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Presenting the Winners of the 2015 Readers Choice Awards!
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S P E C I A L E D I T I O N
YOU PICKED YOUR FAVORITES! HERE THEY ARE ...
Half Moon Bay Review
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“I ’m honored to be voted #1 Favorite Real Estate Agent for the Half Moon Bay Review Reader’s Choice Awards.
It’s a pleasure to serve your real estate needs in this fabulous community and beautiful All-American town.”
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There is a reason we don’t call it the “Best of the Coastside.” How does
one pick the best sushi roll when there are so many to choose from? The best beach? Well, that’s pretty subjective.
These are the annual Readers Choice Awards and it is all about your favorites. It’s a fun way to give recognition to the businesses, the people and the places in our community that make this place unique.
This was not multiple choice. We did not have voters pick from an edited list. This was all on your own, and we tallied every last ballot —
more than 1,400 of them!
Some of the winners were landslides. Many
were decided by the slimmest of margins. We included more
than 70 categories including a few ones that are new this year. Take a look.
Did your favorite take a prize?
— Bill Murray, Publisher
Presenting the Winners of the 2015 Readers Choice Awards!
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Just the factsNo frills chart with all of this year’s winners.
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Who won the $100?Congratulations to Chris Granahan of Montara! She won a $100 gift certifi cate to Mullins!
Thanks for entering!
A sampling of the victorsWe chose 10 categories to focus on and give you more details.
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A PARTIALLY HIDDEN GEM ON THE COAST
There is no swath of land on the Coastside more beloved than Montara State Beach. Visit and you will know why it is the Readers Choice for best beach and best place to
have a picnic.Just look at the Yelp reviews:“What a great place to chill and zen out!”“I would defi nitely recommend this place if you just want to
enjoy the sound of the waves without the crowds.”“We have fi nally found our go-to beach stpot!”The beach is beautiful and protected and an obvious
draw for beach-lovers across the region. But it’s also a bit off the beaten path, a bit hard to get to, and parking can be a bit diffi cult. All that deters some of the tourist traffi c that fi lls
beaches to the south. So it feels like a local destination.The beach isn’t for everyone, and that may be part of its
charm. It can be windy, and water conditions can make for dangerous surf. Be careful and dress warmly.
And bring your camera. If there is any spot ready-made for your Facebook profi le photo, it’s Montara State Beach.
Just don’t love it too much. Dogs require a leash and bonfi res are a no-no. If you want to get married on the beach or have a special event, call the San Mateo County Sector Offi ce of State Parks at 726-8819.
Runner Up: Surfers BeachHonorable Mention: Francis State Beach
Montara beach is a sandy favorite
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‘Orange’ you glad for Farmer John?LONGTIME FARMER IS A LOCAL FAVORITE
To say fall is a busy time for Farmer John Muller and his family is to make an understatement. That’s because October means pumpkins.
Muller’s pumpkin patch on Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay earned the nod as the Readers Choice this year. His iconic spot is different from some around here because he eschews the grander entertainment venues with a fall theme that abound elsewhere on highways 1 and 92.
“They do a great job entertaining people,” he said of his friendly competition, “but we decided to keep it agriculture.”
The Mullers have farmed for many years, leasing the 18 acres for more than four decades. They haven’t always been in the pumpkin game, however.
“We were a bit late with it,” he said. “We were fl ower farmers in real life, but that business changed so we reinvented
our business.”Today the Mullers offer about 50 varieties of pumpkin on
their patch. And visitors stream in from all over the coast and all over the world. He said they get 2,000 to 3,000 school kids every year, all of them coming to learn about coastal agriculture. He keeps tabs on many visitors from around the globe.
“I just got an email from Switzerland. I gave this lady a seed and she brought it back for her father to grow,” Muller said. “She sent me a picture. It’s a 50- or 60-pounder.”
New this year: an Ohlone-style hut that will highlight the native dwellings of the Coastside.
Muller is ready for his busiest season.“It’s an exciting time of year,” he said. “I can’t sleep!”
