Small Business Showcase Sunday, June 18, 2023

All Size Flooring Center

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All Size Flooring Center is a small flooring business run by husband-and-wife team Charlie Wade

Saavedra and Colleen

Stafford. They have owned All Size Flooring for 16 years and have helped homeowners, landlords, property managers and realtors with all their flooring needs.

Their beautiful showroom  is conveniently located off  Highway 80 at Mason and Depot streets in Vacaville. They are a licensed and insured flooring company that provides residential and commercial installations throughout surrounding counties.

All Size Flooring Center prides itself on professional installations

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Casson & Son

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compete with big box stores but give the personal touch that a small business can provide.

Casson & Son Carpet Care is a small, woman-owned business that has been family owned and operated for more than 28 years. It focuses on carpet and upholstery steam-cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, and sealing.

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530-795-0500

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within eight hours.

done by licensed contractors. Because All Size Flooring stocks so many different types of flooring they are able to

So if you are thinking of changing your flooring please give All Size Flooring Center a visit and see what is new in flooring and what products are the best fit for your lifestyle and budget. To learn more about the business, visit www. allsizeflooringcenter.com or call 707-448-3300, or visit 1021 Mason St., Ste. 2, in Vacaville.

Paul Casson is the president and CEO; Tiffany Casson is vice president and chief financial officer; Chris Bacon is vice president of operations and Gail Casson is the secretary. Paul is Tiffany’s Father, Gail is Tiffany’s mother and Paul’s wife, and Bacon is a longtime family friend.

Folks would be surprised that Casson can do extremely large amounts of square footage in one day, such as cleaning a 30,00040,000 square-foot building

“We try to give back to the community as much as possible by being involved and donating on a regular basis,” Tiffany Casson told The Enterprise. “We have learned that people are constantly asking family and friends who to use for carpet cleaning, so we have a new slogan: “Stop Askin’ and Call Casson.’ “

The industry is constantly growing and changing, and Casson strives to keep up with the latest technology to continue to give

customers the highestquality carpet cleaning.

Since 1995, the family has been proud to provide the highest level of carpet care to the residential and commercial customers of Yolo and Solano counties. Tiffany Casson and Chris Bacon now lead the company, working to ensure every customer receives the same level of commitment as when Paul and Tim started.

“You could say that quality carpet cleaning is in our DNA,” Tiffany said.

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All Size Flooring Center husband-and-wife team Colleen Stafford and Charlie Wade Saavedra.

Patio29 Distillery

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Patio29 Spirits Co. specializes in making a variety of spirits while honoring the rich agriculture of the region. Its award-winning, grainto-glass spirits include vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, rye, brandy and five different flavored whiskeys.

It’s a family affair with father Jeff Boone, mother Anita Boone and sons Adam and Eric Boone running things at the Winters distillery since it opened four years ago. Jeff Boone is the president, Anita Boone the vice president, Adam Boone is head distiller and Eric Boone the tasting-room manager.

The Boones have years of training through American Distilling Institute, UC Davis brewing program, and hands-on training at a number of distilleries along the West Coast.

“As the only craft distillery in Yolo County, our business has a

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You can find quality, brand-name furniture at an affordable price at Lainey’s Furniture For Living, owned and managed by husband-andwife team Elaine and John Cloutier. The store — voted “Best Furniture Store” by the Vacaville Reporter for six years — is at 395 E. Monte Vista Ave., Ste. A, in Vacaville.

“At Lainey’s we keep up on the latest styles and trends in furniture without sacrificing traditional styles,” Elaine Cloutier said.

The Cloutier family has made the Vacaville community their own.

“Our children attend school in the Travis Unified School District. We our a

Patio29’s new Mango Jalapeño canned cocktail.

unique synergy with other businesses and members of our community,” Eric told The Enterprise. “We are able to produce brandy for local wineries that is used for fortified wine products — turning grape pomace from those same wineries into grappa, an Italian-style brandy. Our spent whiskey grain is used to feed local pigs. During the height of the

Patio29 Spirits Co.

723 Railroad Ave., Winters 530-794-6174

www.patio29.com

pandemic, Patio29 produced upwards of 1,400 gallons of hand sanitizer for our local first responders, nonprofits and small businesses.”

Over the past year, the Boones have expanded their reach with Patio29 spirits, now being sold at numerous retailers, bars and restaurants throughout Yolo County and beyond. Patio29’s newest release — a line of premium canned cocktails — have been an instant hit, said Eric Boone.

“Our canned cocktails were inspired by some of our tasting room favorites. We mix and can them right in-house, using our

spirits, and a mix of real fruit juices and natural flavors. Just in time for summer!” Boone said.

Patio29’s current canned cocktails are now available for purchase at their tasting room, and include flavors mango jalapeño,

Lainey’s Furniture For Living

Lainey’s Furniture for Living

395 E. Monte Vista Ave., Ste. A, Vacaville 707-449-6385

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military family, so we understand the challenges that military families face,” Elaine said. “We treat our customers like our neighbors, because they are. We try to educate our customers on what to look for in quality furniture, so that they can make informed decisions when shopping.”

Even as furniture styles and products change constantly, the Lainey’s staff find it important to keep up with trends and customer favorites. Shoppers can find quality

brands such as Flexsteel, Lane, Broyhill, England and Barcalounger.

“Quality combined with affordability is hard to find,” she said. “We search the market for the best value in products, quality, comfort and affordability — are all important. Most furniture stores have a high markup. At Lainey’s, we keep our prices low every day.”

Call Lainey’s Furniture for Living at 707-449-6385, or visit www.laineys furnitureforliving.com to view their inventory.

cucumber gimlet, rum pineapple peach and whiskey lemon maple. The tasting room is open Fridays through Sundays for tasting flights, craft cocktails, pub-style food, spirits merchandise and bottles to go.

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It’s a family affair with father Jeff Boone, mother Anita Boone and sons Adam and Eric Boone running things at the Winters distillery.

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Sole Desire Shoes Gallery of Fireplaces

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For 33 years, Sole Desire Shoes has been selling stylishly comfortable women’s footwear. Brothers David and Dan Astobiza are second-generation business owners, taking over their parents’ three-store operation and growing it to now nine locations throughout Northern California.

With both parents completely out of the business for more than 10 years, David and Dan have tried to give their customers unique stylish products and brands while staying true to their roots, ensuring all shoes have comfort features built right in.

