18th Annual Best of La Jolla | La Jolla’s Original Readers Poll
Congratulations to all the Winners…and thanks to the Readers who voted them in! The wait is over! The results are in! Here is how La Jolla Light readers voted in our 18th annual online favorites poll. Many of the “incumbents” are back, but there are a few new faces, too. This guide showcases the businesses, restaurants and people whose excellent efforts make The Jewel one of the most wonderful places on the
planet in which to live, work and play. Your support and patronage will help them keep up their great work! Susan DeMaggio, Editor
BEST OF LA JOLLA 2016 WINNERS ACCOUNTANT
#1 Thomas E. Huckabee, CPA Inc. #2 Russell E. Ingledew, CPA Inc. #3 Cowen Robert, CPA
alternative medicine
#1 Guarneri Integrative Health/ Pacific Pearl La Jolla #2 Koi Wellness Center #3 La Jolla Wellness Studio
American Food #1 The Spot #2 Harry’s Coffee Shop #3 Cody’s
Antiques
#1 Ark Antiques #2 Girard Avenue Collection #3 The Faded Awning
Architect
#1 Trip Bennett AIA #2 Du Charme Architecture #3 IS Architecture
Art Gallery
#1 Contemporary Fine Art #2 Monarch Gallery #3 Quint Gallery
Attorney
#1 Joseph Sammartino #2 Richard Wildman #3 Jon Hangartner
Automotive Repair/ Service #1 Family Auto Repair #2 German Motors and Imports #3 Colonial Garage
Bakery
#1 Brick & Bell #2 Sugar and Scribe #3 Michele Coulon Dessertier
Bank
#1 US Bank #2 Wells Fargo #3 Union Bank
Boutique Fitness Studio #1 Sparkcycle #2 Orangetheory Fitness #3 Barre 59
Breakfast
#1 Harry’s Coffee Shop #2 The Cottage #3 Brockton Villa
Brunch
#1 Brockton Villa #2 La Valencia Hotel #3 Nine-Ten
Burger
#1 Burger Lounge #2 Public House #3 Smashburger
Café
Eyewear/ Sunglasses
#1 Brick & Bell #2 Mission Coffee Cup #3 Museum Café
#1 La Valencia #2 The Lodge at Torrey Pines #3 Empress Hotel
#1 Dr. Trainer #2 Shade Shack #3 Eye Structure
Catering
Family Restaurant
#1 French Gourmet #2 Giuseppe #3 Girard Gourmet
#1 Beaumont’s #2 Cody’s Tie 2nd #2 Piatti Tie 2nd #2 The Cottage Tie 2nd #3 Bernini’s Bistro
Chinese
#1 Mandarin House #2 China Chef
Chiropractic Clinic #1 Active Rest Chiropractic #2 Dr. Trevor Robertson #3 Linea Chiropractic Center
Coffee Shop
#1 Brick & Bell #2 Bird Rock Coffee Roasters #3 Pannikin
Contractor/Home Remodeling #1 GDC Construction #2 Murfey Construction #3 Grunow Construction #1 Dick’s Liquor #2 La Jolla Liquor & Deli #3 Wine Time
Cosmetic Surgeon #1 Dr. William Groff #2 Dr. Mitchel Goldman #3 Dr. Stephen M. Krant
Fashion accessories #1 Lola #2 Rangoni Shoes #3 Robina
Financial Planner #1 David Price #2 Brian Zimmerman #3 Scott Ashline
#1 Warwick’s #2 Hi Sweetheart #3 Francesca’s
#1 Ooh La La #2 Dance to Evolve #3 Tap Fever Studios
Hair Salon
Day Spa
#1 The Lodge at Torrey Pines #2 Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa #3 Massage Envy
Dentist
#1 Dr. Joseph D’Angelo / Dr. Ashley Olson, La Jolla Dentistry #2 Dr. Alicia Kennedy #3 Dr. Paul Dougherty
#1 Cristina Q #2 Belle Siréne Salon #3 Alessandro
Happy Hour Location
#1 Beaumont’s Tie 1st #1 Eddie V’s Tie 1st #2 La Jolla Brewing Company #3 Whisknladle
Health Club
Dermatologist #1 Dr. William Groff #2 Dr. Mitchel Goldman #3 Dr. Susan Stuart
#1 La Jolla Sports Club #1 Shepherd YMCA Firehouse #2 24 Hour Fitness #3 High Voltage
Dessert
Healthy dining
#1 Michele Coulon Dessertier #2 Sugar and Scribe #3 The French Gourmet #1 Margaret’s #2 Lele’s #3 Ogden’s One Hour Cleaners
#1 Beaming #2 Trilogy Sanctuary #3 Lean & Green Cafe
Home Electronics
#1 Modern Home Systems #2 MasterCraft Home Entertainment #3 Alma Audio
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Mexican Food #1 Puesto #2 Ortega’s #3 Verde Ranchero
Mortgage Banker
Insurance Agent
New Restaurant
#1 Jawad Bisharat (Allstate) #2 Tareq Purmul (Farmers Insurance)