Honorable Mention (tie): 4-C’s Pumpkin PatchHonorable Mention (tie): Bob”s Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Farm
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Parsons is favorite in the gymCOASTSIDE HISTORY WORKS TO HIS ADVANTAGE
Athletes sometimes have complicated relationships with their coaches, but that isn’t the case when it comes to John W. Parsons. He is synonymous with
Coastside hoops and the Readers Choice as favorite coach.When Parsons makes suggestions, his young charges
know he speaks from winning experience. He is a member of the Half Moon Bay High School Sports Hall of Fame. He set county records for 3-pointers and his No. 23 was retired by the Cougars. He was a two-time San Mateo County Player of the Year.
After a stint coaching for his alma mater, he has moved on to lead AAU squads out of Half Moon Bay. Learn more at coastsidebasketball.com.
Parsons says he currently has about 60 kids, many of them in elementary school. And they are learning to compete at a high level.
“I want to get them out of the Half Moon Bay fi shbowl,”
he said. He said his teams sometimes play more talented teams from all over the Bay Area, but his kids have a secret weapon: togetherness. Many of them have played together as Coastsiders for their whole lives.
“It’s kind of that ‘Hoosiers’ thing,” he said with a chuckle, referencing the movie in which the small-town kids win a state championship over the big-time city programs.
Parsons says his own long history on the Coastside helps him create a rapport with young athletes.
“Me being in the community so long is helpful — even if the kids don’t know who I am,” he said.
Parsons says he feels honored to be noticed when there are so many deserving coaches in the community.
“It’s pretty cool,” he said.
Runner Up: Sarah CageHonorable Mention: Keith Holden, Naomi Patridge (tie)
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Photography ‘just made sense to me’DUPREZ FOUND PASSION ON COAST
Shanti Duprez remembers exactly when fate found her.“I was working my fi rst job at La Di Da café 20 years
ago and a co-worker said she was leaving Coastside Photography,” she recalled. Duprez thought that sounded like a fun place to work and so she went to see the proprietor, Tammy Trejo, who quickly became a mentor. Now she can brag about being Readers Choice for photography on the coast.
“She steered me toward an art degree,” Duprez said. “Photography just made sense to me.”
After college she worked for others for a bit, but friends kept clamoring for her to shoot their portraits and special events. In 2000, she went into business for herself. Today, portraitsbyshanti.com is fi lled with lovingly produced portraits and coastal wedding photography.
She laughs when asked whether wedding photography is a diffi cult assignment.
“I love it,” she said. “I love thinking on my feet and being a part of such a monumental event for people.”
Talking to Duprez, you get the sense that she would be taking photographs even if her work was just a hobby.
“I am a huge people-watcher,” she said. “Photography gives me an excuse to watch and get paid for it!”.
Runner Up: Tammy Trejo, Coastside PhotographyHonorable Mention: Becky Ruppel Photography
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January is a favorite artist all year longPUMPKIN FEST POSTERS BROUGHT ART HOME
If you want a measure for the professionalism and prolifi c nature that January Hooker brings to her art, consider that in October the Coastal Arts League is
hosting a 50-year retrospective of her work.“I can hardly believe it myself,” said January, this year’s
Readers Choice for the Coastside’s favorite artist. Hooker was very appreciative of the honor.
“I don’t have a shop, and I haven’t been very public,” she said.
The breadth of the CAL show is possible because of all the encouragement she has felt in her life as an artist. She remembers her mother bringing her to Saturday morning classes at the Cleveland Institute of Art when she was growing up in Ohio.
“My mom bought me lots of paint-by-numbers,” she
said. “It trains your hands like playing scales on the piano.”She also credits her husband, Chad Hooker, for
supporting her work.As a result, January’s artwork is now synonymous with
Half Moon Bay. That is largely because she was associated with the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival for more than 20 years. Hooker’s colorful event poster designs included little hidden touches just for fans of her work who would look for a tiny sailboat here or a purple ribbon there.
And her work spread throughout the community like so many pumpkins on the vine. These days, she is proud to have her work inside the Coastside Adult Day Health Center, among other places.
