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Best of Oakley is a publication of Brentwood Press & Publishing Corporation248 Oak St., Brentwood, CA 94513 • Phone: 925-634-1441 • Fax: 925-634-1975

Balloting for the Best of Oakley is unscientific, and reflects only the opinions of Oakley Press readers who returned ballots. Ballots were published in the Oakley Press on April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2010. Ballots were tallied by members of the Press staff, and are available for inspection by appointment by calling 634-1441, ext. 115.

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Best of Oakley Editor Ger Erickson

Graphic Artists Jac Carter, Carol Laird, Anne Ray and Teri Fitzhugh

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The Oakley Press is PrOud tO present the 2010 Best of Oakley. inside

you’ll find 150 categories describing the best places to get your car fixed, find a meal for under $10 or take a visitor to show off your home town. Who are the snappiest pizza delivery guys, who’s a reliable electrician, and where should you go to get those pearly whites polished? you’ll find them right here.

as Oakley’s population continues to grow, the options for where to get the things you need and want can get bewildering. take the advice of your friends and neighbors and use this lineup to find the best goods and services Oakley has to offer. if you were among our dedicated voters, compare your picks with those of your fellow balloteers – you might find some gems you didn’t know existed.

look for the distinctive Best of Oakley 2010 star on the door of local establishments and know they’ve been painstakingly singled out as the stars of the community.

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Every year, We Wait On the receiving end of all those Best

of Oakley ballots like surfers pad-dling prostrate on their boards, bracing for the monster wave build-ing up and bearing down on them. We know we’re about to take a

wild ride – and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

thousands of votes were cast by you and meticulously counted by us. thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out a ballot, three of which were plucked in a random

drawing, earning the winners a $50 gift certificate to a local restau-rants.

a big “bon appetit” to angelica sewell, Bill Morgan, and tammy and steve Wagner. Congratulations, everyone!

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nOt all Best Of Oakley stars Can Be slapped onto an office entrance or pinned onto

a jacket lapel. Call them matters of lifestyle. they range from good deeds to sublime scenes, from Most Community-minded Company to Best view in town. and our readers were enthusiastic about their choices.

the Best Government spending award went to Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza, home to City hall, the Oakley Police department, Black Bear diner and Community Park. the Plaza is the anchor for the city’s plan to revitalize and beautify the historic downtown section of Main street. also garnering an award in the Best Government spending category was Big Break regional shoreline, where Oakleyites – and folks from around the Bay area – go fishing, birdwatching, picnicking or simply savoring the refreshing delta breezes. Coming soon to Big Break is the delta discovery experience facility, featuring exhibits and programs spotlighting the delta’s magnificent wildlife and ecosystems.

the Best historic Building in town, according to our readers’ votes, is City hall, located at 3231 Main st. in Civic Center Plaza. Completed between 2006 and 2007, City hall houses Oakley’s Police department and Council Chambers, plus administrative offices, in a magnificent 25,000-square-foot space. if you haven’t checked out City hall by now, drop by for a City Council meeting. you’ll exercise your civic prerogatives and enjoy good architectural scenery at the same time.

Our readers tagged diamond hills sports Club and spa as the city’s Best-looking Building. the two-story, 57,000-square-foot facility located on 1510

neroly road is a beautifully designed and appointed private club offering every fitness and spa amenity imaginable. Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza also rated high in this category.

Most of the lifestyle awards read like the

itinerary of a proud resident showing off Oakley’s prime attractions. no self-respecting tour guide would dream of omitting from the agenda a walk in the Best Park, and our readers believe that should lead straight to nunn-Wilson Park on 100 Oxford

drive and Crockett Park on 4150 richards Way.and as long as our visitors are in a mood

to breathe some fresh Oakley air away from downtown, they should check out the Best Place to Walk a dog – the fully paved Marsh Creek trail, which stretches from Big Break in the north all the way to Brentwood’s southern border.

the Best view in town, according to our readers, can be gained from Big Break Marina on 100 Big Break road, a choice waterfront destination under development to include a new yachting center. Our readers also recommend you check out the Big Break fishing pier for a dose of classic delta scenery.

Our Most Community-minded Company? that would be imaginations Preschool, the first-place winner of our daycare category and a place where young minds are inspired to pursue a lifetime of learning.

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Apartment CommunityFIRsT–TheCommonsatoakgroveApartments59 Carol lane, 625-4161Offering senior and family apart-ment homes at reasonable rates with onsite management, The Com-mons at Oak Grove Apartments’ warm and welcoming staff will be happy to show you uncommonly inviting one-, two- and three-bed-room spaces featuring energy-effi-cient appliances and granite coun-tertops, plus the gated complex’s business center with Internet access, clubhouse with entertainment cen-ter and more. In the market for an apartment? Oakley Press readers in-sist you check out this attractive and conveniently located community.

HonoR–summerCreekPlace4950 Empire Ave., 625-1704Summer Creek Place offers beautiful and affordable one-story apartments that look like little cottages, all in beautifully landscaped surroundings. you can find one-bedroom units for $635 per month and two-bedroom units for $760. your income must be $27,000 or less, and this community is Section 8 approved. “What makes this gated community unique is the feeling of security and friendliness of our local staff,” says Maria.

Auto Dealer – UsedFIRsT–ContraCostaAutosales

3021 Main St., 679-8880www.contracostaautoinc.comContra Costa Auto Sales gives you big-dealer quality without big-dealer sales pressure. Its knowl-edgeable and polite staff offers a host of financing plans to help you get behind the wheel of a qual-ity used automobile. Contra Costa Auto Sales boasts low prices and a high rate of return customers. And because they believe it’s important to spend time with family, they’re closed on Sundays.

HonoR–gordon&gordonAutosales5290 Neroly Road, 642-5373www.gordonandgordonautosales.comGordon & Gordon Auto Sales is an independently owned and oper-ated used car dealership founded in 1999. Owner Craig Gordon has built his reputation on honesty, pricing and integrity. you’ll get truthful answers to all your questions and never get pressured into purchasing anything. With Gordon & Gordon’s price guarantee, you can be sure you haven’t overpaid. Stop by and experience a new way to purchase a used vehicle.

Auto Parts & AccessoriesFIRsT–AutoZone2595 Main St., 625-8643www.autozone.comAuto Zone has been serving the

public at its Main Street location for 11 years, and its expert staff can help you with everything. “Guar-anteed satisfaction is what we promise our customers,” says juan. “If they’re not satisfied with some-thing, they can return it – even if it’s used.

HonoR–KragenAutoParts100 East Cypress Road, 625-0822Kragen’s friendly, bilingual associ-ates provide the right product plus tips on performance, accessories and troubleshooting. Store Man-ager Dorothy Sanchez is celebrating 26 years with Kragen, and assures that her staff will give you “110 percent effort” in your search for that perfect part or accessory.

Auto Repair – BrakesFIRsT–lesschwab89 Carol lane, 625-4532www.lesschwab.comCustomers trust les Schwab’s expert technicians to do brakes right: make quality repairs, take the time to ex-plain what they’re doing – and back it with the best warranty in the business. Those customers consis-tently give les Schwab the highest ratings for quality of service, safety and expertise on brakes, wheel alignment, shocks and tires. les Schwab makes sure you’re back on the road soon – and most impor-tantly, safely.

HonoR–Ward’sAuto3850 Main St., 625-7283In business for 17 years, Ward’s Auto has the experience to fix brakes on domestic and foreign vehicles – even RVs – and do it with quality service you can trust. Ward’s prices are competitive and their work is thorough.

Auto Repair – MufflerFIRsT–Bill’sAuto&TruckRepair3960 Main St., 679-8217In business since 1991, Bill’s has built a strong and trusting relation-ship with its customers. Bill’s special-izes in all phases of mechanics for auto, truck and RV, and does them with great customer service and honesty. Need a new muffler? Bill’s will install it fast at a fair price.

HonoR–Ward’sAuto3850 Main St., 625-7283In business for 17 years, Ward’s Auto has the experience to repair mufflers on domestic and foreign vehicles – even RVs – and do it with quality service you can trust. Ward’s prices are competitive and their work is thorough.

Auto Repair – Oil ChangeFIRsT–oilCanHenry’s2435 Main St., 625-1410Time for an oil change? Tool on over to Oil Can Henry’s and get that sludge replaced before your car

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For voting us Best Grocery Store, Butcher & Meats, Produce and Liquor & Wine Selection.

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Thanks to the readers of the Oakley Press for this recognition.We couldn’t be more proud!

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gets all choked up. This is the place that’ll keep your vehicle properly lu-bricated and keep you from suffer-ing major repairs.

HonoR–King’sAutoRepair5295 Neroly Road, 706-2886Giving Oakley expert and prompt oil changes for 17 years, King’s uses quality parts, performs scheduled maintenance, and gets your vehicle back to you in a timely manner – all with competitive prices and out-standing customer service.

Auto Repair – Smog ShopFIRsT–Wayne’ssmogInspection3605 Main St., 625-1818If you’re looking for experience, you’ll find it at Wayne’s Smog. jeff’s been in business since 1985 and has relied on his excellent reputation for new business. It’s no wonder Press readers continue to name Wayne’s the Best Smog Shop in Oakley.

HonoR–EastBaysmog5660 Main St., 679-8269eastbaysmog@yahoo.comWhen you want your smog inspection done with speed and accuracy, turn to East Bay Smog for top-notch diag-nostic service. Oakley motorists praise East Bay Smog’s professionalism, hon-esty, efficiency and dedication.

Auto Repair – Tune-upFIRsT–MJAutomotive

5780 Main St., 625-8303Want your auto tuned right the first time? Turn to Mj Automotive for quality after-market or dealer parts and expert work. Mj’s 17 years of professional, honest, efficient and dedicated service continue to impress Oakley motorists.

HonoR–Al’sAutoRepair5290 Neroly Road, 754-1105

Auto TiresFIRsT–lesschwab89 Carol lane, 625-4532www.lesschwab.comCustomers appreciate les Schwab’s supermarket selection of tires, plus fast, friendly service, convenient credit – and the best warranty in the business. Those customers consistently give les Schwab high ratings for quality of service, safety and expertise not only on tires, but on the brakes, wheel alignment and shocks that extend the use of those tires – and their vehicles. As one of the first companies to introduce tire disposal and reuse programs, and as a pioneer in steel wheel weights to replace lead weights, les Schwab also shares the Oakley community’s desire to protect the environment.

