43 NRV Destinations and Businesses Win Best of Virginia 2021 Awards

New River Valley, VA – Virginia Living magazine recently honored forty-three destinations and businesses from across Virginia’s New River Valley with Best of Virginia 2021 awards for Southwest Virginia. The annual awards contest allows the magazine’s readers to vote for the best destinations and businesses “across the five regions of Virginia”. The astounding number of winners from the New River Valley shows that it is truly a premier place to live, work, and do business.

The Best of Virginia 2021 award winners from Virginia’s New River Valley are listed below in their respective categories.

Living and Recreation

• Blue Ridge Parkway, Floyd County – Winner – Best Tourist Attraction
• FloydFest, Floyd – Winner – Best Non-Food Festival
• Lane Stadium, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Sports Venue
• Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke – Winner – Best Wedding or Special Event Venue
• Wine & Design, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Entertainment Center for Adults
• Mountain Lake Lodge, Pembroke – Winner – Best Resort
• Off Leash K9 Training, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Dog Training Company
• Carilion Wellness, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Gym or Fitness Studio

Food & Drink

• Due South BBQ, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Barbecue Restaurant
• Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Breakfast/Brunch Restaurant
• Dude’s Drive-In, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Burger Joint
• India Garden Restaurant, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Indian Restaurant
• Sal’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Radford – Winner- Best Italian Restaurant
• Dogtown Roadhouse, Floyd – Winner – Best Pizzeria
• Cabo Fish Taco, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Seafood Restaurant
• The Farmhouse, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Steakhouse
• The Palisades Restaurant, Eggleston – Winner – Best Restaurant
• Gillie’s, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Restaurant for Vegans or Vegetarians
• Thai This Food Truck, Radford – Winner – Best Food Truck
• Macado’s, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Radford – Winner – Best Sandwich Shop
• The Farmhouse, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Outdoor Dining
• Blacksburg Farmers’ Market, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Farmers’ Market
• ALDI, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Grocery Store
• Vintage Cellar, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Wine Shop
• Blacksburg Wine Lab, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Bar with Best Atmosphere
• Five Mile Mountain Distillery, Floyd – Winner – Best Distillery
• Iron Heart Winery, Hiwassee – Winner – Best Winery

Services

• New River Valley Pediatrics, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Radford – Winner – Best Pediatric Practice
• Real Life Dental, Blacksburg, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Dental Practice
• NRV Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Blacksburg, Radford – Winner – Best Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Practice
• Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Counseling or Therapy Practice
• Tuck Chiropractic Clinic, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Chiropractic Practice
• Carilion Clinic Cosmetic Center, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Cosmetic Surgery Center
• New River Dermatology, Blacksburg, Radford – Winner – Best Dermatology Practice
• Virginia Furniture Market, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Home Furnishings Store
• Audiotronics, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Home Technology Firm
• Valley Landscaping, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Landscape Design
• Crow’s Nest Nursery, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Greenhouse and Nursery
• Brown Edwards, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Accounting Firm
• Shelor Motor Mile, Christiansburg – Winner – Best Car Dealer
• Stifel, Radford – Winner – Best Financial Planning Firm

Shopping

• East Coasters Bike Shop, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Bicycle Shop
• Walkabout Outfitter, Blacksburg – Winner – Best Sporting Goods or Outdoor

In addition to these winners, sixty-eight destinations and businesses from the NRV were recognized with second or third place awards. Explore the runners up from the NRV in the Living and Recreation, Food & Drink, Services, and Shopping categories, or read more about Virginia Living’s Best of Virginia 2021 awards.

Learn more about the lifestyle amenities available in Virginia’s New River Valley here.

Virginia’s New River Valley: Virginia’s New River Valley is an eclectic mix of interconnected small towns that each offer their own unique vibe and appeal. The region provides an abundance of cultural and social offerings due to the presence of three world-class universities, while retaining the charm and benefits of small-town living. The NRV is home to a diverse and innovative business community with companies that range from high-tech startups to foreign-based corporations to specialty agribusiness. These organizations benefit from the collaborative spirit of our region and a loyal, highly skilled, and educated workforce. The scenic beauty of the region also fosters a deep connection to nature, which is deepened by access to outdoor recreation and the preservation of our natural environment. It’s clear why Virginia’s New River Valley is “A Natural Fit.”

Onward NRV: Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s also a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.