"Simply The Best"
From The San Francisco
Chronicle's
Reader's Choice Awards
(Scroll Down for the complete List!):
| SERVICES |
| Best
Real Estate Agent: Linda S. Gordon (San Francisco) |
| LOCAL ACTION (S.F.) | LOCAL ACTION (Peninsula) |
| Best Restaurant: Boulevard |
Best Restaurant: 231 Ellsworth (San Mateo) |
| Best Movie Theatre: Castro |
Best Movie Theatre: Century Park 12 (Redwood City) |
| Best Bar/Club: Harry Denton's Starlight Room |
Best Bar/Club: Prince of Wales Pub (San Mateo) |
| Best Bookstore: Borders (chain) |
Best Bookstore: Kepler's (Menlo Park) |
| Best Record Store: Tower (chain) |
Best Record Store: Tower (chain) |
| Best Place to Get your Hair Cut: Supercuts (chain) |
Best Place to People-Watch: Stanford Shopping Center (Palo Alto) |
| Best Place to People-Watch: Pier 39/Fisherman's Wharf |
LOCAL ACTION (East Bay) |
| LOCAL ACTION (North Bay) | Best Restaurant: Chez Panisse (Berkeley) |
| Best Restaurant: Lark Creek Inn (Larkspur) |
Best Movie Theatre: Grand Lake (Oakland) |
| Best Movie Theatre: Rafael Film Center (San Rafael) |
Best Bar/Club: Yoshi's (Oakland) |
| Best Bar/Club: Sweetwater (Mill Valley) |
Best Bookstore: Cody's (Berkeley) |
| Best Bookstore: Book Passage (Corte Madera) |
Best Record Store: Amoeba Music (Berkeley) |
| Best Record Store: Tower (chain) |
Best Place to People-Watch: Telegraph Avenue (Berkeley) |
| Best Place to People-Watch: Sausalito |
RESTAURANTS |
| FOOD | Best Date Restaurant: Fleur de Lys (San Francisco) |
| Best Bagels: Noah's (chain) |
Best Chef: Alice Waters (Chez Panisse, Berkeley) |
| Best Bakery: Just Desserts (chain) |
Best Outdoor Dining: Sam's Anchor Cafe (Tiburon) |
| Best Chocolates: See's Candies (chain) |
Best View: Carnelian Room (San Francisco) |
| Best Grocery Store: Andronico's (various locations) |
Best Meal for Two under $25: Chow (2 locations, SanFrancisco) |
| Best Farmers Market: Ferry Plaza at the Embarcadero (SF) |
Best Breakfast/Lunch: |
| Best Health Food Store: Whole Foods (chain) |
Best Beer Selection/Brew Pub: Gordon Biersch (various locations) |
| Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt: Ben & Jerry's (chain) |
Best Barbeque: Big Nate's Bar-B-Que (San Francisco) |
| Best Wine Store: Beverages & More (chain) |
Best Burrito: La Taqueria (San Francisco) |
| NIGHTLIFE | Best Coffeehouse: Peet's (various locations) |
| Best Band/Performer: Chris Isaak |
Best Desserts: |
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Best Dance Club: |
Best Hamburger: Barney's (various locations) |
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Best After-Hours Joint: |
Best Pizza Place: Zachary's (various locations) |
| Best Place for a Cheap Date: Golden Gate Park (San Francisco) |
Best Sushi: Ebisu (San Francisco) |
| Best Comedy Club: The Punchline (San Francisco) |
Best American: Mel's Drive-In (various locations) |
| MOVIES | Best Chinese: Ton Kiang (San Francisco) |
| Best Repertory Movie House: Castro Theatre (San Francisco) |
Best French: Fleur de Lys (San Francisco) |
| Best Video Store: Le Video (San Francisco) |
Best Italian: Rose Pistola (San Francisco) |
| OUTDOORS | SERVICES |
| Best Beach: Stinson Beach (Stinson) |
Best Real Estate Agent: Linda S. Gordon (San Francisco) |
| Best Biking: Golden Gate Park (San Francisco) |
Best Veterinarian: Marina Pet Hospital (San Francisco) |
| Best Picnic Spot: Golden Gate Park (San Francisco) |
Best Dry Cleaner: Peninou French Laundry &Cleaners (San Francisco) |
| Best Hiking: Mount Tamalpais (Marin) |
Best Car Wash: Touchless (San Francisco) |
| FINE ARTS/LITERATURE | MEDIA |
| Best Local Author: Amy Tan |
Best TV Newscast: KTVU (Channel 2) |
| Best Theatre Group: American Conservatory Theatre (San Francisco) |
Best TV Anchor: Dennis Richmond (KTVU) |
| Best Classical Music Group: San Francisco Symphony |
Best Radio Personality: Sarah and Vinnie (KLLC-FM, 97.3) |
| Best Dance Group: San Francisco Ballet |
Best Music Station: KFOG-FM (104.5) |
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Best Museum: |
Best Talk Station: KSFO-FM (560) |
| Best Museum Store: SFMOMA |
HEALTH/ FITNESS/ FACTS
OF LIFE |
| FASHION/ BEAUTY/ RETAIL | Best Place to Get Married: San Francisco City Hall |
| Best Hairdresser: Rocky Ganardi (77 Maiden Lane, San Francisco) |
Best Hospital: California Pacific Medical Center (San Francisco) |
| Best Place to Be Pampered: Claremont Resort & Spa (Berkeley) |
Best Health Club: YMCA (various locations) |
| Best Thrift Store/Consignment Shop: Goodwill (various locations) |
PERSONALITIES: |
| Best Place to Buy a Gift Under $5: Cost Plus (chain) |
Best Politician: Mayor Willie Brown (San Francisco) |
| Best Department Store: Nordstrom (chain) |
Best Grouch: Willie Brown (San Francisco) |
| Best Mall: Stanford Shopping Center (Palo Alto) |
Best Celebrity: Robin Williams |
| BEST-KEPT SECRETS | |
| Best View: Twin Peaks (San Francisco) |
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| Best Place for a Romantic Stroll: Golden Gate Park (San Francisco) |
Best Bay Area Weekend Getaway: Wine Country |