2023: Best In East Bay Special Section

INDEX

HEALTH&BEAUTY

Acupuncture4

Barbershop4

BeautySupplyStore4

Chiropractor4

CosmeticSurgeon4(Spotlight8)

DaySpa10

Dentist10(Spotlight6)

HairSalon10

HealthFoodStore10(Spotlight12)

HearingAidCenter10

Medical&WellnessRetailer10(Spotlight12)

OrthopedicSurgeryCenter10(Spotlight10)

PlaceforaFacial14(Spotlight8)

PlaceforaMassage14

PlaceforCosmeticLaserSurgery14(Spotlight8)

PlaceforLASIKSurgery14

TattooStudio14

VisionCorrectionSurgeon14

WaxingStudio14(Spotlight14)

YogaStudio14(Spotlight8)

ENTERTAINMENT&RECREATION

BowlingAlley17

CasinoResort17

CollegeSportsTeam17

DiveBar17

FitnessClub18

GolfCourse18

HappyHour18

KaraokeBar18

LiveTheater18

LocalCasino18

LocalWineryforTasting18

MartialArts18

MiniatureGolfCourse18

Museum18

OutdoorEvent/Festival25

PlaceforaGirls’NightOut25(Spotlight16)

PlacetoHearLiveMusic25(Spotlight16)

PlacetoTakeYourKidstoPlay25

ProfessionalSportsTeam25

SpecialtyCocktail25(Spotlight16)

SportsBar25

WineBar25

FOOD

BestAmericanFood25

Bakery28

Barbecue28

BrewPub28

ChineseFood28

Deli28

FrenchFood28

FrozenYogurt30

Hamburger30

IceCream30

IndianFood30

ItalianFood30(Spotlight16)

JapaneseFood30

MediterraneanFood30(Spotlight18)

MexicanFood30

Pizza31

Seafood31

Steakhouse31

ThaiFood31

VegetarianFood31

VietnameseFood31

HOME

ApplianceStore31(Spotlight20)

BathRemodeler31(Spotlight22)

DoorInstaller31(Spotlight23)

FlooringCompany32

Heating/ACCompany32

HomeFurnishingsStore32(Spotlight20)

InteriorDesigner32(Spotlight19)

KitchenRemodeler32(Spotlight22)

Landscaper32(Spotlight21)

NewHomeBuilder32(Spotlight24)

OutdoorFurnitureStore32(Spotlight22)

Plumber34

RealEstateAgent34

RealEstateCompany34(Spotlight21)

SolarCompany34

WindowCompany34

WindowCovering/Shutters34(Spotlight19)

PETS

PetHospital34(Spotlight24)

PetStore34

Veterinarian34(Spotlight24)

PLACES&SERVICES

CannabisDispensary35(Spotlight27)

CBDStore35(Spotlight27)

ComputerRepair&Service35

CreditUnion35(Spotlight30)

Hotel35

LocalBank35

BestMortgageSpecialist(TraditionalorReverse)35

NeighborhoodBookstore35

PlaceforaWedding35(Spotlight26)

PlaceofWorship36

PrivateSchool36

RetirementCommunity36

SeniorLivingFacility36(Spotlight26)

Tutoring&LearningCenter36

SeniorCarePlacement36(Spotlight28)

SHOPPING

BikeShop36

Boutique36(Spotlight29)

BridalBoutique36

DowntownShoppingArea36

FacebookPage36

FarmersMarket36

Florist36(Spotlight32)

GiftStore36

HardwareStore36(Spotlight37)

JewelryStore36

Liquor/WineShop36

NeighborhoodGroceryStore36

Nursery/Gardening38

PlacetoBuyAsianGroceries38

PlacetoBuyaWeddingDress38

PlacetoBuyLatinoGroceries38

PlacetoRentaTuxedo38

ShoeStore39(Spotlight33)

SpecialtyFurnitureStore39(Spotlight20)

SportingGoodsStore39

ToyStore39

WHEELS

CarDetailer39

CarWash39

Dealership39(Spotlight38)

Mechanic39

TireShop39

THANK YOU

Welcometo BestInEastBay and BestInSiliconValley specialsections.Each yearourgoalistohighlightthebestbusinessesinourregion,courtesyofour voters.

Perseverancedescribeswhat’sinthesepagesfor2023. There’sbeennoshortage ofstrugglethat’sforsureandthebusinesseswithinthesepagesareexcitedto sharewithyouwhatmakesthemamongthebestoutthere.

It’sanhonorforcustomerstosalutetheirfavoritebusinesses.Incommunities acrosstheBayAreait’sthepersonaltouchthatmakesadifference. That’swhy thesesectionsaresovaluabletoourcommunities.Iencourageeveryoneto visitsomeonenewfromthislistofwinners.

MichaelTurpin VicePresident/ChiefRevenueOfficer

BEAUTYAND HEALTH

BestAcupunctureWinner: HaticePoroy,LAC,MD

1808SanMiguelDrive,WalnutCreek (510)333-3142

Credits

WRITER

MonicaLander

EDITORIALDIRECTOR

RowanBriggs

ARTDIRECTOR

TimothyTsun

ADVERTISINGDIRECTOR

RobertMartinez

ACCOUNTEXECUTIVESALESLEAD

MatthewJew

BestBeautySupplyStoreWinner: UltaBeauty

SeverallocationsthroughouttheEastBay ulta.com

RunnerUp:Sally’sBeautySupply SeverallocationsthroughouttheEast Bay

sallybeauty.com

healthprofs.com/us/acupuncturist.com

RunnerUp: OaklandAcupunctureProject(Grand LakeClinic) oaklandacupunctureproject.com

BestBarbershopWinner: Rose’sBarbershop

831MainStreet,Martinez (925)303-7404

rosesbarbershop.com

RunnerUp: LivermoreBarberShop,ThirdStreetOG Livermorebarbershop.com

BestChiropractorWinner: Dr.ThomasSantucci,DC

471DivisionStreet,Campbell,CA95008 Phonenumberis408-871-8222 advancedregen.com

RunnerUp: RivertownChiropractic therivertownchiro.com

BestCosmeticSurgeonWinner: Dr.JeromePotozkin

600SanRamonValleyBlvd.,Danville (925)838-4900

mybeautymd.com

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BestDentalOfficeinthe EastBay

AustinK.Brown,DDS

WhywereDr.Brownandhis teamvotedthebestdental officeintheEastBay?Toput itsimply–theydodentistry differently!

Dr.Brown’steamsharesavision toprovidephenomenaldentistry withexceptionalkindness.They knowthatcomingtothedentist canbeastressfulandanxious experience,andtheygooutof

theirwaytochangethat. Whatcanyouexpectastheir patient?Theywilltreatyouwith kindnessandrespect.Theywill worktogetherwithyoutocome upwithanoralhealthplanthat istailormadeforyoursmile.They areupfrontandtransparentin theirpricingandwillhelpyouto understandyourdentalinsurance coverage.Theyutilizethemost advanceddentaltechnologies toimproveoutcomesforyou andtocutdownonthenumber

ofappointmentsneededtoget youroralhealthontrack.Their officeisdesignedtohavea relaxing,spa-likefeel,andthey areequippedtoprovidevarious levelsofsedation.Theyprovide comprehensivetreatmentthat includesveneers,whitening, orthodontics,implants,dentures, emergencytreatment,bridges, crowns,extractions, fillings,and more.

Whetheryou’relookingfora completesmilemakeover,orsimply

ahomeforyourroutinedentalcare, theyarewellpreparedtotakecare ofyouandyourlovedones.

Dr.Brown’sofficeisaccepting newpatients,andtheyinviteyou to findoutforyourselfwhytheir patientscallthem“theBestof theEastBay!”

AustinKBrown,DDS 5433ClaytonRoad,SuiteD, Clayton (925)672-1559

austinbrowndds.com

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BestCosmeticSurgeon,Best PlaceforFaial,BestCosmetic LaserSurgery

Dr.Potozkin

Deliveringtheverybestcare intheverybestwayisthe simplephilosophybehindDr. Potozin’ssuccessincosmetic surgery.

“Wemakeeverypatientfeel welcomefromthemomentthey walkinthedooruntiltheyleave theoffice.Welistentowhatthe patienthastosayandaddress thoseconcerns.Wegiveadvice andrecommendtreatments basedonourextensivetraining withleadersinthe field,our wealthofpersonalexperience, andourcommitmentto excellence.Forourcosmetic patients,accordingtoDr. Potozkin.

BestYogaStudio

DragonflyYoga

Openedin2013,DragonflyYoga +Wellnesswillcelebrateits ten-yearanniversarythisJuly. LocatedindowntownLivermore inabeautifulhistoricalbuilding, Dragonflyispartofthevibrant downtowncultureandhasbuilt aloyalfollowing.Yogastudents takeaclassatDragonfly,then walktooneofLivermore’s downtowncoffeehousesorstop inatSundayFarmersMarket.The studiohassomeofthebestyoga teachersintheBayArea,anda welcomingcommunityofstudents whoconsiderDragonflytheir yoga“home.”Dragonfly’sFront Deskcrewalsoregularlypractice yogaandarehappytoanswer questionsandhelpstudentsfeel comfortableinclass.

“Wealwaysstrivetodothe rightthingforthepatient, aswevalueveryhighethics, honesty,andintegrityand standbehindwhatwedoand willdoeverythinginourpower togetthebestresults,”he adds.

Dr.Potozkinisproudofselecting thehighestqualitystafftocarry outthesegoals.

Thepracticerecentlywelcomed Dr.BarryWaldman,a board-certifieddermatologist withmorethan30yearsof experiencepracticinggeneral dermatologyanddermatologic surgery.AgraduateofHarvard MedicalSchool,hecompleteda residencyindermatologyatUC SanFrancisco.

“Everyday,westrivetobe betterthanthedaybefore,” saysDr.Potozkin,whohas beeninpracticesince1998.

Histeamof30+employees workswiththesamegoalin mind:“Toprovidethebest possiblecarealongwith exceptionalservice.”

In2005,DrsPotozkinand Brarfounded“Vanityfor Charity”inresponseto HurricaneKatrina.Since then,theyhaveraisedtens ofthousandsofdollarsfor localandnationalcharities, includingStandAgainst DomesticViolenceandthe AmericanHeartAssociation’s GoRedforWomencampaign againstheartdisease. Inthefallof2023,the practicewilloffertherecently FDA-approvedAccureLaserto treatacne.

