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Retailers and Services
Best Women’s Boutique
1909 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. 373-4401.
Runner up: Wright’s. 232 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 376-8553.
Best men's boutique
Restyle
138 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 798-1534.
Runner up: Jonathon. 1707 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. 373-8708.
Best Auto Repair
Auto Werkstatt
305 S. Sepulvda Blvd. Manhattan Beach 379-3228 or 374-5349.
Runner up: King Bear. 640 Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. 540-8200.
Best Bank
Bank of America
Runner up: Washington Mutual
Best Camera Store
Wolf Camera
1100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach. 374-5585.
Runner-up: Paul’s Photo. 23845 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. 375-7014.
Best Day Spa
Trilogy Day Spa
1301 Manhattan Ave. Hermosa Beach 318-3511.
Runner up: Murad 365 Day Spa. 2141 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo. 726-0470.
Best Dermatologist
Dr. Jamie MacDougal
Next month, his offices will be moving to 828 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Manhattan Beach. 545-2900.
Runner up: Dr. Larry Moy. 1101 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 546-7780.
Best Hair Stylist
Arnil at AR Salon
1046 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 374-4896.
Runners up: Bob Roy Salon. 327 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 545-2500. Nick Roth Salon. 350 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 379-1011.
Best Jewelry Store
Seymour Jewelers
1212 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, 379-5401.
Runner-up: Morgan’s Jewelers. 22200 Hawthorne Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. 375-4471.
Best Home Improvement Store
Home Depot
14603 Oceangate, Hawthorne, 644-9600. 24451 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, 325-9600. 740 182nd St., Gardena, 324-7100
Runner-up: Learned Lumber. 635 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. 374-3406.
Best Mall/Shopping Center
Galleria at South Bay
1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach 371-7196.
Runner-up: Del Amo Mall. Fashion Way, Torrance. 370-3574.
Best Motel/Hotel
Beach House
1300 The Strand, Hermosa Beach. 374-3001
Runner-up: Sea Sprite Motel. 1016 The Strand, Hermosa Beach. 376-6933.
Best Neighborhood Market
Trader Joe's
1751 S. Elena Ave., Redondo Beach. 316-1745; 1821 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 372-1274; 1800 E. Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach. 725-9800.
Runner up: Ashley’s Deli. 828 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 372-6729.
Best Music Store
The Wherehouse
1121 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 798-3161.
Runner up: Tower Records
Best Independent Music Store
553 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 798-6334.
Best Pet Store
Petco
537 N. Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach. 374-7969, 3901 Inglewood Ave., Suite G, Redondo Beach. 355-1370.
Runner-up: Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies. 413 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 318-2653.
Best Ski Shop
1765 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 379-2312.
Runner-up: REI. 1800 E. Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach. 727-0728.
Best Surf Shop
Becker Surf and Sport
301 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. 372-6554.
Runner up: ET Surf. 904 Aviation Blvd., Hermosa Beach. 379-7660.
Best Tanning Salon
Cop-A-Tan
1133 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 372-6022.
Best Used Bookstore
Dave's Olde Book Shop
350 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 376-0879.
Runner-up: JB Kennedy Books. 614 Torrance Blvd., (Harbor Square) Redondo Beach. 316-1168.
Community
Best Architect: Louie Tomaro
Tomaro Architecture 1001 6th St. Manhattan Beach 318-8089.
Runners-up (tie): Grant Kirkpatrick. 1811 Centinela Ave., Santa Monica. 376-9171. Pat Killen. 46-11th St., Hermosa Beach, 376-9171.
Best Art Gallery
Icaan Gallery
228 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 376-6171.
Runner up: Gallery Danis. 318 Avenue I, Redondo Beach. 371-7196.
Best Firefighter
Lou Patroni, Manhattan Beach
Runner up: Aaron Marks
Best Lifeguard
Kevin Barry
Runner up: Phil Navarro
Best Museum
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro 548-7562.
Runner-up: S.E.A. Laboratory. Harbor Dr. at 190th St., Redondo Beach.
Best Pier
Hermosa Beach Pier
Runner up: Manhattan Pier
Best Police Officer
Sgt. Lance Heard, Hermosa Beach
Runner-up Steve Hartt, Hermosa Beach
Best Preacher
Msgr. John Barry, American Martyrs
1400 Deegan Place, Manhattan Beach. 545-5651.
Runner up: Glen Martin, Manhattan Beach Community Church; and Stan Ferguson, First United Methodist.
