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FRIDAY
READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2014
OCTOBER 31, 2014
La Jolla Village News
LAJOLLA
VILLAGE
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READERS CHOICE AWARDS
RETAIL/SERVICES
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Readers Choice A W A R D S
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RETAIL/SHOPPING Antiques Art Gallery Auto Sales Bead Store Bike Shop Book Store Cell Phone Store Children's Apparel Convenience Store Discount Store Eyewear Fashion Accessories Floor Covering Furniture Store Gift Store Grocery Store Specialty Grocery Store Hardware Store Health Food Hotel Jewelry Store Men's Apparel Men's Apparel (formal) Nursery Pet Store Best Place To Buy Jeans Resale Shop Shoe Store Sporting Goods Store Surf Shop Swimsuits Womens Apparel
Ark Antiques Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery Symbolic Motors Beads of La Jolla California Bicycle Warwick's Verizon Spoiled Rotten Boutique La Jolla Country Market Goodwill Shade Shack Francesca's Collections AJA Rugs and Antiques Roche Bobois Warwick's Von's Trader Joe's Meanly & Son's Hardware Whole Foods La Valencia David & Sons Jewelers Ralph Lauren A Better Deal Green Gardens Muttropolis Lucky Brand Jeans Le Chauvinist/Designer Consigner Rangoni Mitch's Surf Shop / Lululemon Mitch's Surf Shop Mitch's Surf Shop Kate Spade / Lululemon
Carlton Gallery/Arjang Art Group & Asian Rugs
Madison Gallery Ferrari of SD / Masserati of SD UC Cyclery UCSD Bookstore Apple Shannon & Co. / Eurochild Mt. Soledad Market and Deli Ark Antiques San Diego Optical Co. Chico's Prospect Rug Gallery Seaside Home
Girard Ave. Collection / Ross Thiele & Son La Jolla Art Association Sportscar Car Company Campus Bike & Skate Deseret Book AT&T The Gap UCSD Sunshine Gordon Wong Eye Designs / Eye Structure Elizabeth Allen Atelier The Faded Awning
Statements of La Jolla / The Faded Awning Sweet Paper / Village Gifts Trader Joe's Whole Foods
Ralph's Bristol Farms
Trader Joe's Pharmaca The Lodge at Torrey Pines / Grande Colonial La Jolla Shores Hotel The Diamond Source / Bower's Jewelers CJ Charles / Jewels by the Sea Tommy Bahama Le Chauvinist Ascot Shop Brooks Brothers Petsmart / All About Animals Gap My Sister's Closet Euro Comfort Bird Rock Surf Shop Bird Rock Surf Shop Savauge Swimwear / Title Nine Banana Republic
Pet Stop Nordstrom Goodwill Sport Chalet Surf Diva Surf Diva Ralph Lauren
SERVICES Accounting Architect Attorney Auto Detail / Car Wash Auto Repair (all makes) Auto Repair (import) Bank Carpet Cleaner Child Care Cleaning Computer Repair Contractor Dry Cleaner Electrician Financial Planner Florist Handyman Insurance Agent Interior Designer Landscaper Mortgage Agent Painter Pet Hospital Pet Sitting Plumber Printer Shipping Travel Agency Web Design
Russell Ingledew, CPA IS Architecture / Alcorn & Benton Mark Krasner / Karl Zobel La Jolla Car Wash / The Detail Shop Family Auto Service / La Jolla Automotive Marco Polo Independent BMW & Mini Service La Jolla Independent Chase Wells Fargo / Banc of California Tony's Best Way SoCal Steam Clean Lawrence Family JCC / La Jolla YMCA La Jolla Preschool Academy Merry Maids Rene's of La Jolla Direct Tech PC Help Desk Kitchen Expo Dewhurst / Grunow Construction Margaret's Cleaners Le Le's Cleaners / Silverado Cleaners West Coast Electric Solutions Inc. John Blonski Brian Wilverding at Ameriprise Stan Back / Delphi Private Advisors Adelaide's Bloomer's Rent-A-Husband Handyman of La Jolla Terry Hudkins Brian Wilverding at Ameriprize / Nigel Mallett Seaside Homes Cynthia Brown Green Gardens Todd Fry / Revolution Landscape Tracy Trudeau / Nancy Gardner Janice Sedloff Scott Gillen Paint Pros Windansea Veterinary Clinic / LJ Veterinary Hosp Banfield Pet Hospital All About Animals Dog Zenergy Bill Howe Erling Rohde Plumbing Copy Cove Fed Ex La Jolla Mailbox Bird Rock UPS Store Cadence Travel Worldview Travel Chase Design La Jolla Web Design by Modmacro
