FOOD AND DRINK
BEST AMBIANCE
El Paseo 1987
BEST APPETIZERS
Buckeye Roadhouse 2001
Buckeye Roadhouse 1998
Buckeye Roadhouse Cafe 1992
Acapulco 1989
E Street Restaurant 1987
BEST BAGELS
Noah’s New York Bagels 1999
Noah’s New York Bagels 1997
Marin Bagel Company. 1995
Marin Bagel Company 1993
BEST BAKERY DESSERTS
Sweet Things 2003
Emporio Rulli 1998
Sweet Things 1994
BEST BAKERY FOR BREAD
Grace Baking Co. 2001
Grace Baking Co. 1998
Bordenave 1994
Grainful Bread 1989
BEST BAKERY FOR PASTRIES
Emporio Rulli 2002 Emporio Rulli 2001
Bread and Chocolate 1990
Edible Arts 1989
BEST ALL-AROUND BAKERY
Victoria Pastry Company 1993
BEST BAKERY WEDDING CAKES
Emporio Rullie 2003
BEST BAKERY
Emporio Rulli 2002
Victoria Pastry Co. (Cakes & Pastries) 1992
Grainful Bread 1991
Grainful Bread 1990
Grainful Bread 1988
Grainful Bread 1987
Grainful Bread 1986
Grainful Bread 1985
Grainful Bread 1983
BEST BAR
At 9pm :Ted’s 1997
At Midnight :New George’s 1997
At 2am: The 2AM Club 1997
BEST BAR FOR CONVERSATION
Ted’s 2003
Ted’s 1999
BEST BAR WITH ENTERTAINMENT
Sweetwater 1999
BEST BAR FOR MEETING PEOPLE
The Cantina 1990
BEST BAR FOR MUNCHIES
The Cantina 1990
BEST BAR/CENTRAL MARIN
Ted’s 1993
Ted’s 1989
New George’s 1988
Ted’s 1987
Ted’s 1986
Ted’s 1985
Ted’s 1984
Mayflower Pub 1983
BEST BAR WITH POOL TABLE
Ted’s 2003
BEST BAR FOR A QUIET DRINK
Ted’s 2001
Ted’s 1996
BEST BAR/GAY Aunt Ruby’s 1996
BEST BAR IN A RESTAURANT
Buckeye Roadhouse 1998
Buckeye Roadhouse 1994
BEST BAR/NORTHERN MARIN
Bit-A-Honey 1993
TJ Corcoran’s 1989
Hilltop 1988
Hilltop 1987
Charlie Bolton’s 1986
Charlie Bolton’s 1985
Charlie Bolton’s 1984
Charlie Bolton’s 1983
BEST BAR/SOUTHERN MARIN
The 2 a.m. Club 1993
O’Leary’s 1989
no name bar 1988
Perry’s 1987
no name bar 1986
no name bar 1985
no name bar 1984
Sweetwater; The Cantina (tie) 1983
BEST BAR/WESTERN MARIN
Old Western Saloon; Rancho Nicasio (tie) 1993
The Sand Dollar; Smiley’s (tie) 1989
Pelican Inn 1988
Pelican Inn 1987
Pelican Inn; Sand Dollar (tie) 1986
Sand Dollar 1985
Pelican Inn 1984
Pelican Inn 1983
BEST BARBECUE
Tony Roma’s 1990
Tony Roma’s 1988
BEST BARTENDER
Janet Mazzuchi at Left Bank 1989
John Cross, The Cantina 1986
David Miller; John Cross (tie) 1985
BEST BEER SELECTION
Marin Brewing Company 1996
Marin Brewing Company 1995
BEST BLOW-THE-RENT-PLACE
The Buckeye Roadhouse 1997
Lark Creek Inn 1990
Joe LoCoco’s 1989
BEST BODY SWAP Baxter’s 1984
BEST BREAD
Acme Bakery (Store Bought) 1992
Bordenave’s French Bakery (Bakery) 1992
BEST BREW PUB/
Marin Brewing Co 2003
Marin Brewing Co 2002
Marin Brewing Co.; Dempsey’s (Sonoma) 2001
Marin Brewing Co., Dempsey’s Rest. & Brewery 1998
Marin Brewing Co.. 1994
BEST BREAKFAST
Dipsea Cafe 2002
