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2019 Readers’ Choice Winners Best Automotive Services Auto Body Shop .......................... 4 Auto Repair ................................. 4 Brake Shop ................................. 6 Car Dealership ............................ 6 Car Wash................................... 73 Oil Change .................................. 6 Smog Shop ............................... 73 Tire Store .................................... 6 Best Education Nursery School.......................... 73 Private School ............................. 8 Tutoring ....................................... 8 Best Entertainment Community Event ...................... 10 Event Venue .............................. 10 Place to Take an Out-of-Towner .......10 Best Food and Drink Bakery ...................................... 12 Bar ........................................... 12 Breakfast .................................. 73 Brewery .................................... 73 Brunch ...................................... 73 Burrito ...................................... 14 Chinese Food ............................ 14 Dessert ..................................... 12 Fries ......................................... 73 Grocery Store ............................ 16 Happy Hour ............................... 16 Health Food/Organic ................. 20 Ice Cream ................................. 18 Indian Food............................... 18 Italian Food ............................... 73 Japanese Food .......................... 73 Mexican Food............................ 16 Outdoor Dining .......................... 73 Pizza ......................................... 20 Restaurant Davis ....................... 73 Restaurant Winters .................... 18 Restaurant Woodland ................ 22 Romantic Dining........................ 73 Salad ........................................ 73 Sandwich .................................. 22 Seafood .................................... 73 Steak ........................................ 18 Sushi ........................................ 73 Thai Food .................................. 12 Vegetarian Food ........................ 20 Wine/Spirits ............................. 16 Winery ...................................... 24
Yogurt ....................................... 24 Best Health, Wellness and Beauty Barber ...................................... 26 Chiropractor .............................. 28 Dance Studio ............................ 30 Dental Practice.......................... 26 Dermatology ............................. 32 Doctor ...................................... 34 Eye doctor ................................. 26 Facial........................................ 36 Golf Course ............................... 36 Hair Salon ................................. 36 Health Club ............................... 32 Hearing Aid Service ................... 73 Hospital .................................... 34 Martial Arts ............................... 73 Massage ................................... 36 Nail Salon ................................. 38 Physical Therapy ........................ 28 Pilates Studio............................ 30 Spa .......................................... 36 Tattoo/Piercing.......................... 38 Waxing/Hair Removal ................ 38 Yoga Studio ............................... 32 Best Home Services Apartment Community .............. 40 Carpet Cleaning ........................ 40 Carpet/Flooring......................... 44 Garden Supply .......................... 42 Glass Replacement ................... 40 Heating & Air ............................. 42 Hotel ........................................ 73 Interior Design........................... 44 Laundromat .............................. 73 3
Major Appliance ........................ 54 Mattress Store........................... 46 Nursery ..................................... 46 Painting Company ..................... 48 Plumber .................................... 48 Property Management ............... 50 Remodeling Company ............... 52 Roofing Company ...................... 50 Self Storage .............................. 50 Senior Living ............................. 55 Solar Company.......................... 54 Window Cleaning ...................... 52 Window Treatments ................... 40 Best Miscellaneous Customer Service ...................... 16 Most Effective Volunteer ............. 56 Best Pet Services Kennel/Pet Hotel....................... 58 Pet Groomer .............................. 73 Pet Store ................................... 73 Veterinarian............................... 57 Veterinary Clinic ........................ 58 Best Professional Services Attorney .................................... 60 Bank ......................................... 60 Credit Union .............................. 73 Dry Cleaner ............................... 73 Financial Planner ...................... 73 Funeral Home ........................... 64 Insurance.................................. 64 Mortgage Company. ................... 64 Realtor ...................................... 62 Tax Service ................................ 62 Travel Agency ............................. 73 Best Shopping and Retail Antique Store ............................ 66 Art Gallery ................................. 66 Athletic Shoes/Wear ................. 68 Bike Shop ................................. 68 Bookstore ................................. 69 Buy for Kids............................... 70 Consignment/Thrift Store .......... 70 Place to Buy a Gift ..................... 71 Independent Furniture Retailer .... 71 Independent Retailer ................. 70 Jeweler...................................... 72 Women’s Clothing...................... 72 Women’s Shoes......................... 72
Automotive Services
Hoffmann Automotive Best Auto Repair Shop Enterprise staff In Davis since 1979, Jeff and Susan Hoffmann’s Hoffmann Automotive has been voted Best Auto Repair by Davis Enterprise readers. Beginning their 41st year in business, the Hoffmanns moved from a small 76 station at Fifth and G streets to their new facility in 2005. “I would like to thank all the people and the city of Davis that have supported and trusted us through the years,” Jeff Hoffmann said. “We are the only AAA approved shop in Davis,” he added, noting that Hoffmann Automotive earned a 2018 Top Shop Award from AAA — winners scored in the top 5 percent of all 500 facilities. Hoffmann looks forward to continuing to deliver consistent, honest and ethical experience in a clean, safe environment.
Hoffmann Automotive 2613 Second St., Davis 530-753-7202 www.hoffmann automotive.com Best Auto Repair Second — Center City Automotive Third — Vander Hamm Tire Center Goodyear
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Marco Soto services a client’s car at Hoffmann Automotive, which earned a 2018 Top Shop Award from AAA, as well as Best Auto Repair Shop in the 2019 Best of Yolo Readers’ Choice survey.
Congratulations to All Our Downtown Davis
A-1 Body Shop
Best Auto Body Shop Enterprise staff Crushed headlights and dented doors are a story of the past for customers of A-1 Body Shop, Davis’ top auto body shop as voted by Davis Enterprise readers. This year marks 52 years in Davis for this family-owned auto body shop. Owner Brian Cross took over the shop from his father in 1990, making a livelihood out of caring for his customers and their cars. “We take pride in our work. ... Our goal is to make things right and
1st Place “Readers’ Choice” Best of Yolo Winners!
do things right by our customers,” Cross said. “Customer loyalty is the cornerstone of the business, with regulars coming back for repairs whenever they are in need and passing along good reviews of the store by word of mouth. “I really appreciate our customers and their sincere loyalty,” Cross said.
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215 I St., Davis 530-756-6929 Best Auto Body Shop Second — G&R Automotive & Collision Center Third — Lindstrom’s Auto Body
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A-1 Body Shop technician Francisco Torres prepares a surface for refinishing.
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‘BEST CAR DEALERSHIP’
Thank you for voting our employees Best of Yolo County
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Shane Golubski, General Manager
Thank you for your patronage and we look forward to contincontinued success for years to come. Shottenkirk Honda, same great sales people, same great service, same great dealer, just a new name.
1ST ROW (L to R): Armando Navarro, Mark Campanelli, Jerry Tejes, John Lozano, Fue Chang. 2ND ROW: Jesse Vidal, Dionne Livingston, Angel Kline, Shane Golubski, Nancy Granrud, Ben Deilami, Cyndi Perez-Lopez. 3RD ROW: Paul Cole, Mandeep Grewal, Neil Gause, Steven Jeet, Clete Berg, Mandeep Hansi, Nick Cheng, Colt Safe, Luiz Gonzalez, Mynor Garcia, Lupe Garcia. 4TH ROW: Aileen Silva.
530-758-8770 or 916-442-4971 4343 Chiles Road, Davis Sales Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-8pm · Fri-Sat 9am-7pm · Sun 10am-7pm
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Automotive Services
Vander Hamm Tire Center Goodyear Best Oil Change, Brake Shop, Tire Shop Enterprise staff Whether you need a fresh set of tires to burn rubber or just a routine oil change, Vander Hamm Tire Center, 2222 Fifth St., is prepared to cover all of your tire and auto repair needs. Three generations have led this local business since they opened up the shop in 1974, said owner Danny Falk, the grandson of the tire center’s founder, Chuck Vander Hamm. Although Chuck died in 2000, Danny and his father continue to run the tire center to this day. “Thank you for your continued support through all of these years,” Falk said, remarking on how this year marks the business’ 15th year as a Readers’ Choice winner.
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Zack Falk examines a vehicle’s brakes at his family’s Vander Hamm Tire Center.
2222 Fifth St., Davis 530-758-8282 vanderhammtirecenter.com Best Oil Change Second — Davisville Express Lube Third — Spee Dee Oil Change & Auto Service Best Brake Shop Second — Bernard’s Tire, Brake and Alignment Third — Hoffmann Automotive Best Tire Store Second — Bernard’s Tire, Brake and Alignment Third — Costco
Shottenkirk Honda Best Car Dealership Enterprise staff It was a case of new name, same great service for Shottenkirk Honda of Davis, as the longtime Honda dealer on Chiles Road was named Best Car Dealership in Yolo County for the 19th year in a row by Enterprise readers. Manager Shane Golubski gives the credit primarily to Shottenkirk Honda employees. “The same (employees) are here” who worked for University Honda, Golubski said, “and we hope will be the same people who will be here in 10, 15 or 20 years. They are the ones who really won the award.”
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Shottenkirk Honda of Davis employees celebrate their 19th win of Best Car Dealership in Yolo County. Greg Shottenkirk’s Shottenkirk Automotive Group, based in
West Burlington, Iowa, bought the former University Honda in
September and the dealership didn’t miss a beat, still offering the
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commitment to customers it has since 1978; selling popular Honda models and providing a full line of services for the vehicles it sells. In addition to the local awards the dealership is a six-time winner of the President’s Award from American Honda Motor. It’s a goal for the staff to achieve this every year, one they focus on doing throughout the year. Shottenkirk Automotive Group sells more than 30 car brands at several dealerships, mostly in Iowa and Illinois. Golubski added, “We truly appreciate this recognition. For
Shottenkirk Honda of Davis 4343 Chiles Road, Davis 530-758-8770 shottenkirk davishonda.com Best Car Dealership Second — Hanlees Davis Toyota Shottenkirk, this is a perfect store for us, because of all the employees here and their attitudes ... the way they represent themselves with the customers is what we are known for.”
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Education
Grace Valley Christian Academy Best Private School Enterprise staff Founded in 1998, Grace Valley Christian Academy is celebrating its 21st year in the community, providing an excellent and affordable private school education. Grace Valley is also pleased to announce it has been voted the best private school in Yolo County for the eighth year in a row in the Davis Enterprise Readers’ Choice survey. “We are honored that the community has recognized us as the best local private school eight years in a row,” said Principal Sharon Broderick. “Grace Valley is a unique school that emphasizes both Christian character development and high academic
Grace Valley Christian Academy first grade students, Gerrit Buddingh, Evan Pamplona and Lilyanne Su explore earthworm habitats with first grade science teacher Molly Bravo. GVCA YEARBOOK
standards. We offer each of our students a rich education and we are committed to their spiritual and intellectual development.” Grace Valley’s K-8 program offers a comprehensive curriculum, which includes classic
literature, history from a Christian worldview, a sequential writing program, hands-on science, and challenging math courses at all grade levels. Students in the high school program are dualenrolled in high school
and college courses, and participate in various extracurricular activities and leadership roles at the school and in the community. Grace Valley alumni have excelled in a variety of fields, including medicine, law,
engineering, education, and business, with many returning to work locally here in Davis. Grace Valley has over 80 faculty and staff, many of whom have advanced degrees in science, law, medicine, and
Grace Valley Christian Academy 27173 County Road 98, Davis 530-758-6590 gracevalley.org/gvca Best Private School Second — Saint James School Third — Davis Waldorf School mathematics. The high staff-to-student ratio is one reason why Grace Valley students excel and are prepared for success in every future endeavor. Visit www.gracevalley. org/gvca for more information.
Academic Improvement Center Best Tutoring Service Enterprise staff For the fifth year in a row, the Academic Improvement Center — a.k.a. “Mike and Terri’s” — got top marks from Davis Enterprise readers for Best Tutoring. Mike and Terri Leonard arrived in Davis in 1994. Mike, who has a doctorate in geophysics, left his job as a scientist at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, and Terri left law school at UC Berkeley to attend medical school at UC Davis. Mike then worked as a geophysical consultant, and originally opened the tutoring business as a part-time job. Terri soon gradu-
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Terri and Mike Leonard ated near the top of her class, but then both Mike and Terri took a
chance and in 1999 joined each other as full time tutors, and
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have been working together ever since. Mike and Terri also
possess California State Teaching Credentials in both math and science. “The focus of our business is to provide a wide range of support to a wide range of students,” Mike Leonard reports, “whether it be academic instruction, educational motivation, setting and achieving goals, or college planning. We work hard to develop longterm mentoring relationships with all of our students.” The longest-operating original-owner tutoring center in Yolo County, AIC offers tutoring in multiple subjects — so families don’t need to employ multiple tutors — in grades 7 and up.
Mike and Terri’s Academic Improvement Center 736 G St., Davis 530-753-0504 academicimprove mentcenter.com Best Tutoring Second, TIE— Mathnasium of Davis, Kumon Math and Reading Center of Davis When not in their office working, Mike, Terri, and their six kids enjoy time on their farm in the Capay Valley.
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Davis Farmers Market Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner Enterprise staff Since 1976, the Davis Farmers Market has been a community gathering place for farm-fresh, feel-good food and family-friendly fun. No wonder it’s routinely named Yolo County’s “Best Place to Take an Out-ofTowner” and “Best Community Event.” The market, at 301 C St. in Central Park, draws locals and tourists alike. It’s a
model for the more than 700 farmers markets in California and more than 7,000 across the country. Today, it serves 7,000 to 10,000 people a week. Market hours are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday afternoons (3 to 6 p.m. in fall and winter, and 4:30 p.m. to sunset in spring and summer). Open year-round, rain or shine, the market offers an array of fruits and
Best Community Event Davis Farmers Market 301 C St., Davis 530-756-1695 davisfarmersmarket.org Second — UC Davis Picnic Day Third — Celebrate Davis!
Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner Second — UC Davis Arboretum Third — Mondavi Center
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vegetables, including certified organic produce, meats, chicken, seafood, wine, local eggs and honey, fresh-baked goods, flowers, plants and gifts.
Everything sold in the market is either grown by or made by the seller. More than 70 percent of vendors come from a one-hour radius of Davis.
The Lodge at the Odd Fellows Hall Best Event Venue Enterprise staff
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Davis’ best event venue has actually been around for longer than the city itself! The Davis Odd Fellows organization was established in 1870, and the city was chartered in 1917. Since 1953, the Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St. has operated as a nonprofit, and all proceeds are invested back in to the Davis community. Over the past two decades, the Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall has been completely remodeled and now
Best Event Venue Odd Fellow’s Hall 415 Second St., Davis 530-758-4940 rentdavislodge.com Second — El Macero Country Club Third — Park Winters houses a full-service event venue, with in-house catering, bar service, event staff and
all necessary amenities. The Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall has a professionally trained pastry chef on staff who creates unique and highquality desserts along with more traditional catering services. “Thank you to the community for voting Davis Odd Fellows Hall the best event venue for the fifth year in a row!” said Allison Vickrey, operations manager. For more information, visit www.rent davislodge.com, call 530-758-4940 or email davislodge@sbcglobal. net.
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Food & Drink
Konditorei Austrian Pastry Best Bakery, Best Dessert Enterprise staff Local lovers of Viennese-style pastries celebrated when Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café opened in 1990 — and quickly became a popular local destination. Located for the past decade at 2710 Fifth St., owners Albert and Gloria Kutternig invite customers to enjoy indoor and patio dining, with ample parking on the property. Konditorei is dedicated to bringing the tradition and elegance of the “old” style — reflecting the influence of Austria and neighboring European countries — together with the “new” Vienna culinary art of sugar baking.
