2008 Readers' Choice Awards
Sep 30, 2008 05:00PM ● By Super Admin
The number of votes and results show an overwhelming trend: Style readers are passionate about their favorites! You’ve voted and we’ve tallied. There’s everything from favorite place to get a burger to favorite local hero, and we’ve got the standouts…plus a few Editors’ Picks to give you even more of the inside scoop!
Congrats to all the winners!
Favorite Ice Cream/Frozen Treat Place
1. Big Spoon
2. Cold Stone
3. A Dash of Panache
Favorite Smoothie Place
1. Jamba Juice
2. Robek’s
3. A Dash of Panache
Favorite Pizza Place
1. Round Table
2. Pizza Antica
3. Cool River
Editor’s Pick: Basic Urban Kitchen
Favorite Breakfast Place
1. Venita Rhea’s
2. Susie’s Country Oaks Café
3. Pacific Street Café
Favorite Brunch Place
1. Toast
2. La Provence
3. Spoons
Favorite Burger & Fries Joint
1. The Habit
2. In-n-Out
3. Mel’s Diner
Favorite BBQ Place
1. Lucille’s Smokehouse
2. Texas West BBQ
3. Back Forty Texas BBQ
Favorite Mexican Restaurant
1. Cabos
2. Chevy’s
3. Dos Coyotes
Honorable mentions – Eva’s and El Azteca – the votes were very close in this category. Guess we all love our Mexican food!
Favorite Chinese Restaurant
1. Fat’s Asia Bistro
2. P.F. Chang’s
3. Granite Bay Chinese
Favorite Sushi/Japanese Restaurant
1. Mikuni
2. Sushi Unlimited
3. Blue Nami
Favorite Steakhouse
1. Ruth’s Chris
2. Outback
3. Carver’s
Editor’s Pick: Austin’s Steakhouse
Favorite Italian Restaurant
1. Macaroni Grill
2. Olive Garden
3. Buca di Bepo
Favorite Indian Restaurant
1. Bombay Bistro
2. Chaat Café
3. Kathmandu Kitchen
Favorite Thai
1. Thai Basil
2. Ruan Thai
3. Granite Bay Thai Bistro
Favorite Deli
1. Beach Hut Deli
2. Dominick’s Italian Market-Deli
3. Fosco’s
Favorite Sandwich Place
1. Jersey Mike’s
2. Beach Hut Deli
3. Mr. Pickles
Favorite Salad Place
1. A Dash of Panache
2. Pluto’s
3. Fresh Choice
Favorite Bakery
1. Dainty Pastry
2. House of Bread
3. Cinn City
Favorite Romantic Restaurant
1. La Provence
2. Hawks
3. The Melting Pot
Favorite Outdoor Dining
1. Greenhouse Restaurant & Brewery
2. La Provence
3. Toast
Favorite Takeout Restaurant
1. Pei Wei
2. Chili’s
3. Dominick’s Italian Market-Deli
Favorite Casual Restaurant
1. BJ’s
2. Applebee’s
3. Pasta Village
Favorite Overall Restaurant
1. La Provence
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Piatti
Favorite Waitperson
1. Lindsay, La Provence
2. Sandra, A Dash of Panache
3. Ignacio, Piatti
Favorite Coffee or Tea
1. Starbucks
2. Peet’s
3. It’s a Grind
Editor’s Pick: A Perfect Blend
Favorite Bar
1. Mandango’s
2. Crush 29
3. BJ’s
Favorite Happy Hour
1. Chevy’s
2. Crush 29
3. Piatti
Favorite Cocktails
1. Crush 29
2. La Provence
3. Fat’s Asia Bistro
Favorite Place for a Glass of Wine
1. Crush 29
2. La Provence
3. WineStyles