Half Day Cafe 2000
Half Day Cafe 1993
Bubba’s Diner 1992
Bubba’s Diner 1989
Bubba’s Diner 1987
Bubba’s Diner 1986
Little Village Cafe 1983
BEST BRUNCH
Dipsea Cafe 2003
Dipsea Cafe 1999
Half Day Cafe 1996
Half Day Cafe 1995
Half Day Cafe 1992
Island Cafe 1990
Island Cafe 1988
Island Cafe 1987
Sam’s; Santa Fe Mary’s (tie) 1986
New Morning Cafe 1984
BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH
Willie’s Cafe 2000
Half Day Cafe 1995
Half Day Cafe 1993
BEST BURRITO
Lucinda’s 2002
High Tech Burrito 1999
High Tech Burrito 1997 High Tech Burrito 1995
High Tech Burrito 1993
High Tech Burrito 1991
BEST CAESAR SALAD
Marin Joe’s 1999
BEST CALIFORNIA CUISINE
California Cafe 1993
California Cafe 1986
BEST CALIFORNIA SUSHI ROLL
Sushi to Dai For (Marin) 1999
Hana (Sonoma) 1999
BEST CARBONARA
Il Davide 1999
BEST CHEAP MEAL
Taco Jane’s 2000
High Tech Burrito 1997
High Tech Burrito 1996
Las Camelias 1985
Las Camelias 1983
BEST CHEAP ENTERTAINMENT
Copa Jazz Club 1994
BEST CHEESE AND DELI
Woodlands Market 2001
Woodlands Market 1998
Maison Gourmet 1983
Benjamino’s 1985
BEST CHEESECAKE
Grainful Bread 1987
BEST CHEF
Bradley Ogden 1996
Bradley Ogden 1995
BEST CHILE RELLENO
Pancho Villa’s 1999
BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT
Tommy’s Wok 2003
Jennie Low’s 2002
Jennie Low’s 2001
Jennie Low’s 2000
Jennie Low’s, Gary Chu’s 1998
Jennie Low’s 1997
Pier 6 1996
Pier 6 1995
Feng Nian 1994
Jennie Low’s 1993
Jennie Low’s 1992
Jennie Low’s 1991
Jennie Low’s 1990
Feng Nian 1989
Jennie Low’s 1988
Mandarin House 1987
Yet Wah 1986
Yet Wah 1984
BEST CHOCOLATE STORE
See’s Candies 1992
Chocolat 1987
BEST COFFEE
Willie’s Cafe 1997
Half Day Cafe 1996
Caffe Nuvo 1983
Grainful Bread 1987
Caffe Nuvo 1985
BEST COFFEE BAR
(chain) Peet’s; (independent) Emporio Rulli 2003
Peet’s Coffee & Tea 2002
Peet’s Coffee & Tea 2001
Peet’s Coffee & Tea 1997
Java 1996
Peet’s Coffee & Tea 1993
BEST COFFEE BEANS
Peet’s Coffee & Tea 2000
Peet’s Coffee & Tea 1995
BEST COMMUTER BREAKFAST
McDonalds 2001
Starbuck’s 1998
Center Market 1991
BEST COOKIE
Mrs. Field’s Cookies 1993
Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Chip Cookie 1987
Mrs. Field’s Cookies 1988
Best creative Cuisine
Lark Creek Inn 1995
BEST DARK, DISCREET PLACE
El Paseo 1997
El Paseo 1985
BEST DECOR
Insalata’s 1999
Island Cafe 1988
BEST DELI SANDWICHES
Perry’s Deli 1999
Belli-Deli 1995
Perry’s Deli 1990
BEST DELI
Woodlands Market 2002
Belli-Deli 1995
Belli-Deli 1993
Belli-Deli 1992
Perry’s Deli 1986
BEST DELIVERED FOOD
Jessie et Laurent 1996
BEST-DESIGNED RESTAURANT
Milly’s 1985
BEST DESSERTS
Sweet Things 1990
Sweet Things 1988
BEST ESPRESSO
Peet’s 1994
Caffe Nuvo 1988
BEST ETHNIC FOODS MARKET
