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ou, the voters, are who make Best of Chico a real community celebration. It’s your choices for favorite businesses, services, people and events that allows the CN&R to champion—with you—everything that makes Chico so special.

Thanks to all our readers who voted and helped make this year’s contest a great success.

This special Winners’ Issue is a follow-up to the 2021 Best of Chico issue that the CN&R called “The Comeback,” and it gives our winners a chance to thank the community for their support during these trying times. Look for them in this special pull-out section.

Even though we were not able to celebrate with the winners at an in-person party this year, each first place finisher did receive a personalized 2021 Best of Chico plaque!

INSIDE: SPOTLIGHT ON THE WINNERS . . . . .4 READERS’ PICKS 2021 . . . . . . . .16 EDITORS’ PICKS 2021 . . . . . . . .19

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Meet the winners!

Celestino’s New York Pizza 101 Salem St., 896-1234

First Place: Best Pizza Celestino Gencarelli and Enzo Perri are the boys from Jersey who had a simple plan: Make the best authentic New York thin-crust pizza for the people of Chico. They did, and on April Fools’ Day in 1997 Celestino’s Pizza opened for business.

Luckily for Chicoans it was no April Fools’ joke. There’s a reason they’ve been voted No. 1 Best Pizza in Chico

by CN&R readers 17 times! The recipes are authentic and time-tested.

Almendra Winery & Distillery 925 Midway, Durham, 343-6893

First Place: Best Chef – Ann Leon First Place: Best Local Winery Bringing their wines and spirits together with delicious food and a great family friendly atmosphere, Almendra Winery & Distillery is less than 15 minutes from the heart of Chico. With award-winning chef, Ann Leon, Almendra offers a menu of their staple customer favorites, along with specially curated seasonal dishes featuring a variety of local ingredients.

Almendra has a selection of red and white wines available.

These wines are made with locally grown, hand-picked grapes, that are crushed and aged right in the winery. You may even see some of the process in action during your visit.

Don’t worry, they have spirits too! Almendra’s collection, Monkey Face Spirits, includes bourbon, gin, vodka, brandy and whiskey—all made with Northern California ingredients and distilled in Almendra’s unique copper still, imported from France.

Whether you want to try a tasting flight or enjoy one of Chef Leon’s delicious creations, Almendra has something for everyone.

Favorites include fresh salads, salad/ slice combo, chicken parmigiana hot sandwiches, homemade lasagna, calzones and of course spaghetti with Meatballs.

Dine-in, take-out, order by phone or online at Celestinos.com. Planning an event? Call ahead for pick-up or delivered to you.

Celestino’s downtown Chico business hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Pick it up, fold it, eat it. That’s the New York way!

Ginno’s Kitchen & Appliance Center 2505 Zanella Way, 342-2182

First Place: Best Appliance Store For the third year in a row, Ginno’s has been voted by CN&R readers as the Best Appliance Store in Chico. Ginno’s was started in 1952

by John and Claudia Ginno. They built their business on quality, service and reliability and it has grown into the largest builder distribution center north of Sacramento.

To meet the needs of both contractors and retail customers, Ginno’s carries the name brands most trusted in the appliance industry: GE, Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Amana, Maytag, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Samsung, Bosch, SubZero, Wolf, Viking and many more.

As the North Valley’s largest inde-

pendent appliance dealer, Ginno’s can offer customers low prices, a complete service department, knowledgeable sales consultants, delivery and competitive financing. Whether your current appliance stopped working, you’re looking to update your old appliances, or you need help designing your kitchen, trust the people who have been serving the needs of Butte County for 67 years: Ginno’s Kitchen & Appliance Center.

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Blossoms THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US

Best Sushi

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Thank you for voting us Chico’s Best 12 years in a row!

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We’d like to thank our loyal customers & hard-working employees for our 6th

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Sabrina Chevallier (RE/MAX) 1834 Mangrove Ave., 718-9115

First Place: Best Real Estate Agent Sabrina is a five-time consecutive first-place winner for Best Realtor in CN&R! She is a second generation realtor, following her mother who is also a local real estate broker. Sabrina has her master’s degree and bachelor’s degree from Chico State in English and is a Chico native.

Married to a local Chico Unified high school teacher, and parent to two shiba inu boys (Yuka and Moon), Sabrina both lives in and loves Chico, and is so grateful

Sol Mexican Grill 3269 Esplanade, 342-4616

First Place: Best Mexican Cuisine for your support and vote! When she’s not with her clients or negotiating a deal, she’s in the garden, walking the dogs or reading a good book!

Located in North Chico, Sol Mexican Grill is the go-to place for authentic and affordable Mexican food. At Sol, it is truly what’s inside that counts. The menu offers simple yet varied choices that are guaranteed to please every taste bud! Menu items are made with only the best fresh and local

ingredients. They also offer many vegetarian and gluten-free items. The staff at Sol are another key ingredient to the success of the restaurant. With such a warm and welcoming atmosphere it is easy to see why Sol has been voted the best Mexican cuisine six times. The next time you are looking for a great tostada salad for lunch, or a place to take the family for dinner, come to Sol. You won’t be disappointed!

