DECEMBER 19, 2010

ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT WINNERS SECTION 16TH ANNUAL EDITION

FOR GO THE GOLD

MORE THAN 500 LOCAL FAVORITES INDEX

AUTOMOTIVE 16 Concrete & wood sealing 29 Smoothies 16 4 Auto body work Electricity provider 29 Steaks 16 Readers 4 Auto parts Environmental/green products/ 29 Wine selections 4 Auto window tinting services 29 Wings 16 Fence building/repairs 4 Boats 16 Foundation repairs RETAIL 4 Tires 16 Heating/air conditioning pick their 4 Campers 32 Appliances 17 Glass installation/repairs 4 RV/motor homes 32 Arts & crafts 17 Home building 4 32 Antiques Transmission services 17 Interior designing 4 33 Athletic apparel Oil changes 17 Moving company favorite 4 Vehicle repair 17 33 Audio/video equipment Lighting 5 Trucking equipment 17 Mortgage lending 33 Carpet/tile 5 Vehicle servicing 20 Pest control 33 CDs 5 Vehicle wash/detail 20 Plant nursery 35 Clothing businesses 5 Wrecker service 20 Plumbing 35 Consignment store ENTERTAINMENT 20 Real estate agency 35 Computers Thank you for your votes! Another year has 20 Self storage facility 5 35 Cosmetics passed and the votes have been counted. After Bingo 20 Spa/swimming pool installation/ 5 35 Electronics weeks of sorting, counting and verifying thousands Local tourist attraction repair 5 35 Eyewear of ballots in 183 categories, the 16th annual readers’ Dancing 20 Title company 5 36 poll is complete. Live music 20 Window (covering/hurricane) Fitness equipment 5 Local hotel 36 Building materials Readers had MEDIA two ways to vote 8 Golf 36 Floral arrangements STEVE 21 for their favorite 8 Local band Caller-Times writer 37 Golf equipment/supplies 21 Local cable provider businesses in 2010. 8 Sports bar 37 Pharmacy/drug store ARNOLD 21 Local radio station Ballots were avail- 8 Pool/billiards 37 Offi ce supplies 21 Local sportscaster able at the Caller- FINANCING 37 Shoes Times’ Best of 21 Local talk show host 8 Banking 21 Local TV anchor 38 Bridal gowns/accessories the Best Show- 38 case in October 8 Financial planning/investment advice 21 Local TV station Formal wear at the American 8 Check cashing 21 Meteorologist/weathercaster 38 Furniture 21 Bank Center and 8 Credit union Radio personality 38 Sporting goods through ballots 8 Insurance PETS 38 Gift shop 8 38 placed in three is- Tax service 21 Pet store & supplies Hardware supplies sues of the Caller- FOOD 22 Pet services 38 Jewelry Times in late Sep- 22 38 9 Baked goods Veterinarian Mattresses tember and early 38 9 Catering services RESTAURANTS Musical instruments October. 38 Pawn shop 9 Convenience store 22 Asian food The top vote 9 recipient in each Cookies 22 Breakfast SERVICES 9 Grocery 22 category has Breakfast tacos 41 Adult day care 9 Meat market 22 Bar & grill been selected as 41 Business/offi ce equipment 9 Produce/fruits & vegetables 22 Barbecue the Caller-Times’ “Best of the Best No. 1” and 41 11 Seafood market 22 Buffet Dining Child day care the next highest vote-getters have been named 41 Computer repair “Readers’ Choice” and are listed in alphabetical HEALTH/FITNESS 22 Chicken 27 Happy hour 41 Equipment rental order. 11 Aerobic/exercise class 27 Fine dining 41 Favorite elementary school We have added some new categories and 11 Children’s health clinic 27 Catfi sh 41 Favorite middle/junior high eliminated some that did not get enough voter 11 Chiropractic care 27 Chicken-fried steak 41 Favorite high school attention. Remember, the Best of the Best win- 11 Health club/gym 27 Beer selection 41 Funeral home ners are selected by our readers, not by the staff 11 Home health care 27 of the Caller-Times. Coffee 41 Hair coloring 11 Hearing aids 27 Dessert We are always looking for new and exciting 41 Hair extensions 11 Hospice care 27 Doughnuts categories to add in next year’s contest. 42 11 Hospital 27 Fajitas Dry cleaning We continue to take the necessary steps to 42 11 Martial arts lessons 28 Lunch Tanning salon disqualify ballot stuffi ng by businesses that try 14 Laser/medical spa 28 Salad bar 42 Key/Lock Services to win a particular category unfairly. It is impor- 14 28 French fries 44 Mailing services tant to remember that this is a “reader fun con- Massage therapy 14 Medical supplies 28 Hamburger 44 Shoe repair test.” It does not have any bearing on the success 14 28 Hot dogs 44 of a business, nor does it have any endorsement Minor emergency care Haircuts 14 Ophthalmologist/optometrist care 28 Ice cream 44 Nail salon by the Caller-Times. These are businesses that 28 14 Physical therapy Italian food 44 Photo processing readers have chosen, and the results are fi nal. 28 Margarita 14 Radiology services 45 Taxi service This is a readers’ poll for entertainment value 28 Mexican food 14 Rehabilitation services 45 Portrait/photography and nothing else. 29 Seafood 14 Retirement home/assisted living 45 This section contains all the names of win- 29 Fruit cups Sign making 14 Weight loss program 45 ners in each category. We encourage you to sup- 29 New restaurant Motorcycle sales/service port ALL businesses in the Corpus Christi area, HOME 29 Pizza 45 Travel agency not just the winners in this section. 16 Apartment condo complex 29 Sandwiches 45 Watch repair We thank you for your votes and your contin- 16 Carpet cleaning 29 Sushi 45 Wireless phone service ued support of this annual poll.

