The Best in the Santa Ynez Valley
The Santa Ynez Valley Journal would like to
congratulate all the businesses that our readers voted the Best in the Valley!
Winners can pick up their certificates at the
Valley Journal after 1/11/08.
Accountant Firm: Christensen & Drake
Antique Shop: Solvang Antique Center
Appliance Store: Sears Roebuck & Co.
Architect: David Goldstein Architect, AIA
Art Gallery: Judith Hale Gallery
Attorney: Kay Kuns
Auto Body Shop: Monte’s Auto Body
Auto Dealer: Rio Vista Chevrolet
Auto Parts Store: Napa Auto Parts
Bakery: Solvang Bakery
Bank: Rabobank
Barber: The Barber Shop
Beauty Salon: Wild Hair
Cabinet Maker: Valley Oak Cabinets
Candy Store: Ingeborg’s
Chocolates
Carpet Cleaner: Colgate Carpet Cleaning
Caterer: New West Catering
Chef: Leonardo Curti, Grappolo’s
Chiropractor: Kraus Chiropractic Office
Cleaners: Valley Cleaners
Clothing Store: Lady Bug
Cocktail Lounge: Mattei’s
Tavern
Coffee House: Corner House Coffee
Computer Repair: On-Site Computers
Contractor: Urquidez
Construction Co.
Dance Studio: Los Olivos Dance
Gallery
Dentist: Dr. Dwayne Elder, DDS
Florist: Renae’s Bouquet
Furniture Store: Murphy’s Home
Furnishings
Gardener: Valley Gardener
Gas Station: John’s Chevron
Gift Shop: Mole Hole
Golf Course: River Course at the Alisal
Grocery Store: El Rancho Marketplace
Health Club: YMCA
Hotel: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Insurance Dealer: Bob Harris
Jeweler: Johnson’s Jewel Box
Landscaper: Jerry Markota
Landscaping
Liquor Store: Rio Market
Manicurist: Athena at The Wild
Hair
Massage Therapist: Bay Lemay
New Business: True Addiction
Nursery: Windmill Nursery
Optometrist: Dr. Dennis Bales, OD
Pest Control: New Era Pest Control
Printer: Viking Press
Physician: Dr. Anthony Howe, MD, FAAP
Plumber: Phil’s Plumbing
Real Estate: Sotheby’s International Realty
Thrift Store: People Helping People
Veterinarian: Dr. Bob Dean, DVM
Winery: Gainey Vineyard
Other: Auto Repair: Advanced Auto
Entertainment: Santa Ynez Valley Chorale
Restaurants
Mexican: Rudy’s Restaurant
Pizza: Pizza Shack
Burger: Paula’s Old Town Burger Barn
Danish: Little Mermaid
Breakfast: Ellen’s Pancake House
Lunch: Panino’s
Coffee Shop: Longhorn Coffee Shop
Deli: El Rancho Marketplace
Steak: The Hitching Post
Romantic: Brother’s Restaurant at Mattei’s
Salad: Brother’s Restaurant at Mattei’s Tavern
Fish: Brother’s Restaurant at Mattei’s Tavern
Sandwich: Panino’s
Family: A.J. Spurs
Favorite for the kids: Parks Plaza Theater
Favorite place to take your date:
Brother’s
Restaurant at Mattei’s Tavern
Favorite place to unwind: Home
Favorite place to have fun: Nojoqui
Park