Winners Issue 2016

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Best of chico 2016

v reADers’ PiCks v Goods & services Antiques store 1ST PLACE: Eighth & Main Antique Center 2ND PLACE: Vintage Hen 3RD PLACE: Country Squyres’ Antiques

Auto paint/body shop 1ST PLACE: Concours Elite 2ND PLACE: Knockout Collision Repair 3RD PLACE: JP’s Paint & Body Works

Auto repair shop 1ST PLACE: Affordable Automotive 2ND PLACE: C & M Automotive Services 3RD PLACE: Boradori Automotive

Baby/kids’ clothier 1ST PLACE: Apple Blossom Baby 2ND PLACE: Kat’s Meow 3RD PLACE: The Children’s Place

Men’s clothier 1ST PLACE: Formal Education 2ND PLACE: Men’s Wearhouse 3RD PLACE: Trucker

Women’s clothier 1ST PLACE: For Elyse 2ND PLACE: 5th Street Clothing Co. 3RD PLACE: Anika Burke

Vintage/ second-hand threads 1ST PLACE: Three Sixty Ecotique 2ND PLACE: Bootleg 3RD PLACE: Lovene’s Clothing & Collectables

shoe store 1ST PLACE: Heel & Sole Shoes 2ND PLACE: Johnson’s Shoes 3RD PLACE: Fleet Feet Sports 20

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Bank/credit union

Dry cleaner

Local computer store

Attorney

1ST PLACE: Tri Counties Bank 2ND PLACE: Wells Fargo Bank 3RD PLACE: Sierra Central Credit Union

1ST PLACE: Chico Express Cleaners 2ND PLACE: 3rd Generation Cleaners 3RD PLACE: Esplanade Cleaners

1ST PLACE: Chico Computer Clinic 2ND PLACE: PCI Business Services 3RD PLACE: Computers Plus

1ST PLACE: Michael M. Rooney 2ND PLACE: Nicole Plottel 3RD PLACE: Denver Latimer

Bike shop

Feed store/farm supply

Local pet store

Contractor

1ST PLACE: Pullins Cyclery 2ND PLACE: Greenline Cycles 3RD PLACE (TIE): Campus Bicycles 3RD PLACE (TIE): North Rim Adventure Sports

1ST PLACE: Northern Star Mills 2ND PLACE: Wilbur’s Feed & Seed 3RD PLACE: C Bar D Feed

1ST PLACE: Northern Star Mills 2ND PLACE: Trailblazer Pet Supply 3RD PLACE: Pet Smart

1ST PLACE: Urban Design Solar 2ND PLACE (TIE): Alternative Energy Systems 2ND PLACE (TIE): Holt Construction Inc.

Florist

nursery 1ST PLACE: Magnolia Gift and Garden 2ND PLACE: The Plant Barn & Gift Shop 3RD PLACE: Little Red Hen Nursery

insurance agent

1ST PLACE: Christian & Johnson 2ND PLACE: Flowers by Rachelle 3RD PLACE: Chico Florist

Gift shop

Place to buy books

Cab company 1ST PLACE: Liberty Cab 2ND PLACE: Uber 3RD PLACE: Ecocab

Car dealership 1ST PLACE: Chuck Patterson 2ND PLACE: Courtesy Automotive Center 3RD PLACE: Wittmeier Auto Center

Barbershop

1ST PLACE: Hubbs & Co. 2ND PLACE: Little Red Hen Gift Shop 3RD PLACE: Made in Chico

1ST PLACE: The Bookstore 2ND PLACE: Barnes & Noble 3RD PLACE: ABC Books and More

Grocer

Place to buy home furnishings

1ST PLACE: Gearhead Barbershop 2ND PLACE: Chico’s Barber Shop 3RD PLACE: Barber John’s

1ST PLACE: S&S Organic Produce & Natural Foods 2ND PLACE: Trader Joe’s 3RD PLACE: Chico Natural Foods Co-op

hair salon

hardware store

1ST PLACE: The Hair Co. 2ND PLACE: Dimensions Salon 3RD PLACE: SeelaDavid Salon

1ST PLACE: Collier Hardware 2ND PLACE: Orchard Supply Hardware 3RD PLACE: Lowe’s

Day spa

hotel/motel

1ST PLACE: Sweetwater Day Spa 2ND PLACE: Urban Medspa 3RD PLACE: Renew Float Spa

Place for a mani/pedi 1ST PLACE: Tammy Nails 2ND PLACE: Bliss Nails & Spa 3RD PLACE: U.S. Nails & Spa

Tattoo parlor 1ST PLACE: Eye of Jade 2ND PLACE: Red Room Tattoo 3RD PLACE: Victory Tattoo

1ST PLACE: The Address 2ND PLACE: Nantucket Home 3RD PLACE: Esplanade Furniture

Place to buy music gear 1ST PLACE: The Music Connection 2ND PLACE: Herreid Music 3RD PLACE: Guitar Center

