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ongratulations to the winners of the 30th annual Mountain Democrat Readers’ Choice awards.

This special edition recognizes the recipients selected from our readers’ poll and provides insight into why readers of the Mountain Democrat voted them the best.

Ballots appeared in the Mountain Democrat in July. We counted hundreds of ballots — even more than we received in previous years.

We believe our readers give the best advice of all. And those businesses featured inside this edition received the majority of votes by our loyal readers. This year’s winners earn special recognition and bragging rights for the next 12 months.

Keep and refer to this publication throughout the year. Use it as a handy reference when you need to locate the best dentist, Realtor, tax service, veterinarian, plumber or restaurant. You’ll find these and many other categories listed inside.

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Best Auto Glass

Best Auto Glass (Mobile)

Absolute Auto Glass

Address: 3020 Briw Road, Placerville

Why pay more when the experienced crew at Absolute Phone: Auto Glass will do the job right the first time? They’ll even (530) 295-1818 Website: bring auto glass services to your home or workplace as 530autoglass.com they are El Dorado County’s No. 1 pick for mobile glass repairs.

Absolute Auto Glass is known as El Dorado Countys’ biggest owner-operated auto glass shop, in business 21 years. And remember, when you call your insurance company, don’t let them choose the glass shop for you. Tell them you trust Absolute Auto Glass to do the job right.

Absolute Auto Glass gives back to the community by supporting local organizations such as Rotary, Toys for Tots, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Boys and Girls Club and more.

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Address: 3020 Briw Road, Placerville

Why pay more when the experienced crew at Absolute Phone: Auto Glass will do the job right the first time? They’ll even (530) 295-1818 Website: bring auto glass services to your home or workplace as 530autoglass.com they are El Dorado County’s No. 1 pick for mobile glass repairs.

Absolute Auto Glass is known as El Dorado County’s biggest owner-operated auto glass shop, in business 20 years. And remember, when you call your insurance company, don’t let them choose the glass shop for you. Tell them you trust Absolute Auto Glass to do the job right.

Absolute Auto Glass gives back to the community by supporting local organizations such as Rotary, Toys for Tots, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Boys and Girls Club and more.

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YOUR CANNABIS & HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Come in for a FREE CONSULTATION with our knowledgeable staff to discuss how cannabis may assist you in finding relief from • Pain • Anxiety • Insomnia • PTSD • Cancer • Arthritis • and many other ailments SCAN FOR MENU

DEBUNKING THE MYTHS AROUND CANNABIS If you are like most folks, you probably don’t know a whole lot about cannabis.

In fact, more than most other industries, there is a lot of misinformation and fear related to this product and its use. Our mission here at Chuck’s Wellness Center is to inform consumers. We know education and awareness are lacking in all aspects of this industry. In this article we share information about the products we sell and debunk some of the myths and concerns around cannabis.

Did you know that all living creatures have an endo-cannabinoid (endo=internal) system, also referred to as your ECS? This system’s primary job is to regulate all the other systems in the body. The ECS has been linked to the to the following processes: appetite and digestion, metabolism, chronic pain, inflammation, immune system response, mood, learning, memory, motor control, sleep, cardiovascular system function, muscle formation, bone remodeling and growth, liver function, reproductive system function, stress, and skin and nerve function. The ECS has two primary receptors, known as CB1 & CB2 receptors. Together they help to balance your system and regulate your bodily functions.

Further, your body produces endocannabinoids constantly, and they are always in your system. You may have heard of a “runners high”.

This phenomenon is mistakenly referred to as endorphins but it is in fact an endocannabinoid effect.

Did you know that cannabis is a phytocannabiniod (phyto = plant) found naturally occurring in the cannabis plant? THC andCBD are two of the primary cannabinoids that are most familiar. However, there are more than 100 cannabinoids found in cannabis plants and in the products you can buy. THC, CBD, and these other cannabinoids interact with your ECS by binding to receptors, just like your naturally produced endocannabinoids. This allows you to experience a range of effects on your body and mind, some more desirable than others.

For example, THC may help to reduce pain and stimulate your appetite. But it can also cause paranoia and anxiety in some cases.

Learning to find the right cannabinoid and dose is where we come in.

Did you know we are asked daily “Can I use cannabis products to treat ailments without getting high?”

That’s a good question! THC is the cannabinoid that causes the “high” feeling. Taking other cannabinoids

like CBD in conjunction with THC can calm the psychoactivity a great deal, and will calm anxieties and paranoia too. Other popular options like taking just CBD or CBG (the “mother cannabinoid”) impacts our natural receptors without psychoactive effects.

Cannabis products are available in a large variety of cannabinoid mixtures and doses.

There is a right fit for nearly everyone. We call it finding the “sweet spot”. We always suggest you start slow and low until you find the balance you seek.

Did you know that all products sold in our store are tested, precisely dosed and purchased from a CA licensed business? We do not and cannot legally sell cannabis unless it is traced from plant to product in our stores, from licensed business. Alternatively, there are no regulations on the traditional market or over the counter CBD that you find in drugstores or other venues. The quality you find in a licensed cannabis dispensary means you can trust the product you are purchasing.

Cannabis is thousands of years old and was a part of e very doctor’s, homeopath’s, and homemaker’s medicine cabinet for ages. The medicinal use and benefits of this plant have been tainted by lies and a culture of suspicion today. We want to do everything we can to shift the narrative and teach the truth.

Chuck’s Wellness is open 7 days a week. There is no appointment or purchase necessary to enter our store. We are here to help inform you on what might be the best place to start your next step in addressing the ailments you struggle with. Living with pain or bad health can wreak havoc on all aspects in our life: jobs, relationships, family, and fun. We believe if everyone spent one day in the dispensary, they would walk out with a completely different view of the work being done to support each person who visits. There is a reason we do this work and that reason is YOU. If you are interested in learning more, Chuck’s offers Cannabis 101 classes by request. To schedule your private or group class email chuckswellnesscenter@gmail.com Come in and meet us and learn for yourself how cannabis can help aid in your healthiest and happiest life. We look forward to serving you for many years to come!

With love, Annie Aubrey CEO Chuck’s Wellness Center

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Riebes Auto Parts

Address: 2885 Ray Lawyer Drive, Placerville

Tap into decades of experience at Riebes/Napa Auto Phone: Parts Store in Placerville, located just off Highway 50.

(530) 626-1927 When you shop locally you have access to excellent Website: customer service, a knowledgeable staff and competitive napaonline.com pricing. The Placerville store has a three-story warehouse that stocks just about any part or accessory you need for your everyday auto, off road vehicle, heavy duty truck, marine and farming machinery. You can also have a custom hydraulic hose made for anything from a log splitter to a CAT loader.

Riebes not only delivers great customer service but also provides a supportive working environment. “Riebes is a great place to work,” said longtime employee Randy.

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Sierra Nevada Tire & Wheel

Address: 659 Main St., Placerville

Family-owned Sierra Nevada Tire & Wheel is your stop 6505 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines for all auto services, repairs and tire needs.

Phone: With locations in Placerville and Pollock Pines, Sierra (530) 622-4714 (Placerville) Nevada Tire & Wheel is an Automotive Service Excellence (530) 748-3386 (Pollock Pines) Blue Seal-recognized repair shop, meaning customers can Website: sierranevadatire.com expect the best service from hard-working, ASE-certified employees.

Sierra Nevada prides itself in honest work at a good price. The business also carries all major tire brands for all types of cars and trucks as well as tires for ATVs and farm vehicles.

At Sierra Nevada Tire & Wheel they do it all, including lift kit installation, preventative maintenance, brake repair, wheel alignment and more. Mountain Democrat readers say there is no better place to keep them on the road than Sierra Nevada Tire & Wheel.

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Best Body Shop/Collision Repair

Placerville Body Shop

Best Car Wash

Address: 1125 Broadway Court, Placerville

Mike Beals purchased Placerville Body Shop in 1994.

Phone: (530) 622-5955 Born and raised in El Dorado County Beals took ROP Website: classes for auto body repair at Ponderosa High School placervillebodyshop.com while he was an El Dorado High School student. Later he learned of a training program in Wyoming and he never looked back.

“I’m very honored to have won this award for a third time,” he said.

The staff at Placerville Body Shop works diligently to take care of the customers who, as Beals says it, always come first.

“We work for the customer,” he said. Beals and staff take pride in providing top quality workmanship while always maintaining a customer service priority that loyal patrons count on time and again.

Splasherville Car Wash & Lube

Address: 1361 Broadway, Placerville

Be it the normal dust and grime of the road or dirt and Phone: (530) 642-1700 mud after a trip off the beaten path, eventually your car needs a little love and care. That’s where Splasherville Car Website: splashnlube.com Wash & Lube comes in. With a drive-through car wash and full-service cleaning for your vehicle’s interior as well, Splasherville will have your ride looking its best in no time. In addition to cleaning services, Splasherville offers oil changes.

Splasherville’s staff is proud of its focus on customers, creating a place where regulars sometimes just stop by to catch up and say hello. It’s that level of service that has been core to Splasherville since it opened in 2011.

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Best Detail Shop

Niemann’s Auto Touch

Best Muffler Shop

Address: 126 Forni Road, Placerville

At Niemann’s Auto Touch the team values their Phone: (530) 622-5418 customers and wants them to experience that “new car” feeling again. Niemann’s Auto Touch has served El Dorado Website: niemannsautotouch.com or County for more than 20 years and many returning welovedetailing.com customers are like family.