“Wehavewelcomedmany newstudentsthisyear, andwelcomedbackalot ofpeople,”saysownerand founderSuzannaSpring.“The pastthreeyearshavebeenso challengingforpeopleofall ages.Studiesshowthathaving aregularyogapracticecan helpusadaptandthriveno matterwhatlifebringsourway. Yogapracticeofferssomuch: strength, flexibility,focus,calm. Andthatisonlythe firstlayer ofaverydeeplifetimepractice ofSelf-discovery.AtDragonfly weworkhardtosupport studentsonthisjourney. Peoplearesurprisedbywhat theyCANdooncetheybegin.”

Therearelotsofclasses:Gentle yoga,Beginner,Intermediate, andAllLevelVinyasaFlow classes,Meditation,Yin, RestorativeYoga,Stretch&

Balance.Dragonflyis oneofthefewstudios intheareaoffering Prenatalyoga.Dragonfly alsooffershighly-rated YogaTeacher Certificationprograms, eventsfeaturinglocal musicians,workshops, andyogaretreats.

Thestudioisa2,500 square-footspacewith highceilingsandnatural light.In-studioand onlineclassesareavailable,so thatstudentscanpracticewith Dragonflyanywhere.There’s alsoapopularsummeroutdoor classtobringyogastudentsin touchwithnature.Upcoming workshopsincludeAdvanced StudiesandaJulyyogaretreat toGreece.

AddsSpring,“Oneofthebest thingsaboutDragonflyisthe

communitythathasgrownhere. Itfeelsgoodtowatchpeople discoveryoga.Itstrengthens us–andsoftensus–andweall needbothofthosequalities.”

DragonflyYoga+Wellness

171SouthJStreet,Livermore (925)961-7057

Dragonflyyogawellness.com

BestOrthopedicsSurgeon GoldenState Orthopedics&Spine

“We’vegrownuptreating generationsofEastBayfamilies andhavesuperborthopedic physiciansandcareteamswho aresodedicatedtogetting patientsbacktowhatthey love,”saysTomiBarton,director ofmarketingforGoldenState Orthopedics&Spine(GSOS)

VotedbestintheEastBayagain, thisWalnutCreek-basedsurgery isnow575employeesstrong throughouttheEastBayandinto theSouthBay.TheformerWebster Group,nowapartofGSOS,was establishedin1939.GSOSwas establishedin2022,joiningthe expertiseandresourcesofMuir OrthopaedicSpecialist,Webster Orthopedics,andOrthoNorCal underonename.

“Seeinganimprovementinour patient’squalityoflifeiswhywe alldowhatwedoatGSOS,”she

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RunnerUp: EricMariotti,M.D. Drmariotti.com

BestDaySpaWinner: AbsoluteBlissSkinSpa Studio

22093RedwoodRoad,CastroValley (510)305-3489

Absoluteblissskinspastudio.com

RunnerUp: ChangesSalon&DaySpa Changessalon.com

BestDentistWinner: AustinKBrown,DDS& ChristinaP.Mason,DDS

5433ClaytonRoad,SuiteD, Clayton

adds.Withawidebreadthof knowledgeandexpertiseamong itsmorethan50physicians, GSOScantreatorthopedic injuriesandconditionsfrom necktotoeandfromthemildest sprainorstraintocomplexspine andjointproblems.Thefacilities andequipmentmakepatients’ visitsconvenientandtreatments moreeffective.Meanwhile,GSOS iscontinuallyimprovingthe technologiestoimproveservices andcommunication.GSOS surgeonsareextendingtheir useofroboticsurgicaldevices forprecisealignmentofknee replacements.

Surgeryisnottheonlyoptionat GSOS.Non-surgicaltreatment forboneandsofttissue injuriesincludingphysical therapy,injections,anda physician-supervisedweight lossprogram,LeanMD,arealso available.

TheGSOSteamismostproud of“establishingacomplete continuumofcareforalltypes

(925)672-1559 austinbrowndds.com

RunnerUp: ArtesaDentalofMartinezAmandaBackstrom,DMD Artesadental.com

BestHairSalonWinner: Fusion3

722MainStreet,Pleasanton (925)600-0080

1776FirstStreet,Livermore

(925)447-1776

2455SandCreekRoad#132, Brentwood (925)634-9600

fusion3salon.com

RunnerUp: Showin’OutHairGallery Yelp.com/bix/ showinout-hair-gallery

oforthopedicproblemsand foralltypesofpeople,”adds Barton,whichtakesthemfrom aninitialvisitthroughimaging, treatments,andsurgery(if needed)tophysicaltherapy.

FunfactsatGSOS:

•TheSportsMedicineDoctors aretheteamphysiciansfor theSt.Mary’sCollegeGaels inMoraga,ahigh-levelcollege sportsteamthatneedsthebest sportsmedicineteam.Butyou canbeaneliteathletetoreceive theircareandattention.

•Aspecialtyurgentcarecenter inWalnutCreek,“Orthopedic Express,”isawalk-incareclinic

BestHealthFoodStoreWinner: HarvestHouse

2395MonumentBlvd,Concord (925)241-0898 harvesthouse.com

RunnerUp: WholeFoods Wholefoodsmarket.com

BestHearingAidCenterWinner: Costco

Severallocationsthroughoutthe EastBay costco.com

RunnerUp: HearingServicesofAntioch hearingservicesofantioch.com

fororthopedicpainandinjuries. Noappointmentisneeded.

•GSOStraumasurgeonsarealso workingintheemergencyroom.

•Anewfootclinicheadedby PodiatristDr.RossTalaricowill alsoopeninWalnutCreek.

•ThePass-To-Playconcussion testingeventforhighschool sportswillreturninmid-2023.

GoldenStateOrthopedics& SpineWalnutCreek,CA

2405ShadelandsDrive,Suite 300WalnutCreek,CA

2625ShadelandsDriveWalnut Creek,CA (925)939-8585 goldenstateortho.com

BestMedicalandWellness

RetailersWinner: HaywardMedicalMarket

22656FoothillBlvd.,Hayward (510)537-7722 medmartusa.com

RunnerUp: CambiatiWellness Cambiati.com

BestOrthopedicSurgeryCenter

Winner: GoldenStateOrthopedics &Spine

2405ShadelandsDrive,Suite

300WalnutCreek,CA

2625ShadelandsDriveWalnut Creek,CA (925)939-8585 goldenstateortho.com

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BestHealthFoodStore HarvestHouse

HarvestHouseisyour localsourcefornutritional supplements,herbs,andnatural foods.Asyoutakeresponsibility foryourhealth,HarvestHouse strivestoeducateyouonhow tomaintainyourwell-being. Ourhelpfulstaffcanhelpyou tonavigateoneofthemost comprehensivesupplement departmentsinNorthern California.Wefeatureawide arrayofhard-to-findnutritional productssourcedfromaround theglobe.

HarvestHouseiscommitted tofulfillingyourspecialdietary needs.FromGlutenfreetodairy free,andeverythinginbetween, weoffertastyoptionsthatwork withyourlifestyle.

2395MonumentBlvd,Concord (925)241-0898

harvesthouse.com

BestMedicalandWellness Retailers

HaywardMedical Market

TheteamatHaywardMedical Marketloveswhatitdoes,and itshows.Theirdedicatedand knowledgeablesalespeople ensuretheircustomersget exactlywhattheyneedfor theiruniquesituations.“Our staffiscaringandpatient, andweworkhardtoensure ourpricesarethelowest anywhere.”

HaywardMedicalMarkethas servedtheEastBayformore than20yearsandcontinues tofocusonprovidingtheir customerswiththelargest

selectionofqualitymedical supplies.Theycarryeverything fromdurablemedical equipmentsuchastransport chairs,rollators,hospitalbeds, liftchairs,andbathroomsafety productstospecializedwound careproducts,orthopedic supports,compressionhosiery, andincontinenceproducts.

Inaddition,customerswill find thestoreorganized,clean,and easytonavigate.

Thestoreisconveniently locatedatthecornerofFoothill BoulevardandCStreetin downtownHayward.

HaywardMedicalMarket

22656FoothillBlvd.,Hayward (510)537-7722 medmartusa.com

BestWaxingStudioand RunnerUpforBestPlacefora Facial SkinbyLexie

LexieChoate-Bewleyisa

LicensedEstheticianwho bringsoveradecadeof experienceandknowledgeinto thetreatmentroom.Shehas deepenedherunderstanding ofskincarethroughthousands ofhoursofclinicalpractice, advancedtraining,anda commitmenttoincorporating innovativetechniques. Sheusesmedicalgrade productsandstayscurrent withresults-drivenskincare methodstosupportand promoteclientwell-being.Lexie specializesincorrectivefacials, HydraDerm,dermaplaningand speedwaxing.

Knownforteachingclientshow tomaintaintheirresultsbyusing productscorrectlyathome,

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BestPlaceforaFacialWinner: JeromeR.Potozkin,MD 600SanRamonValleyBlvd., Danville

(925)838-4900

mybeautymd.com

RunnerUp:

SkinbyLexie

Skinbylexie.glossgenius.com

BestPlaceforaMassage

Winner: AbsoluteBlissSkinSpa

Studio 22093RedwoodRoad,Castro Valley

(510)305-3489

Absoluteblissskinspastudio.com

Lexiehasbeenfeaturedin numerousblogsandmagazine articlesandhasanactivesocial mediafollowing.Shereceived nationalrecognitionforher work,beingnamed“Esthetician oftheYear”byCosmedix Skincareinback-to-backawards in2017and2018;and“Favorite AestheticianInfluencerOfThe Year2022”inDermascope Magazine.Herskillsinwaxing andfacialswerecelebrated locallyin2021,whenshe washonoredas“Bestofthe EastBay”inDiabloMagazine, andnameda“Neighborhood Favorite2022”byNextdoor.