Thomas Huckabee
Aculife Active Rest Chiropractic La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Center The Spa at Estancia Dr. Michael Reynolds, D.D.S. Dario Salon La Jolla Sports Club / The Sporting Club Wellspring Health La Jolla Karate Connie Youngblood The Nail Lounge Gordon Wong Eye Designs Pharmaca La Jolla Wellness Studio/RW3 Pilates Plus Casa de Mañana Judy Judy Judy i TAN of La Jolla Prana Yoga New Body Now
Angela Yvonne
Stan Back, CPA Mark Lyon / Morengo Morton Shannon Glover Pearl Wash Union 76
Shirley Church German Motors & Imports City National Bank / B of A West Coast Steam Clean Childtime Learning Center The Maids of La Jolla Abbott Construction Pearl Street Cleaners Forward Electric Vari Investment Services Inc. Bridget's Blooms Dave Scott Elizabeth Thiele Barkett La Jolla Landscape and Design Dawn DuCharme – Union Bank Tom Miller Animal Hospital Of La Jolla Extraordinary Pets MD Plumbing DW Printworks Fed Ex Chayet Brass Ring Multimedia
HEALTH & BEAUTY Acupuncture Chiropractor Cosmetic Surgery Day Spa Dentist Hair Salon Health Club/Fitness Studio Holistic Medicine Martial Arts Massage Nail Salon Optometery Pharmacy Personal Trainer Pilates Senior Living Stylist Tanning Salon Yoga Weight Loss
Wonderworks Healing Arts Harmony Health / Dr. Trevor Robertson La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Surgery The Spa at the Sporting Club Dr. Phillip Burgess / Dr. Copps at Governor Dental
Atelier Aucoin Salon La Jolla YMCA / Orangetheory Fitness Angela Yvonne Clark Gracie Academy / Pacific Karate Massage Envy Nancy's Nails / Fingertips of La Jolla Dr. Trainer CVS Pilates Plus Pilates of La Jolla Chateau La Jolla / White Sands Salon Elle Glo Beauty Bar Corepower La Jolla YMCA
Shumway Cosmetic Surgery The Lodge at Torrey Pines Dr. Alicia Kennedy Judy, Judy, Judy 24 Hour Fitness Amoura Kelly Eagle Martial Arts La Jolla Sporting Club Stay Polished Nail Boutique Claude A Valenti Ralph's La Jolla Sports Club Windansea Pilates Seasons at La Jolla Greg Blasic at Atelier Aucoin Salon La Jolla Sports Club Jenny Craig / Suddenly Slimmer
Gold & Silver Winner Listings: Antiques 1st Place Ark Antiques Building on a 30-year tradition of volunteer service to animals, Ark offers a wonderful selection of donated and consigned antiques, furnishings and accessories from the finest homes in La Jolla. Period and fine furniture, silver, crystal and china, exquisite linens, paintings and prints, oriental rugs and decorative arts of the highest quality are its stock in trade, cnsistently sold with animal welfare in mind. Ark Antiques 7643 Girard Ave. (858) 459-7755 arkantiques.org
2nd Place (tie)
Carlton Gallery This gallery displays a cornucopia of items, from ornate figurines and statues to jewelry and paintings. The store is filled to the brim with interesting (and old) objects, making it an ideal spot to spend some time examining it all. The fare is mostly sculpture, but there’s also a small section of handblown glass objects. Carlton Gallery 1144 Prospect St. (858) 454-9102
Arjang Art Group & Asian Rug Gallery Arjang Art Group and Asian Rugs is a mecca for fine art and culture. The store carries original works of art along with lithographs, seriographs, giclees, aquatints, gel prints, antiques, sculptures and gorgeous rugs from around the globe. Wheather you’re lookng for a piece for your hotel, restaurant or residence, you won’t be left out. Arjang Art Group & Rug Gallery 1044 Wall St. (858) 454-7847 arjangartgroup.com
