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Best in Chic 2022

For our second annual Best in Chic Readers’ Choice Awards, we asked our readers to name their faves in the Tristate. From your favorite hairstylist and the tailor who always works magic to the OB-GYN you recommend to all your friends and the interior designer who finally made your house feel like home, we asked for them all and you delivered! In the following pages, you’ll find our readers’ favorites in 125 categories. Thousands of you voted in this online contest, making this truly a list of the most chic people, businesses and places in the Queen City.

Beauty

Beauty Products
Organic Glow Skincare and Spa
9403 Kenwood Rd, Ste B209, Cincinnati
organicglowcincy.com

Facial Cosmetic Surgery
The Plastic Surgery Group
Multiple locations including Cincinnati, West Chester and Crestview Hills, KY
theplasticsurgerygroup.com

Fillers & Injectables
dermalounge
723 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY
mydermalounge.com

Laser Hair Removal
Ideal Image
Multiple locations including Cincinnati, West Chester and Bellevue, KY
idealimage.com

Manicure
Ambiance Nail Spa
Multiple locations including Hyde Park, Mason and Eastgate
ambiancenailsalon.com

Ambiance Nail Spa

Microblading
Hope Esthetics
2775 W US 22 & 3, Ste 2, Maineville
shophopeesthetics.com

Nail Salon
Ambiance Nail Spa
Multiple locations including Hyde Park, Mason and Eastgate
ambiancenailsalon.com

Pedicure
The Woodhouse Day Spa
Multiple locations including Montgomery, Liberty Township and Crestview Hills, KY
woodhousespas.com

Place for a Spa Day
Hand & Stone Massage
Multiple locations including Oakley, Mason and Eastgate
handandstone.com

Plastic Surgeon
The Plastic Surgery Group
Multiple locations including Cincinnati, West Chester and Crestview Hills, KY
theplasticsurgerygroup.com

Spa
The Woodhouse Day Spa
Multiple locations including Montgomery, Liberty Township and Crestview Hills, KY
woodhousespas.com

The Woodhouse Day Spa

Spray Tan
Queen City Tan
303 E Main St, Batavia
queencitytan.com

Waxing
European Wax Center
Multiple locations including Kenwood, Mason and Newport, KY
waxcenter.com

Career

Business Photographer
Teah Longland Photography
teahlonglandphotography.zenfolio.com

Career Coach
Kay Fittes, High-Heeled Success, LLC
7238 Camargo Woods Dr, Cincinnati
highheeledsuccess.com

Co-Working Space
Fueled Collective
3825 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati
fueledcollective.com

Female Executive
Dr. Angela Rivers-Harper, Dress for Success
4623 Wesley Ave, Ste H, Cincinnati
cincinnati.dressforsuccess.org

Female Entrepreneur
Kristen Bailey, Owner, Sweets & Meats BBQ
2249 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati
sweetsandmeatsbbq.com

Kristen Bailey, Owner, Sweets & Meats BBQ

Female Solo Entrepreneur
Celeste Giordano Coaching
888-692-6170
celestegiordano.com

Philanthropic Women’s Organization
Dress for Success
4623 Wesley Ave, Ste H, Norwood
dfscincy.org

Dress for Success

Women Owned Ad Agency
Scooter Media
823 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY
scootermediaco.com

Drinks

Happy Hour
Coppin’s Restaurant & Bar
638 Madison Ave, Covington, KY
hotelcovington.com/dining/coppins/

Independent Coffeehouse
Milk & Beans
574 Buttermilk Pike, Crescent Springs, KY
milkandbeans.net

Mimosa
Bouquet Restaurant
519 Main St, Covington, KY
bouquetrestaurant.com

Rooftop Bar
Braxton Brewing Company
27 W Seventh St, Covington, KY
braxtonbrewing.com

Wine Selection
Z Place for Wine
7823 Cooper Rd, Montgomery
zplaceforwine.com

Z Place for Wine

Winery
Brianza Gardens & Winery
14611 Salem Creek Rd, Crittenden, KY
brianzagardens.com

Family

Babysitting Service/App
Sitting Made Simple Cincinnati
513-888-1527
sittingmadesimple.com/cincinnati

