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What is the Caller-Times Best of the Best?
It’s an annual readers’ choice contest so you can nominate and vote on the top businesses in various categories including food, services and entertainment.
It was all up to you who earned the title of Caller-Times Best of the Best.
Besides bragging rights, certificates and award plaques the winners are showcased in the Dec. 20, 2020 special section of the Caller-Times.
Here’s the full list of winners for the 23rd annual Caller-Times Best of the Best:
Beauty & Health
Allergist: Ear, Nose, & Throat Associates of Corpus Christi
Barber Shop: Hey Handsome
Best Spa/Medical Spa: The Woodhouse Day Spa – Corpus Christi
Chiropractor Office: Family Wellness Chiropractic Center-Scott G. Walker, DC
Cosmetic or Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Vijay Bindingnavele & Dr. Cassidy Hinojosa, CC Institute of Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
Dentist Office: Apple Dental Center Inc
Dermatologist Office: South Texas Dermatology
Drug Store: H-E-B
Emergency Room: CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline
Family Physician Office: Thomas-Spann Clinic
General Practice Doctors Office: Thomas-Spann Clinic
Hair Salon: Anthony’s Aveda Concept Salon & Day Spa
Hearing Aid Center: Hearing Aid Company of Texas
Home Health/Hospice: AAdi Home Health & Hospice
Hospital: Driscoll Children’s Hospital
Manicure: Golden Nails
Medical Supply: Alameda Medical Supply and Uniforms
OB/GYN Office: Corpus Christi Women’s Clinic
Optometrist Office: Drs. McIntyre, Garza, Avila and Jurica, Optometrists
Pediatric Dentist Office: Kennedy Dental Care- Saratoga Office
Pediatrician Office: ABC Pediatrics: Saratoga
Pharmacy: H-E-B
Physical Therapist Office: Humpal Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers
Place to Have a Baby: Corpus Christi Medical Center – Bay Area
Therapeutic Massage: The Woodhouse Day Spa – Corpus Christi
Dining
All-Around Restaurant: Niko’s Steakhouse
Bakery: S & J Bakery
BBQ: Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q
Biscuits: Andy’s Kitchen
Breakfast: Andy’s Kitchen
Buffet: Butter Churn – Aransas Pass
Burger: Whataburger
Business Lunch: Water Street Oyster Bar
Carry Out: Jason’s Deli
Caterer: Bottomless Pit BBQ & Catering
Chicken Wings: Wings N’ More
Chinese Restaurant: Bamboo Garden Restaurant
Country Cooking: Andy’s Kitchen
Dessert: Yummy Tummy Cheesecakes
Diner: Andy’s Kitchen
Dining Experience: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Doughnuts: Gates Donut Shop
Early Bird Dinner: Texas Roadhouse
Fine Dining: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Food Truck: Jefe’s Mobile Cafe
Fried Chicken: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Greek Restaurant: Ginger Cafe&Grill
Ice Cream: Marble Slab Creamery
Indian Restaurant: Ginger Cafe&Grill
Italian Restaurant: Luciano’s Italian Restaurant
Japanese Restaurant: Takeniwa
Local Coffee Shop: Stingers Coffee
Mexican Restaurant: Kiko’s Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina
New Restaurant: Surfing Crab
Pizza: B&J’s Pizza – The Original
Restaurant to Impress: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Ribs: Julian’s BBQ
Romantic Restaurant: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Salad Bar: Jason’s Deli
Sandwich Shop: Jason’s Deli
Seafood: Water Street Oyster Bar
Steakhouse: Niko’s Steakhouse
Sushi: Aka Sushi & Hibachi
Thai Restaurant: Thai Cottage Corpus Christi
Entertainment & Leisure
Dance Studio: Tippi toes
Event: Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Club
Family Amusement: Texas State Aquarium
Festival/Fair: Buc Days
Happy Hour: Brewster Street Ice House Southside
Live Music: Executive Surf Club
Place to Go Dancing: Brewster Street Ice House
Seasonal Attraction: Texas State Aquarium
Home, Home Services, Finance
Accountant: Jennings, Hawley & Co., P.C.
