2020: Best of Milpitas

ADVERTISING SECTION

READER’S CHOICE AWARDS

30TH ANNUAL Special Issue Salutes Milpitas’ Top People & Places

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2020 BEST OF MILPITAS

he 2020 Best of Milpitas, which comprises this special 24-page section, represents readers’ favorites for the city’s restaurants, shops, schools, businesspeople — you name it.

The 2020 Best of Milpitas is a special project of the Milpitas Post newspa-

per. This survey is not scientific and does not claim to be. But it does reflect the opinions of those Milpitas residents who feel strongly about a business, place or person, and all votes that were legitimately fielded were objectively analyzed and counted. All ballots

mailed in or logged online in July that maintained the rules were exhaustively reviewed.

When the Best of Milpitas winner was closely followed by others, the honorable mentions were recognized with an Honor Award. In some categories

there may only be one or two honorable mentions. In others, such as Best Dentist or Best Family Restaurant, there are many since vote tallies were significant for several businesses.

The outright winner is listed first, below the category header. When two

businesses tied for first place, both appear above the Honor Awards.

This list provides recognition for businesses that try harder to satisfy their customers. It is also a good guide for newcomers to get acquainted with merchants recommended by their

neighbors. Starting next week, it can be found all year at bestofmilpitas.com.

Thanks to all of the readers and advertisers who participated in the 2020 Best of Milpitas Readers’ Choice Awards. Congratulations to all of those people and places nominated.

CREDITS

HONOR AWARDS

AUTO BODY

HONOR AWARDS

Safeway

Advertising Director:

REPAIR AND

Wheel Works

(408) 262-9850,

Robert Martinez

A & H Heating and Air-Conditioning

PAINTING

(408) 755-9830,

safeway.com

Sales Team:

(408) 279-0722

Crown Auto Body

wheelworks.net

(408) 935-0210

BAGELS

Mandeep Bola Matthew Jew

ASIAN MARKET

Shae Triantos

Ocean Supermarket

Art Director: Timothy Tsun

Editorial Director: Rowan Briggs

(408) 942-3388

HONOR AWARDS

Editor:

Noah’s Bagels HONOR AWARDS

Caliber Collision (408) 263-9999, calibercollision.com

Debbie Guadan

99 Ranch Market

Visit:

(408) 946-8899,

AUTO

bestofmilpitas.com

99ranch.com

PARTS AND

ACUPUNCTURIST

(408) 262-1371,

ATTORNEY

Cecilia, Thrive Milpitas

thrivemilpitas.com

Nancy E. Reed

AIR

(408) 266-7992

(408) 262-1371, thrivemilpitas.com

CONDITIONING/ HEATING

ACCESSORIES

O’Reilly (408) 263-5660,

Gary D. Barbadillo

AUTO TIRES

Pacific Tire Outlet

HONOR AWARDS

Comfort Energy

Jenn Tsai - Thrive

(408) 263-3100,

lawfirmattorneysanjose.

(408) 946-6828,

Milpitas

comfortenergy.com

com

pacifictireoutletinc.com

(408) 449-6797,

Wells Fargo Bank wellsfargo.com

noahs.com

HONOR AWARDS

HONOR AWARDS

Chase

Christy’s Donuts

chase.com

(408) 942-1933

oreillyauto.com

HONOR AWARDS

(408) 941-9440,

BANK

Donut Basket (408) 650-9098

BAR

Big Al’s (669) 271-0011

BEST BAKERY

Paris Baguette (408) 263-0404, parisbaguette.com

ilovebigals.com

HONOR AWARDS

El Torito (408)-946-8012, eltorito.com

HONOR AWARDS

85°C Bakery Café (408) 432-8585, 85cbakerycafe.com

BARBER SHOP

Cali’s Perfect Cuts (408) 935-8935

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Larry Napolitano, D.D.S. 35 years serving the community

Dr. Napolitano and the staff want to thank the community for their support and for selecting us as winner in the Best of Milpitas Reader’s Survey.

Winner

Dentist for Children Implant Dentist Oral Surgery

0 9 - 20 2 0 0 2

Honors

Dentist Orthodontist 454 E. CalavEras Blvd., Milpitas, Ca 95035 • (408) 263-6694

Visit us at yournewdentist.com

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HONORABLE MENTION FOR BEST DENTIST

Dr. Larry Napolitano Dr. Napolitano amazingly celebrated his 36th year in business earlier this year. “We celebrated 36 years of service to the community this year and we look forward to many years of continued excellence,” Napolitano remarked. “It is an honor to have received Best of Milpitas Honors for more than 11 years in a row. The staff and I take great pride in the level of care and service we provide.”

Dr. Napolitano heads up a team of seven dedicated staff members with more than 50 combined years of service in their office. They stay current with the best techniques in general dentistry to keep the cost of care as moderate as possible while providing a warm, friendly and comfortable atmosphere in which to have your dental needs met. Dr. Napolitano and his team have been working particularly hard during these trying times to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Dr. Napolitano and his staff have families with children, ranging in age from 5 to 43 years old (and grandchildren, too). While they love children and welcome children to their practice, they treat patients of all ages as if they are part of their own family.

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They offer a full range of dental care, providing preventive, restorative and cosmetic care, as well as the dental management of sleep apnea and snoring, and management of TMJ disorders. Preventive care includes regular hygiene care together with exams and digital low-dose X-rays as needed. Restorative care includes fillings, crowns, bridges, full dentures, implant surgeries and restorations. Cosmetic care may include tooth whitening and in-office whitening, bonding, veneers, and/or orthodontics (Invisalign and traditional braces). When needed, they refer patients to dental specialty offices and maintain strongly cooperative relationships with those offices ensuring that their patients receive great service and care should a referral be in the patient’s best interest.

They work hard to be certain you understand what your insurance can do to help you with your dental care including acceptance and billing of most insurance plans.

They also offer services in English and Spanish to better accommodate the community they support.

