Best of the East Bay - Index

Index for our Best of the East Bay

Best of the East Bay Index

Style & Beauty

Accessories:
Winner: Alina B., 1378 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 952-9037, alinab.com.
Runner-up: Tribez, 111 Town & Country Dr., Ste. G, Danville, (925) 362-8600, tribezsalon.com.

Boutique:
Winner: Flaunt, 145 E. Prospect Ave., Ste. 101, Danville, (925) 831-9923, shopflaunt.com.
Runner-up: Alina B., 1378 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 952-9037, alinab.com.

Business Attire:
Winner: Daskalos, 1243 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, (925) 937-1808, daskalosfashions.com.
Runner-up: Labels Luxury Consignment, 1367 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 952-4566.

Consignment Shop/Vintage Finds:
Winner: Labels Luxury Consignment, 1367 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 952-4566.
Runner-up: Room With a Past, 1557 3rd Ave., Walnut Creek, (925) 933-1903, roomwithapast.com.

Day Spa:
Winner: SkinSpirit, 1647 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek, (925) 952-9200, skinspirit.com.
Runner-up: Changes Salon & Day Spa, 1475 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, (925) 947-1814, changessalon.com.

Facial:
Winner: Changes Salon & Day Spa, 1475 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, (925) 947-1814, changessalon.com.
Runner-up: Tribez, 111 Town & Country Dr., Ste. G, Danville, (925) 362-8600, tribezsalon.com.

Hair Colorist:
Winner: Donald Kolinski of Tribez, 111 Town & Country Dr., Ste. G, Danville, (925) 362-8600, tribezsalon.com.
Runner-up: Citro Salon, 200 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 855-9200, citrosalon.com.

Lingerie:
Winner: Bonne Nuit, 1387 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-1195, bonnenuitlingerie.com.
Runner-up: Original Sin, 145 E. Prospect Ave., Ste. 100, Danville, (925) 838-3207, originalsinundies.com.

Manicure/Pedicure:
Winner: Bollinger Nail Salon, eight East Bay locations, bollingernailsalon.com.
Runner-up: Pinkies Nail Salons, 508 Sycamore Valley Rd. West, Danville, (925) 743-9000; 3333 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 299-1229; 3211-A Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon, (925) 901-1500, pinkiesnailsalons.com.

Maternity Couture:
Winner: Stork’s Nest, 55 W. Angela St., Ste. 105, Pleasanton, (925) 462-3680; 802 Sycamore Valley Rd. West, Danville, shopstorksnest.com.
Runner-up: Mom’s the Word, 1628 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 937-6818, momsthewordmaternity.com.

Men’s Casual: Atlas, 1356 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 933-8050, atlasshops.com.
Runner-up: Edge Shop for Men, 145 E. Prospect Ave., Ste. 102,
Danville, (925) 831-8500, shop-edge.com.

Men’s Haircut: Tribez, 111 Town & Country Dr., Ste. G, Danville, (925) 362-8600, tribezsalon.com.
Runner-up: Citro Salon, 200 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 855-9200, citrosalon.com.

Sales and Deals: Labels Luxury Consignment, 1367 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 952-4566.
Runner-up: Loehman’s, 3161 Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon, (925) 866-9464, loehmanns.com.

Shoe Store: Foot Candy, 1365 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 937-3668, footcandyshoes.com.
Runner-up: Tootsies, 5525 College Ave., Oakland, (510) 595-7272, tootsiesboutique.com.

Waxing: Changes Salon & Day Spa, 1475 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, (925) 947-1814, changessalon.com.
Runner-up: Tribez, 111 Town & Country Dr., Ste. G, Danville, (925) 362-8600, tribezsalon.com.

Women’s Hair Salon: Tribez, 111 Town & Country Dr., Ste. G, Danville, (925) 362-8600, tribezsalon.com.
Runner-up: Citro Salon, 200 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 855-9200, citrosalon.com.

