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The wait is over. It’s time to celebrate this year’s top businesses in the Corpus Christi area!
What is the Caller-Times Best of the Best?
Since 1997, the Caller-Times has held an annual readers’ choice contest to determine the best businesses and people in various food, services and entertainment categories.
It was up to the community who gets nominated and the most votes for the top businesses in various categories including food, services and entertainment.
Here’s the list of winners for the 2023 annual Caller-Times Best of the Best:
Beauty & Health
Allergy Clinic: Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Corpus Christi
Barber Shop: Roger’s Barber Shop
Brow/Lash/Waxing Studio: Aesthetic Lash Lounge
Chiropractic Clinic: South Texas Sports Chiropractic
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Center: Driscoll Children’s Hospital Craniofacial & Cleft Center
Dental Clinic: Apple Dental Center Inc.
Dermatology Clinic: South Texas Dermatology
Eye Care Clinic: Saratoga Texas State Optical
Facials: Herbanna
Family Practice: Physician Health Choice – CHRISTUS Health
Hair Salon: Salon Divine
Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center: Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Corpus Christi
Home Health Care Services: AAdi Home Health & Hospice
Massage Therapy: Peace of Mind Massage Therapy & Natural Healing
Medical Supply Store: Alameda Medical Supply and Uniforms
Nail Salon – Manicure/Pedicure: Elite Nails
OB/GYN: Christine Canterbury at Corpus Christi’s Women’s Clinic
Pediatric Clinic: Rani Pediatrics
Personal Trainer: Trevor Bostwick at Bodies by Adam
Pharmacy/Drug Store: CVS
Physical Therapy Clinic: Humpal Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers
Spa: Woodhouse Spa
Dining
All-Around Restaurant: Andy’s Kitchen
Bakery: La Mexicana Bakery and Tortilla Factory
BBQ: Silverado Steakhouse
Breakfast: Linda’s Restaurant
Buffet: Butter Churn – Aransas Pass
Caterer/Catering Company: Marco & Co. Catering
Chinese Food: Hu-Dat Noodle House
Country Cooking: Nolan’s Restaurant
Curbside/Carry Out/Drive-Thru: Chick-Fil-A
Dessert: Ultimate Cheesecake
Diner: Town & Country Cafe
Dining Experience: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Donut Shop: CC Donuts
Early Bird Dinner: Sugarbaker’s
Fine Dining: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Food Truck: Fatty’s Third Coast
Fried Chicken: Barrera’s Fried Chicken
Greek Food: Eirini’s Gyros & More
Indian Food: Ginger Cafe & Grill
Italian Food: Frank’s Spaghetti House
Japanese Food: Takeniwa
Local Coffee Shop: Island Joe’s Coffee & Gallery
Mexican Food: Señor Jamie’s Mexican Restaurant
New Restaurant: Prime Steakhouse & Whiskey Bar
Pizza: B&J’s Pizza
Ribs: Silverado Steakhouse
Romantic Restaurant: Bellino Ristorante Italiano e Bottega
Salad/Salad Bar: Jason’s Deli
Seafood Restaurant: The Blue Clove Seafood Bar & Grill
Steakhouse: Niko’s Steakhouse
Sub/Deli/Sandwich Shop: Firehouse Subs
Sushi: Umiya Sushi
Thai Food: Hu-Dat Noodle House
Entertainment & Leisure
Birthday Party Venue: In The Game Funtrackers
Columnist/Reporter: Len Hayward at Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Event – Local: Big Bloom at Botanical Gardens
Event Venue: Brewsters Street Icehouse – Downtown
Family Amusement: Hurricane Alley Waterpark
Festival/Fair: Dia de los Muertos Festival
Hotel: Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
Live Music Artist/Group/Band: Diamond’s Edge
Museum: USS Lexington
Place to Dance: Brewsters Street Icehouse – Downtown
Radio Personality/Show: Austin Daniels at 97.5 FM KFTX – Real Country
Radio Station – Local: 97.5 FM KFTX – Real Country
Tourist/Seasonal Attraction – Local: Texas State Aquarium
TV News – Local: KIII TV 3 News
TV Personality: Alan Holt at KIII TV 3 News
Weather Reporter: Alan Holt at KIII TV 3 News
Wedding Venue: Corpus Christi Cathedral
Finance
Accounting Firm: Raul Torres, CPA
Bank: PlainsCapital Bank
Credit Union: Rally Credit Union
Investment Firm: Jessica Arredondo at Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Mortgage Lending Company: HomeSource Mortgage
Home & Home Services
Assisted/Senior Living: Mirador Retirement Community
Home Builder: South Texas Home Builders, Inc.