Place to buy outdoor gear

1ST PLACE: Hotel Diamond 2ND PLACE: Oxford Suites 3RD PLACE (TIE): Hotel James 3RD PLACE (TIE): Ramada Plaza

1ST PLACE: Mountain Sports 2ND PLACE: Chico Sports LTD 3RD PLACE: Sportsman’s Warehouse

Jeweler

sporting goods

1ST PLACE: Kirk’s Jewelry 2ND PLACE: Olde Gold Estate Jewelry 3RD PLACE: Gabrielle Ferrar

1ST PLACE: Dick’s Sporting Goods 2ND PLACE: Chico Sports LTD 3RD PLACE: Big 5 Sporting Goods

Liquor store

Thrift store

1ST PLACE: Spike’s Bottle Shop 2ND PLACE: Star Liquors 3RD PLACE: Ray’s Liquor

1ST PLACE: The Arc Store 2ND PLACE: Thrifty Bargain 3RD PLACE: Goodwill

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1ST PLACE: Joni Ginno (State Farm Insurance) 2ND PLACE: Gayle Aylward (State Farm Insurance) 3RD PLACE: Brad Jacobson (Farmers Insurance)

Professional photographer 1ST PLACE: Teresa Raczynski 2ND PLACE: Emily Hajec Photography 3RD PLACE: Mark Thau Photography

real estate agent 1ST PLACE: Sabrina Derr (The Group) 2ND PLACE: John Barroso (Keller Williams Realty) 3RD PLACE: Dustin Cheatham (Century 21 Jeffries Lydon)

Food & drink Local restaurant—Chico 1ST PLACE: The Pour House 2ND PLACE: 5th Street Steakhouse 3RD PLACE: Japanese Blossoms

new restaurant

(opened in the last year) 1ST PLACE: Unwined at 980 2ND PLACE: Momona Noodle + Bao 3RD PLACE: Rallo’s West

Chef

Burrito

Local coffee house

Take-out

happy hour

1ST PLACE: Ann Leon (Leon Contemporary California Bistro) 2ND PLACE: Jeramie Sabelman (Japanese Blossoms) 3RD PLACE: James Taylor (Sicilian Cafe)

1ST PLACE: Aca Taco 2ND PLACE: Gordo Burrito 3RD PLACE: Sol Mexican Grill

1ST PLACE: Naked Lounge Tea & Coffeehouse 2ND PLACE: Bidwell Perk 3RD PLACE: Dutch Bros.

1ST PLACE: Happy Garden 2ND PLACE: Bacio Catering & Carry Out 3RD PLACE: Tong Fong Low

1ST PLACE: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge 2ND PLACE: The Pour House 3RD PLACE: Christian Michaels Ristorante

Caterer

Patio 1ST PLACE: The Pour House 2ND PLACE: Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill 3RD PLACE: Burgers & Brew

Local restaurant— On the ridge

Bloody Mary

1ST PLACE: Bacio Catering & Carry Out 2ND PLACE: Roots Catering 3RD PLACE: New Hock Farm

Champagne brunch

Pizza

1ST PLACE: Nash’s 7th Avenue Omelette House 2ND PLACE: Christian Michaels Ristorante 3RD PLACE: Café Coda

1ST PLACE: Celestino’s 2ND PLACE: Woodstock’s Pizza 3RD PLACE: Farm Star Pizza

Cheap eats

Place for tea

1ST PLACE: La Comida 2ND PLACE (TIE): Aca Taco 2ND PLACE (TIE): Gordo Burrito

1ST PLACE: T. Tea Bar & Fusion Café 2ND PLACE: Naked Lounge Tea & Coffehouse 3RD PLACE: Bidwell Perk

Craft beer selection

Place for vegetarian food

1ST PLACE: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 2ND PLACE: Winchester Goose 3RD PLACE: Burgers & Brew

1ST PLACE: Wild Oak Café 2ND PLACE: OM Foods 3RD PLACE: T. Tea Bar & Fusion Café

Date-night dining

sandwich

1ST PLACE: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge 2ND PLACE: 5th Street Steakhouse 3RD PLACE: Red Tavern

1ST PLACE: Spiteri’s Delicatessen 2ND PLACE: Fast Eddie’s Sandwich Shop 3RD PLACE: Broadway Heights

Food server 1ST PLACE: Amanda Rhoads (Mom’s Restaurant) 2ND PLACE: Tanya Price (The Pour House) 3RD PLACE: Laura Baume (Japanese Blossoms)

Breakfast 1ST PLACE: Sin of Cortez 2ND PLACE: Café Coda 3RD PLACE: Morning Thunder

Lunch 1ST PLACE: T. Tea Bar & Fusion Café 2ND PLACE: Broadway Heights 3RD PLACE: The Banshee

international cuisine 1ST PLACE: Priya Indian Cuisine 2ND PLACE: Cocodine Thai Cuisine 3RD PLACE: Roots Catering