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January Hookerthanks all of you for choosing her as your favorite artist!
She is very honored and excited!
Announcing January Hooker’sFifty Year Retrospective Art Show
September 25th - October 25thRealism • Surrealism
Coastal Arts League Museum Gallery 300 Main Street, Suite 6, Half Moon BayGallery Hours: Thursday – Monday 12 – 5
Artist’s Exhibit ReceptionSaturday, October 3rd • 1:00 – 5:00 PM
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HALF MOON BAY VETERINARY HOSPITALFrom everyone at Half Moon Bay Veterinary Hospital, to all our friends in the Coastside Community “Thank you for your support!!”
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To the surprise of no one, the California Coastal Trail was the Readers’ Choice for favorite place to walk the dog and as the favorite place to walk or ride a bike.
How could it be otherwise?The Coastal Trail is a truly a local treasure, our part
of a plan that seems always under development. Outdoor enthusiasts would love to complete an easily accessible pedestrian trail to run the length of the California coast, but it seems all we can do to complete and maintain our little sliver of that grandiose vision. Consequently, there are breaks in the chain. You’ll have to off-road a bit if you want to get from Half Moon Bay up through the Midcoast.
But when you do, there is nothing like a walk on the Coastal Trail. Just ask Fido!
Whether on a sunny day with gentle off-shore breezes or a blustery early winter hike when the sky threatens to open up, the trail can be awe-inspiring. You might see sea birds skittering underfoot or overhead. There are native plants on all sides. And at the right time of year, you are very likely to see whales spouting just off the beach.
There is good news this year, too. By the end of the year, the city of Half Moon Bay expects to have re-opened the Pilarcitos Bridge, meaning walkers can now make their way all the way through Half Moon Bay.
The Coastal Trail will never be beat.
Runner Up: Maverick’s Bluffs, Higgins/PurissmaHonorable Mention: Quarry Park, Montara Mountain
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What is your favorite ... Favorite Runner-Up Honorable Mention
EAT, DRINK AND BE ENTERTAINEDCoffee Shop Peet’s Coffee Shop Half Moon Bay Coffee Company Starbucks
Breakfast Spot Three Zero Café Ketch Joanne Restaurant Sam’s Coffee Shop
Bakery Moonside Bakery Half Moon Bay Bakery Montara Café & Bakery
Taqueria/Mexican Restaurant Tres Amigos Happy Taco El Gran Amigo
Place for Burger Jersey Joe’s Coastside Silver Star Grill Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
Place for Pizza It’s Italia Round Table Pizza Via Uno Cucina Italiana & Bar
Sandwich Spot San Benito House Deli Gherkin’s Sandwich Shop Jersey Joe’s Coastside
Place for Dessert Mezza Luna Café Pasta Moon Half Moon Bay Coffee Company
Place to Taste Wine Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese Pasta Moon La Nebbia Winery
Place for a Beer Hop Dogma Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. Cowboy Fishing Co.
Place for Happy Hour Sam’s Chowder House (tie)Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. (tie)
NA Moss Beach Distillery
Asian/Sushi Restaurant Sushi Main Street Shiki Half Moon Bay Spice Me Thai
Italian Restaurant Mezza Luna It’s Italia Pasta Moon
American Restaurant Flavor Jersey’s Joe’ Coastside Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
Seafood Restaurant Sam’s Chowder House Barbara’s Fish Trap Moss Beach Distillery
Special Occasion Restaurant Mezza Luna Pasta Moon Moss Beach Distillery
Restaurant to Take the Kids Jersey Joe’s Coastside Cameron’s Inn, Pub & Restaurant (tie)Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. (tie)
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Overall Restaurant Pasta Moon Mezza Luna Moss Beach Distillery
New Restaurant India Beach Restaurant Cowboy Fishing Co. Spice Me Thai
Place to Hear Live Music Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. Old Princeton Landing Public House & Grill
Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society
Place to Watch Sports Jersey Joe’s Coastside Half Moon Bay Brewing Company Cameron’s Inn, Pub & Restaurant
Catering Service Sample This! Cooking for Friends Event Savvy
Local Event Pumpkin Festival Night of Lights 4th of July Parade
Presenting the 2015 favoritesIn order of how they were presented on the ballot, here
are the winners, runner-ups and honorable mentions in each category. We collected nearly 1,500 ballots, which is
a new record in participation. Thank you to all who took the time to share their opinions and congratulations to all who were selected as a favorite, whether you won an award or not. And thank you for the feedback. We already have some ideas for new categories for next year. Without further ado ...
