The Family Favorites nominations are in and we can’t wait to put on our masks to check them out!
Read on to find the top winners in categories like where to the best place is to that perfect ice cream cone swirl or the best place to shop local. Family Favorites has all you need to find that perfect place to eat, play, shop, and run your household. Thank you those who sent in recommendations on all of your favorite places you can’t wait to get back to as the world is opening back up again. We know you’ll be smiling underneath your mask as you explore these Family Favorites!
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CAN’T WAIT DATE NIGHT
Vin 909
Annapolis
vin909.com
Jesse Jays Latin Inspired Kitchen
Churchton
jessejays.com
Chart House
Annapolis
chart-house.com
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MOM’S FAVORITE HAPPY HOUR
Vida Taco
Annapolis, Severna Park
vidatacobar.com
Level
Annapolis
levelannapolis.com
Broadneck Grill & Cantina
Cape St. Claire, Edgewater
broadneckgrill.com
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FEED ME! KIDS’ FAVORITE MENU
Miss Shirley’s
Annapolis, Inner Harbor, Roland Park
missshirleys.com
Garry’s
Severna Park
garrysgrill.com
Park Tavern
Severna Park
parktavernsp.com
Glory Days Grill
Edgewater, Pasadena
glorydaysgrill.com
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SUMMERTIME STAPLE: CRAB CAKES
Boatyard Bar & Grill
Annapolis
boatyardbarandgrill.com
Edgewater Restaurant
Edgewater
edgewaterrestaurant.blogspot.com
The Point Crab House and Grill
Arnold
thepointcrabhouse.com
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TAKEOUT: AN ESSENTIAL WORKER
Lemongrass
Annapolis, Arnold
lemongrassannapolis.com
Main & Market
Annapolis
mainandmarket.com
Mission BBQ
Various locations
mission-bbq.com
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BEST BRUNCH BUNCH
Iron Rooster
Annapolis, Baltimore, Cockeysville
ironroosterallday.com
Grump’s Café
Annapolis, Crofton
grumpscafe.com
Eggcellence
Annapolis
eggcellencebrunchery.com
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SCREAMING FOR ICE CREAM
Storm Bros. Ice Cream Factory
Annapolis
stormbros.com
The Daily Scoop
Pasadena
dailyscoopicecream.biz
Annapolis Ice Cream Company
Annapolis
annapolisicecream.com
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BEST OVERALL DINING WITH SOCIALLY DISTANCED TABLES
Severn Inn
Annapolis
severninn.com
Galway Bay
Annapolis
galwaybaymd.com
Café Mezzanotte
Severna Park
cafemezzanotte.com
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GRAYS BE GONE
Ascension
Annapolis
ascensionsalon.com
Fabu’ Salon & Spa
Severna Park
fabusalononline.com
Varuna Salon Spa
Annapolis
varunasalonspa.com
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NO MORE HOME HAIRCUTS
Pigtails & Crewcuts
Annapolis
pigtailsandcrewcuts.com/annapolis
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop
Annapolis, Baltimore, Crofton, Columbia, Ellicott City
floydsbarbershop.com
Capistrano Barbershop
Annapolis
capistranobarbershop.com
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Whimsicality
Annapolis
shopwhimsicality.com
Annebeth’s
Annapolis
annebeths.biz
The Painted Cottage
Edgewater
thepaintedcottagemd.com
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FAVORITE CONSIGNMENT STORE
Savvy Consignment
Severna Park
savvyconsignment.com
Return to Oz
Annapolis
ozconsignments.com
Uptown Cheapskate
Annapolis
uptowncheapskate.com/location/annapolis
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STAYING ACTIVE
Chesapeake Health and Fitness
Deale
chesfitclub.com
Evolutions
Annapolis
evolutionsannapolis.com
Fit4Mom Annapolis
Annapolis
annapolis.fit4mom.com
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FAVORITE VIRTUAL ACTIVITY
Zoom meet ups
zoom.com
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems
Artworks TO Gogh art lessons
artworksstudio.info
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SAVING GRACE STREAMING SERVICE
Netflix
netflix.com
Hulu
hulu.com
Disney+
disneyplus.com
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OUTSTANDING OUTDOOR PLACE
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
Lothian
jugbay.org
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks
aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks
-Beverly Triton Nature Park
-Quiet Waters Park
River’s Edge Forest Play
West River
riversedgeforestplay.com
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LOVE THIS MUSEUM/INDOOR PLAY PLACE
Smithsonian Museums
Washington, D.C.