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BEST OF THE BEST « Sunday, December 19, 2010 « 3 AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO BODY WORK TRANSMISSION SERVICES American Collision Greatstate Transmissions ■ Address: 3487 S. Padre Island Drive Repair Center ■ Phone: 855-4637 ■ Address: 3043 S. Padre Island Drive ■ Website: www.Greatstatetransmissions.com ■ Phone: 814-4560 Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted We want to thank our customers for choosing Greatstate Transmissions for you to be the best? Caller-Times Best of the Best again. We believe we have won year after year With more than six years of being because we run an honest business and our customers know this and refer in business most of your readers everyone they know that has a transmission problem. have experienced our services either directly or indirectly through Readers’ Choice: AAMCO Transmissions, Champion Automotive, Fast Kat someone they know. Our convenient Automotive location and hours of operation – to include Saturdays – is appealing to most people and fi ts their busy schedules.

Readers’ Choice: Champion Auto- motive, Maaco, Texas Collision Repair

AUTO PARTS O’Reilly Auto Parts

Readers’ Choice: Auto Zone, Cham- pion Automotive, Pep Boys

AUTO WINDOW TINTING

Far Beyond Tint & Alarm PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Champion Automotive has 11 locations in South Texas. Pictured above Readers’ Choice: Mo’ Tint, Safelite are Jeff Kolls, customer relations manager, Todd Wison, parts and Auto Glass, Z Tech Auto Rustproofi ng service director, and Robbie O’Quinn, assistant service manager for PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Champion Toyota. The company won in the oil changes, and vehicle