Dan’s wife Anicia is in charge of HR, accounting and office operations. Michele, David’s wife, is in charge of social media, email marketing and the website. Jen Cala manages hiring, running the Sacramento district and overseeing the Davis location.

Sole Desire offers a unique footwear selection for women, giving them both comfort and style, allowing them to move effortlessly at work, at play and everyday. The business bring brands to them that are hard to find and at times made specifically for its stores. Sole Desire features brands like Biza, Anesha, Venus, INca, ON and Arcopedico and so many others from around the globe.

“We hope to continue to bring a strong assortment of styles and brands that our customers have come to expect from us,” Michele Astobiza said in a press release. “This year specially we are designing shoes that not only feel great but look amazing too from wedges to flats and everything in between, we’ll have something for everyone.”

What makes the business unique is that it is also in wholesale, manufacturing shoes for the stores and other family shoe stores

Sole Desire Shoes

801 Second St., Davis 530-554-2856

https://soledesire.com/

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Greg and Debra Schulze are fired up about having worked together for 31 years. The married couple owns Gallery of Fireplaces, 385 Merchant St. in Vacaville, a one-stop shop for heater-rated fireplaces and inserts, grills, fire pits, sun shades and awnings.

Greg oversees shop operations and construction crews as well as creating design concepts for future jobs, while Debra takes care of all finance and accounting. Their son Brandon is head of operations. Greg and Brandon, when not in the field, along with the store staff, Jason and Chris, take on sales in the store. Their daughter Kelley recently joined the family business in office administration, and just added another family member to the tree.

Along with sales, Gallery of Fireplaces offers design and installation of high efficiency fireplaces, stoves and inserts. They also install fire pits, sunshades, outdoor kitchen components, mantels, gas lines, electrical, and decorative stone and tile.

Gallery of Fireplaces

385 Merchant St., Vacaville 707-446-9008

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across the country with customers throughout Canada and the United States. This allows them to create the products they want and give customers something truly unique that they can’t find everywhere.

“Retail is always changing, adopting and growing,” Michele said. “Over COVID we noticed a huge trend towards web shopping and we adopted by getting a better website, and putting our efforts towards this. However, people truly need to try shoes on, they all fit so differently and who really wants to deal with returns?

“Did you know over 50% of shoes purchased online will be returned? We train our associates on how to properly fit footwear so there’s no need to have to return shoes. We also love to introduce customers to new brands and styles, getting them to try something that they never would have and then having it become their new favorite shoe/brand is always so exciting! So although the internet has made shoe shopping easier, we feel strongly that there will always be a need to have a local shoe store there to help people who have a hard time with shoes. Over the next five years we hope to be able to offer an excellent experience both online and in stores and we truly hope to be able to continue to do what we love for many years to come.”

“We are a full-service hearth and patio

shop — from the design process to finish,” said Greg Schulze. “Let us help you transform your existing fireplace or create a beautiful new fireplace from scratch in your home or outdoor patio.

“Your fireplace is the perfect spot to gather around with family and friends. After all, fire is the original social media,” Schulze said.

Taqueria Guadalajara

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Taqueria Guadalajara started with a small restaurant in Woodland in 1991. Davis students and residents, making the trek to Woodland for authentic tacos and burritos, suggested that owner Rigo Hernandez open a location in Davis. He listened, and it was so successful that there are now two locations in Davis.

Taqueria Guadalajara specializes in quality, freshness and execution of homestyle authentic Mexican cuisine. Since 1999, Davis customers have just kept coming; the taqueria serves an average of 500 burritos a day.

Taqueria Guadalajara

640 W Covell Blvd., Ste. E, Davis 530-297-4000

417 Mace Blvd., Davis 530-753-6100

6 West Court St., Woodland 530-668-0628

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“We are a full-service hearth and patio shop — from the design process to finish.”

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Kim Eichorn

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Kim Eichorn started here real estate career in 1995 working side-by-side with her mother, Peggy Eichorn. Peggy retired in 2002, and Kim took over the family business.

For 28 years, Eichorn, a third-generation family Realtor, has focused on residential real estate in Yolo County. She’s known for her hyper-local focus and support of community events and nonprofit organizations.

Team member Valerie Thompson has been working with Eichorn for 12 years as a licensed realtor. “She backs me up in all aspects of the business,”

Eichorn told The Enterprise, “and is a highly capable and experienced agent representing buyers and sellers.”

A new trend in the

Tommy J’s Grill & Catering

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Tommy J Grill focuses on serving the highest quality food, spirits, and catering with excellent customer service in a manner for any budget.

“We serve an outstanding brunch every Sat and Sun from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” president and CEO Adam Andrews said. “We’re a favorite venue for the NFL Sunday Ticket.

“The building was built in 1927! Its centennial is right around the corner. These walls could tell stories of the early days in Yolo; Prohibition days, card rooms, soda fountains, sandwich/candy shops, fern bars, biker bars, college hangouts, and how Thai cuisine got its start in the county.”

Andrews started as a bouncer and has been with the business for 32 years.

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401 Second St., Davis 530-304-4947

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business is facilitating property tours virtually, since so many buyers are moving into the area from other places. It’s challenging to physically be in Davis every time a new listing pops up so using Facetime and Zoom has become quite common.

Eichorn graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and Spanish not knowing at the time that she would end up as a real estate professional. Practicing real estate requires a license and

recertification every four years. “Additionally,” she said, “I place a ton of emphasis on professional and personal growth, and development — attending numerous meetings and training courses each year. I have a personal business coach with whom I meet every other week. I’m constantly growing as a human which helps me serve my clients at a higher level.”

She has been a member of an international “Work By Referral” coaching program since 2006. More and more people are purchasing second homes, investment properties or helping their adult kids purchase homes outside the area. She offers herself as resource for finding a competent Realtor across the country wherever needed.

Vice President Tom Jobst got his start in food service at the UCD COHO where he

worked his way up to manager. He’s been around for 17 years

Davis is a unique place, unapologetically itself. It is tremendously proud of its dedication to the small business community which in turn fosters fierce loyalty. “We are humbled by the support that got us through the last couple years. Not everybody made it. We lost some iconic venues.Through the years so much has changed on our corner.

It has been our goal to listen to our clientele so that we may be of service to this community. We take pride in our dedication to support local fundraising

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Tommy J’s is truly owneroperated. Andrews puts in 40-plus hours per week behind the bar, and Jobst puts in 40-plus hours per week in the kitchen. There is usually at least one owner on site, and customers say that makes it unique.