 

Fun & Nightlife

Appetizers to go with your Drinks:
Winner: Va de Vi, 1511 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, (925) 979-0100, vadevi.com.
Runner-up: Walnut Creek Yacht Club, 1555 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek, (925) 944-3474, wcyc.net.

Art Gallery:
Winner: Bedford Gallery, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, (925) 295-1417, bedfordgallery.org.
Runner-up: Studio 7 Fine Arts, 77 W. Angela St., Pleasanton, (925) 846-4322, studio7finearts.com.

Bartender:
Winner: Felix Parra at Havana, 1516 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek, (925) 939-4555, havanarestaurant.net.
Runner-up: Gwyneth Hogarth, Prima

Comedy Club:
Winner: Tommy T’s Comedy Steakhouse, 5104 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, (925) 227-1800, tommyts.com.
Runner-up: Bunjo’s Comedy Lounge, 6513 Regional St., Dublin, (925) 264-4413, bunjoscomedy.com.

Cooking School:
Winner: Draeger’s Cooking School, 4100 Blackhawk Cir. Plaza, Danville, (650) 685-3704, draegerscookingschool.com.
Runner-up: Pans on Fire, 310-B Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 600-7267, pansonfire.com.

Dance Troupe:
Winner: Company C Contemporary Ballet, (925) 708-0752, companycballet.org.
Runner-up: Funk Mode, 1948 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill, funkmode.com.

East Bay Museum:
Winner: Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland, (510) 238-2200, museumca.org.
Runner-up: Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 1st Ave., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-1978, wildlife-museum.org.

East Bay Winery:
Winner: Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore, (925) 456-2405, wentevineyards.com.
Runner-up: Shadowbrook Winery, 3739 Shadowbrook Ct., Walnut Creek, (925) 988-9463, shadowbrookwinery.com.

Film Festival:
Winner: California Independent Film Festival, Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda, (925) 277-1355, caiff.org.
Runner-up: East Bay International Jewish Film Festival, eastbayjewishfilm.org.

Fundraising Event:
Winner: On Broadway, draa.org.
Runner-up: Stars to the Rescue, Animal Rescue Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, (925) 256-1273, arf.net.

Golf Course:
Winner: Boundary Oak, 3800 Valley Vista Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 934-4775, playboundaryoak.com.
Runner-up: Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore, (925) 456-2405, wentevineyards.com.

Happy Hour Deal:
Winner: Bridges Restaurant and Bar, 44 Church St., Danville, (925) 820-7200, bridgesdanville.com.
Runner-up: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 1685 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, (925) 287-0297, flemingssteakhouse.com.

Hiking/Walking Trail:
Winner: Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette, (925) 284-9669.
Runner-up: Iron Horse Regional Trail, (888) 327-2757.

Local Brewery:
Winner: Pyramid Breweries, 901 Gilman St., Berkeley, (510) 528-9880; 1410 Locust St., Walnut Creek, (925) 946-1520, pyramidbrew.com.
Runner-up: Hopyard, 3015 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, (925) 426-9600; 470 Market Place, San Ramon, (925) 277-9600, hopyard.com.

Margarita:
Winner: Maria Maria, 710 Camino Ramon, Danville, (925) 820-2366; 1470 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, (925) 946-1010; mariamariarestaurants.com.
Runner-up: Blue Agave Club, 625 Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 417-1224, blueagaveclub.com.

Martini:
Winner: Bing Crosby’s Restaurant and Piano Lounge, 1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, (925) 939-2464, bingcrosbysrestaurant.com.
Runner-up: Walnut Creek Yacht Club, 1555 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek, (925) 944-3474, wcyc.net.

Night Club:
Winner: Sapphire Restaurant and Lounge, 2300 1st St., Livermore, (925) 294-9346, sapphirelivermore.com.
Runner-up: 1515 Restaurant Lounge, N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 939-1515, 1515wc.com.

