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There’s nothing quite like the home-town flavor of Denton, Texas.Every year, residents select their
favorites among the many small business-es and chains alike, choosing those thatprovide top quality customer service.
If you’re looking for the best homestylecooking, the best cleaning service, thebest place to get your vehicle’s oil changedor even the best senior care facility, thislist is for you.
With 3,225 entries — a record for theannual Best of Denton campaign — thesetop three winners in every category comehighly recommended.
Take a few minutes to read about thewinners and see who came in second andthird. Soon, you’ll see white bannersaround town proclaiming “Best ofDenton” — a sure sign that the businessesbehind them are the best.
The Denton Record-Chronicle offershearty congratulations to this year’s win-
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The Fuzzy expansion and addition con-tinued earlier this year, Fuzzy’s landed its50th location near Love Field Airport inDallas. Its most recent opened March 1, inStephenville, Texas.
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The readers have spoken and havedeclared Mr. Chopsticks the Best AsianDining in Denton. In a city with manyoptions when it comes to Asian food, thishotspot near the University of NorthTexas campus is known for its fusion cui-sine, extensive menu and bohemian
atmosphere. From spring rolls, salads, soups and stir
fried dishes, whether you’re looking forJapanese, Vietnamese or even Thai andIndian food, Chopsticks, as its most oftenreferred to, will have it – and in large por-tions at that.
Mr. Chopsticks offers delivery Mondaythrough Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.then from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you’d preferto dine in however, the hours are Mondaythrough Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and islocated at 1633 Scripture.
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Step inside the door and you can’t helpbut be hungry. The smell of brisket,smoked turkey, sausage and the workswafts through this restaurant, enticingappetites of any who pass through. The
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Just order up your favorite fare, sashayto the sides table to heap on the extrabeans, pickles, etc. and then enjoy a tastygood time. Rudy’s Country Store andBar-B-Q also caters to the business crowdor those planning organizational meet-ings with a side room set up and ready togo. Or, just order ahead for that familygathering you’re planning at a park.
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For more than five years, readers havechosen this cozy café off Dallas Drive nearTeasley Lane as the best breakfast andhome style cooking eatery in Denton.
Old West Café, which opened in 1997,offers both breakfast and lunch, whippingup breakfast favorites anytime a customerplaces the order – whether at 7 a.m. or atnoon. The menu also offers hearty lunch-es from burgers and tacos to steak andpork chops.
Facebook fans say they enjoy theatmosphere, the plentiful food and thegood service — all key components of asuccessful restaurant.
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Independent Hamburger keeps it simple,but that’s what people love about it. Theatmosphere is casual and the burger, friesand fixins are nothing short of old-fash-ioned.
The burgers are large and some areeven sprinkled with shredded cheese for achange of pace but for an addition of great
flavor. For a side, you can go with thestandard fries or baked beans, or both!Denton County Independent Hamburgeris open for lunch, Monday throughSaturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Looking for a place to impress a client?Denton Record-Chronicle readers knowjust the place: The GreenhouseRestaurant.
The local restaurant is just a few blocksaway from the downtown Denton Square,at 600 N. Locust St. Modest and clean,the eatery has a small main dining room,a middle section of quiet booths, a barwith some table seating and a privateroom for meetings and parties.
We can’t leave out the patio, a morerecent addition to the business that,thanks to its choice location and sumptu-ous landscaping, is a fragrant and prettydining spot during the spring. Patronslove the patio on summer nights, too.
The Greenhouse serves appetizers –including a mouthwatering spinach arti-choke dip – daily specials for omnivoresand vegetarians (may we recommend the
parmesan tilapia? Or the spicy polentawith vegetarian chili?) and a revolvingmenu of specialty drinks. Oh, and if you’rea fan big burgers, there are several tochoose from. Sides are fresh and cool, anddesserts are reliable.
The prices are happily casual – a paircan leave paying less than $40 if they skipthe drinks — when one considers thegourmet dishes that are distinctly south-western.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondaysthrough Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. onFridays, noon to 11 p.m. on Saturdays andnoon to 9 p.m. on Sundays.
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Cupcakes, seasonal cakes, baby showercakes, wedding cakes, groom cakes andpastries are some of the one of the kind
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specialties customers can get at CandyHaven. For over 25 years, Jane Boyle, andher staff have continued to please cus-tomers with their creations.
All you need to see is the customer’srecommendations on their Facebookpage. “Awesome cakes,” “Best Cakes inTown” are some of the recommendationson their fan page.
And the results of their good work donot go unnoticed.
In 2011, Candy Haven received theBride’s Choice Award fromWeddingWire, a national wedding tech-nology company, which placed CandyHaven among the top five percent of wed-ding professionals in the country.
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At one time, the downtown Denton
location of Jupiter House Coffee sold a T-shirt. On it was a circle of mere mortals,each one bowing (and we’re talking fore-head to the floor) to a huge decanter ofcoffee.
Seems Denton Record-Chronicle read-ers might be prone to go down on bendedknee for the locally owned java joint.
Here’s why:You’d be hard pressed to replace a staff
of laid-back, friendly baristas whoremember your name and your poison ifyou visit them during just a few shifts.
The coffee. Fair trade beans are groundfresh daily and each cup is brewed whileyou wait.
The coffeehouse keeps a staple menu, aplus for those who almost always buy asmall crazy cosmonaut with skim milkand no whipped cream, thanks. (Theperennial blends all have aeronauticalnames, too!)
But the adventurous coffeehound getsto experiment at the row of urns that aretopped off as soon as patrons tap them.
The downtown café. With bare brickwalls, a revolving show of local art andplenty of music, Jupiter House is a place
to be if you want to sample Denton’s cre-ative reflex while you sip.
And if you just want to finish that termpaper or check e-mail while listening tospotify? The tables are plentiful and thewifi is free.
Jupiter House Coffee keeps its mainlocation at 106 N. Locust St.
There is outdoor seating, but chancesare you’ll only want to sit there if you’re asmoker.
The second location is at 503 W.University Dr., where you can samplecandies and chocolate with your brew.Hours at both locations are 6 a.m. to mid-night daily.
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When Denton residents think of a greatatmosphere and a great upscale comfort
menu to go a long with it, they visitHannah’s.
It is the one of the places around townwhere people can host a private dinner,have a lunch meeting or host an anniver-sary event.
Since its inception in 2002, the restau-rant has continued to make a name foritself among the local Square music andbar food.
Executive Chef Sheena Croft recentlymade changes to the tapas menu whichnow features smoked salmon bruschettawith capers and tomato, gorgonzolachips, green beans fries, and lobster ricot-ta fritters.
To keep it food conversation going,since April 2009, Hannah’s Off theSquare also has a blog via Blogger(http://hannahsoffthesquare.blogspot.com) where readers can find what vegeta-bles are in season, get information aboutlocal events, and see just some great pho-tography.
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Not to mention the drinks—floats,lemonade, limeade and hot chocolatemade with ice cream—and the cobbler.
Luckily now, you can get ice creamfrom Beth Marie’s Old Fashioned IceCream & Soda Fountain location on theSquare or across town at Unicorn Lake.