si.edu
ClimbZone
Laurel
climbzone.us/laurel
The Playseum
Annapolis, Bethesda
playseum.com
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PLAYGROUND FUN
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks
aacounty.org/departments/recreation-parks/parks
-Bestgate Park
-Davidsonville Park
-Kinder Farm
-Lake Waterford
-Riva Area Park
-Quiet Waters
Hallowing Point Park
Prince Frederick
calvertcountymd.gov
Dunkirk District Park
Dunkirk
co.cal.md.us
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Mission Escape Rooms
Annapolis, Hanover, Waugh Chapel
missionescaperooms.com
Naptown Sings and Plays!
Annapolis
naptownsings.com
Eco Adventures
Millersville
ecoadventures.org
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FAVORITE THEATER
Building Better People Productions
Annapolis
bbpproductions.com
Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Annapolis
marylandhall.org
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BEST MARTIAL ARTS
Mission Martial Arts
Arnold
missiontkd.com
South River Martial Arts
Edgewater
srmausa.com
Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
Arnold
jingying.org
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Mathnasium
Annapolis, Severna Park
mathnasium.com/annapolis
Khan Academy
khanacademy.org
The Polymath Place
Deale
thepolymathplace.com
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BEST GYMNASTICS
Thrive Gymnastics
Annapolis, Arnold
thrivegym.com
My Gym
Annapolis
mygym.com/annapolis
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FAVORITE DRAWING/ART/PAINTING
KidzArt
Columbia
kidzart.com/franchise/centralmd
Artworks Studio
Annapolis
artworksstudio.info
ArtFarm Studios
Annapolis
artfarmannapolis.com
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BEST MUSIC LESSONS
Barker Studios360
Davidsonville
ckbkkb.wixsite.com/voicelessons-withkim
Naptown Sings and Plays!
Annapolis
naptownsings.com
Music Together Chesapeake
Annapolis, Crofton, Edgewater, Severna Park
musictogetherchesapeake.com
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BEST DANCE LESSONS
Arts ‘n Motion
Odenton
artsnmotion.com
The Dance Center of Severna Park
Severna Park
spcommunitycenter.org/dance.html
Ballet Theatre of Maryland
Annapolis
balletmaryland.org
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RECOMMENDED FINANCIAL PLANNER
CovingtonAlsina
Annapolis
covingtonalsina.com
Paul Schiavone, Edward Jones
Churchton
410-867-1737
Pinnacle Advisory Group
Columbia
pinnacleadvisory.com
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ADVICE FROM AN EXPERT
Tara Frame, Frame & Frame
Annapolis, Pasadena, Frederick, Stevensville
frameandframelaw.com/firm-overview/tara-k-frame
Kevin Schaeffer, Council Baradel
Annapolis, Prince Frederick
councilbaradel.com/attorneys/kevin-m-schaeffer
Dawn M. Green, Law Office of Dawn M. Green
Annapolis
dawngreenlaw.com/attorney/dawn-m-green
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BEST AUTO REPAIR
Accurate Auto
Annapolis
accurateautoservice.com
Good Old Days Auto Service
Deale
410-867-7998
Severna Park Automotive
Severna Park
severnaparkautomotive.com
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FAVORITE REALTOR
Nicki Palermo, RE/MAX One
Annapolis
justasknicki.com
Rick OShea, RE/MAX Leading Edge
Annapolis
annapolisrealestateservices.com
Jennifer Novak, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland
Millersville
jennifernovakhomes.com
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BEST VETERINARIAN
Muddy Creek Animal Hospital
West River
muddycreekanimalhospital.com
Hoffman Animal Hospital
Annapolis
hoffmanah.com
Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital
Annapolis
greaterannapolisveterinaryhospital.com
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BEST PET BOARDING
Dogwood Acres
Davidsonville
dogwoodacres.com
Happy Tails Pet Resort
Crownsville
happytailspetresort.com
Perfect Pet Resort
Lothian
perfectpetresort.com