The hamburger patties are hand-formed each day and served on a local Village Bakery sesame bun. Soups are made from scratch, and the aioli dressings are in-house recipes. They take pride in making the bulk of their recipes from scratch, just like home-cooking. “Customers say that we have the best burgers around,” according to Andrews, “and we say that it’s all because of the hard work that our staff puts in preparing our menu. Our customers see that when they dine with us.”

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Current owner Jeff DeBrito knows that the Davis Barber Shop has been in the same basic location at 209 G St., with a few remodels, since sometime between 1915 and 1919. With that Jeff can still be heard saying, they still deliver tradition, value and service without regret. Time moves on but their commitment to excellence remains the same. They care about their customers. That’s why generations of families continue to come through our door.

Jeff’s father, John Brito, took over the shop in 1983 and passed it on to Jeff when John retired and moved to San Luis Obispo. In August of 2018, Davis Barber Shop and family celebrated a century of service. Stay tuned in for news about the return of the bamboo bicycles that John built.

The shop was already in its seventh decade when John took ownership, and over the years he made some changes that brought in a whole new set of customers. Jeff remembers his dad saying it was time to toss all of the ashtrays and Playboy magazines, and bring in toys and memorabilia to make The Davis Barber Shop the most family-friendly barbershop in town. And that continues to this day in 2023.

The box of hands-on toys and the collection of posters, telephone pole insulators, barber poles, superheroes and train cars is so dense and eclectic that you’ll

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discover something you didn’t notice before every time you come in.

John rigged up a rope and pulley cloth bag that the barbers can raise and lower to reward kids who did well getting their haircut, and that is still something the kids look forward to. Customers can remember getting candy at The Davis Barber Shop when they were growing up a generation or two ago, and considering the longevity of this shop, there are more generations to come.

Jeff DeBrito and Demetrius Barrera are the regular barbers, and each has customers that will wait for their personal favorite. Some customers come in weekly to keep their hair just the way they want it. Derrick Bang, the movie reviewer for The Davis Enterprise, was never a fan of getting his hair cut until he got to know Jeff. Derrick remarked that, “Jeff pays attention to my simple desires. He is also a good conversationalist who tailors his chatting around the customer. In a single word: Jeff listens.” That simple gift of listening brings people back again and again.

Fitting the conversation, or lack of conversation, to the customer’s wishes is something observable as the same barber keeps a running conversation about college basketball with one customer and then says close to nothing to another customer who closes his eyes in silence while the barber does his work. Listening to how the customer wants his or her hair

Davis Barber Shop

209 G St., Davis 530-756-1585

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done and gauging whether there is a topic of conversation or a need for quiet is a strength of this experienced team.

Jeff tells the story of UC Davis student Jonathan Barragan, when he was a first-time visitor who responded to some key questions Demetrius asked him and then sat silently through his haircut. When he was leaving he said, “I don’t care for most barbers, but Demetrius listened, and he ‘gets’ me and my hair. I’ll be back.” Following in his dad’s footsteps, Jeff loves cutting the hair of young kids and is proud to give out vouchers for free haircuts that can be sold at every school auction fundraiser in town. Walk-ins are welcome, and there is plenty to see, or play with, as you wait. Jeff believes in community and continues to give to his community more than ever.

The shop is open from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, 9 to 4 on Saturday, and 11 to 3 on Sundays. Watch their website and Facebook entries to learn about specials and to see the collection of smiling young kids getting their hair cut.

“We offer a wide array of different haircuts,” Jeff said. “We do kids’ first haircuts and also long hair, too. Fades and regular clipper cuts are obviously our most popular requests. Scissor cuts are becoming popular too and we are doing carving-designs in short hair along with some spray-color for the kids. Don’t forget the famous lollypop bucket that comes down from the ceiling for the kids and the kids-at-heart.”

If you have never met Jeff and his team, stop by for a visit and sit a spell and listen to the stories and memories, you might remember some of them yourself.

Davis Barber Shop is located at 209 G St. in Davis

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LEFT: Davis Barber Shop in the Etna Hotel in 1950.

BELOW: Davis Barber Shop in the Etna Hotel in 1920.

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Catch up with this catch-all column

Need a quick review on Davis Comings & Goings? This column is an abridged version of local business changes in the last few months, including plans for the near future.

Newly open

Bull ‘N Mouth opened June 1 in the former de Vere’s Irish Pub spot at 217 E St. It has a similar vibe, with a nice bar, burgers and pub grub.

Sudwerk Brewing Co. reopened its restaurant and patio this spring at 2001 Second St., closing its Dock taproom except for special events.

Falafel Corner Mediterranean Grill opened May 26 at 720 Second St. It serves Halal foods like wraps, falafels, burgers and quesadillas.

In March, Davis Sushi & Fusion replaced Chuy’s Taqueria at 1260 Lake Blvd., Suite 103.

Happy Mochi (mochi doughnuts) opened in March at 612 Fourth St., last occupied by Kaya Yoga.

Wines in Tandem, a wine shop and tasting room, opened at 222 D St., Suite 1, in February.

Mabel’s Farm Box opened in late March, filling the former Shu Shu’s Clothing space on at 227 E St., Suite 3. It sells charcuterie and picnic ingredients and premade kits.

The Vietnamese restaurant Sit Lo Saigon opened in March, filling the former Thai Nakorn space at 424 G St.

Community Mercantile, 622 Cantrill Drive, opened in March. It takes merchandise like furniture that might be thrown out, and repairs or repurposes it to prevent it from going to the landfill.

Coming soon

Mamma, an Italian eatery and café at 226 F St., could be open as you read this in print. It fills the former Bistro 33 space, with the best outdoor dining area in town.

Shipwrecked Tiki Bar will fill the bar portion of the former Woodstock’s Pizza space at 217 G

St. It’s expected to open by early July.

Dogtopia, a doggie day care and spa, may open in early July at 417 Mace Blvd., Suite S.

Volt Coffee, Tea & Taps is coming by early July to 1123 Olive Drive. It will be a café in its early hours, with beer and food trailers in the evenings.

Coming … eventually

Bober, a boba tea shop, is coming to Davis Commons, 500 First St.

Also in Davis Commons, Shabu Shack hopes to open by the end of the year, serving Japanese-style hotpot meals.

Tasty Palace, a Chinese restaurant, is filling the former Village Pizza & Grill spot at 403 G St.

A to-be-named kabob restaurant will fill the former Casablanca Restaurant space at 640 W. Covell Blvd.