#1 Cafe Milano #2 Piatti #3 Osteria Romantica
Jewelry
FURNITURE/ HOME FURNISHINGS
#1 A Better Deal Tuxedos & Suits #2 Ascot Shop #3 Brooks Brothers
#1 Tracy Trudeau #2 Dawn DuCharme #3 Janice Sedloff
Italian Restaurant
#1 French Gourmet #2 Tapenade/Bistro Du Marché #3 Le Petit Bistrot
Men’s Formal Wear
#1 La Jolla Nurses Homecare #2 La Jolla Casa Pacifica #3 Home Care of La Jolla
#1 Esteban Interiors #2 Ross Thiele & Sons #3 Jill Champion
#1 Adelaide’s #2 Bridget’s Blooms #3 Bloomers
Gift Shop
Dance Studio
#1 The Maids #2 Rene’s of La Jolla #3 Merry Maids
interior designer
Florist
#1 Faded Awning #2 My Own Space #3 Nativa
Housekeeping
In-Home Care/ Senior Assistance
French
Convenience store
Dry Cleaner
Hotel
#1 Bower’s Jewelers #2 Jewels by the Sea #3 Prospect Jewelers
Juice Bar
#1 Juice Crafters #2 Juice Kaboose #3 Beaming
landscape/ gardener
#1 Duke’s La Jolla Tie 1st #1 Le Petit Bistrot Tie 1st #2 On Girard Marketplace #3 Acquavite Cucina Italiana
Outdoor Restaurant #1 George’s at the Cove #2 Piatti #3 Cody’s
Pastry
#1 Brick & Bell #2 Sugar and Scribe Bakery #3 The French Gourmet
Pilates Studio
#1 Marla Bingham Studio #2 Pilates Plus #3 Pilates of La Jolla
Pizza
#1 Pizza on Pearl #2 Carino’s #3 Bernini’s Bistro
plumber
#1 Torrey Pines Landscape #2 Eco Minded Solutions #3 Todd Fry Landscape Architects
#1 Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air #2 Al’s Plumbing #3 ASI Hastings
Linens & Bedding
preschool
#1 Martha Smith Linens #2 Everett Stunz #3 The Faded Awning
Lunch
#1 Girard Gourmet #2 El Pescador #3 The Cottage
Margarita
#1 Puesto #2 Su Casa #3 George’s at the Cove
Mediterranean #1 Marketplace Grille #2 Piatti #3 The MED
Men’s Apparel #1 Ascot Shop #2 Tommy Bahama #3 Ralph Lauren
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#1 The Gillispie School #2 La Jolla Presbyterian Church Preschool #3 La Jolla United Methodist Church Nursery School
Private School #1 The Gillispie School #2 The Bishop’s School #3 La Jolla Country Day
resale shop
#1 My Sister’s Closet #2 Goodwill #3 Play it Again Sports
Sandwich
#1 Girard Gourmet #2 Jersey Mike’s #3 El Pescador
Seafood
#1 El Pescador #2 Eddie V’s #3 Marine Room
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Senior Living
#1 La Jolla Casa Pacifica #2 Casa de Manana #3 White Sands
Steak
#1 Eddie V’s #2 Donovan’s #3 Truluck’s
surf shop
#1 Mitch’s Surf Shop #2 Bird Rock Surf #3 Surf Diva
Sushi
#1 Sushi on the Rock II #2 Sushi Mori #3 James Place
Taco
#1 The Taco Stand #2 Puesto #3 Galaxy Taco Tie 3rd #3 Wahoo’s Tie 3rd
Takeout
#1 Pizza on Pearl #2 Burger Lounge #3 Girard Gourmet
Thai Restaurant #1 Spice & Rice #2 Aroi Thai #3 Chedi Thai
Trainer
#1 Paul Fishman - Sparkcycle and Pilates Plus #2 Billy Borja Orange Theory Fitness #3 Catherine CoxSharpe Fitness
Travel Agency #1 Cadence Travel #2 Chayet Travel #3 Worldview Travel
Veterinary Hospital
#1 La Jolla Veterinary Hospital #2 Windansea Veterinary Clinic #3 Village Veterinary Hospital (formally Animal Hospital of La Jolla)
Wine Bar
#1 We Olive #2 LJ Crafted Wines #3 Truluck’s
Women’s Boutique #1 Lola #2 La Donna #3 Robina
Yoga
#1 Buddhi Yoga #2 Kundalini Windansea #3 Prana Yoga Center
Grazie La Jolla for Voting us Best Italian Restaurant! RISTORANTE
Lunch & Dinner Daily Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm Sat 2pm-10pm • Sun 2pm-9pm
711 Pearl Street · 858.454.3806 · www.cafemilanolajolla.com
THANK YOU
La Jolla for voting us
Best Seafood
16 years in a row!
634 Pearl Street • 858.456.CLAM (2526) • Open 7 Days www.elpescadorfishmarket.com
#1 Coffee House #1 Cafe #1 Bakery #1 Pastry Best Customers Ever! Thank you
La Jolla’s Meeting Spot
In the Shores: 2216 Avenida de la Playa | In the Village: 928 Silverado St.
