The Best of Silicon Valley 2013

Best Happy Hour

The Mojo Lounge 3714 Peralta Blvd., Fremont

Jack's Brewing Company 39176 Argonaut Way, Fremont

Coach's Sports Bar 40968 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

Best Dive Bar

The Mojo Lounge 3714 Peralta Blvd., Fremont

The Florence Bar 37349 Niles Blvd., Fremont

Kirby's Sports Bar 42312 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

Best Dry Cleaner

Walnut Cleaners 3367 Walnut Ave., Fremont

Kathy's Cleaner 526 Barber Lane, Milpitas

888 Cleaners 1773 Landess Ave., Milpitas

Best Baby Store

Kate's Caring Gift 36094 Asquith Place, Fremont

Best Bridal Shop

Alterations by Alice 4552 Central Ave., Fremont

Elegant Tailoring and Bridal 103 Serra Way, Milpitas

Best Japanese Restaurant

Satomi Sushi 3655 Thornton Ave., Fremont

Sen Dai Sushi 224 N. Abel St., Milpitas

Mioki Sushi 3924 Decoto Road, Fremont

Best American Restaurant

Country Way 5325 Mowry Ave., Fremont

The Vine 37533 Niles Blvd., Fremont

Elephant Bar 39233 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

Best Chinese Restaurant

China Chili Restaurant 39116 State St., Fremont

Mayflower Seafood Restaurant 428 Barber Lane, Milpitas

Ho Chow 47966 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont

Best Business Lunch

Joe the Greek Cafe 1830 Milmont Dr., Milpitas

Sen Dai Sushi 224 N. Abel St., Milpitas

Zahir's Bistro 579 S. Main St., Milpitas

Best Mexican Restaurant

La Pinata 39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont; 7383 Thornton Ave., Newark

La Milpa 107 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas

Casa Azteca 20 N. Abel St., Milpitas

Best Indian Restaurant

Peacock Indian Cuisine 39447 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

Dosa Place 41043 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

Vedas 560 N. Abel St., Milpitas

Best Thai Restaurant

Sala Thai 39170 State St., Fremont; 44800 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont

Layang Layang 181 W. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas

Honey Thai Restaurant 57 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas

Best Taqueria

Taqueria Las Vegas 1417 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas; 45401 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

Casa Azteca 20 N. Abel St., Milpitas

El Taco de Oro 5220 N. First St., Alviso

Best Breakfast

Original Pancake House 39222 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

Omega 90 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas

Minerva's 37463 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

Best Independent Coffeehouse

The Prolific Oven 43337 Boscell Road, Fremont

Caffino 315 W. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas

Your Coffee Cups 46685 Mission Blvd., Fremont

Best Bakery

The Prolific Oven 43337 Boscell Road, Fremont

Sogo Bakery 338 Barber Lane, Milpitas; 46196 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont

Valerio's Tropical Bakeshop 1535 Landess Ave., Milpitas

Best Burrito

Casa Azteca 20 N. Abel St., Milpitas

El Taco de Oro 5220 N. First St., Alviso

Best Local Festival

Fremont Festival of the Arts

Milpitas Backyard Boogie

Celebrate Milpitas

Best Hair Salon

Savvy Hair 37263 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

M Salon 39185 Farwell Dr., Fremont

Excellent Hair 3864 Mowry Ave., Fremont

Best Furniture Store

Elegant Decor Furniture 40495-A Albrae St., Fremont

La Bros Home Furnishings 4640 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont

Krazy Pat's Furniture 5555 Auto Mall Pkwy., Fremont