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Soul Food 'Best of' local food and drink (Readers' Poll Results) Best American Bistro MIXX 135 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 573-1344 Honorable Mention Hanks Creekside Restaurant & French Bistro 2800 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 575-8839 Best Bagel Grateful Bagel 300 S. Main St., Sebastopol, 829-5220 Honorable Mention Sonoma Valley Bagel (chain) Various county locations Best Bakery-Bread Village Bakery 7225 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol, 829-8101 Honorable Mention Wildflower Bread 140 Bohemian Hwy., Freestone, 874-2938 Best Bakery--Pastry Village Bakery 7225 Healdsburg Ave., Sebastopol, 829-8101 Honorable Mention Michelle Marie's Patissierie 2404 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa, 575-1214 Best Bartender Robert at Moonlight 515 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 526-2662 Honorable Mention Justin Crass at Jasper O'Farrell's 6957 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol, 823-1389 Best BBQ Pac Jacks 3961 Gravenstein Hwy., Sebastopol, 823-9929 Honorable Mention Rasta Dwight's 7981 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati, 794-1268 Best Breakfast Hank's Creekside Restaurant & French Bistro Honorable Mention Omelette Express 112 Main St., Santa Rosa, 525-1690 Best Brew Pub Third Street Aleworks 610 Third St., Santa Rosa, 523-3060 Honorable Mention Powerhouse Brewing Co. 268 Petaluma Ave. (Hwy. 116), Sebastopol, 829-9171 Best Brunch 101 Main Street Bistro & Wine Bar 101 S. Main St., Sebastopol, 829-3212 Honorable Mention Johnny Garlic's 1460 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, 571-1800; 8988 Brooks Road, Windsor, 836-8300; 840 Petaluma Blvd. W., Petaluma, 781-9111 Best Burger Juicy Burger 527 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 525-8865 Honorable Mention Sequoia Burger 1382 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol, 829-7543 Best Business Lunch First Place (tie) Checker's 523 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 578-4000 Johnny Garlic's Honorable Mention Mistral Restaurant 1229 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, 578-9421 Best Cabernet First Place (tie) Kenwood Vineyards 9592 Sonoma Hwy., Kenwood, 833-5891 Rodney Strong Vineyards 11455 Old Redwood Hwy., Healdsburg, 431-1533 Honorable Mention (tie) Clos du Bois Wines 19410 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, 857-3100, 800-222-3189 Ravenswood Winery 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma, 938-1960 Best Caterer Cafe Lolo 620 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 576-7822 Honorable Mention Johnny Garlic's Best Chardonnay Kendall-Jackson Winery 337 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 433-7102 Honorable Mention Kenwood Vineyards Best Chef Lisa Hemenway at Hemenway's 710 Village Court, Santa Rosa, 526-5111 Michael Quigley at Lolo's 620 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 576-7822 Honorable Mention Volodia Crettol at 101 Main Street 101 S. Main St., Sebastopol, 829-3212 Best Chinese Gary Chu's 611 Fifth St., Santa Rosa, 526-5840 Honorable Mention China Room 500 Mission Blvd., Santa Rosa, 539-5570 Best Cider House Ace in the Hole Pub 3100 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Sebastopol, 829-1107 Honorable Mention Martinelli 3360 River Road, Windsor, 525-0570 Best Cocktails First Place (tie) Portofino's 535 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 523-1171 Cantina (chain) 500 Fouth St., Santa Rosa, 523-3663 Honorable Mention Belvedere 727 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 542-1890 Best Coffee Bean Roaster A'Roma Roasters 95 Fifth St. (Railroad Square), Santa Rosa, 576-7765 Honorable Mention Taylor Maid 6795 Mckinley St., Sebastopol, 824-9110 Best Cup of Joe A'Roma Roasters Honorable Mention Wolf's 1810 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 546-9653 Best Diner Pine Cone 162 N. Main St., Sebastopol, 823-1375 Honorable Mention Quinley's 1079 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 528-6600 Best Dining after 10 P.M. Lyon's (chain) 190 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, 528-9311 Honorable Mention Denny's (chain) 115 Baker Ave., Santa Rosa, 542-2309 Best French La Gare 208 Wilson St., Santa Rosa, 528-4355 Honorable Mention Chez Peyo 2995 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol, 823-1262 Best Gewürztraminer Fetzer 12901 East Side Road, Hopland, 744-7600 Honorable Mention Alderbrook 2306 Magnolia Drive, Healdsburg, 433-9154 Best Homemade Soup Squeezer's 419 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 573-8080 Honorable Mention Food for Thought/Whole Foods 1181 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, 575-7915; 6910 McKinley St., Sebastopol, 829-9801; 621 E. Washington St., Petaluma, 762-9352 Best Ice Cream Screaming Mimi's 6902 