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Where do you love to spend your $$? $$? What’s your dream ride? ride? Where’s the best place to chill? chill? Who’s got the eats to die for?
2011 Ventura County Star Readers’ Choice Sunday, May 1, 2011 INDEX
List of winn winners.... ers.......... ..........4 ....4 Dining ....... Dining .............. ............. ...........5 .....5 Entertainm Enter tainment ent ....... ............20 .....20 Services.....................31 Shopping Shopp ing ...... ............. .............69 ......69 Transportation ............ ............86 86 Cover and logo design: Steve Ordonez Page design and editing: editing: John T. Garcia, Amy Stroba, Joann Groff, Jeremy Zeller Contributors: Margaret Aldrich, John Howard, Lisa StricklandMeade, K.A. Johnston
Readers of the Ventura County Star have spoken with their ballots The next highest vote recipients in each category, up to five, were named
Enclosed in these pages are the results of the annual Ventura County Star Readers’ Choice survey. You, our readers, have picked your favorites in 131 categories of food and services throughout the county and surrounding area. For the second straight year, balloting was conducted online only and occurred over a three-we three-week ek period in January. More than 80,135 votes were counted from a record 4,236 ballots cast. The winners in each category were chosen for east Ventura County (comprised of Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village,, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley and Moorpark) Village Moorpark) west Ventura County (comprised of Camarillo, Somis, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura, Oak View, Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore and Piru) or full county.
as Readers’ Choice Favorites, again, either with an east county, west county or full county designation. From the ballots ballots received, received, a separate separate contest was held. To thank those readers who participated, The Star conducted a drawing of the names of those who cast votes. The 2011 Readers’ Choice Contest winnerss are as follows: winner follows: First Place: Carol Portnoy, Newbury Park, $1,000 Second Place: Place: Amy Harris, Vent Ventura, ura, $750 Third Place: Bruce Reynolds, Reynolds, $250 (The results of this survey are not the recommendations or opinions of the Star.)
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Winners ▲
= East East Co Coun untty ● = West est Co Coun untty ■ = Full ull Co Coun unty ty Day Spa
DINING American Food
Bakery
Barbecue
Breakfast
Brunch
Business Lunch
Chinese Food
Coee House
Deli
CHEESECAKE FACTORY ● WOOD RANCH BBQ WESTERN BAGEL ● NOAH’S BAGELS ▲ BRENT’S ● BREAD BASKET ■ WOOD RANCH BBQ ■ EGGS ’N THINGS ▲ JACK’S RESTAURANT ● MARIE CALLENDER’S ▲ BRENT’S ● JACK’S LE SHOPPE ▲ SZECHUWAN GARDEN ● CHESTER’S ASIA ▲ STARBUCKS ● COFFEE BEAN
Bagel
Food Truck
French Food
French Fries
German Food
Greek Food
Hamburger
Happy Hour
Health Food
Hot Dog
Italian Food
Lunch under $7
Mexican Food
Romantic Dining
Salad Bar
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Thai Food
● OLD
VIENNA
● GREEK AT THE HARBOR
●
YOLANDA’S
College/University
Place to Take Visitors
Place to Spend Day Off Radio Personality
Radio Station
Trade School
Wine Bar
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Title and Escrow
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Travel Agency
Acupuncturist
Auto Repair Shop
Veterinarian
Barber Shop
COLD STONE ● TAJ CAFE ● FERRARO’S ● PRESTO PASTA ● YOLANDA’S ● YOLANDA’S ●
Chiropractor
Contractor
Day Car
Dentist
Dog Grooming Shop Dry Cleaner
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WATERMARK
Gym
Hair Salon ●
SNAPPER JACK’S
Hearing Service Hospital
ANDRIA’S SEAFOOD ALOHA ● I LOVE SUSHI ● PRESTO PASTA ● TIPPS THAI ● NATURE’S GRILL
Family Doctor
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Housecleaning Service
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Interior Designer
Landscaping Company Lasik Surgeon Law Office
Moving Company Optometrist
Mortgage Company
Personnel/Employment Pest Control Photographer
Plastic Surgeon
●JONATHAN BRESLOW
