48 Hills is proud to host the 50th edition of the Bay Guardian Best of the Bay! Congratulations to all the winners of this years Readers’ Poll, and thank you to the thousands of readers who voted this year. See more winners’ categories here. And join us to celebrate the city and independent media on Saturday, October 5 at our 11th Anniversary 48 Hills Gala!
BEST STREET FAIR
FOLSOM STREET FAIR
www.folsomstreetevents.org
Runners Up: Carnaval, North Beach Festival
BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION
FERRY BUILDING
www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
Runners Up: Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz
BEST HOTEL
PHOENIX HOTEL
www.phoenixsf.com
Runners Up: Fairmont San Francisco, Hotel Kabuki
BEST TOUR
SAN FRANCISCO CITY GUIDES
www.sfcityguides.org
Runners Up: Skip the Bus, Rides By Me Sidecar Tours
BEST KIDS’ VENUE
EXPLORATORIUM
www.exploratorium.edu
Runners Up: Randall Museum of Science, House of Air
BEST POLITICIAN
AARON PESKIN
Runners Up: Dean Preston, Scott Wiener
BEST ONLINE PERSONALITY
BROKE-ASS STUART
www.brokeassstuart.com
Runners Up: Peter Finch, Kochina Rude
BEST LOCAL WEBSITE
MISSION LOCAL
www.missionlocal.org
Runners Up: Broke-Ass Stuart, Eddie’s List
BEST PODCAST
BITCH TALK
www.bitchtalkpodcast.com
Runners Up: Champagne Room Secrets, Diva Dudes
BEST RADIO STATION
KQED
www.kqed.org
Runners Up: KPFA, KALW
BEST NONPROFIT
ROCKET DOG RESCUE
www.rocketdogrescue.org
Runners Up: Creativity Explored, Eviction Defense Collaborative
BEST ANIMAL RESCUE
MUTTVILLE
www.muttville.org
Runners Up: SFSPCA, Rocket Dog Rescue
BEST DOG WALKERS
DOG TALES
www.dogtalesunleashed.com
Runners Up: Sniff & Go, Awesome Pawsome
BEST DOG GROOMERS
VIRGINIA’S PROFESSIONAL PET GROOMING
1800 San Jose Avenue, SF.
(415) 860-0720
Runners Up: VIP Grooming, Kosita’s Pet Grooming
BEST PLUMBING
HEISE’S PLUMBING
www.heisesplumbing.com
Runners Up: Ace Plumbing, Sugar Bear Plumbing
BEST ELECTRICIAN
PAURIC ELECTRIC
www.thesfelectrician.com
Runners Up: Ike’s Electric, Value Electric
BEST MOVING SERVICE
DELANCEY STREET MOVERS
www.delanceystreetfoundation.org
Runners Up: Shamrock, Jay’s Small Moves
BEST HOUSE CLEANERS
LA COLECTIVA
www.lacolectivasf.com
Runners Up: BerryClean, Green Terra
BEST AUTO MECHANICS
415Mechanix
www.415mechanix.com
Runners Up: Noe Valley Auto Works, Action Auto Care
BEST BICYCLE REPAIR
VALENCIA CYCLERY
www.valenciacyclery.com
Runners Up: Box Dog Bikes, Scenic Routes
BEST TAILOR
AL’S ATTIRE
www.alsattire.com
Runners Up: Michelle’s Tailor, Diaz Brothers
BEST SALON
GINGER RUBIO SALON
www.gingerrubio.com
Runners Up: Pony Salon, Vierra & Friends
BEST GYM
FITNESS SF
www.fitnesssf.com
Runners Up: Rhythm & Motion, Live Fit Gym
BEST TRAINER
ACE MORGAN
www.acemorganfitness.com
Runners Up: Dudley Flores, Richard Upshaw
BEST YOGA STUDIO
NEW MISSION YOGA
www.newmissionyoga.com
Runners Up: HAUM Studio, Yoga Flow
