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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENINSULA BEACON THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013

When it comes to top-shelf offerings in retail,restaurants and services, the Peninsula area and OldTown San Diego help you reach just a little higher.

From the serenity of Shelter Island to the pristinebeauty of Point Loma and from the magic of the Mid-way District to the rich, historic vibe of Old Town andthe impressive shopping and cultural diversity of Lib-erty Station, the choices are practically endless.

Perhaps you’re seeking out a quiet spot for a sunsetmargarita where you can observe the passing boats inpeace as the setting sun eases into the horizon. Ormaybe you’re on the hunt for cool museums and neweducational opportunities for the family and kids. Per-haps you just need some flashy new sunglasses orsome down time with a long, relaxing massage. Point Loma, with its iconic peninsula finger dippinginto the Pacific, is home to a wealth of fabuloushomespun eateries, fine-dining establishments, ser-vices of every kind, food sources offering healthfulproducts and values, and sumptuous wine bars to capoff a relaxing evening together.

Liberty Station, once the site of the sprawling, ven-erable Naval Training Center, is fast becoming SanDiego’s hottest mecca for arts, entertainment, cul-ture, science and shopping, packing an extensivearray of shops, markets and restaurants all into a sin-gle community.

Nearby Shelter Island, with its incredible bay viewsand stunning downtown panoramas, boasts some ofthe finest and most beautiful waterside hotels andrestaurants in San Diego, along with cottage shopsoffering up cool maritime merchandise and knick-knacks.

Over at the Midway District, you’ll discover every-thing from mechanic needs to mouth-watering bar-beque offerings, cozy cafés with themes you won’tfind elsewhere in San Diego, sporting-goods andhome-improvement outlets and all forms of enter-tainment opportunities.

Old Town San Diego, considered the birthplace ofCalifornia with its roots tracing back to the first Euro-pean settlements on the West Coast, is packed withhistoric museums, artifacts, stunning Spanish archi-tecture and enough picturesque shops and restau-rants to keep you and the family busy all day.

One thing is clear: no matter what you’re lookingfor in each of these Peninsula areas or Old Town SanDiego, there are a host of merchants here who treatyou like a king or queen — whether its fixing thataching tooth, putting the finishing touches on yourtax return or helping you find just the right bouquetof flowers to say, “I’m thinking of you.”

But how in the world do you narrow your selec-tions with so much to choose from? Well, that’swhere The Peninsula Beacon can make things a littleeasier for you. Here, we present the latest edition ofthe 2012 Readers Choice Awards — the best-of-the-best in retail, restaurants and services for the Penin-sula area and Old Town San Diego.

The merchants in these bustling areas are dedicat-ed to winning your business — and more important-ly, to keeping it.

The awards served up in the following pages werechosen by our loyal readership, which we value sohighly. Some of the winners may already be yourfavorites. Others you might not be familiar with. Butnow you have the consensus of fellow readers to helpyou decide where to do your shopping, dining andtake your daily business.

Take a look inside, and keep watch for anotherround of Readers Choice Awards in retail and ser-vices in Ocean Beach this September!

Congratulations!Kevin McKay

Editor, The Peninsula Beacon

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Congratulations to the following businesses who were chosen by thereaders of the Peninsula Beacon.The business categories were published in ballot form over a period of 6 weeks. Readers were asked to cast ballots fortheir favorite choices. This was no simple task! With more than 71 categories, our readers came through with overwhelm-ing response. We wish to thank all the readers who took the time to recognize these businesses which do so much tomake Point Loma, Shelter Island, Midway and Old Town such wonderful communities.

Best AmericanJimmy’s Famous American TavernJimmy's Famous American Tavern serves authentic,delicious, comfort food for foodies. The food isstraight-up, uncomplicated, and hot-damn deliciouslygood. The Tavern’s motto, "Food's Hot ... Get inHere!" beckons anyone in the neighborhood to trytheir old school cocktails and hearty comfort food.Favorites on the menu include beer-battered onionrings, Southern-fried chicken and 10-ounce burgers.Overlooking the Pacific on The Promenade in PointLoma, Jimmy’s has a cozy, post-mod gastropub set-ting with a large main bar, lounge, comfy booths, andoutdoor patio complete with fire pit.

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern4990 N. Harbor Drive, Point Loma(619) 226-2103www.j-fat.com

Best AppetizerSolareFamily-owned and operated, Randy Smerik and histeam are dedicated to providing an amazing diningexperience for you. Our authentic Italian cuisine fea-tures a focus on fresh and locally sourced ingredients,including fresh pasta made each morning and organicproduce, wild fish, and hormone free meat. Fulllounge and bar offering a deep selection of wines,beers, and craft cocktails.

Solare2820 Roosevelt Rd Liberty Station619 270 9670www.solarelounge.com

Best Bagel Shop Einstein BrothersEinstein Bros Bagels wrote the book on bagels! Butwe didn't just stop there; Einstein Bros also boastssome of the best coffee & espresso - famously knownas our Darn Good Coffee® - deli sandwiches, break-fast egg sandwiches, lunch catering and deliciousbaked snacks and sweets. Watching what you eat?

Then you came to the right place! Einstein Bros israted in the Top 10 Healthiest Fast Food options byHealth.com due to their variety of healthy foodoptions with less than 400 calories. And don't forgetto join the Einstein Bros Bagels Loyalty Club toreceive exclusive offers, free coupons, a free bagel andshmear just for signing up!

Einstein Brothers3305-B Rosecrans St , Point Loma(619) 523-6795www.einsteinbros.com

Best BakeryCon PaneCon Pane strives to be the best artisan bread bakeryin San Diego County. The bakery-cafe offers morethan 20 flavors of handmade artisan bread, decadentmorning pastries, inventive sandwiches, coffee andespresso drinks. Now that you do, you guys haveprobably figured out that this Point Loma eatery toutsits many types of bread as heavily as what it putsbetween the slices, from a turkey Cobb sandwich withavocado to a raisin and Hazelnut Batard. There’s evena three-bread platter that comes with olive oil andgoat cheese to help you decide on your fare. Goodbread indeed makes the best of companions. Here,you’ll find both.

Con Pane2750 Dewey Road, Suite 105, Liberty Station(619) 224-4344

Best BarHarbor Town PubHarbor Town serves a simple menu of good pub grub,featuring burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads andappetizers. For a light bite, nosh on the Ahi PokeTostada, made with Ahi poke, wonton chips, carrots,cucumber, wasabi cream, jalapeno and cilantro; orthe Grilled Ginger-Soy Chicken Wings served withdojo sauce for dipping. Although not exactly light, theBBQ Pulled Pork Nachos are worth the calories.

