Congratulations! 2012 Park Street Business Award Winners

The 14^th Annual Park Street Business Association Awards were presented at December’s PSBA holiday party. The awards are given to businesses in five different categories. Finalists are selected based on making a positive contribution to the Park Street Business District and their participation in PSBA activities. Congratulations to this year’s winners!

New Business of the Year

Juniper Tree Vintage, 1320 Park Street

Juniper Tree Vintage may be new to Alameda, but the charming shop has been in existence for quite a few years. Juniper Tree Vintage relocated from Oakland’s Lakeshore district just in time for the Park Street Spring Festival, bringing their “vintage” fans with them and a new clientele to the Park Street District. Juniper Tree Vintage carries “upscale fabulous vintage clothing from the 1940s to the 1970s.” Before stepping into the store, be sure to pause and admire their delightful and ever-changing window displays.

Retail Business of the Year

Silk Road, 1412 Park Street

Silk Road is a fair-trade store dedicated to making a change in the world, both near and far. The family-run business offers a selection of jewelry, baskets, tableware, soaps, food items, and knitting supplies. There’s even a story behind each item, all of which support craft folks in under-developed countries or are provided by local artisans. In addition, customers can participate in craft events created for adults and for kids throughout the year. Don’t miss their awareness events such as “Rock the Vote” or their annual “Harvest Festival.” Silk Road’s positive outlook is reflected in the inspirational quotes that are posted outside the store each day.

Culinary Business of the Year (tie)

With so many food and drink establishments in our district, the membership committee always has a tough decision in this category. This year was no different and resulted in

Gingerbread Park Street — Which is Your Favorite Holiday Display?

Take a bite out of Park Street!

This week’s happenings in the Park Street Business District: View Calendar

The Park Street Business District is looking cheerful this holiday season thanks to all the businesses that have decorated their windows and shops. Our blue ribbon committee took a stroll the other night and came up with a list of standouts. The judges looked for unique displays that invoke smiles, winter dreams, and holiday wishes. We hope you will stop by each of the businesses and take a look yourself. You just might find your own favorites.

Congratulations to the following businesses for their fun and creative holiday displays!…

Best of Alameda 2012: Park Street Businesses Are Favorites

Summer is definitely here! The Best of Alameda 2012 list has been released!

For those who don’t know, the July/August “Best Of” issue of Alameda Magazine is the one that the editors go all out to showcase the everyday greatness of Alameda.

Our congratulations go to the Park Street District businesses that received Readers’ Choice and Editors’ Choice awards for this year’s Best of Alameda 2012. As usual, there are a lot of them! Categories include Restaurants, Drinks, Goods & Services, Kids, Pets, and Lifestyles. For your convenience, our winning businesses have been alphabetized in each category.

Tip: Be sure to read all the way to the bottom of the list to find out what Alameda named as the best annual event.

RESTAURANTS

Asena Restaurant (2508 Santa Clara Ave) Best Mediterranean Restaurant, Best Restaurant with Staying Power (5+ years in business)

Bowzer’s Pizza (1330 Park Street) Best Thick Crust Pizza

Burma Superstar (1345 Park Street) Best Exotic Comfort Food

C’era Una Volta (1332 Park Street, Suite D) Best Italian Restaurant

Ching Hua (1650 Park Street) Best Chinese Restaurant

Congratulations! 2011 Park Street Business Awards

This Week’s Happenings in the Park Street District: View Calendar

The 13th Annual Park Street Business Association Awards were presented at last month’s PSBA holiday party. Congratulations to the following businesses!

New Business of the Year

Flowers Clothing Co., 2305 Santa Clara Avenue

Flowers Clothing Co. is a unique business in the Park Street district, providing the very best in work, uniform, and fashionable clothing for men and women. How did they end up with such a dainty name? “Flowers” embraced the existence of a historic sign above their doorway (the building was formerly the site of Towata Flowers) — and that’s just one of the many reasons we like them.

Retail Business of the Year

HAPPY FEET Children’s Shoes, 1354 Park Street

HAPPY FEET Children’s Shoes has the largest selection of competitively priced, high-quality footwear and accessories for children. In 2011, during a questionable economic time for most businesses, the owners took a leap of faith and moved from a small space on Santa Clara Avenue to a much larger space on Park Street. What a great addition this “happy” space has brought to the mix of businesses on the 1300 block of Park Street!

