Best of Inland
The wait is over! The results are in! Here is how Pomerado News readers voted in our 2018 Best of North Inland Reader’s Poll. There are quite a few new faces this year, and many of the "incumbents" are still on top.
This list includes businesses, restaurants and people whose excellent efforts make our area one of the most wonderful places on the planet in which to live, work and play. Your support and patronage will help them keep up their great work!
Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to all our readers who voted for them!
Accounting & Tax Preparation
- Cafiero Tax & Financial Services
- BD Tax & Accounting
- Allen Barron
American Food
- Kaminski's BBQ & Sports Lounge
- Mainstream Bar & Grill
- Hamburger Factory
Asian Restaurant
- Akai Hana
- Poway Sushi Lounge
- Chin's Szechwan-Rancho Bernardo
Auto Dealership
- Poway Hyundai
- Poway Honda
- Perry Ford Poway
Auto Service
- Poway Transmissions
- European Automotive Center
- Poway's Precision Automotive
Bakery
- Edelweiss Bakery
- Champagne French Bakery Café
- Jessie's Bakeshop
Breakfast
- Mainstream Bar & Grill
- Original Pancake House
- Hamburger Factory
Brewery
- Karl Strauss Brewing Co. 4S Ranch
- Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co.
- Second Chance Beer Co.
Brunch
- Rancho Bernardo Inn
- Avant- RB Inn
- Broken Yolk Café
Burger
- Bruski Burgers and Brew
- Grub Burger Bar
- Mainstream Bar & Grill
Cafe
- Champagne French Bakery Cafe
- Nutmeg Bakery and Café
- Kountry Kafe
Car Wash or Detailing
- Body Beautiful Car Wash
- Soapy Joe's-RB
- San Diego Car Care - RB/CMR
Carpet & Flooring
- Contract Carpet
- Artistic Impressions
- Poway Carpets
Chiropractic
- Community Chiropractic Center
- San Diego Brain Center
- Wiederrich Chiropractic
Coffee Shop
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
- The Kings Craft Coffee Co.
- Peet's Coffee & Tea
Dance Studio
- Southern California Ballet
- Danceology
- 4S Dance Academy
Day Spa
- The Spa at Rancho Bernardo Inn
- Rainwater Spa
- Zenspa
Dentist
- Dr. K. Kam Ghandehari, DDS, Rancho Bernardo Dental Arts
- Dr. Peter A. Rich, DMD, Poway Dental Arts
- Dr. Rafik Riad, Oak Tree Dental
Dermatology
- Bernardo Dermatology
- Dermacare-RB
- Refresh RX
Dessert
- Edelweiss Bakery
- Champagne French Bakery Café
- AVANT at Rancho Bernardo Inn
Dry Cleaners
- Ogden's Cleaners
- Colony Cleaners
- Town Center Cleaners-RB
Estate Planner
- Robert A. Smykowski
- Littorno Law
- Robinson & Wilson, ALC
Family Restaurant
- Hamburger Factory
- Mainstream Bar & Grill
- Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co.
Financial Planner
- Cook & Cook RB
- Brian Basinger
- Steven Narkter, CPA - RB
Fine Dining
- Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
- AVANT at Rancho Bernardo Inn
- Café Luna
Fitness Studio
- Orangetheory Fitness
- Poway Jazzercise Fitness Center
- Studio Sweat
Florist
- Crystal Gardens Florist
- Edible Arrangements
- Cozy Posies Flowers & Gifts
Frozen Yogurt
- Golden Spoon Rancho Bernardo
- In the Mix
- Yogurtland
Gift Store/Unique Items
- Elam's Hallmark
- Poway Countryside Barn
- Cork and Vine, Bernardo Winery
Golf Course
- Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course
- Maderas Golf Club
- Bernardo Heights Country Club
Greek or Mediterranean
- Daphne's California Greek
- Yanni's Bar & Grill
- Athens Market
Hair Salon
- Blush Salon & Day Spa
- Hair Zone
- JoJo's Hair Salon
Happy Hour
- Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
- Mainstream Bar & Grill
- AVANT at Rancho Bernardo Inn
Health Club/Gym
- Chuze Fitness Rancho Bernardo
- Anytime Fitness Poway
- LA Fitness Poway
Hearing Services
- Clear Choice Hearing Aid
- Professional Hearing Associates
- NuEar
Home Remodeling
- San Diego Granite
- Dream Design Builders
- Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen
Hotel
- Rancho Bernardo Inn
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Hampton Inn & Suites
In-Home Care
- Seniors Helping Seniors - RB
- Assisting Hands Home Care
- Home Instead Senior Care
Insurance
- Cathy Peterson-Farmers Insurance
- Mari Garcia-Allstate
- Kevin Paulson Insurance Agency Inc.