2015 Coastside Ambassador — Cameron PalmerSpecial recognition should be given to our Coastside Ambassador Award
Winner, Cameron Palmer. He was the Runner-Up in the 2014 contest and secured the top spot in this year’s voting. Restaurateur and business man, Palmer is known for his community involvement and upbeat attitude. His love of the Coastside is apparent, and it is with great honor that we can name him the 2015 Coastside Ambassdor, representing the true spirit of our community. Well done!
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Thank You We really appreciate your support and patronage and for taking the time to vote for us.Thanks to our cooks and staff. They work very hard to produce a consistent product with the freshest quality ingredients.
HONORABLE MENTIONRUNNER UPFAVORITE AMERICAN RESTAURANT FAVORITE SANDWICH SPOT
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OUT AND ABOUTBeach Montara State Beach Surfers Beach Francis State Beach
Place for a Hike Montara Mountain Purissima Creek Redwoods Quarry Park
Place to Surf Jetty Surfer’s Beach Montara Beach Maverick’s
Place to Take Visitors Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Pillar Point Harbor Moss Beach Distillery
Place for a Picnic Montara Beach Kelly Beach Roosevelt Beach (tie)Quarry Park (tie)
Place to Walk Dog Coastal Trail Maverick’s Bluffs Quarry Park
Place to Bike Ride Coastal Trail Higgins/Purissma Montara Mountain
Most Romantic Coastside Spot Moss Beach Distillery The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Maverick’s
THE THINGS YOU NEEDGrocery Store New Leaf Community Market Safeway Cunha’s Country Store
Place to Buy Gifts Pumpkin Patch Hallmark (tie)The Posh Moon (tie)
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Auto Repair Shop Phil’s Tire Pros and Auto Care Paulo’s Auto Care Angelo’s Auto & Muffl er Repair
Fitness Studio/Gym Fit Studio Empowered Fitness Snap Fitness
Plumber Simms Plumbing Miramar Plumbing Kensit Plumbing
Electrician Bowerman Electric Ingraham Electric DeMeo Electric
House Painter Palladino Painting Valencia Painting Picasso Painting (tie)Sunrise Painting (tie)
Contractor Bodas Construction Kulda Construction Von Almen Construction
Pet Care Service Coastside PETS Klaws, Paws & Hooves Jump’n Java Agility (tie)Marley and Me Animal Services (tie)
Handyman Brian Cox (tie)Bruce McKimmie (tie)
NA Coastside Technical Services
Computer Repair Alifano Technologies Mike the Computer Guy None
Veterinarian Half Moon Bay Veterinary Hospital Coastside Veterinary Clinic Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital
Home Cleaning Service Betty’s House Cleaning White Glove Cleaning Leon House Cleaning
Art Gallery Colors of the Coast Gallery Coastal Arts League The Garden Gallery
Flowers/Florist Alena Jean Repetto’s Pastorino’s
Nursery Half Moon Bay Nursery Alena Jean Repetto’s Florists
Gardener Wild Flower Farms Steven Melo Gardening & Landscaping Aztec Gardens
Hair Salon Aqua Beauty Salon Bamboo Hair + Body Main Street Hair Design
Nail Salon Nail Elegance Salon Image Salon Galaxy Nails
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FAVORITE OVERALL RESTAURANTFAVORITE PLACE FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION
FAVORITE PLACE FOR HAPPY HOURFAVORITE SEAFOOD RESTAURANTFAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS
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Happy Hour Food Menu - $1.50 to $8Oysters, Fish Tacos, Pulled Pork Nachos and more...