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BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT BEST SANDWICH BEAUMONT’S
GIRARD GOURMET
We are very honored to have been voted Best Family Restaurant. We are grateful for the continual support from friends, family and our community.
Thank you for your support and trust for 29 years. We look forward to serving you the freshest and best food for years to come.
2 3 Bernini’s Bistro BEST BURGER
2 3 El Pescador BEST MEXICAN
BURGER LOUNGE
PUESTO
Cody’s • Piatti The Cottage
Jersey Mike’s
We are eternally grateful and humbled at the way the people of La Jolla have embraced Burger Lounge. As our original location, we couldn’t be more proud to call La Jolla our home. Thank you to all of our wonderful guests who have made La Jolla Burger Lounge part of the community for the past 9 years. La Jolla is a special place. Thank you.
Public House
Gracias La Jolla locals! Your 92037 ID gets you one free Al Pastor Taco on October 2, 2016.
2 3 Smashburger Best of La Jolla 2016
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2 3 Verde Ranchero
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Thank You
La Jolla!
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VOTED BEST FRENCH, BEST CATERING, and one of the BEST DESSERTS
Mon-Sat 7am-8pm Sun 7am-7pm Call for Pick-up
"From Our Garden to Your Plate, Eat Fresh & Feel Great" Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner · Custom Cookies
Organic Salads & Soups | Delicious Cakes & Pies Full Service Catering | Easy Take-out
(858) 488-1725 · www.TheFrenchGourmet.com Breakfast & Lunch Daily 8am - 3pm · Dinner Tues. - Sun. 4pm - Close 960 Turquoise Street · San Diego, CA 92109
7837 Girard Avenue • 858.454.3325 www.girardgourmet.com
$27.95 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner Menu Served after 4pm Tuesday – Sunday
Thank You La Jolla for Voting us Best Brunch and one of the Best Breakfasts!
THANK YOU LA JOLLA
for voting us again Best Family Restaurant and Best Happy Hour!
1235 Coast B Blvd., lvd L La a JJolla olla | 8 858-454-7393 5 www.brocktonvilla.com Best of La Jolla 2016
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BEST FRENCH
BEST BRUNCH
FRENCH GOURMET
BROCKTON VILLA
Thank you for voting for us! Even as culinary trends come and go, we are so lucky to still be a local favorite after all these years!
We are very honored to have been voted Best Brunch! We are grateful for the continual support from friends, family and our community.
La Valencia Hotel 2 3 Le Petit Bistrot 2 3 Nine-Ten BEST SEAFOOD BEST CAFÉ Tapenade/Bistro Du Marché
EL PESCADOR
Thank you to the La Jolla community for making El Pescador a local tradition for over 35 years.
Eddie V’s
BRICK & BELL
We are so proud to be part of The Village.
2 3 Marine Room Best of La Jolla 2016
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2 3 Museum Café
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BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT BEST JUICE BAR CAFE MILANO
JUICE crafters
Grazie La Jolla for voting us best Italian restaurant in La Jolla!
Thank you for your votes. We are happy to be contributing to a healthier community!
BEST FLORIST
2 3 Beaming BEST DRY CLEANERS
Adelaide’s
MARGARET’S
Piatti
2 3 Osteria Romantica
Adelaide’s is proud again to be Best Florist! Thank you to our customers who are the best we could ask for! We are filled with gratitude for you!
Bridget’s Blooms
Juice Kaboose
The Horst Family and employees appreciate all our loyal La Jolla customers & friends! Thank you again! L to R: Seated: Barbara & John. Standing: Jan, Scott, Chuck, Fritz & Robin.
2 3 Bloomers Best of La Jolla 2016
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2 3 Ogden’s One Hour Cleaners
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Thank you La Jolla Light readers for voting for us. We love you, too!
Dr. Joseph D'Angelo & Dr. Ashley Olson
Honored to be serving the La Jolla community for more than 25 years. Cheers!
Thank you for voting us Best Dentists and for your support over the past 25 years.
Voted TOP 3: Best Outdoor Restaurant Best Mediterranean Best Italian Best Family Restaurant
2182 Avenida De La Playa 858.454.1589 | www.piatti.com
1111 Torrey Pines Road | (858) 459-6224 | www.joethedentist.com joethede hedentist.com dentist.com
L a J o l l a ’s
NUMBER ONE & NUMBER TWO COSMETIC SURGEON & DERMATOLOGIST
"I want to thank every patient who voted me for Best Cosmetic Surgeon and Best Dermatologist. Your support means so much and inspires me to continue improving and providing the latest and best cosmetic treatments available." -Dr. Groff
"Our patients are the reason we do everything that we do. Our research provides the most effective and innovative treatments, and our 45+ lasers allow us to customize treatments for patients' needs. We are so proud to have been voted Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice and we thank you all.� -Dr. Goldman
Thank you to everyone who voted for Cosmetic Laser Dermatology and congratulations to Dr. William F. Groff and Dr. Mitchel P. Goldman on being voted the number one and number two Cosmetic Surgeon and Dermatologist, respectively, by La Jolla Light readers!