And if you happen to be at ApogeeStadium, you can now get a frozen treatfrom Beth Marie’s at the concessionbooth. And, it’s also available at a numberof area restaurants with plans for morebuying opportunities to come.
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Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant is noth-ing less than charming. Situated in a his-toric Victorian home, the Italian eaterywas voted the Best Italian Dining inDenton by readers. Giuseppe’s atmos-phere is causal but romantic, indoors andout.
The restaurant features a patio with alarge Oak Tree serving as a canopy.Giuseppe’s has an extensive lunch anddinner menu that feature many Italianfavorites from Bruschetta to Manicotti.The staff is very helpful and is always will-ing to recommend the best dishes as wellas their favorites.
You can find Giuseppe’s ItalianRestaurant at 821 North Locust Streetand is open for lunch Monday throughFriday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 11a.m. to 2 p.m. and for dinner Mondaythrough Thursday and Sunday 5 p.m.
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people to its location on Hickory Streetsince in opened last year.
While it’s a franchise, owner MarthaJenson has made it her own. She hopesyou get more than a pizza; she hopes youget an experience.
And if you like beer with your pizzayou’re in for an extra treat. MellowMushroom offers 28 beers on tap andanother 50 in bottles and cans. If you’reup for a challenge, try 70 different beersat the pizzeria and you can earn your ownmug—which means more beer on yournext visit.
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Downtown Denton got a bit ofDowntown Grapevine last Februarywhen Weinberger’s Delicatessen openedits doors blocks off the Square. A yearlater, it is part of Denton’s Best.
“I was very pleasantly surprised; we arehumbled for sure,” said Mike Wing, man-ager of the sandwich shop about its men-tion in the annual city list.
Weinberger’s Delicatessen brought itsChicago-style deli style to Denton intro-ducing sandwiches and depending on theweather, patrons order the popularCalifornia Club, if it is cold outside or theReuben or Italian beef if they want tohave something to keep them away fromthe heat.
And since Weinberger’s is known to“want each sandwich you try to be thebest it can be,” they did their research and
already gave Denton fans their pick oflocal taste. Last year, the created theirshare of local brands – Last of theMojica’s, named after Dan Mojica, ownerof Dan Silverleaf debuted in September.Later Frenchy’s Dip made its debut nearThanksgiving – the sandwich was namedafter Frenchy’s owner, André J. Rheault.
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Cajun fare is the calling card of theoriginal Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen,which has been serving Denton patronsfor more than 11 years.
Perfect for a special anniversary dinneror a great place to gather with friends, thisrestaurant entices the tastebuds with itssmorgasbord of seafood delights.
One recent customer was waiting inanticipation for his order of Andouille
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No self-respecting Cajun could pass upthe crawfish etouffee or jambalaya. It justsimply isn’t done.
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Try a hand-cut steak and learn that theart of meat cutting is alive and well atTexas Roadhouse. Show up to the annualcompetition that showcases this kind ofart to learn what we are talking about.
Besides steaks, try Fall-Off-The-BoneRibs and homemade Texas red chili orchoose from burgers and varieties of
chicken, fish and pork including saladsand sandwiches. Also, make sure to leaveroom for dessert - Granny’s Apple Classicor a Strawberry Cheesecake are goodoptions.
Owned by Riki Rijos Sr., TexasRoadhouse came to Denton in 2002 andit was the first location to be featuredinside what is now known as RestaurantRow of I-35, according to DentonRecord-Chronicle archives. Since then,the legendary team (as the staff is called)has done their best to ensure all cus-tomers feel like they are at home.
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Who doesn’t love Tex-Mex? In Denton,readers find El Guapo’s to be the best.With homemade guacamole, enchiladas,quesadillas, tacos, rellenos and even vari-
ous Texas favorites like chicken friedsteak, you’re likely to find something tosatisfy your taste buds here. Selections ofmeat include beef, chicken and shrimpbut if you’d rather opt for a meat-freedish, there are also plenty of veggieoptions. The space is large, the atmos-phere is relaxed and the service is great. ElGuapo’s gives diners a “choose your ownadventure” option for those who’d like tobuild their own platter of delicious Tex-Mex and has a lunch and dinner menu,both with reasonable pricing. El Guapo’sis located at 419 South Elm and is openMonday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 10p.m.
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A nutritional supplement discount pro-gram, getting help from the nutritionalstaff and trying out what some have calleda “phenomenal” salad bar are some of theperks offered at the Cupboard NaturalFoods & Café, a business that has been inplace for over 40 years.
Specializing in fresh gluten free, veganor traditional baked goods has given theCupboard a good following. So much sothat it has landed on this list for the 11thyear.
The Denton store has made “being”and “getting” healthy more than a passingfad for over 40 years.
Gluten-free foods, local products and avariety of raw foods keep the customerscoming.
Its café menu is also the highlight of thestore with items like Burrito grandes, veg-gie tacos and a turkey club wrapper.
Again, its salad bar with fresh organi-cally grown ingredients along with home-made dressing and croutons do not disap-point.
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With more than 40 years of experience,this Denton law firm offers a variety oflegal specialties ranging from real estate,bankruptcy and business law to civil liti-
gation, family law and probate. Minor &Jester, P.C., has developed a solid reputa-tion by offering skilled and experiencedlegal counsel at affordable rates and bycombining local experience and resourceswith cost-effectiveness and communityinvolvement.
The law firm is experienced in servingall clients in a wide range of industries,including services relating to real estatelaw, bankruptcy, personal injury, medicalmalpractice, civil litigation, business law,
family law and probate. We representcommercial entities, businesses, banks,individuals, and families.
“At Minor & Jester, P.C., we understandthat each client’s case is different,” accord-ing to the firm’s website. “That’s why wetake time to thoroughly investigate eachcase and develop a specific plan of actiontargeted at achieving the best possibleresults for our client.”
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For almost 21 years, Tommy’s Hi-TechAuto has been handling local repairs formany car owners – offering thoroughservice and a commitment to keeping
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customers satisfied. At the corner of Fort Worth Drive and
Lindsey Street, Tommy’s Hi-Tech Autorepairs just about every model except forEuropean makes.
Once a three-bay shop in the begin-ning, the auto repair mechanics now serv-ice an ever-growing list of satisfied cus-tomers – so much that they enlarged thebusiness by opening a second locationjust down the street – Tommy’s Hondaand Toyota Shop at 219 Fort Worth Drive.
As a frequent winner on the Best ofDenton list, this business has made it amission to keep customers satisfied andcoming back repeatedly – not to mentionspreading the word to family and friends.
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For more than 16 years, Shawn Cagle-City Hall Bail Bonds has been providing
honest and reliable bail bond services.The bail bonds company offers servicesfor a wide variety of cases, bringing theirexperienced and courteous staff to ensurecustomer satisfaction. The company,which phones answered 24 hours a day,seven days a week, serves all of DentonCounty. It is conveniently located acrossfrom the Denton County Jail.
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Membership has privileges indeed andDATCU members do more than justbank locally, they also give back to thecommunity as much as possible.
