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Cindy Couling
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
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Hazel’s
Thrift Shop
Thank you for selecting us as your #1 Thrift Shop.
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
Voted the best Through painstaking deliberations and difficult decisions, the community voted for their favorites. Now, in this issue, we unveil the winners of the annual Best of San Benito awards. Readers had the chance to vote for a variety of businesses, organizations and more through an online ballot that was live for a month. With more than 100 categories to consider, at least
20 selections had to be made in order for the ballot to count We received numerous entries, with the community telling us their favorite places to eat, where to shop, what they like to do on the weekend and more. The results show many old favorites have once again reclaimed their titles, but plenty of others have been voted the best for the first time.
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# voted 1 best CASINO! by readers of
the hollister free lance
Located 30 Minutes from Yosemite Valley's South Entrance.
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Thank you. The joy of winning is here!
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Best care & Service
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BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
BEST VOLUNTEER Retired Hollister Police Chief David Westrick has stayed busy in the community.
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MORTUARY/ FUNERAL HOME
GrunnagleAment-Nelson Funeral Home
LANDSCAPE DESIGN COMPANY
New Leaf Landscapes, Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGN
DAY SPA
ROOFER
PHOTOGRAPHER
WEDDING VENUE
HEALTH CARE FACILITY
Interiors With Flair Marisa Duran Photography PHARMACY
Nob Hill Pharmacy
Paradiso Spa & Salon Leal Vineyards Winery NUTRITIONIST
Kristi Matthews, BS - Dietitian
San Benito Roofing
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital »6
Locally Owned and Operated for over 44 Years!
CALL
637-7444
OR CLICK roundtablepizza.com
THANK YOU SAN BENITO COUNTY FOR VOTING US WE BEST DELIVERY! DELIVER! • Pizza • Wings 8 Flavors! • Pasta
• Sandwiches • Salads
• Desserts: Cinnamon Twist Dessert Pizza & Cookies • Beverages
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We Deliver Everyday 11am-10pm (Fri.-Sat. till 11pm)
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• Flatbreads
• Our Famous Ranch Dressing
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Best care & Service
2021
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HEALTHY PETS Family Pet Care Center Inc. is the go-to place for our four-legged friends’ routine checkups.
OPTOMETRY/ VISION CENTER
Hollister Vision Center
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
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Sunrise Senior Apartments and Vista Meadow Senior Apartments (Tie) FITNESS CENTER/GYM
Rovella's Gym & Health Spa
Valley Hearing Center
San Benito Medical Associates
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
VETERINARIAN
HEARING CENTER
YMCA of San Benito County DANCE STUDIO
San Benito Dance Academy ALLERGIST
Felicidad LaoDomingo, MD,
Family Pet Care Center Inc. HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Sacred Heart/ Saint Benedict Catholic Church
INSURANCE AGENCY
Diane Diaz Hopkins Insurance LASIK EYE SURGERY
Visual Edge Optometry GENERAL CONTRACTOR
DH Construction Darin Hopkins »8
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
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Best care & Service
2021
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WEDDING SPOT The picturesque Leal Vineyards took home a number of awards in Best of San Benito 2021.
YOGA STUDIO
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
Kamal Yoga Studio
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DAY CARE/ PRESCHOOL
Meadowlark Preschool SOLAR SUPPLIER
Vivint Solar San Jose
WEDDING CATERER
Leal Vineyards Winery REAL ESTATE AGENT
Carly Jo Brigantino MORTGAGE BROKER
Golden Eagle Mortgage Group
HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGING
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
PLACE TO TAKE A CLASS
San Benito Dance Academy DANCE INSTRUCTOR
Amy Redmond Waran - Flying Colors Dance DERMATOLOGIST
Dr. Visoth Chhiap, MD
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
YMCA of San Benito County »10
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
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Best care & Service
2021
Juan Reyes
ALL FOR HAIR Uziel Arredondo opened San Benito Barbers in 2019, and offers haircuts, hair coloring, blowouts, weaves and extensions, braiding, lock maintenance, wig maintenance and hair relaxing treatments.
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
BARBERSHOP
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San Benito Barbers
STORAGE FACILITY
Hillcrest Mini Storage ATTORNEY
Paul Rovella JGR Attorneys
URGENT CARE CENTER
Pinnacle HealthCare SKIN CARE
Déjà vu, Haylie's Creations Beauty Salon and Paradiso Spa & Salon (Three-way tie)
HAIR SALON
Vintage Pearl Salon PLUMBER
Marquez Plumbing MOTORCYCLE DEALER
Hollister
Powersports A/C-HEATING SERVICE
Extreme Air Inc.
