2015 best of la jolla

17th Annual Best of La Jolla | La Jolla’s Original Readers Poll

Congratulations to all the Winners…and thanks to the Readers who voted them in!

The wait is over! The results are in! Here is how La Jolla Light readers voted in our 16th annual online favorites poll. Many of the “incumbents” are back, but there are a few new faces, too.

This guide showcases the businesses, restaurants and people whose excellent efforts make The Jewel one of the most wonder-

ful places on the planet in which to live, work and play.

Your support and patronage will help them keep up their great work!

Susan DeMaggio, Editor

BEST OF LA JOLLA 2015 WINNERS ACCOUNTANT

Catering

Dry Cleaner

Hotel

Men’s Apparel

Sporting Goods

American Food

Chinese

Eyewear/ Sunglasses

Housekeeping

Men’s Formal Wear

Steak

Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt

#1 Russell E. Ingledew, CPA Inc #2 Thomas E. Huckabee, CPA Inc. #3 Steve Alpinieri, CPA #1 Harry’s Coffee Shop #2 Karl Strauss #3 Cody’s

Architect

#1 IS Architecture #2 Island Architects #3 Marengo Morton

Art Gallery

#1 Contemporary Fine Art #2 Madison Gallery #3 The La Jolla Gallery

Automotive Repair/ Service

#1 German Motors And Imports #2 Family Auto Repair #3 Marco Polo Independent

Bakery

#1 Brick & Bell #2 Michelle Coulon #3 Sugar and Scribe

Bank

#1 Wells Fargo #2 Chase Bank #3 Bank of America

Boutique Fitness Studio

#1 Spark Cycle #2 Orange Theory Fitness #3 La Jolla Wellness

Breakfast

#1 The Cottage #2 Harry’s Coffee Shop #3 Shorehouse Kitchen

Brunch

#1 Brockton Villa #2 La Valencia Hotel #3 Nine-Ten

Burger

#1 Burger Lounge #2 Smashburger #3 Public House

Café

#1 Brick & Bell #2 Museum Café #3 Come On In Café

#1 Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering #2 Girard Gourmet #3 French Gourmet #1 Mandarin House #2 China Chef #3 Fugu’s

Chiropractic Clinic #1 Active Rest Chiropractic #2 Linea Chiropractic Center #3 Dr. Trevor Robertson

Coffee Shop

#1 Pannikin #2 Brick & Bell #3 Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Contractor/Home Remodeling #1 Murfey Construction #2 GDC Construction #3 Grunow

Cosmetic Surgeon #1 Dr. Stephen M. Krant #2 Dr. William Groff #3 Dr. John Smoot

Credit Union

#1 San Diego County Credit Union #2 USE Credit Union #3 Mission Federal Credit Union

Dance Studio

#1 Margaret’s #2 Lele’s #3 Pearl St. Cleaners

#1 La Valencia #2 The Lodge at Torrey Pines #3 Empress Hotel #1 The Maids #2 Rene’s of La Jolla #3 Merry Maids

#1 Eye Structure - Tie 1st #1 Shade Shack - Tie 1st #2 Dr. Trainer #3 SD Optical

Family Restaurant #1 Beaumont’s #2 Piatti #3 The Cottage

Financial Planner #1 Kristian Colvin #2 Valerie Ewell #3 Marine Street Financial

#1 French Gourmet #2 Tapenade #3 Cafe Solange

In Home Care/ Senior Assistance

Mortgage Banker

Takeout

New Restaurant

Thai Restaurant

Outdoor Restaurant

Trainer

#1 George’s at the Cove #2 Piatti #3 The Cottage

#1 Nick Donohoe, Press Fitness #2 Paul Fishman - Sparkcycle #3 Catherine CoxSharpe Fitness

Pilates Studio

Travel Agency

#1 Pilates Plus #2 Marla Bingham Studio #3 Armone’s Core Connection

#1 Cadence Travel #2 Travel Dynamics #3 Chayet Travel

Pizza

Veterinary Hospital

#1 Piatti #2 Osteria Romantica #3 Manhattan

Furniture/Home Furnishings

Jewelry

#1 Roche-Bobois #2 Girard Avenue Collection #3 Ross Thiele

#1 Bower’s Jewelers #2 Mythos #3 Jewels by the Sea

Juice Bar

#1 Warwick’s #2 Hi Sweetheart #3 Francesca’s

Day Spa

Sushi

Italian Restaurant

Gift Shop

#1 Ooh La La #2 Tap Fever Studios #3 Dance to Evolve

#1 Puesto #2 Su Casa #3 The Taco Stand

#1 Nigel Mallet (Farmers Insurance) #2 Jawad Bisharat (Allstate) #3 Tareq Purmul (Farmers Insurance)