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Eva Blair and Albert Kutternig prepares a filling for a chocolate raspberry cake. Master Pastry Chef Albert Kutternig has created original cake recipes named after his wife and three daughters — Gloria, Carina, Nina and Layla — and
of baked meringue. It’s all in the family, as they say ... Kutternig has a master’s degree in sugar baking, which he completed in Vienna
recently developed a cake recipe named after granddaughter. The gluten-free “Amalia Cake” contains mango, coconut and rice cream in two layers
in 1981. He has worked internationally for the Hilton Hotel, Intercontinental Hotels, and the renowned Kur Kafe Konditorei Oberlaa and the Rosenberger hotels and restaurants in Vienna. Konditorei offers a fine line of pastries and desserts that comes closest to the quality one can usually find only in Europe. Everything is made on the premises: cakes, croissants and Danishes, as well as seasonal gelato, all crafted by hand and scratch to a very high standard. Konditorei will continue to make beautiful cakes and desserts to help celebrate every occasion and milestone to its fullest. Or,
Best Bakery Konditorei Austrian Pastry 2710 Fifth St., Davis 530-758-1331 Second — Village Bakery Third — Nugget Markets
Best Dessert Second — Nugget Markets Third — Sweet & Shavery
patrons are invited to have coffee and pastry while they read the newspaper, or enjoy a light lunch, alone or with friends.
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Best Bar, Best Thai Food By Bob Schultz Sophia’s Thai Kitchen took a pair of awards in the Best of Yolo poll, with Enterprise readers naming it Best Bar and Best Thai Food. Sophia Patterson and her husband Guido started out as the kitchen at the Paragon Grill where Froggy’s/ Tommy J’s Grill now stands. They moved to the current location and opened as Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis’ first Thai restaurant, in 1996. In 1999, Sophia partnered with Gordon Langstaff and Kevin Wan joined the partnership in 2001, when the business expanded and added a bar. By 2004, Sophia had departed, leaving Gordon and Kevin as the co-owners of her namesake business.
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Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, with its charming and unique atmosphere, wins best bar and best Thai food. BOB SCHULTZ/ COURTESY PHOTO
When asked what makes Sophia’s unique now that there are several local Thai restaurants, Kevin cites the “inner courtyard location, plentiful outdoor seating, and separated bar giving us a charming setting.” Gordon
also mentioned Sophia’s Thai Kitchen as one of the few live music venues for over a dozen years now. The owners also contribute to the community through monthly fundraisers for different UCD
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programs, donations to school auctions and sports organizations, and support for the SPCA. Kevin is chair of the Downtown Bar and Restaurant Committee and also serves on the Board of Davis Downtown.
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen 129 E St., Davis 530-758-4333 Second — de Vere’s Irish Pub Third — Froggy’s Bar & Grill
Best Thai Food Second — Thai Nakorn Third — Thai Canteen Kevin and Gordon also want to say, “Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and patronage all these years. While this is a college town, it’s the strong support of the local residents that sustains us and we strive to maintain those connections.”
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Dos Coyotes Best Burrito Enterprise staff Dos Coyotes is the result of two major inspirations: Bobby Coyote’s love of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and his childhood in Los Angeles. He grew up in a quiet corner of West L.A., eating some of the best, most authentic Mexican food you can imagine. As soon as he was old enough, he started making his own Mexican food. As Bobby’s sister was working on her Ph.D. at UC Davis, Bobby realized that Davis was the perfect place to open his first restaurant — in the Marketplace on Cowell Boulevard in 1991. In the 20 plus years since opening that first restaurant, Dos Coyotes has grown, but the
Mia Stombler-Levine holds a Border Chicken Burrito at the original Dos Coyotes in The Marketplace. FRED GLADDIS/ ENTERPRISE FILE PHOTO
core principles haven’t changed — delicious food, engaging atmosphere and exceptional value. That’s why Bobby started Dos Coyotes and why he goes to work today. He loves watching people walk through the door, enjoying their food and appreciate what they have to offer. Dos Coyotes is also an important part of the community, raising money for many groups, clubs, teams and organizations in Davis, including UCD fraternities and sororities, Davis school clubs, school bands, scout troops, firefighters, police, and military support organizations, including the Yolo County Short Term Emergency Aid
Best Burrito Dos Coyotes Border Cafe 1411 W Covell Blvd., Davis 530-753-0922 www.doscoyotes.net 2191 Cowell Blvd., Davis 530-758-1400 Second — Taqueria Guadalajara Third — Chipotle Mexican Grill Committee, Davis Community Meals, Davis Food Co-op Souper Bowl, and Pence Gallery. For more information about Dos Coyotes, visit www.doscoyotes. com.
Wok of Flame Chinese Restaurant Best Chinese Food Enterprise staff For the third year in a row, participants in the Reader’s Choice survey has singled out Wok of Flame as Best Chinese Food. Wok of Flame opened its doors in September 2006. It was a family business, and soon word spread that there was an excellent Chinese restaurant in the El Macero shopping center. The business has grown over the past 18 years, and now Wok of Flame has more than 20 full- and parttime employees, and often draw a full house of hungry customers for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is still family owned and operated, and is a popular destination for longtime residents, students, and travelers passing through on Interstate 80
Best Chinese Food Wok of Flame Chinese Restaurant 417 Mace Blvd., Davis 530-753-0888 wokofflamerestaurant.com Second — Ding How Restaurant Third — Hunan Bar & Restaurant ENTERPRISE PHOTO
A waiter presents a plate of sweet & sour pork on fried rice at Wok of Flame Chinese Restaurant. and looking for a tasty meal. The menu includes an array of over 40 lunch
specials to choose from, and the main entree can be accompanied by side dishes
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including pork fried rice, vegetable chow mein, steamed vegetables, and steamed white or brown rice. The dining menu includes Hunan, Mandarin and Szechuan-style offerings,
including tempting appetizers, nine different soups and a variety of noodle dishes, as well as a choice of entrees with pork, chicken, beef, seafood or vegetarian. Wok of Flame uses the highest grade ingredients like chicken breast meat (white meat) and not fatty chicken thigh (dark meat) for chicken dishes. Locally grown produce is delivered daily so the time from the farm to your table is minimal.
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Nugget Markets Best Grocery Store, Best Customer Service, Best Place to Buy Wine & Spirits Enterprise staff Yolo County born and bred, Nugget Markets takes the cake for this year’s Best Grocery Store, Best Customer Service and Best Place to Buy Wine & Spirits. Serving Davis with two locations, Nugget Markets is best known for its quality, guest service and extensive selection of organic and local produce, sustainably rated seafood, organic and grass-fed meats, and chef-prepared entrées, salads and sides. Nugget Markets also offers a wide variety of domestic and imported wines and cheeses, with wine stewards and cheese specialists on
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Nugget Markets employees celebrate their Best of Yolo Readers’ Choice survey wins. hand to help guests find their perfect pairings. Founded in 1926 by father and son team,
Will and Mack Stille, the 93-year-old market is still family owned and going strong with fourth-generation CEO
Eric Stille at the helm. The Nugget Markets grocery family includes 15 stores serving the greater Sacramento
Nugget Markets 1414 East Covell Blvd., Davis; 530-750-3800 409 Mace Blvd., Davis; 530-753-6690 157 Main St., Woodland; 530-662-5479 2000 Town Ctr. Plaza, W. Sac.; (916) 375-8700 Best Grocery Store Second — Davis Food Co-op Third — Trader Joe’s Best Place to Buy Wine and Spirits Second — Costco Third — Valley Wine Company Best Customer Service Second — River City Bank Third — West Davis Veterinary Center area, Marin County and Sonoma Valley. Fun fact: Nugget Markets has been on FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to
Work For” list for the last 14 years! For more information about Nugget Markets, visit www. nuggetmarket.com.
Taqueria Guadalajara
Woodstock’s Pizza took the Best Happy Hour prize in the 2019 Readers’ Choice survey.
Best Mexican Food Enterprise staff Taqueria Guadalajara started with a small restaurant in Woodland in 1991. Davis students and residents, making the trek to Woodland for authentic tacos and burritos, suggested that owner Rigo Hernandez open a location in Davis. He listened, and it was so successful that there are now two locations in Davis. Taqueria
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Woodstock’s Pizza Best Happy Hour Enterprise staff Woodstock’s Pizza in Davis has been the proud winner of many a Best Pizza honor in The Enterprise’s Readers’ Choice contest. But this year, they took the Best Happy Hour prize for the first time. The welcoming bar side of Woodstock’s offers a variety of incentives to belly up to the bar. For example, every day customers can get half-off pitchers of beer at Woodstock’s between 4 and 6 p.m. Add to that the
variety of drink specials throughout the week — like “Thirsty Thursdays” where all specialty drinks are $2 off all day, or Friday’s promotional “Friday Shot & a Beer” which gives patrons a variety of beers and spirits for $6 — and a good time will be had by all. And while happy hour is generally thought of as a work-week happening, Sundays are also a day to indulge at Woodstock’s. Every Sunday, all day, the bar offers $5 Bloody Marys and mimosas. Cheers to that!
Woodstock’s Pizza 219 G St., Davis 530-757-2525 woodstocksdavis.com Best Happy Hour Second — de Vere’s Irish Pub Third — Our House
Guadalajara specializes in quality, freshness and execution of homestyle authentic Mexican cuisine. Since 1999, Davis customers have just kept coming; the taqueria serves an average of 500 burritos a day. “Thank you to all of our voters!” Hernandez said. “Your support means everything to us. Taqueria Guadalajara is honored to win the award for Best Mexican Food.”
Taqueria Guadalajara 640 W Covell Blvd., Suite E, Davis 530-297-4000 417 Mace Blvd., Davis 530-753-6100 6 West Court St., Woodland 530-668-0628 Second — Dos Coyotes Border Grill Third — Tres Hermanas
The staff at Taqueria Guadalajara makes a team effort in its execution of homestyle Mexican cuisine using quality fresh ingredients.
For more information about Woodstock’s Pizza, visit https://woodstocks davis.com/.
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Sukhjeevan Singh, left, Rachael Patterson and Pavitter Singh, welcome you to Kathmandu Kitchen at 235 G St. in Davis.
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Kathmandu Kitchen Best Indian Food BY BOB SCHULTZ Special to The Enterprise Kathmandu Kitchen was 2 years old in 2008 when Sukhjeevan Singh took over ownership of the restaurant. Sukhjeevan’s longtime friend from San Francisco, Pavitter Singh, joined the business in 2010. By 2011 the two had become co-owners and Kathmandu Kitchen had started a string of nine years in a row of being selected as Best Indian Food in Yolo County. Each partner has a specialty within the business. Sukhjeevan oversees the kitchen to maintain the quality and authenticity of the
Northern Indian, Nepali, and Himalayan dishes that are served. The food is traditionally spicy, but milder versions are available for many dishes. Pavitter is the on-thefloor host and customer service specialist making sure the customers feel welcome and well attended to while they dine. Kathmandu recently moved away from their mid-day buffet by expanding the lunch menu with a wide array of lunch choices. Many of the lunch options are priced below their old buffet prices while maintaining the hearty portions and tasty side dishes. Kathmandu fully embraces the variety of delivery
Kathmandu Kitchen 234 G St., Davis 530-756-3507 Best Indian Food Second — Preethi Indian Cuisine Third — Raja’s Tandoor options now available. You can order online through their website or use Grubhub or alternative delivery services to bring Kathmandu Kitchen’s finest seafood, vegetarian, or Tandoori specialties, and other unique foods to your door.
Buckhorn Steakhouse Best Steak, Best Winters Restaurant Enterprise staff Buckhorn Steakhouse in the historic De Vilbiss Hotel in Winters has again won the honors of Best Winters Restaurant and Best Steak. According to its website, the Buckhorn Bar opened in the hotel in the 1930s, and in 1951, “De Vilbiss’ great-grandson, Ben Stephens took over, becoming a fixture at the Buckhorn Bar for a quarter century, retiring in 1976. From 1967 to 1977, Burma and Vic Mentink operated the Buckhorn Dining Room.” The upscale restaurant was acquired in 1980 by John Pickerel, who is proud that “A hundred years later, the same spirit of friendliness that made the Hotel De Vilbiss
popular at the turn of the century, is still found at the Buckhorn; now famous across the state for its beef, lamb and fresh fish.” Customers at the Buckhorn appreciate the weekly specials, such as Monday’s 14 oz. Ribeye, Tri-Tip Tuesdays, all you can eat ribs on Wednesdays, and burger and beer Thursdays. The Buckhorn can also liven up weddings, parties and all kinds of social events with custom-menu catering. “Through our extensive network of local farmers, ranchers, and vintners, we can cater meals featuring local food, sustainably raised whenever possible, to include chicken, lamb, pork, and grass-fed beef, as well as local fruits and vegetables for every season,”
Buckhorn Steakhouse 2 Main St., Winters 530-795-4503 buckhornsteakhouse.com Best Winters Restaurant Second — Putah Creek Cafe & Bakery Third — Preserve Best Steak Second — Morgan’s On Main Third — D Street Steakhouse the Buckhorn says. To learn more about Buckhorn Steakhouse, visit http://buckhorn steakhouse.com/.
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The Davis Creamery crew (from left) Joe Schmidt, Brady Schmidt, Carson Schmidt, Makena Wahl and Jen Schmidt, make ice cream a family business. Enterprise staff The family owned and operated Davis Creamery specializes in Davis-made ice creams and sorbets, as well as cupcakes and gourmet candy apples. The owners, Joe and Jen Schmidt, continue a more than 15-year tradition of producing small batches of frozen treats each week in the downtown store, starting with locally produced milk and ingredients like bananas, avocados or raspberries. The Schmidts especially like to create new flavors based on customer competitions. Annually, Davis Creamery runs a tournament they call “Bracketology!” that coincides with college basketball’s March Madness. Customers provide the key ingredients and clever names, and then twice-weekly brackets are made and voted on until a winner is crowned. People can wander in to Davis Creamery and try the new flavors and vote throughout March on the Sweet 16. Bracketology has provided winners such as Trifecta (Oreos, Butterfingers and Reese’s Peanut
Davis Creamery 113 E St., Davis 530-564-4315 originaldavis creamery.com Best Ice Cream Second — Baskin Robbins Third — The Good Scoop Butter cups), honey lavender, and strawberry Oreo. The tea flavors are popular, Jen Schmidt said in a recent television interview, and Davis Creamery has gotten good at blending the tea leaves with the ice cream base to create intense flavors. The Schmidts both come from entrepreneurial families, according to the shop’s website — Joe’s father is a farmer in Iowa; Jen’s father had a successful printing business in the East Bay. They have three children who help at Davis Creamery as well. For more information about Davis Creamery, visit http://originaldavis creamery.com/.