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Joe Angelini Agency, Farmers Insurance your
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650-726-4818435 Johnston Street, Half Moon Bay jangelini@angeliniinsurance.combangelini@angeliniinsurance.com
Brianne AngeliniJoe Angelini
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Place for a Massage Cloud 9 Foot Spa Enso The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Dry Cleaner Greenhouse Cleaners Blue &White Cleaners Crown Cleaners
Clothing Store Crow’s Nest The Posh Moon Rouge Boutique
Book Store Bay Book Company Ink Spell Books Coastside Books
Yoga Practice Enso I Am Yoga Joy of Being
Chiroprator Dr. Mark Heath Dr. Daniel Rhodes Dr. Nancy Newbold
Doctor Pamela Carrington-Tribble, D.O. Dan McMillan M.D. Humphrey Lu, M.D.
Dentist Sheppard Family Dentistry Coastside Dentistry David Maahs DDS
Financial/Tax Service Parsons Financial Advisors and Parsons Accounting & Tax Services
Edward JonesFinancial Advisor Chris Devcich
H&R Block
Real Estate Agent Juliette Kulda Rose/Nate Serdy Grant Walters
Bank Wells Fargo Bank of America US Bank
Insurance Offi ce Farmer’s Insurance, Joe Angelini State Farm, Heidi Kuiper Weller-O’Brien, Kevin O’Brien
Surf Shop Mavericks Surf Shop Cowboy Surf Shop Half Moon Bay Board Shop
Pumpkin Patch Farmer John’s 4-C’s Pumpkin Patch (tie)Bob’s Vegetable and Pumpkin Farm (tie)
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Place to get a Xmas Tree 4-C’s Tree Farm Repettos Santa’s Tree Farm
Hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Oceano Hotel and Spa Beach House
MOVERS AND SHAKERSLocal Musician Steven Pasero Catie Chase Califuegos
Local Artist January Hooker Ellen Joseph (tie)Pricilla Klass (tie)
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Local Photographer Shanti Duprez Fine Portrait Photography
Tammy Trejo, Coastside Photography
Becky Ruppel Photography
Most Hardworking Volunteer John Lynch Mike Alifano Naomi Patridge
Non-Profi t or Community Service Organization
Coastside Hope Senior Coastsiders Cabrillo Education Foundation
Teacher Tom Cox Laurie McMahon (tie)Diana Purucker (tie)
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Coach John W. Parsons Sarah Cage Keith Holden (tie)Naomi Patridge (tie)
COASTSIDE AMBASSADOR: SPIRIT OF THE COASTSIDE AWARDCameron Palmer John Lynch Mike Alifano
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Group Fitness Abs-Glutes-Arms • Barre Boot Camp • BODYPUMP BODYFLOW • BODYSTEP Buti • Yoga Cycle • Core HIIT • Tabata ZUMBA • Pilates
Personal TrainingOne-on-one coaching
Credentialed & experienced
Experience FITHigh-energy environment
Music and funOngoing support
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ReBoot @ FIT! Lose Inches &
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www.FITHMB.com650 726-4040
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FAVORITE FITNESS STUDIOExperience FIT this Fall
SET YOUR GOALS IN MOTION
We are honored to be voted your Favorite Fitness Studio on the Coastside. Our team of talented instructors and trainers are proud to offer innovative fitness programs to the men, women and teens in our community.
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Simms keeps things fl owingCUSTOMER SERVICE IS KEY IN THIS BUSINESS
F ace it: Who wants to call a plumber?There are things we do because we want to and
things we do out of necessity and paying a plumber falls into the latter category. Perhaps, then, it is particularly worthy of note when a local plumbing service is named a favorite in our Reader’s Choice awards.
Steve Simms, owner of Simms Plumbing in Pescadero, is synonymous with effi cient service for many on the coast. He and his eight-plumber crew criss-cross the coast every day unclogging lines, changing out fi xtures and just generally getting things fl owing again.
