Winners of the 2016 Petaluma People’s Choice awards announced

The votes are in. The people have spoken. Here are the winners of the 2016 Petaluma People’s Choice awards.|

The votes are in. The people have spoken. Here are the winners of the 2016 Petaluma People’s Choice awards. The contest, sponsored by the Petaluma Argus-Courier, gives members of the public a chance to vote for their favorite local business and service in more than 70 different categories.

Awards in all categories will be presented to winners at the annual Petaluma People’s Choice Gala on June 9 at the Petaluma Sheraton. Call 776-8453 for details.

Best Antique Store

Winner: French Hen Antiques

Honorable Mention: Chelsea Antiques

Best Art Gallery

Winner: Riverfront Art Gallery

Honorable Mention: Gallery One

Best Auto Body Shop

Winner: Petaluma Auto Body Shop

Honorable Mention: Gulick’s Body Shop

Best Auto Repair Shop

Winner: Out West Garage

Honorable Mention: Bill & Jays Auto Repair

Best Boutique

Winner: Ooh La Loft

Honorable Mention: Nicole’s Fashion Boutique

Best Caterer

Winner: Lombardi’s Gourmet Deli & BBQ

Honorable Mention: Preferred Sonoma Caterers

Best Child Care

Winner: Children’s Corner Child Care Center

Honorable Mention: You & Me Children’s Center

Best Consignment Shop

Winner: Red Umbrella

Honorable Mention: The Find

Best Day Spa

Winner: Soft Shell

Honorable Mention: Outer Beauty Skin Care

Best Facial /Makeup

Winner: Sensational Skin

Honorable Mention: Outer Beauty Skin Care

Best Financial Institution

Winner: Redwood Credit Union

Honorable Mention: Exchange Bank

Best Florist

Winner: Vanda Floral Design

Honorable Mention: Chalet Florist Inc.

Best Garden Supplies/Nursery

Winner: Cottage Gardens of Petaluma

Honorable Mention: Friedman’s Home Improvement

Best Grocery Store

Winner: Petaluma Market

Honorable Mention: G&G Market

Best Health Club/Gym

Winner: City Sports Club

Honorable Mention: Crossfit 38 Degrees North

Best Jewelry Store

Winner: Hollingsworth Jewelers Gallery

Honorable Mention: Rocklin Jewelry

Best Local Bank

Winner: Exchange Bank

Honorable Mention: Bank of Marin

Best Local Food Producer

Winner: Green String Farms

Honorable Mention: Sonoma Spice Queen

Best Pedicure/Manicure

Winner: Shangri La

Honorable Mention: Belle Femme

Best Pet Services

Winner: Petaluma Animal Services

Honorable Mention: Fit N Furry Pet Resort

Best Place to Buy a Car

Winner: Hansel Toyota

Honorable Mention: Hansel Honda

Best Place to Buy Flooring

Winner: Friedman’s Home Improvement

Honorable Mention: Abbey Carpet & Floor

Best Place to Buy Furniture

Winner: French Hen Antiques

Honorable Mention: Praetzel’s Fine Furniture

Best Place to Buy Pet Supplies

Winner: RiverTown Feed and Pet Country Store

Honorable Mention: Pet Food Express

Best Place to Buy Tires

Winner: Jay & Bill’s Tire Service

Honorable Mention: Brodie’s Tire & Automotive

Best Plumber

Winner: Roman’s Plumbing

Honorable Mention: Dolcini Plumbing Inc.