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Davis Food Co-op Best Health/Organic Food, Best Vegetarian Enterprise staff It was two wins for the Davis Food Co-op in the Best of Yolo poll, with the downtown Davis fixture earning Best Health/Organic Food and Best Vegetarian Food. “We want to thank everyone who voted for us the best Health/ Organic Food in town for 11 years in a row,” Johanna Abasto said. “We are so happy that folks continue to enjoy our delicious organic salad bar, crazy crafty beer selection, and our magnificent cheese counter. We are always incorporating new vegetarian options and healthy food in our hot Bar and Grab and Go. With our recent store makeover, we brought more organic and
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Davis Food Co-op staff members take a moment in the sun to celebrate. natural foods products.” Last summer the Co-op started a remodel and completed the project in February. Focus groups and patio surveys
found that the member-owners are dedicated to local, organic produce and the wastefree shopping options found in the bulk department. They
expressed love for their Co-op, but at the same time provided constructive feedback to improve the store. The makeover focused on two main
points: sustainability and enhancing the shopping experience. Some key highlights are emphasizing the bulk department by moving it to front and center of the store, increasing the grindyour-own-nut-butter selection, expanding the product line in liquid and coffee, upgrading lighting throughout the store and installing more energy-efficient equipment. The new layout makes the store much easier to navigate, with wider aisles and lower shelves, products will be easier to access for everyone. Some changes were behind the scenes, such as staff training. Others were big, like the demolition of the old exterior Safeway stone wall that was
Davis Food Co-op 620 G St., Davis 530-758-2667 Best Health/ Organic Food Second — Nugget Markets Third — Trader Joe’s Best Vegetarian Food Second — Chick Peas Kitchen Third — Three Ladies Cafe inside the store. The store has 10,368 owners, who are the reason the Co-op is making great strides toward sustainability and continued financial viability.
Lamppost Pizza Best Pizza Enterprise staff A community fixture and longtime supporter of local schools and sports, Lamppost Pizza has earned the title of Best Pizza from Davis Enterprise readers. Lampost Pizza started Sacramento in 1982, and added a Davis store in 1994 with only 2,000 square feet. Owners Jim Matthews and Linda Prato actively supported local youth sports and after a few short years business had grown and they added more dining area and storage to increase to its present size of 3,700 squarefeet. Business took another spurt in 2013 when they added craft
beers to the menu. “After several secondplace finishes in the Best of Yolo competition, we are delighted to be chosen No. 1,” Matthews said. Several facelifts over the years to keep up the facility have brought it to its current form. Ever-present is the drive to offer the besttasting food and a healthier menu. Matthews has nothing but praise for Managers, Mike Bryner and Janet Bernauer, with a combined four decades of experience. “I have worked in and owned Lamppost Pizza locations for 40 years,” Matthews said. “When added to Mike and Janet’s tenure at
Lamppost Pizza 1260 Lake Blvd. Suite 113 530-758-1111 Best Pizza Second — Village Pizza Third — Woodstock’s Pizza Lamppost it adds up to 80 years of experience caring for our Lamppost customers.” Lamppost encourages fundraisers for local schools and causes by returning 30 percent of the sales back to the organization.
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Morgan’s On Main Best Woodland Restaurant Enterprise staff When heading out of town, readers of The Davis Enterprise selected Morgan’s On Main, as the Best Woodland Restaurant. After opening her first restaurant — Maria’s Cantina — owner Kellie Morgan knew she eventually wanted to open two more in Woodland. She’s been a resident for 30 years and after seeing the growth and change of downtown knew in 2015 that it was time to add the second piece — Morgan’s On Main. Her son opened Morgan’s Mill (coffee, beer and wine) in May of 2017. Kellie developed Lincoln Avenue,
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Woodland’s distinguished private event venue for hosting functions; wedding receptions, celebrations and business meetings. One additional piece will be added to her company, Yolo Eats Restaurant Group, later this year.
“The thought behind Morgan’s On Main was the desire to bring something different to Woodland’s offerings,” Morgan said, “a place that gives families and friends the opportunity to celebrate special occasions, couples a
night on the town without heading to Sacramento, and all of our guests a place to feel comfortable enough to walk in from work in jeans to have a spectacular steak or lamb shank by Chef (John) Gamboni.”
The restaurant offers certified Angus beef and fresh seafood cut in-house. Burgers are ground in-house using rib eye, filet mignon and New York steak. Desserts are produced fresh by their own pastry chef. Morgan’s offers distinctive dining areas making each visit a unique experience, including two patios; an enclosed patio in the back with a living succulent wall, and a front patio allowing Main Street dining. “Great food, service and vibe can be found in Yolo County,” Morgan said, “even Woodland. Our town has often been discounted because there wasn’t much going on and our choices in res-
Morgan’s On Main 614 Main St., Woodland 530-402-1275 morgans-on-main.com Best Woodland Restaurant Second — Kitchen428 & Mojo’s Bar Third — Maria’s Cantina taurants were limited. Surprise! Woodland has got it going on. Our place is only one of many choices that are available now. We weren’t the first — and we won’t be the last.”
Zia’s Delicatessen Best Sandwich Enterprise staff Anne Marie and Kevin Crilly opened Zia’s Delicatessen in Davis in 1995, after relocating to Davis from the Bay Area. The San Francisco natives missed their neighborhood deli. Anne Marie’s father and grandfather both had their own butcher shops in San Francisco. Anne Marie was accustomed to being behind a meat counter where you might say she grew up. The Crilly children also have grown up behind the meat and cheese counter at Zia’s. They, too, learned the delicatessen business and two of them now manage the Zia’s Sacramento location. Both locations cater, so your next business meeting or family party needs can be stress-free. Kevin and Anne Marie know there are many shops
Zia’s Delicatessen 616 Third St., Davis 530-750-7870 Best Sandwich Second — Nugget Markets Deli Third, TIE — Ike’s Love & Sandwiches / Mr. Pickle that specialize in sandwiches in Davis and they want to say, “Thank you to our loyal customers for voting us Best Sandwich. Without you, it would not be possible.”
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Anne Marie and Kevin Crilly stand in front of their award-winning deli counter at Zia’s Delicatessen.
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Turkovich Family Wines Best Winery Enterprise staff The Turkovich family are farmers in this county starting three generations ago. Chris and Luciana Turkovich are the owners, with Luci as the master winemaker and Chris as the vineyard manager, farmer and CEO. “What really makes us different is our staff. We make a point to train well and look for good employees that have a great personality and treat everyone with respect,” said Turkovich spokeswoman Tracy Rios. Rios said the family appreciates “all of our wonderful customers for making Turkovich one of your go-to wineries. We try very hard to remember all of you by name and sincerely appreciate you helping us grow.” “Our family is honored to
Turkovich Family Wines 304 Railroad Ave., Winters 530-795-3842 turkovichwines.com Best Winery Second — Berryessa Gap Vineyards Third — Matchbook Wine Company be the local, sustainable winery for Yolo County. Thank you, to all the of the customers who voted for us, this motivates us every day to constantly improve. We want to thank our staff for working so hard to help us share out wine with all of you,” said Chris Turkovich.
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Luciana and Chris Turkovich entertain guests at the Turkovich Family Wines tasting room in Winters.
YoloBerry Yogurt Best Yogurt Enterprise staff
Award-winning YoloBerry Yogurt offers more than 100 topping options at their yogurt shop across from Central Park in Davis. COURTESY PHOTO
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Where can you find a yogurt place with 101 topping options? YoloBerry Yogurt, of course! Davis’ best yogurt can be found at YoloBerry, 316 C St., in a historic 1929 home across from Central Park. “The fact that this was once a home — an old one at that — provided the ideal atmosphere when I started YoloBerry,” owner Lee Pflugrath said. “We provide an upbeat atmosphere where customers can gather on the front lawn, sit on chairs or benches outside or remain inside. We also provide excellent customer service and teach our employees the importance of friendly, efficient service.” Something not many people know about the business is that Pflugrath’s father, Jack, gave the yogurt shop its name. “Retired from UCD, my dad loves to do maintenance at YoloBerry. He accepts no compensation but gets all the fro-yo he can eat,” the younger Pflugrath said. YoloBerry is known for its unique frozen yogurt creations, which get
YoloBerry Yogurt 316 C St., Davis 530-231-5697 Best Yogurt Second — Cultivé Frozen Yogurt Third — Big Kahuna Frozen Yogurt posted to the business’ social media accounts daily. In fact, it’s such an icon in the community that Pflugrath said graduating UCD students often bring their families to take photos in front of the business. “We are very proud of our relationships with Davis and the surrounding area as well as the UCD community. Many thanks to all who voted us best yogurt in the Davis Enterprise Readers’ Choice for 2019. “This is our tenth year as winner, and we truly appreciate your loyalty. You are the reason we love what we do and love interacting with our customers,” Pflugrath said. For more information, email yoloberry@gmail.com or call 530-231-5697.
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Razor’s Edge Best Barber
Enterprise staff Razor’s Edge Barber Shop has won the Readers’ Choice award five years in a row, and owner Sukh Banwait has worked hard to keep his shop No. 1. Banwait has run Razor’s Edge by himself, six days a week, never leaving the shop at all most days. He’s had only a week of vacation in nearly four years. But there’s no place he’d rather be. “No other place in the world I would work,” he said. Still, he is pleased to be adding a barber to share the work. “After running Razor’s Edge by myself since 2005,” Banwait
Helmus + Baker Optometry 353 Second St., Davis 530-758-2122 Best Eye Doctor Second — Dr. Robert B. Miller (Advanced Valley Eye Associates) Third — Dr. Wayne C. Schrader, OD
said, “I’m finally bringing on a new barber.” In late spring, Juan Ramirez Jr. — a 15-year-long client of Banwait’s — will join Razor’s Edge. Ramirez has been in Davis since 2001, working as a Realtor, JV assistant football coach and substitute teacher. He is completing a barber program in Sacramento this spring. “Although I wasn’t looking,” Banwait said about Ramirez, “I think I found a great fit ... Maybe now I won’t have to send clients to get me coffee and I can actually leave the shop once in a while.” Banwait bought Razor’s Edge from the original owner back in
2003, when the shop was located on Third Street. He moved to G Street in July 2014. His focus has always been keeping a “traditional family vibe,” while also taking the traditional barber shop into the future. “I feel every barber shop has (its) own personality. My personality makes it easy for me to connect with people from all facets of life … whether it’s music, sports, travel, movies, pop culture, current events, etc.” For more information about Razor’s Edge Barber Shop, visit www.facebook.com/Razors EdgeDavis/.
Razor’s Edge Barber Shop 4699, 130 G St., Suite B, Davis 530-574-9012 Best Barber Second — Olive Drive Barber Shop Third — Davis Barber Shop Juan Ramirez, Jr., will join Sukh Banwait at Razor’s Edge. COURTESY PHOTO
Helmus + Baker Optometry Best Eye Doctor Enterprise staff
optometrists use advanced technology to diagnose and manage ocular disease. As the longest-standing optometry practice Dr. Julie Helmus said of changes on the in Yolo County, Helmus + Baker Optometry is horizon, “We look forward to adding two new proud of its consistent and exceptional eye highly trained optometrists to replace founder care. Earning the Readers’ Choice honors as Dr. Mark Helmus, who retired in February.” Best Eye Doctor for the past 13 years is proof of The doctors — Julie and Joann Helmus, and the practice’s dedication to its patients’ care. Alex Baker — and staff at Helmus + Baker Said Dr. Julie Helmus, daughter of founders Optometry are proud to be part of Davis. “We Mark and Joann Helmus, “Thank you for love our community! Dr. Julie rides her bike to trusting us with your vision!” work every day. We are committed to supporting The practice, started in 1986, has a knowlthe local schools and fellow local businesses.” edgeable and detail-oriented staff, with comFor more information on Helmus + Baker Optometry, visit helmusoptometry.com passionate and thorough doctors. The
James W. Childress, DDS Best Dental Practice Enterprise staff Smiles are in abundance within the office walls of James W. Childress, D.D.S., Inc. For a 17th consecutive year, Childress and his team have been voted best dental practice in Yolo County by Davis Enterprise readers. “We are truly honored to once again be voted best,” a spokesman for the practice said. The business has been at 2067 Anderson Road since 1985, with a
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major office remodel in 2010. A dedicated core of employees — three of whom have worked for the dental practice for more than 25 years — are considered a big factor in the practice’s success. Childress and his team offer their patients comprehensive treatment, from teeth whitening to dental implants, and use various advanced dental technologies to assess patient needs.
James W. Childress, D.D.S. 2067 Anderson Road, Davis 530-756-7400 Best Dental Practice Second — Davis Dental Practice (Dr. Paul E. Johnson, DDS; Dr. Dagon H.C. Jones, DDS) Third — Howard Schempp, DDS
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Dennis T. Vo, DC Best Chiropractor Enterprise staff Dr. Dennis Vo, who practices chiropractic at Physical Edge in Davis, took 2019’s accolade as Best Chiropractor in Yolo County from Enterprise readers. Vo earned his doctorate in chiropractic in 2005 from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, and studied neurobiology, physiology and behavior as an undergraduate at UC Davis. While earning his doctorate, he was on the Palmer Student Sports Council. There he honed his treatment and management of various athletes, including world-class cyclists, soccer players and runners. Dr. Vo joined the medical team at Institute for Restorative Health in South Davis in October 2008. When IRH closed, Dr. Vo moved next door and began practicing out of Physical Edge in February 2013. “My relationships with the physical therapists at Physical Edge is impactful,” Vo told The Enterprise. “I believe that it has expanded both of our skills and knowledge to better serve the patients we see.
After joining forces with the team at Physical Edge, he embraced the Functional Movement Systems model of care. He works to logically break down dysfunctional movement patterns pinpointing the root cause as a mobility problem or stability/motor control problem. Depending on the results, chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue techniques and corrective exercises are used as treatment. “Dennis is a very experienced, dedicated and caring chiropractor,” said Marianne Moore, Co-owner Physical Edge. “He empathizes with his patients and works diligently to get them back to their best quality of life. We feel incredibly lucky to have him working side by side with our wonderful physical therapy team.” Aside from his dedication to his patients, Dr. Vo is a car enthusiast, and enjoys spending time with his wife and children. FRED GLADDIS/ENTERPRISE PHOTO For more information about Dr. Vo, Dr. Dennis Vo has been voted best chiropractor in visit www.physicaledge.net/team/ the 2019 Readers’ Choice survey. dr-dennis-vo-dc/.
Dennis T. Vo, DC 1460 Drew Ave., Suite 200, Davis 530-753-9011 Best Chiropractor Second — Richard Naval, DC Third — Michelle B. Chu, DC
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Physical Edge Inc. 1460 Drew Avenue, Suite 200 530-753-9011 www.physicaledge. net Best Physical Therapy Second — Burger Physical Therapy Third — Sutter Davis Hospital
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The professional staff of Physical Edge includes (clockwise from top left) Dan Lebe, Mike Kwong, Peter Horton, Nicole Nosek, Mathew Moore, Ursula Bergmooser and Dr. Dennis Vo.
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Physical Edge is thankful for its patients and members who voted it the best physical therapy center in Yolo County. Mat and Marianne Moore are long time Davisites; they attended Davis High and UC Davis, were married in 1995 and opened Physical Edge in 2003. They believe they complement each other and feel lucky to work side-by-side each day. In 2007, they opened in South Davis at the current location. The goal of Physical Edge is to be the physical-therapy and fitness provider of choice for the greater Davis area by providing the highest-quality services. “We place the highest emphasis on customer service and providing a safe, pristine environment where everyone is made to feel comfortable,” Marianne Moore said. The center has five physical therapists, one physical therapy
assistant and a chiropractor. They specialize in orthopedics, spine and chiropractic care, neurological disorders including the BIG Program for Parkinson’s patients, hand and vestibular therapy, injury prevention, and functional-movement assessment. “Physical Edge is most definitely a ‘teaching’ facility,” according to Moore. “We offer a very comprehensive internship program to primary UC Davis students to promote the field of physical therapy and chiropractic care. In addition, we work with several Physical Therapy DPT programs throughout California and the U.S. to provide 10-14 week clinical affiliations to their physical therapy students.” The Moores remodeled the facility last Spring and are looking forward to continuing to provide the best quality care and experience to their members and patients in 2019.