Daycare Center
The Goddard School of Mason
754 Reading Rd, Mason
goddardschool.com/schools/oh/mason/mason

Education Enrichment
Newport Aquarium
1 Levee Way, Newport, KY
newportaquarium.com

Family Fun Entertainment
Dave & Buster’s
Multiple locations including Springdale and Florence, KY
daveandbusters.com

Kids Birthday Party Location
EnterTRAINment Junction
7379 Squire Ct, West Chester
entertrainmentjunction.com

Local Kids Entertainment
Dig ‘N Play
9405 Cincinnati Columbus Rd,
West Chester
dignplay.com

Dig ‘N Play

Locally Owned Pet Shop
Lulu’s Pet Pantry
2510 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY
luluspetpantry.com

Montessori School
The Goddard School of Mason
754 Reading Rd, Mason
goddardschool.com/schools/oh/mason/mason

Swim Lessons
Bear Paddle Swim School
Multiple locations including Cincinnati, Mason and Florence
bearpaddle.com

Fashion

Handbags
Designer Items & More
7791 Cooper Rd, Ste E, Cincinnati
designeritemsandmore.com

Independent Jewelry
Sindur Fine & Antique Jewelry
10999 Reed Hartman Hwy, Ste #227, Cincinnati
sindurstyle.com

Jeweler
Richter & Phillips
601 Main St, Cincinnati
richterphillips.com

Local Style Blogger
Olivia Johnson, BaublestoBubbles
baublestobubbles.com

Locally Owned Luxury Women’s Clothing
Designer Items & More
7791 Cooper Rd, Ste E, Cincinnati
designeritemsandmore.com

Locally Owned Mobile Boutique
Heavenly Boutique
6766 Hamilton Cleves Pike Rd, Miamitown
atouchofheaven.info/heavenly-boutique

Locally Owned Online Women’s Boutique
Inspired
827 Madison Ave, Covington, KY
inspiredfashion40.com

Inspired

Locally Owned Women’s Boutique
Leeta Ruth Boutique
325 Elm St, Ludlow, KY
facebook.com/leetaruthboutique/

Shoes
Designer Items & More
7791 Cooper Rd, Ste E, Cincinnati
designeritemsandmore.com

Fitness

Fitness Center
Silverlake
The Family Place
301 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY
silverlakefamily.com

Yoga Studio
The Yoga Bar
701 Park Ave, Newport, KY
theyogabars.com

Food

Bakery
Little Flour Bakery
2479 Dixie Hwy, Ft Mitchell, KY
littleflourbakedgoods.com

Breakfast
Sleepy Bee Cafe – Blue Ash
9514 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash
sleepybeecafe.com

Brunch
Orchids at Palm Court
35 W Fifth St, Cincinnati
orchidsatpalmcourt.com

Cupcakes
Gigi’s Cupcakes Cincinnati
7940 Hosbrook Rd, Cincinnati
gigiscupcakesusa.olo.com/menu/gigis-cupcakes-cincinnati

Gigi’s Cupcakes Cincinnati

Family Dining
BRU Burger Bar
Multiple locations including Cincinnati and Ft Mitchell, KY
bruburgerbar.com

Fine Dining
Boca
114 E Sixth St, Cincinnati
bocacincinnati.com

Food Truck
Nacho Average Taco Cart
facebook.com/nachoaveragetacocart/

Lunch Spot
Agave & Rye
Multiple locations including Liberty Township, Rookwood and Covington, KY
agaveandrye.com

Agave & Rye

Patio Dining
Ivory House
2998 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati
ivoryhousecincy.com

Personal Chef
The At Home Chef
891 Fawnhill Dr, Edgewood, KY
theathomechef.com

Soup/Salad
Greyhound Tavern
2500 Dixie Hwy, Ft Mitchell, KY
greyhoundtavern.com

Sushi
Wabi Sabi Covington
508 Madison Ave, Covington, KY

Wabi Sabi Covington

Hair

Colorist
Ella King, Zoe Grace Salon
287 Buttermilk Pike, Ft Mitchell, KY
zoegracesalon.com

