December 2020
Congratulations!!
Thank you Santa Ynez Valley
for recognizing us as The Best Coffee House in the Valley
We are honored and grateful for our loyal customers! We think you’re The Best!
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264 E. Hwy 246 Buellton | 805.686.1717
To all of the businesses that won this year’s vote as “Best of the Valley”. It’s no easy feat to come out on top when competing against so many firstclass establishments in the Santa Ynez Valley. We appreciate all of our readers who took time to vote. We couldn’t hold this contest or create this section without you - and your neighbors are going to thank you for helping identifying the best that the Valley has to offer. The Santa Ynez Valley News is your hometown newspaper and we’re happy to celebrate the hardworking people and their businesses that have been chosen as “Best of the Santa Ynez Valley.”
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Food & Drink Best Bar Scene
Best Chinese Restaurant
1st: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Buellton 2nd: The Landsby Solvang
1st: China Panda Restaurant 2nd: The Mandarin Touch
Best BBQ
Best Coffee House
1st: Hitching Post II 2nd: A J Spurs Saloon & Dining Hall
1st: Coffee Cabin 2nd: Good Seed Coffee Boutique
Best Breakfast
Best Danish Bakery
1st: Ellen’s Danish Pancake House 2nd: Bob’s Well Bread Bakery
Best Brewery 1st: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. 2nd: Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Best Brunch
1st: Solvang Bakery 2nd: Olsen’s Danish Village Bakery
Best Danish Food
1st: Solvang Restaurant 2nd: Bit O’Denmark Restaurant
Best Family Restaurant
1st: Dos Carlitos Restaurant & Tequila Bar 2nd: CHOMP Burgers, Fries, Shakes 2nd: Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant
Best Burger
Best Fresh Produce
1st: Hitching Post II 2nd: Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn
1st: Finley Farms 2nd: Solvang Farmer’s Market
Best Cake & Dessert
Best Happy Hour
1st: Solvang Bakery Inc. 2nd: Pattibakes
1st: The Landsby 2nd: Dos Carlitos Restaurant & Tequila Bar
Best Cheese Shop
Best Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
1st: The Lucky Hen Larder 2nd: Cailloux Cheese Shop
1st: Woody’s Yogurt And Juice Co. 2nd: Ingeborg’s Danish Chocolates
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1st: The Alisal River Grill 2nd: Bob’s Well Bread Bakery
Food & Drink Best Italian Restaurant 1st: Leonardo’s Ristorante-Pizzeria 2nd: Trattoria Grappolo
1st: Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant 2nd: California Tacos
Best Mexican Restaurant
Best Take Out
1st: Dos Carlitos Restaurant & Tequila Bar 2nd: Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant
1st: The Habit Burger Grill 2nd: Santa Ynez Burrito
Best Outdoor Dining
Best Wine & Spirits Retailer
1st: The Alisal River Grill 2nd: Hitching Post II
Best Pizza 1st: Full Of Life Flatbread 2nd: Industrial Eats
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Best Tacos
Best Sandwich 1st: Panino 2nd: Lucky Hen Larder
Best Steak 1st: Hithcing Post II 2nd: Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn
Best Sushi 1st: A-Ru Sushi 2nd: El Rancho Marketplace
1st: El Rancho Marketplace 2nd: Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe
Best Wine Tasting Room 1st: Brick Barn Wine Estates 2nd: Sunstone Winery
Best Winery
1st: Brick Barn Wine Estate 2nd: Beckmen Vineyards
Fun & Fitness Best Community Event 1st: Julefest 2nd: Danish Days
Best Entertainment Venue 1st: Solvang Festival Theatre 2nd: The Maverick
Best Health Club/Gym
1st: Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA 2nd: Youth Empowered
BEST WINE TASTING ROOM
W. Hwy | Buellton, CA www.brickbarnwineestate.com
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BEST WINERY
Thank You! Santa Ynez Valley for choosing Life Chiropractic as your
#1 Chiropractic Office! We are honored and blessed to have served our community since 1998.
