Best of Williamsburg 2008 Continued
By Steve Vaughan VA Gazette—In two decades, Prime Outlets have become part of the local culture. Lining up in the wee hours of Black Friday morning is as much a part of some residents’ holiday traditions as the Grand Illumination and the Christmas Parade. It’s not just locals who queue up. “As far as Black Friday, that’s really a regional thing,” said Kathie Strauss, marketing manager for Prime Outlets. “We have people who come from Northern Virginia and North Carolina for that.” But being part of the local lifestyle, as reflected by Prime’s selection by Gazette readers as the best local place to shop, is important. “That’s great,” Strauss said, when informed of the selection. “We’re thrilled and, of course, we’re very grateful for the support we get from the community.” Strauss said selection and prices are Prime Outlet’s big advantages. “People ask me what an outlet mall is like and I always tell them it’s like a big department store turned inside out. The departments are each huge and the prices are always discounted.” Prime outlets has 120 stores, mostly focused on clothing and accessories. It expanded south this year to overtake Ewell Hall Shopping Center and a motel, which it reconfigured for additional parking. The Williamsburg area location allows it to attract shoppers from Norfolk and Richmond. Strauss said the wide variety of stores in Prime Outlets, combined with top name brands that shoppers are looking for contributes to the center’s success. “And with outlet pricing,” she said. Prime Outlets beat out New Town and Monticello Marketplace as Gazette readers’ favorite place to shop
| Men’s fashion 1. Belk 2. L.L. Bean 3. JCPenney Peanuts 1. The Peanut Shop 2. Whitley’s Peanut Factory 3. Virginia Peanuts Heating/AC 1.Weather Crafters 2. Williamsburg Heating & Air 3. Betty’s Plumbing Japanese/sushi 1. Kyoto of Williamsburg 2. Peking 3. Soya Williamsburg Crab cakes 1. The Backfin 2. Bonefish Grill 3. Opus 9 Steakhouse Restaurant (opened in 2008) 1. Francesco’s 2.Wok n’ Roll 3. Scala Pizzaria Tastiest pizza 1. Buon Amici 2. New York Deli 3. Chanello’s Ice cream 1. Bruster’s 2. Cold Stone Creamery 3. Ben & Jerry’s Picture framer 1. Prince George Art&Frame 2. Williamsburg Pottery 3.Walls Alive Hometown hero 1. Active military 2. Lois Hornsby 3. Veterans Shopping center/mall 1. Prime Outlets 2. New Town 3. Monticello Marketplace Veterinarian 1. Godspeed Animal Care 2. Colonial Veterinary Clinic 3. Noah’s Ark Vet Hospital |
Landscape business 1. Cookes Landscaping 2. Virginia Grounds 3. Grass Roots of Virginia Local politician 1. Tommy Norment 2. Jeanne Zeidler 3. Philip Forgit Worst stoplight wait 1. Jamestown Rd/Rt. 199 2. Monticello/Ironbound 3. Route 199/Route 5 Best annual event 1. An Occasion For The Arts 2. Grand Illumination 3. First Night Best principal 1. Andy Jacobs (Matoka) 2. Sister Mary Jeanne Osterle 3. Kim Hammond (Bruton) Mexican restaurant 1. Tequila Rose 2. South of Border 3. La Tolteca Homebuilder/remodeler 1. RightWay Remodeling 2.Wayne Harbin 3. Charles Ross Homes (tie) 3. Ryan Homes (tie) Coffee shop 1. Aromas 2. Starbucks 3. Harbour Coffee Barbershop 1. Sport Clips 2. Caroline’s Hair Shop 3. Salon 109 Concert of the year 1. Slapwater at Matoaka 2. U.S. Air Force Band 3. Chamber Music Society Supermarket 1. Ukrop’s 2. Farm Fresh 3. Fresh Market Locally owned gift shop 1. The Mole Hole 2. Paisley 3. Kinks, Quirks & Caffeine |
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