2018 Winners

2018 RoCo Gold People’s Choice Winners

The best of Rowan County, NC as voted by the people!

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Best American Cuisine

City Tavern
113 E Fisher St, Salisbury (704) 603-4656
www.citytavernsalisbury.com

Runner Up: Sweet Meadow
2nd Runner Up: Smoke Pit

Best Italian Cuisine

Romano’s
1510 W Innes St, Salisbury (704) 636-2221
www.romanositaliancuisine.com

Runner Up: Chef Santos
2nd Runner Up: Caprianos

Best International Cuisine

Katana Japanese fusion
475 Jake Alexander Blvd W #101, Salisbury
(704) 636-0200  katanafusion.com

Runner Up: Sabaidee Thai
2nd Runner Up: Mambo Grill

Best Mexican Cuisine

El Patron
1030 Freeland Dr, Salisbury
(704) 636-5300  elpatronsalisburync.com

Runner Up: Monterrey Mexican Rest.
2nd Runner Up: Casa Grande

Best BBQ

Smoke Pit
117 E Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 754-8336 thesmokepitnc.com

Runner Up: College BBQ
2nd Runner Up: Hendrix BBQ

Best Bakery/Desserts

Abigail’s: A Cake Affair
113 N Main St, Salisbury (704) 467-2176

Runner Up: Country Donutz
2nd Runner Up: Krispy Kreme

Best Caterer 

Debbie Suggs Catering*
Salisbury; (704) 637-2016

Runner Up: Creative Gourmet Catering by Matt Trexler; LA Murphs (tie)
2nd Runner Up: Smoke Pit

Best Food Truck/Food Stand

The Hot Dog Shack
408 South Salisbury Ave (HWY 52 GQ)
(704) 209-1024

Runner Up: Mambo Grill
2nd Runner Up: Rustic Roots

Customer Service (Food)

Country Donutz
475 Jake Alexander Blvd W #105, Salisbury (980) 330-3420

Runner Up: Chick-fil-A
2nd Runner Up: Abigail’s

Take-out Food

Katana
475 Jake Alexander Blvd W #101, Salisbury

Runner Up: Tokyo Express
2nd Runner Up: Ting Hao

Vegetarian         

Sweet Meadow
105 E Fisher St, Salisbury, NC 28144 (704) 637-8715

Runner Up: Go Burrito
2nd Runner Up: Katana Japanese

Patio/Outdoor Dining

Go Burrito
115 W Fisher St, Salisbury (704) 754-4755
goburrito.com

Runner Up: DJ’s
2nd Runner Up: City Tavern

Best Bar        

City Tavern
113 E Fisher St, Salisbury (704) 603-4656
www.citytavernsalisbury.com

Runner Up: DJ’s
2nd Runner Up: Go Burrito

Best Beer Selection

City Tavern
113 E Fisher St, Salisbury (704) 603-4656

Runner Up: DJS
2nd Runner Up: Go Burrito

Best Coffee            

Koco Java Coffee & Roastery
329 N Main St, Salisbury (704) 630-1145

Runner Up: Starbucks
2nd Runner Up: The Holy Grind

Best Wine Selection               

Salisbury Wine Shop
106 S Main St, Salisbury (704) 636-5151
www.salisburywineshop.com

Runner Up: Morgan Ridge Brewery
2nd Runner Up: La Cava

Best Burger               

City Tavern
116 N Main St, Salisbury (704) 633-5872

Runner Up: Hap’s
2nd Runner Up: The Hot Dog Shack

Best Breakfast              

Breakfast Time
1602 Jake Alexander Blvd., Salisbury
(704) 603-8032  www.breakfastimenc.com