CCRV won No. 1 for RV/motor homes and campers categories. repair categories. BOATS CAMPERS OIL CHANGES Gunderland Boatland ■ Address: 917 S. Staples St. ■ Phone: 881-8982 CCRV Champion Automotive Group ■ Address: 8045 State Highway 37 ■ Multiple locations Why do you think readers voted ■ Phone: 289-5400 ■ Website: www.championcorpuschristi.com for you to be the best? ■ Website: www.ccrv.net We provide quality service and Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? straight-forward answers. Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Convenience is our commitment to you. With 11 Champion locations, all Customer service! That is the reason CCRV is voted Caller-Times Best of the Best offering convenient service hours, we ensure your experience in any of our Readers’ Choice: Huff Marine, year after year. CCRV still believes to not only meet our customers expectations service drives will be a pleasant one. Quick, quality service with a smile is Majek Boat Works, Ronnie’s Marine but to exceed them. Because of that belief CCRV now has a new bigger, better our signature. location to serve out customers at 8045 State Highway 37 and Suntide Road. Readers’ Choice: Firestone Tire & Service Centers, Fast Kat Automotive, Readers’ Choice: TIRES CC Camper Corner, Camper Clinic, Pleasureland RV & Minit Man 10 Minit Oil Change Campers Discount Tire Co. RV/MOTOR HOMES VEHICLE REPAIRS ■ Address: 4040 S. Padre Island Drive ■ Phone: 857-8090 CCRV Champion Automotive Group ■ Website: www.Tires.com ■ Address: 8045 State Highway 37 ■ Multiple locations ■ Phone: 289-5400 ■ Website: www.championcorpuschristi.com Why do you think readers voted ■ Website: www.ccrv.net for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Because we offer low prices and Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Convenience is our commitment to you. With 11 Champion locations, all more choices and our trusted experts Customer service! That is the reason CCRV is voted Caller-Times Best of the Best offering convenient service hours, we ensure your experience in any of our provide unexpected experiences with year after year. CCRV still believes to not only meet our customers expectations service drives will be a pleasant one. Quick, quality service with a smile is can-do attitude. but to exceed them. Because of that belief CCRV now has a new bigger, better our signature. location to serve out customers at 8045 State Highway 37 and Suntide Road. Readers’ Choice: Delta Tire & Readers’ Choice: Fast Kat Automotive, Firestone Tire & Service Centers, Wheel, Firestone Tire & Service Cen- Readers’ Choice: Bishop Mobile Center, Colonia Del Rey RV Sales, Del Air Romay’s Auto Service ters, Trucker’s World Company & RV

4 » Sunday, December 19, 2010 » BEST OF THE BEST AUTOMOTIVE/ENTERTAINMENT

TRUCKING EQUIPMENT Trucker’s World ■ Address: 5721 Ayers St., Suite C ■ Phone: 225-2215 ■ Website: www.truckersworldllc.com Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Trucker’s World LLC was selected Caller-Times Best of The Best because we take care of our customers, giving them the best quality product and service with competitive pricing. We strive to exceed the customers’ expectations and be better than the rest and offer the latest in automo- tive accessories.

Readers’ Choice: Dash Truck & Equipment Sales, South Texas 4x4 Truck Accessories, Truckers Equipment, Inc.

VEHICLE SERVICING Fast Kat Automotive ■ Address: 9825 S. Padre Island Drive ■ Phone: 937-5115