Best Shop for the Perfect Gift

Winner: Heebe Jeebe General Store

Honorable Mention: B Street Mercantile

Best Window & Door Replacement

Winner: Mike’s Glass

Honorable Mention: Save Energy Company

Best Yoga Studio

Winner: Renew Yoga

Honorable Mention: Yoga One

Best American/California Cuisine Restaurant

Winner: Central Market

Honorable Mention: Seared

Best Bakery

Winner: Della Fattoria

Honorable Mention: Bovine Bakery

Best Barbecue

Winner: Lombardi’s Gourmet Deli & BBQ

Honorable Mention: Sauced BBQ & Spirits

Best Beer Selection on Tap

Winner: Lagunitas Brewing Company

Honorable Mention: Taps Beer Co. & Kitchen

Best Breakfast Venue

Winner: Hallie’s Diner

Honorable Mention: Sax’s Joint

Best Café or Coffee Shop

Winner: Acre Coffee Count

Honorable Mention: Tea Room Café

Best Chinese Restaurant

Winner: Lily Kai’s

Honorable Mention: City Chopsticks

Best Deli

Winner: Ray’s Delicatessen & Tavern

Honorable Mention: Lucchesi’s Delicatessen

Best Hamburger

Winner: Mike’s at the Crossroads

Honorable Mention: Dempsey’s Restaurant & Brewery

Best Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt

Winner: Lala’s Creamery

Honorable Mention: Petaluma Creamery

Best Indian Restaurant

Winner: Everest Indian Restaurant

Honorable Mention: Shree Indian Cuisine

Best Italian Restaurant

Winner: Cucina Paradiso

Honorable Mention: Volpi’s Ristorante & Bar

Best Mexican Restaurant

Winner: Mi Pueblo

Honorable Mention: El Roy’s Mexican Grill

Best New Restaurant

Winner: Quinua Cocina Peruana

Honorable Mention: Sauced BBQ & Spirits

Best Outdoor Dining Venue

Winner: Lagunitas Brewing Company

Honorable Mention: Dempsey’s

Best Pizza

Winner: Old Chicago Pizza

Honorable Mention: Brixx Pizzeria

Best Place for a Vegetarian/Organic Meal

Winner: Speakeasy

Honorable Mention: Pongo’s Kitchen and Tap

Best Place for Lunch

Winner: Ray’s Delicatessen & Tavern

Honorable Mention: Sugo Trattoria

Best Place to Buy Wine

Winner: Wilibees Wine & Spirits

Honorable Mention: Vine & Barrel

Best Romantic Meal

Winner: Cucina Paradiso

Honorable Mention: Le Bistro

Best Seafood at a Local Restaurant

Winner: Central Market

Honorable Mention: Seared

Best Steak

Winner: Seared

Honorable Mention: Cattlemens

Best Sushi

Winner: Gohan Japanese Restaurant

Honorable Mention: Hiro’s Japanese Restaurant

Best Tasting Room

Winner: Lagunitas Brewing Company

Honorable Mention: Petaluma Hills Brewing Company

Best Thai Restaurant

Winner: Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap

Honorable Mention: Lemongrass Thai Cuisine

Best Wine Bar

Winner: La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge

Honorable Mention: Corkscrew Wine Bar

Best Accounting/CPA Firm

Winner: Torkelson and Associates

Honorable Mention: Beels and Soper

Best Acupuncturist

Winner: Erin Wilkins, Open Hand Acupuncture

Best Chef

Winner: Dennis Hernandez, Cucina Paradiso

Honorable Mention: Tony Najiola, Central Market

Best Attorney

Winner: Bridget Mackay

Honorable Mention: Michael Baddeley

Best Chiropractor

Winner: Dr. Steven A. Battaglino

Honorable Mention: Dr. Daniel Marsh

Best Contractor

Winner: Ohana Construction

Honorable Mention: Antonis Construction, Building & Painting

Best Dentist

Winner: Dr. Bob Koenitzer, DDS

Honorable Mention: Dr. Leah DeBerardinis, DDS

Best Electrician

Winner: Gary Hansen

Honorable Mention: Bob Henry

Best Financial Planner/Investment Adviser

Winner: Jacobson & Breen Wealth Management

Honorable Mention: Katherine Wells, CFP, Edward Jones

Best Hair Salon/Barbershop

Winner: Mike’s Barber Shop

Honorable Mention: Structure Salon

Best House Painter

Winner: Dustin O’Brien

Honorable Mention: Antonis Construction, Building & Painting

Best Insurance Agent

Winner: Mitch White Insurance

Honorable Mention: Paul Demil, Farmer’s Insurance

Best Massage Therapist

Winner: Victoria Barrett

Honorable Mention: Doris Watson

Best Mortgage Broker

Winner: Brent Blaustein, Summit Funding

Honorable Mention: Megan Sovel, Stearns Lending, LLC

Best Optometrist

Winner: Dr. Karen Griffith

Honorable Mention: Dr. Gordon Wong

Best Orthodontist

Winner: Dr. John Woo

Honorable Mention: Dr. Blair Kirk

Best Pediatrician

Winner: Dr. Armando De Pala

Honorable Mention: Dr. Donald Hensley

Best Physician

Winner: Dr. James Leoni

Honorable Mention: Dr. Saw Aye

Best Real Estate Brokerage

Winner: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Honorable Mention: Bradley Real Estate

Best Realtor

Winner: Shannon Cresci, Coldwell Banker

Honorable Mention: Mike Ward, Bradley Real Estate

Best Veterinarian

Winner: Dr. Matthew Carter, Central Animal Hospital

Honorable Mention: Dr. Yvonne Stemwedel, Adobe Animal Hospital

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