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SAN DIEGO’S BEST
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AUTO

Auto Dealer – Domestic.....................................................................................................................................CarMax
Auto Dealer – Import.........................................................................................................................Toyota of El Cajon
Auto Manufacturer – Domestic...............................................................................................................................Ford
Auto Manufacturer – Import............................................................................................................................... Toyota
Auto Parts Store............................................................................................................................AutoZone Auto Parts
Auto Service / Repair .......................................................................................................................John’s Automotive
Motorcycle or Off-Road Vehicle Dealer.......................................................................... Indian Motorcycle of San Diego
RV Dealer ....................................................................................................................................................La Mesa RV
Tire Store .................................................................................................................................................Discount Tire

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Bartender.............................................................................................Rachel Serrano at JIVe Lounge at Jamul Casino
Beach Bar.....................................................................................................................Beach House Tequila + Taqueria
Craft Brewery.........................................................................................................................................Stone Brewery
Day Club / Pool Party......................................................................... Retreat Pool & Cabanas at Sycuan Casino Resort
Dive Bar......................................................................................................................................................... Aero Club
Downtown / Gaslamp Bar......................................................................................................................Onyx Nightclub
Irish Bar ..................................................................................................................................McGregor’s Bar and Grill
LGBTQ+ Bar..................................................................................................................................................Gossip Girl
Local Winery..............................................................................................................................Rustic Ridge Vineyards
Nightclub ..............................................................................................................................................Onyx Nightclub
North County Bar .....................................................................................Main Stage Bar at Valley View Casino & Hotel
Sports Bar....................................................................................................Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino
Wine Bar.................................................................................................................................................Koi Zen Cellars

ENTERTAINMENT

Entertainment Venue.........................................................................................................JIVe Lounge at Jamul Casino
Live Music Venue (Under 3000 people) .............................................................................JIVe Lounge at Jamul Casino
Live Theater Group ............................................................................................................................Old Globe Theatre
Local Casino.............................................................................................................................Barona Resort & Casino
Loosest Slots............................................................................................................................Barona Resort & Casino
Movie Theater........................................................................................................................................................ AMC
Museum.......................................................................................................................San Diego Automotive Museum
Out of Town Day Trip ............................................................................................................................................ Julian
Professional Sports Team .................................................................................................................. San Diego Padres
San Diego Attraction/Theme Park ..........................................................................................................San Diego Zoo

FINANCE

Accounting Firm.......................................................................................................................................Abbo Tax CPA
Auto Loan Provider........................................................................................................San Diego County Credit Union
Bank..........................................................................................................................................California Bank & Trust
Commercial Bank......................................................................................................................California Bank & Trust
Financial Planning.........................................................................................................San Diego County Credit Union
Insurance Provider – Nonmedical................................................................................................Bridlewood Insurance
Local Credit Union.........................................................................................................San Diego County Credit Union
Mortgage / Home Loan Provider....................................................................................San Diego County Credit Union

