2014 caller-times best of the best

WINNERS’ SECTION

Celebratethis year’s

winners!More than 500local favorites

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Sunday, December 21, 2014

2 BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS | CALLER-TIMES| Sunday, December 21, 2014 |

AUTOMOTIVE/RECREATIONAL SERVICES

4 Auto parts5 Auto Window Tinting4 Boats4 Campers/RVs/Motor homes4 Oil Changes4 Tires4 Transmission Services4 Trucking equipment4 Vehicle Wash/Detailing4 Vehicle Servicing/Repairs4 Wrecker Service

RESTAURANT

6 Asian Food6 Bar & Grill6 Barbecue6 Beer Selection6 Breakfast8 Breakfast Tacos6 Buffet Dining6 Catfish6 Chicken8 Chicken-Fried Steak8 Coffee10 Dessert13 Fajitas8 Fine Dining14 Fish Tacos8 French Fries8 Hamburgers10 Happy Hour10 Hot Dogs8 Ice cream6 Italian food12 Lunch10 Margarita

12 Mexican food12 New Restaurant8 Pizza13 Salad bar14 Sandwiches8 Seafood16 Steaks16 Sushi17 Wine Selection17 Wings

ENTERTAINMENT

18 Bingo18 Golf19 Kids’ Parties19 Live Music19 Local hotel19 Sports bar

FINANCIAL

22 Banking22 Credit Union22 Check cashing22 Insurance22 Tax services

FOOD SERVICES

20 Baked Goods20 Catering20 Convenience store21 Grocery21 Meat Market21 Produce/fruits & vegetables21 Seafood market

HEALTH/FITNESS

27 Exercise Classes27 Children’s Health Clinic

28 Chiropractic care28 Health Club/Gym28 Hearing Aids28 Home health care29 Hospice Care29 Hospital29 Martial Arts Lessons30 Massage Therapy29 Medical Supplies30 Minor Emergency Care30 Ophthalmologist/Optometrist

care29 Physical Therapy29 Radiology Services30 Rehabilitation services30 Retirement Home/Assisted Liv-

ing CenterHOME SERVICES

32 Apartment/Condo Complex32 Carpet Cleaning33 Electricity Provider33 Environmental/

Green Products/Services34 Fence Building/Repairs34 Foundation Repairs34 Heating/Air Conditioning35 Home Building34 Mortgage Lending36 Moving Company35 Pest Control36 Plant Nursery35 Plumbing35 Real Estate Agency35 Self Storage Facility36 Swimming Pool/Installation/

Repair

36 Title Company36 Window (Coverings/Hurricane)

MEDIA

37 Local Cable Provider37 Local Radio Station38 Local Sportscaster38 Local Show Host38 Local TV Anchor38 Local TV Station38 Meteorologist/Weathercaster37 Radio Personality37 Caller-Times Writer

SERVICES

39 Adult day care39 Child Day Care39 Dry cleaning40 Equipment rental41 Funeral home41 Haircuts42 Hair Coloring41 Nail salon42 Favorite Elementary School42 Favorite Middle/Jr. High42 Favorite High School41 Key/Lock Services40 Limo/Taxi Service41 Photography/Videography42 Sign Making42 Special Occasions/Weddings42 Travel Agency42 Wireless Phone Service

PET CARE

43 Pet Services43 Pet Store & Supplies43 Veterinarian

RETAIL

43 Antiques43 Appliances44 Athletic apparel44 Books44 Bridal gowns/accessories44 Building Materials44 Carpet/Tile45 Computers45 Clothing45 Consignment/Resale Store45 Electronics45 Eyewear45 Fitness equip45 Floral arrangements45 Furniture45 Gold/Precious Metals

(Buyers/Sellers)45 Golf Equip./Supplies45 Jewelry45 Mattresses47 Musical instruments45 Office supplies47 Pawn shop47 Pharmacy/drug store47 Shoes47 Sporting Goods

COMMUNITY FEATURING

47 Community Advocate(business/organization)

47 Community Advocate(individual)

47 Local event/festival47 Local Tourist Attraction

Index

Steve ArnoldVice President ofMarketingResults

are in,newwinnersthis year

Thank you for your votes inthe 20th annual Caller-TimesBest of the Best readers’ poll!Another year has passed andthe votes have been counted.After weeks of sorting, count-ing and verifying thousands ofballots in 156 categories, hereare the results!

Reader’s had two ways tovote for their favorite busi-nesses and services this year.Ballots were available at theCaller-Times’ Best of the BestShowcase in September at theAmerican Bank Center andthroughballots placed in threeissuesoftheCaller-Times in lateAugust and September.

Thetopvoterecipient ineachcategory has been selected asthe Caller-Times’ “Best of theBest #1” and the next highestvote-getters have been named“Readers’Choice”andarelistedin alphabetical order.

Remember, the Best of theBest winners are selected byour readers, not by the staff oftheCaller-Times.

We continue to take the nec-essary steps to disqualify ballotstuffingbybusinessesthattrytowinaparticularcategoryunfair-ly. It is important to rememberthatthisisa“readerfuncontest”.It does not have any bearing onthe success of a business, nor

doesithaveanyendorsementbytheCaller-Times.Thesearebusi-nessesthatreadershavechosen,and the results arefinal. This isareaders’poll forentertainmentvalueandnothingelse.

This section contains allthe names of winners in eachcategory.We encourage you tosupport ALL businesses in theCorpusChristiarea,not just thewinners in this section.

We thank you for your votesand your continued support ofthis annual poll.

Contact Steve Arnold [email protected]

Index

3CALLER-TIMES | BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS | Sunday, December 21, 2014 |

Sun-Thu 11AM - 8PM • Fri-Sat 11AM - 9PMLarge Party Room Available 855-6464

4522 Weber Road @ Gollihar

Thank You Coastal Bend!

2005 - 2014Barbecue

BEST OF THE BEST

A Bit More than the Average Bar-B-Que Place!

VOTED#1 BAR-B-QUE

201410 10YEARS IN

BUSINESS...YEARSVOTED

2005New

Restaurant

2005

CAL426830

2006 - 2011Lunch

CM

2011 - 2014Wine/BeerSelection

CM

2011 - 2014Chicken Fried

Steak

CM

2011 - 2014Seafood

2011 - 2014Bar&Grill

CM

2011 - 2014Margarita

CM

2011 - 2014Fine Dinning

CM

2011 - 2014Happy Hour

CM

2011 - 2014Steaks

CM

5409 Saratoga Blvd / 361•992•2333 / OPEN LATE EVERY NIGHT

The Best Fire RoastedSteaks, Seafood,Chicken and Ribs

CAL426835

Thank you for continuallyvoting us Best of the Best

for 9 years running!


Auto pArts

Auto ZoneReaders’ Choice: Advance Auto Parts, AutoNation,O’Reilly Auto Parts

BoAts

Gulf CoAstMArine■ 10121 S. Padre Island Drive■ 937-7800

Gulf Coast Marine has had the same local family owner-ship for more than 60 years. The experience over thedecades of servicing the South Texas boating marketgives Gulf Coast Marine many advantages. The worldclass service center at the South Padre Island Drive loca-tion is staffed with the best technicians that have the longstanding experience to rig, set up, and service boats andmotors that are unique to our shallow water’s of the La-guna Madre. The excellent boat lines which we have beenable to acquire over the years make Gulf Coast Marine thebest place to buy a boat in the Corpus Christi area for fish-ing in the gulf, bay, flats, or just getting out on the waterfor family recreation.

Readers’ Choice:Waypoint Marine, Huff Marine, Ronnie’sMarine

CAmpers/rVs/motor homes

CCrVReaders’ Choice: Camper Clinic, Colonial de Rey RV Sales,Ron Hoover

oil ChAnges

AutonAtion■ Multiple locations■ www.autonation.com

Autonation is centrally located in Corpus Christi andprovides many amenities to its clients. The service is per-formed by factory-trained technicians and the staff is verywelcoming. We love our customers. Stop in and see us.

Readers’ Choice: Firestone, Minit Man 10 Minit OilChange, Pep Boys

tires

DisCount tire Co.Readers’ Choice: Delta Tire & Wheel, Firestone, TruckersWorld

trAnsmission serViCes

AutonAtionReaders’ Choice: AAMCO Transmission, Cottman Trans-mission, Greatstate Transmission

truCking equipment

truCker’s WorlDReaders’ Choice: Autonation, Far Beyond Trucks & Acces-sories, Truckers’ Equipment

VehiCle WAsh/DetAiling

Mr. fAnCy PAnts’ CArWAsh■ 7213 S. Staples St.■ 334-1718■ www.mrfancypantscarwash.com

Mr. Fancy Pants’ Carwash got started because we love towash and care for our cars and want to share that passionwith others. We want to provide a clean, safe place thatknows customer service. We believe that getting excellentservice is incredibly important to our customers. We makeit FUN!

Readers’ Choice: Armorall Express Detail, Carisma WashLube & Detail, VIP Car Wash

VehiCle serViCing/repAirs

AutonAtionReaders’ Choice: Christian Brothers, Romay’s, Texas Bat-tery

WreCker serViCe

texAsWreCker serViCeReaders’ Choice: Apollo Wrecker Service, Lone StarWrecker Service, Statewide Wrecker Service

Automotive/Recreational Services

PHOTO BY EDDIE SEAL/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES

Autonation general managers include Shelby Danner (from left), Steven Chapman, Mike Child, Brad Erbsland, and Jeff Amidon.


Automotive/Recreational Services


Barry Morgan is the owner of Far Beyond Tint & Alarm. The business is No. 1 for Automotive/Auto Window Tinting.

auto WindoW tinting\

FAr Beyond tint & AlArm■ 5151 Everhart■ 854-8468■ www.farbeyondtint.com

Since 1987 we have gone “Far Beyond the Rest.” We treatevery customer as an individual and make sure they leavewith a smile on their face. We make sure everyone whowalks through our doors leaves with a exactly what theycame for by using only the best films in the market for thebest customers.

Readers’ Choice: Auto Trim International, Maaco, Ziebart

CAL427918

SouthsideAnimalHospital

The Southside Animal Hospital family would like tothank our loyal patrons for this honor.We are deeply honored by your support and friendship.

RW (Mike) Moore, Jr. DVM


AsiAn Food

TakeniwaReaders’ Choice: China Garden, PF Chang’s, Hibachi GrillSupreme Buffet

BAr & Grill

niko’s sTeakhouse■ 5409 Saratoga Blvd.■ 992-2333■ www.nikossteakhouse.com

Niko’s Steakhouse offers the best of both worlds. Our barand Happy Hour specials are always a great way to unwindafter a long day at work and our grill is always servingup the best fire-roasted steaks, prime rib, award-winningfresh gulf seafood, barbecue ribs, chicken, and our newSteakhouse Burger.

