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big thank you to the community for participating in the annual Best of Chico contest. You stepped up and voted your favorite businesses, services, people and events that allowed the CN&R to announce the best of everything that makes Chico so great. This special Winners’ Issue is a follow-up to the 2022 Best of Chico issue, “the greatest show of the year”! And now it gives our winners a chance to thank the community for their support and shining a spotlight on them. Every first place winner receives a personalized 2022 Best of Chico plaque!
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Rolling Hills Casino & Resort
Youth For Change
2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, (530) 528-3500
260 Cohasset Road, Ste 120, (530) 894-5933
1st Place: Best Casino - Regional
2nd Place: Best Youth Organization
Thanks for making Rolling Hills Casino & Resort the ‘Best Casino in the region’! We are proud to be known for our exceptional gaming and lifestyle experiences. However, we believe it’s our other amenities that really sets us apart. The Event Center is the newest premier entertainment destination in the North State. The Amphitheater at Rolling Hills features world-class performances by some of the finest acts around. ‘Golf Week’ magazine named The Links at Rolling Hills Casino and Resort as “best casino golf course” because of its versatile design with moveable tees and expansive beauty.
Earl’s Performance Plumbing 2264 Park Avenue, (530) 343-0330
1st Place: Best Plumber Earl’s Plumbing celebrates 24 years serving the North State by being voted #1 Plumber by Chico News & Review’s readers in the Best of Chico contest for the 4th year in a row! For complete plumbing service and repair of your home or business, including, tank & tankless water heaters, filtration systems, toilets, showers, sinks, faucets, garbage disposals, well pumps & systems and septic pumping, you can trust Earl’s. Schedule online, text, or call today and see why Earl’s Plumbings was voted BEST plumber in Chico 4 years in a row. When you need a plumber, Earl’s plumbing pros will come with a truck neatly filled with enough supplies to fix your problem! With Earl’s, it’s Fixed Right, Right Now. 4
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The Equestrian Center at Rolling Hills offers world-class equestrian in the heart of northern California, right on I-5. And of course, there are endless options for great food and drinks in our restaurants and bars. Rolling Hills Casino, i-5’s neighborhood casino.
Youth for Change (YFC) is a diversified private non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of children, individuals, families, and communities. We work from a set of core values that allows us to deliver traumainformed, culturally sensitive, and client-centered services. YFC was established by George Siler in 1991. He implemented countless Social Service and Behavioral Health collaborative partnerships and programs. YFC employs between 100200 Northern California residents at any given time. In 2018, twelve of our buildings and structures, along with a portion of our staff’s homes, were destroyed by the
devastating Camp Fire. All group home clients were taken to safety on the day of the fire, but our Group Home structures did not survive. All other services and programs have continued to be delivered seamlessly, and new services and programs continue to be added. A new administrative and service delivery site has been established in Chico.
Janet Lombardi Blixt Chico Art School & Gallery 261 E. Third Street, (530) 570-3895
1st Place: Best Visual Artist 2nd Place: Best Instructor/ Professor Thank you for the past 15 years of support and the Living Legend award for Best Visual Artist this year. My passion for creating art, and having the opportunity to share that with all of you makes every day a treasure. I have been painting and drawing since I was a child, and focused on studying fine arts. My professional career in the arts has encompassed everything from graphic design, to jewelry and interior design, to teaching art lessons for both children and adults. Instructing my students is the most rewarding aspect of my career. Classes are tailored to all ability levels and ages. Parents and grandparents can create alongside their children and grandchildren. Homeschool and after school lessons are also available. Class sizes are limited to allow for individual attention. Follow us on Facebook for updates and visit our website ChicoArtSchool. com for more information and to register today! A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE CN&R
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5th Street Steakhouse 345 W Fifth Street, (530) 891-6328
Spencer Automotive
1st Place: Best Fine Dining • 1st Place: Best Local Restaurant – Chico
2540 Dominic Drive, (530) 345-5600
At 5th Street, you’re special. Just by virtue of being there, you’re treating yourself, or being treated. And that’s fantastic. Whether you’re grabbing a few drinks and appetizers, celebrating a birthday on the patio, sitting down for a romantic dinner for two, or enjoying a group event in the banquet room, 5th Street has you covered—and then some.
2nd Place: Best Auto Repair Shop There are a lot of gifted, talented shops and techs out there. What sets us apart at Spencer Automotive is the way we genuinely care for those who walk through our doors and care for the members of our team. John and Randy up front keep the office flowing while Mike, Dave, Tucker and Anthony keep things humming in the shop. Don and Lisa opened Spencer Automotive 12 years ago, but Don has been servicing vehicles since he was a young man and doing it professionally since he was a junior in high school. He’s learned to learned to slow down, listen to the customers, and do the very best to meet their expectations and even exceed them if possible.
