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810 Washington Street T (619) 299-4272 F (619) 546-0961 http://hernholmgroup.com


The Hernholm Group is a


family partnership affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty. We have more than 35 years of combined experi- ence representing buyers and sellers of urban and coastal property in San Diego and have been number one in Mis- sion Hills for 14 years. To access local listings and market information, or to watch ourlatest video blog, visit: hernholmgroup.com Or, just stop by our uptown office


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at 810 Washington St. Second: Ascent Real Estate


FIRST PLACE FOR MARIJUANA COLLECTIVE


The Holistic Café Sells more than twenty variations of quality medicinal marijuana. Prices vary to accommodate different budgets, and medicinal products come in concentrated, edible, clone and holistic form.


415 University Avenue T (619) 269-7200


http://theholisticcafe.org Second: Green Works Third: The Greenery


FIRST PLACE FOR PIZZA Bronx Pizza


Has achieved iconic status in San Diego for its delicious New York pizza. It offers pizzas in 18 different flavors, each with a unique mix of toppings.


111 Washington Street T (619) 291-3341 www.bronxpizza.com


Second: Lefty’s Third: Filippi’s


FIRST PLACE FOR SANDWICH


Deli Llama Serves delicious salads, desserts, handmade potato chips, and the best local wines. The staff prepares fresh food and ingredients acquired form sustainable sources.


The Deli Llama prides itself on commitment to our custom- ers. We provide cuisine that is anything but ordinary—from sumptuous salads and paninis to award-winning local wines to yummy desserts to handmade potato chips. We proudly use only Boar’s Head meats and cheese, and offer many vegan and vegetarian soups by Decker Brothers Gourmet, fresh and healthy spa salads by Ganosh Gourmet and irresistible des- serts by The Cravory Cook- ies, Sweet! cupcakes and Chef Betsy G gluten-free desserts. We are committed to preparing our foods with fresh, local and sustainable foods whenever and wherever we can. The Deli Llama’s recipe for success blends a delectable combina- tion of fresh ingredients and friendly service with relaxed, comfortable ambiance. We


deliver locally and would love to cater your office luncheons! Come visit us at 3702 Fifth Avenue (on the corner at Penn- sylvania), visit our webpage @ DeliLlamaSD.com or even order online @ TheUsual on your smartphone.


3702 Fifth Avenue T (619) 295-4666 www.delillamasd.com


Second: Whole Foods Third: Hillcrest Sandwich


FIRST PLACE FOR VEGETARIAN Loving Hut


It is a peace and harmony loving franchise that provides vegetarian food made with vegan (plant-based) ingredients. It focuses on the health of living beings and the planet.


1905 El Cajon Blvd T (619) 683-9490 http://lovinghut.us/sandiego


Second: Rancho’s Cocina Third: Jyoti Bihanga


FIRST PLACE FOR SALAD


Tender Greens Collects produce from Scarborough Farms in Oxnard and uses organic ingredients. Gets beef from cows fed grain and given no hormones or antibiotics. Raise chickens in open space, free from cages, and use lines to get tuna in the Pacific Ocean.


2400 Historic Decatur Road T 619 226-6254 F 619 226-6257 www.tendergreensfood.com/loca- tions/san-diego


Second: Souplantation Third: Sultan Banoo


FIRST PLACE FOR DRY CLEANER


La Mission Cleaners Is known for its neighborhood convenience, friendly service, quality dry cleaning and alterations.


105 Washington Street T 619-295-4139


Second: Mission Hills Fabric Third: 5th Avenue Cleaners


FIRST PLACE FOR YOGA STU- DIO


Pilgrimage of the Heart Offers classes on relaxation, rejuvenation, strength and detoxification to invigorate mind and body. Helps clients build strength, flexibility and balance to reduce stress.


3287, 3301 Adams Avenue T (619) 640-4438 www.pilgrimageyoga.com


Second: Core Power Third: Ginseng Yoga


FIRST PLACE FOR HOSPITAL Scripps Mercy


This is a private, nonprofit health organization with four hospitals in five campuses. It has more than 2600 medical doctors, a wide outpatient care network and 13000 general employees.


Scripps Health Corporate Office 4275 Campus Point Ct T (800) 727-4777 www.scripps.org


Established in 1890 by the Sisters of Mercy, Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego County’s longest-established hospital. With campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista, we provide medical expertise, leading-edge technology and a very special style of care. Scripps Mercy offers


primary care and a wide range of specialty services, includ- ing a Level I Trauma Center, 24-hour emergency care, acute medical/surgical services, perinatal care and one of San Diego’s only chest pain centers. In addition, the Scripps Mini- mally Invasive Robotic Surgery Program provides state-of-the- art cardiothoracic, urologic, gy- necologic, bariatric and general surgery procedures. Scripps Mercy continues


to receive national recognition for quality outcomes: Primary Stroke Care Certification from The Joint Commission for Pri- mary Stroke Centers; and Bar- iatric Surgery Center of Excel- lence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery and the Surgical Review Corporation. Scripps Mercy is also the first hospital in San Diego County to be designated a Breast Imag-


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