HonoR–Cutino’sTire&Feedsupply3770 Main St., 625-2765In business for more than 50 years,

Cutino’s is a mainstay of downtown Oakley. Come in and outfit your ve-hicle with tires from Cutino’s, where service excellence is standard.

BakeryFIRsT–luckystores2545 Main St., 625-7505www.luckysstore.comlucky’s offers an array of baked goods sure to please your palette: donuts, cakes, croissants and muf-fins, among many others. And when you need to wash it all down, don’t forget about lucky’s superb coffee. Our readers consider lucky’s bakery Oakley’s very Best.

HonoR–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744From freshly baked breads to cus-tom-decorated cakes, Raley’s bakery has it all. A proud member of the Oakley community since first open-ing its doors 21 years ago, Raley’s is famous among Press readers for high-quality baked goods.

Barber Shop for MenFIRsT–CenterBarber3100 Main St., Suite 270, 625-1241After 20 years in business in the same location, Center Barber is a traditional, old-fashioned shop where the atmosphere is still old-school and the talk is sports and music. If you need a flattop or style cuts, wear long or short hair, or

even need family haircuts, come see the folks at Center Barber. Their work is high quality and it’s all done with great service. The shop is open for walk-ins Tuesdays through Saturdays, or by appointment on Wednesdays.

HonoR–greatClips2589 Main St., 679-0279Need a haircut? This is the place for you – and the whole family. Effi-ciency is Great Clips’ middle name, and they’re the last name in cus-tomer service. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Beauty SalonFIRsT–greatClips2589 Main St., 679-0279Great Clips’ experienced and caring stylists will help you achieve that look you’ve been dreaming of. Serv-ing Oakley for 11 years, Great Clips invites you to take advantage of its summer sale on an extensive line of products. Now’s the best time to visit Great Clips and discover why Oakley Press readers named it bet-ter than Great – they named it the Best.

HonoR–oakleysuperBeauty2069 Main St., 679-0430Serving Oakley for 14 years, Super Beauty’s stylists are highly trained in the latest colorizing and cut-ting techniques. The atmosphere is

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friendly, and clients are treated like family. Oakley Super Beauty features a full beauty supply store, a bou-tique filled with jewelry and purses, plus gifts, including wedding gifts. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Boat DealerFIRsT–D’AnnaYachtCenter6050 Bethel Island Road, 684-3720The number-one leader in boating fun since 1974, the D’Anna family has won many prestigious boating awards over the years. They don’t merely sell the best yachts made; they offer a full array of services, fun activities and cruises. The staff is dedicated to helping you experi-ence your best boating ever. Check out D’Anna yacht Center’s large inventory of new and used boats, including Carver, Marquis, Albin and Tarrab yachts. D’Anna will custom-ize your boat and tailor it to your needs – if they don’t have the per-fect boat in stock, they’ll find it.

Boat RepairFIRsT–BigBreakMarina100 Big Break Road, 679-0900www.big-break-marina.comlocated on Big Break Road off of Highway 4/Main Street, Big Break Marina marshals its more than 40 years of experience to give you outstanding power-boat, sailboat and yacht repair and installation. Whether your repairs involve a bass

boat, trolling motor or trailer, the staff of Big Break Marina will get you back on the water at a low price and with top-quality service.

HonoR–oakleysterndrive&EngineRepair6001 Bridgehead Road, 779-0707For 22 years, Oakley Sterndrive & Engine Repair’s factory-trained me-chanics have devoted their experi-ence and knowledge to give Delta boat owners high-quality work – work they stand fully behind.

Butcher & MeatsFIRsT–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744A prominent member of the Oakley community for 21 years, Raley’s takes pride in its butcher service and fine meat products. Need steaks, ribs, chick-en or chops for a special barbecue? Get your grill items custom cut right here.

HonoR–CentroMart3110 Main St., 625-0345CentroMart, your friendly neighbor-hood grocer for 63 years, stocks the best meats and deli products, and provides the best butcher service in town, all at competitive pricing. See why Press readers named Cen-troMart one of Oakley’s Best.

Car WashFIRsT–oakleyChevron4500 Main St., 101 East Cypress Road

625-1126In business for 17 years, Oakley Chevron is owned by the same folks who served Oakley with S&S Gas, liquor & Food, which was trans-formed to its current operation in 2008. Oakley Press readers love the Chevron’s thorough and snappy car wash, and recommend you treat your vehicle to it soon.

HonoR–J&ZPetroleum,Inc.ArcoAM/PM4501 Main St., 5540 Bridgehead RoadThe Arco AM/PM car wash is fast and user friendly – a great place to get that East County grime off your vehicle and hit the road all bright and shiny. The people at the Arco AM/PM “take great pride in serving such a wonderful community.”

Cellular PhonesFIRsT–Radioshack2591 Main St., 625-1054www.radioshack.comRadio Shack offers cellular phones, cameras, TVs, GPS systems, Blue-tooth and MP3 players from carri-ers such as Sprint, AT&T and Virgin Mobile. Knowledgeable, friendly associates welcome you to stop in; be assured, you’ll leave with exactly what you were looking for.

HonoR–ExtremeWireless4522 Main St., 420-5302

metropcs.extremewireless@comcast.netA newly acquired, family-owned and operated business, Extreme Wireless thanks Oakleyites for their vote of confidence and looks for-ward to serving them with any and all of their cellular phone needs. Customer service is Extreme Wire-less staff’s number-one priority.

Convenience StoreFIRsT–�-112437 Main St., 679-9041Food, snacks, coffee, gas – and, of course, slurpees – 24 hours a day, there’s nothing you won’t find here. The 7-11 Convenience Store prides itself on customer service and clean-liness, and is involved in school and community events.

HonoR–J&ZPetroleum,Inc.ArcoAM/PM4501 Main St., 5540 Bridgehead RoadThe Arco AM/PM’s many products and services are offered in a clean, fresh and friendly facility. The people at the Arco AM/PM value their customers, and you’ll value their competitive prices and great customer service.

Copy/Print ShopFIRsT–TheUPsstore2063 Main St., 625-0221www.theupsstore.com

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The uPS Store has been part of Oakley for almost 15 years and has gained many loyal customers. It offers a wide range of products, from shipping and mailing, packag-ing, faxing, copying and printing to mailbox rental, notary service, fingerprinting, passport photos, of-fice supplies and greeting cards – all in one convenient place. The staff invites you to think of the uPS Store not only as your shipping store, but as your center for all office services. you might not be able to do it all at once, but you can do it all in one place.

HonoR–FedExKinko’soffice&PrintCenter2170 Main St., 679-0615www.fedex.comCopy and print services, signs and graphics, direct-mail services, per-sonalized products, photo services, business documents, packing/ship-ping service, notary services and In-ternet access – FedEx Kinko’s offers lots of products and services in one convenient location.

EstheticianFIRsT–TamiRaney,skinAesthetics679-0883Esthetician Tami Raney’s profes-sionalism and outstanding customer service combine to create visible results – that beautiful skin you de-sire. She offers personalized, custom

facials, microdermabrasion, skin peels and waxing, plus a non-surgi-cal age-mangement program you’ll love. That’s because, as Tami puts it, “I love what I do.”

HonoR–KellyBoncodin,DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills Spa is a magnificent 3,500-square-foot European day spa open to the public, and licensed esthetician Kelly Boncodin is there to help you with all your skin care concerns. Kelly offers a wide variety of services, including waxing, fa-cials, chemical peel treatments and microdermabrasion.

Family Recreation CenterFIRsT–DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa is the perfect place for families to have fun and get fit. The 57,000-square-foot club features 17 tennis courts, a beautiful three-pool/two-spa aquat-ics complex and large recreational/picnic area. The club also houses a 17,000-square-foot fitness center, two group exercise rooms, group cycling studio, full-court gymnasium, Kids’ Club, Children’s Play Center and youth Exercise Center. Enjoy the most comprehensive selection of sports and fitness programs for children and adults of all levels.

HonoR–PumpItUpofoakley5351 Neroly Road, 978-1420www.pumpitupparty.com/oakleyConveniently located right off the Bypass, Pump It up prides itself on providing fun and healthy activi-ties for the whole family in a clean, private and safe environment. It offers a host of party and special-events options but is always willing to tailor an event to your specific needs. let Pump It up’s staff take care of all the details. The popular Special-Needs Family jump Night is an example of Pump It up’s empha-sis on unique and community-ori-ented fun.

FloristFIRsT–goodscentsFlorist3513 Main St., 625-5550Good Scents is a full-service florist where you can take advantage of the staff’s unique creativity for weddings, funerals or just a beauti-ful arrangement to send anywhere worldwide. Good Scents Florist also offers a wide variety of afford-able and unique gifts. “I think our customers voted for us because we have been faithfully serving them for 19 years and they have come to know our consistency,” says Holly. “We do what we say.”

Gas StationFIRsT–oakleyChevron4500 Main St., 101 East Cypress Road

625-1126In business for 17 years, Oakley Chevron is owned by the same folks who served Oakley with S&S Gas, liquor & Food, which was trans-formed to its current operation in 2008. Oakley Press readers love the Chevron’s high-quality, reasonably priced gasoline, and recommend you treat your vehicle to it soon.

HonoR–J&ZPetroleum,Inc.ArcoAM/PM4501 Main St., 5540 Bridgehead RoadArco AM/PM is proud to be honored by Oakley Press readers and pledges to continue serving the community with outstanding prices and servic-es. Come on in get a dollar off your propane fill with the purchase of 4 or more gallons of gasoline.

Golf CourseFIRsT–BethelIslandgolfCourse3303 Gateway Road, 684-2654If you love to play golf, Bethel Island Golf Course – now under new man-agement – is the place for you. Beth-el Island’s well-manicured course and challenging layout is fun for golfers of all ages and abilities. Professional instruction is available to help you be the best golfer you can be. After your exciting round, you can social-ize and relax with friends or family at the full cocktail bar and lounge with stunning views of the course.

