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INSURANCE PROVIDER/AUTO 1st place
AAA Insurance 1335 S. Fairmont Street
334-9671
AUTOMOTIVE
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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: Francisco Banda of Stockton, Natalie Bay of Woodbridge, Vicki Kennedy of Lodi, William Mault of Acampo, and Julia Gomes of Stockton. 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. ■
AUTO DEALERSHIP
2nd place
State Farm Insurance www.statefarm.com
3rd place
1st place
Farmers Insurance
1210 S. Cherokee Lane
TIRE STORE
Sanborn Chevrolet 334-5000
2nd place
www.farmers.com
1st place
Lodi Honda
Les Schwab Tire Center
866-980-8240
334-3961
1700 S. Cherokee Lane
3rd place
Geweke Auto & RV
1020 S. Beckman Road www.geweke.com
367-6500
AUTO DETAILING/CAR WASH 1st place
615 Lodi Avenue
2nd place
Giant Discount Tire 100 S. Sacramento Street
369-1322
3rd place
Bruce’s Tires 302 N. Cherokee Lane
368-8851
Ellis Car Wash 820 S. Cherokee Lane
333-1334
2nd place
Prime Shine
301 W. Kettleman Lane
368-9777
AUTO PARTS
APPAREL
221 W. Lodi Avenue
BRIDAL/WOMEN’S FORMALWEAR
2nd place
The Elizabeth
1st place
Pine Auto Supply 369-9606
1st place
Pep Boys
20 S. School Street
365-0175
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
1401 S. Cherokee Lane
3rd place
Auto Zone
1300 W. Kettleman Lane
339-4459
AUTO REPAIR 1st place
334-6822
1st place
Zoop A Loop 21 Downtown Mall
367-1444
2nd place
Willow Tree
Paul Tiehm Automotive Group
16 W. Pine Street
365-4222
Target
1123 E. Vine Street
339-7300
3rd place
2nd place
2355 W. Kettleman Lane
1210 S. Cherokee Lane
DRY CLEANERS
Sanborn Chevrolet 334-5000
3rd place
Lakewood Auto Repair 103 E. Elm Street
333-6300
369-9371
1st place
Guild Cleaners 17 S. Church Street
368-2414
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New & Again Consignment Furniture Gallery
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ntering it’s 6th year as Lodi’s premiere 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
2nd place
Woodlake Cleaners
Kohl’s
2401 W. Turner Road
530 W. Kettleman Lane
Lakewood Cleaners
3rd place
WOMEN’S SHOES
369-5759
Burton’s Shoes
334-1648
308 N. Ham Lane
JEWELRY STORE 1st place
Danz Jewelers 220 S. School Street
368-0424
2nd place
Synowicki’s Jewel Box 125 S. School Street
334-0095
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
3rd place
334-0213
1st place
226 S. School Street
334-6822
2nd place
Kohl’s
530 W. Kettleman Lane
334-0213
3rd place
JC Penney
2422 W. Kettleman Lane
367-1221
MEN’S CLOTHING 1st place
Kohl’s
530 W. Kettleman Lane
334-0213
2nd place
JC Penney
FOR YOUR HOME
367-1221
CARPET/ FLOOR COVERING
2422 W. Kettleman Lane
3rd place
Randall’s Menswear 211 Lakewood Mall
368-2575
MEN’S FORMALWEAR 1st place
Tuxedos of Lodi 12 N. School Street
339-8897
MEN’S SHOES 1st place
Burton’s Shoes 226 S. School Street
334-6822
2nd place
Joe Hassan
100 N. Sacramento Street
369-6500
3rd place
Target
2355 W. Kettleman Lane
369-9371
WOMEN’S CLOTHING 1st place
Pret Contemporary Women’s Wear 15 Downtown Mall
334-2239
2nd place
City Girl
14 W. Pine Street
339-9838
1st place
Vision Flooring and Interiors sales@visionflooring.net
369-1166
2nd place
Gienger Floor Covering Inc. 403 S. Sacramento Street
369-9527
3rd place
George’s Carpet One 431 S. Cherokee Lane
334-5667
COLLECTIBLES/ANTIQUES 1st place
New & Again Consignment Gallery 210 S. School Street
368-2200
2nd place
Second Hand Rose 14 N. School Street
339-1166
3rd place
Lots of Deals Inside 545 W. Lockeford Street
369-0952
CONSIGNMENT SHOP 1st place
New & Again Consignment Gallery 210 S. School Street
368-2200
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DRAPES/WINDOW COVERING 1st place
Vision Flooring and Interiors sales@visionflooring.net
369-1166
INSURANCE PROVIDER/ HOME OWNER’S/RENTERS 1st place
AAA Insurance
2nd place
1335 S. Fairmont Street
2303 S. Stockton Street
State Farm Insurance