French

#1 Juice Crafters #2 Juice Kaboose #3 Nekter

Hair Salon

#1 Christina Q #2 Alessandro - Tie 2nd #2 Tony Salon - Tie 2nd #3 Model Call

Linens & Bedding

#1 Dr. Joseph D’Angelo / Dr. Ashley Olson, La Jolla Dentistry #2 Dr. Alicia Kennedy #3 Dr. Paul Dougherty

Happy Hour Location

Lunch

Dermatologist

Health Club

#1 The Lodge at Torrey Pines #2 Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa #3 Massage Envy

Dentist

#1 Dr. William Groff #2 Dr. Mona Mofid #3 Dr. Mitchel Goldman

Dessert

#1 Martha Smith Linens #2 Everett Stunz #3 Symphony Home Decor #1 Puesto #2 George’s #3 El Pescador

#1 Whisknladle #2 Beaumont’s #3 Roppongi

Margarita #1 Su Casa #2 Puesto #3 George’s

#1 La Jolla Sports Club #2 24 Hour Fitness #3 High Voltage

#1 Michelle Coulon Bakery #2 Sugar and Scribe #3 The French Gourmet

Home Electronics #1 La Jolla Home Theater #2 Digital Ear #3 Best Buy

Best of La Jolla 2015

#1 Donovan’s #2 Eddie V’s #3 AR Valentien at the Lodge at Torrey Pines

Mexican Food

Insurance Agent

#1 Adelaide’s #2 Bridget’s Blooms #3 Bloomers

#1 A Better Deal Tuxedos & Suits #2 Ascot Shop #3 Jos. A. Bank

#1 Mitch’s Surf Shop #2 La Jolla Swim and Sport #3 Play It Again Sports

#1 Froglander’s #2 Bobboi Natural Gelato #3 Gelateria Frizzante

#1 La Jolla Nurses Homecare #2 La Jolla Casa Pacifica #3 Home Care of La Jolla

Florist

#1 Ascot Shop #2 Tommy Bahama #3 Ralph Lauren

Mediterranean #1 Piatti #2 Marketplace Grille #3 Mediterranean Room

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#1 Tracy Trudeau #2 Janice Sedloff #3 Dawn DuCharme #1 Sugar and Scribe #2 Piazza 1909 #3 Catania

#1 Pizza on Pearl #2 Carino’s #3 Amici’s

Private School #1 La Jolla Country Day #2 The Gillispie School #3 The Bishop’s School

Sandwich

#1 Girard Gourmet #2 El Pescador #3 Jersey Mike’s

Seafood

#1 El Pescador #2 Eddie V’s #3 Truluck’s

Senior Living

#1 La Jolla Casa Pacifica #2 Casa de Manana #3 White Sands

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#1 Sushi on the Rock #2 Fugu’s Sushi #3 Toshi San #1 Pizza on Pearl #2 Burger Lounge #3 Chipotle #1 Spice & Rice #2 Chedi Thai #3 Aroi Cafe

#1 Windansea Veterinary Clinic #2 La Jolla Veterinary Hospital #3 Bird Rock Animal Clinic

Wedding Venue

#1 La Valencia Hotel #2 The Lodge at Torrey Pines #3 La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

Wine Bar #1 We Olive #2 Finch’s #3 Fleming’s

Women’s Boutique #1 Lola #2 Surf Diva #3 Sigi’s Boutique

Yoga

#1 Buddhi Yoga #2 Prana #3 Bikram

BEST THAI

SPICE & RICE THAI KITCHEN

# TACOS

Thank you La Jolla for voting us your BEST THAI!

7734 Girard Ave, La Jolla | 858-456-0466 | Facebook.com/spiceandricethailajolla

T hank you for voting us one of the Best Mediterranean Restaurants

Southwestern Mesquite Meets Middle Eastern Invention

• Fresh • Healthy • Simply Delicious 858.456.9576 | marketplacegrille.com | 1030-C Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla

La Jolla at 1026 Wall St.