The thing we love the most is taking a situation that seems unsalvageable and just making someone’s day. Seeing that smile, getting that hug, just makes it all worth it.
Dr. Hodari & Rejuvené 80 Declaration Drive, (530) 342-8295 1st Place: Best Dermatologist • 3rd Place: Best Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kafele T. Hodari established Rejuvené in 2017 with a philosophy of “adding life to years, not just years to life”. This sums up the passion Dr. Hodari feels about skincare and how a patient’s clear, glowing skin reflects their energy, vitality, and overall health. The entire staff at Rejuvené are committed to inspiring and helping their clients activate that ‘WOW’ experience with a holistic approach, so you will ‘love your skin’. Dr. Hodari understands that patience and compassion go a long way, and that loving what you do, working hard and having fun are the ingredients to a successful life and career. He is proud of his comprehensive approach to skin care and welcomes all to experience Rejuvené, either for general advice, how to protect yourself and family from skin 6
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cancer, or how to get that clean, bright glowing look. Discover what sets Rejuvené Med Spa from the rest.
North State Ballet 2400 Notre Dame Boulevard, (530) 774-2364
1st Place: Best Dance Company/Studio 3rd Place: Best Place To Dance North State Ballet is Chico’s premier training school for the serious student with professional aspirations. Master instructors educate dancers ages 18-months and up in multiple styles, including classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and tap. NSB also boasts current certification with the Acro Dance Teachers Association, and was the first studio in the area to do so. All classes are specifically designed to cater developmentally to the student, and all instructors are hand picked and personally trained by the Artistic Directors prior to teaching. NSB’s competition and performance team has earned top honors and awards year after year for excellence in technique and choreography, and
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has received numerous invitations to National events across the country. Or, if the professional route is not your goal, recreational division classes are also available in multiple dance styles. We teach it right the first time; come train with the best.
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Enhancing the well-being of Children, Families & Community since 1991 With your support this year, 6th Street Center will assist over 300 young people experiencing homelessness to access safety, obtain support and move towards stability. Your contributions go directly to help youth in need and bring us closer to the goal of ending youth homelessness! 8
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Affordable Automotive continues to be recognized as the Best Auto Repair shop in Chico by winning it’s 7th Best of Chico award in as313 many years. Walnut Street, Ste 150, (530) 892-2923 Affordable Automotive has been owned and oper1st Place: Best Martial Arts Studio ated by Mike Button since 1996. His automotive 1st Place: Best Volunteer Grandmaster Farshad service goal is to–provide each customer the Azad highest Azad’s Martial Arts Center more than quality, honestprovides and affordable automartial repairsarts and sertraining. Azad’s is athat hubtheir for a lifelong to understand vices car, truck learning or SUV needs. ourselves and Affordable have compassion for others. Grandmaster Automotive reputation has been built Azad’s award-winning programs and instructors known on one satisfied customer at a time.are They look for their greatforward skills and outstanding work notautomotive only in Chico to helping you with your mainbut internationally. Azad’s commitment students’ welltenance, repair and service to needs to keep your car, being is backed uporbySUV teaching over 15,000 truck safe, reliable and onstudents the road.in Chico since 1985. At Affordable Automotive they know how imporAzad’s center physical fitness, tantteaches it is to students maintainpractical a safe and reliable vehicle. leadership skills, mental empowerment, personal growth, That’s why they provide their customers with honemotional fitness, communityrepairs service,and andquality excellence. est automotive workmanship Grandmaster Azad’s philosophy is to nurture the whole that is guaranteed. person beyond throws, joint locks, and kicks. This is why Azad’s has been a community leader, bringing our North State together by helping those in need. From the Basket Brigade, Gimme-Some-Sole Shoe Drive to helping students experiencing breakthroughs in all aspects of their life. Thank you Chico for four decades of support and love!
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Flair Custom Cleaners 600 Mangrove Avenue, (530) 345-0522 2nd Place: Best Dry Cleaner Flair Custom Cleaners opened for business in 1968. Allison Rice and Gilbert Flores have been the owners since May 2021. With their key employees, Camille Silva, Carmen Vargas, Sara King, and Bella Lueck, they are dedicated to helping people in the community solve their clothing and household cleaning needs. Following their core value of quality, each item is treated with special care and consideration. They offer full service on-site dry cleaning, laundering, and a pressing facility. Feedback is always welcome to help them continue to grow, improve their process, and meet the needs of their customers. At Flair Custom Cleaners they are quality minded with an eye for detail and strive to connect with the people in their community. Come see the difference at 600 Mangrove Ave, you won’t be disappointed!