Editor’s Pick: Carpe Vino
Favorite Bartender
1. Tony, La Provence
2. Paul, La Provence
3. Page, Piatti
Favorite Local Winery
1. Mt. Vernon
2. Boeger
3. Lava Cap
Favorite Day Trip
1. Napa
2. Lake Tahoe
3. San Francisco
Favorite Playground
1. Royer Park
2. Hillsborough Park
3. Maidu Park
Favorite Kid’s Activity
1. Sunsplash
2. Roseville Aquatic Center
3. Tricks Gymnastics
Favorite Park
1. Royer Park
2. Maidu Park
3. Hillsborough Park
Favorite Picnic Spot
1. Royer Park
2. Beale’s Point
3. Lake Tahoe
Favorite Golf Course
1. Woodcreek Oaks
2. Whitney Oaks
3. Diamond Oaks
Editor’s Pick: DarkHorse
Favorite Personal Trainer
1. Suzanne Moen, Roseville Health & Wellness
2. Sandee Darragh, Johnson Ranch
3. Breann Zweck, Roseville Health & Wellness
Favorite Gym/Health Club
1. Roseville Health & Wellness
2. Johnson Ranch
3. Gold’s Gym
Favorite Martial Arts
1. Kovar’s
2. Joslin’s East West Karate
3. Granite Bay Karate
Favorite Casino
1. Thunder Valley
2. Atlantis Casino
3. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Favorite Local Spiritual Leader
1. Ray Johnston, Bayside Church
2. Lance Hahn, Bridgeway Christian
3. Chris Ritter, Providence Bible Church
Favorite Museum
1. Crocker Art Museum
2. Railroad Museum
3. Roseville Telephone Museum
Favorite Local Hero
1. Leslie DeDora, A Touch of Understanding
2. Robyn Rapheal, Keaton Rapheal Memorial
3. Local Firefighters
Favorite Civic Leader
1. The late Sylvia Besana
2. Gina Garbolino
3. Ed Bonner
Favorite Local Businessperson
1. Sharon Brown, Bright Beginnings
2. Scott Alvord, A Dash of Panache
3. Joyce Falbo, The Versa Group
Favorite Annual Event or Festival
1. Downtown Tuesday Night
2. Hot Chili & Cool Cars
3. Roseville’s 4th of July Festivities
Favorite Artist
1. Gail Rappaport-Weiland
2. Mya Louw
3. Diana Brown
Favorite Musician/Band
1. Lincoln Brewster
2. Mumbo Gumbo
3. Val Weinberg
Favorite Performing Arts Organization
1. Magic Circle Theatre
2. B Street Theatre
3. Auburn Symphony
Favorite Charitable Organization
1. Placer SPCA
2. Acres of Hope
3. A Touch of Understanding
Favorite Best Kept Secret
1. Mozie’s Adventures
2. Providence Bible Church
3. A Dash of Panache
Favorite Teacher
1. Dani Guzman, Granite Bay High School
2. Alejandro Uribe, Roseville High School
3. Katrina Wachs, Granite Bay High School
Favorite Athletic Coach
1. Ernie Cooper, Granite Bay High School
2. Bri Larson, Granite Bay High School
3. Guin Boggs, Triple Threat Basketball Sports Camp
Favorite Place to Volunteer
1. Placer SPCA
2. Bayside Church
3. Acres of Hope
Favorite Place to Take
Out-of-Town Visitors
1. Old Sacramento
2. Old Town Auburn
3. Denio’s
Favorite Web Site
1. Roseville.ca.us
2. Craigslist.com
3. Rocklintoday.com
Favorite Barber
1. American Male
2. Perry’s Barbershop
3. Glenn’s Barber Shop
Favorite Hair Stylist
