By Gabrielle Olya
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This year’s most-nominated business is The Bakester’s Pastries, located in Willcox, Arizona. The bakery-slash-deli offers a variety of homemade food and pastries, from cinnamon rolls to biscuits and gravy.
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Upon hearing that hers was the most-nominated business of the year, Burris said, “it made me tear up a little bit! Our community is amazing.”
Another noteworthy business, A Separate Reality Records, a record store in Cleveland started by music industry vet and cancer survivor Augustus Payne, was nominated for the second year in a row.
“This is not only a business for me but a true labor of love,” Payne said.
Check out more of the amazing businesses nominated this year:
- Blue Mountain Coffee in West Palm Beach, Florida: This Coffee House in West Palm Beach Has Been Awarded the ‘Emerging Business of the Year 2022’
- Brunch Snob in Phoenix: This Husband and Wife-Owned Breakfast Restaurant Puts a New Spin on Comfort Food
- Far Out Arcade in Manhattan, Kansas: Play Video Games All Night Long at This Cool Kansas Arcade
- Happily Handcrafted By Anna & Julianna in Chicago: This Mother-Daughter Etsy Shop Showcases the Value of Handcrafted Items
- Naughty Pine Brewing Company in Westlake Village, California: Step Into the Speakeasy Era at This Unique California Brewery
- Psychic Teaz in Maple Falls, Washington: This Washington Tea Company Wants To Help You ‘Heal and Feel Better’
- Source of Coffee in Willcox, Arizona: This Family-Owned Coffee House Is Brewing Community in Willcox, Arizona
- Sunrise Coffee Shop and Wine Cellar in Madison, Florida: Coffee at Sunrise: Florida Café Offers Nostalgia and Engaging Events
- Tigres Fuego in Redondo Beach, California: A Beachside Taco Spot Brings Authentic Fare to California’s South Bay
