2015

Academic

Best Art School
California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock

Best Charter School
Denair Charter School, Denair

Best Christian School
Turlock Christian High School, Turlock

Best College
Modesto Junior College, Modesto

Best High School
Sierra High School, Manteca

Best Preschool
Turlock Christian Schools Inc, Turlock

Best Private School
Ripon Christian School, Ripon

Best School District
Turlock Unified School District

Best Tutoring Center
Sylvan Learning Center, Modesto

Dining and Beverages

Best All-around Dining
Food Fix Truck, Modesto

Best Bakery
Old Tyme Pastries, Turlock

Best Bar-B-Q
Fagundes Meats and Catering, Manteca

Best Breakfast Spot
La Mo Cafe, Turlock

Best Brunch
The Fruit Yard, Modesto

Best Buffet
The Fruit Yard, Modesto

Best Caterer
Grgich Family Catering, Oakdale

Best Chinese Cuisine
Dave Wongs Restaurant, Stockton

Best Coffee House
Cafe La Mo, Turlock

Best Deli
Village Fresh Market, Turlock

Best Desserts
Old Tyme Pastries, Turlock

Best Farm to Fork Restaurant
Table 26, Turlock

Best Fish and Chips
P Wexford’s Pub, Modesto

Best Gastropub
Dust Bowl Brewing Company, Turlock

Best Greek Restaurant
Papapavlos Bistro, Stockton

Best Hamburger
In-N-Out Burger, Manteca

Best Happy Hour
10 East Kitchen and Tap House, Turlock

Best Hot Dog
Main Street Footers, Turlock

Best Ice Cream/ Yogurt
Yogurt Mill, Modesto

Best Indian Restaurant
Nagina Palace, Turlock

Best Italian Cuisine
Bella Italia, Modesto

Best Japanese/Sushi
Mikasa Japanese Bistro,Lathrop

Best Mexican Cuisine
El Jardin, Turlock

Best Outdoor Dining
Galletto Ristorante, Modesto

Best Pizza
Concetta, Modesto

Best Restaurant Service
Bistro 234, Turlock

Best Sandwich
The Brighter Side, Modesto

Best Seafood
Bistro 234, Turlock

Best Steakhouse
Center Street Grill and Bar, Turlock

Best Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurant
Green Grub, Turlock

Best Winery/ Wine Bar
Camp 4 Wine Cafe, Modesto

Entertainment

Best Annual Festival
Almond Blossom Festival, Ripon

Best Bowling Alley
Strike Zone Bowling Alley, Manteca

Best Casino
Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, Jackson

Best Country Club
Turlock Golf and Country Club, Turlock

Best Dance Club
Crocodiles Nightclub, Modesto

Best Dance Studio
SONdance Christian Dance School, Manteca

Best Entertainment Venue
Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto

Best Golf Course
Spring Creek Golf and Country Club, Ripon

Best Karaoke Bar
Torii Japanese Steakhouse, Modesto

Best Live Entertainment
Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys

Best Movie Theatre
Galaxy Luxury+ Theatre, Riverbank

Best Radio Personality
Madden and Riley- KHOP

Best Radio Station
Kat Kountry 103.3

Best Sports Bar
P Wexford’s Pub, Modesto

Best Tourist Attraction
Stanislaus County Fair, Turlock

Best Wedding Venue
Pageo Lavender Farm, Turlock

Family & Pets

Best Children’s Store
Simply Irresistible Children’s Boutique, Manteca

Best Day Child Care Center
Ceesha’s Childcare, Manteca

Best Dog Park
Oakdale Dog Park, Oakdale

Best Family Fun Venue
Rockin’ Jump, Modesto

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
John’s Incredible Pizza Company, Modesto

Best Kids Haircut
Supercuts, Turlock

Best Pet Groomer
Debbie’s Pet Groomer, Ripon

Best Pet Store
Pet Extreme, Turlock

Best Recreational Park
Knights Ferry Recreation Area, Knights Ferry

Best Veterinarian
American Pet Clinic, Ceres

Goods & Services

Best Antique Store
Magpie Antiques, Ripon

Best Appliance Store
Direct Appliance, Modesto

Best Art Gallery
Carnegie Arts Center, Turlock

Best Automotive Repair
Woodward Automotive, Ceres

Best Banquet Facility
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Turlock

