Bestof 2011 Lodi The Record’s
Advertising Supplement | The Record | Sunday, March 27, 2011
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Sycamore Lane Kennels & Farm
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t’s heard everywhere from little league to high school to college to the pros. Being the best, number one, also drives businesses to go the extra distance in offering products and service beyond customers’ expectations. This section is about Lodi businesses that were voted by The Record’s readers as the best in their respective categories. Also listed in the categories are businesses that are considered by you to be “One of the Best.” While strictly speaking there can only be one “Best” in each category, those who are “One of the Best” have much to be proud of as well. In many cases, there were few votes between first and second. Businesses who got any votes in the Best of Lodi Readers Poll should take pride that some of their customers took the time and made the effort to cast a vote for them. Readers registered and completed an online ballot. That takes loyalty and customers who appreciate the daily effort these businesses make to serve them. At the top of each category is the business that garnered the most votes. Listed below in order of votes received are the next one or two businesses that also received significant votes in the category. We thank all the readers who took the time to support their favorite businesses by filling out a ballot. Five readers’ ballots were drawn at random and they received $100 gift certificates. They are: Michael Garcia of Ripon, Estela Woods of Lodi, Christina Bookman of Acampo, Toni Taboada of Lodi, and Brenda Murray of Lodi. This non-scientific poll was conducted online at www.recordnet.com/bestoflodi between February 18th and March 2nd, 2010 among San Joaquin readers. Questions about Best of Lodi should be directed to the Advertising Department at The Record 209-546-8351. ■
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stablished in 1985, Sycamore Lane Kennels & Farm is located in the heart of Lodi wine country, on 130 acres of beautiful country living. Over the years we have evolved to house 108 dog kennels and 26 cat kennels. It is our desire to create the most complete care and
services for your pet in the local area and over the years we have incorporated grooming, training, monitored playgroups and daycare. Thank you for voting us Best of Lodi and remember that Sycamore Lane Kennels & Farm is the award-winning pet resort with the tranquil, country feel! n
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AUTO PARTS
INSURANCE PROVIDER/AUTO
Guild Cleaners
Kragen Auto Parts
State Farm Insurance
2nd place
1st place
430 S Cherokee Lane 333-7195 420 W Lodi Avenue
AUTOMOTIVE
AUTO DEALERSHIP 1st place
1020 S. Beckman Rd. www.geweke.com
367-6500
Sanborn Chevrolet 1210 S Cherokee Lane
334-5000
AUTO DETAILING/ CAR WASH Ellis Car Wash 820 S Cherokee Lane
334-9671
Paul’s Cleaners
3rd place
Auto Zone
1300 W Kettleman Lane
AUTO REPAIR 1st place
Lodi Transmission
335 East Kettleman Lane, Unit B
366-0773
Tie for 2nd place
Lakewood Auto Repair
301 W Kettleman Lane
1335 S Fairmont St.
3rd place
Allstate
www.allstate.com
TIRE STORE 1st place
Les Schwab Tire Center 615 Lodi Ave.
334-3961
2nd place
3rd place
1040 W Kettleman Ln # 3
369-4434
JEWELRY STORE 1st place
John Borelli Jewelers 9 N School St.
368-5757
2nd place
Danz Jewelers
Lodi Tire Service
220 S School St.
369-1985
3rd place
240 North Cherokee Lane
3rd place
368-0424
Synowicki’s Jewel Box
103 E Elm St.
Giant Discount Tire
125 South School Street
Giant Discount Tire
369-8228
MEN’S CLOTHING
333-6300
Prime Shine
2401 West Turner Road
2nd place
365-0175
333-1334
2nd place
Woodlake Cleaners
2nd place
334-1648
Pep Boys
1st place
www.statefarm.com
AAA Insurance
339-4459
2nd place
368-2414
369-1988
1401 S Cherokee Lane
Geweke Auto Group
17 S Church St
1st place
100 S Sacramento St.
100 S Sacramento St.
1st place
369-8228
368-9777
334-0095
Kohl’s
Kelly’s Car Wash
530 W Kettleman Ln.
334-6168
2nd place
334-0213
100 E Lodi Avenue
Clark Pest Control
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ot bed bugs? Clark, we need you!
