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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
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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
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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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(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) 946-2327,
CENTER
Learn more at kp.org/milpitas
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(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
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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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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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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
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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
HONOR AWARDS
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
HONOR AWARDS
thrivemilpitas.com
(408) 946-1888,
Lock
MALAYSIAN
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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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MASSAGE
Taekwondo
(408) 263-6788,
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Blue Dragon
San Jose Safe and
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Two GREAT Locations: Thrive 20/20
Thrive Milpitas
www.Thrive2020SanJose.com
www.ThriveMiIpitas.com
(408) 883-2088
(408) 262-1371
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
HONOR AWARDS
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-
littleflowers
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,
realtyfinance.com
(408) 955-0639, cisco.com
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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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
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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
OPTOMETRIST
HONOR AWARDS
Be My Nails
Melanie De
Milpitas
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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calisperfectcuts
(408) 945-2933, kp.org
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
(408) 262-7223, wadden
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,
com
(408) 719-8554, tamavethospital.com
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
portal.clubrunner. ca/6028
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
Thrive Milpitas, (408) 262-1371, thrivemilpitas. com
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,
Inc
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BAY AREA NEWS GROUP
(408) 262-1371,
(PLACE TO BUY)
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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
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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. Thrive Milpitas, a Kauffman Chiropractic, Inc. 1136 Jacklin Road Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-1371 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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HONOR AWARDS
Loving Hut
HONOR AWARDS
Parktown Veterinary
(408) 943-0250,
Clinic
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(408) 263-3990, parktownvet.com
VETERINARIAN
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VIDEO
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WORSHIP
Christ Community
RESTAURANT
Casa Azteca,
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Christ Community
cccmilpitas.org
Com Tam Thien Huong
(408) 946-0466, casaazteca.com
(408) 235-5132
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Elegant Tailoring and Bridal
(408) 262-1688
(408) 263-5526,
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Church of Milpitas
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eleganttailoring.com
(408) 262-8000, cccmilpitas.org
HONOR AWARDS
Photography
(408) 946-4773,
https://hannahberglund.
tamavethospital.com
csharpvideo.com
milsdiner.com
photography/
Thrive Milpitas
thrivemilpitas.com
St. John The Baptist
Hannah Berglund
(408) 758-8293,
YOGA STUDIO
(408) 262-1371,
HONOR AWARDS
(408) 719-8554,
Catholic Church
HONOR AWARDS
(408) 262-2546,
India Community
sjbparish.org
Center
Worship Leader
408-934-1130,
Todd Dunn
indiacc.org
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Thank you......Thank you......Thank you....to Milpitas Residents
Debbie Indihar Giordano Realtor/Broker
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Milpitas Listing Expert Community Specialist BRE #00705857
Member of the Milpitas Rotary Member of the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce Member of the Milpitas Historical Society
One of the Best Real Estate Companies in 2019.
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ONE OF THE BEST REALTORS 25 YEARS IN A ROW
OTHER of four children and four grandchildren. A 62-year resident of Milpitas, Debbie is well rooted in our community having attended Spangler Elementary, Russell Jr. High and Samuel Ayer High School (class of ‘73).
Debbie was Mission College’s 2006 Alumnus of the Year and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 2013 from San Jose State University. She was the recipient of the Samuel Ayer/Milpitas High School Hall of Fame Award in 2017.
BUSINESS OWNER for 42 years as Realtor/Broker in Milpitas and she is the founder/owner of Master Brokers. Master Brokers was selected “One of the Best” Real Estate Companies for 3 years in Milpitas. Debbie has received numerous nationwide production awards from ERA Real Estate, #2 and #4 Broker nationwide ( out of 25,000 agents) along with local awards. The people of Milpitas have voted Debbie “One of the Best Realtors” in Milpitas for 25 years in a row.
Education, experience and knowledge of our community has created Debbie’s “cutting edge” for her continued success. As an added value to her clients, Debbie has a moving truck which they can use for FREE, if they buy or sell through her! It is with this level of knowledge of the community of Milpitas that adds value to her relationships with her clients. Her motto is... LOCAL KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN TRUST!
COUNCILWOMAN Debbie has served on the Milpitas City Council for 12 years (2004-2016). Debbie had previously served seven years on the City’s Planning Commission and she chaired the Community Advisory Commission.
E-mail: Giordanodj@aol.com Web site: www.debbiegiordano.com (408) 945-8988