Estelle Bakery & Pâtisserie has plans to replace the former Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café at 2710 Fifth . The city said on June 9 that it it’s waiting for Estelle to respond to comments from its early February plan review.

Plans have stalled for El Toro Bravo’s reopening at 231 D St. Fans are still hopeful.

Craft, a barbecue joint, will fill the former Uncle Vito’s space at 424 Second St. Work on it will get going once its owners open Mamma’s.

Essential Hotpot will fill the former Shanghai Town Chinese restaurant at 1260 Lake Blvd., No 111.

Last I checked, Frenzy Coffee

Co. still planned a café at 305 First St., but work seems to have stalled.

Orangetheory Fitness will fill the former Round Table Pizza 2151 Cowell Blvd.

Sunny’s Car Wash plans to open in December at 480 Mace Blvd.

Water Pig should be in the “Coming soon” section but it’s been planned for so long, I’m hedging my bets. The Asian fusion restaurant is going into 2120 Cowell Blvd.

Wayback Burger is slow to start work on the space at 1351 W. Covell Blvd.

Yolo Beer Ranch is a planned taphouse and beer garden in the former Satiety Winery spot between Davis and Woodland at 40101 County Road 25A.

Outpost Burger will replace Hometown Taiwanese Kitchen, later this year at 330 G St.

A yet-to-be named frozen yogurt shop is planned at 425 Second St.

Nordstrom Rack has announced it will be part of the new Davis Collection, which is the

Davis Sushi Buffet, 707 Second St., closed early this year. Its owners opened Davis Sushi & Fusion at 1260 Lake Blvd., Suite 103.

MT BBQ House closed in January. A new owner took over the space in February but there’s no word on when it will reopen, and whether the name will change.

Shanghai Town Chinese restaurant closed in April at 1260 Lake Blvd., No 111. Essential Hotpot will replace it.

The rowing fitness studio Power10 closed in mid-April at 2860 W. Covell Blvd., Suite 9. Davis Shoe Shop, 223 C St., appears to be closed for good. It has been part of the community since 1946.

On the move

shopping center that will eventually replace University Mall.

Going soon

Hometown Taiwanese Kitchen, at 330 G St., will close when its owners retire later this year. Outpost Burger will replace it.

Gone too soon

Aggie Ace closed at the end of May. The neighborhood hardware store was at 606 W. Covell Blvd. in Anderson Plaza. The larger Davis Ace, downtown, remains open.

Bones Craft Kitchen remains closed after the May 24 death of its owner, Chris Jarosz, 55, in a Highway 50 crash. No word on whether it will reopen.

The Casablanca Restaurant at 640 W. Covell Blvd. closed in late March. A kabob house will replace it.

Burger Patch closed in March in Davis Commons, 500 First St. Chuy’s Taqueria closed in September at 1260 Lake Blvd., Suite 103. Davis Sushi & Fusion replaced it.

Fluffy Donuts will close whenever University Mall remodeling begins. The owner is looking for a new space elsewhere. It’s at 757 Russell Blvd., Suite 2. Other University Mall tenants may be priced out of the new mall, which will be called The Davis Collection. Musette and June & Simple closed, and are looking for new spots. Others in limbo include T&M Bike Shop, EZ Eyebrow, Ohana Hawaiian BBQ, Sesame, The Old Tea House, Subway and Chengdu Style. —

Before messaging me about the status of an ongoing project, please review my paywall-free Google spreadsheet, which includes more than 325 Davis businesses. It’s at https://bit.ly/ DavisBusinesses. The most active tabs are Restaurants Open, Restaurants Closed and Coming Soon.

– Wendy Weitzel is a Davis writer and editor. Her column runs on Sundays. Check for frequent updates on her Comings & Goings Facebook and Instagram accounts. If you know of a business coming or going in the area, email news tips to wendyedit@gmail.com.

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Fluffy Donuts owner Sak Sopheak, shown in 2018, hopes to find a new location for his bakery.

The Mustard Seed

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The husband-and-wife team of Taeja and Kim Reiss run the Mustard Seed Restaurant a local staple of California cuisine for 25 years.

Backing them are Chef de Cuisine and wine director Steven DaSilva, Chef Josh, Chef Roxy, Chef Francisco and Chef Judy. “We are so lucky to have a great team with deep knowledge working with us,” Kim Reiss said.

She is thankful for the “many amazing interactions and memories,” they’ve experienced. “The warmth and friendliness of the members of the community that dine here makes it feel more like we have a family and friends over for

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“We’re serious about your fun!” say the friendly experts at Ken’s Bike-SkiBoard, and Davis Enterprise readers have once again voted them the Best Bicycle Shop.

Co-owner Ken Bradford opened the store in 1988 with staff, equipment and clients from two older Davis businesses: Ski Racquet (since 1974) and Bike Surgeons (since 1980). It continues to grow, with major expansions in 1997-8 and 2004-5. The name was updated from “Ken’s Bike & Ski” to “Ken’s BikeSki-Board” in 2011-12. The store merged with local business Blisworks Bikes in 2019, and is now co-owned with Sheldon Blissett.

Ken’s sells and services

Starchild Massage Therapy

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Starchild Massage Therapy is part of a collaborative group of three massage therapists at Dynamics Hair and Massage. Certified Massage Therapist Kathleen White put in 500-plus hours of massage training to acquire the certification.

219 E St. Studio B, Davis 530-341-8747

http://starchildmassage therapy.com

dinner.”

Feeling like part of the big picture is important. “I foresee change in the larger community of Davis,” Reiss said. “We so appreciate our guests.”

“We do not do brunches and lunches are Tuesday through Friday,” she said.

Mustard

Seed Restaurant

222 D St., No. 11, Davis 530-758-5750

https://www.mustard seedofdavis.com

White uses a creative and therapeutic blend of various modalities using: Swedish, deep tissue, Thai, craniosacral, acupressure, sports and medical massage, and trigger point therapy techniques for a well-rounded integration of massage therapy. She uses the art of listening with therapeutic touch to guide and tailor each session specifically to each body’s needs.

With a background in yoga instruction, Ayurveda, Meditation, and Nursing Kat can help you lengthen the effects of your massage session off the table into your daily routines. She has been practicing healing bodywork for over 12 years

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(almost) anything with pedals and wheels — e-bikes, mountain and road bikes, commuters, kids bikes, recumbents and 3-wheelers to name a few. Ken’s takes care of your winter sports needs, too — from snowshoes to snowboards and skis, boot fitting to base repair — they’re a full-service snow sport shop. The staff at Ken’s have over 100 years of combined experience in everything from backcountry snowboarding

to mountain bike repair –yet they delight in helping a beginner with their first real mountain bike, or helping parents get kids ready for the first day of school.