Home Repair/Remodeling Company: ServiceMaster Central of Corpus Christi
Nursing Home: Mirador Retirement Community
Real Estate Agent: Cliff Zarbock at Mr. Real Estate
Real Estate Community: Luxe Realty Group
Retirement/55+ Community: Mirador Retirement Community
Kids & Education
Child Care: Little Sprouts Mother’s Day Out
College/University: Del Mar College
Dance Studio/School: Avant Dance
Karate/Martial Arts School: WarCats TaeKwon-Do
Learning/Tutoring Center: Del Mar College Adult Education Initiatives
Pre-School: St. Anthony’s School
Pets
Pet Grooming Company: EarthWise Pet
Pet Kennel/Boarding/Daycare: Barkaritaville Pet Resort
Pet Store: PetCo
Veterinary Clinic: Southside Animal Clinic
Services
Advertising/Marketing Agency: KRIS Communications
Carpet/Rug Cleaning Company: ServiceMaster Central of Corpus Christi
Customer Service: TC Auto Service
Electrician/Electrical Service Company: Cervantes Electric Inc.
Fence Company: D&C Fence Company
Funeral Home/Crematory: Seaside Funeral Home & Memorial Park
Heating/AC Service Company: Mathews CCAC
Insurance Agent: Michael Morgan at State Farm
Law Firm: Heil Law Firm
Lawn Care/Landscaping Company: The Lawn Ranger & Pronto Services
Pest Control Company: ABC Home & Commercial Services
Photographer/Videographer: Joshua & Dana at True Mirage Media
Plumbing Company: Graf Plumbing Inc.
Roofing Company: Texas State Roofing Company
Security Company: The Safeguard Company
Self-Storage Company: U-Haul
Window Company: Window World
Shopping
Antique/Coins & Collectibles Store: My Mom Had That!
Backyard Furniture/Patio Store: At Home
Boutique: 2 Jewels
Bridal/Formalwear Boutique: Oh My Dress
Flooring Store: Alexanders Carpet One Floor & Home
Florist Shop: Blossom Shop Florist
Furniture Store: Rooms to Go
Garden Center/Nursery: Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co.
Gift Shop: 2 Jewels
Grocery Store: H-E-B plus!
Hardware/Home Improvement Store: Home Depot
Home Electronics Store: Best Buy
Jewelry Store: James Avery
Lawn Equipment Store: Tractor Supply Co.
Mattress Store: Cantwell Mattress Co.
Pawn Shop: First Cash Pawn
Spirits
Beer Store: Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
Brewpub/Brewery: Nueces Brewing Company
Sports & Fitness
Bicycle Store: Bay Area Bicycles
Fitness Center/Gym: Bodies by Adam
Golf Course: Corpus Christi Country Club
Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store: Academy Sports + Outdoors
Yoga/Pilates Studio: SOMOS Yoga
Top Employers
Place to Work: TC Auto Service
Vehicles, Dealers & Services
Auto Body/Collision Center: Romay’s Auto Service
Auto Dealer Service Department: Romay’s Auto Service
Auto Glass Repair Company: Safelite AutoGlass
Auto Repair Shop: TC Auto Service
Car Salesperson: Nieves Cerda III at AutoNation Chevrolet South
Car Wash/Detail Shop: Quick Quack Car Wash
Motorcycle Dealer: Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson
New Car Dealership: AutoNation Toyota Corpus Christi
Oil Change Service: TC Auto Service
Tire Center: Romay’s Auto Service
Used Car Dealership: Mike Shaw Toyota
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John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Contact him at [email protected] or Twitter @johnpoliva.
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