Classic Design Floor to Ceiling 334-4060
334-9671
2nd place
3rd place
www.statefarm.com
2422 W. Kettleman Lane
Farmers Insurance
JC Penney 367-1221
FURNITURE 1st place
Thornton House Furniture 6 S. School Street
369-0130
2nd place
Minerva’s Furniture 21 W. Oak Street
334-9411
3rd place
Daniger Furniture 4 W. Lodi Avenue
368-0107
HOME APPLIANCES 1st place
Reo’s Appliance Center 7 W. Oak Street
368-2633
2nd place
Les’ Appliance 225 E. Kettleman Lane
368-0522
HARDWARE 1st place
Lowe’s Home Improvement 1389 S. Lower Sacramento Road
339-2600
2nd place
Orchard Supply Hardware 360 S. Cherokee Street
368-2500
HOME REMODELING/ CONTRACTOR 1st place
Classic Design Floor to Ceiling 2303 S. Stockton Street
334-4060
2nd place
Vision Flooring and Interiors sales@visionflooring.net
369-1166
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
3rd place
www.farmers.com
MORTGAGE LENDER 1st place
Farmers & Merchants Bank 121 W. Pine Street
334-1101
321 S. Lower Sacramento Road
367-2300
NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER 1st place
Weigum’s Lodi Nursery 401 N. Ham Lane
369-6288
2nd place
Hollandutch Nursery 11677 N. Davis Road
465-4542
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 1st place
Lodi Property Management 101 W. Locust St # 2
368-5554
REAL ESTATE AGENCY 1st place
Schaffer & Co 122 N. Church Street
369-2213
WINDOW REPLACEMENT 1st place
California Glass 201 E. Kettleman Lane
369-9300
2nd place
Tokay Glass
631 N. Sacramento Street
368-3845
3rd place
Lodi Glass
200 E. 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 well-being 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: • The physicians of Gould Medical Group – with a 64 year history of providing outstanding medical care to Central Valley residents.
• My Health Online – your direct connection to personalized health care, giving you access to key parts of your own medical record in a convenient, safe and secure manner. • Convenient Urgent Care facilities in 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 website at www.suttergould.org. n
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Financial Center Credit Union
4 Tips for a Hassle-Free Used Car Purchase
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f you’re living on a budget and in need of a new vehicle, buying used helps accommodate your needs without compromising your finances. But, if you aren’t informed, you may find yourself
getting used in the process. Here are four tips from Financial Center Credit Union to make your used car journey smooth and hassle-free.
1. Know the right price The cost savings that come with a used vehicle are dependent upon proper pricing. You should always do some quick research before you purchase to ensure you’re paying the right price. Financial Center makes it easy for its members to complete this step with its handy You Auto Know resource, which enables its users to find the fair market value for the specific
proceed with extreme caution as the company will not be legally responsible to
vehicle they have in mind.
uphold the verbal agreement.
2. Make sure it’s safe
4. Avoid financing fiascos
You will want to do your due diligence to ensure the car you’ve been eyeing is
Used car dealerships aren’t exactly known for their stellar lending practices.
safe. Ask the seller for the VIN (vehicle identification number) so you can run a
The best bet when it comes to financing is to come straight to Financial Center
vehicle history report, which are easily purchased through reputable providers
before you even step foot on the car lot.
like CarFax (www.carfax.com). A vehicle history report will clue you in to any red flags like if the vehicle
Financial Center is always here to give our members the financing they
was involved in a severe accident, has been labeled as a lemon, flooded or has
deserve, ensuring members get the best deal on their auto loan. Plus, with a
reported odometer problems.
