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Best of Folsom 2012
It’s been 10 years since we started the Best of Folsom campaign. Folsom has changed quite a bit! 10 years ago, Palladio Mall was a mere dream and an empty field, while Broadstone was largely undeveloped as well. The Iron Point shopping area was largely barren as well. The last 10 years have been good to Folsom.
This year, we decided to mix it up a bit. The goal of the Best of Folsom was to recognize local businesses and hopefully drive a little traffic their way. After all, Folsom dollars should support Folsom businesses! Since our goal was to support local businesses, we removed a number of chains and fast food restaurants from a number of lists. Though it likely did not impact many results, we heard your feedback. Next year these fast food restaurants and notable chains will be back, but we have some ideas to mix it up a bit. Stay tuned.
Hats off to Chicago Fire! It was a good year for them. Not only did they open their second location in Folsom, they were also your choice for Restaurant of the Year. It was a good year for Bidwell Street Bistro as well… 4 awards and Best Waitress! Not bad!
Best Gift Shop: 1. Grapes & Ivy 2. Snooks 3. The Bag Lady |
Best Beauty Salon: 1. Colourz 2. Hoshall’s for Hair 3. Maribou |
Best Sutter Street Merchant: 1. Snook’s 2. The Bag Lady 3. The Black Rooster |
Best Palladio Merchant: 1. Whole Foods 2. Chicago Fire 3. Panera Bread |
Best Veterinarian: 1. Blue Ravine Animal Hospital 2. Pet Vets 3. Folsom Vet Hospital |
Best Health Club: 1. California Family Fitness 2. 24 Hour Fitness 3. Broadstone Racquet Club |
Best Grocery Store: 1. Trader Joe’s 2. Whole Foods 3. Raley’s |
Best Park: 1. Lembi Park / Folsom Aquatic Center 2.Castle Park 3. Livermore Park |
Favorite City Council Member: 1. Kerri Howell 2. Ernie Sheldon 3. Steve Miklos |
Who MyFolsomites Want to Run for City Council: 1. Robert Giacommetti 2. John Gladding (aw, shucks!) 3. Steve “The Dad” Heard |
Best Barber: 1. Lucky’s Barber Shop 2. Sport Clips 3. Folsom barber |
Favorite Folsom Event: 1. Folsom LIVE 2. Folsom Rodeo & Cattle Drive 3. Concerts in the Park |
Folsom’s “Next Big Thing” 1. Palladio Mall 2. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 3. Folsom Railroad Block |
Best Perk of Living in Folsom: 1. American River Bike Trail 2. Safety 3. Location (close to everything) |
Desired Business (You Listening, Palladio?) 1. Macy’s 2. Cheesecake Factory 3. Barnes & Noble |
Folsomites Can’t Wait Until… 1. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill 2. Palladio Mall Completion 3. Summer! |
Best Bar: 1. Manderes 2. Samuel Horne’s 3. Streets of London |
Best Wine Bar: 1. Back Wine Bar 2. Bidwell Street Bistro 3. The Cellar |
Best Bartender: 1. Kevin Kindlespire, Folsom Lake Bowl 2. Andrew, Fat’s 3. Aaron, Bidwell Street Bistro |
Best Waiter or Waitress: 1. Michelle Serrano, Bidwell Street Bistro 2. Mandi, Land Ocean 3. Jill, Strings |
Best Place to Take a Date: 1. Bidwell Street Bistro 2. Sutter Street Steakhouse 3. Chez Daniel |
Best Lunch Spot: 1. Bidwell Street Bistro 2. Jack’s Urban Eats 2. Karen’s Bakery |
Best Desserts: 1. Karen’s Bakery 2. Bidwell Street Bistro 3. Snooks |
Best Breakfast Spot: 1. Sutter Street Grill 2. Gold Miner Cafe 3. Karen’s |
Best Happy Hour: 1. Fat’s 2. BJ’s 3. Sutter Street Steakhouse |
Best Appetizers: 1. Fat’s 2. BJ’s 3. Manderes |
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Best Vegetarian Food: 1. Freshii 2. Mylapore 3. Whole Foods |
Best Bistro: 1. Bidwell Street Bistro 2. Jack’s Urban Eats 3. Manderes |
Best Casual Dining: 1. BJ’s 2. Jack’s 3. Samuel Horne’s |
Best Indian Food: 1. Ruchi Indian Cuisine 2. India House 3. Curry Club |
Best Cultural Cuisine: 1. Old Europe 2. Kabob House 3. Ruchi Indian Cuisine |
Best Thai Food: 1. Thai Paradise 2. Krua Thai 3. Thai Siam |
Best Chinese Food: 1. Fat’s 2. Hop Sing 3. Sunny Garden |
Best Sushi: 1. Blue Nami 2. Wasabi Sushi 3. Taiko Sushi |
Best Italian Food: 1. Visconti 2. Sergio’s 3. Macaroni Grille Best Pizza:
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Best Surf or Turf: 1. Sutter Street Steakhouse 2. Bidwell Street Bistro 3. Scott’s Seafood |
Best Frozen Treat: 1. Nuyo 2. Cold Stone Ice Cream 3. Pinkberry |
Best Coffee Bar: 1. Peet’s 2. Karen’s 3. Coffee Republic |
Best Bicycle Shop: 1. Bicycles Plus 2. Folsom Bike 3. Bicycle Planet |
Best New Restaurant 2012: 1. Blue Nami 2. Land Ocean 3. Chicago Fire |
Best French Fries: 1. Bidwell Street Bistro 2. Jack’s Urban Eats 3. Red Robin |
Best Burgers: 1. Bidwell Street Bistro 2. In-N-Out 3. Smashburger |
Restaurant of the Year 2012: 1. Chicago Fire 2. Bidwell Street Bistro 3. Fat’s Asia Bistro and Dim Sum Bar |
Best Tourist Spot: 1. Sutter Street 2. Folsom Bike Trail 3. Folsom Lake |
Best Kept Secret: 1. CSUS Aquatic Center 2. Folsom Zoo 3. 48 Natoma Gallery |
Best Place That Could Use Your Business: 1. Strings 2. Folsom Lake Bowl 3. Sutter Street |
Best Place to Watch the Olympics: 1. Home 2. Folsom Lake Bowl 3. Folsom Sports Garage |
Best Place to Ride out the 2012 Apocalypse…! 1. Home 2. Church 3. Folsom Lake Bowl |
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Best of Folsom 2011
Can you believe this effort has been going on 9 years now? The great thing about this contest is that there’s always a great new business around the corner. It wasn’t too long ago Jack’s or Manderes were in the fray, now they dominate the awards. This year we did a run-off with the top vote getters for Restaurant of the Year. It was a good year for Fat’s… not only did they clean up Happy Hour, Appetizers, and Chinese Food, they scored as the Best Restaurant in town. If you only have one night to experience Folsom, it’s hard to go wrong at Fat’s. [ad#SLOAN – 300×250] [ad#SLOAN – 300×250] |
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