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Thank you!Thank you!For voting Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa “best” in 12 separate categories.

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Golf Practice RangeFIRsT–BethelIslandgolfCourse3303 Gateway Road, 684-2654Here’s the ideal place to tune up before you step onto the first tee. Whether you need to just loosen up or spend a couple hours hon-ing your game, the Bethel Island Golf Course practice range has it all – including professional instruction.

Grocery StoreFIRsT–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744Raley’s has been a proud member of the Oakley community since first opening its doors 21 years ago. Known for high-quality prod-ucts and a commitment to healthy lifestyles, Raley’s continues to serve customers and communities through its Food For Families program, which provides food assistance to hungry families in the area. The Oakley Raley’s bakery, deli, full-ser-vice meat and seafood departments, natural foods, produce and phar-macy are second to none.

HonoR–luckysupermarket2545 Main St., 625-7505www.luckysupermarkets.comlucky’s is a full-service grocery store complete with a bakery, deli and pharmacy, offering a tradition of quality, service and value, including the highest quality master-cut beef and seafood. lucky’s high-quality

produce is delivered fresh six days a week and is purchased locally, regionally and nationally whenever possible, ensuring the freshest Cali-fornia produce.

Hair ColoristFIRsT–oakleysuperBeauty2068 Main St., 679-0430Serving Oakley for 14 years, Super Beauty’s stylists are highly trained in the latest colorizing and cut-ting techniques. The atmosphere is friendly, and clients are treated like family. Oakley Super Beauty features a full beauty supply store, a bou-tique filled with jewelry and purses, plus gifts, including wedding gifts. Walk-ins are always welcome.

HonoR–DKsalon1625 Main St., 679-9089www.dk-salon.comDK provides an upscale yet quaint and secluded atmosphere that’s perfect for unwinding and forgetting the day’s stress. DK’s highly trained styl-ists specialize in contemporary cuts, professional coloring and exceptional customer service, and are equipped with an extensive product line. you’re sure to love your experience.

Hardware StoreFIRsT–oakleyAceHardware310 Fourth St., 625-2449www.acehardwareoakley.comAce is not only the world leader in

customer service, its Oakley store is deeply involved in the community. Helping you is the most important thing the staff at Ace does each day, whether with eco-friendly and energy-saving products in paint mix-ing and matching, lawn and garden supplies, pet supplies, plumbing and electrical, barbecue and outdoor ac-cessories, key cutting, lock re-keying and screen repair. “Get in. Get help. Get on with your life.”

Health & Fitness ClubFIRsT–DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills is an extraordinary private club that includes 17 tennis courts, a beautiful three-pool/two-spa aquatics complex and large recreational/picnic area. The 57,000-square-foot club hosts a 17,000-square-foot fitness center, two group exercise rooms, group cycling studio, full-court gymnasium, Kids’ Club, Children’s Play Center, youth Exercise Center and luxurious locker rooms complete with steam and sauna. Come enjoy Diamond Hills’ impeccable personalized service, exciting social activities, results-ori-ented fitness programs and friendly, professional employees.

Health Food StoreFIRsT–gnC2581 Main St., 625-6149

The people at GNC are dedicated to providing the best selection of nu-tritional products at exceptional val-ues to help the Oakley community lead longer, happier and healthier lives. GNC offers vitamins, herbs and mineral supplements, sports nutrition supplements, diet and en-ergy products, natural beauty and personal care products, home gym products and other wellness acces-sories, and a wealth of information relating to sports nutrition, fitness health and wellness.

HonoR–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744A prominent member of the Oak-ley community for 21 years, Raley’s takes pride in its wide selection of quality health-food products. Whether you’re looking for healthy supplements, snacks or beverages, you’ll find the finest at Raley’s.

Home Alarm CompanyFIRsT–scheerHomesystems3460 Main St., 625-7580www.scheerhomesystems.comScheer Home Systems is a locally owned company that offers highly competitive rates and 24/7 on-call service. Scheer can take over other companies’ installed systems and, in most cases, save you money on the monthly cost of monitoring. Scheer’s installation of burglar alarms starts at $99, and its video

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surveillance systems can be viewed remotely from work and/or cell phone. Estimates are free. Scheer Home Systems is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Home BuilderFIRsT–PulteHomes,MagnoliaPark245 lavendar Way, 625-5131Nearby freeway access, shopping, parks and recreation, plus included features and interior and exterior details that create a unique and beautiful streetscape all make award-winning Magnolia Park one of East County’s most attractive communities. And Pulte’s staff is dedicated to guiding you smoothly through the buying process. In fact, 44 percent of Pulte homeown-ers find their way to Pulte homes through friends, family or other referrals. In today’s market, that’s what the people at Pulte are most proud of, and what inspires their Customer for life philosophy.

HonoR–sheaHomes,summerlakeCypress and Summer lake Drive, 888-209-3859www.sheahomes.comSummer lake homeowners love their community and appreciate the great customer service provided by the Summer lakes sales team. living at Summer lakes – with its

pool, Canoe Club, six miles of paved bike trails and 17-acre sports park – is like being on vacation every day. Shea Homes ranks at the top of jD Power homebuyer satisfaction surveys, and Shea Family companies, in business since 1881, emphasize quality and strive to be the most respected builder around.

Hotel/MotelFIRsT–oakleyComfortsuites5549 Bridgehead Road, 755-1222www.bmshotels.comThe friendly and personable staff at Comfort Suites goes out of its way for local and out-of-town guests, and can answer questions regard-ing any of your needs: meeting space, guest rooms, group rooms with group rates, specialty suites with fireplaces or hot tubs, romance packages or holiday rates. Comfort Suites’ guests consider this jewel of a hotel Oakley’s best-kept secret.

Liquor StoreFIRsT–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744Raley’s has been a proud member of the Oakley community since first opening its doors 21 years ago. Known for high-quality spir-its, wines and beers, Raley’s also serves customers and communi-ties through its Food For Families program, which provides food assistance to hungry families in

the area. The Oakley Raley’s liquor department – complemented by its bakery, deli, full-service meat and seafood departments, natural foods, produce and pharmacy – is second to none.

Livestock Feed & SupplyFIRsT–Cutino’sTire&Feedsupply3770 Main St., 625-2765In business for more than 50 years, Cutino’s is a mainstay of down-town Oakley. Come in and pick up your livestock feed and supplies at Cutino’s, where service excellence is standard.

MarinaFIRsT–BigBreakMarina100 Big Break Road, 679-0900www.big-break-marina.comlocated on Big Break Road off of Highway 4/Main Street, Big Break Marina serves as host to many world-class fishing tournaments and provides the most convenient location on the Delta, the best customer service and the low-est prices and rates available. Big Break Marina offers covered and open slips, a large concrete launch ramp, secure dry storage, large event areas with courtesy docks and a yacht clubhouse. This marina is run by true boating people, with more than 40 years of sail and power-yacht experience in ocean and Delta cruising.

HonoR–lauritzenYachtHarbor115 lauritzen lane, 757-1916www.lauritzens.comThe lauritzen family has been on the Delta for more than 100 years and in the marina business for 51. located at the foot of the Antioch Bridge, lauritzen yacht Harbor offers open and covered berths, trailerable boat dry storage and 24-hour security. Take advantage of lauritzen’s two-lane, 100-foot concrete launch ramp plus gas dock, pump-out and ice. lauritzen is the home of the Canvas Factory, Per-formance Marine Specialties boat repair service, Fisher Enterprises washing and detail specialists, and Maguire & jones quality yacht sales.

NurseryFIRsT–Pompeinursery4701 Main St., 625-7330www.pompeinursery.comFamily owned and operated Pom-pei Nursery is a complete garden center providing consultation, installation and a vast variety of ornamental fruit, nut and citrus trees, shrubs, vines, annuals and perennials. Pompei’s membership in the Masters National Co-op en-ables it to carry the excellent line of Masters soils, amendments and plant foods. Pompei also carries a complete line of Fox Farm prod-ucts, hydroponic and indoor grow-ing products. Able to accommodate

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up to 70 guests comfortably, Pom-pei Nursery is also a perfect venue for a garden wedding or outdoor special event. Pompei also conducts tours and classes for school kids and Scout troops.

Party RentalsFIRsT–Pop-UpPartyRentals6163 Bethel Island Road, 684-2100Whether you’re organizing a wed-ding, funeral, graduation, birthday party or other special event, Pop-up Party Rentals can set you up with tables, chairs, canopies and tents – all in top-notch and clean condi-tion.

Pet BoardingFIRsT–TailWagInn4901 Bethel Island Road, 684-2862www.tailwaginn.comIn business since 1999, Tail Wag Inn is a full-service veterinary hospital with a boarding facility. Going on vacation? let your pets kick back at Tail Wag Inn, where they’ll be pampered like part of the family. The Inn offers indoor and outdoor kennels as well as exercise periods. Don’t forget: pets need vacations, too.

Pet GroomingFIRsT–HairyHounds3807 Main St., 679-0308Specializing in dog bathing and grooming, the staff at Hairy Hounds

treats your dog like a part of the family. A small hometown business staffed mostly by family members, Hairy Hounds also educates dog owners on coat maintenance and care.

Pet StoreFIRsT–Cutino’s3770 Main St., 625-2200In business for more than 50 years, Cutino’s is a mainstay of downtown Oakley. Come in and pick up your pet supplies at Cutino’s, where ser-vice excellence is standard.

PharmacyFIRsT–RiteAidPharmacy2555 Main St., 625-7440www.riteaid.comFast, efficient and personal, Rite Aid is your friendly neighborhood drugstore. Its knowledgeable, car-ing associates work together to provide a superior pharmacy expe-rience, and offer everyday products and services that help its valued customers lead healthier, happier lives.

HonoR–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744Our readers have named Raley’s among Oakley’s best pharmacies for inventory and personnel you can trust to deliver top quality phar-maceuticals with expertise and a friendly smile.

