Kaine in F.C.

Former Virginia Governor and current Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine made his second lengthy appearance in 18 days at the Falls Church Community Center Wednesday.http://www.fcnp.com/#ixzz1v4bkNs1C

Best Pizza in F.C.

When a joint in F.C. earns Best Pizza bragging rights for two consecutive years, you know they're slinging some seriously good stuff.

F.C.'s Best Burger

With the slogan "Ingredients Matter," Elevation Burger puts as much thought into what goes into your burger as to what goes on it.

F.C.'s Best Bank

With all the banking options in Falls Church (more banks, even, than coffee shops!), it's a formidable achievement for the regionally-based Burke and Herbert Bank branch to win Best of Falls Church two straight years.

Best Lunch Spot in F.C.

It's that delightful reprieve our stomachs force us to take from our daily grind. For Falls Church, the best place to take that break and give the mind and body what it deserves is at Clare and Don's Beach Shack.

F.C.'s Best Live Music

The State Theatre live music venue has lived up to and surpassed all expectations for helping to put the Little City of Falls Church on the map in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

F.C.'s Best Outside Dining

When the weather is so pleasant that it seems a shame to miss it by eating indoors, some diners are opting to take it outside.

Best Find at the Farmers Market

Chris Hoge of Chris' Marketplace might load up his truck with all types of seafood delicacies, but by and large he knows the customers at the Falls Church Farmers' Market are coming for the crab cakes.

F.C.'s Best Pharmacy

When it comes to curing what ails them, readers have again picked the CVS pharmacies in town as the best spots to get their prescriptions filled in Falls Church.

Best Yoga in F.C.

The competition in this year's Best of Falls Church poll was hot, but not as hot as the studios at Dancing Mind Yoga, this year's pick for best yoga studio.

F.C.'s Best Spot to Watch the Game

When the game is on, Dogwood Tavern is the best place to be.

Best Dentist in F.C.

Some might think it's like pulling teeth to get folks to vote for their favorite dentist.

Best Haircut in F.C.

While there may not be a namesake father and son to speak of, the barbers at this shop pride themselves on treating their customers like their next of kin, and that care has translated into votes from readers picking this spot as their go-to haircut shop.

F.C.'s Best Florist

The fragrant aroma. The vivid colors. The beauty of petals upon petals embracing one another. The wonder at what loveliness Mother Nature can bring.

F.C.'s Best Real Estate Agent

After 23 years in real estate, Fairfax Realty Agent Kathy Szymanski has helped many people in Falls Church find their dream home, or give their home to its next owner.

F.C.'s Best Sandwiches

Readers have spoken, and have told the News-Press that when they want that delicious lunchtime meal between two pieces of bread - the almighty sandwich - their best bet is to stop by Kasha's Kitchen at Kennedy's Natural Foods.

Best Bakery in F.C.

Natalia's Elegant Creations, for the past four years, has been tempting local sweet-tooths with treats, ranging from the tiniest little pastry to the largest sheet cake, and voters have picked this local bakery/café as their favorite bakery.

Best Sushi in Falls Church

For a small city, diners have their pick of a surprising number of restaurants for sushi - three, to be exact. But when our readers want to satisfy their hunger for Japanese-inspired fish delicacies, they turn to Koi Koi.

F.C.'s Best Happy Hour

Mad Fox Brewing Company has been in Falls Church just over a year, but it's already established itself as the place to go to wind down after the 9 to 5.

F.C.'s Best Massage

In the capable hands of workers at Massage Envy, Falls Church's worries are being kneaded away

Best Coffee in F.C.

Despite what the name might suggest, a coffee shop is about more than just good coffee.

F.C.'s Best Brunch

When it comes to the best spot for brunch, readers have picked a spot where brunch is essentially served at any hour.

Best Nail Salon in F.C.

Again Falls Church voters have pointed - with a well-manicured finger- to Rex Day Spa as the best place to pretty up the fingers and toes.

Best Auto Service in F.C.

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Car owners who are looking for some old-time TLC for their rides have chosen Smokey's Garage as their go-to service center.

F.C.'s Best Dry Cleaners

Repeating as the Best Dry Cleaners in the News-Press Best of Falls Church competition this month, the Spectrum Cleaners on the Spectrum horseshoe plaza across from the Mad Fox Brew Pub enjoyed an explosion of new business a year ago, after winning the same competition.

F.C.'s Best Workout

In a world of big, big gyms, clients and members of the Vantage Fitness health club in beautiful downtown Falls Church like it for its boutique and personalized feel, general manager Lisa Hublitz told the News-Press.