Taco Salsa Bar

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Nabuki
Parker’s Restaurant & Bar
Season 52

STEAK RESTAURANT
The Capital Grille
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
Vistro Prime

SUSHI RESTAURANT
Nabuki
Sushi House
Wild Ginger

BREAKFAST RESTAURANT
Page’s Restaurant
Patti’s Sunrise Café
Yia Yia’s Pancake House & Restaurant

BRUNCH RESTAURANT
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Pinstripes
Restoration Hardware Oak Brook

CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT
Fuller House
Giuliano’s Pizza
Nabuki

PIZZA

Aurelio’s
Pizza
Lucca’s Pizzeria & Ristorante
Lou Malnati’s

HAMBURGER
Fuller House
Grill 89
York Tavern

OUTDOOR DINING

The Elm
Fuller House
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

DATE NIGHT

Nabuki
The Queen and the Carnivore
Roka Akor
Vie Restaurant

BAKERY

Kirschbaum’s Bakery
Kirsten’s Danish Bakery
Toni Patisserie & Cafe

SANDWICH SHOP

Fontano’s Subs
Jimmy John’s
Kirsten’s Danish Bakery

COFFEE HOUSE

Café LaFortuna
Starbucks
Toni Patisserie & Cafe

ICE CREAM
Oberweis Ice Cream and
Dairy Store
TATE’S Old Fashioned Ice Cream
The Daily Scoop

MICROBREWERY OR PUB
Alter Brewing Company
Fuller House
Gold Finger Brewery

SPORTS BAR
Fuller House
Grill 89
York Tavern

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
Civic Opera House
Drury Lane
McAninch Arts Center

AUTO DEALERSHIP OR AUTO CARE
Fuller’s Auto Repair
McGrath Lexus
Napleton

CLEANERS
All Cleaners
Hinsdale Cleaners
Silk Road

FITNESS CENTER
Elite Gym Western Springs
Life Time
Spark Fitness Hinsdale

YOGA
CorePower Yoga
Life Time
Spark Fitness Hinsdale

FLORIST
The English Garden
Hinsdale Flower Shop
Phillip’s

GROCERY STORE
Kramer Foods
Standard Market
Whole Foods

DERMATOLOGIST
Dr. Kelly Abate
Dr. Rachel Bognet
Dr. Christina Steil
Dr. Nesreen Suwan

HAIR SALON
I Design Salon & Blowdry Bar
Mario Tricoci
ZaZu Salons

JEWELRY
Browning & Sons Jewelers
Merry Richards
Razny Jewelers

MANICURE OR PEDICURE
Elysian Nail Spa
Mani & Pedi
Zazu Salon & Day Spa

WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE
Lepa Boutique
Sweet William
Vintage Charm

MEN’S CLOTHING
Burdi Cothing
Nordstrom
Von Maur

KITCHEN & BATH
Drury Design
HomeWerks
LaMantia

FLOORING COMPANY
DeSitter Flooring
Floor and Décor
Georgia Carpets

LUXURY HOTEL
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
The Four Seasons
The Hyatt Lodge

*Photos courtesy by Drake Oak Brook hotel

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