Richmond Magazine’s Best/Worst Issue – Southbank Winners

Richmond Magazine’s annual Best/Worst of Richmond has been on the newstands for a little bit and I finally got around to getting a copy.  Nice to see the following H&H representatives getting some kudos from fellow Richmonders.

• Kathy Graziano was voted Future Mayor and tied for first as Best Local Public Servant.
• Barry Bless was a Staff Pick by Harry Kollatz Jr. for “making Richmond a happier place”.  Accordion artist extraordinaire, Bless is the driving force behind Happy Lucky Combo, which is just one of his many musical efforts.
• Mexico took Best Mexican restaurant. Joe’s Inn was Best Neighborhood Restaurant with O’Toole’s coming in second.
• Plaza Bowl was voted Best Bowling Alley.
• Legend Brewing came in 2nd for Best Outdoor View losing justifiably to The Boathouse. Why aren’t there more restaurants or bars with river views?
• Blanchard’s Coffee while not directly a winner is the coffee served at The Best Local Coffee, Ellwoods Cafe and Crossroads was 2nd.
• Lastly, I am proud to say that Hills and Heights placed second in the Neighborhood Blog Category.

Thanks to all those that voted for our little blog and congrats to other local winners. Buy the magazine to check out some more Southbank & Southside winners that I didn’t cover, such as chains, Stony Point Fashion Park, Martin’s/Ukrop’s and far Southside.