2011 Readers' Choice Awards
Sep 30, 2011 11:01AM ● By Style
Favorite Ice Cream/Frozen Treat Place
1. Cold Stone Creamery
2. Big Spoon
3. Top it Off Frozen Yogurt
Favorite Smoothie Place
1. Jamba Juice
2. A Dash of Panache
3. Robek’s
Favorite Pizza Place
1. Cool River Pizza
2. Chicago Fire
3. zpizza
A very close #4: Round Table Pizza.
Favorite Breakfast Place
1. Venita Rhea’s
2. Pacific Street Café
3. Ginger’s
A very close #4: Susie’s Country Oaks Café
Favorite Brunch Place
1. La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Rubino’s Ristorante
Favorite Burger & Fries Joint
1. The Counter Burger
2. The Habit Burger Grill
3. In-N-Out Burger
Favorite BBQ Place
1. Texas West Bar-B-Que
2. Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
3. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Favorite Mexican Restaurant
1. Mas Mexican Food
2. Chevy’s
3. El Azteca
Favorite Chinese Restaurant
1. Fat’s Asia Bistro
2. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
3. Bambu Asian Cuisine
Favorite Seafood Restaurant
1. Fins Market & Grill
2. McCormick & Schmick’s
3. Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar
Favorite Steakhouse
1. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
2. Suede Blue
3. Cattlemens
Favorite Italian Restaurant
1. Rubino’s Ristorante
2. Olive Garden
3. Il Fornaio
Favorite Overall Restaurant
1. Paul Martin's American Bistro
2. Suede Blue
3. La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
Favorite Indian Restaurant
1. Bombay Bistro
2. India Oven
3. Mehfil Indian Restaurant
Favorite Thai Restaurant
1. Thai Basil
2. Ruen Thai
3. Thai Chili
Favorite Place to Get Vegetarian Food
1. Whole Foods Market
2. Rubino’s Ristorante
3. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
Favorite Deli
1. Beach Hut Deli
2. Better Foods Deli
3. Subway
Favorite Salad Place
1. Pluto’s
2. Fresh Choice
3. A Dash of Panache
Favorite Bakery
1. Panera Bread
2. Icing on the Cupcake
3. Nugget Market
Favorite Romantic Restaurant
1. La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Hawks
Favorite Outdoor Dining
1. La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Tres
Favorite Takeout Restaurant
1. Wayside Noodles
2. Chipotle Mexican Grill
3. Dos Coyotes Border Cafe
Favorite Casual Restaurant
1. Ginger’s
2. Chili’s
3. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Favorite Family Restaurant
1. Buca di Beppo
2. Ginger’s
3. Brookfields Restaurant
Favorite Waitperson
1. Katie Mazza at A Dash of Panache
2. Dan Sullivan at Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Natalie Ruhkala at Rubino’s Ristorante
Favorite Chef
1. Taro Arai at Mikuni
2. David Hill at The Chef’s Table
3. TIE: Jesse Mendoza at Rubino’s Ristorante and
Josh Korn at Paul Martin’s American Bistro
Favorite Catering
1. Randy Peters Catering & Event Planning
2. Rubino’s Ristorante
3. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
Favorite Sushi/Japanese Restaurant
1. Mikuni
2. Sumo Sushi
3. Blue Nami
Favorite Coffee/Tea Place
1. Starbucks
2. Peet’s Coffee & Tea
3. Bloom Coffee & Tea
Honorable Mention: Jericho Coffee
Favorite Bar
1. CRUSH 29
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. The Boxing Donkey Irish Pub
Favorite Happy Hour Place
1. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
2. CRUSH 29
3. Fat’s Asia Bistro
A close #4 Chevy’s
Favorite Cocktails
1. CRUSH 29
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Fat’s Asia Bistro
