The Best of Silicon Valley 2013

San Jose | South County

Philz Coffee PHILZ COFFEE: Best Independen Coffeehouse; barista Allie Fratus Photograph by Geoffrey Smith II

Best Independent Coffeehouse

Philz Coffee 118 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose

Roy's Station 197 Jackson St., San Jose

Crema 950 The Alameda, San Jose; 50 W. San Fernando St., San Jose

Best Dry Cleaner

Rex Cleaners 60 Race St., San Jose

Diamond Laundry & Cleaners 398 W. San Carlos St., San Jose

Royal Cleaners Multiple locations

Best Baby Store

Kool Kids Couture 1366 Lincoln Ave., San Jose

Baby Hugs 1109 Lincoln Ave., San Jose

Mango Street Kids 7579 Monterey St., Gilroy

Best Bridal Shop

Elegant Lace Bridals 1061 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose

Dalena's Bridal 621 Tully Road, San Jose

Lucy's Fashions 2682 Million Court, San Jose

Best American Restaurant

Original Joe's 301 S. First St., San Jose

Flames Eatery & Bar 88 S. Fourth St., San Jose

Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza 1072 Willow St., San Jose; 1554 Saratoga Ave., San Jose

Best Chinese Restaurant

Taiwan 1306 Lincoln Ave., San Jose

Mandarin Gourmet 5560 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose

King Eggroll 1221 Story Road, San Jose; 8610 San Ysidro Ave., Gilroy

Best Japanese Restaurant

House of Genji 1335 N. First St., San Jose

Kazoo 250 E. Jackson St., San Jose; 1165 Lincoln Ave., San Jose

Yuki Sushi 1140 Lincoln Ave., San Jose

Best Business Lunch

Original Joe's 301 S. First St., San Jose

Il Fornaio 302 S. Market St., San Jose

Grill on the Alley 172 S. Market St., San Jose

Best Mexican Restaurant

Taqueria Tlaquepaque 699 Curtner Ave., San Jose; 2222 Lincoln Ave., San Jose; 721 Willow St., San Jose

Aqui Cal-Mex 5679 Snell Ave., San Jose; 1145 Lincoln Ave., San Jose

La Victoria 140 E. San Carlos St., San Jose; 131 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; 5015 Almaden Expwy., San Jose

Best Indian Restaurant

Amber India 377 Santana Row #1140, San Jose

Tandoori Oven 150 S. First St., San Jose

New Indian Cuisine 895 Willow St., San Jose

Best Thai Restaurant

House of Siam 151 S. Second St., San Jose

Blue Mango 635 Coleman Ave., San Jose

Krung Thai 642 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose; 580 N. Winchester Blvd., San Jose

Best Taqueria

La Victoria 140 E. San Carlos St., San Jose; 131 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; 5015 Almaden Expwy., San Jose

Super Taqueria Multiple locations

Taqueria Tlaquepaque 699 Curtner Ave., San Jose; 2222 Lincoln Ave., San Jose; 721 Willow St., San Jose

Best Breakfast

Scrambl'z 5055 Almaden Expwy., San Jose; 775 E. Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill

Bill's Cafe Multiple locations

Flames Multiple locations

Best Bakery

Dick's Bakery 1593 Meridian Ave., San Jose

Peters' Bakery 3108 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose

Aki's Bakery 355 Meridian Ave., San Jose

Best Burrito

La Victoria 140 E. San Carlos St., San Jose; 131 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; 5015 Almaden Expwy., San Jose

Super Taqueria Multiple locations

Burrito Factory Multiple locations

Best Local Festival

Gilroy Garlic Festival

San Jose Jazz Summerfest

Dancin' on the Avenue Willow Glen

Best Happy Hour

Flames Eatery and Bar 88 S. Fourth St., San Jose

Britannia Arms Almaden 5027 Almaden Expwy., San Jose

4th Street Pizza 150 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose

Best Karaoke

7 Bamboo 162 Jackson St., San Jose

Goosetown Lounge 1072 Lincoln Ave., San Jose

Britannia Arms Almaden 5027 Almaden Expwy., San Jose

Best Dive Bar

Cinebar 69 E. San Fernando St., San Jose

Dive Bar 78 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose

The Branham Lounge 1116 Branham Lane, San Jose

Best Wine Shop

Wine Affairs 1435 The Alameda, San Jose

Joseph George 1559 Meridian Ave., San Jose

The Wine Club 1200 Coleman Ave., San Jose

Best Hair Salon

Limon Salon 3410 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose

Bigsby House 1070 Park Ave., San Jose

Sailors and Saints 1749 Park Ave., San Jose

Best Furniture Store

Scandinavian Designs 1115 S. De Anza Blvd., San Jose

Pueblo Viejo Imports 1076 Park Ave., San Jose

What a Room! 115 Murphy Ave., Unit C, San Jose