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2012 Winners

The results are IN! We verified more than 72,000 votes to determine this year's winners. The 175 winners competed with more than 10,000 nominees to be named the BEST of Bay Area A-List. Check out the BEST of Bay Area A-List to discover something new.

72,388 Total Votes
31,410 Voters
10,414 Nominees
175 Winners

Mitchell's Ice Cream, Food Specialty Food and Drink, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream Shop, 688 San Jose Ave San Francisco CA 94110

Limon, Food, Tapas, Latin American, 524 Valencia St Mission San Francisco CA 94110

Harvest Moon Café, Great Meals Restaurants, California New American, 487 1st St W Sonoma CA 95476

Acquerello, Food, Italian, Reason to Cheat on your Diet, 1722 Sacramento St Nob Hill San Francisco CA 94109

Macha Cafe, Food Specialty Food and Drink, Coffee Shop, 1355 Sutter St San Francisco CA 94109

Stuart Moore, Fashion, Designer Jewelry Jewelry, 1898 Union St San Francisco CA 94123

Aricie Lingerie, Fashion, Lingerie, 50 Post St Financial District San Francisco CA 94104

Austin & Co, Weddings, Rings Wedding Rings, 1072 S De Anza Blvd San Jose CA 95129

Glyde, Nightlife San Francisco, Sports Bar, 401 E 3rd Ave San Mateo CA 94401

Arts and Entertainment Back to Top

BEST Theatre Group: American Conservatory Theater
BEST Art Gallery: ArtHaus
BEST Wine Classes: Cakebread Cellars

BEST Museum: California Academy of Sciences
BEST Indie Cinema: Castro Theatre
BEST Wine Country Tour: Platypus Tours

Automotive Back to Top

BEST Place to Pimp Your Ride: Audio Customs
BEST Car Repair: Auto Analysts
BEST Car Wash and Detailing: Divisadero Touchless Car Wash

BEST Body Shop: Spectrum Auto Body
BEST Motorcycle Shop: Werkstatt Motorcycle Repair

Fitness Back to Top

BEST Children's Dance Studio: ABADA-Capoeira San Francisco Kid's Programming
BEST Yoga Studio: Being Yoga
BEST Spinning Class: Bladium
BEST Gym: DIAKADI Body
BEST Personal Trainer: DIAKADI Body
BEST Running Club: Dolphin South End Runners

BEST Boot Camp: Fast Action Training
BEST Pilates Studio: Mighty Pilates
BEST Martial Arts: Ralph Gracie Berkeley
BEST Dance Studio: Symbolic Dance & Fitness
BEST Sport and Social Club: Velo Girls

Food Back to Top

BEST California: 25 Lusk
BEST Steakhouse: 5A5 Steak Lounge
BEST Place for a Slice: A Slice of New York
BEST Reason to Cheat on your Diet: American Grilled Cheese Kitchen
BEST Barbecue: Back Forty Texas BBQ Roadhouse & Saloon
BEST Latin American: Bistro Sabor
BEST Donuts: Bob's Donut & Pastry Shop
BEST Cajun/Creole: Brenda's French Soul Food
BEST Asian: Burma Superstar
BEST Coffee Shop: Catahoula Coffee Company
BEST Desserts: Cioccolata Di Vino
BEST Cheese Shop: Cowgirl Creamery
BEST Crepes: Crepevine
BEST Produce: Dan's Fresh Produce
BEST Falafel: Falafel Drive In
BEST Farmers Market: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
BEST French: Fleur de Lys
BEST Chocolatier: Ghirardelli Shop at Ghirardelli Square
BEST Vegetarian: Greens
BEST Sushi: Happy Sashimi
BEST Vegan: Herbivore
BEST Chinese: House of Nanking
BEST New American: Ike's Place
BEST Place for a Sandwich: Ike's Place
BEST Bar Bites: Jasper's Corner Tap & Kitchen
BEST Liquor Store: K&L Wine Merchants
BEST Mexican: La Penca Azul
BEST Vietnamese: Le Colonial

BEST Tea House: Leland Tea Company
BEST Deli: Lucca Foods
BEST Brunch: Mama's on Washington Square
BEST Gourmet Pizza: Melo's Pizza and Pasta, Livermore
BEST Ice Cream Shop: Mitchell's Ice Cream
BEST Gourmet Grocery: Mollie Stone's
BEST Place to Impress a Date: Moss Beach Distillery
BEST Indian: New Delhi Indian Restaurant
BEST FroYo: Nubi Yogurt
BEST Greasy Spoon: Ole's Waffle Shop
BEST Italian: Osteria Coppa
BEST Burrito: Papalote Mexican Grill
BEST Waterfront Dining: Sam's Chowder House
BEST Thai: Siam Lotus Thai Cuisine
BEST Cupcakes: Sift Cupcake & Dessert Bar
BEST Greek: Simply Greek
BEST Tapas: Slanted Door
BEST Bakery: Sweet Dreams Bakery
BEST Food Truck: The Chairman Truck
BEST Burger: The Counter Custom Built Burgers
BEST Traditional American: Tina's Place
BEST Fish Market: Tokyo Fish Market
BEST Seafood: Walnut Creek Yacht Club
BEST Dim Sum: Yank Sing
BEST Middle Eastern: Zaki Kabob House
BEST Breakfast Sandwich: Zazie
BEST Mediterranean: Zuni Cafe