Niemann’s Auto Touch provides numerous services for all types of vehicles, including autos, trucks, boats and recreational vehicles. Its one-stop-shop services include full detailing, exterior reconditioning, engine steaming, sealants, tinting, paint protection, rock chip repair, headlight restoration, paintless dent repair, minor interior repair, shrink wrap and fleet services.

The Niemann’s crew thanks customers for their Best Detail Shop vote and looks forward to seeing them again.

ADCO Driveline and Custom Exhaust

Address: 4211 Sunset Lane, Suite 109, Shingle Springs

Phone: Since 2016, ADCO Driveline has been Mountain (530) 676-1516 Democrat readers’ top choice for muffler repair. ADCO, Website: 530autoglass.com owned by Ken and Theresa Short, provides expert exhaust repair and custom exhaust fabrication, muffler, exhaust system, catalytic converter replacement as well as driveline fabrication and balancing, U-joint replacement, 4×4 CV shafts and long spline drive shafts.

Ken brings technical artistry, balanced with great customer service and honesty, along with the knowledge and love of cars. Sponsoring and being very active in the local racing community, Ken has used his passion to turn ADCO, which has been building and repairing parts since 1974, into a recognized and valued addition to the county.

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Voted the #1 Best Winery by the readers of Style-El Dorado County Foothills for 2023! And voted One of the Region's Top Three Best Wineries 8 years in a row! We are passionate in our pursuit to handcraft wines of distinction which reflect both the terroir and the creative vision of Miraflores. The vineyards are the soul of the winery. Each vineyard is cultivated to infuse its natural characteristics into every bottle of wine we make. Miraflores Winery is known for its outstanding events and hospitality, along with a consistent record of highly rated wines vintage after vintage. The winery's 254 acre estate offers visitors expansive views and a stunning tasting room that is flanked by a beautiful stone terrace. We are open every day from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. except major holidays.

Go to mirafloreswinery.com/events-and-pourings to see our upcoming events like: • Complimentary Barrel Tasting Year Round!

• Bottle Your Own Wine Events!

• October 7th & 8th: “Moroccan Spice” Brunch & Bubbles • October 14th: “International Harvest” Futures Release Party • November 11th: Driftwood & Succulent Centerpiece Class with Jia Chistopher • November 17th: National Zinfandel Day! We'll be offering great Zin deals! www.mtdemocrat.com

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Best Oil Change

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“Best Auto Parts”

Address: 4041 Mother Lode Drive, Shingle Springs

At Fast Freddy’s Lube Express the approach is simple; they offer fast, friendly service at a competitive price with Phone: (530) 677-LUBE (5823) no hidden charges like environmental, disposal or shop Website: fees. fastfreddyslubeexpress.com Technicians perform a multi-point inspection while servicing vehicles to help keep the customer informed of any issues, not as a tool to upsell.

The goal is to form a lasting relationship with customers, treating them more like friends. Fast Freddy’s also stocks high-quality products. The crew uses various viscosities of standard oil, synthetic blends and full synthetics as required by today’s more advanced engines.

Fast Freddy’s also stocks the most common oil filters, air filters and wiper blades.

Fast Freddy’s is the only local Smog Service still open on Saturdays.

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With more than 30 years experience in smog testing Phone: and diagnostics, G S Smog is family owned and offers (530) 677-3017 smog testing at an affordable price, no appointment Website: necessary. gssmoginc.com “Convenience and customer service is our priority,” said owner Steve Hawthorne. “We realize smogging your vehicle can be stressful, so we do our best to make this a positive experience.”

GS Smog is conveniently located off Highway 50 at Durock Road.

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Best Tire Dealer

Les Schwab Tire Center

Best Transmission Repair

Address: 1415 Broadway, Placerville

Good tires give you peace of mind and keep you safe Phone: (530) 642-0799 on the road. In Placerville, the company offering the best Website: selection and quality in tires for cars, trucks and SUVs is lesschwab.com Les Schwab Tire Center.

Les Schwab Tires also stands behind all the tires it sells with free flat tire repairs, tire rotations, tire rebalancing, air checks, pre-trip safety checks, road hazard protection and brake and visual alignment checks. With winter just around the corner, make sure your tires are weather-ready. While you’re at it, let the Les Schwab team test your battery for a great start every morning.

Bobby’s All Durabuilt Transmissions

Address: 3024 Briw Road, Placerville

Owner Bobby Clark had been the foreman at All Phone: (530) 626-8740 Durabuilt Transmissions for more than 20 years. It was Website: a natural progression for Clark to purchase the shop in loc8nearme.com/california/ 2021. placerville/all-durabuilt-transAll Durabuilt Transmissions has been in operation at the missions/6448573 same location since 1999. Now customers refer their kids and grandkids to the shop, a testament to a strong reputation in the community.

Customer satisfaction is the No. 1 priority with every job and customers can count on honest work and a fair price. The transmission shop works on all makes and models, including motorhomes and heavy-duty transmissions for those who like to tow their toys.

“We are thankful for the support of the local community and enjoy the opportunity to help people with their day-to-day concerns with their vehicles,” said Clark.

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GIVE YOUR HOME A “FACELIFT” WITH A NEW GARAGE DOOR!

In addition to enhancing your curb appeal a new garage door will provide you with peace of mind.

Every new garage door is equipped with a battery backup to allow for a fast exit in case of emergency.

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Christa Campbell isn’t known as the Donut Queen for Phone: (530) 644-1594 nothing. For decades her hot, made fresh to order, apple Website: cider donuts have inspired watering mouths and long rainboworchards.net lines at Rainbow Orchards in Camino — and the hot donut is every bit worth the wait.

Campbell and Tom Heflin took over running their ranch, which began as a cider mill in the 1940s, in 1977. Other tasty treats at Rainbow Orchards include Fairytale-Cinderella Pumpkin Pie, Triple Crown Blackberry Pie and a classic apple crisp. Both fresh-pressed soft cider and hard ciders, including apple and blueberry, are featured from the onsite cider mill.

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Address: 2569 Larsen Drive, Camino

Christa Campbell and Tom Heflin, known as the Donut Phone: (530) 644-1594 Queen and Farmer Tom, are well known for their fresh Website: fruits, vegetables and made hot and fresh to order apple rainboworchards.net cider donuts but their apple pies are also the favorite of Apple Hill offerings according to readers of the Mountain Democrat. Since 1977, Rainbow Orchards’ bake shop visitors have enjoyed hot apple cider donuts, apple pie with the special pink lady apple pie available for holiday feasts and other full-of-fruit baked goodies — all made with farm fresh ingredients grown at Rainbow Orchards.

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If the family is hungry and you need a place where Phone: everyone can dig into savory, steaming food prepared Phone: (530) 622-8888 expertly and reasonably priced, the Hong Kong Inn should top your list. There’s even a menu item called “Happy Family,” featuring … you won’t believe this … shrimp, imitation crab meat, scallops, white meat, roast pork and beef tossed “scrumptiously” with snow peas, broccoli, carrots, zucchini and mushrooms — something for everyone. For those who prefer something more fanciful, try the Seafood Birdnest or the intriguing Lovers in a Birdnest. All the anticipated standards, such as General Tso’s Chicken, are here, too, with lunch and dinner specials.

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Best Bakery

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Sweet Pairings Bakery

Address: 681 Main St., Placerville

Find delicious treats made fresh daily at Sweet Pairings Phone: (530) 903-3158 Bakery. Owner Tiffany Coburn has been a professional Website: baker for nearly two decades and after selling her breads sweetpairingsbakery.com and pastries at farmers markets and donating treats to nonprofit events for years, she opened her shop in November 2020. Have a craving for something? Give Coburn a call and she can whip it up in a day or two.

“Everything is made from scratch, including the syrups we put in our drinks,” Coburn said. She partners with other local businesses to support the economy and also offers desserts and cakes for everything from weddings to small get-togethers.

Hog Wild Bar-B-Que

Address: 38 Main St. Placerville

Beef brisket, baby back ribs, barbecued chicken and Phone: (530) 622-3883 other mouth-watering meats on the Hog Wild Bar-B-Que menu have made the restaurant the go-to place for Texas- Website: hogwildbarbque.com style barbecue.

Owners Steve and Mary Fulmer, who bought the eatery in 2018, credit their delicious meals and their staff for Hog Wild’s success and multiple Mountain Democrat Readers’ Choice wins. In addition to tender smoked meats, Hog Wild offers great sides, not to mention delightful homemade desserts to satisfy the sweet tooth.

Dine in, take out or get your meal catered for a special event. No matter which way customers choose, they’re guaranteed fantastic food.

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Annie’s Mimosas

Address: 155 Placerville Drive, Placerville

Family owned Annie’s Mimosas has been in business Phone: (530) 344-7402 for four years and is El Dorado County’s vote for best Website: breakfast two years in a row. Choose from 15 flavors of Facebook.com/anniesmimosas mimosas to pair with your breakfast or lunch. or loc8nearme.com/california/ placerville/annie-s-mimosas/ Annie’s offers a delicious variety of omelets, Benedicts 5421916/ and south-of-the-border specialties such as chilaquiles, as well as crépes, waffles, French toast and more. For lunch find a variety of burgers, sandwiches and salads.

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Address: 2531 Merrychase Drive, Cameron Park

Joe’s Coffee and Deli is a local, family owned business.