Asian cuisine 1ST PLACE: Tong Fong Low 2ND PLACE: Happy Garden 3RD PLACE: Cocodine Thai Cusine

italian cuisine 1ST PLACE: Italian Cottage 2ND PLACE: Forcella Bistro 3RD PLACE: Sicilian Café

Mexican cuisine 1ST PLACE: Sol Mexican Grill 2ND PLACE: Casa Ramos 3RD PLACE: La Hacienda

Bakery 1ST PLACE: Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery 2ND PLACE: Tin Roof Bakery 3RD PLACE: Lovely Layers Cakery

BBQ 1ST PLACE: Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ 2ND PLACE: Kinder’s Meat & Deli 3RD PLACE: Ike’s Smokehouse

Burger 1ST PLACE: Burgers & Brew 2ND PLACE: Nobby’s 3RD PLACE: Burger Hut

1ST PLACE: Black Bear Diner 2ND PLACE (TIE): Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant 2ND PLACE (TIE): The Depot Café and Restaurant

Local restaurant—Oroville 1ST PLACE: The Steak House 2ND PLACE: Tong Fong Low 3RD PLACE: Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co.

Local winery—regional (Butte/Glenn/Tehama)

1ST PLACE: New Clairvaux Vineyard 2ND PLACE: LaRocca Vineyards 3RD PLACE: Almendra Winery & Distillery

1ST PLACE: Wine Time 2ND PLACE: Basque Norte 3RD PLACE: Christian Michaels Ristorante

1ST PLACE: Cozy Diner 2ND PLACE: Jack’s Family Restaurant 3RD PLACE: Morning Thunder Cafe

spot to satisfy your sweet tooth

Drunk munchies 1ST PLACE: The Banshee 2ND PLACE: Aca Taco 3RD PLACE: Main Street Pizzeria

1ST PLACE: Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy 2ND PLACE: Powell’s Sweet Shoppe 3RD PLACE: Jon and Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe

Fine dining 1ST PLACE: 5th Street Steakhouse 2ND PLACE: Leon Contemporary California Bistro 3RD PLACE: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge

hot dog

street food 1ST PLACE: Gordo Burrito 2ND PLACE: Mayhem! Gourmet Grilled Cheese 3RD PLACE: Wander

sushi

1ST PLACE: The Dog House 2ND PLACE: Zot’s Hot Dogs & Deli 3RD PLACE: Costco

1ST PLACE: Japanese Blossoms 2ND PLACE: Big Tuna Sushi Bistro 3RD PLACE: The Rawbar Restaurant & Sushi

ice cream 1ST PLACE: Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy 2ND PLACE: La Flor de Michoacan Paletería y Nevería 3RD PLACE: Jon and Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe

Taco 1ST PLACE: Aca Taco 2ND PLACE: Gordo Burrito 3RD PLACE: Sol Mexican Grill

Margarita 1ST PLACE: Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill 2ND PLACE: La Hacienda 3RD PLACE: Casa Ramos

Place to drink a glass of wine 1ST PLACE: Wine Time 2ND PLACE: Unwined at 980 3RD PLACE: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge

Mixologist 1ST PLACE: Jason Corona 2ND PLACE: Codey Ulsh 3RD PLACE: Scott Barwick

Nightlife & Casino—regional the Arts (Butte/Glenn/Tehama)

small bites (apps/tapas) Bar

Diner

1ST PLACE: Duffy’s Tavern 2ND PLACE: Joe’s Bar 3RD PLACE: Mom’s Restaurant

1ST PLACE: Argus Bar + Patio 2ND PLACE: The Banshee 3RD PLACE: Duffy’s Tavern

Watering hole for townies 1ST PLACE: Duffy’s Tavern 2ND PLACE: The Handle Bar 3RD PLACE: Studio Inn Lounge

sports bar 1ST PLACE: Bella’s Sports Pub 2ND PLACE: The End Zone 3RD PLACE: The Pour House

Venue for live music 1ST PLACE: Sierra Nevada Big Room 2ND PLACE: The Tackle Box Bar & Grill 3RD PLACE: Lost on Main

Place to dance 1ST PLACE: The Beach 2ND PLACE: Crazy Horse Saloon 3RD PLACE: Madison Bear Garden

1ST PLACE: Gold Country Casino 2ND PLACE: Feather Falls Casino 3RD PLACE: Rolling Hills Casino

Karaoke night 1ST PLACE: Madison Bear Garden 2ND PLACE: Maltese Bar & Taproom 3RD PLACE: Studio Inn Lounge

Local comedian 1ST PLACE: Chris Bobertz 2ND PLACE: T.J. Hudson 3RD PLACE: Steve Swim

Local music act 1ST PLACE: Defcats 2ND PLACE: Smokey the Groove 3RD PLACE: Spy Picnic

Local visual artist 1ST PLACE: Christine Mac Shane 2ND PLACE: Janet Lombardi Blixt 3RD PLACE: Caitlin Schwerin

Open mic 1ST PLACE: Has Beans Coffee & Tea Co. 2ND PLACE: Maltese Bar & Tap Room 3RD PLACE: Studio Inn Lounge

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