Financial Center preapproval in your pocket, you’ll know exactly how much money you have to work with so you can set your sights on the appropriate
3. Get it in writing
vehicle.
Many consumers are unaware that dealers are not obligated to provide a
Another fantastic benefit of getting preapproved through Financial Center? It
warranty with vehicle purchases. This makes it important to get all verbal
gives you bargaining power! Dealers will know that funds will come through so
agreements in writing before you sign any paperwork.
they are more apt to negotiate on the sales price of the vehicle.
When a vehicle is offered by a dealer “as-is” with no warranty, federal law
It pays to be a member of Financial Center Credit Union. Call us today at
mandates that the “As Is – No Warranty” disclosure on the Buyers Guide is
209-948-6024, or visit us online at www.fccuburt.org, and see why The Record
marked. If the dealer has promised repair of a vehicle but that box is marked,
readers voted us Best Credit Union in Lodi! n
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COMMUNITY EVENT
Angelo’s
1st place
Lodi Grape Festival 413 E. Lockeford Street
369-2771
RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT
BAR/TAVERN
2nd place
Lodi Wine & Chocolate 2545 W. Turner Road
367-4727
3rd place
Zinfest
1st place
1101-1103 W. Turner Road
22 N. School Street
GOLF COURSE
Ollie’s Tavern 333-9933
2nd place
The Stadium 116 W. Turner Road
366-2815
3rd place
Lodi Beer Company 105 S. School Street
368-9931
365-0621
1st place
Lockeford Springs Golf Course
16360 N. Highway 88, Lockeford
333-2804
2nd place
Woodbridge Golf & Country Club Woodbridge
334-5454
3rd place
Micke Grove Golf Links 11401 Micke Grove Road
369-4410
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Demetri Paler, David Paler and Raquel Paler
ngelo’s is a family-owned business and a proud member of the downtown community. Rachel and David Paler have been serving MexicanAmerican 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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Sycamore Lane Kennels & Farm Boarding • Grooming • Daycare • Training
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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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PTAG Sales Service and Towing
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TAG Sales Service and Towing aka Paul Tiehm Automotive Group, Inc. would like to thank all of our customers for voting us #1 in Lodi! We offer a full Service department for all makes and models. We are a Preowned Car dealer, and we operate a 24 hr AAA Towing and Roadside Service. All of our technicians are factory trained and ASE certified with over 40 years experience. When you put your trust in PTAG, you drive away satisfied that your car
has received exactly what it needed, no more no less. You know that we have taken a close look at your entire vehicle, given you as many options as possible to fit your budget, and treated you like we would our own family. After experiencing the honesty, warmth and expertise at PTAG Sales Service and Towing, our customers usually become our friends. When friends tell other friends, it helps make us one of the most successful independent Auto services in Lodi. Thanks, friends! n
PTAG Sales Service and Towing 1123 East Vine Street Lodi, CA 95240 Sales and Service hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 209-365-4222 Towing 24hrs 7 days a week 209-369-8003
PARK
1st place
Lodi Lake Park
1101 Turner Road