Bed bugs are all over the news today, and the underlying message is often something like: “Be afraid. There’s nothing you can do.” Clark Pest Control customers, however, know that the most forwardthinking pest management strategies in the business are only a phone call or online click away. For the past 61 years, our customers have come to rely on the smartest, best-trained force of pest management professionals you can find – anywhere. And when it comes to peace of mind, our customers can be confident that whenever there’s a new pest challenge, or a better way of doing pest management, Clark will be there first. Our S.M.A.R.T.® service and business philosophy is based on integrated pest management (IPM), which provides a sustainable approach to pest management with minimal impact to people, property and the environment. We consistently practice Sustainable Methods And Responsible Treatments® (S.M.A.R.T. ®) in our everyday operations. We even won the 2009 CalEPA IPM Innovator award for our efforts to bridge conventional pest control methods with
APPAREL
BRIDAL/ WOMEN’SFORMALWEAR 1st place
The Elizabeth
211 Lakewood Mall
368-2575
MEN’S FORMALWEAR 1st place
Tuxedos of Lodi 12 N School St.
339-8897
20 S School St.
2nd place
2nd place
2422 W Kettleman Ln.
334-6822
Gonzalez Bridal Boutique 830 S Central Ave.
369-5806
environmentally conscious alternatives! Clark Pest Control is local and homegrown, too. In 1950, when Charlie Clark founded his pest control business in Stockton, he didn’t have a vision of becoming the biggest in the field, just the best. Today, the company he founded, which has grown to 20 branches around California and one in Reno, is headquartered right here in Lodi for over a quarter century, and Clark Pest Control is a proud member of the Lodi business community. Join Clark in celebrating Earth Day 2011 in Pacifica and the Stockton/Lodi area for our community clean-ups. Want more great info from Clark? Follow our blog, Facebook and Twitter for all the latest updates and information! n
Randall’s Menswear
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING 1st place
Zoop A Loop 40 Downtown Mall
367-1444
2nd place
Willow Tree 16 W. Pine Street
339-7300
JC Penney 367-1221
3rd place
Gonzalez Bridal Boutique 830 S Central Ave.
369-5806
MEN’S SHOES 1st place
Burton’s Shoes 226 S School St.
334-6822
2nd place
Joe Hassan
3rd place
100 North Sacramento Street
2355 W Kettleman Ln.
3rd place
DRY CLEANERS
2422 W Kettleman Ln.
Target
369-9371
1st place
Guild Cleaners
1420 W Kettleman Ln., Ste A
368-2755
369-6500
JC Penney 367-1221
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WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Rosewood
1st place
Pret Contemporary Women’s Wear
Rosewood – Consistently
15 Downtown Mall
334-2239
2nd place
FOR YOUR HOME
530 W Kettleman Ln
CARPET/ FLOOR COVERING
Kohl’s
334-0213
3rd place
JC Penney
2422 W Kettleman Ln.
367-1221
WOMEN’S SHOES 1st place
Burton’s Shoes 226 S School St.
334-6822
2nd place
Kohl’s
530 W Kettleman Ln
334-0213
3rd place
JC Penney
2422 W Kettleman Ln.
367-1221
1st place
Vision Flooring and Interiors 906 W. Lodi Ave. 369-1166
2nd place
Gienger Floor Covering Inc. 403 S Sacramento St. 369-9527
3rd place
Georges Carpet One 431 S Cherokee Ln.
334-5667
COLLECTIBLES/ANTIQUES 1st place
New & Again Consignment Furniture Gallery 210 S School St.
368-2200
tie for 2nd place
Second Hand Rose 14 N School St.
339-1166
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veryone is welcome at Rosewood… whether you’re just dropping by for an inspired cocktail, a glass of local wine or a fullon award-winning culinary creation. The moment that you walk in the door, whether you are in a tuxedo or t-shirt and jeans, you will feel welcome and comfortable. Scott McLeod, the general manager says, “We just want you here with us to enjoy!” The patio is a perfect place to sit and sip during the upcoming spring and warm summer nights. The mellow mixture of rich burgundy, elegant dark wood and the tastefully subdued modern element of the semi-exposed kitchen provide an alluring ambience inside as well. The soft lighting provides a relaxed comfortable atmosphere with large windows that open to the historic views of downtown Lodi. The menu changes with the seasons, offering local delicacies at the peak of their freshness. From appetizers to entrees, the selections are imaginative and they use as much as 80% of their produce from within 15 miles of Lodi. Seafood is obtained from
the California coast. Rosewood also boasts a trio of pizzas served piping hot from their cherry wood fired oven and vibrant fresh salads are plentiful on the menu. From bubbles to burgundy, their wine list provides a versatile multi dimensional selection to pair with your choice of food. The staff has a strong sense of community, sharing a long time affiliation with Wine & Roses in Lodi – one of the highest rated resorts in California. They feature many wine selections from local wineries and do not charge a corkage fee for Lodi wines. You can find them on rosewoodbarandgrill.com, Facebook and Twitter. n
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Antiquarium 18 West Pine Street
365-1700
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ntering its 5th year as Lodi’s premier consignment store, it’s a popular destination and its artfully decorated storefront belies the vast square footage full of consigned furniture and other items. Haley Jackson, owner of New & Again states, “It’s a revolving door of inventory. Some of our customers come in every week just to see what’s new.” What she doesn’t mention is that the items for sale are extraordinarily clean, in good condition and well-organized, making for a shopping experience as pleasant as any, especially considering the alluring prices. Their simple 50/50 split of the sales price with the consignors, makes for a stress free, or as they call it, “no fuss no muss” arrangement. Jackson with her interior design passion, and her father, Alan Levy, with his lifelong love of antiques, auctions, research and entrepreneurship, combined their unique talents and abilities to bring a much needed store of this kind to Lodi. They also conduct estate sales, ensuring that sellers receive top dollar for all goods to be sold. Using their experience and recordkeeping system, satisfied consignors of this service rave about the service level and efficient methods employed to liquidate estates. Their website, NewandAgainOnline. com, features easy-to-sign-up-for newsletters, merchandise photos, and
