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Best of chico 2016
v reADers’ PiCks v Goods & services Antiques store 1ST PLACE: Eighth & Main Antique Center 2ND PLACE: Vintage Hen 3RD PLACE: Country Squyres’ Antiques
Auto paint/body shop 1ST PLACE: Concours Elite 2ND PLACE: Knockout Collision Repair 3RD PLACE: JP’s Paint & Body Works
Auto repair shop 1ST PLACE: Affordable Automotive 2ND PLACE: C & M Automotive Services 3RD PLACE: Boradori Automotive
Baby/kids’ clothier 1ST PLACE: Apple Blossom Baby 2ND PLACE: Kat’s Meow 3RD PLACE: The Children’s Place
Men’s clothier 1ST PLACE: Formal Education 2ND PLACE: Men’s Wearhouse 3RD PLACE: Trucker
Women’s clothier 1ST PLACE: For Elyse 2ND PLACE: 5th Street Clothing Co. 3RD PLACE: Anika Burke
Vintage/ second-hand threads 1ST PLACE: Three Sixty Ecotique 2ND PLACE: Bootleg 3RD PLACE: Lovene’s Clothing & Collectables
shoe store 1ST PLACE: Heel & Sole Shoes 2ND PLACE: Johnson’s Shoes 3RD PLACE: Fleet Feet Sports 20
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Bank/credit union
Dry cleaner
Local computer store
Attorney
1ST PLACE: Tri Counties Bank 2ND PLACE: Wells Fargo Bank 3RD PLACE: Sierra Central Credit Union
1ST PLACE: Chico Express Cleaners 2ND PLACE: 3rd Generation Cleaners 3RD PLACE: Esplanade Cleaners
1ST PLACE: Chico Computer Clinic 2ND PLACE: PCI Business Services 3RD PLACE: Computers Plus
1ST PLACE: Michael M. Rooney 2ND PLACE: Nicole Plottel 3RD PLACE: Denver Latimer
Bike shop
Feed store/farm supply
Local pet store
Contractor
1ST PLACE: Pullins Cyclery 2ND PLACE: Greenline Cycles 3RD PLACE (TIE): Campus Bicycles 3RD PLACE (TIE): North Rim Adventure Sports
1ST PLACE: Northern Star Mills 2ND PLACE: Wilbur’s Feed & Seed 3RD PLACE: C Bar D Feed
1ST PLACE: Northern Star Mills 2ND PLACE: Trailblazer Pet Supply 3RD PLACE: Pet Smart
1ST PLACE: Urban Design Solar 2ND PLACE (TIE): Alternative Energy Systems 2ND PLACE (TIE): Holt Construction Inc.
Florist
nursery 1ST PLACE: Magnolia Gift and Garden 2ND PLACE: The Plant Barn & Gift Shop 3RD PLACE: Little Red Hen Nursery
insurance agent
1ST PLACE: Christian & Johnson 2ND PLACE: Flowers by Rachelle 3RD PLACE: Chico Florist
Gift shop
Place to buy books
Cab company 1ST PLACE: Liberty Cab 2ND PLACE: Uber 3RD PLACE: Ecocab
Car dealership 1ST PLACE: Chuck Patterson 2ND PLACE: Courtesy Automotive Center 3RD PLACE: Wittmeier Auto Center
Barbershop
1ST PLACE: Hubbs & Co. 2ND PLACE: Little Red Hen Gift Shop 3RD PLACE: Made in Chico
1ST PLACE: The Bookstore 2ND PLACE: Barnes & Noble 3RD PLACE: ABC Books and More
Grocer
Place to buy home furnishings
1ST PLACE: Gearhead Barbershop 2ND PLACE: Chico’s Barber Shop 3RD PLACE: Barber John’s
1ST PLACE: S&S Organic Produce & Natural Foods 2ND PLACE: Trader Joe’s 3RD PLACE: Chico Natural Foods Co-op
hair salon
hardware store
1ST PLACE: The Hair Co. 2ND PLACE: Dimensions Salon 3RD PLACE: SeelaDavid Salon
1ST PLACE: Collier Hardware 2ND PLACE: Orchard Supply Hardware 3RD PLACE: Lowe’s
Day spa
hotel/motel
1ST PLACE: Sweetwater Day Spa 2ND PLACE: Urban Medspa 3RD PLACE: Renew Float Spa
Place for a mani/pedi 1ST PLACE: Tammy Nails 2ND PLACE: Bliss Nails & Spa 3RD PLACE: U.S. Nails & Spa
Tattoo parlor 1ST PLACE: Eye of Jade 2ND PLACE: Red Room Tattoo 3RD PLACE: Victory Tattoo
1ST PLACE: The Address 2ND PLACE: Nantucket Home 3RD PLACE: Esplanade Furniture
Place to buy music gear 1ST PLACE: The Music Connection 2ND PLACE: Herreid Music 3RD PLACE: Guitar Center
Place to buy outdoor gear
1ST PLACE: Hotel Diamond 2ND PLACE: Oxford Suites 3RD PLACE (TIE): Hotel James 3RD PLACE (TIE): Ramada Plaza
1ST PLACE: Mountain Sports 2ND PLACE: Chico Sports LTD 3RD PLACE: Sportsman’s Warehouse
Jeweler
sporting goods
1ST PLACE: Kirk’s Jewelry 2ND PLACE: Olde Gold Estate Jewelry 3RD PLACE: Gabrielle Ferrar
1ST PLACE: Dick’s Sporting Goods 2ND PLACE: Chico Sports LTD 3RD PLACE: Big 5 Sporting Goods
Liquor store
Thrift store