RICK’S JAPANESE ■ WELLS FARGO ▲ SUPERCUTS ▲ 805 BOOT CAMP
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Catering Company
Weight-Loss Center
Real Estate Company
Stock Brokerage Firm
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Eco-friendly Car
TOYOTA TOYOTA PRI US HONDA CIVIC ■ HONDA ACCORD ■ CADILLAC CTS ■ HARLEY DAVIDSON ■ CHEVROLET CORVETTE ■ LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER ■ FORD F150 ■ HONDA ODYSSEY
Economy Car
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Family Car
Luxury Car
Motorcycle
Sports Car
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SHOPPING
DMC TRANSMISSIONS
SEARS PEP BOYS ● NAPA ▲ NEWBURY PARK BICYCLE ● BILL’S BIKE SHOP ■ BARNES & NOBLE ▲ HOOPER ● DEXTER’S ▲ COSTCO ● SANTA BARBARA ▲ JO-ANN FABRICS ● FABRIC TOWN USA ▲ SPROUTS ● VENTURA ▲ FLOORING 101 ● ISENSEE ▲ CONEJO VALLEY FLORIST ● SWEET PEAS FLOWERS ▲ REEDS ● URBAN HOME
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Appliance Store
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Auto Parts Store
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HANK’S BARBER SHOP VC ADVENTURE ▲ COMMANDPERFORMANCE ● DJ’S CATERING ▲ SOMMER SPORTS ● STANLEY D. JENSEN ▲ TOTAL COMFORT ● FIX IT FRED ▲ LITTLE OAKS ● LOS POSAS CHILDREN’S ▲ EAN KLEIGER ● ROSEWOOD DENTAL ▲ BARKLEY PET ● ALOHA DOG GROOMING ▲ TEMPO CLEANING ● FOUR SEASONS ▲ MOORPARK COMP. ● PHELPS MEDICAL ▲ 24 HOUR FITNESS ● MAVERICKS GYM ▲ A NEW TECHNIQUE ● MICHAEL KELLY SALON ▲ DECIBEL HEARING ● COSTCO ▲ LOS ROBLES ● COMMUNITY MEMORIAL ■ MERRY MAIDS ▲ VICKI BLAKEMAN ● CHERYL COLLINS ▲ ENHANCED LANDSCAPE ● SCARLETT’S ▲ DR. KHANNA ● DR. DOUGHERTY ▲ MANFREDI LEVINE ● NORDMAN CORMANY ▲ CFC MORTGAGE ● WELL FARGO HOME ▲ DYNAMIC DELIVERY ● MEATHEAD MOVERS ▲ NELSON MURATA ● (TIE) MICHAEL FREELAND FREELAND ROBER ROBERTT PAZEN PAZEN ■ APPLE ONE ▲ M&MTERMITE& PEST ● HYDREX PEST CONTROL ▲ CORNERSTONE ● WILDFLOWER STUDIO ▲ KRYGER INSTITUTE ● ARTHUR FLYNN ■ TROOP REAL ESTATE STANLEY ● A. CARMI FINANCIAL ▲ MORGAN STANLEY
ALISO ESCROW AAA ● ANACAPA
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TRANSPORTATION
Truck
▲ SPECIAL SPECIALTY TY CLIN IC
CONSUMER’S TITLE MICHAEL’S TRAVEL ▲ WEST WESTLAKE LAKE VILLAGE VILLAGE ■ WEIGHT WATCHERS
SUV
SERVICES
Boot Camp
LOSROBLES GREENS ● POINSETTIA PAVILION ■ SAN BUENEVENTURA STATE STATE BEACH ▲ HARLEY’S SIMI BOWL ● BUENA LANES ▲(TIE) MORONGO COMMER COMMERCE CE CASI CASINO NO ● CHUMASH ▲ CAL LUTHERAN ● VENTURA COLLEGE ▲
Place to Chill
Bank/S&L
ENTERTAINMENT
Sports Bar
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Van Van
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Steak House Take Out
SHARKY’S JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS ▲ FINS SEAFOOD ▲ MASTRO’S ▲ SUMO JAP JAPANESE ANESE ▲ SHARKY’S ▲ EXOTIC THAI ▲ NATURAL CAFÉ
Seafood
DANNY’S DELI ● PRESTO PASTA ● ALCARAZ CATERING ● 71 PALM ●
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Margarita
eVegetarian Food c i o h C ’ s r eBanquet Hall d a Beach e RBowling Alley 1 1Casino 0 2
Park
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Indian Food
Sushi
COSTCO BASKIN-ROBBINS ▲ KOHINOOR ▲ BUCA DI BEPPO ▲ SHARKY’S ▲ DON CUCO ▲ LALO’S ■ TOPPERS ▲ MASTRO’S ■ TOPPERS
Ice Cream Shop
Salsa Sandwich
Hotel
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Dinner under $10
Pizza
Hike
▲
OJAI VALLEY SPA OLIVAS LINKS ● SYCAMORE CANYON ● EMBASSY SUITES ● ARROYO VERDE PARK ▲ 5 DOL DOLLAROR LAROR LESS LESS BOOKS BOOKS ● THE WINE CLOSET ▲ REAGAN LIBRARY ● VENTURA HARBOR ▲ REAGAN LIBRARY ● VENTURA HARBOR ■ BO JAXON ■ KHAY 100.7 ■ CRONIES ▲ SV COSMETOLOGY ● LU ROSS ACADEMY ▲ THE WINEYARD ● THE WINE CLOSET ▲
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BRENT’S ▲ SHARKY’S ▲ SMILEY’S HOT DOG ▲ CAFE PROVENÇAL ■ MCDONALDS ▲ TWO GUYS ▲ DAPHNE’S ■ THE HABIT ▲ CISCO’S ■ LASSEN’S
FOUR SEASONS SIMI HILLS ▲ WILDWOOD PARK ▲ FOUR SEASONS ▲ WILDWOOD PARK
Golf Course
Bike Shop
Book Store
Camera Shop
Eyeglasses
Fabric Store
Farmers Market
Flooring Store Florist
Furniture Store Gift Store Golf Store
Home Electronics Store Home Improvement Jewelry Store
Lingerie Store
Liquor/Wine Shop
Mattress Store
Nursery/Garden Shop