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Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop Best Dance Studio Enterprise staff “Dancing changes everything … body, brain and being.” That’s the motto of the Pamela Trokanski Dance Workshop, named “Best Dance Studio” for the second year in a row. “We believe in the dancer within every person and that movement is an act of life, whether you are a 3-year-old, a dancer in their 90s or somewhere in between,” says Trokanski, who has been teaching dance in Davis since 1984.
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PTDW moved into its current location in Mace Ranch in 2002 and currently offers everything from ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap and hip-hop to Pilates, yoga and 2720 Del Rio Place, Davis belly dancing. In addition, award-winning screenwriter 530-756-3949 Sterling Anderson is teaching acting classes for teens and adults out of the multi-use facility. Best Dance Studio Classes are available for all ages and levels, with perforSecond — Applegate Dance Studio mance opportunities for those who want them, or ongoing Third — SynRG Arts & Wellness training for those who just like coming to class. Complementing the diverse range of classes that are offered every week, the Dance Workshop also runs weeklong dance and arts camps, expanding their summer camp favorites into other times during the year, such as spring break week. A strong faculty brings a diverse range of training to students. Trokanski herself holds a teaching credential and teaches dance at Davis High School, in addition to running the Pamela Trokanski Dance Theatre for the past 34 years. She recently finished a project, funded by an arts grant from the city of Davis called “Art in 4 Dimensions,” which featured a collaboration of 14 artists in different mediums, creating seven unique works of art through the visual arts, music, poetry and movement. “Thank you to everyone who voted for PTDW,” Trokanski said. “To all who have danced with us and their families, both past and present ... please know how grateful I am that you took the time to vote! Also, to all of my TAYLOR HERERRA/COURTESY PHOTO (teachers and staff ) who have helped make PTDW what it Trokanski dancers practice on the barre. is for over three decades, my heartfelt thanks!”
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Balance Point instructors, from left, Christina Matassa, Lisa Hayden, Sevgi Leno, Kelly McInturf and Irene Vathis. (Not pictured, Karen Gettelman and Jenn Owen.)
Balance Point Pilates Studio certainly found the right position with Enterprise readers, who voted it it Best Pilates Studio. Owner Sevgi Leno started as a client in the early years of BP while she was working towards her masters’s degree in education from UC Davis. Her growing enthusiasm and passion for education and living the “pilates lifestyle” inspired her to complete her comprehensive teacher training through Body Arts and Science International in 2007. Sevgi worked for 12 years as an instructor at Balance Point while also teaching elementary school. Barbara Zaro opened Balance Point in 2004. After undergoing back surgery, she fell in love with pilates. She found that pilates was the only form of exercise that could relieve her pain while still healing. She opened the studio nearly 15 years ago so that others would have access to a gentler form of exercise that enabled them to build strength, alleviate pain and continue to heal physically and mentally from various injuries that daily life can bring. When the time came that Zeno was ready
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to retire, it seemed like a natural, seamless transition for Leno to take over, and she became the new owner in September 2017. During this transition, the studio also moved locations to a larger, more open space, but still remains in the heart of downtown Davis. Leno feels very fortunate to be able to combine her two passions, education and pilates, into a full-time career. “We want to thank all of our wonderful clients and the community for voting Balance Point the best pilates studio in Yolo County,” she told The Enterprise. “We would not be the studio we are today without our dedicated, hard-working, loyal clients.” Almost all of Balance Point’s instructors are, or have been, classroom educators from elementary school teachers to college professors. As educators, they are constantly pushing themselves to learn more, including hosting the Body Arts and Science International mat, foundation and graduate training programs. “By bringing these training programs to the studio we are able to remain an integral part of the educational process,” Zeno said.
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FIT House Best Health Club, Best Yoga Studio Enterprise staff Three years ago, owners Blanche McNaughton, Caryn DeMoura, Lisa Herrington and Jen Miramontes opened a state-of-the-art boutique fitness studio in the heart of downtown Davis and created a space that’s home to not only 40 instructors, teachers, trainers, managers and FIT Hosts but also an amazing community of fitness enthusiasts of all levels. FIT House offers a myriad of exercise and nutrition programs including bootcamp, Power Vinyasa, Yin, Yoga Nidra, PsycleFIT, BarreFIT, FusionFIT/TRX, and CircuitFIT classes as well as personal and small group training — all under one roof. The newest program on the FIT House menu, FIT Life, is a holistic approach to food, exercise and weight management where participants receive the gift of regular exercise, nutritional guidance, group support and individual attention to develop new habits to last a lifetime. “Our goal is to build healthier lives, while
supporting, inspiring and empowering every person who walks through our door,” McNaughton said. “Deep community happens where people gather, and we want FIT House to be the place where this can happen
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whether it’s on a yoga mat, at the barre, on a bike or in a push-up!” Visit FIT House at 302 G St., call 530-7579295 or connect online at www.fithousedavis. com.
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302 G St., Davis 530-757-9295 www.fithousedavis.com Best Health Club Second — Get Fit Davis Third — Davis Swim & Fitness Best Yoga Studio Second — Kaya Yoga Third — Akasha Yoga
In the past eight years, Davis Dermatology has grown into a well-known and well-respected practice and for the eighth year in a row, has been chosen Best Dermatology practice by Davis Enterprise readers. In 2011, Dr. Earlyn Noll took a leap of faith when she left UC Davis Dermatology in Sacramento and opened Davis Dermatology. Many said that in a time when large hospitals and managed care ruled health care, starting a small solo practice was a thing of the past. “Thank you for an amazing eight years,” Noll said. “Thank you for entrusting Davis Dermatology with your skin health and rejuvenation needs. With your continued support, Davis Dermatology is now the premier office for all that is skin. We are committed to excellent patient care and beautiful results. We pride ourselves on our personalized approach to cosmetic dermatology, and are dedicated to staying at the forefront of the latest in cosmetic procedures and products. “Patients often say that we are a ‘small town office with big city results.’ They appreciate that our practice is founded on excellent customer service, great medicine and amazing results,” she said. “I feel that the best results with anti-aging occur when the face is naturally rejuvenated and not distorted.” Dr. Noll’s business model allows her to provide her patients with one of the most important aspects of the doctor visit — time. As most patients will agree, doctor visits at large hospital-based practices are often a short 5
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to 10 minutes. At Davis Dermatology, Dr. Noll takes the time to listen to her patients and discuss treatment options. While Dr. Noll is an expert in both medical and cosmetic patients, she says that the majority of her patients seek her for her expertise in cosmetic dermatology. She has patients that travel from as far away as New York and Florida. She says that “trying to navigate between all of the anti-aging procedures and products can be difficult even for the most knowledgeable patient.” Unlike most medspas, patients receive a one-onone consultation with Dr. Noll, a board-certified Dermatologist. “Patients really appreciate the expertise and guidance I offer during their consultations. They appreciate that I am residency trained in cosmetic dermatology and that my goal is to educate them on their options and not simply sell them on procedures or products.” “The field of aesthetic medicine is constantly advancing,” she said. “As a commitment to staying abreast of the latest in aesthetic medicine, I make it a priority to bring new services and products to the practice each year, I am however, very selective. I only add procedures and products that are proven to be the Best in Class. New this year are: Hydrafacial, Vivace microneedling, Instalift, and SkinMedica’s Lumivive. We look forward to another exciting year! Thank you!”
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Sutter Davis Hospital Best Hospital employers. More than 400 doctors have privileges at Sutter Davis as well. While clinicians and staff make up the heart of the hospital, Sutter Davis also features quality programs and services that support patients and families: 2000 Sutter Place, n Telepsychiatry services are now available 24 hours a Davis day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to patients inside the 530-756-6440 emergency department who need mental health support. n New, innovative technology like digital portable X-ray Best Hospital machines, which allow technicians to take images at bedSecond — Woodland side, see them immediately and transmit them wirelessly Healthcare to the hospital’s imaging system Third — Kaiser n Surgery center that offers patients access to specialty surgical care —ranging in areas like orthopedics, urology Permanente and ophthalmology — all close to home. n Baby-friendly USA designation recognizes its optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. n A special focus on maternity care helps achieve one of the lowest C-section rates in the state of California at 12 percent. n Unique features of the Family Birth Center, including water births, volunteer doulas, midwives and water therapy, offer support personalized to moms. n Private patient rooms, providing each patient with a view of the outdoors, as well as landscaped gardens and courtyards provide a healing environment for both body and mind. n Special recognitions, access to education and training, as well as a variety of employee engagement activities helped earn top 100 “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare each year since 2009. As part of Sutter Health’s integrated, not-for-profit network, Sutter Davis also connects patients to a broader, patient-centered healthcare system that leads to healthier outcomes — ultimately giving patients greater access to quality healthcare at a lower cost.
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Enterprise staff Once again, Sutter Davis was named the Best Hospital in the annual Best of Yolo Reader’s Choice Awards. “Our clinicians and staff feel a strong connection to this community,” said Sutter Davis Hospital CEO Rachael McKinney. “We understand our role in supporting patients every step along the way to achieve their best health.” Currently, the hospital has 517 employees, making it one of Davis’ largest private
Dr. Steven J. Smith Best Doctor Steven J. Smith, MD Sutter Davis Family Practice Group 635 Anderson Road, Suite 10, Davis 530-758-1122 Best Doctor Second — Joan L. Smith-Maclean, MD (Sutter Medical Foundation) Third — Paul C. Riggle, MD (UC Davis Health)
“I am surrounded by very effective and supportive staff, colleagues and the Sutter Health System,” said Dr. Steven J. Smith. “Sutter Health has supported innovations we have implemented enabling us to provide quality care in a supportive and caring environment,” Dr. Steven J. Smith Sutter Davis Family Practice Group 34
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J Cunningham Salon Best Hair Salon Enterprise staff
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Stylists Brooke Mills, Margaret Ramos, Michelle Cain and Craig Vanderwold make up Yolo County’s best hair salon at J Cunningham Salon.
J Cunningham Salon is a full service hair salon situated inside Get Fit Davis Sport. The Salon has provided styling, haircuts, coloring, highlighting and all hair-related services for more than 30 years to women, men and children. Salon owner Margaret Ramos said that she is honored to have won the Readers’ Choice for Best Hair Salon. Her customers are certainly devoted, having awarded this honor to J Cunningham Salon for five years in a row. Said Ramos, “For over 30 years it’s been a privilege to serve our loyal clients,” adding, “It’s not just about hair — we aim to provide great service and build lasting relationships.” For more information about J Cunningham Salon, visit www.facebook.com/jcunninghamsalon.
Spa Central Best Facial, Best Massage, Best Spa Enterprise staff
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Kelli Fuller massages a client’s neck.
Spa Central took home a trifecta of awards in the 2019 Best of Yolo survey; Enterprise readers recognized it for Best Spa, Best Facial and Best Massage. “It’s such an honor to be recognized by all of our wonderful clients,” owner Kelli Fuller said. “We appreciate each and every one of you, and thank you for your continued support. Without you we would not be successful.” Spa Central began operations in 2005, and two moves later settled into its permanent location. “We love Kennedy Place and its free parking,” Fuller said. Fuller and her professionally trained staff customize their treatments to clients’ needs, and no service is the same. She looks forward to continuing to provide excellent customer service.
J Cunningham Salon 1809 Picasso Ave., Davis 530-756-1066 Best Hair Salon Second — Pomegranate Salon Third — Creative Hair & Spa
Spa Central 1111 Kennedy Pl., Ste. 6 530-758-7400 SpaCentralDavis.com Best Facial Second — Bloom Again Third — Torza Spa Best Massage Second — Massage Envy Third, TIE — Indian Lotus Massage Clinic / Kastl Muscle Therapy Best Spa Second — Skin Renewal Center Third — Torza Spa
El Macero Country Club Best Golf Course El Macero Country Club 44571 Clubhouse Dr., Davis (916) 446-4061 Best Golf Course Second — Wildhorse Golf Club Third — Davis Golf Course
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Davis High School golf team members play a match at El Macero Country Club.
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Urban Body Tattoo & Piercing Best Tattoo/Piercing Urban Body Tattoo and Piercing 802 Second St., Davis 530-297-1035 Best Tattoo/ Piercing Second — Death or Glory Tattoo Third — Sacred Tiger
Enterprise staff Urban Body is a professional body piercing and tattoo studio devoted to creating art that reflects and expresses its clients’ full range of ideas and designs, and the winner of the Reader’s Choice for best Tattoo/Piercing. “Thank you for the kind readers that have voted for us the past several years,” said manager Cynthia Perez. “It truly means a lot to see the same smiling faces walk through the door, as well as new ones, every single day. We hope to continue to keep making our clients happy for many more years to come. The store offers a wide selection of affordable body jewelry, spare ends and parts, and custom jewelry orders. And, if you’re ever in the Mideast, looking for a tattoo, they also have a shop in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Y2K Nails Best Nail Salon Enterprise staff Hien “Heidi” Nguyen took over Y2K Hair and Nails salon in 2013 and, with the help of the dedicated staff, she is proud of what the business has grown into. “Our passion is to make people happy,” Nguyen said. She is thankful for “the Davis and local residents that frequent the salon.” As well, she is honored to have earned the Best Nail Salon title again this year, after winning in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Offering pedicures and a full range of manicures — including gels and acrylics — customers enjoy being pampered at Y2K Hair and Nails.
Y2K Hair and Nails 130 G St., Davis 530-753-3300 Best Nail Salon Second — Ara Spa Third — Queen Bee Nails & Spa Far left: Y2K Nails professionals are (from left) Bony, Lyly, Heidi, Henry and Mimi. Left: Heidi gives a client a hand massage. FRED GLADDIS/ENTERPRISE PHOTO
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The Trees Apartments Best Apartment Community
Enterprise staff Mark and Paul Marcotte started buying small rental properties after graduating from UC Davis in the 1970s. Initially, they purchased single-family homes, duplexes and small apartment communities. In 1994, they purchased their flagship property, The Trees Apartments. The Marcottes’ mission is to provide a quiet, clean, well-maintained community and a management team that focuses primarily on the needs of the residents of The Trees Apartments. The Trees has staff with more than 50 years of combined experience in the rental industry. Manager Jacque McKee said of The Trees, “We also have one of the best apartment gyms in Davis.” As for the Readers’ Choice honor, McKee said, “The Trees Apartments
The Trees Apartments 510 Lake Blvd., Davis 530-758-8733 Best Apartment Community Second — Aggie Square Apartments would like to thank readers of The Davis Enterprise for recognizing our apartment community as the best in Yolo County! We will continue to strive to provide excellent customer service that exceeds expectations.” For more information about The Trees Apartments, visit www.TheTrees ApartmentsDavis.com.
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Enterprise staff After 20-plus years “and a few gray hairs,” Jim and Karen Cotton and Leonard Beisswingert want to sincerely thank their customers for allowing Cotton Carpet Care service providers into their homes and businesses year after year. The business has been honored for the eighth time as the Best Carpet Cleaning Company by readers of The Davis Enterprise. In 1984, Joe and Marie Cotton moved to Davis from New Mexico and started Rainbow International Carpet Dying and cleaning company. The following year, Joe’s son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Karen, followed to join the business.