368-5624
2nd place
OTHER GOODS & SERVICES
11793 N. Micke Grove Road
BANK
Micke Grove Park 953-8840
3rd place
1st place
Thomas A. Peterson Park
Farmers & Merchants Bank
TRAVEL AGENCY
321 S. Lower Sacramento Road
L&L Travel
Wells Fargo Bank
Applewood & Evergreen Drive
1st place
11 S. School Street
339-4444
2nd place
AAA Travel Agency
2715 W. Kettleman Lane Suite 201
334-9671
121 W. Pine Street
334-1101
367-2300
2nd place
120 W. Lodi Avenue
368-8812
311 S. Lower Sacramento Road
365-2245
701 S. Ham Lane
367-2000
CREDIT UNION 1st place
Financial Center Credit Union 200 S. School Street
368-3221
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Thornton House Furniture
2nd place
FUNERAL HOME
2310 Tienda Drive
Lodi Funeral Home
Mokelumne Federal Credit Union 333-5424
531 N. Mills Avenue
334-3200
3rd place
Central State Credit Union 2231 Lakewood Mall
370-3400
DEPARTMENT STORE 1st place
Kohl’s
530 W. Kettleman Lane
334-0213
2nd place
JC Penney
2422 W. Kettleman Lane
367-1221
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hornton House Furniture has been serving the valley for over 31 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
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
1st place
725 S. Fairmont Avenue
369-3564
2nd place
Donahue Funeral Home 123 N. School Street
368-2444
3rd place
Cherokee Memorial 831 Industrial Way
263-0072 or 435-1866
GROCERY STORE 1st place
Lakewood Apple Marketplace 1320 W. Lockeford Street
333-0750
2nd place
Raley’s
FLORIST
311 Lower Sacramento Road
Woodbridge Florist
Safeway
1st place
18964 Lower Sacramento Road
333-0223
369-1917
3rd place
2449 W. Kettleman Lane
367-7875
2nd place
OFFICE SUPPLIES
1420 W. Kettleman Lane
Staples
Belle’s Lodi Flower Shop 369-4709
1st place
2415 W. Kettleman Lane
367-6850
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PACKAGING & SHIPPING
PET SUPPLIES
UPS Store
Discount Pet Food and Feed
1st place
2715 W. Kettleman Lane Suite 203
366-1111
PEST CONTROL 1st place
Clark Pest Control 405 W. Pine Street
368-7152
PET GROOMING 1st place
Sycamore Lane Kennels 5111 W. Sargent Road
334-1316
2nd place
1st place
1411 S. Stockton Street
333-7330
2nd place
Robinson’s Feed 1150 E. Victor Road
368-2716
PLACE TO BUY SPIRITS 1st place
Lakewood Liquor 215 Lakewood Mall
368-8956
2nd place
Plaza Liquors 800 S. Cherokee Lane
368-0127
Beauty of the Beast
2420 W. Turner Road
333-3343
Lodi Avenue Liquor
13 W. Pine Street
3rd place
Monique’s Paw Small Dog Grooming 2401 W. Turner Road
367-8967
Van Ruiten Winery
369-1960
3rd place
1000 W. Lodi Avenue
333-7478
PHOTOGRAPHY 1st place
Mary Gillespie Photography 501 W. Lodi Avenue
339-4988
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an Ruiten has seen great improvments and tremendous growth in markets across the United States, expansion, wine club memberships, new winemaking equipment, and tasting room enhancements. Last year in 2010 we 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 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
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Lakewood Auto Repair
2nD PLAcE
Brodie Jayne Photography 14 School Street
333-8863
3RD PLAcE
Ken Sato Studio 224 W. Pine Street
368-4633
BAKERY 1ST PLAcE
The Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery 203 S. School Street
366-2634
2nD PLAcE
Cottage Bakery 40 E. Neuharth Dr.
333-8044
3RD PLAcE
Panera Bakery 2533 W. Kettleman Ln
367-1322
SAVOR
ASIAn LAKEWOOD AUTO REPAIR
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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.
