Best of Marin Redux 2012

Redux:A RESOURCE GUIDE TO THE BEST OF MARIN

2009-2012

Thank you for voting us Best of Marin!

We enjoyed renting from Bellam. You guys run a tight ship! 5/8/12 D. B.

Best place ever! 7/27/12 D.G.

You all are great, very professional, organized, and environmentally aware. 7/10 D.H.

Great doing business with y’all. I’ve recommended your services often 4/7/12 J.K.

I can’t thank you enough for all the help & support you have given us- You run a great ship and we will always be grateful to you for taking such good care of us. 4/18/12 R. Mc

I love this place and will actually miss having my stuff here!!! 5/4/12 G.N.

Always appreciate the friendly, professional, flexible people @ Bellam! + Cleanliness of facility, “Green’, etc. 6/5/11 E.Y.

Always good service. It’s the only facility I use when I need storage. 5/31/12 K.O’R

Love this place, safe & clean & helpful!! 5/3/12 B.K.

Thank you so much! The facility is well lite, + clean + everyone that works here is super nice + helpful. 7/5/12 U.L.

Fantastic Service beyond call of duty! 7/12 R. A.

Great safe clean location. Thank you. 7/12 L.R.

You guys are great! 3/12 K.P.

Extremely helpful & kind. 6/12 P.S.Thank you for all your kindness, profes-sionalism + support! 6/12 L.V.

What our customers wrote:

Awarded 2012 Green Business of the Yearby the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce

Buy Your Boxes & Supplies - Store Your Belongings

415 454 198324 Bellam Blvd San Rafael, CA 94901

Get Free Consultations and a Free Gift with Purchase

Celebrating our 7th Year of Being Certified Green & 100% Solar Powered!

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901 & 903 Lincoln Ave.811 4th St. – Sit on Our Patio!

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Graphic Designers Stephenny Godfrey, Michelle Palmer

AdvertisingAdvertising Director Linda Black

Display Sales Tim Connor, Linda Curry, Helen Hammond, Katarina Wierich

Proofreader Julie Vader

Traffic Coordinator Stephenny Godfrey

Ad Directory

Atlas Window & Carpet Cleaning........16Bellam Self Storage & Boxes ............... 2Bikram Yoga San Rafael .....................21Bradley Real Estate ........................... 24Cains Tires ......................................... 5California Motors ..............................17Cheap Pete’s ...................................... 6Five Little Monkeys .............................19Good Earth Natural Foods .................. 7Il Davide ............................................ 8Kunst Bros. Painting ............................19Lotus Cuisine of India .......................... 6Marin Beauty Company .....................10Marin Color Service ............................ 9Marin Joe’s ....................................... 11Martin & Harris Appliances ................17Mill Valley Massage ............................ 9Molly Maid ........................................ 7Mulberry Street Pizzeria ..................... 11Ongaro & Sons .................................. 4Optique De Fleur ...............................10Rafael Floors ...................................... 4Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine .............. 3Toyota Marin .....................................15Vintage Oaks Shopping Center ...........13

Best of Marin Redux 2012

Member of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies

Pacific Sunwww.pacificsun.com

Celebrating 80 Years in 2012!

For 80 years, one company has stood the test of time…

Thank You, Marin, for your ongoing patronage & support.

www.ongaroandsons.com(415) 454-7400


1531 4th St. San Rafael 453-2942www.cainstire.com

CAINS TIRECAINS TIRE

Three Generations Working to Serve YouExtremely Honest, Caring and Helpful

Family Owned Since 1957

Thank You Marin!

We Do It All!

We are the only tire dealer to be voted into the

Pacific Sun Hall of Fame!That says “Cains is a

No Nonsense Tire Dealer” Pat’s Tire Tip:

Be careful of mileage guarantees and free flat repairs. Most deals cost you money! Let the buyer beware!