Produce StandFIRsT–DwelleyFarms725 Delta Road, 634-6508Throughout the growing season, Dwelley Farms offers a progres-sion of the bounty of East County. Our readers say the Dwelley fam-ily provides the freshest, tastiest produce in the area. Stop by and sample some to-die-for East County sweet corn. you’ll come away with a bagful.

Produce StoreFIRsT–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744Raley’s has been a produce mainstay in Oakley for 21 years, and shows no sign of slowing down. Known for a commitment to healthy life-styles, Raley’s also features a section stocked with produce from local farms and orchards. Produce doesn’t get fresher than at Raley’s.

HonoR–luckysupermarket2545 Main St., 625-7505www.luckysupermarkets.comlucky’s high-quality produce is delivered fresh six days a week and is purchased locally, regionally and nationally whenever possible, ensur-ing the freshest California produce whenever it’s available.

RV RepairFIRsT–Bill’sAuto&TruckRepair3960 Main St., 679-8217

In business since 1991, Bill’s has built a strong and trusting relation-ship with its customers. Bill’s special-izes in all phases of mechanics for auto, truck and RV, and does them with great customer service and honesty. Got a hot rod? Bring it in; Bill’s works on them, too – and rents Budget trucks.

RV StorageFIRsT–Bridgeheadselfstorage1651 Drive-in Ave., 753-1199Bridgehead Self Storage thanks Oakley residents for their votes, and pledges to continue providing the best in both RV and self stor-age, personalizing each customer’s experience with the best customer service and a facility that’s second to none. Bridgehead operates a state-of-the-art security system featuring video cameras, high-secu-rity access gate, and alarms and fire sprinklers in every unit. And you’ll find Bridgehead’s prices – with no processing fee or deposit – the low-est in the area.

HonoR–HardCastlesRVCenter1189 Main St., 754-4005www.hardcastlesrv.comOur readers encourage you to check out Hard Castles RV Center – not only for its excellent facility, knowl-edgeable staff and attentive service, but for propane, parts, accessories (including truck accessories), camper

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Seafood DepartmentFIRsT–luckystores2545 Main St., 625-7505www.luckysstore.comFrom salmon to scallops, tuna to trout, you’ll find it at lucky’s, a lo-cally-owned, family-owned com-pany built on valued relationships and more than 55 years of experi-ence. lucky’s staff strives to provide the highest-quality freshwater and deep-sea fish plus shellfish, all with friendly and engaging service.

HonoR–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744Ever since opening its doors in Oak-ley 21 years ago, Raley’s has been known for high-quality seafood, part of the store’s commitment to healthy lifestyles. Drop by the seafood department and you’ll see why.

Shipping & Mailing ServiceFIRsT–TheUPsstore2063 Main St., 625-0221www.theupsstore.comThe uPS Store has been part of Oakley for almost 15 years and has gained many loyal customers. It offers a wide range of products, from shipping and mailing, packag-ing, faxing, copying and printing to mailbox rental, notary service,

fingerprinting, passport photos, of-fice supplies and greeting cards – all in one convenient place. The staff invites you to think of the uPS Store not just as your shipping store, but as your center for all office services. you might not be able to do it all at once, but you can do it all in one place.

HonoR–FedExKinko’soffice&PrintCenter2170 Main St., 679-0615www.fedex.comPacking/shipping and direct-mail services, signs and graphics, per-sonalized products, photo services, business documents, notary services and Internet access – FedEx Kinko’s offers lots of products and services in one convenient location.

Shopping CenterFIRsT–Cypresssquare/sierraPacificProperties,Inc.Main Street and Highway 4Serving Oakley residents since 1989, Cypress Square offers a variety of shopping and dining destinations. Anchored by Raley’s supermarket, known for its fine meats and fresh produce, customers of Cypress Square can find much of what makes Oak-ley great. The businesses of Cypress Square are some of the finest in their industries and fields, and welcome all to come experience what makes Cypress Square so special.

HonoR–oakleyTownCenter2581 Main St.Oakley Town Center offers a wide variety of great spots for eating and shopping. you can drop off your dry cleaning, visit the dentist, see your doctor, rent a video, buy a cell phone or pick up car parts. you can even stop by to enjoy breakfast, lunch or take dinner home. Oakley Town Center has it all.

Sporting Goods StoreFIRsT–Hook,line&sinker3100 Main St., 625-2441www.hookproshop.comVisit Hook, line & Sinker’s newly expanded, 5,500-square-foot store for everything you need for hunt-ing and fishing on the Delta. As an authorized firearms dealer, is sells new and used handguns and long guns, and conducts handgun safety certifications and firearm transfers. With a full line of the latest tackle, rods and reels, the staff offers per-sonalized service and can help with your child’s first rod and reel – or the professional’s needs. Stop in today and see why the new “Hook” is truly the “Sportsman’s Paradise on the Delta.”

Video StoreFIRsT–TheVideoCinema3100 Main St., 625-0088Serving Oakley for 27 years, the Video Cinema’s knowledgeable

staff is always glad to help you find that special movie you’re looking for. Choose two or three movie rentals for the price of one theater ticket. Many of the new releases are available 28 days in advance of Netflix and Redbox. Video Cinema offers free rental days, big discounts and an extensive selection of new releases – as well as older titles – so students can usually find what they need for schoolwork.

Western WearFIRsT–TwoAmigos3853 Main St., 679-3849Two Amigos’ genuine and expertly crafted ropes, beltbuckles, hats and boots of every style, plus its large selection – from child to adult items – will make you understand why Press readers voted it the Best. Two Amigos’ pricing is very competitive, and its customer service is second to none. When you need Western and work wear, this is the place to go.

Wine SelectionFIRsT–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744Raley’s knows that Californians are sticklers for good wine, so the store offers an impressive selection of bottles in a wide range of prices. Raley’s runs specials on select wines every day. Whether you need an el-egant champagne or a casual caber-net, you’ll find it on Raley’s shelves.

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AlterationsFIRsT–CypressCleaners2027 Main St., 625-0250When you walk into the friendly atmo-sphere of Cypress Cleaners, you’ll notice the staff takes care of more than just dry cleaning. Cypress Cleaners offers laundry services, does alterations, cleans household items, works with leather and suede, and uses environmentally friendly organic dry cleaning products. you’ll get what you want and get it with same-day service at no extra charge – drop off by 10 a.m. and pick up by 4 p.m. Owner operated for 27 years, Cypress Cleaners also provides a Brentwood location to serve East County’s needs.

HonoR–oakTreeEmbroidery2049 Main St., 625-8733Oak Tree’s experienced, professional and knowledgeable staff will provide you with custom alterations made with superb quality and outstanding customer service. you’ll be proud to wear the apparel Oak Tree Embroidery alters for you. The store also handles team apparel, corporate logo wear, golf tournament apparel and one-of-a-kind gift items.

Appliance RepairFIRsT–Mr.Appliance625-9959, www.mrappliance.comlooking for the best of both worlds? A nationwide franchise combined with a family-owned business brings you quality customer service with timely response and quick turnaround on any major

household appliance repair – whether it’s a washer/dryer, freezer or dishwasher. The expert technicians at Mr. Appliance value your home and will treat you and it with utmost respect.

AttorneyFIRsT–lawofficeofThomasR.Woelfel4664 Sandmound Blvd., 977-9600Thomas Woelfel, with more than 24 years of litigation experience, provides legal services in personal injury and hands-on client representation. Not only can he meet with you in either Oakley or Walnut Creek and schedule visits at hospitals or your home; he also provides prompt service and returns phone calls. These qualities and more are what keeps Thomas Woelfel’s clients satisfied and why they voted him Best Attorney.

BankFIRsT–BankoftheWest2195 Main St., 625-2211A long-term business fixture in Oakley, Bank of the West is a full-service finan-cial institution that has been handling its customers’ assets for decades and provides the financial services most folks need and want, from mortgage loans to investments. Outstanding, personalized service is the goal of all the people at Bank of the West, the one-stop bank for all your financial needs.

HonoR–BankofAmerica2545 Main St., 625-6300www.bankofamerica.com

BankerFIRsT–CoraleeKirkman-lundbergandMariasilva,BankoftheWest2195 Main St., 625-2211Coralee enjoys working with people, and in her 17 years of service with Bank of the West, has developed a wonderful rapport with her customers. Maria, Bank of the West’s Oakley branch manager, has lived in our city since 1973 and been honing her banking expertise for 30 years. She loves helping people and busi-nesses with their financial needs. Coralee and Maria give their customers outstand-ing service with a smile, which is why our readers voted them Best Bankers in Oakley. let Coralee and Maria marshal Bank of the West’s impressive resources to meet all your financial needs.

BookkeeperFIRsT–RichardD.Callister2029 Main St., 679-1111If you need bookkeeping assistance, this is the man to see. With more than 1,100 clients in 23 states, Richard D. Callister is one of the largest-volume single CPA tax preparers in California. His staff has been preparing tax returns in Oakley since 1982.

Carpet CleanerFIRsT–PatriotCarpetCleaning625-9625, www.patriotcarpetcleaning.comPatriot’s commitment to high-quality work guaranteed at a fair price, coupled with a willingness to please the cus-tomer, makes it our readers’ choice for

Best Carpet Cleaner in Oakley. Patriot also specializes in stone restoration. The name “Patriot” was inspired by owner Tony Deluna’s oldest son, who joined the u.S. Marine Corps following 9/11, served two tours of duty in Iraq – and returned safely home.

HonoR–DependableCarpet&UpholsteryCleraning516-0911Dependable lives up to its name by going above and beyond to give your carpet a thorough and meticulous clean-ing. Our readers appreciate this outfit’s friendly, honest and trustworthy service – and affordable pricing.

ChiropractorFIRsT–Dr.MichaelPainter3478 Main St., 625-1881Oakley Chiropractic offers a variety of services ranging from full-service chiro-practic, sports physicals and full-time mas-sage to animal chiropractic. The commu-nity knows and trusts this family-owned practice that has served East County for 27 years. “We always put the customer first,” says Dr. Painter. “This is not just a job; I love doing it and I think that comes across – 90 percent of our business is re-ferrals. We strive to provide cutting-edge chiropractic care with 24-hour support. It has been a pleasure to support the com-munity for the last 27 years.”