Party Supply Store Pet Store Shoe Store
Shopping Center
Stationers
Surf Shop
Thrift Store Tire Store
AMY’S HALLMARK ROGER DUNN ▲ BEST BUY ■ HOME DEPOT ▲ JARED GALLERIA ■ VICTORIA’S SECRET ▲ BEVMO! ▲ THE SLEEP SHOPPE ▲ ARMSTRONG ■ PARTY CITY ▲
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BETTY BELTS GOLFSMITH ● FRY’S ●
VENTURA WINE CO. SIT ’N SLEEP ● GREEN THUMB ● ●
■ PETCO ▲ JACK’S
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SHOES THE LAKES ▲ STAPLES ▲ VAL SURF ▲ SALVATION ARMY ▲ JIM’S TIRE CENTER
GEORGE THOMPSON
PAYLESS PACIFIC VIEW ● LAUTZENHISER’S ● VENTURA SURF ● GOODWILL AMERICA’S ’S TIRES ● AMERICA
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Comedy/Nightclub
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CANYON CLUB
● VENTURA HARBO HARBOR R COMEDY
Tattoo Parlo Parlorr
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CHARLIE’S HOUSE
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Window & Doors
JIMI’S TATTOO
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MILGARD
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WEST COAST SASH
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Dining American Food American ood...... ............. .............. ............. ........ 5 Bagel ....... .............. ............. ............. .............. ............. .......... 5 Bakery Bake ry .............. .................... ............. .............. ............. ...... 5 Barbecuee ...... Barbecu ............. .............. ............. ............. .......... ... 6 Breakfast.................................... 6 Brunch............. Brunch...... ............. ............. .............. ............. ........ 6 Business Busine ss Lunch............ Lunch................... ............. ........ 7 Chinese Food.............................. ood..................... ......... 8 Coffee House.............................. 8 Deli...... Deli ............. .............. .............. ............. ............. ............ ..... 9 Dinner Under Under $10 .............. .................... .......... 9 Food Truck................................ ruck......................... ....... 10 French Food.............................. ood .............................. 10
AMERICAN FOOD East county winner Cheesecake Factory West county winner Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
Full county favorite
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The Habit Burger Grill BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery
East county favorit favorites es
Lazy Dog Café Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill ★ Brent’s Delicatessen & Restaurant
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West county favorites
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Watermark Restaurant Busy Bee Café
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Aloha Steakhouse
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Busy Bee Café The Busy Bee Café has been a owntown tradition since 1963. The red vinyl booths, black and hite checkerboard tiled floor, and
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French Fries.............................. 10 German Food......... ood............... ............. ............. ...... 10 Greek Food................................11 Hamburger Hambur ger .............. ..................... ............. ........... .....11 11 Happy Hour ...... ............. .............. ............. ........... .....11 11 Health Food...............................12 Hot Dog ....... ............. ............. .............. ............. ..........12 ....12 Ice Cream Shop ........................12 Indian Food................................13 Italian Food Food .............................. 114 4 Lunch Under $7 .............. .................... ......... ... 14 Margarita ................................. 14 Mexican Food ............................15