Favorite Wine Bar
1. Capitol Cellars
2. Carpe Vino
3. Crush 29
Favorite Bartender
1. Paige Flynn at Paul Martin’s American Bistro
2. Tony Molina at La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
3. Heather Bierwirth at Paul Martin’s American Bistro
Favorite Local Winery
1. Lone Buffalo Vineyards
2. Dono dal Cielo Vineyards
3. Bogle Vineyards
Favorite Sports Bar
1. Bunz & Company
2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
3. Diamond Plate Bar & Grill
Favorite Casino
1. Thunder Valley Casino Resort
2. Red Hawk Casino
3. Peppermill Casino Resort
Favorite Movie Theater
1. Blue Oaks Cinema 16
2. Century 14
3. United Artists Olympus Pointe 12
Favorite Playground
1. Mahany Park
2. Royer Park
3. Whitney Ranch Park
Favorite Kids Activity
1. Golfland/Sunsplash
2. BounceU
3. Wacky Tacky
A very close #4:STAR ECO Station
Favorite Park
1. Royer
2. Maidu Regional
3. Whitney Ranch
Favorite Museum
1. Roseville Utility Exploration Center
2. STAR ECO Station
3. Maidu Indian Museum & Historic Site
Favorite Golf Course
1. Whitney Oaks Golf Club
2. Turkey Creek Golf Club
3. Morgan Creek Golf Club
Favorite Pilates Studio
1. Roseville Health & Wellness
2. The Dailey Method
3. TruFitness
Favorite Dance Studio
1. Dance Elite All Stars
2. NCDC
3. Dance Gallery 2
Favorite Dance Instructor
1. Katie Mazza
2. Adriane Kunselman
3. Donna Webb
Favorite Personal Trainer
1.Suzanne Moen at Roseville Health & Wellness
2. Jill Dorning at The Studio Martial Arts & Fitness
3. Mark Cavallaro at Roseville Health & Wellness
Favorite Gym/Health Club
1. Roseville Health & Wellness Center
2. The Studio Martial Arts & Fitness
3. California Family Fitness
A very close #4: TruFitness
Favorite Martial Arts Studio
1. The Studio Martial Arts & Fitness
2. Kovar’s Satori Academy
3. West Coast Martial Arts
Favorite Martial Arts Instructor
1. Amitis Pourarian at The Studio Martial Arts & Fitness
2. Chad Shepherd at Kovar's Satori Academy
3. Charlie Espinoza at West Coast Martial Arts
Favorite Yoga Studio
1. The Studio Martial Arts & Fitness
2. Roseville Health & Wellness Center
3. Bikram Yoga
Favorite Yoga Instructor
1. Donna Webb at The Studio Martial Arts & Fitness
2. Ellen Perjanik at Roseville Health & Wellness
3. Kate Stempel at TruFitness
Favorite Pilates Instructor
1. Dawn Niemi at Roseville Health & Wellness
2. Kelly Waterlyn at 24 Hour Fitness
3. Diane Pascua at TruFitness
Favorite Nutrition Shop
1. Sunrise Natural Foods
2. Whole Foods Market
3. West Coast Nutrition
Favorite Physical Therapist
1. Kristin Wetter at Sacramento Spine & Physical Therapy
2. Brian Phillips at Sacramento Spine & Physical Therapy
3. Jennifer Slade at Sutter Rehabilitation Institute
Favorite Dermatologist
1. Scott Hearth, M.D. at Cosmetic Dermatology Center
2. Christopher Ha, M.D. at Roseville Dermatology
3. Alan Semion, M.D.
Favorite Chiropractor
1. Jennifer Cox, D.C. at Roseville Family Chiropractic
2. Scott Warren, D.C. at Warren Chiropractic
3. Jared Thomas, D.C. at Thomas Chiropractic
Favorite General Practitioner
1. David Verhaag, M.D.
2. Linda Agresti, D.O.
3. Richard Lichti, M.D.
Favorite Doctor
1. Raymond Turnure, M.D.
2. William Jornlin, M.D.
3. Monty Peterson, M.C.
Favorite Eye Doctor
1. Lauren Van Winkle, O.D.
2. Thomas Swanson, O.D.
3. Julie Thornton, O.D.
Favorite Doctor for Cosmetic Procedures
1. David Kaufman, M.D.
2. Kenneth Sumida, M.D.
3. TIE: Scott Hearth, M.D.
and Christa Clark, M.D.