Computer RepairFIRsT–MacsveenTechnicalservices933-6333, www.007popups.com

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MacSveen Technical Services is a mobile computer repair service that comes to you at your convenience. MSTS services the areas of Oakley, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Antioch, Pittsburg and beyond, special-izing in the removal of adware, spyware, malware, viruses and other unproductive software. MSTS also performs hardware repairs, upgrades and sales. Whether you need help with a PC or an Apple/Mac, MSTS can provide consulting, setup, custom built systems, wired and wireless networking solutions, data backup and recovery, system restoration and elec-tronic recycling.

HonoR–netProsystems&netPro516-9373looking for a true professional to repair your computer? Give Net Pro a call. Net Pro offers services in secu-rity, wireless networks, data recovery, system/computer optimization, virus protection recommendations, server management – all computer/network and data needs. What makes Net Pro unique is engineer/computer support person Eric Tabucchi, and the remote support he offers. When asked why he was named as one of Oakley’s Best, Eric replied, “The quality of work, explana-tion of issues – and I have awesome customers!”

ContractorFIRsT–ParsonsProjectConstructionCompany684-3205

Family-owned and operated with 30 years of experience, Parsons is a residen-tial remodeler specializing in kitchens, baths, decks – with attention to detail and an attentive ear to the needs of the homeowner.

Cosmetic DentistFIRsT–DiabloVistaDentalCare3631 Main St., 679-9999www.dvdental.comThis is Diablo Vista Dental Care’s third year of recognition in Best of Oakley. The reason? They really care. If you want caring dentists plus state-of-the-art dentistry, call today for an appointment. Mention the Best of Oakley and you can schedule an introductory appointment that comes with complimentary X-rays and exam.

CPA/AccountantFIRsT–DavidT.louieAccountancyCorp.625-1150For Quickbooks accounting and payroll services, plus individual and business tax preparation, David T. louie is your go-to guy. See why our financially savvy readers named David T. louie the best CPA/Accountant in Oakley.

HonoR–RichardD.Callister2029 Main St., 679-1111With more than 1,100 clients in 23 states, Richard D. Callister is one of the largest-volume single CPA tax prepar-ers in California. His staff has been preparing tax returns in Oakley since 1982.

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Dance StudioFIRsT–step�ThisDance2101 Main St., 625-4699step2thisarts@aol.comTeri and Amber, a mother-and-daughter team providing quality dance instruc-tion for ages 2 and up, believe that the structure of dance in children’s lives helps them not only learn cool dance moves, but develop the life skills vital to becom-ing happy, healthy adults.

DaycareFIRsT–ImaginationsPreschool679-0566Imaginations Preschool is designed to inspire young minds, providing a positive and structured, safe and secure learning environment and promoting self-expres-sion with an emphasis on socialization plus letter and number recognition. Imaginations provides well-balanced meals, flexibility and year-round classes. With an accredited program (member of NAEyC, ECRG and NAFCC) and experi-enced, credentialed teachers, Imagina-tions Preschool is dedicated to preparing children for a lifetime of learning.

HonoR–littleWondersPreschool614 Gingham Way, 625-5134www.littlewonderspreshool.netlittle Wonders Preschool cultivates a loving and caring atmosphere and a positive emotional climate that enhances every child’s self-esteem and respect for one another. One of only a few nationally accredited programs serving families in the Delta area,

little Wonders offers a fully structured year-round program for children 2½ to 5.

Day SpaFIRsT–DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills Spa is a magnificent 3,500-square-foot full-service European day spa open to the public. Its seven luxurious treatment rooms and wide variety of spa services provide an experi-ence that leaves you with a rejuvenated look and feel. Services include massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, chemical peel treatments, microderm-abrasion, spray tans, mud wraps, plus medical enhancements and more. The Spa also offers affordable home care products. Babysitting is available to spa guests, and club members receive preferred pricing.

Dentist’s OfficeFIRsT–oakleyDental,Dr.RichardDare2571 Main St., 625-8050As Oakley has grown, Dr. Dare and his friendly and caring staff have main-tained a small-town outlook on the patient/doctor relationship, always focus-ing on the patient’s interests first. And in doing so, they’ve been able to nurture many long-term relationships. Dr. Dare is honored that so many Press readers have given him this vote of confidence. “I will strive to meet those expectations,” he says, “and provide the best possible care for years to come.”

HonoR–DiabloVistaDentalCare3631 Main St., 679-9999www.dvdental.comThis is Diablo Vista Dental Care’s third year of recognition in Best of Oakley. The reason? They really care. If you want caring dentists plus state-of-the-art dentistry, call today for an appointment. Mention the Best of Oakley and you can schedule an introductory appointment that comes with complimentary X-rays and exam.

Dry Cleaner & LaundryFIRsT–CustomCleaners2575 Main St., 625-4084With a belief in honesty and integrity, Cus-tom Cleaners gives outstanding customer service. Come in for same-day service; all dry cleaning is done on the premises. Custom Cleaners has been servicing the Oakley community for 20 years, providing expert cleaning, laundering and altera-tions, including leather and suede.

HonoR–CypressCleaners2027 Main St., 625-0250Owner operated for 27 years, Cypress Cleaners offers excellent dry cleaning and laundry services and uses environ-mentally friendly organic dry cleaning products. Drop off by 10 a.m. and pick up by 4 p.m. – at no extra charge.

ElectricianFIRsT–lawrenceElectric625-7597www.law-lec.comlawrence does electrical construction

that includes ceiling fans, attic fans, whole house fans, recessed lighting and landscaping lights. Its general construc-tion expertise covers kitchen or bath re-models, drywall and more. It’s a one-stop shop for your remodeling needs.

FacialsFIRsT–DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills Spa is a magnificent 3,500-square-foot full-service European day spa open to the public. Services include cus-tomized facials – one of the Spa’s most popular specialties. The Spa’s licensed staff addresses all facial needs – includ-ing anti-aging, acne, sun damage and rosacea – to help you achieve your skin care goals. The Spa also offers affordable home care products. Babysitting is avail-able to spa guests, and club members receive preferred pricing.

HonoR–TamiRaney,skinAesthetics679-0883Esthetician Tami Raney’s professional-ism and outstanding customer service combine to create visible results – that beautiful skin you desire. She offers personalized, custom facials, microderm-abrasion, skin peels and waxing, plus a non-surgical age-mangement program you’ll love. That’s because, as Tami puts it, “I love what I do.”

Financial PlannerFIRsT–RichardD.Callister2029 Main St., 679-1111

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If you need financial planning, this is the man to see. With more than 1,100 clients in 23 states, Richard D. Callister is one of the largest-volume single CPA tax preparers in California. His staff has been preparing tax returns and offering finan-cial planning in Oakley since 1982.

HonoR–Apexsecurities&AssetManagement8660 Brentwood Blvd., 516-2739For more than 20 years, Treva Black and David Roche have been dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial dreams with a wide range of financial services, focusing on income strategy, tax-efficient investment strategies and retirement planning.

GardenerFIRsT–Alvarezlandscape1340 Kay lane, 783-8233alvarez_landscape@hotmail.comFounded by Arturo Alvarez, Alvarez landscape has been serving the Oakley area for 12 years. Arturo’s son javier, a licensed contractor, has taken over the family trade. The company specializes in all types of concrete work, irrigation, sod, plants, fences, retaining walls, gar-den maintenance, cleanup and more. For expert landscaping at a good price, call Alvarez landscape. you’ll be highly satis-fied with the quality of their work.

HandymanFIRsT–ParsonsProjectConstructionCompany684-3205

Family-owned and operated with 30 years of experience, Parsons is an outstanding handyman and residential remodeler spe-cializing in kitchens, baths, decks – with attention to detail and an attentive ear to the needs of the homeowner.

Heat/Air CompanyFIRsT–FairviewHeating&AirConditioning625-4963,www.fairviewair.comOakley Press readers believe that when you need experts to keep you cool or toasty, 625-4963 is the number to call.

HonoR–AironeHvacsystems,Inc.625-2708Air One keeps Oakley homeowners cool in the summer and warm in the winter – 24/7.

Home Theater InstallerFIRsT–scheerHomesystems3460 Main St., 625-7580www.scheerhomesystems.comScheer Home Systems installs state-of-the art audio/video and home theater systems with a professionalism that’ll put your mind at ease. Scheer’s pricing and product lines are very competitive, and its showroom is open five days a week. Scheer handles all types of cabling, and can set you up with a complete home network using a combination of hard-wire and wireless.

Horse StablesFIRsT–oakleyEquestrian1270 Kay lane, 625-4841

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www.oakleyec.comOakley Equestrian is a full-service horse care facility offering riding and jump-ing lessons. Come and see its Arabian and Half Arabian horses, available for sale. Mary, the manager, is a registered veterinary technician with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from u.C. Davis.

House Cleaning ServiceFIRsT–MollyMaids2045 Main St., 679-1300www.mollymaid.comyour home is unique, and that’s why Molly Maids tailor their house cleaning services to your home and lifestyle. you

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HonoR–lilia’sHouseKeeping2471 Oakley Road, 625-9793lilia’s House Keeping has been offering bi-weekly, weekly, monthly and on-call house cleaning services for more than 26 years. lilia’s tight-knit, happy-go-lucky ladies treat all their clients with respect and a smile.

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2051 Main St., 679-1500www.markmurray.orgMark Murray is your good neighbor and treats everyone as family, providing a top-rated insurance product at a com-petitive price. The Mark Murray team is bilingual and its mission is to build lifelong relationships, one policyholder at a time. The office is open 24/7 – if the doors are closed, Mark provides a live person to give an auto quote or take a claim.

HonoR–Tomstephens,FarmersInsurance3663 Main St., 625-7720www.farmersagent.com/tstephens1A proud member of the Oakley com-munity, Stephens Insurance Agency is a full-service provider of home, auto, life, business and health insurance. you can also count on Tom for financial needs such as IRAs, ROTH IRAs, 401k rollovers and college savings plans. As Tom puts it, “We are here because of you and for you.”

