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2023 BEST OF THE PENINSULA Appliance Store Winner:
Davies Appliance
daviesappliance.com
Honorable Mention: Airport Home Appliance
Bakery Winner:
Mademoiselle Colette
mademoisellecolette.com
Honorable Mention: Little Sky Bakery
Barbershop Winner:
Honorable Mention: Pickled
Breakfast Restaurant Winner
Hobee’s hobees.com
Honorable Mention: Patio Coffee Shop
Brew Pub Winner:
Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company devilscanyon.com
Honorable Mention: Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant
Bushwacker Barbers
Car Wash and/or Detailing Winner:
Honorable Mention: Menlo Park Barber Shop
duckysexpress.com
bushwackerbarbershop. com
Bike Shop Winner:
Chain Reaction Bicycles chainreaction.com
Honorable Mention: The Bicycle Outfitter
Boutique Winner:
Rehreh threads & goods rehrehthreads.com
Ducky’s Car Wash
Honorable Mention: Auto Pride Hand Car Wash
Chinese Food Winner:
Chef Chu’s chefchu.com
Honorable Mention: Cheung Hing
Honorable Mention: Marsden Chiropractic Care
Able Glass and Window Company
Community College Winner:
Canada College canadacollege.edu
Honorable Mention: Foothill College
Computer Repair & Service Winner:
TecnoUNO Computer Repair tecnouno.com
Honorable Mention: ClickAway Computer, Phone and Network Repair
Cosmetic Surgery Winner:
Annie Wang Acupuncture Los Altos anniewanglac.com
Honorable Mention: Jane S. Weston, M.D.
Credit Union Winner:
Stanford Federal Credit Chiropractor Winner: Union Loucks sfcu.org Chiropractic louckschiropractic.com
BEST WINDOW COMPANY
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Able Glass and Window Company has been providing quality products and services to the San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years. As a family-run business, they pride themselves on their work and customer service, and guarantee complete customer satisfaction. Their specialties include window replacement, custom screens and repairs, tub and shower enclosures, table tops, mirrors, and more. Able Glass understands that using quality products, and having the best and experienced employees, means that you as the customer will be getting the best value in the industry. Eric Holder, the second generation owner of Able Glass, has been active in the business since his teenage years and values your business. Able Glass still has numerous clients that have been doing business with them since their days back when they were located in Sunnyvale on Evelyn Avenue. It is no surprise that Able Glass has won the “Best Window Installer” and “Best Door Installer” awards for 14 years in a row, as well as being in the San Jose Mercury Newspaper’s “Hall of Fame” category. The company’s success is due in large part to their dedicated staff, some of whom have been with the company for over 30 years. As they celebrate their 54th year in business, Able Glass is excited to continue providing excellent products and services to the San Francisco Bay Area. In conclusion, if you’re looking for a reliable and experienced window replacement company, look no further than Able Glass and Window Company. With their superior window frame systems, commitment to customer satisfaction, and experienced installers, Able Glass is the perfect choice for homeowners who want quality products and services at a fair price. Showroom Hours: Monday thru Friday by Appointment Only. Please call ahead by calling (408) 496-9960 Monday–Friday 8am–4pm. 850 Aldo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 496-9960 sales@ableglass.com ableglass.com
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2023 BEST OF THE PENINSULA Honorable Mention: Sports Page
Honorable Mention: Hillsdale Shopping Center
Dealership Winner:
Dog/Cat Groomer Winner:
Ethnic Grocery Store Winner:
putnamlexus.com
waghotels.com
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Honorable Mention: San Mateo Credit Union
Putnam Lexus Deli Winner:
The Sandwich Spot thesandwichspot.com
Honorable Mention: Colombo’s Deli Woodside
Dive Bar Winner:
Fred’s Place fredsplace.tv
Wag Hotels Honorable Mention: Bow Wow Meow
Downtown Shopping Area Winner:
Stanford Shopping Center
simon.com/mall/ stanford-shopping-center