Harbor Town Pub1125 Rosecrans St, Point Loma(619) 224-1321www.harbortownpub.com

CategoryAmericanAppetizerBagel ShopBakeryBarBay ViewBBQBookstoreBeer SelectionBreakfast BuffetBurgerBurritoCafe/Coffee ShopCarne AsadaCateringChicken WingsChinese RestaurantsDessertsDinnerEnchiladasFamily RestaurantFish TacoFrozen YogurtGreekHappy HourHawaiian/PolynesianIce Cream / GelatoItalianLunchMargaritaMexican AppetizerMexican RestaurantMexican SeafoodMost RomanticNew RestaurantOverall ServicePatio DiningPet FriendlyPizzaPlace for a B-Day PartySandwichSeafoodSports BarSteakSunday BrunchSushiTequila BarThaiTortillasVietnamese / PhoWine Selection

SERVICESAccountantArt GalleryAttorneyAuto DetailBankBike ShopBookstoreChiropractorCity TourComputer RepairContractorDay SpaDentistDoctorDog GroomingDry CleanersEye wearFinancial PlanningFloristFurniture StoreGymHair SalonHearing CenterHotelInsurance AgencyJewelry StoreLocal AttractionMassage TherapyMortgage AgentMuseumNurseryOld Town StoreOptometrist/OpthamologistPaint StorePersonal TrainerPet Hospital Pet ResortPet SitterPharmacyPilatesPlace for CraftsPlace with Unusual GiftsPlumberResale ShopShipping / PackagingSpecial Event VenueTea SelectionWindows & DoorsYoga Facility

GoldJimmy's FamousSolareEinstein BrothersCon PaneHarbor Town PubBali HaiPhil's BBQYellow Book RoadSlaters 50/50Red SailsYummy BuffetSlaters 50/50Casa De ReyesChi ChocolateCafe CoyoteBanyan CateringHarbor Town PubYummy BuffetElegant TruffleOld VeniceMiguel'sOld VeniceBrigantineCup of YoHarbor Greek CafeBrigantineBali HaiColdstone CreameryOld VeniceLuna GrillEl AgaveFred'sMiguel'sMiguel'sBali HaiRoseville CozinhaGabardineSlaters 50/50Slaters 50/50Oggi'sSlaters 50/50Con PanePoint Loma SeafoodHarbor Town PubFiddler's GreenBali HaiSushi MuraEl AgaveIssara ThaiCafe CoyotePoint Loma PhoWine Steals

SERVICESJere Batten, CPASD Watercolor SocietyDavid SmedleyDetail in ProgressSan Diego TrustMoment Cycle SportsYellow Book RoadMidway ChiropracticOld Town Trolley ToursOverboard ComputersBrasseur ConstructionSanctuateDr De RosierShelter Island MedicalMaggie's FarmShelter Island Village CleanersSunglass & Optical WarehouseTom Gibbings, CPAPt Loma FloristConsignment ClassicsPt Loma Sports ClubJOL SalonPeninsula HearingBay ClubMatt KallaAL Jacobs & SonsCabrillo National MonumentAngela HowleyMark ChrismanWomen's MuseumWalter AndersonBazaar Del MundoSunglass & Optical WarehouseAce HardwareFitness Together - Greg SternerBanfield Pet HospitalPurring ParrotWizard of PawsPt Loma Shelter Island DrugChakraHot SpotSofie's St MadelineBill HoweAlice AlfredoPostal AnnexLiberty Station / NTCPoint Loma TeaHarborview Windows & DoorsYoga Six

SilverThe Malt ShopJimmy's FamousBrueggersCharlie's Best BreadRed SailsHumphrey's

Harbor Town PubPoint Break CafeOrtegas Mexican RestaurantSail HoCafe CoyoteRedsFred'sSurfside CuisineWing's N ThingsChina AnnChi ChocolateRed SailsCasa De ReyesOld Town Mexican CafePoint Loma SeafoodFiji YogurtLuna GrillSail Ho

SolareTender GreensBarra BarraBarra BarraCafe CoyoteTio CarlosOld VeniceSushi MuraOld VeniceRed SailsWine PubVolareChuck E CheesePoint Loma SeafoodMitch's SeafoodKristy's MVP Sports BarRed SailsHumphrey'sUMI

Supanee ThaiOld Town Mexican CafeThe Pho ShopWine Pub

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Casa Valencia

America WestIt's a Bike ShopSeabreeze Books & ChartsPoint Loma Chiropractic

Preen to Pristine

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Flirt in Point Loma

The Pearl

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Bravo School of ArtSea breeze Books & Charts

Bali HaiTea on Chatsworth

The best-of-the-best in thePeninsula, Old Town

Best Bay ViewBali HaiThere’s no escaping the Hawaiiantheme at this longtime San Diego fix-ture, it’s everywhere from the menuto the décor. Hawaiian nachos,macadamia nut chicken, haole hal-ibut and about a million more choic-es. The 50th state rules here byvirtue of its cuisine, and its tiny placeon the map be hanged. Meanwhile,the restaurant’s accouterments areever-changing in deference to tikiart, or Polynesian carvings of humanforms. And the fact that the buildingsits smack on the water onlyenhances the flow of things. Mahalo– and enjoy!

Bali Hai Restaurant2230 Shelter Island Drive, Point Loma(619) 222-1181www.balihairestaurant.com

Best BBQPhil’s BBQFor the past 10 years, BBQ loversacross San Diego County haveturned to restaurateur Phil Pace tosatisfy a singular craving: mesquite-grilled babyback and beef ribs, chick-en and sandwiches. Serving thou-sands of customers a day, Phil hasbuilt his foundation on consistency,quality, freshness and friendly ser-vice. Long lines of anticipation, anenergetic, friendly atmosphere, fan-tastic food, huge portions and many,paper towels make Phil’s the go-toBBQ house of choice.

Phil’s BBQ 3740 Sports Arena Blvd. Midway/Sports Arena(619) 222-0010www.philsbbq.net

Best Beer SelectionSlater’s 50/50Slater’s might be known for its“Burgers by Design”, but it’s therestaurant’s tap list that has made ita favorite of San Diegans. With morethan 100 beers on tap, from AbitaPurple Haze to Young’s DoubleChocolate Stout, and all the alphabetletters in between, there’s a beer forevery glass. Best-paired with Slater’sbeers is the “50/50” burger, but don’tlet its menu curtail your selection,you can create a burger with yourown mish-mosh of toppings to pair itperfectly with your brew.

Slater’s 50/50 2750 Dewey Road #193Liberty Station(619) 398-2600sandiego.slaters5050.com

Best BreakfastRed Sails InnThe Red Sails Inn wine list includesthree Merlots, which tells you some-thing. Just as Merlot is the wine forany occasion, so too is the eatery’stalent for pleasing all the people allthe time, whether it’s wine with din-ner or coffee with breakfast. Whilemom and dad are chowing down oncrab benedict and omelettes, the lit-tle ones have a menu of their own,which includes the universal favoritehot cakes. Red Sails Inn is in its 55thyear now, which means they havehad time to get it all right – and theycertainly have.