Place for a Girls Night Out:
Winner: 1515 Restaurant Lounge, N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 939-1515, 1515wc.com.
Runner-up: Havana, 1516 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek, (925) 939-4555; 1518 Park St., Alameda (510) 521-0130, havanarestaurant.net.

Place for Family Fun:
Winner: Fantasy Forum, (925) 943-7469, fantasyforum.org.
Runner-up: Super Franks, 5341 Owens Ct., Pleasanton, 925-271-5880, superfranks.com.

Place to Meet your Mate:
Winner: Bing Crosby’s Restaurant and Piano Lounge, 1342 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, (925) 939-2464, bingcrosbysrestaurant.com.
Runner-up: 1515 Restaurant Lounge, N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 939-1515, 1515wc.com.

Place to see a Concert:
Winner: Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore, (925) 456-2405, wentevineyards.com.
Runner-up: Sleep Train Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Rd., Concord, (925) 676-8742.

Ski Resort:
Winner: Northstar at Tahoe, 100 Northstar Dr., Truckee, (800) 466-6784, northstarattahoe.com.
Runner-up: Squaw Valley USA, 1960 Squaw Valley Rd., Olympic Valley, (800) 403-0206, squaw.com.

Specialty Cocktail:
Winner: Mojito at Havana, 1516 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek, (925) 939-4555; 1518 Park St., Alameda (510) 521-0130, havanarestaurant.net.
Runner-up: Zentini at Walnut Creek Yacht Club, 1555 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek, (925) 944-3474, wcyc.net.

Sports Bar:
Winner: Stadium Pub, 1420 Lincoln Ave., Walnut Creek, (925) 256-7302, thestadiumpub.com.
Runner-up: McCovey’s Restaurant, 1444 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek, (925) 944-9444, mccoveys.com.

Theater Troupe:
Winner: Center Repertory Company, (925) 295-1422, centerrep.org.
Runner-up: Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St., Berkeley, (510) 647-2949, berkeleyrep.org.

Wine Bar:
Winner: The Vine at Bridges, 480 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 820-7210, thevineatbridges.com.
Runner-up: Stomp, 3451 Blackhawk Plaza Cir., Danville, (925) 309-4417, stompsf.com.

 

Food & Drinks

Bakery:
Winner: Walnut Creek Baking Company, 1686 Locust St., Walnut Creek, (925) 988-9222, walnutcreekbakingcompany.com.
Runner-up: A Sweet Affair, 1815-F Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 944-1910, sweetaffairbakery.com.

BBQ:
Winner: Bo’s Barbecue & Catering, 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 283-7133, bosbarbecue-catering.com.
Runner-up: Back Forty Texas BBQ, 100 Coggins Dr., Pleasant Hill, (925) 935-1343, backforty.us.

Breakfast Joint:
Winner: Katy’s Korner, 2550 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, (925) 831-2145.
Runner-up: Millie’s Kitchen, 1018 Oak Hill Rd., Lafayette, (925) 283-2397.

Catering and Event Planning:
Winner: Barbara Llewellyn Catering & Event Planning, 434 25th St., Oakland, (510) 832-1967, barbarallewellyn.com.
Runner-up: Patrick David’s Restaurant & Catering, 320 Sycamore Valley Rd., Danville, (925) 855-4688, patrickdavids.com.  

Cheap Eats:
Winner: Chow, 445 Railroad Ave., Danville, (925) 838-4510; 53 Lafayette Cir., Lafayette, (925) 962-2469, chowfoodbar.com.
Runner-up: Bakesale Betty, 5098 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, (510) 985-1213, bakesalebetty.com.

Chef:
Winner: Cyrus Irudistan at Havana, 1516 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek, (925) 939-4555, havanarestaurant.net.
Runner-up: Rodney Worth at The Peasant & Pear, 267 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 820-6611, thepeasantandthepear.com.