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol, 823-5902 Honorable Mention Clo's Creamery 557 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa, 539-6100 Best Indian Sizzling Tandoor 409 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 579-5999; 9960 Hwy. 1, Jenner, 865-0625 Honorable Mention Tandoori Express 1880 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 543-8168 Best Inexpensive Dinner Johnny Garlic's Honorable Mention Viva Mexico 841 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol, 823-5555 Best Italian Italian Affair 1055 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 528-3336 Honorable Mention Portofino's 535 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 523-1171 Best Japanese Sushi Hana 6930 Burnett St. , Sebastopol, 823-3778 Honorable Mention Shogun 2350 Midway Drive, Santa Rosa, 575-5557 Best Juice Bar First Place (tie) Squeezer's 419 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 573-8080 Juice Shack (chain) 1810 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 528-6131 Honorable Mention Food for Thought /Whole Foods Best Local Food Product Apples Honorable Mention Redwood Hills Goat Cheese 5480 Thomas Road, Sebastopol, 823-6246 Best Mediterranean Mistral Restaurant Honorable Mention East West Cafe 128 N. Main St., Sebastopol, 829-2822 Best Merlot Fetzer 12901 East Side Road, Hopland, 744-7600 Honorable Mention Kenwood Vineyards Best Mexican First Place (tie) Papas and Pollos 915 Gravenstein Hwy. S., Sebastopol, 824-9037 Cantina (chain) 500 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 523-3663 Honorable Mention Lepe's 4323 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa, 528-8991 Best Microbrewed Beer First Place (tie) Lagunitas Brewing Co. 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, 769-4495 Powerhouse Brewing Co. Honorable Mention Bear Republic Brewing Co. 345 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, 433-2337 Best Organic Farm Laguna Farms 1764 Cooper Road, Sebastopol, 823-0823 Honorable Mention Growers' Exchange 240 Barham Ave., Santa Rosa, 575-1667 Best Outdoor Dining Topolos 5700 Gravenstein Hwy. N., Forestville, 887-1562 Honorable Mention Johnny Garlic's Best Pinot Noir De Loach 1791 Olivet Road, Santa Rosa, 526-9111 Honorable Mention Kendall-Jackson Best Pizza Mary's Pizza Various county locations Honorable Mention (tie) La Vera's 629 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 575-1113 Round Table Pizza (chain) 575 W. College Ave. Suite 201, Santa Rosa, 545-7447 Best Place to Overindulge First Place (tie) Screaming Mimi's Cantina (chain) Honorable Mention Cafe Lolo Best Restaurant-Established Willow Wood Market Cafe 9020 Graton Road, Graton, 823-0233 Honorable Mention Cafe Lolo Best Restaurant-New Stella's 4550 Gravenstein Hwy., Sebastopol, 823-6637 Honorable Mention Martha's 305 N. Main St., Sebastopol, 823-4458 Best Restaurant to Spend the Rent In John Ash 4330 Barnes Road, Santa Rosa, 527-7687 Honorable Mention Willowside Cafe 3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, 523-4814 Best Sandwich Shop First Place (tie) Ralph's Santa Rosa Subs 25 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa, 526-6309 Perry's Deli (chain) 1220 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, 528-2704 Honorable Mention Giovanni's 173 Pleasant Hill Ave., Sebastopol, 823-1331 Best Sauvignon Blanc Kenwood Vineyards Honorable Mention Rochiolo Vineyard & Winery 6192 Westside Road, Healdsburg, 433-2305 Best Seafood Tides Wharf 835 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay, 875-3652 Honorable Mention Lucas Wharf 595 Hwy. 1, Bodega Bay, 875-3522 Best Spot for Dining Alone East West Cafe Honorable Mention (tie) Johnny Garlic's Lucy's Cafe 110 N. Main St., Sebastopol, 829-9713 Best Syrah Preston Vineyard & Winery 9206 W. Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, 433-3372, 800-305-9707 Honorable Mention Windsor Vineyards 308-B Center St., Healdsburg, 433-2822 Best Thai Thai House 525 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 526-3939 Honorable Mention Thai Pot 6961 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol, 829-8889 Best Vegetarian East West Cafe Honorable Mention Slice of Life 6970 McKinley St., Sebastopol, 829-6627 Best Waitperson Lisa Landrus at Johnny Garlic's 8988 Brooks Road, Windsor, 836-8300 Honorable Mention Wendy Lowney at Sandpiper Bodega Bay, 875-2278 Best Wine List 101 Main Street 101 S. Main St., Sebastopol, 829-3212 Honorable Mention John Ash Best Winery Tour Korbel Champagne Cellars 13250 River Road, Guerneville, 887-2294 Honorable Mention Benziger Family Winery 1883 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, 935-3000 Best Winetasting Room Korbel 13250 River Road, Guerneville, 887-2294 Honorable Mention Sebastopol Fine Wine 6932 Sebastopol Ave., Sebastopol, 829-9378 Best Zinfandel Ravenswood Honorable Mention Rafanelli 4685 W. 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