San Diego at The Headquarters Seaport Village

Open Daily 11am – 9pm | plus 2 more locations in Carmel Valley and Mira Mesa

Thanks for voting us one of the best Reestaura Italiann Restaurants!

2151 Avenida de la Playa · La Jolla 858.551.1221 www.OsteriaRomantica.com

THANK YOU

FOR VOTING FAMILY AUTO SERVICE ONE OF THE BEST FOR YOUR AUTO REPAIR NEEDS.

1027 Virginia Way, La Jolla (858) 260-2000

-ROB & CLAUDIA ROWSELL GENERAL MANAGERS

928 SILVERADO STREET

WWW.FAMILYAUTOSERVICE.COM Best of La Jolla 2015

La Jolla’s Best Coffee meets The World ’s Best Scones!

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LA JOLLA

BEST NEW RESTAURANT BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT BEAUMONT’S

SUGAR AND SCRIBE

We are so excited to be voted Best New Restaurant.

Thank you La Jolla!

We are very honored to have been voted Best Family Restaurant.

We are grateful for the continual support from friends, family and our community.

2 3 Catania BEST BREAKFAST

BEST SANDWICH

THE COTTAGE

GIRARD GOURMET

Piazza 1909

Thank you La Jolla for your continued support!

Harry’s Coffee Shop

Piatti

We love La Jolla residents. We are happy to be voted Number 1, and are committed to providing fresh organic produce from our garden to your table.

2 3 Shorehouse Kitchen Best of La Jolla 2015

2 3 The Cottage

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2 3 Jersey Mike’s

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Voted

BEST BREAKFAST

THANK YOU LA JOLLA

for voting us Best Family Restaurant and one of the Best Happy Hours!

in La Jolla Thank you for your continued support! We appreciate you!

Patio & Cottage Dining In La Jolla Breakfast & Lunch Daily 7:30a - 3:30p

Dinner

Tuesday-Saturday until 9p

7702 Fay Avenue · 858.454.8409 · www.cottagelajolla.com

THANK YOU La Jolla for voting us Best Seafood 15 years in a row!

634 Pearl Street • 858.456.CLAM (2526) • Open 7 Days www.elpescadorfishmarket.com

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5662 La Jolla Blvd. | 858.459.0474 www.beaumontseatery.com

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BEST BURGER

BEST STEAK

BURGER LOUNGE

Donovan’s

We are humbled to have been voted your favorite burger again.

Delighting our guests dictates everything we do. This honor is a testament to our wonderful La Jolla staff.

Thank you La Jolla for voting us your Best Steakhouse!

2 3 Public House BEST MEXICAN

2 3 AR Valentien at the Lodge Torrey Pines BEST FRENCH

PUESTO

FRENCH GOURMET

Smashburger

Gracias La Jolla! Join us for tacos and margaritas soon, SALUD!

Su Casa

Eddie V’s

Thank you for voting for us! Even as culinary trends come and go, we are so lucky to still be a local favorite after all these years!

2 3 The Taco Stand Best of La Jolla 2015

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2 3 Cafe Solange

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"From Our Garden to Your Plate Breakfast ¡ Dinner ¡ Custom Cookies Eat¡ Lunch Fresh & Feel Great"

Thank you La Jolla for 28 great years, and for voting for us the best sandwich, and second in catering.

Breakfast ¡ Lunch ¡ Dinner ¡ Custom Cookies

Organic Salads & Soups | Delicious Cakes & Pies Full Service Catering | Easy Take-out

Mon-Sat 7am-8pm Sun 7am-7pm Call for Pick-up

7837 Girard Avenue 858.454.3325 www.girardgourmet.com

Thank You La Jolla for Voting us Best Brunch!

SUGAR and SCRIBE

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VOTED BEST FRENCH AND DESSERT

(858) 488-1725 ¡ www.TheFrenchGourmet.com Breakfast & Lunch Daily 8am - 3pm ¡ Dinner Tues. - Sun. 4pm - Close 960 Turquoise Street ¡ San Diego, CA 92109

1235 Coast Blvd., La Jolla | 858-454-7393 www.brocktonvilla.com Best of La Jolla 2015

$27.95 3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner Menu Served after 4pm Tuesday – Sunday

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BEST BRUNCH

BEST SEAFOOD

BROCKTON VILLA

EL PESCADOR

We are very honored to have been voted Best Brunch!

