The wait is over! The results are in! Here is how La Jolla Light readers voted in our 2019 Best of Jolla Reader’s Poll. There are quite a few new faces this year, and many of the “incumbents” are still on top.
This list includes businesses, restaurants and people whose excellent efforts make our area one of the most wonderful places on the planet in which to live, work and play. Your support and patronage will help them keep up their great work!
Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to all our readers who voted for them!
In addition to the winner’s list below, check out our digital edition by clicking here.
Accountant
1. Thomas E. Huckabee CPA Inc.
2. Jeff Michaelson & Co.
3. Russell E. Ingledew, CPA Inc
American
1. Harry’s Coffee Shop
2. The Spot
3. Karl Strauss
Antiques
1. Ark Antiques
2. Ross Thiele & Sons
3. The Faded Awning
Architect
1. Bennett & Associates
2. Marengo Morton
3. Lars Remodeling & Design
Art Gallery
1. Contemporary Fine Art
2. Fresh Paint Gallery
3. K. Nathan Gallery
Attorney
1. Joe Sammartino
2. Richard Wildman
3. Barbara L Richards
Automotive Repair / Service
1. Family Auto Repair
2. German Motors And Imports
3. La Jolla Independent
Bank
1. Union Bank
2. Chase Bank
3. Bank of America
Best Happy Hour
1. Beaumont’s
2. Manhattan
3. Barbarella
Bicycle Store
1. California Bicycle Inc
2. Fly Rides San Diego
3. Pedego La Jolla
Boutique Fitness Studio
1. SPARKCYCLE
2. Rush Cycle
3. Fiercely Optimistic
Brunch
1. Brockton Villa
2. The French Gourmet
3. Parakeet Café
Burger
1. Burger Lounge
2. Public House
3. The Spot
Catering
1. Girard Gourmet
2. French Gourmet
3. Parakeet Café
Children’s Store
1. Little Love
2. The Children’s Place
3. Spoiled Rotten Boutique
Chinese
1. Mandarin House
2. Din Tai Fung
3. China Chef
Chiropractic Clinic
1. Dr. Trevor Robertson
2. Active Rest Chiropractic
3. Seaside Chiropractic
Cocktail
1. Herringbone La Jolla
2. Nine-Ten
3. Beaumont’s
Complimentary & Integrative Health/Wellness Centers
1. Pacific Pearl La Jolla / Guarneri Integrative Health, Inc.
2. KOI Wellbeing
3. Fiercely Optimistic
Convenience Store
1. Dicks Liquor
2. Wine Time
3. La Jolla Country Market
Cosmetic Surgeon
1. Dr. William Groff
2. Dr. Stephen M. Krant
3. Dr. Richard Chaffoo,MD
Credit Union
1. Navy Federal Credit Union
2. San Diego County Credit Union
3. California Coast Credit Union
3. Mission Federal Credit Union
Dance Studio
1. Ooh La La
2. Dance to Evolve
3. Tap Fever Studios
Day Spa
1. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
2. The Lodge at Torrey Pines
3. La Vie Day Spa
Dentist
1. Dr. John and Tracy Taddey
2. Dr. Joseph D’Angelo / Dr. Ashley Olson, La Jolla Dentistry
3. Dr. Paul Dougherty
Dermatologist
1. Dr. William Groff
2. Dr. Susan Stuart
3. Dr. Azadeh Shirazi
Dessert
1. Michele Coulon
2. The French Gourmet
3. Parakeet Café
Dry Cleaner
1. Ogden’s One Hour Cleaners
2. Margaret’s Cleaners
3. Lele’s Cleaners
Eyewear/Sunglasses
1. Be Seen Optics
2. Dr. Trainer
3. Gordon Wong Eye Design & Optometry
Family Restaurant
1. Piatti
2. Beaumont’s
3. Barbarella
Financial Planner
1. Brian Zimmerman
2. Kristian Colvin
3. Northwestern Mutual – Scott Ashline
Florist
1. Adelaide’s
2. Bloomers
3. Bridget’s Blooms
Furniture/Home Furnishings
1. Nativa
2. My Own Space
3. Everett Stunz
Gift Shop
1. Warwick’s
2. Hi Sweetheart
3. Francesca’s
Hair Salon
1. Cristina Q
2. Alessandro
3. Rex Studio
Health Club
1. La Jolla Sports Club
2. 24 hour Fitness
3. High Voltage
Home Remodeling
1. Lars Remodeling & Design