2012 HAllof fAMe1st YEAR ❀BEST ANTIQUE STOREA Dove Place160 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 453.1490

BEST BAKERYEmporio Rulli464 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 924.7478

BEST CARPET CLEANINGAtlas Window and Carpet Cleaning118 Auburn St., San Rafael 256.8321

BEST CLEANING SERVICEMolly Maid of Marin424 Irwin St., San Rafael 454.3600

BEST GIFT SHOPGreat Acorn Co.800 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo 454.2990

BEST GLASSES AND EYEWEAR20/20 Optical1127 4th St., San Rafael 453.2020, 5800 Nave Dr., Novato 892.2020

BEST HEALTH CLUBOsher Marin JCC200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael 444.8000

BEST ICE CREAM/YOGURTFairfax Scoop63 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax 453.3130

BEST MASSAGEMill Valley Massage61 Camino Alto Ste. 102, Mill Valley 381.1855; 1007 C St., San Rafael 460.1855

BEST MEAL UNDER $20Sol Food901 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael. 451.4765

FREE DeliveryAvailable

Cafe LotusOrganic Indian Cafe

Best Indian Food!

Chaat & Spices


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Have more time – instead of cleaning, spend time doing the things you want to do.

Have your home cleaned the way you want – we listen and we care.

People Notice – your friends and family will comment on how fresh and clean your home is.

No contracts – and we guarantee to put a smile on your face with every cleaning.

Our reputation – Molly Maid has been cleaning Marin homes since 1988!

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BEST MOVIE THEATERRafael Film Center1118 4th St., San Rafael 454.1222

BEST MOVING AND STORAGEJohnson & Daly Moving Storage110 Belvedere St., San Rafael 491.4444

BEST NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER Sloat Garden Centers700 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Kentfield 454.0262; additional locations in Mill Valley, Novato and San Rafael

BEST PAINTING CONTRACTORKunst Bros. Painting Contractors76 Belvedere St., San Rafael 456.4044 kunstbros.com

BEST PIZZERIAMulberry Street Pizzeria101 Smith Ranch Rd., San Rafael 472.7272

BEST PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSBananas at Large1504 4th St., San Rafael 457.7600

BEST PLACE TO BUY A SPA/HOT TUBCreative Energy3815 Redwood Hwy., San Rafael 471.7727

BEST SPORTS SHOES AND APPARELArch Rival150 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae 461.6588; 206 Strawberry Village, Mill Valley 383.0275

BEST THAI RESTAURANTThep Lela Thai Restaurant615 Strawberry Village, Mill Valley 383.3444

BEST YOGA STUDIOBikram Yoga1295 2nd St., San Rafael 453.9642

❀2nd YEAR❀BEST CHINESE CUISINEJennie Low’s Chinese Cuisine120 Vintage Way, Novato 892.8838

IL DAVIDE901 A St. San Rafael • 454-8080

www.ildavide.net

Mille Grazie!

2003-2005

Best ItalianBest San Rafael

Restaurant

Best San Rafael

RestaurantBest Italian

Restaurant

Best Italian

Restaurant

Best Italian

Restaurant

Best Italian

Restaurant


BEST HEALTH FOOD STOREGood Earth Natural Foods720 Center Blvd. Fairfax 454.0123

BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTEasy Street Cafe882 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 453.1984

BEST HOME FURNISHINGSSunrise Home631 B St., San Rafael 456.3939

BEST PLACE TO BUY APPLIANCESMartin & Harris2158 4th St., San Rafael 454.2021

BEST SWIMMING POOLOsher Marin JCC200 N. San Pedro Rd., San Rafael 444.8000 www.marinjcc.org

BEST TOY STOREA Child’s Delight105 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera; 945.9221; Northgate One shopping center, San Rafael 499.0739

�ank you Marin!for voting us

Best Paint Store

You make us number one!

Serving Marin County since 1948With the largest selection of green paints

and products in the Bay Area

Marin Color Service

SAN RAFAEL770 2nd St Corner of 2nd & Lincoln

453-4065

Two convenient locations …NOVATO

703 Grant Ave Old Town897-9411


food & DrinkBEST BAKERY Rustic Bakery1139 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 925.1556; 1407 Grant Ave., Novato 878.4952; Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Cir. Ste. 20, Larkspur 461.99002ND Sweet Things, Tiburon3RD Arizmendi, San Rafael

BEST BREAKFASTHalf Day Cafe848 College Ave., Kentfield 459.0291 halfdaycafe.com2ND Dipsea Cafe, Mill Valley and San Rafael 3RD Marvin’s Restaurant, Novato

BEST BREW PUB/SPORTS BARMarin Brewing CompanyMarin Country Mart, 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 461.4677 marinbrewingcompany.com2ND Moylan’s Brewery and Restaurant, Novato3RD Iron Springs Pub and Brewery, Fairfax