LexieChoate-Bewley

SkinByLexie

1651BotelhoDrive,Suite190 (925)289-9094

Skinbylexie.glossgenius.com

RunnerUp: TheSanctuaryHolisticHealing Center,LLC Pleasanthillsanctuary.com

BestPlaceforCosmeticLaser SurgeryWinner: JeromeR.Potozkin,MD 600SanRamonValleyBlvd., Danville

(925)838-4900 mybeautymd.com

RunnerUp: GoldenStateDermatology Goldenstatedermatology.com

BestPlaceforLasikSurgery Winner: MarkR.MandelMD

1237BSt.,Hayward (877)210-2020Ext.3 optimaeye.com

BestTattooStudioWinner: ZebraTattoo&Body

Piercing

1419N.Broadway,WalnutCreek (925)946-1087

mrzebra.com

RunnerUp: FuturePrimitiveTattooandArt Studio Yelp.com/biz/ future-primitive-tattoo

BestVisionCorrectionSurgeon Winner: MarkR.MandelMD

1237BStreet,Hayward (877)210-2020Ext.3

optimaeye.com

RunnerUp: Dr.VahidVeiz Johnmuirhealth.com/doctor/ Vahid-Feiz-MD/

BestWaxingStudioWinner: SkinbyLexie

1651BotelhoDrive,Suite190, Studio15,WalnutCreek Skinbylexie.glossgenius.com/ services

RunnerUp: WaxxKat Waxxkat.com

BestYogaStudioWinner: DragonflyYoga+ Wellness

171SouthJStreet,Livermore (925)961-7057

Dragonflyyogawellness.com

RunnerUp: IndigoYoga&Pilates Myindigoyoga.com

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BestPlacetoHearLiveMusic andBestSpecialtyCocktail

RoxxonMain

RoxxonMainisafavorite amongthosewholoveto listentolivemusicwhile enjoyingdeliciouscocktails andincrediblecuisine.The winningrecipeforitssuccess isitsfriendlyandcomfortable neighborhoodambiancepaired withalargeselectionofwines anddelectablecuisinefeaturing locallysourced,organic,and sustainableingredients.Owner andExecutiveChefLesley StilesteamsupwithChefde CuisineTonyLaurotofeature anextensivemenuofselections fromstartsandbarbites,salads, andsandwichestoburgers, entrees,anddecadentdesserts.

CometoRoxxonMaininthe heartofthehistoricdowntown

BestItalianFood,BestPlace foraGirl’sNightOut,and runnerupforBestPlaceto HearLiveMusic

WiseGirlRestaurant, Bar&MusicVenue

Enteringits8th yearinBusiness, WiseGirlRestaurant,Bar& MusicVenuehasearnedthe reputationastheEastBay’s premieredestinationforlive music.Inaddition,justawarded “BestItalianFood”,“BestPlace foraGirl’sNightOut”,and runnerupfor“BestPlaceto HearLiveMusic”byTheEast BayTimes.

Awomanownedbusiness withstrongcommunityroots andvintagecharm,WiseGirl featuresItalianAmericanfare andcraftedcocktails,including

andenjoylivemusicevery Thursday,Friday,andSaturday night.Indoorandoutdoor venuesareavailabledepending ontheweather.Thepopular sitegetsbusy,soreservations arerecommended,especially onFridayandSaturdaynights whenthemusicplaysfrom 7to9p.m.Lookforwardto performancesbyTonalAuraJazz Duo,CarlosReyes,JinxJones&

theKingtones,andDuoGadjo laterthismonthandinearly April.Checkoutthewebsitefora completelistofupcomingtalent. Comethirstyforalarge selectionofSignatureCraft Cocktailswithcolorfulnames, includingLumiere,LovePotion, HemingwayOurWay,Snarky Lady,oraTonySoprano.Don’t misstheirsignaturemargarita Roxx-O-RitamadefromPatron

Reposadotequila,fresh strawberries,andkiwisand,of course,served“ontheRoxx.”

RoxxonMain 627MainStreet,Martinez (925)370-7699

Roxxonmain.com Checkoutthewebsitefora completelistofupcoming talent

Sicilianclassics,primerib, seafood,pastadishes,salads andmore!

AvisittoWiseGirlissureto createamemorableexperience forall!Bringthewholefamily, enjoyaromanticdate,kickyour healsupwiththegirls,listento yourfavoritelocalbandsand talentedmusicians,orwatch yoursportsteamsplayon multiple flatscreensthroughout. Thenewexpansionincludesa largestage,dance floor,and eventspace.Theyofferall genresofmusicandavarietyof entertainment.Stayuptodate withtheirsocialmediapages andwebsiteforupcomingmusic calendarandevents.

Locatedintheever-popular Poet’sCornerinPleasant Hill,therestaurantradiatesa contemporaryspinonclassic hospitality.Comeasyouareto

enjoythelargebar,diningroom, year-roundoutdoorpatios,and thepopular“JaneBond”lounge. Experiencetheambiance, atmosphere,anddiverse environment;afavoritelocal hauntappealingtoallagegroups.

Thisisavenuethatstillfeelslike PleasantHill’sbest-keptsecret.

WiseGirlRestaurant,Bar& MusicVenue

1932OakParkBlvd.PleasantHill wisegirlph.com

ENTERTAINMENTAND RECREATION

BestBowlingAlleyWinner: PaddockBowl

5915PachecoBlvd.,Pacheco (925)685-7812

Paddockbowl.com

RunnerUp: ClaytonValleyBowl Claytonvalleybowl.com

BestCasinoResortWinner: CaliforniaGrandCasino 5988PachecoBlvd.,Pacheco (925)685-8397

Californiagrandcasino.com

RunnerUp: GratonResortandCasino Gratonresortcasino.com

BestCollegeSportsTeamWinner: UCBerkeley–CalBears (510)642-6000 Berkeley.edu

RunnerUp: SaintMary’sCollegeofCalifornia Smcgaels.com

BestDiveBarWinner: Nu-RaysBar 709FerryStreet,Martinez (925)370-7090

RunnerUp: RoundUpSaloon Yelp.com/biz/ the-roundup-saloon-lafayette-2

BestMediterranean RestaurantandMarketplace ShishGrill

Votedbestinthiscategoryyear afteryear,ShishGrillcontinues tosatisfyEastBaytastebuds withitsauthenticLebanese andMediterraneancuisine.

ChefNancyaddsasideof passion,dedication,andlove forhergrandmother’sfood witheverymeal.Heismost proudwhenhercustomers returnfromLebanonandsay theymissedherShawarma, Tabouli,Falafel,Maklouba,and Hummus.

“Nothingmakesushappier,” shesays.“It’sself-fulfilling toknowthatwewereable tostayonourcustomers’

BestFitnessClubWinner: 24HourFitness

SeveralEastBaylocations (800)432-6348 24fitness.com

RunnerUp: UnboundTrainingCompany Unboundtrainingco.com

BestGolfCourseWinner: DiabloCreekGolfCourse

4050PortChicagoHighway, Concord (925)686-6267

Diablocreakgc.com

RunnerUp: BoundaryOaksGolfCourse Playboundaryoak.com

BestHappyHourWinner: Wence’sRestaurant

1922OakParkBlvd., PleasantHill Wencesrestaurant.com

mindsduringtheirvisitstothe Mediterranean.”

TheentireShishteamisvery passionateabouttheauthentic fooditservesandthecareit givestoeverycustomerasa memberoftheShishfamily. “Weloveouremployeesand thankthemformakingthis awardpossible.Withoutthem, wewouldn’tbeabletodowhat wedo,”sheadds. Customersraveaboutthe freshnessofthefood.

“ShishGrillislikeyour Lebanesegrandmotherisin thekitchen,”onecustomer writes.

“Nancycookslikeshe’s cookingforherfamily,andit shows,”writesanother.“Shish Grillneverdisappoints.”

RunnerUp:TIE MainStreetBrewery Mainstbrewery.com

Jack’sRestaurantandBar Ilovejacks.com”

BestKaraokeWinner: Nu-RaysBar

709FerryStreet,Martinez (925)370-7090

RunnerUp: SlowHandBBQ Slowhandbbq.com

BestLiveTheaterWinner: LesherCenterforthe Arts

1601CivicDrive,WalnutCreek (925)943-7469 lesherartscenter.org

RunnerUp: LivermoreValleyPerformingArts Livermorearts.org

Comeinforaweeknight breakfromcooking,aspecial weekendtreat,ortake advantageofthecatering menutohelpwithyournext party.Takeout,dinein,or enjoyonthepatio.

Lookforthe“specials,” includingLambShankon

BestLocalCasinoWinner: CaliforniaGrandCasino 5988PachecoBlvd.,Pacheco (925)685-8397 californiagrandcasino.com

RunnerUp: GratonResortandCasino Gratonresortcasino.com

BestLocalWineryforTasting Winner:

ConcannonVineyard

4590TeslaRd.,Livermore (925)456-2505 concannonvineyard.com

RunnerUp: VianoWinery&Vineyards Vianovineyards.com

BestMartialArtsWinner: Koo’sMartialArts Academy

2411OldCrowCanyonRoad, SanRamon Kootkd.square.site

FridaysandMakloubaon Saturdays.

ShishGrill

1061MarketPlace,#A,SanRamon ShishMarket1061MarketPlace#B (925)415-3270 theshishgrill.com

RunnerUp: RichardLee’sEastWestKungFu –Lafayette Bokfudo.com

BestMiniatureGolfWinner: GoldenTeeGolfland 2533CastroValleyBlvd.,Castro Valley (510)537-2168 golfland.com

RunnerUp: Boomers!–Livermore Boomerspark.com

BestMuseumWinner: OaklandMuseumof California 1000OakStreet,Oakland (510)318-8400 Museumca.com

RunnerUp: LindsayWildlifeExperience Lindsaywildlife.org

BestInteriorDesignerandBest WindowCoverings/Shutters Cole’sInterior

LocatedintheEastBaycityof Concord,Cole’sInteriorsDesign Centerofferssomeofthebestbrand namesinthehomefurnishings industry,combinedwitha16,000 squarefootshowroomandgenerous everydaydiscountpricing.Youwill findfeaturedbrandnamessuchas StickleyFurniture,Bernhardt,Century, Lexington,VisualComfort&Co,as wellasafullHunterDouglasWindow CoveringGallery.Inadditiontoa friendlystaffandanparalleledlevel ofattention,youwill finditallhere; from flooringandarearugs,tohome furnishingsandoutdoorliving,upto ceilingfansandlighting.Nomatter thesizeofyourproject,wearehereto helpyoucreateabeautiful,practical andfunctionalinteriorthatservesasa

trueextensionofyou-yourpersonality, lifestyleandvalues.Weareproudto beathird-generationfamily-owned business,andweinviteyoutotake advantageofourBest-in-the-East-Bay rated,complimentaryin-homedesign servicetoday.

Cole’sInteriors 2260CommerceAve.,Concord (925)680-5325 colesinteriors.com

BestApplianceStore

FriedmansAppliance

FriedmansApplianceisproud oftheirreputationasNorthern California’smostreliable nameinappliances,andas anemployee-ownedcompany, everymemberoftheirteam isinvestedingivingtheir customersthebest.Withover 2,000productsby80brands andashowroomfulloflive kitchensandlaundrymachines,

BestHomeFurnishingStore andBestSpecialtyFurniture

IronhorseHome Furnishings

It’sbeenagreatyearat IronhorseHomeFurnishings inBenicia.Votedbesthome furnishingstoreandbest specialtyfurniturestoresince 2016,theyalsocelebrateone oftheirfoundersbeingnamed inthetop40under40inthe homefurnishingbusiness.

