Around Town

Best Auto Dealership: Dirito Brothers
Best Car Repair: Auto Care of Danville
Best Car Wash: Sponges
Best Danville Real Estate Office: J. Rockcliff
Best Golf Course: Blackhawk Country Club
Best Kept Secret Treasure of Danville: O'Neill's Tao House and Museum of the San Ramon Valley (tie)
Best Local Mortgage Broker: BT Investments and Loans
Best Pet Groomer: Shampooches
Best Pet Sitter: Pets Plus
Best Place to Get a Traffic Ticket: San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Best Place to Have a First Date: Bridges
Best Place to People Watch: Starbucks on Hartz Avenue
Best Senior Living Facility:
Villa San Ramon
Best Tire Store / Service Center: Big O Tires
Best Travel Agency: Danville Travel
Best Tutoring School: On Track Learning
Best Veterinarian: Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center

Personal Care

Best Day Spa: Valeria Spa
Best Hair Salon for Men: SportClips
Best Hair Salon for Women: Tribez
Best Manicure / Pedicure: Bollinger Nails
Best Medical Spa: Blackhawk Medical

Specialty Retail

Best Art Gallery: Village Theatre Art Gallery
Best Athletic Apparel Store: Forward Motion
Best Bicycle Shop: Danville Bikes
Best Bookstore: Rakestraw Books
Best Children's Clothing Store: Snickerdoodles
Best Discount Store: Tuesday Morning
Best Florist: East Bay Flower Co.
Best Framing Shop: Richard's Arts and Crafts
Best Grocery Store: Trader Joe's
Best Hobby / Craft Store: Richard's Arts and Crafts
Best Jewelry Store: Smith Jewelers
Best Maternity Store: Snickerdoodles
Best Men's Clothing Store: Patrick James
Best Place to Buy a Gift: Elegant Clutter
Best Shoe Store: Tootsies
Best Store for Pets: Molly's Pup-Purr-ee and Pet Food Express (tie)
Best Women's Clothing Store: McCaulou's
Best Wine Store: Beverages & More

Epicure

Best American Food Restaurant: Esin Restaurant & Bar
Best Bakery: Katrina Rozelle Pastries & Desserts
Best Breakfast: Vally Medlyn's and Katy's Korner (tie)
Best Burger: Pete's Brass Rail & Car Wash
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 Ristorante & Bar
Best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Restaurant: Faz Restaurant & Bar
Best Mexican Restaurant: Luna Loca Mexican Restaurant
Best Outdoor Dining: Faz Restaurant & Bar
Best Pizza: Zachary's
Best Place for a Business Lunch: Bridges
Best Romantic Restaurant: Bridges
Best Salad: The Peasant and the Pear
Best Sushi/Japanese Restaurant: Kane Sushi Japanese Cuisine
Best Take-out Restaurant: Tower Grille
Best Thai Restaurant: Thai House Restaurant
Best Wine Bar: The Vine

Let's Get Physical

Best Health Club: ClubSport San Ramon
Best Martial Arts Studio: Martial Arts America
Best Place to Bike/Jog/ Walk: Iron Horse Trail
Best Yoga/Pilates: IM=X Pilates Studio

At Home

Best Antique Store: Cottage Jewel
Best Flooring Store: First Choice Abbey Carpet of Danville
Best Hardware Store: Alamo Ace Hardware
Best Home Consignment Shop: Home Consignment Center
Best Home Furnishings: Elegant Clutter
Best Interior Design: J. Hettinger
Best Landscaper/Designer: CK Landscaping
Best Nursery: Navlet's
Best Remodeling Contractor: Gayler Construction

Stepping Out

Best Happy Hour: Bridges
Best Place for a Picnic: Mount Diablo
Best Place for Dancing: ShBoom
Best Place to Get Together With Friends: Pete's Brass Rail & Car Wash
Best Public Event: 4th of July Parade

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