CLDerm.com Best of La Jolla 2016
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BEST HEALTH CLUB
BEST MORTGAGE BROKER
la jolla SPORTS CLUB
TRACY TRUDEAU • Direct mortgage lender skyline home loans
Thank you La Jolla for all of your love and support! We are honored to live in such a wonderful community.
Thank you La Jolla for your continued trust in me for all your mortgage lending needs.
2 3 BEST CONTRACTOR
2 3 Janice Sedloff BEST DENTIST
GDC
Dr. joseph d’angelo / dr. ashley olson la jolla dentistry
24 Hour Fitness
Dawn DuCharme with Union Bank
High Voltage
GDC Construction is honored to have been voted #1 La Jolla builder by our community. Thank You! – Pancho Dewhurst
Murfey Construction
We are honored to be selected Best Dentists. Thank you La Jolla, for putting your trust in us and for this fabulous compliment!
2 3 Grunow Construction Best of La Jolla 2016
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Dr. Alicia Kennedy
2 3 Dr. Paul Dougherty
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Gratitude
in the language of flowers the bellflower stands for
7766 Girard Avenue | La Jolla | 858.454.0146 | adelaides.com
A
Adelaide’s
LA JOLLA
Thank You La Jolla for voting us “Best Florist” Year after Year!
Voted Best Jewelry Store In La Jolla The Staff of Bowers Jewelers thanks you for your continued support. • Larry & Sheila Combe • Nancy Gonzalez Manero • Christopher Janke • Martha Sanchez • Joel Studer • Rita Schipper • Bo Petersen • Brenda Richardson • Mary Anne Burchfiel • Michael Hopkins • Skip & Bella • Nadia Shteynberg
Thank you La Jolla for voting us one of the best 4 years in a row!
71 YEARS
Bowers Jewelers
Since 1945 · La Jolla’s Oldest Family Owned and Operated
(858) 459-3678 • 7860 Girard Avenue • La Jolla, CA 92037
Serving the real estate lending needs of the La Jolla community for over 8 years.
Is your current loan still working well for you? Give Tracy a call to find out. Voted #1 Lender in La Jolla 4 Years in a Row!
TRACY TRUDEAU
Copyright © 2016 Skyline Financial Corp. dba Rancho Financial and Skyline Home Loans, Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) Company ID # 12072, Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act File No: 4130296. Refer to www.skylinehomeloans.com to see where Skyline Financial Corp. is a licensed lender.
DIRECT MORTGAGE LENDER
858.216.4385
NMLS# 277768 | CORP# 12072 7755 Fay Avenue | Suite A | LA JOLLA | CALIFORNIA | 92037
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BEST LINENS & BEDDING
BEST IN HOME CARE
MARTHA SMITH LINENS
LA JOLLA NURSES HOMECARE
Thank you for voting us Best Linens & Bedding! We will continue to provide the finest products and service to our customers.
Thank you La Jolla for voting us BEST home care agency. We care for you!
Everett Stunz 2 3 The Faded Awning 2 3 Home Care of La Jolla BEST CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC BEST PILATES STUDIO La Jolla Casa Pacifica
ACTIVE REST CHIROPRACTIC
Thank you for voting us Best Chiropractic Clinic! We are honored to help the La Jolla community regain and maintain ideal health.
Dr. Trevor Robertson
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MARLA BINGHAM STUDIO We are humbled and honored to be voted the Best Pilates Studio in La Jolla by our dedicated and loyal clientele! Thank you.
Linea Chiropractic Center
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2 3 Pilates of La Jolla
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Thank You La Jolla For Voting us Best!
We are proud to serve this community and are grateful for the dedication of our employees.
A BETTER DEAL TUXEDOS & SUITS
Sales and Rentals - Same Day Service
858.551.6044
369 Bird Rock Ave. @ La Jolla Blvd. www.abdtuxedo.com
Margaret’s is Honored to Be Selected
Best Dry Cleaners 2016
Thank You La Jolla
by La Jolla Light Readers!
for voting us #1 Pilates Studio!
Thank You, La Jolla!
858-454-1244
— The Horst Family & Our Team of Over 120 Dedicated Employees
7590 Fay Avenue #306 www.binghampilates.com
southern california ’ s greenest cleaner
CRISTINA Q THE SALON
L A J O L L A’ S N U M B E R 1 S A L O N !
Beauty Line
exclusively at
CRISTINA Q THE SALON
7741 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
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BEST FORMAL WEAR
BEST BOUTIQUE FITNESS
A BETTER DEal TUXEDOS & SUITS
SPARKCYCLE
Thank you La Jolla for voting us best! We are proud to serve this community and are grateful for the dedication of our employees.
Thank you for voting us Best Boutique Fitness Studio for the second year in a row!”