“Allouremployeesare rockstars,”saysownerDoug Schwinnwhohasownedthe IronhorseHomeFurnishings since2002.

Theireasy-goingsales approachandconsideringtheir customerspartoftheIronhorse Familyhavepropelledtheir successandpopularityamong independentfurniturestores.

“Unlikebigboxstores,we havetheabilitytocustomize ourfurnituretofitour customers’needs,”says Schwinn.“Designerstyleand qualitycanbeaffordable, andwehavealargerangeof pricepointsthatallpassthe Ironhorsequalitytest,”he adds.

thereisnoothershowroom likethis-youhavetoseeitto believeit.

AtFriedmans,theyknowthat applianceshoppingisn’tjust aboutlooksandfunction–it’s about findingtheright fitfor yourhome.Fromrefrigerators toovens,dishwashersto laundrymachines,theyare heretomakesureyougetthe bestappliancesandthebest customerexperience.Comein andexperiencetheFriedmans

differenceandworkwithone ofover30salespeoplewho aresomeofthemosttrained intheindustry.Stopintoour PleasantHillshowroomandsee thedifferenceitmakestoshop withatrustednamethatknows itsappliances.

FriedmansAppliance 2304MonumentBlvd., PleasantHill (925)808-2950

Friedmansappliance.com

Itshighly-traineddesign staffalsohasthousandsof fabricsattheir fingertipsto createtheperfectcustomized sofa,recliner,homeoffice,or bedroom.Additionally,says Schwinn,“wewouldliketo providemoredesign-based servicesandhavesomegreat newtechnologytoaidinthe process.”

Family-ownedandservingthe BayAreafromtwolocations, BeniciaandSantaCruz,for morethan20years,Ironhorse startedinasmall,lessthana 1,000-square-footshowroom. Thefamilyandbusinessgrew, andtodaytheshowroom sprawlsover15,000square feetintheheartoftheHistoric BeniciaArsenal.

Ironhorseisamemberofthe ContemporaryDesignGroup, anationalassociationof independenthomefurnishings showroomsspecializinginmodern andcontemporarydesign.

IronHorseHomeFurnishings

990GrantSt.,Benicia (707)745-3559

ironhorsehomefurnishings.com

BestLandscaper JoeMai

JoeMaihasbeen servicingtheBayArea’s landscapingneedsfor over25years.Heserves theEastBay,South BayandPeninsula.In additiontocreating uniquedesigns,hebuilds fences,stonewalls, gazebosanddriveways. Lookingforyardor hillsidecleanup,hecan helpwiththisaswell.

CallJoeat 650-619-0750or 510-366-7826. Hewillbethererain orshineandincluding holidays

BestRealEstateCompany Re/MaxAccord

RE/MAXAccordhasgrown intooneoftheleadingglobal realestatefranchisorswith morethan135,000agents inmorethan115countries andterritoriessinceits first officeopenedin1973in Denver,Colorado.Eachofficeis franchisee-ownedandoperated undertheparentcompany, RE/MAXHoldings,inc.,still headquarteredinDenver. Afoundationofdrive, experience,andeducation isthecornerstoneofthe company’ssuccess.Itwasthe firstrealestatepowerhouse whereagentscouldkeep moreoftheircommissions andenjoythefreedomtorun theirbusinesses,contribute collectivelytoofficeexpenses,

andusemarketingandother agentservices.

RE/MAXAccordinDanville, theofficeofStephanie Stadtler,ispartofthis successfulteamofrealtors withaccesstotoplistings,a worldwidenetwork,exceptional marketingstrategies,and cutting-edgetechnology.A CertifiedResidentialSpecialist, shespecializesin first-time homepurchases,realestate investments,relocations,and theluxuryhomemarket.

StephanieStadtler Broker/owner

313SycamoreValleyRd.,W Danville (925)362-0429

Phone 925 - 676 - 2305 • Fax 925 - 676 - 2443 2395 Monument Blvd., Concord

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday-Sunday 9:00am-6:00pm

Visit Our website at www.Harvesthouse.com

The Local Source For Organic Food,Vitamins & Herbal Products

Harvest House is your local source for nutritional supplements, herbs, and natural foods. We welcome bulk purchases from 1 oz. to 100 lbs. Harvest House maintains a comprehensive nutrition library for our customers. Our helpful staff can help you to navigate one of the most comprehensive supplement departments in Northern California.We feature a wide array of hard-to-find nutritional products sourced from around the globe

Harvest House is committed to fulfilling your special dietary needs From gluten free to dairy free, and everything in between, we offer tasty options that work with your lifestyle.

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BestKitchen&Bath Remodeler

SosaKitchen& BathRemodeling

Inbusinessfor37consecutive years,SosaKitchenand BathRemodelingisaproven successintheremodeling business,turningbathrooms andkitchensintobeautiful gatheringspacesforalltheir client.

“Acompany’struestrength comesfromphenomenal employees,”saysMarissaSosa. Twenty-oneofthemorethan52 employeeshasbeenwithSosa formorethan20years.

“Weareatruefamily-run business,andallouremployees takeprideintheirwork,”she adds.

BestOutdoorFurnitureStore TerraOutdoorLiving

What’sontheoutsideisthe focusofTerraOutdoorLiving, votedbestoutdoorfurniture storeagain.Specialists instylish,high-quality, contemporaryoutdoor furniture,Terrashowcases avarietyofcollections, materials,andproducts. Throwopenthedoorsand createinspiringoutdoor sanctuaries,extensionsofthe indoorlivingandentertainment spaceswhereyoucanhost gatheringsoffamilyandfriends, celebrateintimatemoments,or enjoyapeacefulretreat.

Since2004TerraOutdoorLiving hasmasterfullytransformed outdoorspacesintoexciting venueswithitsvarietyof

Sosaisaone-stopshopwith designersavailableon-site toassistwithlayoutsand helpclientsselectthebest materialsfortheirhomesand businesses.Theyalsosell cabinetsandworkonother partsofthehome,suchas fireplaces, floors,andcounters. CountontheSosateamtodo electricalandplumbingprojects andpullthenecessarypermits foreachjob.

GiveSosaacallto findout aboutmonthlyspecialsand promotions.

SosaKitchen&Bathroom

Remodeling

7701MarathonDr.,Livermore (925)373-7675

sosagranite.com

furniture,fromchaises,chairs, andottomanstodiningoptions andmore,eachreflecting itssignaturequalityand contemporaryEuropeandesigns. Collaboratingwithdesigners, manufacturers,andartisans worldwide,Terracreates

outdoorfurnishingsunder itsexclusivebrand,Ventana, whichissolddirectlythrough itswebsiteandshowrooms.

VisitanEastBayshowroom inSanRamon,Berkeley, WalnutCreek,andtheoutletin Richmond.

BestDoorInstaller

DoorDoctor

Openthedoortoanother opportunity.LetTheDoorDoctor showyouwhatittakestobe namedthebestdoorinstaller.

Afamily-ownedbusiness

TheDoorDoctorhasbeen unlockingitsfastandreliable servicesince1978.They reachouttoresidential andcommercialcustomers throughouttheentireTri-Valley alongthe680corridorand fromLivermoreanduptoTracy. Totherescueofcarstrapped ingaragesorpeopleunable togetin,outorsecuretheir homes,TheDoorDoctormakes afterhoursemergencyservice available.Theyarealsospring replacementandbreak-in repairspecialists.

CallonTheDoorDoctor forthelateststylesand largeselectionofdoors toupgradeyourhomeor office,orstopbytheir showroom.Askfora custom-designeddoorto exactlyfityourneeds.Not onlyaretheyvotedthe BestintheEastBay,the family-ownedDoorDoctor hasalsoreceivedanA+ BetterBusinessBureau rating,andisaproud memberofthePleasanton ChamberofCommerce. Opportunityisknockingon yournextdoorinstalledby TheDoorDoctor.

39CaliforniaAve.,#102, Pleasanton (925)484-4290 thedoordoctors.com

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Single-Family Homes

From the Low $900,000s

Avalon Point at River Islands

Lathrop

Single-Family Homes From the Mid $900,000s

Jasper Morgan Hill

Townhomes

From the Upper $800 000s

Vida at The Collective Manteca

55+ Gated Community

Single-Family Homes

From the Mid $400,000s

Dawn at The Collective Manteca

55+ Gated Community

Single-Family Homes

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Concord

Townhomes

From the Mid $700,000s

The Strand at Loch Lomond Marina San Rafael

Single-Family Homes & Townhomes From the $1 4 Mill ons

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BestNewHomeBuilder TrumarkHomes, NorthernCA

Withover35yearsofexpertise inmultidisciplinaryrealestate development,itwasonlyamatter oftimebeforeTrumarkHomes wasnamed“BestNewHome Builder”bytheBayAreaNews Group.Sinceitsinception,Trumark Homeshasentitledover5,000 lotsandcommittedmorethan $1.5billionininvestments.Over theyears,thecompany’sfocus hasremainedconsistent:to buildhomesandmaster-planned communitieswithunmatched amenitiesinthrivinglocationsthat enhancethelivesofhomeowners.

BestPetHospitalandBest Veterinarian

PawsofPleasanton

AtPawsofPleasantonAnimal Hospital,yourpetsarefamily. Theystrivetotreateachand everypatientwhowalksthrough ourdoorswithkindnessand respect.Theirgoalistoprovide compassionatecareforyour four-leggedfamilymembersto helpkeepyourpetsfeelingthe best!

PawsofPleasantonAnimal Hospitalisaprivatelyowned, smallanimalveterinaryhospital ownedbyDr.AmandaBloomberg andDr.MelissaHardy,both proudveterinarygraduatesof PurdueUniversity.Therestof thePawsdoctorfamilyincludes Dr.KellySterbentz,Dr.Shrija DesaiandDr.KarinConnor-all localresidentswithyearsof experienceservingpetsinthe EastBay.Theyalsoworkwith Dr.JessicaPaige,ananimal

Witheverynewhome community,TrumarkHomes endeavorstoofferitsresidents aplacetogather,aplaceto dreamandaplacetocallhome. Inadditiontothismission, TrumarkHomeshaspartnered withcharity:watertobring potablewatertodeveloping nations.Forevery50homes built,approximately200people areprovidedwithfresh,clean water.Thisworkisessentialto supportingcommunitiesand growingeconomiesaroundthe globe.