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P.O. Box 1545 Davis 530-753-6675 Best Carpet Cleaning Second — Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning Third — Bell’s Chem-Dry residential carpets and does a wide variety of carpet repairs. “Don’t let the weather fool you,” she said. “We can tell you how to get your carpets to dry at any time of year.” Davis Enterprise columnist Heidy Kellison is a fan of Cotton Carpet Care.
The elder Cottons retired in 1997 when the younger Cottons took over, and in 1998 they expanded by bringing in their partner and longtime friend, Beisswingert.
“It also maintains an unspoken privacy standard, probably more ironclad than attorney-client privilege,” she wrote in a 2012 Personal Shopper column.
“We don’t cut corners, we clean them!” Karen Cotton said, adding that the company specializes in
“What happens on your carpet doesn’t stay there … it’s washed away forever without further mention.”
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Best Window Treatments Enterprise staff Davis Home Trends is “humbled and honored to receive the award of Best in Yolo for our window coverings,” said store owners Eric and Paula Rich. The shop, which began in 1968, was originally a paint and wallpaper store. Chris’ Fuller Paints grew to be Davis’ Pool and Spa headquarters, which also focused on being experts in window coverings and carpet and flooring. In 2000, the renamed Davis Home Trends
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Davis Home Trends Best Window Treatments 2300 Fifth St., Davis (530) 756-4187 davishometrends.com continue to expand its line of home products and outdoor decor. Said the Riches, “Now in its 50th year, Davis Home Trends looks to future growth
opportunities and adaptation to our customer’s ever-growing needs and desires.” All in all, the Riches are truly honored with this distinction. “We truly love our store and our clients. We are excited to come to work every day.” Visit Davis Home Trends at 2300 Fifth St., or contact the store at 530-756-4187 or info@ davishometrends.com. For information, visit www.davishometrends. com.
920 Third St., Davis (530) 758-0910 Best Glass Replacement Second — Steve’s Glass Third — Woodland Glass Co.
Davis Glass & Screen Best Glass Replacement Enterprise staff
In November 2016, Johnny Rexroth became the new owner of what had been known as Anderson Glass since 1970. Davis Glass and Screen is a state-certified contractor specializing in glass and screen replacement and repair. They specialize in residential windows, sliding patio doors, beveled glass/ mirrors, solar screen, screen repair and replacement and shower/tub doors and enclosures.
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Blake’s Heating & Air Best Heating and Air Enterprise staff
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Mark Blake walks through downtown Davis in November 1982. Blake’s Heating & Conditioning was working a job for John Brinely Sr., at the time.
Keeping its clients comfortable since 1973, Blake’s Heating and Air took the title of Best Heating and Air from Davis Enterprise readers. “I am extremely pleased that Yolo County has kept us busy for 46 years,” owner Mark Blake said. “I’m very appreciative of every job that has been given to us. All of us at Blake’s and our families appreciate the work. Thanks again for making us No. 1.” Blake’s is family-owned and -operated and has been serving Yolo and Solano counties since 1973. It’s the oldest Lennox dealer in Northern California, with one of the the oldest heatingand-air contractors licenses. The company started working out of a barn on Road 96 for the first five years, with an office inside the house’s laundry room. “After 45 years, when everyone else has changed to commissioned sales people,” Blake said, “we are still using non-commission estimators which in return saves our customers thousands of dollars.”
Blakes Heating & Air 1042 Olive Drive, Davis 530-758-4030 Best Heating and Air Second — B J Heating & Air Third — Greiner Heating & Air Conditioning Blakes is the most-awarded Lennox Dealer in Yolo County. For 22 years Blakes has won the Centurion Award from Lennox for the top 100 dealers in the nation. In addition, it’s taken the Circle of Excellence award for the top 40 dealers in the nation, the top 1 percent performer in Northern California, the 2009 Outstanding Achievement award for leadership, and the 2012 Outstanding Performance Award partner of the year from Lennox.
Davis Ace Hardware Best Garden Supply Enterprise staff The Anderson family, owners of Davis Ace Hardware, has been in business in Davis for more than 100 years. Davis Ace owner Jennifer Anderson’s grandfather established multiple businesses in Davis, starting in the early 1900s, including a men’s wear store and, finally, a hardware store. And while it seems like an institution, change has been constant, too. The family purchased the business in full in 1962 — after they had sold Davis Hardware to Davis Lumber in 1937. And now, Jennifer’s husband, Doby Fleeman, manages the construction and maintenance end of
Davis Ace Hardware 815 Third St., Davis 530-758-8000 Best Garden Suppy Second — Redwood Barn Nursery Third — The Home Depot the business. The Davis Ace garden section stocks outdoor power equipment, irrigation supplies, fertilizers, pool supplies, an expansive nursery of live plants and much more. Knowledgeable staff can help answer questions on an array of subjects, from best
planting practices to household pest control. “We have continually changed our business to adapt to the changing marketplace and changing times,” Anderson said. “Many of our longtime customers remember our toy department, sporting goods, Western wear and custom picture frame departments.” Anderson is grateful for the longtime support of Davis. “We look forward to amazing our customers every day and want to say thank you to all those who voted us Best Garden Supply in Yolo County!” For more information about Davis Ace Hardware, visit http://davisace. com/.
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Home Services Pyramid Flooring Systems 624 Cantrill Dr., Davis 530-750-0386 Best carpet/Flooring Second — Capital Flooring Third — The Home Depot
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Interior designer Laura Nathan, center, is flanked by her staff Linda Raber and Heidi Grasty.
Laura Nathan Design Best Interior Designer Laura Nathan Design 606 Peña Dr., Ste. 150, Davis 530-753-3414 lauranathandesign.com Best Interior Designer Second — The Design Partner Third — Wirth Furniture
“Thank you to my clients for inviting me into your homes and businesses.” Laura Nathan
Enterprise staff For seven years, Laura Nathan has been doing business as Laura Nathan Design, and for five consecutive years, Enterprise readers have picked Laura Nathan Design as Yolo County’s Best Interior Designer. Nathan has more than 30 years of experience in the field. “My interior designs unite space and light to create timeless environments that embody my client’s lifestyle,” she says. “My projects range from expansive to intimate spaces and from remodels to new home design. “With a faithful client base spanning more than three decades, I have built a successful design business that offers new and continuing clients opportunities to enrich their lives with a newly designed space,” she continued. “My designs embody sustainability and responsible manufacturing. For example, many
of my custom furniture, fabric and window-covering resources offer recycled materials, soy-based cushion options and are wood-certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.” Always looking to new technology tools to assist her clients, Nathan now offers the additional service option of 3-D computer-aided design for personalized space planning. In addition to winning Best Interior Designer in the Yolo County Readers’ Choice poll for six consecutive years, Laura Nathan also received recognition as the Best of Houzz for 2015 and 2016, and was featured in the fall 2017 issue of Sacramento Home Magazine and the October 2018 issue of Sacramento Magazine. “Thank you to my clients for inviting me into your homes and businesses,” she said. “I’ve been honored to work with you and to design interiors that are both functional and reflective of your personalities.”
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Pyramid Flooring Systems has been voted Best Carpet/Flooring company in the Readers Choice awards six years straight. But this 14-year-old business does so much more than flooring, including selling and installing cabinets, countertops and window coverings, as well as sanding and finishing hardwood and staining concrete. “We are a one-stop shop for your finishing needs,” the business says. Since opening in 2005, Pyramid has opened a store in El Dorado Hills as well as a cabinet and countertop showroom at the Del Rio Live Work Lofts on Fifth Street in Davis. Pyramid also has a 4,000 square-foot warehouse in West Sacramento stocked with carpet, cushions, painted wall base and pallets of hardwood, laminate and waterproof vinyl planks for clients who need flooring right away. “We look forward to continuing a strong relationship with the Davis community,” the business says. “Thank you readers for voting Pyramid Flooring Systems best flooring company six years in a row.”
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Redwood Barn Nursery Best Nursery Enterprise staff
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Redwood Barn Nursery has been a fixture on Fifth Street since 1981.
Enterprise staff Matthews Mattress was the Davis Enterprise’s readers’ choice for the best mattress company in the area, a selection it has received a number of times over the years. Employees at Matthews Mattress are kept educated on the latest advances of sleep products and why getting a proper level of sleep is so important. “But we try not to overcomplicate it,” said Bill Holland, manager of the 10-store, family-owned business that opened its first outlet June 30, 1991. Holland was brought on board the following August and now oversees the merchandising and advertising for the stores owned by Kevin and Kristin Matthews. Holland, who is based in Vacaville, said much of the information and training comes from the vendors, but the company also uses internet programs and other avenues to get information. “The top vendors we sell put a lot of emphasis on training,” Holland said. The store sells five of the top-selling mattress brands in the nation. Holland said that certainly helps to get people into the store, but it is the staff approach that leads to sales and keeps them coming back. “It’s always comfortable. We always greet them when they come in and make them
Family owned and operated for 38 years, Redwood Barn Nursery is a mainstay in the local nursery business and winner of this year’s Readers’ Choice Award for best nursery. Since it first opened in 1981 in the familiar red barn on Fifth Street, “we’ve watched the city grow and the tastes and styles change, but gardening continues to be a favorite hobby for each successive generation,” owner Don Shor notes. Partnering in that endeavor, Redwood Barn provides a diverse selection of plants and supplies to area gardeners, as well as the information needed to make them successful. In fact, asked what Redwood Barn offers that others don’t, the answer is “Great advice!”
Redwood Barn Nursery 1607 Fifth St., Davis 530-758-2276 Best Nursery Second — Davis Ace Hardware Third — Three Palms Nursery
That advice can be found on-site, as well as in Shor’s regular gardening column in The Davis Enterprise, which he’s been writing for more than 19 years, and in a garden talk show on KDRT-LP, which Shor and Lois Richter have been doing since 2005. “Thanks for making us your local nursery for 38 years,” Shor says.
Matthews Mattress Best Mattress comfortable. We are never pushy,” Holland said. He said the staff works to be available to answer questions, but lets the shoppers explore the store and merchandise at their pace. The result, he said, is that the company has generations of customers who have come back. The company also has faced the many changes in the industry over the years, not the least of which now is online mattress sales. But he trusts the consumer to see for themselves and decide on what he views as the better quality offered at Matthews. Customers may have taken that handson shopping to the limits over the years, actually falling asleep and napping on the mattresses in the store. “I usually leave them alone until they wake up,” Holland has said in past interviews. The company has a staff of delivery drivers and offers a 120-day comfort guarantee. Holland said he gets very few returns after the four months are up. “We ask that they give it at least 30 days to break it in,” he said. “Sleep is an important part of our health and our overall well-being,” Holland said. The right mattress can make a difference.
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Matthews Mattress 2409-1790 E. Eighth St., Davis 530-753-3249 Best Mattress Second — Sleep Center Third — Mattress Firm
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Enterprise staff Since 1997, Brooks Painting has been serving the commercial and residential painting needs of Yolo County, and clearly has been doing so very well — receiving the most votes in the painting category of the Readers’ Choice Awards this year and for the past several years. “It’s an honor to be voted number one in the painting category. We are truly grateful for all of our longtime loyal and new clients,” said business manager Christina Horne. “Our clients and employees are the best thing we have going for us and we appreciate them all very much!” Brooks Painting was started by Jeremy Brooks two decades ago after he graduated from UC Davis. Since then, Brooks
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Brooks Painting Best Painting Company Brooks Painting 2860 W. Covell Blvd., Suite 7, Davis 530-753-5074 www.brookspainting. com Best Painting Company Second — M G Painting Third — Tim Volf Painting Painting has been providing commercial and residential painting services with superior customer service as its focus. Its services include interior, exterior, cabinet refinishing, epoxy floors, wood stains, specialty coatings and more. Estimates are always free.
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The Brooks Painting team brought their families in January to paint the interior walls of the new Yolo Food Bank in Woodland as part of its annual charity paint giveaway contest.
North Pacific Plumbing Best Plumbing Enterprise staff
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The top plumbers of Yolo County are North Pacific Plumbing’s Robert Kennedy, Brent Dotson, Brady Anderson and Preston Fox.
“I am dedicated to ensuring our customers receive the best experience for all of their plumbing needs.” Brent Dotson
North Pacific Plumbing has been proudly serving Yolo County for 13 years. Owner Brent Dotson started North Pacific Plumbing in 2006 with the sole purpose of providing quality plumbing service to Yolo County. Dotson grew up in Davis and knows the local community well. “I have personal ties to this community,” Dotson said, “and I am dedicated to ensuring our customers receive the best experience for all of their plumbing needs.” Even as the business has grown and additional plumbing technicians have joined the North Pacific Plumbing team, Dotson said the commitment to provide the best plumbing service has
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remained unchanged. “Each of our experienced technicians shares my passion for providing honest and quality service at a fair price.” In addition to providing residential plumbing services, North Pacific Plumbing offers plumbing services for commercial businesses and remodels. Dotson expressed appreciation for North Pacific Plumbing’s Readers’ Choice win, its fourth year in a row. “We are thrilled to win Best Plumber and are truly appreciative of the continuous support we receive from our loyal customers,” Dotson said. For more information about North Pacific Plumbing, visit www.northpacific plumbing.com.
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Davisville Management Company Best Property Management Enterprise staff Davisville Management Company has three apartment communities in Davis, close to UC Davis — Aggie Square, Almondwood and Fountain Circle. All three apartment communities are geared toward and cater to UCD students. Davisville says that “Each of our Davis apartments is designed to create an atmosphere that is conducive for studying as well as socialization and relaxation. ... Our BBQ areas, pools, clubhouses, computer labs and fitness rooms are all designed for the active UCD students on the go.” With three distinctive apartment complexes located an easy bicycle ride from campus, Davisville Management Company offers a total of 15 different floor plans for comfortable student living. Choose from one-bedroom, single-floor rental units to four-bedroom townhouses.
Davisville Management Company 2525 Second St., Davis 530-758-5800 Best Property Management Second — Z1 Properties Third — Elite Property Management The staff includes employees who have been certified as a Real Estate broker, CPA, General Contractor, HUD and RCFE, all working to provide the best UC Davis off-campus student living experience. For more information about Davisville Management Company, visit www.davisapartmentsforrent.com/.
Enterprise staff Harrison Self Storage is Enterprise readers’ pick for “Best Self Storage” this year. Owned and operated by the Harrison family since its founding in 1988, the company advertises safe, clean and affordable ground-floor storage rentals of varying sizes and shapes. Tim Harrison thanks customers who voted in this year’s Readers’ Choice poll, as well as site managers Ginger and Ron Welch and employee Robin Pryor. “They are the people that make our engine run smoothly,” he said. Find the Harrison business at 2323 Second St. in Davis or online at harrisonselfstorage. net.
Harrison Self Storage 2323 Second St., Davis 530-753-6007 Second — Second Street Storage Third — Stonegate Self Storage
The team at Davisville Property Management — top row, from left, Kenneth Morlock, Mark McNece, Greg McNece, Nicolas Marquette, Ignacio Ramos and Jett Nebeker. Front row, from left: Elisa Zepeda-Tedder, Tayler McNece, Amber Costo, Janna Buccieri, Samantha Marquette, Cheryl Ransdell, Francisco Zepeda-Lopez, and Lauren McNece.