DRAPES/WINDOW COVERING 1st place
Classic Design Floor to Ceiling
1st place
Classic Design Floor to Ceiling
2303 South Stockton Street
2303 S. Stockton Street
334-4060
2nd place
Vision Flooring and Interiors
334-4060
Vision Flooring and Interiors
2nd place
906 W. Lodi Ave.
906 W. Lodi Ave.
369-1166
3rd place
Matt McCarty
403 S Sacramento St.
Zephyr Handyman Service
369-1166
Gienger Floor Covering Inc. 369-9527
clear explanations of how the business works. After 90 days, if items are not sold or removed from the store by the consignor, they are sent to their warehouse, discounted generously and on the first weekend of every month, the warehouse opens for a furniturepalooza-type blowout sale. This event is key to making room for more incoming merchandise and is enthusiastically attended by the public. “It’s a team effort,” says Jackson, crediting her devoted staff for the work they do and the all-around success of the business. n
HOME REMODELING/ CONTRACTOR
FURNITURE
tie for 3rd place 368-1222
601 West Tokay Street
333-0999
6 S. School St.
INSURANCE PROVIDER/ HOMEOWNER’S/RENTERS
tie for 2nd place
State Farm Insurance
1st place
Thornton House Furniture 369-0130
1st place
Daniger Furniture
www.statefarm.com
368-0107
AAA Insurance
4 W Lodi Ave.
Minerva’s Furniture 21 West Oak Street
334-9411
2nd place
1335 S Fairmont St.
334-9671
3rd place
HOME APPLIANCES
Farmers Insurance
Lowe’s Home Improvement
MORTGAGE LENDER
1st place
1389 S Lower Sacramento Road
339-2600
2nd place
Reo’s Appliance Center
www.farmers.com
1st place
Farmers & Merchants Bank 121 W Pine St.
334-1101
7 W Oak St.
321 S Lower Sacramento Rd.
Les’ Appliance
3rd place
NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER
368-0522
Weigum’s Lodi Nursery
368-2633
225 E Kettleman Ln.
HARDWARE 1st place
367-2300
1st place
401 N. Ham Lane
369-6288
2nd place
Lowe’s Home Improvement
Hollandutch Nursery
339-2600
465-4542
1389 S Lower Sacramento Road
2nd place
11677 N. Davis Rd.
3rd place
Orchard Supply Hardware
Lowe’s Home Improvement
368-2500
339-2600
360 S Cherokee St.
1389 S Lower Sacramento Road
Ace Hardware
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
365-1111
Lodi Property Management
3rd place
872 W Kettleman Ln.
HOME BUILDER 1st place
FCB Homes
10100 Trinity Parkway Ste 420 (serving Lodi)
957-8112
1st place
101 W Locust St # 2
368-5554
tie for 2nd place
Katzakian Property Management 367-0600
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orn of two converging dreams, he wanted a winery and she wanted a bakery, the dream became more than they imagined. This May they will be celebrating their two year anniversary. Located in the heart of downtown Lodi on beautiful School Street, The Dancing Fox has now become a favorite stopping place for locals wanting a simple coffee with pastry, to those seeking a wine tasting experience in a unique wine bar or to those wanting a gourmet lunch or dinner. At the heart of the bakery is the famous wood fired brick oven from Spain. The breads and pizza baked in this oven have a unique crust and flavor. Most of the organic flour used is ground daily using their own stone mill. The large assortments of wines are handcrafted onsite from grapes grown at the Lewis family vineyards. With their three sons helping in all areas this family is certainly pursuing their passion and dreams. n
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hank you for voting Hutchins Street Square one of the best…
Welcome to the Hutchins Street Square Community and Conference Center. From its grandeur in the early days of Lodi as the city’s high school, to a period of neglect and decay, and now finally, to the City’s crown jewel — the Hutchins Street Square Community and Conference Center is the cultural, recreational and business center of Lodi. Our state-of-the-art 10-acre campus is surrounded by beautifully manicured lawns, pathways, trees and flowers. Inside, the facility boasts more than 145,000 square feet of classically designed and carefully maintained public space. An elegant and affordable venue, the Square accommodates wedding receptions, large or small performing ensembles, concerts, conferences, graduations, award ceremonies and other special events. The Square has a spacious front terrace, classic architecture, easy-access parking and an unbelievable team ready to help you create an event you and your audience will enjoy and remember.
