2010 Readers' Choice Awards
Oct 01, 2010 10:06AM ● By Style
Bravo! On behalf of Style Magazine and Style readers, this month we congratulate the best of the best in community favorites.
Drumroll Please...Without further ado...the 2010 Favorites!
Favorite Ice Cream/Frozen Treat Place
1. Big Spoon
2. Cold Stone
3. Leatherby’s
Honorable Mentions: A Dash of Panache, Top It Off Frozen Yogurt and Baskin Robbins
Favorite Smoothie Place
1. Jamba Juice
2. Bayside Café
3. Lollicup
Favorite Pizza Place
1. Cool River Pizza
2. Original Pete’s
3. Round Table Pizza
Favorite Breakfast Place
1. Waffle Barn
2. Pacific Street Café
3. Awful Annie’s
Favorite Brunch Place
1. La Provence
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Mimi’s Café
Favorite Burger & Fries Joint
1. Habit Burger Grill
2. The Counter Burger
3. In-N-Out Burger
Honorable Mentions: Nubbin’s and The Squeeze Inn
Favorite BBQ Place
1. Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ
2. Texas West BBQ
3. Back Forty Texas BBQ
Favorite Chinese Restaurant
1. Fat's Asia Bistro
2. P.F. Chang's China Bistro
3. China Villa
Favorite Sushi/Japanese Restaurant
1. Mikuni
2. Blue Nami
3. Sake House
Favorite Mexican Restaurant
1. El Azteca
2. Cabos
3. Tres Agaves
A VERY close #4 – Mas Cocina Mexicana
Favorite Steakhouse
1. Ruth’s Chris
2. Suede Blue
3. Outback
Favorite Seafood Restaurant
1. McCormick & Schmick’s
2. Fin’s
3. Scott’s Seafood
Favorite ItalianRestaurant
1. Buca di Beppo
2. Rubino’s
3. Il Fornaio
Favorite Indian Restaurant
1. India Oven
2. Bombay Bistro
3. Chaat Café
Favorite Thai Restaurant
1. Thai Basil
2. Ruen Thai
3. Orchid Thai
Favorite Place to Order Vegetarian Food
1. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
2. UFood Grill
3. Whole Foods Market
Honorable Mentions: Fresh Choice and La Provence
Favorite Deli
1. Beach Hut Deli
2. Better Foods Deli
3. Dominick’s Italian Market & Deli
Favorite Sandwich Place
1. Mr. Pickle's
2. Panera Bread
3. Beach Hut Deli
Favorite Salad Place
1. Pluto’s
2. Whole Foods
3. Fresh Choice
Favorite Bakery
1. Nugget Market
2. Panera Bread
3. Icing on the Cupcake
Favorite Bagel/Pastry Place
1. Noah’s Bagels
2. Panera Bread
3. Whole Foods Market
Favorite Romantic Restaurant
1. La Provence
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Hawks
Favorite Outdoor Restaurant
1. La Provence
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Cheesecake Factory
Favorite Takeout Restaurant
1. Red Robin
2. Fat’s Asia Bistro
3. In-N-Out Burger
Favorite Casual Restaurant
1. The Chef’s Table
2. Chili’s
3. Ginger’s
Favorite Overall
1. Paul Martin's American Bistro
2. La Provence
3. The Chef’s Table
Favorite Waitperson
1. Danelle Olson at Paul Martin’s American Bistro
2. Samantha Lees at La Provence
3. Katie Mazza at A Dash of Panache