Asian Market 2003
Trader Joe’s 1998
Spice Plus 1991
BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT
Chevy’s 1994
Chevy’s 1992
Good Earth 1988
BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT
El Paseo 2003
Left Pank 2002
El Paseo; DeSchmire (Sonoma) 2001
El Paseo, La Gare 2000
El Paseo, DeSchmire 1998
El Paseo 1997
La Petite Auberge 1996
La Petite Auberge 1995
Christophe 1994
El Paseo 1992
El Paseo 1991
El Paseo 1990
El Paseo 1989
El Paseo 1988
Maurice et Charles Bistro 1987
Maurice et Charles Bistro 1986
BEST FROZEN YOGURT
TCBY 1998
TCBY 1995
Yogurt World U.S.A. 1992
Yogurt World U.S.A. 1988
Yogurt World U.S.A. 1986
BEST GOURMET GROCER
Whole Foods 2002
Woodlands Market 1996
Whole Foods 1993
Mill Valley Market 1992
BEST GRILLED/ROASTED CHICKEN
Gira Polli (Marin) General’s Daughter (Sonoma) 1999
BEST HAMBURGER
Phyllis’ Giant Burgers 2002
Phyllis’ Giant Burgers 2001
Marin Joe’s 1999
Marin Joe’s 1997
Phyllis’ Giant Burgers 1995
Phyllis’ Giant Burgers 1991
Phyllis’ Giant Burgers 1989
Phyllis’ Giant Burgers 1987
Phyllis’ Giant Burgers 1986
Bubba’s 1984
BEST HAPPY HOUR
Broken Drum Brewery 2002
Guaymas 2001
McCormick & Schmick’s 1999
The Cantina 1993
Acapulco 1987
BEST HEALTH FOOD/HOLISTIC SUPPLIES
Whole Foods Market 2003
Whole Foods Market 2002
Whole Foods Market 2000
Whole Foods Market 1997
BEST HOT DOG
The Royal Frankfurter 1991
The Royal Frankfurter 1987
BEST HOUSE SALAD DRESSING
The Good Earth 1985
The Good Earth 1983
BEST ICE CREAM
Double Rainbow 2003 Double Rainbow 1995
Double Rainbow 1992
Double Rainbow 1991
Gelato Classico 1988
Gelato Classico 1986
Gelato’s 1985
Gelato’s 1983
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT
Lotus Cusine of India 2003
Lotus Cusine of India 2002
Lotus Cuisine; Sizzling Tandoor (Sonoma) 2001
Lotus Cuisine of India 2000
India Village, Sizzling Tandoori 1998
India Village 1997
Pasand 1996
India Palace 1995
India Palace 1994
India Palace 1992
India Palace 1991
India Palace 1986
Tandoori 1984
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
La Ginestra 2003
Il Davide 2002
Il Davide; Della Santini’s 2001
Il Davide, Della Santini’s 2000
Il Davide, Piatti (Sonoma) 1998
Il Davide 1997
Salute 1996
Salute 1995
Salute 1994
Il Fornaio 1993
Il Fornaio 1992
Il Fornaio 1991
Il Fornaio 1990
Joe Lococo’s; Il Fornaio (tie) 1989
Adriana’s 1988
Adriana’s 1987
Giramonti 1986
Giramonti 1984
BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Sushi Ran 2003
Sushi Ran 2002
Sushi to Dai for; Hana, Sushi Hana (tie Sonoma) 2001
Sushi to Dai for, Hana, Kabuki (tie) 2000
Kamikaze, Hana 1998
Sushi Ran 1997
Yu Shang 1996
Sushi To Dai For 1995
Kamikaze 1994
Robata Grill . 1993
Robata Grill 1992