Phone: Since opening its doors in September 2017, it has strived (530) 350-7788 to build meaningful relationships with the community Website: by supporting local athletic teams, law enforcement facebook.com/joescoffeeanddeli agencies, neighbors and other local businesses. Through the community’s support, Joe’s Coffee has grown and expanded, even through a pandemic.

Not only does the shop offer a cup of joe to start the day, it also has a breakfast and lunch menu made to order and offers catering. A pet-friendly patio is also available for our canine friends! On the go? Text in your order to their store phone or have it conveniently delivered by DoorDash service.

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Gularte’s Pizza & Deli

Address: 670 B Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs

Gularte’s Pizza and Deli has been a go-to favorite for Phone: county residents for decades, first opening its doors on (530) 626-0550 Placerville Drive in 1983. The family-operated restaurant is Website: now located on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs, facebook.co m/gulartespd but the change in location certainly didn’t result in a change in quality.

The family-friendly deli serves delicious fare for a fair price. The welcoming atmosphere provides a great spot to meet friends or chat with family while being served tasty food made fresh. The hard-working and attentive staff are always friendly and ready to serve a meal you’ll be sure to love. Be sure to try the breakfast burritos, a favorite of co-owner Candice Vangrando.

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Address: 629 Main St., Placerville Phone:

(530) 344-7645 Gather the family, your bestie or that special someone Website: and experience The Independent Restaurant and Bar independentplacerville.com in downtown Placerville. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and dine fireside under the stars in the private garden patio. The Independent Restaurant, which opened in fall 2011, has become a dining and bar destination with an outstanding American fusion menu and a top-tier full bar staffed by a friendly crew. The talented cooks and bartenders use only the freshest and finest ingredients in creating exceptional experiences. Fan favorites include the Niman Ranch hand-cut marbled ribeye, bagna cáuda poached ahi, and Mary’s free-range buttermilk fried chicken breast.

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Dr. Shawn McDonald and his staff would like to thank his patients and others in the community for distinguishing his office as the Mountain Democrat’s Readers’ Choice award for Best Eye Doctor.

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The Donut Factory

Address: 23 Fair Lane, Placerville

The Donut Factory has been serving delicious pastries Phone: (530) 626-1320 to El Dorado County residents for more than 16 years.

Owners and proprietors Stephanie and Rick Sim, married for 30 years, say at least 1,000 donuts hit their shelves each day. It’s double that number on weekends. The baking begins around 10 p.m. each night to prepare for the following day. Doors open at 5 a.m. on weekdays, 5:30 a.m. on Saturdays and 6 a.m. on Sundays.

“We want to thank residents of El Dorado County for the years of support,” said Rick. “Without them we would not be such a success.”

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Local favorites are the filet mignon served with grilled prawns and a bernaise sauce, the wild mushroom bordelaise and the braised lamb shank. Courteous and knowledgeable staff are happy to make pairing recommendations featuring local wineries. Choose to dine in one of the unique areas from the Cellar to the Powder Room, the Courtyard or the Glass House. You will also find entertainment most nights including Comedy Night, Movie Night, 80s Dance Party and various musical acts.

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Old Town Grill

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Address: 444 Main St., Placerville

Old Town Grill proudly serves grass-fed, free-range Phone: (530) 622-2631 and natural products. Owner John Sanders and his team Website: work closely with local farmers for fresh ingredients. The otgplacerville.com burgers and game options are sourced from ranches in the Bay Area and a few surrounding cities. At Old Town Grill Sanders and his team want customers to enjoy their favorite burger or sandwich in a relaxed and enjoyable environment and they do their best to remember the names and faces of everyone who comes in. Old Town Grill appreciates the continued love and support throughout its more than 20 years in business.

Whistle Stop Yogurt

Address: 58 Main St., Placerville

John and Cindy Mosbacher opened Whistle Stop Yogurt Phone: more than 14 years ago, serving nearly 3 million ounces of (530) 642-8668 yogurt to a hungry community. They have also employed Website: thewhistlestopyogurt.com more than 237 people, providing many first jobs to local teens.

“We explain to potential new hires that we are ambassadors to Placerville,” said Cindy, noting the establishment stands at the entry of Placerville. “We really promote the history and vibe of Placerville and El Dorado County.”

The Mosbachers also enjoy being part of the community. “We would like to thank the community for their support, for voting for us. Thank you also to our great team members (Catherine, Clayton, Devon, Isabella, Jayden, Jeremy, Josiah and Martie),” said John.

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Papa Gianni’s Ristorante

Best Lunch

Address: 3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 1, Cameron Park

Papa Gianni’s Ristorante has been serving authentic Italian fare in Cameron Park for more than 31 years. Family Phone: (530) 672-2333 owned, it offers an extensive menu based on traditional Website: dishes from Southern Italy. Specialties include homemade papagiannis.net pasta, hearty meat dishes and each entrée is freshly prepared and made to order.

The wine list is carefully chosen, featuring local vintners as well as Italian favorites. Finish your meal by including one of the fabulous housemade desserts, such as tiramisu, cannoli or a variety of cheesecakes. Family is the key ingredient when it comes to the success of this business.

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Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Readers’ Choice 2023

Address: 425 Main St, Placerville

Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub is known as the “Cheers” of Phone: Main Street where everybody knows your name. Friendly (530) 626-1091 Website: hospitality is one of the reasons why customers keep powellssteamer.com coming back.

Owner Sheila Kelly bought the restaurant 16 years ago and has continued to deliver an exceptional dining experience. Giving back to the community is written in her DNA. Community fundraisers are frequently held at the restaurant. Sheila has also served on various committees and boards over the years.

The menu is filled with delectable delights like cioppino, clam chowder, oysters on the half shell, linguine and daily specials. Every dish is prepared fresh to order with the highest quality ingredients. Pair your meal with one of 24 beers on tap or with a choice of local wine. Most nights you can sit back and enjoy a variety of local music, karaoke and open mic.

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Address: 263 Placerville Drive, Placerville Phone: (530) 626-0841

Vallarta Mexican Restaurant & Cantina offers a variety of Website: Mexican dishes — tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc. — to vallartarestaurantplacerville.com please all the hungry guests. Chefs use only the finest and freshest ingredients and expertly pair chiles and spices to create Vallarta’s hearty flavors and mouth-watering, savory aromas. Wash it all down with one of the many beers available or a frosty margarita. The restaurant is open seven days a week; stop in for lunch or dinner or order online and get a delicious meal to go.

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Bene! Ristorante Italiano

Address: 423 Main St., Placerville

Bene! Ristorante Italiano has been serving authentic Phone: (530) 303-3415 Italian cuisine in Placerville since 2014. The restaurant Website: offers Italian food lovers creations from scratch, featuring eatpizzabene.com classic and original pasta dishes using homemade pasta.

Loaves of chewy-tender bread and fragrant marinara sauce are served every day.

The delicious pizza is genuine Napoletana style and baked in a real Napoletana brick oven that came from Naples, Italy. These are just some of the reasons Bene! has been voted Best Pizza once again. Patrons will be pleased with the handcrafted-wood Bene! Bar that serves cocktails, wine and beer. Enjoy a night out at Bene! and leave satisfied.

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Address: 2875 Ray Lawyer Drive, Placerville

Having recently taken over the Brick Oven Pub, Clif Phone: and Jenna Shoemaker are dedicated to providing (530) 622-7420 mouthwatering, homemade pub fare at the beer Website: destination for locals and beyond. From dressings, thebrickovenpub.com croutons and meatballs, to pizzas, burgers and Thursday taco night, all the grub is made from scratch and hand breaded and battered.

Thirsty patrons can choose from 30 beers on tap, 10 of which are changed out regularly to offer something new to try. With over 25 years of beer brewing experience, Clif is a self-proclaimed foodie and people person who loves chatting with the locals. At Brick Oven Pub, everyone is bound to feel welcome and leave with a smile and a full belly.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Address: 21 Fair Lane, Placerville

The St. Louis-style ribs from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Phone: Placerville are slow cooked and dry rubbed to perfection. (530) 748-3445 Paired deliciously with the restaurant’s barbecue beans or Website: Dickeys.com baked-potato casserole, customers can order a half or full rack of ribs, or even a single rib for a quick bite, complete with a variety of sauces such as sweet or spicy barbecue.

“They are cooked with lots of love to provide the best ribs for the community,” said owner Valmarie Duncan. Not only did they win Best Ribs two years in a row but they were also voted Best Caterer in 2019.

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Address: 6401 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines

Having just celebrated its 80th year in operation, it’s Phone: clear to see 50 Grand Restaurant and Bar has gained a (530) 644-1580 customer base that spans generations. Taking the reins Website: as owners in 2018, Kim and Jim McCarthy have worked to 50grandrestaurant.com make the restaurant a celebration of everything local.

“We get local meat and Jim trims it all himself,” Kim explained. “We prepare it so that when you’re done, there is nothing left on your plate.”

Recently remodeled, 50 Grand’s artwork and photos that adorn the walls are all from local artists, the wines are locally produced and the live entertainment is, of course, performed by locals.

“We feel so gifted to be part of this community and to be chosen as Reader’s Choice,” Kim said.

Address: 1234 Broadway Suite A, Placerville

Look no further than Amerikan Ichi for mouth-watering Phone: sushi, sashimi, nigiri, long rolls, hand rolls and tempura.