Favorite Chef
1. David Hill at The Chef’s Table
2. Shane McMahon at La Provence
3. Josh Korn at Paul Martin’s American Bistro
Favorite Coffee/Tea Place
1. Starbucks
2. Peet’s
3. Bayside Café
Honorable Mentions: Bloom Coffee & Tea and Kona Coffee Cafe
Favorite Bar
1. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
2. La Provence
3. Crush 29
Honorable Mention: The Boxing Donkey Irish Pub
Favorite Happy Hour
1. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
2. La Provence
3. McCormick & Schmick’s
Honorable Mentions: Crush 29 and Hawks
Favorite Cocktails
1. Crush 29
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. La Provence
Honorable Mention: Tres Agaves
Favorite Place to go for a Glass of Wine
1. La Provence
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Capitol Cellars
Favorite Bartender
1. Heather Bierwirth at Paul Martin’s American Bistro
2. Tony Molina at La Provence
3. Bryan Cola at La Provence
Favorite Local Winery
1. Lone Buffalo
2. Dono dal Cielo
3. Secret Ravine
Favorite Casino
1. Thunder Valley
2. Red Hawk
3. Harrah’s
Favorite Place to People Watch
1. The Fountains at Roseville
2. Westfield Galleria at Roseville
3. Crush 29
Favorite Day Trip
1. Lake Tahoe
2. San Francisco
3. Napa Valley
Favorite Playground
1. Royer Park
2. Maidu Regional Park
3. Whitney Community Park
Favorite Place to Take the Kids for Fun
1. SunSplash
2. BounceU
3. Roseville Aquatic Center
Favorite Park
1. Royer Park
2. Whitney Community Park
3. Maidu Regional Park
Favorite Golf Course
1. Whitney Oaks Golf Club
2. Diamond Oaks
3. Turkey Creek
Honorable Mention: Granite Bay Golf Club
Favorite Personal Trainer
1. Christy Woodward at Roseville Health & Wellness
2. Suzanne Moen at Roseville Health & Wellness
3. Christy Barry at Roseville Health & Wellness
Favorite Gym/Health Club
1. Roseville Health & Wellness Center
2. California Family Fitness
3. TruFitness
A VERY close #4 – 24 Hour Fitness
Favorite Martial Arts Studio
1. The Studio Martial Arts & Fitness
2. Kovar’s
3. Fusion Elite
Favorite Pilates Studio/Instructor
1. Dawn Niemi at Roseville Health & Wellness
2. Diane Pascua at TruFitness
3. Joanie Martin at California Family Fitness
Favorite Yoga Studio/Instructor
1. Ellen Perjanik at Roseville Health & Wellness
2. Blythe Lehman at Roseville Health & Wellness
3. California Family Fitness
Favorite General Doctor
1. Jennifer Hopper, M.D.
2. Terri Bigler, M.D.
3. David Verhaag, M.D.
Favorite Dermatologist
1. Scott Hearth, M.D.
2. Christopher Ha, M.D.
3. Artur Henke, M.D.
Favorite Eye Doctor
1. Julie Thornton, O.D.
2. Thomas Swanson, O.D.
3. Brent Reed, M.D.
Favorite Doctor for Cosmetic Procedures
1. Christa Clark, M.D.
2. Kenneth Sumida, M.D.
3. David Kaufman, M.D.
Honorable Mention: Celia Remy, M.D.