Culinary Business of the Year

Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden, 1223 Park Street

Julie’s Coffee & Tea Garden is Alameda’s one-of-a-kind spot for organic coffee and tea, with a quaint garden patio in the back. The business continues to evolve and attract a great clientele with the addition of a wholesome selection of organic breakfasts, lunches, and other snacks. Favorites include morning eggs, quinoa bowls, and grilled cheese sandwiches. Some of the food stuffs are even supplied by other businesses in the district (Scolari’s and Feel Good Bakery to name a couple). Be sure to stop by Julie’s during one of the weekly live music or craft nights!

Professional Business of the Year (tie)

Kevin R. Kearney, CPA, 1516 Oak Street #207

Kevin Kennedy, LLC, 1516 Oak Street #101

The “two Kevins” are a couple of hard working guys. In addition to running their independent businesses in the Park Street Business District, they both serve the City of Alameda as auditor and treasurer, respectively. Their diligence benefits the city and the Park Street Business District!

PSBA Member of the Year

Bruce Reeves, Law Office of Reeves & Seidler, 2527 Santa Clara Ave

Bruce Reeves is a truly dedicated participant in the Park Street Business Association. He’s served as the secretary of the PSBA board for numerous years, is a member of PSBA’s Economic Revitalization committee, and is an original member of the Park Street Art & Wine Faire committee. Bruce also currently serves on the City’s Economic Development Commission as the commission’s chair.

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Park Street Windows Brighten the Holidays

The Park Street Business District is looking cheerful this holiday season thanks to all the businesses that have decorated their windows. Our blue ribbon committee took a stroll the other night and came up with a list of standouts. The judges’ criteria for selection included unique displays (not just trees and lights) that worked for both daytime and nighttime. We hope you will stop by each of the businesses and take a look. You might find your own favorites.

Congratulations to the following businesses for their fun displays!

Dog Bone Alley

Larger Windows

1. Dog Bone Alley, 1342 Park Street – “Cute doggies! I want to take them all home with me!”
2. Toy Safari, 1410 Park Street – “Every kid’s dream! Definitely took a lot of work to set the displays!”
3. Park Street Antiques, 1519 Park Street – “Love how items from the store were used!”

Honorable Mention: C&M Upholstery & Fabrics, Happy Feet Children’s Shoes, Ole’s Waffle Shop, Olympic Florist, Tucker’s Super Creamed Ice Cream

Rocket Reuse

Smaller Windows

1. Rocket Reuse, 1355 Park Street - “I remember Christmases like that! There’s even milk and cookies for Santa!”
2. Silk Road, 1412 Park Street – “Adorable! Great stockings!”
3. Bead Inspirations, 1544 Park Street – “Simple yet elegant! “

Honorable Mention: Daisy’s, Dr. Daniel Chin Optometrist, Monkey Bars, Sumbody

For more photos… view the Park Street Holiday Window Contest photo gallery.

Best of Alameda on Park Street

This Week’s Happenings in the Park Street District: Calendar, August 15-21

The Best of 2011 issue of Alameda Magazine hit the stands back on June 30. Now that we’ve wrapped up “The Best Event in Alameda” and a lot of the hoopla has settled down, we thought it would be fun to review the list of Park Street District businesses that received Readers’ Choice and Editors’ Choice awards. And there were a lot of them!

Congratulations to the Best of Park Street:

FOOD & DRINK

Angela’s Bistro and Bar – Best Early Bird Special, Best Place to Sip Wine with the Gals
Asena – Best Mediterranean Restaurant, Best Established Restaurant (5 years or older)
BarCeluna – Most Sumptuous Starters

Park Street’s SF BayList 2011 Winners

Congratulations to Park Street businesses for being voted “The Bay Area’s Best.”

2010 PSBA Awards

The 12th Annual Park Street Business Association Awards were presented at December’s PSBA holiday party. Congratulations to the

CBS 5 Recognizes Alameda Bicycle

Congratulations to Alameda Bicycle and owner Gene Oh. Gene was recently selected by CBS 5 as a winner of the prestigious Jefferson Award for public service and success in his “Books for Bikes” program.

posted 10/15/10

Best of Alameda 2010 (Park Street)

Congratulations to our PSBA Members! The following businesses were selected by the readers and editors of Alameda Magazine in the publication’s 2010 Best of Alameda issue.