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Best Welcome Committee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

IRC Refugee<\/strong>
The backlash to Trump’s travel ban was swift, as an outpouring of support went out to those victimized by the draconian edict. Google promised to match up to $4 million in funds for various organizations, including the International Rescue Committee (IRC), which has helped refugess resettle for more than eight decades. The IRC’s San Jose hub helps about 200 refugees settle in Santa Clara County each year, according to Karen Ferguson, head of the nonprofit’s four NorCal offices. Donations help with living costs and tuition, so refugees can train themselves for a career instead of low-wage work. IRC also partners with employers to hire refugees, many of whom have degrees and were forced to leave good jobs in their native countries. “It’s about being open to those who no longer feel safe in their own country and who desperately want a chance to start over,” Ferguson says. “When I work with refugees, it makes me feel patriotic.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bicycle Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Karma Bikes<\/strong>
460 Lincoln Ave #15, San Jose<\/em>
Hyland Family Bicycles<\/strong>
1515 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Mike’s Bikes<\/strong>
Multiple Locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Antique Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Too Shabby<\/strong>
481 S Bascom Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Antiques Colony<\/strong>
1881 W San Carlos St, San Jose<\/em>
Curious Things<\/strong>
2033 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Motorcycle Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Jose Harley-Davidson<\/strong>
1551 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose<\/em>
San Jose BMW<\/strong>
1990 W San Carlos St, San Jose<\/em>
House of Thunder<\/strong>
16175 Condit Rd, Morgan Hill<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Car Wash\/Detailing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pacific Hand Car Wash<\/strong>
1667 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Classic Car Wash<\/strong>
16500 Lark Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
AJ Auto Detailing<\/strong>
702 Coleman Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Clothing Boutique<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitsch Couture<\/strong>
10 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Black and Brown<\/strong>
751 W San Carlos St, San Jose<\/em>
Bella James<\/strong>
1151 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Thrift Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crossroads Trading Company<\/strong>
1959 W San Carlos St, San Jose<\/em>
Goodwill<\/strong>
Multiple Locations<\/em>
Savers<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Vintage Clothing Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moon Zooom<\/strong>
1630 W San Carlos St, San Jose<\/em>
Black and Brown<\/strong>
751 W San Carlos St, San Jose<\/em>
Crossroad Trading<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Outdoor Gear<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best threads to Honor Indigenous People<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urban Native Era<\/strong>
Our special issue dedicated to the contributions of Silicon Valley immigrants would be remiss in omitting a company that celebrates the nation’s indigenous people. Standing up for people who first settled the land we now call home, San Jose State grad Joey Montoya created a business that celebrates and advocates for Native American tribes and culture. A descendant of the Lipan Apache of Texas, Montoya’s clothing, music and media brand, Urban Native Era, has raised awareness through positive messaging. The customized apparel is designed to raise awareness about Native American community issues while breaking down stereotypes that brands like Urban Outfitters appropriate. Montoya has worked alongside celebrities such as Shailene Woodley, Rosario Dawson and Mark Ruffalo, all of whom wear Urban Native Era apparel and support Montoya’s movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Lingerie Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curvy Girl<\/strong>
2990 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Cupid’s Corner<\/strong>
408 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose<\/em>
Pleasures From the Heart<\/strong>
1565 Winchester Blvd, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Jewelry Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe Escobar<\/strong>
450 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Shane Co<\/strong>
21255 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino<\/em>
Davidson & Licht<\/strong>
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bridal Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trudys Brides<\/strong>
1875 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Haute Bride<\/strong>
40 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Elegant Lace<\/strong>
1061 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Place to Hold a Wedding Reception<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adobe Lodge<\/strong>