Landscape ContractorFIRsT–Alvarezlandscape1340 Kay lane, 783-8233alvarez_landscape@hotmail.comFounded by Arturo Alvarez, Alvarez landscape has been serving the Oakley area for 12 years. Arturo’s son javier, a licensed contractor, has taken over the family trade. The company specializes in all types of concrete work, irrigation, sod, plants, fences, retaining walls, gar-den maintenance, cleanup and more. For expert landscaping at a good price, call Alvarez landscape. you’ll be highly satis-fied with the quality of their work.

Loan OfficerFIRsT–JerryFisher,DeltaIslandRealEstateandloan6277 Bethel Island Road, 684-2216ajfisher@deltaisland.netAfter more than 45 years in the real estate mortgage market, jerry is proud to have served as loan officer for all his valued Oakley clients. It proves that honesty, determination and respect will always be rewarded. For jerry, “My reward is your satisfaction.”

ManicureFIRsT–DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills Spa, a magnificent

3,500-square-foot full-service European day spa open to the public, is hands-down the best place to get a manicure. Choose from natural nail care or acrylics to get you the perfect look. With three manicure options, Diamond Hills Spa has a service for every special need. The Spa also offers affordable home care products. Babysitting is available to spa guests, and club members receive pre-ferred pricing.

HonoR–Vicky’snails2583 Main St., 625-4860Vicky’s Nails has been serving Oakley for more than 12 years in everything from pedicures and manicures to facials and waxing. Vicky’s accomplished staff is proud to provide a family-like atmo-sphere that keeps clients coming back and referring friends and family.

Martial Arts AcademyFIRsT–oakleyAmericanKarateAcademy2039 Main St., 679-3368www.oakleyamericankarate.comThe people at Oakley American Karate Academy know that martial arts is more than just a method of self-defense. Its core is self-discipline, mental focus and personal improvement. Many academy students are surprised by the rapid improvement they feel and see after just a few months of training. And many par-ents remark that their son or daughter’s attitude has improved, or that they’re getting better grades, as a result of their time at Oakley American Karate Acad-emy. See why it’s never too late to start training in the martial arts.

HonoR–DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills Spa is an extraordinary private club that houses a 17,000-square-foot fitness center, two group exercise rooms, group cycling studio, full-court gymnasium, Kids’ Club, Children’s Play Center, youth Exercise Center and more. Diamond Hills offers more than 60 group exercise and specialty classes, includ-ing T’ai Chi/Chi Gong, Kick Boxing and Boxer’s Workout.

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HonoR–DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills Spa is a magnificent 3,500-square-foot full-service European day spa open to the public. Escape to one of seven luxurious treatment rooms and let the Spa’s experienced, licensed therapists transform your body and soul. Rejuvenating services include therapeutic, Swedish and deep-tissue massage, cryotherapy (ice treatment), hot stone treatment, foot reflexology and more. Babysitting is available to spa guests, and club members receive preferred pricing.

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PainterFIRsT–s&TPaintingservice727-8716snccussimonio@att.netFamily operated for 18 years locally, S&T Painting Service is a residential specialist in interior and exterior repaints, drywall repair and all textures. S&T can also handle your deck restoration and main-tenance, dryrot repair, cabinet refinish-ing, epoxy coatings and finish carpentry. S&T prides itself in the highest-quality, attention-to-detail craftsmanship and personable service. The work they put into preparing all surfaces makes for a finish that’s both appealing to the eye and durable.

PedicureFIRsT–DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills Spa is a magnificent 3,500-square-foot full-service European day spa open to the public. Relax and immerse yourself in one of the spa’s European spa pedicure chairs while you sip a complimentary glass of wine. Diamond Hills’ experienced pedicure technicians pay special attention to quality and cleanliness, provide you with a relax-ing, enjoyable experience and send you home with a personalized goodie bag of home care tools. Babysitting is available to spa guests, and club members receive preferred pricing.

HonoR–Vicky’snails2583 Main St., 625-4860Vicky’s Nails has been serving Oakley for more than 12 years in everything from pedicures and manicures to facials and waxing. Vicky’s accomplished staff is proud to provide a family-like atmo-sphere that keeps clients coming back and referring friends and family.

Personal TrainerFIRsT–BodyWorksMassageTherapy&PersonalTraining864-9205Need a full-scale personal trainer who comes to you? Body Works offers one-on-one training with attention to detail and a dedication to helping you reach your personal goals. At Body Works, you’ll find not only a personal trainer or massage therapist, but a friend that’s been where you are and really under-stands.

PlumberFIRsT–oakleyPlumbing625-0529, www.oakley-plumbing.comFamily-owned and operated Oakley Plumbing has been serving the Contra Costa area since 1985, providing profes-sional and fast service. Its experienced staff does the job right, whether it’s cleaning a sewer or drain line, or install-ing and repairing water heaters and kitchen and bath fixtures.

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PreschoolFIRsT–AChild’sPlace3405 W. Main St., 625-9795www.achildsplace123.comServing Oakley children for more than 20 years, A Child’s Place provides a loving environment and low child-to-teacher ratio for preschool children ages 2 through 5. Teachers at A Child’s Place are experienced, state qualified, personal and caring.

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Private SchoolFIRsT–oakleysunshineHouse875 West Cypress Road, 625-5600Sunshine House has been educating and caring for children for more than 25 years. Children’s experiences in their earliest years influence them for lifetime, and Sunshine House partners with parents to provide a rich environ-ment that allows all children to develop to their full potential. The staff of Sunshine House is continually grateful for the support of the families of its children, and looks forward to seeing those children become strong, self-con-fident, caring individuals who develop a lifelong love of learning.

HonoR–ImaginationsPreschool679-0566Imaginations Preschool is designed to inspire young minds, providing a positive and structured, safe and secure learning environment and promoting self-expression with an emphasis on socialization plus letter and number recognition. Imaginations provides well-balanced meals, flexibility and year-round classes. With an accredited program (member of NAEyC, ECRG and NAFCC) and experienced, credentialed teachers, Imaginations Preschool is dedicated to preparing children for a lifetime of learning.

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Real Estate OfficeFIRsT–MorningstarProperties,Inc.3373 Main St., 679-2100Serving the community since 1995, Morning Star Properties is Oakley’s most successful real estate company. The people at Morning Star believe strongly that the client is their most important priority, which keeps those clients – and their referrals – coming back over and over again. Morning Star Properties’ ex-perienced agents are specialists in today’s market of short sales and foreclosures, and believe everyone can and should ex-perience the American Dream of home ownership.

HonoR–ColdwellBankerAmaral&Associates3775 Main St., 625-5000www.cbamaral.comFrom its beginnings in San Francisco in 1906, Coldwell Banker has grown to become one of the nation’s premier real estate organizations. Coldwell Banker Amaral & Associates, Realtors was the first recognized brand in far East County offering all aspects of real estate, com-mercial, residential, property manage-ment and raw land sales.

Real Estate TeamFIRsT–DanandMeghanDiehl,KellerWilliamsRealty191 Sand Creek Road698-6695www.heartofthedelta.comThe Diehl team helps people achieve their home ownership goals. Whether you’re buying or selling your first home or buying investment property, Dan and Meghan will assist you through every step of the process. They believe in putting your needs first in every situa-tion and are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics in the profession. Their high level of personal service and energy, combined with their firsthand knowledge of Oakley, are what make them unique. As Oakley residents, Dan and Meghan feel a connection and responsibility to their community.

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RooferFIRsT–Town&CountryRoofing2155 Elkins Way, Brentwood800-734-7662, www.tcroof.comA commercial, custom, residential and solar roofing company in business for nearly 30 years, Town & Country has earned the prestigious Diamond Award for its quality work and customer satis-faction and trust. Town & Country crews, located throughout Northern California, provide customers with 24/7 service. Since repeat customers account for 90 percent of Town & Country’s business, it’s clear that the company’s level of service and quality of workmanship are high – which is exactly what our readers believe.

Self StorageFIRsT–Premierselfstorage2150 Main St., 679-8877www.premierselfstorage.netPremier’s friendly staff, 24-hour video surveillance, electronic security gate, climate-control units, competitive rates and moving supplies make it our readers’ choice for Best in Oakley.

HonoR–Publicstorage1625 Main St., 625-6938Public Storage offers budget trucks, great rates, well-lit and fenced locations and online bill paying, plus packing supplies and electronic, extended-hour access.

Swim LessonsFIRsT–DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa of-fers an impressive aquatics complex in a resort-like atmosphere, including a 25-yard, eight-lane lap pool, exclusive 25-yard/four-lane lap pool and a family rec-reation pool with an expansive teaching enclave for younger swimmers. Heated and kept crystal-clear year-round, the pools host a complete array of aquatics programs: swim lessons, Aqua Knights youth swim team, adult Masters, exercise classes and more. A balanced pool sched-ule accommodates lap and recreational swimmers and those participating in structured programs.

VeterinarianFIRsT–oakleyVeterinaryMedicalCenter4526 Main St., 625-3722www.oakleyveterinary.comSpecializing in quality veterinary care in a comfortable and enjoyable environment for pets, Drs. lafferty and Hansen offer routine physical exams and vaccinations based on the latest AVMA recommenda-tions to complex surgical procedures, including orthopedic and digital dental radiology. you’re invited to visit the staff of Oakley Veterinarian Medical Center in their new location so they can earn your vote, too. Visit the online pharmacy at www.oakleyveterinary.com.

HonoR–CypressVeterinaryHospital2037 Main St., 625-5330www.cypressvethospital.netCypress Veterinary Hospital provides a safe, clean and friendly environment for every person and animal that passes through its doors. The highly trained and professional staff at Cypress treat your pet as if it were their own, and their state-of-the-art digital radiology, ultra-sound, laser surgery, laser therapy and in-house laboratory equipment ensure your pet gets cutting-edge care.

WaxingFIRsT–DiamondHillssportsClubandspa1510 Neroly Road, 420-4575Diamond Hills Spa is a magnificent 3,500-square-foot full-service European day spa open to the public. The Spa’s estheticians are trained in speed-wax-ing and gentle hair-removal techniques. They use only the highest-quality waxes and depilatory products designed to ensure the most comfortable waxing experience. Services include head-to-toe waxing for male and female clients, making Black Diamond your one-stop wax shop. The Spa also offers afford-able home care products. Babysitting is available to spa guests, and club mem-bers receive preferred pricing.