Fun & Fitness Best Spa & Massage 1st: Chumash Casino Resort 2nd: Debra Foshee
Best Summer Camp
Call 693-1811 For An Appointment Today
2nd: Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA
591 Alamo Pintado Ste. B Solvang Located next to Montecito Bank & Trust
Goods & Services
1st: Buellton Recreation Center
Best Accounting & Tax Service 1st: C & D llp 2nd: Owens & Thore Tax Professionals, Inc.
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We appreciate and Thank you for your continued support!
T hanks for Voting for us
Best Sandwich
PANINO Los Olivos 2900 Grand Avenue Los Olivos, CA 93441 (805) 688-9304
PANINO Montecito 1014 Coast Village Road Santa Barbara, CA 93108 (805) 565-0137
PANINO Solvang 475 1st Street Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 688-0608
PANINO Goleta 5666 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117 (805) 683-3670
PANINO Santa Barbara 834 Santa Barbara Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 963-3700
PANINO Santa Ynez 3569 Sagunto Street Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (805) 688-0213
Goods & Services Best Acupuncture
Best Caterer
1st: Ascend Acupuncture 2nd: Red Fern Acupuncture
1st: Maili Halme 2nd: New West Catering Co.
Best Antique Shop
Best Chiropractor
1st: A Piece of the Past 2nd: Solvang Antiques
Best Art Gallery 1st: Wildling Museum of Art and Nature 2nd: Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
Best Attorney 1st: Jack L. Collison ESQ. 2nd: Halme & Clark Attorneys
Best Auto Repair
Best Auto Supply 1st: O’Reilly Auto Parts
Best Bank Branch 1st: Montecito Bank & Trust 2nd: Union Bank
Best Car Dealership 1st: Rio Vista Chevrolet 2nd: Jim Vreeland Ford
Best Clothing & Accessories Shop 1st: True Addiction 2nd: Treats Clothing Boutique
Best Computer Repair
1st: SYV Computer Service 2nd: On Site Business & IT Solutions Inc.
Best Day Care
1st: Bethania Preschool & After School 2nd: Zaca Preschool & After School
Best Dentist
1st: Dr. Adam S. Haws DDS 2nd: Dr. Art Kaslow DDS
Best Dermatologist
1st: Dr. Gary Novatt MD 2nd: Luminous Dermatology Solvang
Best Doctor
1st: Dr. Miguel A Loya DO 2nd: Dr. Kevin Beckman, Sansum Country Clinic
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1st: Olivera’s Auto Repair & Towing 2nd: Advanced Automotive Solutions
1st: Life Chiropractic 2nd: Dr. Michael Kraus DC
Goods & Services Best Family Practice 1st: Sansum Country Clinic 2nd: Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic
Best Financial Planner/CPA 1st: C&D llp 2nd: Serritslev Norwine & Co: Serritslev William H CPA 2nd: Sorenson & Sorenson
Best Florist 1st: Renae’s Bouquets
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2nd: Santa Ynez Valley Florist
Voted SYV Best Health Club/ Gym 2020 Join the Y
$0 Join Fee
December 12 - January 9 Member Benefits: Outdoor wellness options • Free virtual fitness Youth program discounts
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. A Non-profit, Continuing Care Retirement Community Lic# RCFE421700369 COA #152
Coupon Code: YMCA2021 CIYMCA.ORG/YMCA2021
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Goods & Services Best Gift Shop 1st: The Book Loft 2nd: The Clique
Best Hair Salon 1st: Allure Salon 2nd: Salon V
Thank You
FOR VOTING US BEST HARDWARE STORE IN THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SERVING OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS SINCE 1953
1665 Mission Dr. • Solvang, CA
1st: Valley Hardware 2nd: Harrison’s ACE Hardware
Best Hay
688-4191
Monday-Saturday 8:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Best Hardware Store
www.syvhardware.com
1st: Santa Ynez Feed & Milling Co. 2nd: Jacobsen’s Hay and Feed
Thank You Santa Ynez Valley!