FLOWER SHOP
Moments Flower Shop
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Relax, drink some wine or beer & enjoy a unique shopping experience for boutique plants at
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
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Best care & Service
2021
Juan Reyes
SQUEAKY CLEAN Quick Quack Car Wash is now open for business at 1180 E. Park St. in Hollister. The car wash offers monthly plans that features unlimited washes.
DOG TRAINER
K9 Ambassador REAL ESTATE COMPANY BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
Nino Real Estate
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DENTIST
Banks Pediatric Dentistry Derek Banks DDS CHIROPRACTOR
Sam Breger Chiropractic Center
FINANCIAL ADVISOR/ PLANNER
Kyle Sharp Edward Jones AUTO BODY SHOP
and Zollinger Physical & Occupational Therapy
COMPANY
DOGGIE DAY CARE
RJR Recycling
Hollister Autobody
Cradled Critters Pet Sitting Services
CAR WASH
ELECTRICIAN
Quick Quack Car Wash SPORTS MEDICINE
Fritter, Schulz
JB Electrical Services KITCHEN BATH REMODELING
DH Construction - Darin Hopkins RECYCLE CENTER AUTO REPAIR SHOP
San Benito Tire Pros & Automotive OPTOMETRIST
Hollister Vision Center »14
T H A N K For Your Support & Shopping Local
Y O U
Voted Best Gifts
Shop on-line In Store BeneGiftsHollister.com 831.208.0513 615-B San Benito St. Downtown, Hollister
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
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Best care & Service
2021
Juan Reyes
KEEPING IT ROLLING San Benito Tire Pros was named the Best Auto Repair Shop and Tire Shop according to the 2021 Best of San Benito.
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
SCHOOL - PUBLIC
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Ladd Lane Elementary School
SCHOOL - PRIVATE
Sacred Heart Parish School
ANIMAL RESCUE GROUP
Cat Crew of SBC
WEDDING EVENT PLANNER
Golden Coast Event Planning MOVING COMPANY
Hollister Moving & Storage TIRE SHOP
San Benito
Tire Pros & Automotive PERSONAL TRAINER
Joel (JJ) Gonzales
MOTORCYCLE REPAIR / CUSTOM SHOP
Faultline Powersports, Inc.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL/OFFICE
San Benito Veterinary Center NAIL SALON
Milady Nails & Spa FRAMING SHOP
Marisa Duran Photography
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DH
(831) 297-3460 CONSTRUCTION
Lic 891214
SAN BENITO COUNTY FOR VOTING US #1 BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR & #1 BEST KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING COMPANY!!
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
THANK YOU
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Best care & Service
2021
OB-GYN
Dr Ralph Armstrong Hollisters Women's Health BANK/ CREDIT UNION
Union Bank
LANDSCAPER Robert Eliason
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Enterprise Academy of Martial Arts is led by its award-winning owner and instructor, Mark Preader.
WEDDING RECEPTION VENUE
Leal Vineyards Winery COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
David Westrick DECK AND FENCING COMPANY BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
Diaz Fencing
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ACCOUNTANT
Grace & Associates and Kris D Nolan CPA (Tie) AUTO GLASS REPAIR
Pacific Coast Auto Glass
DRY CLEANERS
Heritage Cleaners
PLASTIC SURGEON
AJM Plastic Surgery Andrew J. Matthews MD PHYSICIAN GENERAL PRACTICE
Hollister Urgent Care Dr. Daniel Wang TATTOO PARLOR
Only The Honorable Tattoos & Body Piercings
MASSAGE SERVICES
Paradiso Spa & Salon and Jeanne Bourdet Massage Therapy (Tie)
Solis Landscaping & Construction MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO
Enterprise Academy of Martial Arts BED/ MATTRESS STORE
DOG GROOMER
Discount Furniture
CARPET CLEANING
HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
Country Groomers
Y Wait Carpet Care
AUTO DETAILING
Quick Quack Car Wash
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture Clinic of Hollister
Angels InHome Care TREE SERVICE
John's Tree Service
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BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
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Best care & Service
2021
CARPET/ FLOORING STORE
Pinnacle Floor Covering HOME FURNISHINGS
Ashley Furniture
GIFTS/ SPECIALTY SHOP
Bene Gifts Hollister
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT STORE Juan Reyes
LOCAL VENDORS The farmers market is a summertime tradition in downtown Hollister.