Restaurants and Bars
Best American
The Kettle
1138 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-8511.
Runner-up: Cheesecake Factory. 605 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach. 376-0466.
Best Bagel Shop
Noah's Bagels
330 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 937-2206.
Runner-up: Manhattan Bread and Bagel. 1812 N. Sepulveda, Manhattan Beach. 545-7553.
Best Bakery
Becker's
1025 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach. 372-3214.
Runner-up: Torrance Bakery. 1341 El Prado Ave., Torrance. 320-2722.
Best Barbecue
Tony Roma's
6300 Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 373-0597.
Runner-up: Chicago for Ribs. 1410 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 316-7427.
Best Bartender
705 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. 372-9705.
Best Breakfast
Good Stuff1286 The Strand, Hermosa Beach. 374-2334; 1617 Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 316-0260; 1300 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-4775.
Runner-up: Uncle Bill’s Pancake House. 1305 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-5177.
Best Brewpub
Brewski's
73 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 318-2666.
Runner-up: Manhattan Beach Brewing Co.. 124 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 798-2744.
Best Business Lunch
Cafe Pierre
317 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-5252.
Runner-up: PF Chang’s. 2041 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo. 607-9062.
Best Cajun
Ragin’ Cajun Cafe
422 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 376-7878.
Runner-up: Cafe Boogaloo. 1238 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 318-2324.
Best Chinese
P.F. Chang's
2041 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo. 607-9062.
Runner-up: China Grill. 3282 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 546-7284.
Best Coffeehouse
Java Man
157 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 379-7209.
Runner-up: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. 3008 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 546-3359.
Best College Bar
Sharkeez
52 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 374-7823; 3801 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-6563.
Runner-up: National’s Sports Bar. 3210 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. 534-5700.
Best Deli/Sandwich Shop
Big Mike's Philly Steaks & Subs
1314 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 798-1499.
Runner-up: Mickey’s Deli. 101 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 374-4620.
Best English
Bestie's
1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 318-3818.
Runner-up: Barnabey’s. 3501 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 750-0301.
Best French
Le Petite Cafe190 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 379-1400.
Runner-up: Le Beaujolais. 522 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 543-5100.
Best German
Alpine Village
833 W. Torrance Blvd., Torrance. 327-4384.
Runner-up: Ein Stein’s Restaurant and Brewery. 1301 Manhattan Ave., Hermosa Beach. 379-3943.
Best Greek
Daphne's Greek Cafe
3901 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach. 676-9165.
Runner-up: Old Venice. 1001 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 376-0242.
Best Burger
In-N-Out Burger
3801 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach, 24445 Crenshaw Blvd., and 730 W. Carson St., Torrance.
Runner-up: Fatburger. 1139-C Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 376-0518. 1698 South Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach. 316-9205.
Best Happy Hour
Sharkeez
52 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 374-7823; 3801 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-6563.
Runner-up: McCormick & Schmick’s. 2101 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo. 416-1123.
Best Indian
Invitation To India
1101 Aviation Blvd., Hermosa Beach. 937-3800.
Runner-up: Shahjehan Indian Cuisine. 2400 W. Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. 376-2529.
Best Italian
Mama D's
1125-A Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 546-1492.
Runner-up: Il Boccacio. 39 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 376-0211.
Best Japanese/Sushi
Sushi Sei
1040 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 379-6900.
Runner-up: O-Sho. 913 N. Sepulveda, Manhattan Beach. 372-6156.
Best Juice bar
Jamba Juice
1590-P Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach. 536-0262; 332 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 318-5518; 703 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 318-8088.
Runnner-up: Juice Stop. 403 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 798-3501.
Best Late Night
The Kettle
1138 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-8511.
Runner-up: Rocky Cola Café. 1025 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach. 798-3111.
Best Margarita
Pancho's
3615 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-6670.
Runner-up: Acapulco Restaurant. 600 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 318-8500.
Best Martini
Michi
903 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 376-0613.
Runner-up: Side Door. 900 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 372-1684.
Best Mexican
Pancho's
3615 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-6670.
Runner-up: El Sombrero. 1005 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 374-1366.
Best Neighborhood Bar
Ercole's
1101 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 379-9917.
Runner-up: North End Bar and Grill. 2626 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 796-0509.
Best New Restaurant
Las Olas
118 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 372-3633.
Runner-up: Rock N Fish. 120 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 379-9900.
Best Outdoor Dining
Martha's
23 22nd Street, Hermosa Beach. 379-7187.
