AROUND TOWN

Best auto dealership: Concord BMW
Best car repair: Danville Service Center
Best car wash: TIE: Sponges and Chamois Hand Car Wash
Best computer repair: Tri-Valley PC Medic
Best Danville Area real estate office: J. Rockcliff
Best financial planner: Summit Financial Group
Best golf course: Blackhawk Country Club
Best mortgage broker/brokerage: Countrywide - Jim Black
Best pet groomer: Shampooches
Best pet sitter: Pets Plus
Best place to get a traffic ticket: Camino Tassajara
Best place to have a first date: Mt. Diablo State Park
Best place to people watch: Starbucks on Hartz Avenue
Best senior living facility: Villa San Ramon
Best swim school: Sue's Swim School
Best tire store / service center: Big O Tires
Best travel planner: Danville Travel
Best tutoring school: On Track Learning
Best veterinarian: Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center

SPECIALTY RETAIL

Best art gallery: Village Gallery
Best athletic apparel store: Forward Motion
Best bicycle shop: Danville Bike
Best bookstore: Rakestraw Books
Best children's clothing store: Snickerdoodles
Best discount store: Tuesday Morning
Best florist: East Bay Florist
Best grocery story: Trader Joe's
Best framing shop: Richard's Arts and Crafts
Best hobby / craft store: Richard's Arts and Crafts
Best home accessory store: Elegant Clutter
Best jewelry store: Christe James
Best maternity store: Bellies N' Babies
Best men's clothing store: Patrick James
Best store for pets: Molly's Pup-purr-ee
Best place to buy a gift: Elegant Clutter
Best shoe store: Tootsies
Best wine store: Beverages & More
Best women's clothing store: Chico's

PERSONAL CARE AND PAMPERING

Best day spa: Professional Skin Aesthetics
Best hair salon for women: Jero'l Salon & Spa
Best hair salon for men: Charlie's Barber Shop
Best manicure/pedicure: Pinkies
Best medical spa: Professional Skin Aesthetics

EPICURE

Best American food restaurant: Esin Restaurant & Bar
Best bakery: Katrina Rozelle Pastries & Desserts
Best breakfast: Katy's Korner
Best burger: Tower Grille
Best California cuisine / innovative dining: The Peasant and the Pear
Best Chinese restaurant: Uncle Yu's
Best deli: Domenico's
Best dessert: Esin Restaurant & Bar
Best French restaurant: Pascal French Oven
Best fresh produce: Danville Farmer's Market
Best ice cream/yogurt shop: Yogurt Shack
Best independent coffee house: Peet's
Best Italian restaurant: Piatti's Ristorante & Bar
Best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurant: The Peasant and the Pear
Best Mexican restaurant: Luna Loca Mexican Restaurant
Best outdoor dining: Faz
Best personal chef: Neil Reggiero Chef for Hire
Best pizza: Zachary's
Best place for a business lunch: Tower Grille
Best romantic restaurant: The Peasant and the Pear
Best salad: The Peasant and the Pear
Best sushi / Japanese restaurant: Kane Sushi Japanese Cuisine
Best takeout: Tower Grille
Best Thai restaurant: Thai House Restaurant
Best wine bar: The Vine

LET'S GET PHYSICAL

Best bike or walking trail: Iron Horse Trail
Best fitness club: ClubSport San Ramon
Best martial arts studio: Tao Sports
Best personal trainer: Michelle Adams
Best place to jog: Iron Horse Trail
Best place to walk a dog: Iron Horse Trail
Best Yoga / Pilates: Danville Yoga Center

AT HOME

Best antiques store: Cottage Jewel
Best home consignment shop: Home Consignment Center
Best flooring store: First Choice Abbey Carpet of Danville
Best hardware store: Ace Hardware
Best home furnishings: Elegant Clutter
Best kitchen/bath remodeler: KDC Kitchen & Bath
Best landscaper / designer: CK Landscaping
Best nursery: Navlet's
Best remodeling contractor: Gayler Construction

STEPPING OUT

Best happy hour: Tower Grille
Best place for a picnic: Mount Diablo
Best place for dancing: Two Left Feet Dance Center
Best place to get together with friends: Pete's Brass Rail & Car Wash
Best public event: 4th of July Parade

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