Readers’ Choice: Brewster Street Icehouse, ExecutiveSurf Club, Scuttlebutt’s Bar & Grill

BArBecue

silverado smokehouse■ 4522Weber Road■ 855-6464■ www.CorpusChristi-BBQ.com

Our mission here is to be consistent from food product ac-ceptance procedure through the preparation and on to ourcustomers’ plates. We might have added a few items overthe years but have maintained the same family recipesand product quality.

Readers’ Choice: Julian’s BBQ, Nolan’s, Rudy’s

Beer selection

h-e-B■ Multiple locations■ www.heb.com

Our variety of beer and our prices help make us thecustomers’ Best of the Best choice in this category. Wekeep our beer cooler stocked with beers from domestic toimported, and run specials to ensure our customers getthe lowest prices in town.

Readers’ Choice: B&J’s Pizza, Niko’s Steakhouse, Scuttle-butt’s Bar & Grill

BuFFet dininG

hiBachi Grill & supreme BuffeTReaders’ Choice: Golden Corral, China Garden, GoldenKitchen

Restaurant


Jacklyn Parker (from left), Gary Rogers and Joanne Cruz at Good N Crisp Chicken.

BreAkFAst

sTripes/laredo Taco company■ Multiple locations■ www.stripesstores.com

Stripes Convenience Stores thanks its customers whovoted Laredo Taco Company only at Stripes #1 Best ofthe Best Breakfast. Each morning, Laredo Taco Companyserves hot, fresh and delicious breakfast made-to-orderwith hand-rolled tortillas. Customers can enjoy the freshsalsa bar which features homemade red and green salsasand fresh cut vegetables in our pico de gallo.

Readers’ Choice: Cracker Barrel, Hester’s, Town & Coun-try Cafe.

cAtFish

caTfish charliesReader’s Choice: Brewster Street Icehouse, Good N Crisp,Nolan’s

chicken

Good n crisp chicken■ 4101 Interstate 69 Access Road, Suite N8■ 241-5796

Good N Crisp our Chicken Fresh Never Frozen is why ourchicken has such a great taste and flavor. Once you try ourchicken we will become your place for chicken. We havemany items on our menus that we make from scratch inour kitchens that complement our chicken soups and des-serts. Visit us and see why.

Readers’ Choice: Golden Chick, KFC, Popeye’s

itAliAn Food

Johnny carino’s■ 1652 S. Padre Island Drive■ 854-7373■ www.carinos.com

Readers’ Choice: Island Italian, Luciano’s, Olive Garden


Thank You Corpus ChristiFor Voting H-E-B “Best Of The Best 2014” In:

FOOD SERVICES:

RESTAURANT:

RETAIL:

FINANCIAL:

Grocery | Produce, Fruits & VegetablesMeat Market | Seafood Market | Baked Goods

Dessert | Sushi | CateringBeer Selection | Wine Selection

Floral Arrangements | Pharmacy/Drug StorePet Store & Supplies

Check Cashing

©2014 HEB, 15-1268

We know you have a choice of where to shop. That’s why we work hard tobring you the freshness, quality, service and everyday low prices you deserve.

Thanks again Corpus Christi for casting your votes for H-E-B.

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Restaurant

Fine Dining

Niko’s steakhouse■ 5409 Saratoga Blvd.■ 992-2333■ www.nikossteakhouse.com

Niko’s Steakhouse offers a casual, fine dining experiencewithout the traditional white table cloth appearance andprice. Niko’s Steakhouse provides exceptional service andatmosphere combined with our award-winning steaks andseafood, all at an affordable price. This is our recipe forsuccess.

Readers’ Choice: Republic of Texas, Vietnam Restaurant,Water St. Restaurants

French Fries

McDoNalDsReaders’ Choice: Good N Crisp, Sonic Drive-In, Wiener-schnitzel

hamburgers

Whataburger■ Multiple locations■ www.whataburger.com

Whataburger is honored to be included in the Best of theBest Poll. We’re so grateful to our loyal Corpus Christicustomers who have supported us since 1950 when ourfounder, Harmon Dobson, opened the original Whataburg-er restaurant as a roadside burger stand.

Readers’ Choice:McDonalds, Scuttlebutt’s Bar & Grill,Sonic Drive-In

ice cream

soNic Drive-iNReaders’ Choice: Baskin Robbins, Dairy Queen, MarbleSlab Creamery

seaFooD

Waterstreet restauraNts■ 309 N. Water St.■ 882-8683■ www.waterstreetrestaurants.com

For more than 30 years, WaterStreet has worked toprovide consistently extraordinary guest experiences. Welove Corpus Christi and constantly strive to enhance thevalue of downtown and of the Coastal Bend as a greatplace to live and visit.

Readers’ Choice: Bleu Bistro, Niko’s Steakhouse, Scuttle-butt’s Bar & Grill


Nolan Culp Jr. (from left), Nolan Culp Sr. and Kevin Culp of Nolan’s restaurant.

chicken-FrieD steak

NolaN’s■ Multiple locations

We feel the readers have continually chosen us Best of theBest Chicken Fried Steak because we care about the qual-ity and the preparation of our food. The satisfaction of ourguest is the most important thing to our business.

Readers’ Choice: Andy’s Kitchen, Niko’s Steakhouse,U & I Restaurant

breakFast tacos

stripes/lareDo taco coMpaNy■ Multiple locations■ www.stripesstores.com

Stripes Convenience Stores thanks its customers whovoted Laredo Taco Company only at Stripes #1 Best of theBest Breakfast Tacos. Laredo Taco Company breakfasttacos are always made from scratch and each tortilla ishand-rolled. Its authentic Mexican breakfast tacos arehot, fresh and delicious, and served with fast and friendlycustomer service.

Readers’ Choice: Cancun, Garabaldi’s, Kiko’s

coFFee

stripes/lareDo taco coMpaNy■ Multiple locations■ www.stripesstores.com

Stripes Convenience Stores thanks its customers who vot-ed Stripes #1 Best of the Best Coffee. Stripes house brandCafé de la Casa coffee is made from 100 percent Arabicabeans and is brewed fresh 24 hours a day. Customerscan customize their coffee and choose from six differentflavored creamers, fresh milk and toppings.

Readers’ Choice: Coffee Waves, McDonalds, Starbucks

Pizza

papa JohN’s pizza■ Multiple locations■ www.papajohns.com

We use fresh ingredients and our dough is never frozen.Every morning we slice and cut our fresh vegetables, andfor each pizza that has to be made, we hand slap eachdough out. Papa John’s use the best ingredients, frompizza sauce to each individual items. Better IngredientsBetter Pizza, Papa John’s.

Readers’ Choice:Mesquite Street Pizza, Papa Murphy’sPizza, Pizza Hut


CAL438726

AND READERS’CHOICEFOR DESSERT,BAKED GOODS,AND CATERING!

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Restaurant

Dessert

H-E-B■ Multiple locations■ www.heb.com

We’ve heard the best part of a meal is dessert andH-E-B has the perfect topping to any meal. H-E-Bbrings the taste of homemade to the dinner table.A special occasion or family meal, the tempting anddelicious assortment will satisfy every sweet toothin your home.

Readers’ Choice: Ara’s Midtown Café, La Frutera,Sonic Drive-In

Happy Hour

Niko’s stEakHousE■ 5409 Saratoga Blvd.■ 992-2333■ www.nikossteakhouse.com

Niko’s Steakhouse Happy Hour allows you to winddown and start your evening with an exceptionalarray of appetizers, light meal options and the mostunique cocktails in town. Our Happy Hour includesreduced priced cocktails, beer, and wine in additionto select appetizers for only $4.99 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Readers’ Choice: Brewster Street Icehouse, Execu-tive Surf Club, Scuttlebutt’s Bar & Grill

Hot Dogs

WiENErscHNitzEl■ Multiple locations■ www.wienerschnitzel.com

We have the best customers. They’re loyal, they’repassionate, and they love our chili Dogs and chiliFries. The flip side of that coin is we have the bestteam members at Wienerschnitzel who are equallyloyal, passionate and love the brand. Thank you toeveryone.

Readers’ Choice: Dairy Queen, Sonic Drive-In,Stripes

Margarita

Niko’s stEakHousE■ 5409 Saratoga Blvd.■ 992-2333■ www.nikossteakhouse.com

Niko’s Steakhouse uses Jose Cuervo Gold Tequilablended with the freshest ingredients to make ourhouse margarita. We make and sell more than 250gallons of ‘ritas and flavored ‘ritas weekly. EveryThursday is Margarita Night at Niko’s, consisting ofPremium Gold Margaritas for only $2 from open toclose.

Readers’ Choice: Brewster Street Icehouse, Kiko’s,Scuttlebutt’s Bar & Grill


Amanda Smith and Katie Reese in the bakery department at H-E-B! Plus on Saratoga.

12 YEARSIN A ROW

THANKYOU!

CAL438069

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Sponsored by Southside Youth Football • Football League, Inc.• Optimist Club of Downtown Corpus Christi, Inc. • Christ The King School

Ayers Civic Center • Christ The King ChurchBaltazar Boxing Club, Inc. • Optimist Foundation of Downtown Corpus Christi, Inc.

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Restaurant

Lunch

ArA’s Midtown CAféReaders’ Choice: Julian’s BBQ, Nolan’s, U&I Restaurant

Mexican food

LA PLAyA sArAtogA■ 5017 Saratoga Blvd. No. 131■ 986-0089■ www.laplayasaratoga.com

We take pride in the process of preparing our food fresh daily. Our highquality meat and ingredients gives the food a flavor profile unlike oth-ers. I believe this, combined with our passion, is reflected in the read-ers’ decision to vote La Playa Saratoga the Best of the Best Mexicanfood and fajitas.

Readers’ Choice: Cancun, Dos Comales, Kiko’s

new RestauRant

Mesquite st. PizzA And PAstA Co■ 615 N. Mesquite St.■ 548-9865■ www.eatpizzadowntown.com

Mesquite St. Pizza and Pasta was a dream we had to bring New York-style pizza and pasta downtown and build it in a historic 110-year-oldhotel. We make everything fresh daily from our pizza dough to oursauces to buying our produce local and organic you will always get thefreshest ingredients possible.

Readers’ Choice: House of Burgers, House of Rock, Yo Philly CheeseSteaks & Subs


The crew at Ara’s Midtown Cafe includes Darren Gonzalez (from left), Daniel Lopez, An-nette Garcia, Rebecca Santos, Rebecca Guerra, Sandra Hinojosa, Mike Esparza, Ara Babosand Michael Needleman.