Host Your Next Event with Us! Planning a private party? Coordinating a corporate gathering? The Square can provide just the space and assistance you need. Facility Rentals Hutchins Street Square offers a variety of room sizes and configurations to meet your specific needs. In addition, our elegant 789-seat person performing arts theatre may be used for lectures, conferences or other presentations. Facility discounts are given to not-forprofit organizations. To receive our complete facility rental packet, or for more information, please contact: Chrystal Manzo at 333-6800 xt 2404 – cmanzo@lodi.gov Or visit our website at www.HutchinsStreetSquare.com n
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Preferred Property Management
Vienna Convalescent Hospital
333-8799
368-7141
1420 West Kettleman Lane
800 South Ham Lane
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
TV/STEREO/ELECTRONICS
Century 21 M&M and Associates
Target
1st place
1510 West Kettleman Lane
570-0707
2nd place
Schaffer & Co
122 North Church Street
369-2213
3rd place
1st place
2355 W Kettleman Ln.
369-9371
2nd place
Radio Shack
2414 West Kettleman Lane
334-1084
3rd place
Walmart
Statesman Realty
2350 W Kettleman Ln.
333-2380
WINDOW REPLACEMENT
2 South Lee Avenue
RETIREMENT HOME tie for 1st place
Arbor Convalescent Hospital 900 N. Church St.
333-1222
The Vintage
2145 West Kettleman Lane
339-1500
tie for 2nd place
Chancellor Place 2220 West Kettleman Lane
367-8870
368-6696
1st place
California Glass 201 East Kettleman Lane
369-9300
2nd place
Tokay Glass
631 North Sacramento Street
368-3845
3rd place
Lodi Glass
200 East Lodi Avenue
368-5321
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utter Gould Medical Foundation and the physicians of Gould Medical Group are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in the communities we serve. And with care centers in Lodi, Stockton, Tracy, and additional offices in Stanislaus County, we are ready to serve you and your family close to where you work and live. By choosing Sutter Gould, you’ll have access to: Group – with a 63-year history of providing outstanding medical care to Central Valley residents.
connection to personalized health care, giving you access to key parts of your own medical record in a convenient, safe and secure manner. Stockton, Modesto and Turlock where you can see a Gould physician with no appointments needed for minor illnesses. To learn more about all of the services available to you at Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, search for a physician or check Urgent Care wait times, visit our Web site at www.suttergould.org. n
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3rd place
Thomas A. Peterson Park Applewood & Evergreen Drive
TRAVEL AGENCY 1st place
RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT
L&L Travel
BAR/TAVERN
AAA Travel Agency
1st place
Lodi Beer Company 105 S School St.
368-9931
2nd place
11 S School St.
339-4444
2nd place
2715 W Kettleman Ln. Suite 201
334-9671
3rd place
B & J Travel
320 South Crescent Avenue
334-3244
Ollie’s Tavern 22 North School St.
333-9933
3rd place
Garry’s Lounge 13 South School St.
333-9794
COMMUNITY EVENT 1st place
Lodi Grape Festival 413 E Lockeford St.
369-2771
2nd place
Changing Faces Theatre Company at Jessie’s Grove 1973 West Turner Road
368-0880
3rd place
Lodi Wine & Chocolate Event – Lodi Wine Grape Commission 2545 West Turner Road
367-4727
GOLF COURSE 1st place
Woodbridge Golf & Country Club Woodbridge
334-5454
2nd place
Micke Grove Golf Links 11401 Micke Grove Road
369-4410
3rd place
Lockeford Springs Golf Course
16360 N Highway 88, Lockeford
333-2804
PARK
1st place
Lodi Lake Park 1101 Turner Rd.
2nd place
Micke Grove Park 11793 N Micke Grove Rd.
953-8840
OTHER GOODS & SERVICES
BANK
1st place
Farmers & Merchants Bank 121 W Pine St.