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. See our new address below. n
BAnQUETS/ REcEPTIOnS 1ST PLAcE
1ST PLAcE
Wine & Roses Hotel - Restaurant - Spa
203 S. School Street
334-6988
2nD PLAcE
Saigon Grill
Pietro’s Italian Restaurant
368-5152
369-0613
Shangri La Asian Bistro 366-0539
5 W. Elm Street
3RD PLAcE
2505 W. Turner Road
2nD PLAcE
317 E. Kettleman Lane
3RD PLAcE
King Tsin Restaurant
The Merlot
334-0599
368-5222
121 S. School Street
23 W. Elm Street
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BURGER
FAMILY DINING
In-N-Out Burger
Pietro’s Italian Restaurant
(800) 786-1000
369-0613
1st place
2625 W. Kettleman Lane
2nd place
1st place
317 E. Kettleman Lane
2nd place
Moo Moo’s
Avenue Grill
369-9450
333-8006
113 N. School Street
3rd place
506 W. Lodi Avenue
3rd place
Andre’s Café
Lodi Beer Company
367-5411
368-9931
722 W. Lodi Avenue
105 S. School Street
CATERING
FINE DINING
Scooter’s
Rosewood Bar & Grill
369-8100
369-0470
1st place
121 W. Elm Street
2nd place
DeVinci’s Deli & Catering
1st place
28 S. School Street
2nd place
Woodbridge Inn
220 S. Church Street
18878 N. Lower Sacramento Road
COFFEE HOUSE
Crush Kitchen & Bar
334-3234
1st place
House of Coffees 239 Lakewood Mall
368-2611
2nd place
368-2346
3rd place
115 S. School Street
369-5400
ITALIAN 1st place
Tillie’s Coffee Tea Etc
Pietro’s Italian Restaurant
365-6644
369-0613
21 W. Pine Street
Second Hand Rose
317 E. Kettleman Lane
Second Hand Rose, A Shopping Experience Like No Other Antiques, vintage, shabby chic or contemporary home décor – Second Hand Rose has it all! Since 1966 this family owned business has served shoppers in San Joaquin county and beyond because there’s so much to choose from no matter what your taste is. There are 6,000 enchanting square feet to wander around in with 40 dealers all displaying their wares and different items come in every day so there’s a fast turn-around and always something to excite you. Chris, the vivacious owner, is known throughout the community as a hard worker, loyal friend and sometimes singer (not!) She goes out of her way to insure a unique shopping experience by sharing her knowledge of antiques while giving great customer service with
her quick wit and positive attitude. Second Hand Rose enjoys the honor of winning “Best Antique Store” in San Joaquin and Lodi for nine years in a row and their dedication to customer satisfaction has warranted them accreditation with the BBB. Chris expanded her business in 2010 by opening a second store in Elk Grove. When customers walk in they immediately appreciate the comfortable and inviting atmosphere of the store that features the time-worn and perfectly distressed pieces that are so popular. In fact they were selected to participate in a design contest for the Elk Grove Historical Society’s Black Tie and Santa event that first year and they won first place! n
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DeVinci’s Delicatessen & Catering
2nd place
Tony’s Pizzeria
369-6400
333-9295
2314 W. Kettleman Lane
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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
514 W. Lodi Avenue
DeVinci’s Deli & Catering
SPORTS BAR
334-3234
The Stadium
3rd place
220 S. Church Street
MEXICAN 1st place
Angelo’s
28 N. School Street
366-2728
2nd place
Habanero Hots 1024 E. Victor Road
369-3791
1st place
116 W. Turner Road
366-2815
2nd place
Lodi Beer Company 105 S. School Street
368-9931
SUNDAY BRUNCH 1st place
Casa Flores
Wine & Roses Hotel - Restaurant - Spa
365-0559
334-6988
3rd place
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
3rd place
Strings Italian Café
400 E. Kettleman Ln #5
PIZZA
1st place
Rick’s New York Style Pizza 1320 Lakewood Mall
339-9411
2nd place
Pizza Works 100 W. Turner Road
368-8808
2505 W. Turner Road
2nd place
The Dancing Fox Winery & Bakery 203 S. School Street
366-2634
3rd place
Woodbridge Crossing
18939 N. Lower Sacramento Road
366-1800
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TAKE OUT
Vision Flooring & Interiors
1st place
In-N-Out Burger 2625 W. Kettleman Lane
(800) 786-1000
2nd place
Chop Chop
910 W. Lodi Avenue
369-7744
Tie for 3rd place
Fiori’s Butcher Shoppe 400 W. Lodi Avenue
334-4121
Tie for 3rd place Scooter’s
121 W. Elm Street
369-8100
WINERY 1st place
Van Ruiten Family Winery 340 W. Highway 12
334-5722
2nd place
Jessie’s Grove 1973 W. Turner Road
368-0880
3rd place
Michael & David Winery 4580 Hwy 12