454 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 263-6694 yournewdentist.com

Terrace Gardens

HONOR AWARDS

KM Hair Today (408) 945-0999

BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING

T.O Bookkeeping (510) 757-1016

Shing’s Hair Studio (408) 262-6689

BEAUTY SALON

His and Hers Hair Salon

(408) 946-9034

We would like to thank all of our wonderful residents for nominating Terrace Gardens Senior Housing as the “Best Senior Living Facility” in Milpitas. The Board of Directors and the Staff at Terrace Gardens take great pride in providing exceptional service to our residents and to insure that this beautiful community is a real home to its residents.

Creative Concepts (408) 942-5004

(408) 946-8748, omegafamilyrestaurant.

HONOR AWARDS

A Plus Tax Service

BURRITO

(408) 942-6869,

Taqueria Las Vegas

taxpreparationmilpitas. com

BREAKFAST HONOR AWARDS

Omega Restaurant

com

(408) 262-8047

186 Beresford Court, Milpitas, CA 95035

HONOR AWARDS

SPOT

Mil’s Diner (408) 946-4773, milsdiner.com

(408) 262-2415, taquerialasvegas.com

HONOR AWARDS

Burrito Express (408) 263-7204

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BUSINESS PERSON

CAT BOARDING

HONOR AWARDS

Kelly Yip

Tama Veterinary Hospital

Dr. James Lyons

(408) 482-1755,

(408) 719-8554,

platinumrealtyfinance.

tamavethospital.com

com

Julie Kauffman, Thrive Milpitas (408) 262-1371,

The Cat’s Nest (408) 262-5498, catboardingmilpitas. com

thrivemilpitas.com

CAR DEALERSHIP

Piercey Toyota (408) 240-1400, pierceytoyota.com

HONOR AWARDS

Piercey Honda (408) 324-7400, pierceyhonda.com

casaazteca.com

COMMUNITY EVENT

CHINESE

4th of July Fireworks

Chevron (408) 935-9752,

(408) 946-8020

CHIROPRACTOR HONOR AWARDS

HONOR AWARDS

Milpitas Chamber Crab Feed

(408) 934-1130, www.

HONOR AWARDS

indiacc.org

(408) 945-6530, milpitaschristian.org

Veksler Academy of Music & Dance

DELI

(669) 252-0277,

Erik’s DeliCafe

veksleracademy.com

(408) 262-7878,

DANCE STUDIO

DAY CARE

Jensen Performing Arts Dance

Celi Family Daycare

HONOR AWARDS

(408) 781-8428,

Crust Sourdough Deli

(408) 262-0770,

rainbowchildhooddc.

408 439-1654,

jpadance.com

com

crustsourdough.com

eriksdelicafe.com

Welcome to

TAMA VETERINARY HOSPITAL Providing High Quality and Compassionate Veterinary Care

THank you

Milpitas, for voting us Best Vet for 7 consecutive years!

We are honored to serve the Milpitas community!

COUNSELOR

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New Hope Counseling, (408) 262-4870, newhopecounseling.org

California Circle

Preschool

(408) 416-0700, peets.com

(408) 946-0466,

Koong’s

Center

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CAR WASH

(800) 358-8228, patelco.org

(877) 637-4937

starbucks.com

HONOR AWARDS

Milpitas Christian

Peet’s Coffee

Casa Azteca

(408) 432-8823

Indian Community

Union

CATERING

Koi Palace

HONOR AWARDS

COFFEE

HONOR AWARDS

CREDIT UNION

Milpitas 76 Auto Spa

Dr. Ryan D. Kauffman

Keypoint Credit Union

(408) 262-7324,

(408) 262-1371,

(888) 255-3637

milpitasautospa.com

thrivemilpitas.com

kpcu.com/

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Meriwest Credit

Starbucks

RESTAURANT

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Patelco Credit Union

(408) 262-7000 healthworkshiro.com

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1/2 OFF FIRST EXAMS

limited to only one pet per client

25% off

PROFESSIOnAl DEnTAl wORk/VAccInES

(Dogs and cats only. Dental promotion does not include dental x-rays/Extractions.

This coupon may not be combined with any other offer/discount.)

Visit us at: 4 N. ABEL ST., MILPITAS, CA 95305

(408) 719-8554 • www.tamavethospital.com

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DENTIST

HONOR AWARDS

Sethi & Dr. Virdi DDS

Sethi & Dr. Virdi DDS

(408) 263-1255, sethivirdidds.com

HONOR AWARDS

Larry Napolitano, DDS (408) 263-6694, yournewdentist.com

Kaiser Permanente,

DEPARTMENT

(408) 945-2900

Ross

sethivirdidds.com

(408) 934-1580, rossstores.com

DESSERTS

HONOR AWARDS

Martinez Daniel B, MD (408) 262-5223

Paris Baguette

HONOR AWARDS

(408) 263-0404,

Big Lots (408) 946-9605, biglots.com Goodwill

HONOR AWARDS

(408) 262-4131

DRY CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY

888 Cleaners

STORE

(408) 263-1255,

parisbaguette.com

DENTIST FOR CHILDREN

DISCOUNT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 Mayor (408) 586-3029

(408) 946-8699

ELECTRICAL WORK

HONOR AWARDS

Milpitas Electric Inc

Victoria Laundry

(408) 591-4674

(408) 942-0288

DOUGHNUTS

Christy’s Donuts (408) 942-1933

ELECTRONICS STORE

ELECTED OFFICIAL

Best Buy

Kelly Yip Chuan MUSD

(408) 942-0201, bestbuy.com

Larry Napolitano, DDS

85°C Bakery Café

(408) 263-6694,

(408) 432-8585,

DOCTOR (M.D.)

Donut Basket

HONOR AWARDS

Fry’s

yournewdentist.com

85cbakerycafe.com

Bill M. Jue, MD

(408) 263-4033

Richard Tran

(408) 487-1000, frys.com

HONOR AWARDS

HONOR AWARDS

Thank You Milpitas for Voting Us the Best!