DATCU members support many localorganizations like the United Way ofDenton County, Children’s Advocacy
Center of Denton County, Friends of theFamily and Communities in Schools.
“WOW !! This is great,” said DaleKimble, president and CEO of the finan-cial co-operative in an email. “Our mis-sion is to simply serve the community,and to be recognized like this…well I hopeit means folks are happy with their serviceand pleased with quality and efficiency ofour work.”
Kimble added that in the last severalyears when other financial institutionsand banks have had very challengingtimes, DATCU has not skipped a beat andhas had steady consistent growth.
As a result of the continuing growth,earlier this month, the credit unionannounced a nine employee promotionsand two new regional management posi-tions.
Last year, DATCU celebrated its 75thanniversary, a sign that consistency andgood work has its rewards.
“We are so proud of this recognitionbecause there are so many fine banks inDenton and I know it must have beenvery close among all of us. Thank youDenton!,” Kimble said.
With more than 63,000 members andgrowing, DATCU is a member-owned,not-for profit financial institution withlocations in Denton, Cooke, Wise,Montague and Clay counties.
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After 51 years on Fry Street amid aneclectic neighborhood of businessesacross from the University of NorthTexas, this iconic barber shop pulled uproots and relocated to downtown Dentonin April of last year – bringing its cus-tomer base with it as well as attractingmore clientele.
While the location may have changed,the service – and especially the atmos-phere – hasn’t. It’s still the place for anaffordable cut, shave or trim and justabout the perfect place to catch up withan old friend or two.
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Now under the ownership of JeremyCarroll, the shop may have left its news-paper-covered bathroom behind, but it’salready settling in just fine at the newlocation.
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During the past decade, Chef MattFairchild of Extreme Cuisine Catering canonly recall one client telling him he wasnot pleased with their order.
“He asked me to add more spinach,” hesaid explaining the ingredient his clientfelt was needed in one of their plates.
For the most part, Fairchild said,clients seem to be pretty pleased to trysomething new, even if at first it mightlook different.
“We push people into directions they
don’t think they want to go at first, butthen they are pleasantly surprised whenthey get there…,” Fairchild said aboutintroducing his worldwide cuisine to hiscustomers.
Fairchild and Chef Kathleen Francisstarted their catering business in Dentonin 1999. “I played with food even as ayoung school girl creating fudge andother recipes to win cooking contests orjust send with my sister on game day bustrips,” Francis wrote on her website, “Mywhole life, I’ve always enjoyed experi-menting with food tastes and textures.”
Years later, at their location in Argyle,the duo helps plan ladies luncheons, ele-gant corporate catering or a special housedinner.
Extreme Cuisine Catering also providesculinary arts classes where customers canlearn basic skills as well as advancedmethods of professional cooking. Add tothat, a win for the city’s best for the firsttime making everything just extremelygratifying.
“I think it is a big honor and appreciateeveryone who voted for us,” Fairchild said.
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With it $3 ride-thru car wash and 26free vacuums, the Wash Factory hadmade a less than five-minute process – anexperience.
Owned by Brad Mann, the WashFactory changed the way residents havespent their time at car washes in 2010.
“It is a big deal for me,” Mann saidabout the Wash Factory getting recogni-
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“In the tradition of Chinese Natural Medicine we use Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage & Chinese Herbalism to produce the best clinical results in Denton. All conditions welcome. Thank you Denton for Your Support!” ~ Dr. Darner
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At the Wash Factory, customers pay atone of three drive-up, touch-screen paystations, and then they’ll drive aroundback to where an attendant will guidethem through. It is so easy, customersoften return. He already saw the need foranother Wash Factory in the area. In late2012, another Wash Factory opens at1900 W. University Drive. Mann said theentire staff is also celebrating the win andto thank customers, The Wash Factorywill be giving free car washes throughoutthe day on Tuesday, April 24. Mann said itwas the least he could do, to thank themfor the time taken to support his business.
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With two locations – one in GoldenTriangle Mall next to JC Penney andanother at Brookshire Plaza at TeasleyLane in Suite 140 – AffordableChiropractic offers services seven days aweek. The website, listed above, showstestimonials about chiropractic servicesas well as details about prices. Potentialpatients can even book their appoint-ments online.
Focusing on improving patient healthis a key focus of this team, which takes thenecessary time to get to know patientsand their individual needs. Each programis specifically tailored to each patient withthe goal of achieving a new sense of bal-ance.
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For 17 years, Made in America has
offered office and residential cleaningservices for customers in Denton Countyand surrounding areas.
“We are just thrilled with the award,”said Owner Kathryn Locke, “We do takepride in our quality of our service and it isjust really great to be recognized for it.”
Maid in America customers can selectfrom different types of cleanings: AllAmerican clean, move in and move out,spring clean and commercial type servic-es, according to its website.
Locke began her business from homeand also has a home economics degreeunder her belt. “We have a very caringstaff,” Locke said, “They care about thecustomers and we do our very best inmeeting their needs; whether it isthrough the office or the captain and theteam that is in their home.”
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If you’re two-year-old announced thathe or she wants to dance in TheNutcracker one day, check out DentonDance Conservatory. If you and your bestgirlfriend are starting to yawn duringZumba, but like the idea of dance as exer-cise, check out Denton DanceConservatory.
The long-running local dance studiohas two missions: to teach all ages todance with technical precision and heart,and to nurture two nonprofit performingcompanies.
Directed by dancer and owner LisaRacina, Denton Dance Conservatory hasa full roster of classes to build a soliddance foundation for boys and girls – bal-let, tap and jazz namely among them. Theconservatory attracts dancers from thedance programs at Texas Woman’sUniversity and University of North Texasto lead conservatory classes in modernand hip-hop dance, too. The conservatoryfaculty are committed, with many adancer graduating from high school whilestill a student at the studio at 4103 MesaDr. Master classes are a routine part ofthe conservatory’s offerings – and they’re
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open to any dancer interested.Dedicated dancers at the studio also
have a shot at joining one the two per-forming companies. Denton City YouthBallet puts intermediate ballet studentson the local stage. Denton CityContemporary Ballet brings conservatorydancers into a company that blends mod-ern, jazz and hip-hop into ballet – whenthe faculty choreography calls for it. Thecompany recently made its first trip over-seas last year for the Young Tanzsommerfestival in Austria.
For more information, visit the conser-vatory’s home page at www.denton-dance.com or call 940-383-2623.
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With the motto of “ExceedingExcellence in Early Education,” Charlotte
Allen, co-owner of the WellspringChristian Academy has been working forover 35 years providing young children agood foundation. The facility is an aca-demic preparatory school and also offersextended day and summer camp pro-grams designed to build children’s men-tal, physical, emotional and spiritualcharacter. The facility used to be AsburyUnited Methodist Church before Allenand her husband, Dalton, createdWellspring Christian Academy. At thechild care center, children focus on theircognitive skills – learning phonics, hand-writing, math, science and reading readi-ness. They also develop their social skillsthrough special events and through campactivities. “Each child is encourage andchallenged to continually strive to reachnew milestones with their learning andgrowth,” Allen said.
