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This year, 8,410 people voted in our online Best of Bethesda readers’ poll. The winners and finalists are listed in order of the number of votes they received with ties indicated.
Accounting Firm (Local)
Winner: Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell
Finalists:
- Adeptus Advisors (tie 2nd)
- Sullivan & Co., CPAs (tie 2nd)
- CLA (formerly Dembo Jones) (tie 3rd)
- GRF CPAs & Advisors (tie 3rd)
Antiques and Vintage Store
Winner: My Big Finds
Finalists:
- Heirloom
- New4You Thrift Boutique (tie)
- Sugar Pea Vintage (tie)
Auto Dealership
Winner: Chevy Chase Acura
Finalists:
- Euro Motor Cars
- Fitzgerald Auto Mall
- Jim Coleman Toyota
Bike Store
Winner: Griffin Cycle
Finalists:
- Terrapin Bicycles
- REI
- Bethesda Bike & Ski (tie)
- Conte’s Bike Shop (tie)
Children’s Boutique
Winner: Rue + Roe
Finalists:
- Pink Chicken
- The Blue House
- Lilac
Commercial Real Estate Firm
Winner: AMR Commercial
Winner: EagleBank
Finalists:
- Atlantic Union Bank (formerly
- Sandy Spring Bank)
- Founders Bank
- Forbright Bank (tie)
- M&T Bank (tie)
Consignment/Resale Store
Winner: My Big Finds
Finalists:
- Reddz Trading
- Uptown Cheapskate
- Kid to Kid (tie)
- Sunflowers Consignment
- Boutique (tie)
Dog Walking Service
Winner: Bethesda Dog Walkers
Finalists:
- A Walk in the Park
- Community Happy Dogs
- 4 On the Floor Dog Training
Emergency Veterinary Practice
Winner: Friendship Hospital for Animals
Finalists:
- BluePearl Pet Hospital
- Veterinary Referral Associates
- Potomac Animal Hospital
Family Law Attorney
Winner: Erin Kopelman
Finalists:
- Lloyd Malech
- Jessica Markham
- Bianca Pinnock
Financial Adviser
Winner: David Hurwitz
Finalists:
- Keyan Abrishamkar (tie)
- Anna Benham (tie)
- Paula Landau
Fine Jewelry Store
Winner: Boone & Sons Jewelers
Finalists:
- Alan Furman & Co
- Kaufmann Jewelers
- Brilliant Earth
Gift Store
Winner: The Blue House
Finalists:
- My Big Finds (tie)
- Occasions Gift Store (tie)
- Red Orchard (tie)
Marijuana Dispensary
Winner: Peake ReLeaf
Finalists:
- Rise
- Health for Life
- Liberty Cannabis
New Store
Winner: Wonderland Books
Finalists:
- District DabbleLab
- Maximum Magic Shop
- Rails
Personal Injury Attorney
Winner: Michael Nakamura
Finalists:
- Paul Chung
- Andy Bederman (tie)
- Seann Malloy (tie)
Pet Boarding
Winner: DogiZone
Finalists:
- Dog’s Day Farm
- Bone Jour
- Dogtopia
Pet Boutique/Specialty Store
Winner: DogiZone
Finalists:
- Bone Jour
- Pet Wants
- Liora’s Whole Pet (tie)
- Wag N Wash (tie)
Pet Day Care
Winner: DogiZone
Finalists:
- Bone Jour
- Dog’s Day Farm
- Dogtopia
Pet Grooming
Winner: Bone Jour
Finalists:
- DogiZone
- Elysiem
- Olde Towne Pet Resort
Pet Trainer
Winner: Your Dog’s Friend
Finalists:
- DogiZone
- 4 On the Floor Dog Training (tie)
- Rollins Family Dog Training (tie)
Photographer for Family Portraits
Winner: Erica Land Photography
Finalists:
- Michael Bennett Kress Photography
- Alexia Ballantine Photography (tie)
- Danielle Sara Photography (tie)
Place to Buy Glasses (Not a National Chain)
Winner: Moda Optic
Finalists:
- Wink Eyecare Boutique
- Voorthuis Opticians
- Colonial Opticians
Place to Buy High-End Appliances
Winner: Bray & Scarff
Finalists:
- ABW Appliances
- Appliance Distributors Unlimited
- ApplianceLand
Shopping Center
Winner: Shops at Wildwood
Finalists:
- Westfield Montgomery
- Cabin John Village
- Bethesda Row
Tailor
Winner: Montgomery Custom Tailor
Finalists:
- Bethesda Custom Tailors (tie 2nd)
- SK Cleaners and Custom Tailors (tie 2nd)
- 5 Star Cleaners (tie 3rd)
- Super Cleaners (tie 3rd)
Travel Agent
Winner: Gurvinder Ravery
Finalists:
- Lisa Cohen Dumani
- Jamie Baraff Pond
- Guido Adelfio (tie)
- Alexis Anolik (tie)
Trusts and Estates Attorney
Winner: Meredith Hill
Finalists:
- Gary Altman
- Patrick Howley
- Justin DeVault
Veterinary Practice
Winner: Potomac Animal Hospital
Finalists:
- Benson Animal Hospital
- Alpine Veterinary Hospital
- Veterinary Park Potomac
Wealth Management Firm
Winner: Chevy Chase Trust
Finalists:
- Ameriprise Financial (tie)
- Key Wealth Managers (tie)
- Morgan Stanley
Women’s Clothing Boutique
Winner: Belina Boutique
Finalists:
- Apricot Lane Boutique
- Jurisdiction Clothing (tie)
- Sassanova (tie)
This appears in the January/February 2026 issue of Bethesda Magazine.
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