Style Magazine - Readers Choice Awards - El Dorado County Foothills 2022
In this month’s issue, our biggest of the year, we’re celebrating the season—along with all our region’s small businesses (and business owners)—in a big way. If you’re like me and read magazines back to front, then start with “Last Look” on page 82 for an autumn-esque picture snapped locally and our favorite leaf-peeping locales, including East Sacramento—an urban forest that’s currently awash in a canopy of yellow, orange, and crimson-colored trees. Leaving the leaves behind, turn to page 68 for some easy, autumn-inspired recipes utilizing the cream of the harvest crop, including a butternut squash risotto you’ll be eager to reheat…and have on repeat. In honor of the most hallowed holiday—the one where consuming colossal amounts of candy and donning creepy costumes is A-OK—we asked area distilleries for their “boo”ziest, most spirited cocktails. Pick your poison (I think I’ll start with the Midori-spiked, freaky-looking “Frankenstein”) on page 72. We also share some fun, festive Halloween happenings in The 10 Spot (page 16) that are sure to (pumpkin) spice up the season. Around here, it wouldn’t be October without our annual “Best of” feature, where we announce the winners of this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. It’s a personal favorite because I always discover new (literally) winning places around town to support—like Pasty Pies of the World and Exhilaration Station—and am reminded of all the talented, innovative entrepreneurs our region is teeming with. Find out if your favorite people and places made the list starting on page 51. There’s much more in store, too, including an inspiring, informative piece about local women beating breast cancer (page 20); a spotlight on some of the area’s best bands (page 26); and tips on making sure your WFH office is an authentic place of productivity, whether you prefer to work indoors or (like me!) out (page 54). I hope you’ll agree that these glossy print pages are as plentiful and uplifting as the autumn season itself. Enjoy! ——Megan megan@stylemg.com @meggoeggowaffle
In this month’s issue, our biggest of the year, we’re celebrating the season—along with all our region’s small businesses (and business owners)—in a big way. If you’re like me and read magazines back to front, then start with “Last Look” on page 82 for an autumn-esque picture snapped locally and our favorite leaf-peeping locales, including East Sacramento—an urban forest that’s currently awash in a canopy of yellow, orange, and crimson-colored trees.
Leaving the leaves behind, turn to page 68 for some easy, autumn-inspired recipes utilizing the cream of the harvest crop, including a butternut squash risotto you’ll be eager to reheat…and have on repeat.
In honor of the most hallowed holiday—the one where consuming colossal amounts of candy and donning creepy costumes is A-OK—we asked area distilleries for their “boo”ziest, most spirited cocktails. Pick your poison (I think I’ll start with the Midori-spiked, freaky-looking “Frankenstein”) on page 72. We also share some fun, festive Halloween happenings in The 10 Spot (page 16) that are sure to (pumpkin) spice up the season.
Around here, it wouldn’t be October without our annual “Best of” feature, where we announce the winners of this year’s Readers’ Choice Awards. It’s a personal favorite because I always discover new (literally) winning places around town to support—like Pasty Pies of the World and Exhilaration Station—and am reminded of all the talented, innovative entrepreneurs our region is teeming with. Find out if your favorite people and places made the list starting on page 51.
There’s much more in store, too, including an inspiring, informative piece about local women beating breast cancer (page 20); a spotlight on some of the area’s best bands (page 26); and tips on making sure your WFH office is an authentic place of productivity, whether you prefer to work indoors or (like me!) out (page 54).
I hope you’ll agree that these glossy print pages are as plentiful and uplifting as the autumn season itself. Enjoy!
