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 LANDSCAPING 

WINNER: Brumley Gardens
RUNNER-UP: Miller Grass Co
THIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands Lawn Care

BEST INSURANCE  

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 IMPROVEMENT 

WINNER:Scott Roofing & Siding
RUNNER-UP: C&C’ Exteriors
THIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands Glass & Mirror