(530) 621-2100 Prime your appetite with seaweed salad, poke tuna Website: or udon soup. The extensive deluxe roll menu features Amerikanichi.com stunners like the Lobster Roll, Ichiban Roll, La Toxica and Typhoon. It’s easy to see why they have been voted “Best Sushi” again.

Each dish starts with the best and freshest seafood and then is skillfully prepared by one of their sushi chefs. Their creative Cali-fusion style flavor keeps their customers coming back for more. Pair your meal with one of their mixed sake drinks like the Peach Mimosa or the Yuzu Refresher. The culinary team will happily do their best to accommodate diet restrictions or taste preferences.

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Coming from a long line of chefs at international hotels Phone: in Bangkok, Owner and Head Chef Jarunee Fleming (916) 939-0389 brings a special touch to her authentic Thai recipes. Using Website: locally sourced produce and fresh meat and seafood Thaiparadiseedh.com brought in daily, Jarunee prepares her farm-to-fork dishes with rice bran oil, making them healthy and flavorful.

“I like to make people happy with my food”, said Jarunee. After 12 awardwinning years in Folsom, the El Dorado Hills location opened in 2019. Locals swear by favorites such as Pad Thai, drunken noodles and curries. Round out the meal with some Thai fried rice and Thai iced tea and your taste buds will know they truly are in paradise.

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Address: 6611 Folsom Auburn Road, Suite H, Folsom

Selected as best attorney by Mountain Democrat Phone: readers is Folsom-lawyer Tiffany Andrews, who is (916) 794-4576 celebrating 10-plus years of opening her practice.

Website: As one of few California attorneys with dual specialties Tlalawoffice.com in family law and child welfare law, her services include handling divorces, child custody, domestic violence restraining orders, child protective services, child support and parentage, guardianship and spousal support among other legal services.

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El Dorado Savings Bank

El Dorado Savings Bank is celebrating 65 years of service this year. Currently operating 31 full-service branches in California and four in Nevada, El Dorado Savings Bank opened for business in 1958 to offer competitive savings programs and promote homeownership. In expanding over the years, El Dorado Savings Bank has developed opportunities to provide more convenient banking, including ATMs, telephone, internet, mobile banking and now also offers an online loan application option, although loan officers are always available for personal assistance.

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Sierra Central Credit Union

Address: 225 Placerville Drive, Placerville

Since 1955, Sierra Central Credit Union has served the Phone: (800) 222-7228 north state with 20 branches from Redding to Roseville.

Offering financial services in both personal and commercial Website: sierracentral.com banking, Sierra Central assists members and businesses with lending and investing options.

From home and auto loans to commercial real estate and credit cards, they offer the same services as a big bank, with a local feel.

“We can’t thank the area voters enough for voting Sierra Central Best Credit Union, the past 6 years,” Branch Vice President David Smithhart said. Sierra Central is also involved in the community.

“We are proud to donate over $100,000 each year to local health 5K walks, fundraising events and by way of supporting staff to volunteer on boards such as Kiwanis, Rotary and the chamber of commerce,” said Jamie Keith, VP of Marketing and Public Relations.

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Address: 344 Placerville Drive, Suite 19, Placerville

The team of Dr. Jeff Little, DDS offers comprehensive Phone: family and cosmetic dentistry in a relaxed atmosphere.

(530) 626-9127 They are dedicated to maintaining your wonderful smile Website: or helping create the smile of your dreams.

Jefflittledds.com Dr. Little has been a dentist for more than 20 years, serving the Placerville community and beyond. Dr. Little puts his customers at ease with massage chairs, movies and more to help make the experience as pleasant as possible. Rest assured there are many ways to minimize or eliminate pain related to dental procedures, including laughing gas. Once a patient experiences the quality of care at Dr. Little’s office they rarely change dentists — they become a happy patient for life.

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Address: 537 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 2, Diamond Springs

The budtenders at Pure Life Collective are dedicated Phone: to providing the best recommendations for their various (530) 622-7873 products for medical use.

Website: Summer Bradley and Kelly Chiusano opened Pure Life purelife.wm.store 12 years ago and continue to give the best consultation in medical cannabis with an emphasis on product knowledge and reassurance to its customers.

“We are happy to help with any type of ailments, whether its cancer, anxiety, chronic pain, sleep issues and lots of other things,” Bradley said. “We want people to come in and feel like they can get their time (with our staff) which is an important part for us.”

In 2021 the Chiusanos opened Sacred Roots in Placerville, which also sells medical and recreational cannabis.

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Voted in as the Mountain Democrat’s Readers’ Choice Phone: (530) 626-8440 for best eye doctor eight years in a row, Dr. Shawn Website: McDonald has been in private practice in Placerville drmcdonald.com for the last 36 years. McDonald is board certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease. He is an active member of both the American and California Optometric Associations.

“We have always strived to provide our patients with the most professional service available from the latest in diagnostic technology to one of the largest selections of quality eyewear in the area,” McDonald said. “Our opticians are committed to excellence and are always accessible to answer any questions that you may have.”

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DefenseSHOT offers several classes from beginning shooters to those who want advanced training. They are stress free, family friendly and have been voted No. 1 gun and CCW instructor for the past 12 years.

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“We explain exactly what we’re going to do and make it an easy and painless process,” Proctor said. “We treat all of our patients like family and try to make everything a relaxing process.”

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Robinson’s Pharmacy

Address: 359 Main St., Placerville

It would be difficult to find a more experienced and Phone: (530) 622-3186 knowledgeable staff than at Robinson’s Pharmacy.

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Services include mail delivery, private consultation, flu shots, immunizations and travel vaccinations. You will also find an abundance of greeting cards, jewelry, clothing and unique gifts.

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Address: 4483 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills

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Address: 191 Placerville Drive, Placerville

Graphix Ink, a company that’s been around for 17 years, Phone: (530) 303-3217 has been selected as Best Printer by Mountain Democrat Website: readers. The women-owned business offers printing, Graphixink.com graphic design, vehicle wraps and lettering, signs, banners, custom apparel, blueprints, mailers and more. Owner Robin DeBruler said they try to be an all-inclusive “one-stop-shop.”

Graphix Ink expanded its local office space and added new state-of-the-art equipment that allows for same-day turnaround on signs, banners and many other products with no rush fees. A business that gets a lot of referrals plus walk-in customers, DeBruler said she believes in “extreme customer service” and always tries to go the extra mile to make customers happy.

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Gold Country Senior Living

Address: 6041 Golden Center Court, Placerville

Gold Country Senior Living provides housing options Phone: for older adults in a tri-level community situated in the (530) 922-2268 Sierra foothills. Staff is available 24 hours a day, helping Website: residents manage their routine with comfort and ease goldcountryseniorliving.com knowing assistance is available at a moment’s notice and delivered with a friendly smile. The community’s environment enhances seniors’ quality of life physically, mentally and spiritually. Residents enjoy an array of luxury amenities alongside customized care, creating an all-inclusive approach to senior living that inspires community members to live the vibrant, engaged lifestyle they’ve always imagined.

Accurate Tax Service

Address: 1345 Broadway, Placerville

Forty years ago in 1983, Ellery Schwartz started Phone: (530) 622-5546 Accurate Tax Service with an office by Raley’s on Ray Lawyer Drive. His goal was to provide exceptional service Website: accuratetaxservice.com in a relaxed, de-stressed environment. Now Accurate Tax Service has more than 20 employees. They still strive to reduce your stress, educate the public on tax law and, most importantly, prevent the IRS from taking too much of your money.

The Accurate Tax team loves El Dorado County. They say the county’s residents have been good to them and they want to take this opportunity to thank their clients for continuing to recognize their efforts to provide exceptional service.

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Snap Fitness

Best Hair Salon

Address: 1248 Broadway, Placerville Durock Road, Shingle Springs

Whether you are looking to work on your strength, Phone: endurance or just want to get a sweat on, readers chose (530) 621-2777 Snap Fitness as the optimal fitness center in El Dorado Website: County. placerville@snapfitness.com snapfitness.com The 24-hour gym recently expanded its operations to include a studio area where classes are held or it can be used to the benefit of members. Snap Fitness also tripled the size of its weight room.

The gym offers personal and group classes, as well as a variety of free weights and cardio equipment.

Snap Fitness also has a Shingle Springs location off Durock Road for those looking to achieve fitness goals.

Best Nail Salon

Nail Perfection

Address: 415 Placerville Drive, Suite 1, Placerville

With its classic yet contemporary decor, it’s clear The Phone: Look Salon in Placerville is anything but ordinary. The (530) 626-3510 stylists have set a goal of making certain every customer Website: leaves with just the right hairstyle, along with a pampered thelooksalonplacerville.com and pretty (or handsome) face. Stylists take time to get to know each client and actually listen when the customer explains his or her wishes to ensure the highest quality of customer service in the area. In addition to the latest in hairstyles, The Look Salon offers spa services including waxing, facials and lash extensions. Take time out of your busy day and treat yourself to the works at the salon voted best 12 years straight. Fun and friendly stylists are invited to join The Look team.

Best Massage

Address: 2094 Broadway, Placerville

Nail Perfection offers just that — beautiful nails on Phone: (530) 642-8744 hands and feet courtesy of owner Susan Jones and Website: Angela Storey. Clients get the full service when they nail-perfection-nail-salon. come in for manicures, pedicures, gel sets, scrubs and business.site more. Jones credits her success with the salon’s homey atmosphere, a sentiment echoed by longtime client Page Patterson. “It’s personal, like a family,” Patterson shared, “and they do an excellent job.” Jones has been in the business for 35 years and said she really appreciates her customers who keep coming back year after year and voting Nail Perfection No. 1.

