Best of 2023 Winners

May 02, 2024

BEST BREAKFAST

WINNER: Resident Taqueria RUNNER-UP: SoCo Coffee House and BistroTHIRD-PLACE: First Watch

BEST COFFEE

WINNER: White Rock CoffeeRUNNER-UP: SoCo Coffee House and BistroTHIRD-PLACE: Cultivar Coffee Bar & Roaster

BEST LUNCH SPOT

WINNER: Resident TaqueriaRUNNER-UP: JJ’s CafeTHIRD-PLACE: Nature’s Plate

BEST LOCAL BAR

WINNER: Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger HouseRUNNER-UP: Vector BrewingTHIRD-PLACE: One Nostalgia Tavern

BEST HEALTHY FOOD STORE

WINNER: Sprouts Farmers MarketRUNNER-UP: Northlake Health Food Inc.THIRD-PLACE: Nature’s Plate

BEST COCKTAILS

WINNER: Lochland’s Food & SpiritsRUNNER-UP: Resident Taqueria THIRD-PLACE: Shady’s Burger House & Brewhaha

BEST JAPANESE/SUSHI

WINNER: Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi BarRUNNER-UP: Kaze | Japanese Restaurant THIRD-PLACE: FireXBox Sushi and Habachi

BEST SANDWICH

WINNER: SoCo Coffee House and BistroRUNNER-UP: Cedar & VineTHIRD-PLACE: JJ’s Cafe

BEST RAMEN

WINNER: Zizi Ramen, Sushi & PhoRUNNER-UP: WAYA Japanese IzakayaTHIRD-PLACE: Wabi House

BEST TACOS

WINNER: Resident Taqueria RUNNER-UP: Torchy’s TacosTHIRD-PLACE: Taco Diner

BEST PIZZA

WINNER: Vector BrewingRUNNER-UP: Tony’s Pizza & PastaTHIRD-PLACE: Fireside Pies

BEST DESSERT

WINNER: Nothing Bundt CakesRUNNER-UP: Casa Linda BakeryTHIRD-PLACE: Crumbl Cookies

BEST BURGER

WINNER: Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger HouseRUNNER-UP: Keller’s HamburgersTHIRD PLACE: Cedar & Vine

BEST MEXICAN FOOD

WINNER: Mariano’s Hacienda DallasRUNNER-UP: El VecinoTHIRD-PLACE: Mi Cocina

BEST CHINESE

WINNER: Wok Star ChineseRUNNER-UP: Bobo China RestaurantTHIRD-PLACE: Gourmet China Restaurant

BEST FROZEN TREATS

WINNER: Andy’s Frozen CustardRUNNER-UP: Monster YogurtTHIRD-PLACE: Yogurtland Dallas

BEST PHO

WINNER: Bistro BRUNNER-UP: Pho Hanabi (Double BB- New Name)THIRD-PLACE: Bep Nhà Viet Kitchen

BEST SEAFOOD

WINNER: Fish City GrillRUNNER-UP: TJ Cajun Seafood & WingsTHIRD-PLACE: Ronnie’s Catfish & More (North Dallas)

BEST BBQ

WINNER: ONE90 Smoked MeatsRUNNER-UP: Back Country Bar-B-QTHIRD-PLACE: Strouderosa BBQ

BEST PATIO

WINNER: Vector BrewingRUNNER-UP: Lochland’s Food & SpiritsTHIRD-PLACE: Cedar & Vine

BEST AFRICAN

WINNER: Arif CafeRUNNER-UP: Yenat Guada Ethiopian CuisineTHIRD-PLACE: ALADINNS FOODS and African Restaurant

BEST BAKERY

WINNER: Haute Sweets PatisserieRUNNER-UP: Casa Linda BakeryTHIRD-PLACE: Sweet Nothing’s & Pastries

BEST CELEBRATORY DINNER

WINNER: Cedar & VineRUNNER-UP: Vector BrewingTHIRD-PLACE: Doce Mesas

BEST DONUT SHOP

WINNER: Lake Highlands DonutsRUNNER-UP: Morning DonutsTHIRD-PLACE: MyDonuts

BEST HOT CHICKEN

WINNER: Henderson ChickenRUNNER-UP: The Hen House Louisiana Fried ChickenTHIRD-PLACE: Brick & Bones- Delivery to LH

BEST THAI

WINNER: Thai OpalRUNNER-UP: Tukta ThaiTHIRD-PLACE: Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar

BEST ART GALLERY

WINNER: Dutch Art GalleryRUNNER-UP: Yoga Art Music (YAM Dallas)THIRD-PLACE: Kabubi Art

BEST BOOKSTORE/LIBRARY

WINNER: Audelia Road Branch LibraryRUNNER-UP: Forest Green Branch LibraryTHIRD-PLACE: Awesome Comics

BEST LIVE MUSIC

WINNER: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardenRUNNER-UP: Vector BrewingTHIRD-PLACE: O’Riley’s

BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE DOG

WINNER: White Rock Lake Dog ParkRUNNER-UP: Flag Pole HillTHIRD-PLACE: Harry Moss Park

BEST INDOOR ACTIVITY

WINNER: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema- Lake HighlandsRUNNER-UP: Lake Highlands Family YMCATHIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands Shooting Center

BEST PLACE FOR KIDS

WINNER: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardenRUNNER-UP: Flag Pole Hill ParkTHIRD-PLACE: KayCee Pool

BEST EVENT VENUE

WINNER: Royal Oaks Country ClubRUNNER-UP: Kaycee Club Inc.THIRD-PLACE: JJ’s Banquet Hall