individual wall-mounted jukeboxes at each table, all come together to make the Busy Bee a swinging place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Its menu is old-fashioned old-fashioned and delicious, with everything from burgers and fries to chicken pot pie and Reuben sandwiches. Refreshing fountain drinks include milkshakes, malts and root beer floats. Generous portions and cheerful servers make the Busy Bee a hit with young and old alike. Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Busy Bee is the place to go for a delicious meal or a cool, refreshing fountain drink. The Busy Bee Café is at 478 E. Main St. in Ventura. Information: 643-4864 Website: http://www.busybeecafe.biz/ http://www.busybeecafe.biz/
BAGEL East county winner Western Bagel
Pizza..........................................16 Romantic Roman tic Dinin Diningg ...... ............. .............. ..........1 ...16 6 Salad Bar ..................................16 Salsa..........................................16 Sandwich...................................16 Seafood ..................................... .....................................17 17 Steakhouse ...............................17 Sushi .........................................17 Take Out................................... 18 Thai Food.................................. 19 Vegetarian Food Food ....................... 19
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West county winner Noah’s Bagels East county favorit favorites es ★ ★ ★
Noah’s Bagels Brent’s Delicatessen & Restaurant East Coast Bagel
West county favorites ★
Old New York Bagel & Deli Co
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Manhattan Bagel Bagel Rock Coffee
BAKERY East county winner Brent’s Delicatessen & Restaurant West county winner Bread Basket Cake Co. East county favorit favorites es ★ ★
Corner Bakery Café Panera Bread
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Great Harvest Bread Nothing Bundt Cakes
West county favorites ★ ★ ★ ★
Royal Bakery My Florists Bakery Savory Café & Bakery I Would Rather Be Baking
Panera Bread Known for it’s baked breads, fresh lunches and decadent pastries and desserts, Panera Bread focuses on fresh ingredients and regional specialties. “What we believe makes Panera unique and special is that it appeals to all cross sections of people … It’s not fine dining and it’s not fast food. It’s just good, seasonal, wholesome food,” said Ingrid Roberts, managing director of First Picks Bread Company, a Paner Panera a franchisee franchisee focused focused on the Central Coast. “We try to incorporate incorporate the seasonality of the regions we are in,” Roberts said. For example, this month Panera
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Champagne French Bakery Café
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2011 Ventura County Star Readers’ Choice Sunday, May 1, 2011 INDEX
List of winn winners.... ers.......... ..........4 ....4 Dining ....... Dining .............. ............. ...........5 .....5 Entertainm Enter tainment ent ....... ............20 .....20 Services.....................31 Shopping Shopp ing ...... ............. .............69 ......69 Transportation ............ ............86 86 Cover and logo design: Steve Ordonez Page design and editing: editing: John T. Garcia, Amy Stroba, Joann Groff, Jeremy Zeller Contributors: Margaret Aldrich, John Howard, Lisa StricklandMeade, K.A. Johnston
Readers of the Ventura County Star have spoken with their ballots The next highest vote recipients in each category, up to five, were named
Enclosed in these pages are the results of the annual Ventura County Star Readers’ Choice survey. You, our readers, have picked your favorites in 131 categories of food and services throughout the county and surrounding area. For the second straight year, balloting was conducted online only and occurred over a three-we three-week ek period in January. More than 80,135 votes were counted from a record 4,236 ballots cast. The winners in each category were chosen for east Ventura County (comprised of Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village,, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley and Moorpark) Village Moorpark) west Ventura County (comprised of Camarillo, Somis, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ventura, Oak View, Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore and Piru) or full county.