We are grateful for the continual support from friends, family and our community.

La Valencia Hotel

Thank you to the La Jolla community for making El Pescador a local tradition for over 35 years.

2 3 Nine-Ten

Eddie V’s

2 3 Truluck’s

BEST CAFÉ

BEST THAI RESTAURANT

BRICK & BELL

SPICE & RICE

We are honored to be a part of the Village!

Thank you La Jolla for voting us Best Thai Restaurant!

Museum Café

2 3 Come On In Café Best of La Jolla 2015

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2 3 Aroi Cafe

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Gratitude

in the language of flowers the bellflower stands for

7766 Girard Avenue | La Jolla | 858.454.0146 | adelaides.com

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Best Plastic Surgeon 2015

Thank You La Jolla!

Adelaide’s

Our wonderful staff and nurses join me in thanking our dedicated SK Clinic clients for choosing us again and again for the past sixteen years.

We are honored that Dr. Stephen M. Krant of SK Clinic has been voted again the best plastic and reconstructive surgeon. We take pride in providing the best possible care for our patients for all of their aesthetic and reconstructive needs.

LA JOLLA

Thank You La Jolla for voting us “Best Florist” Year after Year!

THANK YOU LA JOLLA! In Business 28 Years

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Russell Ingledew CPA/PFS MS Russell Ingledew CPA, Inc. 1128 Wall Street, La Jolla

Stephen M. Krant, M.D., F.A.C.S. Facelift • Malar • Rhinoplasty • Endoscopic Brow Lift • Body Contouring • Abdominoplasty • Liposculpture • Breast Augmentation • Reduction • Lift • Reconstruction • Fraxel Restore/ Repair • Thermage • IPL • Laser Hair Removal • Botox • Sculptra • Juvederm • Voluma • Radiesse • Belotero • Facial Aesthetics • Massage • PRP • Microneedling

(858) 454-2190 www.LaJollaCPA.com

Thank you La Jolla for voting us

Your Best Steakhouse!

Please visit our new location and enjoy the ocean view.

1250 Prospect Street ◆ 877-698-6666 ◆ donovanssteakhouse.com Best of La Jolla 2015

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BEST JUICE BAR

BEST TRAVEL AGENCY

JUICE crafters

CADENCE TRAVEL

Thank you for your votes.

We are happy to be contributing to a healthier community!

Juice Kaboose

La Jolla, we couldn’t find a better community to call home.

Find our ad in this issue for a luxury vacation “thank you” offer!

2 3 Nekter

Travel Dynamics

2 3Chayet Travel

BEST JEWELRY

BEST FLORIST

BOWER’S

Adelaide’s

Thank you La Jolla! You make us proud.

Mythos

Adelaide’s is proud again to be Best Florist! Thank you to our customers who are the best we could ask for! We are filled with gratitude for you!

2 3 Jewels by the Sea Best of La Jolla 2015

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2 3 Bloomers

L a J o l l a ’s B E S T D E R M AT O L O G I S T a n d finalist for BEST COSMETIC SURGEON* “Thank you for placing your trust in me and for voting me as San Diego’s Best Dermatologist and a finalist for Best Cosmetic Surgeon.

Your satisfaction is my greatest reward. This recognition motivates me to continue providing cutting edge, customized care to you to help you be your best self.”

– Dr. Groff

*Dr. Groff won 1st place for Best Dermatologist and 2nd place for Best Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr. William F. Groff has been practicing cosmetic dermatology in Southern California for over 15 years. A leader in this field, Dr. Groff has given over 100 lectures in 10 different countries on laser resurfacing, body contouring and injectables.

CLDerm.com Best of La Jolla 2015

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BEST DRY CLEANERS

BEST HEALTH CLUB

MARGARET’S

la jolla SPORTS CLUB

We are honored to be acknowledged by the residents of La Jolla.

The owners, management and staff are grateful for the support.

Thank you La Jolla for all of your love and support!

We are honored to live in such a wonderful community.