Kelly Yip

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WINNER

• Best Real Estate Office • Best Mortgage Broker - Kelly Yip • Best Realtor - Kelly Yip • Best Business Person - Kelly Yip 9

KELLY YIP-CHUAN MILPITAS SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE

Voted the Best

elected official in Milpitas

Platinum Realty Group and Finance, Inc.

500 East Calaveras Blvd. #200, Milpitas, CA 95035

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EVENT/MEETING

(408) 606-2781,

HONOR AWARDS

Big Al’s

FACILITY

milpitasoptometric.com

Milpitas Sports Center

(669) 271-0011,

Big Al’s (669) 271-0011, ilovebigals.com

HONOR AWARDS

Embassy Suites

HONOR AWARDS

Milpitas Family Eye Care 462 East Calaveras Boulevard, Building B 408-262-4178

(408) 942-0400, embassysuites3.hilton. com

EYEWEAR

Milpitas Optometric Group

FAMILY RECREATION

(408) 586-3225,

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FLOWER SHOP

FRENCH

Safeway

RESTAURANT

(408) 262-9850,

Chez Christina

safeway.com

ci.milpitas.ca.gov

FAMILY RESTAURANT

Black Bear Diner

FILIPINO

HONOR AWARDS

RESTAURANT

Marleigh’s Floral Design

Kalesa

(408) 263-3500, (408) 957-7777,

blackbeardiner.com

mykalesa.com

HONOR AWARDS

Big Al’s

Mil’s Diner

669-271-0011, 27

(408) 946-4773,

Ranch Drive

milsdiner.com

THE COMMUNITY THAT GROWS TOGETHER, THRIVES TOGETHER. Kaiser Permanente Milpitas Medical Offices are proud to be voted as the winner of the Outstanding Group Health Provider by the readers of the Milpitas Post.

At Kaiser Permanente, we don’t see health as an industry. We see it as a cause. That’s why we’re excited to be a part of the Milpitas community.

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(408) 263-2220

(408) 946-2327,

CENTER

Learn more at kp.org/milpitas

ilovebigals.com

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HONOR AWARDS

(408) 678-2149

AND SHELLFISH

marleighsflowers.com

(SUPERMARKET)

FOOD TRUCK

Ranch 99 Market

The Everest Momo (408) 840-6369

Pinoy BBQ ATBP

FRESH SEAFOOD

Don’t Glaze Me (510) 468-4838

Milpitas, CA · In Milpitas Square (408) 946-8899

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BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Giorgio’s and Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Too!

A PLUS TAX SERVICE Income Tax Preparation Patti Gutierrez, Lic. & Bonded

OCT. 15TH

1 99

7- 2 0 2 0

Tax DeaDline

Call Now THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR A PLUS TAX AGAIN! My heartfelt appreciation for your continued business and support for the past 24 plus years!

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. “OPEN SUNDAYS”

24 YEARS RUNNING

Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation Service

REASONABLE RATES AND YEAR-ROUND SERVICE!

Same Day Service

aplustax4patti@yahoo.com 87 Dempsey Road, Milpitas, CA 95035

CALL PATTI (408) 942-6869

Our Story: Frankie, Johnnie, & Lugi: In 1947, Rocky D’Augustino, a resident from New Haven, Connecticut, moved out west to California. One of the first things he discovered was that the wonderful pizza from his old neighborhood did not exist in his new hometown.

Renting an old pharmacy building on El Camino Real, Rocky introduced the first and only pizza house between Los Angeles and San Francisco. After nine years in business, Rocky decided to move on.

At that time, Frank D’Ambrosio Sr., also from New Haven, was looking for a business opportunity for his brother John and himself. When their buddy from WWII, Luigi, expressed interest in joining his friends in the new venture, Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too! was born!

Giorgio’s: In 1959, Frank and Tina D’Ambrosio decided to start a new restaurant venture along with their “Paisans” Mario and Enza Volpe, after Frank had much success with Frankie, Johnnie, and Luigi Too! In Mountain View, CA. Named after a good friend of theirs, they opened the original Giorgio’s in the Foxworthy Shopping Center in San Jose, CA. A year later,

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cousins Anthony and Louise Dambruoso, affectionately known to the family as “Sash and Lou,” took control of the restaurant and ran it for the next eight years.

Pictures and paintings of these folks still grace the walls of the establishment today. In 1968, Frank’s four sons assumed control of the restaurant and still own and operate it to this day. In 1997 they opened a second location in Milpitas, CA, where they still offer the highest standard of quality food, service, and value to their customers. Bon Appetite!

Special Notice: We are open for takeout and delivery with reduced hours.

GIORGIO’S ITALIAN FOOD 1445 Foxworthy Ave., San Jose (408) 264-5781 GIORGIO’S ITALIAN FOOD Giorgio’s Italian Food & Pizzeria 643 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 942-1292 FRANKIE JOHNNIE & LUIGI Frankie Johnnie & Luigi Too! 939 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View (650) 967-5384

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HONOR AWARDS

Ocean Supermarket

(408) 263-2868,

(408) 262-6860,

limafamilycedarlawn.

ashleyfurniture

com

homestore.com

(408) 942-3388

FROZEN YOGURT

Yogurtland (408) 935-9500, yogurt-land.com

HONOR AWARDS

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(408) 957-9215,

(408) 942-7301,

daveandbusters.com

homedepot.com

GARAGE DOORS

HONOR AWARDS

GOLF COURSE

Lowe’s (408) 518-4165,

Spring Valley Golf Course

lowes.com

(408) 262-1722,

Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels

Expo Furniture

Precision Garage Door Repair

(510) 656-1226,

(408) 941-2028

(408) 533-1120

bergepappassmith.com

Oak Hill Funeral Home

GAME ARCADE

HONOR AWARDS

GAS STATION

Pinkberry

(408) 297-2447,

Big Al’s

RW Garage Doors

Cheveron

(669) 271-0011,

(510) 296-3667

chevron.com

dignitymemorial.com

ilovebigals.com

FUNERAL HOME

Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary

FURNITURE STORE

Ashley Furniture Homestore

ARCO arco.us

springvalley

HONOR AWARDS

408-234-1502

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golfcourse.com

HONOR AWARDS

Summitpointe Golf GARDEN AND

HONOR AWARDS

Club

HONOR AWARD

NURSERY SHOP

Shell

(408) 262-8813,

Dave & Buster’s

The Home Depot

shell.us

summit pointegc.com

Thank you for voting Piercey Honda as one of the Best Car Dealerships

920 Thompson St. Milpitas CA 95035 | 408.324.7400 | pierceyhonda.com

Synthetic Oil Change

$52.95

Up to 5 qts of oil. Ow/20 oil only. Some vehicles may be extra. Tax and hazardous waste disposal fee extra. May not be combined with other coupons, discounts or specials. Not valid on previous service or repairs. Please present coupon when service order is written.