BEST CHILDREN’S STORE

WINNER: We Are The MissfitsRUNNER-UP: The Store in Lake HighlandsTHIRD-PLACE: Dallas Vintage Toys

BEST FURNITURE STORE

WINNER: Homestyle FurnitureRUNNER-UP: Zama Home FurnitureTHIRD-PLACE: Big D Leather

BEST GIFT SHOP

WINNER: The Store in Lake HighlandsRUNNER-UP: Rooster Home and HardwareTHIRD-PLACE: White Rock Soap Gallery

BEST THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT

WINNER: Thrift GiantRUNNER-UP: Anonymously YoursTHIRD-PLACE: Plato’s Closet

BEST GARDEN STORE

WINNER: Rooster Home and HardwareRUNNER-UP: Brumley GardensTHIRD-PLACE: North Haven Gardens

BEST PETS SERVICES

WINNER: Happy Tails Doggie DaycareRUNNER-UP: East Lake Cat Care CenterTHIRD-PLACE: Dallas Pet Den

BEST FLORAL SHOP

WINNER: Lake Highlands FlowersRUNNER-UP: McShan FloristTHIRD PLACE: Calloway’s Nursery

BEST PLACE TO RELAX

WINNER: Yiyi Foot SpaRUNNER-UP: Hiatus Spa +RetreatTHIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands Community Garden

BEST HAIR SALON

WINNER: Artistik Edge Hair SalonRUNNER-UP: L Streets SalonTHIRD-PLACE: Blow Salon

BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP:

WINNER: Lake Highlands AutomotiveSECOND PLACE: Northlake AutomotiveTHIRD PLACE: Rico & Sons Automotive

BEST DERMATOLOGY

WINNER: Dermatology Center of DallasRUNNER-UP: Dr. Kerry R. CarderTHIRD-PLACE: John Wofford, MD

BEST LANDSCAPING

WINNER: Hen & Chix, LLCRUNNER-UP: Brumley GardensTHIRD-PLACE: Texas Tree Surgeons

BEST ELECTRICIAN

WINNER: Arrow Electrical ContractorsRUNNER-UP: Anthony’s ElectricTHIRD-PLACE: Excell Electric & Mister Sparky Electrician Dallas & Page One Electric (TIE)

BEST YOGA/PILATES STUDIO

WINNER: Yoga Art Music (YAM Dallas)RUNNER-UP: Club PilatesTHIRD-PLACE: Bar Method White Rock

BEST LAW OFFICE

WINNER: Turley Law OfficeRUNNER-UP: Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PCTHIRD-PLACE: Reagan, McLain & Hatch Attorneys

BEST DENTIST

WINNER: Dr. Brian Bishop, Dental DimensionsRUNNER-UP: East Lake DentalTHIRD-PLACE: Ashly Cothern DDS

BEST NAIL SALON

WINNER: Deluxe Nail SalonRUNNER-UP: Luxx Nail SalonTHIRD-PLACE: Artistik Edge

BEST ALTERATIONS

WINNER: Sinh TailorRUNNER-UP: Jose Sewing Service & Luggage RepairTHIRD-PLACE: Twin Bridges

BEST BARBER SHOP

WINNER: Boardroom Salon for Men- The HillRUNNER-UP: Five Star BarberTHIRD-PLACE: Dallas Gents Fine Men’s Salon

BEST MED SPA

WINNER: Ultimate Image MedSpaRUNNER-UP: La Lumiere EsthetiqueTHIRD-PLACE: Evolve Med Spa

BEST PET GROOMER

WINNER: Happy Tails Dog Daycare, Boarding, GroomingRUNNER-UP: Vhea’s LaundroMuttTHIRD-PLACE: Adorable Grooms

BEST WELLNESS STUDIO

WINNER: JOIEE StudiosRUNNER-UP: Enlumnia Energetic Health & WellnessTHIRD-PLACE: AUM Integral Wellness

BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT

WINNER: Lake Highlands YMCARUNNER-UP: Positively Fit Lake HighlandsTHIRD-PLACE: Crossfit Lake Highlands

BEST INTERIOR DESIGN

WINNER: Virginia Krejci InteriorsRUNNER-UP: Kim Armstrong Interior Design THIRD-PLACE: Max & Lou Home

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT

WINNER: Scott ExteriorsRUNNER-UP: Shawn Watkins RemodelingTHIRD-PLACE: Ivey Lumber Sales

BEST INSURANCE

WINNER: Michele Davis – State Farm Insurance AgentRUNNER-UP: TWFG Insurance Services- Reed WilcoxTHIRD-PLACE: Kemper Health

BEST CLEANING SERVICES

WINNER: Texas Pro MaidsRUNNER-UP: Windsor Maid ServicesTHIRD-PLACE: Gmaids & United Home Services- Air Duct & Chimney Service (TIE)

BEST DRY CLEANING

WINNER: Lake Highlands CleanersRUNNER-UP: Wildcat CleanersTHIRD-PLACE: Dallas Dry Cleaning

BEST MEDICAL CLINIC

WINNER: Dallas Family MedicineRUNNER-UP: Watermark Urgent CareTHIRD-PLACE: MD Kids Pediatrics Lake Highlands

BEST VET

WINNER: White Rock Animal HospitalRUNNER-UP: Abrams Royal Animal ClinicTHIRD-PLACE: Abrams Forest Veterinary Clinic

BEST OPTICAL

WINNER: Kingsley OpticalRUNNER-UP: North Texas Opthalmic Associates, PLLCTHIRD-PLACE: Dallas Youth Optical