The Best of Silicon Valley 2014

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Best Dog Park

Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park

1250 Dell Ave, Campbell

Butcher Dog Park

Camden Ave, San Jose

Hellyer Dog park

995 Hellyer Ave, San Jose

Best Dog Trainer

California K9 Solutions

2123 S. 10th St, San Jose

A Dog's Life

1249 Birchwood Dr, Sunnyvale;

885 Commercial St, Palo Alto

Calero Pet Retreat

7570 Tierra Sombra Ct, San Jose

Best Golf Course

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club

23600 McKean Rd, San Jose

Coyote Creek

1 Coyote Creek Golf Dr, Morgan Hill

Deep Cliff Golf Course

10700 Club House Ln, Cupertino

Best Local Mixed Martial Arts Fighter

Cung Le

Jon Fitch

3 Mike "Quick" Swick

Best Martial Arts Studio

American Kickboxing Academy

7012 Realm Dr, San Jose; 168 E. Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale; 1791 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose

Aikido of San Jose

190 Martha St, San Jose

Ernie Reyes

668 Lincoln Ave, San Jose; 90 N. San Tomas Aquino Rd, Campbell; 1341 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose

Best Local Handmade Goods

The Usuals

1020 The Alameda, San Jose

Frances Marin

San Jose

Bugs & Monsters

www.facebook.com/BugsAndMonsters

Best T-Shirt Designs

Cukui

229 Jackson St, San Jose

Petals & Peacocks

2261 The Alameda, Santa Clara

Cuckoo Worldwide

cuckooworldwide.com

Best Bike Mechanics

La Dolce Velo

1280 The Alameda, San Jose

Mike's Bikes

1180 Lincoln Ave, San Jose; 201 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos; 3001 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

Bicycle Express

131 E. William St, San Jose

Best Place to Hold a Wedding Reception

Clos La Chance Winery

1 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin

Dolce Hayes Mansion

200 Edenvale Ave, San Jose

Mountain Winery

14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga

Best Antique Shop

Not Too Shabby

481 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose

Antiques Colony

1881 W. San Carlos St, San Jose

Willow Glen Collective

1349 Lincoln Ave, San Jose

Best Bicycle Shop/Maker

Hyland Family Bicycles

1515 Meridian Ave, San Jose

La Dolce Velo

1280 The Alameda, San Jose

Mike's Bikes

1180 Lincoln Ave, San Jose; 201 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos; 3001 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

Best Motorcycle Shop

San Jose Harley-Davidson

1551 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose

Cycle Gear Inc.

1515 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose; 1326 El Camino Real, Redwood City; 6920 Chestnut St, Suite E-1, Gilroy

Road Rider

2897 Monterey Hwy, San Jose

Best Vintage Clothing

Black and Brown

850 The Alameda, San Jose

Moon Zoom

1630 W. San Carlos St, San Jose

23 Skidoo

342 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell

Best Lingerie

Curvy Girl

1535 Meridian Ave, Suite 30, San Jose

Pleasures From the Heart

1565 Winchester Blvd, Campbell

Cupid's Corner

408 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose

Best Art Supply Store

University Art

456 Meridian Ave, San Jose; 267 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto

The Arsenal

1202 The Alameda, San Jose

D&J Hobby

5205 Prospect Rd, Suite 160, San Jose

Best Pet Shop

Andy's Pet Shop

51 Notre Dame Ave, San Jose

An-Jan Feed & Pet Supply

multiple locations

Humane Society Silicon Valley

901 Ames Ave, Milpitas

Best Pet Daycare

Downtown Dogs

734 S. First St, San Jose

A Dog's Life

1249 Birchwood Dr, Sunnyvale; 885 Commercial St, Palo Alto

Paws Crossing Pet Resort & Spa

901 Dell Ave, Campbell

Best Place to Buy Music

Rasputin

1820 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell; 1939 El Camino Real, Mountain View

Streetlight Records

980 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose

On the Corner Music

530 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell

Best Clothing Boutique

Black and Brown

850 The Alameda, San Jose

Bombshell Boutique

295 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell

Therapy

347 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell; 250 Castro St, Mountain View; 366 Main St, Los Altos

Best Toy Store

The Wooden Horse

796 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos

D&J Hobby

5205 Prospect Rd, Suite 160, San Jose

Affordable Treasures

15795 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos

Best Comics Store

Heroes

24 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell

Hijinx Comics

2050 Lincoln Ave, San Jose

Lee's Comics

1020 N. Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View

Best Teeth Whitening

Dr. Stephanie Loller

891 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose

Dr. Bouzid

10430 S. De Anza Blvd, Suite 120, Cupertino

Brite Dental

281 E. Hamilton Ave, Suite 2, Campbell

Best Skate Shop

Circle-A

108 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose

Figure Skating Pro Shop

3140 Bay Rd, Redwood City

NC Boardshop

16203 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos

Best Independent Bookstore

Recycle Bookstore

1066 The Alameda, San Jose; 275 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell

Hicklebee's

1378 Lincoln Ave, San Jose

Books Inc.

301 Castro St, Mountain View; 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto

Best Car Wash/Detailing

Classic Car Wash (formerly Delta Queen)

981 E. Hamilton Ave, Campbell

AJ Auto Detailing Inc.