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Chico Hearing Aid Center
Budget Blinds of Chico
1600 Mangrove Avenue #160, (530) 342-8132
1st Place: Best Hearing Aid Specialist Chico Hearing Aid Center is here to help people enjoy life more by improving their hearing. It is easy to take hearing for granted, until it becomes difficult. We feel so lucky when we are able to tell people that we can improve their hearing. Our focus on helping people starts with offering FREE Hearing Evaluations to determine if hearing aids can be beneficial. Our Try-Before-You-Buy program allows you to wear hearing aids in your normal activities for 30 days at no cost, no commitment, no risk. Deanna is owner and a Certified Audioprosthologist, which is education far exceeding state requirements. Angela is Nationally Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences. We are both very knowledgeable thanks
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to annual continuing education, are experts at matching the right device to each person and programming it for them, and are very friendly and caring for client needs. Helping People Enjoy Life.
1700 Bruce Road, (530) 891-1900
1st Place: Best Eye Care Specialist
101 Salem Street, (530) 896-1234
1st Place: Best Pizza Celestino Gencarelli & Enzo Perri are the boys from Jersey who had a simple plan...make the best authentic New York thin-crust pizza for the people of Chico. They did, and on April Fools Day in 1997 Celestino’s Pizza opened for business. Luckily for Chicoans it was no April Fools Joke. There’s a reason they’ve been voted #1 BEST Pizza in Chico by CN&R readers 18 times! The recipes are authentic and time-tested. Favorites include fresh salads, salad/slice combo, chicken parmigiana hot sandwiches, homemade lasagna, calzones, and of course spaghetti with meatballs. Dine-in, take-out, order by phone or online at Celestinosnypizza.com Planning an event? Call ahead for pick-up or delivered to you. Celestino’s Downtown Chico Business Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30am - 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 4pm - 9pm. Pick It Up - Fold It - Eat It That’s the NY Way!
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Our expert design team, paired with an array of stunning blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, and more, creates the ideal home interior that complements any room, or an entire home. From the latest styles and innovative fabrics, to a host of on-trend colors, we’ll show you how fun and affordable it can be to upgrade your décor with the power of the #1 provider of custom window coverings in North America. Our consultative process is designed around caring about you and your
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North Valley Eye Care would like to thank our community for voting us Best Eye Care Specialist. Our goal is always patient care first. This year we are so excited to provide our patients a brand-new eye care clinic in Meriam Park. Our new facility will have a beautiful and unparalleled optical, the most technologically advanced testing equipment available and plenty of parking. Our organization wishes to change our corner of the world. To make it a place where everyone regardless of status, wealth, ethnicity, or identity has access to and receives the best eye care possible. We are excited about the changes that are coming, including our new out-patient surgery center coming in 2023 right next door to our new clinic. We would like to express our gratitude to you for your trust and allowing us to provide your eye care. It is a privilege, thank you.
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Zente Farms
Guido’s Auto Precision
(530) 420-9001, zenteexpress.com
135 W 8th Avenue, (530) 891-8313
1st Place: Best Cannabis Dispensary At Zente Farms, we believe that medical cannabis cures and helps many ailments and illnesses (anxiety, nausea, pain, insomnia, etc.), but unfortunately quality medicine is often unobtainable for many people. Hopefully, one day we won’t have to be in business because everyone will have access! Until that day, Zente Farms will strive to provide medical cannabis at a more affordable price. “Fattest deals, fastest delivery,” is our motto, and we are committed to helping people find
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the right medicine so they can live a better life. For seven years now, our friendly and patient staff has helped you find the medicine you are looking for and delivered it to your doorstep in a timely manner. Thank you for your support.
Over 65 years of combined experience, extensive factory training, hard work and honesty have enabled Guido’s Auto Precision to provide the best independent import automobile service in Northern California since 1982. We offer a full range of complete, professional and personalized services. Owners Daniel and Dean, long-term employees, continue to maintain the highest level of skill and integrity that has always been the cornerstone of Guido’s Auto Precision. The legacy of an honest, family owned and operated business continues.