Orangetheory Fitness 2 3 Brooks Brothers 2 3 Barre 59 BEST CONVENIENCE STORE BEST DERMATOLOGIST Ascot Shop
dick’s liquor
DR. WILLIAM GROFF
Thank you La Jolla for voting Dick’s the best!
La Jolla Liquor & Deli
2 3 Wine Time Best of La Jolla 2016
Thank you to everyone who voted for Cosmetic Laser Dermatology and congratulations to Dr. William F. Groff on being voted the number one Dermatologist, by La Jolla Light readers!
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2 3 Dr. Susan Stuart
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GDC CONSTRUCTION
N O 1 CONTRACTOR
gdcconstruction.com
858-551-5222
1031 Silverado St, La Jolla, CA 92037
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License No. 386352
BEST VETERINARY HOSP. BEST ARCHITECT LA JOLLA VETERINARY HOSPITAL
TRIP BENNET AIA
2 3 BEST ATTORNEY
2 3 IS Architecture BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE
JOSEPH SAMMARTINO
LOLA
Thank you La Jolla for voting us the BEST veterinary hospital in La Jolla
Windansea Veterinary Clinic
Thank you La Jolla! We are honored to be voted Best Architect. We are proud to serve this community and its residents in preserving its heritage and crafting new loved places.
Village Veterinary Hospital
Du Charme Architecture
(Formerly Animal Hospital of La Jolla)
Thank you for voting us best Attorney in La Jolla! Photo by Julia Larson Saperstein
Richard Wildman
Thank you for voting us ‘Best Of’ in two categories this year – La Jolla, we absolutely couldn’t have done it without you!
2 3 Jon Hangartner Best of La Jolla 2016
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2 3 Robina
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Thank You La JoLLa!
Guarneri Integrative Health, Inc. Pacific Pearl La Jolla
We are honored to be voted
Voted Best of La Jolla 2016!
Best ARcHitect
World-renowned Cardiologist Mimi Guarneri MD, FACC, ABIHM Leads her Team of Experts in Conventional, Integrative & Natural Medicine Check our website for our transformative health & healing:
www.PacificPearlLaJolla.com
858-459-6919 | 6919 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla, CA 92037
THANK YOU LA JOLLA FOR VOTING US
BEST LINENS & BEDDING!
Bennett + AssociAtes A r c h i t e c t u r e - P r e s e r vAt i o n - i n t e r i o r D e s i g n
7717 Fay Avenue · La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-8642 · www.marthasmithfinelinens.com
7 7 5 5 FAY Av e n u e , s u i t e c , L A J o L L A , c A 9 2 0 3 7 teL : (858) 454-4555 W e B : W W W. B A L A J o L L A . c o M
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST ATTORNEY LA JOLLA! THE SAMMARTINO LAW GROUP is committed to providing the highest level of excellence in legal services and protecting the rights and interests of our clients. Through aggressive, effective, and efficient legal work, our
Celebrating Dawn
law firm consistently achieves successful outcomes and favorable results for our clients.
We’re proud to have Dawn DuCharme on our team and to recognize her commitment and contribution to the La Jolla community. We congratulate Dawn as a winner in the Mortgage Banker category in the 2016 La Jolla Light Reader’s Choice Poll.
Business • Litigation • Mediation
unionbank.com Learn more from: Dawn DuCharme Vice President & Mortgage Consultant (858) 551-5357 dawn.ducharme@unionbank.com NMLS ID #643189
7777 Girard Avenue, Suite 105 | La Jolla, California 92037 Tel: (858) 859-1789 | Fax: (858) 777-3509 Info@SammartinoLaw.com
©2016 MUFG Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
photo by Julia Larson Saperstein
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BEST HAIR SALON
BEST HOME ELECTRONICS
CRISTINA Q
MODERN HOME SYSTEMS
We are honored to have been voted number one Salon two years in a row. Thank you La Jolla.
2 3 BEST PLUMBER Belle Siréne Salon
Thank you, from the team here at Modern Home Systems. We are honored by the recognition of the La Jolla Community.
2 3 Alma Audio BEST PRESCHOOL MasterCraft Home Entertainment
Alessandro
ANDERSON PLUMBING HEATING AND AIR
Thank you La Jolla! So proud to provide our plumbing, drains, heating and air services since 1978! Nobody wows us like La Jolla!
Al’s Plumbing
2 3
ASI Hastings
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THE GILLISPIE SCHOOL
Thank you, La Jolla, for naming The Gillispie School Best Preschool!
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La Jolla United Methodist Church Nursery School
Thank you for voting
Dick’s Liquor Best Convenience Store in La Jolla!
737 Pearl Street – 858-459-3889
We Deliver with postmates.com & doordash.com
Thank you for voting us first place winner for BEST CHIROPRACTOR in La Jolla 2016! Free Initial Consultation for all new patients. Let Active Rest Chiropractic put you on a path toward relief and healing. Dr. Collan Koeppen, D.C. specializes in upper cervical care, using a gentle manual adjustment to the vertebrae of the neck and spine without any cracking or popping.
Dr. Collan Koeppen, D.C.