5500 El Camino Real #108, Santa Clara<\/em>
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club<\/strong>
23600 McKean Rd, San Jose<\/em>
Corinthian Event Center<\/strong>
196 N 3rd St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pet Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andy’s Pet Shop<\/strong>
51 Notre Dame Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Pet Food Express<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
An-Jan<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pet Trainer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

California K9 Solutions<\/strong>
2123 S 10th St, San Jose<\/em>
Primal Canine Dog Training<\/strong>
538 Earle Ave, San Jose<\/em>
A Dog’s Life<\/strong>
885 Commercial St, Palo Alto<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Record Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rasputin Music<\/strong>
1820 S Bascom Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Streetlight Records<\/strong>
980 S Bascom Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Time Tunnel<\/strong>
1583 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Art Supply Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

University Art<\/strong>
456 Meridian Ave, San Jose<\/em>
2550 El Camino Real, Redwood City<\/em>
The Arsenal<\/strong>
1202 The Alameda, San Jose<\/em>
Accent Arts<\/strong>
421 Jacaranda Ln, Palo Alto<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Toy Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Place to Plot the Resistance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Jose Peace and Justice Center<\/strong>
Founded in 1957 by people concerned about the nuclear arms race, the San Jose Peace and Justice Center has become a hub for progressive organizing. It also hosts almost daily events, including workshops, film showings, book discussions, sign making and support groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Skate Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skateworks<\/strong>
379 State St, Los Altos<\/em>
Mojo’s Surf & Skate Shop<\/strong>
198 Great Mall Dr Milpitas<\/em>
NC Boardshop<\/strong>
16203 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Comics Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heroes Comic Books<\/strong>
24 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Hijinx Comics<\/strong>
2050 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Illusive Comics & Games<\/strong>
2725 El Camino Real #105, Santa Clara<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Independent Bookstore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hicklebee’s<\/strong>
1378 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Recycle Bookstore<\/strong>
1066 The Alameda, San Jose<\/em>
Kepler’s<\/strong>
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Independent Hardware Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hassett Hardware<\/strong>
2253 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em>
875 Alma St, Palo Alto<\/em>
Dale Hardware<\/strong>
3700 Thornton Ave, Fremont<\/em>
The Olander Company<\/strong>
144 Commercial St, Sunnyvale’<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Garden Store<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yamagami’s Nursery<\/strong>
1361 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/em>
Almaden Valley Nursery<\/strong>
15800 Almaden Expy, San Jose<\/em>
Green Thumb Nursery<\/strong>
15796 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Flower Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bunches<\/strong>
14 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Bloomster’s<\/strong>
Old Almaden Plaza, 5945 Almaden Expy #170, San Jose<\/em>
Citti’s Florist<\/strong>
Multiple Locations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Pilates Studio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Los Gatos Ballet and Pilates<\/strong>
630 University Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
The Dailey Method<\/strong>
Multiple locations<\/em>
Pilates Body Studio<\/strong>
2075 Lincoln Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Yoga Studio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga Source<\/strong>
16185 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos<\/em>
Bikram Yoga San Jose<\/strong>
Westgate West, 5289 Prospect Rd, San Jose<\/em>
Breathe Together Yoga<\/strong>
14107-H Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Martial Arts Studio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academy of Self-Defense<\/strong>
3475 Woodward Ave, Santa Clara<\/em>
America’s Best Karate of Almaden<\/strong>
6940 Almaden Expy, San Jose<\/em>
American Kickboxing Academy<\/strong>
7012 Realm Dr, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Health Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Celebrity Sighting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barron Park<\/strong>