Many thanks to You, our Customers!! MERCEDES-BENZ • BMW • PORSCHE MASERATI • HONDA/ACURA • VW LAND ROVER • LEXUS/TOYOTA VOLVO • AUDI
Argyll Medical Group 100 Independence Circle, (530) 899-0295
1st Place: Best Local Healthcare Provider 3rd Place: Best Dermatologist
Tri Counties Bank 1st Place: Best Bank/Credit Union
Opened in August 2001, Argyll Medical Group is located at 100 Independence Circle, Philadelphia Square, Chico. Our practice is equipped to provide the high standard of primary medical care and customer service for all our patients. We offer Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Addiction Services and Skin Care. The Argyll name comes from my home county in the Highlands of Scotland and represents the values and commitment with which the group has been founded. Argyll Medical is owned and operated locally by physicians with a commitment to Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties and responsive to the local community of which we are a part. For a complete list of services and physicians visit argyllmedical.com or call 530-899-0295. 12
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Established in 1975, Tri Counties Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK) headquartered in Chico, California, with assets of over $10 billion and more than 45 years of financial stability. Tri Counties Bank provides a unique brand of Service With Solutions® for communities throughout California with a breadth of personal, small business and commercial banking services, plus an extensive branch network, more than 37,000 surchargefree ATMs nationwide, and advanced online and mobile banking.
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Altum Wealth Advisors 1074 East Avenue, Ste. T-1, (530) 924-0110 1st Place: Best Financial Planner Miste and Steve Cliadakis help clients work toward achieving their financial goals — from retirement planning and investments to risk management and insurance — with objective, unbiased advice. Their team sets itself apart from large firms with a no-pressure approach that’s not beholden to quotas and proprietary products. The team also works with local companies and organizations to establish and manage effective employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans. They simplify the process for plan sponsors and educate plan participants to help them make more informed decisions.
Altum Wealth Advisors serves individuals, families, business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Northern California. Team credentials include Certified Financial Planner, Accredited Investment Fiduciary, and Certified Wealth Strategist. Miste and Steve are proud to serve a financial fiduciaries to their clients. www.altumwealth.com
S&S Organic Produce & Natural Foods 1924 Mangrove Avenue, (530) 343-4930
1st Place: Best Grocer • 1st Place: Best Local CBD Source Family owned and operated since 1968, S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods has been Chico’s leader in providing locally sourced natural and organic produce, groceries, meats, supplements and natural skin care as well as an exceptional craft beer & wine selection. S&S has a full-service Butcher Shop that offers natural and USDA prime meats including one of the largest seafood counters in Northern California. The Butcher Shop offers a spectacular salad bar & full deli. S&S has an onsite BBQ where they offer specialty sandwiches, hamburgers & hot dogs. The BBQ also provides smoked tri-tip, chicken & ribs that are ready to be picked up in The Butcher Shop warmer. It’s no surprise that S&S has been voted ‘Chico’s Best Grocer’ 8 years running. Please stop by and see for yourself all that this store has to offer with its unique charm and commitment to supporting our local community. A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE CN&R
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Best of ChiCo ReadeRs’ PiCks 2022 Goods & Services Ag/Growing Supplies FIRST Place: Northern Star Mills SECOND Place: Chico Ag Mart THIRD Place: Tractor Supply Co.
Antiques Store FIRST Place: Eighth & Main Antiques SECOND Place: Little Red Hen THIRD Place: Country Squyres Antiques
Appliance Store FIRST Place: Ginno’s Kitchen & Appliance Center SECOND Place: Hudson’s Appliance Center THIRD Place: Collier Hardware
Attorney FIRST Place: Rooney Law Firm SECOND Place: The Law Office of Nikki Farris THIRD Place: Law Offices of Aaron J. Stewart
Auto Paint/Body Shop FIRST Place: Concours Elite Collision Center SECOND Place: JP’s Paint & Body Works THIRD Place: Mike Knight Customs
Auto Repair Shop FIRST Place: Affordable Automotive SECOND Place: Spencer Automotive THIRD Place: Guido’s Auto Precision
Baby/Kids’ Clothier FIRST Place: Once Upon a Child SECOND Place: Apple Blossom Baby THIRD Place: Kat’s Meow