Chinese:
Winner: Uncle Yu’s, 999 Oak Hill Rd., Lafayette, (925) 283-1688; 39 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore, (925) 449-7000; 2005 Crow Canyon Pl., Ste. 160, San Ramon, (925) 275-1818, uncleyu.com.
Runner-up: OI-C Bowl, 1616 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 287-8118, oicbowl.com.

Coffee House:
Winner: Yellow Wood Coffee and Tea, 215-E Alamo Plaza, Alamo, (925) 837-1234, yellowwoodcoffeeandtea.com.
Runner-up: Sideboard in Danville, 411 Hartz Ave, Ste L, Danville, (925) 984-2713

Cupcakes:
Winner: Teacake Bake Shop, 5615 Bay St., Emeryville, (510) 655-0865; 35 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, (925) 283-9900, teacakebakeshop.com.
Runner-up: A Sweet Affair, 1815-F Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 944-1910, sweetaffairbakery.com.

Deli:
Winner: Genova Delicatessen, 2064 Treat Blvd., (925) 938-2888; 1105 S. California Blvd., (925) 939-3838, Walnut Creek, genovadeli.net.
Runner-up: Domenico’s Delicatessan, 682 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 837-8301, domenicosdeli.com.

Diner:
Winner: Mel’s Diner, 1394 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-6457, originalmelsdiner.com.
Runner-up: Hubcaps, 1548 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek, (925) 945-6960, hubcapsdiner.com.

Fine Dining:
Winner: Prima Ristorante, 1522 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-7780, primaristorante.com.
Runner-up: Esin Restaurant & Bar, 750 Camino Ramon, Danville, (925) 314-0974, esinrestaurant.com.

Frozen Yogurt:
Winner: Yogurt Shack, 5438 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Concord, (925) 673-5555; 290 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 837-2222; 3518-A Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 283-1127, yogurtshack.com.
Runner-up: Yogurt Park, 2433-A Durant Ave., Berkeley, (510) 549-0570; 80 Broadway Ln., Walnut Creek, (925) 944-4748, yogurtpark.com.

Hamburger:
Winner: George’s Giant Hamburger, 1491 Newell Ave., Walnut Creek, (925) 939-4888.
Runner-up: Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers, 1600 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, (510) 849-2827; 1591 Solano Ave., Berkeley, (510) 526-8185; 4162 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, (510) 655-7180; 5819 College Ave., Oakland, (510) 601-0444, barneyshamburgers.com.

Indian:
Winner: Sargam and Breads of India, (tie) Sargam, 140 N. Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, (925) 937-2700. Breads of India, 2448 Sacramento St., Berkeley, (510) 848-7684; 948 Clay St., Oakland, (510) 834-7684; 1358 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 256-7684, breadsofindia.com.   
Runner-up: Swad Indian Cuisine, 3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 962-9575.

Italian:
Winner: Prima Ristorante, 1522 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-7780, primaristorante.com.
Runner-up: Incontro, 2065 San Ramon Valley Blvd., (925) 820-6969, incontrosanramon.com.

Japanese:
Winner: Miraku, 2131 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, (925) 932-1112, mirakuwalnutcreek.com.
Runner-up: Kane Sushi, 125 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 362-8686; 3474 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 284-9709.

Mexican Restaurant:
Winner: Maria Maria, 710 Camino Ramon, Danville, (925) 820-2366; 1470 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, (925) 946-1010, mariamariarestaurants.com.
Runner-up: El Charro, 3339 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 283-2345, elcharro1947.com.

New Restaurant:
Winner: Mangia Mi, 406 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 831- 3276, mangia-mi.com.
Runner-up: Laurus, 3483 Blackhawk Plaza Cir., Danville, (925) 984-2250, laurussf.com.

Pizza Place:
Winner: Zachary’s Chicago Pizza, 1853 Solano Ave., Berkeley, (510) 525-5950; 5801 College Ave., Oakland, (510) 655-6385; 3110 Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon, (925) 244-1222, zacharys.com.
Runner-up: Rocco’s, 2909 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 947-6105, roccospizzeria.com.