Red Sails Inn Restaurant2614 Shelter Island Drive, Point Loma(619) 223-3030www.theredsails.com

Best BuffetYummy BuffetAn evening at Yummy Buffet isalways enjoyable. The buffet fea-tures a fantastic variety of freshlyprepared Asian and American cui-sine. Yummy has everything fromfresh handmade spring rolls and egg-drop soup to ribs and mashed pota-toes. It even has a large selection offreshly rolled sushi. The fair priceand casual, inviting environmentmakes you want to stay for more andmore helpings.

Yummy Buffet2855 Midway Drive Midway/Sports Arena(619) 222-3388www.yummybuffet.com

Best BurgerSlater’s 50/50(See Best Beer Selection)

Best BurritoCasa De ReyesOffering traditional mexican farewith flare, Casa De Reyes is situatedoutdoors under a unique carrizoarbor, just steps from Fiesta DeReyes stage. Bring the whole familyto dine and enjoy daily entertain-ment ranging from energetic mari-achis to historic plays to traditionalfolklorico dancing. Sit around thefire pit and catch up with friendsover a drink or just hang out on thelawn and enjoy the entertainment ontheir outdoor stage.

Casa De Reyes2754 Calhoun Street, Old Town(619) 297-3100www.fiestadereyes.com

Our services include Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy, Myofascial Therapueticsoft tissue treatment, Physiotherapies such as electrical and ultrasound therapies,Therapeutic Rehabilitation, Kinesio taping and Graston instrument assisted softtissue treatment. Much the same way Chiropractic care helps pro-athlete and Olympians, we canhelp you and your family as well.

Ongoing Chiropractic care can help maintain musculoskeletal balance, break upscar tissue, improve blood and nerve flow and restore your range of motion. Wecan help you heal from that nagging old sports injury or any head, neck, back,shoulder, arm or leg pain that recently flared up as well.

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Focusing on the health and wellness of the whole family,

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GabardineIf you’re looking for somewhere to relax and enjoy amazing food,you’ve come to the right spot. Gabardine, Brian Malarkey’s PointLoma restaurant, has a cheerful interior and playful food. BrianMalarkey, who is also a new Point Loma resident, has created a“neighborhood kitchen” with all the right touches. Gabardine servesup seafood, small plates, and classics to locals and visitors alike. Pick& Rocks' signature cocktails and a variety of craft beers and wines arethe perfect compliment to delicious meals designed with care. Whenit comes to Point Loma restaurants, Gabardine stands out.

Gabardine1005 Rosecrans St, Point Loma

(619) 398-9810www.gabardineeats.com

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Best Cafe/Coffee ShopChi ChocolatChi Chocolat makes the little thingsseem extraordinary. The little cafespecializes in fresh artisan chocolatescreated with the most exquisite ingre-dients. Many of the products arehand-rolled and molded using qualityingredients without artificial colorsand additives. The eye for detailmakes each treat beautiful to beholdand delightful to consume.

Chi Chocolat2690 Historic Decator Road #193Liberty Station(619) 546-0650chichocolat.squarespace.com

Best Carne AsadaCafe CoyoteCafe Coyote is located in the heart ofOld Town and serves traditional andauthentic Mexican food. Tortillas aremade fresh daily by hand, margaritasare prepared with a selection of morethan 100 tequilas and Mariachis addto the authenticity of the restaurant.The cafe has both indoor and outdoordining areas and is one of only twocertified “Tequila Houses” in theUnited States. For more than 20years, Cafe Coyote has remained oneof San Diego’s landmark restaurants.

Cafe Coyote2461 San Diego Ave., Old Town(619) 291-4695www.cafecoyoteoldtown.com

Best CateringBanyan CateringThe chefs and planners at BanyanCatering have more than 12 years ofexperience in the food, beverage andhospitality industries. They know that

impeccable food and outstanding ser-vice must go hand in hand. Eachexperience is unique. Banyan listensto you and works with your budget tocreate a truly spectacular event.Banyan Catering uses the freshestingredients in each of its menus, fromlunches and dinners, to weddings,working to make any occasion a spe-cial one.

Banyan Catering(619) 546-0650www.banyancatering.net

BestChicken WingsHarbor Town Pub(See Best Bar)

Best Chinese Yummy Buffet(See Best Buffett)

Best DessertsThe Elegant TruffleIf you love chocolate then you willlove this store. The artisan chocolati-er creates hand-made chocolates, Bel-gium truffles and specialty desserts.You’ll want to stop by and give them ataste– you will not be dissapointed.

The Elegant Truffle1111 Scott St, Point Loma(619) 222-1889www.trufflemaker.com

Best DinnerOld VeniceOld Venice has been family ownedand operated for the last 30 years. Itis the perfect place to unwind andrelax while enjoying authentic Italiancomfort food. Casual elegance,relaxed charm and a fusion of

Mediterranean flavors combine topresent a dining experience you won’tforget. Daily specials and the entranc-ing European ambience sets OldVenice apart from its competition.

Old Venice Restaurant2910 Canon Street, Point Loma(619) 222-5888www.oldvenicerestaurant.com

Best EnchiladasMiguel’s Cocina(See Best Mexican Restaurant)

Best Family RestaurantOld VeniceSee Best Dinner

Best Fish TacoThe BrigantineJoin Brigantine Seafood for brunch,lunch, dinner and one of their awardwinning happy hours! We are com-mitted to providing you with thehighest level of customer satisfaction,gained through exceptional service,comfortable ambiance and of course,our delicious cuisine. BrigantineSeafood is part of The BrigantineFamily of Restaurants. Encompassingthree popular concepts that serve upa variety of cuisine and a total of 14locations from Coronado to NorthCounty, this family-owned and oper-ated company is focused on servingup the absolute best experiencepossible.

The Brigantine2725 Shelter Island Dr.Point Loma619-224-2871www.brigantine.com

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Casa De Reyes2754 Calhoun Street, Old Town

(619) 297-3100www.fiestadereyes.com

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Father’s Day By The Bay

www.theredsails.com

Restaurant2614 Shelter Island Dr.,

San Diego • 619-223-3030

Open daily forBreakfast,Lunch, Dinner, Full Bar,Great Patio

Let Us Do The Cooking For

Father’s DayCall for reservations!Dinner starts at 2pm

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Casa De ReyesOffering traditional mexican farewith flare, Casa De Reyes is situatedoutdoors under a unique carrizoarbor, just steps from Fiesta DeReyes stage. Bring the whole familyto dine & enjoy daily entertainmentranging from energetic mariachis tohistoric plays to traditional folklori-co dancing. Sit around the fire pitand catch up with friends over adrink or just hang out on the lawnand enjoy the entertainment ontheir outdoor stage.