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Constant training, accurate diagnosis, the latest equipment and infor- mation, superior customer service and a pride of workmanship attitude unmatched by any are the keys to gaining our customers’ trust, loyalty and votes for Best of the Best. PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Readers’ Choice: Champion Automotive, Eddie Yaklin Ford, Z-Tech Auto Rust Proofi ng Employees Iris Garcia, Liz Boyd, Lt. “Lex” (Rocco Montesano), Cynthia Garcia and Debbie Crites on the fl ight deck of the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, which is the winner of the local tourist attraction category. VEHICLE WASH/DETAILING LOCAL TOURIST ATTRACTION LIVE MUSIC Carisma Wash USS Lexington Museum Brewster Street Icehouse ■ Multiple locations ■ Address: 1724 N. Tancahua (across from Whataburger Field) on the Bay ■ Phone: 884-2739 Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? ■ Address: 2914 N.Shoreline Blvd. ■ Website: www.BrewsterStreet.net Our company prides itself in customer service. From start to fi nish, our ■ Phone: 888-4873 professional staff guarantees each customer personal attention to not only ■ Website: www.usslexington.com Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? them but their vehicle. We offer a variety of package deals to fi t anyone’s Brewster’s offers an open and intimate setting for some of the best Why do you think readers voted for you to budget. We are pleased to offer a free service wash with every oil change. live music in the state of Texas. Family friendly, a show at Brewster be the best? Street is more than just a concert, it’s an event. With delicious food, Readers’ Choice: Fancy Pants, Rick’s Detailing, VIP Car Wash Lexington offers family fun for the best price in friendly service and a fun atmosphere, we are the best place in town town. From airplanes and big guns to walking to see a show. the plank and enjoying a fi lm in the MEGA The- WRECKER SERVICE ater – we have something for everyone. There’s Readers’ Choice: American Bank Center, Concrete Street Amphithe- always a new adventure. ater, House of Rock Texas Wrecker ■ Address: 621 Mohawk St. Readers’ Choice: South Texas Botanical Gar- ■ Phone: 883-3948 dens & Nature Center, Selena Memorial, Texas ■ Website: www.TexasWreckerCC.com State Aquarium LOCAL HOTEL Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? DANCING Texas Wrecker has been providing towing services for more than 45 Omni Hotels years. Texas Wrecker is the most established towing company in the ■ Address: 900 North Shoreline Blvd. city. We tow 18-wheelers, cars, boats & boat trailers and equipment and The Dance Studio ■ Phone: 887-1600 ■ much, much more. Address: 5925 Patton St. ■ Website: www.omnihotels.com ■ Phone: 851-9694 ■ Readers’ Choice: Apollo Towing Service, Easy Rider Wrecker Service, Website: dancestudio73.com Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Statewide Wrecker Service Why do you think readers voted for you to Known for its award-winning, personalized service, Omni leaves a be the best? lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a height- BINGO ened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select For 37 years Sandra Jones and The Dance Studio Guest loyalty program and the company’s Power of One associate El Mercado Bingo Halls has brought the joy of dancing to students from empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top age 3 to adult. Dance is controlled structured consumer research organizations such as J.D. Power and Associates, ■ Address: 6046 Ayers St. movement that builds strength, discipline and ■ Phone: 851-0505 which ranked Omni as Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale confi dence of mind, body and soul. Students Hotel Chains in its 2010 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction perform in annual fast paced, high energy Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Index Study. Broadway style shows. Because we provide a service that treats our customers like family. Readers’ Choice: Holiday Inn - Emerald Beach, Holiday Inn-Sunspree Readers’ Choice: Roper’s, Tejanoville, Whiskey Readers’ Choice: Resort, La Quinta Inn & Suites All Saints Bingo, Saratoga Bingo, Weber Bingo River