Art Gallery 1st Place Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery Voted “Best Gallery in La Jolla” Fine art for discerning collectors. Providing exciting and innovative contemporary art in southern California for over 20 years. Original paintings, sculpture, glass and ceramics by both internationally known and emerging artists such as: Orlando Agudelo-Botero, Pascal, Michael Nisperos, Paul Ecke, Stephanie Paige, Jane Burton and many more. Open 7 days a week. Located one half block off of Prospect Street. Parking is available directly under our building. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest. Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery 7946 Ivanhoe Ave. (858) 551-2010 contemporaryfineartsgallery.com
2nd Place
Madison Gallery Located in the heart of La Jolla, Madison Gallery exhibits modern and contemporary art in its 3,500-square-foot show-room at 1020 Prospect Street. Led by veteran Lorna York, with over 25 years’ experience in the field, Madison Gallery is committed to representing emerging, midcareer and established international artists who work in an extensive range of media. The gallery and its staff are inspired by an earnest dedication and passion for art, and it and they consistently reflects an exceeding high standard of the best in contemporary art.
Madison Gallery 1020 Prospect Street, #130 (858) 459-0836 madisongalleries.com
Auto Sales 1st Place
Symbolic Motor Car Company The picturesque La Jolla area is known as the American Riviera, but to the most demanding collectors and connoisseurs of vintage and contemporary motorcars, La Jolla is home to Symbolic Motor Car Company. Symbolic is globally acknowledged as a leading dealership, possessing an inventory of thoroughbreds that range from a vintage racing Ferrari to the new Rolls Royce Ghost and Bentley Mulsanne flagship. Symbolic Motor Car Company 7440 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 454-1800 symbolicmotors.com
2nd Place
Ferrari of San Diego Experience one of the world’s most powerful brands located in the heart of the La Jolla. Ferrari of San Diego is a local attraction for car enthusiasts to explore the passion of the “Prancing Horse.” This year, Ferrari celebrates its 60th year in the United States. Ferrari of San Diego is the only authorized dealership in San Diego featuring the most exquisite inventory, uncompromising service, and genuine Ferrari parts. Ferrari of San Diego 7514 Girard Ave. 858-456-4600 ferrariofsandiego.com ferrariofsandiego.com>
Maserati of San Diego The Trident signifies a brand of prestige and Italian heritage - celebrating 100 years in the United States. Maserati of San Diego is your premier dealership featuring some of the most prestigious vehicles in the automotive industry, including the GranTurismo, Quattroporte and first-generation Ghibli! San Diego’s only authorized Maserati dealership committed to providing exceptional vehicles and worldclass service. Maserati of San Diego 7477 Girard Ave. 858-454-9211 maseratiofsandiego.com maseratiofsandiego.com>
Beads 1st Place Beads of La Jolla With 1,200 square feet of stones, glass, porcelain, shell, vintage German, Fire polish, druks, seed beads and tools, Beads of La Jolla is the go-to place for anyone with an interest in beading. Expert-level customers will find everything they need to make their visions a reality, including a large selection of sterling, gold and base metal findings and chains, while beginners can learn more about the art through classes and parties held at the store. Beads of La Jolla also offers jewelry repair and custom design work. You’ll find new beads and findings each time you visit the store. Beads of La Jolla 5645 La Jolla Blvd (858) 459-6134 beadsoflajolla.com
Bicycle Shop 1st Place California Bicycle Inc. The philosophy at California Bicycle