Place for Dessert:
Winner: Esin Restaurant and Bar, 750 Camino Ramon, Danville, (925) 314-0974, esinrestaurant.com.
Runner-up: Fenton’s Creamery, 4226 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, (510) 658-7000, fentonscreamery.com.

Restaurant to Sit at the Bar and Eat:
Winner: Walnut Creek Yacht Club, 1555 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek, (925) 944-3474, wcyc.net.
Runner-up: Va de Vi, 1511 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, (925) 979-0100, vadevi.com.

Seafood:
Winner: Walnut Creek Yacht Club, 1555 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek, (925) 944-3474, wcyc.net.
Runner-up: Yankee Pier, 3593 Mount Diablo Blvd., (925) 283-4100, yankeepier.com.

Service Staff:
Winner: Esin Restaurant and Bar, 750 Camino Ramon, Danville, (925) 314-0974, esinrestaurant.com.
Runner-up: Prima Ristorante, 1522 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-7780, primaristorante.com.

Steakhouse:
Winner: Forbes Mill Steakhouse, 200 Sycamore Valley Rd. West, Danville, (925) 552-0505, forbesmillsteakhouse.com.
Runner-up: Vic Stewart’s, 850 S. Broadway, Walnut Creek, (925) 943-5666, vicstewarts.com.

Sushi Bar:
Winner: Kane Sushi, 125 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 362-8686; 3474 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 284-9709.
Runner-up: Blue Ginko, 3518-A Mt Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 962-9020.

Tea Shop:
Winner: The English Rose Tea Room & Gifts, 163 W. Neal St., Pleasanton, (925) 462-6233, theenglishrose-pleasanton.com.
Runner-up: The French Bakery, 71 Lafayette Cir., Lafayette, (925) 283-2226.

Thai:
Winner: Plearn Thai Palace, 1510 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 937-7999, plearnthaipalace.com.
Runner-up: Amarin, 3555-B. Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 283-8883, amarinlafayette.com.

Vietnamese:
Winner: Le Cheval, 2600-A Bancroft Way, Berkeley, (510) 704-8018; 1007 Clay St., Oakland, (510) 763-8495; 1375 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek, (925) 938-2288, lecheval.com.
Runner-up: Huynh, 1512 Locust St., Walnut Creek, (925) 952-9898, huynhrestaurant.com.

Well-Priced Wine List:
Winner: Mangia Mi, 406 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 831-3276, mangia-mi.com.
Runner-up: Prima Ristorante, 1522 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-7780, primaristorante.com.

Wine Shop:
Winner: Wine Thieves, 3401 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 299-9070; 5443 Clayton Rd., Clayton, (925) 672-4003, winethieves.com.
Runner-up: Prima Ristorante, 1522 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 935-7780, primaristorante.com.

 

Health & Fitness

Boot Camp:
Winner: Contra Costa Boot Camp, (925) 457-4587, contracostabootcamp.com.
Runner-up: Renaissance ClubSport, 2805 Jones Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 938-8700, renaissanceclubsport.com.

Butt-Kicking Workout:
Winner: The Bar Method, 3211 Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon, (925) 830-8825; 1946-A Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, (925) 933-1946, barmethod.com.
Runner-up: The Dailey Method, 2631-B Ashby Ave., Berkeley, (510) 647-9451; 406 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 362-4836, thedaileymethod.com.

Fitness Center:
Winner: Renaissance ClubSport, 2805 Jones Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 938-8700, renaissanceclubsport.com.
Runner-up: 24 Hour Fitness, locations in Alamo, Berkeley, Livermore, Moraga, Oakland, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek, 24hourfitness.com.

Massage Therapist:
Winner: Kasey Anderson at Tribez, 111 Town & Country Dr., Ste. G, Danville, (925) 362-8600, tribezsalon.com.
Runner-up: Kelly Vogel, (510) 508-6458, kellyvogel.com.