1. Christy Hutchison, J. Christiaan
2. Erica Parce, Nevaeh
3. Amy Freeman, Teezed
Editor’s Pick: Bryan Barnes, Nevaeh
Favorite Salon
1. J. Christiaan Spa Salon
2. Nevaeh
3. Halo Salon & Spa
Editor’s Pick: Atrium Salon & Spa
Favorite Place for a Manicure/Pedicure
1. Bellagio Day Spa & Salon
2. Bellezza Nail Spa
3. Renaissance Nails
Favorite Place for a Massage
1. Massage Envy
2. Atrium Salon & Spa
3. Serenity Spa
Editor’s Note – very close 4th and 5th places: Nevaeh and J. Christiaan
Favorite Place for a Facial
1. Serenity Spa
2. Atrium Salon & Spa
3. TTE Skincare
Favorite Pet Groomer
1. Granite Bay Groomers
2. PetsMart
3. Karona’s Pet Styling
Favorite Florist
1. Bartlett’s Flowers & Gifts
2. Lilygrass
3. Becky’s Flowers
Favorite Photographer
1. Nor Cal Candids
2. Mike Martin Photography
3. McKay Photography
Favorite Art Gallery
1. Blue Line Gallery
2. Crocker Art Museum
3. Hang It Up Gallery
Favorite Local Bank
1. Wells Fargo
2. Bank of America
3. Safe Credit Union
Editor’s Pick: 1st Northern Bank
Favorite Auto Repair
1. 5 Star Automotive
2. Made in Japan
3. Duncan’s Automotive
Favorite Dry Cleaner
1. Bud’s Dry Cleaning
2. Judi’s Cleaners
3. Rytina Fine Cleaners
Favorite Tailor
1. Four Seasons Tailoring
2. Anthony’s Tailor
3. Alterations Express
Favorite Dentist
1. Frederick Correa, DDS
2. Dental Designs
3. Jerry Martin, DDS
Favorite Produce Department
1. Raley’s
2. Nugget Market
3. Safeway
Editor’s Pick: Denio’s Farmer’s Market
Favorite Grocery Store
1. Raley’s
2. Nugget Market
3. Safeway
Favorite Boutique
1. Nevaeh
2. Friday Nite
3. Nice Twice
Favorite Children’s Store
1. Lil Suckers
2. Silver Spoon
3. Starlight Starbright
Editor’s Pick: Toys That Teach
Favorite Gift Shop
1. J. Matthews
2. Periwinkle
3. Le Petit Chateau
Editor’s Pick: Home Gift Art
Favorite Jewelry Store
1. Kenny G & Co.
2. DeVons
3. Guzzetta
Favorite Store in Which to Shop
1. Nordstrom
2. Target
3. Macy’s
Favorite Mall or Shopping Center
1. Roseville Galleria
2. The Fountains
3. Quarry Ponds
Congrats to all the winners!
Favorite Ice Cream/Frozen Treat Place
1. Big Spoon
2. Cold Stone
3. A Dash of Panache
Favorite Smoothie Place
1. Jamba Juice
2. Robek’s
3. A Dash of Panache
Favorite Pizza Place
1. Round Table
2. Pizza Antica
3. Cool River
Editor’s Pick: Basic Urban Kitchen
Favorite Breakfast Place
1. Venita Rhea’s
2. Susie’s Country Oaks Café
3. Pacific Street Café
Favorite Brunch Place
1. Toast
2. La Provence
3. Spoons
Favorite Burger & Fries Joint
1. The Habit
2. In-n-Out
3. Mel’s Diner
Favorite BBQ Place
1. Lucille’s Smokehouse
2. Texas West BBQ
3. Back Forty Texas BBQ
Favorite Mexican Restaurant
1. Cabos
2. Chevy’s
3. Dos Coyotes
Honorable mentions – Eva’s and El Azteca – the votes were very close in this category. Guess we all love our Mexican food!