ThroughouttheBayArea, TrumarkHomeshasdeveloped avarietyoftownhomesand single-familyresidenceswith eye-catchingarchitecture andmodernconveniencesin

locationsthatgranteasyaccess tobusinesshubsandmajestic naturallandscapesalike. TrumarkHomes’award-winning communitiesintheBayArea andbeyondhavecementedthe companyasoneofthemost reliableandtrusteddevelopers around.GetintouchwithaNew

chiropractor,whocomesto theirfacilityparttimetocare forchiropracticpatients.They areproudtobeoneofthefew veterinaryhospitalsoffering chiropracticcareforpetsinthe BayArea.

Theyopenedtheirdoors inJune2020inthemidst ofCOVIDshutdownsand havestillbeenabletobuild awonderfulcommunityof clientsandstaff,whohave helpedthemgrowimmensely andextendtheirservicesto theircommunity.Withahuge shiftintheveterinary fieldto corporately-ownedhospitals, theyfeelstronglyaboutowning aprivately-ownedhospital wheretheycancreatethe uniquefamily-orientedfeelthat thepetsrecognizeandtheir clientsappreciate.

Ascommunitymembersin theEastBay,theyarealso extremelyproudtobeaGreen BusinessofCaliforniaandto

offersustainableveterinarycare inPleasanton.Theybelieveit istheirdutytodowhatisbest foryourpetandalsoforthe environment.

“Itissuchanhonortobe namedBestVeterinarianand BestPetHospitalintheEast Bay,andwe’resothankfulthat ourcommunityputssomuch trustintoournon-corporate, family-orientatedbusiness.”-Dr.

AmandaBloomberg

Formoreinformationorto scheduleanappointment, pleasevisittheirwebsiteat

www.pawsofpleasanton.com

TheyareopenMondaythrough Friday7:30AM-6PM.

“Wewouldlovetowelcome youtothefamilyatPawsof PleasantonAnimalHospital.”Dr.MelissaHardy

PawsofPleasantonAnimal Hospital

3128SantaRitaRoad.,Suite B,Pleasanton (925)380-1888

PawsOfPleasanton.com

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BestOutdoorEvent/FestivalWinner: BlackJoyParade

14thandFranklinStreets,Downtown Oakland Blackjoyparade.org

RunnerUp: TodosSantosPlaza Cityofconcord.org

BestPlaceforaGirl’s NightOutWinner: WiseGirlRestaurant,Bar&

MusicVenue

1932OakParkBlvd.,PleasantHill (925)448-9888

Wisegirlph.com

RunnerUp: Nu-RaysBar

Yelp.com/biz/nu-rays-martinez-2

BestPlacetoHearLiveMusicWinner:

RoxxonMain

627MainStreet,Martinez (925)370-7699

Roxxonmain.com

RunnerUp: WiseGirlRestaurant,Bar,LiveMusic

1932OakParkBlvd.,PleasantHill (925)448-9888

Wisegirlph.com

BestPlacetoTakeYourKidstoPlay

Winner: HeatherFarmsPark

301N.SanCarlosDr.,WalnutCreek (925)943-5858

walnut-creek.org

RunnerUp: ChuckE.Cheese Chuckecheese.com

BestProfessionalSportsTeam

Winner: GoldenStateWarriors Nba.com/warriors/

RunnerUp: OaklandAthletics Mlb.com/athletics

BestSpecialtyCocktailWinner: RoxxonMain

627MainStreet,Martinez (925)370-7699

Roxxonmain.com

RunnerUp: Nu-RaysBar

Yelp.com/biz/nu-rays-martinez-2

BestSportsBarWinner: DareDevilDogs

2550SanRamonValleyBlvd.,SteD, SanRamon Daredevildogs.com

RunnerUp: StadiumPub Thestadiumpubwc.com

BestWineBarWinner: BarCavaCraftCocktails

Wine&Eatery

718MainStreet,Martinez (925)957-6030

barcava.com

RunnerUp: ResidualSugarWineBar Rswine.com

FOOD

BestAmericanFoodWinner DareDevilDogs

2550SanRamonValleyBlvd.,SteD, SanRamon Daredevildogs.com

RunnerUp: RoxxonMain 627MainStreet,Martinez (925)370-7699

Roxxonmain.com

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BEST CREDIT

BestSeniorLivingFacility CarefieldPleasanton

Voted“BestSeniorLiving Facility”intheEastBay, CarefieldPleasantonprovides exceptionalcareforseniors whoareexperiencing Alzheimer’s,dementiaand othermemory-relateddiseases.

Withcompassionatestaff availablearound-the-clock, thecommunitytakesa person-centeredapproachto memorycarewithdays filled withengagingactivitiesthat strengthenthemind,body andspirit,deliciousdining withsocialinteraction,anda personalizedsupportplanthat caterstoeachresident.

Thecommunityrecently underwentamulti-milliondollar

BestPlaceforaWedding BrazilianRoom

Tuckedamongthelush parklandsprawlingacross TildenRegionalParkisthe picturesquevenue,amagical settingforacouple’smost romanticday.

TheBrazilianRoom,theEast BayRegionalParkDistrict’s iconicandhistoric flagship weddingandeventvenue, wasbuiltin1941andwas extensivelyremodeled in1965.TheRoomcan accommodateupto150 guestsforareceptionand ceremonyandhasindoorand outdoorspace.

Theinterior’shardwood panelingoriginatedfromthe originalBrazilianPavilion,a landmarkatthe1939Golden GateInternationalExposition onTreasureIsland.Today,

renovationandfeaturesprivate studioswithen-suitebathrooms, purposefullycuratedcommon livingspacesandabeautiful outdoorgardenthatisfully secured.

TheteamatCarefield Pleasantonishereasa resourceforyou.Havea questionaboutmemorycareor wanttolearnmoreaboutthe community?Calltolearnmore today.

CarefieldPleasanton

(925)400-9297

4115MohrAve,Pleasanton, CA94566

CarefieldPleasanton.com

thegorgeousinteriorand surroundinggardenstopthe listofweddingvenuesfor couplesfromallovertheBay Area.

VisitTheBrazilianRoomopen houseonthe firstandthird Tuesdayofeachmonthfrom 3to7p.m.toseeforyourself theuniquebeautyofthe surroundings.

TheBrazilianRoomisoneof foureventvenuesoperated bytheEastBayRegional ParkDistrict.Checkoutthe TemescalBeachHouse, theFernCottage,andthe ShorelineCenter,whichis duetoreopenfollowinga renovation.

BrazilianRoom

WildcatCanyonRoadatShasta Road,Berkeley

(510)544-3164

brazilianroom.org

BestCannabisDispensary CBDStore VelvetCannabis Dispensary

It’satrifectaforsuccess.“We believewehavetheabsolute bestteaminthebusiness,we keeptheabsolutebestbrandsin Californiainstockandavailableat competitiveprices,andourstores arewarmandinviting,”saysJim Schaaf,ownerofVelvetCannabis DispensaryinMartinez.

RecognizedastheBest DispensarytoWorkforin

Californiaforthethirdconsecutive year,Schaafismostproudand inspireshimtoexpandfromtwo to fivemorestoresthisyear, includingintheBrentwoodarea ofLosAngeles.Asecondlocation iscurrentlyopeninEagleRock, LosAngeles.

“OurentireteamatVelvetshows uptoserveourcustomersevery singleday,”hesays.

“Weworkhardtorecruit, hire,train,anddevelopgreat employeeswho,inturn,deliver thatgreatVelvetcustomer experience.”

Havingaknowledgeableand friendlystaffisjustthebeginning oftheVelvetexperience.Its storeisalsoideallylocatednear theBenicia-MartinezBridge inMartinez,whereparkingis neveraproblem,productsare “gradeA,”andtheproductsare organizedbycategoriesand displayedonatablettoscroll andshop.Customerscanalso scorewithaloyaltyprogram.Shop more,savemore,andwatchyour pointsstack,”headds.

Schaafsayssecuritymakesthe shoppingexperiencefeelsafe, too.

“Weworkreallyhardtocreatea safe,warm,andinvitingspace fullofcannabisenthusiasts excitedtosharetheirloveand passionfortheplant,”says Schaaf.“Whenyouhireand retaingreatpeople,theydeliver aconsistentlygreatcustomer experience,”headds.

Thethree-year-olddispensary currentlyhasastaffofmorethan

80employees.Theyofferrotating andweeklydealsfromMilitary MondayandSeniorHappyHours toWyldWednesdays.

VelvetCannabisDispensary 4808SunriseDr.,SteA, Martinez (925)222-5044

Velvetcannabis.com

From encouraging strengths and capabilities to assisting with personal needs, our team is available 24/7 and is dedicated to nurturing the mind, body and spirit

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BestSeniorCarePlacement AffinityPlacement& CareSolutions

AtAffinityPlacement& CareSolutions,westriveto providecompassionateand knowledgeableseniorcare solutionsforallofyoursenior careneeds.Wespecializein coordinatingandprovidingthe bestpossibleassistedlivingand careoptionsforyourunique needs.Ourcoordinatorstake thetimetoselectonlythemost appropriatecommunitiesand in-homecaregivingagencies foryou,andyourlovedone.We arenotachainoranational agency,wearealocalBayArea agency;whichmeansthatwe have first-handknowledge andexperiencewithallof ourresourcesthatweoffer. Youwon’tbegettinggeneric, pumpedoutlistsofcommunities orsearchresultshere.We willgiveyouthetimeand guidanceyoudeserve,using onlypre-screenedandlicensed options.Together,we’llputin

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BestBakeryWinner: Denica’sRealFood Kitchen

6058DoughertyRoad,Dublin

(925)829-6200

2723CastroValleyBlvd.,Castro Valley (510)537-1100

2259LosPositasRoad, Livermore (925)447-9500

Denicascafe.com

RunnerUp: AlpinePastry&Cakes

Alpinepastry.com

placethebestpossiblesenior placementandcareoptions movingforward.