Nutritionist:
Winner: Christine Hardy, Intun Health Center, 390 Railroad Ave., Danville, (925) 838-8375, in-tun.com.
Runner-up: Laura Bartron, Renaissance ClubSport, 2805 Jones Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 938-8700, renaissanceclubsport.com.

Personal Trainer:
Winner: Pedro J. Bernardy at Renaissance ClubSport, 2805 Jones Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 938-8700, renaissanceclubsport.com.
Runner-up: Lisa Goldin, Contra Costa Pilates, 1280 Boulevard Way, Ste. 210, Walnut Creek, (925) 938-2022, contracostapilatescenter.com.

Pilates Studio:
Winner: Contra Costa Pilates Center, 1280 Boulevard Way, Ste. 210, Walnut Creek, (925) 938-2022, contracostapilatescenter.com.
Runner-up: Yoga Works, 1131 Locust St., Walnut Creek, (925) 478-7272, yogaworks.com.

Place for Racquet Sports:
Winner: Renaissance ClubSport, 2805 Jones Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 938-8700, renaissanceclubsport.com.
Runner-up: Diamond Hills Sports Club & Spa, 1510 Neroly Rd., Oakley, (925) 420-4575, sparetimeclubs.com.

Spin Instructor:
Winner: Shelly Valerio at Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 283-4000, oakwoodathleticclub.com.
Runner-up: Betsy Wells, Renaissance ClubSport, 2805 Jones Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 938-8700, renaissanceclubsport.com.

Yoga Teacher: Diane Valentine at the Yoga & Movement Center, 1379 Locust St., Walnut Creek, (925) 938-9642, yoga-movement.com.
Runner-up: Kate Coughlin, Downtown Yoga, 220-B Division St., Pleasanton, (925) 819-9983, pleasantonyoga.com.

Shops & Services

Antique Shop:
Winner: Past Perfect, 1463 Newell Ave., Walnut Creek, (925) 932-5020, pastperfectdecor.com.
Runner-up: Room with a Past, 1557 3rd Ave., Walnut Creek, (925) 933-1903, roomwithapast.com.

Bike Shop:
Winner: Livermore Cyclery, 2752 First St., Livermore, (925) 455-8090, livermorecyclery.com.
Runner-up: Hank & Frank Bicycles, 3377 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 283-2453, hankandfrankbicycles.com.

Candy Store:
Winner: Powell’s Sweet Shoppe, 3591 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 299-9866, powellsss.com.
Runner-up: At the Candy Shop, 301 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 820-8200, atthecandyshop.com.

Car Wash:
Winner: Lafayette Car Wash, 3319 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 283-1190, lafayettecarwash.com.
Runner-up: Sponges, 2061 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, (925) 901-1400, spongescarwash.com.

Chocolate Shop:
Winner: Danville Chocolates, 175 E. Prospect Ave., Danville, (925) 314-0001, danvillechocolates.com.
Runner-up: Bittersweet Cafe, 5427 College Ave., Oakland, (510) 654-7159, bittersweetcafe.com.

Computer Repair:
Winner: Tri-Valley PC Medic Ken Cook, (925) 485-9040, trivalleypcmedic.com.
Runner-up: Portable CIO, Inc., 172 Via Serena, Alamo, (925) 552-7953, theportablecio.com.

Florist:
Winner: East Bay Flower Company, 206 Sycamore Valley Rd. W., Danville, (925) 837-3418, eastbayflowercompany.com.
Runner-up: Florali, 2345 Boulevard Cir., Walnut Creek, (925) 934-6877, florali.com.

Furniture Store:
Winner: Elegant Clutter, 702 Sycamore Valley Rd. W., Danville, (925) 837-1001, elegantclutter.com.
Runner-up: Room With a Past, 1557 3rd Ave., Walnut Creek, (925) 933-1903, roomwithapast.com.

Gift Shop:
Winner: David M. Brian, 1129 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, (925) 947-1991, davidmbrian.com.
Runner-up: Sage Terrace, 215-D Alamo Plaza, Alamo, (925) 314-9917, www.theterraceshop.com.