Allen said she was honored by the vote.“And we are so thankful for the recogni-
tion. It was a surprise,” she said. “We arehumbled by it.”
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Just check out the online reviews to seewhy Dr. Gaylen Fickey won the Best ofDenton honors. Adjectives range fromorganized and respectful to gentle andinformative – all strong reasons for thevotes they garnered.
Here’s one review from a self-titledhappy customer: ”I didn’t experience anypain during my teeth cleaning. They arealways very careful and gentle. They goout of their way to make everyone feelequally respected and cared for. I’ve seenclient favoritism at some of the otherplaces I’ve been, and I really appreciatethe extra effort they make to avoid thathere. They always make an extra effort tomake me feel respected and attended to.They always listen to every question orconcern I may have.”
Dr. Fickey, who has been a part of the
Denton County community since 1975,received his Bachelor of Science degreefrom Texas A&M University in 1971 andreceived his Doctor of Dental Surgerydegree from University of Texas DentalBranch, Houston, in 1975. To ensure con-stant improvement in his knowledge andclinical skills, Dr. Fickey attends numer-ous continuing education courses everyyear.
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Dr. Timothy McGuire’s mission is tohelp individuals “add years to their lifeand life to their years.”
At his medical practice office located onScripture St., McGuire wants customersto understand what is happening to them.
“We carefully review your case, recom-mend necessary tests, and communicate
our findings to you compassionately andin easy-to-understand terms,” its websitestates.
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In 2011, Dr. Kelby Trusty of TotalEyecare & Eyewear Galley celebrated 20years. For him, the best reward wasalways having the children of his patientscome by and visit.
“Patients I started seeing when theywere five or six years old are still comingto me and are married with children oftheir own who now need eye exams.Twenty years passed way too fast,” Trustytold the Denton Record-Chronicle lastyear.
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After graduating from OptometrySchool at the University of Houston in1988 and practicing in Dallas, Trustymoved to Denton in 1991. He opened theoriginal Total Eyecare & Eyewear Galleryat Southridge Shopping Center onInterstate 35E. Three years ago, the busi-ness opened at Unicorn Lake.
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Flowers are the things that make every-one smile. And according to Denton read-ers, the best arrangements at affordableprices are found at Denton Florist.
Time and time again, Christine Dear’sfamily owned and operated location is theplace to find arrangements for any specialoccasion from Secretaries Week, anniver-
saries, birthday and of course, to just say,“Hi, I was thinking about you…”
“We are so happy and proud that wekeep getting voted Denton’s Best Floristyear after year,” Dear said in an email. “Itmeans a lot that our community thinks somuch of us, and after 22 years of owningDenton Florist, it makes me feel like Imust be doing something right!”
Born and raised in Denton and aUniversity of North Texas Alumni, Dearalways wants customers to get the latestin floral trends. For this reason, sheattends educational design seminars tolearn the latest styles.
“I just want to thank my community forall these years of loyalty and support, andthank each and every person that votedfor us,” she said.
Three years ago, Denton Florist movedfrom its well-known location at theSquare to University Drive. The move,Dear said was just right.
“We love it, and all our customers seemto be happy with it too,” she said.
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From preschool, to recreational train-ing, cheer tumbling, kids play day, privatelessons, birthday parties and even parentsnight out, Achievers Gymnastics Centeroffers a bit of everything. It is the first winfor the local gym in this category.
“In the past we listed, but in the best
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place for children category,” said FrankKudlac, owner of the gym,” And we werealways losing to Chuck E Cheese’s.”
This year’s win is quite an accomplish-ment for Achievers, especially since thisyear marks the business 20th anniversary.
“Adding the best gymnastics school inDenton to that list fills us with pride andaccomplishment,” Kudlac said, “But Ican’t take 100 percent of the accolade forthis because it [the award] represents ourstaff, our facilities and instructors and allof our programs, it represents all of ourefforts.”
Some of the features of the 20,000square foot of air conditioned gyminclude a full-size competition cheer floor,dedicated pre-school area with equip-ment designed for pre-schoolers, a hori-zonal rock climbing wall as well as DVRvideo replay systems and a completeSonos Wi-Fi powered music system thatplays throughout the facility, its websitesays.
Kudlac spent 33 years as the headcoach of the Texas Woman’s UniversityPioneers before retiring in 2011. For hiscontributions he was named the recipient
of the honorary Gymnastics Associationof Texas Life Membership Award —recognition provided to people who havegiven a long period of outstanding serviceto gymnastics in Texas.
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Long a part of Denton’s business fabric,Ramey & King Insurance originallyopened its doors shortly after 1876 whenOliver Perry Poe, an early mayor, envi-sioned the significance of the insuranceindustry in the growth and developmentof a promising community.
M.L. Ramey King first becameinvolved in 1920 to begin a new traditionthat has lasted throughout the ensuingdecades.
In 1962, Terrell W. King became a part-ner and in 1964, was joined by MarvinRamey – hence the current name of thelongtime Denton business.
Today, Jeff and James King operate thebusiness – carrying on the family tradi-tion of offering quality customer serviceand ensuring customer needs are metwhether for commercial industry or fam-ily homes, group health or for individuals.
When anyone thinks of insurance,Ramey & King is the first to come to mindin the city of Denton.
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Did you get your Shellac nail appoint-ment going, or try out the new RedkensChromatics ammonia-free color line?
Those are two of the new services foundat Salon LaPage, a Denton’s best now forthree years in a row.
Daphne L. Arrington, owner of thesalon, said the new Chromatics linemakes hair two times stronger thanbefore the hair was colored and it alsoincreases the longevity of your color serv-ice.
Denton’s salon “gurus,” as they callthemselves, have established that person-al brand that can only be found at a placewhose motto is, “New York style withSouthern Hospitality.”
Arrington believes in providing topservice and that includes helping her staffget all the education they can get. InMarch, Arrington and members of thestaff attended the Redken Exchange,where leading experts learn from award-winning facilitators,. “Denton has blessedus with the support of the consumer,” saidArrington about the recognition,“Thereare no words that could express my grati-tude, but thank you.”
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and blue vans of Frenchy’s Lawn and TreeService. If you haven’t seen the “Vans ofFame” on Dallas drive—a unique market-ing tool, then you’ve probably at least seenthem driving around town.
Owner Andre J. “Frenchy” Rheaultstumbled into the lawn care businessmore than 25 years ago and has beenservicing Denton ever since.
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It’s been a big year for Reding MartialArts owners Mark and Nick Reding. Notonly did they earn black belt professor-ships in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—a feat 13years in the making—but they alsoopened a larger facility on Fort WorthDrive.
The brothers, who grew up in Denton,opened their studio in 1996 when theywere just teenagers.
Now 16 years later, they teach martialarts they’ve spent years mastering them-selves.
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Need a day of full pampering? Selectfrom any of its sensational spa packages,
any massage service or get a Europeanfacial at Still Waters & Co. Day Spa Salonand feel like new. This Denton gem, spe-cializing in services for both men andwomen, is now in its third year as a Bestof Denton for the best massage center/spain town. Clients say they love their experi-ence at the salon, one that starts theminute you walk through the door. Theyfind employees friendly and professional.