BEST BURGER JOINTPhyllis’ Giant Burgers924 Diablo Ave., Novato 898.8294; 2202 4th St., San Rafael 456.0866phyllisgiantburgers.com2ND M&G Burgers and Beverages, Fairfax and Larkspur3RD Pearl’s Phatburger, Mill Valley

BEST BURRITOHigh Tech Burrito118 Stawberry Village, Mill Valley 388.7002; 942 Diablo Ave., Novato 897.8083; 484 Las Gallinas Ave., Terra Linda 526.2188; hightechburrito.com2ND Grilly’s Restaurant, Fairfax and Mill Valley3RD Lucinda’s Mexican Food To Go, Mill Valley

BEST CATERERForks & Fingers372 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. #M, Novato 883.1900 forksandfingers.com2ND Delicious Catering, San Rafael3RD An Affair to Remember, San Rafael

2002-2005

(415) 457-9410

Create a New Face…

at the

Decorate Your Face Place!

www.marinbeautycompany.com

2009-2012

VINTAGE OAKS |

STRAWBERRY VILLAGE |

MONTECITO PLAZA |


BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT Yet Wah1238 4th St., San Rafael 460.9883yetwahsanrafael.com2ND Ping’s Mandarin Restaurant, San Rafael 3RD Tommy’s Wok Cuisine, Sausalito

BEST DELI Comforts335 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo, 454.9840 comfortscafe.com2ND Michael’s Sourdough, Novato and San Rafael3RD Perry’s, various locations

BEST FRENCH RESTAURANTLeft Bank Brasserie507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 927.3331 leftbank.com2ND Le Garage, Sausalito3RD Le Chalet Basque, San Rafael

BEST FROZEN YOGURTSwirl Frozen Yogurt417 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 388.2636; 916 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 451.0190 2ND Woody’s Yogurt Place, Mill Valley3RD Double Rainbow, San Rafael

BEST INDEPENDENT COFFEE HOUSEDr. Insomnia’s Coffee and Tea800 Grant Ave., Novato 897.95002ND Emporio Rulli, Larkspur3RD Aroma Cafe, San Rafael

BEST INDIAN RESTAURANTLotus Cuisine of India704 4th St., San Rafael 456.5808 lotusrestaurant.com2ND Avatar, Sausalito3RD India Palace Restaurant, Mill Valley

BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANTIl Davide901 A St., San Rafael 454.8080 ildavide.net2ND Il Fornaio, Corte Madera3RD Poggio, Sausalito

415-472-7272 101 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael

Thank You Pacifi c Sun Voters For voting us into the Hall of Fame!

Thank You Pacifi c Sun Voters For voting us into the Hall of Fame!

Food Network Gold Medal

MULBERRY STREET PIZZERIA

www.ReallyGreatPizza.comLunch: Mon–Fri 11:30am–2pm

Dinner: Every Day from 5pmDine in or Carry Out

Thank you to all of our loyal customers and thank you to all of our treasured employees…whose careful and precise execution of every

satisfying and delicious dish makes every Marin Joe’s dining experience a “Best.”– Romano, Paul & Ralph Della Santina

For 58 Years Voted the Best for Everything that Matters to You in Dining

Best Place to Dine Alone

Best Place to Dine after Nine

Best Burger Best Restaurant Over 20 Years Old

Best Caesar SaladBest Burger

Best Martini

Best Place to Get Stuffed

2004, 2005, 2006

Best Place to Take the

In-laws to Eat


BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANTSushi Ran107 Caledonia St., Sausalito 332.3620 sushiran.com2ND Sushi to Dai For, San Rafael3RD Robata Grill and Sushi, Mill Valley

BEST LOCAL WINERYPoint Reyes Vineyard Inn & Winery12700 Highway One, Point Reyes Station 663.1011 ptreyesvineyardinn.com2ND Pey-Marin Vineyard, San Anselmo3RD Starry Night Winery, San Rafael

BEST MEAL UNDER $20Joe’s Taco Lounge & Salsaria382 Miller Ave, Mill Valley 383.81642ND Crepevine, San Rafael3RD Dipsea Cafe, Mill Valley