334-1101
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an and Sandy Holston opened Vision Flooring, Interiors and Gifts to fill a void in the local home beautification market. Vision Flooring was founded on a simple principle: “Give the customers more than they expect while giving them the respect they deserve.” They are active participants in the arts ,and it has become a passion of theirs! They are part of the wonderful monthly
Friday Night Art Hop in Lodi, and they display the beautiful creations from the talented artists in this area. They invite you to spend the first Friday night of each month with a glass of wine and great company while meandering through their store to see the artwork displayed there. For additional information call 369-1166 or email them at: sales@ visionflooring.net. n
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Lakewood Auto Repair
321 S Lower Sacramento Rd.
367-2300
2nD PLAcE
Wells Fargo Bank 120 West Lodi Avenue
368-8812
311 South Lower Sacramento Road
365-2245
701 South Ham Lane
367-2000
3RD PLAcE
Central State Credit Union
363 Lower Sacramento Rd.
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That’s how the idea of Lakewood Auto Repair came about. They found a site downtown, transformed it from a door shop into a high-tech automotive repair facility with all the latest technology. Since 1993, Lakewood Auto has managed to build its clientele through honesty and dependability. n
530 W Kettleman Ln
334-0213
2nD PLAcE
JC Penney
2422 W Kettleman Ln.
367-1221
fLORIST 1ST PLAcE
Woodbridge Florist
cREDIT UnIOn
18964 Lower Sacramento Rd.
333-0223
Central State Credit Union
Lodi Flower Shop
444-5300
2nD PLAcE
fUnERAL HOME
2310 Tienda Drive
Lodi Funeral Home
531 N. Mills Ave.
369-3564
3RD PLAcE
Donahue Funeral Home
363 Lower Sacramento Rd.
akewood Auto Repair was established January of 1993 by Ken Paige and his son Ken Jr. After many years of success at Lakewood Chevron, Ken decided to transform his full-service Chevron facility into a foodmart and carwash. When customers heard about this, they were upset about losing the auto repair service Ken offered.
1ST PLAcE
Kohl’s
444-5300
1ST PLAcE
LAKEWOOD AUTO REPAIR
DEPARTMEnT STORE
Mokelumne Federal Credit Union 333-5424
334-3200
Financial Center Credit Union 200 S. School St.
368-3221
2nD PLAcE
1420 W. Kettleman Ln.
369-4709
1ST PLAcE
725 S Fairmont Ave.
2nD PLAcE
123 N. School St.
368-2444
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GROCERY STORE
PET GROOMING
Raley’s
Sycamore Lane Kennels
369-1917
334-1316
1st place
311 Lower Sacramento Rd.
2nd place
Safeway
2449 W Kettleman Ln.
367-7875
OFFICE SUPPLIES 1st place
Staples
2415 W Kettleman Ln.
367-6850
PACKAGING & SHIPPING 1st place
UPS Store
2715 W Kettleman Ln. Suite 203
366-1111
2nd place
Lodi Pack & Ship 1040 W. Kettleman Ln.
367-0922
PEST CONTROL 1st place
Clark Pest Control 405 W Pine St. 368-7152
1st place
5111 W Sargent Rd.
2nd place
Monique’s Paw Small Dog Grooming 2401 W Turner Rd.
367-8967
3rd place
Beauty of the Beast 13 West Pine Street
333-3343
PET SUPPLIES 1st place
Discount Pet Lodi 1411 S Stockton St.
333-7330
2nd place
Robinson’s Feed 1150 E Victor Rd.
368-2716
3rd place
Sycamore Lane Kennels 5111 W Sargent Rd.
334-1316
PLACE TO BUY SPIRITS 1st place
Lodi Avenue Liquor 1000 West Lodi Avenue
333-7478
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elebrating their 4-year anniversary this month, The UPS Store is located in the Lowe’s shopping center, between Round Table Pizza and AAA, near Chili’s behind In-N-Out Burger. With the lowest UPS shipping rates in Lodi and worldclass customer service, they also provide a complete print & copy center, custom freight packaging and shipping services, faxing, notary, passport photos, moving boxes and supplies, mailboxes and more. They are also an official Department of Justice and FBI LiveScan fingerprinting facility, available 7 days a week without an appointment. Their notary and
LiveScan fingerprinting services are also mobile, so that they can come to your location. They specialize in building custom boxes, shipping antiques, artwork, furniture, computers and musical instruments. Open weekdays from 8 am until 7 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Bring the kids; they have a nice play area with toys, balloons and lollipops. Thanks to all of Lodi and the surrounding communities for supporting us and referring all of your family and friends. We are also the owners of the UPS Store on Trinity Parkway in Stockton. n
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2nd place
Lakewood Liquor
3rd place
Thai Spices
215 Lakewood Mall
2401 West Turner Road
3rd place
BAKERY
368-8956
Plaza Liquors
800 South Cherokee Lane 368-0127 2420 West Turner Road
369-1960
PHOTOGRAPHY 1st place
Ken Sato Studio 224 West Pine Street
368-4633
369-8424
1st place
The Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery 203 S. School Street
366-2634
2nd place
Cottage Bakery 40 E Neuharth Dr.