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first accredited chest pain center in thearea, Denton Regional continues theirdedicated work to treat each individualwith compassion and kindness.
With a full range of services includingadvanced heart surgery, women’s services,and orthopedic surgery, Denton Regionalhas been serving patients for threedecades. And they are always looking forbetter ways to help patients and evenadding new technology that would helppatient’s needs.
In 2011, Denton Regional MedicalCenter became the first hospital inDenton County to introduce the daVinci® Si™ Surgical System, the updatedversion of the medical system that uses arobot for less-invasive surgical proceduresand offers more precision, less hospitalstay and allows for faster patient recovery.
In addition to its advance technology,hospital staff, led by CEO Caleb O’Rear,remains deeply committed to community.In a couple of days, the hospital will spon-sor the 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, now on itsfourth year. The event benefits theGreater Denton Sports Commission.
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Denton Regional is a full-service 208-bed, acute care facility with more than850 employees and 300 physicians serv-ing the growing population of Denton,Wise, Cooke and Montague Counties.
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When it comes to being pampered,readers voted Envy Nail Spa as Denton’sBest Nail Salon. The modern design ofthe salon and its relaxing atmosphereadds to an experience that customers find
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second to none. Massage chairs for pedi-cures line the walls and staff put forth theextra effort to make sure you leave happyat very reasonable prices. Music is keptquiet but is soothing in an effort to keepcustomers comfortable. Envy offers man-icures and pedicure services as well aswaxing and has a large selection of nailcolors. Envy Nail Spa is located at 5017Teasley Lane in the Hickory Creek Plaza.
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Independently owned and operated byMarta and Frank Dudowicz, Kwik KarCare facilities provide customers withproducts and services tailored to theirneeds.
In addition to getting an oil change,
customers at the East University locationcan also get a variety of services includingair conditioning performance, brake serv-ice, light bulb replacement and a serpen-
tine belt maintenance. Dudowicz and her husband, Frank
opened the first Kwik Kar location in2000 at University Drive at Bonnie Brae
Street and they have now expanded tothree facilities in town.
In 2009, Marta began Marta’s CarClinic 101, a ladies-only event to helpwomen take care of themselves and keeptheir car in top shape.
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Family-owned and –operated, Adam’sPest Control has been providing pest con-trol services for residents and businessessince 1947. Known for its signs featuring afleeing mouse, the company has longbeen a partner to Denton – even sponsor-ing a drawing competition with a localschool district to name its mouse.
Founder Virgil Harrison Adamsbelieved in honesty, integrity and quality– all still evident in the family business.From Gainesville to Dallas and Fort
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Worth, the company provides extensiveservices in pest control, even having anentomologist (inspect specialist) on staff.
Adam’s also has a Lewisville location at690 S. Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville.The contact no. is 972-434-6200.
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“You supply the love; we supply every-thing else and we clean up the mess,” witha concept so inviting, why not try it outright?
Denton customers took Owner GinnaAnthony to her word in 2010 and twoyears later, it has made the list of Denton’sBest in the grooming category.
“We are very proud we won…that ourcustomers have selected us,” Anthony
said. Beau’s Bath House is named after
Anthony’s pal, a 5-year-old GreatPyrenees, Shar-Pei and elkhound mix. Heis known to visit the store at least once amonth to check things out. And ensurethat his friends are quite comfortable. Hewas even present during the Denton’sRibbon cutting held last year.
Since opening two years ago, the self-serve and full-service dog washing busi-ness has made itself known through thepopular Beau’s Annual Party – the oneplace where pets can enjoy from low vac-cinations, and shelter pet adoptions aremade available. Anthony partners withthe Texas Coalition for Animal Protectionin order to provide vaccinations for localpets and local shelters to help pets find anew home. At their recent event heldMarch 10, 85 vaccinations were given outin just two hours, in spite of the rainyweekend. And there were free hot dogsand drinks, so pet owners were prettyhappy.
Anthony is strict about ensuring alldogs stay current with the Texas vaccina-tions. Interested customers need to make
sure their friends’ rabies, DHLP, and bor-detella are up to date in order to useBeau’s place.
“And we have not had any problemsbecause of that rule,” Anthony said, “It isabout the health and safety of their pets.”
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This locally-owned pharmacy offers aPharmacy Compounding AccreditationBoard sterile and none-sterile com-pounding laboratory to customize med-ications to each patient’s specific needs.
Community Pharmacy also has animmunization room where they provideimmunizations, check cholesterol andglucose levels as well as blood pressure.
The pharmacy provides a full stock of
traditional prescription drugs as well asvitamins, herbals and botanicals.
The pharmacists on staff also havecompiled an extensive library of druginformation in print and online to ensurethat if they don’t know the answer, theywill find it.
Kelby S. Selby, R.Ph., FIACP, and hiswife, Nancy Penn Selby, R.Ph., co-ownthe pharmacy. Joining them to provideservices to the community are DeeatraCraddock, Pharm. D.; Georgia Leech,R.Ph.; Harold E. Wright, R.Ph.; and SybilSchaer, Pharm.D.
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A visit to his studio on North ElmStreet provides a perfect glimpse into whythis photography studio was named “Bestof Denton” yet again. Indoor and outdoorscenarios offer a plethora of photographicopportunities at the studio. And, if some-
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Go on, and build that paradise outsideyour back door. Matt Gohlke, owner ofGohlke Pools, wants you to.
When you need anything related topool building or renovation, service or
supplies, Gohlke is the place to go accord-ing to Denton readers.
The business has been part of Dentoncommunity since 1958 and now servicesthe entire North Texas region.
“It feels good, we got some good cus-tomers,’ said Gohlke about being selectedas a Denton’s best for the second year inthe row.
Gohlke Pools is no stranger to highachievement, In addition to Dentonrecognition they have received the
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patients. I am thankful for the wonderful staff that I have the privilege to work with and the additions of Sandra Young and Julie Naugher Hawkins (Family Nurse Practitioners) has allowed us to broaden the level of care that we can provide.
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Aquatech Design Awards, an award thathonors the most attractive swimmingpools during its prestigious national com-petition. Gohlke has received this awardfor the last nine years. In 2009, the BaylorUniversity’s Institute for Family Businessnamed Gohlke Pools Small FamilyBusiness of the Year.
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Keeping customers fully stocked witheverything from stationery to businesscards and more is what makes this busi-ness tick. And tick it does.
Cooper’s Copies and Printing pridesitself on quick, quality service with theconvenience of even sending an e-mail tocustomers when an order is ready.
Situated at the corner of Dallas Drive
and Teasley Lane, this business hasreclaimed the corner once known for aconvenience store. Now, it’s hard toremember there ever was a conveniencestore there.
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Known as “Good Sam” to the locals,Good Samaritan Society - Denton Villagetends to the care of seniors by focusing onthree services: senior living, rehab/skilledcare and home and community serviceslike senior college, outpatient therapy andhome healthcare.
“The Good Samaritan Society has adeep and rich history in the Denton com-
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munity,” said Michael Larson, the newexecutive director of the Villages ofDenton. “Our goal is to be leaders in providinginnovative services that will be expectedby people who are 55 years of age orolder.”