Hair Extensions
Zoe Grace Salon
287 Buttermilk Pike, Ft Mitchell, KY
zoegracesalon.com

Hair Salon
Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa
Multiple locations including Kenwood, Hyde Park, Tri-County and West Chester
mitchellssalon.com

Hair Stylist
Holly Grove, The Wild Hare Salon
9465 Loveland-Madeira Rd, Cincinnati
thewildharesalon.com

Health

Body Sculpting
Elevate MD
4631 Ridge Ave, Ste A, Cincinnati
elevatemd.com

Chiro
Andrea E. Beaver, DC, Cincinnati Health Institute
7712 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati
cincinnatihealthinstitute.com

Cosmetic Dentistry
David J. Franz, DDS
8333 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati
cincinnatismiles.com

Eye Doctor
Metzger Eye Care
6901 Dixie Hwy, Florence, KY
metzgereyecare.com

General Dentist
David J. Franz, DDS
8333 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati
cincinnatismiles.com

Hormone Replacement Therapy
Victory Wellness & Med Spa
9380 Montgomery Rd, Ste 208, Cincinnati
victorywellness.com

Massage Therapist
Patricia Anderson, PRO.formance Advant.EDGE
Multiple locations including Cincinnati and Florence, KY
proformanceadvantedge.com

Medical Spa
Victory Wellness & Med Spa
9380 Montgomery Rd, Ste 208, Cincinnati
victorywellness.com

OB/GYN
Rose Gynecology
2567 Erie Ave, Cincinnati
rosegynecology.com

Women’s Health Services
HerMD Kentucky
562 Buttermilk Pike, Ste A, Crescent Springs, KY
hermdhealth.com

HerMD Kentucky

Makeup

Brow Expert
Jamie Hils, The Lash Boutique
562 Buttermilk Pike, Ste D, Crescent Springs, KY
lashboutiqueky.com

Lash Studio
The Lash Boutique
562 Buttermilk Pike, Ste D, Crescent Springs, KY
lashboutiqueky.com

Makeup Artist
Ashley Olivia Artistry
335 W McMillan St, Cincinnati
ashleyoliviaartistry.com

Ashley Olivia Artistry

Permanent Makeup
Omega Beauty
1126 Broadway St, Cincinnati
omegabeautycincy.com

Places

Date Night
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati
cincinnatiartmuseum.org

Girl’s Night Out
Hotel Covington
638 Madison Ave, Covington, KY
hotelcovington.com

Hotel Covington

Hotel
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
609 Walnut St, Cincinnati
21cmuseumhotels.com/cincinnati/

21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati

Indoor Event Venue
The View at Mt. Adams
1071 Celestial St, Cincinnati
theviewmtadams.com

Museum
Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati
cincymuseum.org

Outdoor Event Venue
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine St, Cincinnati
cincinnatizoo.org

Services

Alterations
Alterations by Frances
654 Highland Ave, Ste 25, Ft Thomas, KY
facebook.com/alterationsbyfrances

Dry Cleaning
Widmer’s Dry Cleaners
Multiple locations including West Chester, Mariemont and Erlanger, KY
widmerscleaners.com

Event Planning
The Crystal Collection
thecrystalcollectionllc.com

Family Photographer
Woven Hearts Photography
wovenheartsphotography.com

Finance Advisor
Rachel A. Rasmussen, MBA, CFA, CDFA, Foster & Motley
7755 Montgomery Rd, Ste 100, Cincinnati
fosterandmotley.com

Florist
Jackson Florist
& Garden Center
3124 Madison Ave, Covington, KY
jacksonfloristandgardencenter.com

Home Builder
Drees Homes
211 Grandview Dr, Ft Mitchell, KY
dreeshomes.com

Interior Designer
Winding Lane Interiors
Studio: 2990 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati Showroom: 4016 Allston St, Cincinnati
windinglaneinteriors.com

Landscaper
The Decor Group of NKY
4086 Limaburg Rd, Hebron, KY
decorgroupnky.com

Life Coach
Melissa Kirkpatrick, Business Coach
melissakirkpatrickbusinesscoach.com

Melissa Kirkpatrick, Business Coach

Real Estate Agency
Finn Team, Coldwell Banker Realty
2721 Erie Ave, Cincinnati
finn-team.com