Handyman Services:
Winner: Rick’s Tooltime Inc., Danville, (866) 824-0004.
Runner-up: Tie: Handyman Rick, Pleasant Hill, (925) 932-8956; Jim Tuggle, Walnut Creek, (925) 287-9595

Hardware Shop:
Winner: Ace, various East Bay locations, acehardware.com.
Runner-up: Eames Hardware Store, 2665 Pleasant Hill Rd., Pleasant Hill, (925) 975-0515.

Home Design:
Winner: Danville Interior Design Gallery, 300 Sycamore Valley Rd. W., Danville, (925) 838-8040, dressthehome.com.
Runner-up: Elegant Clutter, 702 Sycamore Valley Rd. W., Danville, (925) 837-1001, www.elegantclutter.com.

Independent Auto Repair:
Winner: Precision Auto Repair, 164-A Wyoming St., Pleasanton, (925) 462-7440, precisionautorepair.com.
Runner-up: Walnut Creek Automotive, 1532 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, (925) 934-8600, wcauto.mechanicnet.com.

Indie Book Store:
Winner: Rakestraw Books, 522 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 837-7337, rakestrawbooks.com.
Runner-up: Bay Books, 1669 Willow Pass Rd., Concord, (925) 671-0136; 2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon, (925) 855-1524, baybooks.us.

Kitchen Shop:
Winner: Kitchen Table, 1373 Locust St., Walnut Creek, (925) 937-8888.
Runner-up: Sur la Table, 1211 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, (925) 210-0103; 1806 Fourth St., Berkeley, (510) 849-2252, surlatable.com.

Landscaper:
Winner: Mork Bros. Landscaping, Martinez, (925) 372-7137.
Runner-up: Eastrock Landscape, 237 Angsley Ct., San Ramon, (925) 828-2181, eastrocklandscape.com.

Party/DJ Service:
Winner: Denon & Doyle Disc Jockey Company, 2245-B Morello Ave., Pleasant Hill, (925) 944-5021, djay.com.
Runner-up: Magic Entertainment, (925) 628-5801, djmagicent.com.

Pet Lodging:
Winner: Club K-9, 10671 Crow Canyon Rd., Castro Valley, (510) 247-9600, clubk9.com.
Runner-up: Camp Four Paws, 4460 Morgan Territory Rd., Clayton, (925) 672-9255, campfourpaws.com.

Pet Shop:
Winner: Murphy’s Paw, 410 Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 600-8925, murphyspaw.com.
Runner-up: Molly’s Pup-Purr-ee, 425 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 820-8222, mollyspup.com.

Plant Nursery:
Winner: Navlet’s, 1555 Kirker Pass Rd., Concord, (925) 681-0550; 800 Camino Ramon, Danville, (925) 837-9144; 2895 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill, (925) 939-9000, navletsgardens.com.
Runner-up: Orchard Nursery and Florist, 4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 284-4474, www.orchardnursery.com.

Shoe Repair:
Winner: Nick’s Boot and Shoe Repair, 3104-E Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon, (925) 866-0774, nicksbootandshoerepair.com.
Runner-up: A-1 Shoe & Luggage Repair, 1399 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 934-1950.

Tailor:
Winner: Olgas Atelie, Pleasant Hill, 91 Gregory Ln., Ste. 1, Pleasant Hill,  (925) 825-2327.
Runner-up: Arachne’s Thimble, 1487 Newell Ave., Walnut Creek,  (925) 938-5251.

Wedding Planner:
Winner: Barbara Lewellyn, 434 25th St., Oakland, (510) 832-1967, barbarallewellyn.com.
Runner-up: Moonlighting Events, 1110-H Burnett Ave., Concord, (925) 798-6666, moonlightingevents.com.