Expires 10/31/20.

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GOLF DRIVING

GOVERNMENT

HONOR AWARDS

HAMBURGER

HONOR AWARDS

RANGE

EMPLOYEE

Omega Restaurant

In-N-Out

Milpitas Community

Spring Valley Golf

Police Chief

(408) 946-8748,

(800) 786-1000,

Course

Armando Corpuz

omegafamilyrestaurant.

in-n-out.com

(408) 262-1722, springvalley golfcourse.com

HONOR AWARDS

GROUP HEALTH

HONOR AWARDS

City Manager Steve

PROVIDER

Fosters Freeze

McHarris

Kaiser Permanente

(408) 262-4272,

GREEK

(408) 586-3210, ci.milpitas.ca.gov

com

HONOR AWARDS

Civic Center

HAPPY HOUR

Big Al’s (669) 271-0011,

fostersfreeze.com

ilovebigals.com

HANGOUT SPOT

HONOR AWARDS

Big Al’s

El Torito

kp.org

HARDWARE AND HOMEWARES

The Home Depot (408) 942-7301, homedepot.com

HONOR AWARDS

Lowe’s (408) 942-7301, homedepot.com

HAWAIIAN

Summitpointe Golf

RESTAURANT

Club

Mikonos Grill

HONOR AWARDS

(408) 262-8813, summit

(408) 942-6972,

Palo Alto Medical

(669) 271-0011,

(408) 946-8012,

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

pointegc.com

mikonosgrills.com

800-972-5547

ilovebigals.com

eltorito.com

(408) 262-5880,

RESTAURANT

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 hawaiian

HONOR AWARDS

HONOR AWARDS

Milpitas Sports

Lowe’s

barbecue.com

HONOR AWARDS

Center

(408) 518-4165,

Bento Xpress

(408) 586-3225

lowes.com

(408) 262-7544,

Fitness 19

bentoxpress.com

HOT DOGS

(408) 942-8819,

Poki Run

Fosters Freeze

fitness19.fit

(408) 946-8048

(408) 262-4272,

HOME

FITNESS CLUB/

IMPROVEMENT

24-Hour Fitness (408) 586-0524, 24hourfitness.com

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HOTEL

HONOR AWARDS

Embassy Suites

Sonesta

(408) 942-0400, embassysuites3.hilton. com

The Home Depot (408) 942-7301,

Mark’s Hot Dogs

homedepot.com

(408) 926-0923

IMPLANT DENTIST

(408) 943-9080, sonesta.com

(408) 263-6694, yournewdentist.com

HONOR AWARDS

ICE CREAM

Sonesta

Fosters Freeze

(408) 943-9080,

(408) 262-4272,

sonesta.com

fostersfreeze.com

periodontist.com

HONOR AWARDS

INDIAN RESTAURANT

HOTEL DINING HONOR AWARDS

Embassy Suites (408) 942-0400,

Baskin Robbins

HONOR AWARDS

David Amid DDS (408) 263-2662,milpitas

Naan-N-Masala

embassysuites3.hilton.

(408) 946-3100,

(408) 263-9400,

com

baskinrobbins.com

naannmasala.com

THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD

in Milpitas Serving the Community Since 1980

Come see why our loyal customers have been enjoying our restaurant for over 40 years.

Our Family Owned Restaurant thanks the Milpitas Community for their votes and their continued support every year.

We are truly grateful.

Voted Best Mexican Restaurant, Best Catering, Best Wait Person: Gustavo, Best Outdoor Dining

20 N. Abel Street, Milpitas, CA 95035

408-946-0466

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fostersfreeze.com

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Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner • Sun.–Thur. 11-9 • Fri. & Sat. 11-10

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HONOR AWARDS

Mirch Masala Indian Cuisine (408) 263-9400,

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Wettenstein Insurance,

HONOR AWARDS

JEWELRY SHOP

HONOR AWARDS

LAUNDROMAT

(408) 824-1450,

Romano’s Macaroni

Valliani Jewelers

Gen Korean BBQ

Dixon Laundry

calvantage.net

Grill

(408) 262-9786

(408) 955-0228,

(408) 263-0339

(408) 935-9875,

HONOR AWARDS

genkoreanbbq.com

macaronigrill.com

JUNK/E-WASTE

naannmasala.com

Felice Iglesias INDIAN STORE

New India Bazar (408) 262-5300

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

HAULER JAPANESE

Liberty Mutual,

RESTAURANT

(408) 678-1313

Sen Dai Sushi

Milpitas Sanitation (408) 988-4500,

(408) 263-1472,

ITALIAN

milpitassanitation.com

sendai-sushi.com

RESTAURANT

BEST KOREAN

HONOR AWARDS

LATE-NIGHT BITES

Victoria Laundry

Big Al’s

(408) 942-0288

(669) 271-0011,

LIQUOR/

ilovebigals.com

CONVENIENCE

HONOR AWARDS

RESTAURANT

HONOR AWARDS

STORE

PERSON

Giorgio’s Italian Food

Bento Xpress

Jang Su Jang

In-N-Out

BevMo

Warren

(408) 942-1292,

(408) 262-7544,

(408) 262-3434,

(800) 786-1000,

(408) 946-8112,

Wettenstein

giorgiositalianfood.com

bentoxpress.com

jangsujang.com

in-n-out.com

bevmo.com

INSURANCE

“Now You’re Talkin’ Italian!”

