Thank you San Benito!
On behalf of our entire team at Supreme Sushi, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your overwhelming support. As a first-time restaurant owner and a proud member of this community, it truly means the world to see our neighbors and friends embracing our business. Your support has not only allowed us to pursue our passion for sushi and share it with you, but it has also enabled us to give back and support the community in numerous ways. Our commitment remains to serve you with the highest quality food and service, and we look forward to many more shared meals and memorable moments together. Thank you once again for your continued support. We couldn’t do this without you!
The readers have spoken, and it is that time of year when we unveil the annual 2024 Best of San Benito awards. Through an online ballot that was live for more than a month earlier this year, readers had the chance to vote for a variety of businesses, organizations and locations in more than 100 categories. At least 20 selections had to be made in order for each ballot to count.
Now, the community has spoken on their favorites in San Benito County: places to eat, where to shop, choices for recreation and relaxation, what to do on the weekend and more.
In this issue, we reveal the winners. Turn the pages to see the results, which reflect many of San Benito County’s old favorites as well as plenty of new choices that have been voted the best for the first time.
Intero Hollister
Best food & drink
BAKERY
The Heavenly Bakery
BAR OR PUB
Grillin & Chillin Alehouse
BARBECUE
The Smoke Point
BREAKFAST
Country Rose Cafe
BRUNCH
Running Rooster
BURGER
Running Rooster
BURRITO OR TACO
Super Taqueria
BUTCHER COUNTER
Tri-Way Freezer Meats
CATERER
Louie's Smokey Trails
CHINESE
RESTAURANT
Cheung Sheng
COCKTAILS
Running Rooster
COFFEEHOUSE
Calavera Coffee
DELI OR SANDWICH SHOP
Victoria’s Italian Deli
DESSERTSRESTAURANT
The Heavenly Bakery
DESSERTS-RETAIL
The Heavenly Bakery
DINING EXPERIENCE
The Inn
DONUTS
Spudnut Donuts & Deli
FOOD TRUCK
Hapa Bros.
FRENCH FRIES
Running Rooster
HAPPY HOUR
Crave Wine Company
HEALTHY EATS
Saladworks
HORCHATA
Super Taqueria
HOT DOG
Frankie’s Old School
Hot Dogs
ICE CREAM OR FROZEN YOGURT
Margot’s Ice Cream Parlor
JAPANESE
RESTAURANT
Supreme Sushi
LATE NIGHT DINING
Los Cuates
LIQUOR STORE
Diaz Liquors
ON POINT Smoke Point BBQ and Whiskey Bar was voted the readers’ favorite barbecue in San Benito County for 2024.
WHERE RESORT-STYLE LIVING MEETS SMALL-TOWN CHARM
We are deeply grateful to our community for their continued trust and support. We believe a new home should be about new connections, new experiences, and new joys—especially in a community designed for the vibrant, the active and the 55 and better. We’re all about celebrating the spirit that keeps us young at heart. Twin Oaks isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive.
Call 831.800.2334 or visit TwinOaksHolister.com to learn more.
TOP SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY IN SAN BENITO COUNTY
Best food & drink
LOCALLY MADE
FOOD PRODUCT
That Garlic Stuff, Bertuccio's or Dunneville Market & Kitchen
LUNCH
Seabrisa's Eatery
MARGARITAS
Jardines De San Juan
MEXICAN
RESTAURANT
Jardines De San Juan
MICROBREWERY
Mad Pursuit
Brewing Company
NEW RESTAURANT
(OPENED SINCE JAN. 1, 2023)
Harvest Time Roadhouse
OUTDOOR DINING
Jardines de San Juan
PHO
Super Noodles
PIZZA
Round Table Pizza, Hollister
PRODUCE STAND
Pinnacle
RESTAURANT
Supreme Sushi
RESTAURANT
CARRYOUT
Supreme Sushi
SALADS
Saladworks
SEAFOOD
RESTAURANT
Seabrisa's Eatery
SERVER
Amy Moore, Running Rooster
STEAKHOUSE
19th Hole Booze & Food
SUSHI
Supreme Sushi
TO-GO EATS Klamaronzitos
VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN MENU
Farmhouse Cafe
WINE BAR Crave Wine Company
WINERY Calera
BEST WINERY Calera Wine Company, located in the Gabilan Mountains foothills off Cienega Road, is known as an American pioneer of Pinot Noir.
