Reader-Nominated Businesses Of The Year: Mooresville's Best

MOORESVILLE, NC — It's been a tough year for Mooresville businesses, as well as others around the state and country. The coronavirus pandemic presented enormous challenges for most, from the stay-home orders in the spring to restrictions and other hurdles from fall into winter.

To recognize all their efforts, Patch asked readers to nominate Local Businesses of the Year, whether it was the restaurant that made special accommodations for takeout, the shop that opened early, the pizzeria that went out of its way to deliver, the hardware store owner that offered invaluable advice or something else.

These nominations are not an official award, but simply recognition of a job well done.

Here are some of the nominations Patch has received in Mooresville, and the reason why they should be honored:

• Alino's & Pho Me (Langtree): Both provide excellent service, delicious food options, and elevate cuisine in Mooresville.
• Bruster's Ice Cream: Great fresh made ice cream and terrific service.
• Pinkies on Main: The owner Jill Bieber is dedicated to the health and safety of the technicians and clients. Pinkies was able to apply proper social distancing and other COVID-19 health precautions.
• Dogs by Andy K9 Services: Excellent service, extremely knowledgeable in his craft. Always upgrading the business and property.
• D&D American Performance: D&D and strives to help the community, Donating to every charity we can, and are especially dedicated to our troops and veterans. Not only donating to many organizations but also offering Veteran and hero discounts to military, Vets, police, fire, and rescue, but also providing free service to those who have served.
• Pisces Sushi: Primarily, they have wonderful sushi. Additionally, we have always had courteous and knowledgeable servers. Since restaurants have been able to open their dining areas, I always see employees with masks and they enforce their policy of customers wearing masks if they are out of their chairs. My husband and I always enjoy ourselves immensely and feel safe dining here.
• Main Street Jeweler: The quality of their work is always excellent and done in a timely manner. They have a great atmosphere with very friendly staff. They always remember you and treat you like family. You always feel welcome!
• Sue’s Soaps: The minute you enter this charming boutique, the smell of homemade aromatherapy soaps and other beautiful gifts and clothing, invites all your senses to feel at home. And then Sue’s (the owner) welcoming personality makes you linger and form a bond we all need now more than ever.
• Joe Fish Casual Seafood: You will not find a better staff in Mooresville! They are the friendliest, most accommodating group of people! They are fastidious in their cleanliness and COVID-19 policies, it is one of the very few restaurants I will eat in at this time. Food is always fantastic, it's fresh and creative. They have an outstanding wine selection and the best bartender in the area!
• AmoCafe: AmoCafe is beyond just a place to get a cup of coffee. They are unbelievable knowledgeable about their coffees and it's an experience just watching them prepare your beverage in various ways. Whether it's a latte, or siphon coffee, you can see the care they put into preparing a special cup of coffee specifically for you. They are really nice people and it's a great place to hang out and enjoy the atmosphere.
• Lake Norman Butchery: Above and beyond in customer service, in following Covid protocol, in having exceptional quality meat, seafood, frozen meals, and much more. The best part is that their products are affordable and priced well. They will go out of their way to order what you need, or make a special request if they can. Call ahead for pickup or enjoy a real butcher shop experience!
• Clutch Coffee: BEST coffee in the area bar none! Staff is always courteous and friendly.
• Ghostface: Ghostface brewery and pizzeria offered delivery during lockdown, Something it previously did not offer. They're pizza and menu items are the closest to a "corner pizza shop" you'd find back in the Northeast (New York style crust)
• LaPatisserie: They have gone over and above to adapt and service Mooresville at both locations. If you follow them on Instagram or Facebook you know of many ways they adapted by offering more than just their menu items, such as creating take and bake kits, DIY cupcake decorating kits, their wonderful salsas you could now purchase by the jar. They maintain high covid protocol whether you dine in, outside, or select curbside pick up or delivery. They not only have delicious baked goods and bistro dining, but the friendliest, genuine customer service here in town.
• Treadz: They are a small car repair shop that listen to their clients. They are honest and caring.
• Ain't Miss Beadhaven: Gem of Downtown Mooresville. Amazing Bead and Jewelry shop with something for Everyone. Absolutely Adore and their Christmas decorations are Fabulous!
• Wagamuffins Dog Boutique: Wagamuffins is a great addition to Mooresville. Everything in this store is made in the USA, The owner goes above and beyond to provide the best customer service. The new location on N. Broad Street downtown is gorgeous and parking is readily available. You will definitely find something for your special fuzzy friend.
• Express Employment Professionals: Serving the Mooresville surrounding area for eleven years with Employment services, they have helped hundreds of residents secure gainful employment and promote hundreds of businesses with stability and workforce security!
• Lotus Chinese Restaurant: Great food good prices very safety conscious during pandemic.
• Big Tiny’s: They have the best Texas BBQ. Their brisket and ribs are the best along with all side dishes. Yvette is the very best at taking care of customers. She always has a smile and remembers all her customers. She is reason to keep returning to get her smiling and knowledgeable service. A treasure for any employer to have.
• Nasim's Kabab: Nasim's is our favorite local restaurant. The food is fresh, delicious, and portions are generous! Service is friendly and we have never had a disappointing meal. Highly recommend!
• Our Kids Place LKN: As a business that just started in the beginning of the pandemic, I’ve watched it do what it can to remain open. It is clean, tried to change it up a bit with vendor events and accepting of other kids memberships, is always showing kids having fun, and is just a fun, safe place that parents should feel good about bringing their child(ren).
• Ahlara Spa and Boutique: Excellent spa atmosphere with incredible spiritual healings and services and a gem of a boutique with unique things. My favorite place to unwind and connect.
• Postal Annex: The employees at the Postal Annex offer fast friendly service. No task is too large or too small and you can count on quick accurate service on print jobs of all kinds. They also offer a variety of business services, office supplies, shipping options, and unique gifts. The local owners care about this community and their part in supporting their customers and the community.

You can continue to nominate any Mooresville business you feel should be recognized.

Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff, contributed