Favorite Dentist
1. Firas Nassif, D.D.S./Dental Designs of Roseville
2. Jeffrey McClure, D.D.S./Blue Oak Dental Roseville
3. Kevin Chang, D.D.S.
Favorite Orthodontist
1. Dwight Miller, D.D.S.
2. Alexis Lyons, D.D.S.
3. Marc Dunn, D.D.S.
Favorite Pediatric Dentist
1. Weideman Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
2. Rocklin Pediatric Dentistry
3. Silver Star Dental
Favorite Pediatrician
1. Lenbert Wong, M.D.
2. Angelica Ha, M.D.
3. Laura Sorgea, M.D.
Favorite Pharmacy
1. Walgreens
2. CVS
3. Kaiser
Favorite Kid's Birthday Party Spot
1. BounceU
2. Wacky Tacky
3. John's Incredible Pizza Co.
Favorite Spiritual Leader
1. Scott Flanagan at Harvest Community Church
2. Ray Johnston at Bayside Church
3. Lance Hahn at Bridgeway Christian Church
Favorite Local Hero
1. Officer Matt Redding
2. Police Chief Daniel Hahn
3. Aldo Pineschi
Favorite Local Athlete
1. Michele Granger
2. Shane Peterson
3. Ashley Kittle
Favorite Civic Leader
1. Scott Alvord, President of Downtown Roseville Merchants, Inc.
2. Councilmember Carol Garcia
3. Sheriff Ed Bonner
Favorite Local Businessperson
1. Jennifer Cox, D.C.
2. Amitis Pourarian
3. Bruce Kawaguchi
Honorable mention: Cindy Daniels
Favorite Annual Event
1. Splash
2. Hot Chili & Cool Cars
3. Downtown Tuesday Nights
Favorite Local Musician
1. Lincoln Brewster
2. RIFF/RAFF
3. Whiskey Dawn
Favorite Local Performing Arts Organization
1. Rocklin Community Theatre
2. Placer Theatre Ballet
3. B Street Theatre
Favorite Charitable Organization
1. A Chance for Bliss
2. Placer SPCA
3. Placer Food Bank
Favorite Local Best Kept Secret
1. Beatnik Books
2. Acres of Hope
3. BAM (Bad Ass Moms) at The Studio
Favorite Teacher
1. Melanie Frost, Valley View Elementary
2. Duane Calkins, Buljan Middle School
3. Rosemarie Groth, John Adams Academy
Favorite Athletic Coach
1. Ernie Cooper, Granite Bay High School
2. Tim Moore, Oakmont High School
3. John Sherman, Granite Bay High School
Honorable Mention: Greg Benzel, Rocklin High School
Favorite Tutoring Services
1. Huntington Learning Center
2. Placer Adult Literacy Service (PALS)
3. Total Education Solutions
Favorite Preschool
1. Adventure Christian Preschool
2. Roseville Community Preschool
3. Granite Bay Schoolhouse
Favorite Private School
1. St. Albans Country Day School
2. Adventure Christian School
3. Valley Christian Academy
Favorite Place to Volunteer
1. Placer SPCA
2. STAR ECO Station
3. Bayside Church
Favorite Web Site
1. Roseville.ca.us
2. Stylemg.com
3. Rocklintoday.com
Favorite Hair Stylist
1. Alexis Reynolds at Halo Salon & Day Spa
2. Amy Breshears at Studio A Hair Designs
3. Chelsy Burtis at J. Christiaan Spa & Salon
Favorite Barber
1. Hunter at Hunter’s Barber Shop
2. Sam at Barber Sam's
3. Mario at Mario’s Barber Shop
Favorite Barber Shop
1. Barber Sam’s
2. Hunter’s Barber shop
3. Mario’s Barber Shop
Favorite Hair Salon
1. Brockway Hair Design
2. Halo Salon & Day Spa
3. Hoshall’s Salon & Spa
Favorite Make-up Artist
1. Meaghan Jiles
2. Jenifer Haupt
3. Carly Summers
Favorite Mani/Pedi Place
1. Bellagio Day Spa & Salon
2. Bellezza Nail Spa
3. Renaissance Nails
Favorite Tanning Salon
1. California Sun
2. Sun Kiss Tanning
3. Darkside Tanning
Favorite Waxing Salon
1. European Wax Center
2. Atrium Salon Spa
3. Nevaeh
Favorite Place for a Massage
1. Serenity Spa
2. Massage Envy
3. Atrium Salon Spa
Honorable mentions: Roseville Health & Wellness and Roseville Family Chiropractic