as Readers’ Choice Favorites, again, either with an east county, west county or full county designation. From the ballots ballots received, received, a separate separate contest was held. To thank those readers who participated, The Star conducted a drawing of the names of those who cast votes. The 2011 Readers’ Choice Contest winnerss are as follows: winner follows: First Place: Carol Portnoy, Newbury Park, $1,000 Second Place: Place: Amy Harris, Vent Ventura, ura, $750 Third Place: Bruce Reynolds, Reynolds, $250 (The results of this survey are not the recommendations or opinions of the Star.)
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S R E N N I W
Winners ▲
= East East Co Coun untty ● = West est Co Coun untty ■ = Full ull Co Coun unty ty Day Spa
DINING American Food
Bakery
Barbecue
Breakfast
Brunch
Business Lunch
Chinese Food
Coee House
Deli
CHEESECAKE FACTORY ● WOOD RANCH BBQ WESTERN BAGEL ● NOAH’S BAGELS ▲ BRENT’S ● BREAD BASKET ■ WOOD RANCH BBQ ■ EGGS ’N THINGS ▲ JACK’S RESTAURANT ● MARIE CALLENDER’S ▲ BRENT’S ● JACK’S LE SHOPPE ▲ SZECHUWAN GARDEN ● CHESTER’S ASIA ▲ STARBUCKS ● COFFEE BEAN
Bagel
Food Truck
French Food
French Fries
German Food
Greek Food
Hamburger
Happy Hour
Health Food
Hot Dog
Italian Food
Lunch under $7
Mexican Food
Romantic Dining
Salad Bar
▲
Thai Food
● OLD
VIENNA
● GREEK AT THE HARBOR
●
YOLANDA’S
College/University
Place to Take Visitors
Place to Spend Day Off Radio Personality
Radio Station
Trade School
Wine Bar
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Title and Escrow
●
Travel Agency
Acupuncturist
Auto Repair Shop
Veterinarian
Barber Shop
COLD STONE ● TAJ CAFE ● FERRARO’S ● PRESTO PASTA ● YOLANDA’S ● YOLANDA’S ●
Chiropractor
Contractor
Day Car
Dentist
Dog Grooming Shop Dry Cleaner
●
WATERMARK
Gym
Hair Salon ●
SNAPPER JACK’S
Hearing Service Hospital
ANDRIA’S SEAFOOD ALOHA ● I LOVE SUSHI ● PRESTO PASTA ● TIPPS THAI ● NATURE’S GRILL
Family Doctor
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Housecleaning Service
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Interior Designer
Landscaping Company Lasik Surgeon Law Office
Moving Company Optometrist
Mortgage Company
Personnel/Employment Pest Control Photographer
Plastic Surgeon
●JONATHAN BRESLOW
RICK’S JAPANESE ■ WELLS FARGO ▲ SUPERCUTS ▲ 805 BOOT CAMP
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▲
Catering Company
Weight-Loss Center
Real Estate Company
Stock Brokerage Firm
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Eco-friendly Car
TOYOTA TOYOTA PRI US HONDA CIVIC ■ HONDA ACCORD ■ CADILLAC CTS ■ HARLEY DAVIDSON ■ CHEVROLET CORVETTE ■ LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER ■ FORD F150 ■ HONDA ODYSSEY
Economy Car
■
Family Car
Luxury Car
Motorcycle
Sports Car
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SHOPPING
DMC TRANSMISSIONS
SEARS PEP BOYS ● NAPA ▲ NEWBURY PARK BICYCLE ● BILL’S BIKE SHOP ■ BARNES & NOBLE ▲ HOOPER ● DEXTER’S ▲ COSTCO ● SANTA BARBARA ▲ JO-ANN FABRICS ● FABRIC TOWN USA ▲ SPROUTS ● VENTURA ▲ FLOORING 101 ● ISENSEE ▲ CONEJO VALLEY FLORIST ● SWEET PEAS FLOWERS ▲ REEDS ● URBAN HOME