Best Frozen YogurtCup of YoCup of Yo Frozen Yogurt strives toprovide quality frozen yogurt andquality customer service to every per-son who walks in the shop. The pro-cess is simple enough, choose yourcup, choose your flavors, choose yourtoppings, then weigh and pay. It’sonly the amount of flavor and toppingcombinations (eight yogurt flavorsand more than 30 toppings) that maycomplicate the process-- in a goodway.

Cup of Yo955 Catalina Blvd. #104, PointLoma(619) 223-2523www.cupofyo.com

Best GreekHarbor Greek CafeGreek, Near East and Mediterraneancuisine blend together to make Har-bor Greek Cafe quite the place to eat.The freshness of Greek Mediter-ranean and the style of San Diego,combine to present you with a pleas-ant, friendly dining experience like noother.

Harbor Greek Cafe2556 Laning Road, Point Loma(619) 224-3900www.harborgreekcafe.com

Best Happy Hour Brigantine(See Best Fish Tacos)

Best Hawaiian/PolynsianBali Hai(See Best Bay View)

Best Ice Cream/GelatoColdstone CreameryCold Stone Creamery has garnered aname for itself for its inventive way ofdishing up — or should we say “dicingup” — ice cream. The staff willinglymixes and matches whatever flavorsand toppings your heart desires on afrozen granite slab for a custom-madedessert. If you’re undecided, go for asignature sundae like the bananacaramel crunch. The store also sellscakes, shakes and smoothies.

Cold Stone CreameryLiberty Station, Point Loma(619) 221-82912448 San Diego Ave., #C, Old Town(619) 543-9057www.coldstonecreamery.com

Best ItalianOld Venice(See Best Dinner)

Best Lunch Luna GrillServing uniquely authentic Mediter-ranean cuisine. We offer delicious andhealthy food at fair prices in a stylish,contemporary and inviting atmo-sphere. Menu items include kabobs,original salads, gourmet wraps, spe-cial desserts, beer and wine. Thechoicest meats, freshest produce andfinest spices are used. Each day,kabobs are marinated and skeweredfresh. Most meat choices are anti-biotic and hormone free. No transfatsare used. Please visit us and discover

how we strive to provide quality,freshness, great taste, prompt andcourteous service, healthy choices,and a pleasant ambience at an afford-able price.

Luna Grill2400 Historic Decatur Road,Liberty StationPhone 619-224-5862www.lunagrill.com

Best MargaritaEl AgaveCome in and visit our Tequila Muse-um where you can try over 2000 dif-ferent tequilas. It is the perfect settingto experience the true tastes of Mexi-co. If you are looking for a great placefor a business lunch, romantic dinneror just to enjoy a fine Tequila withfriends or someone special, we areready to serve you.

El Agave2304 San Diego Ave, Old Town(619) 220-0692www.elagave.com

Best Mexican AppetizerFred's Mexican Cafe: At Fred's you will experience anamazing dining experience with"Fresh Mexican Food" at a great price.With our funky decor and great musicand high energy atmosphere, guestswant to stay and enjoy the food, peo-ple and music.

Fred's Mexican Cafe:2470 San Diego Ave, Old Town(619) 858-8226FredsMexicanCafe.com

Best Mexican Miguel’s CocinaLocated in the sport-fishing capital ofSan Diego, Miguel’s is a Shelter Islandfavorite. Enjoy seating on the restau-rant’s marina-view patio, or dineindoors in one of the artfully designeddining rooms. Miguel’s is beloved forits award-winning Mexican food andincomparable margaritas and, ofcourse, the jalapeño white sauce.From burritos to margaritas, Miguel’sserves both, big and bold.

Miguel’s Cocina2912 Shelter Island Dr., Point Loma(619) 224-24012444 San Diego Ave., Old Town(619) 298-9840www.brigantine.com/miguels

Best Mexican SeafoodMiguel’s Cocina(See Best Mexican Restaurant)

Most RomanticBali Hai(See Best Bay View)

Best New RestaurantRozeville CozhinaA Fresh culinary concept, RosevilleCozinha, a farm-to-table eateryinspired by the seaside community’srich history as a popular fishingpeninsula. This locale, rich in seafoodwas settled by Portuguese and Italianimmigrants over 100 years ago.

Rozeville Cozhina2750 Dewey Rd, Liberty Station(619) 794-2192www.rosevillecozinha.com

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Providing comprehensive accounting, tax, fraud prevention, and consulting servicesto closely held business, non-profit organizations, and individuals with complex tax issues.

619.501.6359

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Dr. De RosierIf your dental problem can’twait, Dr. DeRosier wants toknow about it – any time of dayor night. Just call the office andfollow the instructions; the doc-tor will return your call prompt-ly. Whatever your condition, youand the doctor can make sureyour teeth last a lifetime. Doingit right the first time, after all,makes all the difference.

BestDentistDavid DeRosier, DDS, Inc.

3019 Emerson St., Point Loma(619) 222-7400

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Best Overall ServiceGabardineIf you’re looking for somewhere torelax and enjoy amazing food, you’vecome to the right spot. Gabardine,Brian Malarkey’s Point Loma restau-rant, has a cheerful interior and play-ful food. Brian Malarkey, is also anew Point Loma resident and hascreated a “neighborhood kitchen”with all the right touches. Gabardineserves up seafood, small plates, andclassics to locals and visitors alike.Pick & Rocks' signature cocktails anda variety of craft beers and wines arethe perfect compliment to deliciousmeals designed with care. When itcomes to Point Loma restaurants,Gabardine stands out.

Gabardine1005 Rosecrans St, Point Loma(619) 398-9810www.gabardineeats.com

Best Patio DiningSlater’s 50/50(See Best Beer Selection)

Best Pet-FriendlyRestaurantSlater’s 50/50(See Best Beer Selection)

Best PizzaOggi’s Pizza & Brewing CompanySince its birth in 1991, Oggi’s Pizza &Brewing Co. has evolved from a sim-ple pizzeria into the sports-themedrestaurant it is today. Following theaddition of the televisions and homedelivery service came the evolution

into the brewing industry. The com-pany’s focus on sports is evidentfrom the many TV’s featuring sportsto its partnerships with five profes-sional sports organizations, includingthe San Diego Chargers.

Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co.Liberty Station, Point Loma(619) 876-5000libertystation.oggis.com

Best Place for a B-day PartySlaters 50/50(See Best Beer Selection)

Best SandwichCon Pane(See Best Bakery)

Best SeafoodPoint Loma SeafoodIt Began with an Idea. . . PointLoma Seafoods first opened its doorsto the public back in 1963. KellyChristianson and his wife Mariebegan selling fish out of a small storewith one small display case. Kelly setexacting standards of quality andfreshness, so much so, that only thefinest catches were kept for sale. Intime, along with their sons Jack andJohn, Kelly and Marie slowly builtPoint Loma Seafoods' reputation asmore than just a fresh fish market.Soon they began smoking and pro-cessing both sport-caught fish andfish for retail sales.