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Enterprise staff Valley Roofing of Woodland started in 1990, and they are going strong. Focusing on providing honest, consistent and quality repair is why Valley Roofing has earned the Readers’ Choice honors for Best Roofing Company. The company serves all of Yolo County for both commercial and residential applications, and owner Sean Conley said, “We have grown over the years with the community.” Conley explained that his team offers insulation and gutter installation along with all other roofing needs for all types of roofs, including tile and shake, composition and wood shingles, and tar and gravel. Valley Roofing also gives free estimates. Because Conley recognizes that a home’s roof is its crowning achievement and an important investment, “We offer the best customer service and provide quality service and workmanship,” he said. He also is proud to have earned the Readers’ Choice honor two years in a row, and thanks Enterprise readers for their confidence in Valley Roofing. To contact Valley Roofing, at 10 Reiff Place in Woodland, call 530-668-9314 or email valley_roofing@att. net. For more information, visit their website at valleyroof ing.net
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Valley Roofing 10 Reiff Place, Woodland 530-668-9314 valleyroofing.net Best Roofing Company Second — Rabaino Roofing Third — Lucas Roofing
“We have grown over the years with the community.” Sean Conley
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Jeff Likes Clean Windows & Gutters Best Window Cleaning Enterprise staff Jeff Likes has co-owned Jeff Likes Clean Windows & Gutters with his wife Meaghan for nearly twelve years. They describe their window washers and gutter cleaners as trained ninjas. Over the years, a variety of family members have worked as ninjas, including a brother, aunt, uncle and family friends. Jeff can often be found driving around town with their mascot (and beloved dog), Ollie. The family loves to give back to the community by donating their time, resources and getting involved. Jeff is a member of Kiwanis and Meaghan is a member of Sunrise Rotary. When it comes to their business, they are proud of what they do, and how they do it. Jeff boasts, “We’ll make your windows so clean, you’ll think they’re open.” When asked about the environmental friendliness of their occupation Jeff comments, “People are often surprised that window washing actually requires very little water, less than two gallons per job,” adding, “More surprising, our magic cleaning solution is really just dish soap.” The past few summers they have grown the business dramatically, by adding new crews, they’ve been able to significantly shorten wait times. Jeff learned how to wash windows on grand estates around Lake Tahoe over 10 years ago. “We have been perfecting our own rigorous Jeff Likes Clean Windows training program over the past six years,” Jeff says. The business has even grown into the Vacaville and Fairfield areas, while keeping their Davis roots strong and happy.
Jeff Likes Clean Windows & Gutters Best Window Cleaning P.O. Box 72231, Davis 530-220-4569 jefflikescleanwindows.com Second — Guistino & Sons’ Window Cleaning Third — A Touch of Glass
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The team at Morse Custom HOmes and Remodeling is used to handling all sorts of complex projects.
Morse Custom Homes Best Remodeling Company Enterprise staff Marty and Shelley Morse are celebrating 25 years in the home improvement business with Morse Custom Homes and Remodeling. Marty explained that their business focus is “the design and renovations of kitchens, bathrooms, and additions to existing structures. We also spearhead new custom home designs and coordinate site development for new homes and other site structures. I help lead a professional staff who provide value engineering, site layout, space planning, green building, photovoltaic design, and have LEED for Homes experience.” As well, Marty said, “We oversee complex projects such as custom home site development, including building pad preparation, well, septic, and electrical service installation on undeveloped property. We are a team of people that use our respective talents performing tasks
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we love. Design, build and enjoy!” The Morses are especially proud of the Computer Aided Design, or CAD, program that “allows our clients to see their layout, products and finishes in a 3D model that appears very realistic. Additionally, we have implemented a cloud-based project management software that enables our clients to log into their project from their smart phones and view their construction calendar, product specification sheets, plans, photos, project accounting and communication.” Added Marty, “We are so thankful for the support of our friends, families, partners, and clients for voting our company the ‘Best Remodeling Company’ in Yolo County eight years in a row.” For more information about Morse Custom Homes and Remodeling, visit www.morsecustomhomes.com.
Morse Custom Homes and Remodeling 2860 W. Covell Blvd., Suite 3, Davis 530-758-5321 Best Remodeling Company Second — MAK Design + Build Third — Bedrock Construction
South and West Davis Veterinary Centers thank everyone contributing to our success. Our team includes you, our clients, with whom we collaborate, educate and share the journey of caring for the fuzzier members of your family. Dr Cameron Collins extends his gratitude to those who honor him as the Best Veterinarian for the fourth year. All of our hearts are also lifted to be chosen as one of your favorite veterinary hospitals. Our Davis community connections run deep and we welcome Dr Adam Schawel as our seventh doctor and Davis graduate. We soon break ground on the new hospital in West Davis to rebuild our second location with dedication to you and your pets’ comfort and health foremost in our plans. Bringing health and happiness to your family members motivates us always. Thank you for supporting us for the past 16 years and into the future, The Doctors and Staff at South and West Davis Veterinary Centers.
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Sunny Energy Best Solar Company Enterprise staff Sunny Energy of California was created in August of 2018 with the merger of Sunny Energy of Tempe, Ariz., and Davis-based Talbott Solar. But nothing changed as far as Davis residents are concerned as they once again named the company the Best Solar in Yolo County. Owners Dean Newberry, Joe Cunningham, Chris Wood, Jake Stainbrook and Terry Rials continue their mission to provide homeowners with the latest technology to generate solar energy, store excess energy for use when there is not enough sunlight, and to become involved in the evolution of the electric grid. Sunny’s energetic, knowledgeable and experienced team is highly motivated to make sure every customer is presented with the best options to reach their goals in going green, gaining independence from the utility company, and maximize savings and return on their investment. “We’re not trying to make a quick sale,” spokeswoman Chelsea Dietz said. “Going solar is a personal decision and we truly want to educate homeowners so they can make the
best decision for their family. In order to do this, we have a free ‘Homeowner’s Guide to Solar’ that is available on our website, www. sunnyenergy.solar. The guide addresses topics such as factors to consider before going solar, some common myths, what people should know before meeting with a consultant, how warranties/guarantees work, and other additional information that is valuable to anyone considering solar.”
Sunny Energy of California Best Solar Company 216 F St, Suite 78, Davis 530-341-8898 sunnyenergy.solar Second — Repower Yolo
Sunny Energy was founded by four industry professionals with more than 40 years of combined experience in the solar industry. Each of the four founding members came from different backgrounds in the industry. Using their different knowledge, they wanted to provide each customer with the best options and education to help them choose the best solution for their personal needs.
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“We’re proud to have been voted the No. 1 solar company in Yolo County,” Dietz said. “In addition, Solar Power World named Sunny Energy a Top Solar Contractor three years in a row.”
Stabler’s A-1 Appliance Best Major Appliance Store Enterprise staff Stabler’s A-1 Appliance aims to provide the best service possible, and for that customer focus, the business at 1226 Harter Ave. in Woodland has been named Best Major Appliance Store once again in the annual Reader’s Choice poll. Owners Paul and Carman Stabler thank the community for voting their business No. 1. “We are grateful for the opportunity of allowing us to provide great service for the city of Davis,” Carman said. Walter and Joanne Stabler started the business in 1961. In 1997 it moved from West and Main streets to the current location, before Paul and Carman Stabler
took over the business in 2005. Through its 57 years, Stabler’s A-1 Appliance has stayed true to its mission: “We provide the best knowledge on major appliances and provide the best service for major appliances,” Stabler said. She notes that many are surprised to learn that the company has been around for so long and that it’s on its third generation of appliance men. Stabler says their success is due to their focus of providing personal service with a knowledgeable staff and that they service the appliances they sell. Plus, they have a bonus customers may not expect:
Stabler’s A-1 Appliance 1226 Harter Ave., Woodland (530) 662-3996 stablerappliance.com Best Major Appliance Store Second — Best Buy Third — The Home Depot “We always have dogs here to greet you!” Stabler said. For more information, call 530-662-3996, email csstabler@yahoo.com or visit www.stablerappliance. com.
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Paul, Michael and Carman Stabler, with pups Ziggy and Sassy, show off their award-winning showroom at Stabler’s A-1 Appliance Center in Woodland.
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University Retirement Community Best Senior Living Enterprise staff You’ll find the best senior living Davis has to offer at University Retirement Community. The dynamic energy of its university-town setting combined with the vast array of resort-style services and amenities available on their beautiful campus means there’s plenty to enjoy. Established in 2000 by Pacific Retirement Services, University Retirement Community is a Life Plan Community that offers multiple levels of healthcare on-site in addition to a large wellness center, dozens of classes and hobby and discussion groups, and high-end services such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and concierge service. They also offer three unique on-site dining venues, including a newly opened bistro called La Brisa that serves a variety of freshly made items every day. Their robust wellness center includes an indoor pool and spa, an outdoor pool, a fitness center with specialized equipment, and a long list of classes and activities that continues to grow.
University Retirement Community 1515 Shasta Dr., Davis (530) 747-7000 www.retirement.org/davis Best Senior Living Second — Atria-Covell Gardens Third — Carlton Senior Living Davis URC’s commitment to continually improving what they offer their residents brought about a recent expansion to their Health Center. They added more private suites for those in need of skilled nursing services as well as adding more space for physical and occupational therapy, and a therapy garden. Of the recent improvements, both dining- and healthcarerelated, URC’s executive director, Alika Castillo, said, “We’re always striving to get better and don’t plan to stop here.
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Lea Rosenberg Most Effective Volunteer Special to The Enterprise A perennial winner in the minds of readers of the Enterprise, Lea Rosenberg has been chosen once again as “Most Effective Volunteer” — the sixth year she has been recognized in that readers choice category for her wide-ranging and influential community involvement. Lea and her husband Dave are considered community powerhouses, and Lea’s volunteer activities go back some 40 years. If anything, she is more active today than she ever was. Currently, Lea is most active with the Davis Odd Fellows, the Davis Encampment, the Davis Rebekah Lodge, Canton Davis, Soroptimist International of Davis, the Yolo County SPCA Board of Directors, Unleashing the
Lea Rosenberg Odd Fellows, Rebekah Lodge, Soroptimists, Yolo County SPCA Most Effective Volunteer Second — Bob Bowen Third — Tricia Bosco Possibilities, Inc. Board, and the Sutter Davis Foundation Board. She is actively engaged in a wide variety of charitable and community work ranging from the quest to build a new animal shelter for Yolo County, to calling Bingo every month helping different beneficiaries in the community, to Breakfast with Santa, a Taste of Davis, the Davis Classic Film Festival, the Davis Chocolate Festival, highway environmental
cleanup, among others. Lea is also working to bring a “Zombie Bike Ride” to Davis for the first time, in a fun project to set a Guinness World Record for most zombies on bikes. Her work also benefits foster children and young adults who have “aged out” of the foster care system. In the 1990s, Lea was recognized as the Davis Citizen of the Year. She has served as president or a member of the board of many community and charitable organizations over the pasts 40 years. But her real community involvement is one-onone. When folks call Lea for help, she finds a way to do so. “This community has adopted me, and I have adopted this community,” said Lea. “Giving time and energy to help others is, for me, a labor of love.”
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Long-time community volunteer Lea Rosenberg and long-time sentinel at the front doors of the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge “Zoltar” share a moment in the spotlight. FRED GLADDIS/ENTERPRISE PHOTO
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Dr. Cameron Collins Best Veterinarian Enterprise staff Dr. Cameron Collins of the South Davis Veterinary Center is the leader of the pack among local veterinarians, according to Enterprise readers. Collins graduated in 2009 from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, focusing on small animal medicine with special interests in emergency medicine, oncology and surgery. He later worked at a large regional specialty veterinary practice, but a desire to work with a smaller team and build relationships with his clients took him to SDVC on Cowell Boulevard in August 2012. “I am incredibly honored to be chosen again for Yolo’s Best Veterinarian” Collins said. “I owe it all to our amazing team, my supportive family, and our
Dr. Cameron Collins South Davis Veterinary Center 4615 Cowell Blvd., Davis 530-757-1113 southdavisvet.com Best Veterinarian Second — Dr. Cliff Gravem, Midtown Animal Clinic Third — Dr. Michael Yackey, South Davis Veterinary Center wonderful clients with their furry family members. Thank you all for making every day fun and fulfilling!” SDVC opened in 2003 at the El Macero Shopping Center and made a move to a larger location with a more
pet-friendly design in 2012. Now it has seven veterinarians: Collins, Cassy Shoup, Rebecca Muller, Lacie Carlisle, Adam Schawel and owners Michael Yackey and Cara Bradley. “Our focus is to care for our clients’ dogs and cats and to do so with a well-educated support staff,” Bradley said. “We want to be available to answer questions as Davis is full of inquisitive pet owners with many concerns.” The center has big plans for this year, including a major remodel at our location in West Davis. It will incorporate and build on the patient-friendly designs from SDVC.
Dr. Cameron Collins cuddles with a pup outside the South Davis Veterinary Center. Collins was again voted best veterinarian in the Best of Yolo Readers’ Choice survey. COURTESY PHOTO
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1201 Villanova Drive............... ...........................$699,000 1223 Stanford Place...........................................$699,000 206 Cortez Avenue .............................................$692,000 1306 Union Drive ...............................................$676,500 3420 Oyster Bay Avenue ....................................$675,000 1000 Berryessa Lane #414 ...............................$666,046 813 Villanova Drive ............................................$663,000 610 Sunset Court ...............................................$655,000 1319 Via Colonna Terrace..................................$650,000 2731 Quail Street................... ............................$650,000 402 12th Street ..................................................$649,000 1522 Orange Lane .............................................$649,000 2208 24th Street (Sacramento) .........................$645,000 1720 Baywood Lane ...........................................$640,000 1418 Garrison Street .........................................$625,000 824 La Coruno Street ........................................$599,000 2946 Quail Street ...............................................$599,000 2713 Danube Avenue .........................................$595,000 2741 Ganges Place ............................................$595,000 723 A Street .......................................................$585,000 1605 Pacific Drive ..............................................$581,000 1617 Colusa Avenue ..........................................$578,550 1708 Baywood Lane ...........................................$578,000 2123 Sander Street (Woodland) ........................$575,000 2702 Sweeney Drive (Woodland) .......................$570,500
1105 East 8th Street ..........................................$565,500 2715 Portage Bay East ......................................$565,000 1108 Tulip Lane..................................................$550,000 325 East 8th Street #2 .......................................$540,000 8 Olvera Court (Woodland) ................................$540,000 210 Almond Drive (Winters) ..............................$532,321 5801 Lincoln Avenue, Rocklin ...........................$530,000 2358 Delgado Place (Woodland) .......................$515,000 759 M Street.......................................................$470,000 448 Colusa Place (Woodland)............................$445,000 1615 L Street......................................................$425,000 2084 Alta Loma Street............ ...........................$412,100 5641 V Street (Sacramento) ..............................$405,000 1311 Drake Drive #5 ..........................................$400,000 2004 Alta Loma Street .......................................$395,000 515 Cunningham Way (Woodland) ....................$380,360 1451 Gravink Court (Woodland) ........................$380,000 22 Northwood Drive (Woodland) .......................$368,000 388 Valleywood (Woodland) ...............................$365,000 150 Sierra Street (Woodland) ............................$360,000 1311 Drake Drive #4 ..........................................$359,000 431 Colusa Place (Woodland)............................$350,000 448 Colusa Place (Woodland)............................$312,600 250 Mount Hood Court (Woodland) ...................$274,200
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29 Palms Pet Resort Best Kennel / Pet Hotel BY BOB SCHULTZ Special to The Enterprise Renée Lancaster has owned and operated a kennel and dog training facility at 34505 County Road 29 since 1986 and is proud to have been voted as Best Kennel. Lancaster offers a full range of boarding and grooming services ranging from “Doggie (or kitty) Day Care,” to overnight, to multiweek stays in the kennel. Lancaster also offers group and private training for dogs and their owners and is especially adept at diagnosing and retraining dogs with past behavior issues. Lancaster’s expertise with dogs began with K9 work during two decades of service with the Yolo County Sheriff ’s Office and the Roseville Police Department.