Bank/Credit Union FIRST Place: Tri Counties Bank SECOND Place: Golden Valley Bank THIRD Place: Members 1st Credit Union
Barbershop FIRST Place: Liberty Barber Co. SECOND Place: Danny’s Barbershop THIRD Place: Gentlemen’s Barbershop 16
Bike Shop
Esthetician/Waxing Studio
Insurance Agent
Pet Groomer
Real Estate Agent
FIRST Place: Pullins Cyclery 801 Main St., 342-1055 SECOND Place: Greenline Cycles THIRD Place: AMain Cycling
FIRST Place: Silhouette Waxing Studio SECOND Place: The Eyebrow Goddess THIRD Place (tie): European Wax Center THIRD Place (tie): Waxed – Skin & Waxing Boutique THIRD Place (tie): Angel’s Nails & Spa
FIRST Place: Heritage Insurance Agency SECOND Place: Eddy Rodriguez (State Farm) THIRD Place: Joni Ginno (State Farm)
FIRST Place: Carol’s Dog Grooming SECOND Place: Mutt Cuts THIRD Place: Coature Pet Spa
FIRST Place: Sabrina Chevallier (RE/MAX) SECOND Place: Danielle Branham (Century 21) THIRD Place: Kelsey Wakefield (RE/MAX)
Jeweler
FIRST Place: Red Room Tattoo SECOND Place: Eye of Jade THIRD Place: Pure Gold Studio
Cab Company FIRST Place: Taxi Dave SECOND Place: Chico Yellow Cab THIRD Place: G-Ride Pedi-Cab & Trolley
Cannabis Dispensary
Feed Store/Farm Supply FIRST Place: Northern Star Mills SECOND Place: C Bar D Feeds THIRD Place: Wilbur’s Feed and Seed
(within driving distance of Chico) FIRST Place: Zente Farms SECOND Place (tie): Organic Care of California SECOND Place (tie): Perfect Union
FIRST Place: Miste and Steve Cliadakis SECOND Place: Renée Michel & Joe Sweeney THIRD Place: Barrett O. Benson
Car Dealership
Florist
FIRST Place: Chico Nissan Hyundai SECOND Place: Courtesy Automotive Center THIRD Place: Chuck Patterson Toyota
Car Wash FIRST Place: Surf Thru Express Car Wash SECOND Place: Scrubbs THIRD Place: California Car Wash
Consignment/ Second-Hand Threads FIRST Place: Labelz Upscale Consignment Boutique SECOND Place: Bootleg THIRD Place: 2econd Life
Convenience Store
Financial Planner
FIRST Place: Flowers by Rachelle SECOND Place: Christian & Johnson THIRD Place: Chico Florist
General Contractor FIRST Place: Proframe Construction SECOND Place: Slater & Son General Contractor THIRD Place: Holt Construction
Gift Shop FIRST Place: Hubbs & Co. SECOND Place: Little Red Hen THIRD Place: Made in Chico
Grocer FIRST Place: S&S Organic Produce & Natural Foods SECOND Place: Trader Joe’s THIRD Place: Chico Natural Foods Co-Op
FIRST Place: 7-Eleven SECOND Place: Power Market THIRD Place (tie): Sierra Market THIRD Place (tie): PDQ Market & Deli
FIRST Place: Da Capo Style House SECOND Place: Society Style Lounge THIRD Place: The Hair Co.
Day Spa
House Cleaning Service
FIRST Place: Angels Nail & Spa SECOND Place: SkyLab Nails & Spa THIRD Place: Urban Medspa
Dry Cleaner FIRST Place: 3rd Generation Cleaners SECOND Place: Flair Custom Cleaners THIRD Place: Chico Express Cleaners
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Hair Salon
FIRST Place: C&A Cleaning SECOND Place: Deb’s Detailed Cleaning THIRD Place: Cleaned to Perfection
House Painter FIRST Place: Hawkes Painting SECOND Place: SM Painting THIRD Place: Joe Shaw Painting
FIRST Place: Kirk’s Jewelry SECOND Place: Julianne’s THIRD Place: Olde Gold Estate Jewelry
Landscaper FIRST Place: Vega Landscape & Irrigation SECOND Place: Dawson Landscaping THIRD Place: Hanson & Hanson
Piercing Studio
Place For A Mani/Pedi FIRST Place: Angels Nails & Spa SECOND Place: SkyLab Nails & Spa THIRD Place: Lily’s Nails & Spa
Liquor Store
Place For Electronics/ Computer Repair
FIRST Place: Spike’s Bottle Shop SECOND Place: Star Liquor THIRD Place: Mangrove Bottle Shop
FIRST Place: Chico Computer Clinic SECOND Place: Best Buy THIRD Place: PCI Computer Services
Local Pet Store
Place To Buy Books
FIRST Place: TrailBlazer Pet Supply SECOND Place: Chico Pet Works & Pet Salon THIRD Place: Northern Star Mills
FIRST Place: The Bookstore SECOND Place: Barnes & Noble THIRD Place: ABC Books
Men’s Clothier
Place To Buy Home Furnishings
FIRST Place: 2econd Life SECOND Place: Upper Park Clothing THIRD Place: Men’s Wearhouse
Motorcycle Dealer
FIRST Place: Esplanade Furniture SECOND Place: Finds Design & Decor THIRD Place: Nantucket Design & Home
FIRST Place: Sierra Steel Harley-Davidson Place To Buy Outdoor Gear SECOND Place: Ozzie’s BMW Center FIRST Place: Mountain Sports THIRD Place: Chico Motorsports SECOND Place: Chico Sports Ltd. THIRD Place: Sportsman’s Warehouse
New Business
(non-food service)
Plumber
FIRST Place: SkyLab Nails & Spa SECOND Place: Love Skate Shop THIRD Place: Magnolia Downtown
FIRST Place: Earl’s Performance Plumbing SECOND Place: Accurate Plumbing THIRD Place: Able Plumbing
Nursery
Reptile Store FIRST Place: Nor Cal Reptile Adventures SECOND Place: Chico Pet Works & Pet Salon THIRD Place: Killer Clutches
Roofer FIRST Place (tie): Baird Roofing FIRST Place (tie): Powell & Sons Roofing THIRD Place: Chico Roofing Co.