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Voiteli Wellness Center

Address: 3916 Missouri Flat Rd, Suite C, Placerville

Bringing together a team of professionals with many Phone: years of experience, Voiteli Wellness Center is a one-stop 530-303-3799 shop for a wide range of wellness-related services.

Website: Opened in February 2022, Voiteli has already gained voiteliwellness.com acclaim from readers, particularly when it comes to the massage services on offer. Deep tissue, relaxation, Bowen, integrative, trigger point and more modalities of massage are available, providing a multitude of means of escape from everyday aches and pains.

“We are extremely overwhelmed by readers’ support and belief in us and our team,” Voiteli owner Adriane Mace stated. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We couldn’t have done it without you!”

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Royal Six Tattoo

Best Yoga Studio

Address: 537 Main St., Placerville

The talented artists at Royal Six Tattoo specialize in Phone: (530) 626-1250 many different tattoo styles, including Japanese, black Website: and grey, custom script, traditional, floral and fine line royalsixtattoo.com tattooing with more than 75 years combined experience.

Bring in your photos, sketches and ideas and let the creative minds at Royal Six help you create your own custom body art. Royal Six’s modern, clean and professional tattoo shop calls historical downtown Placerville home and the staff takes great pride in the community. This is the 11th consecutive Readers’ Choice win for Royal Six.

Main Street Yoga

Address: 447 Main St., Placerville

Main St. Yoga in the heart of downtown Placerville Phone: (530) 748-3513 is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Opening in Website: 2013, it offers a variety of yoga classes seven days a mainstyoga.com week, accommodating all levels of skill from beginner to advanced as well as seniors. The teachers are all there to make you feel comfortable and help with any modifications you may need or to help you challenge yourself. Whether you are working on flexibility, strength, your core, mindfulness or stress reduction, Main St. Yoga has the classes for you.

Main St. Yoga also offers massages, facials, meditation classes and coaching on nutrition, wellbeing and Ayurveda. Every Wednesday at noon, check out the free community class.

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Best Appliance Repair

Edwards A-1 Appliance

Best Carpet Cleaning

Address: 698 Placerville Drive, Placerville

When your appliances are on the blink, you can feel like Phone: (530) 622-4273 you’ve gone back in time 100 years as you try to make Website: do with no refrigerator, stove, washing machine, dryer, edwardsa1.com microwave, garbage disposal or dishwasher — yikes.

Coming to the rescue is everyone’s favorite appliance repair shop — Edwards A-1 Appliance. In business since 1947, the family owned and operated company can service products manufactured by GE, Hotpoint, Amana, Whirlpool, Kitchenaid, Maytag and more. The store also carries a large supply of parts for most major brands. When you need an appliance working again, give Edwards A-1 Appliance a call and you’ll see why its services are rated A-1.

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Carter’s Carpet Restoration

Address: 4911 Windplay Drive, Suite 1A, El Dorado Hills

Dean and Karen Carter opened Carter’s Carpet Phone: Restoration in 1992, a leading carpet service in the area (530) 642-9003 ever since.

Website: Carter’s premium cleaning products, unique equipment carterscarpet.com and educated technicians guarantee customers looking for a quality carpet cleaning will get what they seek.

Boasting an involved cleaning process, the El Dorado Hills-based company’s steam cleaning service includes drying and grooming carpets. Carter’s also offers upholstery cleaning and carpet repairs, among other services.

Depending on the project, a cleaning technician will come to you or will pick up your rug and clean it at the Carter’s Carpet facility.

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Straight Line Construction

Address: 3811 Dividend Drive, Suite A, Shingle Springs

Serving the El Dorado County area since 1999, Jack Borba’s commitment to quality and hard work has helped Phone: (530) 672-9995 or (916) 985-9995 Straight Line Construction Co. grow tremendously in Website: a relatively short time. The company proudly offers straightlineconstruction.com residential services for roof replacement and repairs, windows, skylights, gutter systems, decks and siding.

Straight Line prides itself on great customer service, a friendly team and high-quality craftsmanship. Customers can view product samples and explore textures and colors in the Shingle Springs showroom. Borba and his team also give back to the community, raising tens of thousands of dollars to date to support nonprofits and the food bank.

The Door and Window Stop

Address: 3931 A Durock Road, Shingle Springs

Since 1985 The Door & Window Stop in Shingle Springs Phone: has supplied homeowners with the tools they need to (530) 677-0354 get the job done. Second-generation owner Mark Fechter Website: and wife Erin said their business carries doors, windows, doorandwindowstop.com mouldings, skylights, door hardware and other home improvement supplies.

They don’t offer installation but are happy to recommend installers based on feedback from satisfied customers. Mark highlights his team’s knowledge, adding that the company’s two account managers each have over 15 years of experience with their wares.

“We pride ourselves in being honest with our customers, even if it means that we will not get the sale,” Erin said. “As a family-run business, quality products and understanding our customers’ needs has always been our No. 1 goal.”

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T&M Electric

Best Equipment Rental

Address: 3027 Alhambra Drive, Cameron Park

With 33 years of experience and multiple reader’s Phone: choice wins, it’s no surprise Tim and Mary Closner inspire (530) 676-8740 confidence in their customers. The T&M Electric team Website: takes on jobs both big and small, motivated to provide tmelectricservices.com high quality service. T&M Electric’s top priority is satisfied customers throughout El Dorado and Sacramento counties and surrounding areas.

“Our areas of expertise continue to include residential, commercial, custom homes, service calls, panel upgrades and troubleshooting, and expanded to include electric car chargers and manual or automated backup generator systems,” Tim said. T&M Electric is there for customers in an emergency, offering 24-hour service.

Elite Storage Containers and Equipment

Address: 4064 Durock Road, Shingle Springs

Phone: Elite Equipment and Storage Containers offer a large (530) 677-2253 selection of equipment for just about any project.

Website: elite-equipmentrentals.com Compressors, skip loaders, generators, dump trucks, backhoes, portable lighting and much more. Elite also offers general and personal safety supplies, construction supplies, on-site fuel service and emergency services.

Not sure what type of equipment is needed? They are there to answer your questions 24 hours a day, six days a week.

Owner Don Greene has lived in El Dorado County for more than 50 years. He is joined by wife Jennifer and sons Andrew and Jacob. He and his family look forward to helping their customers with all project needs.

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Sacramento Area Wood Specialists

Best Furniture Store

Address: 2714 Mercantile Drive, Rancho Cordova

The Sacramento Area Wood Specialists team is expert Phone: in the installation of pre-finished hardwood, laminate, (916) 879-1798 carpet and vinyl flooring in both the residential and Website: commercial environment. sawsflooring.com In the flooring business since 1993, the company’s staff has many years of experience in both remodels and new construction.

Sacramento Area Wood Specialists has built many great relationships over the years and continues to work with area investors, Realtors, property managers, retail shops and large area production builders, as well as countless homeowners and numerous custom builders — no job is too big or too small.

Address: 6524 Commerce Way, Unit A, Diamond Springs

As the only locally owned and operated garage door Phone: company in El Dorado County, California Overhead Door (530) 626-1100 is thrilled to be the community’s choice for their garage Website: door and automatic gate needs. Serving El Dorado, caloverheaddoor.com Amador, Calaveras and Sacramento counties since 1996, the staff are proud of their honest approach to business, focusing on finding the most effective way to meet their customers’ needs and budget.

“Our guys aren’t salesmen,” California Overhead Door owner Kyle Nelson explained. “We’re honored to serve our community; most of our employees live just a couple miles from work, so we know our customers are also our neighbors.”

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Address: 12125 Folsom Blvd., Rancho Cordova

At Naturwood Home Furnishings, it’s about treating Phone: people right. Family owned and operated for 75 years, (916) 351-0227 four out of five generations carry on John Keyes’ tradition Website: of offering high quality furniture with integrity. What naturwood.com started out as a tiny store on Stockton Boulevard has grown into an 87,000-square-foot showroom. Naturwood carries more than 70 lines, including Flexsteel, Stanton, Amish, as well as exclusive Stickley collections.

Many sales are custom, with the opportunity to select finishes and sizes to suit personal tastes and desires.

“It’s all about choices and always about quality,” is the company motto.

Naturwood serves customers from the Bay Area to Lake Tahoe.

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California Overhead Door

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Placerville Glass Inc.

Address: 3046 Chapel St., Placerville

Placerville Glass Inc., opened in 1977 and is still locally Phone: (530) 622-6417 owned by Rob Powell. Placerville Glass is a certified Website: dealer for both Milgard and Alpine Windows, providing placervilleglass.com craftsman style, energy savings and value.

Placerville Glass is the oldest, locally owned glass shop in El Dorado County and is conveniently located in historical downtown Placerville. It provides a multitude of products and services to the community such as custom shower doors, mirrors and glass replacement.

Call today and talk to one of the experienced staff to help get your custom projects, remodels or new construction started with a free estimate. Placerville Glass is here to serve you with all your glass needs.

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Gold Hill Glass

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Address: 4175 Business Drive, Suite C, Shingle Springs

Gold Hill Glass has been in business since 2001 Phone: serving El Dorado County and beyond. Gold Hill offers (530) 677-6267 high-quality residential glass and energy-efficient Website: windows reasonably priced to satisfy your needs. They goldhillglass.com also install shower glass and mirrors. Whether it’s a simple replacement job or a new construction project, the professional staff will handle it for you. With dedication to meeting customer expectations, you can never go wrong in choosing Gold Hill Glass. Owner Mike Smith thanks readers for voting Gold Hill best in residential glass and will continue to put customers first. Gold Hill also offers senior and military discounts.