29 Palms Pet Resort 34505 Co Rd 29, Woodland 530-661-0213 Best Kennel / Pet Hotel Second — WAG Hotels Third — Woodland Veterinary Hospital She also earned a Registered Veterinary Technician certificate that allows her to provide the extra care that dogs and cats with orthopedic, diabetic or other medical issues may require, including dispensing shots and medicine. 29 Palms Pet Resort offers long indoor and outdoor
29 Palms Pet Resort owner Renée Lancaster proudly poses with her creatures. COURTES PHOTO
runs, access to large exercise yards, and climate-controlled sleeping areas with comfortable cots and kennel food, although they encourage but don’t require, pet owners to provide their pet’s own bed
and familiar food to make the pets feel even more at home. Most of her clientele have come to her through wordof-mouth referrals from satisfied customers so Renée is hopeful that the selection of
29 Palms Pet Resort as Best of Yolo will bring in new pet owners who didn’t know about her services. For more information visit https://www.yolocanine academy.com/boarding-1.
Midtown Animal Clinic Best Vet Clinic Enterprise staff
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Mary Garrett, RVT, assists Dr. Catherine Josling during an examination of Doug at Midtown Animal Clinic.
Midtown Animal Clinic has been a staple of veterinary care in Davis for more than 45 years. The clinic was opened as a three-doctor practice and was purchased 10 years later by Dr. Cliff Gravem, who had been a Midtown technician while in veterinary school. A new clinic replaced the much smaller original offices in 2011, and after 34 years as owner, Gravem sold the practice in 2017 to Dr. Kelly Regan, who was a receptionist and technician at Midtown prior to becoming a veterinary doctor herself. The clinic remains wellloved in town, as evidenced by its selection as best veterinary clinic in the Readers Choice awards of 2019. Midtown is a comprehensive small-animal clinic utilizing in-house digital
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Midtown Animal Clinic 525 Rowe Pl., Davis 530-758-5650 midtownanimalclinic.com Best Vet Clinic Second — South Davis Veterinary Center Third — West Davis Veterinary Center radiography, ultrasonography, ultrasonic dental scaling and polishing, video otoscope and blood chemistry analysis. Competent, sincere and comprehensive small-animal veterinary care remains the clinic’s focus. “Midtown Animal Clinic … is committed to providing state-of-the-art veterinary care in a friendly,
“Midtown Animal Clinic is committed to providing state-of-the-art veterinary care ... where the wellbeing of your pet is paramount.” Dr. Kelly Regan Midtown Animal Clinic compassionate atmosphere, where the well-being of your pet is paramount,” Dr. Kelly Regan said. “Thank you Davis Enterprise readers for voting for us!”
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Chad Carlock Best Attorney Enterprise staff Once again, Chad Carlock can claim “Best Attorney in Davis,” an accolade he has won every year since the category was established. Carlock opened his business in 2000 after working for the Law Offices of David Rosenberg prior to Rosenberg’s appointment as judge of the Yolo Superior Court. “I work as a solo practitioner, with no support staff, no paralegals and no associate attorneys,” Carlock said. “I enjoy providing legal problemsolving through direct, personal and candid communication.” Carlock focuses primarily on business, contract and landlord-tenant law. In addition, he works with service providers for people with devel-
First Northern Bank Best Bank Enterprise staff Enterprise readers once again have voted First Northern as the best bank in Yolo County — its 16th win in 16 years! Maybe it’s because First Northern Bank has had years of practice, having been in business since 1910; it has a proven track record of being good at what it does. But it’s also related to First Northern’s commitment to remain independent, and to support and reinvest in each of the communities the Bank serves. And community service is not just a catchphrase at First Northern. Employees volunteer an average of more than one week per year in community service, and the Bank has donated over $2.3 million to its communities over the past 10 years. First Northern also strives to build long-lasting relationships with its customers, with an annual customer retention rate of more than 97 percent. And, the employees are dedicated, too — 65 percent of them are shareholders of the company, giving them a vested interest in customer satisfaction and the success of the bank. “Community banking is a people
opmental disabilities and their families, helping them to secure and maintain services and support in the community. Carlock has been working closely this year with several local nonprofits, including helping to form the Davis Blue Devil Athletic Boosters and the DHS/Holmes Orchestra Boosters. “Thank you to the community for continuing to support me as the Best Attorney in Yolo County!” Carlock said. Carlock’s office is at 260 Russell Blvd. in Davis. For more information about the Law Offices of Chad Carlock, visit www.carlocklaw.com, email chad@carlocklaw.com or call 530-750-3000.
Chad Carlock (Chad Carlock Law Office) 260 Russell Blvd., Ste. D, Davis 530-750-3000 www.carlocklaw.com Best Attorney Second — Law Office of Raquel M. Silva Third — William D. Kopper (Kopper & Morgan Attorneys at Law)
The staff at the Davis Branch of First Northern Bank “exceed customer expectations and are passionate about making a difference in our communities.”
business,” says Louise Walker, President & CEO. “We hire the best bankers (friendly and knowledgeable!) who exceed customer expectations and are passionate about making a difference in our communities. We are so proud of our employees, as this glowing recognition is a direct result of the relationships they have built with customers and the community.” “Thank you for your vote of confidence,” Walker added, “We will continue to work hard in 2019 to earn your continued admiration.” The Davis Branch of First Northern Bank is at 434 Second St. and can be reached at 530-758-7500. For more information, visit www. thatsmybank.com. You can also find First Northern Bank on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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First Northern Bank 434 Second St., Davis 530-758-7500 www.thatsmybank.com Best Bank Second — River City Bank Third — Wells Fargo Bank 60
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Chad DeMasi Best Realtor Enterprise staff Once again, Chad DeMasi of the DeMasi Group has come out on top as the top Realtor in Yolo County in the Readers’ Choice Survey. The DeMasi Group includes Chad’s parents Mona and Frank DeMasi, local real estate professionals with decades of Davis experience. “It’s been a two-generation business helping families and friends buy and sell property in Yolo County,” Chad DeMasi said. He added that real estate has always been “a relationship business ... and we focus on relationships.” But with the growing use of mobile apps and online videos, technology has become important, too. “Our alignment with Keller Williams Realty is way above the technology my parents had 30 years ago,” DeMasi said. “If you are a Realtor selling someone’s house, you need to put it out there for all the world to see. “Davis is a wonderful place to work, and call home,” with many “amazing real estate professionals who are collaborative and communicative.”
Enterprise staff With tax season in full-swing, it’s nice to know that at Carbahal & Company, “our clients come first,” according to co-owner Manny Carbahal. With business partners John Carbahal, Jennifer Nitzkowski, Stephanie Carbahal Adamo and Steven Willhoff, Manny said, “Our strength lies in providing innovative accounting and tax services for individuals and businesses. Our committed staff work together as a team to support client needs while maintaining a depth of expertise.” Starting in 1984, local brothers John and Manny Carbahal decided to start their own accounting firm. Carbahal & Company has been a constant champion of the community and an advocate for all clients. “Today we are proud to be a full-service firm, providing high-quality, professional service with a personal touch,” Manny said, “This year is our 35th anniversary and we feel stronger than ever.” The financial firm — which earned the city of Davis’ Excellence in Economic Development Award in 2012 and the Davis Chamber of Commerce Business
Chad DeMasi (The DeMasi Group) 4627 Fermi Place, Suite 100 530-400-2232 thedemasigroup.com Best Realtor Second — Kim Eichorn (Lyon Real Estate) Third — Joyce Bimson (Hearth Stone Properties)
Carbahal & Co Best Tax Service of the Year Award in 2009 — also encourages staff to continue their own professional education. “We are excited for our up and coming staff accountants,” Manny said, “Very soon we will have four additional CPAs to support our clients and the community. We are in an ideal situa-
tion to accommodate the many tax law changes and are working with our clients to maximize their tax posture.” Being active in the community is another cornerstone of Carbahal & Company’s character. Currently staff holds seats on over 10 local boards of directors. “Our work brings us joy,” added
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Carbahal & Company Manny, “Thank you for making us 11-time winners of the Readers Choice Award! We sincerely appreciate your support.” Carbahal & Company is at 1107 Kennedy Place, Suite 5, in Davis. Contact the firm at 530758-8111 or info@carbahalcpa. com. For more information, visit www.carbahal.com.
1107 Kennedy Place, Suite 5, Davis 530-758-8111 www.carbahal.com Best Tax Service Second — Castellucci & Associates Third — Nitzkowski Tax & Accounting Services
a big thank you to our valued customers & staff — Harrison Self Storage would like to thank all our wonderful customers for voting us for Best Self Storage for the 8th year in a row. We also have a special Thank You to our great employees Ginger & Ron Welch (Managers) and Robin Pryor. Our Customers and Employees make this all possible.
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Thank you Yolo County for Voting Pyramid Flooring Systems Best Flooring Store Six Years In a Row!
Our Thanks, The Harrison Family
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L-R: Owners Gloria and Albert Kutternig, Rain, Eva, Layla Kutternig, Carlos and Anh. Front: Nhien, Cindy and Vanessa (Not pictured Iyleen)
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State Farm Insurance
State Farm agents Raul Herrera, David Scheiber, Heather Copeland and Doug Prichard are members of the best insurance company in Yolo County.
Best Insurance Company
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Raul Herrera 2744 Del Rio Place, Suite 120, Davis 530-759-9204 www.raulherrera.org
Heather Copeland 231 G St., Suite 1, Davis 530-753-7897 www.heathercopeland.com
Doug Prichard 405 Third St., Davis 530-756-1591 www.dougprichard.net
State Farm Insurance Multiple locations Best Insurance Second — Purves & Associates Insurance Agency Third — Allstate Insurance
Dave Scheiber 4527 Fermi Place, Suite 120, Davis 530-758-8440 www.davescheiber.com
Guild Mortgage
Best Mortgage Company
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Cara Mengali, manager, and Scott McLallen, senior loan consultant, of The Mengali Group, the local Guild Mortgage branch, are honored to win “Best Mortgage Company” once again.
With the Davis housing market being competitive as ever, getting a mortgage should be the simple part. Look no further than The Mengali Group in downtown Davis. Their team is committed to partnering with clients to make the process of obtaining a home loan smooth, stress-free and even a little fun. This is the seventh year in a row The Mengali Group has won this award. “We are thrilled to be named in the Best of Yolo County again,” said Cara Mengali, manager of the local Guild Mortgage branch. “We do not take this honor lightly and feel it is a testament to our knowledge of the lending process, but also to the extremes we go to ensure we are giving the best client experience possible.” Their involvement in the community goes much further than just lending. Every month they sponsor a local charity in their Guild Giving program. Such benefactors have included the Davis Schools Foundation, Yolo County SPCA and the Yolo Food Bank.
Smith Funeral Home Best Funeral Home Enterprise staff Appreciating the years of service to the community, Davis Enterprise readers have named Smith Funeral Home the Best Funeral Home in Yolo County. “I am honored and pleased” that Smith Funeral Home was voted best funeral home in the Best of Yolo Readers’ Choice survey, owner Vera Smith said. Smith — pictured here with Spike, a
certified therapy dog — came to Davis in 2006 to work for the Wiscombe family. In 2010, she decided to make Davis her permanent home and bought the funeral home. Spike joins Smith in working each day to bring comfort to grieving families. For more information, call 530-7585500, email vsmithfuneralhome@gmail. com or visit www.smith-funerals.com.
“We do not take this honor lightly and feel it is a testament to our knowledge of the lending process, but also to the extremes we go to ensure we are giving the best client experience possible.”
Guild Mortgage Company Guild Mortgage Company 404 Second St., Davis 530-753-8980 Best Mortgage Company Second — First Northern Bank Third — Wells Fargo Mortgage
Cara Mengali
Smith Funeral Home 116 D St., Davis 530-758-5500 smith-funerals.com Best Funeral Home Second — Woodland Funeral Chapel
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The House Dresser Best Antique Store Enterprise staff Owner Anita Long opened her first Woodland antique store a quarter-century ago and the secret of her success was made clear by a recent first-time customer who said simply, “You make us feel so welcome.” Anita loves how the Woodland antique stores support each other and she tries to make everyone who comes in to The House Dresser feel like family. She knows many of her regulars by name and some just stop in to talk about what’s happening with the people in their lives. Children are welcome in The House Dresser and she even has a table where they can do
Best Antique Store The House Dresser 617 Main St., Woodland (530)-661-9596 Second — Main Street Antiques Third — The Nest artwork and read. Anita stresses using and displaying antiques so that they don’t collect dust in storage. She loves to show people how to blend one or two sentimental favorites from their collection, or hers, with new items to keep old memories alive while creating new ones.
She’s most proud of being able to share the community’s history through classic furniture, quality-made housewares, china and glassware from the USA and old Europe that she showcases and sells in her 1893 building. “Future generations will, hopefully, share the legacy of their forefathers and continue to be grateful for their families’ gifts of labor and love,” Long said. “Sustaining and creating memories are my life, my legacy and my contribution to history. “I am honored by your continuous support and votes of appreciation,” Long added.
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Pence Gallery Best Art Gallery Enterprise staff
even better. This is their seventh year of Longtime Davis the Pence being residents may named Yolo County’s Pence Gallery remember a small yelbest art gallery. low building at Sec212 D St., Davis “We are honored ond and D streets, (530)-758-3370 that the public has which held exhibits valued us so much — that were a little we simply couldn’t unusual for the small Best Art Gallery exist as a nonprofit town in the ’70s and organization without Second — The Artery ’80s. their support.” Third — John Its first show, the Visiting the gallery “Tooth Show,” back in Natsoulas Gallery on any given day, you 1976, included artists’ might see a group of interpretations of school children makteeth and dentistry, in ing art, a group of seniors studying honor of the gallery’s namesake. watercolor techniques, or a teen The Pence is named after Dr. Joe learning how to staff the front Pence and his wife Hazel, who desk. Visitors tend to enjoy the donated the original building and idea that they can see great art land to the city of Davis for use by right in their own backyard, and the community. admission is free. And there was a Tooth Fairy dressed to match the theme, portrayed by Jean Jackman as part of a performance piece. Fast-forward four decades, the Pence has grown in leaps and bounds to serve the community
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Michael Stevens’ “Neighborhood Watch‚“ above, is among his three-dimensional pieces on display at the Pence Gallery until April 3. Jan Schnurr’s “Adelaine‚‘s Bedroom‚“ right, is on display at the Pence Gallery as part of her exhibit, “Color Forms/Pattern Play,” up from March 8 to April 5. COURTESY PHOTOS
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With deep thanks to the Davis community for its support and its endorsement once again this year, awarding us “Best Bookstore.” As a bookstore, we’ve always worked to deserve your loyalty with excellence in bookselling and quality personal service. As a business, we’ve also wanted to give back to the community that makes our store possible. Here’s some of what your shopping with us has allowed us to do in Davis this past and each of our last thirty-two years.