Runner Up: Hendrix BBQ
2nd Runner Up: The Palms

Best Brunch

Sweet Meadow
105 E Fisher St, Salisbury, NC 28144 (704) 637-8715

Runner Up: Emma’s
2nd Runner Up: The Palms

Best Burrito

Go Burrito
115 W Fisher St, Salisbury (704) 754-4755

Runner Up: El Patron
2nd Runner Up: Salsarita’s

Best Deli/Sandwich

Sidewalk Deli
120 S Main St, Salisbury (704) 637-3354

Runner Up: Jersey Mike’s
2nd Runner Up: The Palms

Best Doughnuts

Country Donutz
475 Jake Alexander Blvd W #105 Salisbury
(980) 330-3420

Runner Up: Krispy Kreme
2nd Runner Up: Dunkin Donuts

Best Frozen Treat

Dairy Queen W Innes
1004 W Innes St, Salisbury (704) 636-8653
dairyqueen.com

Runner Up: Sweet Frog
2nd Runner Up: Coldstone

Best Hot Dog

Hap’s
116 N Main St, Salisbury (704) 633-5872

Runner Up: Hot Dog Shack
2nd Runner Up: College BBQ

Best Pizza         

Salty Caper
115 S Lee St, Salisbury (704) 633-1101
www.saltycaper.com

Runner Up: Village Inn
2nd Runner Up: Pizza Hut

Best Seafood

Blue Bay
1007 E Innes St & 2050 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
www.bluebay-seafood.com

Runner Up: Shuckin Shack
2nd Runner Up: Johnny’s BBQ

Best Steak

Ivan’s
2024 Old Mocksville Rd, Salisbury
(704) 637-2000  ivansrestaurant.com

Runner Up: Longhorn Steakhouse
2nd Runner Up: Outback Steakhouse

Best Sushi

Katana
475 Jake Alexander Blvd W #101, Salisbury

Runner Up: Bangkok Downtown
2nd Runner Up: Sabaidee

Best Wings

East Coast Wings
211 Faith Rd, Salisbury (704) 633-2464
eastcoastwings.com

Runner Up: Christo’s
2nd Runner Up: Buffalo Wild Wings

Place to Entertain Kids

Dan Nicholas Park
6800 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury
www.rowancountync.gov/185/Dan-Nicholas-Park

Runner Up: NC Transportation Museum
2nd Runner Up: Friday Night Fun at Triple Threat Dance Studio

Late Night Entertainment

Go Burrito
115 W Fisher St, Salisbury (704) 754-4755

Runner Up: DJ’s
2nd Runner Up: The Fish Bowl

Theater

Lee Street Theater
329 N Lee St, Salisbury  (704) 310-5507
www.leestreet.org

Runner Up: Piedmont Players
2nd Runner Up: Cinemark Tinseltown

Best Tourist Attraction               

NC Transportation
1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer
(704) 636-2889  www.nctrans.org

Runner Up: Dan Nicholas Park
2nd Runner Up: Lazy 5 Ranch

Best Park        

Dan Nicholas Park
6800 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury

Runner Up: Hurley Park
2nd Runner Up: Sloan Park

Best Art Gallery        

Waterworks Visual Art Center
123 E Liberty St, Salisbury  (704) 636-1882 www.waterworks.org

Runner Up: Pottery 101
2nd Runner Up: Railwalk Gallery

Books/Comics/Toys/Games

Lora BellE Baby
105 N Main St, Salisbury  (704) 209-4206
www.lorabellebaby.com

Runner Up: South Main Books
2nd Runner Up: Critters

Bicycles/Sporting Goods

Skinny Wheels
111 W Innes St, Salisbury  (704) 762-9537
www.skinnywheels.com

Runner Up: Dick’s Sporting Goods
2nd Runner Up: Pedal Factory

Fishing/Hunting Supplies

FIRST NATIONAL:
Dick’s Sporting Goods 125 Tingle Dr #300, Salisbury (704) 212-2482

FIRST LOCAL: (tie)
Fleming Candy Company
3680 S Main St, Salisbury, NC
(704) 633-4251

Runner Up: Lead Chunkers

Dance/Gymnastic Studio

Triple Threat Dance
100 Mount Moriah Church Rd., China Grove (704)-707-9341 triplethreat.dance

Runner Up: Dimensions Dance Arts
2nd Runner Up: Center Stage; To The Pointe Dance Company (tie)

Karate/Martial Arts Studio

Sidekick Karate – Downtown
520 S Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144
sidekickdojo.com

Runner Up: KickFit
2nd Runner Up: Fight Factory

Place for Worship

St. John’s Lutheran
200 W Innes St, Salisbury  (704) 636-3431
stjohns-salisbury.org

