BEST OF 2023 WINNERS
BEST OF FOOD
BEST BREAKFAST
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: Cultivar Coffee Bar & Roaster
BEST LUNCH SPOT
WINNER: Resident Taqueria
RUNNER-UP: JJ’s Cafe
THIRD-PLACE: Nature’s Plate
BEST LOCAL BAR
WINNER: Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House
RUNNER-UP: Vector Brewing
THIRD-PLACE: One Nostalgia Tavern
BEST HEALTHY FOOD STORE
WINNER: Sprouts Farmers Market
RUNNER-UP: Northlake Health Food Inc.
THIRD-PLACE: Nature’s Plate
BEST COCKTAILS
WINNER: Lochland’s Food & Spirits
RUNNER-UP: Resident Taqueria
THIRD-PLACE: Shady’s Burger House & Brewhaha
BEST JAPANESE/SUSHI
WINNER: Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
RUNNER-UP: Kaze | Japanese Restaurant
THIRD-PLACE: FireXBox Sushi and Habachi
BEST SANDWICH
WINNER: SoCo Coffee House and Bistro
RUNNER-UP: Cedar & Vine
THIRD-PLACE: JJ’s Cafe
BEST RAMEN
WINNER: Zizi Ramen, Sushi & Pho
RUNNER-UP: WAYA Japanese Izakaya
THIRD-PLACE: Wabi House
BEST TACOS
WINNER: Resident Taqueria
RUNNER-UP: Torchy’s Tacos
THIRD-PLACE: Taco Diner
BEST PIZZA
WINNER: Vector Brewing
RUNNER-UP: Tony’s Pizza & Pasta
THIRD-PLACE: Fireside Pies
BEST DESSERT
WINNER: Nothing Bundt Cakes
RUNNER-UP: Casa Linda Bakery
THIRD-PLACE: Crumbl Cookies
BEST BURGER
WINNER: Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House
RUNNER-UP: Keller’s Hamburgers
THIRD PLACE: Cedar & Vine
BEST MEXICAN FOOD
WINNER: Mariano’s Hacienda Dallas
RUNNER-UP: El Vecino
THIRD-PLACE: Mi Cocina
BEST CHINESE
WINNER: Wok Star Chinese
RUNNER-UP: Bobo China Restaurant
THIRD-PLACE: Gourmet China Restaurant
BEST FROZEN TREATS
WINNER: Andy’s Frozen Custard
RUNNER-UP: Monster Yogurt
THIRD-PLACE: Yogurtland Dallas
BEST PHO
WINNER: Bistro B
RUNNER-UP: Pho Hanabi (Double BB- New Name)
THIRD-PLACE: Bep Nhà Viet Kitchen
BEST SEAFOOD
WINNER: Fish City Grill
RUNNER-UP: TJ Cajun Seafood & Wings
THIRD-PLACE: Ronnie’s Catfish & More (North Dallas)
BEST BBQ
WINNER: ONE90 Smoked Meats
RUNNER-UP: Back Country Bar-B-Q
THIRD-PLACE: Strouderosa BBQ
BEST PATIO
WINNER: Vector Brewing
RUNNER-UP: Lochland’s Food & Spirits
THIRD-PLACE: Cedar & Vine
BEST AFRICAN
WINNER: Arif Cafe
RUNNER-UP: Yenat Guada Ethiopian Cuisine
THIRD-PLACE: ALADINNS FOODS and African Restaurant
BEST BAKERY
WINNER: Haute Sweets Patisserie
RUNNER-UP: Casa Linda Bakery
THIRD-PLACE: Sweet Nothing’s & Pastries
BEST CELEBRATORY DINNER
WINNER: Cedar & Vine
RUNNER-UP: Vector Brewing
THIRD-PLACE: Doce Mesas
BEST DONUT SHOP
WINNER: Lake Highlands Donuts
RUNNER-UP: Morning Donuts
THIRD-PLACE: MyDonuts
BEST HOT CHICKEN
WINNER: Henderson Chicken
RUNNER-UP: The Hen House Louisiana Fried Chicken
THIRD-PLACE: Brick & Bones- Delivery to LH
BEST THAI
WINNER: Thai Opal
RUNNER-UP: Tukta Thai
THIRD-PLACE: Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
BEST OF CULTURE
BEST ART GALLERY
WINNER: Dutch Art Gallery
RUNNER-UP: Yoga Art Music (YAM Dallas)
THIRD-PLACE: Kabubi Art
BEST BOOKSTORE/LIBRARY
WINNER: Audelia Road Branch Library
RUNNER-UP: Forest Green Branch Library
THIRD-PLACE: Awesome Comics
BEST LIVE MUSIC
WINNER: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
RUNNER-UP: Vector Brewing
THIRD-PLACE: O’Riley’s
BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE DOG
WINNER: White Rock Lake Dog Park
RUNNER-UP: Flag Pole Hill
THIRD-PLACE: Harry Moss Park
BEST INDOOR ACTIVITY
WINNER: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema- Lake Highlands
RUNNER-UP: Lake Highlands Family YMCA
THIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands Shooting Center
BEST PLACE FOR KIDS
WINNER: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
RUNNER-UP: Flag Pole Hill Park
THIRD-PLACE: KayCee Pool
BEST EVENT VENUE
WINNER: Royal Oaks Country Club
RUNNER-UP: Kaycee Club Inc.