BEST ROSS VALLEY RESTAURANT, BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT, BEST ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANTInsalata’s Restaurant120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 457.7700 insalatas.com

BEST ROSS VALLEY RESTAURANT 2ND Marche Aux Fleurs, Ross3RD Marinitas, San Anselmo

BEST MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT2ND Picco, Larkspur3RD Falafel Hut, San Rafael

BEST ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANT2RD Rustic Bakery, Novato, Larkspur & Larkspur Landing 3RD Picco, Larkspur

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANTCelia’s Mexican Restaurant1 Vivian St., San Rafael 456.8190 celiasrestaurants.com2ND Las Camelias, San Rafael 3RD Joe’s Taco Lounge and Salsaria, Mill Valley

BEST MILL VALLEY RESTAURANTBuckeye Roadhouse15 Shoreline Hwy., Mill Valley 331.2600 buckeyeroadhouse.com 2ND Bungalow 443RD Piazza D’Angelo

BEST NEW RESTAURANT 2011El Paseo House of Chops17 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley 388.0741 elpaseomillvalley.com2ND Bar Bocce, Sausalito3RD Pizza Orgasmica, San Rafael

BEST NOVATO RESTAURANTBoca Steak and Seafood340 Ignacio Blvd. 883.0901 bocasteak.com2ND Hilltop 18923RD Finnegan’s Marin

BEST PIZZERIAPizzeria Picco316 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 945.8900 pizzeriapicco.com2ND Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, San Rafael3RD LoCoco’s Pizzeria, Terra Linda

BEST SAN RAFAEL RESTAURANTSol Food903 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael 451.4765 solfoodrestaurant.com2ND Il Davide3RD Panama Hotel, San Rafael

BEST SAUSALITO/TIBURON RESTAURANTPoggio777 Bridgeway, Sausalito 332.7771 poggiotrattoria.com2ND Le Garage, Sausalito3RD Sam’s Anchor Cafe, Tiburon

BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANTFish350 Harbor Drive, Sausalito 331.FISH 331fish.com2ND Yankee Pier, Larkspur3RD Pacific Cafe, Kentfield


www.shopvintageoaks.comOver 50 stores and restaurants, conveniently located

off of Highway 101, Rowland Boulevard exit.

the center of it all!

Sephora | N2H Salon | Marin Beauty Company | Bath & Body WorksSupercuts | Panda Room | Vintage Nails | Sports Authority

General Nutrition Center | Vintage Oaks Dental GroupSite for Sore Eyes

Congratulations to

Marin Beauty Company

for winning

Best Beauty Supply Store

and to Jennie Low’s for

the third year in the

Hall of Fame!


BEST THAI RESTAURANTMy Thai1230 4th St., San Rafael 456.4455 mythai.com2ND Orchid Thai, San Anselmo3RD Royal Thai, San Rafael

BEST TWIN CITIES RESTAURANTRestaurant Picco320 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur 924.0300 restaurantpicco.com2ND Left Bank, Larkspur3RD Marin Joe’s, Corte Madera

BEST WEST MARIN RESTAURANTParkside Cafe43 Arenal Ave., Stinson Beach 868.1272 parksidecafe.com2ND Station House Cafe, Point Reyes Station3RD Osteria Stellina, Point Reyes Station

BEST WINE BARRick’s Wine Cellar207 Corte Madera Ave., Corte Madera 927.9466 rickswinecellar.com2NDSabor of Spain, San Rafael3RD123 Bolinas, Fairfax

AutomotiveBEST CAR DEALERToyota Marin445 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael 456.70712ND Marin Honda, San Rafael3RD R.A.B. Motors, San Rafael

BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR/DESIGNBlake’s Auto Body31 Bay Street, San Rafael 459.6115; 86l Vallejo Ave., Novato 897.8824 blakesautobody.com2ND Bertolli’s Auto Body, San Rafael3RD G&C Autobody, San Rafael, Novato

BEST DOMESTIC CAR REPAIRD & K Auto Services34 Corte Madera Ave., Corte Madera 924.35102ND Jack L. Hunt Automotive, San Rafael3RD Neuhaus Service, San Rafael

BEST FOREIGN AUTO REPAIREasy Automotive 747 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael 457.16882nd Neuhaus Service, San Rafael3rd Mellow Motors, San Rafael