2 3 High Voltage BEST MORTGAGE BROKER BEST CONTRACTOR Lele’s

2 3 Pearl Street Cleaners

TRACY TRUDEAU • Direct mortgage lender RANCHO FINANCIAL MORTGAGE Thank you for voting me #1 Lender!

Janice Sedloff

2 3

24 Hour Fitness

MURFEY CONSTRUCTION

Thank you La Jolla! We are honored to be recognized for the third year in a row, and we will continue to work at providing the very best for all of your general contracting needs.

Dawn DuCharme with Union Bank Best of La Jolla 2015

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2 3 Grunow

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Thank You La Jolla For Voting us Best!

We are proud to serve this community and are grateful for the dedication of our employees.

THANK YOU LA JOLLA FOR VOTING US IN - BEST OF LA JOLLA 2015 Pancho Dewhurst

A BETTER DEAL TUXEDOS & SUITS Sales And Rental Inventory On Site

858.551.6044

369 Bird Rock Ave. @ La Jolla Blvd. www.abdtuxedo.com

THANK YOU LA JOLLA FOR VOTING US

BEST LINENS & BEDDING!

GDC CONSTRUCTION

1031 SILVERADO STREET • LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA • 858-551-5222 WWW.GDCCONSTRUCTION.COM

7717 Fay Avenue · La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-8642 · www.marthasmithfinelinens.com

LICENSE NO. 386352

Dr. Joseph D'Angelo & Dr. Ashley Olson

Thank you for voting us Best Dentists

1111 Torrey Pines Road | (858) 459­6224 | www.joethedentist.com tii t com Best of La Jolla 2015

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BEST COSMETIC SURGEON BEST FINANCIAL PLANNER DR. STEPHEN M. KRANT – SK Clinic

KRISTIAN COLVIN – EMERSON EQUITY

I’m honored to be voted the Best Plastic Surgeon for the past 16 years. I believe what sets us apart is excellent patient care from the entire office.

I’d like to thank all of my wonderful clients for voting me the best financial planner in La Jolla.

2 3 Dr. John Smoot BEST DENTIST

2 3 Marine Street Financial BEST TRAINER

Dr. joseph d’angelo / dr. ashley olson la jolla dentistry

nick donohoe – press FITNESS

Dr. William Groff

On behalf of everyone at our practice, we thank you for your votes of confidence. We have the best patients!

Dr. Alicia Kennedy

Valerie Ewell

Thank you for voting everyone.

Let’s get even more shredded before the holidays!

2 3 Dr. Paul Dougherty Best of La Jolla 2015

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2 3

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Catherine Cox Sharpe Fitness

Visit MaidsSanDiego.com or call 858-578-6243 Best of La Jolla 2015

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BEST LINENS & BEDDING

BEST IN HOME CARE

MARTHA SMITH LINENS

LA JOLLA NURSES HOMECARE

Thank you for voting us Best Linens & Bedding! We will continue to provide the finest products and service to our customers.

Thank you La Jolla for voting us BEST home care agency.

We care for you!

2 3 Home Care of La Jolla Everett Stunz 2 3 Symphony Home Decor BEST CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC BEST PILATES STUDIO La Jolla Casa Pacifica

ACTIVE REST CHIROPRACTIC

Thank you for voting us Best Chiropractic Clinic! We are honored to help the La Jolla community regain and maintain ideal health.

Linea Chiropractic Center

2 3 Dr. Trevor Robertson Best of La Jolla 2015

PILATES PLUS Thank you La Jolla for voting us #1 Pilates Studio!

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2 3 Armone’s Core Connection

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THANK YOU LA JOLLA!

7467 Cuvier Street,La Jolla 92037 | 858.456.4500 | www.OLLDA.com

THANK YOU!

For Voting Kristian Colvin 2013, 2014 & 2015 BEST Financial Planner

Thank you for Voting us one of the Best Dentists in La Jolla!

Dr. Paul Dougherty and his staff at Dougherty Dental have served the La Jolla Community for over 25 years.

Please call for a free consultation to be sure you are on the right financial path.

Emerson Equity LLC

Paul E. Dougherty, DDS Dougherty Dental

KRISTIAN COLVIN

(858) 551-8970

Come visit our new state-of-the-art office at:

kcolvin@emersonequity.com

7776 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 120 (858) 454-2656 www.DoughertyDental.net

7946 Ivanhoe Ave. Ste 314 • La Jolla, CA. 92037 Emerson Equity LLC is an independent broker dealer that custodians it’s assets at Pershing, LLC. Pershing LLC is a subsidiary of the Bank of New York. Emerson Equity LLC is a member of FINRA and SIPC.