Prescreenedcareoptionsare inclusiveof:

AssistedLivingCommunities

Residential/BoardandCare Communities

Memory/DementiaCare Communities

Respite/Short-TermCommunities

HospicelevelCare

ExperiencedCaregiversand CNA’s MedicationManagement

Uponreceivingyourcall, oneofourCoordinatorswill immediatelyprovideacomplete careassessmenttoensure thatyouaregettingthemost personalizedsolutions available toyouand/oryourlovedones. Our free seniorplacement servicesincludeanimmediate, comprehensiveconsultand seniorcareassessment.With your firstcall,wewillidentify solutions thatarespecifictoyour needsandhelp filterthroughthe

BestBarbecueWinner: ShishGrill

1061MarketPlace,#A,San Ramon (925)415-3270 theshishgrill.com

RunnerUp: SlowHandBBQ Slowhandbbq.com

BestBrewPubWinner: DareDevilDogs

2550SanRamonValleyBlvd., SteD,SanRamon Daredevildogs.com

RunnerUp: FiveSunsBrewing Fivesunsbrewing.com

manyoptionsoutthere.Wework tirelesslyandeffectivelytoget youtheresourcesappropriate toyou.AffinityPlacement’s CareCoordinatorsarehands onwithyoueverystepofthe way.Seniorcarecommunities fromindependentstyleliving tobedsidecareandin-home caregiving,everyoneneedsan advocate,andAffinityPlacement isheretohelp!

AtAffinityPlacement,weare constantlyreassessingnew seniorcarecommunitiesand agenciesinordertoensurethat yourcareis quality care.OurCare Coordinatorsworkintandem withsocialworkers,hospitaland skillednursingstafftoensurea seamlessandappropriatecare plan.Wearea certified (RCFE) ResidentialCareFacilitiesfor theElderlyAdministrators.We understandtheregulationsand licensingnecessaryforyour appropriatecaresolution,so thatyoursolutionsarethebest possibleseniorcarefacilities andoptionsavailable.Letusdo thehomeworkforyoursenior placementneeds.

BestChineseFoodWinner: UncleYu’satthe Vineyard

39S.LivermoreAve.,#125, Livermore (925)449-7000

uncleyusvineyard.com

RunnerUp: SunflowerGarden Sunflowergardenrestaurant.com

BestDeliWinner: GenovaDelicatessen

WalnutCreek

1105SCaliforniaBlvd., WalnutCreek (925)939-3838 genovadeli.net

Whetheryou’reseekingaquality seniorcarecommunityoran in-homecaregiver,callustoday forimmediateresourcesthat arepersonallyselectedforyour specificseniorcareneeds.You needguidance,wehavethe solutions.Ourservicesare100% free toyouandyourlovedones. Weareresponsive365daysa year,forurgentcareplanning, andofferextendedhours.With nothingtolose,andallofthe knowledgeandexperienceatthe ready,you’llsurelyberelieved onceyoureachout!

Youcancallusat 800-674-9896 orvisitourwebsite: AffinityPlacement.com

RunnerUp: ParmaDelicatessen Parmadeliconcord.com

BestFrenchFoodWinner: REVEBistro,Lafayette

960MoragaRd.,F,Lafayette (925)385-0793 revebistro.com

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BestBoutique CottageJewel

CottageJewelhasmovedtoa moreprominentlocationjust aroundthecorneronHartz Avenuebutstilloffersthat intimateshoppingexperience forthoselookingforunique gifts.Expecttouncovera treasureortwowhilebrowsing this“EmporiumofUncommon Accoutrements”andsparkling displaysofvintage,antique, andartisanwaresandjewelry, frombroochesandearringsto necklaces,bracelets,andmore.

OwnerMarciaHarmonscours estatesalesyear-round, liquidatesestates,andalways featuresnewitems.Shehosts newvignettes,andartisan trunkshowsweeklytocreatea uniquecollector’sparadise.

Acollectorof treasuressinceshe wasachild,Harmon hasbeendesigning UBUjewelryforthe past25yearsand networkingwiththe NorthernCalifornia BeadSociety.Harmon alsohostsmonthly lectures,appraisal clinics,trunkshows, andsoirees.

Inadditiontojewelry, CottageJewel specializesinevery formofembellishment foryouandyourhome.

Recognizedyear afteryearforthe bestboutique, Harmonhasalso beenawardedvolunteerof theyear,aContraCosta SmallBusinessAward,

BusinessPersonoftheYear, anAwardofMeritfromthe TownofDanville,andnamed thebestplacetobuyagift.

CottageJewel 391HartzAvenue,Danville (925)837-2664

cottagejewel.com

UNCLECreditUnionisa full-service financialinstitution intheEastBaythathasbeen servicingitsmemberssince 1957.UNCLEservesfour countieswithintheTri-Valley andCentralValley,with financialcentersinLivermore, Pleasanton,Tracy,andStockton. UNCLEhasrecentlybeen recognizedforachievementsof excellenceinservice,culture, leadership,andphilanthropy, whichincludesbeingvotedBest CreditUnionintheEastBayfor thesixthconsecutiveyear.

Foundedbyemployeesof LawrenceLivermoreNational Laboratory(previouslyUniversity ofCaliforniaRadiation LaboratoryatLivermore),UNCLE proudlyservesmemberswho live,work,worship,orattend schoolinfourmajorcounties oftheGreaterBayArea.Asthe companycontinuestogrow,

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BestFrozenYogurtWinner: Ian’sYogurt

530CenterAveune,Martinez (925)229-3580

Yelp.com/biz/ ians-yogurt-martinez

RunnerUp:

Menchie’sFrozenYogurt Menchies.com

BestHamburgerWinner: DareDevilDogs

2550SanRamonValleyBlvd., SteD,SanRamon Daredevildogs.com

RunnerUp: ShishGrill theshishgrill.com

theirphilosophyofPeople HelpingPeoplecontinuestobe attheforefrontoftheircompany corevalues.

Asapartofdemonstratingthis corevalue,UNCLEisaproud sponsorandcontributorto localcharitableandnon-profit organizations,suchas: LivermoreValleyArts,Livermore LabFoundation,LasPositas CollegeFoundation,Livermore RodeoFoundation,Stockton PortsBaseballClub,Hope Hospice,Tri-ValleyHaven, andmanymore.Inaddition tomonetarysupport,UNCLE providesitsemployeeswith paidvolunteertimeeach yeartocontributetothelocal communities.In2022,UNCLE employeescontributedover 900hoursofvolunteertimeto avarietyoflocalorganizations throughoutAlameda,Stanislaus, SanJoaquin,andContraCosta counties.

UNCLEprovidesawiderange of financialsolutionsincluding checkingandsavingsaccounts,

BestIceCreamWinner: FentonsCreamery

4226PiedmontAve.,Oakland (510)658-7000 fentonscremery.com

RunnerUp: Baskin-Robbins Baskinrobbins.com

BestIndianFoodWinner: NaannCurry

Severallocationsthroughoutthe EastBay naancurry.com

RunnerUp: SansarIndianCuisine sansarindiancuisine.com

consumerandautoloans, mortgageproducts,credit cards,businessbanking,and afullspectrumofinvestment and financialplanningservices availableunderitsWealth ManagementDivision.The creditunionstrivesforongoing investmentininfrastructure, technology,andtalentwith additionalfocusesonenhanced convenience,personalization, and financialeducationin digitalbanking.Inaddition to five financialcentersand modernizedonlineandmobile

BestItalianFoodWinner: WiseGirlRestaurant, Bar&MusicVenue

1932OakParkBlvd.,PleasantHill (925)448-9888

Wisegirlph.com

RunnerUp: MangiaBeneRestaurant Mangiabenefood.com

BestJapaneseFoodWinner: KobeJapanPleasantHill

1918OakParkBlvd.,PleasantHill (925)705-7065or(925) 705-7066

Pleasanthill. kobejapanrestaurant.com

RunnerUp: OZORASushi Ozora-sushi.com

bankingservices,UNCLE providesmemberswithaccess to5,000+sharedbranchesand nearly30,000

ATMsviatheCO-OPShared BranchingNetwork.Formore informationonourhistory, products,andservices,visitus atwww.unclecu.org.

UNCLECreditUnion

2100LasPositasCourt Livermore,CA94551 (925)447-5001

www.unclecu.org

BestMediterraneanFood Winner: ShishGrill

1061MarketPlace,SanRamon (925)415-3270

theshishgrill.com

RunnerUp: Troy Troygreek.com

BestMexicanFoodWinner: LosPanchosMexican Restaurant

480SanRamonValleyBlvd., SuiteH,Danville (925)820-0181

Lospanchosrestaurant.com

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RunnerUp: OGTacos

Ogtacosonline.com

BestPizzaWinner: Zachary’sChicagoPizza Severallocationsthroughoutthe BayArea

zacharys.com

RunnerUp: Melo’sPizza&Pasta Melospizzapasta.com

BestSeafoodWinner: WalnutCreekYachtClub

1555BonanzaStreet,WalnutCreek (925)944-3474

wcyc.net

RunnerUp: TheDeadFish

Thedeadfish.com

BestSteakhouseWinner: FlemingsPrimeRib

Steakhouse&WineBar

1685Mt.DiabloBlvd.,WalnutCreek

(925)287-0297

flemingssteakhouse.com

RunnerUp: Ruth’sChrisSteakHouse Ruthschris.com

BestThaiFoodWinner: TorsapThaiKitchen

1388LocustStreet,WalnutCreek

(925)433-2166

Torsapthaikitchen.com

RunnerUp: LemongrassBistro Lemongrass-bistro.com

BestVegetarianFoodWinner: ShishGrill

1061MarketPlace,SanRamon

(925)415-3270

theshishgrill.com

RunnerUp: SouleyVegan souleyvegan.com

BestVietnameseFoodWinner: PhoSam

2550SanRamonValleyBlvd., SanRamon (925)838-2347

Yelp.com/biz/ pho-sam-restaurant-san-ramon

RunnerUp: Vanessa’sBistro2Vietnamese Restaurant Vanessasbistro2.com

HOME

BestApplianceStoreWinner

FriedmansAppliance

2304MonumentBlvd.,Pleasant Hill (925)808-2950

Friedmansappliance.com

RunnerUp: AirportHomeAppliance 925)265-7154

airportappliance.com

BestBathRemodelerWinner: SosaKitchen&Bathroom

Remodeling

7701MarathonDr.,Livermore (925)373-7675

sosagranite.com

RunnerUp: Re-BathBayArea (925)270-4704

Rebath.com

BestDoorInstallerWinner: TheDoorDoctor

39CaliforniaAve.,#102, Pleasanton (925)484-4290

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BestFlorist Paula’sFamilyFlorist/ CottageFlorist

AlandmarkinAntiochdowntown, “intheyellowhouse”atthe cornerofAand15thStreets, Paula’sFamilyFlorist/Cottage Floristhasbeenservingthe residentsofAntioch,Brentwood, andOakleyforgenerations. Thefamily-ownedandoperated businesscreatescustom bouquetsforeveryoccasionand offerssame-daydelivery.

