Readers' Choice Awards

2016 Winners

Family & Pets
Best Place of Worship	Our Savior Lutheran Church - Laffayette
Best Pet Store	Koda & Company - Benicia
Best Veterinarian	Sage - Concord
Best Pet Hospital	Disney Pet Hospital - Concord
Food and Entertainment
Best Wine Bar	Underdog
Best Local Winery for Tasting	Bent Creek
Best Brew Pub	Handles
Best Dive Bar	NuRays
Best Sports Bar	Behind the Plate Clubhouse Grill
Best Happy Hour	La Tapatia
Best Specialty Coctail	Sauced
Best Pizza	Zachary's Chicago Pizza
Best Seafood	Scott's Walnut Creek
Best American Food	Eddie Papa's American Hangout
Best Italian	Mangia Bene - Martinez
Mexican	La Tapatia - Martinez
Best French	Papillon - Fremont
Best Indian	Naan & Curry - Concord
Best Thai	Lemon Grass
Best Vietnamese	Le Cheval - Walnut Creek
Best Japanese	Ozora Sushi - Concord
Best Chinese	Sunflower Garden
Best Mediterranean	Faz Restaurant
Best Vegetarian	Haute Stuff - Martinez
Best Breakfast	Castle Rock
Best Steakhouse	Black Angus
Best Barbecue	Slow Hand BBQ - Pleasant Hill
Best Deli	Genova - Concord & Walnut Creek
Best Bakery	Casse Croute Bakery
Best Ice Cream	Cream - Concord
Best Frozen Yogurt	Ian's - Martinez
Best Karaoke Bar	The Tavern
Best Place to Hear Live Music	Sauced
Best Live Theater	Bankhead
Best Outdoor Event/Festival	Scottish Games
Best Museum	Oakland Museum
Health & Beauty
Best Day Spa	Changes
Best Hair Salon	Blond Room - Martinez
Best Place for a Manicure/Pedicure	Bollinger Nails - Concord
Best Place for a Massage	Elements Massage
Best Chiropractor	Haque Chiropractic
Best Dentist	Dr Christina Mason DDS
Best Place for a Facial	Citrus Salon, Martinez
Best Best place for Laser Surgery	Advanced Laser - San Ramon
Best Beauty Supply Store	Sally Beauty Supply
Best Weight Loss Program or Facility	Pound Melters concord
Best Medical & Wellness Retailers	Diablo Medical Supply
Best Cosmetic Surgeon	Dr. Stompro
Best Hearing Aid Center	Advanced Hearing Center - Pleasant Hill
Places and Services
Best Landmark	John Muir Home
Best Neighborhood Bookstore	Half Price Books - Concord
Best Event Transportation	Black Tie Limosine
Best Senior Living Facility	Carlton Senior Living
Best Place for a Wedding	Pleasant Hill Rec. Center
Best Computer Repair	Eric's Computers concord
Recreation & Fitness
Best Casino Resort	California Grand Casino
Best Local Gaming	California Grand Casino
Best Ski/Snowboard Resort	Northstar
Best Fitness Club	Martinez Athletic Club
Best Yoga Studio	Martinez Athletic Club
Best Dance Lesson Studio	In Motion Dance Center
Best Golf Course	Franklin Canyon
Shopping
Best Downtown Shopping Area	Livermore
Best Florist	Paula's Family Florist - Antioch
Best Liquor/Wine Shop	The Wine Steward - Pleasanton
Best Place to Buy a Wedding Dress	Gesinee's Bridal
Best Place to Rent a Tuxedo	Tux of Class, Antioch
Best Consignment Store	Estates Consignments - Pleasant Hill
Best Boutique	B Inspired Designs
Best Neighborhood Grocery Store	New Leaf Market Pleasanton
Best Latino Grocery Store	Mi Pueblo - Pittsburg
Best Asian Grocery Store	Ranch 99
Best Farmer's Market	Pacific Coast Farmer's Market
Best Bike Shop	Encina Bicycle Center - Walnut Creek
Best Sporting Goods Store	Sports Basement - Walnut Creek
Best Jewelry Store	Barons Jewelers
Best Toy Store	Cooleykatz Toys - Livermore
Best Hardware Store	Dale Hardware - Fremont
Best Nursery/Gardening	Sloat Garden Center - Concord
Best Shoe Store	World of Shoes
Best Arts & Crafts Store	Richards Arts and Crafts
Best Gift Store	Clover Creek Gifts - Pleasanton
Best Facebook Page	Harvest House
Wheels
Best Car Wash	Autopia
Best Car Detailer	MDS Mobile Detail
Best Dealership	Livermore Toyota
Best Mechanic	Steve's Auto Care - El Cerrito
Best Tire Shop	Les Schwab Tires
Home
Best Real Estate Agent	James & Cynthia Engstrom
Best Real Estate Company	Intero Real Estate Services
Best Builder	Robson Homes
Best Interior Designer	Cole's Interiors
Best Landscaper	Garden Crafters Landscape & Design - Pleasanton
Best Solar Company	Semper Solaris
Best Window Company	The Window Works - Concord
Best Home Furnishings Store	Ironhorse Home Furnishings - Benicia
Best Door Installer	The Door Doctor - Pleasanton
Best Bath Remodeler	Rebath by Shicker- Concord
Best Kitchen Remodeler	Sosa Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Best Flooring Company	Carpetland
Best Heating & AC Company	Big Air Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Best Cabinet Company	M&M Cabinets - Union City
Best Window Covering/Shutters	MLI Shutters & Shadings - Livermore
Specialty Furniture	California Stools Bars Dinettes - Pleasant Hill
Best Plumber	Absolute Plumbing & Drain - Concord