La Jolla Real Estate Blog: La Jolla "Best of the Readers Poll" for 2008

Every year the La Jolla Light Newspaper has a "Best of Readers Poll" and their readers are encouraged to pick their favorite businesses and professionals in our community.  This is the 10th year for the poll and a few of the winners are listed below, including my office at Coldwell Banker!!

BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY
1 - Coldwell Banker
Coldwell Banker markets residential real estate, helping people find homes for a family, as a second home, vacation rental or for investment. We also specialize in meeting the needs of an ever-growing international clientele.
930 Prospect St.
(858) 459-3851

BEST RESTAURANT
1 - George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St.
(858) 454-4224

BEST BREAKFAST
1 - Harry's Coffee Shop
7545 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-7381

BEST NEW RESTAURANT
1 - Vigilucci's Seafood, Steak & Chop House
909 Prospect St.
(858) 454-9664

BEST RESTAURANT SERVICE
1 - George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect St.
(858) 454-4224

BEST LUNCH
1 - The Cottage
7702 Fay Ave.
(858) 454-8409

BEST TAKE-OUT
1 - Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3325 or (858) 454-3321

BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH
1 - La Valencia
1132 Prospect St.
(858) 454-0771

BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
1 - Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
702 Pearl St.
(858) 454-8409

BEST WINE SELECTION
1 - George's At The Cove
1250 Prospect St.
(858) 454-4224

BEST OUTDOOR RESTAURANT
1 - George's Rooftop Terrace
1250 Prospect St.
(858) 454-4244

BEST BURGER
1 - Burger Lounge
1101 Wall St.
(858) 456-0196

BEST DESSERT
1 - The Cookie Lady
7596 Fay Ave.
(858) 456-1640

BEST MARGARITA
1 - Jose's Court Room
1037 Prospect St.
(858) 454-7655

BEST PIZZA
1 - Sammy's Woodfired Pizza
702 Pearl St.
(858) 456-5222

BEST SANDWICH
1 - Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3321

BEST STEAK
1 - Bully's
5755 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 459-2768

BEST SUSHI
1 - Sushi on the Rock
7734 Girard Ave.
(858) 456-1138
1025 Prospect St., #250
(858) 459-3208

BEST SEAFOOD
1 - El Pescador
627 Pearl St.
(858) 456-2526

BEST AMERICAN
1 - The Spot
1005 Prospect St.
(858) 459-0800

BEST ASIAN FUSION
1 - Roppongi
875 Prospect St.
(858) 551-5252

BEST CHINESE
1 - Mandarin House
6765 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 454-2555

BEST MEDITERRANEAN
1 - Marketplace Grille
1030-C Torrey Pines Road
(858) 456-9576

BEST MEXICAN
1 - Su Casa
6738 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 454-0369

BEST THAI
1 - Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen
7734-C Girard Ave.
(858) 456-0466

BEST FRENCH
1 - Tapenade
7612 Fay Ave.
(858) 551-7500

BEST ITALIAN
1 - Piatti's
2182 Avenida de la Playa
(858) 454-1589

BEST BAKERY
1 - Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3325

BEST CAFÉ
1 - Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3325

BEST CATERING
1 - French Gourmet
960 Turquoise St.
(800) 929-1984

BEST COFFEE SHOP
1 - Harry's
7545 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-7381

BEST DELI
1 - Girard Gourmet
7837 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-3321

BEST ICE CREAM & FROZEN YOGURT
1 - Froglanders
915 Pearl St.
(858) 459-3764

BEST ANTIQUES
1 - Ark Antiques
7643 Girard Ave.
(858) 459-7755

BEST PHARMACY
1 - Burns Drugs
7824 Girard Ave.
(858) 459-4285

BEST FURNITURE STORE
1 - Kreiss Collection
7770 Girard Ave.
(858) 456-0246

BEST STATIONERY STORE
1 - Warwick's
7821 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-0347

BEST BANK
1 - Wells Fargo
7714 Girard Ave.
(858) 455-0362

BEST HOTEL
1 - La Valencia
1132 Prospect St.
(858) 454-0771

BEST CHILDREN'S APPAREL
1 - Spoiled Rotten
7544 Fay St.
(858) 459-1904

BEST MEN'S APPAREL
1 - Ascot Shop
(858) 454-4222
7750 Girard Ave.