Experience for yourself why Active Rest Chiropractic is voted “The Best”. We also offer massage services by A.R.T. specialists and accept auto/ bodily injury cases.
Schedule an appointment online at www.ActiveRestChiropractic.com or call 858-736-4056. Located in the Gaines Building on Fay Avenue 7590 Fay Avenue, Suite 504 · La Jolla, CA 92037 · Open Mon.-Sat.
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BEST SENIOR LIVING
BEST YOGA
LA JOLLA CASA PACIFICA
BUDDHI YOGA
Thank you La Jolla for voting us best senior living facility and one of the best in home care and senior assistance providers.
Thank you for voting us Best Yoga Studio two years in a row! We appreciate our amazing community of students and teachers. We will continue bringing you the best classes in town!
Kundalini Windansea 2 3 White Sands 2 3 Prana Yoga Center BEST HOME FURNISHINGS BEST ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Casa de MaĂąana
faded awning
We are honored to be voted the Best Home Furnishings in La Jolla, Thank you!
May Own Space
2 3 Nativa Best of La Jolla 2016
guarneri integrative health care PACIFIC PEARL LA JOLLA
Thank you La Jolla. We are honored to be your trusted experts in Integrative Health and Medicine. It is our privilege to keep La Jolla healthy.
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2 3 La Jolla Wellness Studio
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Thank you for making us #1 again! We love our community and will continue to bring you top-notch yoga classes.
VOTED #1 BOUTIQUE, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES LA JOLLA
7444 GIRARD 858.230.7444 SHOPLOLA.COM
Try our local special for first time students. $39 for two weeks unlimited. Sign up for the membership special! $109/month* *offer ends 10/15
7843 Girard Ave. Ste. F, La Jolla | 858-886-7580 | buddhiyogalj.com
We’re right above Lululemon
Thank you! FOR VOTING US BEST HEALTH CLUB
From the La Jolla Sports Club family, we thank you for helping us win ‘Best Health Club’ in La Jolla. We value our community members and look forward to growing stronger together.
Brett & Kera Murphy, Owners
La Jolla Sports Club · 858.456.2595 7825 Fay Avenue La Jolla CA 92037 lajollasportsclub.com
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BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
BEST FASHION ACCESSORIES
THE GILLISPIE SCHOOL
LOLA
Thank you, La Jolla, for naming The Gillispie School Best Private School!
The Bishop’s School
Thank you for voting us ‘Best Of’ in two categories this year – La Jolla, we absolutely couldn’t have done it without you!
2 3 La Jolla Country Day
Rangoni Shoes
2 3 Robina
BEST JEWELRY
BEST BAKERY
BOWER’S jewelers
BRICK & BELL
Thank you La Jolla! You make us proud.
Jewels by the Sea
Best Scones on planet Earth ... Moon included.
2 3 Prospect Jewelers Best of La Jolla 2016
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2 3 Michelle Coulon
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Thank you again La Jolla for voting us
Best General Contractor
Thank you La Jolla for voting us
2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Best Senior Living Facility and one of the Best in Home Care and Senior Assistance Providers Our qualified caregiving staff ff is on duty 24-hours a day. To schedule a complimentary tour, please call 858.750.2385 or email lajolla.casapacifica@gmail.com Lic# 374602896
Thank you La Jolla! For voting us BEST veterinary hospital in La Jolla!
La Jolla Vet Hospital 7520 Fay Avenue 858.454.6155 www.lajollavet.com Best of La Jolla 2016
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Serving La Jolla for over 70 years!
BEST HOUSEKEEPING
THE BEST...
THE MAIDS
ACCOUNTANT
Bakery
alternative medicine
Bank
1 Thomas E. Huckabee, CPA Inc. 2 Russell E. Ingledew, CPA Inc. 3 Cowen Robert, CPA
Thank you La Jolla from the whole team at The Maids!
1 Guarnei Integrative Health/ Pacific Pearl La Jolla
2 Koi Wellness Center 3 La Jolla Wellness Studio
American Food 1 The Spot 2 Harry’s Coffee Shop 3 Cody’s Rene’s of La Jolla
antiques
1 Ark Antiques 2 Girard Ave. Collection 3 The Faded Awning
2 3 Merry Maids
Architect
Thank You La Jolla! Our wonderful staff and nurses join me in thanking our dedicated SK Clinic clients for choosing us again and again for the past seventeen years. We are honored that Dr. Stephen M. Krant of SK Clinic has been voted again one of the best plastic and reconstructive surgeons. We take pride in providing the best possible care for our patients for all of their aesthetic and reconstructive needs.