2. GDC
3. Murfey Construction
Hotel
1. La Valencia
2. Empress Hotel
3. Grande Colonial Hotel
Housekeeping
1. Rene’s of La Jolla
2. Merry Maids
2. The Maids
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
1. Bobboi Natural Gelato
2. Cold Stone
3. Baskin Robbins
1. Home Care of La Jolla
2. Senior Helpers
3. La Jolla Nurses Homecare
Insurance Agent
1. Vickie MAllett
2. Dave Scott – State Farm Insurance Agent
2. Farmers Insurance – Nick Adamo
2. Scott Held Insurance Agency
Interior Designer
1. Lars Remodeling & Design
2. Ross Thiele & Sons
3. Inplace Studio
Italian
1. Piatti
2. Manhattan of La Jolla
3. Café Milano
Jewelry
1. Bowers Jewelers
2. CJ Charles
3. Bella Jolla Jewelry
Juice Bar
1. Juice Kaboose
2. Juice Crafters
3. Nekter Juice Bar
Linens & Bedding
1. Martha Smith Linens
2. Everett Stunz
3. My Own Space
Margarita
1. Su Casa
2. Puesto
3. Verde Ranchero
Mediterranean
1. The Med (La Valencia)
2. Piatti
3. Marketplace Grille
Men’s Apparel
1. Ascot Shop
2. Ralph Lauren
3. Brooks Brothers
Men’s Formal Wear
1. Bendl’s Custom Shirts of La Jolla
2. Brooks Brothers
3. A Better Deal Tuxedos & Suits
Mexican
1. Su Casa
2. Puesto
3. The Taco Stand
1. Greg Parker
2. Ed Woolery
3. Dawn DuCharme Union Bank
3. Tracy Trudeau
Nail Salon
1. Gloss Hand Spa
2. Perfect 10 Nails
2. The Nail Lounge of La Jolla
4. Seabreeze Nails Spa
New Restaurant
1. Saffron Thai
2. Cruisers Gourmet Subs
3. Nekosan
1. La Jolla Village Orthodontics
2. Dr. Hoss
3. Dr. Charles Briscoe
Outdoor Restaurant
1. George’s at the Cove
2. La Valencia
3. Piatti
Pediatrician
1. Dr. Gretchen C. Gainor
2. James Veronique, MD
3. Dr. Sandeep S. Chaudhary
Pilates Studio
1. Pilates Plus La Jolla
2. Marla Bingham Studio
3. Gotham Pilates
Pizza
1. Isola Pizza Bar
2. Mr. Moto Pizza
3. Carino’s
Plumber
1. Arrow Plumbing
2. Bill Howe Plumbing
3. Anderson Plumbing Heating and Air
1. Gillispie School
2. La Jolla Country Day School
3. La Jolla Village Montessori School
Private School
1. La Jolla Country Day
2. Gillispie School
3. Stella Maris Academy
Restaurant with a View
1. The Marine Room
2. George’s at the Cove
3. Brockton Villa
Seafood
1. El Pescador
2. Eddie V’s
3. Marine Room
Shoes
1. Rangoni
2. Charleston Shoe Company
3. Euro Comfort
Skin Care Specialist
1. Secret Spa & Salon
2. Signature Skin Care
3. Zio Skin Spa
Steak
1. Eddie V’s
2. Donovan’s
3. Manhattan of La Jolla
Surf Shop
1. Mitch’s surf shop
2. Surf Diva
3. Bird Rock Surf
Sushi
1. Sushi on the Rock
2. Sushi Mori
3. Shiku
Taco
1. The Taco Stand
2. Puesto
3. Don Carlos
Takeout
1. Bubba’s Smokehouse BBQ
2. China Chef
3. Girard Gourmet
Thai
1. Aroi Cafe
2. Saffron Thai
3. Spice & Rice Kitchen
Tourist Attraction
1. Birch Aquarium
2. La Jolla Historical Society
3. The Conrad
Trainer
1. Jimmy Moreno, True Life Center
2. Paulette instructor at Pilates Plus La Jolla
3. Kids on the Go Therapy
Travel Agency
1. Worldview Travel
2. Cadence Travel
3. Chayet Travel Network
Veterinary Hospital
1. La Jolla Veterinary Hospital
2. Windansea Veterinary Clinic
3. Bird Rock Animal Clinic
Wedding Venue
1. The Lodge at Torrey Pines
2. Birch Aquarium
2. La Jolla Woman’s Club
Wine Bar
1. LJ Crafted Wines
2. Truluck’s
3. We Olive
Women’s Boutique
1. Shade Boutique
2. Sigi’s Boutique
3. Robina
Yoga
1. Buddhi Yoga
2. Trilogy Sanctuary
3. Prana Yoga Center
Youth Sports Team
1. La Jolla United Water Polo
2. Coastal Clash Field Hockey Club
2. La Jolla Youth Baseball
2. Mad Dog lacrosse
This article originally appeared in The La Jolla Light