The Bohemian’s annual tribute to the Best
It’s that time again, dear readers—when we take a moment to acknowledge what makes life in the North Bay the best. And, in true North Bay fashion, we do so with equal parts civic pride and wry self-awareness, because if we can’t lovingly roast the place we call home, who will? (Oh, right, Marin. But we digress.)
This edition is your field guide to excellence, your Rosetta Stone of regional delights, your well-worn treasure map to the people, places and peculiarities that make the North Bay uniquely ours. Whether you’re hunting for the best pour-over coffee, a haircut that won’t require witness protection or the ultimate post-yoga brunch spot, we’ve got you covered.
The real magic, however, isn’t in the pages—it’s in you. The readers. The voters. The people who took the time to champion their favorites, ensuring that the North Bay’s finest didn’t just win but were seen. We merely had the honor of translating your collective wisdom into print, gilding it with a bit of our own editorial mischief.
Special thanks to our brilliant contributors—Isabella Cook, Kary Hess and Michael J. O’Connor—whose words add the necessary spark, and to our production and advertising teams, who make this whole operation possible.
Please raise a glass, bong, fist, to the Best of the North Bay. It’s an annual reminder that while the world keeps changing, some things—like our irreverent, inimitable community—just keep getting better.
