Best of the Lilac City

The Rochester Post presents Best of the Lilac City, a 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 so on. Best of honorees are decided entirely by the public. Winners receive city-wide bragging rights and a graphic to share on their websites and social media pages. There is no cost associated with this contest. Best of the Lilac City is not associated with or sponsored by any business or private organization.

2022 VOTE

2022 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 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
Best Appetizer: Revolution Taproom & Grille
Best Beer: Back Hill Company Co.

2021 Honorees

Auto Dealer: First City Motors
Automotive Service Center: Country Tire
Bank or Credit Union: HRCU
Hair Salon or Barber Shop: Hair Studio 71
Contractor: Vetter Foundations
Cultural Event or Activity: PorchFest
Dance Studio: Studio 109
Fast Food Restaurant: McDonalds
Garden Store or Landscaping: Studley’s Flower Gardens
Grocery Store: Market Basket
Insurance Company: Bernier Insurance
Legal Firm: Dan Harkinson
Live Entertainment Venue: Rochester Opera House
Local News Source: Foster’s Daily Democrat

Medical or Dental Office: East Rochester Family Dentistry
Nonprofit Organization or Charity: Cornerstone VNA
Real Estate Agent: Hourihane, Cormier & Associates
Restaurant: Lilac City Grille
Retail Shop: Skeletone Records
Skincare, Nails, and Beauty (Not Salon): Progressive Esthetics
Second-hand Shop: Collectiques
Specialty Shop: Sweet Peaches Candy and Confections
Tattoo Shop: Hobos
Visual Art Venue: Rochester Museum of Fine Arts

Best Appetizer: Lilac City Grille
Best Beer Selection: Revolution Taproom & Grille
Best Breakfast or Brunch: Fallen Leaf Bistro
Best Coffee: Aroma Joe’s
Best Dessert: Potter’s House Bakery
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: Clemento’s Pizzeria and Brew
Best Sandwich: Moe’s Italian Sandwiches
Best Wings: Lilac City Grille
Best Vegetarian Options: 110 Grill

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The Rochester Post readers have spoken and the votes have been tallied. Congratulations are in order! Your business or organization was voted Best of the Lilac City. Download the badge below to share on your website and/or social media pages. We suggest using the hashtag #ChooseRochester. We look forward to holding this contest again in March 2022. Keep up the great work!

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