Point Loma Seafood2805 Emerson St, Point Loma(619) 223-1109www.pointlomaseafoods.com

Best Sports BarHarbor Town Pub(See Best Bar)

Best SteakFiddler’s GreenFiddler’s Green had its origins in18th century sailing lore. Today, theowners of the Point Loma restaurantwelcome you to their own Fiddler’sGreen, where the best food, drinkand times are offered nightly in oneof the world’s most renowned sailingports. The restaurant offes four dif-ferent types of steak, along with ribs,chicken and of course seafoodentrees.

Fiddler’s Green2760 Shelter Island Drive,Point Loma(619) 222-2216www.fiddlersgreensandiego.com

Best Sunday Brunch Bali Hai(See Best Bay View)

Best SushiSushi MuraIndulge in high quality sushi featur-ing true Japanese rice varieties, aswell as a unique sake list and theJapanese beers you may alreadyknow and love. Our mission is toshow the beauty and delicacyof sushi and Japanese cuisine. Allwithin a modern, yet unpretentiousatmosphere with lounge music tosatisfy all of your senses and keepyou immersed in comfort. We alsostrive to bring you the freshest, sea-sonal ingredients combined together,so you can get the fullest experienceof their unique style and quality. Fishare imported from Japan and otherregions of the world while at the pin-nacle of freshness and quality.

Sushi Mura2816 Historic Decatur Rd. #106 Liberty Station(619) 241-2587www.sushimurasd.com

Best Tequila BarEl Agave(See Best Margarita)

Best ThaiIssara ThaiThis family has been in the Thairestaurant industry in San Diegosince the early 1990’s. A lot of people

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Best VietnamesePho Point Loma Pho Point Loma & Grill offers Viet-namese home-style cuisine like noother. Whether you’re just stoppingby for a glass of its renowned ice cof-fee or want a real family-style Viet-namese meal, Pho Point Loma is thebest spot in town to get Vietnamese.The restaurant guarantees satisfac-tion to even the pickiest of eaters,from vegans to meat lovers andeveryone in-between.

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Best Wine SelectionWine StealsThe setting is simple: imagine winetasting in a traditional winery inEurope, combined with relaxed

lounge seating. The Bar….the 14-per-son large stone bar itself is toppedwith a zinc counter top found inmany European wine bars or taverns.As you’re sitting at the bar, you canview the chalkboard listing 40 differ-ent wines that can be ordered by theglass, half-glass (we call “taste”), orbottle. Behind the list of that week’swines are wine barrels framing thebar. Apart from the bar seating,which fills up rapidly, are our wood-topped wine barrels surrounded bycomfortable couches and chairs.

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Best Art GallerySan Diego WatercolorSocietyThe San Diego Watercolor Societyhosts an acclaimed internationalexhibition each year, attracting artistentries from around the world andhundreds of visitors that view theexceptional artwork on display. But,award-winning art and international-ly acclaimed artists are only part ofour story. We are also an importantsupporter of arts education for allages. As a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit orga-nization, SDWS offers a variety ofservices for educational institutionsthroughout the San Diego area.

San Diego Watercolor Society2825 Dewey Rd, Liberty Station(619) 876-4550www.sdws.org

Best AttorneyDavid SmedleyDavid Smedley lives in the Peninsulaarea with his wife. He is a nativePoint Loman who attended SanDiego State University and HastingsCollege of the Law. David has been amember of the California State Barsince 1983 and has devoted his prac-tice to trusts and estates since 1990.He received the 2012 Five StarWealth Manager award for providingquality service to his clients. David isa member of both the State Bar’sTrusts & Estates Section and the SanDiego Bar Association’s Estate Plan-ning, Trust & Probate Law Section.

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Prentice St. Clair has turned autodetailing into an art. For 15 years, hehas perfected the practice of rejuve-nating neglected vehicles and main-taining the value of new ones.Always on the cutting edge, Prenticeunderstands how hard it is in today’sworld to be without your vehicle. Forthis reason, he has a mobile service,where he can come to you at yourhome or office, make overnightappointments, or even have your cardelivered back to you before you evennotice its gone.

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Best BankSan Diego TrustCommitted to being the premiercommunity bank, San Diego Trustdelivers a comprehensive set of tai-lored products and services in whichenjoys supporting the communities itserves. It’s proven ability to adapt toever-changing market conditionshave enabled the organization to con-tinue to generate strong results,despite the many economic head-winds still plaguing local and stateeconomies.

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shop with confidence knowing youare purchasing a bike that is a perfectfit for you.

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Best Book StoreYellow Book RoadWith stroller-friendly aisles andbright "Dr. Seuss" colors on our wallsPLUS carpeting! Come by - we havegreat selections on our shelves forinfants through young adults. Ourexpert staff can help you find just theright book to encourage your young-ster to read and want more! We havea great lawn area in front of the storewhich is great for picnics and play.

Yellow Book Road2750 Historic Decatur Rd ,Bar-racks 15, Ste 101, Liberty Station(619) 955-5188www.yellowbookroad.com

Best ChiropractorMidway ChiropracticMidway Chiropractic is a family prac-tice specializing in the diagnosis andtreatment of musculoskeletal injuries,such as back and neck pain. The doc-tors and staff are experienced in thespecial needs of auto accident victimsand in the treatment and rehabilita-tion of work injuries. Our focus is ontaking care of you in a warm, friendlyenvironment where service and qual-ity healthcare are of paramountimportance. Our techniques are safeand gentle yet very effective

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Issara ThaiThis family has been in the Thai restaurant industry in San Diego sincethe early 1990’s. A lot of people say choosing the name for a restaurant isa very important part in its success. When they were deciding the nameof this restaurant, they thought of ISSARA. The definition of Issara in theThai language means liberty, fitting since they are located in Liberty Sta-tion. They provide casual dining and a commitment to satisfy customerswith great service, highly flavored, delicious Thai food.

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– Inaugural Flag Day Event HeldJune 14 Honoring Active Duty andRetired Military Personnel –

The Mormon Battalion Historic Sitein Old Town is hosting a special eventto celebrate Flag Day on June 14. Sev-eral military groups, families andguests will gather at the site for a spe-cial program that will honor all mili-tary units, starting with a flag-retiringceremony at 4:45 p.m. The event is freeto the public to attend, but reserva-tions are requested.

“We are so honored to host thisevent to pay tribute our nation’s trueheroes: the military,” said Mormon Bat-talion Historic Site Director Ed Seeg-miller. “Many military groups will

gather at the battalion for the first timeto recognize the brave men andwomen who sacrifice for us every day.”

The event will start behind theMormon Battalion in the picnic area,where special performances by theMarine Corps Recruit Depot BrassBand and Color Guard will take placeafter the flag-retiring ceremony.

