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BEST F the VALLEY
You voted. We counted.
A supplement of Lee Central Coast Newspapers
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To all of the business and nonprofits 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 first-class establishments in the Santa Ynez Valley. We appreciate all of our readers who took the 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 them identify 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.”
Eating & Drinking Best Bar scene
Best burger
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
Hitching Post II Restaurant
The Landsby
Sides Hardware and Shoes
Best BBQ
Best Cakes AND desserts
El Rancho Marketplace
Pattibakes
Tom’s BBQ
Solvang Bakery Inc.
Best BREAKFAST
Best cheese shop
Ellen’s Danish Pancake House
El Rancho Marketplace
Paula’s Pancakes House
The Lucky Hen Larder
Best brewery
Best Chinese
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.
The Madarin Touch
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
China Panda Restaurant
Best BRunch
Best coffee house
The Vineyard House
Coffee Cabin
Succulent Cafe
Santa Ynez Coffee Shop
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Eating & Drinking Best danish bakery
Solvang Bakery SPECIAL MENTION
Olsen’s Danish Bakery �
Best family restaurant
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Best fresh produce
Finley’s Family Farms SPECIAL MENTION
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Eating & Drinking Best happy hour
Best Mexican Restaurant
Dos Carlitos Restaurant & Tequila Bar
Dos Carlitos Restaurant & Tequila Bar
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The Landsby Hotel
California Tacos
Best ice cream & frozen yogurt
Best outdoor dining
Woody’s Frozen Yogurt Co.
The Vineyard House
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Valley Grind Coffee
The River Grill at The Alisal
Best italian
Best pizza
Leonardo’s Ristorante-Pizzeria
Tower Pizza
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S.Y. Kitchen
Antonio’s Pizza
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piZZA 436 AlisAl RoAd, Unit C, solvAng
(805) 688-3036
We are are HONORED to be chosen as #1 Best Restaurant Wine List for another year in a row! Thank you Santa Ynez Valley!
Eating & Drinking Best restaurant wine list
Best Sushi
Los Olivos Wine Merchant Café
A-Ru Sushi
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Hitching Post II
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
Best sandwich
Best Tacos
Panino
California Taco
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Bacon & Brine
Dos Carlitos Restaurant & Tequila Bar
Best steak
Best take out
Hitching Post II
Santa Ynez Burrito
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Brothers Restaurant at Red Barn
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Eating & Drinking / Fitness Best wine & SPIRITS RETAILER
BEST COMMUNITY EVENT
El Rancho Marketplace
Fireworks
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Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café
Buellton Brew Fest
Best wine tasting room
BEST ENTERTAINMENT VALUE
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyard
Solvang Festival Theatre
SPECIAL MENTION
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Carhartt Winery & Vineyard
Parks Plaza Theater
Best winery
BEST HEALTH CLUB/GYM
Sunstone Winery
Stuart C Gildred Family YMCA
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Beckmen Vineyards
Buellton Recreation Center
Thank You!!! Salads - Soups Fish Tacos - Chicken Fish & Chips Vegetarian - Pasta Malts • Milkshakes Sundaes • Banana Splits Beer and Wine
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1693 MISSION DRIVE SOLVANG • 805.688.7733
Visit us at: www.chompsolvang.com - FB Chomp Burgers, Fries & Milkshakes
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Fitness / Shopping & Services BEST SPA & MASSAGE
Best ACUPUNCTURE
Chumash Spa
Ascend Acupunture
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Lindsey Rose
RedFern Acupuncture
BEST SUMMER CAMP
Best Antique Shop
Stuart C Gildred Family YMCA
Solvang Antiques
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Buellton Recreation Center
A Piece of The Past
Best ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE
Best Attorney
C & D, llp
Jack L.Collison
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Ken Sorensen
Marlea F. Jarrett
Thank you lley Santa Ynez Va for Voting al Theater Solvang Festiv ment Venue” “Best Entertain Over 40,000 of you came through our gates this year! You came for PCPA musicals and plays. You came for our Jazz & Beyond concert series, and for big band music. You came to support local nonprofits that make Solvang Festival Theater the venue for their own fundraisers like Nashville Nights and Rebuild the Ranch. You came for the epic Halloween Haunted House and the heart‐stirring Nativity Pageant. Look for even MORE exciting entertainment in 2018! Your continuing patronage and financial support is very much appreciated. See you at the Theater!
Thank You SYV!! The Solvang Bakery is honored you selected us as the place for:
Best Danish Pastries in the Valley! Please enjoy 15% off your next order with this coupon to show our appreciation!
438 Alisal Road Solvang California, 93463
(805) 688-4939
http://solvangbakery.com
420 Second Street, Solvang 686‐1789 theaterfest@verizon.net | solvangfestivaltheater.org
OPEN EVERYDAY
Sunday-Thursday: 7:00 am - 6:30 pm Friday-Saturday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
The Santa Ynez Valley News proudly brings you the results of this year’s Best of the Valley Awards for 2017. Winning a Best of the Valley Award recognizes that your customers truly appreciate the hard work required to run a successful business. We also want to thank our loyal readers for submitting their votes, helping make this year’s poll a huge success. (805) 688-5522 www.syvnews.com
OUR EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REALLY STAND OUT IN THE CROWD.
