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Ave Maria Memorial Chapel & Pajaro Valley Memorial Park Cemetery and Crematory
The Carroll Family and staff are honored and humbled that Ave Maria Memorial Chapel has been recognized as the BEST FUNERAL HOME in the Pajaro Valley. We will continue to serve and provide for our community and families with the upmost heartfelt compassion and care during their time of need. Please know that the Carroll Family and their staff have provided the highest level of service within the Pajaro Valley since 1950.
(831) 724-4751 609 Main Street, Watsonville FD 438 Our Family and Staff are Available 24 Hours A Day 7 Days A Week
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SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES HELP FUND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS EXPERIENCE GREAT FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
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ur readers have spoken and once again we are proud to announce the winners of the 2014 Best of the Pajaro Valley. To those businesses and organizations that find their names within these pages, we at the Register-Pajaronian offer our sincere congratulations. Foremost, however, we want to thank our readers for participating and voting for their favorite places, events, retailers, nonprofit organizations, restaurants, wineries and others who provide services and goods
throughout our region. We do not list second and third place winners, so if you did not make it this year, there is a good chance that next year will be your year, because of the appreciation our readers have shown for all of our local businesses. Here’s to enjoying what this area has to offer and congratulations to the winners!
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“Best Credit Union!”
We are honored to earn your vote of confidence. Experience our unique brand of banking – visit one of our local branches today!
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Celebrating 21 Years!
Celebrating 26 Years In Business
Thank You For Voting Us “Best Break fast” in Pajaro V alley
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Auto Services
BED AND BREAKFAST: Sand Rock Farm HOTEL OR INN: Best Western-Watsonville
AUTO BODY REPAIR: Freedom Auto Body Watsonville AUTO DEALERSHIP: Marty Franich CAR RENTAL: Enterprise CAR WASH: Crossroads Chevron GAS STATION: Valero, Watsonville TAXI SERVICE: Courtesy Cab TIRE SHOP: Pasillas Tire Service TOW COMPANY: AAA
Thank you to this wonderful community for voting us the best Garden Center!
2905 Freedom Blvd Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-7517
Thanks for voting us Best Auto Body Repair!
ality REPAIR EXPERTS QuCOLLISION “We’re not the biggest body shop, Just the Best!” • Serving Freedom for over 15 years. Complete painting & collision work • Insurance work welcome • Foreign & Domestic Cars
“Watsonville’s Hometown Favorite”
WE DELIVER!
1400 Freedom Blvd. • Watsonville 6
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BARBER: Freedom Barber Shop
BANK: Wells Fargo
HAIR STYLIST: Hair We Are
CREDIT UNION: Bay Federal
NAIL SALON: Lacquer Beauty Lounge
FINANCIAL PLANNER: Rich Otto, Edward Jones
TATTOO AND PIERCING: Freedom Tattoo
INSURANCE COMPANY: KBK JANITORIAL SERVICE: Santana’s Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning TAX PREPARER: H & R Block
Thank you for voting us the Best Dessert in the Pajaro Valley!
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ROC’S CUPCAKES 1982 MAIN ST. WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 Thank you for choosing Hospice of Santa Cruz County as the Best
(831) 840-5554
Non-profit Organization. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community and are committed to providing compassionate end-of-life care, grief support and education so that life may be lived in comfort and
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AUTO & RESIDENTIAL WORK, TUB & SHOWER ENCLOSURES, SCREENS • PLEXIGLASS • MIRRORS • TABLE TOPS INSULATED WINDOWS PATIO DOORS
724-6385
Call (831) 430-3000 and let us share how we can help.
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Community
Farm Services
LOCAL EVENT: Strawberry Festival
FARM SUPPLY: Valley Feed
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION: Hospice of Santa Cruz County
FEED STORE: Valley Feed
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Thanks For Voting Us Best Winery!
Marty Franich p u o r G o t Au FRANICH FORD • LINCOLN
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722 - 4181
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FRANICH CHRYSLER DODGE • JEEP 555 Auto Center Dr. Watsonville
724 - 2463
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MARTY FRANICH Voted Best CAR DEALERSHIP
We will work hard to live up to your trust and our reputation
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CATERER: Monterey Bay Caterers COFFEE HOUSE: Starbucks DESSERT: Roc’s Cupcakes PAJARO VALLEY
DINNER: Imura Japanese Restaurant
ks & Dini n i r D , ng Food
FAST FOOD: McDonald’s FAMILY RESTAURANT: Cilantro’s ICE CREAM: Baskin Robbins LUNCH: Café Ella
BAKERY: Freedom Bakery
MEAT: Freedom Meat Locker
BAR: Wooden Nickel
PIZZA: Cassidy’s
BBQ: Carmona’s
ROMANTIC DINNER SPOT: The Fish House
BEER ON TAP: Pajaro Valley Golf Course
TAQUIERA: Mi Tierra
BREAKFAST: Red Apple Cafe
WINE SELECTION: Nob Hill
BURGER: Wooden Nickel
WINERY: Alfaro
Becky Campos Cell: 818-7607
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Top 2% REALTOR® Nationwide International President’s Elite Award
617 East Lake Ave., Watsonville
Broker DRE #1524657
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Thank you to the Pajaro Valley for voting us the Best Tire Shop!
PASILLAS TIRE SERVICE 92 AIRPORT BLVD. FREEDOM 761-1324
The one place where Glitter makes everything all better!!