RV Rentals FIRST Place: Happy Camper RV Rentals SECOND Place (tie): R&M Trailer Rentals SECOND Place (tie): Mike Friend RVs
Shoe Store FIRST Place: Heel & Sole Shoes SECOND Place: 2econd Life THIRD Place: Fleet Feet
Solar Company FIRST Place: Alternative Energy Systems SECOND Place: Urban Design Solar THIRD Place: Royal Aire Heating, Air
Sporting Goods FIRST Place: Chico Sports Ltd. SECOND Place: Dick’s Sporting Goods THIRD Place: Big 5 Sporting Goods
Tattoo Parlor FIRST Place: Tanner Drake Tattoo Studio SECOND Place (tie): Eye of Jade SECOND Place (tie): Red Room Tattoo
FIRST Place: The Plant Barn & Gifts 406 Entler Ave., 345-3121 SECOND Place: Magnolia Gift & Garden Center THIRD Place: Little Red Hen Nursery
Professional Photographer FIRST Place: Erin Lackey Photography SECOND Place: Ashley Carlascio THIRD Place: Park Avenue Photography
Thrift Store
Outdoor Living
Property Management
Tree Service
(patios, pools, etc.) FIRST Place: Patio Pros SECOND Place (tie): Lowes SECOND Place (tie): Perfection Pools & Spa
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FIRST Place: Madsen Properties SECOND Place: The Hignell Companies THIRD Place: Blue Oak Property Management
FIRST Place: Arc Store SECOND Place: Goodwill THIRD Place: Thrifty Bargain
FIRST Place: Tree of Eden SECOND Place (tie): North Valley Tree Service SECOND Place (tie): About Trees
Wedding/Event Planner
Burrito
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
FIRST Place: North State Events SECOND Place: CES Weddings & Events THIRD Place: The 530 Bride
FIRST Place: Aca Taco SECOND Place: Gordo Burrito THIRD Place: Tacos Mary
Window Treatments
FIRST Place: Bacio Catering SECOND Place: Butte Creek BBQ 14 W. Eaton Road, Ste. 160, 990-0023 THIRD Place: Special Times Catering
FIRST Place: Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy SECOND Place: Jon & Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe THIRD Place: La Flor de Michoacan Paletería y Nevería
FIRST Place: Budget Blinds SECOND Place: Nantucket Design & Home THIRD Place: Miller Glass
Women’s Clothier FIRST Place: The Outlet SECOND Place: For Elyse THIRD Place: 5th Street Clothing Co.
Food & Drink Asian Cuisine FIRST Place: Ginger’s Restaurant SECOND Place: Cocodine Thai Cuisine THIRD Place: Happy Garden Restaurant
Bakery FIRST Place: Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe SECOND Place: Tin Roof Bakery THIRD Place: Lovely Layers Cakery
Barbecue FIRST Place: Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ SECOND Place: Kinder’s BBQ THIRD Place: Bootleg BBQ
Breakfast FIRST Place: Cafe Coda SECOND Place: Morning Thunder Cafe THIRD Place: Mom’s Restaurant
Brunch FIRST Place: Nash’s Restaurant SECOND Place: Mom’s Restaurant THIRD Place: Cafe Coda
Burger FIRST Place: Burgers and Brew SECOND Place: Nobby’s THIRD Place: Burger Hut
Caterer
Cheap Eats FIRST Place: La Comida SECOND Place: Aca Taco THIRD Place: In-N-Out Burger
Chef FIRST Place: Ann Leon (Canyon Oaks Country Club) SECOND Place: James Taylor (Sicilian Cafe) THIRD Place: Jason Colabove (Crush)
Craft Beer Selection FIRST Place: The Chico Taproom SECOND Place: The Commons Social Empourium THIRD Place: Secret Trail Brewing Co.