Offi ce support is key to the operation. Kathy Llorente says that Veronica, Sherry and herself understand that customers are often stressed out when they call so they take pains not to make the situation any worse by bungling scheduling or failing to
provide anything but top-notch service.Llorente says that hardly a days goes by
without someone complimenting the men on the job sites. That makes it easier on the offi ce staff, she said.
In some ways, Simms harkens back to an earlier way of doing business, when customer relations were more important than social media relations. In fact, the company doesn’t even have a website.
“Yeah, we’re still a little old-school here,” she said with a laugh.
Runner Up: Miramar PlumbingHonorable Mention: Kensit Plumbing
Thank you to the community for your support and for honoring me as your favorite Caterer for the past four years.
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Many thanksto everyone who voted for me. I am very grateful to have such wonderful clients and friends in our community.
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FAVORITEGROCERY STORE
At New Leaf we cater to our core with lots of organics, and if you’re new to natural foods, we’re happy to guide you down our aisles, where you’ll find the latest info on eating well. As purveyors of goodness, that’s how we nourish and sustain our community—and that’s our mission. We offer:
• Gluten-Free & Vegan Options• Freshly Prepared Deli Salads• Hot Bar & Salad Bar • Fresh Organic Juices & Smoothies• Organic & Local Produce• Sustainable Meat & Seafood • Local, International and Artisan Cheeses
See you in the store!
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721 Purissima St. Suite C • Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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We are a full-service tax, accounting and fi nancial services fi rm. Our services include tax preparation, business planning, business accounting, and comprehensive fi nancial planning services such as: investment management; multi-generational estate planning; insurance services; mortgage services; and education, retirement/work-optional, and life planning.
Securities offfered through Foothill Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services including fee-based asset management accounts are offered through Foothill Securities Inc. All other fi nancial planning services are offered through Parsons Financial Advosors. Parsons Financial advisors and Foothill Securities are not affi liated companies.
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Alena Jean makes memories out of fl owersHMB SHOP IS FAVORITE FOR WEDDINGS
Even the most joyous occasion can be a stressful one, so it helps to have a trusted local artisan in your corner. That’s precisely where you will fi nd
Alena Jean Barragan, proprietor of the Readers’ Choice for favorite fl orist shop.
Barragan spends a good deal of her time making fl oral arrangements for Coastside weddings. It allows her to put her artistic training to good use. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s degree in art and says she tries to incorporate into her fl oral arrangements all that she has learned by working in sculpture and ceramics.
But really, you could also say she was born into the fl ower business. She remembers, as a young girl, helping
her mother around the family fl oral shop then known as Flora Farm. While the family landscaping business by that name remains vital, the fl ower shop closed after 14 years. Barragan opened her own shop on Purissima Street 10 years ago.
“She was only 2 when we opened our shop,” says Barragan’s mother, Nancy Whiting. “That’s the age of her daughter now.”
Some days Whiting can still be found answering the phone on behalf of her daughter’s busy shop. She calls herself a volunteer.
“I can’t be fi red!” she said with a laugh.
Runner Up: Repetto’sHonorable Mention: Pastorino’s
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Thank you to my employees for doing an outstanding job and most of all
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It is a privilege to serve the Coastside
HALF MOON BAY • 650.430.2383www.bodasconstruction.com
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All of us at Coastside Pets want to thank you for voting us the #1 Pet Sitting Company for the Readers Choice Awards.
Truly an honor to receive this award for the fourth consecutive year. We are so proud to be part of a community where locals support locals. For the past 18 years we have aimed to provide exceptional pet care to the Coastside, and are grateful for our hometown and loyal clients who support us! We have enjoyed every tender, loving moment and look forward to providing you and your family with quality pet care for years to come. We wuv you!
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Coastside foodies turn to New LeafGROCERY HAS SPECIAL PLACE IN COMMUNITY
New Leaf Community Market was the runaway favorite grocery store in this year’s Readers’ Choice balloting. Regulars won’t be surprised.