Thank You Pajaro Valley! Howard & Debbie Walker, Owners www.freedommeatlockers.com
Thank You for Voting US BEST Florist Shop in the Pajaro Valley
Nail Tech/Owner 38 Brennan St., Watsonville, Ca 95076
lonaslounge@gmail.com
“Like” us on Facebook @ The Lacquer Beauty Lounge
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FLORIST: Flowers by Toshi
DENTIST: Dr. Tim Griffin
GIFT SHOP: Cecelia’s Jewelry & Gifts
FITNESS CENTER: Gold’s Gym
JEWELER: John’s Jewelers
MEDICAL PROVIDER/FACILITY: Valley Heights
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CARPET CLEANER: Santana’s Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning DOOR COMPANY: Delta Glass FURNITURE STORE: Ramos Furniture
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& Parties Events PARTY SUPPLY: M & M Party Rentals & Supplies PHOTOGRAPHER: Tarmo Hannula WEDDING VENUE: Seascape Resort
GARDEN CENTER: Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop LANDSCAPE COMPANY: Monterey Bay Pro Landscape Service LUMBER SUPPLY: Monument Lumber ROOFING COMPANY: Moreno Roofing & Solar
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Pet Resource
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Real Estate MORTGAGE COMPANY: Wells Fargo REALTOR: Becky Campos TITLE COMPANY: Stewart Title
PET GROOMING: TLC Mobile Pet Grooming PET SUPPLY: Wishbone VETERINARIAN: East Lake Animal Clinic
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Services
BOOK SHOP: Crossroads CLOTHING: El Dorado HARDWARE STORE: Ace Hardware SHOE STORE: Van’s Shoe Store
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Dinner Served from 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Sat. | Breakfast & Lunch Daily, 7 Days a Week
STEAKS
Served with Soup or Salad, Choice of Baked Potato, Rice, French Fries or Pasta, Fresh Vegetables, & French Bread Broiled Rib Eye Angus Steak..........28
with sautéed mushrooms
Broiled New York Angus Steak.......26 with sautéed mushrooms
Broiled Marinated Skirt Steak..........24 with a teriyaki glaze
Broiled Skirt Steak Picante..............24 with fresh salsa and sour cream
We do not recommend Well Done Steaks
SALADS
Served with French Bread
Dressings Available: Blue Cheese, Ranch, Thousand Island, Honey Dijon, House, Toasted Sesame, Feta Cheese Vinaigrette
Dinner Salad.......................................6 Dinner Caesar Salad..........................6 Caesar Salad....................................10 with Skirt Steak Teriyaki......................19 with Sauteed Prawns.........................19 with Grilled Red Snapper....................17 with Bay Shrimp or Chicken................15 Bay Shrimp Salad............................15 Tuna Salad........................................14
BURGERS
Served with Cole Slaw, Pickle, Cake and choice of French Fries or Rice 1/3 lb. Burger......................................9 with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, and mayo
with cheese add $1.00 1/2 lb. Burger....................................10 with lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, and mayo
with cheese add $1.00 Nickel Burger....................................12 with cheese, bacon, mushrooms, avocado, sprouts, and mayo
Ortega Burger .................................12 with jack cheese, grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, and mayo
Jack Mushroom & Onion Burger...............................................12 with cheese, mushrooms, grilled onion, tomato, sprouts, and mayo
Patty Melt..........................................12 with grilled onions, swiss cheese and tomato
SOUPS
Home Made in our Kitchen Changes Daily - Ask your Waitperson Cup...................4 | Bowl..................5
CHICKEN
Served with Soup or Salad, Fresh Vegetables, and French Bread. Choice of Baked Potato, French Fries, Rice or Pasta
Chicken Breast Teriyaki...................21 Chicken Picatta.................................21 Chicken Marsala...............................21 Chicken Parmagiana........................21 Panko Grilled Chicken.....................21
SANDWICHES
Served with Cole Slaw, Cake and choice of French Fries or Rice Marinated Skirt Steak Teriyaki........16
with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served as a sandwich or open face
Grilled Red Snapper Sandwich......12 with jack cheese, tartar sauce, tomato, sprouts, and lettuce on a french roll
Calamari Steak Sandwich...............12 with jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and tartar sauce on a French Roll
Roast Beef au jus on a French Roll...............................11 Chicken Breast Teriyaki..................12 with mushrooms, bacon, cheese, lettuce, sprouts, and mayo on a French Roll
Prices Subject To Change
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich.........12 with mozzarella cheese, red sauce
Grilled Chicken Melt........................12 grilled onions, tomato, mayo & Cheddar Cheese
Tuna Melt..........................................11 with cheddar cheese and tomato on sourdough bread
Tuna and Avocado...........................11 with lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and mayo
B.L.T..................................................10 with mayo on choice of bread
Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich.....12 with sauerkraut, swiss cheese, thousand island on rye bread
SIDE ORDERS
French Fries......1/2 Order....4 Full.......7 Onion Rings.......................................7 French Bread......................................2 French Roast Coffee, Hot or Iced Tea...................................2 Lemonade, Cranberry, Orange Juice, Milk (No Refills).......................2 Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Mr. Pibb, Raspberry Ice Tea, Barq’s Root Beer................................2 Refills..........................................0.75
Wooden Nickel Bar & Grill 1819 Freedom Blvd. Freedom, California • (831) 724-2600