New Milford businesses make the ‘Best of’ List

Winners, runners-up and finalists call New Milford home

Nearly 30 New Milford businesses have been recognized by Connecticut Magazine in its Best of 2024 list, as released July 1.

Eight businesses were named winners, and nine were each named runners-up and finalists.

WINNER

Best Farmers Market: New Milford

Best Sushi: Yokohama Japanese Restaurant

Best Taco: Momma’s Tacos

Best Tattoo Parlor: Tattoo Tales

Best Florist: Ruth Chase Flowers

Best Home Décor: Rustic Country Barn

Best Secondhand or Vintage Clothing Store: The Hunt

Best Toy Store: Nordica

RUNNER-UP

Best Independent Movie Theater: Bank Street Theater

Best Irish Pub: The Abbey

Best Yoga Studio: EVOLVE Yoga Wellness Nutrition

Best Garden Center or Nursery: Scott’s Landscaping & Nursery

Best Landscaper: YardScapes Landscape Professionals

Best Cover Roaster: BD Provisions

Best Men’s Clothing Store: The Hunt

Best Jeweler: Robertson Jewelers

Best Pet Salon or Boutique: A Muddy Paw Pet Salon

FINALIST

Best Wedding Venue: 19 Main

Best Diner: Theo’s Downtown Dine

Best Ice Cream: Grassroots Ice Cream

Best Tattoo Parlor: Skin Deep Ink Tattoo

Best B&B/Country Inn: Homestead Inn

Best Connecticut Author: Valerie Walsh

Best Independent Book Store New Books: Honeybee Books

Best Jeweler: Paul Morton Jewelers

Best Pet Salon or Boutique: Barkery Boo'tique

Deborah Rose

Deborah Rose is a lifelong New Milford resident with more than 25 years in community journalism as a writer and photographer. Most recently, she served as editor of a local publication. She was appointed as New Milford Poet Laureate in April of 2022. For more columns, stories and photographs about New Milford, visit www.newmilfordnow.org and select “Stories.”