Best of the Valley 2020 winners – Desert Sun

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Best Art Gallery

A Gallery Fine Art.(Photo: The Desert Sun file photo)

A Gallery Fine Art

Sophistication, impeccable taste, knowledge and understanding have come together at A Gallery Fine Art on El Paseo for two decades, featuring a vast collection of contemporary paintings, sculpture, functional art, jewelry and glass art to Palm Desert collectors and art admirers. Currently highlighting the creations of more than 30 glass artists from around the world, the gallery is showcasing the effervescent works of both established and emerging artists in memorable exhibits.

73956 El Paseo B, Palm Desert

http://www.agalleryfineart.com

Finalist:

Galleria Marconi Palm Springs

2668 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs, CA 92264

http://www.galleriamarconips.com/

Palm Springs Art Museum

101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

https://www.psmuseum.org/

Best Auto Dealer

Fiesta Ford.(Photo: Courtesy of Fiesta Ford)

Fiesta Ford, Inc.

This family-owned and operated dealer in Indio is one of the largest full-service dealerships in the country, and you dont need to drive a Ford to make full use of their services. Both the Body Shop and Quick Lane services offer customers convenient complete car care on all makes and models, making it the reliable go-to drop-off for desert drivers.

78990 Varner Rd, Indio, CA 92203

http://www.fiestafordinc.com

Finalist:

BMW of Palm Springs

3737 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264

https://www.bmwpalmsprings.com/

Honda of the Desert

68-025 Kyle Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234

https://www.hondaofthedesert.com/

Best Boutique Hotel (100 rooms or less)

The pool area at Arrive Hotel in Palm Springs.(Photo: Desert Sun file photo.)

ARRIVE Palm Springs

The first posh property to launch under the ARRIVE brand,this 32-room boutique hotel in Palm Springs Uptown Design District features a striking landmark design that honors the citys rich modernist legacy. Founded by Chris Pardo and Peter Karpinski, who met while working at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in the late 1990s, the hotel is anchored by unique and locally oriented restaurants, bars, retail outlets and public spaces, and immerses visitors and locals in the style, tastes and lifestyle that define this desert playground.

1551 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs

http://www.arrivehotels.com

Finalist:

Holiday House Palm Springs

200 W Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Intro

Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel

100 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

https://www.rowanpalmsprings.com/

Best Cannabis Delivery

Flower Market Cannabis Delivery.(Photo: Courtesy of Flower Market Cannabis Delivery)

Flower Market Cannabis Delivery

Flower Market sprouts a curated selection of the best cannabis brands and products in the industry in order to offer a seamless shopping experience that ties into an on-demand delivery service. Order hand-picked selections to any location whether on vacation or coming home from work, shop the online menu and coordinate a delivery when its convenient for you.

19021 Ruppert St, Palm Springs

http://www.flowermarket.delivery

Finalist:

Atomic Budz

68415 Perez Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234

https://cathedralcity.atomicbudz.com/

Leaf El Paseo

73740 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

https://www.leafelpaseo.com/

Best Cannabis Dispensary

Joy of Life Wellness Center.(Photo: Courtesy of Joy of Life Wellness Center)

Joy of Life Wellness Center

For what crystals and tuning forks cant cure, the owners of Palm Springs Crystal Fantasy offer something a little stronger: cannabis. At this family-owned, multigenerational dispensary, expert staff curate high-quality strains of specialty cannabis for both medical and recreational use, as well as offer guidance to each customer to help them find what buds are best suited for their needs.

142 W Oasis Rd, Palm Springs

http://www.joyfulifewellnesscenter.com

Finalist:

Leaf El Paseo

73740 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

https://www.leafelpaseo.com/

Atomic Budz

68415 Perez Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234

https://cathedralcity.atomicbudz.com/

Best Carpet Cleaning Company

Smiths Carpet, Tile & Upholstery Cleaning.(Photo: Courtesy of Smiths Carpet, Tile & Upholstery Cleaning)

Smiths Carpet, Tile & Upholstery Cleaning

Locally owned and operated, Smith's Carpet, Tile & Upholstery Cleaningis a IICRC Certified Firm with more than 20 years of servicing the Coachella Valley. As a WoolSafe USA service provider, they guarantee that area rugs are treated with the utmost care and provide customers with a healthier living environment through cleaning all fiber types for carpet and upholstery, as well as a four-step cleaning process for tiles that leaves grout and stone looking like new.

31735 Thelma Ave. Thousand Palms

http://www.smithscarpet.com

Finalist:

Sunny Hills Chem-Dry

74804 Joni Dr Ste 9A, Palm Desert, CA 92260

https://sunnyhillschemdry.com/

Rapid Dry Restoration

43695 Jackson Street, Indio, CA 92201

https://rapiddryinc.com/

Best Caterer

The patio dining area at Spencer's Restaurant in downtown Palm Springs, owned and operated by Harold Matzner.(Photo: Courtesy of Spencer's Restaurant)

Spencer's Restaurant

When you need to host a party, you want award-winning cuisine and an awe-inspiring ambiance. Check, check. This four-star establishment caters to the best, in one of the valleys best locations. Tucked in a quiet Palm Springs neighborhood, Spencers offers an innovative menu and can accommodate large parties in multiple settingseach accented by beautiful gardens or mountain views.

701 W Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262

https://www.spencersrestaurant.com/

Finalist:

Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge

849 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262

http://eight4nine.com/

Cork & Fork

47875 Caleo Bay Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253

https://corkandforkwinebar.com/

Best Charity

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Best of the Valley 2020 winners - Desert Sun