BEST TIRE SHOPCain’s Tire1531 4th St., San Rafael 453.2942 2ND Toscalito Tire & Automotive, Corte Madera, Novato, San Rafael3RD H&J Tire, Novato and San Rafael

BEST USED CARSCalifornia Motors10 Bellam Blvd., San Rafael 457.33252ND Jack L. Hunt Automotive, San Rafael3RD Marin Imports, San Rafael

Home ImprovementBEST APPLIANCE REPAIRMike’s Appliance ServiceNovato 883.88992ND National Appliance, San Rafael3RD AAA Appliance Repair, Mill Valley

BEST BEDS AND BEDDINGDuxiana901 A St., San Rafael 459.03652ND Mary’s Futons, San Rafael3RD Warm Things, San Rafael

BEST HARDWOOD FLOORING AND CARPETING Rafael Floors822 W. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael 456.3656

BEST HARDWOOD FLOORING:2ND Marin Hardwood Floor Center, Greenbrae3RD Ken’s Carpets and Flooring, San Rafael

BEST CARPETING:2ND Ken’s Carpets and Flooring, San Rafael3RD City Carpets, San Rafael


BestAuto Dealer

Toyota Marin 445 Francisco Blvd East,San Rafael, CA 94901

Sales: (800) 608-6193 www.toyotamarin.com


BEST CLEANING SERVICEMarin Cleaning Services299.27432ND Housekeepers of Marin, Novato3RD Maid Brigade of Marin, San Rafael

BEST COMPUTER REPAIRComputer Connection328 Bon Air Shopping Center, Greenbrae 925.02002ND North Bay Computer Systems, San Rafael3RD PC Plus, Novato

BEST DECKS AND FENCINGClough Construction117 Mitchell Blvd. Ste. A, San Rafael 444.55542ND Marin Fence Company, San Rafael3RD Novato Lumber & Fence Co.

BEST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORIntegrity Electric, Inc.3817 Redwood Hwy. Ste. A, San Rafael 499.88442ND W. Bradley Electric Inc., Novato3RD Hazelton Electric, Sausalito

BEST HAULING1-800-Got-Junk?3060 Kerner Ste. F, San Rafael 1.800.468.58652ND Hurricane Hauling and Demolition, San Rafael3RD Got Hauling?, San Rafael

BEST HOME FURNISHINGSHarvest Home419 Corte Madera Town Ctr., Corte Madera 945.92882ND Wooden Duck, San Rafael3RD Cabana Home, Mill Valley

BEST HOME ORGANIZERChanging-PlacesP.O. Box 629, Sausalito 461.6257 2ND California Space Organizers, San Rafael3RD A Space for Everything, San Rafael

BEST KITCHEN AND BATH REMODELERLamperti Contracting and Design1241 Andersen Dr., San Rafael 454.1623 2ND Novato Kitchens & Bath3RD Marin Kitchen Works, Novato

ATLAS WINDOW and CARPET CLEANING

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BEST CARPET CLEANERSFIVE TIME WINNER!

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2012

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BEST LANDSCAPE DESIGNCynthia Egger Landscape Design149 Humboldt St., San Rafael. 460.0858 2ND Heritage Landscapes, San Anselmo3RD Simmonds & Associates, San Anselmo

BEST LOCAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONBank of Marin10 branches in Marin 800.654.51112ND Redwood Credit Union, San Rafael3RD Circle Bank, Novato and San Rafael

BEST LOCKSMITHTransbay Locksmith Service2018 4th St., San Rafael 456.3860 2ND Marin Lock & Safe, San Rafael3RD Novato Lock

BEST MOVING AND STORAGEEarl Farnsworth Express2111 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael 459.66832ND Ahmed’s Moving Express, San Rafael3RD Aloha Moving and Storage, San Rafael

BEST PAINT STOREMarin Color Service770 2nd St., San Rafael 453.4065; 703 Grant Ave., Novato 897-94112ND Tamalpais Paint & Color, Corte Madera3RD Jackson’s Hardware, San Rafael

BEST PAINTING CONTRACTORMcCarthy Painting Company126 Front St., San Rafael, 383.26402ND Scott Hurd Painting, Fairfax 3RD North Bay Painting and Wood Preserve, Novato

BEST PLUMBEROngaro & Sons243 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo 454.75002ND Peter Levi Plumbing, San Rafael3RD O’Connell Plumbing, San Rafael

BEST LOCAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGEBradley Real Estate8 Marin County offices bradleyrealestate.com2ND Frank Howard Allen, various locations3RD Marin Modern Real Estate, various locations

454-2021

Thanks Marin!

