Raising a Glass to the Best of Rye

The sunny evening of June 7 proved to be a perfect accompaniment for Rye Chamber of Commerce’s cocktail gathering to honor the Best of Rye. Best View in Town? American Yacht Club’s 180-degree waterside vista, no contest.

The award ceremony was also an opportunity to honor the organization’s outgoing President, Margaret Ricketts of Carpet Trends. City Council liaison Emily Hurd and Assemblyman Steve Otis joined members in thanking Ricketts for her longtime dedication and commitment on behalf of Rye’s merchants.

The 2018 Best of Rye winners were:

Architects: Crozier Gedney Architects

Beauty: Euro Laser Spa Services

Casual Dining: Al Dente Pizzeria Restaurant

Clothing and Shoes: Clutch Handbags & Accessories

Dental: Rye Smiles: Pediatric Dentistry

Esquires: Feenstra Law, PLLC

Financial Consultant: Financial Spyglass

Financial Institutions: TD Bank

Fine Dining: Aurora

Health and Fitness: Core Pilates of Rye/Health through Massage

Insurance: Ralph Borsella Allstate Insurance

Jewelry: Woodrow Jewelers

Landscaping: Briggs Landscape Design

Markets: The Rye Country Store

Media: The Rye Record

Non-Profit: Rye YMCA

Pet Stores: Woof Gang Bakery

Professional Member: Jo Bryan Photography

Real Estate: Coldwell Banker

Services: Rye Beach Pharmacy

Specialty Stores: Arcade Books

• <Photos by Tom McDermott>

#0685 Rex Gedney and Lisa McKiernan

#0687 Robin Latimer, Anja Porto, TK, and TK

#0695 Lisa Urban and Margaret Ricketts

#0696 Rob Rogers, Kate Briggs, TK, and Tyler Rogers

#0703 Margaret Ricketts

#0713 Steve Otis, Bill Lawyer, and Kate Briggs