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Chicoans make their picks, from antiques to tattoos
Antiques store 1st PLACE: Eighth & Main Antique Center 745 Main St., 893-5534 It may not look like it from the outside, but Eighth & Main Antique Center spans over 29,000 square feet, in which individual sellers set up shop with everything from vintage furniture to grandma’s Corningware dishes. It’s a treasure trove that could take all day to mine through—no wonder it’s Chicoans’ perennial favorite!
2nd PLACE: Vintage Hen 215 Main St., 894-1311 3rd PLACE: Country Squyres’ Antiques 164 e. third St., 342-6764
Attorney 1st PLACE: Michael M. Rooney rooney Law Firm, 1361 esplanade, 529-4357 Navigating one’s way through the court system can be a major headache for someone without a law degree. That’s why we hire lawyers—and for two years running, CN&R readers have chosen Michael M. Rooney as their go-to guy. Clients say Rooney’s office is professional and well-organized and that the man himself is compassionate and works hard for every case he takes on.
2nd PLACE: Nicole Plottel Harris & Plottel LLP, 466 Vallombrosa Ave., 893-2882 3rd PLACE: Andrew D. Holley Attorney for Immigrants, 30 Independence circle, Ste. 400, 715-2300
Auto paint/body shop 1st PLACE: Concours Elite 2267 esplanade, Ste. D, 891-0234 After getting into a fender bender (or worse), there’s no better feeling than getting your car back to its original condition. Well, the team at Concours Elite ensures that happens each and every time, inspiring repeat customers and rave reviews. “First rate all the way,” one reviewer writes. Now, that’s hard to beat.
2nd PLACE: JP’s Paint & Body Works 1840 Park Ave., 342-1328 3rd PLACE: Knockout Collision Repair 3225 esplanade, 899-9202
Auto repair shop 1st PLACE: Affordable Automotive 2106 Park Ave., 892-1774 Affordable Automotive has now officially
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Baby/kids’ clothier
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Barbershop
1st PLACE: Apple Blossom Baby 977 east Ave., Ste. 90, 345-1617
1st PLACE: Tri Counties Bank Multiple locations
1st PLACE: Danny’s Barbershop 544 broadway, 332-0553
2nd PLACE: C & M Automotive Services 1188 e. Lassen Ave., 343-5613
Chico parents continually choose Apple Blossom Baby as their favorite place to shop for baby and kids clothes. It could be that they love the wide selection of unique and hard-to-find items. Or maybe it’s the dedication to stocking quality used pieces to ensure affordability and show a commitment to the environment. Either way, it’s tops!
Tri Counties Bank names its core values as trust, respect, integrity, communication and opportunity. With headquarters in Chico, the community-focused bank has grown into a wide network with branches throughout Northern and Central California. Locals know Tri Counties as their bank, and with growth that bond has just gotten stronger.
3rd PLACE: Spencer Automotive 2303 esplanade, Ste. 80, 345-5600
2nd PLACE: Kat’s Meow 138 W. third St., 899-8811
2nd PLACE: Sierra Central Credit union 352 e. First St., (800) 222-7228
A great atmosphere, friendly staff, quality haircuts—that’s how clients characterize their positive experience at Danny’s Barbershop. From the music selection to the detailed attention the barbers give to each cut, Danny’s earns high praise. One customer raves: “I’ve been looking all over Chico for a barbershop, and have tried so many places. Nobody does it better than these guys.”
3rd PLACE: Kohl’s 1505 Springfield Drive, 897-0920
3rd PLACE: Wells Fargo Bank Multiple locations
entered into the Living Legends category, meaning it’s earned Best of Chico status for five years. That’s no small feat. The shop can handle any repair one might need, from preventive maintenance to transmission work to diagnosing and fixing all those mystery rattles we all know too well. With their guarantee and warranty promise, customers know they’re getting service they can trust.
2nd PLACE: Gentlemen’s Barbershop 151 broadway, 774-2157 3rd PLACE: Chico’s Barber Shop 162 e. third St., 487-7373