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MOUNTAINVIEWVOICE SECTION 2 f you are wild about food, look no further than Best of Moun- or coffee shop anywhere in the city, or see how the tech revolution tain View 2007, providing the winners and runners-up in our began by visiting the Computer History Museum annual readers’ poll. A savvy diner could spend weeks tasting Some of the best entertainment in the region plays live and loud at his or her way through the cornucopia of restaurants that have Shoreline Amphitheatre, an institution that offers a striking outdoor Imade Mountain View a premier dining destination on the Peninsula. stage for top-tier performers who play for patrons seated on a grassy Castro Street’s bumper crop of ethnic eateries is just one of the rea- hillside or in premium seats at stage level. The downtown Center for the sons to spend a lunch or dinner hour here. Besides the palate, Moun- Performing Arts brings in the professionals from TheatreWorks, and the tain View provides plenty of talent in many other specialties including Pear Street Theatre is a refreshing venue for experimental works. personal care, car care, finances, home furnishings and hotels. Mountain View’s vibrant mix of ethnic cuisine reflects a popula- And besides the great food and services, any resident will tell you tion that has made it one of the friendliest towns on the Peninsula. Mountain View is just a great place to live. With Google and Micro- Please enjoy the Voice’s Best of Mountain View 2007, made possible soft leading the way, the city blends a vibrant high-tech community by our readers— the people who know this city best. They know with its food culture. Check out the free WiFi from a restaurant where to find the good stuff! ■ Auto Body Repair service. Drivers as far as Berkeley take Or, ask for a scrumptious crepe. Top 400 Castro St.; Mon.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.- advantage of Larry’s promise that the it with Odwalla or the great coffee 10 p.m.; 940-9500 FCC COLLISION CENTER repairs will last 24,000 miles or at least available here. The service is quick Runner up: Tied House Mountain View customers knock on two years without fail. Customers also and worth leaving a tip for. From suits Cafe & Brewery FCC Collision Center’s door when get Early Bird and After Hours Lock- to sneakers, the place attracts a fair their car is in need of a major struc- out services. To help your car stay on bunch of loyal customers who feel ■ Barbecue tural surgery. Denting, repainting and the road clean and green, Larry’s also The Posh Bagel doesn’t stay open long other accidental injuries are all taken arranges free workshops. enough. Sandwiches start at $5.35. UNCLE FRANK’S BBQ care of by this family-owned business 2526 Leghorn St.; Mon.-Fri. 444 Castro St.; Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.- The Bay Area does barbecue, and only a few blocks away from down- 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.- 6 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m.-5p.m.; Sun. Mountain View knows it better thanks town Mountain View. ICAR Gold 5:30 p.m.; 968-5202 8 a.m.-3p.m.; 968-5308 to Uncle Frank’s BBQ on Old Mid- Certified for its high quality service Runner up: Runner up: Noah’s Bagels dlefield Way. Barbeque aficionados since 1979. Dean’s Automotive Inc. describe their brush with Uncle Frank’s 177 E. Evelyn Ave.; 965-1440 ■ Bar beef brisket “smoked for over 30 hours” ■ as a religious experience. Frank’s Loui- Runner up: Magnussen Car West Bagel siana style slow smoked meat, chicken Auto Body CASCAL RESTAURANT THE POSH BAGEL Could Cascal be the crown jewel of and pork ribs come as close seconds. ■ Auto Repair On your way out from the Mountain Castro Street? To savor the house Forget the grill next to the pool. Friends View Library, a stop at The Posh Bagel specialties at the lively bar which won are all you need to tackle Uncle Frank’s LARRY’S AUTOWORKS on Castro Street is worth a U-turn. the coveted title of Best Bar in town, legendary large portions topped with a Best known for its breakfast, The Cascal recommends you try its Cuban special family recipe sauce and a side of When you get a guarantee like Larry’s, baked beans. Meals start at $7.50. you can be sure residents from Moun- Posh Bagel serves a great lunch too. classic Mojito, Brazil’s national cock- tain View and beyond will drive the Depending on your appetite, you tail called Caipirinha and the Spanish distance to get high class customer can order a light vegetarian filling House Made Sangria. Cocktails start Continued on next page or cashew chicken with your bagel. at $7.50. APRIL 27, 2007 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■ 25 BestOf Continued from previous page slice of coffee cake. Add to this Runner up: In-N-Out Burger taurant pulls in the pedestrians. ■ Coffee House some eggs and hash browns, Good for takeout but great for (Independent) 2135 Old Middlefield Way; and you know why Mountain ■ Burrito eating in. Lunch starts at $6.45 Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.