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Stephen M. Krant, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Facelift • Malar • Rhinoplasty • Endoscopic Brow Lift • Body Contouring • Abdominoplasty • Liposculpture • Breast Augmentation • Reduction • Lift • Reconstruction • Fraxel Restore/ Repair • Thermage • IPL • Laser Hair Removal • Botox • Sculptra • Juvederm • Voluma • Radiesse • Belotero • Facial Aesthetics • Massage • PRP • Microneedling
Best of La Jolla 2016
1 Trip Bennett AIA 2 Du Charme Architecture 3 IS Architecture
Art Gallery 1 Contemporary Fine Art 2 Monarch Gallery 3 Quint Gallery
attorney
1 Joseph Sammartino 2 Richard Wildman 3 Jon Hangartner
Automotive Repair/ Service 1 Family Auto Repair 2 German Motors and Imports 3 Colonial Garage
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1 Brick & Bell 2 Sugar and Scribe 3 Michele Coulon Dessertier 1 US Bank 2 Wells Fargo 3 Union Bank
Boutique Fitness Studio 1 Sparkcycle 2 Orangetheory Fitness 3 Barre 59
Breakfast 1 Harry’s Coffee Shop 2 The Cottage 3 Brockton Villa
Brunch
1 Brockton Villa 2 La Valencia Hotel 3 Nine-Ten
Burger
1 Burger Lounge 2 Public House 3 Smashburger
Café
1 Brick & Bell 2 Mission Coffee Cup 3 Museum Café
Catering 1 French Gourmet 2 Giuseppe 3 Girard Gourmet
★ Thank you La Jolla for voting us Best Home Furnishings
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Thank you, La Jolla We Are Honored To Be Voted One Of The Best
DU CHARME ARCHITECTURE 7742 Herschel Avenue • Suite H • La Jolla, Ca 92037 858.454.5205 • Ducharmearch.com
Visit Maids.com or call 858-578-6243
THANK YOU AGAIN!
BE AUT Y IS IN THE DETAIL S
For Voting us Best In-Home Care and Senior Assistance!
Belle Siréne Salon
San Diego’s oldest and most experienced private duty homecare agency ageency
Thank you for such a warm welcome to La Jolla and voting us one of the best hair salons! @BELLESIRENESALON
7838 HERSCHEL AVE. LA JOLLA, CA. 92037 BELLESIRENESALON.COM 858.454.1607 2223 Avenida de la Playa, Suite 103, La Jolla California 92037 (858) 454-9339 • www.LaJollaNursesHomeCare.com Best of La Jolla 2016
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THE BEST...
Chinese RESTAURANT 1 Mandarin House 2 China Chef
Chiropractic Clinic 1 2 Dr. Trevor Robertson 3 Linea Chiropractic Center Active Rest Chiropractic
Coffee Shop 1 Brick & Bell 2 Bird Rock Coffee Roasters 3 Pannikin
Contractor/ Home Remodeling 1 GDC Construction 2 Murfey Construction 3 Grunow Construction
Dentist
Joseph D’Angelo / Dr. Ashley Olson, 1 Dr.La Jolla Dentistry 2 Dr. Alicia Kennedy 3 Dr. Paul Dougherty
Dermatologist 1 Dr. William Groff 2 Dr Mitchel Goldman 3 Dr. Susan Stuart
Dessert
1 Michele Coulon Dessertier 2 Sugar and Scribe 3 The French Gourmet
Dry Cleaner
1 Margaret’s 2 Lele’s 3 Ogden’s One Hour Cleaners
Eyewear/ Convenience store Sunglasses 1 1 2 La Jolla Liquor & Deli 3 Wine Time Dick’s Liquor
Dr. Trainer
2 Shade Shack 3 Eye Structure
Family Cosmetic Surgeon Restaurant 1 Dr. William Groff
2 3 Dr. Stephen M. Krant Dr. Mitchel Goldman
Dance Studio 1 2 Dance to Evolve 3 Tap Fever Studios Ooh La La
Day Spa
1 The Lodge at Torrey Pines 2 Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa 3 Massage Envy
Florist
Home Electronics
1 Adelaide’s 2 Bridget’s Blooms 3 Bloomers
1 Modern Home Systems 2 MasterCraft Home Entertainment 3 Alma Audio
French RESTAURANT Hotel 1 French Gourmet 2 Tapenade/Bistro Du Marché 3 Le Petit Bistrot
1 La Valencia 2 The Lodge at Torrey Pines 3 Empress Hotel
Furniture/Home Furnishings
Housekeeping
Gift Shop
In-Home Care/ Senior Assistance
1 Faded Awning 2 My Own Space 3 Nativa 1 Warwick’s 2 Hi Sweetheart 3 Francesca’s
1 La Jolla Nurses Homecare 2 La Jolla Casa Pacifica 3 Home Care of La Jolla
Hair Salon 1 Cristina Q 2 Belle Siréne Salon 3 Alessandro
Insurance Agent
1 Jawad Bisharat (Allstate) 2 Tareq Purmul (Farmers Insurance)
Interior designer
Happy Hour Location Beaumont’s
Tie 1st
1 Beaumont’s Cody’s Tie 2nd Tie 2nd 2 Piatti The Cottage Tie 2nd 3 Bernini’s Bistro
1 Eddie V’s Tie 1st 2 La Jolla Brewing Company 3 Whisknladle
fashion accessories
