Congratulations to the BEST OF LA JOLLA Winners
And thanks to the readers who voted them in!
The wait is over! The results are in! Here is how La Joll Light readers voted in our 14th annual online favorites poll. Many of the “incumbents” are back, but there are a few new faces, too. This guide showcases the businesses, restaurants and people whose excellent efforts make the Jewel one of the most wonderful places on the planet in which to live, work and play.
Your support and patronage will help them keep up their great work
Susan DeMaggio
Editor
| Best Restaurant 1. Puesto 2. George’s at the Cove 3. Eddie V’s |
Best New Restaurant 1. Herringbone 2. Puesto 3. Amicis |
Best Breakfast 1. Brockton Villa 2. Harry’s Coffee Shop 3. The Cottage |
Best Lunch 1. George’s at the Cove 2. El Pescador 3. Aroma Cafe |
| Best Takeout 1. Burger Lounge 2. Bubbas Smokehouse 3. El Pescador |
Best Brunch 1. La Valencia Hotel 2. Beaumont’s 3. Brockton Villa |
Best Family Restaurant 1. Barbarellas 2. Piatti 3. The Cottage |
Best Outdoor Restaurant 1. George’s at the Cove 2. Museum Cafe 3. A.R. Valentien |
| Best Burger 1. Burger Lounge 2. Smashburger 3. Jeff’s Burgers |
Best Dessert 1. Michelle Coulon 2. French Gourmet 3. Girrard Gourmet |
Best Margarita 1. Alfonso’s 2. George’s at the Cove 3. Su Casa |
Best Pizza 1. Pizza On Pearl 2. Carino’s 3. Extreme Pizza |
| Best Sandwich 1. Girrard Gourmet 2. El Pescador 3. Panera Bread |
Best Sushi 1. Sushi On the Rock 2. Zenbu 3. Aloha Sushi |
Best Seafood 1. El Pescador 2. Crab Catcher 3. Eddie V’s |
Best Steak 1. Donovan’s Steak and Chop House 2. Eddie V’s 3. A.R. Valentien |
| Best American 1. Harrys Coffee Shop 2. Beaumont’s 2. Karl Strouss 3. The Shores |
Best Chinese 1. P.F. Chang’s 2. China Chef 3. Mandarin House |
Best Mediterranean 1. Marketplace Grill 2. Piatti 3. Mediterranean Grill |
Best French 1. French Gourmet 2. Tepenade 3. Aroma Cafe |
| Best Italian 1. Piatti 2. Manhattan 3. Osteria Romantica |
Best Mexican 1. Alfonso’s 2. Puesto 3. Su Casa |
Best Thai 1. Spice and Rice 2. La Basil Thai 3. Chedi Thai | Best Bakery 1. French Gourmet 2. Girrard Gourmet 3. Michelle Coulon |
| Best Café 1. Brick and Bell 2. The Living Room 3. Come on in Café |
Best Catering 1. Come on in cafe 2. Guiseppe 3. French Gourmet |
Best Coffee Shop 1. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters 2. Pannikin 3. The Living Room | Best Wedding Venue 1. La Valencia Hotel 2. La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club 3. The Lodge at Torrey Pines |
| Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt 1. Baskin Robbins 2. Cold Stone 3. Froglanders |
Best Pharmacy 1. Burns Drugs 2. CVS Pharmacy 3. Vons Pharmacy |
Best Furniture/HomeFurnishings 1. Seaside Home 2. My Own Space 3. Ecteteras | Best Rugs 1. Prospect Rugs 2. Aja Rugs 3. Jam Rug Gallery |
| Best Bank 1. Wells Fargo 2. Bank of America 3. Chase |
Best Hotel 1. La Valencia 2. The Lodge at Torrey Pines 3. Hotel Parisi |
Best Mens Apparel 1. Ralph Lauren 2. Ascot Shop 3. Brooks Brothers | Best Mens Formal Wear 1. Ascot Shop 2. Armani Exchange 3. A Better Deal Tuxedo |
| Best Women’s Boutique 1. Kerut 2. La Donna 3. Sigi’s Boutique |
Best Shoes 1. Tootsies 2. LJ Shoe Gallery 3. Rangoni |
Best Eyewear/Sunglasses 1. La Jolla Optic 2. Optical Shop of Aspen 3. Shade Shack | Best Jewelry 1. Bowers 2. Prospect Jewelers 3. Jewels by the Sea |
| Best Dry Cleaner 1. Margaret’s 2. La Jolla Cleaners 3. Ogden’s |
Best Florist 1. Adelaide’s 2. Bridget’s Bloom 3. Bloomers |
Best Grocery 1. Whole Foods 2. Vons 3. Jonathan’s Market | Best Housekeeping 1. Rene’s of La Jolla 2. Merry Maids 3. The Maids |
| Best Travel Agency 1. Worldview 2. Cadence Travel 3. Chayet Travel |
Best Hair Salon 1. Alessandro 2. Pearl Salon 3. Model Call |
Best Day Spa 1. SK Sanctuary 2. Estancie La Jolla 3. The Lodge at Torrey Pines | Best Health Club 1. La Jolla Sports Club 2. 24 Hour Fitness 3. La Jolla’s Fitness Training |
| Best Yoga 1. La Jolla Yoga Center 2. Core Power 3. Prana |
Best Senior Living 1. Casa de Manana 2. White Sands 3. Shea Family Care La Jolla |
Best Art Gallery 1. Contemporary Fine Art 2. Quint Gallery 2. Salazar 3. Madison Gallery | Best Dentist 1. Dr. Joseph D’Angelo 2. Dr. Alicia Kennedy 3. Dr. Tracy Taddey |
| Best Dermatologist 1. Dr. Susan Stuart 2. Dr. Howard Milstein 3. Dr. Scott Boughton |
Best Cosmetic Surgeon 1. Dr. Stephen M. Krant 2. Dr. Robert Singer 3. Dr. Stuart B. Kincaid |
Best Contractor 1. Gunrow Construction 2. The Wright Company 3. Beachem Construction 3. Four by Four | Best Financial Planner 1. Michael O’Brien – Wells Fargo Advisors 2. Bev Patton 2. Ajay Gupta 3. Scott Kyle |
| Best Trainer 1. Tim Machado – LJ Sports Club 2. Catherine Cox – Sharp Fitness 3. Brandi Sharpe. Sharpe fitness 3. Josh Liberty- LJ Sports Club 3. Skip George – La Jolla Sport and Spine 3. Steve Booth, Bird Rock Fitness |
Best Hearing Aid 1. AccuQuest Hearing Center 2. A-1 Hearing Aid Center |
Best Camera Electronics Store 1. C&H Photo 2. Ritz Camera 3. Radio Shack |
Best Insurance Agent 1. Terry Hudkins 2. Michael Frager 2. Eric Gardner 2. Nigel Mallet |
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