Best Bike Store
Cycle Masters, Turlock

Best Bookstore
Yesterday’s Books, Modesto

Best Bridal Boutique
Bianca’s Bridal Couture, Modesto

Best Car Wash/ Detailing
Prime Shine Car Wash, Turlock

Best Carpet Care Company
Coit, Modesto

Best Carpet Store
The Carpet Man Pro Flooring, Turlock

Best Children Clothes
Simply Irresistible Children’s Boutique, Manteca

Best Consignment Store
Just Cause Consignment, Turlock

Best Day Spa
Generations Spa and Salon, Ripon

Best Dry Cleaners
Carr’s Cleaners, Turlock

Best Farmers Market
Turlock Certified Farmers Market, Turlock

Best Floor Covering
The Carpet Man Pro Flooring, Turlock

Best Florist
Yonan’s Floral, Turlock

Best Furniture
Woods Furniture Galleries, Turlock

Best Gift Shop
Boutique Couture, Ripon

Best Glass and Mirror Company
Paul’s Glass Co., Turlock

Best Grocery Store
O’Brien’s Market, Modesto

Best Hair Salon
Rust Salon, Manteca

Best Heating and Air
Thorsen’s Plumbing Heat and Air, Turlock

Best Home Decor
Rustic Roots, Turlock

Best Home Electronics
Kirkes Electric, Turlock

Best Home Inspection
A Home Sweet Home Inspection, Turlock

Best Home/Garden Store
The Greenery, Turlock

Best Jewelry Store
Geiger’s Jewelers, Turlock

Best Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
Jaureguy’s Paint & Decorating, Turlock

Best Mattress Store
Woods Furniture Galleries, Turlock

Best Men’s Clothes
Rossini Menswear, Modesto

Best New Car Dealer
Smith Chevrolet Cadillac, Turlock

Best Nursery
Park Greenhouse Garden Center, Ripon

Best Printing and Graphics Service
DC Screen Printing, Ceres

Best RV Dealer
Manteca Trailer and RV, Manteca

Best Shopping Mall
Vintage Faire Mall, Modesto

Best Used Car Dealer
Smith Chevrolet Cadillac, Turlock

Best Window Covering
Paul’s Glass Co., Turlock

Best Women’s Clothes
Glitz Fine Clothing, Turlock

Health & Wellness

Best Acupuncturist
Dr. Calvin Lee-Surgical Artistry, Modesto

Best Chiropractor
Crawford Chiropractic, Turlock

Best Cosmetic Dentist
The Dental Spa, Turlock

Best Dentist
Antoine Varani- The Dental Spa, Turlock

Best Dermatologist
LA Laser, Modesto Dermatology, Modesto

Best Fitness Instructor
The Studio: Pilates & Functional Training, Turlock

Best Fitness/Health Center
The Studio: Pilates & Functional Training, Turlock

Best General Practitioner
Dr. Kent Hufford, Ripon

Best Hospital Facility
Doctors Hospital of Manteca, Manteca

Best Massage Therapy
Marla’s Massage, Manteca

Best Optometrist
Generations Family Optometry, Turlock

Best Orthodontist
Dr. Kristian Hyer- Hyer Orthodontics, Turlock

Best Pediatrician
Valley Oak Pediatrics, Modesto

Best Physical Therapy
Golden Bear Physical Therapy, Manteca

Best Plastic Surgeon
Dr. William Anderson-Eterna Surgery, Turlock

Best Senior Retirement

Community
The Stratford at Beyer

Park, Modesto

Best Weight Loss Center
Doc’s Diet, Turlock

Professional Services

Best Accounting and Tax Preparation
Balanced Books LLP, Turlock

Best Attorney
Alan Eighmey, Esq., Turlock

Best Bank
US Bank, Turlock

Best Computer Support/Computer Store
Heida Computers, Ripon

Best Credit Union
Mocse Credit Union, Turlock

Best Insurance Agency
State Farm Insurance- Carlos Vasquez, Turlock

Best Insurance Agent
Donna Nichols - Leap/Carpenter/Kemps Insurance Agency, Turlock

Best Investment Company
Edward Jones, Manteca

Best Law Firm
Strategic Legal Group, PC, Turlock

Best Mortgage Company
American Pacific Mortgage, Turlock

Best Private Security
Liberty Private Security, Turlock

Best Property Management
New Bridge Management, Turlock

Best Real Estate Company
EXIT Realty, Turlock

Best Realtor
Renee Ledbetter - EXIT Realty, Ceres

Best SBA Lenders
Success Capital, Modesto