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GOLF CHECK CASHING Corpus Christi First Community Bank Country Club Readers’ Choice: Ace Cash Express, Cash & Go, Money Box Readers’ Choice: Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Course, Oso Golf Course, Padre CREDIT UNION Island Country Club LOCAL BAND NavyArmy Federal Southern Scarred Credit Union ■ Address: 542 West Richard, ■ Address: 5725 Spohn Kingsville ■ Phone: 986-4500 ■ Phone: 361-455-8422 ■ Website: www.navyarmyfcu.com ■ Website: www.facebook.com/ Why do you think readers voted southernscarredband for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted NavyArmy has a long history in this for you to be the best? community – more than 55 years. We Southern Scarred Band is a local, have more than 80,000 members who hard working band who believes in depend on us for their fi nancial needs the music we play. Our fans witness every day. We offer all consumer our genuine love of music at every fi nancial products and services with show. Recruiting new fans, and keep- exceptional service, outstanding ing those faithful ones, is what makes rates and low fees. Thank you for this our band a success. Young, old, and recognition. everyone in between will have a blast at our shows. Readers’ Choice: Coastal Communi- ty and Teachers Credit Union, Home- Readers’ Choice: Latin Talk, Reely port Federal Credit Union, Members PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Rotnz, Scarecrow People First Credit Union Al Jones (above) is the chief executive offi cer of American Bank, which won in best bank and fi nancial plan- SPORTS BAR ning/investment advice this year. INSURANCE Big Sam’s Grill & Bar ■ Address: 10514 C Leopard St. BANKING State Farm ■ Phone: 241-1234 ■ Multiple locations, agents ■ Website: www.bigsamsgrill.com American Bank Why do you think readers voted Why do you think readers voted ■ Address: 800 N. Shoreline Blvd., Suite 100 South for you to be the best? for you to be the best? ■ Phone: 653-5006 First, we’d like to thank the Corpus Big Sam’s Grill & Bar is not only the ■ Website: www.americanbank.com Christi Caller-Times’ readers for this largest sports bar and grill in South tremendous honor. We take special Texas, it has something for every- Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? pride in being recognized directly by the body. Besides our great menu, we At American Bank, our philosophy is simple: build personal relationships with customers, delight them with our “Yes, communities we serve. At State Farm, have arcades, pool tables, a full bar we can” service and provide a full range of up-to-date products and services to meet their fi nancial needs and goals. our mission is to help people manage the and 55 TV’s including seven 120-inch We believe our customers are the best, and we want the best for them. By getting to know them and what makes their risks of everyday life, recover from the big screens so you can catch all the fi nancial needs unique, we’re better prepared to fi nd the solution that’s the best fi t. It’s not unusual to fi nd our bankers unexpected, and realize their dreams. big games and UFC events. meeting with customers wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for the customer. And customers know they have Our agents and employees make it their the convenience of a wide range of electronic services yet there’s always a person to talk to, when they need it. As one business to be like a good neighbor Readers’ Choice: Cody’s Sports Bar, of our customers recently said: “Banking with American Bank will change your life.” That’s a huge statement to live up to the citizens of Corpus Christi. We Jack Ash’s Drinkery, Rack Daddy’s to, but we give it our best every single day. bring diverse talents and experiences to our work of serving the State Farm POOL/BILLIARDS Readers’ Choice: First Community Bank, IBC Bank, Prosperity Bank customer and the community at large. Our success is built on a foundation Paradise Pool & FINANCIAL PLANNING/INVESTMENT ADVICE of shared values – quality service and relationships, mutual trust, integrity Billiards and fi nancial strength. In the future, our ■ Address: 5141 Oakhurst Drive American Bank customers’ needs will continue to deter- ■ Address: 800 N. Shoreline Blvd., Suite 100 South ■ Phone: 852-9252 mine our path. Our values will continue ■ Phone: 653-5006 to guide us. Why do you think readers voted ■ Website: www.americanbank.com for you to be the best? Readers’ Choice: Borden Insurance, As one of the best upscale billiard rooms Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Farmers Insurance, Progressive in the country, we are pleased to be At American Bank, our goal is to help customers achieve their dreams. Financial planning and making investments are Insurance voted No. 1. Our staff is eager to make critical elements in achieving home ownership, a comfortable retirement, growing a successful business and many certain all customers get the most from other facets of life. By really getting to know our customers, we’re better prepared to offer them the right fi nancial every visit. The staff is the very best. products and services to help them achieve their goals. With a wide range of products and experienced professionals, TAX SERVICES Visit our new 1,100-square-foot outdoor we help our customers create investment plans that meet their growth objectives. Plus our customers know that we’re patio and chill out. Great food, drinks, built on conservative, traditional community banking principles. American Bank is strong and stable, and with more H & R Block pool, sports, karaoke and parties. than 40 years in the Corpus Christi area, they can count on us being here for them as their fi nancial plans and invest- ment needs change. Readers’ Choice: Imboc Income Readers’ Choice: Rack Daddy’s, Tax & Accounting Services, Jackson Rascal’s, Theo’s Billiard Saloon Readers’ Choice: Merrill Lynch, Waddell & Reed, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Hewitt Tax Service, Neal Tax Services