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BEST FORMAL WEAR

BEST AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE

A BETTER DEal TUXEDOS & SUITS

GERMAN MOTORS AND IMPORTS

Thank you La Jolla for voting us best! We are proud to serve this community and are grateful for the dedication of our employees.

Thank you La Jolla for voting us best auto repair.

2 3 Jos. A. Bank BEST ACCOUNTANT

2 3 Marco Polo Independent BEST BOUTIQUE FITNESS

RUSSELL E. INGLEDEW, CPA INC.

SPARKCYCLE

Thank you La Jolla from the family – Russell, Kathy, Dana and Matt. We work extremely hard to provide the best!

Thank you La Jolla for voting us Best Boutique Fitness Studio!

Ascot Shop

Thomas E. Huckabee

2 3 Steve Alpinieri Best of La Jolla 2015

Family Auto Repair

Orange Theory Fitness PAGE 18

2 3 La Jolla Wellness

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Thank you La Jolla for voting us Best Auto Repair!

Ou auto repair and service facility is staffed with Our factory fact trained technicians that provide the highest quality Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, and Mini service and repairs.

986 Turquoise Street

858.488.7878

GERMAN MOTORS

IMPORTS

Voted Best Jewelry Store In La Jolla

Thank you La Jolla!

The Staff of Bowers Jewelers thanks you for your continued support.

We are honored to be voted La Jolla’s BEST Veterinary Hospital!

• Larry & Sheila Combe • Nancy Gonzalez Manero • Christopher Janke • Martha Sanchez • Joel Studer • Rita Schipper • Bo Petersen • Brenda Richardson • Mary Anne Burchfiel • Michael Hopkins

-The Doctors and Staff of Windan’Sea Veterinary Clinic

70 YEARS

Bowers Jewelers

Since 1945 · La Jolla’s Oldest Family Owned and Operated

6911 La Jolla Boulevard | (858) 454-0354 | www.windanseavet.com

(858) 459-3678 • 7860 Girard Avenue • La Jolla, CA 92037 Best of La Jolla 2015

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BEST DANCE STUDIO

BEST DERMATOLOGIST

OOH LA LA

DR. WILLIAM GROFF

Thank you La Jolla. We are honored to be voted The Best!

Thank you for placing your trust in me and for voting me as San Diego’s Best Dermatologist.

2 3 Dance to Evolve BEST HOUSEKEEPING

2 3 Dr. Mitchel Goldman BEST VETERINARY HOSP.

THE MAIDS

WINDAN’SEA VETERINARY CLINIC

Tap Fever Studios

Thank you La Jolla from the whole team at The Maids!

Rene’s of La Jolla

2 3 Merry Maids Best of La Jolla 2015

Dr. Mona Mofid

We are honored to be voted La Jolla’s BEST Veterinary Hospital! Thank you from the doctors and staff of Windan’Sea Veterinary Clinic.

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2 3 Bird Rock Animal Clinic

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BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE THE BEST...

ACCOUNTANT

LOLA

We are more than honored to be named Best Women’s Boutique after one year in business -- THANK YOU La Jolla!

1 Russell E. Ingledew, CPA Inc 2 Thomas E. Huckabee, CPA Inc. 3 Steve Alpinieri, CPA

American Food

Brunch

1 IS Architecture 2 Island Architects 3 Marengo Morton

Burger

Art Gallery 1 Contemporary Fine Art 2 Madison Gallery 3 The La Jolla Gallery

2 3 Sigi’s Boutique BEST YOGA BUDDHI YOGA

Automotive Repair/ Service

Thank you for voting us Best Yoga Studio in La Jolla! Come take a class and meet our awesome community of teachers and students.