1 Shepherd YMCA Firehouse 2 24 hour Fitness 3 High Voltage
1 Lola 2 Rangoni Shoes 3 Robina
Health Club La Jolla Sports Club
1 2 Brian Zimmerman 3 Scott Ashline David Price
Best of La Jolla 2016
Tie 1st Tie 1st
healthy dining
Financial Planner 12
Beaming Trilogy Sanctuary
3 Lean & Green Café
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1 The Maids 2 Rene’s of La Jolla 3 Merry Maids
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1 Esteban Interiors 2 Ross Thiele & Sons 3 Jil Champion
Italian Restaurant 1 Cafe Milano 2 Piatti 3 Osteria Romantica
Jewelry
1 Bower’s Jewelers 2 Jewels by the Sea 3 Prospect Jewelers
THE BEST... Juice Bar
Mexican RESTAURANT Private School 1 Puesto 2 Ortega’s 3 Verde Ranchero
1 The Gillispie School 2 The Bishop’s School 3 La Jolla Country Day
Takeout
landscape gardener
Mortgage Banker
resale shop
Thai Restaurant
New Restaurant
Sandwich
Trainer
Seafood
Travel Agency
Senior Living
Veterinary Hospital
1 Juice Crafters 2 Juice Kaboose 3 Beaming
1 Torrey Pines Landscape 2 Eco Minded Solutions 3 Todd Fry Landscape Architects
Linens & Bedding 1 Martha Smith Linens 2 Everett Stunz 3 The Faded Awning
Lunch
1 Girard Gourmet 2 El Pescador 3 The Cottage
Margarita 1 Puesto 2 Su Casa 3 George’s at the Cove
Mediterranean 1 2 Piatti 3 The MED
Marketplace Grille
Men’s Apparel 1 Ascot Shop 2 Tommy Bahama 3 Ralph Lauren
1 Tracy Trudeau 2 Dawn DuCharme 3 Janice Sedloff
1 My Sister’s Closet 2 Goodwill 3 Play it Again Sports 1 Girard Gourmet 2 Jersey Mike’s 3 El Pescador
1 Le Petit Bistrot Tie 1st 2 On Girard Marketplace 3 Acquavite Cucina Italiana Duke’s La Jolla
Tie 1st
Outdoor Restaurant 1 2 Piatti 3 Cody’s
George’s at the Cove
pastry
Pilates Studio
1 Eddie V’s 2 Donovan’s 3 Truluck’s
1 Marla Bingham Studio 2 Pilates Plus 3 Pilates of La Jolla
1 2 Ascot Shop 3 Brooks Brothers
Women’s Boutique 1 Lola 2 La Donna 3 Robina
Sushi
1 Sushi on the Rock II 2 Sushi Mori 3 James Place
Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air
2 3 ASI Hastings
Al’s Plumbing
Yoga
1 Buddhi Yoga 2 Kundalini Windansea 3 Prana Yoga
taco
1 The Gillispie School 2 La Jolla Presbyterian Church Preschool 3 La Jolla United Methodist Church Nursery School Best of La Jolla 2016
1 We Olive 2 LJ Crafted Wines 3 Truluck’s
1 Mitch’s Surf Shop 2 Bird Rock Surf 3 Surf Diva
1 Pizza on Pearl 2 Carino’s 3 Bernini’s Bistro
PrESchool
Wine Bar
surf shop
Pizza
1 The Taco Stand 2 Puesto Galaxy Taco 3 Wahoo’s
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1 Cadence Travel 2 Chayet Travel 3 Worldview Travel
1 La Jolla Veterinary Hospital 2 Windansea Veterinary Clinic Veterinary Hospital 3 Village (formerly Animal Hospital of La Jolla)
Steak
Men’s Formal Wear plumber 1 A Better Deal Tuxedos & Suits
1 El Pescador 2 Eddie V’s 3 Marine Room
1 2 Casa de Manana 3 White Sands
1 2 Sugar and Scribe Bakery 3 The French Gourmet
1 Spice & Rice 2 Aroi Thai 3 Chedi Thai
1 Paul Fishman - Sparkcycle & Pilates Plus 2 Billy Borja - Orangetheory Fitness 3 Catherine Cox - Sharpe Fitness
La Jolla Casa Pacifica
Brick & Bell
1 Pizza on Pearl 2 Burger Lounge 3 Girard Gourmet
Tie 3rd Tie 3rd
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Casa de Mañana offers full-service retirement living in a historic setting on the La Jolla coast. Here, the views are breathtaking all times of day. Down-to-earth, inclusive, engaging and warm, it’s all the best of Southern California living.With a rich collage of exhibits, lectures, theatre, art and music nearby, Casa de Mañana is a world by the sea. It’s resort-style living and old-world charm that’s surprisingly attainable. A history overlooking the Pacific, Casa de Mañana has stories to tell. Come write your own. 8 4 9 C OA S T B LV D . L A J O L L A , C A 92037
C A L L 800-959 -7010 T O S C H E D U L E Y O U R T O U R.
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Casa deMañana R E T I R E M E N T
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We’re an equal opportunity housing provider. CA License #374603439
Best of La Jolla 2016
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