 

Kids & Parenting

Baby Shop:
Winner: Stork’s Nest, 55 W. Angela St., Ste. 105, Pleasanton, (925) 462-3680; 802 Sycamore Valley Rd. W., Danville, shopstorksnest.com.
Runner-up: Giggle, 1359 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 746-0300, giggle.com.

Birthday Party Spot:
Winner: Super Franks, 5341 Owens Ct., Pleasanton, (925) 271-5880, superfranks.com.
Runner-up: Pump it Up, 1301 Franquette Ave., Concord, (925) 969-9663; 2500-A Embarcadero, Oakland, (510) 533-7867, pumpitupparty.com.

Bookstore:
Winner: The Storyteller, 30 Lafayette Cir., Lafayette, (925) 284-3480.
Runner-up: Rakestraw Books, 522 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 837-7337, rakestrawbooks.com.

Clothing Store:
Winner: Red Wagon, 3535-A Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (925) 962-1450; 2926 Domingo Ave., Berkeley, (510) 848-1450, redwagonkids.com.
Runner-up: Carla Pie, 109-F Town & Country Dr., Danville, (800) 988-7790, carlapie.com.

Dance Classes:
Winner: The Next Step Dance Studio, three Danville locations, (925) 831-0777, nextstepdance.com.
Runner-up: Laureen Fender Ballet, 1357 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 934-2133, theballetschool.org.

Family Portraits:
Winner: Jennifer Chaney Photography, (925) 575-0581, jchaney.com.
Runner-up: Gustavo Fernandez, (925) 689-1935, gustavofernandez.com.

Family Restaurant:
Winner: Chow, 445 Railroad Ave., Danville, (925) 838-4510; 53 Lafayette Cir., Lafayette, (925) 962-2469, chowfoodbar.com.
Runner-up: Skipolini’s Pizza, locations in Antioch, Clayton, Concord, and Walnut Creek, skipolinispizza.com.

Gymnastics Classes:
Winner: Encore, 999 Bancroft Rd., Walnut Creek, (925) 932-1033, encoregym.com.
Runner-up: Edge Gymnastics Training Center, 6780-K Sierra Ct., Dublin, (925) 479-9904, edge-gymnastics.com.

Haircut:
Winner: Cool Tops Cuts for Kids, 5697 Miles Ave., Oakland, (510) 601-5602; 2255 Contra Costa Blvd, #101, Pleasant Hill, (925) 798-5214; 3171-H Crow Canyon Pl., San Ramon, (925) 867-1836, coolcutsforkids.com.
Runner-up: Shear Adventures, 320 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 820-3697.

Martial Arts Classes:
Winner: Richard Lee’s East-West Kung Fu, 140-C Alamo Plaza, Alamo, (925) 831-0292; 2242 Camino Ramon, Ste. 101, San Ramon, (925) 355-9091, bokfudo.com.   
Runner-up: Bay Mountain Martial Arts & Fitness, 2956-H Treat Blvd., Concord, (925) 798-6235, bmmaconcord.com.

Music Classes:
Winner: Music Together, various East Bay locations, (925) 551-7722, musictogether.net.
Runner-up: Danville Music, 3 Railroad Ave., Danville, (925) 743-0898, danvillemusic.com.

Specialty Class:
Winner: Laureen Fender Ballet, 1357 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, (925) 934-2133, theballetschool.org.
Runner-up: De Vito Equestrian Center, 3775 Arbolado Dr., Walnut Creek, (925) 934-6731, devitoequestriancenter.com.

Summer Camp:
Winner: Little Broadway by The Ballet School, Walnut Creek, (925) 934-2133, littlebroadway.org.
Runner-up: Roughing It Day Camp, 1010 Oak Hill Rd., Lafayette, (925) 283-3795, roughingit.com.

Swim Lessons:
Winner: All-Star Academy of Danville, 5800 Camino Tassajara, Pleasanton, (925) 967-0900, allstarswimschool.com.
Runner-up: Splash Swim School, 2411-S Old Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon, (925) 838-7946, splashswimschool.com.