“The global demand for bicycles tripled [during the pandemic], said Bradford.

“Demand for snow sports greatly increased, too. However, the market has changed as the pandemic subsided.

“Inventories are now high again. You won’t find the long waits or empty shelves you may have seen at bike shops in 2020 or 2021,” Blissett said. “We’re well stocked, prices are dropping and we’re ready to take care of you! Whatever the market does, Ken’s BSB is here for the long run.”

Ken’s received another

“Bicycle Retailer Excellence Award” (Gold Level) from the National Bicycle Dealers Association in 2022 — their

sixth — and staff is trying to win again in 2023. The shop has topped the Readers Choice “Best Bike Shop”

and will provide you a customized massage session using her diverse medical and healing arts background and experience.

White specializes in neck and lower-back issues and also offers pregnancy massage.

Coming up next is fall outdoor lunchtime mini chair-massage sessions. Come get a tune-up on your lunch break. Full details will be on the website this fall.

category 17 years in a row.

“Thank you for your loyalty and trust. We hope to see you soon,” said Blissett.

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Ciarlo Fruit & Nut

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Ciarlo Fruit and Nut specializes in oliveoil production, jam and jelly production, tomato processing for salsas and custom harvesting. Patricia and Chris Calvert produce products that are locally grown and the certified olive oils routinely receive awards from the California State Fair and the LA County International Olive Oil Tasting.

The Calverts have training and multiple college degrees related to agriculture. Chris is a biochemist and spent is career studying protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism. His interest has revolved around fat and oil metabolism and chemistry.

Patricia Calvert processes fruit for jams, jellies and vinegars. She is also the CEO of the business and responsible for our farmers market activities in Woodland and Winters as well as hiring the high school students that help in fruit processing. She also hires and coordinates olive picking crews and is responsible for ordering required supplies including all of the bottles and jars.

She is the accountant for the business as well. She is also responsible for obtaining Extra Virgin Olive Oil certification for all the olives we use for oil production.

Chris is responsible the olive orchards including planting, irrigation systems, soil maintenance and all mechanical operations. He is responsible for producing and bottling all the vinegars and operates

Ciarlo Fruit and Nut

304 Railroad Ave., Winters

530-304-2605

and maintains the bottling line for the olive oil.

The company also works with the Winters High School FFA with their olive oil production, including harvesting, extra virgin olive oil certification and bottling. Pat sits on an American Oil Chemists SocietyOlive Oil Accredited Olive Oil Sensory Panel and is a member the Advisory Committee for the Olive Oil Commission of California. The business is a member of the California Olive Oil Council and a voluntary member of the Olive Oil Commission of California. Chris is a member of the AOCS, is vice president of the COOC, chairs the Olive Oil Seal Certification Committee and Standards Committee for the COOC and is a member of the OOCC Standards Committee. He is also a member of the AOCS Olive Oil Expert Panel.

Ciarlo recently took delivery of a commercial food processing trailer, which has allowed the business to expand production.

“We eat what we produce,” Chris Calvert said. “Our olive use is not just for cooking but is mused to cakes and breads as well.”

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Vander Hamm Tire Center

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In 1976, Chuck Vander Hamm and his wife Marilyn opened a tire and service store in the small town of Davis — Vander Hamm Tire Center, Inc. Over the years it has become a staple in the Davis community with a loyal following and, at this point, also includes a family legacy — three generations!

Their daughter and her husband, Carrie and Rich Falk managed the shop up until 2018 along with their wonderful family of employees that included their six children, who have all worked at the shop at some point over the years.

In 2018, the business was passed down to their oldest son, Danny. Danny graduated from the University of Arizona and worked for the family business while getting his master’s degree at University of San Francisco. His wife, Vibeka, manages the bookkeeping for the business.

Vander Hamm Tire Center

2222 Fifth St., Davis 530-758-8282

www.vanderhammtirecenter.com

Vander Hamm’s employees also have been a part of the family for many years. Doug Webster has worked for the company since 1979 — 40 plus years. His sons have previously worked here, too. Blain White has been with the company since 1994 — 25-plus years.

“Our community is so important to us and we look forward to many more years of service and memories!” said Vibeka.

Vander Hamm Tire Center Goodyear is located at 2222 Fifth St. in Davis. Call them at 530-758-8282 or visit www. vanderhammtirecenter.com.

A1 Body Shop

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A1 Body Shop has been servicing Davis since 1967. In 2020 A1 Body Shop, with all the same crew, joined the Collision Pros family. Being part of Collision Pros made it possible to upgrade equipment and technologies, expand insurance relationships and add professionally trained staff.

The staff are proud to take what was a great brand and make it even better. A1 Body Shop serves the community of Davis in addition to other cities in Yolo, Solano and Sacramento counties. Customers constantly rave about A1 and their ability to work on just about every make and model. Read what Marilee (A Tesla owner) said just this month, June of 2023.

“Cameron and Gabby were always polite and patient. I appreciate that Cameron took the

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The original Stabler’s A-1 Appliance has been in the area since 1961, when Walt and Joanne Stabler, Paul’s parents, opened the store in a warehouse on County Road 100A. The store is now at 548 Kentucky Ave., off East Street in Woodland.

Now at their new location, customers enjoy easy access from the I-5 freeway.

Paul and his wife, Carman have owned Stabler’s A-1 Appliance for 18 years.

“Now in business for 62 years, I started helping my parents in the store when I was about 13 or 14 years old. They really got things established, and when Carman and I took over in 2005, it was pretty well-known for quality appliances and service,” Paul said.

Stabler’s A-1 Appliance sells and services all major brands of appliances, including

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time to fully evaluate the damage to my car and pass that information along to the insurance company. I also liked that Cameron and Gabby answered all my questions and explained the process.

“I also appreciate Cameron giving me some tips about how to fix chips in the paint on the Tesla and my other car, too. He even said he would look at my other car and tell me the correct paint color to look for. Finally, I appreciate that they fixed an unrelated issue with my Tesla several weeks before the parts for the bumper repair arrived. This is

the third or fourth time A1 and Cameron have helped me with various cars and I have always been satisfied. Thank You" Collision Pros is the only Teslacertified shop in Davis. “Tesla certification is an honor only

given to less than 1 percent of shops in the world,” owner Brian von Tress said.

