BEST OF 2021 WINNERS
BEST OF FOOD
BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
WINNER: Resident Taqueria
RUNNER-UP: SoCo Coffee House and Bistro
THIRD-PLACE: First Watch
BEST COFFEE
WINNER: White Rock Coffee
RUNNER-UP: SoCo Coffee House and Bistro
THIRD-PLACE: Civil Pour
BEST LUNCH SPOT
WINNER: Shady’s Burgers & Brewhaha
RUNNER-UP: Resident Taqueria
THIRD-PLACE: Fish City Grill
BEST LOCAL BAR
WINNER: Vector Brewing
RUNNER-UP: Lochland’s
THIRD-PLACE: One Nostalgia Tavern
BEST HEALTHY BITE
WINNER: Bellagreen
RUNNER-UP: Unleavened Fresh Kitchen
THIRD-PLACE: Hello Dumpling
BEST TACOS
WINNER: Resident Taqueria
RUNNER-UP: Taco Diner
THIRD-PLACE: Torchy’s Tacos
BEST PIZZA
WINNER: Vector Brewing
RUNNER-UP: Tony’s Pizza & Pasta
THIRD-PLACE: Fireside Pies
BEST DESSERT
WINNER: Haute Sweets Patisserie
RUNNER-UP: Andy’s Frozen Custard
THIRD-PLACE: Nothing Bundt Cakes
BEST BURGER
WINNER: Shady’s Burgers & Brewhaha
RUNNER-UP: Jake’s Burgers and Beer
THIRD PLACE: Keller’s
BEST MEXICAN FOOD
WINNER: Mariano’s Hacienda Dallas
RUNNER-UP: El Vecino
THIRD-PLACE: Mi Cocina
BEST KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT
WINNER: Shadys Burgers & Brewhaha
RUNNER-UP: Hat Creek Burger Company
THIRD-PLACE: Vector Brewing
BEST ASIAN FOOD
WINNER: Tukta Thai
RUNNER-UP: Hello Dumpling
THIRD-PLACE: Thai Opal
BEST NIGHT OUT
WINNER: Vector Brewing
RUNNER-UP: RM 12:20 Bistro
THIRD-PLACE: One Nostalgia Tavern
BEST BARBECUE
WINNER: ONE90 Smoked Meats
RUNNER-UP: Back Country BBQ
THIRD-PLACE: Baker’s Ribs
BEST WINE LIST:
WINNER: RM 12:20 Bistro
RUNNER-UP: Cedar & Vine
THIRD-PLACE: Momo Italian Kitchen
BEST PATIO
WINNER: Vector Brewing
RUNNER-UP: Lochland’s Food & Spirits
THIRD-PLACE: Mi Cocina
BEST OF CULTURE
BEST PLACE TO RELAX
WINNER: White Rock Lake
RUNNER-UP: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
THIRD-PLACE: Harry S Moss Park
BEST LOCAL ATTRACTION
WINNER: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
RUNNER-UP: White Rock Lake
THIRD-PLACE: Keller’s Hamburgers
BEST LIVE MUSIC
WINNER: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
RUNNER-UP: Oktoberfest at Flag Pole Hill
THIRD-PLACE: Vector Brewing
BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE DOG
WINNER: White Rock Lake Dog Park
RUNNER-UP: Flag Pole Hill
THIRD-PLACE: Harry Moss Park
BEST PLACE FOR KIDS
WINNER: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
RUNNER-UP: KayCee Pool
THIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands North Recreation Center
BEST OF SERVICES
BEST PETS SERVICES
WINNER: Happy Tails Doggie Daycare
RUNNER-UP: Abrams Forest Veterinary Clinic
THIRD-PLACE: Hollywood Feed
BEST FLORAL SHOP
WINNER: Lake Highlands Flowers
RUNNER-UP: McShan Florist
THIRD PLACE: Calloway’s Nursery
BEST PLACE TO GET PAMPERED
WINNER: Yiyi Foot Spa
RUNNER-UP: Hiatus Spa +Retreat
THIRD-PLACE: At Peace Massage
BEST HAIR SALON
WINNER: Artistik Edge Hair Salon
RUNNER-UP: L Streets Salon
THIRD-PLACE: Tangerine Salon
BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP:
WINNER: Lake Highlands Automotive
SECOND PLACE: Ted’s Automotive
THIRD PLACE: Wildcat Automotive
BEST LANDSCAPINGÂ
WINNER: Brumley Gardens
RUNNER-UP: Miller Grass Co
THIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands Lawn Care
BEST INSURANCEÂ Â
WINNER:Jennifer Wilcox – State Farm Insurance Agent
RUNNER-UP:Michele Davis – State Farm Insurance Agent
THIRD-PLACE: State Farm Insurance/Rob Braun
BEST HOME AND GARDEN
WINNER: Rooster Home and Hardware
RUNNER-UP: Brumleys Gardens
THIRD-PLACE: Calloway’s Nursery
BEST GIFT SHOP
WINNER: The Store in Lake Highlands
RUNNER-UP: Sample House
THIRD-PLACE: White Rock Soap Gallery
BEST NAIL SALON
WINNER: Deluxe Nail Salon
RUNNER-UP: Artistik Edge
THIRD-PLACE: QT Nails
THIRD-PLACE: Highland Nails
BEST LAWYER
WINNER: Turley Law Office
RUNNER-UP: Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke. PC
THIRD-PLACE: Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP
BEST DENTIST
WINNER:Dentist Dental Dimension
RUNNER-UP:Jones Lance K DDS
THIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands Dentist
BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT
WINNER: White Rock Lake
RUNNER-UP: Lake Highlands jazzercise
THIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands YMCA
BEST SPECIALTY SHOP
WINNER: The Store in Lake Highlands
RUNNER-UP: City View Antique Mall
THIRD-PLACE: White Rock Soap Gallery
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
WINNER: Max & Lou Home
RUNNER-UP: Design by Kimberly Vaughan
THIRD-PLACE: Cozy Couture Interiors
BEST CONTRACTOR
WINNER: Ashley Rader Renovations
RUNNER-UP: C&C’ Exteriors
THIRD-PLACE: Scott Exteriors
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENTÂ
WINNER:Scott Roofing & Siding
RUNNER-UP: C&C’ Exteriors
THIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands Glass & Mirror