• Audi • BMW • Porsche
Italian Cuisine FIRST Place: Sicilian Cafe SECOND Place: Crush THIRD Place: Italian Cottage
• VW • Lexus/Toyota • Acura/Honda • Land Rover
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Local Coffee House FIRST Place: Stoble Coffee SECOND Place: Daycamp Coffee THIRD Place: Bidwell Perk
Local Restaurant – Chico FIRST Place: 5th Street Steakhouse SECOND Place: Ginger’s Restaurant THIRD Place: Grana Wood Fired Foods
Diner
Local Restaurant – Oroville
FIRST Place: Cozy Diner 1695 Mangrove Ave., 895-1195 SECOND Place: Morning Thunder Cafe THIRD Place: The Roost Cafe
FIRST Place: Union Patio Bar & Grill SECOND Place: Tong Fong Low THIRD Place: Ethan’s Eatery
Fine Dining
FIRST Place: New Clairvaux Vineyard SECOND Place: Almendra Winery & Distillery THIRD Place: LaRocca Vineyards
FIRST Place: Myah Firch – Mom’s Restaurant SECOND Place: Josh Smith – The Rawbar THIRD Place: Amanda Blankenship – Deja Vu Breakfast Company
• Volvo
FIRST Place: Priya Indian Cuisine SECOND Place: Cocodine Thai THIRD Place: Drunken Dumpling
FIRST Place: Ginger’s Restaurant SECOND Place: Entree Express THIRD Place: Door Dash
Food Server
• Mercedes-Benz
International Cuisine
Delivery
FIRST Place: 5th Street Steakhouse SECOND Place: Red Tavern THIRD Place: Crush
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Local Winery – Regional
Locally Produced Food – Regional FIRST Place: Live Life Juice Co. SECOND Place: GRUB CSA Farm THIRD Place: Chico Chai
Lunch FIRST Place: Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe SECOND Place: Broadway Heights THIRD Place: Spiteri’s Deli
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Mexican Cuisine firSt place: el guayacan mexican restaurant Second place: La Hacienda tHird place: aca taco
Munchies
Nightlife & the Arts Art Space
Place To Buy Art
Boutique Gym
Massage Therapist
Golf Course – Regional
firSt place: chico paper company Second place: chico art center tHird place: art etc.
firSt place: Sweet fitness Kickboxing Second place: Basis Health & performance tHird place: orangetheory fitness
firSt place: creating a Sustainable You Second place: Wendy’s massage chico tHird place: Babette maisse
Chiropractor
Pediatrician
firSt place: Bidwell park golf course Second place: Butte creek country club tHird place: canyon oaks country club
firSt place: preference chiropractic Second place: Joyce family chiropractic tHird place: chico chiropractic center
firSt place: chico pediatrics Second place: dr. patrick tedford tHird place: dr. Kathleen Sullivan
Place To Dance
firSt place: midnite munchies Second place: crumbl cookies tHird place: insomnia cookies
firSt place: 1078 gallery Second place: museum of northern california art (monca) tHird place: chico art center
firSt place: the Beach Second place: crazy Horse Saloon tHird place: north State Ballet
New Eatery
Bar
(opened in last year)
firSt place: argus Bar + patio Second place: duffy’s tavern tHird place: the Banshee
firSt place: Wine time Second place: unwined Kitchen & Bar tHird place: grana Wood fired foods
firSt place: deja Vu Breakfast company Second place: om on the range tHird place: gnarly deli
Patio firSt place: the pour House Second place: La Salles tHird place: red tavern
Pho firSt place: pho c&c Second place: Vietnam Bistro tHird place: the Banshee
Pizza
Place To Drink A Glass Of Wine
Sports Bar
firSt place: mom’s restaurant Second place: duffy’s tavern tHird place: unwined Kitchen & Bar
firSt place: Bella’s Sports pub Second place: the pour House tHird place (tie): Buffalo Wild Wings tHird place (tie): oasis Bar & grill
Casino – Regional
Theater Company
firSt place: rolling Hills casino Second place: feather falls casino tHird place: gold country casino resort
firSt place: chico theater co. Second place: california regional theatre tHird place: Legacy Stage
Dance Company/Studio
To-Go Cocktail or Bar Service
Bloody Mary
firSt place: celestino’s new York pizza Second place: Woodstock’s pizza tHird place: farm Star pizza
firSt place: north State Ballet Second place: Hype dance Studio tHird place: Kinetics academy of dance & gymnastics
Sandwich
Happy Hour
Venue For Live Music
firSt place: Spiteri’s deli Second place: fast eddie’s Sandwich Shop tHird place: the redwood Sandwich co.