Since 1966
C&D llp 805.688.5505 www.cdllp.com
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Thanks to all of you for voting us number one again.
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Shopping & Services Best Auto Repair
Best Car Dealership
Buellton Garage Auto Repair
Rio Vista Chevrolet
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Jim’s Service Center
Vreeland Ford
Best Auto Supply
Best Caterer
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Maili Halme
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NAPA Auto Parts
New West Catering
Best Bank Branch
Best Chiropractor
Montecito Bank & Trust
Dr. Michael Kraus DC
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Rabobank Solvang
Dr. Adam Pollenz DC
T hank You, once again, SYV For Voting Us BEST Best Landscaper Gardening Service Beautifying the Valley Landscape Since 1976
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 13 Years!
Bob, John and Team 6 acres of plant stock grown right here at our beautiful nursery ~ Since 1981 ~ Valley Gardener Landscape Company • 805.688.3146 www.valleygardener.com
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Rich Condit
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Cathi Russell
Dave Henrey
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We care for and love the valley – especially our clients and those that voted for us! Contact us for award winning service, knowledge, and international marketing.
Residential • Commercial • Land • Ranches • Income Properties
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Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram www.santaynezvalley.com • mail@santaynezvalley.com
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Allan Jones VOTED BEST REALTOR
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Shopping & Services Best Clothing & Accessories Shop
Best Dentist
Plenty Boutique
Dr. Adam S. Haws DDS
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Parts Unknown
Dr. Art Kaslow DDS
Best Computer Repair
Best Dermatologist
Valley PC Repair
Dr. Gary Novatt MD
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CompuVision
Aloe Dermatology
Best Day Care
Best Doctor
Tecolote Family Daycare
Dr. Alan Hersh MD
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Bethania Lutheran Church
Dr. Lisa Clement MD
Best Optometrist B We feel honored by this recognition from the community we love.
THANK YOU!
Star DrugS Vitamins & Supplements First Aid Supplies Gifts Greeting Cards
Thank you for voting us Best Pharmacy
Authorized UPS & FedEx Shipping & Receiving Color Copies & Fax Service Free Prescription Delivery* *LimitED DELiVERy AREA
DENNIS R. BALES, O.D.
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY VISION SOURCE MEMBER
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2040 Viborg, Suite 240 Solvang, CA 93463
(805) 688-0707 (805) 693-9839 Fax
www.visionsource-dennisrbalesod.com Office Hours by Appointment
it’s so easy to transfer your prescriptions! 3576 mADERA StREEt, SAntA ynEz P: 805.688.6898 F: 805.688.6047 monDAy-FRiDAy 8:30Am - 6:30Pm SAtURDAy 9Am - 5Pm www.stardrugsantaynez.com
Thank you for voting Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital as BEST MEDICAL FACILITY.
New Frontiers
2050 Viborg Road Solvang, CA 93463 (805) 688-6431 cottagehealth.org/syvch
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We are privileged to care for our community, unwavering in our mission to put patients first.
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Shopping & Services Best Family Practice
Best Gift Shop
Sansum Clinic Solvang
Rasmussen’s Gifts
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Santa Ynez Valley Medical Associates
Best Financial Planner/CPA
C & D, llp SPECIAL MENTION
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Solvang Bakery
Best Hair Salon
Allure Salon SPECIAL MENTION
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Edward Jones Santa Ynez
Best Hardware Store Best Florist
Rita’s Flowers SPECIAL MENTION
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Santa Ynez Valley Florist
Valley Hardware and Garden Center SPECIAL MENTION
Harrison’s ACE Hardware
Your protection is personal. For Voting Us
Thank you Santa Ynez Valley
for allowing us the privilege of servicing your homes for the past 37 years! We will always strive to do our best to ensure your safety and peace of mind We are humbled and grateful for your trust and your friendship Thank you so much Bob and Brett Miller
New Era Pest Control
(805) 688-8749
Best Insurance Company We are truly honored! Get a quote today from: Hometown Insurance Services 8056886418 randy@askhometown.com askhometown.com 0F74477 Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Company and Affiliated Companies, Columbus, Ohio. Subject to underwriting guidelines, review and approval. Nationwide and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2017 Nationwide NPO-0194M2 (06/17)
Shopping & Services Best Hay
Jacobsen’s Hay and Feed SPECIAL MENTION
Ryan’s Feed and Trucking
Best Hearing Aide Provider
Valley Hearing Center – John Adams SPECIAL MENTION
Hearing Services of Santa Barbara, Ann Burre
Best Home Furnishings & Design Services
Mia Denee Murphy SPECIAL MENTION
Savannah Rose
For Voting Us
BeSt HArDwAre Store in the santa Ynez ValleY
serVing oUr Friends and neighbors since 1953
1665 Mission Dr. • Solvang, CA
688-4191
www.syvhardware.com
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Monday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
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T hank You
Shopping & Services BEST HOTEL
BEST JEWELRY STORE
Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort
Designs in Gold
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The Landsby Hotel
Johnson’s Jewel Box
BEST INSURANCE AGENCY/AGENT
Hometown Insurance Services
BEST LANDSCAPING SERVICE
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The Valley Gardener
State Farm/Julia Tipolt
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B & B Gardening
BEST INVESTMENT COMPANY BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE
Solvang Nails
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Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Unique Nails
Great customers, beautiful venues and quality vendors make our business a success. We appreciate all of you!! Breanna Goettler Rita Feeley Solvang
805 688-3015
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Montecito Bank & Trust Wealth Management
Winning a Best of the Valley Award recognizes B EST that your BEST THE customers OF truly appreciate the hard work required VALL V ALL E Yto run a VALLEY EY successful 7 201business.
