This year the Pinnacle Awards went old school with just a
printed ballot in the paper and no online voting. But readers were
quick to catch on and we received nearly 7,000 votes for 677
people, businesses and organizations in San Benito County.
For anyone who needs a recommendation for anything in San Benito
County, just consult the results of the more than 100 categories in
the Pinnacle Awards this year. Whether it’s a bite to eat, a doctor
or daycare, the readers have spoken and here are the results of the
2010 Pinnacle Awards.
This year the Pinnacle Awards went old school with just a printed ballot in the paper and no online voting. But readers were quick to catch on and we received nearly 7,000 votes for 677 people, businesses and organizations in San Benito County.
For anyone who needs a recommendation for anything in San Benito County, just consult the results of the more than 100 categories in the Pinnacle Awards this year. Whether it’s a bite to eat, a doctor or daycare, the readers have spoken and here are the results of the 2010 Pinnacle Awards.
Best eats
Appetizer
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Cheap Seats
Bakery
1. El Nopal
2. Safeway
The Elegant Touch
Bar
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Cheap Seats
Bar food
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Cheap Seats
Bartender
1. Niki at Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Kat at Johnny’s Bar and Grill
Breakfast
1. Country Rose
2. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
Burger
1. Running Rooster
2. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
Caterer
1. Running Rooster
2. Thyme
Chinese Food
1. China Garden
2. Orient Express
Coffee
1. Starbucks
2. Java Express
Deli/Sandwiches
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. The Elegant Touch
Dessert
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Cedar House
Diner
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. The Best of Times Cafe
Dinner
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Running Rooster
Donut
1. Spudnuts
2. El Nopal
Fast Food
1. Taco Bell
2. McDonald’s
French fries
1. McDonald’s
2. Running Rooster
Fruit Drink
1. Andi’s All About Fruit
2. Juice It Up
Home cooking
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Running Rooster
Hot dog
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. A&W
Ice Cream
1. Baskin Robbins
2. Foster’s Freeze
Japanese/sushi
1. Miyako’s
2. AJ’s Sushi
Lunch
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Running Rooster
Mexican food
1. Progresso’s
2. Kristina’s
Mixed drink
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Andi’s All About Fruit
Nachos
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Taco Bell
Pizza
1. Round Table Pizza
2. Papa Murphy’s Pizza
Restaurant to take a date
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Cafe Ella
Seafood
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Miyako’s
Steak
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. The 19th Hole
Taco
1. Taco Bell
2. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
Tri-tip sandwich
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Running Rooster
Waiter/waitress
1. Janet Sanchez at Jerry’s
2. Nat at Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
Wine selection
1. Righetti’s
2. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
Best Services
Accountant
1. Mike Ortiz
2. Michael Grace
Arts & Crafts/Hobby
1. Country Rose
2. B&T Hobbies
Attorney
1. Frank Borelli
2. Marla Pleyte
David Pipal
Auto Repair
1. Autworks
G&M Auto
2. Tiffany Ford
Bank
1. San Benito Bank
2. Bank of America
Business person
1. Lana Adams
2. Stephen Rosati
Gilbery Chacon
Car salesperson
1. Greg Zazueta, Greenwood Chevrolet
2. Gino Andrade, Greenwood Chevrolet
Car wash
1. Suds Car Wash
2. Penguin’s Car Wash
Carpet Cleaning
1. Y Wait
2. 5 Star
Car dealer
1. Tiffany Ford
2. Greenwood Chevrolet
Chiropractor
1. Al Valenzuela
2. Sam Breger
Clothing store
1. Teezer’s
2. She’s
Computer Repair
1. Rx Tex
2. Qualatek
Contractor
1. Gordon Winn
2. Steve Hogeman
