Readers' Choice

M ore than twice as many readers participated in the Third Annual Marin IJ Readers' Choice polling than last year! They told us loud and clear the people and places that help make Marin a world-class destination. After running an online ballot in November and December and tallying votes in January, we're pleased to offer this special section as a tribute to each of the distinguished Winners and Honor Award (runners-up) recipients for 2019. In a few cases businesses tied as the Winner in a cate- gory, so more than one name appears after the designation. Honor Awards were bestowed when a business received a significant amount of votes more than others in the category. In some cases top vote-getters were tied so both names are listed. The IJ Readers' Choice 2019 section will be available on marinijreaderschoice.com and marinij.com for a year. We hope you will find this list an invaluable resource as you continue to explore life in vibrant Marin County. Congratulations to everyone named in the 2019 Marin IJ Readers' Choice Awards! FOOD AND WINE ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC MENU WINNER BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE Honor Awards GOTT'S ROADSIDE, MIRACLE MILE CAFÉ, PERRY'S BAKERY WINNER RUSTIC BAKERY Honor Awards ARIZMENDI BAKERY, CREEKSIDE BAKERY, FLOUR CHYLDE BAKERY, FLOUR CRAFT BAKERY, M.H. BREAD AND BUTTER BARBECUE WINNER PIG IN A PICKLE BBQ Honor Awards BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE, SPEAKEASY, WAY STATION BREAKFAST WINNER MARVIN'S RESTAURANT Honor Awards THERESA & JOHNNY'S COMFORT FOOD, LE CROISSANT, HALF DAY CAFÉ, MIRACLE MILE CAFÉ CATERER WINNER DELICIOUS! CATERING Honor Awards COMFORTS, SAGE CATERING, FORK & FINGERS CATERING CHINESE RESTAURANT WINNER YET WAH Honor Awards JENNY LOW'S, PING'S, HARMONY, DJ'S CHINESE CUISINE, TOMMY'S WOK FRENCH RESTAURANT WINNER LEFT BANK Honor Awards LE COMPTOIR, L'APPART RESTO, LE GARAGE BISTRO, MARCHE AUX FLEURS INDIAN RESTAURANT WINNER LOTUS CUISINE OF INDIA Honor Awards BATIKA INDIA BISTRO, TAJ OF MARIN, LITTLE GOAN INDIAN CAFÉ ITALIAN RESTAURANT WINNER LA TOSCANA Honor Awards IL DAVIDE, IL FORNAIO, POGGIO TRATTORIA, SORELLA CAFFE JAPANESE RESTAURANT WINNER SUSHI RAN Honor Awards YU SHANG, VILLAGE SAKE, TAKI, SUSHI 69 ANNOUNCING THE 2019 MARIN IJ READERS' CHOICE AWARDS! MARIN IJ READERS' CHOICE AWARDS | marinijreaderschoice.com AT A GLANCE FOOD AND WINE ......................................... 8 BEST DINING IN .........................................14 BITES AND BREWS ....................................22 GENERAL SERVICES ..................................34 PETS AND VETS.........................................58 ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES .............60 FINANCIAL SERVICES ................................62 GROCERY STORES ....................................64 HEALTH AND WELLNESS ...........................66 HOME IMPROVEMENT...............................67 PERSONAL SERVICES................................70 RETAIL AND SPECIALTY ............................ 72 WRITE-INS.................................................74 ON THE COVER: Clockwise from left: Marin offers many stunning locations for weddings; Saltwater Oyster Depot offers the best in fresh oysters – Photo courtesy of Saltwater Oyster Depot; Wood fired pizza from Pog- gio. – Photo courtesy of Poggio; Viva Diva in San Rafael is voted Best Boutique in Marin. – Photo by Sasha Gulish, courtesy of Viva Diva; Il Davide's perfectly plated tiramisu. – Photo by Stuart Lirette; View of Golden Gate Bridge from Marin looking into San Francisco; Festive lighting and table decor from Big 4 Party. – Photo courtesy of Big 4 Party; Fabulous barbecue offered at Pig in a Pickle. – Photo by Stuart Lirette; Picturesque view of Mount Tamalpais. – Photo by Stuart Lirette; Cowgirl Creamery co-founders Peggy Smith (left) and Sue Conley. – Photo courtesy of Cowgirl Creamery; Plentiful fresh seafood and steak options abound in Marin.; View of the Town Center at Corte Madera looking toward Mount Tamalpais. – Photo by Stuart Lirette 8 February 24, 2019 Readers' Choice A Marketing Supplement of the Marin Independent Journal | marinij.com

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