Health and Beauty Back to Top

BEST Facial: Dermasolutions
BEST Brow Shaping: Eye Candy
BEST Hair Cut: Hairstyles by Rebecca Ferris
BEST Hair Straightening: Johnny Bueno Studio
BEST Hair Color: Le Reve Salon
BEST Chiropractor: Magnolia Wellness Center
BEST Hair Extensions: Milvali Salon & Cosmetics
BEST Nutritionist: MV Nutrition
BEST Mani/Pedi: Nail Candy

BEST Barber: Public Barber Salon
BEST Place to Get Inked and Pierced: Sacred Rose Tattoo
BEST Acupuncture: San Francisco Acupuncture Group
BEST Place to Get Your Glow On: Sonoma Tanning
BEST Day Spa: Spa LUXE
BEST Massage: Sumbody & Sumtime Spa
BEST Meditation: Toward Wholeness Seminars
BEST Bikini Wax: Waxcraft™Waxing Parlor & Beauty Boutique

Housewares Back to Top

BEST Florist: Blooming Floral Design
BEST Custom Framing: Creative Framing & Gallery
BEST Home Organization: Custom Living Solutions
BEST Antiques: Dream

BEST Place to Pick up a Hostess Gift: Park and Pond
BEST Homegoods: Park and Pond
BEST Beds & Mattresses: Sleep Train Mattress Centers
BEST Furniture: The Wooden Duck

Local Flavor Back to Top

BEST Stadium: AT&T Park
BEST Place to People Watch: Dolores Park
BEST Charity: Drawing on Earth
BEST Historical Monuments & Landmarks: Golden Gate Bridge
BEST City Tour: Grub Crawl

BEST Locally Grown Athletes: Kristi Yamaguchi
BEST Local Blogger: Michael Singman-Aste
BEST Radio Personality: Sarah and Vinnie
BEST Hotel Lobby: The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel

Nightlife Back to Top

BEST Gay and Lesbian Bar: Badlands
BEST Blues Bar: Biscuits & Blues
BEST Wine Bar: Enoteca La Storia
BEST Specialty Cocktails: Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge
BEST Sports Bar: Greens Sports Bar
BEST Dive Bar: Jack's Bar & Lounge
BEST Neighborhood Bar: Jack's Bar & Lounge

BEST Place for a Late Night Dance Party: Mezzanine
BEST Place to Laugh Till you Cry: Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club
BEST Place to Listen to Live Music: The Fillmore
BEST Irish Pub: The Irish Bank
BEST Beers on Tap: Toronado Pub
BEST Jazz Club: Yoshi's

Parenting 101 Back to Top

BEST Children's Gifts: Ambassador Toys
BEST Fitness for Moms: Fitness for Mothers
BEST Children's Boutique: Grove Street Kids
BEST Children's Gear: Just Between Friends - North Bay

BEST Children's Photographer: Nancy Alcott Baby + Child Photography
BEST Family Fun: Pirate 4 Hire
BEST Children's Cut: Snippety Crickets

Pets Back to Top

BEST Pet Training: BRAVO!PUP Puppy & Dog Training
BEST Pet Couture: Luxury Pets
BEST Pet Supplies: Luxury Pets
BEST Pet Grooming: Luxury Pets

BEST Pet Photographer: Nuena Photography
BEST Pet Boarding: Pet Camp
BEST Pet Sitting: Tales of the Kitty
BEST Dog Walker: Who Let the Dogs Out!

Shopping Back to Top

BEST Men's Clothing: Alfio Boutique Italiana
BEST Women's Boutique: Ambiance
BEST Surf Shop: Boardsports School & Shop
BEST Women's Accessories: Circle & Square
BEST Vintage and Consignment Clothing: Crossroads Trading Co
BEST Arts and Crafts: Flax Art & Design
BEST Running Gear: Fleet Feet
BEST Comics: Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff
BEST Bookstore: Green Apple Books

BEST Fine Jewelry: Jewelry Exchange Company
BEST Musical Instruments: Lennon Rehearsal & Music Services
BEST Lingerie: My Boudoir Lingerie
BEST Eyewear: See Eyewear
BEST Sporting Goods: Sports Basement
BEST Skate Shop: The Boardgarden
BEST Urban Apparel: Upper Playground
BEST Bike Shop: Wheels of Justice Cyclery

Weddings Back to Top

BEST Wedding and Event Planner: Amy Nichols Special Events
BEST Wedding Flowers: Bella Fiora A Floral Design Studio
BEST Wedding Dresses: Bridal Image of San Francisco
BEST Wedding Rings: Brilliant Earth
BEST Wedding Venue: Cavallo Point Lodge
BEST Wedding Music: Derek Smith - Steel Drums
BEST Wedding DJ: Expression Events

BEST Wedding Cakes: Forget-Me-Not Cakes
BEST Wedding Caterer: La Bonne Cuisine Catering & Events
BEST Wedding Transportation: Lone Star Limousine and Transportation
BEST Wedding Invitations: Marizette Paperie
BEST Wedding Videographer: REB6studios
BEST Wedding Photographer: ShootMeNow Photography
BEST Wedding Make-Up: The Glamourist

Wineries Back to Top

BEST Napa Winery: Frank Family Vineyards
BEST Sonoma Winery: Imagery Estate Winery
BEST Mendocino Winery: Navarro Vineyards & Winery

BEST Livermore Winery: Red Feather Winery
BEST San Francisco Winery: The Winery SF

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