Nicholson’s
New business
1. Delux Hair Salon
2. Serendipity Gift Shop
Established Business
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Heaven Scent
Customer service
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Munzer’s
Attitudes and Images
Free Wi-Fi
1. Relax! Grillin’ and Chillin’
2. Starbucks
Running Rooster
Day Care
1. YMCA
Little Baler
Pequenias Fantasias
Dentist
1. Dr. Leif Nordstrom
2. Dr. Nagareda
Dental Hygienist
1. Amanda Montoya
2. Tracy Brooks
Doctor – physician
1. Dr. Al Hasan
2. Dr. Peter Coelho
Doctor – specialist
1. Leonard Caputo
Dr. Martinez
2. Dr. Barra
Drug store
1. Penny Wise
2. Rite Aid
Dry Cleaners
1. Heritage Cleaners
2. Colonial Cleaners
Electrician
1. Enterprise Electric
2. Gold Coast Electric
Esthetician
1. Belinda Gallo
2. Pamela Weatherspoon
Family practioner
1. Dr. Peter Coelho
2. Dr. Wang
Dr. Yager
Flooring store
1. Blue Ribbon
2. Pinnacle Hardwood
Flower Shop
1. Precious Petals
2. Barone’s Westlake
Glass shop
1. Golden State Glass
2. SB Glass
Grocer/Market
1. Nob Hill Foods
2. Safeway
Hair coloring
1. Naomi, Heaven Scent
2. Kendra, Delux Hair Salon
Hair salon
1. Heaven Scent
2. Delux Hair Salon
Hair stylist
1. Naomi, Heaven Scent
2. Tim Borges
Hardware store
1. Ace Hardware
2. Coast to Coast
Health Club/Gym
1. Gold’s Gym
2. Rovella’s
Heating/Cooling
1. Rianda Air
2. Extreme Air
Horse trainer
1. Paula Rodriguez
Ramona Koch
2. Heidi Gaian
Insurance Company
1. State Farm
2. Cal Vista
Janitorial
1. Urban Cleaning
Jeweler
1. Maddux Jewelers
2. Garcia’s
Landscaper
1. Rick Silva
2. Allscapes
Local grower
1. Swank Farms
2. Bertuccio’s
Local politician
1. Lupe Navarro
2. Robert Rivas
Local website
1. San Benito County Free Library
2. Attitudes and Images
Martial Arts
1. Hollister Martial Arts
2. YMCA
Massage therapy
1. Esperanza Prieto
2. Corrine Waters
Meat
1. Nob Hill Foods
2. Safeway
Motorcyle Sales/Services
1. Hollister Honda
2. Hollister motorsports
Nonprofit organization
1. YMCA
Community Pantry
2. Hollister Youth Alliance
Nurse
1. Vickie, Dr. Coelho’s office
2. Nancy Olivera
Patti Aldaz
Oil Change
1. Speedee Oil
2. Tiffany Ford
Optometrist
1. Dr. Caputo
2. Dr. Liddacoat
Organic producer
1. Gibson Farms
2. Swank Farms
Paul Hain
Party Supplies
1. Target
2. A-Z Party Supplies
Pharmacist
1. Nob Hill Foods
2. Target
Photographer
1. Erin Balbas
2. Helen’s Photography
Personal trainer
1. Jill Tarolli, Rovella’s
2. Mario Puentes, Gold’s Gym
Pest control
1. Pinnacle West
2. Clark Pest Control
Pet groomer
1. Country Groomers
2. Doggone Ditry
Pet supplies
1. Pet World
2. Target
Plumber
1. Mario’s Plumbing
2. A&N Plumbing
Produce
1. Hollister Super
2. Baler Market
Ranch/farm supply
1. Ranchers Feed
2. McAbee Feed
Real estate – commercial
1. Jason Noble
Marilyn Ferreira
Mary Ann Filice
Real estate – residential
1. Frank Paura
2. Israel Gonzalez
Retail bargain
1. Dollar Tree
2. Rite Aid
Roofing
1. Hollister Roofing
2. Acme Roofing
J. Perdue
Seafood
1. Nob Hill Foods
2. Hollister Super
Senior Discount
1. Premiere Cinemas
2. Round Table Pizza
Service station
1. Safeway
2. Toro Petroleum
Sporting goods
1. Muenzer’s
2. Big 5 Sporting Goods
Shoes
1. Big 5 Sporting Goods
2. Payless Shoe Source
Tattoo artist
1. Katie Crawford
2. Bobby Luna
Tax service
1. Teddie McFadden
2. Mariposa
Teacher – Elementary
1. Ms. Hudson
2. Ms. Larson
Teacher – Middle or High school
1. Mr. Hudson
2. Mr. Zuniga
Tires
1. San Benito Tires
2. Camacho
Rossi’s
Western Store
1. Racher’s Feed
2. McAbee’ Feed
Wine Tasting
1. Leal Vineyards
2. De Rose Winery
Winery
1. Calera
2. De Rose Winery
Leal Vineyards
Veterinarian
1. Tobias
2. Wilson
Volunteer
1. Emily Crawford
2. Rochelle Callis
Best activities
Club/Organization
1. Good Times Motorcycle Club
2. Rotary Club
Golf course
1. Bolado Park
2. Ridgemark Country Club
Hunting business
1. Muenzer’s
2. Big 5 Sporting Goods
Schmidt
Local Band
1. Mighty Mites
2. Bornia Boys
Local event
1. Motorcycle rally
2. Farmer’s Market
Outdoor attraction
1. Fremont Peak
2. Pinnacles National Monument
Place for entertainment
1. Premiere Cinemas
2. Guerra Ranch