In a small pasture tucked between a hospital and a suburb lives one of Palo Alto’s biggest celebrities: Pericles the miniature donkey. The mild-mannered denizen of Barron Park famously modeled for the fast-talking donkey in the 2001 movie Shrek. The movie went on to win the first Academy Award for animated feature, grossing $500 million and inspiring three sequels. Perry’s handlers pocketed just $75, but they get far more support from locals, who donate money to care for Perry and his new gal pal, Jenny. The pair are the latest in a long line of four-legged forebears at Barron Park, where generations of donkeys have lived since the 1930s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Massage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burke Williams Day Spa<\/strong>
355 Santana Row #2010, San Jose<\/em>
The Spa – Los Gatos<\/strong>
100 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Happy Feet Foot Spa<\/strong>
1045 S De Anza Blvd, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Day Spa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burke Williams Day Spa<\/strong>
355 Santana Row #2010, San Jose<\/em>
Los Gatos Spa<\/strong>
100 S Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Watercourse Way<\/strong>
165 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Dentist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Cristina Herrera<\/strong>
700 W Parr Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Willow Glen Dentistry<\/strong>
1245 Lincoln Ave #150, San Jose<\/em>
Smiles Dental Care<\/strong>
100 W El Camino Real #63a, Mountain View, CA 94040<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Occupational Health Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaiser Permanente Occupational Health<\/strong>
250 Hospital Pkwy, San Jose<\/em>
Palo Alto Medical Foundation<\/strong>
Multiple Locations, Silicon Valley<\/em>
U.S. Healthworks<\/strong>
893 Monterey Rd #200, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Organization Making a Difference<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planned Parenthood<\/strong>
Multiple Locations<\/em>
Second Harvest Food Bank<\/strong>
Multiple Locations, Silicon Valley<\/em>
Bill Wilson Center<\/strong>
3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Luxury or Boutique Hotel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotel Los Gatos<\/strong>
210 E Main St, Los Gatos<\/em>
De Anza Hotel<\/strong>
233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose<\/em>
The Fairmont Hotel<\/strong>
170 S Market St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Plastic Surgeon\/Beautification<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jenesis Lipoplasty<\/strong>
1471 Saratoga Ave #200, San Jose<\/em>
Dr. Laurence Berkowitz<\/strong>
3803 S Bascom Ave #100, Campbell<\/em>
Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman<\/strong>
3425 S Bascom Ave #100, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Barber\/Men’s Salon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Literacy Evangelists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookmobile<\/strong>
Bookmobiles have been around for as long as people could attach a cart to a horse. But as public libraries adapt to the digital age and an increasingly diverse array of cultures, the vehicles are as much a part of the future as of the richly storied past. The Santa Clara County Library District sent its second bookmobile on its maiden voyage just last week. Amytha Willard, the pink-haired librarian in charge of the fleet, says she never imagined that penchant for books would put her behind the wheel of a big-rig. “Bookmobiles a re the best-kept secret in library school,” she says from the driver’s seat. “For anyone who can’t make it to the library, the bookmobile brings the library to them.” That means driving out to the farthest reaches of the county\u2014from migrant farmworker camps in Gilroy, to off-the-grid forest-dwellers in the Santa Cruz Mountains, to cloistered tech campuses in every city but San Jose, which runs its own library system. “It’s all about reflecting people’s needs and reaching out to diverse populations,” Willard says. “We want to stay in people’s lives.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Gentlemen’s Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pink Poodle<\/strong>
328 S Bascom Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Brass Rail<\/strong>
160 Persian Dr, Sunnyvale<\/em>
Cheetah’s<\/strong>
907 E Arques Ave, Sunnyvale<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Tattoo Parlor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marks of Art<\/strong>
3014 Union Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Death Before Dishonor<\/strong>
306 S Third St, San Jose<\/em>
El Toro Body Shop<\/strong>
17400 Monterey Rd #2D, Morgan Hill<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Piercing Place<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pierced Out<\/strong>
3014 Union Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Body Exotic<\/strong>
957 W San Carlos St, San Jose<\/em>
Paisley Haus Pro Body Piercing<\/strong>
950 S Winchester, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hookah Bar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Swinging Hookah<\/strong>
386 S First St, San Jose<\/em>
Smoke This Hookah Lounge<\/strong>
2271 The Alameda, Santa Clara<\/em>
Tangerine Hookah Bar<\/strong>
30 Fountain Alley #150, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Smoke Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Jose Vape<\/strong>
112 Paseo de San Antonio San Jose<\/em>
Fatty Zone<\/strong>
1398 W El Camino Real, Mountain View<\/em>