1 German Motors And Imports 2 Family Auto Repair 3 Marco Polo Independent

Bakery

1 Brick & Bell 2 Michelle Coulon 3 Sugar and Scribe

Bank

1 Wells Fargo 2 Chase Bank 3 Bank of America

Breakfast Prana

2 3 Bikram Best of La Jolla 2015

1 Spark Cycle 2 Orange Theory Fitness 3 La Jolla Wellness

1 Harry’s Coffee Shop 2 Karl Strauss 3 Cody’s

Architect

Surf Diva

Boutique Fitness Studio

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1 Brockton Villa 2 La Valencia Hotel 3 Nine-Ten 1 Burger Lounge 2 Smashburger 3 Public House

Café

1 Brick & Bell 2 Museum Café 3 Come On In Café

Catering

Restaurants 1 Giuseppe & Fine Catering

2 Girard Gourmet 3 French Gourmet

Chinese

1 Mandarin House 2 China Chef 3 Fugu’s

Chiropractic Clinic

1 Active Rest Chiropractic 2 Linea Chiropractic Center 3 Dr. Trevor Robertson

Voted “Best Chiropractic Clinic” in La Jolla!

Margaret’s is Honored to Be Selected

Dr. Collan Koeppen, D.C.

Best Dry Cleaners 2015

by La Jolla Light Readers!

Thank You, La Jolla!

— The Horst Family & Our Team of Over 120 Dedicated Employees southern california ’ s greenest cleaner

Let Active Rest Chiropractic put you on a path toward relief and healing.

Dr. Collan Koeppen specializes in upper cervical care, using a gentle manual adjustment to the vertebrae of the neck and spine without any cracking or popping.

Dr. Koeppen also utilizes Active Release Techniques® (A.R.T.), a soft tissue management system, to break up scar tissue and knots, muscle tension, and nerve entrapment. A.R.T., simply put, can help you move better and hurt less.

Learn why Active Rest Chiropractic is voted “The Best”. Consultations available at no charge. Also accepting auto/personal injury cases.

THANK YOU LA JOLLA - FOR VOTING US BEST PILATES STUDIO 7 YEARS IN A ROW!

We value your continued support and hard work Thinking of trying a class at PPLJ? NEW CLIENT SPECIAL: 5 for $75* (*Use Promo code: BEST5, New Clients Only. Expires 10/30/15.)

7712 Fay Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037 (next to the Cottage) (858) 456.1516 • www.pilatespluslajolla.com

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Schedule an appointment online at www.ActiveRestChiropractic.com or call 858-736-4056.

Located in the Gaines Building on Fay Avenue 7590 Fay Avenue, Suite 504 · La Jolla, CA 92037 · Open Mon.-Sat.

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THE BEST...

Coffee Shop

1 Pannikin 2 Brick & Bell 3 Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Dermatologist 1 Dr. William Groff 2 Dr Mona Mofid 3 Dr. Mitchel Goldman

