Best of Lodi Mar 2012

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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

O

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

C

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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