Last night's P360 2009 Reader's Poll Best of Petaluma Award Gala was an upbeat, positive, friendly affair, and coupled with the necessary business-paced beat of the occasion, a refreshing change of pace for a wonderful weeknight event!
Many of our city by the rivers top chefs were gathered in one room at the same time - quite a sight to behold on a balmy, Indian Summer Wednesday evening. Some wearing their chefs coats for a quick salute to the voters and a dash back to the kitchen, award in arm!
For all of the winners it was a honor
to stand up and be recognized amongst their peers in the various business/entertainment/cultural/health care and education communities. "I'm absolutely delighted with my award," says a beaming Timo pictured above with Petaluma Council Member Mike Harris and 'Best House Painter, Joe Schuster with his wife Anastasia and at right, with wife and blog instigator, Frances. "Having navigated my many clients through such a challenging time in the real estate sector, I am all the more inspired to preserve our neighborhood values and at the same time, secure some of the best deals available for individuals and families who have made Petaluma their home."
Congrats to all of this year's many winners, including several of our own top picks around town: Cucina Paradiso for 'Best Italian Food', Della Fattoria for 'Best Bakery', Green String Farm 'Local Food Producer', Heebe Jeebe 'Novelty Gift Store', Kastania Vineyards 'Locally Produced Red Wine', La Dolce Vita 'Wine Bar', Out West Garage 'Auto Repair Shop', Petaluma High School 'Best Public School', Tony Najiola of Central Market "Best Chef and Best Seafood at a local Restaurant', Trader Joes 'Best Place to Buy Flowers' and Petaluma Market 'Best Grocery Store'.