Italian Restaurant
- Villa Capri Trattoria & Wine Bar
- Mama Cella's
- Cafe Luna
Jewelry
- Unicorn Jewelry
- Poway Fine Jewelry
- Artistry in Gold
Kids Sports League
- San Diego Soccer Club
- North County Soccer Park
- Poway Youth Soccer League
Landscaping & Garden
- Walter Andersen Nursery
- Armstrong Garden Center
- Greenway Lawn Aeration
Lunch
- Mainstream Bar & Grill
- Duff's Doggz
- Kaminski's BBQ & Sports Lounge
Margarita
- Miguel's Cocina-4S Ranch
- Mainstream Bar & Grill
- Rene's Mexican Grill & Cantina
Market or Grocery
- Sprouts
- Baron's Market
- Jimbo's Naturally
Massage
- Massage Envy
- Elements Massage Carmel Mountain
- Massage Heights 4S Ranch
Mexican Restaurant
- Miguel's Cocina 4S Ranch
- Rene's Mexican Grill & Cantina
- El Ranchito
Mortgage Broker
- Mike Lynch, Cornerstone Home Lending
- Craig Brown, Skyline Financial (formerly Rancho Financial)
- Richard Doughty, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
New Restaurant
- TIE iHOP- RB and 2Good2B Bakery Café-RB
- Pho Ca Dao-Poway
- Napizza
Optical
- TIE Dr. Suzanne Lee- RB and North County Optometry
- 4S Optometry
- Eyelux Optometry
Orthodontics
- Dr. Stephen Henry, Braces by Henry
- Dr. Peter J. Bauer, Orthodontic Specialists
- Dr. Noel Moser, Moser Orthodontics
Pediatric Dentist
- McGrady Dental Group
- Dr. Ellen Im Pediatric Dentistry
- My Kids Dentist & Orthodontics
Pet Store
- Kahoots
- Elston Hay & Grain
- Buried Bone
Pilates Studio
- Poway Pilates
- Propel Pilates-RB
- Club Pilates Poway
Pizza
- Pizza Studio
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto
- Borrelli's of Rancho Bernardo
Plastic Surgery
- Dr. Douglas Reavie
- Gupta Plastic Surgery
- Sky Facial Plastic Surgery
Private School
- Hilltop Preschool
- St. Michael's School
- Maranatha Christian
Sandwich
- Jersey Mike's Poway
- Board & Brew-4S
- Sidny's Bagel & Deli
Self Storage
- Scripps Poway Self Storage
- Rancho Bernardo Self Storage
- Garden Road Self Storage
Senior Living
- Casa de las Campanas
- The Remington Club
- Seacrest Village
Skin Care Specialists
- RefreshRX
- All About Me Medical Day Spa
- Dermacare Laser & Skin Care Clinics Rancho Bernardo
Sports Bar
- Mainstream Bar & Grill
- Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Co.
- Kaminski's BBQ & Sports Lounge
Sushi
- Poway Sushi Lounge
- Akai Hana
- RB Sushi
Taco
- Taco Taco
- Miguels Cocina-4S Ranch
- Rene's Mexican Grill & Cantina
Takeout
- Pizza Studio
- Duff's Doggz
- Pick Up Stix
Thai Restaurant
- Charm Thai Kitchen
- Bua Thai - Poway
- Pattaya Thai
Veterinarian
- Best Friends Veterinary Hospital
- Midland Animal Clinic
- Poway Animal Hospital
Wedding Venue
- Bernardo Winery
- Rancho Bernardo Inn
- Maderas Golf Club
Wine Bar
- Villa Capri Trattoria & Wine Bar
- The Barrel Room
- The Cork and Craft
Yoga Studio
- Core Power Yoga-Poway
- Rancho Bernardo Yoga
- Yoga Six-4S