Members 1st Credit Union Two Chico locations: 969 East Ave. & 550 Salem St., 222-6060

Third Place: Best Bank/Credit Union Thank you, Chico, for all your continued love and support! We are honored to be recognized by you as a leading financial institution in the North State. Our mission is to make banking as easy and convenient as possible for Northern California residents, and we thank our members and the Chico community who voted us one of the best! With so many worthy institutions in our community, we feel humbled to be included in the top three. From all of us at Members 1st, we thank you for all your votes and support. With 85 years of business in Northern California, we are continually expanding to better serve you and your community. Check out our newest branch at 969 East Avenue in Chico, opening soon! Credit union membership is available to all residents of Butte, Glenn, Shasta and Tehama Counties. Come see why we were voted one of the best!

Japanese Blossoms 2995 Esplanade, Ste. 104, 891-9022

First Place: Best Sushi Our whole crew here at Japanese Blossoms would like to thank each of you for continuously voting us Chico’s Best Sushi restaurant! We are so fortunate to live where we do and have such a supportive community, bountiful crops and amazing farmers literally in our backyard.

All of our rice and much of our produce is grown within 20 miles of Chico and we love seeing our customers and farmers each week at the local Farmers’ Market.

We have set many goals as a local business leader and because of your immense support, we have been able to see those dreams become reality. Thank you so much for all your support Chico!

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On behalf of our dedicated team members and myself here at Chico Creek Animal Hospital, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our clients who voted us as the Best of Chico. We are truly appreciative of your wonderful support over the years.

We look forward to many more years of service to our community.

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For almost 10 years Wine Time has been delighting palates with libations from Vina to the Andes.

And thanks to Chef Lisa Sereda, there’s always something fresh and innovative from our seasonal menu to accompany our extensive wine list. All can be enjoyed outside by our garden and babbling brook or fireside in our renovated, historic Chico barn. We’re here for your date night or ladies night, work party or wedding.

Wine Time has been family owned and operated from conception to the present. The James family thanks you, Chico, for all your support and for helping make our businesses a part of the local community. Cheers!

Altum Wealth Advisors 1074 East Ave., Ste. T-1, 924-0110

First Place: Best Financial Planner Miste and Steve Cliadakis help clients achieve their individual financial goals— from retirement plans and investments to risk management and insurance—with objective, unbiased advice.

Their team sets itself apart from large firms with a nopressure approach that’s not beholden to proprietary products.

The team also works with local companies and organizations to establish effective employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans. They simplify the process for plan sponsors and educate plan

participants to help them make more informed decisions.

Altum Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Northern California.

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Spotlight on the Winners S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods 1924 Mangrove Ave., 343-4930

First Place: Best Grocer We are truly grateful and honored to be voted No. 1 grocer for the 7th year running.

It has been a trying year for our store with the passing of our beloved owner Richard Lee Stewart. Words cannot describe the massive loss we feel without him. We could not have made it through this difficult time without the overwhelming support of our amazing crew and wonderful customers. It has been a privilege to serve this community the past 53 years and we look forward to many more. We are฀proud฀to฀have฀third฀and฀fourth฀generation family members and such a dedicated team to continue S&S’s legacy. Rich lived by the motto, “Work hard, play hard,” and we strive to follow in his footsteps. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support. Locals supporting locals.

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Chico Creek Animal Hospital 3449 Highway 32, 343-3516

First Place: Best Veterinarian To be named the best veterinary clinic in Chico is a magnificent honor. Since its inception,฀Chico฀Creek฀Animal฀Hospital฀has฀been฀dedicated฀to฀providing฀the฀best฀care฀ possible for both our clients and their pets, and this accomplishment reflects the trust this community has placed in our care. Of course, this wouldn’t be possible without an incredible staff that’s worked tirelessly to serve our community, all while traversing the challenges of a global pandemic. Thank you for putting your faith in this clinic and its staff, and for supporting us through a monumentally difficult period of time.

Being chosen by the very community we are committed to caring for is a tremendous recognition, one that we won’t soon forget.

Perfect Union 311 F St., Marysville, 763-4826, perfect-union.com

First Place: Best Cannabis Dispensary (delivery or within driving distance of Chico) A big hearty thanks to our friends and customers in Chico. We’re humbled and฀grateful฀that฀you฀trust฀our฀Marysville฀dispensary฀for฀quality฀cannabis฀products฀and฀one-on-one฀customer฀service฀from฀our฀highly฀trained฀team.฀From฀supporting฀amazing฀local฀nonprofits฀like฀From฀the฀Ground฀Up฀Farms,฀we฀have฀loved฀ our time in your community. We pledge to continue to treat the community like family, with partnerships, investments and donations that keep Chico a great place to live, work and play. We hope to open a new dispensary in Chico soon, and in the meantime, we look forward to serving you in Marysville.