For Home ApplianceSales & Service

Over 50 years experienceand 5 Best of Marin wins

Marin, CA | Since 1997

Quality Pre-Owned VehiclesBBB Honor Roll

Over 15 Years in BusinessWarranty Programs

Two Location to Serve YouFinancingTrade-ins

Consignments

Go to CaliforniaMotors.comto view our featured cars

415 457-332510 Bellam, San Rafael

Northern California’s Premier Car/Truck Dealer

Best Used Car Dealer


BEST ROOFERMcLeran RoofingP.O. Box 2727, San Rafael 456.7663 2ND DeMello Roofing, San Rafael3RD Marin County Roofing, San Rafael

BEST SELF-STORAGEBellam Self Storage24 Bellam Blvd., San Rafael 454.19832NDHeirloom Storage, Novato3RDSan Rafael Storage, San Rafael

BEST TILE AND STONE STORECeramic Tile Design846 W. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael 485.5180 2ND CTW Designs, Novato3RD Italics, San Rafael

BEST WINDOW AND DOOR SHOWROOMCharles Window & Door Company1505 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael 888.219.4159 2ND Novato Glass, Novato3RD Glass & Sash, San Rafael

BEST WINDOW CLEANERSAtlas Window and Carpet Cleaning118 Auburn St., San Rafael, 256.83212ND Smart Window Cleaning, Novato3RD Ken’s Crystal Clear Windows, San Rafael

Kids & PetsBEST PET STOREWoodlands Pet Food & Treats701 Strawberry Village, Mill Valley 388.7387; 296 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae 461.7387 2ND Pet Club, Corte Madera3RD Pet Arcade, San Rafael

BEST ART SUPPLY STORERileystreet Art Supply1138 4th St., San Rafael 457.27872ND Perry’s Art Supplies & Framing, San Anselmo3RD Doodlebug, San Anselmo

BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHINGKidinikiStrawberry Village, Ste. 310, Mill Valley 383.31102ND Secret Garden, Greenbrae3RD Mill Valley Baby & Kids, Mill Valley

BEST HOBBY SHOPDollhouses, Trains & More300 Entrada Dr., Novato 883.03882ND Dauth Hobbies, San Anselmo3RD Gamescape North, San Rafael

BEST KID-FRIENDLY, NON-CHAIN RESTAURANTToast31 Sunnyside Ave. #1, Mill Valley 388.2500; 5800 Nave Dr., Novato 382.11442ND Wipeout Bar & Grill, Greenbrae3RD Bubba’s Diner, San Anselmo

BEST OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPWalker Creek Camp Soulajoule1700 Marshall-Petaluma Rd., Petaluma 491.66022ND Camp Tamarancho, Fairfax3RD Girl Scout Camp—Camp Bothin, Fairfax

BEST PET GROOMERDoggie Styles401 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 381.17772ND Who Does Your Dog?, Novato3RD Pride and Groom, San Anselmo

BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S PARTY Bay Area Discovery Museum557 McReynolds Rd., Fort Baker 339.3900 2ND Doodlebug, San Anselmo 3RD Country Club Bowl, San Rafael

BEST SUMMER DAY CAMPSteve and Kate’s CampBacich Elementary, Kentfield; Old Mill Elementary, Mill Valley; Lu Sutton Elementary, Novato; and 21 other Bay Area locations 389.54372ND Tiburon Adventure Camp3RD Marinwood Summer Camps


BEST TOY STOREFive Little Monkeys852 Grant Ave., Novato 898.44112ND Toy World, Greenbrae3RD Dollhouses, Trains & More, Novato

Green BusinessBEST BIKE STOREMike’s Bikes836 4th St., San Rafael 454.3747; 1 Gate 6 Rd., Sausalito 332.32002ND Mt. Tam Bikes, Mill Valley 3RD Sunshine Bicycles, Fairfax

BEST BUSINESS THAT PROMOTES GOING GREENGood Earth Natural Foods720 Center Blvd., Fairfax 454.01232ND Marin Sanitary Service, San Rafael3RD Fairfax Lumber and Hardware, Fairfax

852 Grant Avenuein Old Town Novato

415.898.4411

www.5littlemonkeys.com

852 Grant Avenuein Old Town Novato

415.898.4411


Thank You Marin!