333-8044
tie for 3rd place
Simple Sweets Bakery 1012-1 W. Lodi Avenue
334-2715
Sweet Mel’s
623 E. Oak Street, Suite C
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hornton House Furniture has been serving the valley for over 30 years with quality home furnishings and superior service. Because they are more than just a furniture store, their experienced staff of designers will come to your home to measure and assess your needs. Thornton House is a fine furniture showroom with everything you’ll need to enhance the comfort and beauty of
329-0918
your home. That’s why they say “let us make our HOUSE your home.” So visit this award-winning showroom where you will find name-brand furniture, accessories, patio furniture and window coverings. They are located in beautiful downtown Lodi at 6 South School Street. The showroom is open daily from 10am until 6 pm and Sunday noon until 5 pm. You can reach them by calling 369-0130 or 957-3590. n
SAVOR
ASIAN 1st place
Shangri La Asian Bistro 203 S School St.
366-0539
2nd place
King Tsin Restaurant 121 S School St.
334-0599
BANQUETS/ RECEPTIONS 1st place
Wine & Roses Hotel - Restaurant - Spa 2505 W Turner Rd.
334-6988
2nd place
The Merlot 23 W Elm St.
368-5222
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Hutchins Street Square
fAMILY DInInG
333-5550
Chili’s Bar & Grill
3RD PLAcE
125 South Hutchins Street
cATERInG 1ST PLAcE
1ST PLAcE
27 45 West Kettleman Lane
369-1808
2nD PLAcE
Scooter’s
Scooter’s
369-8100
369-8100
121 W Elm St.
2nD PLAcE
121 W Elm St.
3RD PLAcE
Black Tie Gourmet
Lodi Beer Company
369-9555
368-9931
480 South Cherokee Lane, Suite E
105 S School St.
De Vinci’s Deli & Catering
fInE DInInG
334-3234
Rosewood Bar & Grill
3RD PLAcE
220 S. Church Street
cOffEE HOUSE 1ST PLAcE
1ST PLAcE
28 S School St.
369-0470
2nD PLAcE
House of Coffees
Crush Kitchen & Bar
368-2611
369-5400
239 Lakewood Mall
2nD PLAcE
Tillie’s Coffee Tea Etc
115 South School St., Suite 13
3RD PLAcE
Woodbridge Crossing
21 W Pine St.
18939 North Lower Sacramento Road
3RD PLAcE
ITALIAn
203 S. School Street
Pietro’s Italian Restaurant
365-6644
The Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery 366-2634
366-1800
1ST PLAcE
317 E Kettleman Ln.
369-0613
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ngelo’s Mexican restaurant is a family-owned business and a proud member of the downtown community. Rachel and David Paler have been serving Mexican-American food for over 16 years from recipes handed down from Rachel’s mother, Teresa Mercado. David describes their MexicanAmerican fare as food you will crave again and again. Located in the heart of downtown Lodi, you can choose to dine in the large dining room, have a drink at the bar or enjoy the beautiful patio. Sit back and relax for breakfast, lunch,
or dinner. Breakfast features traditional American fare like pancakes and omelets as well as Mexican favorites like chorizo and eggs, huevos rancheros, or a giant breakfast burrito. For lunch or dinner, try out one of Mr. Angelo’s Specials like chicken fajitas, carne asada, camerones rancheros or any burrito made to order. We take pride in being your favorite Mexican restaurant. Thank you for voting us “Best of Lodi,” and continuing to support us throughout these tough times. n
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2nd place
Strings Italian Café 2314 W Kettleman Ln.