D & E Auto Repair 3328 Esplanade, Ste. D, 343-9703

Second Place: Best Auto Repair Shop D&E Auto Repair treats customers like family and provides services that will help extend the lifetime of your vehicle, help avoid costly repairs, and give you a more safer and reliable vehicle.

The D&E Code of Ethics: •฀Excellence฀in฀everything฀we฀do •฀Commitment฀to฀our฀customers;฀without you, there is no us.

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Nelsen Family Dentistry 1307 Esplanade, Ste. 4, 898-8511

2053 Montgomery St., Oroville, 693-4388

First Place: Best Dental Care

First Place: Best Local Restaurant – Oroville

Chico has voted Nelsen Family Dentistry Best Dental Care in Chico for 12 straight years now!

Doctors John and Missy Nelsen opened Nelsen Family Dentistry more than 21 years ago, grounding their business in quality care. Dr. Tommy Farris joined them in 2007, and together they have built an amazing, dedicated and compassionate team that cares for their patients, not just their mouths.

You will find that everyone at Nelsen Family Dentistry is committed to excellence. They successfully blend technology, science, art and compassion while managing everything from children’s checkups to cosmetic dentistry, implants, sleep apnea devices and Invisalign! Their office uses the latest in dental technology and prioritizes your safety above all else. They have earned the coveted Patient Safety Certification Award because of their adherence to hospital sterilization standards. Nelsen Family Dentistry is an exceptional place to be. Go see for yourself.

Union Patio Bar and Grill is honored to have our community choose us as Best Local Restaurant in Oroville. We strive not only to create a welcoming environment, but a truly unique experience. Our venue has brought new and diverse entertainment to the surrounding area, providing performances every weekend and monthly events like Tap Takeovers. Union has become the local go-to spot with a classic menu offering guest favorites like our

“Crack Bread” appetizer and signature cocktails.

At the core of Union is our love for our town. The owners take great pride in doing everything they can to better our community. We are constantly hosting events with local nonprofits to raise funds and awareness, and offer help and participation in all downtown events.

A special thank you to our staff and customers who have helped us navigate the last year and half, and grow into what we are today.

Follow us on social media for our live music lineup, daily updates, and more!

Janet Lombardi Blixt – Chico Art School & Gallery 261 E. Third St.

First Place: Best Visual Artist Third Place: Best Instructor/ Professor I, Janet Lombardi Blixt, on behalf of Chico Art School & Gallery, would like to thank the community of Chico for the past 14 years of support. My passion has always been for creating, and having the opportunity to share it with my community makes every day a treasure.

I have been painting and drawing since I was a young child and my college education was focused on fine arts. My professional career in the arts has been very fulfilling, encompassing a wide range including graphic design, jewelry making, interior design, and now teaching art lessons for both children and adults.

Instructing my students in painting and drawing has

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First Place: Best Local CBD Source

become the most rewarding aspect of my career. Class sizes are limited to allow individual attention and are tailored to all ability levels and ages, from 7 to 87.

Parents or grandparents can create alongside their children. Home-school and after-school lessons for children, and day or evening classes for adults are available. Follow us on Facebook or visit our website for more details. Contact janet@chicoartschool for more information and to register today!

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Dear Chico, When we first began serving Chico in 2016, we had no idea what to expect. We had no idea that 5 years later you would vote to bestow us the award of Best Local CBD Source. “Thank you” barely describes the gratitude that we feel! You are the reason that we do everything we do—meeting you all at the Thursday Night Market and hearing your stories, seeing your families grow with the community and coming together as neighbors in times of tragedy. We could not be more proud to call Chico home.

Our solemn promise to you is this: We shall continue to hold your best interest as our top priority, above anything else. It is truly an honor to serve you, to do all that we can to help you live your best life.

Love eternally, The Humans at Serenity

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#1 APPLIANCE STORE 3 YEARS IN A ROW

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2505 Zanella Way, Chico (530) 342-2182 www.ginnos.com

Voted Best Pizza in Chico 17 YEARS!

Da Capo Style House 1925 Market Place, Ste. 130, 717-0260

First Place: Best Hair Salon With over 14 years for styling experience, Danielle Dietz, a first time business owner, opened up shop in Chico’s newest neighborhood Meriam Park.

After working at Dimensions Salon for about a decade, her dream came true by creating an atmosphere where anybody can feel comfortable coming in and a space where it’s fun to hang out for a couple of hours.

Da Capo [da (k)ˈkaːpo]: an Italian musical term that means “from the beginning” (literally, “from the head”). It is often abbreviated as D.C. And D.C. might occur after one or more repeats of small sections, indicating a return to the very beginning.

Life is more colorful with the right stylist. Come find yours at Da Capo Style House.

Book today at dacapostyles.com, or by calling 530-717-0260.