Voted Best Italian Restaurant 23 Years Running Thank You Milpitas 19

98-2020

Open 11:30-8pm Daily 408-942-1292 643 E. Calaveras Blvd.

(Located in the Milpitas Town Center)

giorgiositalianfood.com

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HONOR AWARDS

LOCKSMITH

BonFare Market

The Key Factory

(408) 262-6151,

(408) 263-3775,

bonfaremarkets.com

keyfactory.com

LOCAL NON PROFIT

Rotary Club of Milpitas portal.clubrunner.

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Layang Layang

MALL OR

(408) 294-9339

SHOPPING

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RESTAURANT

Milpitas Food Pantry

Banana Leaf

(408) 946-5564,

(408) 719-9811,

milpitasfoodpantry.org

bananaleaf-usa.com

ACADEMY

Thrive Milpitas

Charlene

(408) 262-1371,

Thrive Milpitas,

thrivemilpitas.com

(408) 262-1371

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thrivemilpitas.com

(408) 946-1888,

Lock

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Academy

layanglayang.us

bluedragonacademy.

Massage Envy

com

(408) 586-8888,

MEAL OVER $10

massageenvy.com

Fosters Freeze

MASSAGE

(408) 262-4272,

HONOR AWARDS

CENTER

Funakoshi Shotokan

Great Mall

Karate Do

(408) 945-4022, simon.

THERAPIST

fostersfreeze.com

Mil’s Diner

Susan Malan

(408) 263-8544,

Thrive Milpitas,

(408) 946-4773,

(408) 262-1371 com/mall/great-mall

fska.com

milsdiner.com

thrivemilpitas.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST OF MILPITAS 10 YEARS IN A ROW!

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Chiropractor

Dr. Ryan D. Kauffman - Thrive Milpitas

Winner

Business Person

Julie Kauffman, Thrive Milpitas

Runner Up

Massage

Thrive Milpitas

Winner

Massage Therapist

Susanna Malan - Thrive Milpitas

Winner

Massage Therapist

Charlene at Thrive Milpitas

Runner Up

Most Community-Minded Company (Small)

Thrive Milpitas

Runner Up

Spa/Wellness

Thrive Milpitas

Winner

Sports Medicine Specialist/Physical Therapist

Dr.Ryan D. Kauffman - Thrive Milpitas

Winner

Acupuncturist

Cecilia at Thrive Milpitas

Winner

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Taekwondo

(408) 263-6788,

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Blue Dragon

San Jose Safe and

ca/6028

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Two GREAT Locations: Thrive 20/20

Thrive Milpitas

www.Thrive2020SanJose.com

www.ThriveMiIpitas.com

(408) 883-2088

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2575 N. 1st St. San Jose, CA

1136 Jacklin Rd. Milpitas, CA

OUR WARMEST THANKS TO THE MILPITAS COMMUNITY FOR ITS CONTINUED SUPPORT!

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Big Al’s (669) 271-0011, ilovebigals.com

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(408) 262-9850,

MIDDLE

safeway.com

EASTERN

Fosters Freeze (408) 262-4272, fostersfreeze.com

HONOR AWARDS

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RESTAURANT

Global Village

Tina Broyles

HONOR AWARDS

Dishdash Grill

408-956-8711,

Loan Pros, (408) 262-

COMPANY

99 Ranch Market

(408) 262-6949,

gvmontessori.com

8700, loanpros.net

(SMALL)

dishdashgrill.com

99ranch.com

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Tayyibaat Restaurant

Mikonos Grill

(408) 586-9700,

(408) 942-6972,

tayyibaat.com

mikonosgrills.co

MEXICAN

Little Flowers

(408) 586-9700,

In-n-Out

Casa Azteca

tayyibaat.com

(800) 786-1000,

(408) 946-0466,

MOST

(408) 262-6227,

COMMUNITY-

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MINDED

montessori.com

COMPANY (LARGE)

locations.in-n-out.com

casaazteca.com

MEAT AND

HONOR AWARDS

MONTESSORI

MORTGAGE

Kaiser

BROKER

Permanente

Kelly Yip

SCHOOL

Platinum Realty Group,

Crescent

(408) 482-1755,

MINDED

(408) 262-1371, thrivemilpitas.com

MUSIC SCHOOL

Darrell Leffler’s Academy of Music (408) 251-8509, leffleracademy.com

(408) 945-2900, Kp.org

HONOR AWARDS HONOR AWARDS

La Milpa

Montessori School

platinum

Cisco

(408) 945-6540

(408) 263-8170,

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POULTRY

COMMUNITY-

Thrive Milpitas

Montessori

Tayyibaat Restaurant

RESTAURANT

Safeway

MOST

https://msosv.com/

(408) 946-8899,

MEAL UNDER $10

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South Bay School of Music Arts (408) 945-8014, sbsma.com

Best Place for Breakfast 27 Years In a row!

2020

Email ID: everestmomobay@gmail.com Contact: (408) 840-6369

We have 8 locations:

Fremont, Santana Row, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Sacramento, Pleasanton, Oakland

Also Won Awards for:

Best Wait Person - Teri Lane Meals over $10 and Honor Awards for:

Best Family Restaurant

Thank you Milpitas.

We look forward to serving you in 2020-2021.

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BEST MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy Our Story: Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy is a family owned business that has been a part of Milpitas since 1996. Back then, it was named Thanh Long Martial Arts Academy. Thanh Long means Blue Dragon in Vietnamese. The school’s name was chosen by its founder, Grand Master Chinh Nguyen, taken after his family’s business in Vietnam with the same namesake, and the logo was inspired from the South Vietnamese Air Force, in which he proudly served. In Vietnamese and Korean cultures, dragons are thought of as bringers of rainfall — providing life, growth, existence, and prosperity. The color blue is often associated with the ocean or the sky, commonly symbolizing serenity, stability, inspiration, and wisdom. Indeed, this martial arts school has evolved as a source of stability, inspiration, and wisdom for countless students that have trained under the Blue Dragon mantle.

