Full List of ‘Best of TimesOC’ Winners
Voting for best of TimesOC was conducted both in print and online, directed specifically towards our Orange County readership (including readers of the Daily Pilot). Readers were asked to select services, people and businesses they feel are are stars in their community.
Best People
Accountant Roger Carlson
Attorney Andrea Loveless
Barber American Barber
Caterer Plum’s
Chef Ross Pangilinan
Clergy Rick Warren
Dance Instructor Jackie Warren
Electrician Bright Electric
Fitness Instructor Josh Feelan
General Contractors Reborn Cabinets
Hair Stylist Kahlee Nguyen
Insurance Agent Dave Clark - Farmer’s Insurance Costa Mesa
Massage Therapist Sherri Lesser
Mechanic/ Automotive Repair Exper Tec Automotive
Nail Technician Kathy Do
Groomer Healthy Spot
Pet Trainer Sue Myles
Photographer Figge Photographers
Plumber D.C. Drains Plumbing
Politician (local) Diane Dixon
Real Estate Agent or Team Regan Beegle and George Hanold
Tailor Newport Custom Tailors
Sushi Chef James Hamamori
Tax Preparer Tax 2000
Best People (Medical)
Acupuncturist Dr. Lynott at Lynott Chiropractic & Acupunture
Cardiologist Dr. Aidan Raney - Hoag Hospita
Chiropractic Priestley Family Chiropractor
Dermatologist Joannie Sun
Nurse Annette DeFontes, Registered Nurse - Dr. Chong’s
Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Gigi Kroll
Opthamologist Dr. Lawrence Chao
Orthodontist Dr. Harner
Pharmacist Walgreens
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Lavina Chong
Podiatrist Dr. Micheal Hattan
Veterinarian Dr. Cole- Irvine Vet Services
Best Services
Antiques Magnolia Mews
Appliance Repair Dewey’s TV & Home Appliances
Appliance Store Pacific Sales
Art Supply Store Michael’s/ Art Supply Warehouse
Auto Dealership BelowInvoice.com/ Fletcher Jones
Bank Chase/Wells Fargo
Barbershop American Barbershop
Bicycle Shop Jax Bicycle Shop
Body/Facial Shop True Grace
Bookstore Barnes & Noble
Camera Store Samy’s Camera
Car Wash Fast 5 Xpress Car Wash
Cellular Phone Store Verizon
Collectibles Roger’s Gardens
College/Univerity Cal State Fullerton
Computer Store Apple Store
Credit Union School’s First Credit Union
Dance School West Coast Dance School
Daycare Mariner’s Church Preschool
Day Spa MojoCryo Spa
Department Store Nordstrom
Drug Store CVS
Dry Cleaners Bayside Cleaners
Escrow Company Mariners Escrow
Financial Services Dave Mathey - Merrill Lynch
Fitness/Health Club Out of Bounds
Floor Covering Orange County Flooring
Floral Retailer Roger’s Gardens
Framing Store Aaron Brothers
Furniture Store Living Spaces
Gift Shop Roger’s Gardens
Golf Course Tie - Newport Beach Country Club/ naheim Hills Golf Course/ Pelican Hill
Grocery Store Gelson’s Markets
Hair Salon K-Lee Salon
Hardware Ace Hardware
Home Improvement Store Treebark Termite & Pest Control
Hospital Hoag Hospital
Hotel The Island Hotel
Insurance Agency State Farm
Jewelry Store The Jewelry Box of Lake Forest
Men’s Clothing Nordstrom
Mortgage Company Back Bay Fund
Motorcycle Shop Orange County Harley
Mortuary Pacific View
Music School Music Factory
Music Store Jim’s Music Store
Nail Salon Happy Nails
Natural Foods Whole Foods
Nursery/Garden Roger’s Gardens
Party Balloon Store Where’s the Party
Pet Store Healthy Spot
PreSchool Heritage Oak Private Education
Private School Heritage Oak Private Education
Public School Orange County School of the Arts
Real Estate Company Hanold Properties
Senior Care/Retirement Rowntree Gardens Senior Living
Shoe Store/Shoe Repair Anthony’s Shoe Repair
Shopping Center Fashion Island
Specialty Retail Store Roger’s Gardens
Sporting Goods Store Big 5
Stationery Store Newport Stationers
Swimming Pool/Spa Store OC Spas & Hot Tubs
Thrift Store Salvation Army
Tire Store Costco Tire Center
Travel Agency AAA Travel Agency
Toy Store Toys R Us
Weight Loss Store Weight Watchers
Women’s Clothing Nordstrom
Best Food & Drink
Armenian Restaurant Zov’s Café
Bakery Mixed Bakery
Banquet Center Vintage Rose
Bar & Grill Mix Mix Kitchen Bar/Daily Grill
Barbecue Newport Rib Company
Breakfast Plum’s Café/Side Street Café
Brunch Aveo Table + Bar
Buffet Aveo Table + Bar
Burger In N Out
Chinese Restaurant Din Tai Fung
Coffee House Kean Coffee
Continental Dining The Bungalow - Newport Beach
Delicatessen Benjies
Dessert Moulin Bistro
Family Restaurant Ruby’s Diner
Fast Food In N Out
Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream Shop Yogurtland
Happy Hour Bungalow/Newport Landing/Ra Sushi
Italian Restaurant Peppino’s Italian Family Restaurant
Japanese Restaurant Matsu/Nobu/San Shi Go/Yosuke
Mexican Restaurant Taco Rosa
Middle Eastern Restaurant Caspian Restaurant/Rosine’s
New Restaurant Mix Mix Kitchen Bar
Night Spot/Club Muldoon’s
Pizza Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
Romantic Restaurant Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
Sandwiches Jersey Mikes (Gary’s Deli)
Seafood Restaurant Bluewater Grill
Sports Bar BJ’s Restaurant
Steakhouse Mastro’s Steakhouse
Take-Out Food La Fogata Rotisserie Chicken, Corona Del Mar
Thai Restaurant Royal Thai Cuisine
Vegetarian Restaurant Seabirds Kitchen
Wine Selection Hi-Time Wine Cellar
Best Entertainment
Live Theatre Segerstrom Center for Performing Arts
Movie Theatre Port Theatre - Newport Beach
Place to Take the Kids Disneyland