Real Estate Agent
Jonathan Hardy, Keller Williams Seven Hills Realty
8040 Hosbrook Rd, Ste 100, Cincinnati
jonathan-hardy.kw.com

Travel
Cindy Berre Travel
cindyberretravel.com

Shopping

Antiques
Wooden Nickel Antiques
1410 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati
woodennickelantiques.net

Auto Buying
Jeff Wyler Honda Florence
949 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY
jeffwylerflorencehonda.com

Bath and Body Products
Flower & Earth Handmade Soap
Workshop: 2929 Spring Grove, #203, Cincinnati
flowerandearth.com

Bookstore
Roebling Point Books & Coffee
Multiple locations including Covington, KY, and Newport, KY
roeblingpointbooksandcoffee.com

Consignment Shop
Elizabeth DeWitt Upscale Resale
3427 Erie Ave, Cincinnati
elizabethdewittconsignment.com

Farmer’s Market
WestSide Market
3719 Harrison
Ave, Cheviot
westsidemarketcincy.com

Little Black Dress Shopping
Lady Eclectic Boutique
2837 Town Center Blvd, Crestview Hills, KY
ladyeclecticboutique.com

Locally Owned Home Decor
Mercantile on Main St
6869 Main St, Newtown
facebook.com/MercantileOnMain6869/

Shopping Center
Crestview Hills Town Center
2791 Town Center Blvd,
Crestview Hills, KY
shopcrestviewhillstowncenter.com

Specialty Gift Shop
Local Studio 325
3622 Decoursey Ave, Latonia, KY
localstudio325.com

Skincare

Aesthetics
New Body Aesthetics
4004 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati
newbodyaesthetics.com

Chemical Peel
Pelle Medical Skincare
4760 Red Bank Expy, Ste 230, Cincinnati
pellemedicalskincare.com

Facial
Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa
Multiple locations including Kenwood, Hyde Park, Tri-County and West Chester
mitchellssalon.com

Mitchell’s Salon & Day Spa

Independent Skin Care
Peaches Skin Care
7840 Cooper Rd, Montgomery
peachesskincare.com/pages/cincinnati

Organic Beauty Products
Grace Green Beauty
gracegreenbeauty.com

Spotlight

Local Women’s Event
NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative Regional Summit
nkychamber.com

Philanthropic Women’s Organization
Dress for Success
4623 Wesley Ave, Ste H, Norwood
dfscincy.org

Dress for Success

Women Helping Women – Business
Aviatra Accelerators
114 W Pike St, Covington, KY
aviatraaccelerators.org

Aviatra Accelerators

Sweets

Cookies
Sweet Jazz Treats Bakery Newport
513-293-1934
facebook.com/SweetJazzTreatsBakery

Dessert
The BonBonerie
2030 Madison Rd, Cincinnati
bonbonerie.com

Donuts
Moonrise Doughnuts
Multiple locations including Covington, KY, and Crescent Springs, KY
moonrisedoughnuts.com

Moonrise Doughnuts

Ice Cream
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Multiple locations including Kenwood, Loveland and West Chester
graeters.com

Wedding

Bridal Shop
Montgomery Bridal
9412 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati
montgomerybrides.com

Indoor Wedding Venue
The Madison Event Center
700 Madison Ave, Covington, KY
madisoneventcenter.com

Outdoor Wedding Venue
Pinecroft at Crosley Estate
2366 Kipling Ave, Cincinnati
pinecroftmansion.com

Wedding Hair
Copper
4017 Allston St, Cincinnati
coppercinci.com

Wedding Makeup
BRIDEface
2009 Elm St, Cincinnati
brideface.com

Wedding Photographer
Images by Daniel Michael
110 W Benson St, Cincinnati
danielmichael.com

Wedding Planner
Your Dream Day LLC
11165 Reading Rd, Cincinnati
yourdreamday.com

Wedding Dress Shop
Donna Salyers’ Fabulous-Bridal
20 W 11th St, Covington, KY
fabulousbridal.com

Donna Salyers’ Fabulous-Bridal

Check out the full list of finalists in the print feature!

View the print edition online