369-6400
220 S. Church Street
SPORTS BAR
MEXICAN
368-8808
1st place
The Stadium
1st place
116 West Turner Road
710 S Beckman Rd.
2nd place
Angelo’s Mexican Food
366-2815
366-2728
Lodi Beer Company
2nd place
105 S School St.
Habanero Hots
368-9931
369-3791
Chili’s Bar & Grill
1024 E Victor Rd.
3rd place
Alebrijes Mexican Bistro 1301 West Lockeford Street
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Pizza Works
100 West Turner Road
334-3234
368-1831
clubhouse with one of the top food and beverage departments around. Their Executive Chef is known to be one of the best in the valley. Their pro shop staff is a very friendly and professional group of men and the course superintendent is nationally known. With all this going for it it’s the membership that reveals the true charm of this Club. “The friendliest, most comfortable membership I have ever seen.” n
1st place
3rd place
De Vinci’s Deli & Catering
he hidden jewel of the Valley is truly Woodbridge Golf & Country Club and has been since 1924. It’s a 27-hole gem among the splendor of the many 100+ year old trees along the Mokelumne River and the vineyards of Woodbridge. This private country club focuses on the entire family and boasts a new heated swimming pool complex, 7 tennis courts & 27 holes of beautiful golf course. They have an attractive and comfortable
SPORTS BAR
PIZZA
1st place
3rd place
27 45 West Kettleman Lane
369-1808
SUNDAY BRUNCH 1st place
Wine & Roses Hotel - Restaurant - Spa
Rick’s New York Style Pizza
2505 W Turner Rd.
339-9411
The Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery
1320 Lakewood Mall
2nd place
Tony’s Pizzeria 514 W Lodi Ave.
333-9295
334-6988
2nd place
203 S. School Street
366-2634
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3rd place
Woodbridge Crossing
18939 North Lower Sacramento Road
366-1800
TAKE OUT 1st place
Chop Chop 910 W Lodi Ave.
369-7744
2nd place
HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS
In-N-Out Burger
BARBER SHOP
3rd place
Lodi Barber Shop
121 S School St.
369-5470
WINERY
Howard’s Barber Shop
Van Ruiten Family Winery
3rd place
2625 W Kettleman Ln. www.in-n-out.com
King Tsin Restaurant 334-0599
1st place
5 S School St.
2nd place
301 North Pleasant Avenue
1st place
333-0500
340 W Highway 12
Jake & Clay’s Barber Shop
334-5722
2nd place
41 N. Sacramento St.
369-2082
1150 Turner Road
BEAUTY SALON
3rd place
Jewell’s Salon
1973 West Turner Road
369-0333
Abundance Vineyards 334-0274
Jessie’s Grove 368-0880
1st place
15 South School Street
T
hank you Lodi! We are so happy to be part of this community and want to thank you for your continued loyal support. It means the world to us. De Vinci’s has been known for over 30 years for its generous portions, affordable prices and its flavorful handmade ravioli, meat sauce, salads and focaccia bread. Still using the original recipes, we offer a variety of pastas, salads, sandwiches and side dishes. Whether you are enjoying our casual in-house dining or picking up a meal to feed your family, our friendly staff is always ready to make your “De Vinci experience” a great one. In addition to our eating/takeout business we are able to cater any event, big or small. Our goal is to make the “food” part of any celebration as stress
free as possible – so next time you feel like partying – give us a call and we will be happy to help. So, don’t forget, whether you are deciding what to have for lunch, what to feed your family for dinner or planning a catered event, De Vinci’s is the place to find great homemade food, for the right price at a moment’s notice. n
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FITNESS/ HEALTH CLUB
333-3733
Twin Arbors
2nd place
103 West Pine Street
3rd place
Styles
902 West Lodi Avenue
DAY SPA
Fitness Works
2nd place
1st place
429 W Lockeford St.
401 W Pine St.
Fitness Pro
2nd place
I
334-2993
1900 S Hutchins St
334-4897
333-8117
business as well as other equipment he needs to remain on the cutting edge of winemaking and delivering to you, our members, top quality wine at an affordable price. We also improved our website by installing a shopping cart that makes ordering wine more user friendly. Our tasting room has also seen a rise in our number of visitors, in part, we believe, because Lodi is now known as a premier region for winemaking. We look forward to seeing all of our patrons through the year and hope we are giving you the best possible experience at Van Ruiten. We thank you again for making Van Ruiten Family Winery the Best of Lodi! n
2040 Cochran Rd.
369-0248
Perfect Balance Salon & Day Spa
n 2010, Van Ruiten Winery saw tremendous growth in markets across the United States, expansion, wine club memberships, new winemaking equipment, and tasting room enhancements. Also in 2010, also saw the addition of our new warehouse which greatly improves our ability for quality control and shipping. Much to our delight, our wine club showed a remarkable increase in memberships, especially in these tough economic times. Our winemaker purchased a new Destemmer which improves the quality of the fruit that goes into making our wines by allowing a gentler handling process and he continues to buy more barrels for our expanding
1st place
334-6224
3rd place
1110 West Kettleman Lane
369-9999
Wine & Roses Hotel - Restaurant - Spa
HEALTH FOOD/ NUTRITION
334-6988
Sheri’s Sonshine Nutrition
2505 W Turner Rd.
3rd place
1st place
6 North School St.
Essentials Day Spa & Salon
368-4800
366-2226
Healthy Ways
1110 West Kettleman Lane
DENTAL OFFICE 1st place
Todd Franklin DDS 1208 W Tokay St.
