6th Annual Ultimate Dining & Entertainment Winners
Congratulations to élite Magazine’s 16th Annual Ultimate Dining & Entertainment Professionals! These are the best of the best in their field voted on by thousands of community members and our readers. Be sure if you see them to say you saw it in élite Magazine. See our website for other winners and to vote on our next category at www.scvelitemagazine.com/ultimate-awards.
Ultimate Sushi
Hanasaki Sushi Bar
661-360-8256
www.hanasakisushi.com
Ultimate Deli
Italia Panertteria & Deli
661-294-9069
www.italiavalencia.com
Ultimate Barbecue
Copper Hill BBQ
661-243-3933
www.copperhillbbq.com
Ultimate Mediterranean
Olive Terrace Bar and Grill
661-257-7860
www.oliveterracebarandgrill.com
Ultimate Italian Food
Piccola Trattoria
661-299-6952
www.piccolatrattoria.com
Ultimate Italian Food
Piccola Osteria
661-367-4204
www.piccolaosteria.com
Ultimate Healthy Dining
Eat Real Café
Newhall – 661-254-2237
Old Town Newhall – 661-753-3450
Valencia – 661-888-1329
www.eatrealcafe.com
Ultimate Bar
Eighth & Rail
661-255-7833
www.eighthandrailpub.com
Ultimate Casual Dining
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
661-253-9996
www.lazydogrestaurants.com
Ultimate Steakhouse
Larsen’s Steakhouse
661-288-1002
www.larsensrestaurants.com
Ultimate Theatre
Canyon Theatre Guild
661-799-2702
www.canyontheatre.org
Ultimate Fish & Chips
Maginns Irish Pub
661-476-5168
www.maginnspub.com
Ultimate Pizza
Toppers Pizza
661-222-7888
www.topperspizzaplace.com
Ultimate Fine Dining
Le Chêne French Cuisine
661-251-4315
www.lechene.com
Ultimate Chef
Old Town Junction
(Chef Daniel Otto)
661-702-4888
www.theoldtownjunction.com
Ultimate Cocktail
Sidecar Market
661-702-4888
www.sidecarmarket.com
Ultimate Pho
Pho Sure
661-257-3888
www.phosurevalencia.com
Ultimate Dessert:
Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co.
661-263-9653
www.wolfcreekbrewingco.com
Ultimate Catering
Stonefire Grill
818-540-3936
www.stonefiregrill.com
Ultimate Mexican Food
Azul Tequila Mexican Bar & Grill
661-254-5500
www.azultequilagrill.com
Ultimate Live Music
Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at
College of the Canyons
661-362-5304 • www.pac.canyons.edu
Ultimate Brunch
Salt Creek Grille
661-222-9999
www.saltcreekgrille.com
Ultimate Thai
Mom Can Cook Thai Kitchen
661-251-8103
www.momcancook.com
Ultimate Lunch
Marston’s Restaurant
661-253-9910
www.marstonsrestaurant.com
Ultimate Brewery
Lucky Luke Brewing
Santa Clarita
661-417-8014
www.luckylukebrewing.com
Ultimate Wine Bar
Pulchella Winery
661-799-9463
www.pulchellawinery.com
Ultimate Breakfast
Egg Plantation
661-255-8222 • www.eggplantation.com
Other Winners:
Ultimate Happy Hour: Yard house
Ultimate Burger: Hook Burger
Ultimate Steakhouse: Larsen’s Steakhouse
Ultimate Seafood: California Fish Grill
Ultimate Indian Food: Royal Tandoor
Ultimate Margarita: Sabor Cocina Mexicana
Ultimate Coffee House: San Fernando Coffee Company
Ultimate Wine Store: Total Wine & More
Ultimate Family Style Restaurant: Wood Ranch
Ultimate Best Chicken: Zankou Chicken
Ultimate Bakery& Cakes: Baked Bar LA
Ultimate Karaoke Night: Smokehouse on Main
Ultimate Fast Food: Del Taco
Ultimate Hospitality/Hotel: Hyatt Regency Valencia
Ultimate Asian Food: Sen Noodle House
Ultimate Sports Bar: The Break Room SCV
Ultimate Beer Bar: Santa Cruz Brewing
Ultimate Tea Room: Tea Elle C Garden Cafe
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