Current GM Thac Nguyen is a member of the AAU Taekwondo National Executive Committee, Director of the AAU Taekwondo Pacific District, Regional Director of the AAU Taekwondo California and Nevada States, and Director of the AAU Sport Poomsae National Coaching Team. He recently received his 9th Degree Black Belt by the World Taekwondo Moo Duk Kwan Federation when he visited S. Korea in November 2019.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Dragon has had to pivot on how to do taekwondo training. Students have been able to continue to train online and set goals for themselves — they are given fun physical challenges for prizes and recognition, opportunities to rank up in virtual belt tests, and compete in virtual tournaments.

In early September, Blue Dragon received a permit from the city of Milpitas for outdoor training. The staff set up tents, tarps, mats and barricades to allow students to practice safely in-person with social distancing, masks and sanitizing procedures. Then, in midSeptember, students were allowed to practice indoors again with limited capacity and implemented safety measures.

The next big goal for Blue Dragon students will be the AAU Nationals, which will be hosted virtually on October 24 and 25. Blue Dragon will be one of a few host sites internationally where students from the area can come to the school to compete in-person

Thank you!

We appreciate your “Best of the Best” votes and are proud to be part of the Milpitas community!

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if they choose to, or they can compete from home. COVID-19 safety measures will be implemented at the school as the top priority.

The students are eagerly taking up the challenge and showing their Blue Dragon spirit!

“My daughters have been going to Blue Dragon for a few years now, and Blue Dragon has been doing a great job even during the whole pandemic situation.

Even though the COVID-19 situation has restricted the way the students attend practice, Blue Dragon has done a great job. Congratulations to Grandmaster Nguyen and Blue Dragon TKO for continuing to keep up the Spirit of Taekwondo thriving even during these trying times. “ - Praveena S. Blue Dragon Taekwondo Academy Inc. 1485 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas (408) 946-1888 http://www.bluedragonacademy.com

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HONORABLE MENTION FOR BEST REALTOR

Debbie Giordano In the bustling and booming Bay Area, finding someone you can trust is crucial. Realtor/broker Debbie Giordano grew up in, still lives in and works in the up-and-coming city of Milpitas. She is the real deal, incorporating personal values with market savvy and a strong commitment to public service.

The real estate professional is also a mother, a grandmother, a former city councilwoman and a former Planning Commission member — an incredible role model to family members, young women and students. Just as important as her civic experience is her educational roots — all local too. From Mission College to San Jose State University to being inducted into the Samuel Ayer/Milpitas High School Hall of Fame in 2017, Giordano is a force of nature for the betterment of Milpitas and the region.

She’s an even more vital resource for people new to the South Bay. Her knowledge of local zoning laws, property values, builders and growth potential comes from personal and professional experiences. She is invested in Milpitas in the best ways — family, friends, community, work — and hopes you will be too. And if you have questions about schools, work, play or even moving, Giordano can provide plenty of insight.

So if you’re thinking about looking or deciding how to find your first home and wondering how much you can spend, remember the first key decision is who you entrust with your life-changing purchase. Finding someone who is confident, honest and plugged into the market puts you on the best path forward.

“Serving my hometown community of Milpitas has been an honor. Whether finding the right home for a buyer or helping a seller in this great town we call Milpitas, it has been fun to watch our small rural-type community grow to a thriving ‘much-sought-out’ and desirable place to live/work and play,” Giordano says.

Debbie Giordano, DRE #00705857 (408) 945-8988 1916 Grand Teton Drive, Milpitas, CA debbiegiordano.com

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NAIL SALON

OB/GYN

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HONOR AWARDS

Be My Nails

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Neal Swann, DDS

(408) 946-6245

Guzman, MD

Optometric Group

(408) 263-2962

Milpitas Optometric

Orthodontist

HONOR AWARDS

Cali’s Perfect Cuts (408) 935-8935, sites.

Kaiser Permanente, (408) 945-2933, kp.org

Janelle Ogura, MD

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Kaiser Permanente,

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NEW BUSINESS

Big Al’s (669) 271-0011, ilovebigals.com

HONOR AWARDS

CRUST Sourdough

Group, (408) 263-2040, milpitas

WADDEN & TRAN

optometric.com

ORTHODONTIST

HONOR AWARDS

Wadden Orthodontics

Dr. Collin Lee

orthodontics.com

OPHTHAL-

Milpitas Optometric

MOLOGIST

Group, (408) 263-2040,

Chris Kavanagh,

milpitas

MD

optometric.com

Kaiser Permanente, (408) 945-6977, kp.org

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HONOR AWARDS

Larry Napolitano, DDS

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PARTY SUPPLY

ilovebigals.com

STORE

Casa Azteca

Party Fever

(408) 946-0466, casaazteca.com

(408) 649-3870,

El Torito

gopartyfever.com

(408) 946-8012, eltorito.com

HONOR AWARDS

PARK

Dollar Tree

Ed R. Levin

(408) 263-7565,

County Park

(408) 946-9898,

(408) 262-6980,

dollartree.com

Calaveras Road

(408) 263-6694,

ORAL SURGEON

yournewdentist.com

Larry Napolitano,

Deli

Hang Ly, MD

(408) 439-1654,

Kaiser Permanente,

(408) 263-6694,

crustsourdough.com

(408) 945-6977, kp.org

yournewdentist.com

DDS

HONOR AWARDS

PEDIATRICIAN

Neeta Shah, MD

OUTDOOR

Cardoza Park

DINING

Kennedy Drive at North

Kaiser Permanente,

Big Al’s

Park Victoria

(408) 945-2933, kp.org

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Angela Chang, MD Kaiser Permanente, (408) 945-2660, kp.org

Mary Rhee, MD Kaiser Permanente, (408) 945-2660, kp.org

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PET BOARDING

PHARMACY

PIZZA

(408) 946-5622,

Tama Veterinary Hospital

Tatiana’s Pet Grooming

CVS/Pharmacy

Mountain Mike’s

handsonlearningcenter.