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Steak House

Address: 8636 Antelope North Rd., Bldg. D, Antelope, CA 95843

Gilmore Heating, Air and Plumbing has been serving Phone: the greater Sacramento and El Dorado County area (866) 394-1870 since 1979. In that time, the business has grown to more Website: than 100 employees, all dedicated to the “Get More with gilmoreair.com Gilmore” motto that promises outstanding customer service. Gilmore provides more than just heating and air conditioning services, in 2016 the business expanded to include complete residential plumbing and drain services.

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Exclusive House Cleaning

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Phone: (530) 306-7953

Owner Maria Espinosa knows why our readers chose her Exclusive House Cleaning as the best around. “Our workers are very honest and reliable and our customers know they can count on them,” said Espinosa of the business that has served El Dorado County and beyond for 25-plus years and is insured.

And there’s one more good reason: Her clients speak quite highly of the business.

“There are many reasons that Maria’s crew was chosen,” said longtime client Katharina Scharruhn, a physician who hires Exclusive House Cleaning for both her home and office. “They not only clean well, but they go the extra distance — especially in the kitchen.

“And,” added the happy client, “they are very affordable.”

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Ultimate Designs

Bringing an eye for design honed in Hollywood, Jenny Phone: Levitsky’s work with Ultimate Designs (formerly Wilkinson (530) 903-2229 Website: Designs) is sure to impress. Utilizing more than 30 years ultimatedesignkitchens.com of design work - some of which netted Levitsky an Emmy win and a second nomination – Ultimate Design is able to meet all kinds of interior design needs including interior architecture, overall home remodeling, kitchen and bath design, new home design/build projects as well as commercial and hospitality design.

“I like to help the client find their style, rather than imposing mine on them,” Levitsky explains. “I work to hone in on the style that they’re going to love, even if they can’t describe it at first.”

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JPC Landscape Designs

Best Lawnmower Repair

Phone: (916) 933-9913

JPC Landscape Designs is a family-owned, full-service Website: jpc-designs.com residential landscape design and installation company.

The company is locally owned and operated by Paul and Tamara Campbell in El Dorado Hills.

Paul has more than 30 years of experience in designing, contracting and managing all sizes of residential landscape projects from concept to completion.

These creative landscape designs enhance each individual property’s unique, natural features. They pride themselves on being with their customers every step of the way and maintain their great reputation by doing so.

Churchill’s Hardware

Address: 2514 Cameo Drive, Cameron Park

Churchill’s Hardware store has been around since 2009 Phone: bringing excellent customer service and an expansive (530) 672-8665 knowledge of lawnmower service and repair to the Website: residents of Cameron Park and El Dorado County. If you churchillshardware.com have an old lawnmower that won’t start, bring it in to Churchill’s to get it up and running again.

The employees are more than pleased to repair your lawnmower engine, specializing in many popular brands of lawn mowers like Snapper, Toro, Craftsman, Troy Bilt, Husqvarna, Honda, Poulan and Briggs and Stratton through its small engine repair service. Whatever repairs your lawnmower might need, Churchill’s is your next stop in the Cameron Park area.

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Best Painting

Best Plumbing Service

Soetaert Quality Painting

Phone: (530) 642-9197

Matt Soetaert of Soetaert Quality Painting has been Website: mattpaints.net producing quality paint jobs since 1995. He and his experienced crew are your interior and exterior painting specialists who always finish the job on time and on budget. Soetaert works with customers to make sure they are happy every step of the way.

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Conforti Plumbing Inc. has been prioritizing customer Phone: satisfaction since 1978, providing timely, professional (530) 622-0202 services at fair rates. From plumbing a new home or Website: installing a new water heater to just clear a drain, the confortiplumbingonline.com family-owned business offers complete plumbing services done right by experienced and reliable staff. Because plumbing issues can spring up any time, Conforti provides emergency service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The company tackles residential and commercial plumbing issues and its reputation for quality is second to none, as evidenced by Conforti Plumbing’s wall of awards.

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Best Pools, Spas & Accessories

The Pool Place

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Address: 4480 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville

Serving El Dorado County for more than 45 years, The Pool Place has a knowledgeable staff and the expertise in Phone: (530) 622-5386 the pool and spa industry that is a trusted resource in the Website: community for homeowners and pool professionals alike. thepoolplaceplacerville.com What sets the Pool Place apart from the competition? It truly is your “one-stop pool and outdoor fun shop.”

The store stocks everything from pool and spa chemicals, pumps and filter parts to outdoor furniture, hammocks, loungers, umbrellas, rugs and a variety of yard decor. The Pool Place is a proud dealer of the long-lasting Doughboy Pools and the top-of-the-line Bullfrog Spas. As one of the few independent pool and spa stores remaining in El Dorado County, customer service and quality work is its top priority.

All Star Rents

Address: 555 Placerville Drive, Placerville

All Star Rents has been providing equipment rental Phone: (530) 622-8444 solutions across Northern California and Nevada since Website: 1962 but also sells new and used power tools and placerville.allstarrents.com equipment. The company prides itself in “helping you build our community.” All Star Rents is always upgrading its rental fleet and as a result has used equipment and tools for sale. The rental duty, professional equipment is built to last and was maintained by the All Star Rents crew at a high level. Find anything from a second-hand scissor lift to a pipe cutter, beam saw, floor sander or trench cutter, depending on what becomes available. For brand new equipment, All Star Rents has generators ready to power your next project and more, and is a Stihl dealer.

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They provide ample love and personal attention to every furry guest in their climatecontrolled facility, built from the ground up with canine comfort in mind. Each dog’s boarding stay is custom-tailored to fit their personality and needs in a safe and healthy environment. Uppity Pup also provides doggy daycare for interaction and play time in separate zones to match individual sizes, energy levels and socialization needs.

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Nail It Roofing

Address: 6188 Enterprise Drive, Suite A, Diamond Springs

Nail It Roofing has dedicated its business to providing Phone: the best roofing services in El Dorado County since 2013.

(530) 677-5032 The brother duo Aaron and Christopher Meyer own Website: the family-owned and operated roofing company and nail-it-roofing.com celebrate its 10-year anniversary in business, but have a combined 25 years experience in the field.

Nail It Roofing has you covered with expert roofing installations, roof repairs, maintenance, reroofing, gutter replacement and leaf guard installation. Nail It Roofing customers enjoy accurate bids and expert management advantages over all aspects of any project.

Sweet Septic

Having been in business for 51 years, Sweet Septic has Phone: the secret ingredient for superb service.

(530) 622-8768 Well-trained employees, reliable work and consistent Website: pricing have maintained the longevity of the familysweetseptic.com owned and operated business.

Sweet Septic offers septic tank pumping, real estate septic inspections, pump chambers and maintenance and repair services to both residential and commercial customers. Customers can visit the storefront on Mother Lode Drive to purchase septic system equipment and get expert advice from staff.

The Sweet Septic crew, led by Mike and Annette Fly, is also ready to get dirty in any emergency situation even on weekends. Call or visit the website for the best in septic service.

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Best Solar Company

Solar Savings Direct

Best Stoves/Fireplace Store

Address: 3867 Dividend Drive, Suite A, Shingle Springs

Helping consumers cut back on those gloomy Phone: electricity bills is a mission in which Solar Savings Direct (530) 344-3237 excels.

Website: Solar Savings Direct first sprouted as a contracting solarsavingsdirect.com company in 2010 started by Grant and Jessica Gluck with an emphasis on energy efficiency and solar. The couple, along with Jeremy Read, transitioned into the solar company in 2018.

Commercial and residential customers of Solar Savings will have their day brightened at the company’s expertise on providing perfect installation work and consultation with free quotes.

The owners of Solar Savings highlight their clients’ satisfaction, significant cost savings compared to other companies and the company’s resiliency in maintaining a powerhouse in the solar industry.

Sierra Home Alternatives

Address: 237 Placerville Drive, Placerville

The staff at Sierra Home Alternatives have been the Phone: (530) 626-6643 go-to fireplace experts for more than 26 years. Count on Website: them for the most up-to-date information about wood, sierrahomealternatives.com gas and pellet stoves, fireplaces and inserts. The friendly and knowledgeable team will walk you through your best options for heating solutions. Choose from quality names like Lopi, Kozy Heat, Harman, Quadra-Fire, Jotul and Vermont Castings to bring comfort and warmth to your home.

As an employee-owned company each employee is invested in customer satisfaction from sales to installation and service. Call or visit the biggest showroom in El Dorado County where you will get the personalized service you deserve.

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Best Tree Service

Best Window Treatments

Jose’s Tree Service

Phone: (530) 957-4826

Jose’s Tree Service has been providing top-quality work Website: josestreeserviceinc.com for the seven years. It has been in business thanks in part to owner Jose Reyes’ more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Providing a range of services such as fire safety clearing, tree planting and removal and arborist consultations, crews take on small and big jobs. Regular hours are from 7 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. but Jose’s Tree Service is available any time of day to provide emergency service. Reyes said he’s proud of the work the business does. “We want to thank our community; we try to always do the best we can for them.”