Best shopping
ART GALLERY
Hollister Artisans
Mercantile
AUTO DEALERSHIP
Greenwood Ford
AUTO PARTS STORE
NAPA Auto Parts
CARPET & FLOORING STORE
Cal Floors
CLOTHING
BOUTIQUE
Char’s Fashion
Lounge Boutique
FARMERS' MARKET
Hollister Certified
Farmers' Market
FLOWER SHOP
Barone's Westlakes
Balloons and Gifts
GARDEN CENTER
Hollister Ace Hardware
GIFT BOUTIQUE
CGR Farmhouse
GROCERY STORE
Nob Hill Foods
HARDWARE STORE
Hollister Ace Hardware
INTERNATIONAL MARKET
Hollister Super
JEWELRY STORE
Accessory of the Day
LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES
Hollister Ace Hardware
LUMBER YARD
McKinnon Lumber Company
NEW BUSINESS (OPENED SINCE JAN. 1, 2023) T.H.E Barbershop
NEW RETAIL STORE (OPENED SINCE JAN. 1, 2023)
Street Urchin
PAINTING CONTRACTOR
Hollister Paint Company Inc.
PLACE TO BUY A MATTRESS
San Benito Furniture
SPORTING GOODS
Big 5 Sporting Goods
THRIFT STORE
Hazel’s Treasures
SEASONAL ATTRACTION Although wrapped up for the season, the Downtown Hollister Certified Farmers’ Market was voted the Best Farmers’ Market in San Benito County for 2024.
Best Family & Pets
ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP
Cat Crew California
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Deanna Barth
DAY CARE OR PRESCHOOL
Meadowlark Preschool
DOG-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
FlapJacks Breakfast & Grill
DOGGIE DAY CARE
Cradled Critters Pet
Sitting Services LLC
FAMILY RESTAURANT
Running Rooster
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Sacred Heart & St. Benedict's
MORTUARY OR FUNERAL HOME
Grunnagle-AmentNelson Family Funeral Home & Crematory
PET BOUTIQUE
Lil Pals Pet World
PET GROOMING SERVICE
Doggie Doo’s & Cats Too
PET SITTING
Cradled Critters Pet
Sitting Services LLC
PLACE FOR A DATE
The Inn
PRIVATE OR CHARTER SCHOOL
Hollister Prep
PUBLIC SCHOOL
Ladd Lane Elementary School
VETERINARY CLINIC
San Benito
Veterinary Center
WEDDING PLANNER Emily Skow, Paicines Ranch
WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE Paicines Ranch
WEDDING VENUE Paicines Ranch
SERVICE WITH A SMILE Amy Moore, of Running Rooster, was voted the best server in San Benito County for 2024 and the restaurant received accolades in a number of other food & drink categories.
intellectual and physical growth of our kids. Through stimulating situations and hands-on learning opportunities, children are free to develop into bright young minds.
each child’s strengths, interests, and curiosities, we guide each child to explore the world around them as well as develop new abilities and form close relationships.