The many votes are likely because the Half Moon Bay store – one of seven in the region – boasts the coast’s largest selection of fruits and vegetables, and has an eclectic and always interesting display of fi ne wines, cheeses and other specialty products you can’t fi nd elsewhere. But that’s not the whole story. While many Coastsiders do all their weekly shopping at New Leaf, it is also a popular stop for people looking for a lunchtime sandwich or a quick, prepared dinner.
And beyond that shoppers appreciate the company’s reputation for giving back to the community. Often, Thursdays are “Community Days,” when New Leaf returns 5 percent of the day’s sales to local nonprofi ts. There are 10-cent “Envirotokens” that are given to everyone who reuses a grocery bag. In Half Moon Bay, customers can give those tokens to the Friends of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Coastside Land Trust, Elkus Ranch, Coastside State Parks Association, Pie Ranch or, new this year, to the California Native Plant Society. New Leaf even offers classes, workshops and many community events.
New Leaf is the place Coastsiders shop when they want to make a memorable meal and a difference.
Runner Up: SafewayHonorable Mention: Cunha’s Country Market
Many Thanks to all of our happy customers!We are so glad we can be a part of your Holiday Seasons year after year
~ The Cozzolinos
HWY 92, Half Moon Bay | (650) 726-9614
Thank you for voting
4-C’S TREE FARM AND PUMPKINS
Favorite Place to get a Christmas Tree and Runner up for Favorite Pumpkin Patch
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Favorite Grocery Store
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• Located Just Off of Hwy 92 in Half Moon Bay
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We’re HappyYou’re Happy!
Thank you for votingHappy Taco one of your
favorite Taquerias on the Coast!
Stop by for authenticMexican cooking from the
Sanchez and Hernandezfamilies. Your local choice
since 1990.
Serving Posole (pork andhominy stew) everyday and
Menudo soup and Birria(goat stew) with homemade tortillas Saturday & Sunday.
Happy Taco Taqueria726.5480 • 184 San Mateo Road, HMB
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“Favorite Dry Cleaner!”
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At your service six days per weekMonday-Tuesday: 7 am – 7 pmFriday: 7 am – 6:30 pmSaturday: 9 am – 3 pm
GREENHOUSE CLEANERS80-A North Cabrillo Highway • Half Moon BayStrawfl ower Shopping Center • 650.726.0208
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HAIRCUTS COLOR HIGHLIGHTS
RETEXTURIZING MAKEUP BLOW-OUTS
FORMAL/WEDDING STYLES WAXING
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pumpkin patch hallmark | 80 cabrillo highway n, half moon bay | (650) 726-3963
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The entire staff at Pumpkin Patch Hallmark wishes to extend a very warm and sincere Thank You to everyone that participated in naming our shop as your “Favorite Place to Buy Gifts”.
We realize there are many wonderful local establishments worthy of this acknowledgment and are very humbled to have been recognized with this honor.
As always, we intend to continue to offer the very best in selection and service to our friends in the community.
We look forward to seeing all of you soon.
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Marley & Me Animal Servicesproviding expert exercise, fun and socialization
Our goal is to create a safe
experience for your dog to have fun,
play and just be a dog!
650-270-5974www.marley-and-me.com
“ A big thAnksfrom the team at
Marley & Me Animal Services for you your votes and
support, we are so grateful to live in
such a wonderful dog friendly community!
“Tide pools draw provide a learning experienceUNIQUE ENVIRONMENT IS VERY FRAGILE
There is no doubt that the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve is one of the most beautiful spots on the Coastside. Then the tide goes out and it becomes one of the most
interesting places, too.The complex geology, sea level reefs, pocket beaches
and nutrient rich waters create the perfect habitat for diverse marine life, much of which can be observed fi rst-hand. This is no aquarium, however. Conditions can change quickly and be quite rough and the impact of visitors is of prime concern. If you do go to this Moss Beach treasure, be cautious and respectful of all the sea life. You’ll leave with wet feet and a renewed sense of wonder .
Runner Up: Pillar Point HarborHonorable Mention: Moss Beach Distillery
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Colors of the CoastGallery & Gift Shop
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Favorite Local Artist &
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Favorite Local Artist Favorite Local Artist Runner Up:
Mountain is a favorite hike
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As dividing lines go, you can’t do much better than Montara Mountain. The northern-most “peak” in the Review readership area, the mountain serves as a
dividing line between our Coastside and the city of Pacifi ca and suburbs to the north.