Samurai 1991
Robata Grill 1990
Samurai 1989
Robata Grill 1988
Goro’s Robata 1987
Goro’s Robata 1986
Sushi-Ko 1984
BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
Chevy’s 1998
Chevy’s 1995
Chevy’s 1993
The Good Earth 1987
Zim’s 1986
BEST KIDS’ MENU
Taco Jane’s 2001
BEST LATE-NIGHT COFFEE HOUSE Java 1994
BEST LATE-NIGHT RESTAURANT
Marin Joe’s 1996
Marin Joe’s 1995
Marin Joe’s 1992
Marin Joe’s 1987
Marin Joe’s 1985
BEST LATTE Starbucks 1999
BEST LIQUOR & WINE
Colonial Liquors 1994
Liquor Barn 1993
Liquor Barn 1989
Liquor Barn 1985
Liquor Barn 1983
BEST LUNCH SPOT
Comforts 2000
Half Day Cafe 1998
La Petite 1993
Island Cafe 1988
Grainful Bread Bakery 1985
Best lunch when the boss is buying
Lark Creek Inn 1993
Maurice et Charles 1983
BEST MALL FOOD BOOTH
Jhan Thong 1999
Jhan Thong 1994
Sbarro’s 1992
Sbarro’s 1989
BEST MARGARITA
The Cantina 1987
BEST MARTINI
The Buckeye Roadhouse 1996
Marin Joe’s, Butler’s (tie) 1987
BEST MEAL UNDER $10
High Tech Burrito 2003
Taqueria San Jose, Marin; Sonoma Taco Shop 2001
High Tech Burrito 1995
High Tech Burrito 1992
High Tech Burrito 1991
Good Earth 1988
BEST MEAT MARKET
Whole Foods 2003
Petrini’s 1992
Petrini’s 1983
BEST MENDOCINO RESTAURANT
Cafe Beaujolais 1997
Cafe Beaujolais 1995
Cafe Beaujolais 1994
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Taco Jane’s 2003
Las Camelias 2002
Las Camelias; Las Parillas (Sonoma) 2001
Las Camelias 2000
Las Camelias 1998
Las Camelias 1997
Pancho Villa’s 1996
Pancho Villa’s 1995
Chevy’s 1994
Chevy’s 1993
Chevy’s 1992
Chevy’s 1991
Chevy’s 1990
Las Camelias 1989
Las Camelias 1988
Las Camelias 1987
Las Camelias 1986
Las Camelias; Carlos & Pancho’s (tie) 1984
BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT
Bamyan 2003
Kasbah, Aram’s Cafe 2000
Kasbah, Papa’s Taverna 1998
Cairo Cafe 1994
Hatam 1993
Cairo Cafe 1991
Mamounia Moroccan Restaurant 1984
BEST NAPA RESTAURANT
Tra Vigne 1997
Tra Vigne 1995
Tra Vigne 1994
BEST NEW RESTAURANT/NAPA
Greystone 1996
BEST NEW RESTAURANT/MARIN
Wildfox 2002
Wildfox 2001
Ondine 2000
Ross Valley Brewing Company 1999
Insalata’s 1998
Piatti’s 1996
Savannah Grill 1986
BEST NEW RESTAURANT/MENDOCINO
Heritage House 1996
BEST NEW RESTAURANT/SONOMA
Maya 2000
Freestyle 1998
Cafe Citti 1996
BEST NOISY, CONVIVIAL RESTAURANT
Chevys 2001
Chevys 1999
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
Sam’s Anchor Cafe 2003
Sam’s Anchor Cafe 2002
Broken Drum Brewery 2000
Willie’s Cafe 1996
Guaymas 1995
Sam’s Anchor Cafe 1990
Sam’s Anchor Cafe 1988
Sam’s Anchor Cafe 1987
Sam’s Anchor Cafe 1985
Sam’s Anchor Cafe 1983
BEST PAD THAI
Royal Thai 1999
BEST PICNIC SUPPLIES
Truffles 1983
BEST PIZZA/THICK CRUST
Gatsby’s 1986
Gatsby’s 1985