Speeches from high-ranking mili-tary officials begin around 5 p.m. Guestspeaker and historian, Randy Madsen,will also give a 10-minute presenta-tion about the history of the military.Special recognition will be given to:the Chosin Few, Buffalo Soldiers, Armyof the West and the Gold Star Wives ofAmerica.

After the event, all guests are invit-ed inside the Mormon Battalion His-toric Site for a cake-cutting ceremony.Retired Maj. Donald R. Bennett willcut the cake with his sword, accordingto tradition. Refreshments will be avail-able as well from Cold Stone Creameryand Fiesta de Reyes.

Guests of the event will also get achance to see displays from the ChosinFew, Buffalo Soldiers, Army of the Westand the Family Search Center, aresource for researching your ances-tors with professional assistance. Tick-ets also will be issued to those whowish to take a tour of the historic siteafter the ceremony.

Parking is available across the street

at Heritage Park and at the battalion.Free parking is also available at theCalTrans headquarters, just four blocksfrom the battalion at 4050 Taylor St.

The Mormon Battalion Historic Siteis located at 2510 Juan St. Guestsshould RSVP by calling 619-298-3317or by emailing saffleck@live.com.

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Best City TourOld Town Trolley ToursFor more than 20 years, Old TownTrolley Tours has been providingsightseeing tours highlighting thebest San Diego attractions. Specializ-ing in “transportainment,” the touroffers a wide array of things to seeand do for visitors of all ages. Thereaders voted and Old Town TrolleyToursis definitely the best way to seeSan Diego.

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Best ContractorBrasseur ConstructionNo matter how large or small theproject may be, you can rest assuredthat Brasseur Construction will pro-vide attention to detail and the high-est level of service that clients canexpect. With this in mind, they haveeven coined the acronym “P.E.E.C.”,meaning P-Preparation, E-Effort, E-Execution, C-Completion. Theirextensive industry knowledge anddedication to customer satisfactionplus client communication how wonthem this title in the community.

Brasseur Construction(858) 836-1502www.brasseurconstruction.com

Best Day SpaSanctuateOffering luxury chair massage that'sboth convenient and affordable. Mas-sage is provided by the Inada SognoDreamWave, "The World's Best Mas-sage Chair™." Stress? Fatigue? Soremuscles? No problem. sanctuate! hasthe massage you need when you needit. This is massage therapy on yourterms and a treat for all five senses!Their full body 'smart' massage startsat just $15. At this price, you can'tafford NOT to treat yourself! It's timeto recharge your body, mind, andspirit.

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Best DentistDr. De RosierIf your dental problem can’t wait, Dr.DeRosier wants to know about it –any time of day or night. Just call theoffice and follow the instructions; the

doctor will return your call promptly.Under any conditions, you and thedoctor can make sure your teeth lasta lifetime. Doing it right the firsttime, after all, makes all the differ-ence.

David DeRosier, DDS, Inc.3019 Emerson St., Point Loma(619) 222-7400www.drderosier.com

Best DoctorShelter Island MedicalGroupDr. Chambers and the rest of his staffover at Shelter Island Medical Groupmake doctor visits less frighteningthan they used to be. The team isattentive and helpful, willing to takesame-day appointments and workwith patients to truly get well.

Shelter Island Medical Group1370 Rosecrans Street, Point Loma(619) 223-2668

Best Dog GroomerMaggie’s FarmFounded in 1999, dedicated to natu-ral and holistic pet care. The BESTpet grooming in San Diego. Bring inyour pet for a great grooming experi-ence.

Maggie’s Farm1902 Rosecrans St, Point Loma(619) 225-2210

Best Dry Cleaner Shelter Island VillageCleanersShelter Island Village Cleaners haveenjoyed serving the community foryears. Visit their new location and sayhi to the same friendly staff. Greatrates and quality service have madethem first choice in the area.

Shelter Island Village Cleaners1257 Rosecrans St, Point Loma(619) 523-1090

Best EyewearSunglass & OpticalWarehouseFor the last 19 years, Sunglass &Optical Warehouse has been offeringthe largest and most comprehensiveselection of sunglasses and opticalframes. Not only does the companypride itself in meeting all of youroptical needs, but they have the bestprices in town. From designerbrands to sport glasses and prescrip-tion lenses, it’s a one-stop-shop forthe latest eyeware fashion and pre-scription lenses.

Sunglass & Optical Warehouse3450 Kurtz Street, Suite D,Midway/Sports Arena(619) 291-4810www.sunglassoptical.com

Best Financial PlannerTom Gibbings 20/20 Financial AdvisersTom Gibbings not only offers top-notch financial advice, he is also amanaging partner of 20/20 FinancialAdvisers. He manages a variety offinancial products, from stocks andbonds to mutual funds and otherequity and risk management prod-ucts. Gibbings has more than 25years of financial planning experi-ence and has earned the Certified

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Cabrillo National MonumentClimbing out of his boat and onto shore in 1542, JuanRodriguez Cabrillo stepped into history as the first Euro-pean to set foot on what is now the West Coast of theUnited States. In addition to telling the story of 16th cen-tury exploration, the park is home to a wealth of culturaland natural resources. Join us and embark on your ownVoyage of Discovery.

Financial Planner Certification andChartered Life Underwriter designa-tion. Most importantly, he puts hisclients first in helping them achievefuture financial security.

Tom R. Gibbings, 20/20 Financial Advisers1660 Hotel Circle North, Suite 205(619) 718-6500www.2020financialadvisers.com

Best FloristPoint Loma VillageFloristsYou’re probably thinking that floristsdeliver primarily to residences onspecial occasions. You’re positivelywrong about that. Point Loma Vil-lage Florist routinely delivers prod-ucts to some 160 businesses in thearea and it somehow manages not toforget its duties to private parties.Point Loma Village Florist is No. 1with you for at least 160 reasons.

Point Loma Village Florist3020 Cañon St., Point Loma(800) 995-6110www.pointlomaflorist.com

Best Furniture StoreConsignment ClassicsEstablished in 1997, ConsignmentClassics is the place to go when it’stime to make your house a home.Browse through the two large show-rooms to find the same furniture asother furniture stores PLUS manyone-of-a-kind items that make yourshopping a unique experience. Enjoyan Eclectic mix of NEW and GEN-TLY USED furniture and homedecor. Go Green! Choose a piece ofhistory and character OR choose

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Best GymPoint Loma SportsClubWhen you walk into the lobby youwill feel like you are walking into a 5star resort. You will be greeted andchecked in by friendly and profes-sional staff. As you enter the athleticclub you will be awed by the highceilings and state of the art equip-ment. No expense was spared so thatall members will have access to allthe best and most cutting-edge pre-cor, free motion, hoist, techno gymand kinesis equipment.