BEST WOMEN'S APPAREL
1 - Sigi's
7888 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-7244

BEST EYEWEAR
1 - Sunglass Hut
1049 Prospect St.
(858) 459-6010

BEST JEWELRY STORE
1 - Bowers Jewelers
7860 Girard Ave.
(858) 459-3678

BEST SHOE STORE
1 - Rangoni Firenze Shoes
7870 Girard Ave.
(858) 459-4469

BEST FLORIST
1 - Adelaide's Florist and Decorators
7766 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-0146

BEST DRY CLEANERS
1 - Margaret's Cleaners
7511 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 454-2375

BEST GROCERY
1 - Vons
7544 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-2620

BEST HOUSEKEEPING
1 - Merry Maids
497 Vernon Way
(858) 272-4100

BEST PET GROOMING
1 - AAA Pet Grooming
508 Nautilus St.
(858) 456-1552

BEST VETERINARY SERVICE
1 - La Jolla Veterinary Hospital
7520 Fay Ave.
(858) 454-6155

BEST HAIR SALON
1 - Salon Q
7592 Fay Ave.
(858) 456-2602

BEST DAY SPA
1 - La Jolla Spa MD
7630 Fay Ave.
(858) 459-6868

BEST HEALTH CLUB
1 - La Jolla Sports Club
7825 Fay Ave.
(858) 456-2595

BEST YOGA STUDIO
1 - Prana Yoga Center
1041 Silverado St.
(858) 456-2806

BEST ART GALLERY
1 - K. Nathan Gallery
7723 Fay Ave.
(858) 459-3490

BEST HOSPITAL
1 - Scripps Health
(800) SCRIPPS

BEST DENTIST
1 - Joseph D'Angelo, DDS
1111 Torrey Pines Road, Ste. 101
(858) 459-6224

BEST DERMATOLOGIST
1 - Scott Boughton, M.D.
7300 Girard Ave.
(858) 454-7123

BEST DOCTOR
1 - Barry Broomberg, M.D.
6515 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 454-7157

BEST COSMETIC SURGEON
1 - Steven Krant, M.D.
6919 La Jolla Blvd.
(858) 459-2400

BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR
1 - Dewhurst & Associates
7541 Girard Ave.
(858) 456-5345

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
1 - Bryan Tyska, Fitness Together
7777 Fay Ave. Ste. G1
(858) 454-7774

BEST BARTENDER
1 - Stacie Davis, Tapenade
7612 Fay Ave.
(858) 551-7500

BEST CHEF
1 - Jean-Michel Diot
7612 Fay Ave.
(858) 551-7500

BEST MAITRE'D
1 - Ludovic Mifsud, Tapenade
7612 Fay Ave.
(858) 551-7500

BEST WAITER
1 - Geoff Bouvier, Tapenade

BEST WAITRESS
1 - Kathleen Brookshire, Tapenade

BEST HAIRSTYLIST
1-The stylists at Salon Q
7592 Fay Ave.
(858) 456-2602

BEST PLUMBER
1 - Bill Howe Plumbing
(800) 245-5469

BEST ELECTRICIAN
1 - Fred Ballam Electric
783 Colima St.
(858) 459-3062

Congratulations to all the winners and best wishes for continued success!

If you are interested in searching for homes in La Jolla, researching the current value of your home, viewing our La Jolla real estate website, or learning more about the current housing market, give us a call at (858) 245-9905. 

Copyright © 2008 Susan Laxson. All Rights Reserved. "La Jolla "Best of the Readers Poll for 2008".  Information from sources deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.