AND THE WINNERS ARE...

from San Joaquin Magazine JULY 2023 Best of the Best

How to Cook a Crawdad

This year marks our 17th Best Of San Joaquin County list, celebrating the food, stores, services and people that make our county great. It’s one of our mostread and most-beloved issues, and we cherish it because it’s an extra opportunity to celebrate those around us making a difference. It’s a tradition we don’t plan on stopping.

This year, the list stays true to our Best Of format—for the most part. We list the first, second, and third place winners in categories across food, drinks, shopping, entertainment, health, services, parenting, weddings, and home. Some of the winners are mainstays on our list, taking home countless accolades over the years, others are popping back onto our list after missing out previously, and others still are appearing for the first time, either because it’s the first time they’ve gotten enough votes to claim the coveted prize or because they are a brand-new business.

We encourage you to not only read through the winner’s lists, but also take them seriously. Use this feature as your annual guide to the Best Of San Joaquin County. Next time you’re craving Chinese food, pick a place from the top three. Looking for family plans on Saturday night? Check out the entertainment section for fresh ideas. Our “bests” aren’t chosen by our editorial team; they are chosen by you, our readers. And who better to trust than your neighbors?

Happy reading!

TONY ZOCCOLI tony@sjmag.com

Last Thoughts Have A Laugh

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