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JACK L. COLLISON, ESQ. BEST ATTORNEY AGAIN! FOR TEN YEARS!
Integrity, Experience & Personal Service for over 40 years
It is a privilege to serve our clients, their families, and businesses in all aspects of REAL ESTATE & BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS, ESTATE PLANNING, CIVIL LITIGATION & EMPLOYMENT LAW
Jack L. Collison, Esq. A Professional Law Corporation 1610 Oak St., Suite 106 Solvang, CA 93463 805-688-8606
www.CollisonLaw.com
A Professional Law Corporation affiliated with Mullen and Henzell L.L.P., a Santa Barbara law firm established in 1953.
Thank you
A Heartfelt Thank You!
Like all performing arts venues, Solvang Festival Theater has had a challenging year. However, the importance of the arts has never wavered and with the generous support of the Santa Ynez Valley community, we look forward to a brighter 2021 and bringing the performing arts back to Solvang Festival Theater.
Best Entertainment Venue
Santa Ynez Valley for voting us 2020 Best Dentist! Why go to the Dentist when you can go see Dr. Haws?
420 2nd Street, Solvang •solvangtheaterfest.org info@solvangtheaterfest.org
805-686-1789
COWBOY BOOTS • HATS & APPAREL ARIAT • LUCCHESE JUSTIN • DAN POST BOOTS • STETSON RESISTOL & SUNBODY HATS CARHARTT • WRANGLER CINCH • LEVI & ROPER CLOTHING
2883 Grand Ave. Los Olivos • 688-2626
We Have Boot Scoot n Apparel For Everyone
593 Avenue Of The Flags Ste 101 Buellton (805) 688-9546
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Best Western Store
Thank You, SYV for voting us BEST Insurance Agency
Happy Happy holidays, holidays, neighbors. neighbors. J Tipolt Ins and Fin Svcs Inc Julia Tipolt, Agent Insurance Lic#: 0M02964 595 Alamo Pintado Road, Ste C Solvang, CA 93463
I wish all my neighbors a safe and happy holiday season and the very best in the New Year. It’s a true joy to be part of such a wonderful community.
Best Hay T hank You Syv! Santa Ynez Feed and Milling Company
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® State Farm Bloomington, IL 2006051
3532 Sagunto Street Santa Ynez • 688-6404
www.thecornerinsantaynez.com
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Thank you SY Valley for voting us #1 Thrift Store Thanks to all who have come by to support the newly remodeled Buellton Senior Center Thrift Store! We’ve had record sales since reopening and are so very grateful for your support. Our proceeds help to support our Meals On Wheels program. Our wonderful community member’s beautiful donations and the always helpful volunteers have made our little shop the go to place in the valley! Because of the recent circumstances, the Senior Center has again increased the number of meals we provide to those in need. Thanks to all who donate to us, work with us and shop with us. You are helping to make a positive difference in other people’s lives during these trying times. New volunteers are always welcome at both the Center and the shop.
OPEN 11-3 EVERY DAY FOR NOW 56 W. HWY 246 Once again! Thank you! all for your support in making our remodel and opening a big success.