HonoR–Vicky’snails2583 Main St., 625-4860Vicky’s Nails has been serving Oakley for more than 12 years in everything from waxing and facials to pedicures and manicures. Vicky’s accomplished staff is proud to provide a family-like atmo-sphere that keeps clients coming back and referring friends and family.

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AppetizerFIRsT–gRMarshall’sIslandBistro6277 Bethel Island Road, 684-2500GR Marshall’s serves quality appetiz-ers to match its quality ambience and service team. Our readers recommend you savor GR Marshall’s Prawn Cocktail, Tomato Bruschetta or Artichoke Bread. you and your guests will be treated like family, and enjoy the dining experience of a lifetime that’ll keep you coming back again and again.

HonoR–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comBlack Bear Diner’s lineup of scrumptious appetizers will get your dining experi-ence off to a perfect start. In the mood for something hot, crunchy and savory? Try an order of Black Bear’s famous onion rings.

Barbecue RibsFIRsT–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comRib lovers, take heart: a half rack of barbecue pork ribs is a standard feature on Black Bear Diner’s menu. On Friday and Saturday Nights, Black Bear adds boneless pork and tri-tip to the grill lineup – so tender that when dipped in Manuel’s sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, you’ll find it hard to stop eating.

HonoR–Mike’sBeef’n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292Mike’s always starts with fresh-cut – never frozen – ribs. you’ll love the tender texture and savory sauce slath-ered generously on these “bad boys.” Oakley rib lovers think they’re among the best in town, and you’ll agree: Mike’s ribs are good right down to the bone.

BartenderFIRsT–DeniseatMike’sBeef’ n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292looking for an ideal place to hang out and unwind? Visit Mike’s Beef ’ N’ Brew and ask Denise to make your favorite beverage. It’s no surprise that Denise has attracted a large clientele. Drop by and see why.

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BreakfastFIRsT–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comIn the finest tradition of American diners, Black Bear provides a comfort-able place for families and friends to meet up and enjoy classic breakfasts with large servings for a good value. The Black Bear staff goes out of its way to make customers feel like family, and the kitchen goes out of its way to make the best omelettes, pancakes, hash browns – you name it – you’ve ever tasted. Stop by Black Bear today and enjoy a spectacular breakfast and hometown hospitality.

HonoR–Mike’sBeef’ n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292The folks at Mike’s Beef ’ N’ Brew work hard to serve you a high-quality breakfast at a low price. Start your day at this friendly and community-minded restaurant soon and find out why our readers recommend it.

BurritoFIRsT–laCosta3100 Main St., 625-1515Want an authentic Mexican burrito? Come join the crew at la Costa for dine-in, take-out or catering with out-door dining and quality food. Squash your hunger with a meaty burrito the la Costa way. These people love serving their customers and strive to please daily.

HonoR–losCharros2579 Main St., 679-8400After 12 years of service, striving for great Mexican food at low prices, los Charros has earned its status as creator of one of the best burritos in the city. Come see what everyone’s talking about.

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Chinese RestaurantFIRsT–UncleWong’s2005 Main St., 625-0607Serving Oakley the finest Chinese cui-sine for seven years, this family-owned and operated establishment boasts a large menu featuring such favorites as salt and pepper prawns, spare ribs and wor wonton soup, made fresh daily. uncle Wong’s also offers catering and delivery services. Take a table and taste why Oakley Press readers voted uncle Wong’s the Best.

HonoR–Renee’sAsianIsland2525 Main St., 679-1888Renee’s Asian Island welcomes Chinese food lovers ashore with superb cuisine courtesy of Renee’s new chef from China, who will delight you with his expert knowledge and treatment of traditional Chinese dishes. So dine in and enjoy free Wi-Fi; pick up your order and take it home; or take advantage of Renee’s free delivery within Oakley.

DeliFIRsT–subway2005 Main St., 625-5767www.subway.comSubway’s friendly staff puts it all to-gether. Deli sandwiches are Subway’s specialty, and the store’s prices are as good as its product, built with fresh-baked bread and fresh veggies cut every two hours. Start with a cup of soup and finish with a cookie.

DessertsFIRsT–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comBlack Bear Diner makes the “beary” best pies in town plus delectable des-serts such as Olga’s bread pudding, Grandma’s fresh cobbler and a Mt. Shasta lava Cake that’ll send your sweet tooth to heaven.

HonoR–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744Our readers named Raley’s among Oakley’s Best spots to find that special dessert to delight your family or guests.

Raley’s pastry specialists do it with ex-pertise and a friendly smile.

DonutsFIRsT–giantDonuts&IceCream2059 Main St., 625-2324Giant Donuts offers an array of items sure to please your palette: donuts, cakes, croissants, muffins, coffees, espresso, ice cream and smoothies. When asked why he feels his shop was voted Best place for Donuts, Ming Chen answered, “We’ve been here a long time (19 years), and everything is baked fresh daily.” Giant Donuts is open seven days a week from 3:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Drive-thru CoffeeFIRsT–starbucks2190 Main St., 679-3247dzbylut@starbucks.comWhen you roll up to the Starbucks drive-thru, you get more than a quality-brewed coffee drink – you get friendly and fast service. Starbucks’ employees are committed to providing consistent, legendary service to all their customers all the time.

HonoR–CaffinoInc.1092 Main St., 363-3200www.caffino.comAre you looking for coffee (roasted on-site) and lots more in 60 seconds or less without getting out of your car? At Caffino, you get quality products in 60 seconds or less – with a smile.

Fine DiningFIRsT–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comOn the finer side of dining, Black Bear Diner serves three sizes of prime rib daily after 4 p.m., plus New york and Ribeye steaks. Black Bear’s other fine-dining specialties include Champagne Chicken, Cranberry Pork Chops and Chicken Fettucine. And Black Bear’s wine and beer list will help you savor these delectable dishes to the fullest.

French FriesFIRsT–McDonald’s914 Main St., 754-6114www.mcdonalds.comOakley Press readers agree: you’ll find the most flavorful and crisp French fries over at McDonald’s these days. Order them with a burger or all by them-

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HonoR–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comWhen you gotta have a bunch of fresh, hot and crispy fries, think Black Bear. Choose from slightly seasoned or garlic fries.

HamburgersFIRsT–Carl’sJr.915 Main St., 778-5472www.carlsjr.comCarl’s jr. looks forward to serving you one of their many spectacular hamburgers. look for all the great coupons to save money on Carl’s jr.’s famous burgers – so you’ll have cash for another helping.

HonoR–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comAs a bastion of classic American com-fort food, you’d expect Black Bear to deliver a first-class burger – and you won’t be disappointed.

Ice Cream & YogurtFIRsT–YogurtIsland3100 Main St., 625-1610under new ownership and proud to be treating Oakleyites to a variety of fantastic flavors of frozen yogurt for 21 years, yogurt Island loves serving up this refreshing and wholesome delight. This is one exotic Island you’ll definitely want to put on your itiner-ary.

HonoR–giantDonuts&IceCream2059 Main St., 625-2324Giant Donuts offers an array of items sure to please your palette: ice cream and smoothies, plus donuts, cakes, croissants, muffins, coffees and espresso. Everything is baked fresh daily.

Live MusicFIRsT–Mike’sBeef’n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292Mike’s Beef ’N’ Brew is more than a place for good food. Its live music, which gets cranking on weekends, has been voted by our readers as the Best in Oakley. you’ll hear the area’s top live vocal and instrumental solo-

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Meal Under $10FIRsT–laCosta3100 Main St., 625-1515At la Costa, all menu items under $10 can feed a family of four for about $20. la Costa’s super burrito, a meal in itself, will fill you up without emp-tying your wallet. Dine in or take out at the lowest prices around. If you’re on a budget but want great food, come dine at la Costa.

HonoR–TacoBell2015 Main St., 625-2330When you’re looking for a value, look to Taco Bell’s Why Pay More menu, featuring delicious items priced at 79¢, 89¢ and 99¢. Oakley Press readers appreciate the bang for the buck they get at Taco Bell: great food in a great environment for a great price.

Mexican RestaurantFIRsT–laCosta3100 Main St., 625-1515Want an authentic Mexican meal? Come join the crew at la Costa for dine-in, take-out or catering with outdoor dining and quality food. Squash your hunger with fabulous burritos, enchiladas, tacos and que-sadillas – the la Costa way. These people love serving their customers and strive to please daily.

HonoR–losCharros2579 Main St., 679-8400Serving great Mexican food at afford-able prices for 12 years, los Charros continues its tradition of fast, friendly service and authentic Mexican dishes prepared fresh daily. Planning a party – large or small? let los Charros do the catering.

Most Raging Happy HourFIRsT–Mike’sBeef’n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292Mike’s boisterous happy hour is a must-do for any Oakleyite looking to unwind after a long day. you’ll get generous pours at a good price – and service that’ll make you forget your worries. When it’s time to rendezvous with friends for good conversation and a throat-cooling drink, think happy hour at Mike’s Beef ‘N’ Brew.

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New RestaurantFIRsT–Renee’sAsianIsland2525 Main St., 679-1888Asian food lovers, you’re in for a treat. Renee’s Asian Island opened last November and is welcoming Oakleyites ashore with superb Asian cuisine, and offering free delivery within Oakley. Renee’s new chef from China will delight you with his expert knowledge and treatment of traditional Chinese dishes. And those with a taste for japanese cuisine can choose from an array of beautiful and delicious sushi and sushi rolls. Renee’s is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and serves beer, wine and saki (including fruit-infused saki). you’ll appreciate the friendly and efficient service you get at Re-nee’s. So dine in and take advantage of free Wi-Fi – or pick up your order and take it home.

HonoR–Rosita’sMexicangrill200 West Cypress Road, 679-3795Serving up some of the freshest and tastiest food in town, Rosita’s has established a reputation for quality – in the kitchen and dining room. you’ll appreciate this family-owned restaurant’s emphasis on outstanding service, affordable prices and delight-ful features such as homemade chips, salsa and tortillas, menudo, plus live music on Friday nights. Rosita’s also offers catering and party trays for large or small gatherings. This is owner Rosa Castro’s second restau-rant, and Press readers want you to know that she’s polished her craft and made her new place shine.