99 Ranch Market
Honorable Mention: California Avenue Farmers’ Market
Fitness Club Winner:
Crunch Fitness -San Mateo crunch.com
99ranch.com
Honorable Mention: Chavez Supermarket
Farmers Market Winner:
Mountain View Farmers’ Market cafarmersmkts.com/ mountain-view-farmersmarket
Honorable Mention: 24 Hour Fitness
Flooring Company Winner:
The Floor Store floorstores.com
Honorable Mention: Abbey Carpet & Floor
Florist Winner:
Michaela’s Flower Shop
michaelasflowershop.com
Honorable Mention: Granaras
French Food Winner:
Bistro Vida bistro-vida.com
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Yumi Yogurt
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Golf Course Winner:
Frozen Yogurt Winner:
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Honorable Mention: Earthscape
Honorable Mention: Left Bank
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Honorable Mention: Stanford Golf Course
Hair Salon Winner:
Special FX Salon (San Carlos)
specialfx-salon.com
Honorable Mention: The Studio Hair Salon
Hamburger Winner:
The Swingin’ Door theswingindoor.com
Honorable Mention: In-N-Out Burger
Happy Hour Winner:
Pinstripes pinstripes.com
Honorable Mention: Paul Martin’s America
Heating & AC Company Winner:
Heating solutions
yelp.com/biz/ heating-solutions-la-honda
Honorable Mention: Izmirian, San Mateo
Home Furnishing Store Winner:
Flegel’s Design
Honorable Mention: Zareen’s Restaurant & Catering
flegels.com
Honorable Mention: Hoot Judkins Furniture
Ice Cream Winner:
Baskin-Robbins baskinrobbins.com
Honorable Mention: Cold Stone Creamery
Interior Design Winner:
Calla Lily Home Staging clhstaging.com
amber-india.com
Kitchen Remodeler Winner:
Furagu Sushi
Al Landi
yelp.com/biz/ furagu-sushi-san-mateo
Honorable Mention: Satsuma Sushi
Jewelry Store Winner:
Geoffrey’s Italian Food Winner: Diamonds & Donato Enoteca Goldsmith donatoenoteca.com
geoffreysdiamonds.com
Honorable Mention: Divino Ristorante
Honorable Mention: Shady Lane
Indian Food Winner:
Amber India
Japanese Food Winner:
Honorable Mention: DeMattei
Landscaper Winner:
System Pavers systempavers.com
Honorable Mention: John Erving Landscape Designs
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Live Theater Winner:
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts theatreworks.org
Honorable Mention: The Guild Theatre
Local Bank Winner:
First Republic Bank firstrepublic.com
Honorable Mention: Chase Bank
Local Butcher Winner:
Draeger’s Market draegers.com
Honorable Mention: Bianchini’s Market
Honorable Mention: Bianchini’s Market
Honorable Mention: DeMartini Orchard
Local Hardware Store Winner:
Local Winery for Tasting Winner:
Hassett Ace Hardware
hassetthardware.com
Honorable Mention: Los Altos True Value Hardware
Local Grocery Store Winner:
Local Produce Store Winner:
Draeger’s Market
Sigona’s Farmers Market
draegers.com
sigonas.com
Thomas Fogarty Winery fogartywinery.com
Honorable Mention: Domenico Winery
Martial Arts Winner:
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Redwood City
graciejiujitsuredwoodcity. com
Mechanic Winner:
Shoreline Auto Care shorelineautocare.com
Honorable Mention: Portola Valley Garage
Mediterranean Food Winner:
Evvia Estiatorio evvia.net
Honorable Mention: SAJJ Mediterranean (Mountain View)
Mexican Food Winner:
Celia’s
celiasrestaurants.com
Honorable Mention: La Viga Seafood & Cocina Mexicana
Mortgage Specialist Traditional or Reverse Winner:
Stacy Rhodes at OriginPoint
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2023 BEST OF THE PENINSULA Thank you Peninsula News Readerss for Voting Calla Lily Home Staging
2023 Best Interior Design Company
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Honorable Mention: Provident Credit Union (Redwood Shores Community Branch)
Neighborhood Bookstore Winner:
Kepler’s Books
Outdoor Event/ Festival Winner:
Shoreline Amphitheatre
yelp.com/biz/shoreline-amphitheatre-mountain-view
Honorable Mention: Mountain winery
Honorable Mention: LV Mar Tapas & Cocktails
Place for a Wedding Winner:
Mavericks House
maverickshouse.com
Honorable Mention: The Mountain Terrace
keplers.com
Pet Hospital Winner:
30508 Union City Blvd Union City, CA 94587
Honorable Mention: Books Inc.
