The following business have been voted the best of Danville by Danville Express Readers:

SERVICES

Best Financial Institution: Patelco Credit Union
Best Financial Planner: Wells Fargo Advisors
Best Mortgage Company: Alameda Mortgage Co.
Best Mortgage Professional: Susie Wingate
Best Real Estate Agent: Mary Jane (MJ) St. Jean
Best Real Estate Office: Empire
Best Travel Agency: Danville Travel

HEALTH & FITNESS

Best Acupuncture: Keng's Acupuncture & Herbal
Best Fitness Club: ClubSport San Ramon
Best Massage: Jolie Salon and Spa, 551 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 838-5654
Best Martial Arts Studio: Tao Sports
Best Medical Spa: Alamo MedSpa
Best Place to Buy Fitness Equipment & Apparel: Forward Motion
Best Place to Walk, Jog or Bike: Iron Horse Trail
Best Yoga/Pilates: IM=X Pilates Studio and Danville Yoga Center (Tie)

BEAUTY & STYLE

Best Day Spa: Jolie Salon and Spa, 551 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 838-5654
Best Hair Salon for Men: Jolie Salon and Spa, 551 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 838-5654
Best Hair Salon for Women: Jolie Salon and Spa, 551 Hartz Ave., Danville, (925) 838-5654
Best Jewelry Store: Smith Jewelers
Best Nail Care: Bollinger Nails
Best New Retail Business 2011: The Nest
Best Place to Buy a Gift: Elegant Clutter, 702 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville, (925) 837-1001
Best Clothing Store for Men: Patrick James
Best Clothing Store for Women: Chico's
Best Shoe Store: Tootsies

EPICURE

Best American Food Restaurant: Esin Restaurant & Bar
Best Bakery: Katrina Rozelle Pastries & Desserts
Best Breakfast: Katy's Korner
Best Brew Pub/Sports Bar: Tower Grill and Norm's Bar & Grill (Tie)
Best Burger: Pete's Brass Rail
Best California Cuisine/Innovative Dining: Esin Restaurant & Bar
Best Chinese Restaurant: Uncle Yu's
Best Dessert: Esin Restaurant & Bar
Best Grocery Store: Lunardi's
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt Shop: Yogurt Shack
Best Italian Restaurant: Incontro
Best Kid-Friendly, Non-Chain Restaurant: Pete's Brass Rail
Best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern Restaurant: Faz Restaurant & Bar
Best Mexican Restaurant: Luna Loca Mexican Restaurant and Prickly Pear Cantina (Tie)
Best New Restaurant 2011: Santorini
Best Pizza: Ascona Pizza Co.
Best Place for a Business Lunch: Bridges
Best Romantic Restaurant: Bridges
Best Sushi / Japanese: Restaurant: Fish on Fire Sushi Bar & Grill
Best Take-out Restaurant: Uncle Yu's
Best Thai Restaurant: Thai House Restaurant

KIDS & PETS

Best Childrens Clothing Store: Snickerdoodles
Best Party Place for Kids: Danville Bowl
Best Pet Groomer: Shampooches
Best Store for Pets: Molly's Pup-purr-ee
Best Place for Dance Lessons: The Next Step Dance Studio
Best Tutoring School: On Track Learning
Best Veterinarian: Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center

HOME & VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

Best Antique Store: Cottage Jewel
Best Art Gallery: Blackhawk Gallery
Best Auto Dealership: E-Lease Returns
Best Auto Detail/Car Wash: Chamois Hand Car Wash
Best Auto Repair: Auto Care of Danville, 195 Hartz Ave., Danville, 94526‎, (925) 837-7913
Best Carpet/Flooring Store: Diablo Flooring, 112 West Linda Mesa Avenue Danville, (925) 314-9663
Best Florist: East Bay Florists
Best Hardware Store: Ace Hardware
Best Home Improvement Contractor: Gayler Construction, 390 Diablo Road Danville, (925) 820-0185
Best Home Furnishings: Elegant Clutter, 702 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville, (925) 837-1001
Best Interior Designer: J. Hettinger, 200 Hartz Avenue Danville, (925) 820-9336
Best Nursery/Garden Center: Navlet's
Best Senior Living Facility: Diablo Lodge

REST & RECREATION

Best Golf Course: Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr., Danville, CA 94506, (925) 736-6500
Best Hobby/Craft Store: Richard's Arts & Crafts
Best Kept Secret Treasure of Danville: Tao House
Best Place for Dancing: Shboom
Best Place for Live Music: The Vine at the Bridges
Best Public Event: 4th of July Parade

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