SINCE 1925 We also want to thank our loyal readers for submitting their votes, helping make this year’s poll a huge success.
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ADAM S. HAWS D.D.S. INC. FAMILY DENTISTRY
593 Ave. of the Flags #101 • Buellton • 805-688-9546
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BEST OF THE VALLEY 2017
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
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Buellton Medical Center
Best Nursery/Garden Shop
Windmill Nursery SPECIAL MENTION
Summerset Farms
Best Optometrist
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Dr. Douglas C. King
BEST OF THE VALLEY 2017 SINCE 1925
Best Doctor Dr. Alan Hersh
Best Family Practice Sansum Country Clinic
Sansum Country Clinic 2027 Village Lane, Suite 102 Solvang, California (805) 688-3440 www.sansumclinic.org
Shopping & Services Best Pediatrician
Best Pet Supplies
Dr. Michele Saunders MD
Lemos Feed and Pet Supply
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Dr. Anthony J. Howe MD
Monighetti’s One Stop Livestock Supplies
Best Pest Control
Best Pharmacy
New Era Pest Control
Star Drug Pharmacy
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Hydrex Pest Control
CVS Pharmacy
Best Pet Groomer
Best Photographer
Buellton Veterinary Clinic
Christine Photography
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Tiny Bubbles
Rebecca Nuss
WE’RE GRATEFUL for your Vote!! “BEST HAY” In the SYV Local Farmer for over 30 years
3990 Baseline Ave., Santa Ynez • Jacobsen Dairy hayroses@gmail.com
Call or text 1-805-688-3081 for Current Market Prices and Weekly Specials
Serving the Central Coast from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles.
Pick ups on Saturday’s from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
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BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE FARMER! ALL HAY GUARANTEED.
Shopping & Services Best Physical Therapy
Best Senior Facility
Rob Rosenberry Physical Therapy
Atterdag Village of Solvang
Dugan Therapy and Fitness
Solvang Friendship House
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Best Print Shop
Best Shoe Store
Viking Press
Solvang Shoes
SPECIAL MENTION
Inklings Printing Company
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Best Real Estate Company/Agent
Design Alternatives
Santa Ynez Valley Real Estate -- Allan Jones
Best solar installer
Los Alamos Realty
Santa Ynez Valley Solar
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Thank You Again Santa Ynez Valley!
JAck L. coLLiSon, ESq. BEST ATToRnEY For Seven Years!
Integrity, Experience and Personal Service for over 41 years. It is a privilege to serve our clients and their families and businesses in all aspects of Real Estate Transactions, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Civil Litigation and Employment Law. Jack L. collison, Esq. A Professional Law corporation
1610 oak St., Suite 106 Solvang, cA 93463 805-688-8606 / Santa Barbara 805-962-4304
www.collisonLaw.com
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Shopping & Services Best Supermarket
Best Veterinarian
El Rancho Marketplace
Santa Ynez Pet Hospital
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New Frontiers Natural Marketplace
Solvang Veterinary Hospital
Best Thrift Store
Best Western Clothing Store
People Helping People
Jedlicka’s Western Wear
SPECIAL MENTION
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New To You Thrift Store
Back At The Ranch
Best Yoga Store
Bloom Yoga SPECIAL MENTION
Stuart C Gildred Family YMCA
Thank You SYV For Voting Us Best Physical Therapy Proud to Support Our Community Since 1987 Reduce Pain ~ Enable Movement Rebuild Strength ~ Recapture Desired Function
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Please visit us at Savannah Rose 2935 Grand Ave. Los Olivos, Ca 93441 | 805-693-1343 3569 Sagunto St. | Santa Ynez, Ca 93460 | 805.686.0842 | dennees.sy@verizon.net
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Thank you for voting us the Best Bank Branch in the Valley for the forth year in a row. We are also grateful for earning the award for Best Investment Company.
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We’re thrilled to have such friendly and supportive customers and to be a part of this thriving Santa Ynez Valley community.