Favorite Pediatrician
1. Lenbert Wong, M.D.
2. William Warden, M.D.
3. Zoey Goore, M.D.
Favorite Chiropractor
1. Scott Warren, D.C.
2. Roseville Family Chiropractic
3. Paul Diemer, D.C.
Favorite Dentist
1. Firas Nassif, D.D.S.
2. Fredrick Correa, D.D.S.
3. Gentle Dental Blue Oak
Honorable Mention: Smile Island
Favorite Pediatric Dentist
1. Weideman Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
2. Rocklin Pediatric Dentistry
3. Make a Smile Children’s Dental
Honorable Mention: Silver Star Dental
Favorite Pharmacy
1. Walgreens
2. CVS
3. Kaiser
Favorite Spiritual Leader
1. Ray Johnston at Bayside Church
2. Lance Hahn at Bridgeway Christian Church
3. Fr. Michael O’Reilly at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church
Favorite Museum
1. STAR ECO Station
2. Crocker Art Museum
3. Roseville Utility Exploration Center
Favorite Kids’ Birthday Party Spot
1. Wacky Tacky
2. Sky Zone
3. John’s Incredible Pizza
A VERY close #4 – BounceU
Favorite Local Hero
1. Summer Sanders
2. Rocklin Fire Department
3. David Sloane at Roseville Police Department
Favorite Civic Leader
1. John Allard
2. Scott Alvord
3. Mike Shellito
Favorite Local Businessperson
1. Scott Alvord at A Dash of Panache
2. Chris Rubino at Rubino’s
3. JoAnn Funk at Nice Twice Consignment
Favorite Neighborhood in Which to Live
1. Stanford Ranch
2. Rocklin Highlands
3. Diamond Creek
Favorite Annual Event
1. Hot Chili & Cool Cars
2. Splash
3. Downtown Tuesday Nights
Favorite Local Artist
1. Michelle Brunmier
2. Gayle Rappaport Weiland
3. Fred Ekman
Favorite Local Musician/Band
1. Autumn Sky
2. Lincoln Brewster
3. Mumbo Gumbo
Local Performing Arts Organization
1. Civic Theatre West
2. Placer Theatre Ballet
3. Rocklin Community Theatre
Favorite Nonprofit Organization
1. Placer SPCA
2. Acres of Hope
3. A Touch of Understanding
Honorable Mention: Keaton Raphael Memorial
Favorite Local Best Kept Secret
1. Rubino’s
2. A Dash of Panache
3. Mozie’s Adventures
Favorite Teacher
1. Linda Godshall at Maidu Elementary School
2. Jennifer Reece at Blue Oaks Elementary School
3. Linda Dickson at Granite Bay High School
Favorite Preschool
1. Rocklin Preschool
2. STAR Preschool
3. Granite Bay Schoolhouse
Favorite Athletic Coach
1. John Sherman at Granite Bay High School
2. Ernie Cooper at Granite Bay High School
3. Greg Benzel at Rocklin Thunder High School
Favorite Librarian
1. Lesli Goto at City of Roseville Library
2. Carol Meadows at City of Roseville Library
3. Shari Dearing at Rocklin Public Library
Favorite Place to Volunteer
1. Bayside Church and Bayside Café
2. Placer SPCA
3. A Touch of Understanding
Favorite Local Web Site
1. City of Rocklin, Rocklin.ca.us
2. Style Magazine, Stylemg.com (why, thank you!)
3. City of Roseville, Roseville.ca.us
Favorite Tanning Salon
1. California Sun Centers
2. Sun Kiss Tanning
3. Planet Beach Roseville
Favorite Barber
1. Barber Sam at Sam’s Barber Shop
2. Perry Bramhill at Perry’s Barber Shop
3. Hunter at Hunter’s Barber Shop
Favorite Barber Shop
1. Rocklin Barber Shop
2. Hunter’s Barber Shop
3. Perry’s Barber Shop
Favorite Hair Stylist
1. Bryan Barnes at Nevaeh
2. Lisa Flowers at Atrium Salon Spa
3. Chelsy Burtis at J. Christiaan Spa & Salon
Favorite Salon
1. Brockway Hair Design
2. Nevaeh
3. J. Christiaan Spa & Salon
Honorable Mention: Halo Salon & Day Spa
Favorite Day Spa
1. Atrium Salon Spa
2. J. Christiaan Spa & Salon
3. Serenity Spa
Honorable Mention: Halo Salon & Day Spa
Favorite Place for a Manicure/Pedicure
1. Bellagio Day Spa & Salon
2. Atrium Salon Spa
3. J. Christiaan Spa & Salon
Honorable Mentions: Nevaeh and Ocean Nail
Favorite Place for a Massage
1. Roseville Health & Wellness Center
2. Atrium Salon Spa
3. J. Christiaan Spa & Salon
Honorable Mentions: Massage Envy and Massage Heights
Favorite Massage Therapist
1. Linda Said at Atrium Salon Spa
2. Renee VonFeldt at Roseville Health & Wellness
3. Kristy Crow at Roseville Health & Wellness
Favorite Place for a Facial
1. Atrium Salon Spa
2. J. Christiaan Spa & Salon
3. Faces 365
Honorable Mentions: The Tiger’s Eye Skincare and Hoshall’s Salon & Spa