Runner Up: Life Church
2nd Runner Up: St. Luke’s Episcopal

Best Chiropractic

Jeter Chiropractic
1001 N Main St, Salisbury  (704) 633-5156
jeterchironc.com

Runner Up: Way to Wellness/J. Jennings
2nd Runner Up: Collins Chiropractic

Best Hearing Service

Beltone
1921 W Innes St, Salisbury (704) 636-6037
213 N Main St, China Grove (704) 857-4200
www.beltonerowan.com

Runner Up: Salisbury Audiology
2nd Runner Up: Hearing Solutions

Best Dentist

Fortner Dental Group*
1834 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
(704) 636-1848 www.fortnerdentalgroup.com

Runner Up: Merrell Family Dentistry
2nd Runner Up: Anderson Dental

Best Eye Care             

Salisbury Eyecare & Eyewear
205 E Council St B, Salisbury (704) 310-5002
www.salisburyeyecareandeyewear.com

Runner Up: King Eye Center
2nd Runner Up: Dr. Mark Brittain

Best Place To Work Out               

YMCA
Several locations
www.rowanymca.com

Runner Up: Planet Fitness
2nd Runner Up: The Forum

Retirement/Assisted Living Facility

Trinity Oaks
820 Klumac Rd, Salisbury  (704) 637-3784
www.trinityoaks.net

Runner Up: Autumn Care
2nd Runner Up: Oak Park

Women’s Health Provider

Yatawara Gynecology, Wellness, and Aesthetics
415 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
(704) 754-8990 yatawaramd.com

Runner Up: Carolina Women’s Health
2nd Runner Up: Salisbury Ob/Gyn

Medical Facility

Novant Rowan Medical Center
12 Mocksville Ave, Salisbury
(704) 210-5000  www.novanthealth.org

Runner Up: Rowan Diagnostic
2nd Runner Up: Rowan Family Physicians

Local Pharmacy               

The Medicine Shoppe
1357 W Innes St, Salisbury
(704) 637-6120 www.medicineshoppesalisbury.com

Runner Up: Moose Pharmacy
2nd Runner Up: Price Pharmacy

Antiques               

Salisbury Emporium
230 E Kerr St, Salisbury  (704) 642-0039
www.salisburyemporium.com

Runner Up: Habitat for Humanity Restore
2nd Runner Up: 1839 Antiques

Health/Organic Items            

Simply Good
128 E Innes St, Salisbury  (704) 636-0889
www.simplygoodnaturalfoods.com

Runner Up: The Medicine Shoppe
2nd Runner Up: Walgreens

Gifts/Specialty Items            

The Stitchin’ Post
104 S Main St, Salisbury (704) 637-0708
www.facebook.com/spgiftsnc

Runner Up: Caniche
2nd Runner Up: Critters

Bedding/Furniture

R&J Furniture
1015 N Salisbury Ave, Spencer
(704) 633-4677   rjfurniturexpress.com

Runner Up: Marshall’s
2nd Runner Up: Badcock Furniture

Cards/Stationery

The Lettered Lily Design Studio
113 W Fisher St, Salisbury  (704) 754-5973
theletteredlily.wordpress.com

Runner Up: Critters
2nd Runner Up: Walmart

Consignment/Thrift            

Growing Pains
122 S Main St, Salisbury  (704) 638-0870
www.growingpainsfamily.com

Runner Up: Encore on Main
2nd Runner Up: Habitat Restore

Jewelry

Barnhardt Jewelers
314 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer
(704) 633-0618  barnhardtjewelers.com

Runner Up: Windsor
2nd Runner Up: K-Dees

Prom/Bridal             

A Perfect Dress
590 Corriher Gravel Rd, China Grove
(704) 855-2427  www.aperfectdresscg.com

Runner Up: Encore on Main
2nd Runner Up: Winsome Hanger

Shoes        

Ralph Bakers
428 N Main St, Salisbury (704) 636-1850
www.ralphbakershoes.com

Runner Up: Rack Room
2nd Runner Up: Belk

Children’s Clothing            

Lora Belle Baby
105 N Main St, Salisbury  (704) 209-4206
www.lorabellebaby.com

Runner Up: Growing Pains Consignment
2nd Runner Up: Kohls; Belk (tie)