To better service its customers, the business is currently expanding its size by 50 percent, with a bigger office to accompany

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Stabler’s A-1 Appliance

548 Kentucky Ave., Woodland 530-662-3996

dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, freezers, washing machines and dryers by manufacturers such as GE, Maytag, Hotpoint, Whirlpool, KitchenAid and GE Monogram. In addition, they sell accessories such as range hoods and wine refrigerators.

The family involvement in the business extends to Carman’s and Paul’s son, Michael, who installs appliances, performs service and sales.

Casey Parker joined the family business, working in the store, and also installs appliances,

performs service and sales.

Carman’s brother, Jeff, is the service manager and has been with the company for 25 years.

“Because we are a mediumsized local company, people can’t believe that we have competitive prices on appliances that the big box stores do — but we still do local services as well,” said Carman Stabler. “We provide local people with personalized service and competitive prices which allows us to help many non-profit organizations.

“We just remodeled our store. Stop by and check it out,” she added. “We always have lots of dogs to welcome you. Come by and say “hi” to Kona, Zigy, Luke, Lady and Mr. B.”

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Stabler’s A-1 Appliance staff, from left, Paul, Carman and Mike Stabler. The business sells and services all major brands of appliances, including dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, freezers, washing machines and dryers.

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Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre

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Every body dances, every body moves... whether a student is focused on training for a vocation or an avocation, Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop focuses on movement training that is both an art form and a tool for wellness, academic enrichment and building community.

Pamela Trokanksi, who has operated the studio for 38 years, has a degree in dance, teacher certification, and math skills. She is also teases contemporary, jazz and ballet. Taylor Herrera is a ballet teacher and artistic director of Light Ballet Company; Cece Cannata and Tase’ teach Ballet; Bob Stephenson teaches Pilates; Myvanwy Morgan is the office Manager; and Jennifer Petkov, office staff.

“As a non-competition dance studio, we have classes for everyone in a wide range of technical styles,” Trokanski said. “We also host free classes for adults 65 and older and free classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers.”

People might be surprised to know that dancers range in age from 4 to 90-plus and that it is the home of four different dance companies. They might also be surprised to know that Trokanski also hosts Zentangle classes, run summer camps for children ages 6 to 12, host special events such as retreats, free classes to learn choreography for performance in public places, and Second Fridays, and has its own theater that seats

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Motown Barber Shop

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Motown Barbershop is an established college community-oriented Barbershop, founded in 2014, where quality is top priority with a no-rush approach. Owner Motown Guerrero takes pride in his no-rush approach to unmatched quality and attention to give each client all the time they need to look their best.

Guerrero has been cutting hair for over 43 years since he was in high school and while working in construction for about 20 years. Haircutting was a side job for him for about 20 years until he committed himself to doing full-time haircutting for the last 30 years.

Motown Barbershop

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love to see new faces from the community to keep his business alive.

Guerrero also owns another hair salon with his wife in Woodland called Texture Salon, Barber and Day Spa.

Motown will continue to offer high quality and superior haircuts for everyday needs. The shop offers both walk-ins and appointments.

an audience of 88.

This summer, the studio is hosting acting and screenwriting classes with Sterling Anderson and Lamondo Hill. Davis Shakespeare Company will also be there; and the Summer Dance Intensive, complete with guest teachers, will return

“Dancing changes everything ... body, brain and being,” Trokanski said. “Dance helps build physical skills such as strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and agility in addition to being a powerful tool for both the developing brain and in fighting dementia. As an art form, it builds self-awareness, confidence and creative problem-solving skills.”

“We specialized in all aspects of men’s grooming services for men of all ages, in a relaxing and casual environment,” Guerrero said. “Motown Barbershop believes in two things: attention to detail and we never rush customers. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust. Motown Barbershop adapts with clients and we are all for feedback.”

He is a full-service barbershop that has been thriving in Davis since 2014. Since COVID hit the community of Davis all barbers have taken an unfortunate hit in their business, but Guerrero has been fortunate to continue surviving with his small business in Davis by offering high quality haircuts giving each client his full attention to detail. He has been able to bounce back from Covid’s heavy impact thanks to his loyal returning clients and the bustling student population, but he would

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“As an art form, [dance] builds self-awareness, confidence and creative problem-solving skills.”

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For 28 years, Zia’s Delicatessen has offered sandwiches, a full-service deli, catering and services as a specialty-food retailer.

Siblings Angela and Jonathan Crilly own and operate the downtown Davis landmark, which has been a fixture for 28 years.

Zia’s has become a mainstay in the community, and is one of the longest-running food establishments in the downtown core. “We have only been this successful thanks to the support of the community,” Jonathan said.

“We are a local family owned and operated business since the beginning.”

The business was begun by the current duo’s

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616 Third St., Davis

530-750-7870

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parents, Anne and Kevin Crilly. The next generation, daughter Angela and son Jonathan, are now running the business.

“We are fortunate to come out of COVID as a strong business,” Jonathan said. “Downtown will have a resurgence of new businesses taking the places of ones we lost, some of which will be healthy competition. When new businesses come in, it often helps you realize where your own can improve. We’ve had decades of success doing business, and

think our customers enjoy the familiarity and simplicity of ordering.

“However, we see where our industry is headed, and know we’ll need to integrate more technology. Something our customers have voiced an appreciation for is online ordering, and ultimately, we’d like to be in control of our online store and not rely on a third party ordering system in the future.”

Angela and Jonathan have been working in the family business since they were kids. For the last decade, they ran the Sacramento location. The closure of the Sacramento store came at a perfect transitional period that allowed their parents to finally retire, knowing that Zia’s was in good hands.

Olive Drive Barber

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Olive Drive Barber Shop started up in 2011. “In the beginning, I only had three customers per day,” owner Lily Olson told The Enterprise. “This lasted six months. It slowly ramped up to nine per day. It grew from there to dozens per day until COVID hit.”

The shop focuses on providing excellent hair cuts for men, women and children. They only do clipper cuts, scissor cuts and beard trims. They don’t take appointments, but customers are free to walk in any time. Olson says they serve many regular clients and especially cater to college students.

“During the early COVID period, the state shut all barber shops down

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completely that times — that was a very rough period,” Olson said. “Things slowly recovered and now we are growing again. We have always been in the same, easy to access, location, across from In-NOut Burger on Olive Drive. Today we have four barbers and look forward to continuing to grow the business.”