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2014Steaks

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Restaurant

Fajitas

La PLaya Saratoga■ 5017 Saratoga Blvd. No. 131■ 986-0089■ www.laplayasaratoga.com

We take pride in the process of preparing our food fresh daily. Our highquality meat and ingredients gives the food a flavor profile unlike oth-ers. I believe this, combined with our passion, is reflected in the read-ers’ decision to vote La Playa Saratoga the Best of the Best Mexicanfood and fajitas.

Readers’ Choice: Fajitaville, Kiko’s, P.O.E.T.S.

salad bar

JaSon’S DeLi■ Multiple locations■ www.jasonsdeli.com

Thank you Corpus Christi for once again voting us #1 Salad Bar inCorpus Christi! With 39 crocks of freshly prepared vegetables, pastasalads, potato salads, muffins, desserts and more, our salad bar is notonly our No. 1 seller but our best value. And when you’re finished, don’tforget your free ice cream.

Readers’ Choice: Golden Corral, SouperSalad, Wallbangers


Natalie Canales serves up some restaurant favorites at La Playa Saratoga.

CAL433068

CM

Thank youfor your vote!

2014 Children’s Health Clinic

We Know Kids!

Voted #1 Againin the Coastal Bend.

4 Convenient LocationsPediatric Center

Next to Driscoll Children’s HospitalPhone: 855-7346 • 3435 S. Alameda

Northwest Regional Medical PlazaAcross from Calallen High School

Phone: 241-9541 • 13725 NW Blvd.

Crescent Office BuildingIn the Crescent Center Building

Phone: 643-2518 • 1029 W. Hwy 181

Driscoll Plaza SouthAcross from Spohn Hospital SouthPhone: 992-6458 • 5945 Saratoga

www.TheChildrensClinic.com/guide14Founded in 1952 by Joseph Oshman,MD

New Patients Welcome.Usually Get Same Day Appointment.4 Convenient Locations.Se Habla Español

Weekend Hours at Alameda Office.(Sick visits only)We work with all local providers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield,CHIP,Humana,Aetna,and Medicaid.

2014Children’s

Health Clinic


Restaurant

Fish Tacos

Scuttlebutt’S bar & Grill■ 14254 S. Padre Island Drive■ 949-6769■ www.Scuttlebuttsbarandgrill.com

Scuttlebutt’s Bar & Grill offers a wide variety of dishes for our custom-ers. One of our exceptional favorites is our fried fish tacos. It comeswith three fish tacos, coleslaw and our own spicy sauce. All of ouroriginal sauces are created in house. Scuttlebutt’s has an amazingatmosphere and food.

Readers’ Choice: Brewster Street Icehouse, La Playa Saratoga, WaterSt. Restaurants

sandwiches

JaSon’S Deli■ Multiple locations■ www.jasonsdeli.com

From hearty appetites to eating light, Jason’s Deli has something foreveryone. Rubens, wraps, paninis, muffalettas, subs, the best kid’schoices, you name it, we have it all, Dine in, take out or have it deliv-ered. All free from trans fats, no MSG, and no HFCs. Don’t forget freeice cream.

Readers’ Choice: Nolan’s, Subway, Surfside Sandwich ShopPHOTO BY EDDIE SEAL/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES

Susan Wardle (right) serves Frank De La Rosa and Kayla Holsonback an order of fish tacos at Scuttlebutt’s Bar & Grill.

CAL438347

Thank you, South Texas!

2014COMMUNITY ADVOCATE


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Restaurant

SteakS

Niko’s steakhouse■ 5409 Saratoga Blvd.■ 992-2333■ www.nikossteakhouse.com

Niko’s Steakhouse only uses the finest USDA ChoiceAngus steaks that are hand-cut daily and fire-roastedover Texas mesquite. Our most popular steak is ourBlack & Blue rib-eye. This mouth-watering rib-eye isrolled in Cajun seasonings, fire-roasted and toppedwith our signature rosemary-gorgonzola compound.

Readers’ Choice: Outback Steakhouse, Republic ofTexas, U & I Restaurant

SuShi


Our sushi is prepared daily by professionally trainedchefs, made on-site, in front of our customers. Noneed to fish for great meal ideas. Try the selectionand some of the favorites (such as the) San AntonioRoll and Tempura Roll. Reel in a fresh catch from H-E-B for your dinner table.

Readers’ Choice: Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, Impe-rial Café. Takeniwa PHOTO BY EDDIE SEAL/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES

Nick Sissamis, owner of Niko’s Steakhouse.

2014Minor

Emergency Care

CAL438076

Thank you for votingS.E.A. District in 2014!

2014Bar & GrillCatfish

FishTacosSports BarHappy HourMargarita2014

Live Music

CAL437180

2014LiveMusic

2014LocalTouristAttraction

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Restaurant

Wine Selection


Our wine selection is incredible. The best part ofour wine area is that we have partners who are edu-cated in how the different wines work with differentfoods. We are available to assist in party planning toensure our customers get the best service and havethe best party possible.

Readers’ Choice: Spec’s, Liquid Town, World Mar-ket

WingS

Good N Crisp CHiCkEN■ 4101 Interstate 69 Access Road, Suite N8■ 241-5796

Good N Crisp offers our customers the best qualityjumbo wings that are made fresh to order. We striveto give our customers food products they can getnowhere else in the area. If you’re a wing lover youowe it to yourself to come to Good N Crisp and tryour wings at the two locations in Corpus Christi.

Readers’ Choice: Golden Chick, H-E-B, Scuttlebutt’sBar & Grill


Attendees at the 2014 Caller-Times Best of the Best Showcase get samples from Good N Crisp Chicken.

Thank You ForVoting

www.papajohnspizza.com

2013PIZZA

2014PIZZA CA

L436726

Your “Re-Power” Headquartersin South Texas

Thank YouSouth Texas forChoosing Us!

Winnebago Motor HomesNow in Rockport!

Luxury, Style, Value!

CAL439196

1015 W. Market St. Rockport, Texas361-729-9695

Volume discount pricing means you always get the best value on a boat orRV from Ron Hoover RV & Marine Centers.

6901 S. Staples | Corpus Christi,TX | (361) 985-8111Mon - Fri, 7am - 6pm • Closed Sat & Sun

Whichever comes last.

BUILT ONHONESTY ANDINTEGRITY!What’s the Christian Brothers difference?It’s a lot of things, but it starts with ourcommitment to a higher standard.

24Month

24,000 MileWarranty

or2014

VehicleServicing/Repairs CA

L439655


Bingo

El MErcado Bingo Halls■ 6110 Ayers St.■ 851-0505■ www.elmercadobingo.com

Family-style Bingo, and where you are always treatedlike family, is our winning combination.

Readers’ Choice: All Saints Bingo, Saratoga Bingo,Weber Bingo

golf

gaBE lozanogolf coursEReaders’ Choice: Corpus Christi Country Club, North-shore Country Club, Oso Golf Course

PHOTO BY PAul IverSON/SPeCIAl TO THe CAller TIMeS

(From left) Daniel Parker, Danny Martinez, and Austin Habecker play a round of golf at Gabe Lozano Golf Course, voted Best of the Best for golf.

Entertainment

Alameda Oaks Nursing Center is dedicated topreserving the dignity, health and happiness of itsresidents, with an ultimate goal of providing thehighest-quality nursing care available in anenvironment of compassion and concern for residents.• A CMS 5-star rated facility• Post-acute, skilled nursing care services are provided• Aggressive physical, occupational and speech therapy

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South Texas for voting us

#1!

and speech therapypy

2013-2014Retirement

Home/Assisted Living

Thank You

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Entertainment

Kids’ Parties

Peter PiPer PizzaReaders’ Choice: Chuck E.Cheese, Funtrackers, Gattitown

Live Music

Brewster streetice House■ 1724 N. Tancahua St.■ 884-2739■ www.brewsterstreet.net

Brewster Street offers an openand intimate setting for some ofthe best live music in the state ofTexas. Family-friendly, a show atBrewster Street is more than justa concert, it’s an event. With deli-cious food, friendly service and afun atmosphere, we are the bestplace in town to see a show.

Readers’ Choice: American BankCenter, Concrete Street Amphi-theater, House of Rock

LocaL hoteL

omni corPuscHristi Hotel■ 900 N. Shorline Blvd.■ 887-1600■ www.omnihotels.com/hotels/corpus-christi

At the Omni we know that anyone event can affect an entirestay. One extra gesture or oneexample of going that extra mileto help someone with something.For this reason, we encourageand expect each of our associ-ates to do thier personal best toensure our guests feel comfort-able and appreciated.

Readers’ Choice: EmbassySuites Hotel, Radisson Hotel,Springhill Suites

sPorts bar

BuffalowildwingsReaders’ Choice: BrewsterStreet Icehouse, Wings & More,Buffalo Wings & Rings


The 2014 Caller-Times Best of the Best Showcase was held September 21 at American Bank Center.

Top 100 Asian Food in USA • Caller-Times #1 Asian Food 2014 • Caller-Times Readers Choice Sushi 2014

TAKENIWAAsian Fusion Bistro

Hibachi, Sushi Bar&ChineseCuisineThe Best Saké | The Best Sushi | The Best Japanese Restaurant | The Best Chinese Restaurant

• Best authentic Chinese and AsianFusion menu in Corpus Christi!

• Freshest & Highest quality Sushi andSashimi, a wide variety of choices andrequests available

• Over 20 years of experience for ourSushi, Hibachi, and Kitchen chefs;some trained in Chinese CulinarySchools

• Family Style Hibachi Show, excitingand entertaining

• Beautiful Party Room available formeetings or special occasions

Reserve Our Party Room for Your Special Events! | 5216 S.P.I.D | 356-6888 | www.takeniwa.com

WE DELIVER! Dine In & To-Go MenuOrder online at takeniwa.com

Thank you forVoting us # 1

Caller-Times Best of the Best3 Years in a Row!

Sushi2010-2014Asian Food

2012-2014

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Food Services


Juana Sandoval makes fresh flour tortillas at H-E-B Plus! on Saratoga.

Catering


H-E-B makes planning for that special event easywith a wide variety of options for weddings, birthdayparties, family get-togethers or office meetings. Allbeautifully displayed, the foods our customers orderare made with the finest ingredients and take thestress out of feeding crowds.

