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To-Do List then choose a fabulous new outfit with the assistance of the boutique staff. The Salon Zinnia team takes pride in their service and enjoys offering special treats to customers, such as their “Girls Night Out,”—a makeover with wine on the side. —AC
Silver Ole The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar
611 Avenida Victoria, 949.498.6390, www.thefishermansrestaurant.com
Tommy Patterson’s boards are a favorite choice of groms and pros alike. Courtesy photo
Best Surfboard Shaper Golden Ole T. Patterson Surfboards, Timmy Patterson 1409 North El Camino Real, 949.366.2022
Timmy Patterson’s boards have been in high demand among up-and-coming groms as well as professional surfers since he founded the brand in 1980. Patterson learned his craft from legends such as Dale Velzy, Chris McElroy, Mickey Munoz and Terry Martin early in his career and went on to become a true expert in the art of design and hand shaping. To see a master in action, stop by the newly expanded shop to watch a live demonstration by Patterson in his in-store shaping room.—AS
Silver Ole Cole Surfboards, Cole Simler 129 Calle De Los Molinos, 949.940.9044
NOMINEES: BC Surf Shop • Bill Stewart • Black Duck • Brian Bulkley • Brian Clark • Clay Huntington • Coolbreaze Surfboards • Darryl Butsko • Dave Boehne • Dev • Dewey Weber Surfboards • Donald Brink of Brink Surfboards • Edit Surfboards • Ellis Surfboards • Fly • Garth Day of G.Day Surfboards • Hamish • Hobie Surfboards • Icon • Infinity Surfboards • Jed Noll • Jeff Wiedner • Kaysen • Jerry O’Keefe of Soul Stix • John Robertson of Robo • Kevin Kunhart • Lost Enterprises • Mark Reynolds of BK • Matt Biolos • Matt Parker of Album Surfboards • Maurice Gyenes of Move or Die • Mayhem • Milton Whilar • Paul Carter • Perry Faanes • Robert Kennedy of BOSS Surfboards • Ryan Polfer of Polfer Hull Design • Ron House of RWorld • • Ryan Engel of Nation Surfboards • Steve Boehne • Terry Martin • Terry Senate • Tim Marshall of Midget Smith Surboards • Tom Whitaker • Tuttle • Tyler Warren 2011 WINNERS: Gold: Bill Stewart/Stewart Surfboards; Silver: T. Patterson Surfboards
Best Overall Customer Service Golden Ole Salon Zinnia and Lifestyle Boutique
641 Camino De Los Mares, 949.429.2020, www.salonzinnia.com
Salon Zinnia provides a unique service to its customers—a full lifestyle makeover. Customers can treat themselves expert hair, nails and skin care services and
NOMINEES: Always Inn Bed & Breakfast • Angel Wings • Antoine’s Café • Asana FIT • Avila’s El Ranchito • Bamboo and Beyond • Beach Cities Barbershop • BeachFire • Beach Garden Café • Bella Collina Towne & Golf • Billy’s Meat • Seafood and Deli • Bliss Boutique • Board and Brew • Bonded Cleaners • Bread Gallery • Brick Pizzeria • C’Siren Day Spa • Café Calypso • Café Rae • California Cove Designs • Carbonara’s Trattoria • Casa Tropicana • Cassano’s Pizza • The Cellar • CleanRite Drop-Off Laundry & Laundromat • Consignment Design Center • Coolbreeze Boardworks • Courtesy Automotive Services • CVS • Daphne’s California Greek • Dave Wert Automotive • Del Mar Beauty • DeNaults True Value Hardware • DingDrX Surfboard Repair • Dreamy Sweets Bakery • Edible Arrangements • El Camino Automotive • El Mariachi Restaurant • El Patio Mexican Restaurant • Enchanted Fine Florals • Erba • Eyeland Lash • Farmers & Merchants Bank • San Clemente Farmer’s Market • Fast Signs • Flowers and Friends • Gifts on Del Mar • Griffin Optometric Group • Hanson’s Market • Hapa J’s • Hobie Surf Shop • Holiday Inn • Holly’s Tires • Humphrey’s Sandwich Shop • Iva Lee’s • Izza Pizzeria • Jack’s Surfboards • Janelle Marcoe Studio • Jimmy’s Tire Center • K & S Cleaners • L Design Downtown Flowers • La Casa Verde de Granada • La Galette Creperie • La Siesta Mexican Restaurant • Lincoln Street Boutique • Little Thai Hut • Lowe’s Home Improvement • Luxe Home Furnishings • Mac & Madi Unique Children’s Boutique • Mathnasium • Melrose in the OC • Mike’s Pet Care • Café Mimosa • Mongkut Thai • Nick’s San Clemente • OceanaFit Yoga • OceanMinded • Ole’s Tavern • Pacific Coast Veterinary • Paradise II Jewelry Boutique • Peet’s Coffee • Pizza Port • Pregnancy Resource Center • Pure Yoga • Ralph’s • Rascals Ladies • Red Fox Lounge • Revival • The Riders Club Café • Rocco’s Restaurant • Salon Bamboo • Salon Bleu • San Clemente Antiques and Décor • San Clemente Art Supply • San Clemente Computer and Network Services • San Clemente Grooming and Pet