702 Coleman Ave, San Jose

Lozano Brushless Car Wash

2690 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View

Best Massage

Burke Williams Day Spa

355 Santana Row, San Jose

Preston Wynne

14567 Big Basin Way, Saratoga

Soft Touch Spa

1692 Tully Rd, San Jose

Best Outdoor Gear

Mel Cotton's

1266 W. San Carlos St, San Jose

Sports Basement

1177 Kern Ave, Sunnyvale; 1875 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell Mountain View Surplus

1299 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View

Best Tattoo Parlor

Marks of Art Tattoo

3014 Union Ave, San Jose

Analog Tattoo

34 S. First St, San Jose

Death Before Dishonor

130 E. San Carlos St, San Jose

Best Piercing Place

Pierced Out

3014 Union Ave, Suite B, San Jose

Body Exotic

957 W. San Carlos St, San Jose

Paisley Haus Pro Body Piercing

950 S. Winchester Blvd, San Jose

Best Pilates Studio

Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center

14855 Oka Rd, Los Gatos

Los Gatos Ballet and Pilates

630 University Ave, Los Gatos

Breathe Los Gatos

14107-H Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos

Best Health Club

Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center

14855 Oka Rd, Los Gatos

Club One Fitness

multiple locations

Bay Club Courtside

14675 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos

Best Yoga Studio

Bikram Yoga

1500 Norman Ave, Santa Clara; 5289 Prospect Rd, San Jose; 1910 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View

YogaSource

158 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto; 16185 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos

Downtown Yoga Shala

450 S. First St, San Jose

Best Dentist

Dr. Cristina Herrera

700 W. Parr Ave, Los Gatos

Dr. Stephanie Loller

891 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose

Willow Glen Dentistry

1245 Lincoln Ave, #150, San Jose

Best Plastic Surgeon/Beautification

Jenesis Lipoplasty

1471 Saratoga Ave, Suite 200, San Jose

Dr. Regina Rosenthal

3803 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 206, Campbell

Dr. Laurence Berkowitz

3803 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 100, Campbell

Best Day Spa

Burke Williams Day Spa

355 Santana Row, San Jose

The Spa—Los Gatos

100 S. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos

Watercourse Way

165 Channing Ave, Palo Alto

Best Independent Hardware Store

Southern Lumber

1402 Monterey Hwy, San Jose

Hassett ACE Hardware

2253 Lincoln Ave, San Jose

875 Alma St, Palo Alto

Ace Rural

110 S. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos

Best Garden Store

Yamagami's

1361 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino

Almaden Valley Nursery

15800 Almaden Expy, San Jose

Green thumb nursery of los gatos

15796 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos

Best Gift Store

Papyrus

Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara; 365 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto; 50 University Ave, Los Gatos

San Jose Museum of Art Store

110 S. Market St, San Jose

Butter Paddle

33 N. Santa Cruz Blvd, Los Gatos

Best Luxury or Boutique Hotel

Hotel De Anza

233 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose

The Fairmont Hotel

170 S. Market St, San Jose

Hotel Valencia

355 Santana Row, San Jose

Best Jewelry Store

The Jewel Box Jewelers

350 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell

Joe Escobar

450 E. Hamilton Ave, Campbell

Vardy's Jewelers

10227 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino

Best Flower Shop

Citti's Florist

multiple locations

Bunches

14 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos

Bloomster's

5945 Almaden Expwy, San Jose

Best Stationery Store

Papyrus

Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara; 365 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto; 50 University Ave, Los Gatos

Paper Source

334 Santana Row, Suite 1020, San Jose; Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real, Suite 63, Palo Alto

MaiDo

378 Santana Row, San Jose

Best Limousine Service

LeGrande Affaire

2590 Lafayette St, Santa Clara

Cloud 9 Limousine

830 Auzerais Ave, San Jose

El Paseo Limousine

651 Aldo Ave, Santa Clara

Best Organization Making a Difference

Second Harvest Food Bank

750 Curtner Ave, San Jose; 4001 N. First St, San Jose

Planned Parenthood

multiple locations

Catholic Charities

multiple locations

Best Family Lawyer

Brooke Blecher

Blecher & Hubbell, 1500 E. Hamilton Ave, Campbell

Marilyn Moreno

1506 Hamilton Ave, San Jose

Camilla Cochran

10 Almaden Blvd, Suite 1250, San Jose

Best Criminal Lawyer

Emily Phan

255 N. Market St, Suite 265, San Jose

Steven Manchester

10 Almaden Blvd, Suite 1250, San Jose

Steven Clark

10 Almaden Blvd, Suite 1250, San Jose

Best Vape Shop

Elements SJ Vape Shop

77 N Fourth St, San Jose

The Vape Bar

860 S. First St, Suite B, San Jose

Premiere Vape

2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose

Best Alternative Medicine Collective

Elemental Wellness

711 Charcot Ave, San Jose

Amsterdam's Garden

2142 The Alameda, San Jose

Platinum Society

1174 Lincoln Ave, San Jose

Best Place to Get a Medical Cannabis Recommendation

San Jose 420 Evaluations

115 N. 4th St, Suite 106, San Jose

420 Medical Doctor

345 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose

Stephanie Higgins, MD (San Jose Marijuana Doctors)

858 N. First St, San Jose