Readers’ Choice: Ara’s Midtown Café, Jason’s Deli,Savor at American Bank Center

ConvenienCe store

StripES■ Multiple locations■ www.stripesstores.com/

Stripes Convenience Stores thanks its customerswho voted Stripes #1 Best of the Best ConvenienceStores. Stripes Stores commitment to its customersis to offer friendly and fast service as well as hot,fresh and delicious authentic homemade Mexicanfood at Laredo Taco Company. Only at Stripes willyou find more than 2.1 billion possible fountain drinkcombinations.

Readers’ Choice: 7 Eleven, Times Markets, ValeroCorner Stores


Birthday, retirement, graduation or just because, no matterwhat the occasion, we’ve got baked treats to sweeten anycelebration. H-E-B provides the best hot, fresh and deliciousassortment daily. Your favorite cookie, cake, pie or freshbread is waiting for you at your H-E-B bakery.

Readers’ Choice: Ara’s Midtown Café, Hester’s, La Michio-cana

Baked goods

CAL439014

RedCrowAntique Mall &

Best Estate Liquidators

Come visit us for fabulous antiques & Estate Sales!4325 S. Alameda (361)857-5977

Would like to thankall the Voters!

2014Antiques and Consignment/

Resale Store

CAL439659

Thank you, South Texas!Commissioner JAG (Joe A. Gonzalez)

Best of the Best2014 Readers’ Choice

Community Advocate (individual)


Food Services


James Hemmings (from left), Rudy Jimenez, Ruben Gomez, Eli Mendiola, Katie Teague, Jerry Irwin, Patsy Ramirez and Ben Cipriano in theproduce department at H-E-B Plus! on Saratoga.

Grocery


Here Everything’s Better. Every H-E-B delivers freshfood, quality products and convenient services alldesigned around the specific needs of each commu-nity. We offer customers the best service, sell onlythe freshest and safest products and make sure togive customers low prices with the best value.

Readers’ Choice: Sam’s Club, Sprouts, Walmart

Meat Market


H-E-B carries more than six lines of beef and ourwide selection offers 100 percent beef and our fullycooked line of brisket, burgers and fajitas. The H-E-B market will cut to order what you need for anymemorable meal.

Readers’ Choice:Moody’s Meat Market, Sam’sClub, Staples St. Market

Produce/fruits & veGetables


You’ll always find the freshest fruits and vegetablesat H-E-B. We stock your H-E-B with produce grownin Texas and we offer an 100 percent freshnessguarantee.

Readers’ Choice: Fruit King, Sprout’s, Walmart

seafood Market


H-E-B is committed to the health, abundance andsustainability of our oceans and marine life, whileoffering you the best variety and quality of seafood.We are committed to the development of thrivingfishing communities and delivering the highestquality seafood for generations to come.

Readers’ Choice:Morgan St. Seafood Market,Staples St. Market, Walmart

Now ProvidingKenra SmoothingSystem

YOUR FRIENDLYNEIGHBORHOOD SALONSPECIALIZING INHAIR COLOR

2014Haircuts

361-985-17755801 S. Staples, Ste.CCorpus Christi,Texas 78413

CAL432826

2014Salad Bar

2014Sandwiches

2014Catering

THANKS!CORPUS CHRISTITHANKS!

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4101 S. Padre Island Dr.814-7888

Open Christmas Day & New Year’s Day!

CAL427915

China GardenSuper Buffet

Sushi, Steak, Seafood

All You Can Eat

Order Your Party Trays Now!

2010-11,2013-14Buffet Dining

Children Under 4 Eat FreeAll Day$4.29 forChildren 4-10 yrs. old

10% Off Senior Discount(Over the age of 62) & Military

Party RoomAvailable!(for up to 150)

2010-2014Asian Food


Banking

AmericAn BAnk■ Multiple locations■ www.americanbank.com

Our customers are the best, and we want the best forthem. We get to know them and their unique needs. Thenwe’re prepared to find the solution that’s the best fit. Oneof our customers said, “Banking with American Bank willchange your life.” That’s huge, but we give it our bestevery single day.

Readers’ Choice: First Community Bank, Navy FederalCredit Union, Value Bank

Tax services

neAl TAx Service■ 3514 S Alameda St.■ 855-6259■ www.nealtaxservice.com

Neal Tax Service is a locally owned and operated taxpractice serving Corpus Christi for more than 25 years.We strive to offer exceptional products and services at anaffordable price and treat every client that comes in ouroffice with the respect and integrity they deserve. Thankyou for voting us No. 1 again.

Readers’ Choice: H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt, Tax Pro

crediT Union

corpuS chriSTi ciTy employeeScrediT union■ 3131 Holly Road■ 855-4494■ www.cccecu.com

Corpus Christi City Employees Credit Union is known forits Real People, Real Personal approach. For more than 63years we have put our members first rather than profits.CCCECU continues making community-wide membershipour priority. We simply make sure our members get thebest products and services at the lowest possible cost.

Readers’ Choice: Homeport Federal Credit Union, NavyArmy Community Credit Union, Navy Federal Credit Union

check cashing


H-E-B customers can count on friendly and convenientservice at our business centers. Our partners understandour customers are busy and work hard and providing pro-fessional assistance, affordable transactions, plus greatcustomer service, is what we do best.

Readers’ Choice: Ace Cash Express, Cash & Go, SpeedyCash

PHOTO BY PAUl IVERSON/SPECIAl TO THE CAllER TIMES

David Brooks (from left), Katie Dominguez, Annie Hewitt, Debbie Miller,Glenda Morin, and Christine Hinojosa of Corpus Christi City EmployeesCredit Union.

Financial

insUrance

STATe FArmReaders’ Choice: Christus Health Plan, GEICO, Progres-sive

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ExErcisE classEs

Corpus Christi AthletiC Club■ 2101 Airline Road■ 992-7100■ www.ccathleticclub.com

The Corpus Christi Athletic Club has more than 100 groupexercise classes each week. We have something forevery age and fitness level. The club has a wide variety ofclasses including BodyCombat, water aerobics, yoga, Pi-lates, Zumba, cardio salsa, belly dancing, Piloxing, cyclingand so much more.

Readers’ Choice: Gold’s Gym, Platypus Fitness, PlanetFitness

childrEn’s hEalth clinic

the Children’s CliniC■ 3435 S. Alameda St.■ 855-7346■ www.thechildrensclinic.com

Caller-Times readers have many choices for Best of theBest Children’s Health Clinic. We at The Children’s Clinicbelieve in giving the best possible care to our patients andwe are humbled the readers acknowledge us by voting usthe Best of the Best Children’s Health Clinic. Thank you!

Readers’ Choice: ABC Pediatrics, Driscoll Children’s Ur-gent Care, Tots & Teens

PHOTO BY PAUl IveRSOn/SPeCIAl TO THe CAlleR TIMeS

Mario Garcia and Annie Galvan exercise at Corpus Christi Athletic Club.

2009Adult Day Care

2008Adult Day Care

(361) 881-87363529 Morgan Corpus Christi

(361) 362-08331900 S.Washington Beeville

(361) 526-1744612 Commerce Refugio

Stop by for acomplimentary visit.

We Love to Take Careof Your Loved One

TEXASADULT DAY CARE

2012Adult Day Care

2013Adult Day Care

2014Adult Day Care

2011Adult Day Care

CAL437169

2010Adult Day Care

Thank YouSouth Texas

forVoting us #1 Again


Health/Fitness

ChiropraCtiC Care

Beacon chiropractic clinic■ 9450 S. Padre Island Drive, Suite 5■ 937-9550■ www.beaconclinics.net

Thoroughness. A drive to address not only your complaint, but improveyour health even beyond that. Dr. Thomas Hollingsworth has manytechniques, some of which can help even without heavy twisting/pop-ping manipulations. (The doctor) exceeds state continuing educationrequirements by four to six times most years to the benefit of patients.

Readers’ Choice: Armadillo Sport Chiropractic, Durbin Chiropractic &Wellness Center, Lindell Chiropractic

health Club/Gym

corpus christi athletic cluB■ 2101 Airline Road■ 992-7100■ www.ccathleticclub.com

The Corpus Christi Athletic Club is locally owned and is one of the larg-est fitness facilities in Texas. With more than 110,000 square feet, wehave two indoor pools, tennis and racquetball courts and programs fortoddler-aged children up to senior citizens. The Corpus Christi AthleticClub makes fitness fun. Call today and get your free visit.

Readers’ Choice: Freedom Fitness, Flex Fit Gym, Gold’s Gym

hearinG aids

a&B hearing aid and audiology center■ 3201 Airline Road, Suite A■ 993-5093■ www.abhearingaid.com

A&B Hearing Aid and Audiology Center has been serving the SouthTexas area for more than 40 years. We love providing hearing health-care services to the local community and helping people hear betterthan ever before. We take great pride in our work, products and rela-tionships with all of our patients.

Readers’ Choice: Beltone Hearing Aids, Hear Again Hearing Aids,Hearing Aid Company of Texas

home health Care

uresti senior assistance■ 830W. King Ave., Kingsville■ 361-592-5262■ www.urestiseniorassistance.com

“Quality healthcare in the comfort of your home” is our mission state-ment. We believe that it is because of our employees, the staff ofclinicians as well as the people who work for us in administration, whomake that possible. We would like to thank all the readers who votedus No. 1 this year again.

Readers’ Choice: Community Home Health Care, Legacy HomeHealth, Nurses on Wheels Home Health

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2014French Fries

2014Wings

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2014Hot Dogs

2014Ice Cream

2014Hamburgers

2014Dessert

5 POINTS: 4101 I-69 ACCESS RD., STE N8 (361)241-5796PADRE ISLAND: 14601 S.PADRE ISLAND DR. (361)949-0011

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Thank youfor voting us

2014Chicken

Fried Steak

2014Catfish

2014Lunch

2014Barbecue

2014Sand-wiches

CAL437132

Thank YouCoastal Bend for

Voting Us #110 Years in a Row!

Serving the Greater Coastal Bend Area

To celebrateask about our

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2010CarpetCleaning

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2014CarpetCleaning


Health/Fitness

Hospice care

Legacy Home HeaLtH agency■ 5277 Old Brownsville Rd., Ste. 205■ 855-0848■ www.legacyhhc.com

The hospice team at Legacy Home Health deeply believesthat what they do – providing support to people at oneof the most challenging times in their lives – is rooted ina deep respect for those we serve. Hospice care is muchmore than a service or a specialty. For the Legacy team, itis an honor.

Readers’ Choice: Angel Bright Home Health, ChristusSpohn Hospice, Lighthouse Hospice

Hospital

cHristus spoHn HeaLtH system■ Multiple locations■ www.christusspohn.org

Thank you for voting us best hospital. It is an honor weattribute to our associates, physicians and volunteerswho give their best. Their experience and professionalism,along with compassion and kindness to our community,sets us apart from the rest.