Cool Vape<\/strong>
1699 N Capitol Ave #50, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Place to Get a Medical Cannabis Recommendation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MMJ Doctor<\/strong>
36 S First St, San Jose<\/em>
San Jose 420 Evaluations<\/strong>
115 N Fourth St #106, San Jose<\/em>
Marijuana Medicine Evaluation Center<\/strong>
100 N Winchester Blvd #230, Santa Clara<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Alternative Medicine Collective<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airfield Supply Co.<\/strong>
1190 Coleman Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Caliva<\/strong>
1695 S 7th St, San Jose<\/em>
Elemental Wellness<\/strong>
985 Timothy Dr, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Golf Course<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Office Admin by Day, Romance Novel Stud by Night<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason Aaron Baca<\/strong>
He started modeling for romance novels on a whim, but Jason Aaron Baca has now beaten Fabio at his own game. The Los Gatos resident, who dabbled in acting and fitness modeling, came across a book cover in Barnes & Noble featuring a studly hero in medieval garb when inspiration struck. He pulled out a pen and paper, wrote down the names of some authors and began reaching out. It took a decade, but as of August last year the 43-year-old Baca has modeled for more romance covers than the long-locked godfather of the genre. “It’s been an amazing journey,” says Baca, who has kept his job as an admin at the county Housing Authority. “I’m shy by nature, and this has given me a way to express myself in a way that I couldn’t with acting.” Baca keeps a strict diet and exercise routine, and his side hustle as romance novel eye candy has forced him to kick it up a notch. “After I beat Fabio’s record, people were asking me how long I planned to keep doing this,” Baca says. “I don’t know. I guess I’ll keep going until they name a sandwich after me.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PENINSULA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Wine Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vin, Vino, Wine<\/strong>
437 California Ave, Palo Alto<\/em>
Country Corner<\/strong>
3207 Alameda de las Pulgas<\/em>
Artisan Wine Depot<\/strong>
2482 W El Camino Real, Mountain View<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hair Salon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Di Pietro Todd<\/strong>
2307 Birch St, Palo Alto<\/em>
Allure<\/strong>
888 Villa St, Mountain View<\/em>
Edge<\/strong>
250 University Ave, Palo Alto<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEST VALLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Wine Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enoteca La Storia<\/strong>
416 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Rootstock<\/strong>
217 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em>
Tessora’s Barra di Vino Rootstock<\/strong>
234 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hair Salon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rage<\/strong>
565 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Faux<\/strong>
78 E Campbell Ave, Campbell<\/em>
Salon Mona Lisa<\/strong>
151 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CENTRAL VALLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Wine Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coach House Liquors<\/strong>
1655 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino<\/em>
Bobby’s Liquor<\/strong>
2327 El Camino Real, Santa Clara<\/em>
The Wine Club<\/strong>
1200 Coleman Ave, Santa Clara<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hair Salon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sanctuary Salon<\/strong>
790 Lincoln St, Santa Clara<\/em>
Salon Blu<\/strong>
489 S Market St, San Jose<\/em>
Wilson’s<\/strong>
198 S Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAN JOSE & SOUTH VALLEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Wine Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wine Affairs<\/strong>
1435 The Alameda, San Jose<\/em>
The Wine Club<\/strong>
1200 Coleman Ave, Santa Clara<\/em>
Maplewood Market & Liquors<\/strong>
2620 Union Ave, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hair Salon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lim\u00f3n Salon<\/strong>
3410 Stevens Creek Blvd #101, San Jose<\/em>
Bigsby House<\/strong>
1070 Park Ave, San Jose<\/em>
Bedlam Beauty & Barber<\/strong>
200 S 1st St, San Jose<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FREMONT & MILPITAS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Wine Shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bottle Shop<\/strong>
40919 Fremont Blvd #4, Fremont<\/em>
WineGlobe<\/strong>
1639 S Main St, Milpitas<\/em>
Milpitas Liquors<\/strong>
190 S Main St, Milpitas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hair Salon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ma Belle Hair<\/strong>
6449 Thornton Ave, Newark<\/em>
Excellent Hair Salon<\/strong>
3864 Mowry Ave, Fremont<\/em>
M Salon<\/strong>
39185 Farwell Dr, Fremont<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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