ANTIQUES
Worth Saving Mercantile & Thrift Store and Hazel's Thrift (Tie) BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
FARMERS MARKET
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Downtown Hollister Farmers Market PET/FEED STORE
Lil Pals Pet World
NEW RETAIL STORE
TTK Thrift Store
AUTO DEALERSHIP
Greenwood Automotive Group - Ford
NATURAL FOOD STORE
The Farm Bertuccio's Market
GROCERY STORE/ SUPERMARKET
Nob Hill
ETHNIC MARKET
Hollister Super
GARDEN/ NURSERY CENTER
The Garden Shoppe n' Bar HARDWARE
Hollister Ace Hardware CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
Bella Charm SMOKE SHOP
Smokey Pete’s Smoke Shop and Green Rush Smoke Shop (Tie)
San Benito Music SPORTING GOODS
Big 5 Sporting Goods CANNABIS DISPENSARY
Higher Level Hollister THRIFT STORE
Goodwill of Silicon Valley Hollister ART GALLERY
San Benito County Arts Council ARTspace ANNEX
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Best food & drink
2021
Juan Reyes
BEST FRIES Running Rooster was picked as having the tastiest fries in the area.
VEGETARIAN FOOD
Grillin & Chillin Roadhouse
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
HOT DOG
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Grillin & Chillin Alehouse and A & W Restaurant (Tie) PHO RESTAURANT
Super Noodle FRENCH FRIES
Running Rooster
CURBSIDE RESTAURANT
Paine's Restaurant
KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Running Rooster BRUNCH
Country Rose Café ICE CREAM/ YOGURT SHOP
Baskin-Robbins
DELI/ SANDWICH SHOP
Togo's
VIETNAMESE FOOD
To Pho
FAMILY RESTAURANT
Running Rooster
COCKTAILS
Running Rooster
BURGER
Running Rooster RESTAURANT
Running Rooster PIZZA
Valley Pizzeria STEAKHOUSE
19th Hole BAKERY
The Heavenly Bakery
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST MARGARITAS & MEXICAN 19 FOOD IN SAN BENITO COUNTY! 19
(831) 313 0905 831.313.0905
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
449Benito San Benito Hollister, CA. 449 San St. •St.Hollister
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Best food & drink
2021
Juan Reyes
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
BEST BURRITOS Super Taqueria’s burritos are a San Benito favorite.
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DONUT SHOP
Spudnuts Donuts MEXICAN FOOD
La Catrina Mexican Grill CHINESE FOOD
Happy Cafe
COCKTAILS TO-GO
Grillin & Chillin Roadhouse BREAKFAST
Country Rose Cafe
BBQ RESTAURANT
The Smoke Point BAR/PUB
Pour Decisions Taproom SPORTS BAR
Grillin & Chillin
COFFEE SHOP
Calavera Coffee
MEDITERRANEAN FOOD
Paine's Restaurant
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THANK YOU! We are fortunate to live and work in this wonderful community!
We appreciate you Voting us the Best Roofers in San Benito County for 2021! Call Us for All Your Roofing Needs!
831-245-5684 www.sbcroof.com
For Voting Pinnacle Floor Coverings Best Carpet / Flooring Store! Call us for all your Flooring Needs 601 McCray Street, Suite 104 Hollister CA 95023 831-636-0566 • pinnaclehardwood@att.net
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
Thank You
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Best food & drink
2021
Juan Reyes
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
COOL BEER Pour Decisions Taproom on San Benito Street in Hollister recently celebrated its one-year anniversary.
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DESSERTS
The Heavenly Bakery LOCALLY MADE FOOD PRODUCT
Suncoast Organic Farm
SEAFOOD
Seabrisas Eatery CATERER
Louie's Smokey Trails
INDIAN FOOD
Little India JAPANESE FOOD
Miyako Japanese Restaurant
CRAFT BEER SELECTION
Pour Decisions Taproom FOOD DELIVERY
Round Table Pizza
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We can’t thank you enough for the Best Photographer votes! Thank you for your support and business! Mike and I have been fortunate to have met and photographed so many kind families and individuals in our beautiful county over the years, and we look forward to many more.
Studio & Outdoor Portrait Photography (310) 985 - 4767 • info@marisaduranphotography.com www.marisaduranphotography.com
Thank you. We’re honored to be voted Best Bank. A strong bank starts with a strong community. And it’s communities like Hollister that have helped Union Bank® grow. We live here, we do business here, and we are here for you. Stop by your local branch so we can express our gratitude in person. Thank you, readers of the Hollister Free Lance, for voting us Best Bank.