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Spotlight on the Winners Earl’s Performance Plumbing 2264 Park Ave., 343-0330

First Place: Best Plumber Earl’s Plumbing celebrates 23 years serving the North State by being voted No. 1 Plumber by Chico News & Review’s readers in the Best of Chico contest for the third year in a row!

For complete plumbing service and repair of your home or business, including, tank and tankless water heaters, filtration systems, toilets, showers, sinks, faucets, garbage disposals, well pumps and systems, and septic pumping, you can trust Earl’s. Schedule online, test, or call today and see why Earl’s Plumbings was voted best plumber in Chico three years in a row.

5th Street Steakhouse 345 W. Fifth St., 891-6328

First Place: Best Fine Dining First Place: Best Local Restaurant – Chico At 5th Street, you’re special. Just by virtue of being there, you’re treating yourself, or

When you need a plumber, Earl’s plumbing pros will come with a truck neatly filled with enough supplies to fix your problem!

With Earl’s, it’s fixed right, right now.

being treated. And that’s fantastic. Whether you’re grabbing a few drinks and appetizers, celebrating a birthday on the patio, sitting down for a romantic dinner for two, or enjoying a group event in the banquet room, 5th Street has you covered—and then some.

Azad’s Martial Arts Center 313 Walnut St., Ste. 150, 892-2923

First Place: Best Martial Arts Studio Third Place: Best Local Personality – Grandmaster Farshad Azad Third Place: Best Volunteer – Farshad Azad Farshad Azad has dedicated his life to studying martial arts, fighting arts, philosophy, history, science, psychology and art. Mr. Azad has achieved the prestigious rank of Supreme Grandmaster and 10th Degree Black Belt by Ji Han Jae, who is the highest rank authority of Korean martial arts and the late Bruce Lee’s instructor.

Azad is the founder of Sinmoo Jongshindo taught to kids, adults and to members of law enforcement including the Secret Service.

In 2010 Mr. Azad was promoted to the rank of Grandmaster in the Chinese system of Shaolin Tai Chi Chuan. He is the recipient of two Hall of Fame Awards as the Martial Arts Master of the Year, and a martial artist for over 45 years.

Of all his amazing achievements Grandmaster cherishes positively impacting the lives of tens of thousands of people through Azad’s Martial Arts Center in North State and around the world!

Creating a Sustainable You 811 E. Fifth Ave., 521-7328

First Place: Best Alternative Care Provider Being in a profession that allows us to help others through physical, mental and emotional pain is why we’re here. We work together to take care of our clients and ourselves. Knowing we have the ability to ease a person’s back pain to help them sleep better, the ability to alleviate the stress in their shoulders so they can be more present in their daily lives, or the ability to show them how to take better care of themselves overall, is the greatest reward we could ask for.

Being dedicated to our craft and learning new skills to become better massage therapists is what brought us together. We share the same passion for healing and love for people. We are honored to be voted Best Alternative Health Care Provider. Thank you for letting us take care of you!

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FIRST Place: Hubbs & Co. SECOND Place: Made in Chico THIRD Place: Little Red Hen

Grocer

Car Dealership

FIRST Place: Northern Star Mills SECOND Place: AG Mart THIRD Place: Tractor Supply Co.

Antiques Store FIRST Place: Eighth & Main Antique Center SECOND Place (tie): Country Squyres’ Antiques SECOND Place (tie): Little Red Hen Vintage

Appliance Store FIRST Place: Ginno’s Kitchen & Appliance Center SECOND Place: Hudson’s Appliance Center THIRD Place: Collier Hardware

Attorney FIRST Place: Michael Rooney SECOND Place: Nikki Farris THIRD Place: Aaron J. Stewart

FIRST Place: Chico Nissan Hyundai SECOND Place: Chuck Patterson Toyota THIRD Place: Courtesy Automotive Center

FIRST Place: S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods SECOND Place: Trader Joe’s THIRD Place: Chico Natural Foods Co-Op

Car Wash

Hair Salon

FIRST Place: Surf Thru Express Car Wash SECOND Place: Scrubbs Car Wash & Detail Center THIRD Place: California Car Wash

FIRST Place: Da Capo Style House SECOND Place: The Hair Company THIRD Place: Salon Diamond

Convenience Store

FIRST Place (tie): C&A Cleaning FIRST Place (tie): Cleaned to Perfection THIRD Place: Helping Hands Cleaning Services

House Cleaning Service

FIRST Place: Power Market SECOND Place: Sierra Market THIRD Place: Spike’s Bottle Shop

House Painter FIRST Place: Hawkes Painting SECOND Place: SM Painting THIRD Place: Bestway Painters Inc.