Spa • San Clemente Gym • San Clemente Inn • San Clemente Scooter and Cycle Supply • San Clemente Veterinary • San Clemente Wine Company • S.C. Café • Schmid’s Fine Chocolates • Seaside Skin Care • Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria • Senor Barber • Shade Tree Motors • Shore Gardens Nursery • Sonny’s Pizza & Pasta • South County Mobile Electronics • South of Nick’s • Staples • Star Real Estate South County • Starbucks • Sundried Tomato • Sunset’s at the Pier • Talega Day Spa • Talega Window Washing • The Beach Garden Café • The Beachcomber • The Grill at Surfin’ Donuts • The Mint Art Gallery • Three Dog Bakery • Tina and Vince’s • Trader Joe’s • Universal Press • Variant Boutique • Villa Cucina • Villa Romano Green Farms • Village Book Store • St. Roy Chef’s Pub at Vine • Wahoo’s • Wheenk! Physical Therapy • Wildflower Florist • Zebra House Coffee • Zona’s Italian American Restaurant • ZPizza • Zuma Press 2011 WINNERS: Gold: Salon Zinnia and Lifestyle Boutique; Silver: Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar
Best Place to Buy Flowers Golden Ole Flowers and Friends
1844 North El Camino Real, 949.366.9150, www.flowersandfriendssanclemente.com
Flowers and Friends is the first thing you see as you enter San Clemente from the north and the last thing you see as you leave from the south. Located at North Beach, the shop has become a landmark and a staple of San Clemente life. Owner Keith Jones says longevity, quality and customer service are what secures the shop’s place as a San Clemente favorite.—AC
Silver Ole L Design Downtown Flowers 111 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.7062
Flowers and Friends, owned by Keith Jones, is not only a San Clemente landmark, but also the city’s go-to floral shop. Photo by Andrea Papagianis NOMINEES: Albertsons • Beach City Florist • Enchanted Fine Florals • San Clemente Farmer’s Market • Shore Gardens Nursery • Flower Company of San Clemente • Hanson’s Market • Inga’s Bloom • Kelly’s Hallmark Shop • Kimberly’s Flowers • McKenna Floral • Ralphs • San Clemente Florist • Shore Gardens • Trader Joe’s • Wildflower Florist 2011 WINNERS: Gold: Flowers & Friends; Silver: Downtown Flowers
Best Manicure and Pedicure Golden Ole Mingee’s Nails
164 Avenida Del Mar, 949.369.1818; 132 Avenida Del Mar, 949.498.1139
Mingee’s Nails & Spa has developed a reputation as a great place for large parties stopping in San Clemente for weddings and other events, but also a nice option for locals. Having two locations along Avenida Del Mar also allows for convenience for customers who might not want to wait in line. The salon also offers a variety of services to meet client’s needs. —JS
Silver Ole Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique
641 Camino De Los Mares, 949.429.2020, www.salonzinnia.com NOMINEES: Allure Nails & Spa • Beauty Nails • Bellagio Nail Spa • Final Touch Nails & Spa • Hairwaves Beauty Salon • Happy Nails and Spa • Kim’s Nail & Spa • Nails by Karen • Natural Nails by Edith • SC Nail Lounge • Sunset Glow Nail Spa • Sweet Escape • Talega Day Spa • The Perfect Ten • V Nails Boutique 2011 WINNERS: Gold: Salon Zinnia and Lifestyle Boutique; Silver: Mingee’s Nails & Spa
Best Hair Salon Golden Ole Salon Zinnia & Lifestyle Boutique
641 Camino De Los Mares, 949.429.2020, www.salonzinnia.com
Salon Zinnia owner Jodi Pickering credits her staff, first and foremost, for making the salon San Clemente’s favorite. “It’s an amazing group of women that I work with,” Pickering said. Beyond that, however, Pickering said it was important that the salon offered more than just typical salon experience, including boutique items, coffee and loose-leaf tea. “We offer more than anyone else,” Pickering says. —JS
Silver Ole Salon Bamboo
150 Avenida Del Mar, Suite A, 949.361.3348, www.salonbamboo.com NOMINEES: A Cut Above • Alicia’s Barber & Styling Salon • Carlisle’s Hair Design • Clips ‘n Curls • Ermanno DeVito Hair Studio • Fantastic Sam’s • Hair Affair • Hair Sculptors Salon & Spa • Hairwaves Beauty Salon • Ma Jolie • Modest Spot Salon • Popeye’s for Hair • R Tistic • Ray’s Barber Place • Revival • Salon Bleu • Salon de Prelude • Salon Incognito • Salon Real • Sanctuary Salon • Senor Barber • Shake It Design • Supercuts • Syrens Hair Parlor & Art Gallery • Talega Day Spa • The Look Hair & Makeup • Toba Salon • Trade Winds Hair Salon 2011 WINNERS: Gold: Salon Zinnia and Lifestyle Boutique; Silver: Salon Bamboo
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