BEST PIZZA/THIN CRUST
LoCoco’s 1986
LoCoco’s 1985
BEST PIZZA
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria 2003
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria 2002
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria 2001
LoCoco’s (San Anselmo) 2000
LoCoco’s 1998
Primo’s Pizza and Pasta 1996
Mulberry Street Pizza 1995
Red Boy (Home Delivered) 1995
Mulberry Street Pizza 1994
LoCoco’s Pizzeria 1993
LoCoco’s (Restaurant) 1992
Red Boy (Home Delivered) 1992
LoCoco’s 1991
LoCoco’s 1990
LoCoco’s 1989
LoCoco’s 1988
LoCoco’s 1987
BEST PLACE TO MEET PERSONAL AD DATE
Marin: Depot Cafe, Sonoma: The General’s Daugher 1997
BEST PLACE TO REVIVE ROMANCE
El Paseo 2003
El Paseo 1997
BEST PLACE TO PRETEND YOU’RE IN EUROPE
El Paseo, Emporio Rulli 1997
BEST PLACE FOR A BARGAIN DATE
Max’s 2003
BEST PLACE TO BE SEEN
Woodlands Market 1996
Best Place to celebrate
The Buckeye Roadhouse 1996
El Paseo 1993
BEST PLACE TO BUY FRESH FISH
Whole Foods 2002 Whole Foods 2001
Petrini’s 1992
Petrini’s 1984
BEST PLACE TO EAVESDROP
Piazza D’Angelo 1997
Caffe Nuvo 1984
BEST PLACE TO EAT LITE
Fresh Choice 1995
BEST PLACE TO GET ROWDY
Silver Peso 1985
BEST PLACE TO GET STUFFED
Marin Joe’s 1987
BEST PLACE TO LINGER
Caffe Nuvo 1986
BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS
McDonald’s; Chuck E. Cheese (tie) 1985
Chuck E. Cheese 1984
BEST PLACE, BANQUET/PARTY
Deer Park Villa 1999
Las Parrillas 1990
BEST PLACE, FIRST DATE
El Paseo 2003
Mt. Tam 1993
El Paseo 1990
BEST PLACE, IMPRESS A DATE
El Paseo 1987
El Paseo 1985
BEST PLACE, IN-LAWS TO EAT
Buckeye Roadhouse, Lark Creek Inn (tie) 1999
Marin Joe’s 1984
Best place, live jazz:
Sweetwater 1999
Sweetwater 1993
Best place, live rock
New George’s 1994
New George’s 1993
BEST PLACE, BUSINESS LUNCH
Buckeye Roadhouse 1997
Butler’s 1987
BEST PLACE TO MEET & MINGLE
Marin Brewing Co. 1999
BEST PLACE, ROMANTIC DINING
El Paseo 2000
El Paseo 1994
El Paseo 1987
El Paseo 1984
BEST POTSTICKERS
Jennie Low’s (Marin) 1999
Gary Chu’s (Sonoma) 1999
BEST PRODUCE STORE
Whole Foods 2003
Marin County Farmers Market 2001
Guasco 1983
BEST QUICK BITE
La Petite 1990
Grainful Bread 1986
Lucinda’s; Grainful Bread (tie) 1987
BEST QUICK LUNCH
High Tech Burrito 1991
BEST RESTAURANT FOR PASTA
Salute 1991
BEST RESTAURANT WITH VIEW
Guaymas 2003
Caprice 2002
Caprice 1995
Alta Mira 1986
Alta Mira 1985
BEST RESTAURANT DECOR
Remillards 1994
BEST RESTAURANT, DIETING
The Good Earth 1996
The Good Earth 1990
BEST RESTAURANT FEWER THAN 10 TABLES
Baby Sal’s 1994
BEST RESTAURANT FOR RELAXING/CONVERSATION
Buckeye Roadhouse, Marin; John Ash, Sonoma 2001
Il Fornaio 1999
BEST RESTAURANT, NO SMOKE
Island Cafe 1988
BEST RESTAURANT OVER 20 YEARS OLD