Lighting

Home Lighting & Supply
3212 S Main St, Salisbury  (704) 636-3883
fansandlights.com

Runner Up: Lowes
2nd Runner Up: DESCO

Lawn Equipment

FIRST NATIONAL:
Lowes 207 Faith Rd, Salisbury  (704) 638-0808

FIRST LOCAL:
James River Equipment
805 Klumac Rd, Salisbury (704) 636-2671
www.jamesriverequipment.com

Runner Up: Outdoor Power

Garden Center

Godley’s Garden Center
2281 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury (704) 638-0082

Runner Up: Lowes
2nd Runner Up: Rufty’s

Flooring Provider            

Grove Supply
1600 N Main St, China Grove (704) 857-2415
www.grovesupplyflooring.com

Runner Up: Lowe’s
2nd Runner Up: Young’s Flooring

Hardware/Home Improvement Store

FIRST NATIONAL: Lowes

FIRST LOCAL: True Value
1818 W Innes St, Salisbury (980) 330-6700
truevalue.com/salisbury

Runner Up: Ace Hardware

Landscaping Service

On The Job Landscaping
(704) 239-1191
https://onthejoblawn.com

Runner Up: Godley’s
2nd Runner Up: Pro Mow; The Longest Yard (tie)

Real Estate Company

CENTURY 21 – Towne & Country
474 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
(704) 637-7721 www.century21tc.com

Runner Up: Wallace Realty
2nd Runner Up: TMR Realty

Plumbing Company

Spencer Plumbing
314 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer
(704) 637-2090  spencerplumbingco.com

Runner Up: CAC Plumbing
2nd Runner Up: Eagle Plumbing

Hardwood Flooring/Service

Grimes Floor Service
(704) 791-0283 grimesfloors.com

Runner Up: Grove Supply
2nd Runner Up: Young’s Flooring

AC/Heating Service               

Stout Heating & Air
4243 S Main St, Salisbury  (704) 633-8095
www.stoutheatingandair.com

Runner Up: Medley
2nd Runner Up: Beaver Bros

Painting Service

Richard’s Painting
112 E Council St, Salisbury (704) 856-8101
richardspainting.net

Runner Up: The Property Pal
2nd Runner Up: Woodie’s Painting

Handyman

The Property Pal
2840 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury
(704) 762-4619

Runner Up: BCA Construction 2nd Runner Up: CJ Peters; Medinas (tie)

Pest Control Service

Peeler Environmental
812 Corporate Cir, Salisbury
(704) 636-0674  peelerenvironmental.com

Runner Up: Chamberlain
2nd Runner Up: Reliable Pest Control

Cleaning Service

Wife For Hire
(704) 633-9295 www.wifeforehireinc.com

Runner Up: Busy Bees
2nd Runner Up: Hope Franklin

Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning

Ritchie’s Steamway
622 E. Council Street, Salisbury (704) 633-9418
ritchiescarpetcleaning.weebly.com

Runner Up: Tom’s Carpet Care
2nd Runner Up: DC ChemDry

Boarding/Sitting Service            

Lazy 5 Veterinary Hospital
2916 S Main St, Salisbury  (704) 636-1100
lazy5vets.com

Runner Up: Pet Peeps Boarding
2nd Runner Up: Salisbury Animal

Grooming Service

Lazy 5 Veterinary Hospital
2916 S Main St, Salisbury  (704) 636-1100
lazy5vets.com

Runner Up: Main Stream Pets
2nd Runner Up: Uptown Dogs & Cats

Veterinary Service

Lazy 5 Veterinary Hospital
2916 S Main St, Salisbury  (704) 636-1100
lazy5vets.com

Runner Up: Salisbury Animal Hospital
2nd Runner Up: Rowan Animal Clini

Pet Food/Pet Items

FIRST NATIONAL: PetSmart
345 Faith Rd, Salisbury  (704) 633-4334

FIRST LOCAL:
Main Stream Pets
5675 S Main St, Salisbury (704) 642-0004
www.mainstreampets.com