——Megan
megan@stylemg.com
@meggoeggowaffle
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BEST SWIM SCHOOL<br />
1. Steve Wallen Swim School<br />
2. SwimLabs<br />
3. Placerville Aquatic Center<br />
BEST YOGA STUDIO<br />
1. Ohana Moon Yoga<br />
2. Main St. Yoga<br />
3. The Meadow Connect<br />
BEST BRIDAL HAIR<br />
1. Ciao Bella Salon<br />
2. Bombshell Salon & Co.<br />
3. Cierra + Co.<br />
BEST BRIDAL MAKEUP<br />
1. Cierra + Co.<br />
2. Lea Buehler BGorgeous<br />
3. All Dolled Up Beauty + Bridal<br />
BEST BRIDAL SHOP<br />
1. The Clothes Mine<br />
2. De La Rosa's Bridal & Tuxedo<br />
3. Onyx Bridal<br />
BEST LIMOUSINE COMPANY<br />
1. Foothill Area Rapid Transit<br />
2. Neumann Enterprises<br />
3. Mother Lode Adventures Charter Services<br />
Steve Wallen Swim School photo by Ray Burgess ©stylemediagroup. Diane Wilkinson Catering photo<br />
by Taylor Gillespie ©stylemediagroup.<br />
BEST MARTIAL ARTS<br />
INSTRUCTOR<br />
1. Bob Westphal at Cameron Park<br />
and Foothill Taekwondo<br />
2. Scott Newman at New Man's Karate<br />
3. Kelly Webb at Full Circle Martial and Healing Arts<br />
BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO<br />
1. Cameron Park and<br />
Foothill Taekwondo<br />
2. Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts<br />
3. New Man's Karate<br />
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER<br />
1. Melody Christensen<br />
at Kaia Fit Placerville<br />
2. Jennifer Heape at Fitness Solutions<br />
3. Stacy Alway at <strong>El</strong>ite Iron Gym<br />
BEST PILATES INSTRUCTOR<br />
1. Karen Pledger at <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong><br />
Hills Sports Club, a Spare Time<br />
Sports Club<br />
2. Marylor Hood at Club Pilates<br />
3. Mary Aloi at Sly Park Yoga & Pilates<br />
BEST PILATES STUDIO<br />
1. Club Pilates<br />
2. <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Hills Sports Club, a Spare Time<br />
Sports Club<br />
3. Sly Park Yoga & Pilates<br />
BEST SPECIALTY FITNESS<br />
1. Jazzercise<br />
2. Kaia Fit Placerville<br />
3. Fitness Solutions<br />
BEST YOGA INSTRUCTOR<br />
1. Gretta (Smith) Schmidt<br />
at Ohana Moon Yoga<br />
2. Kellee Falkenstrom at Main St. Yoga<br />
3. TIE: Julia Johnsen at Main St. Yoga AND<br />
Mary Aloi at Sly Park Yoga & Pilates<br />
BEST LINEN RENTALS<br />
1. <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Hills Party Rentals<br />
2. High Sierra Events<br />
3. BBJ La Tavola<br />
BEST REHEARSAL DINNER PLACE<br />
1. Smith Flat House<br />
2. The Independent Restaurant and Bar<br />
3. Sienna Restaurant<br />
BEST WEDDING CAKES/<br />
DESSERTS<br />
1. Frank Vilt's Cakes<br />
2. Baker & A Black Cat<br />
3. Caked<br />
BEST WEDDING DÉCOR<br />
1. Forever Vintage Rentals<br />
2. High Sierra Events<br />
3. <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Hills Party Rentals<br />
BEST WEDDING DJ<br />
1. DJ Grant Petersen<br />
2. Music & More Entertainment<br />
3. J Crew Productions<br />
BEST WEDDING FLORIST<br />
1. Placerville Flowers on Main<br />
2. Couture Weddings by Dottie<br />
3. Natural Flair Custom Floral Designs<br />
BEST WEDDING INVITATIONS<br />
1. Minuteman Press<br />
2. <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Press and Blueprint<br />
3. Imperial Printing<br />
BEST WEDDING OFFICIANT<br />
1. Terri A. Smith<br />
2. Cindie Wilding<br />
3. Aaron Gifford<br />
BEST WEDDING PHOTO BOOTH<br />
1. Music & More Entertainment<br />
2. Northern California Crazy Booth<br />
3. Giggle & Riot Funbooths<br />
BEST WEDDING CATERER<br />
1. Diane Wilkinson Catering<br />
2. Off the Vine Catering<br />
3. Hog Wild Bar-B-Que & Luke and Lucy<br />
Catering<br />
BEST WEDDING<br />
PHOTOGRAPHER<br />
1. Artistic Photography by Tami<br />
2. Carrie Ayn<br />
3. Mariea Rummel Photography<br />
A very close #4: Sam Ferrand Photography<br />
BEST WEDDING PLANNER<br />
1. J. Marie Custom Events and<br />
Culinary Services<br />
2. A Daydream Wedding<br />
3. TIE: Courtney Lawhon Events AND Jenn<br />
Robirds Events<br />
BEST WEDDING RENTALS<br />
1. Celebrations! Party Rentals and<br />
Tents<br />
2. <strong>El</strong> <strong>Dorado</strong> Hills Party Rentals<br />
3. High Sierra Events<br />
BEST WEDDING VENUE<br />
1. The Davies Family Inn at<br />
ShadowRidge Ranch<br />
2. TIE: Helwig Winery AND Smith Flat House<br />
3. Saureel Vineyards<br />
BEST WEDDING<br />
VIDEOGRAPHER<br />
1. Jensen Films<br />
2. Reel to Real Video Productions<br />
3. The Uncommon Weddings<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2022</strong> | stylemg.com | EDCF | 9
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