Larson is running the Villages ofDenton which in addition to GoodSamaritan Society – Denton Village, alsoincludes Good Samaritan Society – LakeForest Village and Lake Forest HomeHealth.
Having outgrown its Denton facility,officials with the senior care facilityannounced last year a plan to raise fundsto build a community life enrichment andwellness center.
According to its website, “this newfacility will enhance our ability to provideexercise classes, social activities, educa-tional opportunities and meeting spacesfor the Denton community.
The highlight will be a beautiful chapelthat will enhance our Christian missionand ministry.”
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The McKissack Group, a division ofKeller Williams Realty, is led by Linda,Jim and Brad McKissack.
Working with clients across DentonCounty from north to south, this realestate company is committed to helpingfamilies create a firm foundation.
With their motto, “Families HelpingFamilies since 1982,” this companystrongly believes in giving back to thecommunities they serve by helping peoplefind the home that fits them in the com-munities they choose.
The McKissack Group not only assistsin buying or selling real estate but alsoprovides information on mortgages, realestate tax issues, handyman or contractorreferrals and much more.
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Barber Shop in Denton!
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BEST VETERINARIAN
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To place your beloved pet in the handsof any veterinarian is an important deci-sion. One that Randy Wuensche and hisdedicated staff at the Denton Vet Centertake very seriously.
Since 1999, the Denton VeterinaryCenter provides complete veterinary serv-ices with state-of-the-art equipment forsurgery, dentistry, anesthesia and anes-thesia monitoring, hospitalization, andradiology. DVC treats dogs and cats pri-marily, but also welcomes some exoticspets.
The center recently added a new serv-
ice, a therapeutic laser, to helps canineswho suffer from arthritis pain.
“We have also been doing low cost vac-cine clinic every two months,” said CrystalMcCormick, the clinic’s office manager.
During the clinic, pets get an exam,vaccines, a heartworm test as well as fecaltesting and de-worming tests.
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BEST WORKOUT FACILITY
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Since opening in Denton several yearsago, LA Fitness has become part of theDenton “must see” facilities with itsplethora of amenities ranging from a spa,sauna and pool to racquetball and basket-ball courts to equipment, group fitnessclasses and more.
The Denton location offers aerobicsand aqua fitness classes to belly dancing
and boot camp conditioning.Nabbing its third consecutive year as a
Best of Denton winner, LA Fitness isknown for its friendly, competent staffincluding trainers ready to personalize
your workout to fit your goals. After all, its motto is: “Keeping fit is not
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— Our Guarantee —One of the best values that you receive at Tommy’s is the
Peace of Mind Warranty. No matter what happens you will
fi nd us easy to talk to and ready to make things right.
Many times we have exceeded our warranty to cover re-
pairs that are as much as 3 years old. We make custom-
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Tommy’s Hi-Tech
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We are proud members of the
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For anyone who has walked around theDenton Square, the Downtown Mini-Mall, located between Jupiter HouseCoffee and La Di Da, is sure to catch oneseye. With a variety of knick-knacks in thewindow including shields, swords and
musical instruments, the average passer-by can’t help but go in. It’s no surprisethen that readers have voted theDowntown Mini-Mall as the BestAntique Store in Denton. Regardless ofwhat you may be shopping for, you canprobably find it here, and if you aren’tshopping for anything, just walkingthrough the mall will provide hours ofentertainment. The Downtown Mini-Mall is open Monday through Saturday10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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BEST APARTMENTCOMPLEX
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With designs based on direct inputfrom students and created to fit studentlife, the Forum at Denton Station takestudent living to a whole new level.
Parkland Development Corp. - throughits affiliate, Cypress Denton Station Ltd. –began construction of the 358-apartmentcomplex in 2008. A year later it openedproviding college students with one tofour bedrooms options that included abathroom for each bedroom. Amenitieslike a swimming pool and hot tub as well
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W. Douglas AntiquesW. Douglas AntiquesFine Antiques • Rare Clocks • Flow Blue
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Fine Antiques • Rare Clocks • Flow Blue
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Your Bar-B-Q team at Rudy’s would like to send a huge
thank you to Denton.We are proud and honored to be
chosen for “Best Bar-B-Q”.
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A commitment to excellence is whatkeeps this dealership at the helm of theannual Best of Denton.
Noticeable to passersby with its blueawnings off Interstate 35E, James WoodAutopark offers a wide range of automo-biles in all shapes, sizes and hues.
Voted number one by the customerswho keep returning for the committed
sales and service staff, the dealership hasseen generations of repeat customerssince it was first established by JamesWood, who brought a dedication to topcustomer service from day one.
You’ll also see James Wood Autoparkinvolved in numerous community eventsas a sponsor as both the ownership and itsstaff believe in giving back to the commu-nity.
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Recycled Books is one of Denton’sfavorite addictions.
And why shouldn’t it be? Denton is – toa point – a city of students, teachers andbookworms. Recycled Books sits on thecorner of Oak and Locust streets on thedowntown Square, beckoning anyone
who collects books, movies or music to sita spell and spend as much as they dare.
Sure, you can empty your wallet atrecycled, but you can also walk out with asack full of treasures for pennies on thedollar.
Recycled Books isn’t much to look atonce you pass through the front doors.But the smell? The smell of RecycledBooks is fantastic – paper mellowed withtime or nearly fresh from the press. Youcan pick up books that are still on the
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Preschool - Pre-kindergartenPreschool - Pre-kindergartenAfterschool ProgramsAfterschool Programs
Summer Camps Available!Summer Camps Available!Monday - Friday
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Wellspring Christian Academy“BEST OF DENTON 2012!”
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New York Times Bestseller list, or you canslip down to the basement to thumbthrough church cookbooks as old as theDenton Historical District. The shop keeps bins full of record albums– from gospel and blues to Frank Zappa’sart rock.
In the front part of the store, you canbrowse through movies on VHS tapesand television series on DVDs. Music bylocal bands is stocked on DC and vinyl.
A trip to Recycled Books is just as muchof a meeting with Denton through theyears as it is a bargain hunter’s afternoonwell spent.
You can also run into groups of RolePlay Game players meeting up to formcampaigns.
The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.daily.
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With styles from FreePeople, Reef andToms Shoes, it’s easy to see why readersvoted La Di Da the winner for BestClothing Store, and Best Store on theSquare. As the category notes, La Di Da islocated in the heart of the Denton Squareand offers styles for women of all ages.The store often keeps colorful, eye-catch-ing displays of cute dresses and Toms inthe window and makes it hard for theaverage passerby to say no to a quick visit.Next time you’re taking a walk throughThe Square, don’t forget to stop in if you
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With 24-hour locations and the con-venience of getting a free 32-ounce drinkwith a purchase of a hot dog, QuikTriponce again makes it to the list of the beststore/gas station in the city.
The idea behind the gas station is to
make everything convenient and ofcourse quick, as the name suggests. It alsomakes fuel unconditionally guaranteed.
