Dear Reader,

It’s that time of year again – when the days grow shorter, holiday sales start, and we crown the best of the best in our annual Best of the Southland reader survey.

Earlier this year, L.A. Times readers nominated their favorite businesses in a number of categories: Entertainment & Living, Food & Drink, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Media, and Shopping & Services.

The votes were tallied and the results in each category were announced based on five Southern California regions. For the Best of the Best survey, we included each regional winner and asked readers to cast their vote once again for their favorites.

In the final count, the “Bests” are the ones that received the most votes. Some of the names will be familiar with many newcomers claiming the spotlight. What they have in common is a relentless drive to provide a superior product, service or experience, and we encourage you to support them all.

We thank you, our readers, for participating and voting in the Best of the Southland surveys. We couldn’t have done it without you, and we hope you enjoy exploring all the local businesses that make the Southland such a great place to live, work and play.

To read and share the final results, visit bestofthesouthland.com or scan the QR code below with your cell phone camera:

– Los Angeles Times Best of the Southland Team

This supplement did not involve the editorial or reporting staffs of the L.A. Times. Contact us with comments or questions at paidpost@latimes.com.

ANNA MAGZANYAN Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer and Chief of Staff to Executive Chairman anna.magzanyan@latimes.com

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