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unionbank.com
Voted Best Bank by Hollister Free Lance newspaper, October 22, 2021 ©2021 MUFG Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
Hollister Main Branch Irene Recht Director & Branch Manager 300 Tres Pinos Road Hollister, CA 95023 831-630-2474 NMLS ID# 1089225
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Best food & drink
2021
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FIRE IT UP Mansmith’s BBQ has been cooking at various events since the mid-1950s.
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
HAWAIIAN FOOD
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Ohana Shave Ice
DINING VALUE UNDER $20
ITALIAN FOOD
Super Taqueria
ROMANTIC WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE
Mangia Italian Kitchen
NEW RESTAURANT
MARGARITAS
The Inn at Tres Pinos
HAPPY HOUR
Grillin & Chillin Alehouse BURRITO/TACO
Super Taqueria
Pour Decisions Taproom CHEF
Fishers Restaurant & Catering Mike Fisher and Becky Herbert
La Catrina Mexican Grill WINERY
Calera Wine Company FOOD TRUCK
Mansmith's BBQ
WAITRESS/WAITER
Running Rooster Amy Moore LATE NIGHT DINING
Pour Decisions Taproom PET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Pour Decisions Taproom
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Thank you for Voting us Best Japanese Food! Come pay us a visit an experience our wonderful Sushi & Japanese Cuisine for yourself.
MIYAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
321 San Felipe Rd, Hollister miyakojapanese.com | (831) 635-0800
THANK YOU!!! from Valley Pizza
from
Valley Pizzeria PREMIUM PIZZA
Lunch Specials Monday thru Friday 11-2
CALZONES BAKED SANDWICHES WINGS Lunch Specials M-F 11-2 Open Daily from 11am
551 McCray Street | Hollister 831.265.7880 | valleypizzeria.com
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BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
THANK YOU!!!
SAN BENITO MAGAZINE | BEST OF SAN BENITO COUNTY 2019
P remium P izza | C alzones B aked S andwiches | W ings
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Best fun
2021
Juan Reyes
FUN IN THE SUN Valley View Park in Hollister is a popular summer cool-down spot.
KARAOKE
Johnny's Bar & Grill
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
FESTIVAL/ OUTDOOR EVENT
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Downtown Hollister Farmers Market and Lights On Celebration (Tie) DAY TRIP
Pinnacles National Park
PLACE TO TAKE THE DOG
Hollister Airport Bark Park
San Benito Stage Company SUMMER DAY CAMP
Grillin & Chillin Alehouse
YMCA of San Benito County
RUN / HIKE / WALK TRAIL
PARK
MUSIC VENUE
Pinnacles National Park SMALL THEATER COMPANY
Valley View Park - "Whale Park" GOLF COURSE
San Juan Oaks Golf Club
SWIMMING
San Benito Aquatics BIKE RIDE
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS
Casa de Fruta MOVIE THEATER
Premiere Cinemas
Thank You For Voting Us “Best Breakfast” & “Best Brunch” in San Benito County
Country Rose Cafe Serving Breakfast & Brunch for 18 years! 756 San Benito • Hollister • 831.635.0252 Monday-Thursday 7:00am-2:00pm • Friday -Sunday 7:00am -3:00pm
Thank You
from all of us here at Vintage Pearl Salon for another year of being voted Best Hair Salon. We could not be the salon we are without our amazing clients! 620 San Benito St • Suite B Hollister • 831.265.7554 Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 3pm • Sun-Mon: Closed
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
Come taste our delicious breakfast!
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GILROY IS home
THANK YOU for voting Coldwell Banker Realty Gilroy “THE BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY” Coldwell Banker Realty independent agents don’t just sell homes in Gilroy - they live here, and are committed to making a positive difference in the community.
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
Whether you’re buying or selling a home, land or multiple units, we can help. Contact us today.
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Barragan Family Health Care and Diabetes Center
Thank you for Voting for us! #1 Best HVAC Company
Furnaces and Air Conditioning Service and Installation Commercial – Residential 401 Hillcrest Road, Suite A, CA 95023 www.extremeairinc.com
Proudly serving San Benito County for 20 years
BEST OF SAN BENITO 2021
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Congratulations to our Registered Dietician, Kristi Matthews, voted #1 Best Nutritionist.
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Thank you for voting us Best Health Care Facility!
Nationally recognized for patient safety.