1ST PLACE: Spike’s Bottle Shop 2ND PLACE: Star Liquors 3RD PLACE: Ray’s Liquor
1ST PLACE: The Arc Store 2ND PLACE: Thrifty Bargain 3RD PLACE: Goodwill
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1ST PLACE: Joni Ginno (State Farm Insurance) 2ND PLACE: Gayle Aylward (State Farm Insurance) 3RD PLACE: Brad Jacobson (Farmers Insurance)
Professional photographer 1ST PLACE: Teresa Raczynski 2ND PLACE: Emily Hajec Photography 3RD PLACE: Mark Thau Photography
real estate agent 1ST PLACE: Sabrina Derr (The Group) 2ND PLACE: John Barroso (Keller Williams Realty) 3RD PLACE: Dustin Cheatham (Century 21 Jeffries Lydon)
Food & drink Local restaurant—Chico 1ST PLACE: The Pour House 2ND PLACE: 5th Street Steakhouse 3RD PLACE: Japanese Blossoms
new restaurant
(opened in the last year) 1ST PLACE: Unwined at 980 2ND PLACE: Momona Noodle + Bao 3RD PLACE: Rallo’s West
Chef
Burrito
Local coffee house
Take-out
happy hour
1ST PLACE: Ann Leon (Leon Contemporary California Bistro) 2ND PLACE: Jeramie Sabelman (Japanese Blossoms) 3RD PLACE: James Taylor (Sicilian Cafe)
1ST PLACE: Aca Taco 2ND PLACE: Gordo Burrito 3RD PLACE: Sol Mexican Grill
1ST PLACE: Naked Lounge Tea & Coffeehouse 2ND PLACE: Bidwell Perk 3RD PLACE: Dutch Bros.
1ST PLACE: Happy Garden 2ND PLACE: Bacio Catering & Carry Out 3RD PLACE: Tong Fong Low
1ST PLACE: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge 2ND PLACE: The Pour House 3RD PLACE: Christian Michaels Ristorante
Caterer
Patio 1ST PLACE: The Pour House 2ND PLACE: Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill 3RD PLACE: Burgers & Brew
Local restaurant— On the ridge
Bloody Mary
1ST PLACE: Bacio Catering & Carry Out 2ND PLACE: Roots Catering 3RD PLACE: New Hock Farm
Champagne brunch
Pizza
1ST PLACE: Nash’s 7th Avenue Omelette House 2ND PLACE: Christian Michaels Ristorante 3RD PLACE: Café Coda
1ST PLACE: Celestino’s 2ND PLACE: Woodstock’s Pizza 3RD PLACE: Farm Star Pizza
Cheap eats
Place for tea
1ST PLACE: La Comida 2ND PLACE (TIE): Aca Taco 2ND PLACE (TIE): Gordo Burrito
1ST PLACE: T. Tea Bar & Fusion Café 2ND PLACE: Naked Lounge Tea & Coffehouse 3RD PLACE: Bidwell Perk
Craft beer selection
Place for vegetarian food
1ST PLACE: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 2ND PLACE: Winchester Goose 3RD PLACE: Burgers & Brew
1ST PLACE: Wild Oak Café 2ND PLACE: OM Foods 3RD PLACE: T. Tea Bar & Fusion Café
Date-night dining
sandwich
1ST PLACE: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge 2ND PLACE: 5th Street Steakhouse 3RD PLACE: Red Tavern
1ST PLACE: Spiteri’s Delicatessen 2ND PLACE: Fast Eddie’s Sandwich Shop 3RD PLACE: Broadway Heights
Food server 1ST PLACE: Amanda Rhoads (Mom’s Restaurant) 2ND PLACE: Tanya Price (The Pour House) 3RD PLACE: Laura Baume (Japanese Blossoms)
Breakfast 1ST PLACE: Sin of Cortez 2ND PLACE: Café Coda 3RD PLACE: Morning Thunder
Lunch 1ST PLACE: T. Tea Bar & Fusion Café 2ND PLACE: Broadway Heights 3RD PLACE: The Banshee
international cuisine 1ST PLACE: Priya Indian Cuisine 2ND PLACE: Cocodine Thai Cuisine 3RD PLACE: Roots Catering
Asian cuisine 1ST PLACE: Tong Fong Low 2ND PLACE: Happy Garden 3RD PLACE: Cocodine Thai Cusine
italian cuisine 1ST PLACE: Italian Cottage 2ND PLACE: Forcella Bistro 3RD PLACE: Sicilian Café
Mexican cuisine 1ST PLACE: Sol Mexican Grill 2ND PLACE: Casa Ramos 3RD PLACE: La Hacienda
Bakery 1ST PLACE: Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery 2ND PLACE: Tin Roof Bakery 3RD PLACE: Lovely Layers Cakery
BBQ 1ST PLACE: Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ 2ND PLACE: Kinder’s Meat & Deli 3RD PLACE: Ike’s Smokehouse
Burger 1ST PLACE: Burgers & Brew 2ND PLACE: Nobby’s 3RD PLACE: Burger Hut
1ST PLACE: Black Bear Diner 2ND PLACE (TIE): Ikkyu Japanese Restaurant 2ND PLACE (TIE): The Depot Café and Restaurant
Local restaurant—Oroville 1ST PLACE: The Steak House 2ND PLACE: Tong Fong Low 3RD PLACE: Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co.