Assisted Living Facility: Mirador Retirement Community
Bank: Frost Bank
Credit Union: NavyArmy Community Credit Union
Electrician: Scott Electric Company
Fence Building & Repair: D&C Fence Co
Home Builder: MPM Homes Inc
Home Contractor/ Repair/ Remodeling: Air Solutions Air Conditioning & Heating
Home Security: Vivint Smart Home
Insurance Agent: Texas Farm Bureau Insurance – Joe Willie Lee
Investment Firm: Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Sean M Levings
Law Firm: Herrman & Herrman
Lawn Care: South Texas Curb Appeal
Mortgage Lender: NavyArmy Community Credit Union
Nursing Home: Woolridge Place
Real Estate Agent: Leslie Rice Hart
Real Estate Company: Keller Williams Realty Coastal Bend
Retirement Community: Mirador Retirement Community
Roofing: Texas State Roofing
Kids & Education
Dance School: Tippi Toes Dance Co.
Day Care: Kings Crossing Church of Christ
Karate School: WARCATS TAEKWONDO
Learning Center/Tutor: Rise School Corpus Christi
Pre-school: Flour Bluff Early Childhood Center
Private School: School of Science and Technology – Corpus Christi Elementary
Public School: London School District
Media
Columnist or Reporter: John Thomas Kobos
Local Radio Station: K-99
Radio Personality: Ed Ocanas
TV News: KIII Studios
TV Personality: Katia Uriarte
Weather Report: Alan Holt, KIII
People & Places
Event Venue: American Bank Center
Hotel: Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
Local College: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Local Event: Buc Days Parade
Local Tourist Attraction: Texas State Aquarium
Museum: Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Place to Have a Birthday Party: Peter Piper Pizza
Place to Work: CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline
Wedding Venue: Texas State Aquarium
Services
Advertising Agency: JBBM Marketing
Car Wash: Quick Quack Car Wash
Carpet Cleaning Service: Master Central of Corpus Christi
Customer Service: Chick-fil-A
Dry Cleaner: Peerless Cleaners
Electricity Provider: NEC Co-op Energy
Funeral Home: Seaside Funeral Home & Memorial Park
Heating & A/C Service: Birdwell
Locksmith: Pop-A-Lock Corpus Christi
Pest Control: ABC Home & Commercial Services
Photographer: Sweetest Snaps Photography
Plumber: Graf Plumbing Inc
Self Storage Company: Access Storage
Siding/Windows/Roofing: Window World TX
Veterinarian: VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
Shopping
Antique Store: Renaissance
Backyard Furnishings: At Home
Boutique: The B Hive Boutique
Bridal Store: David’s Bridal
Floor Covering Store: Allison Flooring America
Florist: Rose Soiree
Furniture: Wilcox Furniture Inc.
Garden Center: Turner’s Gardenland
Gift Store: gatherings
Hardware Store: The Home Depot
Home Electronics Store: Best Buy
Home Improvement Store: The Home Depot
Jewelry Store: James Avery Artisan Jewelry
Lawn Equipment: The Home Depot
Mattress Store: Cantwell Mattress Co
Pawn Shop: First Cash Pawn
Pet Store/Supplies: PetSmart
Supermarket: HEB
Spirits
Brewpub: B&J’s Pizza
Place to Buy Beer: Total Wine & More
Sports
Bicycle Store: Bay Area Bicycles
Fitness Center/Gym: Corpus Christi Athletic Club
Golf Course: Corpus Christi Country Club
Personal Trainer: Ariana Munoz, Freedom Fitness
Sporting Goods Store: Academy Sports + Outdoors
Yoga Studio: Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi
Vehicles, Dealers & Services
Auto Body/Collision: Caliber Collision
Auto Dealer Service Department: Ed Hicks Nissan
Auto Glass Repair: Evins Glass Service
Auto Repair: IndependentTC Auto Service
Boat/Marine Dealer: West Marine
Car Salesman: AutoNation Ford Corpus Christi Bradley Stapp
Marine Dealer: Gulf Coast Marine
Motorcycle Dealer: Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson
New Car Dealer: AutoNation Ford Corpus Christi
Oil Change: Minit Man 10 Minit Oil Change
RV Dealer: CCRV
Tire Center: Discount Tire
Used Car Dealer: Ed Hicks Nissan