Kids often get a surprise visitor. Tofu, a Pomeranian dog, is practically one of the staff. He is very friendly and loves people, especially the

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Family owned and operated for 42 years, Redwood Barn Nursery is a mainstay in the local nursery business, and the barn itself a Fifth Street landmark since 1981.

The core employees all do everything: watering, stocking, ordering, customer service at the garden center.

“When we built our barn on Fifth Street, it was on the edge of town!” owner Don Shor, a plant-science graduate from UC Davis, said. “People are often surprised to learn that we literally built the barn ourselves.”

“We’ve helped people plant trees and gardens for more than four decades,” Shor said, “doing our part to

little ones.

“Our entire staff is state licensed and experienced,” Olson said. “I only hire the best. Every year prior to this year, we were voted No. 2 in Yolo County and are proud to have earned the No. 1 spot this year.”

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1607 Fifth St., Davis

530-758-2276

http://redwoodbarn/com

make a cooler, shadier, more beautiful

community.”

Redwood Barn has begun growing more, nearly a majority now, of its own vegetables and many flowers for sale. Shor anticipates more diverse and interesting offerings, more gardens for wildlife, and greater consciousness of drought-appropriate landscapes.

Redwood Barn Nursery Spee Dee Oil Change Midas

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People seem to put off car repairs and maintenance but, with gas prices rising, now is the most important time to make sure everything is in tip-top shape to get the most out of your gas mileage.

SpeeDee Oil Change has provided honest, reliable automotive repair since 1993. Teresa Wanderstadt has been at SpeeDee since 1995, and she and husband Randy Wanderstadt bought the business in 2006. Randy is a mechanic, Teresa runs the office and son Kenny is a lube technician.

“We are a family-owned and -operated franchise that was the first ‘quick lube’ shop in town,” Teresa told The Enterprise. “We have been in Davis since 1993 and support local sports,

2000 F St., Davis

530-753-1633

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community events and schools. We strive to treat our customers like family, to

ensure their safety on the road.”

The business adapts to changes in technology in vehicles. The technicians keep up as best as possible so they can service any vehicle.

SpeeDee trains its lube technicians through Full Speed University, the company’s specialized training for all SpeeDee employees.

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Moore & Moore Attorneys At Law

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Netania and Raphael

Moore believe that “The client is the principal and the lawyer is the agent, not the other way around.”

The attorneys of Moore & Moore, 413 F St. in Davis, understand that their job is to help clients with their needs, rather than telling them what to do.

“We are known for educating clients,” Raphael said. That did not change during the pandemic — the office remained open, with client meetings continuing by telephone and videoconferencing.  With our community opening up, regular office meetings have been added based on client needs.

Raphael has been in Davis since 1970, having moved his Sacramento law firm here almost 30 years ago. His wife Netania left her position as a Deputy Attorney General in Sacramento and joined the practice some 20 years ago.

The husband and wife team practice from their downtown Davis office in the Phoenix House, a restored 1934 building. “We resurrected the interior to match the era,” Raphael said.

Moore & Moore

Attorneys At Law

530-758-8317

Yolo Superior Court, covering traffic, small claims, landlord/tenant matters and juvenile cases. To date he has had more than 17,000 matters calendared before him and presided over more than 1,300 bench trials.

At Moore & Moore, Netania works with each client’s unique goals and priorities to draft estate plans that meet their specific needs. She is also a visiting lecturer at UCD’s law school, teaching both estate planning and how to run and manage a law

office.

The firm was the first Davis practice to handle international business law. That developed into a wide array of transactional business matters for local domestic businesses, ranging from representing nonprofits to handling

incorporations and setting up new business ventures, to employment, negotiations, mergers and acquisitions. As business clients needed their personal matters attended to as well, the practice evolved into handling estate plans (wills

and trusts), probates and trust administration. Raphael is the principal who handles these legal affairs. Having spent years litigating in federal courts, mostly with the CIA, Raphael has also devoted over a decade volunteering as a temporary judge for

Raphael and Netania are joined by their law clerk of 21 years, Jamie Taylor, and their administrative assistant, Brigid Jimenez, both Woodland residents. The Moores credit their staff with rounding out their office. Together they provide legal work as a team — that is part of their philosophy. Better and more cost-effective service can be provided if everyone is involved, providing their unique skills to each project. Besides being partners at work, the couple have two teenage daughters and live on a farm on the outskirts of town, raising alpacas, goats, and chickens.

Call Moore & Moore at 530-758-8317 or stop by for a visit at 413 F St. in Davis.

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3rd Street Jeweler has been in downtown Davis since Jan. 10, 2007. Frank Acosta says there’s no special secret behind the success of the business.

“The concept is good customer service, establishing and sustaining customer relationships, and delivering good-quality merchandise — that’s always been my career philosophy.”

Acosta got his start in the business working for DeVon’s Jewelers at the Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento, then he transferred to the DeVon’s in Davis, where he worked for seven years. When DeVon’s closed their Davis store, Acosta decided to stay and launch a business of his own.

“I love our downtown Davis location … everything’s within walking distance. It’s a very tight community, cozy and family oriented.”

“A large percentage of our

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3rd Street Jeweler

130 G St., Suite C, Davis 530-753-5000

www.3rdstreetjewelers.com

customers are longtime Davis residents … established customers.”

They stroll in, or call on the phone. Indeed, during the brief interview for this article, Acosta paused to courteously answer three phone calls. “We get a lot of phone inquiries … I’m busy all the time!”

“Our specialty is custom designs,” Acosta said. “People come in with a design in mind, and we put it together for them, and create it in their style … the project may involve hand-carved wax designs or CAD programs.”

But 3rd Street Jewelry also carries jewelry that is ready-to-buy. And the services offered include anything from installation of a new

battery in a watch, or a new watch band, or removing one or two links on an existing watch band.

Other services include ring sizing, stone setting and re-setting, simple solder on chains, necklace repair and pearl restringing. Also repairs to mechanical wrist watches, quartz watches, and oldstyle pocket watches. 3rd Street Jeweler can also provide engraving services, and even handle specialty repair on costume jewelry.

Acosta has seen some changes in what customers are looking for over the years. “A lot of people want more modern designs nowadays, more swirls, curving designs.” Nowadays, some customers use social media or the internet when looking for jewelry. “But you can’t get customer service online,” Acosta said — he likes to give customers a chance to see the actual jewelry up close, rather than a photo on a webpage. Acosta also has a second business, Minuteman Jewelry and Watch Repair in Sacramento’s Arden Fair Mall, which specializes in quick, on-the-spot service.