Local winery—regional (Butte/Glenn/Tehama)
1ST PLACE: New Clairvaux Vineyard 2ND PLACE: LaRocca Vineyards 3RD PLACE: Almendra Winery & Distillery
1ST PLACE: Wine Time 2ND PLACE: Basque Norte 3RD PLACE: Christian Michaels Ristorante
1ST PLACE: Cozy Diner 2ND PLACE: Jack’s Family Restaurant 3RD PLACE: Morning Thunder Cafe
spot to satisfy your sweet tooth
Drunk munchies 1ST PLACE: The Banshee 2ND PLACE: Aca Taco 3RD PLACE: Main Street Pizzeria
1ST PLACE: Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy 2ND PLACE: Powell’s Sweet Shoppe 3RD PLACE: Jon and Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe
Fine dining 1ST PLACE: 5th Street Steakhouse 2ND PLACE: Leon Contemporary California Bistro 3RD PLACE: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge
hot dog
street food 1ST PLACE: Gordo Burrito 2ND PLACE: Mayhem! Gourmet Grilled Cheese 3RD PLACE: Wander
sushi
1ST PLACE: The Dog House 2ND PLACE: Zot’s Hot Dogs & Deli 3RD PLACE: Costco
1ST PLACE: Japanese Blossoms 2ND PLACE: Big Tuna Sushi Bistro 3RD PLACE: The Rawbar Restaurant & Sushi
ice cream 1ST PLACE: Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy 2ND PLACE: La Flor de Michoacan Paletería y Nevería 3RD PLACE: Jon and Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe
Taco 1ST PLACE: Aca Taco 2ND PLACE: Gordo Burrito 3RD PLACE: Sol Mexican Grill
Margarita 1ST PLACE: Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill 2ND PLACE: La Hacienda 3RD PLACE: Casa Ramos
Place to drink a glass of wine 1ST PLACE: Wine Time 2ND PLACE: Unwined at 980 3RD PLACE: Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge
Mixologist 1ST PLACE: Jason Corona 2ND PLACE: Codey Ulsh 3RD PLACE: Scott Barwick
Nightlife & Casino—regional the Arts (Butte/Glenn/Tehama)
small bites (apps/tapas) Bar
Diner
1ST PLACE: Duffy’s Tavern 2ND PLACE: Joe’s Bar 3RD PLACE: Mom’s Restaurant
1ST PLACE: Argus Bar + Patio 2ND PLACE: The Banshee 3RD PLACE: Duffy’s Tavern
Watering hole for townies 1ST PLACE: Duffy’s Tavern 2ND PLACE: The Handle Bar 3RD PLACE: Studio Inn Lounge
sports bar 1ST PLACE: Bella’s Sports Pub 2ND PLACE: The End Zone 3RD PLACE: The Pour House
Venue for live music 1ST PLACE: Sierra Nevada Big Room 2ND PLACE: The Tackle Box Bar & Grill 3RD PLACE: Lost on Main
Place to dance 1ST PLACE: The Beach 2ND PLACE: Crazy Horse Saloon 3RD PLACE: Madison Bear Garden
1ST PLACE: Gold Country Casino 2ND PLACE: Feather Falls Casino 3RD PLACE: Rolling Hills Casino
Karaoke night 1ST PLACE: Madison Bear Garden 2ND PLACE: Maltese Bar & Taproom 3RD PLACE: Studio Inn Lounge
Local comedian 1ST PLACE: Chris Bobertz 2ND PLACE: T.J. Hudson 3RD PLACE: Steve Swim
Local music act 1ST PLACE: Defcats 2ND PLACE: Smokey the Groove 3RD PLACE: Spy Picnic
Local visual artist 1ST PLACE: Christine Mac Shane 2ND PLACE: Janet Lombardi Blixt 3RD PLACE: Caitlin Schwerin
Open mic 1ST PLACE: Has Beans Coffee & Tea Co. 2ND PLACE: Maltese Bar & Tap Room 3RD PLACE: Studio Inn Lounge
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