(408) 946-7387

(408) 946-6424,

(408) 946-9401,

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HONOR AWARDS

Red Rover Pet Resort

cvs.com

PET STORE

Walgreens

PetSmart

(408) 262-7774,

(408) 946-1044,

PHO

(408) 586-8690,

HONOR AWARDS

FITNESS

PET GROOMING

TRAINER

An-Jan Feed & Pet Supply

PetSmart

(408) 263-1774,

(408) 946-1044,

anjan.com

PERSONAL

walgreens.com

petsmart.com

redroverpetresort.com

Maurizio Contarino

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

HONOR AWARDS

petsmart.com

Pho Saigon Noodle House (408) 263-8936

HONOR AWARDS

phomai1.com

PHOTOGRAPHER

Kassandra Langley Photography kassandralangley

Specialized service in: • Commercial Tenant Improvements • Maintenance • Server Rooms • Cubicle Disconnect & Hook-ups • Electrical demo

• Back-up Systems • Generators • UPS Systems • FREE ESTIMATES • 24-HOUR SERVICE • QUALITY CUSTOMER CARE

Contact Don Davis • (408) 591-4674 • milpitas_elec1@sbcglobal.net Call about after-hours & weekend rates

Stuft Pizza (408) 262-4343,

PRINCIPAL (PUBLIC SCHOOL)

Francis Rojas

stuftpizzamilpitas.com

Milpitas High School,

The Pizza Box

(408) 635-2800, mhs.

(408) 946-6521 www.

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Pho Mai

(408) 513-5571,

Thank You Milpitas for voting Milpitas Electric Incorporated the Best Electric Company

HONOR AWARDS

musd.org

thepizzaboxmilpitas.

(408) 263-4323,

milpitas electric incorporated

mountainmikespizza.com

photography.com

PLACE TO SHOW A VISITOR

Ed R. Levin County Park

PRIVATE SCHOOL

Milpitas Christian School (408) 945-6530, milpitaschristian.org

(408) 262-6980, Calaveras Road

PRODUCE

PRESCHOOL

Safeway

Milpitas Christian School

(408) 262-9850, safeway.com

(408) 945-6530,

HONOR AWARDS

Rosie Parket Photography Thom Lucas

milpitaschristian.org

HONOR AWARDS

HONOR AWARDS

Smart&Final

Hands-On Learning

www.smartandfinal.com

Center

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

PUBLIC SCHOOL

Milpitas High School (408) 635-2800, mhs.

ROMANTIC DATE (PLACE TO GO)

Ed R. Levin County Park www.sccgov.org

REAL ESTATE OFFICE

Platinum Realty Group and Finance

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Red Lobster (408) 942-0781, redlobster.com

STEAKHOUSE

(408) 374-7533, www.

thrivemilpitas.com

Outback Steakhouse

sorellesalonspa.com

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Big 5 Sporting Goods (408) 262-1726, big5sportinggoods.com

Aurora Ramirez

safeway.com

HONOR AWARDS

SUNDAY BRUNCH

HONOR AWARDS

Mil’s Diner

Ocean Supermarket

Black Angus Steakhouse

(408) 946-4773, milsdiner.com

HONOR AWARDS

blackangus.com

HONOR AWARDS

(408) 482-1755,

Terrace Gardens

(408) 503-0370,

Diane Vidal

(408) 946-8012,

platinumrealtyfinance.

(408) 946-9034

dickssportinggoods.

Sorelle Salon & Spa,

eltorito.com

Westmont of Milpitas

com

www.westmontliving.

SPORTS

com

MEDICINE

(408) 770-9575

Dr. Ryan D. Kauffman

platinumrealtyfinance.com

SOCIAL ORGANIZATION/ SERVICE CLUB

HONOR AWARDS

Rotary Club of Milpitas

(408) 482-1755,

Debbie Giordano

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Master Brokers,

SPA/WELLNESS

debbiegiordano.com

Thrive Milpitas

El Torito

SUSHI

Sen Dai Sushi (408) 263-1472, sendai-sushi.com

Best Golf Course in Milpitas

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HONOR AWARDS

Thrive Milpitas Thrive Milpitas, (408) 262-1371,

(408) 945-8988,

(408) 942-3388

(408) 946-6000,

STYLIST

Platinum Realty Group,

Safeway

outback.com

Dick’s Sporting Goods

Kelly Yip

SUPERMARKET

(408) 262-9850,

SENIOR LIVING FACILITY

REALTOR

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(408) 263-5400,

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(408) 262-1371,

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Announcing the New Bay View Golf Club (Formally Summitpointe Golf Club) Join us for our Grand Opening on October 16, 2020. New Ownership and New Management with a New Irrigation System. Renovated Driving Range with Grass Tees.

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HONOR AWARDS

TAILOR

HONOR AWARDS

King Sushi

Elegant Tailoring

A-Plus Tax Service

(408) 941-9888,

& Bridal (408) 263-5526,

www.sushikingmilpitas.com

THAI

TOY STORE

TUTORING/

RESTAURANT

Walmart

EDUCATIONAL

(408) 942-6869,

Honey Thai

(408) 934-0304,

aplustaxservice.org

Restaurant

walmart.com

(408) 719-8200,

TRANS-

honeythai.com

PORTATION

(408) 945-6530,

SERVICE

milpitaschristian.org

eleganttailoring.com

TEACHER

TACOS

HONOR AWARDS

Taqueria Las

Holiday Cleaners

SCHOOL)