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Appliance Store
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Auto Parts Store
▲
HANK’S BARBER SHOP VC ADVENTURE ▲ COMMANDPERFORMANCE ● DJ’S CATERING ▲ SOMMER SPORTS ● STANLEY D. JENSEN ▲ TOTAL COMFORT ● FIX IT FRED ▲ LITTLE OAKS ● LOS POSAS CHILDREN’S ▲ EAN KLEIGER ● ROSEWOOD DENTAL ▲ BARKLEY PET ● ALOHA DOG GROOMING ▲ TEMPO CLEANING ● FOUR SEASONS ▲ MOORPARK COMP. ● PHELPS MEDICAL ▲ 24 HOUR FITNESS ● MAVERICKS GYM ▲ A NEW TECHNIQUE ● MICHAEL KELLY SALON ▲ DECIBEL HEARING ● COSTCO ▲ LOS ROBLES ● COMMUNITY MEMORIAL ■ MERRY MAIDS ▲ VICKI BLAKEMAN ● CHERYL COLLINS ▲ ENHANCED LANDSCAPE ● SCARLETT’S ▲ DR. KHANNA ● DR. DOUGHERTY ▲ MANFREDI LEVINE ● NORDMAN CORMANY ▲ CFC MORTGAGE ● WELL FARGO HOME ▲ DYNAMIC DELIVERY ● MEATHEAD MOVERS ▲ NELSON MURATA ● (TIE) MICHAEL FREELAND FREELAND ROBER ROBERTT PAZEN PAZEN ■ APPLE ONE ▲ M&MTERMITE& PEST ● HYDREX PEST CONTROL ▲ CORNERSTONE ● WILDFLOWER STUDIO ▲ KRYGER INSTITUTE ● ARTHUR FLYNN ■ TROOP REAL ESTATE STANLEY ● A. CARMI FINANCIAL ▲ MORGAN STANLEY
ALISO ESCROW AAA ● ANACAPA
▲
TRANSPORTATION
Truck
▲ SPECIAL SPECIALTY TY CLIN IC
CONSUMER’S TITLE MICHAEL’S TRAVEL ▲ WEST WESTLAKE LAKE VILLAGE VILLAGE ■ WEIGHT WATCHERS
SUV
SERVICES
Boot Camp
LOSROBLES GREENS ● POINSETTIA PAVILION ■ SAN BUENEVENTURA STATE STATE BEACH ▲ HARLEY’S SIMI BOWL ● BUENA LANES ▲(TIE) MORONGO COMMER COMMERCE CE CASI CASINO NO ● CHUMASH ▲ CAL LUTHERAN ● VENTURA COLLEGE ▲
Place to Chill
Bank/S&L
ENTERTAINMENT
Sports Bar
▲
Van Van
■
Steak House Take Out
SHARKY’S JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS ▲ FINS SEAFOOD ▲ MASTRO’S ▲ SUMO JAP JAPANESE ANESE ▲ SHARKY’S ▲ EXOTIC THAI ▲ NATURAL CAFÉ
Seafood
DANNY’S DELI ● PRESTO PASTA ● ALCARAZ CATERING ● 71 PALM ●
▲
Margarita
eVegetarian Food c i o h C ’ s r eBanquet Hall d a Beach e RBowling Alley 1 1Casino 0 2
Park
■
Indian Food
Sushi
COSTCO BASKIN-ROBBINS ▲ KOHINOOR ▲ BUCA DI BEPPO ▲ SHARKY’S ▲ DON CUCO ▲ LALO’S ■ TOPPERS ▲ MASTRO’S ■ TOPPERS
Ice Cream Shop
Salsa Sandwich
Hotel
▲
Dinner under $10
Pizza
Hike
▲
OJAI VALLEY SPA OLIVAS LINKS ● SYCAMORE CANYON ● EMBASSY SUITES ● ARROYO VERDE PARK ▲ 5 DOL DOLLAROR LAROR LESS LESS BOOKS BOOKS ● THE WINE CLOSET ▲ REAGAN LIBRARY ● VENTURA HARBOR ▲ REAGAN LIBRARY ● VENTURA HARBOR ■ BO JAXON ■ KHAY 100.7 ■ CRONIES ▲ SV COSMETOLOGY ● LU ROSS ACADEMY ▲ THE WINEYARD ● THE WINE CLOSET ▲
▲
BRENT’S ▲ SHARKY’S ▲ SMILEY’S HOT DOG ▲ CAFE PROVENÇAL ■ MCDONALDS ▲ TWO GUYS ▲ DAPHNE’S ■ THE HABIT ▲ CISCO’S ■ LASSEN’S
FOUR SEASONS SIMI HILLS ▲ WILDWOOD PARK ▲ FOUR SEASONS ▲ WILDWOOD PARK
Golf Course
Bike Shop
Book Store
Camera Shop
Eyeglasses
Fabric Store
Farmers Market
Flooring Store Florist
Furniture Store Gift Store Golf Store
Home Electronics Store Home Improvement Jewelry Store
Lingerie Store
Liquor/Wine Shop
Mattress Store
Nursery/Garden Shop
Party Supply Store Pet Store Shoe Store
Shopping Center
Stationers
Surf Shop
Thrift Store Tire Store
AMY’S HALLMARK ROGER DUNN ▲ BEST BUY ■ HOME DEPOT ▲ JARED GALLERIA ■ VICTORIA’S SECRET ▲ BEVMO! ▲ THE SLEEP SHOPPE ▲ ARMSTRONG ■ PARTY CITY ▲
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▲