Marin Joe’s, Graziano’s 2000
BEST RESTAURANT TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWNERS
Lark Creek Inn 1994
RESTAURANT WITH BEST HOUSE WINE
Piazza D’Angelo 1992
RESTAURANT FOR BEST WINE BY THE GLASS
Il Davide 2002
BEST SALSA & CHIPS
Chevys 1999
Chevy’s 1991
BEST SALMON ENTREE
Pacific Cafe (Marin) 1999
General’s Daughter (Sonoma) 1999
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Pacific Cafe 2002
Pacific Cafe 2000
McCormick & Schmick’s 1997
Baby Sal’s 1995
Pacific Cafe 1993
Pacific Cafe 1991
Pacific Cafe 1986
Pacific Cafe 1985
Pacific Cafe 1983
BEST SECRET/UNKNOWN RESTAURANT
China Dynasty 1999
One Fine Day 1992
Cactus Cafe 1990
BEST SINGLES HOT SPOT
The Cantina 1989
The Cantina 1986
BEST SONOMA RESTAURANT
Piatti 1997
Piatti 1995
Piatti 1994
BEST SPECIAL-OCCASION RESTAURANT
Lark Creek Inn 2003
Lark Creek Inn 2000
Lark Creek Inn 1994
Lark Creek Inn 1993
Lark Creek Inn 1992
Lark Creek Inn 1991
El Paseo 1987
El Paseo 1986
BEST SPORTS BAR
Flatiron Bar & Grill 1993
Island Cafe 1990
BEST STEAK
Marin Joe’s 2002
Marin Joe’s, Cattlemens (Sonoma) 1999
Marin Joe’s 1988
BEST TAKEOUT
Woodlands Market 2001
Comforts 1999
Woodlands Market 1997
Comforts Too 1996
Feng Nian 1994
Jessie et Laurent 1992
Let’s Eat, Rossetti (tie) 1991
Lucinda’s 1990
Rossetti 1989
Let’s Eat 1988
Savories Delicatessen 1987
Lucinda’s 1985
BEST TANDOORI CHICKEN
India Palace (Marin) Sizzling Tandoor (Sonoma) 1999
BEST TAPAS/SMALL PLATES
Fork 2003
BEST TAQUERIA
Taqueria San Jose 1996
Joe’s Taco Lounge 1994
BEST THAI RESTAURANT
Royal Thai 2003
Thep Lela 2002
Royal Thai; Thai Cuisine, Thai Issan (tie Sonoma) 2001
Orchid Thai 2000
Orchid Thai, Thai House(Sonoma) 1998
Orchid Thai 1997
Orchid Thai 1995
Orchid Thai 1994
Royal Thai 1993
Royal Thai 1992
Royal Thai 1991
Royal Thai 1990
Royal Thai 1989
Royal Thai 1988
BEST VEGETARIAN DISH
China Dynasty (Marin) Sonoma Taco Shop 1999
BEST VEGETARIAN MENU
The Good Earth 1997
The Good Earth 1996
Milly’s 1993
Milly’s 1992
Milly’s 1990
Milly’s 1988
Milly’s 1986
Milly’s 1984
BEST WINE COUNTRY GETAWAY
Sonoma Mission Inn 1996
Sonoma Mission Inn 1994
BEST WINE COUNTRY LUNCH
Viansa (Sonoma) TreVigne (Napa) 1998
BEST WINERY TASTING ROOM
Michael’s Wine Cellar 2002
Viansa (Sonoma) Robert Mondavi (Napa) 2000
Viansa (Sonoma) Berenger (Napa) 1998
BEST WINE LIST
El Paseo 2002
Lark Creek Inn 2001
Lark Creek Inn 1996
El Paseo 1992
El Paseo 1988
BEST WINE PRICES/SELECTION
Trader Joe’s (bargains) 2003
Cost Plus 2000
Cost Plus 1994
Cost Plus 1993
Cost Plus 1992
Mill Valley Market 1983
BEST WRAPS
World Wrapps 2000
MOST IMAGINATIVE MENU
Insalata’s 2000
Butler’s 1988

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