Favorite Chinese Restaurant
1. Fat’s Asia Bistro
2. P.F. Chang’s
3. Granite Bay Chinese
Favorite Sushi/Japanese Restaurant
1. Mikuni
2. Sushi Unlimited
3. Blue Nami
Favorite Steakhouse
1. Ruth’s Chris
2. Outback
3. Carver’s
Editor’s Pick: Austin’s Steakhouse
Favorite Italian Restaurant
1. Macaroni Grill
2. Olive Garden
3. Buca di Bepo
Favorite Indian Restaurant
1. Bombay Bistro
2. Chaat Café
3. Kathmandu Kitchen
Favorite Thai
1. Thai Basil
2. Ruan Thai
3. Granite Bay Thai Bistro
Favorite Deli
1. Beach Hut Deli
2. Dominick’s Italian Market-Deli
3. Fosco’s
Favorite Sandwich Place
1. Jersey Mike’s
2. Beach Hut Deli
3. Mr. Pickles
Favorite Salad Place
1. A Dash of Panache
2. Pluto’s
3. Fresh Choice
Favorite Bakery
1. Dainty Pastry
2. House of Bread
3. Cinn City
Favorite Romantic Restaurant
1. La Provence
2. Hawks
3. The Melting Pot
Favorite Outdoor Dining
1. Greenhouse Restaurant & Brewery
2. La Provence
3. Toast
Favorite Takeout Restaurant
1. Pei Wei
2. Chili’s
3. Dominick’s Italian Market-Deli
Favorite Casual Restaurant
1. BJ’s
2. Applebee’s
3. Pasta Village
Favorite Overall Restaurant
1. La Provence
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Piatti
Favorite Waitperson
1. Lindsay, La Provence
2. Sandra, A Dash of Panache
3. Ignacio, Piatti
Favorite Coffee or Tea
1. Starbucks
2. Peet’s
3. It’s a Grind
Editor’s Pick: A Perfect Blend
Favorite Bar
1. Mandango’s
2. Crush 29
3. BJ’s
Favorite Happy Hour
1. Chevy’s
2. Crush 29
3. Piatti
Favorite Cocktails
1. Crush 29
2. La Provence
3. Fat’s Asia Bistro
Favorite Place for a Glass of Wine
1. Crush 29
2. La Provence
3. WineStyles
Editor’s Pick: Carpe Vino
Favorite Bartender
1. Tony, La Provence
2. Paul, La Provence
3. Page, Piatti
Favorite Local Winery
1. Mt. Vernon
2. Boeger
3. Lava Cap
Favorite Day Trip
1. Napa
2. Lake Tahoe
3. San Francisco
Favorite Playground
1. Royer Park
2. Hillsborough Park
3. Maidu Park
Favorite Kid’s Activity
1. Sunsplash
2. Roseville Aquatic Center
3. Tricks Gymnastics
Favorite Park
1. Royer Park
2. Maidu Park
3. Hillsborough Park
Favorite Picnic Spot
1. Royer Park
2. Beale’s Point
3. Lake Tahoe
Favorite Golf Course
1. Woodcreek Oaks
2. Whitney Oaks
3. Diamond Oaks
Editor’s Pick: DarkHorse
Favorite Personal Trainer
1. Suzanne Moen, Roseville Health & Wellness
2. Sandee Darragh, Johnson Ranch
3. Breann Zweck, Roseville Health & Wellness
Favorite Gym/Health Club
1. Roseville Health & Wellness
2. Johnson Ranch
3. Gold’s Gym
Favorite Martial Arts
1. Kovar’s
2. Joslin’s East West Karate
3. Granite Bay Karate
Favorite Casino
1. Thunder Valley
2. Atlantis Casino
3. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Favorite Local Spiritual Leader
1. Ray Johnston, Bayside Church
2. Lance Hahn, Bridgeway Christian
3. Chris Ritter, Providence Bible Church
Favorite Museum
1. Crocker Art Museum
2. Railroad Museum
3. Roseville Telephone Museum
Favorite Local Hero
1. Leslie DeDora, A Touch of Understanding
2. Robyn Rapheal, Keaton Rapheal Memorial
3. Local Firefighters
Favorite Civic Leader
1. The late Sylvia Besana
2. Gina Garbolino
3. Ed Bonner
Favorite Local Businessperson
1. Sharon Brown, Bright Beginnings
2. Scott Alvord, A Dash of Panache
3. Joyce Falbo, The Versa Group