Favorite Facialist
1. Noki Ellison at Atrium Salon Spa
2. Danielle Fletcher at J. Christiaan Spa & Salon
3. Ashley Trace at Nevaeh
Favorite Med Spa
1. Laser Esthetica
2. Vitality Medical Laser & Skin Clinic
3. Advanced Medical Spa
Favorite Veterinarian
1. Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic
2. Rocklin Road Animal Hospital
3. Granite Bay Veterinary Clinic
Honorable Mention: Arbor View Veterinary Clinic
Favorite Pet Groomer
Tie for #1: Granite Bay Pet Grooming and Wags to Riches
2. Karona’s Pet Styling
3. Mud to Suds
Favorite Pet Shop
1. The Doggie Bag
2. Mud to Suds
3. PetSmart
Honorable Mention: Rocklin Family Pet Shop
Favorite Florist
1. Lilygrass
2. Ambience Floral Design
3. Rocklin Florist
Honorable Mentions: Bartlett’s and Blossoms & Balloons
Favorite Photographer
1. Image Outfitters Photography
2. Mike Martin Photography
3. Enchanted Images
Favorite Art Gallery
1. Blue Line Gallery
2. High-Hand Conservatory, Nursery & Art Gallery
3. 404 Gallery
Favorite Landscaper
1. Koch Kreations
2. Figs Landscaping
3. Turning Leaf, Inc.
Favorite Interior Designer
1. Destiny Weideman at Destiny Designs
2. Julie Smith at Julie Smith & Associates
3. Tiffany Horne Interiors
Favorite Handyman/Construction Services
1. Kevyn Baca at Grandpa’s Truck Construction Services
2. Dave Leary
3. Husbands for Rent
Favorite Electrician
1. Ireland Electric
2. Roseville Rocklin Electric
3. Wiring Integrity
Favorite Plumber
1. Roseville Plumbing
2. Russell Plumbing
3. Linck’s Plumbing
Favorite Carpet Cleaning Service
1. Mission Carpet Care
2. Rick’s Carpet Care
3. Premier Chem-Dry
Favorite House Cleaning Service
1. Molly Maids
2. MaidPro
3. Maid in America
Favorite Senior Living Center
1. Sun City Roseville
2. Eskaton Roseville
3. Eskaton Granite Bay
Favorite Accountant
1. Professional Solutions Group
2. Mann, Urrutia, Nelson CPAs & Assoc.
3. Kee Mapes & Associates
Favorite Attorney
1. Jeff Sevey
2. Nick Avdis
3. Sarah Litchney
Favorite Local Bank
1. Safe Credit Union
2. School’s Credit Union
3. Golden One Credit Union
Honorable Mention: River City Bank
Favorite Auto Repair
1. Scotty’s Automotive
2. Bubba’s Auto Care
3. Mercedes-Benz of Rocklin
Favorite Dry Cleaner
1. Bud’s Dry Cleaning
2. Judi’s Cleaners
3. Park Drive Cleaners
Favorite Tailor
1. Anthony’s Tailor Shop
2. Four Seasons Tailoring
3. Vali’s Alterations & Cleaners
Favorite Farmers’ Market
1. The Fountains at Roseville
2. Denio’s
3. Auburn Farmers’ Market
Favorite Produce Department
1. Whole Foods
2. Nugget Market
3. Bel-Air
Favorite Grocery Store
1. Whole Foods
2. Nugget Market
3. Trader Joe’s
Favorite Health Store
1. Sunrise Natural Foods
2. Whole Foods
3. Elliott’s Natural Foods
Favorite Boutique
1. Nevaeh
2. SWAK
3. ReNew Boutique
Honorable Mentions: Yve’s Fine Lingerie and Nice Twice Consignment
Favorite Children’s Clothing Store
1. Posh Punkins
2. The Silver Spoon
3. Children’s Orchard
Favorite Toy Store
1. Learning Express
2. Toys R Us
3. Toys That Teach
Favorite Bike Shop
1. The Hub
2. Sharp Bicycles
3. Bicycles Plus
Favorite Skate/Snow/Surf Shop
1. Ground Zero
2. Ronin Skate Shop
3. Surf & Skate
Favorite Home Décor Store
1. HomeGoods
2. RC Willey
3. Crate & Barrel
Favorite Furniture Store
1. RC Willey
2. Naturwood Home Furnishings
3. Scandinavian Designs
Favorite Floor Covering Store
1. S & G Carpet
2. Roseville Carpet One
3. California Carpet Center
Favorite Window Coverings Store
1. Blind Spot Blinds & Shutters
2. California Window Fashions
3. Hall’s Window Center
Favorite Book Store
1. Borders
2. Barnes & Noble
3. Almost Perfect Book Store
Favorite Consignment Shop
1. Nice Twice Consignment
2. Moth Hole
3. Doodle Bugs Children’s Boutique
Favorite Gift Shop
1. Rock Hill Lavender
2. Nevaeh
3. Mark’s Hallmark
Favorite Jewelry Store
1. Guzzetta & Co. Fine Jewelers
2. Kenny G & Company
3. Lincoln Jewelers
Honorable Mention: Tiffany & Co.
Favorite Store in Which to Shop
1. Nordstrom
2. Macy’s
3. Kohl’s
Favorite Mall or Shopping Center
1. Westfield Galleria at Roseville
2. The Fountains at Roseville
3. Arden Fair Mall