- View picks Hobee’s as its favorite and dinner at $7.95. DANA STREET ROASTING Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; 964-4476 breakfast place every year. Ideal TAQUERIA LA BAMBA 743 Dana St.; Tue-Thu. 11 a.m.- COMPANY Runner up: for Sunday sit-down brunch Let’s hear it for Taqueria La 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.- Mountain View grabs its first Clarke’s Charcoal Broiler banter, Hobee’s also offer snacks, Bamba for serving the best bur- 11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; and second cup at Dana Street pasta and chicken entrees along ritos in Mountain View. Custom- 960-1677 Roasting Company. Follow the ■ with energy smoothies. On the Bookstore ers say juicy burritos and great seductive smell of freshly roast- weekends, Hobee’s is noisier and Runner up: Golden Wok salsa makes Taqueria their No. ed coffee beans down Castro the queues are long. Chinese Restaurant BOOKS INC. 1 choice. Beating out stiff com- Street to Dana for a spot of Celt- When the assistant at big name 2312 Central Expressway; Mon.- petition next door, Taqueria La ■ Chiropractor ic music with your Mint Mocha. bookstores can’t find a title, they Fri. 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. Bamba has found favor with its Take up a chair to sip ‘n surf or drop their voice a few decibels and 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 968-6050 fans for fresh ingredients, large LISA M. DEVLIN soak up the sun on the sidewalk. portions and super quick service. tell you Books Inc would have it. Runner up: Country Gourmet You’ll find a fair mix of readers, Books Inc takes pride in knowing Regular burrito is $4.25. For the second consecutive year, Mountain View hands over the surfers and techies at the tables customers personally. They also ■ Burger 2058 Old Middlefield Way; here. Soy Lattes, Americano specialize in carrying small publish- crown to Dr. Lisa M. Devlin as the Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat.- Best Chiropractor in town. Devlin and the house brewed Chai are ers’ titles not available elsewhere. The CLARKE’S Sun. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; 965-2755 recommended by the staff. Live independent bookstore has a hectic has been treating customers in CHARCOAL BROILER Runner up: La Costena Mountain View and other cities bands play at Dana frequently in calendar of events with speakers the evenings. dropping by for book signings. You Mountain View has crowned Custom Burritos for 14 years using the Activator 744 W. Dana St.; Mon.-Thu. can also browse at leisure or take Clarke’s Charcoal Broiler king yet Method practice which is a low ■ 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. 6:30 a.m.- your purchase upstairs in the coffee again for grilling the meanest pat- Chinese force technique for treating joint 10 p.m.; Fri 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; and sandwiches section. Open late. ties this side of the Bay. After sweat- dysfunctions. Her customers seek ing it out in the gym, you know CAFE YULONG overall wellness, treatment for Sat. 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.- 301 Castro St.; Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.- you’ve earned yourself a choice It’s the pork dumplings, sizzling accidental injuries, and sports 6 p.m.; 390-9638 11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-midnight; from Clarke’s list of 23 burgers. rice soup and homemade noodles preparation. The initial exam costs Runner up: Red Rock Cafe Sun. 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; 428-1234 Here you are welcome to help your- which makes Mountain View $119 which is inclusive of the first Runner up: Book Buyers self to the generous condiments, vote for Cafe Yulong three years adjustment. Follow up visit is $57. ■ Dry Cleaners cheeses and toppings, thanks to in a row. Mia, the manager, says ■ 1265 Montecito Ave., Suite 105; Breakfast/Brunch Clarke’s wonderful you-put-what- that all the meats and vegetables Mon. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tues. 8 CAREFUL CLEANERS you-want-on-your-burger philoso- are fresh, and customers can taste a.m.-12 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; HOBEE’S phy.