Runner Up: Bella’s Barkery

Barber Shop

College Inn Barber Shop
1920 W Innes St, Salisbury (704) 636-4701

Runner Up: Made Man Barber Shop
2nd Runner Up: South Main Barber

Mani/Pedi

Salisbury Salon & Spa
210 E Innes St, Salisbury  (704) 310-5941
www.salisburysalonspa.com

Runner Up: Greystone Salon & Spa
2nd Runner Up: Kim’s Nails

Skincare Facility

Salisbury Salon & Spa
210 E Innes St, Salisbury  (704) 310-5941

Runner Up: Yatawara
2nd Runner Up: Greystone Salon & Spa

Spa/Massage

Salisbury Salon & Spa
www.salisburysalonspa.com

Runner Up: Greystone Salon & Spa
2nd Runner Up:  Salisbury Therapeutic Massage

Hair Salon

Salisbury Salon & Spa
210 E Innes St, Salisbury  (704) 310-5941

Runner Up: Greystone Salon & Spa
2nd Runner Up: Wicked Scissors

Dry Cleaner

Vogue Cleaners
106 N Long St, Salisbury  (704) 633-5411
salisburydrycleaners.com

Runner Up: M&S Cleaners
2nd Runner Up: Bell’s Cleaners

Car Wash

Sam’s Car Wash
800 East Innes Street & 1022 West Innes Street, Salisbury
www.samscarwashkl.com

Runner Up: Jimmy Clean
2nd Runner Up: Auto Works

Oil Change/Auto Repair

Auto Works
429 S Main St, Salisbury
(704) 310-5718

Runner Up: Sam’s Express Care
2nd Runner Up: Grease Monkey

New Car Dealer

Gerry Wood
Jake Alexander Blvd. S., Salisbury
www.gerrywoodauto.com

Runner Up: Team Chevrolet
2nd Runner Up: Cloninger

Pre-Owned Car Dealer

Salisbury Motor Company
700 W Innes St, Salisbury (704) 636-1341
www.salisburymotorcompany.com

Runner Up: Gerry Wood
2nd Runner Up: Ben Mynatt

Tire Center

Discount Tire
505 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
(704) 633-6363 www.discounttire.com

Runner Up: Auto Works
2nd Runner Up: Cardinal Tire

ATV/Recreational Dealer

Mott’s Motorsports
1325 N Main St, Salisbury (704) 636-9900
www.mottspowersports.com

Financial Institution

F&M Bank
www.fmbnc.com

Runner Up: State Employees Credit Union
2nd Runner Up: Wells Fargo

Law Firm

Nance & Overbey
214 E Innes St, Salisbury (704) 637-5590
www.nolawfirm.com

Runner Up: Shelby Pethel and Hudson
2nd Runner Up: Davis & Davis

Local Non-Profit

Meals On Wheels
1307 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer
(704) 633-0352 www.mowrowan.org

Runner Up: Rowan Helping Ministries
2nd Runner Up: Community Care Clinic

Best Realtor

Jayne Helms
354 George W Liles Pkwy #40, Concord
(704) 798-5726 jaynehelms.engagereagent.com

Runner Up: Cathy Griffin
2nd Runner Up: Keith Knight

Best School

Southeast Middle School
1570 Peeler Rd, Salisbury
www.rssed.org/sems

Runner Up: Salisbury Academy; Salisbury High School (tie)
2nd Runner Up: Carson High School

Best College

Catawba
2300 W Innes St, Salisbury (704) 637-4111
catawba.edu

Runner Up: RCCC
2nd Runner Up: Pfeiffer

Insurance Company

Farm Bureau
304 Birdie Dr, Salisbury (704) 633-4801
www.ncfbins.com/rowan-byrd

Runner Up: Central Carolina Insurance
2nd Runner Up: Fisher Greene Insurance

Funeral Service Provider

Powles Staton Funeral Home
913 W Main St, Rockwell (704) 279-7241
www.powlesfuneralhome.com

Runner Up: Summersett
2nd Runner Up: Lyerly

Best Customer Service – Retail/Service

Don Fortner, DDS
1834 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury
(704) 636-1848 www.fortnerdentalgroup.com

Runner Up: Vogue Cleaners
2nd Runner Up: Powles Funeral