Day Spa FIRST Place: Angels Nails & Spa SECOND Place: Urban Medspa THIRD Place: Renew Float Spa

Auto Paint/Body Shop FIRST Place: Concours Elite Collision Center SECOND Place: Knockout Collision Repair THIRD Place: JP’s Paint & Body Works

Auto Repair Shop FIRST Place: Affordable Automotive SECOND Place: D & E Auto Repair THIRD Place: Superior Auto Clinic

Insurance Agent FIRST Place: Heritage Insurance Agency SECOND Place: Eddy Rodriguez, State Farm THIRD Place: Brad Jacobsen, Farmers Insurance

Dry Cleaner FIRST Place: 3rd Generation Cleaners SECOND Place: Flair Custom Cleaners THIRD Place: Chico Express Cleaners

Jeweler

Esthetician/Waxing Studio

FIRST Place: Kirk’s Jewelry SECOND Place: Olde Gold Estate Jewelry THIRD Place: Julianne’s

FIRST Place: The Eyebrow Goddess SECOND Place: Silhouette Studio THIRD Place: Esthetics by Elizabeth

Baby/Kids’ Clothier FIRST Place: Apple Blossom Baby SECOND Place: Once Upon A Child THIRD Place: Kat’s Meow

Liquor Store

Feed Store/Farm Supply

FIRST Place: Spike’s Bottle Shop SECOND Place: Star Liquor THIRD Place: Mangrove Bottle Shop

★FIRST Place: Northern Star Mills SECOND Place: C Bar D Feed THIRD Place: Wilbur’s Feed and Seed

Bank/Credit Union FIRST Place: Tri Counties Bank SECOND Place: Sierra Central Credit Union THIRD Place: Members 1st Credit Union

Barbershop FIRST Place: Liberty Barber Co. SECOND Place: Danny’s Barbershop THIRD Place: Gearhead Barbershop

Bike Shop FIRST Place: Pullins Cyclery SECOND Place: Greenline Cycles THIRD Place: North Rim Adventure Sports

FIRST Place: Taxi Dave SECOND Place: Chico Yellow Cab THIRD Place: G-Ride Pedi-Cab & Trolly

Gift Shop

FIRST Place: Perfect Union (Marysville) SECOND Place: Zente Farms THIRD Place: SHÉ

Ag/Growing Supplies

Cab Company

Cannabis Dispensary (delivery or

Local Pet Store

Financial Planner FIRST Place: Miste & Steven Cliadakis, Altum Wealth Advisors SECOND Place: Barrett O. Benson, Benson Wealth Management THIRD Place: Renée Michel & Joe Sweeney, Sweeney & Michel Financial Planning & Investment

Florist FIRST Place: Flowers By Rachelle SECOND Place: Christian & Johnson THIRD Place: Little Red Hen Plant Nursery

General Contractor FIRST Place: Proframe Construction SECOND Place: Birchard Construction THIRD Place: Conroy Construction

FIRST Place: TrailBlazer Pet Supply SECOND Place: Chico Pet Works & Pet Salon THIRD Place: Northern Star Mills

New Business (non-food service, open in last year) FIRST Place: SkyLab Nails & Spa SECOND Place: Plant Love THIRD Place: Vang’s Plants and Succulents Hub

Nursery FIRST Place: The Plant Barn & Gifts SECOND Place: Magnolia Gift & Garden THIRD Place: Little Red Hen Nursery

Outdoor Living (patios, pergolas, pools, etc.)

FIRST Place: Patio Pros

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SECOND Place: Lowe’s Home Improvement THIRD Place: Perfection Pools & Spas

SECOND Place: Birkenstock THIRD Place: Beck’s Shoes

Pet Groomer

Solar Company

FIRST Place: Carol’s Dog Grooming SECOND Place: Mutt Cuts THIRD Place: Coature Pet Spa

FIRST Place: Alternative Energy Systems SECOND Place: Urban Design Plumbing, Solar, Electrical THIRD Place: Chico Electric

Place for a Mani/Pedi

1 FIRST Place: Angels Nails & Spa SECOND Place (tie): SkyLab Nails & Spa SECOND Place (tie): Tammy Nails

Place for Electronics/ Computer Repair FIRST Place: Best Buy SECOND Place: Chico Computer Clinic THIRD Place: PCI Computer Services

Place to Buy Books

Sporting Goods FIRST Place: Sports Ltd. SECOND Place (tie): Big 5 Sporting Goods SECOND Place (tie): Dick’s Sporting Goods

Tattoo Parlor FIRST Place: Eye Of Jade Tattoo SECOND Place: Red Room Tattoo THIRD Place: Tanner Drake Art Gallery and Body Art Studio

★FIRST Place: The Bookstore

Thrift Store

SECOND Place: Barnes & Noble Booksellers THIRD Place: ABC Books

FIRST Place: The Arc Store SECOND Place: Goodwill THIRD Place: Thrifty Bargain

Place to Buy Clothes FIRST Place: 2econd Life SECOND Place: For Elyse THIRD Place: Anika Burke

Place to Buy Home Furnishings FIRST Place: The Address SECOND Place: Esplanade Furniture THIRD Place: Finds Design & Decor