Favorite Annual Event or Festival
1. Downtown Tuesday Night
2. Hot Chili & Cool Cars
3. Roseville’s 4th of July Festivities
Favorite Artist
1. Gail Rappaport-Weiland
2. Mya Louw
3. Diana Brown
Favorite Musician/Band
1. Lincoln Brewster
2. Mumbo Gumbo
3. Val Weinberg
Favorite Performing Arts Organization
1. Magic Circle Theatre
2. B Street Theatre
3. Auburn Symphony
Favorite Charitable Organization
1. Placer SPCA
2. Acres of Hope
3. A Touch of Understanding
Favorite Best Kept Secret
1. Mozie’s Adventures
2. Providence Bible Church
3. A Dash of Panache
Favorite Teacher
1. Dani Guzman, Granite Bay High School
2. Alejandro Uribe, Roseville High School
3. Katrina Wachs, Granite Bay High School
Favorite Athletic Coach
1. Ernie Cooper, Granite Bay High School
2. Bri Larson, Granite Bay High School
3. Guin Boggs, Triple Threat Basketball Sports Camp
Favorite Place to Volunteer
1. Placer SPCA
2. Bayside Church
3. Acres of Hope
Favorite Place to Take
Out-of-Town Visitors
1. Old Sacramento
2. Old Town Auburn
3. Denio’s
Favorite Web Site
1. Roseville.ca.us
2. Craigslist.com
3. Rocklintoday.com
Favorite Barber
1. American Male
2. Perry’s Barbershop
3. Glenn’s Barber Shop
Favorite Hair Stylist
1. Christy Hutchison, J. Christiaan
2. Erica Parce, Nevaeh
3. Amy Freeman, Teezed
Editor’s Pick: Bryan Barnes, Nevaeh
Favorite Salon
1. J. Christiaan Spa Salon
2. Nevaeh
3. Halo Salon & Spa
Editor’s Pick: Atrium Salon & Spa
Favorite Place for a Manicure/Pedicure
1. Bellagio Day Spa & Salon
2. Bellezza Nail Spa
3. Renaissance Nails
Favorite Place for a Massage
1. Massage Envy
2. Atrium Salon & Spa
3. Serenity Spa
Editor’s Note – very close 4th and 5th places: Nevaeh and J. Christiaan
Favorite Place for a Facial
1. Serenity Spa
2. Atrium Salon & Spa
3. TTE Skincare
Favorite Pet Groomer
1. Granite Bay Groomers
2. PetsMart
3. Karona’s Pet Styling
Favorite Florist
1. Bartlett’s Flowers & Gifts
2. Lilygrass
3. Becky’s Flowers
Favorite Photographer
1. Nor Cal Candids
2. Mike Martin Photography
3. McKay Photography
Favorite Art Gallery
1. Blue Line Gallery
2. Crocker Art Museum
3. Hang It Up Gallery
Favorite Local Bank
1. Wells Fargo
2. Bank of America
3. Safe Credit Union
Editor’s Pick: 1st Northern Bank
Favorite Auto Repair
1. 5 Star Automotive
2. Made in Japan
3. Duncan’s Automotive
Favorite Dry Cleaner
1. Bud’s Dry Cleaning
2. Judi’s Cleaners
3. Rytina Fine Cleaners
Favorite Tailor
1. Four Seasons Tailoring
2. Anthony’s Tailor
3. Alterations Express
Favorite Dentist
1. Frederick Correa, DDS
2. Dental Designs
3. Jerry Martin, DDS
Favorite Produce Department
1. Raley’s
2. Nugget Market
3. Safeway
Editor’s Pick: Denio’s Farmer’s Market
Favorite Grocery Store
1. Raley’s
2. Nugget Market
3. Safeway
Favorite Boutique
1. Nevaeh
2. Friday Nite
3. Nice Twice
Favorite Children’s Store
1. Lil Suckers
2. Silver Spoon
3. Starlight Starbright
Editor’s Pick: Toys That Teach
Favorite Gift Shop
1. J. Matthews
2. Periwinkle
3. Le Petit Chateau
Editor’s Pick: Home Gift Art
Favorite Jewelry Store
1. Kenny G & Co.
2. DeVons
3. Guzzetta
Favorite Store in Which to Shop
1. Nordstrom
2. Target
3. Macy’s
Favorite Mall or Shopping Center
1. Roseville Galleria
2. The Fountains
3. Quarry Ponds