SERVICES

Best Computer Repair: QES
Best Dry Cleaner: VIP Cleaners
Best Financial Institution: Wells Fargo
Best Financial Planner: Charles Schwab
Best Mortgage Company: Landmark Mortgage Group
Best Mortgage Professional: Scott Eaton, Landmark Mortgage Group
Best Real Estate Agent: Gina Piper
Best Photographer: Bella Luna Studios
Best Real Estate Office: Keller Williams

HEALTH & FITNESS

Best Acupuncture: Eastern Medical
Best Health Club: ClubSport
Best Hearing Services Provider: Hearing Services
Best Massage: Healthy Necessity Massage
Best Martial Arts Studio: Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers
Best Optometrist: Foothill Optometric Group
Best Place to Buy Fitness Equipment & Apparel: Fleet Feet
Best Place to Walk, Jog or Bike: Pleasanton Ridge
Best Yoga / Pilates: Zen Pilates & Fitness

BEAUTY & STYLE

Best Consignment Store: Savvy Seconds
Best Day Spa: A Touch of Health
Best Hair Salon for Men: Hairlights
Best Hair Salon for Women: Hairlights
Best Jewelry Store: Cardinal Jewelers
Best Nail Care: Bollinger Nails
Best New Retail Business 2011: Therapy
Best Place to Buy a Gift: Berry Patch
Best Clothing Store for Women: Savvy Seconds

EPICURE

Best American Food Restaurant: Eddie Papa's American Hangout
Best Atmosphere: Blue Agave
Best Bakery: Primrose Bakery
Best Barbecue: Dickey's BBQ
Best Breakfast: Jim's Country Style Restaurant
Best Brew Pub/Sports Bar: The HopYard Alehouse
Best Burger: In-n-Out Burger
Best Burrito: High Tech Burrito
Best Chinese Restaurant: Chinese Szechuan
Best Coffee House: Peet's
Best French Fries: In-n-Out Burger
Best Grocery Store: Trader Joe's
Best Health Food Store (TIE): Valley Health Mill and Trader Joe's
Best Ice Cream / Yogurt Shop: Meadowlark Dairy
Best Italian Restaurant: Strizzi's
Best Kid-Friendly, Non-Chain Restaurant: Eddie Papa's American Hangout
Best Main Street Restaurant: Barone's
Best Meal Under $20: Eddie Papa's American Hangout
Best Mediterranean / Middle Eastern Restaurant: Oasis Grille
Best Mexican Restaurant: Casa Orozco
Best New Restaurant 2011: Handles Gastro Pub
Best Pizza: Gay 90's Pizza & Pasta
Best Romantic Restaurant: Barone's
Best Seafood Restaurant: Strizzi's
Best Sushi / Japanese Restaurant: Sozo Sushi
Best Take-out Restaurant: Dickey's BBQ
Best Thai Restaurant: Pleasanton House Thai Cuisine
Best Vegetarian Cuisine: Sweet Tomatoes

KIDS & PETS

Best Party Place for Kids: Rockin' Jump
Best Pet Groomer: Shear Magic
Best Pet Store: Pet Food Express
Best Place for Dance Lessons: Jazz N Taps
Best Toy Store: Golden Apple Learning Center
Best Tutoring School: Steps Community Prep School
Best Veterinarian: Pleasanton Veterinary Hospital

HOME & VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Best Antiques/Collectibles: Olde Towne Antiques Mall
Best Art Gallery : Studio 7
Best Auto Dealership: Lexus of Pleasanton
Best Auto Detail: California Shine Co.
Best Car Wash: Pleasanton Hand Car Wash
Best Carpet Cleaning Service: Glover's
Best Carpet / Flooring Store: Carpetland
Best Deck and Fencing: Borg Fence
Best Domestic Car Repair: Scott's Automotive
Best Florist: Alexandria's
Best Foreign Car Repair : Precision Auto Repair
Best Hardware Store: Workbench TrueValue Hardware
Best Home Contractor: The Door Doctor
Best Home Furnishings: Domus
Best Nursery: Alden Lane
Best Outdoor Furniture Store: Patioworld
Best Place to Buy a Spa or Hot tub: Dublin Spa Center
Best Plumber: Valley Plumbing
Best Pre-Owned Car Dealership: Acura of Pleasanton
Best Roofer: (TIE) Tri-City Roofing and Wicks Roofing Company
Best Senior Living Facility: Heritage Estates

REST & RECREATION

Best Bookstore: Towne Center Books
Best Golf Course: Callippe Preserve
Best Hobby / Craft Store: Michael's Arts & Crafts
Best Kept Secret Treasure of Pleasanton (TIE): Pleasanton Ridge and Firehouse Arts Center
Best Place for Dancing: Barone's
Best Place for Live Music: Concerts in the Park

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