●
BETTY BELTS GOLFSMITH ● FRY’S ●
VENTURA WINE CO. SIT ’N SLEEP ● GREEN THUMB ● ●
■ PETCO ▲ JACK’S
●
▲
●
SHOES THE LAKES ▲ STAPLES ▲ VAL SURF ▲ SALVATION ARMY ▲ JIM’S TIRE CENTER
GEORGE THOMPSON
PAYLESS PACIFIC VIEW ● LAUTZENHISER’S ● VENTURA SURF ● GOODWILL AMERICA’S ’S TIRES ● AMERICA
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Comedy/Nightclub
▲
CANYON CLUB
● VENTURA HARBO HARBOR R COMEDY
Tattoo Parlo Parlorr
▲
CHARLIE’S HOUSE
●
Window & Doors
JIMI’S TATTOO
▲
MILGARD
●
WEST COAST SASH
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Dining American Food American ood...... ............. .............. ............. ........ 5 Bagel ....... .............. ............. ............. .............. ............. .......... 5 Bakery Bake ry .............. .................... ............. .............. ............. ...... 5 Barbecuee ...... Barbecu ............. .............. ............. ............. .......... ... 6 Breakfast.................................... 6 Brunch............. Brunch...... ............. ............. .............. ............. ........ 6 Business Busine ss Lunch............ Lunch................... ............. ........ 7 Chinese Food.............................. ood..................... ......... 8 Coffee House.............................. 8 Deli...... Deli ............. .............. .............. ............. ............. ............ ..... 9 Dinner Under Under $10 .............. .................... .......... 9 Food Truck................................ ruck......................... ....... 10 French Food.............................. ood .............................. 10
AMERICAN FOOD East county winner Cheesecake Factory West county winner Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
Full county favorite
★ ★
The Habit Burger Grill BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery
East county favorit favorites es
Lazy Dog Café Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill ★ Brent’s Delicatessen & Restaurant
★
★
West county favorites
★
Watermark Restaurant Busy Bee Café
★
Aloha Steakhouse
★
Busy Bee Café The Busy Bee Café has been a owntown tradition since 1963. The red vinyl booths, black and hite checkerboard tiled floor, and
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individual wall-mounted jukeboxes at each table, all come together to make the Busy Bee a swinging place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Its menu is old-fashioned old-fashioned and delicious, with everything from burgers and fries to chicken pot pie and Reuben sandwiches. Refreshing fountain drinks include milkshakes, malts and root beer floats. Generous portions and cheerful servers make the Busy Bee a hit with young and old alike. Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Busy Bee is the place to go for a delicious meal or a cool, refreshing fountain drink. The Busy Bee Café is at 478 E. Main St. in Ventura. Information: 643-4864 Website: http://www.busybeecafe.biz/ http://www.busybeecafe.biz/
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