Our colleagues over at Diablo Magazine came out with their "Best of the East Bay" listing this week and determined what most Lamorindans already know: there are some great businesses here, some glistening new and others a little worn in the seat - but still doing things with style.
While most eyes turn to Walnut Creek for good food and fare around these parts, some local boits and businesses came from behind to take top honors in the listing this year. They include:
... Best Asian Restaurant
... Best Breakfast Joint
Chow, 53 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette... Best Brunch Spot & Best Comfort Food & Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant, Runner-up, Best Fish Tacos
... Runner-up, Best Gourmet Pizza
... Runner-up, Most Romantic Restaurant
... Runner-up, Best Sushi
... Runner-up, Best Teahouse
... Best Wine Store
.. Best Art & Wine Event; Runner-up, Best Community Event
... Best Hiking Area; Best Picnic Spot
Saloon, 3553 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Runner-up, Best Karaoke Joint
Mexican Dining, 3339 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Runner-up, Best Margarita Joint
, 983 Moraga Rd., Lafayette... Best Health Food Store
, Lafayette... Runner-up; Local Competitive Run
, 50 Lafayette Cir., Lafayette... Best Art Class
Red Wagon, 3535-A Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Kids Clothes Store
(The Meher Schools), 999 Leland Dr., Lafayette... Best Pre-School/Day Care
, 3400 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Best SAT Prep Course
Adventure Day Camp, 3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Best Summer Camp
Roughing It Day Camp, 1010 Oak Hill Rd., Lafayette... Runner-up; Best Summer Camp
, 3587 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Best Boutique; Runner-up, Best Cocktail Wear Shop
Daniel Brodigan at Infinity Salon, 3449-B Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Best Hair Colorist
, 3599 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Runner-up, Best Men's Business Attire
Pinkies Nail Salon, 3333 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Runner-up, Best Nail Salon
... Best Antiques Shop
, 3377 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Best Bike Shop
, 3319 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Best Car Wash
Home Goods Moraga, 594 Moraga Rd., Moraga... Runner-up, Best Home Accessories Store
Spell-It-Out Photos, Moraga... Best Online Business
Sacsies, Orinda... Runner-up, Best Online Business
, 4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Best Nursery
, 3615 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Best Specialty Grocer
3591 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Runner-up, Best Sweet Shop
Becky Aramayo, Social Sales and Catering Manager, 3287 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette... Best Wedding Planner