Point Loma Sports Club2751 Roosevelt Rd, Liberty Station619.582.CLUBwww.plsportsclub.com

Best Hair SalonJoL SalonJoL, or Jarratts of London, is a hairand color specialist salon in LibertyStation. The salon is as chic andstylish as the cuts and colors it dolesout. Its team of professionals stayson top of major trends and regularlyattends in-house training sessions tomaintain quality results with eachclient. The salon offers a wide varietyof services, from cuts, colors andwaxing to Brazilian blowouts andfeather extensions. Each service

even comes with a complimentaryshiatsu massage and hot towel treat-ment!

JoL Salon2400 Historic Decatur RoadLiberty Station(619) 501-4469www.jolsalon.com

Best Hearing CenterPeninsula HearingCenterPeninsula Hearing Center providesstate-of-the-art hearing services foreveryone. The staff at PHC worksclosely with each customer to deter-mine the best solution for his or herhearing needs. PHC offers a fullrange of diagnostic and preventativehearing professional services, includ-ing hearing aid screenings, evalua-tions, hearing aid sales and rehabili-tative and preventative counseling.The staff is professional and works todevelop personal relationships witheach of its customers, making for abetter experience.

Peninsula Hearing Center1310 Rosecrans Street Point Loma(619) 569-1937www.peninsulahearingcenter.com

Best HotelBayClub Hotel &MarinaFor a relaxing getaway with unfor-gettable waterfront views, The BayClub Hotel & Marina is the onlychoice. This resort hotel offers over-sized rooms and attentive serviceand amenities that truly impress.The hotel has developed a reputationfor its spacious guest rooms, amaz-ing views of the bay and elegantonsite restaurant. It also offers acomplimentary full breakfast buffetand airport transportation.

The Bay Club Hotel & Marina2131 Shelter Island DrivePoint Loma(619) 224-8888www.bayclubhotel.com

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Best JewelryA.L. Jacobs & SonsJewelersA.L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers hasbeen serving San Diego since 1937and continues to provide fine qualityjewelry for all budgets. The familyjeweler carries a unique selection ofjewelry from engagement rings togold and silver jewelry, and can alsotake care of your watch, clock andjewelry repair. If your jewelry isn’tinsured now, it is the best time toprotect your precious items with aprofessional jewelry appraisal fromA.L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers. Thepersonal service and product knowl-edge comes from the decades ofexperience.

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Best Local AttractionCabrillo National MonumentClimbing out of his boat and ontoshore in 1542, Juan RodriguezCabrillo stepped into history as thefirst European to set foot on what is

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Best Massage TherapistAngela HowleyAngela Howely became certified as aMassage Therapist from the Schoolof Healing Arts in 1998 and certifiedas a Yoga instructor in 2000. She hasbeen serving the community and SanDiegans,in the same office,since 1998just on the other side of I-8 in OldTown. She is trained in deep tissue,acupressure, Russian sports mas-sage, prenatal massage, and manyother modalities. She continues hereducation on a regular basis, recentlycompleting a Kinesiology class.

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Best Mortgage AgentMark ChrismanA full service mortgage lending spe-cialist as well as a DRE licensed

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Best MuseumWomen’s Museum One of only five museums ofwomen's history in the country.Founded in 1983 as the Women'sHistory Reclamation Project. In2011, they changed their name to theWomen’s Museum of California withthe tag line “preserving thepast…inspiring the future”.

Women’s Museum of California2730 Historic Decatur Rd #104, Liberty Station(619) 233-7963www.womensmuseumca.org

Best Nursery Walter Anderson NurseryFriendly, knowledgeable and alwayswelcoming, Walter Andersen Nurs-

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A.L. Jacobs & Sons JewelersA.L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers has been serving San Diego since 1937and continues to provide fine quality jewelry for all budgets. The familyjeweler carries a unique selection of jewelry from engagement rings togold and silver jewelry and can also take care of your watch, clock andjewelry repair. If your jewelry isn’t insured now, it is the best time toprotect your precious items with a professional jewelry appraisal fromA.L. Jacobs and Sons Jewelers. The personal service and productknowledge comes from the decades of experience.

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Crown Ace HardwareLiberty Station, Point Loma(619) 326-0827www.crownace.com

Best Personal Trainer Fitness Together -Greg SternerTogether, a one-on-one private per-

sonal training studio in the heart ofPoint Loma at Liberty Station. Fit-ness Together specializes in one-on-one workouts with your personaltrainer in a private training suite,where clients can work on individualgoals and where trainers are sensi-tive to special conditions, such asinjuries. In addition to changing thelives of his clients, Greg has volun-teered and spoken to senior groupson such topics as arthritis and physi-cal training. He has also co-present-ed seminars in La Jolla and Aspen,CO on sports performance trainingfor athletes in all realms of sports.

Fitness Together - Greg Sterner2750 Dewey Rd #101,Liberty Station(619) 756-7500www.fitnesstogether.com

Best Pet Hospital/VetBanfield Pet HospitalWhether you’re looking for generaldog health care advice, cat care tips,vaccinations, preventive veterinarycare or a pet medical center for surgi-cal procedures, like spaying and neu-tering, Banfield Pet Hospital is here

Meet us atPreen-2-Pristinein Liberty Station!

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• Day Care• Pet Grooming & Spa• Collars • Leashes• Healthy Snacks• Beds, Etc.

TheHotSpotStudio.com(619) 223-1339

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Liberty Station Barracks 142770 Historic Decatur Rd.

San Diego, CA 92106

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Rozeville CozhinaA Fresh culinary concept, Roseville Cozinha, a farm-to-table eatery inspired by the seaside community’srich history as a popular fishing peninsula. This area,rich in seafood was settled by Portuguese and Italianimmigrants over 100 years ago.

BestNew Restaurant

Rozeville Cozhina2750 Dewey Rd, Liberty Station

(619) 794-2192www.rosevillecozinha.com

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to help. The local veterinarians careas much about the well being of yourpets as they do their own, so you canbe sure your dog, cat or other pet isreceiving the highest quality pethealth care available. When you visitthe Banfield in Point Loma, remem-ber to sign up for an Optimum Well-ness Plan. The Optimum WellnessPlan helps you manage the costs ofpet health care without sacrificingthe quality. Help your pet get theroutine care that they need at a priceyou can afford with an OptimumWellness Plan from Banfield.

Banfield Pet Hospital3610 Rosecrans StreetMidway/Sports Arena(619) 225-0175www.banfield.com

Best Pet Resort Purring ParrotOwners Maria and Patrick Brinsondecided to open up a place for felineand avian companions, because theynoticed that the level of service fordogs has grown, while cats and birdshave been left behind. For pet own-ers that may not want a sitter cominginto their home or may want theiranimal companions to have morethan one or two short visits a day.They felt they could not only offermore then what is currently availablebut also raise the level of care for catsand birds when staying away fromhome.