The mountain was named the Readers Choice for favorite place to take a hike in the region. It’s no wonder.
The top of the mountain provides one of the best vantages in the area. On a clear day, you can see much of the Bay Area at the top of your hike. But the mountain can also be cold, dreary and wet. It even gets a dusting of snow from time to time. A species of manzanita, known as Arctostaphylos montaraensis or Montara manzanita, clings to the mountainside. In fact, the fertile soils heading up the mountain provide for a diverse coastal fl ora.
Getting there isn’t for the faint of heart, and getting there will likely keep you heart-healthy. Be prepared to climb. The elevation gain is listed at more than 1,800 feet! You can also fi nd trailheads at McNee Ranch, Farralone Cutoff through the county-maintained San Pedro Valley Park and from Gray Whale Cove. Pack water and perhaps a snack. The hikes are as far as 10 miles, roundtrip.
Runner Up: Purissima Creek RedwoodsHonorable Mention: Quarry Park
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We’re Honored to be Runner Up !Favorite Auto Repair Shopson the coast!
129 Main St. Half Moon Bay 650-726-5969
Quality full servicecar repairs and tire center
Honest, excellent service and a friendly, helpful staff
W E ’ R E H E R E T O H E L P !
We’re Honored to be Runner Up !Favorite Auto Repair Shops CHOICE
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SUSHIMAIN STREETMonday – Thursday 11:30 – 2:30, 5:00 – 9:30Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:30 – 9:30
696 Mill St, Half Moon Bay | 726-6336400 Main St, Half Moon Bay | 726-2775www.sushimainstreet.com
LIVE MUSIC THURSDAY NIGHTS7:00-9:30PM
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CAMERON’S RESTAURANT, PUB & INNHONORABLE MENTION:
Favorite place to watch sportsRUNNER UP:
Favorite place to watch sportsFavorite place to take the kids
CAMERON’S RESTAURANT • 1410 S. CABRILLO HWY, HMB • OPEN DAILY
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It’s a privelege and an honor to have our clients past, present and future
give us their vote of con dence.—The staff at Klaws Paws and Hooves
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US ONE OF YOUR
FAVORITE CONTRACTORS ON THE COAST
Kind Regards,
Robert and Derek
Tues.–Sat. 10–5, Sun. 11–3, Closed Monday340 Purissima Street, Half Moon Bay | 726-3662
“Many Thanks to my customers for Voting Alena Jean #1 Florist on the Coastside!
& Runner-Up for Your Favorite Nursery!’’
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Celebrating 10 years 2005 - 2015
ALL OF US ~ THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE!
... continuing to prioritize exceeding customer expectations in what we offer
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The worlds largets tax serivces provider, is available year round
to provide you support with any IRS and tax issues and questions.
We can be reached at 650-592-2013.
H&R Block would like to thank our clients
for voting us one of their favoriteTax & Financial Services
Thank you Coastsiders for voting Coastside Hope
Favorite Non-Profit / Community Service Organization!
Top Row: Fatima, Ali, Lorena, and Violeta. Bottom Row: Julie, Keith and Cecilia.
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EL GRAN AMIGOAUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD
EAT HERE • TAKE OUT • 728-38152448 CABRILLO HWY • MOSS BEACH
We Really Appreciate You � inking Of Us.We Always Try Our Best For You.“A Paradise For Your Taste Buds”
Thanks for all of your votes!
BOWERMAN ELECTRIC
Steve BowermanP.0. Box 457
Half Moon BayCalifornia 94019
650.726.4544Contractor Lic. No. 611287
Insuredstbowerman@comcast.net
42 YEARS IN BUSINESS
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Our bankers live and work in your community and know that good relationships make us all stronger. By getting to know you our experienced bankers can offer customized tools and services tailored to meet your financial needs.
Visit us at a location near you and talk with a banker today.
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