Readers’ Choice: Corpus Christi Medical Center, DriscollChildren’s Hospital, Kindred Hospital

pHysical tHerapy

Legacy tHerapy centerReaders’ Choice: Affiliated Therapy Group, Humpal Physi-cal Therapy, Shea Physical Therapy

Martial arts lessons

KicKsmartiaL arts academy■ 4730 Schanen Blvd.■ 857-5425■ www.kickstkd.com

For 35 years, Kicks has been recognized for their out-standing students and instruction by Grand Master K.T.Kim, ninth degree black belt, and Master Jerome Kim,sixth degree. Our focus is to teach the right way of themartial arts through respect and discipline. To be the best,learn from the best.

Readers’ Choice: Defense of Martial Arts, LumampaoMartial Arts, Master Choi’s

Medical supplies

medicaL reHab suppLy■ 1022 Santa Fe St.■ 887-1877■ www.medicalrehabsupply.com

For more than 23 years Medical Rehab Supply has servedCorpus Christi and the surrounding communities. Ourknowledgeable and friendly staff care about our custom-ers medical equipment needs. We sell and service allmajor brands of mobility equipment.

Readers’ Choice: Alameda Medical Supply, Coastal Medi-cal Supply, Steele Home Medical

radiology services

radioLogy & imagingReaders’ Choice: Corpus Christi Radiology Center, Radiol-ogy & Associates

PHOTO BY PAuL IveRSOn/SPeCIAL TO THe CALLeR TIMeS

Karen Meze (back row from left), Heather Aguirre, Steven Alford, CelinaPena, Abigail Harwell, Helen Barker, Hollie Boehmer, Caitlin Enright (frontrow, from left) and Jacob Murphy are part of the team at Christus SpohnHealth System.

Gilberto Uresti, President/CEO Olga Uresti, R.N., Director of Clinical OperationsPatricia U. Perez, Administrator Aaron R. Uresti, Director of Operations

5959 S. Staples, Suite 204CORPUS CHRISTI

(361) 985-1700

830 West King StreetKINGSVILLE

(361) 592-5262

• Skilled Nursing (RN & LVN)• Home Health Aide• Physical Therapy• Speech Therapy

• PHC / CBA• Family Care• I.V. Therapy

• Sterile Dressing Changes• Laboratory Services• Occupational Therapy

Thank You friends & clients for voting us #1 again

www.urestiseniorassistance.com

“Quality care in thecomfort of your home”

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Our sincere appreciation for voting us

Reader’s ChoiceClothing2014

It has been our pleasure to be a part ofthis beautiful city for over 51 years.

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Massage Therapy

TheWoodhouse day spa-Corpus ChrisTi■ 6000 S. Staples St., Suite 410■ 985-8488■ www.corpuschristi.woodhousespas.com

We exceed our guests’ expectations at The Wood-house Day Spa. Our services are developed to achieverelaxation and health benefits for the body, mind andsoul. We appreciate and enjoy every guest who visitsour spa and always look forward to their next visitwith us. We love what we do.

Readers’ Choice: Advance Massage Therapy, Antho-ny’s Aveda Salon Day Spa, Corpus Christi Athletic Club

rehabiliTaTion services

LegaCy home heaLThReaders’ Choice: Corpus Christi Nursing & Reha-bilitation Center, Cimarron Place Health & Rehab,Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County

ophThalMologisT/opToMeTrisT care

drs. mCinTyre, garza, aviLa,and JuriCa■ 5488 S. Padre Island Drive, No. 2042■ 994-0310■ www.CCcontacts.com

For 28 years we have been seeing patients at theirconvenience, not ours. People are busy nowadays,and we see appointments and walk-ins seven days aweek to accommodate any schedule. Plus, we havethe latest high-tech equipment to go along with ourcaring, friendly staff.

Readers’ Choice: Dugan Eye Institute, Stanton Opti-cal, Dr. Aynn Upton

reTireMenT hoMe/assisTed living

aLamedaoaks nursing CenTerReaders’ Choice: The Espanade Assisted Living,Garden Estates, Mirador Senior Living


Health/Fitness

PHOTO BY PAUL IvERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES

Kyle Spain (left), a licensed massage therapist, and Wendy Freeman (spa owner) atWoodhouse Day Spa - Corpus Christi.

Minor eMergency care

Bay area QuiCk Care■ 9929 S. Padre Island Drive, No. 109■ 937-2121■ www.bayareaquickcare.com

We offer high quality, convenient and low cost healthcare. Ourclinic is open seven days a week and the prices range from $60-$80 per visit for patients without insurance. Our nurse practi-tioners and physicians uphold the highest standards of medicalethics to ensure the highest quality of healthcare.

Readers’ Choice: Calallen Minor Emergency, Saratoga MedicalCenter, TLC Medical Center

CAL438202

15201 S.Padre Island Dr.Suite 150361 - 949 - 0060

2217 Hwy 361, Suite A361 - 749 - 1581

for your vote.We will continueto serve you with the BEST.THANK YOU

5926 S. Staples, Ste A | 361 - 906 - 0001

2014Title

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Homes Services

PHOTO BY Paul IversOn/sPeCIal TO THe Caller TIMes

The team at Saratoga Cove Apartments includes: Josie White (from left), Amanda Cortinus, Robert Barrientos Jr., Jo Gonzalez, RobertCarranza, Wayne Allen, Alma Gutierrez, and Cira Gomez.

ApArtment/Condo Complex

Saratoga Cove apartmentS■ 5757Wooldridge road■ 991-9184■ www.saratogacoveapts.com

saratoga Cove is proud to be awarded the Best ofthe Best apartment Community in Corpus Christifor the seventh straight year. It all starts withservice from the wonderful and dedicated staff atsaratoga Cove. The apartment homes offer luxuryfinishes at value prices and access to premieramenities.

Readers’ Choice: Camden Copper ridge apart-ments, san Marin apartments, The reserve atsaratoga apartments

CArpet CleAning

Stanley Steemer of theCoaStal Bend■ 1959 saratoga Blvd., Bldg. no. 5■ 814-9554■ www.stanleysteemer.com

For the ninth year in a row, the Caller-Times com-munity has chosen our team at stanley steemer asthe city’s best. That distinction is directly attribut-able to our highly knowledgeable and experiencedtechnicians. They are relentless in their pursuit ofthe perfect customer service experience. Thanks!

Readers’ Choice: advanced Carpet Cleaning,servPro, servicemaster Central

CAL438073

RANKED #1OVERALL NETWORKPERFORMANCE

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THANKS FOR VOTING US

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BEST SERVICE,BEST EXPERTKNOWLEDGE IN TOWN.

CAL438070

2014Golf Equipment/

Supplies

Romay’s Auto ServiceForeign and Domestic

(361) 991-46652830 Cimarron Blvd.

Thank youCorpus Christifor continuingto vote for us!

Happy Holidays!

2014Vehicle

Servicing/Repairs CAL433290

CAL438463

882-3636 613 Elizabeth St.

DeLeon’sClinic Pharmacywould like tothank all of thecustomers thatvoted.

2014Pharmacy/Drug Store

Tax Service

2010,2009,2008,20072006,2004,2002,2000

2014,20132012,2005

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2014Plumbing

THANK YOU FORVOTING US #1

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ElEctricity ProvidEr

NEC REtail■ 14353 Cooperative Ave.■ 855-632-7348■ www.necretail.com

Excellent customer care, moneyback to members and no rategames means we truly care aboutyou. NEC Retail could not be morethankful to the member/ownerswho acknowledged those effortsby selecting us for this award. Asa hometown company, NEC Retailis the best choice for your home orbusiness.

Readers’ Choice: CPL Retail En-ergy, Reliant Energy, TXU Energy


Homes Services

PHOTO BY PAUL IvERsON/sPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMEs

Frank Wilson (from left), Michelle Mathis, Kenneth Krueger, Velma Vasquez, and BeatriceReyes from NEC Retail.

EnvironmEntal/GrEEn Products/sErvicEs

City of CoRpus ChRisti-solidWastE dEpaRtmENt■ 2525 Hygeia■ 826-1655■ www.leaveitbettercc.com

solid waste operations is the best at providing and educating the public in green initiatives and environmen-tal services. We strive to provide the public with the most efficient services while educating the communityon the benefits of recycling and Leaving Corpus Christi Better Than We Found It.

Readers’ Choice: City of Corpus Christi Gas Department, Laidlaw Waste systems, Republic services CAL439387

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RadioPersonalityDan & BarbiKSAB 99.9

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www.PeerlessCleaners.com

Making Corpus Christilook its best for over

75 years!Three of the reasons why we areBest of the Best year after year:

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Homes Services

Fence Building/RepaiRs

D&C FenCe Company■ 1029 Savage Lane■ 289-8277■ www.dcfence.com

We offer a variety of fencing/access control allowing us to best suitthe needs of our customers for residential, commercial and industrialinstallation. We have a strong commitment to customer service anddon’t consider our job complete until customers are 100 percent satis-fied.

Readers’ Choice: A-1 Fencing, Hinojosa Fence Company, Rollins FenceCompany

Foundation RepaiRs

on the LeveL FounDation RepaiRReaders’ Choice: CC Foundation Repair, Du-West Foundation Repair,Level One Foundation Repair

Heating/aiR conditioning

RapiD aiR■ 2101 Leopard St.■ 882-2111■ www.rapidaircc.com

Rapid Air continues to strive to provide the Coastal Bend with per-sonal, honest, dependable and reliable service. Doing whatever it takesto make things right and comfortable for the customer. With our 100percent guarantee it gives the customer the satisfaction and worry-free feeling.

Readers’ Choice: Bodine Scott Air Conditioning, CCAC, Neal Air Con-ditioning

MoRtgage lending

FiRst Community BankReaders’ Choice: American Bank, Navy Army Community CreditUnion, Navy Federal Credit Union

1818 BaldwinCorpus Christi, TX361-883-1227

Thank You CorpusChristi for your vote!

2013 - 2014Barbecue

2013 - 2014Lunch

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Thank You Corpus ChristiFor Voting

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Caller-Times Best of the Best #1Apartment/CondoComplex 2008-2014

CAL439200

2014Credit Union

3131 Holly Road2140 Gollihar Road

361-855-4494www.cccecu.com

Thank YouCorpus Christifor Voting us

#1Credit Union!


