Readers of San Ramon Express voted the following businesses the best of San Ramon 2012:

SERVICES

Best Financial Institution: Wells Fargo
Best Financial Planner: Kirt Dobson
Best Mortgage Company: First Priority Lending and CMG Financial (Tie)
Best Real Estate Agent: Shannon Berger
Best Real Estate Office: Keller Williams
Best Travel Agency: AAA Travel

HEALTH & FITNESS

Best Acupuncture: Seishindo Acupuncture
Best Fitness Club: ClubSport San Ramon, 350 Bollinger Canyon Lane San Ramon, (925) 735-8500
Best Massage: Bodylines Day Spa
Best Martial Arts Studio: Martial Arts America
Best Place to Buy Fitness Equipment & Apparel: Lucy
Best Place to Walk, Jog or Bike: Iron Horse Trail
Best Yoga/Pilates: FIT Personal Fitness Studio

BEAUTY & STYLE

Best Day Spa: Ma Jolie Salon and Spa
Best Hair Salon for Men: Sport Clips
Best Hair Salon for Women: Stravaganza Hair & Nail Studio and Salon X {Tie}
Best Jewelry Store: Pattiv's and Heller Jewelers (Tie)
Best Medical Spa: Splendor Beauty Spa
Best Nail Care: Pinkies Nail Salon
Best Place to Buy a Gift: Just a Little Something Gift Shop
Best Clothing Store for Women: Ella J. Boutique

EPICURE

Best American Food Restaurant: Brass Door
Best Bakery: Rising Loafer Café & Bakery
Best Breakfast: Katy's Korner
Best Brew Pub/Sports Bar: Hop Yard Alehouse & Grill
Best Burger: In-N-Out
Best California Cuisine/Innovative Dining: Esin Restaurant & Bar
Best Chinese Restaurant: Uncle Yu's
Best Dessert: Yogurtland
Best Grocery Store: Whole Foods and Trader Joe's (Tie)
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Shop: Yogurtland
Best Coffeehouse: Peet's
Best Italian Restaurant: Guiseppe's
Best Kid-Friendly, Non-Chain Restaurant: Guiseppe's
Best Mexican Restaurant: Casa Orozco, 7995 Amador Valley Boulevard, Dublin, (925) 828-5464
Best New Restaurant 2011: Bourbon Street Café
Best Pizza: Zachary's
Best Sushi/Japanese Restaurant: Miraku Japanese Cuisine
Best Thai Restaurant: Chada Thai Cuisine

KIDS & PETS

Best Party Place for Kids: Golden Skate
Best Pet Groomer: Shampooches
Best Store for Pets: Pet Care Depot
Best Place for Dance Lessons: Bella Dance Academy
Best Tutoring School: Kumon and Empower Academic Service Provider (Tie)
Best Veterinarian: Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center

HOME & VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Best Art Gallery: Lindsay Dirkx Art Gallery
Best Auto Dealership: Lawrence Volvo
Best Auto Detail/Car Wash: Sponges Car Wash and Detail Center
Best Auto Repair: Acura Honda Lexus
Best Carpet/Flooring Store: Carpet One
Best Florist: Floral Fantasy of San Ramon
Best Hardware Store: Ace Hardware
Best Home Furnishings: Elegant Clutter
Best Nursery/Garden Center: Navlet's
Best Senior Living Facility: Villa San Ramon

REST & RECREATION

Best Golf Course: The Bridges Golf Club at Gale Ranch, 9000 South Gale Ridge Road, San Ramon, (925) 735-4253
Best Hobby/Craft Store: Michael's
Best Kept Secret Treasure of San Ramon: Las Trampas Regional Wilderness and Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center (Tie)
Best Place for Dancing: ShBoom
Best Place for Live Music: ShBoom
Best Public Event: Art & Wind Festival

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