Purring Parrot3015 St Charles St, San Diego, Point Loma(619) 223-2326www.thepurringparrot.com

Best Pet SitterWizard of PawsWizard of Paws offers central SanDiego reliable, quality pet sitting ser-vices. They’re here, for all situationsand all of your pets needs. For thosetimes when you're not home for mid-day walks, for traveling, vacations,business trips or just working late.Serving San Diego since 2004, Wiz-ard of Paws provides award-winning

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Red Sails InnThe Red Sails wine list includes three Merlots, which tellsyou something. Just as Merlot is the wine for any occa-sion, so too is the eatery’s talent for pleasing all the peo-ple all the time, whether it’s wine with dinner or coffeewith breakfast. While mom and dad are chowing downon crab benedict and omelettes, the little ones have amenu of their own, which includes the universal favorite,hot cakes. Red Sails is in its 55th year now, which meansit’s had time to get it all right – and it certainly has.

Red Sails Inn Restaurant2614 Shelter Island Drive,

Point Loma(619) 223-3030

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professional in-home pet sitting,along with many other services atreasonable rates. They provide freein-home consultations to discusspricing and available nights, week-ends and holidays for all of your petsneeds.

Wizard of Paws619) 212-3705www.wizardofpawspets.com

Best PharmacyPoint Loma ShelterIsland DrugThis drug store is a great neighbor-hood pharmacy and not at all like achain store. Whether you are on yourway to the harbor or traveling homefrom work, Shelter Island Drugstocks many helpful items for a vari-ety of needs that may arise. Thepharmacy has a caring staff who arewilling to assist you and offer theirexpertise. The storefront fits rightinto the unique and quiet ambianceof the La Playa neighborhood.

Point Loma Shelter Island Drug1105 Rosecrans St. Point Loma(619) 223-8181

Best PilatesChakra PilatesChakra Pilates is a full service Pilates,barre and yoga studio. Chakra notonly provides the true and classicalPilates method but offers maximumimpact Pilates programs, vinyasayoga and barre classes as well.Chakra caters to clients at all levels,working with each to expand theirtraining through the large variety ofclasses on personal training the stu-dio offers.

Chakra Pilates1310 Rosecrans St., Point Loma(619) 270-1271www.chakrapilates.com

Best Place for CraftsHot Spot StudioPaint your own pottery, candle mak-ing and more. Come in, relax withgreat music in our spacious studioand enjoy creating unique, personal-ized gifts and keepsakes that will becherished forever. Fun for kids ANDadults! Come in and check us out.

Hot Spot2770 Historic Decatur Rd, Barracks 14, Liberty Station(619) 223-1339www.thehotspotstudio.com

Best Place for Unusual GiftsSophie’s Gallery & Gift ShopOpened in 2009 as a pop-up store,Sophie’s Gallery and has sincebecome an important spacefor raising public awareness aboutprograms and engaging the supportand interest of artists from the gen-eral community, while showcasingtheir students' work. The gallery andgift shop features one-of-a-kind artand unique gifts.

Sophie's Gallery and Gift Shop2825 Dewey Rd, Gallery 101, Liberty Station(619) 578-2207www.stmsc.org/shop-sophies

Best PlumberBill Howe Plumbing Serving San Diego County andemploying the highest quality SanDiego plumbers since 1980. Family-owned and operated since theirinception over 30 years ago, theycontinue to operate in San Diegounder one roof. All plumbersemployed at Bill Howe Plumbinghave a variety of certifications andspecialties. They operate over 70

trucks and guarantee their work.Their philosophy of providing highquality work and excellent customerservice is what has made Bill Howe ahousehold name.

Bill Howe Plumbing1-800-Bill-HOWE(1-800-245-5469)www.billhowe.com

Best Resale ShopAlice Alfreda ResaleBoutiqueFashion meets fairness at Alice Alfre-da Resale Boutique. Although theboutique is small, it carries quite apunch. From Fendi purses to DVFdresses, the boutique offers high-endat a low price. The shop’s ownersalso update its loyal customers onnew items and buy fashion pieces

from customers at a fair price.

Alice Alfreda Resale Boutique1255 Rosecrans Street, Point Loma(619) 549-8676

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When you stop by Postal Annex+ atLiberty Station, it’s like having yourown personal assistant. It offersshipping services, but goes beyondwith passport photos, notaries andcopy services. Postal Annex evencarries office and packaging supplies,creating one-stop-shop convenience.

Postal Annex+Liberty Station, Point Loma(619) 222-7257www.postalannex.com

Best Special Event Venue Liberty Station /NTCNTC at Liberty Station, located atthe former Naval Training Center inPoint Loma, is San Diego’s destina-tion for arts, culture, science andtechnology. NTC showcases SanDiego’s creative community, andoffers state-of-the-art venues forindoor or outdoor weddings, events,parties, seminars, retreats and meet-

ings. Open seven days a week, NTCoffers dozens of hands-on classesand programs, with something foreveryone.

NTC at Liberty StationLiberty Station, Point Lomawww.ntclibertystation.com

Best Tea SelectionPoint Loma Tea"Experience the Artistry of Tea".Offering exquisite whole leaf teas,accessories and gifts from around theworld for your tea time enjoyment.Open Wed. - Sun. Noon - 6PM Mon-day & Tuesday - by appointment

2770 Historic DecaturRd.,Barracks 14 - Studio 104, Liberty Station(619) 523-2070www.pointlomatea.com

Best Windows & DoorsHarborview Windows & DoorsA full service window and door com-pany specializing in quality com-bined with exceptional customer ser-vice and aggressive pricing to createthe finest value in San Diego. Weoffer a full range of window and doormanufacturers who all make win-dows and doors both beautiful andenergy efficient. From vinyl to alu-minum and from wood to woodclad,. Harbor View Windows is theultimate choice when it comes to thehighest quality and best selection ofwindows, doors, trim, and hardwareat the most competitive pricing!

Harborview Windows & Doors5450 Complex St, Ste. #302, San Diego(858) 836-1507www.harborviewwindows.com

Best Yoga FacilityYoga Six Yoga Six’s practice rooms areequipped with indirect lighting and asophisticated heating and ventilationsystem that minimizes distraction,maximizes comfort and adds to theoverall practice experience. They alsouse Tatami mat flooring, which ismade from nontoxic, recycled mate-rials. Tatami is easy to clean and gen-tler on joints than traditional woodfloors. Throughout the entire studiowe use recycled materials as often aspossible.

Yoga Six2850 Womble Rd,, Liberty Station(619) 955-6668www.yogasix.com

Midway ChiropracticMidway Chiropractic is a family practice specializing in the diagnosisand treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, such as back and neck pain.The doctors and staff are experienced in the special needs of auto acci-dent victims and in the treatment and rehabilitation of work injuries.Our focus is on taking care of you in a warm, friendly environmentwhere service and quality healthcare are of paramount importance.Our techniques are safe and gentle yet very effective

BestChiropractor

Midway Chiropractic, Dr Brian White

3405 Kenyon St. Midway / Sports Arena

(619) 224-5371www.drbrianwhite.com

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