Homes Services

Pest Control

ElitE ExtErminating■ 2101 Saratoga Blvd.■ 853-8370■ www.EliteBugKillers.com

For more than 24 years Elite Exterminating has com-mitted itself to superior service by friendly, courte-ous and an exceptionally knowledgeable staff.Complete customer satisfaction is always our goaland because of this, South Texas has again gracedus as No. 1 Best of the Best Pest Control company.

Readers’ Choice: Orkin Pest Control, Pest Patrol,Terminix

Plumbing

my DaD’s PlumbEr■ 2528 Holly Road■ 438-7700■ www.mydadsplumber.com

Thank you to all of the gracious customers whovoted for us. Since 2007, we have done our best toprovide prompt and personal service to the citizensof Corpus Christi. Through hard work and experi-ence, it is our goal to protect the health of the com-munity, one job at a time.

Readers’ Choice: Lamar Plumbing, ShorelinePlumbing, Smart Plumbing

Home building

Hogan HomEs tExas■ Multiple locations■ www.hoganhomestexas.com

Hogan Homes has been consistently able to buildquality homes in the Coastal Bend area, not to men-tion being a leader in innovative designs and build-ing materials. We are proud to be able to continueon our path with new neighborhoods and streets allaround the area.

Readers’ Choice: Braselton Homes, Sun GeorgeHomes, Suncrest Construction

real estate agenCy

ColDwEll bankEr PaCEsEttErstEEl■ 5034 Holly Road■ 361-992-9231■ www.corpuschristi-homes.com

Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Steel has been sell-ing property in the Coastal Bend area since 1979and has earned a solid reputation for integrity andprofessionalism. With three offices and more than100 agents, we service the entire Corpus Christi Bayarea. Our well-trained Realtors produce results.

Readers’ Choice: Century 21 (multiple locations),Gene Guernsey & Associates, Mirabal & Associates

PHOTO BY PAuL IvERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES

Krystal Dussliere (from left), Andrea Farmer, Cegie Lockhart, Jesse Lopez of Hogan HomesTexas. The business won Best of the Best in the home building category.

self storage faCility

aaa storagEReaders’ Choice:Metro Self Storage, Safeguard Mini Storage, u-StorSelf Storage

Please call 937-9550 or visit www.beaconclinics.net formore information.9450 SPID, Ste 5 • CorpusChristi, TX"ServingCoastal Bend communities since 2005."

CAL426889

Please call 939450 SPID, Ste"ServingCoastal

BEACONCHIROPRACTIC CLINICGuiding you to better health...Dr.ThomasHollingsworth, Chiropractor at BeaconClinic, evaluates for spinalmisalignmentsknown as vertebral subluxations. Poor spinal function can lead to degenerative conditionswith orwithout pain and can also irritate spinal nerves.

At BeaconChiropractic, we provide a host of solutions to get over your current health complaintand get you back to optimumhealth. All this is done naturally...without drugs or surgery.We inviteyou to enjoy our state of the art chiropractic facility anddiscover the truewellness lifestyle!

Dr. Hollingsworth cares for patients literally of all ages from3days old to101 years old!Whilemany regularly associate chiropractic for the careof stubborn body aches andpains, injuries from sports and automobileaccidents, andheadaches (to name a few), Dr.Hollingsworth’s practice isnot limited to only joint andmuscle pain.That iswhy initial consultationsare free to determine if chiropractic can help you.

ThomasHollingsworth,D.C., B.C.A.O.

2008-2014Chiropractic Care7 years in a Row!


Homes Services

Plant nursery

Gill landscape nursery■ 2810 Airline Road■ 992-9674■ www.gillnursery.com

We love using our gardening expertise to get thebest plants together with the best people, our cus-tomers and friends.

Readers’ Choice: Turner’s Gardenland, H-E-B,Lowe’s

Moving CoMPany

Half price Movers■ 9405 S. Padre Island Drive■ 937-7615■ www.halfpricemovers.com

1/2 Price Movers has been in business since 1979,we strive for excellence on every move. Our top pri-ority is 110 percent customer satisfaction. Movingis a stressful experience, so we confirm one day andthree days out to insure a smooth move. We alsoperform post-move follow ups to insure customersatisfaction.

Readers’ Choice: Two Men & A Truck, All My SonsMoving & Storage, U-Haul

swiMMing Pool/installation/rePair

leslie’s swiMMinG poolsupplyReaders’ Choice: Carrier Pools, Galloway Pools,Warehouse Pool Supply

title CoMPany

san Jacinto title servicesReaders’ Choice: Bay Area Title Services, NuecesTitle Services

window (Coverings/HurriCane)

Half price solar screens■ 1233 Seth St.■ 480-5430■ www.halfpricesolarscreens.com

I believe that my business has won Best of the Bestagain because of our 100 percent commitment toold fashioned customer service. We offer the widestvariety of screen choices in Corpus Christi and wetake the time to sit down with our customers andanswer any questions they have, making them feellike No. 1.

Readers’ Choice: Academy Window Coverings, GulfCoast Hurricane Shutters, Home Depot

PHOTO BY PAUL IvERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES

Mike Montgomery (from left), Debbie Pinkerton, Sally Gill, and James Gill of Gill Landscape Nursery.

Best of theBest Seafood!

THANKYOUFOR

VOTING

WATERSTREETRESTAURANTS

2014Seafood

CAL428227

TOWN & COUNTRYC A F E

4228 S. Alameda(361) 992-0360

Monday - Friday:6 am - 3:30 pm

Saturday: 6 am - 4 pmSunday: 6 am - 3 pm

Serving Breakfast All Day

FOR YOUR CONTINUEDSUPPORT AND VOTING FOR US! 2014

BREAKFAST2014

CAL431031

2013BreakfastTacos

Thank You Corpus Christifor voting for us!

Great Mexican Food!Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Specials!

Wine & Beer available!KARAOKE FRIDAY NIGHTS!

200 N. Staples • 361-884-5456 CAL438288


Media

LocaL cabLe Provider

TimeWarner Cable■ 4001 Saratoga Blvd., Suite 106■ 800-892-4357■ www.twc.com

Time Warner Cable offers cable TV, super-fast Internet,phone services and home security and managementproducts. TWC customers can watch their favorite videocontent on multiple devices through the TWCTV app, andpartner programming apps like HBO Go, Watch ESPN,Showtime Anytime and many more.

Readers’ Choice: AT&T U-Verse, Direct TV, Grande Com-munications

caLLer-Times WriTer

GreG rajan■ 820 N. Lower Broadway■ 886-3702■ www.caller.com

I’d like to think it’s because of my ability to inform and en-tertain our readers. While sports are a welcome diversionfor many, people in the Coastal Bend are passionate abouttheir sports and our goal is to bring them closer to the ac-tion and deliver compelling stories to our readers.

■ Readers’ Choice:Mike Baird, Chris Ramirez, DavidSikes

radio PersonaLiTy

CoCo & biG Frank (krYS k-99)■ 501 Tupper Lane■ 826-9903■ www.k99country.com

We both love what we do, we have fun every morning, andwe are relatable. We talk about things happening in SouthTexas, and do our best to be a positive, uplifting start tothe day. No one is more passionate about the music thanCoCo, and few people tell the time better than Big Frank.Thank you!

Readers’ Choice: Rex & Gino (KNCN C-101), Barbi & Dan(KSAB 99.9), Drew Stone (The Beach 96.5)

LocaL radio sTaTion

krYS 99.1 (k-99)■ 501 Tupper Lane■ 289-0111■ www.K99Country.com

Thanks again to our listeners for voting. We work hard toplay the best country music and be involved in our com-munity. Each day we are blessed to work in a great city,playing great music, with awesome listeners. CoCo andBig Frank wake you up, and you ride home with Wintroweach afternoon. Thanks!

Readers’ Choice: KNCN C-101, KSAB 99.9, PLANET 102.3

PHOTO BY PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES

Big Frank and Coco at K-99 radio station. The radio station, and the hostsboth were honored in the annual Caller-Times Best of the Best readers’poll.

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Media

LocaL TV anchor

Joe Gazin & Katia Uriarte (Kiii-tV3)■ 5002 S. Padre Island Drive■ 986-8300■ www.kiiitv.com

From Joe Gazin: I just believe it’s important to express my profound thanks for receiving this honor. Iknow that all of us at KIII-TV will continue to work as hard as we can to maintain your trust.

From Katia Uriarte: I hope the Caller-Times’ readers chose us because they trust us to bring them themost accurate newscast in South Texas. Thank you for choosing us as #1 and for allowing us to be apart of your family.

Readers’ Choice: John Thomas Kobos & Jane Monreal (KIII-TV3), Lee Sausley & Jennifer Lira (KRIS Ch.6), Rudy Trevino (KIII-TV3)

PHOTO BY PaUL IVeRSOn/SPeCIaL TO THe CaLLeR TIMeS

Joe Gazin (from left), Bill Vessey, Katia Uriate, Rudy Trevino and Dan McReynolds of KIII-TV3, which won honors again this year.

LocaL Show hoST

rUdy treVino & BarBi Leo (Kiii-tV3)Readers’ Choice: The Benchwarmers (eSPn 1440), Jim Lago (KKTX 1360),Dennis & andy (eSPn 1440)

LocaL SporTScaSTer

danMcreynoLds (Kiii-tV3)■ 5002 S. Padre Island Drive■ 986-8300■ www.kiiitv.com

I’d like to think that Caller-Times’ readers realize how much I enjoy the factthat we all can enjoy such a wide variety of activities involving people weknow and see every day in the community. I try to pass along that involve-ment and enthusiasm in every sportscast I prepare and deliver.

Readers’ Choice: Drew Collins (KRIS Ch. 6), alan Harwell (KRIS Ch. 6), ChrisThomasson (KIII-TV3)

LocaL TV STaTion

Kiii-tV 3■ 5002 S. Padre Island Drive■ 986-8300■ www.kiiitv.com

People you know and trust. It’s not just a slogan, it is what KIII-TV represents;a reflection of our community as friends and neighbors. This is the place...this is home. Being a consistent, reliable source for local news and informa-tion for more than 50 years has allowed us to earn our viewers’ trust.

Readers’ Choice: KRIS Channel 6, KZTV Channel 10, MeTV

MeTeoroLogiST/weaThercaSTer

BiLL Vessey (Kiii-tV3)■ 5002 S. Padre Island Drive■ 986-8300■ www.kiiitv.com

Thanks again everybody. I really appreciate your support.

Readers’ Choice: alan Holt (KIII TV3), Dale nelson (KRIS Ch. 6), MaclovioPerez (KRIS Ch. 6)

Marcus would like to thank you formaking these past 37 years so successful.

Your continued support for our family ownedestablishment is greatly appreciated.