“My mother is a big pillar of my store,” Acosta added. “She comes in and make the store look beautiful, and smell beautiful. She’s a big supporter of my business.”

Originally, his establishment was on Third Street (hence the name) before moving to G Street in 2019. “Maybe we can move back to Third Street someday,” Acosta said. “But for now I am happy on G Street.”

“Thank you to all my customers for your support throughout the years,” he said. “I really appreciate you. As always, I will continue to do my best to help you when you come into my store. I will always greet you with a smile, and a positive and professional attitude.”

3rd Street Jeweler is a full-service operation from jewelry and watch repair to custom designs. “Our specialty is custom designs,” Acosta told The Enterprise in 2018. “People come in with a design in mind, and we put it together for

them, and create it in their style ... the project may involve handcarved wax designs or CAD programs.”

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“Our specialty is custom designs. People come in with a design in mind, and we put it together for them, and create it in their style … the project may involve hand-carved wax designs or CAD programs.”

Frank Acosta

3rd Street Jeweler owner

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Handheld Sweet & Savory Pies launched during the pandemic, but Michael Sutton and Stephanie Maroney already had the truck and were waiting for the right opportunity to start.

“We’re grateful to have had the support of the Davis community to start our business at such a precarious time,” Sutton said.

The couple runs a family business, and lives and works in Davis. The kids just graduated from Davis high schools and they’ve lived in town for 13 years.

“We support as many events in the community that we are able to, by offering out services and love collaborating with our neighboring businesses,” Sutton told The Enterprise.

Sutton has more than 20 years’ experience in the food-service industry, a bachelor’s degree in culinary management and a certificate in pastry.

“We like to feature pies made by our friends and family,” Sutton said. “We’re looking forward to creating some new flavors. And, we are going to adjust to life without our only two employees once our kids leave for college in the fall.”

The have obtained another vintage van that they are in the

Handheld Sweet and Savory Pies

Handheld Sweet & Savory Pies

415 Second St., Davis 530-746-8007

www.handhelddavis.com

process of converting into a food truck.

Here’s what a recent customer of Davis has to say about Handheld Sweet & Savory Pies: “I finally got here and am very glad I did. I had Jim’s Barbacoa Beef pie, that came with a nice side of pickled onions as a counterpoint to the meaty filling. Quite delish. Selection covers main categories. I have learned the offerings change frequently and I look forward to trying the whole variety!

“Portion was a reasonable lunch size for me; those with larger appetites may want to order two. When we are in the UK, we seek out the West Cornwall Pasty Company, but since they aren’t stateside, Handheld Pies are a good alternative.”

They change their menu often but we thought we give you a quick taste of what they have

listed currently. You might want to run over and see them for a bite of something Savory, delicious and Sweet.

The Handburger: A groundbeef-and-chorizo patty topped with melty cheddar cheese and onions then wrapped in our flaky dough. Served with our Carolina barbeque dijon mustard.

Lemon Herb Chicken: Grilled chicken with roasted yellow squash, carrots, and onions basted in lemon herb butter.

Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Hand Pie: This hand pie is filled with sweet caramelized onions (slow-cooked in butter), savory gruyere cheese and fresh thyme.

Roasted Summer Corn: Fresh roasted corn mixed with roasted green chiles and Monterrey jack cheese in our hand pie pastry.

Lemon Curd and Blueberry Compote Hand Pie: This sweet hand pie is filled with housemade lemon curd and blueberry jam, then topped with lemon vanilla icing.

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“I finally got here and am very glad I did. I had Jim’s Barbacoa Beef pie, that came with a nice side of pickled onions as a counterpoint to the meaty filling. Quite delish .... I look forward to trying the whole variety!”

Recent customer

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As if the loss of a loved one isn’t difficult enough, the price of funerals, coffins and other preparations can cost thousands of dollars. With this in mind, and an increasing demand for environmentally friendly burials, Dean and Danielle Newberry created Blue Pine Coffins to make affordability and sustainability a possibility. Inspired by Jewish burials, which are traditionally required to be 100-percent wood and biodegradable, the Newberrys’s coffins are as practical as they are ecofriendly. Made from – if one hasn’t already guessed –Blue Pines, the Newberry’s lumber comes from these

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530-270-3029

coffins@dcn.org

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trees removed by PG&E. Whether they died from drought or beetle infestation, the trees are cut down solely for fire prevention purposes.

“Other people make cardboard coffins, wicker coffins, willow, bamboo and stuff like that,” said Danielle Newberry. “But we’re promoting ours as greener because we’re using lumber from trees being taken down to prevent fires for have died from beetle infestation.”

The eco-friendly coffins also adhere a rising desire for ‘green burials.’ As the

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Davis Cemetery is one of the only cemeteries in the area that will perform a green burial – with 80% of their funerals being green according to Danielle Newberry – a close association ensued and the environmental consciousness of those who have passed away can live on.

“In a green burial, the body is not cremated or embalmed and no chemicals are used. There’s no vault in the ground so the body can biodegrade faster,” Danielle Newberry explained. “That’s a big money saver and it’s better for the environment. It’s also something beautiful you can feel good about. It’s not going to pollute and isn’t detrimental to the environment.”

Another unique aspect of

Blue Pine Coffins is the fact they’re all locally made by Dean Newberry himself. Not only that, the coffins are available in different sizes and they can be delivered within a day to the funeral home at no extra charge.

When one is in the thralls of sadness after losing a loved one, it’s these acts of decency and dignity that resonate with those who do business with Blue Pine Coffins.

“Danielle and Dean made a coffin for a young, twoyear-old boy in our community who suddenly and tragically passed away,” said Rabbi Yanki Hecht in a testimonial. “They were so gracious, flexible and easygoing throughout the entire process. The effort and care they put into making sure

that the little boy received a proper Jewish burial, with a traditional Jewish coffin, was a tremendous comfort to the grieving family.”

Blue Pine Coffins been in business three years and are carried in many local funeral homes. “Even if they don’t carry them, all

funeral homes will accept them and they can buy directly from us,” Newberry said.

If one is in need of the Newberry’s services, one can reach them at 530-2703029, send an email to coffins@dcn.org or visit bluepinecoffins.com.

Dean and Danielle Newberry, owners of Blue Pine Coffins.

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