Interested in learning more about Meadowlark Schools? Please feel free to get in touch, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
400 Isabel Ln, Hollister, CA 95023 | 831-313-0955 christina@meadowlarkschools.org | @meadowlarkschool
Best health & beauty
BARBERSHOP
T.H.E Barbershop
CHIROPRACTIC
OFFICE
Sam Breger Chiropractic Center
DAY SPA
All Things Aesthetics
DENTAL PRACTICE
Derek W. Banks DDS
DISPENSARY
Higher Level
PHYSICIAN / GENERAL PRACTICE
Daniel Wang, Hollister
Urgent Care
HAIR SALON
Vintage Pearl Salon
MASSAGE SERVICES
Paradiso Spa & Salon
NAIL SALON
Milady Nail Spa
OB-GYN
Ralph B. Armstrong, Hollister Women's Health
PEDIATRICIAN (TIE)
Hue Nguyen-Ngo, Hollister Pediatrics
Anita Tolentino-Macaraeg, Hazel Hawkins Memorial
PHARMACY
Nob Hill Pharmacy
SKIN CARE SPA
Paradiso Spa & Salon
TATTOO & PIERCING PARLOR
Faultline Tattoo
VISION CENTER
Hollister Vision Center
WAXING OR SUGARING STUDIO
Haylie’s Beauty Creations
NO FAULT An artist at Faultline Tattoo, located at 210 San Benito Street in Hollister, inks a customer at the shop that was voted 2024’s Best Tattoo & Piercing Parlor.
Best Services
ACCOUNTING OR BOOKKEEPING PRACTICE
K D Nolan & Associates
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
YMCA of San Benito County
ATTORNEY
Christine Breen, Breen Law Firm
AUTO BODY REPAIR
Hollister Collision Center
AUTO DETAILING
Hollister Car Wash & Detailing
AUTO GLASS REPAIR
Pacific Coast Auto Glass
AUTO SERVICE CENTER
San Benito Smog
CAR WASH
Quick Quack Car Wash
CARPET CLEANING Choice
CLEANING SERVICE
Rebecca’s Cleaning Services
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT
Nichole Nijmeh, Keller Williams
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
YMCA of San Benito County
COMPANY TO WORK FOR
YMCA Of San Benito County
COMPUTER
REPAIR SERVICE
IRepair 831
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Golden Memorial Insurance service
DECK AND FENCING COMPANY
Diaz Fencing
DRY CLEANER
Heritage Cleaners
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
JB Electrical Services
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Kyle A Sharp, Edward Jones
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
Extreme Air, Inc.
HOTEL OR LODGING
Posada de San Juan
INSURANCE AGENCY
Diane Diaz
Hopkins Insurance
INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM
Interiors With Flair
STAYING CLEAN Quick Quack Car Wash, which opened in 2021 in Hollister, was voted this year’s Best Car Wash.
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services
KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELER
DH Construction
LANDSCAPE
DESIGN COMPANY
Golden Crowns
Landscaping
LOCAL BANK OR CREDIT UNION
Heritage Bank of Commerce
MORTGAGE BROKERAGE
Golden Eagle Mortgage
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
Cooper's Calling
PHOTOGRAPHER
Marisa Duran
Photography
PLUMBING SERVICE
Marquez Plumbing
POOL/SPA SERVICE
Nelson’s Pool Service
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Intero
RECYCLE CENTER
RJR Recycling
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECT
Jason Guerra, Symmetry
Design & Build, Inc.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
CONTRACTOR
DH Construction
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT
Nichole Nijmeh, Keller
Williams Silicon Valley
ROOFING
CONTRACTOR
San Benito Roofing Co. Inc.
SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
Twin Oaks Senior Living
SEPTIC SERVICE
S.O.S. Septic Tank Service
SHIPPING
San Benito Tire Pros & Automotive
MASTER OF ARTS Enterprise Academy of Martial Arts owner
Master Instructor Mark Preader is pictured with
We are a group of volunteers who are foster based and run on donations to support our community while making an impact on the feral cat and kitten population within our county. Our rescued animals are carefully assessed and placed with an experienced foster. All our adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. We also TNR and have barn cats available too.
Visit our website and Sign up! Interested in Fostering or Volunteering?
Please support our group rescue by donating: @catcrewcalifornia
Contact us directly: catcrewcalifornia@gmail.com @catcrewcalifornia
MUSIC VENUE
Grillin & Chillin Alehouse
BEST IN TOWN Downtown Hollister is the site of many winners in the food & drink, shopping, services and fun categories of this year’s Best of San Benito balloting.