Book your next event in ourextended Banquet Room!

Thank You Corpus Christifor Voting Us...

5514 Everhart • 991-1211 • www.kikosmexicanfood.com

2014Mexican Food

2014Fajitas

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2014BreakfastTacos

ThankYouCorpusChristi forVotingus

#1 Funeral Home

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Services

aduLt day care

Texas aduLT day caReReaders’ Choice: Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County, CorpusChristi Adult Day Care, Legacy Adult Day Care

chiLd day care

Bay aRea chiLd deveLopMenT cenTeR■ 5215 Embassy Drive■ 857-6543■ www.bayareachild.net

We take pride in our facilities and the children in our care. We goabove and beyond to make our parents and children feel like family.We have been in business since 1996 and we continue with those val-ues to this day. We welcome parents to come by and visit our facilities.

Readers’ Choice: A-Bar-Z Ponderosa, ABC Christian Childcare, Alam-eda School & Child Care

dry cLeaning

peeRLess cLeaneRs■ Multiple locations■ www.peerlesscleaners.com

Peerless Cleaners has beenhonored with Best of the Best for(many years). We believe it’s ourhighly trained staff and treat-ing our customers like family.Peerless Cleaners also has threecertified garment care profession-als on staff.

Readers’ Choice: A-1 Dry Clean-ers, Carr’s Cleaners & Laundry, J.R.Viola’s

PHOTO BY PAuL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES

Krystal Perez (from left), Helen Mechell,and Oralia Blanco, of Peerless Dry Cleaners.

Thanks for votingus Best of the Best#1 for a decade and

counting!

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RV’s &Motorhomes

Campers/RV’s/Motorhomes

2005-2011Campers

2003 2004RV’s and Motorhomes

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Thank you, Corpus Christi, for votingus Best Local Tourist Attraction!

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Services

EquipmEnt rEntal

B & T RenTs■ 1321 S. Staples St.■ 884-6238■ www.btrents.com

Since 1938 B&T Rents has been serving the SouthTexas area. Three generations of the Lyons familyhas been seeing that service to the customer isdone in a timely, courteous and cost-effective way.Whether it be a festival of over a 100,000 people, aconvention of 1,000s or a birthday of a dozen.

Readers’ Choice: Butler Signature Events, HomeDepot, United Rentals

limo/taxi SErvicE

VIP LImousInes■ 3630 S. Padre Island Drive■ 510-8077

At VIP Limousines, our entire staff is committed tocaring for our customers to ensure that each specialevent is memorable. And don’t forget our motto:Whatever Happens in the Limo, Stays in the Limo.

Readers’ Choice: American Cab Company, Green n’Go Cabs, TLC Limos

PHOTO BY PAUL IVERSOn/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES

Roy Buento and Richard Hernandez, of B&T Rents, which won the equipment rental category this year.

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Gloria Hicks Elementary School Staff andStudents would like to thank the communityfor voting us Best of the Best#1 Elementary School.

2014Favorite

Elementary School

Principal:Norma N. Reyna

Asst. Principal:Dr. Guadalupe Guel

3602 McArdle • (361) 878-2200 • www.hicks.ccisd.us

We appreciate all yourcontinued support.

CAL439286

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Services

Haircuts

SupercutS■ Multiple locations■ www.supercuts.com

Our beliefs are simple: Highly trained barbers/stylists whohave been with our company for many years. We cut hairfor your ego and not ours. No attitudes here. Seven Super-cuts locally-owned and operated. We value our custom-ers and our community and we believe in making everyclient’s day better.

Readers’ Choice: Cost Cutters, Cutting Zone, ProCuts

Funeral Home

SeaSide MeMorial park andFuneral HoMe■ 4357 Ocean Drive■ 992-9411

We practice a common priority to tailor exclusively toeach family. Customer service is paramount in assistingand easing all facets of what we offer to families. Reassur-ance, caring and attentiveness is a foundational value ourstaff offers with each service we provide.

Readers’ Choice: Guardian Funeral Home, Memory Gar-dens Funeral Home, Trevino Funeral Home

Key/locK services

corpuS cHriSti lock docReaders’ Choice: ABC Keys & Safes, Eagle Lock & Key,Pop-A-Lock


Angela Ortiz (from left), Supercuts customer Billy Brock, Seleena Lira and Briana Gutierrez, at Supercuts, which won the haircut category this year.

nail salon

cali nailSReaders’ Choice: Artistic Nails, Salon Palomo, Solar Nails

PHotograPHy/videograPHy

SoutHweSt pHotograpHicSReaders’ Choice: Raymond Gray Photography, FonzieMunoz Photography, M&J Photography

CAL437632

2810 Airline Rd. 992-9674 | 4441 S. Alameda 993-4795Mon.-Sat. 8-6 • Sun. 10-6 | www.gillnursery.com

We’d like to thankour staff’s dedication and commitmentto making your gardening more funand successful, and we appreciatevery much your vote of confidence.

2014PlantNursery

CAL438825

SuncrestConstruction

THANK YOUCoastal Bend for

Your Vote!

Visit model at 9 Willow Bend

Building dreamhomes since

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Kamal Ashour361-992-6525

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Heating & Air Conditioning

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2012-2014Antiques

1710 S. Alameda @ 6 Points361-881-1091

Thankyou

Corpus Christifor voting us

Holiday HoursMon. - Fri. 10am - 5pm

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Favorite elementary School

Gloria Hicks ElEmEntary■ 3602 McArdle Road■ 878-2200■ [email protected]

At Gloria Hicks Elementary we strive to expose ourstudents to new ideas and adventures which promotelearning, respect and accountability. This mission is ac-complished through a collaborative group effort whichinvolves staff, community volunteers, and the school’snamesake. Gloria Hicks.

Readers’ Choice:Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary, FlourBluff Elementary, Luther Jones Elementary

Favorite middle/Jr.high

Elliott GrantmiddlE scHool■ 4350 Aaron Drive■ 878-3740■ www.grant.ccisd.us

Winning the Best of the Best Middle School validates ourcommitment to educational excellence in the Grant com-munity. Our dedicated faculty and staff, our athletic pro-gram, extra-curricular activities, community service,\ andour students’ Barracuda pride is what makes GMS standout from other local middle schools. We are extremelyhonored to receive this recognition in the Corpus Christiarea.

Readers’ Choice: Calallen Junior High, Flour Bluff JuniorHigh, Kaffie Middle School

Favorite high School

mary carroll HiGH scHoolReaders’ Choice: Flour Bluff High School, Richard KingHigh School, Tuloso Midway High School

hair coloring

cost cuttErs Family Hair carE■ 5143 Everhart Road■ 668-2122■ www.costcutters.com

The styling team is upbeat, trendy and always willing tooffer suggestions. Clients have ideas of how they wanttheir hair to look and we know how to achieve it. Training/hair shows gives us the knowledge. Our service, aptitudeis how we strive to deliver great results. Locally-ownedand operated.

Readers’ Choice: ProCuts, Salon Palomo, Supercuts

Sign making

Fast siGns■ 1220 Airline Road, Suite 170■ 991-7991■ www.fastsigns.com/164

By being more than just a sign company, we have earnedthe trust of our customers for more than 23 years. Fast-signs is very active in our community, supporting manyof the fine organizations that make Corpus Christi a greatcity to live. Thanks for voting us No. 1 Best of the Best for11 years in a row.

Readers’ Choice: Arrow Display Signs, Innovative Signs,Sign Xpress

Special occaSionS/WeddingS

amErican Bank cEntErReaders’ Choice: La Mansion, Omni Hotel, Solomon P.Ortiz Center

travel agency

sanBorn’s travEl sErvicE■ 3823 S Alameda St.■ 855-3531■ www.sanbornstravel.com

Sanborn’s Travel Service is a proud member of Virtuoso, anetwork of the world’s finest travel agencies with knowl-edgeable advisors who draw upon first-hand experienceto craft the perfect vacation for you.

Readers’ Choice: Carefree Travel, Litton Travel & Trea-sures, Rockport Group Travel

WireleSS phone Service

mEtroPcs■ Multiple locations■ 888-863-8768■ www.metropcs.com

MetroPCS provides the freedom and convenience ofunlimited, no-annual-contract wireless services on anadvanced nationwide 4G LTE network for a flat rate. WithMetroPCS, customers get great value and a wide varietyof device choices from leading brands. A flagship brandoperated by T-Mobile.

Readers’ Choice: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon

PHOTO BY PAuL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES

Bill Stockley (from left), Cissy Garcia, Valerie Benitez, Johnathan Con-treras, and Jason Haviland, of Fast Signs, which won in the sign makingcategory this year.

Thank you for voting usBest of the Best!CA

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361-288-7400 5734-B McArdle Rd.

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Pet Care || Retail

Pet ServiceS

Gulf Coast Humane soCietyReaders’ Choice: Lost Pet Hotline, Pee Wee’s Pet Adoption, The Cat-tery

Pet Store & SuPPlieS

H-e-B■ Multiple locations■ www.heb.com

We know how important pets are to a family so we keep all the topbrands well-stocked so your animals are happy and healthy. We alsooffer a wide variety of toys that make great holiday gifts.

Readers’ Choice: Petsmart, PETCO, Walmart

veterinarian

animal Hospital of padre islandReaders’ Choice: Corpus Christi Animal Clinic, VCA Oso Creek AnimalHospital, Southside Animal Hospital

PHOTO BY PAuL IVErSOn/SPECIAL TO THE CALLEr TIMES

Alina Flores with Bebot (from left), Jonryan Torres with Tanner, and Teresa Congdon withPatches of the Gulf Coast Humane Society, which won the pet services category this year.

antiqueS

Bleu froGmerCantile■ 1710 S. Alameda St.■ 881-1091■ www.bleufrog.com

Bleu Frog is where you can find one-of-a-kind giftsfor everyone on your list. We are committed tomeeting our customer’s every need. Thank you Cor-pus Christi for making us #1 five years in a row. Welook forward to serving you for many years to come.

Readers’ Choice: Betty’s Trash to Treasures. Codi’sCraft & Collectibles, red Crow

aPPlianceS

applianCemart■ 4030 S. Padre Island Drive■ 855-4608■ www.appliancemartcc.com

Appliance Mart is a locally, family-owned company.Customers can walk right in to the store and talk tothe owner, Tinker Floyd, about their appliance needsand concerns. We keep a huge inventory in stockready for same day delivery. We truly care about ourcustomers and their needs. Thank you.