BEST Bookstore
2nd Place - Best Place to Buy for Kids 2nd Place - Best Place to Buy a Gift 2nd Place - Best Independent Retailer Promoting Local Books, Authors & Artists
Serving as a Community Member
• Weekly events for campus, town, first time & seasoned authors
PRESENT • Member, Davis Budget & Finance Commission
• 20% discount for classrooms & libraries
• Chair, “We the People” sponsoring annual essay contest & activities on the Constitution
• In-store presentation of over 100 Davis authors
• California Leadership Council, National Federation of Independent Businesses
• Cooperation with: • Davis schools in Battle of the Books • Pence Stories on Stage • Davis Parent University • UCD Creative Writing Program • Shrem Museum of Art • International House • Society of Children’s Book writers & illustrators
PAST • President, Northern California Independent Booksellers Association • President, Davis Downtown • Chair, Development Committee, International House, Davis • President, Davis School Arts Foundation
• Retail space for local card artists
Supporting Community at Large • Auction items and gift certificates for schools & campus & community organizations • Monetary contributions to: • Citizens Who Care • Yolo Hospice • Davis Parent University • Kiwanis Flag Project • Pamela Trokanski Dance
• Downtown Davis gift card sales • Ticket sales for community fundraisers • Location for ArtAbout Artists • Meeting place for bookclubs & Davis Parent University
L to R: Alzada, Arthur, Jina and Andrew.
In sum, and over all, thank you for being a part of our lives and allowing us to be a part of yours the past thirty-two years, this year, and years to come. — Alzada Knickerbocker, Owner The Avid Reader, 1987-2019
Business Benefits to the Community • Jobs and benefits for Avid Reader’s long term, new & student employees • Sales tax and property tax for our city & its employees • Supporting employees & operations of local advertising outlets • Services with Davis businesses— accounting, legal, printing, shipping, office & fixture supplies, building maintenance
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Fleet Feet Davis Best Athletic Shoes/Wear More cutting-edge products are being The first Fleet Feet introduced in 2019, such was opened in downas updated footwear and town Sacramento in Superfeet Dynamic 1976 by Sally Edwards Fleet Feet Insoles, which adapt to and Elizabeth Jansen. 615 Second St., the way people move. Since then, Fleet Feet They’ve also launched Davis has opened more than an app for tracking cus175 new locations (530)-758-6453 tomer rewards and staynationwide, proudly ing current on all of its serving their local comspecial events. munities. Best Athletic The store owners and Walking into a Fleet Shoes/Wear staff are grateful to their Feet, customers will Second — Big 5 customers. “Thank you find a welcoming enviSporting Goods to our customers for givronment where runing us the wonderful ners, walkers, and opportunity to serve our fitness enthusiasts of all community. We strive to abilities receive unparaldelight with the best customer expeleled service and support. The misrience and high quality products. sion of Fleet Feet is to inspire the Thank you for being our inspiration.” runner in everyone. For more information about Fleet Besides shoe fittings, the Davis Fleet Feet also offers fittings for bras, Feet, visit www.fleetfeet insoles, apparel and much more. davis.com.
Best Athletic Shoes/Wear
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Fleet Feet Davis employees Maria, Madison, Sean, Sharon and Juan practice what they preach.
Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board Best Bike Shop Enterprise staff
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good local jobs (career employees earn a full Ken’s Bike-Skirange of benefits) and Board at 650 G St. has contribute to the comlong been known for Ken’s Bike-Skimunity in many ways: its friendly local sponsoring or particiBoard experts in outdoor pating in local fairs sports, using the tag 650 G St., Davis and festivals and advoline “We’re Serious (530)-758-3223 cating for safer bike About Your Fun!” Best Bike Shop routes and for the The shop has a long coming Davis Bike Second — Freewheeler history in Davis, startPark, to name a few. ing with staff, equipBicycle Center And of course, Ken’s ment and clients from Third — B & L offers a great selection two older Davis busiBike Shop of bicycle, snowboard nesses: Ski Racquet and ski gear at com(since 1974) and Bike petitive prices, plus a Surgeons (since 1980). professional staff devoted to outKen’s Bike & Ski brought these standing customer service. together in 1988, and “we continue “We do our best every day to earn to grow,” owner Ken Bradford says, and keep your trust,” Bradford said. “with major expansions in 1997-98 For more information about and 2004-05” and an updated Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board, call 530name in 2011-12 to reflect the rise 758-3223 or visit www.bikeskiof snowboarding. board.com. Bradford is proud to provide
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The Avid Reader Best Bookstore Enterprise staff For the last 32 years, The Avid Reader independent bookstore has served the Davis campus and community. From the time of the store’s opening in January of 1987, the goal of owner Alzada Knickerbocker has been to have the store be the best in book selection and service, even as it takes into account the tastes and interests of Davis residents. “Our staff knows the latest releases and makes available those the store’s history proves will be popular. Our customers are very discerning. We honor and pay close attention to that,” Knickerbocker said. “As a single site bookstore, we also are proud to feature the books, authors, and artists of Davis and the immediate region.” As well, The Avid Reader
Best Bookstore The Avid Reader 615 Second St., Davis (530)-758-6453 Best Bookstore Second — UC Davis Bookstore Third — Logos Books supports the community at large every day through donations to and ticket sales for local fundraisers. It is pleased to be the sole retail outlet for downtown gift certificate sales, the place for monthly book club meetings, and the setting for the organizational meetings of Davis nonprofits.
The store began when Knickerbocker purchased an existing store in the downtown, Orphesus, and developed it into a general independent bookstore, locally based. In recent years, the store has expanded its inventory to include popular nonbook gift items, among them teeshirts, socks, tea towels, soaps, and mugs. She also owns and operates another storefront in the same block — Avid Reader Active — a toy, game and card store she opened in 2012. As with the bookstore, the store carries the traditional in all categories it represents, even as it brings in the latest and pays close attention to what customers are asking for. All who work at The Avid Reader live in town or in the nearby area. Five of the current staff of seven are long term, representing close to a
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The Avid Reader’s staff brings a wealth of experience and local knowledge. century of book knowledge and experience. Over the past 32 years, The Avid Reader has had over 2 million transactions at its registers, provided books for more than 3,000 in-store and off-site book events, and
employed hundreds of students and seasonal workers. In a compact space of 2,300 square feet, The Avid Reader offers more than 24,000 titles, plus ongoing access to and ordering expertise for in print and out of print titles.
Over the years, The Avid Reader has won top awards for Best Bookstore, Best Retail, Best Place to Buy a Gift, and Best Place to Buy for Kids in the Davis Enterprise’s annual Reader’s Choice competition.
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Mother & Baby Source Best Place to Buy for Kids Enterprise staff Locally owned and independent since 1995, Mother & Baby Source is again this year’s Best Buy for Kids, as well as Best Independent Retailer. Offering exceptional customer service to help community members select baby shower gifts, breast pumps, nursing bras and a wide selection of baby and toddler products, Mother & Baby Source also provides classes and support groups to help new parents prepare for their little ones. Nichole and Will Arnold took over the business in 2016, making some subtle changes in the offerings and operations of Mother & Baby Source. “These changes include a sharper focus on products for the youngest children (newborn to 3 years old), a modernized point-ofsale and inventory system and a greater role in the larger business community,” Nichole said.
“More people should know about our ‘Mommy Lounge’ with rocking chairs, sofas, nursing pillows, a changing table and a baby scale free for your use,” she said. “It’s an absolute oasis in a bustling downtown, especially when your little one needs a feeding or diaper change!” “Thank you for voting us, once again, the Best Independent Retailer and Best Place to Buy for Kids in Yolo County!” Nichole said. “Our family takes incredible pride in the services we are able to provide our youngest neighbors and their parents. We hope our unique services and products can make it all just a little bit easier and more enjoyable!” For more information, visit the store at 714 Second St. in Davis, go online to www.motherandbaby source.com, email info@ motherandbabysource.com or call 530-756-6667.
Best Place to Buy for Kids Mother & Baby Source 714 Second St., Davis (530)-756-6667 Second — Avid Reader Active Third — Bubble Belly
Best Independent Retailer Mother & Baby Source Second — The Avid Reader Third — Davis Ace
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Doug Arnold knows this is the best place to buy for kids at Mother & Baby Source.
Bohème Best Consignment/ Thrift Store
Yelena Ivashchenko bought has participated in several Bohème, the hip used-clothing downtown events to help proboutique in 2015. The store mote and celebrate small busiwas started in 2012, and Ivashnesses in downtown Davis, chenko said of her shop, including 2nd Friday ArtAbout, “Bohème strives to provide a 30 on 30th, the Halloween fun and affordable eclectic mix Treat Trail, Shop Small SaturBohème of hand-picked clothing and day, and more. 650 G St., Davis accessories in the vibrant comAnother perk of the store is munity and college town of that “We offer a unique ‘trade(530)-758-3223 Davis. We focus on repurposins’ process,” Ivashchenko said, ing and recycling ‘life leftovers’ “that allows customers to sell Best Consignment/ their items to us on-the-spot in while providing personalized Thrift Store customer service.” The store exchange for cash or store credit has been adding new products, (get paid now and not have to Second — All Things including repurposed and wait for items to sell like tradiRight and Relevant handmade items. tional consignment shops).” Third — Goodwill Bohème carries a variety of Ivashchenko is honored by men’s clothing, something the Readers’ Choice win. “We Ivashchenko said some people greatly appreciate the support don’t realize, as well as costumes for holidays of our wonderful customers in voting for us and special events or parties. She also said an and continued patronage of our small, local online shop is on the horizon, opening by business!” summer’s end. For more information about Bohème Used Ivashchenko also has worked to be an Clothing and Gifts, visit https://www. active part of the Davis community. Boheme bohemethreads.com/.
Best Consignment/ Thrift Store
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“Bohème strives to provide a fun and affordable eclectic mix of hand-picked clothing and accessories in the vibrant community and college town of Davis,” according to owner Ylelna Ivashchenko.
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Design House
Best Place to Buy a Gift Best Independent Furniture Retailer
“We’ve had people who have come in after their online sofa has arrived, to replace it with something they can sit on,” Storm said. “I think they’ve gotten burned too many times.” Storm and her two Design House designers, Adi Braeman 1015 Olive Dr., Davis and Lynn Tracy, first help (530) 758-4610 customers find what fits, then choose the style, color and fabric. Second — Wirth “We help them get Furniture & Interiors something that’s practical. Third — Nakamura People come back 30 years later and get their next Brothers Furniture sofa,” Storm said. “I’m not fooling.” One thing that sets Design House apart is the sale policy. Typically when on sale, showroom items are discounted at 20 percent. If the customer special orders that item to their liking, they get a 30-percent discount. “You get a bigger discount if you’re patient and get the sofa that’s really perfect,” Storm said. With that, she is back to the warehouse to move more sofas.
Best Independent Furniture Retailer
Best Place to Buy a Gift The Artery 207 G St., Davis (530) 758-8330 Second — The Avid Reader Third — Crème de la Crème
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It would be easy to take a nap on this down-filled Quincy sofa manufactured by Jonathan Louis, available at Design House Furniture Galleries.
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“We focus on fitting the seat to the customer,” said Noni Storm, owner of Design House Gallery. Storm was in the process of moving a new line of England Furniture Co. sofas into her showroom at 1015 Olive Drive in Davis. Storm established the business nearly 40 years ago in the downtown district before moving 10 years later at 1015 Olive Drive. “We had a little bit of everything,” Storm said. Now while the business sells all furniture, it focuses on “upholstery” — simply put, everything that has upholstery on it, opposed to “case goods” — all-wood furniture. Storm recently noticed that the trend to buying furniture online has shifted back to brick-and-mortar stores.
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The Wardrobe
Sole Desire Shoes
Best Women’s Clothing The Wardrobe, which has been “styling Davis since 1988” according to owner and stylist Heather Caswell, is really enjoying its new location at 117 D Street in Davis and continuing to emphasize North American and local designers. “It’s a place to discover color, style and adornment. We are proud to be styling women who are making a positive impact in the region with the best Californiameets-European-chic look,” explains Caswell, who has also won other awards — Best of Sacramento Magazine, Heart Champion, Soroptimist Women Helping Women and The Wave. The Wardrobe is adding Style Happenings to its 2019 trunk show event schedule, starting with a Tianello event March 29 and 30, which will also feature one-ofa-kind jewelry designs from Pamona Purdy. The Friday/ Saturday event is a 31st birthday celebration of the business and will showcase colorful, washable silks and travel-friendly Tianello spring apparel...California style at its finest. Music will be by Pamela Tom on the accordion.
Best Women’s Shoes
Best Women’s Clothing
Best Women’s Shoes
The Wardrobe 117 D St., Davis (530)-400-5511 Second — Pinkadot Third — Bohème
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Heather Caswell, owner.
Sole Desire Shoes emphasizes customer care and truly getting to know the feet and the preferences of their customers. Their foot scanSole Desire Shoes ner goes well 801 Second St., beyond shoe size Davis and they keep detailed records of (530)-554-2856 exactly what their customers buy so Second — they can match Generations Family their needs with the perfect shoe, Footware which includes Third — Bohème unique lines of Used Clothing & Gifts shoes designed, imported and only available at Sole Desire Shoes. Sole Desire’s Davis manager, Marilyn Sula, is impressed with the local vibe that brings loyal Davis customers back again and again because they know they will get friendly one-on-one service they can’t get online and they’ll walk out with shoes that truly fit their feet.
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Second-generation owners David and Danny Astobiza’s parents opened the first European Comfort Shoe Store in 1990, with a focus on shoes that promote foot health. That was a new concept at the time, but it was just what customers in Davis were looking for when Sole Desire Shoes opened here in 2011. Director of marketing Michele Pellagrini said “Our motto has always been to treat our customers and employees like they are all a part of our extended family. We couldn’t be here today without a great team of employees helping us maintain the level of service that Sole Desire is known for.”
Lu’Ro Jewelers Best Jeweler
Diego Rodriguez and Jose Lopez know a little something about being voted best jewelry shop, especially since Lu’Ro Jewelers is the back-to-back winner of The Davis Enterprise’s Best of Yolo County contest. Both are former employees of De Luna Jewelers, itself a winner of the contest before the Second Street business closed its doors in 2016 after 48 years in business. Rodriguez and Lopez branched out from there, opening Lu’Ro Jewelers on Fifth Street later that year with a small inventory and big plans. “We set out with the goal of having a jewelry shop that not only provided great quality services, but also one that could become a place that is truly invested in not only the downtown
Best Jeweler Lu’Ro Jewelers 650 G St., Davis (530)-758-3223 Best Jeweler Second — 3rd Street Jeweler Third — Bella Luna Jewelers community but the Davis community as a whole,” Rodriguez said. Today, Lu’Ro Jewelers boasts about 500 pieces of inventory and has expanded its showroom by nearly 200 square feet to accommodate it all. More improvements to the store
are planned for the coming year. Both born and raised in Davis, Rodriguez and Lopez have a combined 15 years’ experience as jewelers and salesmen, having been trained at the prestigious Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco. Working under De Luna owners Richard and Kyoko Miyano Luna, they learned “not only the sales aspect of the industry but also the evaluation and appraisal side of jewelry business and the invaluable unique way to interact with your customers,” Rodriguez said. Lu’Ro Jewelers also offers in-house repairs, restorations, custom designs, engraving and consignment opportunities in a family-friendly environment. The company is
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Jose Lopez resizes a gold wedding band. one of the only Davis jewelers that performs in-house repairs without sending it out. “We pride ourselves on the warm reception you have all shown us and the
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great compliments we receive from you, as well as the feedback and criticism we may at times hear; we do our best to not let those go unnoticed either,” Rodriguez said.
“Moving forward, we would like to thank you all for the tremendous support you have shown us and we hope to continue to grow and thrive alongside the community.”
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