Favorite Massage Therapist
1. Kristy Crow at Roseville Health & Wellness
2. Sarah Peers at Roseville Family Chiropractic
3. Jason Anderson
Favorite Day Spa
1. Atrium Salon Spa
2. Halo Salon & Day Spa
3. Serenity Spa
Favorite Place for a Facial
1. Cosmetic Dermatology Center
2. Atrium Salon Spa
3. Serenity Spa
Favorite Facialist
1. Noki Ellison at Atrium Salon Spa
2. Kara Belleza at Halo Salon & Day Spa
3. Dawn Wilson at Cosmetic Dermatology Center
Favorite Medspa
1. Laser Esthetica
2. Vitality Medical
3. The Plastic Surgery Center
Favorite Acupuncturist
1. Sarah Hardesty, L.Ac.
2. Village Acupuncture
3. Gregory Brown, L.Ac.
Favorite Veterinarian
1. Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic
2. Granite Bay Veterinary Clinic
3. Willow Rock Pet Hospital
Favorite Pet Groomer
1. Granite Bay Pet Grooming
2. Karona’s Pet Styling
3. TIE: Mud to Suds and Wags to Riches Pet Grooming
Favorite Pet Shop
1. The Doggie Bag
2. Ben’s Bark Ave. Bistro
3. Rocklin Family Pets & Wash
Favorite Pet Trainer
1. P.E.T. Your Dog
2. Bark Avenue Westeren
3. Performance Dogs in Action
Favorite Pet Boarding
1. Granite Bay Veterinary Clinic
2. Aunt Cynthia’s Bed and Biscuit Inn
3. P.E.T. Your Dog
Favorite Local Artist
1. Deidre Trudeau
2. David Garibaldi
3. Gayle Rappaport-Weiland
Favorite Family Photography
1. Enchanted Images
2. Melissa Babasin Photography
3. Image Outfitters Photography
Favorite Art Gallery
1. Blue Line Gallery
2. Auburn Old Town Gallery
3. Lincoln Arts Gallery
Favorite Print & Sign Shop
1. Sir Speedy Printing & Marketing Services
2. PWR Signs
3. Signs On Time
Favorite Real Estate Agent
1. Frank Valente
2. Nick Sadek
3. Debbie Davis
Honorable Mention: Al Gibson
Favorite Interior Designer
1. Guchi Interior Design
2. Debra Williams Designs & Tiffany Horne Interiors
3. Destiny Designs
Favorite Handyman
1. Grandpa’s Truck Construction Services
2. Jerry Petersen Construction
3. Destiny Designs
Favorite Home Remodeling Company
1. Guchi Interior Design
2. Jerry Peterson Construction
3. Destiny Designs
Honorable Mention: Eberle Remodeling
Favorite Electrician
1. Roseville Rocklin Electric
2. Baker Electric
3. Ireland Electric
Favorite Plumber
1. Boyd Plumbing Inc.
2. On The Ritz Plumbing
3. Grandpa’s Truck Construction Services
Favorite Painting Contractor
1. Guchi Interior Design
2. Destiny Designs
3. DS Improvements
Favorite Landscaper
1. Koch Kreations
2. Executive Care Landscape Management
3. Capital Landscape
Favorite Garden Center
1. Green Acres Nursery
2. High Hand Nursery &Supply
3. Bushnell Gardens
Favorite Carpet Cleaning Service
1. Mission Carpet Care
2. Always Green Clean Carpet Care
3. Keep it Clean Carpet Care
Favorite House Cleaning Service
1. Molly Maid
2. Merry Maids
3. USA Professional Cleaning Inc.
Favorite Senior Living Center
1. Eskaton Roseville
2. Casa de Santa Fe
3. Alta Manor Assisted Living
Favorite Accountant
1. Karen Peak, CPA
2. Charles Carothers, CPA
3. John Choi, CPA
Favorite Attorney
1. Sarah Litchney
2. Cecilia Tsang
3. Lynn Dean
Favorite Local Bank
1. River City Bank
2. Tri Counties Bank
3. First Northern Bank
Favorite Credit Union
1. SAFE Credit Union
2. Golden 1 Credit Union
3. Schools Financial Credit Union
Favorite Auto Repair
1. Rocklin Automotive
2. Made in Japan
3. Five Star Auto Care
Favorite Auto Body Shop
1. Kniesel's Collison Centers
2. Gamboa's Body & Frame
3. Golden State Collision Center
Favorite Oil Change Place
1. Jiffy Lube
2. SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-up
3. Rocklin Automotive
Favorite Smog Shop
1. Smog 'N Go
2. Smog King
3. Smog Stop
Favorite Car Wash Place
1. Justin’s Car Wash & Detail Center
2. Five Star Auto Care
3. Bob’s Roseville Car Wash