SAGE Veterinary Place for Massage Centers
www.clhstaging.com
New Home Builder Winner:
Honorable Mention: Adobe Animal Hospital
Whitecliff homes
Pet Store Winner:
New Restaurant Winner:
(408) 503-6154
Avenida Restaurant San Mateo
avenidarestaurant.net
Honorable Mention: Alvarado On Main
sagecenters.com
Wegman’s Nursery
Watercourse Way Bath House Spa
watercourseway.com
Bow Wow Meow
bowwowmeow.net
Honorable Mention: Sawadee Thai Massage
Honorable Mention: Pet Food Express
Place to Take Your Kids to Play Winner:
Pizza Winner:
Slice House Belmont by Tony Gemignani slicehousebelmont.com
Nursery (Gardening) Store Winner:
Winner:
Honorable Mention: Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
wegmansnursery.com
Place for a Girls’ Night Out Winner:
Honorable Mention: Ladera Garden & Gifts
Molly Magees
mollysmountainview.com
Foothills Nature Preserve yelp.com/biz/foothills-nature-preserve-los-alto-hills
Honorable Mention: Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Plumber Winner:
Guy Plumbing & Heating Services guyplumbing.com
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BEST DOG/CAT GROOMER
Wag Hotels
Carmelo Sigona
Rob Sigona
Redwood City
2345 Middlefield Road (650) 368-6993
Wag Hotels is the ultimate stay and play resort for dogs and cats. They have been innovating the pet care industry since 2005, their hotels offer a variety of premium services, including a luxurious spa, enriching doggie daycare, and hotel-style overnight boarding. Open 24/7/365 with five convenient locations in Northern California, Wag Hotels is the preferred choice for busy pet parents. The grooming team at Wag Hotels is made up of highly trained, skilled professionals who strive to provide the best spa experience for your pet. They use a specially formulated line of Wag Hotels’ all-natural products that are safe for your pet’s sensitive skin and coat. The Wag Spa can also offer treatments such as flea baths, nail trims, ear cleaning, brushing, and more. Their convenient in-house spa makes it easy to keep your pet feeling their best without making an extra stop. Pups getting their very first groom will feel safe and reassured with love and attention from the moment they arrive until the time they leave. It can be scary to leave your pet while you’re traveling, which is why the Wag Hotels team works hard to ensure every pet in their care feels like they’re at home. Dogs never have to be bored at Wag Hotels. There is something for every pup to enjoy: from swimming pools, to tasty treat balls, comfy snuggle spots, and everything in between! You can even bring your pups favorite toys or treats to make their stay extra enjoyable. Worried you’ll have separation anxiety away from your pets? You can rest easier knowing the Wag Hotels mobile app that makes it easy to connect with the team to manage reservations, fetch photo updates, and even watch your fur baby play with their friends. If you’re looking for a place to board your furry friend while you’re away from home, look no further than Wag Hotels in Redwood City. Don’t forget to book a grooming appointment to ensure that your pup looks its best when they come back home! Stop by Wag Hotels or call for an appointment: 1025 Hansen Way Redwood City 888-WAG-LINE | (888)-924-5463 waghotels.com
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2023 BEST OF THE PENINSULA Continued from previous page 8
Honorable Mention: Wizard Plumbing and Drain
Private School Winner:
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton www.shschools.org
Honorable Mention: Menlo School
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JLee Realty - Juliana Lee Team julianalee.com
Honorable Mention: Lourdes Garcia
Real Estate Company Winner:
JLee Realty - Juliana Lee Team julianalee.com
Honorable Mention: Sunrise of Belmont
Seafood Winner:
The Fish Market - Palo Alto/ San Mateo thefishmarket.com
Honorable Mention: La Viga Seafood & Cocina Mexicana