FOOD & RESTAURANT

24-Hour Restaurant............................................................................................. Sage Cafe at Barona Resort & Casino
Bakery........................................................................................................................................Hans & Harry’s Bakery
Barbecue.......................................................................................................................................................Phil’s BBQ
Boba Place .......................................................................................................................................................Ding Tea
Breakfast.............................................................................................................................................Broken Yolk Cafe
Brunch ..................................................................................................................................................................Madi
Burritos.........................................................................................................................................Roberto’s Taco Shop
Business Lunch........................................................................................................................Troy’s Greek Restaurant
Casino Dining.................................................................................................Italian Cucina at Barona Resort & Casino
Chef ......................................................................Michael Castaneda, Chef de Cuisine at Tony Gwynn’s,Jamul Casino
Chicken Wings...............................................................................................................................Epic Wings N’Things
Chinese Cuisine...................................................................................Ho Wan Noodle Shop at Barona Resort & Casino
Coffee Truck .............................................................................................................................Cafe Bella (Drive Thru)
Coffeehouse............................................................................................................................Barona Coffee Company
Deli.................................................................................................................................................................. DZAkins
Desserts....................................................................................................................................Extraordinary Desserts
Dog Friendly Restaurant ............................................................................................................... Lazy Dog Restaurant
Family Restaurant.....................................................................................................................Troy’s Greek Restaurant
Filipino Cuisine........................................................................................................................................ Tita’s Kitchen
Fish Tacos......................................................................................................................Brigantine Seafood Restaurant
French Cuisine...............................................................................................................................The French Gourmet
Greek Cuisine...........................................................................................................................Troy’s Greek Restaurant
Grilled Cheese.................................................................................................................................................The Melt
Hamburger...................................................................................................Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino
Indian Cuisine ..............................................................................................................................................Royal India
Italian Cuisine ...............................................................................................................................Filippi’s Pizza Grotto
Japanese Cuisine ......................................................................................................Stix at Valley View Casino & Hotel
Latin American......................................................................................................................................... Fogo de chao
Mediterranean Cuisine ...............................................................................................................................Kebab Craft
Mexican Cuisine ................................................................................................................Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant
Micro Brew Pub ................................................................................................................San Diego Brewing Company
Persian Cuisine......................................................................................................North Park Produce Bakery and Grill
Pho / Noodle House ................................................................................ Loft 94 Yakitori Noodle Craft at Jamul Casino
Pizza (North of Route 56)..............................................................................................................................Pizza Port
Pizza (South of Route 56)............................................................................................................................Bronx Pizza
Restaurant Server ........................................................ Donald Donathan at Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub at Jamul Casino
Romantic Restaurant.................................................................................Prime Cut Steak & Seafood at Jamul Casino
Seafood Cuisine ..........................................................................................................................Anthony’s Fish Grotto
Spanish Cuisine...................................................................................................................... Cafe Sevilla of San Diego
Steakhouse .................................................................................. Barona Oaks Steakhouse at Barona Resort & Casino
Sub Shop......................................................................................................................................... Jersey Mike’s Subs
Sushi....................................................................................................... Loft 94 Yakitori Noodle Craft at Jamul Casino
Taco .......................................................................................................................................................Tacos El Gordo
Thai Cuisine .......................................................................................................................... Swaddee Thai Restaurant
Vegan Cuisine.............................................................................................................. Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
Vegetarian Restaurant................................................................................................. Plumeria Vegetarian Restaurant
Vietnamese Cuisine...................................................................................................Stix at Valley View Casino & Hotel

FOR THE HOME

Artificial Turf .....................................................................................................................................US Turf San Diego
Building Contractor..........................................................................................................................Shugarman’s Bath
Carpet Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................Stanley Steemer
Door & Window Replacement ............................................................................................................ Cabana Concepts
Flooring / Carpet Store – Local .......................................................................................................Coles Fine Flooring
Flooring / Carpet Store – National......................................................................................................................Costco
Furniture Store..................................................................................................... Jerome’s Furniture & Mattress Store
Heating & Air Conditioning Company...............................................................Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar
Home Security........................................................................................................................................................ ADT
Housekeeping ................................................................................................................................Radiant Residences
Kitchen & Bath Remodeler ...............................................................................................................Shugarman’s Bath
Local Construction Company............................................................................................................Shugarman’s Bath
Local Skylight Company ........................................................................................................................Solatube Home
Mattress Store (tie).............................................................................................. Jerome’s Furniture & Mattress Store
Mattress Store (tie).................................................................................................................................Mattress Firm
Nursery / Garden Center.....................................................................................................Armstrong Garden Centers
Patio Furniture ................................................................................................................... D3 Home Modern Furniture
Pest Control ................................................................................................................................Joshua’s Pest Control
Plumber ................................................................................... Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood
Pool Service .................................................................................................................. So Cal Custom Pools and Spas
Solar Power Company .....................................................................................Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar
Storage Facility..........................................................................................................................San Diego Self Storage
Tile & Stone................................................................................................................................................ Arizona Tile
Window Coverings / Shutter Company.............................................................................................. Cabana Concepts