PaulaFranchetto-Trotta andherhusband,Chris, arethird-generation florists andmaintainthelegacyher grandparentsstartedmorethan 60yearsago.Timehaspassed, buttheystilloperateoutofthe samebuildingandstillbelieve inprovidingthebestcustomer

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RunnerUp: Windows&Beyond (925)689-6600

Windowsandbeyond.net

BestFlooringCompanyWinner: CarpetlandFlooring

CenterShowroom

1299RosewoodDr.,Pleasanton (925)847-0866

carpetlandflooring.com

RunnerUp: FineFloorz (925)430-5963

Finefloorz.com

BestHeating/ACCompany

Winner: ServiceChampions

Heating&Air Conditioning

SeveralEastBaylocations

serviceandlisteningtotheir customers’wants.

Specialistsinweddingand sympathy flowers,Paula’sFamily Florist,since2006,hasserviced morethan2,000funeral servicesandmorethan1,200 weddings.Theyteamupwith partnersWedgewoodBanquet, LoneTreeGolfCourse,Higgins Chapel,HolyCrossCemetery& FuneralServices.

Recognizedasthebestin thiscategoryyearafteryear, Paulasaystheyareextremely honored.

Paula’sFamilyFlorist 1412“A”St.,Antioch Cornerof“A”and15thSt. (925)756-6000or(925) 757-2373

paulasfamilyflorist.com

866-342-2939 servicechampions.net

RunnerUp: FairviewHeating&Air ConditioningInc. (925)625-4963 Fairviewair.com

BestHomeFurnishingsStore Winner: IronHorseHome Furnishings

990GrantSt.,Benicia (707)745-3559

ironhorsehomefurnishings.com

RunnerUp: Cole’sInteriors (925)680-5325 colesinteriors.com

BestInteriorDesignerWinner: Cole’sInteriors

2260CommerceAve.,Concord (925)680-5325 colesinteriors.com

RunnerUp: LMBInteriors (510)531-8438 Lmbinteriors.com

BestKitchenRemodeler Winner: SosaKitchen&Bathroom

Remodeling

7701MarathonDrive,Livermore (925)373-7675 sosagranite.com

RunnerUp: NewKeyConstruction (925)954-8731

Newkeyconstruction.com

BestLandscaperWinner: JoeMaiLandscaping& Gardening (510)366-7826

RunnerUp:Pleaseconfirm JoelBanducci (510)758-1128

BestNewHomeBuilderWinner: TrumarkHomes,Northern CaliforniaDivision

3001BishopDrive,#100,SanRamon (925)999-3950

Trumarkhomes.com

RunnerUp: TollBrothersNorthernCalifornia DivisionOffice (925)249-6000 Tollbrothers.com

BestOutdoorFurnitureStore Winner: TerraOutdoorLiving

2042Mt.DiabloBlvd.,Walnut Creek (925)935-5553

terraoutdoor.com

RunnerUp: Cole’sInteriors (925)680-5325

colesinteriors.com

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SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023

BestShoeStore ShoesonSolano

Takeastepintostyle,comfort, andsupport.StepintoShoes onSolanovotedthebestinthis categoryyearafteryearand recognizedfortheirexcellent customerserviceandunique products.

OwnerCarolFabrettisaysshe isproudofhavingsurvivedthe pandemicandcontinuingtoserve theircustomers’footwearand accessoryneeds.

“Itisduetoourcustomersthatwe arestillopentoservingthem.We neverforgetthat”sheadds.

SoleTerrahaschangedthe shoegamewhenitcomes tomakingcomfortabledress shoes,accordingtoacustomer. Meanwhile,thestaffworks hardto findstylesthat fiteach customer’sneedsperfectly.The

teamisknowledgeableaboutthe productsanddoesn’thesitate tomakesuggestions.In2023, ShoesonSolanowillcontinueto growtheSoleTerrabrandand expandittoincludemore“dress” stylesthatdon’tcompromise comfortandsupport.Youcanstill becomfortableifyouneedtowear aheelforworkoraspecialevent. Theselectionofstylishmen’s footwearalsocontinuestogrow.

“Weareuniqueamongretail shoestoresinhowwe‘curate’ theproductsweofferanddesign stylesnotfoundinthemarket,” saysFabretti.“Additionally,we havealwaysmadecustomer satisfactionourtoppriority.The peoplewhoshopwithusrecognize this.”

“Ineverhavetodecidebetween comfortandstyle,”writesone satisfiedcustomer.

Celebrating35yearsinbusiness

thisOctober,ShoesonSolano beganasanapparelbrandand movedtoshoesabout25years ago.Theirbrand,SoleTerra,isten yearsold.

CominginMarchistheseasonal trunkshow,whererepresentatives fromthebestbrandareinvited tointroducetheirlateststyles, answerquestionsabouttheir products,andtalkabouttheir brands.ThestoresinNorth Berkeley,Rockridge,andWalnut Creekwillalsobeparticipating intheneighborhoodstreetfairs. Customersareencouragedto signupfortheShoesonSolano newsletteronthewebsiteor in-storeformoreinformationabout upcomingevents.

Comeintoexperiencethe pleasantatmosphereand excellentcustomerservicewhile browsingthelateststyles.Shop onlineatshoesonsolano.com

andpickupin-storeorenjoy theconvenienceofdeliveryto yourdoor.Don’tforgettheShoe LoversRewards,thenewloyalty programthatofferscustomers pointsoneverypurchase,leading toexcellentdiscounts.Receive pointsforjustsigninguponlineor in-store.

ShoesonSolano

1774SolanoAve.,Berkeley| (510)525-3832

5933CollegeAve.,Oakland| (510)823-2290

1386NorthMainSt.,Walnut Creek|(925)300-3003

shoesonsolano.com

We were voted the best in the East Bay because we do dentistry differently We know the dentist can be stressful, and we go out of our way to change that. We are upfront and transparent, while treating you with kindness and respect We utilize the most advanced dental technology (including sedation) to keep your oral health on track. Whether you're looking for a complete smile makeover, or simply a home for your routine dental care, we are well prepared to take care of you and your loved ones in our relaxing, spa-like environment

BestPlumberWinner: ValleyPlumbingHome Center,Inc.

272RoseAvenue,Pleasanton (925)750-8783

Valleyplumbinginc.com

RunnerUp: BarnettPlumbing&Water Heaters

(925)872-0805

Philbarnettplumbing.com

BestRealEstateAgentWinner: GinaPiper/ElationReal Estate

127SpringSt.,Suite115, Pleasanton (925)200-0202

ginapiper.com

RunnerUp: JulieMcCoy,BrokerAssociate, RE/MAXAccord(925)980-8095

JulieMcCoy.com

BestRealEstate CompanyWinner: RE/MAXAccord

313SycamoreValleyRoad, Danville

(925)838-4100 Remaxaccord.com

RunnerUp: InteroRealEstate Intero.com

BestSolarCompanyWinner: SunrunSolar

(844)321-6937

Sunrun.com

RunnerUp: DiabloSolarServices.,Inc. (925)313-0600

Diablosolar.com

BestWindowCompanyWinner: Dolan’sLumber,Doors andWindows

2750CaminoDiablo,Walnut Creek

(800)936-5267

Dolanlumber.com/walnutcreek

RunnerUp: Windows&Beyond (925)689-6600

Windowsandbeyond.net

BestWindowCoverings/ ShuttersWinner: Cole’sInteriors (925)680-5325 colesinteriors.com

RunnerUp: Window-ologyBlinds,Shades, ShuttersandMore (925)462-1207

Window-ology.com

PETS

BestPetHospitalWinner: PawsofPleasanton

AnimalHospital

3128SantaRitaRoad.,SuiteB, Pleasanton (925)380-1888

Pawsofpleasanton.com

RunnerUp: SAGEVeterinaryCenters (925)574-7243(Dublin) (925)627-7243(Concord) Sagecenters.com

BestPetStoreWinner: PetFoodExpress

SeveralEastBayLocations (415)759-7777

petfood.express

RunnerUp: Petco petco.com

BestVeterinarianWinner: PawsofPleasanton AnimalHospital

3128SantaRitaRoad,SuiteB, Pleasanton (925)380-1888

Pawsofpleasanton.com

RunnerUp: FairviewAnimalHospital (925)626-7284

Fairviewanimalhospital.net

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PLACES AND SERVICES

BestCannabisDispensary Winner

VelvetCannabis Dispensary

4808SunriseDr.,SteA, Martinez

(925)222-5044

Velvetcannabis.com

RunnerUp: EmbarcMartinezCannabis Dispensary Goembarc.com

BestCBDStoreWinner: VelvetCannabis Dispensary

4808SunriseDr.,SteA, Martinez (925)222-5044

Velvetcannabis.com

RunnerUp: YourCBDStore Urcbdstores.com

BestComputerRepair&Service

Winner: PleasantonComputer Repair

400MainStreet,#205, Pleasanton (925)460-5200

Pleasantoncomputerrepair.com

RunnerUp Cantrell’sComputerSales& Service Crsfbay.com

BestCreditUnionWinner

UNCLECreditUnion

2100LasPositasCt.,Livermore

1987SantaRitaRoad,SteA, Pleasanton (925)447-5001

Unclecu.org

RunnerUp PatelcoCreditUnion patelco.org

BestHotelWinner

LafayetteParkHotel&Spa

3287Mt.DiabloBlvd.,Lafayette (855)382-8632

lafayetteparkhotel.com

RunnerUp

ACHotelbyMarriott,Pleasanton marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ oakac-ac-hotel-pleasanton

BestLocalBankWinner

FirstCommercialBank(USA)

47000WarmSpringsBlvd.,Suite 3,Fremont (510)933-0270 Bankfcb.com

RunnerUp BankoftheWest Bankofthewest.com

BestMortgageSpecialist (TraditionalorReverse)Winner AnnaKussmaul–StonecastleMortgage

380DiabloRoad,Suite201, Danville 925-487-0908 stonecastlemtg.com/ anna-kussmaul/

RunnerUp GuildMortgage–BobCooley branches.guildmortgage.com /ca/walnutcreek/ bob-cooley-141-nkbc.html

BestNeighborhoodBookstore Winner

HalfPriceBooks

2036ShattuckAve.,Berkeley, (510)526-6080

7898DublinBlvd.,Dublin (925)875-1942

39152FremontHub,Fremont (510)744-0333 hpb.com

RunnerUp RakestrawBooks rakestrawbooks.com

BestPlacefora WeddingWinner

BrazilianRoom

WildcatCanyonRoadatShasta Road,Berkeley (510)544-3164 brazilianroom.org

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RunnerUp

BrentwoodRisebyWedgewood Weddings

wedgewoodweddings.com/ brentwoodrise

BestPlaceofWorshipWinners

MasjidAl-Noor(Tie)