Best Toy Store

852 Grant Avenuein Old Town

Novato415.898.4411


Take Advantage of Our Fall/Winter Rates!

Best Painting Contractor

Over 50 Years of Customer Satisfaction!

456-4044 76 Belvedere, San Rafael

Thank you

into the Hall of


BEST NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER West End Nursery1938 5th Ave., San Rafael 454.41752ND Sunnyside Nursery, San Anselmo3RD Green Jeans Garden Supply, Mill Valley

BEST ORGANIC PRODUCEMarin Agricultural InstituteMarin Civic Center Farmers Market (Thursdays and Sundays year-round), Novato Farmers Market (Tuesdays May-September), Fairfax (Wednesdays May-September) 472.6100 2ND Good Earth Natural Foods, Fairfax 3RD United Markets, San Rafael and San Anselmo

BEST PERSONNEL AGENCYNelson Staffing18 Professional Center Parkway, San Rafael 479.5101 nelsonstaffing.com2ND Career Professionals, San Rafael3RD Perfect Timing, Larkspur

BEST RESALE/CONSIGNMENT CLOTHING SHOPStella’s Fine Consignments224 Greenfield Ave. Ste. 3, San Anselmo 453.61912ND Encore, San Rafael3RD Swan Dive, Corte Madera

BEST SOLAR SUPPLIERSolarCraft285-D Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato 382.77172ND Real Goods Solar, San Rafael3RD SPG Solar, Novato

BeautyBEST BEAUTY SUPPLYMarin Beauty Company417 3rd St., San Rafael 454.4500; 140 Vintage Way G-11, Novato 892.3600; 800 Redwood Blvd. Ste. 120, Mill Valley 381.62752ND Beauty Store and Salon, San Rafael3RD Beauty Magic Supply, Mill Valley

BEST DAY SPA AND BEST MASSAGEEvo Spa800 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 216, Mill Valley 383.3223

BEST DAY SPA:2ND Stellar Spa, Corte Madera3RD Cavallo Point, Sausalito

BEST MASSAGE:2ND Stellar Spa, Corte Madera3RD F. Joseph Smith, Mill Valley

BEST FACIAL Jessa Skin Spa503 D St. #1, San Rafael 342.34132NDEvo Spa, Mill Valley3RD Stellar Spa, Corte Madera

BEST FLORIST Natalie & Daria’s Flowers & Gifts 479 Entrada Dr., Novato 883.05222ND Hearts & Flowers, Tiburon3RD Grant Avenue Florist, Novato

BEST GLASSES AND EYEWEARRims & Goggles606 Strawberry Village, Mill Valley 383.94802ND Marin Eyes, San Rafael3RD Marin Optometry, Mill Valley

BEST HAIR SALONBrewer Phillips Hair Design1027 C St., San Rafael 485.1437 brewerphillips.com2ND Cooper Alley, Larkspur3RD diPietro Todd, Mill Valley

BEST JEWELERJohann Paul Jewelers272 Bon Air Shopping Center, Greenbrae 461.18662ND Julianna’s, Corte Madera3RD Stephan-Hill, San Rafael

BEST LINGERIEPleasures of the Heart1310 4th St., San Rafael 482.98992ND Chadwicks of London, Mill Valley and San Anselmo3RD The Lingerie Shoppe, Larkspur


$9/drop-in

yoga shouldn’t costan arm and a leg(it should heal them)

www.sanrafaelyoga.com1295 2nd St. (Corner of 2nd & C) San Rafael 415-453-YOGA (9642)

Join us at the all new,totally re-modeled

*

*limited time offer, classes subject to availability


BEST MEN’S CLOTHIERPatrick James800 Redwood Hwy., Ste. 306, Mill Valley 383.21742ND Gene Hiller Exclusive Menswear, Sausalito3RD Louis Thomas Fine Men’s Apparel, Corte Madera

BEST NAIL SALONThree Sisters Nails963 Grand Ave., San Rafael 454.96622ND Polish Nail Spa, San Rafael3RD Nails by Kim, San Rafael