firSt place: the pour House Second place: crush tHird place: La Salles
firSt place: Secret trail Brewing co. Second place: Sierra nevada Big room tHird place: argus Bar + patio
Street Food firSt place: tacos el pinolero Second place: gordo Burrito tHird place: gnarly deli
Sushi
Local Music Act firSt place: Smokey the groove Second place: Hot flash tHird place: Blü egyptian
Local Visual Artist
firSt place: Big tuna Sushi Bistro Second place: Japanese Blossoms tHird place: the rawbar
firSt place: Janet Lombardi Blixt Second place: ama posey tHird place (tie): caitlin Schwerin tHird place (tie): Zak elstein
Taco
Margarita
firSt place: aca taco Second place: aztlan tHird place: J’s tacos and Beer
firSt place: tres Hombres Second place: La Hacienda tHird place: casa ramos
Takeout/Curbside
Mixologist
firSt place: ginger’s restaurant 2Second place: La Hacienda tHird place: tea Bar & fusion cafe
firSt place: pablo trenado Jr. Second place: Stephanie Sosa tHird place: Wendy reid
Vegetarian Cuisine
Museum
firSt place: om on the range Second place: Live Life Juice co. tHird place: priya indian cuisine
firSt place: museum of northern california art (monca) Second place: chico History museum tHird place: chico children’s museum
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firSt place: argus Bar + patio Second place: tres Hombres tHird place: Banshee
Watering Hole For Townies firSt place: duffy’s tavern Second place: Secret trail Brewing co. tHird place: Studio inn Lounge
Health & Wellness
Dental Care firSt place: nelsen family dentistry Second place: Kremer dental care tHird place: Willow creek dentistry
Dermatologist firSt place: Hodari md dermatology & rejuvené Second place: chico dermatology tHird place: argyll Skincare center
Physical Therapy Office firSt place: coast physical therapy & Sports medicine Second place: enloe rehabilitation center outpatient therapy tHird place: avail physical therapy
Local Personality firSt place: mike “g-ride” griffith Second place: Linda WatkinsBennett tHird place: dillon collins
Place For Family Fun
firSt place: dr. emily c. Hartmann Second place: dr. daniel thomas tHird place: dr. Kafele Hotari
Veterinarian
Place To Pray/Meditate
firSt place: dr. Julie archer Second place: dr. J. randal Sloop tHird place: dr. Vimali paul
firSt place: darling Veterinary clinic Second place: chico animal Hospital tHird place: chico creek animal Hospital
firSt place: Bidwell park Second place: center for Spiritual Living chico tHird place: Bidwell presbyterian church
Gym
Yoga Studio
firSt place: in motion fitness Second place: Sweet fitness Kickboxing tHird place: orangetheory fitness
firSt place: Hot Yoga club chico Second place: in motion fitness tHird place: Yoga center of chico
Radio Station
Hearing Aid Specialist
Community
Teacher (K-12)
Eye Care Specialist firSt place: north Valley eye care Second place: chico eye center tHird place: family eye care
General Practitioner
firSt place: chico Hearing aid center Second place: costco tHird place: upState Hearing instruments – chico
Local CBD Source firSt place: S&S organic produce & natural foods tHird place: Serenity cBd
Local Healthcare Provider
firSt place: chico community acupuncture Second place: amy dawson tHird place: acupuncture center of chico
firSt place: argyll medical group Second place: mission ranch primary care tHird place (tie): enloe medical center tHird place (tie): mangrove medical group
firSt place: privvy modern Health Second place: creating a Sustainable You tHird place: chico naturopathic medicine
firSt place: nate carlascio Second place: elaina Zinko tHird place: nico Willis
firSt place: Lindsay Briggs – chico State Second place: Janet Lombardi Blixt – chico art School tHird place: Sanjay dev – Butte college
firSt place: Bidwell park Second place: funLand/cal Skate chico tHird place: rare air trampoline park
Acupuncture Clinic
Alternative Health Care Provider
Personal Trainer
Instructor/Professor
Martial Arts Studio firSt place: azad’s martial arts center Second place: Haley’s martial arts center tHird place: morning Sun martial arts
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Charitable Cause firSt place: Butte Humane Society Second place: chico Housing action team (cHat) tHird place: Jesus center
Community Event firSt place: Saturday farmers market Second place: thursday night market tHird place: Woofstock
Farmer’s Market Vendor firSt place: gruB cSa farm Second place: Live Life Juice co. tHird place: camina Bakery
firSt place: KZfr Second place: the Blaze tHird place: Z-rock
firSt place: Jennifer rossovich – Hooker oak elementary School Second place: Linda Holm – Wildflower open classroom tHird place: anne chik – chico country day School
Volunteer firSt place: farshad azad Second place: Shelly rogers tHird place: charles Withuhn
Youth Organization firSt place: Boys & girls clubs of the north Valley Second place: Youth for change tHird place: chico area recreation & park district (card)
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream BEST FIGHTER
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Rallies in City Plaza BEST REVIVAL OF A COMMUNITY EVENT
Chico Art Festival BEST PAIRING
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