Contractor/ Dessert Home Remodeling 1

Michelle Coulon Bakery

1 Murfey Construction 2 GDC Construction 3 Grunow

Cosmetic Surgeon

1 Dr. Stephen M. Krant 2 Dr. William Groff 3 Dr. John Smoot

Credit Union

1 San Diego County Credit Union 2 USE Credit Union 3 Mission Federal Credit Union

Dance Studio 1 Ooh La La 2 Tap Fever Studios 3 Dance to Evolve

Day Spa

1 The Lodge at Torrey Pines 2 Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa 3 Massage Envy

Dentist

Joseph D’Angelo / 1 Dr. Dr. Ashley Olson, La Jolla Dentistry

2 Dr. Alicia Kennedy 3 Dr. Paul Dougherty

2 Sugar and Scribe 3 The French Gourmet

Dry Cleaner 1 Margaret’s 2 Lele’s 3 Pearl St. Cleaners

Eyewear/ Sunglasses 1 1 Shade Shack - Tie 1st 2 Dr. Trainer 3 SD Optical

Eye Structure - Tie 1st

Family Restaurant 1 Beaumont’s 2 Piatti 3 The Cottage

Financial Planner

1 Kristian Colvin 2 Valerie Ewell 3 Marine Street Financial

Florist

1 Adelaide’s 2 Bridget’s Blooms 3 Bloomers Best of La Jolla 2015

French

Hotel

Furniture/Home Furnishings

Housekeeping

1 French Gourmet 2 Tapenade 3 Cafe Solange

1 Roche-Bobois 2 Girard Avenue Collection 3 Ross Thiele

1 La Valencia 2 The Lodge at Torrey Pines 3 Empress Hotel 1 The Maids 2 Rene’s of La Jolla 3 Merry Maids

Gift Shop

Ice Cream/ Frozen Yogurt

Hair Salon

In Home Care/ Senior Assistance

1 Warwick’s 2 Hi Sweetheart 3 Francesca’s

1 Christina Q 2 Alessandro - Tie 2nd 2 Tony Salon - Tie 2nd 3 Model Call

Happy Hour Location 1 Whisknladle 2 Beaumont’s 3 Roppongi

1 Froglander’s 2 Bobboi Natural Gelato 3 Gelateria Frizzante

1 La Jolla Nurses Homecare 2 La Jolla Casa Pacifica 3 Home Care of La Jolla

Insurance Agent

1 Nigel Mallet (Farmers Insurance) 2 Jawad Bisharat (Allstate) 3 Tareq Purmul (Farmers Insurance)

Health Club

Italian Restaurant

Home Electronics

Jewelry

1 La Jolla Sports Club 2 24 hour Fitness 3 High Voltage

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1 Piatti 2 Osteria Romantica 3 Manhattan 1 Bower’s Jewelers 2 Mythos 3 Jewels by the Sea

Thank you for voting us the BEST OF LA JOLLA three years in a row!

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Owners Carolina Vivas and Amanda McCarroll thank you for voting us Best Yoga Studio in La Jolla!

We love what we do and look forward to bringing you more amazing yoga classes for all levels with San Diego’s best instructors.

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THE BEST...

Juice Bar 1 Juice Crafters 2 Juice Kaboose 3 Nekter

Mexican Food

Seafood

1 Puesto 2 Su Casa 3 The Taco Stand

1 El Pescador 2 Eddie V’s 3 Truluck’s

Linens & Bedding Mortgage Banker Senior Living 1 Martha Smith Linens 2 Everett Stunz 3 Symphony Home Decor

Lunch

1 Puesto 2 George’s 3 El Pescador

Margarita 1 Su Casa 2 Puesto 3 George’s

Mediterranean 1 Piatti 2 Marketplace Grille 3 Mediterranean Room

Men’s Apparel 1 Ascot Shop 2 Tommy Bahama 3 Ralph Lauren

Men’s Formal Wear

1 A Better Deal Tuxedos & Suits 2 Ascot Shop 3 Jos. A. Bank

Trainer

1 Nick Donohoe, Press Fitness 2 Paul Fishman - Sparkcycle 3 Catherine CoxSharpe Fitness

1 Tracy Trudeau 1 La Jolla Casa Pacifica 2 Janice Sedloff 2 Casa de Manana 3 Dawn DuCharme with Union Bank 3 White Sands

Travel Agency

1 Sugar and Scribe 2 Piazza 1909 3 Catania

Veterinary Hospital

New Restaurant

Sporting Goods 1 Mitch’s Surf Shop 2 La Jolla Swim and Sport 3 Play It Again Sports

Outdoor Restaurant Steak 1 George’s at the Cove 2 Piatti 3 The Cottage

Pilates Studio 1 Pilates Plus 2 Marla Bingham Studio 3 Armone’s Core Connection

Pizza

1 Pizza on Pearl 2 Carino’s 3 Amici’s

1 Donovan’s 2 Eddie V’s AR Valentien at the Lodge at 3Torrey Pines

Sushi

1 Sushi on the Rock 2 Fugu’s Sushi 3 Toshi San

Takeout

Private School

1 Pizza on Pearl 2 Burger Lounge 3 Chipotle

Sandwich

1 Spice & Rice 2 Chedi Thai 3 Aroi Cafe

1 La Jolla Country Day 2 The Gillispie School 3 Theishops School

Thai Restaurant

1 Girard Gourmet 2 El Pescador 3 Jersey Mike’s

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1 Cadence Travel 2 Travel Dynamics 3 Chayet Travel

1 Windansea Veterinary Clinic 2 La Jolla Veterinary Hospital 3 Bird Rock Animal Clinic

Wedding Venue 1 La Valencia Hotel 2 The Lodge at Torrey Pines 3 La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

Wine Bar 1 We Olive 2 Finch’s 3 Fleming’s

Women’s Boutique 1 Lola 2 Surf Diva 3 Sigi’s Boutique

Yoga

1 Buddhi Yoga 2 Prana 3 Bikram

For The Last 10 Pounds

THANK YOU AGAIN!

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