Runner-up: Good Stuff. 1286 The Strand, Hermosa Beach. 374-2334; 1617 Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 316-0260; 1300 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-4775.
Best Pizzeria
Paisano's
1132 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 376-9883.
Runner-up: Pedone’s Pizza and Italian Eatery. 1501 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 376-0949.
Best Romantic Dining
Bottle Inn Ristorante
26 22nd Street, Hermosa Beach. 376-9595.
Runner-up: Chart House. 231 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach. 372-3464.
Best Seafood
Kincaid's
500 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. 318-6080.
Runner-up: Captain Kidd’s. 209 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach. 372-7703.
Best Sports Bar
National’s Sports Bar
3210 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. 534-5700.
Runner-up: Sharkeez. 52 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 374-7823; 3801 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-6563.
Best Steakhouse
Chart House
231 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach. 372-3464.
Runner-up: Houston’s. 1550 E. Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach. 643-7211.
Best Sunday Brunch
The Cheesecake Factory
605 North Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach. 376-0466
Runner-up: The Naked Garden. 424 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 372-2504.
Best Thai
Thai Dishes
1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 379-6900.
Runner-up: Thai Thani. 1109 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 316-1580.
Vegetarian: The Naked Garden
424 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 372-2504.
Runner-up: The Spot, 110 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach. 376-2355.
Best Server
Bart Thompson, Mama D’s
1125-A Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 546-1492.
Runner-up: Linda Sue Dingel, Naked Garden. 424 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 372-2504
Wine Selection
Bottle Inn Ristorante
26 22nd Street, Hermosa Beach. 376-9595.
Runner-up: Bacchus. 100 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. 372-2021.
Entertainment
Best Performing Arts
2226 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach. 372-4477.
Runner up: Sandblast Concerts. 137 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 406-8838.
Best Movie Theatre
831 Nash St., El Segundo. 855-8303.
Runner up: AMC Rolling Hills. 2591 Airport Dr., Torrance. 326-7070.
Best Piano Bar
Manhattan Bar and Grill
1019 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 546-4545.
Runner-up: Splash. 350 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach. 791-5215.
Best Live Music Nightspot
Cafe Boogaloo
1238 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 318-2324.
Runner-up: Lighthouse. 30 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 376-9833.
Best Local Band
Pennywise
Runner up: Joe's Band.
Best Dance Nightspot
705
705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 372-9705.
Runner up: Sangria. 68 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 376-4412.
Best Pool Tables
Shark’s Cove
1220 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, 798-3932.
Runner-up: Mr. Pockets. 516 N. Sepulveda Blvd., 372-4343. Manhattan Beach.
Best Theatre Group
710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 372-4477.
Runner up: Redondo Beach Playhouse. 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. 372-4477.
Kids
Best Park
Polliwog
Redondo Avenue and Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Runner up: South Park. Valley and 2nd Street, Hermosa Beach.
Best Kids Menu
Ruby’s
245 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach 376-7829.
Runner up: Good Stuff. 1286 The Strand, Hermosa Beach. 374-2334; 1617 Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 316-0260; 1300 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-4775.
Best Pediatrician
400 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 374-5568.
Runner up: Dr. Julie Douglass. 20911 Earl St., Torrance. 370-8001.
Best Roller Hockey Coach
Ron Hopkins
Best Day Care
Seasprites
417 25th St. Hermosa Beach. 318-2429.
Runner-up: Child Development Center. 1300 Pacific Ave., Manhattan Beach. 546-7655.
Best Play Facility
Kid Concepts
22844 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. 465-0075
Runner-up: Gymboree. 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach. 371-2024.
Local Sports
Best Health Club
The Spectrum Club
2250 Park Place, El Segundo. 643-6878.
Runner up: Sport Center. 819 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach. 376-9443.
Best Neighborhood Gym
The Yard
1106 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. 376-4011.
Runner-up: Gorilla Sports. 3701 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 545-4982.
Best Place for Pick-up Basketball
1901 Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach.
Runner up: Hermosa Park at Clarke Field
Best Skate Spot
HB Skate Park
Pier Ave at Ardmore, Hermosa Beach. 318-0280.
Runner-up: The Strand
Best Female Surfer
Dee Toombs
Best Male Surfer
Chris Frohoff
Best Male Volleyball Player
Eric Fonoimoana
Runner up: David Swatik
Best Yoga Studio
Planet Yoga
518 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 376-5354.
Runner up: YogaFit. 1332 Hermosa Ave. #5, Hermosa Beach. 798-8773.