HEALTHY LIVING

Assisted Living Community........................................................................................................Casa de las Campanas
Audiologist................................................................................................................Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
Beauty Services – Nonmedical ....................................................................................................Rind Skin & Head Spa
Chiropractor....................................................................................................................Awesome Family Chiropractic
Cosmetic Dentist Office................................................................................................ Thompson Center for Dentistry
Cosmetic Dermatology – Individual...................................................................................................William Groff, D.O.
Cosmetic Dermatology Office................................................................................................Medical Age Management
Cosmetic Surgeon – Individual..........................................................................................................William Groff, D.O.
Cosmetic Surgery Group .........................................................................................La Jolla Institute of Plastic Surgery
Day Spa..............................................................................................................................................Queen Threading
Dental Implants Office.................................................................................................. Thompson Center for Dentistry
General Dentist Office .................................................................................................. Thompson Center for Dentistry
Health Insurance...............................................................................................................................Sharp Health Plan
Health Insurance – Brokerage ......................................................................................Bridlewood Medicare Insurance
Hearing Aid Store ..............................................................................................................................Sharp HealthCare
Hospital – Group ...............................................................................................................................Sharp HealthCare
Hospital – Single Location......................................................................................................Sharp Memorial Hospital
In-Home Care – Medical ....................................................................................................... La Jolla Nurses Homecare
In-Home Care – Nonmedical................................................................................................. La Jolla Nurses Homecare
Laser Eye Center ................................................................................................................................. Shiley Eye Clinic
Massage.................................................................................................................Spa Ritual at Sycuan Casino Resort
Medical Group...........................................................................................................Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
Medical Spa...................................................................................................................The Clinic at Sharp Chula Vista
Orthodontist ......................................................CV Orthodontics, the practice of Dr. Kelly Taylor and Dr. Parmis Sionit
Pharmacy.........................................................................................................................................Sharp Rees-Stealy
Weight Loss Clinic / Counseling ......................................................Sharp Rees-Stealy Center for Health Management

LEGAL

Bankruptcy Firm................................................................................................... Richard C.Wildman,Attorney at Law
Family Law Firm...............................................................................................................................................RJS LAW
Litigation Firm...............................................................................................................A. King Aminpour & Associates
Personal Injury Firm ......................................................................................................A. King Aminpour & Associates
Real Estate Firm ................................................................................................... Richard C.Wildman,Attorney at Law
Tax Law Firm....................................................................................................................................................RJS LAW

MEDIA

Local Evening News Station......................................................................................KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent)
Local Morning News Station .....................................................................................KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent)
Local News Anchor ......................................................................Lauren Phinney of KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent)
Local News Sportscaster ..............................................................Brandon Stone of KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent)
Local Weekend News Station ....................................................................................KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent)
Meteorologist...........................................................................................................Jodi Kodesh, presented by SDCCU
Radio Drive Time Show....................................................................................................Ben & Woods,The Fan 97.3FM
Radio Morning Show........................................................................................................Ben & Woods,The Fan 97.3FM
Radio Personality ................................................................................................................Clint August, 101.5 KGB FM
Radio Station AM/FM ............................................................................................................................KSON 103.7 FM
Sports Talk Radio.............................................................................................................Ben & Woods,The Fan 97.3FM
Talk Radio..................................................................................................................................................... KPBS NPR
Television Personality..................................................................Lauren Phinney of KUSI Channel 9/51 (independent)