4035TreatBlvd.,Concord

(925)768-4885

noorislamicandculturalcommunitycenter.com

NewHopeChurch(Tie)

2120OliveraCourt,Concord

(925)682-5918

Newhopepeople.com

RunnerUp

DanvilleCongregationalChurch danvillechurch.org

BestPrivateSchoolWinner

NewHopePreschool

2120OliveraCourt,Concord

(925)682-5918

Nhaconcord.com

RunnerUp

TheAthenianSchool Athenian.org

BestRetirementCommunity Winner

RossmoorWalnutCreek

1001GoldenRainRoad,Walnut Creek

(925)988-7700

Rossmoor.com

RunnerUp CarefieldCastroValley

CarefieldCastroValley.com

BestSeniorLiving FacilityWinner

CarefieldPleasanton

MemoryCare

4115MohrAvenue,Pleasanton

925-400-9297

CarefieldPleasanton.com

RunnerUp CarefieldCastroValley CarefieldCastroValley.com

BestTutoring&LearningCenter Winner

KumonMathand ReadingCenter

SeverallocationsinSanRamon, Dublin,Danville,Pleasanton, Livermore,CastroValley Tutoringclub.com

RunnerUp Mathnasium Mathnasium.com/Dublin

WriteInAddition: BestSeniorCarePlacement

AffinityPlacement

800-674-9896

AffinityPlacement.com

SHOPPING

BestBikeShopWinner

EncinaBicycleCenter

2901YgnacioValleyRd.,Walnut Creek

(925)944-9200

Encinabicyclecenters.com

RunnerUp: PegasusBicycleWorks Pegasusbicycleworks.com

BestBoutiqueWinner: CottageJewel

391HartzAvenue,Danville (925)837-2664 cottagejewel.com

RunnerUp: WaysideInnThriftShop Assistanceleague.org

BestBridalBoutiqueWinner: FlaresBridal+Formal 1700NBroadway,#100, WalnutCreek

(925)939-3306 Flaresbridal.com

RunnerUp Gesinee’sBridal gesineesbridal.com

BestDowntownShoppingArea Winner

BroadwayPlaza

WalnutCreekBroadwayPlaza (925)939-7601 broadwayplaza.com

RunnerUp CountrywoodShoppingCenter Countrywoodshoppingcenter.com

BestFacebookPageWinner ShishGrill 1061MarketPlace,SanRamon (925)415-3270 theshishgrill.com

RunnerUp ElCampanilTheatre Elcampaniltheatre.com

BestFarmersMarketWinner ShishMarket

Mediterranean& EuropeanMarket 1061MarketPl.,SuiteB,San Ramon (925)415-3233 theshishmarket.com

RunnerUp MartinezFarmersMarket pcfma.org

BestFloristWinner

Paula’sFamilyFlorist

1412“A”St.,Antioch Cornerof“A”and15thSt. (925)756-6000or(925) 757-2373 paulasfamilyflorist.com

RunnerUp Char’sFlowerShoppe Charsflowershop.com

BestGiftStoreWinner

WaysideInnThriftShop

3521GoldenGateWay, Lafayette (925)284-4781 Assistanceleague.org

RunnerUp WishWalnutCreek Wishwalnutcreek.com

BestHardwareStoreWinner RichertLumberAce Hardware

5505SunolBlvd.,Pleasanton (925)846-5040 richertlumber.com

RunnerUp Bill’sAceHardware billsacehardware.com

BestJewelryStoreWinner ShaneCo. 2530NMainStreet,WalnutCreek (925)935-6600 Shaneco.com

RunnerUp BARONSJewelers baronsjewelers.com

BestLiquor/WineShopStore Winner TotalWine&More Severallocationsthroughoutthe EastBay totalwine.com

RunnerUp BevMo! Bevmo.com

BestNeighborhood GroceryWinner ShishMarket

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BestHardwareStore RichertLumber

Everydo-it-yourselfhome projectshouldbeginwith atriptoRichertLumberin Pleasanton.Votedbestinthis categoryagain,theiconic hardwarestoreconsistently offerscustomersexcellent customerserviceandawide varietyofproductstheyneed togetthejobdone.Don’t spendtimehuntingdownhelp atotherstores.Theteamat Richert’sisalwaysavailableto help.

Arockyard,lumberyard, greatselectionofbarbecues, plumbingsuppliesand showroom,cabinethardware, interiorandexteriorpaint, moldings,fencing,andmore isjustbehindthedooratthis popularACEHardwarestore. AtthesamelocationonSunol Boulevard,RichertLumber hasbeenafamily-owned andoperatedbusinesssince 1976andsprawlsoutover

morethan fiveacres.Itsteam hasmorethan100yearsof combinedexperience.They understandwhatyouneed, knowtheirproducts,andcan evenassistwithaspecial order.

Youcanshopin-store,order onlineforcurbsidepickup,or deliverystraighttoyourhome.

RichertLumberAceHardware

5505SunolBlvd.,Pleasanton (925)846-5040

richertlumber.com

BestDealership ToyotaWalnut Creek

Wearesoproudtobevoted BestintheEastBay,threeyears running!

OurSimplePriceandSimple Processphilosophymeanswe arecommittedtotransparent andfriction-freecarshopping. Thoughtheautomotiveindustry hasgonethroughalotof changesrecentlyandinventory shortagescontinue,atToyota WalnutCreekwewillneversell anynewvehicleoverMSRP.

SimplePrice

Everybodygetsourbestand lowestprice,everytime. Ourmottowithpricinghas remained,“Treatpeopletoday likeyouexpecttodobusiness withtheminthefuture,”andwe reallymeanit.AtToyotaWalnut Creek,ourbestandlowestprice ispostedrightup-frontonevery singlevehicle.It’snotastarting priceoratargetprice,itisthe bestandlowestpricewewillsell thatvehiclefor.

Givingyouourbestandlowest priceimmediatelymeans:

•Youdon’twastetimenegotiating.

•The financeprocessisquick, transparent,andeasy.

•Youcanbeoutthedoor inlessthanhalfthetimeof traditionaldealerships.

SimpleProcess

AtToyotaWalnutCreek,customers workwithjustonesalesperson fromstartto finish.Oursalespeople arehighlytrainedtobewithyou througheveryaspectofthebuying process,fromselectionand finance,allthewaytodelivery. Andbetteryet,youwillnever experienceanypressuretobuy somethingyoudon’twant,because

ourteamispaidoncustomer satisfaction,notcommission.

Wewanttothankourcustomers, ourneighbors,andour communityforvotingusBestin theEastBayforathirdyearina row.Thankyoutoourstaffand leaders,forremainingsteadfast andcommittedtodoingbusiness withtransparency,sincerityand care.Comeseeus,welook forwardtowelcomingyouin!

ToyotaWalnutCreek

2100NBroadway,WalnutCreek (925)357-3700

toyotawc.com

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theshishmarket.com

RunnerUp

DiabloFoods Diablofoods.com

BestNursery(Gardening)Winner

OrchardNursery

4010Mt.DiabloBlvd.,Lafayette

(925)284-4474

orchardnursery.com

RunnerUp SloatGardenCenter Sloatgardens.com

BestPlacetoBuyAsian GroceriesWinner

99RanchMarket

Severallocationsthroughoutthe EastBay 99ranch.com

RunnerUp SeafoodCitySupermarket Seafoodcity.com

BestPlacetoBuyaWedding

DressWinner

FlaresBridal+Formal

1700NBroadway,#100,Walnut Creek

(925)939-3306

Flaresbridal.com

RunnerUp: Gesinee’sBridal gesineesbridal.com

BestPlacetoBuyLatino GroceriesWinner

LasMontañas

Supermarket

3901SanPabloAve.,SanPablo (510)965-1507

1725WillowPassRd.,Concord

(925)687-7417

2691MonumentBlvd.,Concord

(925)686-5123

RunnersUp: ElRanchoSupermercado Elranchosupercv.com

ChavezSupermarket Chavezsuper.com

BestPlacetoRentaTuxedo Winner

Men’sWearhouse

Severallocationsthroughoutthe EastBay

Pleasanton,SanRamon, SanLeandro Menswearhouse.com

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RunnerUp

Gesinees2350PromandTuxedo

Gesineesbridal.com

BestShoeStoreWinner

ShoesonSolano

1774SolanoAve.,Berkeley

(510)525-3832

5933CollegeAve.,Oakland

(510)823-2290

1386NorthMainSt.,WalnutCreek

(925)300-3003

shoesonsolano.com

RunnerUp DSW dsw.com

BestSpecialtyFurnitureStore Winner

IronHorseHome

Furnishings

990GrantSt.,Benicia

(707)745-3559

ironhorsehomefurnishings.com

RunnerUp

Cole’sInteriors colesinteriors.com

BestSportingGoodsStoreWinner

Dick’sSportingGoods

FallonGateway,Dublin

(925)479-0680

CrossroadsShoppingCenter, PleasantHill

(925)222-3508

PacificCommons,Fremont

(510)897-6475

Dickssportinggoods.com

RunnerUp

TractorSupplyCo.

Tractorsupply.com

BestToyStoreWinner

FiveLittleMonkeys

1364N.MainSt.,WalnutCreek

(925)939-4411

1810FourthSt.,Berkeley

(510)833-3958

1240SolanoAve.,Albany

(510)528-4411

5littlemonkeys.com

RunnerUp

GamesUnlimited Danvillelivery.com

Section

WHEELS

BestCarDetailerWinner

LafayetteCarWashand

DetailCenter

3319Mt.DiabloBlvd.,Lafayette

(925)283-1190

lafayettecarwash.com

RunnerUp

Geronimo’sProfessionalAuto Detailing

Geronimosautodetail.com

BestCarWashWinner

LafayetteCarWashand

DetailCenter

3319Mt.DiabloBlvd.,Lafayette (925)283-1190

lafayettecarwash.com

RunnerUp

AutopiaCarWash(EastBay) autopiacarwash.com

BestDealershipWinner

ToyotaWalnutCreek

2100NBroadway,WalnutCreek (925)357-3700

toyotawc.com

RunnerUpConcordNissan

Concord-nissan.com

BestMechanicWinner

Keith’sAutobahn

6398DoughertyRoad,Dublin (925)829-5555

Yelp.com/biz/ Keiths-autobahn-dublin

RunnerUp

Noguera’sAutoBody&Repair

Yelp.com/biz/ nogueras-auto-bodyand-repair-concord

BestTireShopWinner

America’sTire

Severallocationsthroughoutthe

EastBay

Americastire.com

RunnerUp

BigOTires