334-4370
2nd place
2nd place
762 West Kettleman Lane
333-2795
HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER 1st place
Keith Kanegawa DMD
Blue Shield/Blue Cross
369-3114
367-2800
600 South Fairmont Avenue
129 Guild Ave.
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2nd place
Kaiser Permanente
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rime rib, scampi, meatloaf sliders and our new baby back ribs! Those are just a few items that have our guests talking about the new menu and energy at Woodbridge Crossing. Our soups and sauces are made from scratch and you will taste the difference. http://www.woodbridgecrossing. net/woodbridge-crossing-menus. html Welcome to your new favorite, newly remodeled restaurant in Woodbridge, California, where we’ll be providing you with the freshest, most appetizing menu of delectable daily specials to be found. Woodbridge Crossing restaurant began in 1983 as the Woodridge Feed and Fuel nestled in the midst of downtown Woodbridge. As the new proprietor, Steve Ding has put together a team that is sure to please. He has combined the talents of some seasoned Woodbridge staff the locals
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have grown accustomed to with some new talent that is cooking up a storm. The 1800s décor of Remingtons, antiques, and art work still adorns the walls. John Wayne is alive and well here at the crossing. Our award-winning Sunday Brunch is sure to please as well as the best Bloody Mary in San Joaquin County. (Yep, we won that award last month, too!) We are a destination for all of our regulars and people just stopping through the Woodbridge area. The Crossing is a local favorite and offers the area’s most popular live cover bands every weekend (and yes, we were voted Best Live Music venue in the county). With plenty of dancing room, a large selection of beer, cocktails and local wines, it’s hard not to have a great time! Our mission is your satisfaction. Come for the food, stay for the relaxing ambiance. We’re famous for serving up the best of both! n
NAIL SALON 1st place
Finishing Touch Nail & Spa
MEDICAL OFFICE
307 S. Lower Sacramento Rd.
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, Lodi Care Centers
Robert and Lisa’s Nails
1st place
Family Medicine 366-1990 and Pediatrics 369-7493 1300 West Lodi Avenue, Suite P Family Medicine 830 South Ham Lane, #24
366-2008
368-4888
2nd place
408 West Lodi Avenue.
368-9441
3rd place
Touch of Beauty Nail & Spa 2401 West Turner Road
333-8999
Family Medicine 1335 South Fairmont Avenue
PHARMACY
366-2007
1st place
Internal Medicine 366-2001 and Obstetrics & Gynecology 334-3333 999 South Fairmont Avenue
100 E Lodi Ave.
2nd place
Stewart Chiropractic 1430 West Kettleman Lane
CVS
369-5853
1000 W Kettleman Ln.
368-2722
2nd place
368-0619
Walgreens
3rd place
369-8575
2401 West Turner Road
Raley’s
Woodbridge Medical Clinic 370-1700
75 Ham Ln.
3rd place
311 Lower Sacramento Rd.
369-1917
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SPORTING GOODS
VETERINARIAN
Lodi Sporting Goods
Cherokee Veterinary Hospital
1st place
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220 S Church St. #1
&M Bank has provided financial services to businesses and individuals in California’s Great Central Valley since 1916. Locally owned and operated, the Bank remains headquartered in Lodi, California and proudly serves 10 communities with 24 locations from Sacramento to Merced. As a full service community bank, F&M provides a wide range of products and services. The Bank utilizes the most advanced technology and offers services such as mobile banking, online banking and bill pay, and cash management services, including remote deposit capture. F&M customers enjoy the convenience of drive-up tellers and ATMs, plus Saturday banking at most locations. F&M Bank is financially strong with approximately $1.8 billion in assets and is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s safest banks by nationally recognized bank rating firms.* The Bank has friendly well-trained banking professionals and is one of the area’s largest employers, with over 325 employees. F&M was also recently voted “Best Local Employer” in San Joaquin County by readers of The Record. Kent Steinwert, President & CEO of F&M Bank, stated, ”We are honored to have received more votes than any other financial institution, and extends
368-7993
368-5382
2411 W Kettleman Ln.
Oakwood Veterinary
YOGA
333-7010
366-1514
2nd place
18815 Lower Sacramento Road
3rd place
1st place
Animal Hospital
617 S. Lower Sacramento Rd.
369-6601
Now & Zen Yoga Spa 369-7841
*The Findley Reports, BauerFinancial, Inc., TheStreet.com, VERIBANC®
1120 S. Cherokee Ln.
2nd place Big 5
a special “thank you” to the readers of The Record. We are proud to be recognized as Lodi’s #1 Best Bank for thirteen consecutive years and the #1 Best Bank in San Joaquin County, for the past seven years.” n
1st place
39 N Ham Ln.
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