Goods & Services Best Hearing Aide Provider
1st: Hearing Services of Santa Barbara
Best Home Furnishings & Design Services
Best Medical Facility
1st: Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital 2nd: Sansum Country Clinic
Best Nursery/Garden Shop
1st: Home Connection 2nd: Finch & Fern Home & Garden
1st: Windmill Nursery 2nd: J Woeste Los Olivos
Best Hotel
Best Optometrist
1st: Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort 1st: The Landsby
Best Insurance Agency/Agent
1st: Julia Tipolt - State Farm Insurance Agent 2nd: Randy Jones, Hometown Insurance
Best Investment Company 1st: Montecito Bank & Trust
1st: Santa Ynez Valley Vision Soure: Dr. Dennis Bales 2nd: Dr. Douglas C. King
Best Pediatrician
1st: Dr. Michele Saunders MD 2nd: Dr. Anthony J. Howe MD
Best Pest Control
1st: O’Connor Pest Control 2nd: Western Exterminator Co
Best Jewelry Store
Best Pet Groomer
2nd: Edward Jones
1st: Designs In Gold 2nd: ZFolio
1st: Buellton Vet Clinic 2nd: Monighetti’s Farrier, Feed, & Pet
Best Landscaping Service
Best Pet Supplies
1st: Valley Gardener 2nd: Zaca Creek Landscapes Inc
1st: Lemos Feed & Pet Supply 2nd: Tractor Supply
Best Manicure/Pedicure
Best Pharmacy
1st: Valley Nails & Spa 2nd: Ultimate Nails
1st: CVS 2nd: Rite Aid
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Best Investment Company
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Goods & Services Best Photographer
Best Solar Installer
1st: Derek Glas
1st: Santa Ynez Valley Solar
2nd: Jose Villa Photography
2nd: SunRun Solar
Best Physical Therapy
Best Supermarket
1st: Rob Rosenberry Physical Therap
1st: El Rancho Marketplace
2nd: Dugan Therapy & Fitness
2nd: Valley Fresh Market
Best Print Shop
Best Thrift Store
1st: Inklings Printing Company
1st: Buellton Senior Thrift Shop
2nd: Viking Press Printing
2nd: People Helping People Thrift Store
Best Real Estate Company/Agent
Best Veterinarian
1st: Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate Company
1st: Santa Ynez Pet Hospital - Dr. Dean
2nd: Candice Signa
2nd: Buellton Veterinary Clinic
Best Senior Facility
Best Western Clothing Store
1st: Atterdag Village of Solvang
1st: Jedlicka’s Western Wear
2nd: Solvang Friendship House
2nd: Back At the Ranch
Best Shoe Store
Best Yoga Studio
1st: Solvang Shoe Store
1st: Olde Oak Meadow Yoga
2nd: First Street Leather
2nd: Bloom Yoga
Celebrating 30 years! • Unique gift store available online or by appointment! • Exhibitions celebrating the art of nature are available online until we can reopen • Great virtual programs can be found on our YouTube channel • Online Art Classes starting in January • Fun children’s activities can be downloaded on our Virtual Visit page!
Thank you for voting us Best Art Gallery in the Santa Ynez Valley! 1511 B Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463 805-688-1082 www.wildlingmuseum.org
where art and nature meet!
Bethania Preschool & After School Best Day Care in the Valley.
611 Atterdag Road Solvang, Ca 93463
805-688-7077
bethaniaps@verizon.net
Best Home Furnishings & Design Service We pride ourselves with offering quality American made goods including our newly added Local Artisan Gallery 425 Alisal Road, Solvang www.solvanghomeconnection.com
805.686.4553
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Our sincere thank you to the people of the Santa Ynez Valley for voting
The Home Connection is Honored & Grateful for this Award
Windmill Nursery
925 West Highway 246, Buellton “Committed to Selection For The Beauty Of Your Garden”
A Heartfelt Thank You For Selecting Us Best Nursery 16 Years!
Bob, John and Team 6 acres of plant stock grown right here at our beautiful nursery ~ Since 1981 ~
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Thank you for voting Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital as BEST MEDICAL FACILITY. We are privileged to care for our community, unwavering in our mission to put patients first.
2050 Viborg Road, Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 688-6431 | cottagehealth.org/syvch
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1595 Mission Drive • Solvang, CA 93463 805•688•5717 mail@santaynezvalley.com • www.santaynezvalley.com
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BEST OF THE VALLEY 2020 SIN C E 1925
Best Bank 7 Years in row!
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Best Investment Institution 3 Years Awarded!
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