Readers’ Choice: Conn’s, Best Buy, Home Depot

PHOTO BY EDDIE SEAL/SPECIAL TO THE CALLEr TIMES

Cathy Nicosia (from left), MaKenzie McArthur, Becky Gain and Amanda Hinojosa, of Bleu Frog Mercantile, which was honored by readersagain this year.

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I look forward to a bright future forour beautiful community! Thank you,Corpus Christi, for voting me as yourcommunity advocate.

City Call Center361-826-CITY

Mayor Nelda Martinez2014

Community Advocate(Individual)

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Thank YouCorpus Christi!

361-480-5430www.halfpricesolarscreens.com

2013Window

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2012Window

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2014Window

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Athletic AppArel

Mira’s sports NMoreReaders’ Choice: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Dick’sSporting Goods, Fleet Feet Sports

BridAl gowns/Accessories

DaviD’s BriDalReaders’ Choice: An Affair To Remember, Vanessa’sBridal, Young’s Bridal


Robert Garza (from left), Doris Garza, Arthur Salinas, Lupita Irigoyen and Gerald Garza, of Alexanders Carpet One, which was honored in the carpet/tilecategory this year.

cArpet/tile

alexaNDers Carpet oNeFloor & HoMe■ 5510Williams Drive■ 991-8383■ www.carpetonecorpuschristi.com

We have been a trusted locally-owned business for thelast 10 years. Our knowledgeable sales staff and installersunderstand your flooring purchase is a major investment.Whether you are a designer, or have never looked at acolor wheel, we can help you find the right flooring choicefor your home.

Readers’ Choice: Allison’s Flooring America, Home De-pot, Sal’s Tile

Books

HalF priCe Books■ 5425 S. Padre Island Drive, No. 185■ 991-4494■ www.halfpricebooks.com

Half Price Books’ knowledgeable staff will help you findwhat you’re looking for. We have thousands of new andused titles at incredible prices, many of which can’t befound in digital formats. We buy from the public everyday, so each store reflects the local community - ourTexana section is a must-see.

Readers’ Choice: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, H-E-B,Mardel’s

Building MAteriAls

HoMe DepotReaders’ Choice: Lowe’s, MG Building Supply, Suther-lands

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2014FoundationRepairs

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Thank youfor Voting Us#1 Again!

CAL434467

Thank You South Texasfor your vote.

Happy Holidays!

Guardian Funeral Homeand Cremation ServicesAffordable Cremation &

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Retail

Floral arrangements


H-E-B has some of the most creative, talented and artisticflorist in town. Think of our floral designers as your per-sonal florists for all of your special occasions. With ourpremiere collection of fresh cut flowers and plants, we’lltransform your ideas into something unique and trulybeautiful.

Readers’ Choice: Blossom Shop, Carl’s Flowers, Michelle’sFlorist

Computers

BEst BuyReaders’ Choice: Conn’s, H-E-B Plus, Office Depot

Clothing

DillarD’sReaders’ Choice: Julian Gold, Kohl’s, Marshalls

Consignment/resale store

CottagE sHopReaders’ Choice: Betty’s Trash to Treasures, Goodwill,Red Crow

eleCtroniCs

BEst BuyReaders’ Choice: Altex Electronics, Conn’s, Marco’s Elec-tronics


Latoya Rodriguez makes fresh floral arrangements at the H-E-B Plus! store on Saratoga Boulevard.

eyewear

lEnsCraftErsReaders’ Choice: Eyemart Express, Pro Optical, StantonOptical

Fitness equipment

aCaDEmy sports + outDoorsReaders’ Choice: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hest FitnessProducts, Mira’s Sports N More

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YOUR AnSWER: Excellent customer careMoney back to membersNo rate games

Thank you to the member/owners who acknowledgedthose efforts by selecting us for this award.

As a hometown company, NEC Retail is the best choice for your home or business.

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Office supplies

Office DepOtReaders’ Choice: FedEx Office, H-E-B, Walmart

Mattresses

Mattress firM■ 800-MAT-FIRM■ www.mattressfirm.com

Sleep is so critical to a healthy lifestyle. What you eat andhow active you are complete this picture of health. Here’sto your health Coastal Bend. One good night sleep at atime. Thank you for voting us Caller-Times Best of the Best.Mattress Firm. Donde Se Compra Con Mucho Gusto!

Readers’ Choice: Ashleys Furniture Home Store, Chubby’sMattress, Wilcox Furniture


Retail

furniture

WilcOx furniture■ 5858 S. Padre Island Drive■ 991-1120■ www.wilcoxfurniture.com

Our focus is on value. We search premium suppliersthat will provide the best furniture and pass savingsdirect from factories to customer’s homes. We have themost comprehensive website and the latest technologyto speed information and delivery of great products tohomes throughout South Texas.

Readers’ Choice: Ashley Furniture Home Store, Ethan Al-len, Rooms To Go

GOld/preciOus Metals (Buyers/sellers)

MOneyMart paWn & JeWelry■ 3818 S. Staples St., Suite A■ 371-3104■ www.moneymartpawn.com

We pay hundreds of people top dollar every day becausethey know that nobody will pay you more and with class.And nobody will turn your gold and silver into instant cashlike Money Mart Pawn & Jewelry. See the difference foryourself, and visit Money Mart Pawn & Jewelry.

Readers’ Choice: Cash American Pawn, First Cash Pawn,Gold Master Jewelers

GOlf equip./supplies

eDWinWatts GOlf■ 4526 S. Padre Island Drive■ 852-0358■ www.Edwinwattsgolf.com

I feel that readers selected Edwin Watts Golf because wehave the best selection of golf equipment and the mostknowledgeable and experienced staff in south texas. Wealso have a price match and satisfaction guarantee thatmake Edwin Watts Golf the best place for golfers to pur-chase their equipment.

Readers’ Choice: Academy Sports & Outdoors, CorpusChristi Country Club, Walmart

Jewelry

GOlDMaster JeWelers■ Multiple locations■ www.goldmasterjewelers.com

We have the highest level of service in the Coastal Bend.Our reputation is unquestionably the best. From namebrands like Simon G, to hand-crafted designs, to loosediamonds, we carry affordable to high-end luxury pieces.You are assured to find something you will fall in love withat a great price.

Readers’ Choice: Berry’s Jewelry, Denny Bales Diamonds,Money Mart Pawn & Jewelry


Charles Perry (front row, from left), Gloria Valdez and Sharon Cody, and Dave Jackson (back row, from left), George Moore, Kristin Clater, Michelle Lecler,Jay Villarreal, April Mirabal, Alan Higgs and Andy Epily, all of Wilcox Furniture, which earned the furniture category honors again this year.


Austin Perez, 16, and his father, James Perez, at Mattress Firm, which wonthe mattress category again this year.


Retail || Community

Community AdvoCAte (business/orgAnizAtion)

Flint Hills ResouRces■ 2825 Suntide Road■ 876-8722

Flint Hills Resources is committed to being a good corporate neighbor and helping addvalue to communities where we operate. Over the past three decades we have sup-ported numerous programs that help educate and enrich children, preserve naturalresources, or offer a hand to those in need.

Readers’ Choice: Citgo, Coastal Compass, H-E-B

Community AdvoCAte (individuAl)

MayoR neldaMaRtinez■ 1201 Leopard St.■ 826-3100■ www.cctexas.com

I care about Corpus Christi and our residents’ desire to diversify our economy and im-prove our infrastructure and sustainability. I’m very grateful to the citizens for choosingme as their community advocate and I look forward to continuing our shared efforts. Ibelieve our best days are ahead of us.

Readers’ Choice: Larry R. Elizondo Sr., Commissioner Joe A. Gonzalez (JAG), LillianRiojas

loCAl event/festivAl

FRigHt nigHt Haunted House■ 615 Mesquite St.■ 548-9865■ www.imnotgoinginthere.com

Fright Night Haunted House for the last 13 years has strived to be the best ,from ourstart we have not only broken down barriers in what we can do we have set the bar onwhat others have to do ,we will continue to make fright night the best we can,we arecurrently renovating for the 2015 season

Readers’ Choice: Art Walk, Buc Days, Texas Jazz Festival

loCAl tourist AttrACtion

texas state aquaRiuM■ 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd.■ 881-1321■ www.texasstateaquarium.org

With more than 2,500 creatures represent-ing more than 330 species, the Texas StateAquarium works to connect more than500,000 visitors every year to nature andinspire conservation of the Gulf of Mexico.Additionally, the Aquarium’s educationprograms touch over 60,000 students of allages every year.

Readers’ Choice: Corpus Christi Museumof Science and History, Hurricane AlleyWaterpark, Whataburger Field


Alyssa Squiers (front row, from left), LaurenStolarz, Allison Fulton and Emily Taylor, andKody Moore (back from, from left), VeronicaThompson, Kara Hahn, Tom Schmid, all ofthe Texas State Aquarium, which won theLocal Tourist Attraction award this year.

musiCAl instruments

sound VibRations■ 1638 S. Staples St.■ 884-8981■ www.Soundvibrations.com

Sound vibrations truly cares about theircustomers. We’re known to have the larg-est selections of guitars, amps, drums,keyboards, sound systems, recordings, djand lighting equipment in South Texas. Ourservice department is second to none. Ourmotto is: If we can’t service it, we will notsell it.

Readers’ Choice: Guitar Center, The PianoGallery, South Texas Music Mart

PAwn shoP

MoneyMaRt Pawn &JewelRy■ 3818 S. Staples St., Suite A■ 371-3104■ www.moneymartpawn.com

Money Mart Pawn & Jewelry offers cashloans in a friendly, comfortable, dignifiedatmosphere. This has been accomplishedby staffing its stores with a highly mo-tivated and experienced personnel. Thecustomers in-store experience is what setsMoney Mart Pawn & Jewelry apart of itscompetitors.

Readers’ Choice: Cash America Pawn, EZPawn, First Cash Pawn

PhArmACy/drug store

H-e-b■ Multiple locations■ www.heb.com

Healthy at H-E-B means taking care of ourcustomers. Our pharmacists take care ofyou by offering Second Saturday screen-ings. Immunizations and the service torefill, transfer and check your prescriptionsstatus. We’ll text, email or call when yourprescription is ready. Here everything’sbetter.

Readers’ Choice: CvS Pharmacy, Deleon’sPharmacy, Walgreen’s

shoes

acadeMy sPoRts +outdooRsReaders’ Choice: Dillards, Macy’s, PaylessShoes

sPorting goods

acadeMy sPoRts +outdooRsReaders’ Choice: Dick’s Sporting Goods,Mira’s Sports N More, H-E-B Plus!


Pat Torres fills prescriptions at H-E-B Plus! on Saratoga Boulevard. The company earned the best pharmacy honorsthis year.


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