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Announcing the 2012 Readers' Choice Winners

Who has the best pizza in North County? How about the best customer service? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice.

Posted by Deanne Goodman (Editor), August 24, 2012 at 04:32 pm

All this summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Burger and Most Dog-Friendly Business to Best Martial Arts Studio.

We've tallied all the poll votes and now it's time to announce the winners. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners

Carlsbad Walkway, on the Green Space

Best Pizza

Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria

Best Burger

Best Coffee Shop

Gordy's Bakery

ReLeaf Spa

Best Martial Arts Studio

Best Bargain Shopping

Best Wedding Venue

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barbara segal August 24, 2012 at 01:37 pm

what about best microbrewery choices? best Mexican food?

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Deanne Goodman (Editor) August 24, 2012 at 04:29 pm

we didn't do those categories this time around, but what places would you say are the best microbreweries and best Mexican Food?

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