Affordable Blind Solutions

Phone: (530) 350-9744

Originally started in 2003, Bridgett and Paul Hartshorn (916) 970-9144 bring back their expertise to Affordable Blind Solutions, Website: affordableblindsolutions.com the business they created 20 years ago. Partnering with their oldest son, they purchased the business back after six years. “The timing was right. We keep everything in-house, not outside contractors, so everything runs smoothly,” Bridgett said.

Understanding each customer’s tastes and needs is at the heart of Affordable Blind Solutions. Affordable Blind Solutions specializes in interior shutters, blinds and shades, from kid safe-cord free to motorized and smart shades, as well as hard to cover and hard to reach windows, including skylights.

Let Affordable Blind Solutions show you how to best solve your window pains!

Call today for a free in-home estimate.

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Best Art Gallery

Gold Country Artists Gallery

Best Candy Store

Address: 379 Main St., Placerville

Wander into this oasis of stunning artwork at your own Phone: (530) 642-2944 risk — you may have to add another room to your home to accommodate all the pieces that touch your soul. Local Website: goldcountryartistsgallery.net artists’ efforts are displayed tastefully and temptingly, with everything from paintings to photography, ceramics and jewelry. Owned and operated by as many as 50 artists who call the region home, the gallery is the longest-running community art gallery in the area. Knowledgeable artists staff the gallery located no more than a paint brush’s stroke from the Bell Tower in the center of historical Placerville. The artists are always eager to talk about the treasures inside.

Best Consignment Store

Violets Are Blue

Readers’ Choice 2023

Address: 6240 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado

Stepping into Annabelle’s Chocolate Lounge, you (530)-295-9390 are immediately greeted by a cozy atmosphere and Website: the irresistible aroma of fresh chocolate. Sisters and annabelleschocolate.com co-owners Angela Taylor and Alissa Brundige bring their love of chocolate to the fore, creating a selection of delicious treats that will be sure to please even the pickiest of sweet tooths. The chocolatiers work to keep the business true to its roots; Angela learned the trade from Annabelle herself. The delectable delights made at Annabelle’s have become a must-have treat for many in the area, making a perfect gift at a birthday, bridal shower or any celebration.

Visiting Annabelle’s? Make sure to enjoy the extensive selection of local wines they have to offer while picking up some chocolate.

Best Gift Shop

Address: 450 Main St., Placerville

For more than 30 years, Violets Are Blue has been a Phone: (530) 626-8362 must-stop consignment gem for local fashionistas and Website: out-of-town travelers. Owner Denise Allison creates a violetsareblue.org fun and affordable experience with enthusiasm for her customers, assisting with their fashion needs for 24 years. The staff is just as savvy as Denise, providing professional expertise and familiar small-town hospitality.

Visit Violets Are Blue for stylish clothing, accessories, gifts and a corner designated for baby accessories. Featuring a rotating selection of seasonal items all year long. If you would like to consign your gently used clothing, give Violets Are Blue a call.

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Placerville News Company

Address: 409 Main St., Placerville

Looking for a gift that is thoughtful, unique and fun Phone: (530) 622-4510 but still priced within your budget? Look no further than Website: Placerville News Company, where you will find cool, new Pvillenews.com and relevant gift items. Boasting an abundant selection of Hallmark greeting cards and branded gift merchandise you will also find Melissa & Doug toys, collectible Faeries and Dragons, puzzles, games, jewelry, books and magazines. As Placerville’s only Art & Music supply store you can shop for the artist on your list too. If you are still stumped just ask friendly owners Mary Meader, son Jeff Meader or daughter Chris Webster for an idea or two. Their family has been helping customers on Main Street since 1856.

Mountain Democrat

Best Grocery Store

Best Hardware Store

Fork Lift by Nugget

Address: 3333 Coach Lane, Cameron Park

Raise your fork to extraordinary savings — voted this Phone: (530) 672-9090 year’s Best Grocery Store, Fork Lift by Nugget Markets combines the extraordinary shopping experience Nugget Website: forkliftgrocery.com Markets is known for with the ultra-competitive pricing and format of warehouse-style stores.

As an innovative hybrid grocery store, Fork Lift is proud to offer the best of both worlds. From local, organic and other specialty options to everyday products, this community favorite offers a wide selection of high-quality meats, fresh produce, chef-prepared foods and more all in one place.

Fork Lift is a proud part of the Nugget Markets family of grocery stores, which has been family-owned-and-operated since 1926.

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If the old wooden floors at Placerville Hardware could Phone: (530) 622-1151 talk, the tale would be something to hear. Echoes of the past punctuate the modern-day treat of strolling through Website: placervillehardwareinc.com the oldest hardware store west of the Mississippi, with a museum quality to the inventory inside the stone building built in 1856. But don’t be fooled — Placerville Hardware can supply the most random need with the latest advances in hardware — and the staff can find the most obscure nut or bolt tucked into a corner in the back. Try to stump them and then prepare to be amazed at what they can find. The store also carries a delightful collection of housewares and gifts.

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CAMERON PARk 4060 Cameron Park Dr. • (530) 677-1601 POLLOCk PINES 6462 Pony Express Trail • (530) 644-2363 EL DORADO HILLS 3963 Park Dr. • (916) 933-3002 NMLSR ID 479256 GEORGETOWN 6310 Hwy. 193 • (530) 333-1101

Sly Park, with Jenkinson Lake at it’s heart, has a wide variety of recreation opportunities for the whole family!

• 640 Surface acres for boating, fishing, swimming and paddling • 2 Boat launches (no personal watercraft) • 8.5 Miles of shoreline • 9 Miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrians • Camping with individual and group sites, and separate equestrian camp with corrals • Event center for rent

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Best Health Food Store

Best Jewelry Store

Placerville Food Co-Op

Address: 535 Placerville Drive, Placerville

Celebrating its 12th anniversary at the end of October, Phone: (530) 621-3663 the Placerville Food Co-Op is a store that focuses on Website: its community. The small store provides a comfortable placervillefood.coop shopping experience where you build a relationship with the employees and the selection is targeted at what the community asks for.

“We have the ability to be hyper-local in a way other stores just can’t,” owner Jacob Mingle explained. “From farms, bakers, soap makers and egg farms, over 40 small county businesses are carried on our shelves. We’re community-owned and we cater directly to this area.”

Everyone at the Co-Op thanks readers for choosing them as the best health food store in the county.

Talisman Collection Fine Jewelers

Address: 4357 Town Center Blvd., Suite 118, El Dorado Hills

Talisman Collection Fine Jewelers Inc. is a retail jewelry Phone: store with unparalleled merchandise, customer service (916) 358-5683 and experience. A full-service jewelry designer, maker, Website: refurbisher, manufacturer, repair center, appraiser and talismancollection.com retailer, Talisman has an on-site Gemological Institute of America gemologist and gemological lab and a master jeweler. It is an American Gem Society Guild Store (only one in El Dorado County) and has a Registered Jeweler credential.

All the jewelry and gifts in Talisman Collection, a certified woman-owned business, are made by individual makers or families of makers, if not by Talisman.

Talisman Collection has a “Makers Mart” within the store, where they sell the wares of new artists and designers while mentoring and publicizing these small, incubator brands.

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Best Shoe Store

Sole Desire

Best Toy Store

Address: 1224 Broadway, Placerville

Sole Desire Shoes in Placerville, “where fashion meets Phone: (530) 344-4808 comfort,” is a family owned business started in 1990. The Website: focus is quality shoes and excellent customer service. soledesire.com Sole Desire is thrilled to be voted as Mountain Democrat Readers’ Choice Best shoe store. Sole Desire’s ranking as the No. 1 comfort shoe store in Northern California and eighth consecutive Readers’ Choice win illustrates a commitment to outstanding customer service and carrying great products.

Experience firsthand Sole Desire’s great service and discover for yourself that your feet can feel good in style. The team at Sole Desire can’t wait to show you why customers voted the shop Best Shoe Store yet another year in a row.

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TW Bonkers Toy and Candy Emporium

Address: 398 Main St., Placerville Phone:

Tony Windle is a kid at heart — a perfect fit as the owner (530) 642-2671 Website: of TW Bonkers, a toy and candy store. Perks of the job bonkerstoystore.com include testing out toys and sampling the candy to make sure they appeal to the “kid” in everyone. Just walk in the front door and you will see fun on every shelf and in every corner. Filled with a diverse selection of retro to modern toys and candy, you will find affordable gifts for everyone on your list.

Explore all the toys, games, books and novelties plus homemade chocolate from Annabelle’s, seasonal ice cream, fresh fudge, taffy and much more.

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Best Travel Agency

El Dorado Hills Travel

Best Bed and Breakfast

Address: 3941 Park Drive, Suite 90, El Dorado Hills

The philosophy of El Dorado Hills Travel is simple: Phone: Provide a unique vacation experience that will keep (916) 933-0476 customers coming back year after year.

Website: As a member of American Society of Travel Agencies, edhtravel.com International Airlines Travel Network and Cruise Lines International Association, the professionals at El Dorado Hills Travel pledge to conduct business activities in a manner that promotes the ideal of integrity in travel. El Dorado Hills Travel is a premier full-service agency, specializing in cruise and leisure travel for families, corporations, groups and more.

Customers can also take advantage of specialized services, including corporate and specialty travel, car rentals, cruise tours and more when working with EDH Travel.

