Illustration by Shane Rebenshied
Best Antiques
The Old Lucketts Store
42350 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, LuckettStore.com, 703-779-0268
Once a general store and family home, the restored 138-year-old building now houses more than 35 dealers who specialize in antiques, vintage furnishings, architectural salvage and garden décor. Lucketts Spring Market, an outdoor flea hosted by the store, showcases more than 200 “vintage hip” vendors May 18-20 in Berryville.
second place: Iron Horse Antiques, Manassas, Facebook.com/IronHorseAntiques, 703-335-6676
third place: Two Guys Antiques, Dumfries, TwoGuysAntiques.com, 703-221-9669
Best Bicycle Shop
Bikenetic
201 W. Jefferson St., Falls Church, Bikenetic.com, 703-534-7433
For cyclist teams or tykes on training wheels, the shop stocks nearly 200 bikes, including brands like Raleigh, Surly and Bianchi, all including guaranteed lifetime maintenance. The in-house service team is comprised of avid riders who specialize in fixing old bikes and tuning up newer models.
second place: Bull Run Bicycles, Manassas, BullRunBicycles.com, 703-335-6131
third place: Bikes@Vienna, Vienna, BikesAtVienna.com, 703-938-8900
Best Book Store
McKay Used Books
8345 Sudley Road, Manassas, McKayUsedBooks.com, 703-361-9042
The McKay used book, music and movies store has curated its inventory solely from buying and trading with the community. With an estimated 100,000 books for sale, customers can find a wide array of genres from romance to historical novels, coffee table books, classic literature, indie comics, children’s books and more, all at second-hand prices.
second place: Bards Alley, Vienna, BardsAlley.com, 571-459-2653
third place: Reston’s Used Book Shop, RestonsUsedBookShop.com, 703-435-9772
Best Bridal Boutique
Amy’s Bridal Boutique
9082 Center St., Manassas, AmysBridalBoutique.com, 703-490-2697
Celebrating 10 years in business, Amy’s Bridal moved to a larger space located in the heart of historic Old Town Manassas, earlier this year. Carrying designers Stella York and Sorella Vita, brides can also design a custom gown through the boutique. And when the big day comes, bridal consultants will travel to the bride’s venue to assist with the dress.
second place: Zoya’s Atelier, Falls Church, ZoyasAtelier.com, 703-533-9600
third place: Tang’s Alterations Bridal and Bespoke, Manassas, TangsAlterations.com, 703-393-8458
Best Car Dealer
Shannon Auto Sales
9200 Sudley Road, Manassas, ShannonAutoSales.com, 703-361-3040
Since 1984, twin brothers Mark and Mike Harris, and their father Joe, have specialized in pre-owned vehicles from makers like BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz and Jeep, all available with in-house financing. The onsite service center provides maintenance and repairs, including brake service, A/C repair and emissions testing.
second place: Miller Toyota, Manassas, MillerToyota.com, 703-369-3040
third place: Joyce Koons Honda, Manassas, JoyceKoonsHonda.com, 703-366-1000
Best Consignment Shop
Chic Envy Consignment
11884 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax, ChicEnvy.com, 703-268-5228
The mother and daughter-owned boutique carries women’s clothing, shoes and accessories for up to 70 percent off retail from upscale labels, including Lilly Pulitzer, Tory Burch and Christian Louboutin. An occasional vintage item dating back to the 1970s or earlier, in pristine condition, may also appear among the racks.
second place: The Copper Cricket, Haymarket, Facebook.com/TheCopperCricket, 703-743-5231
third place: Carousel Consignments, Manassas, CarouselConsignments.biz, 571-208-0638
Best Fine Jewelry Store
Quinn’s Goldsmith, Inc.
14901 Potomac Town Place, Suite 170, Woodbridge, QuinnsGoldsmith.com, 703-878-1622
For more than 20 years, the jewelers’ quality and ethical standards have been transparent, literally—the store has a viewing window for customers to watch the four full-time jewelers repair new, custom or heirloom pieces. For one-of-a-kind purchases, owner Terry Quinn sells his own collection of award-winning, handmade jewelry.
second place: Ashby Jewelers, Manassas, AshbyJewelers.com, 703-368-4653
third place: Nupen Jewelers, Fairfax, NupenJewelers.com, 703-352-3552
Best Florist
Flower Gallery of Virginia
10816 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, FlowerGalleryManassas.com, 703-361-5186
In 1976, 19-year-old couple Doug and Daphne Burroughs opened an 800-square-foot shop. Today, their labor of love has grown to encompass 20,000 square feet and provide services in silk arrangements, traditional and contemporary floral design and gift baskets. Trending now are lush, garden-inspired arrangements paired with Virginia truffles and a bottle of Bordeaux.
