Sonoma Valley People's Choice: And the 2017 winners are...
Sonomans like to keep the excitement up – a fact they've proved once again during the voting period for the Index-Tribune's third annual Sonoma Valley People's Choice Awards. Online voting came to a close earlier this month – and it was a genuine race to the finish in several categories of our 'best of' style readers poll.
Readers cast their picks in an array of categories – from food and drink to businesses to professionals and specialists, throwing the spotlight on the Valley's finest in bakeries and boutiques, pedicures and plumbers, and a whole lot more.
Our on-staff vote-counting department tallied the results, and the full list of winners is below. Congratulations to all those who came out on top this year – and who will enjoy well-earned recognition at a Sonoma Valley People's Choice Awards gala coming up in September. Start patronizing these honored businesses now, Sonoma – and decide if you'll be voting for them once again in 2018...
PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNERS 2017
(With second place noted as "honorable mentions" beneath)
Best Food & Drink
Best Asian Food
Bangkok9 Thai Cuisine
Honorable Mention: Shiso Modern Asian Kitchen
Best Bakery
Basque Boulangerie Café
Honorable Mention: Scandia Bakery
Best Bar
Swiss Hotel
Honorable Mention: Starling Bar
Best Barbecue
The Fremont Diner
Honorable Mention: Cochon Volant BBQ Smoke House
Best Beer on Tap
Hopmonk Tavern
Honorable Mention: Sonoma Springs Brewing Company
Best Breakfast
Sunflower Caffé
Honorable Mention: Breakaway Café
Best Brunch
Sunflower Caffé
Honorable Mention: The Girl & The Fig
Best Café or Coffee Shop
Basque Boulangerie Café
Honorable Mention: Sunflower Caffé
Best California Cuisine
Harvest Moon Café
Honorable Mention: The Girl & The Fig
Best Cheap Eats
Taqueria La Hacienda
Honorable Mention: La Bamba Taco Truck
Best Deli Sandwich
Broadway Market
Honorable Mention: Sonoma Market
Best Hamburger
Picazo Café
Honorable Mention: Happy Dog
Best Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt
Sweet Scoops Homemade Ice Cream
Honorable Mention: La Michoacana
Best Italian Restaurant
Della Santina's
Honorable Mention: Mamma Tanino's
Best Mexican Restaurant
El Molino Central
Honorable Mention: Taqueria La Hacienda
Best Mobile Cuisine
El Coyote
Honorable Mention: La Bamba Taco Truck
Best New Restaurant
The Reel Fish Shop & Grill
Honorable Mention: Slice Shack by Mary's
Best Outdoor Dining Venue
Swiss Hotel
Honorable Mention: Hopmonk Tavern
Best Pizza
The Red Grape
Honorable Mention: Mary's Pizza
Best Place for a Vegetarian/Organic Meal
Delhi Belly Indian Bistro
Honorable Mention: Sunflower Caffé
Best Place for Lunch
The Red Grape
Honorable Mention: Sunflower Caffe
Best Seafood at a Local Restaurant
Sonoma Grille
Honorable Mention: The Reel Fish Shop & Grill
Best Steak
Saddles Steakhouse
Honorable Mention: Swiss Hotel
Best Take Out
Mary's Pizza
Honorable Mention: Bangkok9 Thai Cuisine
Best Tasting Room
Buena Vista Winery
Honorable Mention: Pangloss Cellars
Best Wine List
The Girl & The Fig
Honorable Mention: Fairmont Sonoma Mission & Spa
Best Winery
Buena Vista Winery
Honorable Mention: Pangloss Cellars
Best Winery Tour
Benziger Family Winery
Honorable Mention: Rosso Host Company
BEST BUSINESSES
Best Antique Store
Plain Jane's
Honorable Mention: Chateau Sonoma
Best Art Gallery
Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Honorable Mention: Arts Guild of Sonoma
Best Auto Body Shop
Body Best Collision Center
Honorable Mention: Daniele's Classic Auto Body
Best Auto Repair Shop
Pacific Rim Auto Repair
Honorable Mention: Mike Labre Automotive
Best Boutique
The Loop
Honorable Mention: Perle
Best Consignment, Resale or Thrift Shop
Plain Jane's
Honorable Mention: Republic of Thrift
Best Day Spa
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Honorable Mention: The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance
Resort & Spa
Best Dog Groomer
My Pal Pet Supplies & Grooming
Honorable Mention: Casey's Place
Best Facial/Makeup
Catalina's Skin & Body
Honorable Mention: Amber Rose Advanced Skin Care
Best Financial Institution
Redwood Credit Union
Honorable Mention: Exchange Bank
Best Garden Supplies/Nursery
Sonoma Mission Gardens
Honorable Mention: Friedman's Home Improvement
Best Gift Shop
Sign of the Bear Kitchenware
Honorable Mention: Global Heart Fair Trade
Best Grocery Store
Sonoma Market
Honorable Mention: Whole Foods
Best Health Club/Gym
Parkpoint Health Club - Sonoma
Honorable Mention: Sonoma Fit
Best Jewelry Store
Vineyard Jewelers
Honorable Mention: Halem & Company de Sonoma
Best Local Bank
Exchange Bank
Honorable Mention: Bank of Marin
Best Local Food Producer
Paul's Produce
Honorable mention: The Patch
Best Mortgage Broker
RPM Mortgage
Honorable Mention: People's Home Equity
Best Pedicure/Manicure
Maxwell Nails Salon
Honorable Mention: Catalina's Skin and Body
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