Place to Buy Outdoor Gear FIRST Place: Mountain Sports SECOND Place: Sports Ltd. THIRD Place: Sportsman’s Warehouse

Plumber FIRST Place: Earl’s Performance Plumbing SECOND Place: Accurate Plumbing THIRD Place: Able Plumbing & Electrical

Professional Photographer FIRST Place: Diane Nicole Photography SECOND Place: Mark Thau Photography THIRD Place: Park Avenue Photography

Real Estate Agent FIRST Place: Sabrina Chevallier (RE/MAX) SECOND Place: Kelsey Wakefield (RE/MAX) THIRD Place: Danielle Branham (Century 21)

Roofer FIRST Place: Powell Roofing SECOND Place: Baird Roofing THIRD Place: Johnson Roofing Co.

Shoe Store FIRST Place: Heel & Sole Shoes

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Tree Service FIRST Place: Tree of Eden Tree Service SECOND Place: M&S Wesley Tree Service THIRD Place: About Trees

Window Treatments FIRST Place: Budget Blinds SECOND Place: Kathie’s Draperies, Blinds & Shades THIRD Place: Nantucket Design & Home

Food & Drink New Eatery (opened in last year) FIRST Place: Drunken Dumpling SECOND Place: Stoble Coffee Roasters THIRD Place: Deja Vu Breakfast Company

Bakery FIRST Place: Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe SECOND Place: Tin Roof Bakery THIRD Place: Lovely Layers Cakery

Barbecue FIRST Place: Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ SECOND Place: Kinder’s BBQ THIRD Place: Bootleg BBQ & Catering

Breakfast FIRST Place: Cafe Coda SECOND Place: Sin of Cortez THIRD Place: Mom’s Restaurant

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Brunch

Food Server (name and location) Lunch

FIRST Place: Nash’s Restaurant SECOND Place: Cafe Coda THIRD Place: Mom’s Restaurant

FIRST Place: Christina Souza – Kalico Kitchen SECOND Place: Doliver Adkins – Sierra Nevada Brewing Co./The Rawbar THIRD Place: Pablo Trenado – Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill/Parkside Tap House

Burger FIRST Place: Nobby’s SECOND Place: Burgers and Brew THIRD Place: Burger Hut

Burrito FIRST Place: Aca Taco SECOND Place: Gordo Burrito THIRD Place: La Cocina Economica

Asian Cuisine

Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt FIRST Place: Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy SECOND Place: Jon & Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe THIRD Place: La Flor De Michoacán Paletería y Nevería

FIRST Place: Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe SECOND Place: Broadway Heights THIRD Place: OM Foods

Mexican Cuisine FIRST Place: Sol Mexican Grill SECOND Place: La Hacienda THIRD Place: El Guayacan Mexican Restaurant

Munchies FIRST Place: Midnite Munchies SECOND Place: Insomnia Cookies THIRD Place: Crumbl Cookies

FIRST Place: Drunken Dumpling SECOND Place: Happy Garden Restaurant THIRD Place: Cocodine Thai Cuisine

International Cuisine

Patio

FIRST Place: Priya Indian Cuisine SECOND Place: Cocodine Thai Cuisine THIRD Place: Drunken Dumpling

SECOND Place: La Salles THIRD Place: Parkside Tap House

Caterer

Italian Cuisine

Pho

FIRST Place: Bacio Catering, Takeout & Eatery SECOND Place: Butte Creek BBQ Co. THIRD Place: Roots Catering

FIRST Place: Sicilian Cafe SECOND Place: Italian Cottage THIRD Place: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge

FIRST Place: Pho C&C SECOND Place: Vietnam Bistro THIRD Place: Everyday Vietnamese Cuisine

Cheap Eats

Local Brewery - Regional

Pizza

FIRST Place: La Comida SECOND Place: Aca Taco THIRD Place: La Cocina Economica

FIRST Place: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. SECOND Place: Secret Trail Brewing Co. THIRD Place: Farmers Brewing Co.

FIRST Place: Celestino’s New York Pizza SECOND Place: Farm Star Pizza THIRD Place: Woodstock’s Pizza

Chef FIRST Place: Ann Leon (Almendra Winery & Distillery) SECOND Place: James Taylor (Sicilian Cafe) THIRD Place: Lisa Sereda (Wine Time)

Local Coffee House FIRST Place: Stoble Coffee Roasters SECOND Place: Naked Lounge THIRD Place: Daycamp Coffee

Craft Beer Selection

Local Restaurant - Chico

FIRST Place: The Commons Social Empourium SECOND Place: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 1THIRD Place: Secret Trail Brewing Co.

FIRST Place: 5th Street Steakhouse SECOND Place: Drunken Dumpling THIRD Place: Grana Wood Fired Foods

Delivery

FIRST Place: Union Patio Bar & Grill SECOND Place: Tong Fong Low THIRD Place: Feather Falls Brewing Co.

