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The people have spoken and Petaluma’s best of the best will be recognized at the 2009 People's Choice Awards Gala Reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 at the Sheraton Petaluma Hotel.
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Co-sponsored by Petaluma Magazine and Petaluma360.com, the event honors the many Petaluma individuals and businesses selected in the 2009 People's Choice contest. Winners in a wide range of categories were determined by voters participating in the online balloting held earlier this year on Petaluma360.com.

The event features appetizers and wine. Tickets are $25.

Order Tickets Now! or call 707-776-8451.

  • Best Antique Store - Summer Cottage Antiques
  • Best Art Gallery - Pelican Art Gallery
  • Best Auto Repair Shop - Out West Garage
  • Best Bakery - Della Fattoria
  • Best Bartender - T.J. Hooker, Beyond the Glory
  • Best Bike Store - Bici Sport
  • Best Boutique - Sorella
  • Best Breakfast Venue - Hallie's
  • Best Caterer - Preferred Sonoma Caterers
  • Best Public School - Petaluma High
  • Best Charter or Private School - St. Vincent
  • Best Chef - Tony Najiola, Central Market
  • Best Chinese Restaurant - Lily Kai
  • Best Chiropractor - Dr. Steven Jones
  • Best Coffee Spot - Peet's
  • Best Contractor - Scott Shelley Construction
  • Best Day Spa/Massage Studio - Skin City
  • Best Deli - Lombardi's
  • Best Dentist - Dr. Paula Gardner
  • Best Electrician - Gary Hansen
  • Best Facial/Makeup - Carmen Melo, Skin City
  • Best Garden Supplies - Cottage Garden
  • Best Grocery Store - Petaluma Market
  • Best Hair Stylist/Barber - Tiffany Longenbaugh
  • Best Hamburger - Dempsey's Restaurant & Brewery
  • Best Health Club/Gym - 24 Hour Fitness
  • Best House Painter - Joe Schuster, Schuster's Roost
  • Best Insurance Agent - Mitch White
  • Best Italian Restaurant - Cucina Paradiso
  • Best Japanese Restaurant - Hiro's
  • Best Jewelry Store - Hollingsworth Jewelers Gallery
  • Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant - Applebee's
  • Best Local Band - Hillside Fire
  • Best Local Bank - Exchange Bank
  • Best Local Food Producer - Green String Farm
  • Best Local Musician - Peter Welker
  • Best Locally Produced Red Wine - Kastania Winery
  • Best Locally Produced White Wine - Keller Estate Winery
  • Best Mexican Restaurant - Mi Pueblo
  • Best New Restaurant - Himalayan Kabob and Curry House
  • Best Novelty/Gift Store - Heebe Jeebe
  • Best Optometrist - Dr. Gordon Wong
  • Best Outdoor Dining Venue - Dempsey's Restaurant & Brewery
  • Best Pedicure/Manicure - Lily Nails & Spa
  • Best Physician - Dr. Stephen Weiss, Kaiser Permanente
  • Best Pizza - Old Chicago
  • Best Place for a Business Lunch - Graffiti
  • Best Place for a Vegetarian Meal - Zazzle
  • Best Place for Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt - Powell's Sweet Shoppe
  • Best Place for your Pet - Brandner Veterinary Hospital
  • Best Place to Buy a Car - Hansel Honda
  • Best Place to Buy Flowers - Trader Joe's
  • Best Place to Buy Furniture - Mayfield & Co
  • Best Place to Buy Kids' Clothing - Kohl's
  • Best Place to Buy Men's Clothing - Kohl's
  • Best Place to Buy Women's Clothing - Kohl's
  • Best Place to Buy Natural Foods - Whole Foods
  • Best Place to Get an Inexpensive Meal - Mi Pueblo
  • Best Place to Play Golf - Rooster Run
  • Best Plumber - Dolcini Plumbing
  • Best Realtor - Timo Rivetti, RE/MAX Marina Realty
  • Best Seafood at a Local Restaurant - Central Market
  • Best Thai Restaurant - Sea Modern Thai
  • Best Waitperson/Server - Geoff Holroyd, Graziano's
  • Best Wine Bar - La Dolce Vita
  • Best Yoga Studio - Maldonado's Renew

Winner Photos

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Voting was conducted online at Petaluma360.com over the last two months.

An awards gala will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in September.

The winners will also be recognized in the 2009 Fall issue of Petaluma magazine.