THIRD-PLACE: JJ’s Banquet Hall
BEST OF SHOPPING
BEST CHILDREN’S STORE
WINNER: We Are The Missfits
RUNNER-UP: The Store in Lake Highlands
THIRD-PLACE: Dallas Vintage Toys
BEST FURNITURE STORE
WINNER: Homestyle Furniture
RUNNER-UP: Zama Home Furniture
THIRD-PLACE: Big D Leather
BEST GIFT SHOP
WINNER: The Store in Lake Highlands
RUNNER-UP: Rooster Home and Hardware
THIRD-PLACE: White Rock Soap Gallery
BEST THRIFT/CONSIGNMENT
WINNER: Thrift Giant
RUNNER-UP: Anonymously Yours
THIRD-PLACE: Plato’s Closet
BEST GARDEN STORE
WINNER: Rooster Home and Hardware
RUNNER-UP: Brumley Gardens
THIRD-PLACE: North Haven Gardens
BEST OF SERVICES
BEST PETS SERVICES
WINNER: Happy Tails Doggie Daycare
RUNNER-UP: East Lake Cat Care Center
THIRD-PLACE: Dallas Pet Den
BEST FLORAL SHOP
WINNER: Lake Highlands Flowers
RUNNER-UP: McShan Florist
THIRD PLACE: Calloway’s Nursery
BEST PLACE TO RELAX
WINNER: Yiyi Foot Spa
RUNNER-UP: Hiatus Spa +Retreat
THIRD-PLACE: Lake Highlands Community Garden
BEST HAIR SALON
WINNER: Artistik Edge Hair Salon
RUNNER-UP: L Streets Salon
THIRD-PLACE: Blow Salon
BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP:
WINNER: Lake Highlands Automotive
SECOND PLACE: Northlake Automotive
THIRD PLACE: Rico & Sons Automotive
BEST DERMATOLOGY
WINNER: Dermatology Center of Dallas
RUNNER-UP: Dr. Kerry R. Carder
THIRD-PLACE: John Wofford, MD
BEST LANDSCAPING
WINNER: Hen & Chix, LLC
RUNNER-UP: Brumley Gardens
THIRD-PLACE: Texas Tree Surgeons
BEST ELECTRICIAN
WINNER: Arrow Electrical Contractors
RUNNER-UP: Anthony’s Electric
THIRD-PLACE: Excell Electric & Mister Sparky Electrician Dallas & Page One Electric (TIE)
BEST YOGA/PILATES STUDIO
WINNER: Yoga Art Music (YAM Dallas)
RUNNER-UP: Club Pilates
THIRD-PLACE: Bar Method White Rock
BEST LAW OFFICE
WINNER: Turley Law Office
RUNNER-UP: Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC
THIRD-PLACE: Reagan, McLain & Hatch Attorneys
BEST DENTIST
WINNER: Dr. Brian Bishop, Dental Dimensions
RUNNER-UP: East Lake Dental
THIRD-PLACE: Ashly Cothern DDS
BEST NAIL SALON
WINNER: Deluxe Nail Salon
RUNNER-UP: Luxx Nail Salon
THIRD-PLACE: Artistik Edge
BEST ALTERATIONS
WINNER: Sinh Tailor
RUNNER-UP: Jose Sewing Service & Luggage Repair
THIRD-PLACE: Twin Bridges
BEST BARBER SHOP
WINNER: Boardroom Salon for Men- The Hill
RUNNER-UP: Five Star Barber
THIRD-PLACE: Dallas Gents Fine Men’s Salon
BEST MED SPA
WINNER: Ultimate Image MedSpa
RUNNER-UP: La Lumiere Esthetique
THIRD-PLACE: Evolve Med Spa
BEST PET GROOMER
WINNER: Happy Tails Dog Daycare, Boarding, Grooming
RUNNER-UP: Vhea’s LaundroMutt
THIRD-PLACE: Adorable Grooms
BEST WELLNESS STUDIO
WINNER: JOIEE Studios
RUNNER-UP: Enlumnia Energetic Health & Wellness
THIRD-PLACE: AUM Integral Wellness
BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT
WINNER: Lake Highlands YMCA
RUNNER-UP: Positively Fit Lake Highlands
THIRD-PLACE: Crossfit Lake Highlands
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
WINNER: Virginia Krejci Interiors
RUNNER-UP: Kim Armstrong Interior Design
THIRD-PLACE: Max & Lou Home
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT
WINNER: Scott Exteriors
RUNNER-UP: Shawn Watkins Remodeling
THIRD-PLACE: Ivey Lumber Sales
BEST INSURANCE
WINNER: Michele Davis – State Farm Insurance Agent
RUNNER-UP: TWFG Insurance Services- Reed Wilcox
THIRD-PLACE: Kemper Health
BEST CLEANING SERVICES
WINNER: Texas Pro Maids
RUNNER-UP: Windsor Maid Services
THIRD-PLACE: Gmaids & United Home Services- Air Duct & Chimney Service (TIE)
BEST DRY CLEANING
WINNER: Lake Highlands Cleaners
RUNNER-UP: Wildcat Cleaners
THIRD-PLACE: Dallas Dry Cleaning
BEST MEDICAL CLINIC
WINNER: Dallas Family Medicine
RUNNER-UP: Watermark Urgent Care
THIRD-PLACE: MD Kids Pediatrics Lake Highlands
BEST VET
WINNER: White Rock Animal Hospital
RUNNER-UP: Abrams Royal Animal Clinic
THIRD-PLACE: Abrams Forest Veterinary Clinic
BEST OPTICAL
WINNER: Kingsley Optical
RUNNER-UP: North Texas Opthalmic Associates, PLLC
THIRD-PLACE: Dallas Youth Optical
