8 Livermore Businesses Named 'Best Of East Bay'

LIVERMORE, CA — Eight Livermore businesses were included in Diablo Magazine's “Best of the East Bay” series. Unsurprisingly, “Best Winery” was included.

Each year, the magazine asks its readers to vote on everything they like in the East Bay, from restaurants to museums to bars to barbershops. Editors weighed in too, adding a detailed description of their favorites in each of the many categories.

Here’s a list of all the winners, grouped by category. Businesses that were an Editors’ Pick have an asterisk next to them. See here for the full list of East Bay winners.

Best Winery: McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, 925-215-0717

Best Wine Country Hot Spot: Las Positas Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Road, 925-449-9463

Best Distillery: Sidewinder Spirits Company, 2405 Research Drive, 925-758-2722

Best Japanese Restaurant: Kobe Japan, 4193 First Street, 925-454-8889

Best Movie Theater: Vine Cinema and Alehouse, 1722 First Street, 925-447-2545

Best Wedding Hair/Makeup: Status Salon, 3119 Independence Drive, 925-980-8479

Best Pilates/Barre Studio: The Bar Method, 2842 Nissen Drive, 925-344-3434

Best Yoga Studio: Joya Yoga, 1923 Second Street, 925-828-9642