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F our times more readers participated in the second an Marin IJ Readers' Choice polling! Thank you.You told us loud and clear the names of the individuals and businesses that help make Marin a world-class destination. After running an online ballot in Nove December and tallying votes in January, we're pleased to offer this special section as a tribute to each of the distinguished winners,runners-up and honorable mention recipients. In a few cases, businesses tied in a category, so more than one name appears after the designation. The 2018 IJ Readers' Choice special section will be available on marinij.com and marinijreaderschoice.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 Marin IJ 2018 Readers' Choice Awards! FOOD ALL-AMERICANCLASSICMENU WINNERBUCKEYEROADHOUSE Runner-UpPERRY'S Honorable Mention MARIN JOE'S BAKERY WINNER RUSTIC BAKERY Runner-Up FLOUR CRAFT Honorable Mention CREEKSIDE BAKERY BARBECUE WINNER PIG IN A PICKLE Runner-Up BEST LITTLE PORKHOUSE Honorable Mention SPEAKEASY BBQ BREAKFAST WINNERS HALF DAY CAFÉ, MARVIN'S Runner-Up DIPSEA CAFE CATERER WINNER DELICIOUS! CATERING Runner-Up COMFORTS Honorable Mention INSALATA'S CHINESE RESTAURANT WINNER HARMONY RESTAURANT Runner-Up JENNIE LOW'S CHINESE CUISINE Honorable Mention DJ'S CHINESE CUISINE FRENCH RESTAURANT WINNER LEFT BANK Runner-Up LA APPART RESTO Honorable Mention LE GARAGE INDIAN RESTAURANT WINNER LOTUS Runners-Up PRABH INDIAN, TAJ OF MARIN ITALIAN RESTAURANT WINNER POGGIO Runner-Up IL DAVIDE Honorable Mention LA TOSCANA MARIN IJ READERS' CHOICE AWARDS | marinijreaderschoice.com nnual ember and AT A GLANCE FOOD......................................................................8 BEST DINING IN....................................................14 BITES & BREWS ...................................................22 ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES.............................45 FINANCIAL SERVICES ...........................................45 GENERAL SERVICES.............................................33 GROCERY STORES...............................................46 HEALTH & WELLNESS...........................................47 HOME IMPROVEMENT & SERVICES......................48 PERSONAL SERVICES...........................................49 RETAIL & SPECIALTY STORES.............................. 51 WRITE-INS............................................................52 ON THE COVER: Clockwise: Owner Pat Townsley of Creekside Pizza – Photo by Stuart Lirette; view from Sausalito; smoked ribs from the Buckeye Roadhouse in Mill Valley. – Photo provided by Buckeye Roadhouse; Mike's Bikes knows the roads well in Marin. – Photo provided by Mike's Bikes; Corinthian Island off of Belvedere; choices abound for culinary delights in Marin; Irene Landaverde of Rustic Bakery holds fresh baked bread. – Photo by Stuart Lirette; Marin has many wine choices to make toasts with friends; Marin is one of the premier hiking counties offering abundant trails; the Golden Gate Bridge frames Marin during a commute; enjoy farm-to-table offerings al fresco. DRUMROLL, PLEASE … ANNOUNCING THE MARIN IJ 2018 READERS' CHOICE AWARDS! 8 February 25, 2018 Readers' Choice A Marketing Supplement of the Marin Independent Journal | marinij.com