FIRST Place: Entree Express SECOND Place: Door Dash THIRD Place: Ginger’s Restaurant

Diner FIRST Place: Cozy Diner SECOND Place: Morning Thunder Cafe THIRD Place: The Roost Cafe

Fine Dining FIRST Place: 5th Street Steakhouse SECOND Place: Red Tavern THIRD Place: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge

Local Restaurant - Oroville

Local Winery - Regional FIRST Place: Almendra Winery and Distillery SECOND Place: New Clairvaux Vineyard THIRD Place: Gale Vineyards

Locally Produced Food - Regional FIRST Place: GRUB CSA Farm SECOND Place: Live Life Juice Co. THIRD Place: Chico Chai

★FIRST Place: The Pour House

Sandwich FIRST Place: Spiteri’s Deli SECOND Place: Fast Eddie’s Sandwich Shop THIRD Place: Kona’s

Street Food

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Sushi FIRST Place: Japanese Blossoms SECOND Place: Big Tuna Sushi Bistro THIRD Place: The Rawbar

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Taco FIRST Place: Aca Taco SECOND Place: Gordo Burrito THIRD Place: Aztlan

Takeout/Curbside FIRST Place: Bacio Catering, Takeout & Eatery SECOND Place: Ginger’s Restaurant THIRD Place: La Hacienda

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READERS’ PICKS 2021 SECOND Place: Gateway Science Museum THIRD Place: Chico Children’s Museum

Vegetarian Cuisine FIRST Place: OM Foods SECOND Place: Live Life Juice Co. THIRD Place: Pizza Riot

Place to Buy Art FIRST Place: Chico Paper Company SECOND Place (tie): 1078 Gallery SECOND Place (tie): Chico Art Center

Nightlife & The Arts

Place to Dance FIRST Place: The Beach SECOND Place: Duffy’s Tavern THIRD Place: Madison Bear Garden

Art Space FIRST Place: 1078 Gallery SECOND Place: Museum of Northern California Art (MONCA) THIRD Place: Chico Art Center

Place to Drink a Glass of Wine FIRST Place: Wine Time SECOND Place: Unwined Kitchen & Bar THIRD Place: Grana Wood Fired Foods

Bloody Mary

Theater Company

FIRST Place: Duffy’s Tavern SECOND Place: Mom’s Restaurant THIRD Place: Joe’s Bar

FIRST Place: Chico Theater Company SECOND Place: California Regional Theatre THIRD Place: Theatre on the Ridge

Casino - Regional

To-Go Cocktail or Bar Service

FIRST Place: Feather Falls Casino & Lodge SECOND Place: Rolling Hills Casino & Resort THIRD Place: Gold Country Casino Resort

FIRST Place: Argus Bar + Patio SECOND Place: Duffy’s Tavern THIRD Place: Tres Hombres

FIRST Place: Sierra Nevada Big Room SECOND Place: Secret Trail Brewing Co. THIRD Place: Argus Bar + Patio

Watering Hole for Townies

FIRST Place: Janet Lombardi Blixt SECOND Place: Ama Posey THIRD Place: Christine Mac Shane

SECOND Place: The Handle Bar THIRD Place: Studio Inn Lounge

FIRST Place: Scott Barwick, Duffy’s Tavern SECOND Place: Stephanie Sosa, Argus Bar + Patio THIRD Place: Wendy Reid, Studio Inn Lounge

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Acupuncture Clinic FIRST Place: Chico Community Acupuncture SECOND Place: Amy Dawson THIRD Place (tie): Acupuncture Center of Chico THIRD Place (tie): American Chi Center for Health

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FIRST Place: Chico Eye Center SECOND Place: North Valley Eye Care THIRD Place: Family Eye Care

Gym

Virtual Local Show (during COVID)

Physical Therapy Office FIRST Place: Coast Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine SECOND Place: Avail Physical Therapy THIRD Place: Enloe Rehabilitation Center

Veterinarian FIRST Place: Chico Creek Animal Hospital SECOND Place: Evers Veterinary Clinic THIRD Place: Erickson Veterinary Hospital

Eye Care Specialist

SECOND Place: Stuart Mishelof, PA-C THIRD Place: Dr. Randall Williams

Local Visual Artist

Mixologist (name and location)

FIRST Place: Dr. Kafele T. Hodari SECOND Place: O. Jay On THIRD Place: Argyll Skincare Center

★FIRST Place: Dr. Julie Archer

Venue for Live Music

Health & Wellness

FIRST Place: Nate Carlascio, Basis Health & Performance SECOND Place: Joey Lopez, OrangeTheory Fitness THIRD Place: Elaina Zinko, Orangetheory Fitness

General Practitioner

FIRST Place: Astronaut Ice Cream SECOND Place: The Yule Logs (Chico Virtual Voices at Laxson Auditorium & Log-O-Vision at Chico Women’s Club) THIRD Place: Stonewall Chico Pride 2020