Outdoor DiningFIRsT–laCosta3100 Main St., 625-1515Want an authentic Mexican meal in a comfortable outdoor setting? Come visit la Costa and enjoy quality food and a refreshing dose of fresh air. Squash your hunger with tacos, burritos or enchiladas – the la Costa way. These people love serving their customers and strive to please daily.

HonoR–RustyPorthole3893 Willow Road, 684-3607www.rustyporthole.comAccessible by land or water, Rusty Porthole’s covered patio provides

a perfect setting for memorable outdoor dining. Come for the full-service restaurant and bar, the music – including karaoke – the reasonable pricing, and the beautiful view of the Delta.PizzaFIRsT–RoundTablePizza2190 Main St., 625-1700Our readers chose Round Table as the top pizza maker in town. Round Table’s impressive array of crusts and toppings allow you to custom order the pizza of your dreams. And don’t forget the salad bar, wings and sandwiches. Everything Round Table serves is shipped in fresh and pre-pared daily.

HonoR–Aladino’sPizza2587 Main St., 625-4900Our readers urge you to stop by Aladino’s for pizza bursting with freshness and flavor – at an unbeat-able price.

Pizza DeliveryFIRsT–Domino’s3807G Main St., 625-5555It’s not enough to order a great-sounding pizza; it needs to get to you fresh and hot – in other words, with great delivery – isn’t that what we’re all looking for? locally owned and operated for 14 years and in the same location since 1989, Domino’s offers wings, oven-baked sandwiches, appetizers and drinks to bolster your pizza experience, all delivered on time and hot.

HonoR–RoundTablePizza2190 Main St., 625-1700If it’s freshness, flavor and variety you crave – and punctuality you demand – Round Table Pizza delivers the goods.

Pizza VarietyFIRsT–RoundTablePizza2190 Main St., 625-1700Our readers chose Round Table as Oakley’s top spot for pizza variety. Round Table’s impressive array of crusts and toppings allow you to cus-tom order the pizza of your dreams. And don’t forget the salad bar, wings and sandwiches. Everything Round Table serves is shipped in fresh and prepared daily.

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HonoR–MountainMike’sPizza2091 Main St., 625-0770www.mountainmikes.comIf variety is what you desire, stop by Mountain Mike’s for an unforgetta-ble pizza at an unbeatable price. For sheer selection of toppings, Moun-tain Mike’s can’t be topped.

Place for a Romantic DateFIRsT–gRMarshall’sIslandBistro6277 Bethel Island Road, 684-2500GR Marshall’s serves not just qual-ity food; it serves quality ambience – a perfect atmosphere for romantic dining. And with the best service

team around to allow romantic din-ers their privacy, GR Marshall’s will give you the dining experience of a lifetime that’ll keep you coming back again and again.

Quiet DrinkFIRsT–Mike’sBeef’n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292Mike’s Beef ’N’ Brew is an ideal destination for anyone looking to unwind in Oakley for a quiet drink after a long day. you’ll get gener-ous pours at a good price – and service that’ll make you forget your worries. When it’s time to rendez-

vous with friends for quiet conver-sation over your favorite beverage, think Mike’s.

HonoR–RustyPorthole3893 Willow Road, 684-3607www.rustyporthole.comAccessible by land or water, Rusty Porthole’s covered patio provides a perfect setting for a quiet drink enhanced by a beautiful view of the Delta. Serving Oakleyites for more than 45 years, Rusty Port-hole really knows how to help you unwind.

Restaurant for KaraokeFIRsT–Mike’sBeef’n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292Grab that microphone and let ’er rip! Mike’s has created a gathering place for Oakley entertainers that promises uninhibited musical fun. Want to simply sit back and watch? you’ll see some of East County’s best karaoke practitioners take the stage.

Restaurant for KidsFIRsT–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comBlack Bear Diner takes its kid-friend-ly status seriously. Kids get special attention – including their own Cubs’ menu – and lots of smiles. The staff doesn’t just tolerate kids; they love ’em.

HonoR–McDonald’s914 Main St., 754-6114www.mcdonalds.comMcDonald’s has got its kid-friendly environment down to a fine art and science. At McDonald’s, kids romp in a total kid world. load ’em up and bring ’em on over.

Restaurant for SeniorsFIRsT–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comIn the finest tradition of Ameri-can diners, Black Bear provides a comfortable place for seniors to meet up and enjoy classic comfort food with large servings for a good value. The Black Bear staff goes out of its way to make seniors feel like family, and enjoys making new friends – in addition to old-fash-ioned milkshakes and sundaes. Stop by Black Bear today and enjoy the food, the hometown hospitality and the “beary” best pies in town.

Restaurant ServerFIRsT–CrystalatBlackBear3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comAt a restaurant staffed with excel-lent servers, Crystal stands out in our readers’ minds as one server whose station you should request. Congratulations to Crystal for nab-bing the top spot in a category that restaurant goers scrutinize closely.

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SaladFIRsT–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comIt’s not just the classic American comfort food. Black Bear Diner puts together sumptuous salads brimming with fresh toppings and savory dressings. Our readers know Black Bear serves the best greens in town, and the staff goes out of its way to make you feel like family. Stop by Black Bear today and enjoy the salads, the hometown hospi-tality and the “beary” best pies in town.

HonoR–RoundTablePizza2190 Main St., 625-1700If it’s freshness and flavor you crave in a salad – and value you demand – Round Table Pizza delivers the goods.

SalsaFIRsT–losCharrosMexicanRestaurant2579 Main St., 679-8400Whether your taste in salsa is mild or hot, you’ll find the salsa at los Charros exploding with flavor. It’s made fresh daily from scratch – you can taste the difference. Our read-ers urge all salsa lovers to experi-ence los Charros.

HonoR–laCosta3100 Main St., 625-1515

la Costa prides itself on its salsa – made fresh daily, perfect in flavor balance and intensity. loyal custom-ers and Press readers recommend you take your ultimate salsa search to la Costa.

SandwichFIRsT–subway2005 Main St., 625-5767www.subway.comSubway’s friendly staff puts it all together. Sandwiches are Subway’s specialty, and the store’s prices are as good as its product, built with fresh-baked bread and fresh veggies cut every two hours.

HonoR–Raley’s2075 Main St., 625-0744Raley’s has been building big, mouth-watering sandwiches since it first opened its doors in Oakley 21 years ago. Raley’s sandwich station is loaded with a dazzling array of fresh and delicious meats, condi-ments, cheeses – you name it.

SeafoodFIRsT–laCosta3100 Main St., 625-1515Want an authentic Mexican sea-food dish? Come join the crew at la Costa for dine-in, take-out or cater-ing with outdoor dining and quality food. you’ll love the way la Costa prepares seafood. The fish tacos are to die for. These people love serving

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HonoR–Mike’sBeef’n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292In addition to its regular lineup of outstanding seafood, Mike’s Beef ’N’ Brew now offers seafood with a Cajun accent. Our readers urge you to give it a try.

SoupFIRsT–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comSoup lovers will appreciate the vari-ety of Black Bear Diner’s offerings, from chicken noodle to clam chow-der, from minestrone to broccoli and cheddar – and don’t miss out on Black Bear’s excellent split pea.

HonoR–UncleWong’s2005 Main St., 625-0607uncle Wong’s has been making delectable soup for seven years, and shows no sign of slowing down. The kitchen cooks up 100-percent authentic Chinese soups, including wor wonton soup made fresh daily.

Spot for CoffeeFIRsT–starbucks2190 Main St., 679-3247dzbylut@starbucks.comWhen you walk into a Starbucks, you get more than a cup of coffee – you get an experience with great people and first-rate music in a comfortable setting. Starbucks em-ployees are committed to providing consistent, legendary service to all their customers all the time.

HonoR–CaffinoInc.1092 Main St., 363-3200www.caffino.comIt’s not just the coffee; it’s the atmo-sphere that makes Caffino special, which is why our readers recommend it when you gotta have that special cuppa joe, espresso, cappuccino or latte.

SteakFIRsT–Mike’sBeef’n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292When nothing but a juicy, perfectly cooked steak will do, Mike’s puts the beef in Beef ‘N’ Brew. Mike’s serves only the finest, freshest steaks – nev-er frozen. Got a craving for steak?

Check out Mike’s Beef ‘N’ Brew.

HonoR–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comIt’s not just the delectable variety of classic American comfort foods; our readers say that Black Bear Diner grills up the most sumptuous steaks in town. And the kitchen will make sure the degree of doneness you or-der is executed to perfection. While you’re feasting on your beef, Black Bear’s staff is going out of its way to make you feel like family. Stop by today and enjoy a steak and Black Bear’s famous hometown hospitality.

Tri-tip SandwichFIRsT–BlackBearDiner3201 Main St., 625-3555www.blackbeardiner.comOur readers agree: Black Bear Diner is Oakley’s ultimate destination for that classic American comfort food, the tri-tip sandwich. Made from the choicest tri-tip cuts and cooked to perfection, this is one sandwich you’ll go back to time and again.

HonoR–Mike’sBeef’n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292When you’ve got that glorious disease known as Tri-tip Sandwich on the Brain, Mike’s menu will treat you with the classic cure.

Wine ListFIRsT–gRMarshall’sIslandBistro6277 Bethel Island Road, 684-2500GR Marshall’s serves not just qual-ity food; it serves quality ambience, and offers a wine list to make your dining experience memorable. With a unique mix-and-match menu, banquet facilities for large or small parties, and the best service team around to treat diners like family, GR Marshall’s will give you the dining experience of a lifetime and keep you coming back again and again.

HonoR–Mike’sBeef’n’Brew2085 Main St., 625-0292Wine lovers with a taste for qual-ity will find Mike’s Beef ’N’ Brew’s selections attractive – by the glass or bottle. Our readers encourage you to let Mike’s pop a cork for you and let the enjoyment flow. In vino veritas!

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