(408) 719-0702

Nick Pham

Vegas (408) 262-2415,

Milpitas Alterations

taquerialasvegas.com

Center

(INCLUDE

Milpitas High, (408) 6352800, mhs.musd.org

(408) 262-1136

HONOR AWARDS

La Milpa

PREPARATION

HONOR AWARDS

Banana Leaf (408) 719-9811, bananaleaf-usa.com

VTA (888) 540-0546, vta.org

CENTER

Milpitas Christian School Learning Lab

HONOR AWARDS

JEI Learning Center HONOR AWARDS

(408) 263-7100,

BART

jeilearning.com

bart.gov

HONOR AWARDS

TAX

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Moise Fagundes

THRIFT SHOP

Lyft

VEGETARIAN

lyft.com

OR VEGAN

Goodwill of Silicon

RESTAURANT

(408) 945-6540

SERVICE

Milpitas High,

Valley

TRAVEL AGENCY

Mint & Basil

Taco Bell

TO Bookkeeping

(408) 635-2800,

(408) 262-4131,

AAA

(669) 235-5285,

tacobell.com

(510) 757-1016

mhs.musd.org

goodwillsv.org

calstate.aaa.com

mintnbasil.com

Thank you, Milpitas, for your continued support throughout the years!

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CELEBRATING 43 YEARS IN THE SAME LOCATION 200 Serra Way #36, MilpitaS, Ca 95035 Serra Shopping Center (408) 263-3775

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

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WINNER - BEST LOCKSMITH

The Key Factory A Quality Locksmith Service The Key Factory is a longtime, professionally trusted and reliable locksmith located in Milpitas. Their residential, automotive and commercial services cover Milpitas, San Jose, Campbell, Fremont, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, and surrounding areas.

Fast & Reliable Have you lost a key? Has a former employee failed to return a key? Contact The Key Factory right away so that they can create a new key from a master or rekey your locks. Their fast and friendly service will help you re-establish security before it becomes a problem.

“Walked in with a door knob that I needed rekeyed. Service was quick and very professional. I Definitely recommend it.” - Diego M. Trusted The Key Factory has been in the same location for more than 43 years. And you can count on them to be there tomorrow as well. They put their customers’ needs first because they care about them. This is one reason why customers keep coming back and why The Key Factory is voted as The Best of Milpitas.

Contact them for more information about all your commercial, residential, and automotive locksmith needs.

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200 Serra Way, Suite 36, Milpitas Phone: (408) 263-3775 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday by Appointment

Specializing in Maternity, Newborn, and Family Portraiture.

Located at 200 Serra Way #34 Milpitas CA 95035

By Appointment only

408-476-9477

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WINNER Best Chiropractor Category — Dr. Ryan Kauffman — Ten Years in a Row Best Sports Medicine Specialist — Dr. Ryan Kauffman Best Acupuncturist Category — Cecilia Best Massage Therapist Category — Susanna Malan Best Spa/Wellness Category — Thrive Milpitas Best Massage Category — Thrive Milpitas HONORABLE MENTION Best Acupuncturist Category — Jenn Best Business Person — Julie, Thrive Milpitas Best Massage Therapist Category — Charlene Most Community-Minded (Small) Company Category

Thrive Milpitas A graduate of Palmer West Chiropractic College in San Jose, California, Dr. Ryan Kauffman has been in practice since 2003. After spending his first seven years of practice in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he opened up his first private practice in 2011, right here in Milpitas. Thrive Milpitas was originally born inside the Fitness Center on Jacklin Road (formerly Milpitas Health & Fitness, where he met his wife, Julie). Due to its continued growth, Julie decided to quit her job as a technical recruiter so she could focus her full-time attention on the rapid development of Thrive. In 2015 Thrive Milpitas moved to its current location on Jacklin Road, just down the road from the original location. Dr. Kauffman and his family love the Milpitas community, and wanted to stay close to the original location.

Though it is still growing, Thrive Milpitas offers services like no other wellness center in the Bay Area. Since 2011, the business has flourished, offering acupuncture, physiotherapy, and multiple massage rooms to complement the chiropractic and wellness center. With this amazing combination of wellness experts, the quality of care at Thrive Milpitas is unmatched. Thrive Milpitas has had great success combining these awardwinning services, offering a multiple therapy approach to address a variety of health needs. Not only does Thrive Milpitas specialize in sports and automobile (car accident) injuries, it is a family wellness center that helps treat stress, aches, pain, and poor posture in children and adults of all ages.

With the success of Thrive Milpitas, the unique services offered, and the unmatched customer care and service provided, Dr. Kauffman and his family were ready to offer the Bay Area even more. In January 2018, they opened up Thrive 20/20. While this location is in San Jose, it is still very close to Milpitas and allows many of the commuting families from Milpitas to the North First Street business area to receive the same great services.

As proud owners of Thrive Milpitas, Dr. Kauffman and his family strive to provide the wonderful Milpitas community with the best health care in the region. This year marked unprecedented times for everyone, throughout the world. When the year started, Dr. Kauffman and his wife Julie (runner-up for Best Business Person in Milpitas) looked forward to celebrating 10 years in Milpitas and continued growth. However, when the pandemic hit and the shelter in place was issued, like many small businesses, Thrive Milpitas could have been greatly affected.

Luckily, Thrive Milpitas was categorized as an essential business, and never shut its door. “Times were rough in the beginning, but we kept getting so much feedback of ‘thanks for being open during these times’ that I wanted to stay open,” said Dr. Kauff-

man. They were especially getting a lot of gratitude from nurses and front-line workers, who said they wouldn’t be able to continue to work without the therapy that Thrive Milpitas was able to provide. This gave Dr. Kauffman and Julie the idea to offer complimentary treatment to nurses, teachers, doctors, EMTs, first responders and more throughout the shelter-in-place period.

Dr. Kauffman is sincerely grateful to his patients. “We love all of our patients, and try to give back to the patients and the Milpitas community with a monthly event or fundraiser,” Dr. Kauffman adds. Dr. Kauffman is also proud of his staff and his wife Julie for their ongoing work with keeping the conversation going about social injustices. While this project is still in the beginning phases, he couldn’t say enough about his wife, his staff and his patients, and how much they all care about the community.

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