“That means if you ever have a fuel-related problem with your vehicle causedby QuikTrip fuel, QuikTrip will take careof the problem,” the company said via itswebsite, “That doesn’t mean we’ll give youyour money back and wish you luck. Itmeans we will work with you to solve theproblem. We can only offer this type ofguarantee because we are sure our fuel isof the highest quality.” The first QuikTripopened in Tulsa, Okla. in 1958. In 2008,the company opened its 500th store.
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No need to take a poll, everyone knowsthe top location in town that sells books,
music, movies and video games.“Where else can you rent a movie for
$4.99, return it the next day and get a $3credit?” said a fan via the store’s Yelp page.
Hastings is also known for havinghard-to-find art-house movies as well as
not-so-new artist releases. It also has an in-house coffee shop for
refreshments for anyone who wants totake a brake and browse around.
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Thanks for voting us Most Affordable Dining... 3 Years in a Row!
115 S. Industrial, Denton 380-7226115 S. Industrial, Denton 380-7226Sunday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Tuesday 6:30a.m.-10 p.m.Sunday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Tuesday 6:30a.m.-10 p.m.
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Founded by Bill Thomas in 1962, thestore at Oak and Elm streets to this datecontinues to be one of the oldest EthanAllen furniture stores in Texas.
Ethan Allen is known to provide a full-service interior design gallery completewith room after room of beautifully-craft-ed furniture and accessories to makeeveryone’s home stand out.
The family-owned and operated storeremains committed to providing qualityservice as well as supporting the commu-nity by participating in events like theannual Holiday Open House held eachyear at the Square.
Last year, Thomas and his wife, Janiealso celebrated their sixtieth anniversaryby traveling to Nova Scotia, Canada. Theymarried 11 years before Thomas decided
to launch his furniture business onNovember 11, 1951. Their long standinglegacy and their attention to detail is whatkeeps the store as a Denton favorite eachyear.
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Peter Nasr believes in making sure cus-tomers receive exactly what they want –whether it is a top quality wrist watch,pearl earrings or a wedding and engage-ment set. It is his attention to qualitycombined with his charisma that keepsthis jewelry store ranked as number one.
Joining the family business in 1980,Nasr has brought the family’s commit-ment to excellence to Denton — one ofseveral locations in the Dallas-Fort Worthregion.
The Nasr family also specializes in cus-tom jewelry and welcomes customersseeking jewelry repairs.
The Denton location off Brinker Roadand Loop 288 is the flagship store with7,000 square feet offering an extensivearray from such top jewelry designers asCartier, Tacori, TAG Heuer and manymore.
And while you’re there, enjoy the onsitecoffee corner or view the gallery of artfrom around the world. And, maybe, youmight catch someone on the grand pianosituated in the corner.
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Paradise Spirits and Fine Wines is afull service retail and wholesale liquor
store serving the Denton and NortheastTarrant County regions.
Conveniently located at Interstate 35Wat FM407, the store has been locally-owned and -operated since 1995 and is apopular destination for those headinghome after a day of work or on their wayto a trip or celebration with friends.
The professional staff has given muchthought to the stores extensive selectionof spirits, fine wines, imported beers andmany other beverage items.
At Paradise, the friendly personnel areready to assist customers in choosing theideal beverages for any special occasion orfor a relaxing evening at home.
Whether a beginner or connoisseur, inneed of a single bottle or stocking thewine cellar or bar, the Paradise staff isready to lend a helping hand in makingthe right selections to suit individualneeds.
The store offers a wide selection ofimported wine, Texas wine, premiumcigars and specialty beer.
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Thank You Denton For Voting Cafe Du Luxe “Best Kept Secret in Denton”
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Since November 1998, Calloway’s hasprovided Denton patrons with an array offlowers and plants.
The Denton Center facility just makesgardening just fun by providing cus-tomers advice from experts in the field,weekly clinics, kids’ gardening programs,and of course garden events like thePerennial Festival and the upcomingEarth Day Festival & Bug Bonanza.
Texas Master Certified NurseryProfessional Brooke Daughetee is thestore manager at the Denton center.
“She enjoys gardening and serving cus-tomers,” officials with the company said.
There are 19-store Calloway’s gardenlocation serving Dallas, Fort Worth andthe Houston area.
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Get ready to use the double “zz” whilereading this: Sleeping Lizzards is justthat kind of place - a place where theeclectic becomes popular.
It is its own univerzzzze right in the heartof Denton. (See, we told you.)
Since 1994, Beth Klein and RoxanneClark have gathered the best funky treas-urers any person could find from jewelrypieces, eclectic art, home décor, hand-made greeting cards, clothing and others.
The store sits in a renovated 3,700-square foot building, once a jail built inthe early 1900’s, its website states.
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Shop at Twice as Nice Resale frequent-ly since new merchandise is availabledaily, is one of the recommendations fromofficials at Denton’s upscale resale shop.
“Regular visits will increase yourchances of finding what you are lookingfor–or snagging an unexpected treasure,”the store website reads.
Twice As Nice resale store doubles as ahaven for bargain shoppers and a supportsystem for women with pregnancy needs.
Woman to Woman PregnancyResource, a nonprofit organization,opened Twice As Nice in 2004, at a small-er location on Loop 288 to help fund theservices it provided. By 2008, Twice asNice opened on Oak Street, tripling itsspace.
The Twice as Nice carries clothing formen, women and children as well as babyaccessories, furniture, electronics and
even household items.Store Manager Rita Sprabary oversees
the store and its many volunteers thatsupport the center by sorting donatedmerchandise, stocking shelves and help-ing with its operations.
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Since 1957, Weldon’s Saddle Shop hasprovided North Texans and those visitingour fair state with quality western wearand tack not to mention custom saddleand leather work via the capable hands ofowner Weldon Burgoon.
Involved in rodeo since the age of 11,Burgoon knows the western style insideand out. Today, the Texas Rodeo Cowboy
Hall of Fame inductee enjoys spendinghis time working with customers whostop by to restock gear, buy a pair of boots,or even just to stop in with family andfriends for a tour.
The store is filled to the brim with his-tory, much like a museum, complete withold photographs, antique bits and spurs,Remington statues and other westernartifacts.
In Denton, if you want to know aboutrodeo, Weldon Burgoon’s your man.Through the years, his clients have rangedfrom residents to celebrities to workingcowboys.
Situated in the heart of “Horse CountryUSA,” there’s no better place to stock upon everything western.
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In a city most known for its standardbars, a wine bar and store is a refreshingchange of pace. Readers voted Wine2their favorite vino spot, and for very goodreason.
Like its name, Wine2 or Wine Squaredis located in the Denton Square and offerspatrons a wide selection of fairly pricedand great wines.
Whether you’re a fan of reds or whites,Wine2 has it. The store also has a varietyof high end beers and snacks that are per-fect for pairing with wine. The staff is veryhelpful in helping you select something tosatisfy your tastes and will also let youwalk into the square with your glasses toenjoy the atmosphere of Denton and TheSquare.
Wine2 is located at 110 W. Oak StreetSuite A and is open Monday throughWednesday 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.,Thursday through Saturday 2:30 p.m. tomidnight and Sunday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Dan’s Silverleaf isn’t a big venue, but it’samong the most important in Denton.