FIRST Place: Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill SECOND Place: La Hacienda THIRD Place: Sol Mexican Grill

Personal Trainer

FIRST Place: Sweet Fitness Kickboxing SECOND Place: Basis Health & Performance THIRD Place: Orangetheory Fitness

Dermatologist

FIRST Place: Smokey the Groove SECOND Place: Hot Flash THIRD Place (tie): Decades THIRD Place (tie): Max Minardi

Margarita

Boutique Gym

FIRST Place: Nelsen Family Dentistry SECOND Place: Kremer Dental Care THIRD Place: Willow Creek Dentistry

FIRST Place: Bella’s Sports Pub SECOND Place (tie): Buffalo Wild Wings SECOND Place (tie): Riley’s Bar & Grill

★FIRST Place: Duffy’s Tavern

FIRST Place: Lindsay Briggs (Chico State) SECOND Place: Sanjay Dev (Butte College) THIRD Place: Janet Lombardi Blixt (Chico Art School)

Dental Care

FIRST Place: Duffy’s Tavern SECOND Place: Argus Bar + Patio THIRD Place: Riley’s Bar & Grill

Local Music Act

Instructor/Professor

FIRST Place: Dr. Ejaz Ahmed SECOND Place: Dr. Patrick Tedford THIRD Place: Dr. James Logan

FIRST Place: Preference Chiropractic Clinic SECOND Place: Chico Chiropractic Center THIRD Place: Joyce Family Chiropractic

Sports Bar

FIRST Place: Pour House SECOND Place: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge THIRD Place: La Salles

Pediatrician

FIRST Place: Creating a Sustainable You SECOND Place: Chico Community Acupuncture THIRD Place: Vital Functional Medicine

Chiropractor

Bar

Happy Hour

Alternative Health Care Provider

FIRST Place: In Motion Fitness SECOND Place: Chico Sports Club THIRD Place: Sweet Fitness Kickboxing

Hearing Aid Specialist FIRST Place: Costco Wholesale SECOND Place: Chico Hearing Aid Center THIRD Place: Bartlett’s Hearing Aid Center

Local CBD Source FIRST Place: Serenity CBD SECOND Place: S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods THIRD Place: Fresh Twisted Café

Community Charitable Cause FIRST Place: Chico Housing Action Team (CHAT) SECOND Place: Butte Humane Society THIRD Place: Catalyst Domestic Violence Services

Community Event FIRST Place: Thursday Night Market SECOND Place: Stonewall Chico Pride THIRD Place: Saturday Farmers Market

Dance Studio FIRST Place: Hype Dance Studio SECOND Place: North State Ballet THIRD Place: Chico Creek Dance Centre

Farmers’ Market Vendor FIRST Place: GRUB CSA Farm SECOND Place: Live Life Juice Co. THIRD Place: Chico Chai

Local Zoom Workout (COVID)

Golf Course – Regional

FIRST Place: Basis Health & Performance SECOND Place: Kaia Fit Chico THIRD Place: Yoga Center of Chico

FIRST Place: Bidwell Park Golf Course SECOND Place: Butte Creek Country Club THIRD Place: Canyon Oaks Country Club

Massage Therapist

Local Personality

FIRST Place: Bodywork by Nikki SECOND Place: Babette Maiss THIRD Place: Candi Williamson

★FIRST Place: Mike “G-Ride” Griffith SECOND Place: Linda Watkins-Bennett (Action News Now) THIRD Place: Grandmaster Farshad Azad

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Martial Arts Studio FIRST Place: Azad’s Martial Arts Center SECOND Place: Morning Sun Martial Arts THIRD Place: Americana Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Place for Family Fun FIRST Place: Bidwell Park SECOND Place: FunLand/Cal Skate Chico THIRD Place: Rare Air Trampoline Park

Place to Pray/Meditate FIRST Place: Bidwell Park SECOND Place: Center for Spiritual Living Chico THIRD Place: Sky Creek Dharma Center

Radio Station FIRST Place: KZFR (90.1 FM) SECOND Place: North State Public Radio, KCHO (91.7 FM) THIRD Place: 103.5 FM The Blaze (KHSL)

Teacher (K-12) FIRST Place: Jennifer Rossovich (Hooker Oak Elementary School) SECOND Place: Erin Hall (Inspire School of Arts & Sciences) THIRD Place: Jim White (Inspire School of Arts & Sciences)

Volunteer FIRST Place: Christian Hammond - Unofficial Butte County COVID-19 Dashboard (BC19.live) SECOND Place: Lisa Currier, Crisis Care Advocacy & Triage THIRD Place: Farshad Azad

Yoga Studio FIRST Place: Yoga Center of Chico SECOND Place: Hot Yoga Club of Chico THIRD Place: In Motion Fitness

Youth Organization FIRST Place: Boys and Girls’ Clubs of the North Valley SECOND Place: Chico Area Recreation and Parks District (CARD) THIRD Place: 6th Street Center for Youth

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