REAL ESTATE

Apartment Community (Nonrestricted) .........................................................................The Chateau Lake San Marcos
Commercial Real Estate Company............................................................................ Compass Commercial Real Estate
Custom Home Builder .........................................................................Lars Remodeling & Kitchen Design of San Diego
Escrow Company/Team......................................................................................................................Chartwell Escrow
Estate Planning ...................................................................................................... Lawyer in Blue Jeans – Justin Isaac
New Home Builder.............................................................................................................................. Tri Pointe Homes
Property Management Company ................................................................................. WeLease Property Management
Real Estate Agent ......................................................................................................................... Kelli Miller, Compass
Real Estate Agent Team .......................................................................................................Neda Nourani & Associates
Real Estate Brokerage Company.....................................................................................................Compass San Diego
Retirement/Independent Living Community ..............................................................................Casa de las Campanas
Reverse Mortgage Provider.................................................................................................................Mutual Mortgage
Title Company................................................................................................................................ First American Title

SAN DIEGO LIFE & FUN

Airline ............................................................................................................................................. Southwest Airlines
Charity................................................................................................................................San Diego Humane Society
College or University ........................................................................................................... San Diego State University
Fun Run/Walk (5K/Marathon Mud Run etc.)............................................ Walk For Animals San Diego Humane Society
Golf Course .............................................................................................................................Torrey Pines Golf Course
Health & Fitness Club.........................................................................................................................Leo’s Fitness Lab
Hiking Trail .......................................................................................................................... Torrey Pines State Reserve
Local Coworking Spaces..........................................................................................................The Hot Suite (La Mesa)
Place to Get Married.........................................................................................................The Rooftop at Jamul Casino
Place to Work ................................................................................................................San Diego County Credit Union
San Diego Event...........................................................................................................................San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego Hotel......................................................................................Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Scenic Spot......................................................................................................................The Rooftop at Jamul Casino
Staycation Location....................................................................................................................Mission Bay RV Resort

SHOPPING & SERVICES

Antique Store...............................................................................................................................La Mesa Antique Mall
Appliance Store.........................................................................................................................................Home Depot
Barber..............................................................................................................................................Dino’s Barbershop
Bicycle Store ......................................................................................................................................Alpine Ride Shop
Bridal/Formal Wear...........................................................................................................David’s Bridal Mission Valley
Camera/ Telescope Store ...................................................................................................................George’s Camera
Clothing Store...............................................................................Assistance League of Greater San Diego Thrift Shop
Computer Store....................................................................................................................................................Apple
Day Care.............................................................................................................................. Alpine Country Day School
Eco Friendly Company ..............................................................................................................Shear Envy Salon & Spa
Engagement Rings .........................................................................Leo Hamel Fine Jewelry & Engagement Rings Store
Eyeglass Store..................................................................................................................................Sharp Rees-Stealy
Florist.................................................................................................................................................................Costco
Food Delivery Services................................................................................................................................... DoorDash
Golf Shop .................................................................................................... Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan Casino
Grocery Store.............................................................................................................................................Trader Joe’s
Hair Salon ................................................................................................................................Shear Envy Salon & Spa
Hair Stylist .................................................................................................... Glenda Moran at Shear Envy Salon & Spa
Health Food Store.......................................................................................................................................Trader Joe’s
Jeweler....................................................................................................................................Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers
Local Bookstore.............................................................................................................................................Warwick’s
Moving Company.......................................................................................................................... Two Men And ATruck
Pawn / Resale Shop....................................................................................... Leo Hamel Jewelry Buyers & Gold Buyers
Pet Boarding / Daycare .......................................................................................................................Del Mar Doggers
Pet Grooming .....................................................................................................................................................PETCO
Pet Store ............................................................................................................................................................PETCO
Rental Car Company....................................................................................................................Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Shoe Store .............................................................................................................................Birkenstock of San Diego
Sporting Goods Store (tie) ........................................................................................................DICK’S Sporting Goods
Sporting Goods Store (tie) ...................................................................................................................................... REI
Surf Shop........................................................................................................................................Hansen Surfboards
Swap Meet.......................................................................................................................................Kobey’s Swap Meet
Tattoo Shop.......................................................................................................................Sailor’s Grave Tattoo Gallery
Travel Agent.....................................................................................................................................DreamFinder Travel
Veterinarian .....................................................................................................................................Animal Care Clinic

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