368-7384
HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS
BARBER SHOP 1st place
Lodi Barber Shop 5 S. School Street
369-5470
2nd place
Howard’s Barber Shop
301 N. Pleasant Avenue
333-0500
3rd place
Razor’s Edge
214 W. Kettleman Lane
368-3107
BEAUTY SALON 1st place
Salon Sirah
2401 W. Turner Road #390
334-1133
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an and Sandy have been in business for eight years on Lodi Avenue. They have become the favorite flooring, window covering and home remodel store for the 4th year running. They have closed their showroom in Lodi and have changed their store model from “showroom shopping” to “in-home shopping” due to price increases coming up this year. Their goal is to stay competitive and continue to give their customers more than they expect, while giving them the respect they deserve. They provide services such as laying carpet, laminate and hardwood flooring in commercial and residential properties. Tile and solid surfacing is also ther specialty. Whether you are renovating or just interested in new floors, they can help you choose the right flooring for your needs. They will also continue to offer a fine selection of window coverings and installation by Vision Flooring & Interiors. Sandy, the design specialist, can help you bring
“Yes, we go there too.” together the materials you need for that special look you have in mind. Please call them for your home remodeling needs. They look forward to working with you. n
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Discount Pet
2nd place
Patrick Sweeney DDS
369-0248
334-0760
902 W. Lodi Avenue
FITNESS/ HEALTH CLUB
366-2226
Twin Arbors
1110 W. Kettleman Lane #43
DAY SPA
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Kettleman Lane and South Stockton Street. Over the years the store has continued to add a whole selection of products including tropical salt and freshwater fish, aquariums, aquatic products, safety and educational products, products for reptiles and small animals, hay, large animal feeds and products for every imaginable type of pet. Discount Pet proactively seeks out and adds new product lines with a growing prominence in natural foods, organics and holistics such as Blue Buffalo, Canidae, Taste of the Wild, California Natural, Innova, Natural Balance and more. Today employing twenty local people, Discount Pet's emphasis has always been on customer service provided by friendly and knowledgeable people while offering their customers plenty of choice. n
1101 W. Tokay Avenue
Essentials Day Spa & Salon
3rd place
pened in a 1,600 square foot storefront on Locust Avenue in 1987 to meet the needs of Lodi and San Joaquin County pet owners, Discount Pet grew by stocking regular well-balanced diets for healthy pets and specialty foods for pets that may have skin-related and other disorders. Discount Pet stocked dog food, cat food, and bird seed, cages, dog houses and pet supplies. Some of Discount Pet's early food brands included Wayne, Ken-L-Ration, Iams, ANF, Sturdy, Triumph. The company also handled many special orders which enabled the addition of other recognized brands such as Science Diet, Avo Derm, Nutro, Eukanuba and others. Outgrowing the Locust Avenue location by 1992, Discount Pet moved in 1994 to its present store at 1411 South Stockton Street at the corner of
3rd place
Styles
1st place
2040 Cochran Road
334-2993
1st place
1900 S. Hutchins St
2505 W. Turner Road
Fitness Works
Wine & Roses Hotel - Restaurant - Spa 334-6988
2nd place
334-4897
2nd place
429 W. Lockeford Street
334-6224
Perfect Balance Salon & Day Spa
HEALTH FOOD/ NUTRITION
333-8117
Sheri’s Sonshine Nutrition
401 W. Pine Street
3rd place
1st place
6 N. School Street
Dermal Clinic
368-4800
367-5857
Healthy Ways
105 W. Walnut Street
DENTAL OFFICE 1st place
Donald Ritzman DDS 525 S. Fairmont Avenue
369-1966
2nd place
2nd place
762 W. Kettleman Lane
333-2795
HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDER 1st place
Todd Franklin DDS
Blue Shield/Blue Cross
334-4370
367-2800
1208 W. Tokay Street
129 Guild Avenue
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The UPS Store
2nd place
State Farm
www.statefarm.com
MEDICAL OFFICE Sutter Gould Medical Foundation, Lodi Care Centers
2nd place
Family Medicine 366-1990 and Pediatrics 369-7493 1300 W. Lodi Avenue, Suite P Family Medicine 830 S. Ham Lane, #28
366-2008
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Family Medicine 1335 S. Fairmont Avenue