Favorite Dry Cleaners
1. Bud’s Dry Cleaning
2. Judi’s Cleaners
3. Fresh Cleaners
Favorite Tailor
1. Four Seasons Tailoring
2. Anthony’s Tailor Shop
3. Alterations Express
Favorite Farmers’ Market
1. Denio’s Farmers' Market & Swap Meet
2. Foothill Farmers’ Market at The Fountains
3. Auburn Farmers’ Market
Favorite Produce Department
1. Whole Foods Market
2. Nugget Market
3. Sunflower Market
Favorite Grocery Store
1. Whole Foods Market
2. Raley’s
3. Nugget Market
Favorite Health Food Store
1. Sunrise Natural Foods
2. Whole Foods Market
3. Trader Joe’s
Favorite Boutique
1. S.W.A.K.
2. Nevaeh
3. Boulevard de Amelie
Favorite Children’s Clothing Store
1. Children’s Orchard
2. Janie & Jack
3. Once Upon A Child
Favorite Toy Store
1. Toys "R" Us
2. Learning Express
3. STAR ECO Station Gift Shop
Favorite Bike Shop
1. The Hub
2. Sharp Bicycles
3. Performance Bicycle
Favorite Skate/Snow/Surf Shop
1. Ground Zero Clothing & Boardshop
2. Clark’s Snow Sports
3. Mainland Skate & Surf
Favorite Home Décor Store
1. Home Goods
2. Guchi Interior Design
3. Z Gallerie
Favorite Furniture Store
1. RC Willey
2. Guchi Interior Design
3. Crate & Barrel
Favorite Floor Covering Store
1. Guchi Interior Design
2. S&G Carpet & More
3. Gold River Flooring Gallery
Favorite Window Coverings Store
1. Blind Spot
2. Guchi Interior Design
3. Triad Plus Fabrics for the Home
Favorite Bookstore
1. Barnes & Noble
2. Almost Perfect Book Store
3. Beatnik Books
Favorite Consignment Store
1. Nice Twice Consignment Shop
2. Designer Consigner
3. Crossroads Trading Co.
Favorite Gift Shop
1. Hallmark
2. Majesty Bible & Gifts
3. Beatnik Books
Favorite Jewelry Store
1. Bianca’s Fine Jewelry
2. Guzzetta & Co. Fine Jewelers
3. Kenny G & Company Fine Jewelers
Favorite Local Business
1. Roseville Family Chiropractic
2. Guchi Interior Design
3. Triad Plus Fabrics for the Home
Favorite Store in Which to Shop
1. Nordstrom
2. Target
3. RC Willey
Favorite Mall/Shopping Center
1. Westfield Galleria at Roseville
2. The Fountains at Roseville
3. Arden Fair
Favorite Florist
1. Ambience Floral Design
2. Bartletts Flowers & Gifts
3. Rocklin Florist
Favorite Wedding Venue
1. Whitney Oaks Golf Club
2. The Flower Farm
3. Granite Bay Golf Club
Favorite Rehearsal Dinner Place
1. La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
2. Paul Martin’s American Bistro
3. Rubino’s Ristorante
Favorite Wedding Floral Designer
1. Ambience Floral Design
2. Bartlett Flowers & Gifts
3. Fleurs du Jour
Favorite Bridal Boutique
1. David’s Bridal
2. Diamond Bridal Gallery
3. Miosa Couture
Favorite Wedding Photographer
1. Sarah Maren Photography
2. Manhart Photography
3. Shepard Photography
Favorite Wedding Videographer
1. Acti-Video
2. Jensen Wedding Films
3. Sheffield Multimedia
Favorite Wedding Caterer
1. Randy Peters Catering & Event Planning
2. Fresh & Quick Catering
3. Beth Sogaard Catering
Favorite Wedding Planner
1. Pizazz! Event Planning
2. The Perfect Plan
3. A Day to Remember
Favorite Wedding Cake/Dessert Baker
1. Sweetcakes by Rebecca
2. Divine Desserts by Aguirre
3. Ettore's Bakery
Favorite Wedding DJ
1. MR DJ Service
2. Extreme Productions
3. Sound Image Entertainment
Favorite Wedding Invitations
1. Stephanie J. Designs
2. Papyrus
3. Wedding Paper Divas
Favorite Wedding Officiant
1. Pastor Jeri Murphy
2. Scott Flanagan
3. Rev. Kevin Hill
Favorite Wedding Rental Company
1. Celebrations! Event Rentals & Tents
2. America’s Party Rental
3. Rent Rite
Favorite Wedding Linen Company
1. Celebrations! Elegant Party Rentals
2. Mimi & Co. Luxurious Linens & Couture Chaircovers
3. A Slip of Elegance Chair Covers
Favorite Limousine Company
1. API Limousine
2. Neumann Enterprises
3. CTS Limo