The local public house was the firstnight spot to move to Industrial Street, ashort city block once occupied by a feed
store and a mom-and-pop grocery mar-ket.
Dan’s originated on Elm Street, butshuttered when hard times hit. Co-ownerDan Mojica pulled himself up by thebootstraps, however, when a silent part-ner approached him and help re-locate at103 Industrial St.
They put bright, matte blue paint onthe outside walls, erected a curving barnear the Russell Street wall, then added anice-size stage and tech booth. Then
Mojica opened the taps, armed a friendlybar staff with bottle openers andcorkscrews and started booking some ofthe best Red Dirt, Texas and Americanamusic acts into his club.
The crowds came for the music, boughtdrinks and kept coming. Mojica stayedfriendly and helped form the IndustrialStreet Guild, an association for the themerchant neighbors who joined him onthe block – Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Rooster’sRoadhouse and Seniors In Motion.
These days, you can still catch Asleep atthe Wheel, Brave Combo and up-an-com-ers like Hares on the Mountain. Bands areproudly recording live albums at Dan’s – ifyou haven’t sampled The Boxcar BanditsLive at Dan’s, you should. On the nightswhen the stage is still, patrons can catch agame and some gossip.
Doors open at about 4 p.m. and close at2 a.m. most days.
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AROUND TOWNBEST HOTEL
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With lobby and restaurant renovationswere completed last summer, the hotelfound new ways to draw more attentionto itself. The hard work definitely paid off.
An on-site business center, a restaurantand lounge, several meeting rooms andthe convenience of a 24-housr free high-speed Internet access are some of theamenities customers can look forward tousing.
Last year, the Holiday Inn Dentonbecame property of Ascent Hospitality, ahotel development and managementcompany based in Dalton, Ga. The hotelis also managed by Louisville, Ky.’s
Schulte Hospitality, which runs hotelsaffiliated with more than 10 brandsaround the country.
The Denton hotel, which opened in2007, has about 5,000 square feet ofmeeting space and 153 guest rooms,including 24 luxury suites.
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Café Du Luxe is just the spot for filmbuffs in Denton who like to end their out-ing to the cinema with wine or fine coffee,but who don’t want to have to drive toMockingbird Station in Dallas every time.
Café Du Luxe has a menu of coffee andwines for anyone who has caught the lat-est Oscar hopeful at the Denton
Cinemark at Unicorn Lake, as well aswhat we call “gourmet deli” sandwichesand baked goods. Those who like espres-sos and cappuccinos can find their cuppaat the café, and wine buffs can samplefrom Choncha y Toro, Bella Sera orBeringer labels, among others.
Café Du Luxe also serves the morningcommuter who can buy a bagel with amorning cup of coffee. For lunch and din-ner, try salads, sandwiches and soupsfrom the menu.
Café Du Luxe is choice for the studentor commuter who wants to get somepaperwork knocked out while taking inoccasional live music and local art.
The café is located at 3101 UnicornLake Blvd. Hours are 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.on Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m.to 11 p.m. on Friday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.Saturday and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
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Jupiter House CoffeeVoted Best Coffee ShopVoted Best Coffee Shop
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The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival isone of the longest running events inDenton.
The free, three-day event has some-thing for everyone—music, art, dance andfood.
Top acts come to Denton to performthe tens of thousands who flock to thecity’s main park each day.
Stages throughout Quakertown Parkalso feature the varied local talent fromthe very young to the wise among us.
Everyone who attends has a favoritememory - from the plethora of fooddelights to the booth after booth of beau-tiful artistry brought from across the stateand country in the form of paintings, jew-elry, woodwork and much, much more.
It’s the perfect place to bring friendsand family, to see and be seen, to enjoy thefruits of living in such a vivacious and
eclectic community.The festival started over 30 years ago
under a different name and now attractsmore than 200,000 attendees.
Carol Short works tirelessly organizingthe festival each year along with the helpof many others in the community, includ-ing the Top Hands - a group of dedicatedvolunteers.
And it always ends with Denton’s owntwo-time Grammy-winning BraveCombo.
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When Denton residents want to go tothe movies, they think of the MovieTavern.
With in-theatre ordering and dining, afull menu featuring classic American
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• Ed Wallace will broadcast his Wheels with Ed Wallace
radio show live on 570 KLIF from 8am to 1pm.
• George & Martha Mazin will be here with their fantastic
four person racing simulator for all to experience.
• Kwik Kar Lantana’s very own Jake Vance will entertain
us all with his spectacular vocals & guitar playing.
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The Original
SEAFOOD BAYOU KITCHEN
Voted Best Seafood
Thank YouThank YouDenton!Denton!
www.frillysdenton.com1925 Denison St. • Denton 76207 • 940-243-2126
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The Movie Tavern also presents RetroCinema featuring old 80’s movies like theBreakfast Club or the off-beat comedies,“The Jerk,” Thursday at 9 p.m. or Fridayand Saturday at midnight, according to itswebsite.
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BEST SPORTS BAR
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PourHouse Sports Grill3350 Unicorn Lake Blvd.940-484-7455http://pourhousegrill.com
The first restaurant in Unicorn Lakeofficially opened in March 2008 with10,000 square feet of room for lunch anddinner along with a dedicated mediaroom perfect for watching sports.
Among the 14 flat screen televisionsinside PourHouse is a 142-inch HD pro-jection screen and five 58-inch screens. It
is a sports fan’s dream. Owner Rick Moore, a longtime Denton
entrepreneur, envisioned a gatheringplace for those who love sports and wantan evening of dinner, drink and entertain-
ment in the form of basketball, baseball,football, soccer and much more.
The menu includes such treats as rotis-serie-cooked meats and wood-fired piz-zas.
An outdoor patio overlooks UnicornLake while inside, the restaurant seats upto 250.
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821 N. Locust St. • Denton, TX 76201
940.381.2712www.Giuseppesitaliana.com
We want to thank you for your continued support. It is an
honor for my staff and myself to receive such an award. We
will continue to work hard to provide you with the dining
experience that you deserve. Thank you, Denton.
Giuseppe BrownellTO SHOW OUR THANKS FOR VOTING US
Best ItalianBest Italianwe are offering a
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People who stay at the Wildwood Innembrace its Old World charm as well asits modern conveniences. Guests areknown to describe Denton’s best weddingvenue with just one word - “beautiful.”
The bed and breakfast sits on four-secluded, wooded acres, reminiscent of aFrench countryside estate. It offers guestsa little of everything - 24-hour conciergeservice, free wireless and high-speedInternet, a 4-Star onsite restaurant aswell as meeting rooms with A/V equip-ment rental and free parking. For thoselooking for a romantic gateway, they canchoose different romantic packages thatmay include champagne, flowers andchocolate dipped strawberries.
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Maid In America Best Cleaning Service
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Total Eyecare &Eyewear Gallery3111 Unicorn Lake Blvd.
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STORE HOURS: MON-SAT 9AM - 9PM SUNDAY 10AM - 6PM
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Best Fine Dining8 years in a row!
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