BEST SHOE STORELark Shoes890 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo 258.9954; 2239 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur 461.62262ND Sole Desire, San Rafael3RD Shoes at Bon Air, Greenbrae

BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUEViva Diva Boutique1327 4th St., San Rafael 256.83802ND Bella, San Rafael 3RD Alice Becker Inc., Novato

Health & fitnessBEST HEALTH CLUB Marin YMCA1500 Los Gamos Dr., San Rafael 492.96222ND Elan Fitness Center, San Anselmo3RD Body Kinetics Health Club & Spa, Mill Valley and Novato

BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIOPractical Martial Arts5768 Paradise Dr., Corte Madera 927.08992ND Marin MMA, San Anselmo3RD Marin Dojo, San Anselmo

BEST PILATESBody Kinetics Health Club and Spa639 E. Blithedale Ave., Mill Valley 380.8787; 1530 Center Rd., Novato 895.59652ND Fit First Pilates, Corte Madera3RD Sky Frog Studios, Corte Madera

BEST TENNIS CLUBMt. Tam Racquet Club1 Larkspur Plaza Dr., Larkspur 924.62262ND Harbor Point Tennis Club, Mill Valley3RD Rolling Hills Tennis Club, Novato

BEST YOGA STUDIO Red Dragon Yoga1701 4th St., San Rafael 306.7904; 438 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 381.37242ND Yoga Studio, Mill Valley3RD Yoga of Sausalito, Sausalito

Arts & entertainmentBEST ART GALLERYArt Works Downtown1337 Fourth St., San Rafael 451.81192ND Seager-Gray Gallery, Mill Valley3RD Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Novato

BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUEGeorge’s Nightclub842 4th St., San Rafael 226.02622ND 142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley3RD 19 Broadway, Fairfax

BEST MOVIE THEATERFairfax 6 Theatres9 Broadway, Fairfax 453.54442ND Lark Theater, Larkspur3RD CineArts Sequoia, Mill Valley

BEST MUSIC STOREMill Valley Music320 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 389.90902ND Bedrock Music, San Rafael3RD Red Devil Music, San Rafael


BEST PLACE FOR A WEDDINGMarin Art and Garden Center30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross, 455.5260 2ND Cavallo Point, Sausalito3RD Deer Park Villa, Fairfax

BEST PLACE FOR DANCINGRancho Nicasio1 Old Rancheria Rd., Nicasio 662.22192ND George’s Nightclub, San Rafael3RD19 Broadway, Fairfax

BEST .PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSThe Magic Flute182 Northgate One, San Rafael 479.3112 themagicflute.com2ND Amazing Grace, San Rafael3RD Marin Music Center, Novato

BEST THEATER COMPANYMarin Theatre Company397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley 388.52002ND Mountain Play, Mill Valley3RD Ross Valley Players, Ross

Casual ShoppingBEST ANTIQUE STORE Laurel House Antiques30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross 454.84722ND The Pavillion Antiques, San Anselmo3RD Yankee Girl Antiques, San Anselmo

BEST FRAME SHOPCheap Pete’s Picture Frame Factory Outlet221 3rd St., San Rafael 455.80552ND Ringseis Designs, Fairfax3RD Frame Crafters Gallery, Greenbrae

BEST GIFT SHOP Meadowlark Gallery412 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera 924.22102ND Morris & Company, Novato3RD Liquid Events, San Rafael

BEST LIGHTING SHOPLights of Rafael4100 Redwood Highway, San Rafael 472.7292 2ND Light Express, San Rafael3RD North Bay Lighting and Electrical Supply, San Rafael

BEST LOCAL BOOKSTOREBook Passage51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera 927.09602ND Point Reyes Books3RD Depot Bookstore & Cafe, Mill Valley

BEST NEW RETAIL BUSINESS, 2011Sans Gluten-Free Grocery821 B St., San Rafael 454.88882ND Bliss Home Design, Mill Valley3RD The Herban Garden, Fairfax

BEST TOWN OTHER THAN YOUR OWNFairfax37degrees5914 N 122degrees3520 W2ND San Anselmo3RD Mill Valley

BIGGEST LOCAL NEWS STORYSan Rafael approves construction of Target2ND County battles PG&E over SmartMeters3RD Feds crack down on medical marijuana; Marin Alliance evicted from Fairfax location

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