second place: Galleria Florist, Falls Church, GalleriaFlorist.biz, 703-536-0770
third place: Flowers & Plants, McLean, McLeanFlorist.com, 703-356-9377
Best Gifts
Shining Sol Candle Company
9109 Center St., Manassas, ShiningSol.com, 571-719-3957
Manassas native Pete Evick has worn many hats—awarding-winning producer, musician, author, and since 2012, founder of an environmentally-conscious candle company. Evick’s clean-burning, paraffin-free, soy candle has a wooden wick (giving it a campfire crackle sound) and comes in bestselling scents like Serendipity—an orange and vanilla aroma.
second place: The Things I Love, Manassas, TheThingsILoveManassas.com, 703-335-7711
third place: Karin’s Florist, Vienna, KarinsFlorist.com, 703-281-4141
Best Independent Home Décor Store
The Things I Love
9084 Center St., Manassas, Facebook.com/TheThingsILove, 703-335-7711
For more than 20 years, the Old Town Manassas store has sold traditional-style décor for every space, from man cave to dining room. Unique finds include floral designs, refurbished pieces and painted furniture by local artisans. Each Christmas, nearly 25 trees are put on display selling ornaments and holiday decorations.
second place: The Nest Egg, Fairfax, ShopTheNestEgg.com, 703-988-0944
third place: Stylish Patina, Falls Church, StylishPatina.com, 703-663-8428
Best Men’s Clothing Store
Davelle Clothiers
11923 Freedom Drive, Suite 100, Reston, DavelleClothiers.com, 703-904-0011
The exclusive line of founder and CEO David Esele Sr., David’s Master Collection, can be found in the shop among garments from European luxury designers like Canali, Gala and Zanella. For a personalized look, store consultants and tailors will guide clients in designing custom suits; they will even meet clients at their homes or offices for measuring and tailoring.
second place: Highcliffe Clothiers, Middleburg, HighliffeClothiers.com, 540-687-5633
third place: Suitsupply, McLean, US.Suitsupply.com, 571-200-3302
Best Outdoor Outfitter
REI
1950 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax, REI.com, 571-522-6568
In store this season, REI Co-Op’s Flash 18 National Park Pack, a lightweight backpack, donates five percent of sales to support national parks. Available in eight abstract patterns, it’s a versatile choice for taking on one of the Fairfax location’s guided hikes through the Shenandoah Mountains during the summer.
second place: Cabela’s, Gainesville, Cabelas.com, 571-222-9000
third place: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Manassas, DicksSportingGoods.com, 703-257-4300
Best Shoe Store
DSW
13201 Gateway Center Drive, Gainesville, DSW.com, 571-248-6405
In stock now and embracing the season are many styles in summery white, including sporty Birkenstock sandals, open-toed Calvin Klein pumps and G. H. Bass & Co. mules. For outdoor recreation, the Gainesville location carries athletic brands, including Nike, Adidas and Sketchers. Online purchases are eligible for free in-store pick up.
second place: Nordstrom, McLean, Nordstrom.com, 703-761-1121
third place: Macy’s, Manassas, Macys.com, 703-368-7131
Best Shopping Area/Mall
Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, TysonsCornerCenter.com, 703-893-9400
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, McLean’s go-to upscale shopping destination continues to grow with the addition of nine new stores this year, including shirt company UNTUCKit, and nearly 20 new retailers last year, such as Shinola and Dyson Demo Store (the vacuum retailer’s second brick-and-mortar location). The 2 million-square-foot building is home to 300 specialty stores and restaurants, including a 16-screen AMC theater.
second place: Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, ShopFairOaksMall.com, 703-359-8300
third place: Pentagon City Fashion Centre, Arlington, Simon.com, 703-415-2401
Best Sporting Goods Store
Dick’s Sporting Goods
10800 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, DicksSportingGoods.com, 703-257-4300
Outfitting customers from “the great outdoors to the gridiron” is the Manassas location’s promise, carrying brands like Nike, Under Armour and The North Face. Store services include tennis racket stringing, bike maintenance and C02 filling—a necessity for paintball guns. Branded merchandise includes Washington Redskins and Charlotte Bobcats apparel.
second place: Cabela’s, Gainesville, Cabelas.com, 571-222-9000
third place: REI, Fairfax, REI.com, 571-522-6568
Best Women’s Clothing Store
Christine Fox
47 S. 3rd St., Warrenton, ChristineFox.com, 540-347-3868
Owner Christine Fox made a career buying for Neiman Marcus, Gucci, Saks and other luxury brands. After returning home to Warrenton in 1990, she established her eponymous boutique to offer high-end fashion in Old Town without the hassle of department stores. Today, labels carried include Longchamp, Geiger, Vineyard Vines and Joules.
second place: Macy’s, Manassas, Macys.com, 703-368-7131
third place: Scout & Molly’s, Reston, Reston.ScoutAndMollys.com, 571-526-4185