out their Facebook page and look at the pictures of “Yes we can ship that”. They provide a lot of services such as Notary Public, Document Shredding, Postal Services, Passport Photos, Livescan Fingerprinting, moving boxes, custom boxes, crating, faxing, and more. They also own The UPS Store on Trinity Parkway at 8 mile and I-5 in Stockton. They just recently opened a new business, Lodi Vines, which is a 20,000 sq ft building located at 927 Industrial Way near downtown Lodi, where they provide Wine Shipping and Wine Storage services for wineries. Find them at www. LodiVines.com or on Facebook. Thanks to all of Lodi and the surrounding areas for supporting us! We appreciate your business and look forward to a great future. n
1st place
Lodi Sporting Goods
1st place
elebrating their 5-year anniversary this month, The UPS Store is located in the Lowe’s Shopping center. With the lowest UPS shipping rates in Lodi and World Class Customer Service they continue to be the premiere shipping store in the area. They have the ability to ship Wine within the United States and Internationally. They provide a complete Copy & Print Center with an on site Graphics Designer. They design and print banners, posters, flyers, business cards, A-frames, yard signs, tickets, letterhead, envelopes, carbonless business forms, menus, postcards and more. Now they also design and print custom T-shirts. They specialize in packing and shipping large and fragile items. From Antiques and artwork to boats and cars. Check
SPORTING GOODS
366-2007 Internal Medicine 366-2001 and Obstetrics & Gynecology 334-3333 999 S. Fairmont Avenue
NAIL SALON 1st place
Finishing Touch Nail & Spa 307 S. Lower Sacramento Road
368-4888
2nd place
Touch of Beauty Nail & Spa 2401 W. Turner Road
333-8999
3rd place
Exhale Salon & Spa 103 W. Pine Street
333-3733
220 S. Church Street #1
368-7993
Big 5
2411 W. Kettleman Lane
366-1514
VETERINARIAN 1st place
Animal Hospital 39 N. Ham Lane
369-6601
2nd place
Cherokee Veterinary Hospital 1120 S. Cherokee Lane
368-5382
Tie for 3rd place
Oakwood Veterinary
18815 Lower Sacramento Road
333-7010
Tie for 3rd place
Vineyard Veterinary
11849 E. Highway 12
334-1819
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F&M Bank
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&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. The Bank is also one of the area’s largest employers, with over 325 employees and also recently voted “Best Local Employer” in San Joaquin County. As a full-service community bank, F&M utilizes the most advanced technology and provides a wide range of products and services to make both personal and business banking easy. F&M Bank is financially strong with approximately $1.9 billion in assets and is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s safest banks by nationally recognized bank rating firms.* In 2011, F&M remained committed to its long term strategy of doing business with local farmers, business owners and households rather than follow larger national bank’s strategy to pursue high-risk sub-prime loans and securities. The wisdom of this conservative approach to banking was validated as F&M Bank did not have the financial setbacks experienced by their larger competitors or the financial market as a whole. Additionally, F&M Bank did not benefit or participate in any of the taxpayer “bailout” money that was needed by many. Kent Steinwert, President & CEO of F&M Bank, stated, “We are honored to have received more votes than any other financial institution, and extend a special “thank you” to the readers of The Record. We are proud to be recognized as Lodi’s #1 Best Bank for fourteen consecutive years and the #1 Best Bank in San Joaquin County, for the past eight years and the best
Mortgage Lender for the past two years.” “Reinvesting in our local communities remains a key focus at F&M Bank. The Directors, Bank Management, and employees live in the communities we serve and our customers are both neighbors and friends. This is the basis for our many years of success and will remain our focus in the future. We are proud to be a community bank and we remain committed to keeping F&M Bank one of the safest and strongest banks in California,” stated Steinwert. n
*Bankrate Inc., BauerFinancial, Inc., The Findley Reports, VERIBANC®, Inc., Weiss Ratings
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