Solar Company Winner:
Sun Run sunrun.com
Specialty Cocktail Winner:
Honorable Mention: Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine
Tire Shop Winner:
America’s Tire americastire.com
Honorable Mention: Redwood General Tire Pros
Toy Store Winner:
Cheeky Monkey Toys cheekymonkeytoys.com
Zola + BarZola
Honorable Mention: Five Little Monkeys, Burlingame
Sports Bar Winner:
Tutoring & Learning Center Winner:
zolapaloalto.com
Sneakers
yelp.com/biz/sneakers-american-grill-sancarlos-2
Honorable Mention: City Pub
Steakhouse Winner:
Retirement Community Winner:
sundancethesteakhouse. com
aplaceformom.com
Shana Thai shanathai.com
Honorable Mention: Kinetic Realty
A Place for Mom
Thai Food Winner:
Sundance The Steakhouse
Honorable Mention: Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
AJ Tutoring ajtutoring.com
Honorable Mention: QWERTY Education Services
Vegetarian Food Winner:
Wildseed
wildseedsf.com
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Veterinarian Winner:
The Animal Doctors
theanimaldoctors.net
Honorable Mention: Los Altos Veterinary Clinic
Vietnamese Food Winner:
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
tamarinerestaurant.com
Honorable Mention: Pho Little Saigon
Waxing Studio Winner:
Annie Wang Acupuncture Los Altos
Window Coverings/ Shutters Winner:
The Shade Store Palo Alto
anniewanglac.com
theshadestore.com
Honorable Mention: Venia Spa
Honorable Mention:
Window Company Winner:
Able Glass Company ableglass.com
Honorable Mention: Advanced Window Systems
Thank You to all our loyal customers for voting us "Best Toy Store" in the PENINSULA NEWS Reader’s Choice Awards.
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Wine Bar Winner:
The Cask
Cheeky Monkey Toys 640 Santa Cruz Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025 650-328-7975
Wine Bar
Cheeky Monkey Toys
thecaskwinebar.com
(new location) 173 Main St Los Altos, CA 94022 650-941-6043
Honorable Mention:
cheekymonkeytoys.com
Savvy Cellar
Interesting Peninsula Facts 1. The Peninsula is home to the iconic Silicon Valley, the world’s leading hub for technology and innovation. It houses numerous high-tech companies, including Apple, Google, Facebook, and many startups that have revolutionized the digital world. 2. The region is renowned for its microclimate, often characterized by foggy mornings and cooler temperatures compared to other parts of the Bay Area. This unique weather pattern is influenced by the cool ocean currents and the surrounding topography. 3. The area boasts stunning natural landscapes. The Peninsula is dotted with scenic parks and preserves. 4. The Peninsula is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers numerous opportunities for activities like hiking, biking, surfing, and bird-watching, all are popular destinations for outdoor adventures. 5. The region is home to world-class educational institutions. Stanford University, located in Palo Alto, is one of the most prestigious universities in the world and has produced numerous Nobel laureates, entrepreneurs, and innovators. 6. The Peninsula is a paradise for food lovers. Its diverse culinary scene offers a wide range of international cuisines, farm-to-table experiences, and gourmet delights. Cities like San Francisco, Palo Alto, and San Mateo boast an array of Michelin-starred restaurants and vibrant food markets. 7. The Peninsula is a gateway to stunning coastal drives. The iconic Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) winds along the Peninsula’s coastline, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, dramatic cliffs, and picturesque beach towns like Half Moon Bay and Pacifica.
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Thank You! Able Glass is Proud to be voted the Best Window Company by Peninsula News! 850 Aldo Ave. Clara, CA 95054 408-496-9960 • www.ableglass.com sales@ableglass.com
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