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Readers’ Choice 2023

Ponderosa Ridge – a Bed and Breakfast

Address: 2360 Union Ridge Road, Placerville

Phone: Fabulous is the best way to describe Ponderosa Ridge (530) 344-9220 — a Bed and Breakfast. Selected by readers as the best Website: bed and breakfast, its motto is “explore, escape and enjoy.” ponderosaridgebnb.com Located in a spacious home on 11 acres in a beautiful valley just east of Placerville, it is open year-round and is the only bed and breakfast that belongs to the Apple Hill Growers Association. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and a theme, including one specially designed for pet owners.

That room has two Murphy beds just for pets. Bonnie Kelley and Bill Orrock couldn’t be more accommodating and take great pride in providing the best guest experiences.

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ASK the EXPERTS Call us to help you plan trips of a lifetime anywhere in the world!

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Best Brewery/Pub

Best Casino

HWY 50 Brewery

CALIFORNIA CUISINE Red Hawk Resort + Casino

Address: 3544 Carson Road, Suite 10, Camino

HWY 50 Brewery is the fun spot to visit with traditional Phone: and new-style brews on rotating taps that include (530) 556-5060 blonde and ESB, a selection of IPAs, Scotch ale, Irish Website: stout, cerveza and more, plus house-brewed hard seltzer hwy50brewery.com and non-alcoholic sodas. Guests can relax indoors or on the open-air patio. Co-founder and award-winning brewer Gary Ritz crafts the amazing brews, wife Diane Ritz is in charge of the front of the house and a friendly crew cheerfully takes orders. The kitchen offers the popular HWY 50 Italian salad, house-fired pizzas and more. “HWY 50 Brewery will be celebrating five years this Nov. 4. Thank you to our staff and all our great friends for making our dream a reality,” Gary said.

Address: 1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville

Embracing their heritage and ushering in the future, the Phone: Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians proudly presents a ((888) 573-3495 Website: new chapter in entertainment and leisure. redhawkcasino.com LUNCH & DINNER Red Hawk Resort + Casino and the all-new Apex is your oasis of entertainment, offering the perfect blend of tradition and excitement.

OVER WINES With more than 2,000 slots, a variety of the most popular table games, six awardBYall-new THE GLASS winning restaurants, the 156-room luxury hotel, along with the state of the art Apex amusement center, there truly is something- for everyone, every day - DAILY WINE FLIGHTS of the week. Come see why Red Hawk has been voted best year after year.

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Best Christmas Tree Farm

Best Fruit/Veggie Farm

McGee Christmas Tree Farm

Address: 3131 Carson Road, Placerville

The McGee family has grown premium trees since Phone: (530) 644-4731 1952. They provide families with the fun experience of Website: cutting their own Christmas tree and educate them on mcgeechristmastreefarm.net eco-friendly growing techniques. The entire family works the farm during selling season along with several employees who have been with them for many years. Owner Phyllis McGee and her son Eli McGee are committed to providing a great family tradition and top-notch service. You know you’ve found the right tree farm when it just happens to be the locals’ favorite so head up to McGee Christmas Tree Farm for another perfect holiday season.

Boa Vista Orchards

Family-owned since its beginnings in the early 1900s, Phone: (530) 622-5522 Boa Vista Orchards has been an Apple Hill landmark for generations, offering customers a selection of quality and Website: boavista.com delicious apples, pears and other fruits and vegetables.

Because Boa Vista operates year-round, visitors and locals alike have the chance to visit and choose from a selection of seasonal produce. The bakery at the apple barn provides freshly-made or frozen pies and pastries for those with a bit of a sweet tooth. When fall begins, the pumpkin patch, craft fair and other activities at Boa Vista make it a must-visit for anyone taking the trip to Apple Hill.

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Best Recreational Facility

Sly Park Recreation Area

Best Winery

Address: 4771 Sly Park Road, Pollock Pines

At the 3,500-foot elevation Sly Park Recreation Phone: Reservations: (530) 295-6810 Area, owned and operated by the El Dorado Irrigation General information: District, offers year-round recreation opportunities for (530) 295-6824 campers, hikers, bikers, boaters, anglers, equestrians, Website: eid.org/recreation photographers and all-around nature lovers. There are individual and group campsites and an equestrian campground with corrals. At the heart of the recreation area is Jenkinson Lake, providing opportunities to swim, fish, water ski or take part in a variety of paddle sport activities. More than 9 miles of trails wind around the lake with access to more than 30 miles of additional trails. Day-use areas are scattered throughout the park.

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Nello Olivo Winery

Address: 3544 Carson Road, Camino or 643 Bee St., Placerville

The award-winning vintages produced by Nello Olivo Phone: Wines are grown at vineyards in Cameron Park. Guests (530) 303-3617 (Camino) or can taste the flavorful, well-balanced wines that pair well (530) 409-5603 (Placerville) with food at Placerville’s Sequoia Mansion tasting room Website: nelloolivo.com and at the Camino tasting room location shared with sister company HWY 50 Brewery. Nello Olivo Wines also crafts fun in a can — CaliMojo — tempranillo fused with all-natural ginger, vanilla and carbonated water. Nello Olivo — aka “The Grapefather” — invites visitors to enjoy the 100 pt. 2018 Super Tuscan and the 2020 Malbec that earned Best Red of California at the State Fair. “Stop by for a fun time in a beautiful setting and enjoy music, good drinks and eats and great people,” Olivo said.

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Best Winery for Events

Best Wine Tasting

Sierra Vista Vineyards and Winery

Address: 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville

With outdoor live music, a beautiful event room, food Phone: (530) 622-7211 and wine pairings, special tours and award-winning Website: wines, it’s no wonder Mountain Democrat readers voted Sierravistawinery.com Sierra Vista Vineyards and Winery the best winery for events three years in a row. “Our goal is to continue to offer our members and guests a variety of fun things to do throughout the year to have a great time,” said owner Jim Czachorowski. Event/tasting room space will have inside events all winter long. The team at Sierra Vista is proud to say they’re celebrating 50 years in 2024.

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Nestled in the woods near the Pleasant Valley area, Phone: the natural beauty that surrounds Miraflores Winery is (530) 647-8505 a perfect complement to the elegant wines on offer.

Website: Founded by Dr. Victor Alvarez in 1998, the 252-acre mirafloreswinery.com vineyard produces 16 varietals, all grown and harvested to emphasize the unique terroir found in the region.

“Zinfandels are Victor’s passion, they really are incredible,” says Ashlee Cuneo, a sommelier who has worked at Miraflores 8 years. “They’re not super over-the-top, they have a structure and complexity while staying very agreeable.”

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Pasta & Bread Made Fresh Daily! Authentic Italian Dishes Full Bar featuring Custom Crafted Cocktails Classic Italian Cocktails 530-303-3415

423 Main Street (at the Bell Tower), Placerville Open Sun – Thurs 4:30-8pm • Fri & Sat 4:30-9pm

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Best Doggie Daycare

Uppity Pup

Best Kennel/Boarding

Address: 4604 Enterprise Court, Diamond Springs

Voted a Readers’ Choice winner almost every year since Phone: opening its doors in 2009, Uppity Pup is an excellent (530) 626-1530 choice for doggie daycare or boarding for your dogs Website: while you travel. Staff provides ample love and personal uppitypup.com attention to every furry guest in the climate-controlled facility, built from the ground up with canine comfort in mind.

Each dog’s stay is custom-tailored to fit its personality and needs in a safe and healthy environment. Uppity Pup offers doggy daycare seven days a week for interaction and play time in separate zones to match individual sizes, energy levels and socialization needs. Uppity Pup will soon be getting a new paint job as well as new flooring to continue to add to its exceptional facilities.

Best Pet Groomer

Green Valley Pets

Address: 5020 Coyote Hill Road, Placerville

Alicia Davidson has turned her unconditional love and Phone: passion for animals into a business, providing the best (530) 497-0393 care for any pet at Placerville Dog House. She has run Website: the kennel for about three years and gives pets the best placervilledoghouse.com attention and care when their owners are away.

The business is described as “a fully transparent, open-play, home-based” animal boarding and daycare facility, treating all pets with compassion and kindness. With customer reviews lauding the care Davidson shows for their pets, she has proven furry ones will be in good hands when owners need her services, which include boarding, half- and full-play care time, dog walking and pet transportation.

Best Veterinary Clinic

Address: 380 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills

Green Valley Pets has been serving the communities Phone: of El Dorado County for more than 30 years, offering (916) 529-5930 boarding and daycare for locals’ furry friends, as well as Website: their award-winning pet grooming services. Grooming is greenvalleypets.org available by dropping in or by appointment to keep your precious pet clean and comfortable from head to paws to tail. And while you pet is there, it might also be good to opt for a teeth brushing, nail trimming, gland care or even a blow out and brushing. Green Valley Pets also offers kitty baths — but don’t tell the cat.

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Placerville Dog House

Pleasant Valley Pet Clinic

Address: 4561 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville

When your furry friend is in need of comprehensive Phone: health care, Pleasant Valley Pet Clinic is the place to visit.

(530) 644-2424 Offering exceptional veterinary medicine, diagnostics, Website: dentistry and surgery, the skilled staff strive for the most pleasantvalleypetclinic.com effective and least invasive procedures so that your pet stays as comfortable as it can. The caring staff keeps you informed so that you can make the best decisions regarding your pet’s health, going over diet, preventative medicine and exercise options. The health care team stays focused on their mission of providing a positive experience in all facets of veterinary medicine for clients, patients, staff and the community.

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