8 » Sunday, December 19, 2010 » BEST OF THE BEST FOOD

BAKED GOODS CONVENIENCE STORE PRODUCE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES H-E-B H-E-B ■ Multiple locations Stripes ■ Multiple locations ■ Website: www.heb.com ■ Multiple locations ■ Website: www.heb.com ■ Website: www.susser.com Why do you think readers voted Why do you think readers voted for you for you to be the best? Readers’ Choice: Snappy’s to be the best? Your readers chose H-E-B No. 1for Foods, Times Market, Valero H-E-B has the largest selection of the fresh- Baked Goods because of our fresh Corner Store est, juiciest and tastiest fruits and vegeta- breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, bles in the Coastal Bend. Our large selection and the ability to create personal- and our organic options ensure that we have ized baked goods for our customers’ something for everyone, and our ability to special events and occasions. The GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES buy from local growers helps us keep our quality, taste and price of our baked The Stripes store at Interstate 37 prices low and our quality high. goods is what keeps our customers and Water Street. coming back for more. Readers’ Choice: CC Produce Company, GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Inc., Fruit King, Sun Harvest Farms Readers’ Choice: Janet’s Cakery, GROCERY La Michoacana Bakery, My Favorite The produce department Muffi n at the H-E-B plus! on Sara- H-E-B toga Boulevard ■ Multiple locations CATERING SERVICES ■ Website: www.heb.com COOKIES Centerplate at Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? H-E-B is well known for our Meal Deals, Combo Locos and low prices. We work Janet’s Cakery American Bank Center hard to bring low prices to the community, while offering the largest assort- ■ Address: 5880 Everhart Road ■ Address: 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. ment of grocery items in the Coastal Bend. A strong commitment to offer ■ Phone: 991-6212 ■ Phone: 826-4738 quality items at great prices is at the heart of our grocery department. ■ Website: www.janetscakery.com ■ Website: www.centerplate.com Readers’ Choice: Sun Harvest Farms, Walgreen Drug Stores, Wal-Mart Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted MEAT MARKET Janet’s Cakery has a large selection of yummy cookies & desserts, as well as for you to be the best? cakes, pies and pastries. We are one of the largest hospital- ity companies in the world and are H-E-B Readers’ Choice: H-E-B, Starbuck’s Coffee, Yolanda’s Specialty Cakes dedicated to delivering “Craveable ■ Multiple locations experiences with raveable results.” ■ Website: www.heb.com We attribute our success in Corpus Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Christi to unwavering client satisfac- REMEMBERREMEMBER WHEN...WHEN... tion. We go beyond client promises The H-E-B meat market has a wonderful selection of high quality, hand-cut to provide extraordinary guest expe- meats. Our meat market managers ensure that our customers get only the riences. best quality meat, and H-E-B keeps the prices low so our customers and their families can enjoy steaks, chicken and many other great selections. DELIVERY, INSTALLATION Readers’ Choice: & SERVICE H-E-B. Salinas Readers’ Choice: Moody’s Quality Meats, Robstown Meat Market & Cater- Catering, Inc., Water St. Banquet ing, Inc., Staples Street Market & Diner Services

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10 » Sunday, December 19, 2010 » BEST OF THE BEST FOOD/HEALTH/FITNESS

SEAFOOD MARKET CHIROPRACTIC CARE HEARING AIDS H-E-B Beacon Chiropractic Clinic A&B Hearing Aid & Audiology Center ■ Multiple locations ■ Address: 9450 S. Padre Island Drive, Suite 5 ■ Address: 1570 La Palmera Mall ■ Website: www.heb.com ■ Phone: 937-9550 ■ Phone: 993-5093 ■ Website: www.abhearingaid.com Why do you think readers voted Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? for you to be the best? We’ve been here fi ve years, and this is our third straight Best of the Best. Why do you think readers voted Our fi sh market is brimming with the Our patients benefi t from our dedication to constant training on current top- for you to be the best? freshest shrimp, fi sh, and shellfi sh ics. They appreciate being listened to and understood. Our practice serves a Our professional staff provides our from the Texas coast and around the broad range from family wellness to personal injury expertise. patients with the very best hearing world. Our stores receive fresh deliv- care services available. We provide eries seven days a week to offer our Readers’ Choice: Corpus Christi Chiropractic Associates, John Dulak Chiro- the latest technology and best qual- customers the quality they deserve. practic, Santa Fe Chiropractic ity hearing aids at affordable prices. We even have a dedicated fl eet of Our goal is to give our patients better shrimp boats that bring fresh catches hearing. We have been providing bet- to H-E-B. ter hearing to Corpus Christi for more than 26 years. Readers’ Choice: Morgan Street Seafood Market, L-Head Seafood & Readers’ Choice: Beltone Hearing Bait, Staples Street Market & Diner Center, Hear Again Hearing, Hearing Aid Company of Texas PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Yvonne Ramirez, Mike Froehner and Sandra Gutierrez, with some AEROBIC/EXERCISE CLASS equipment in the offi ces of A&B Hearing Aid & Audiology Center, which Corpus Christi won in the hearing aids category. Athletic Club HOSPICE CARE ■ Address: 2101 Airline Road ■ Phone: 992-7100 VistaCare ■ ■ Website: www.ccathleticclub.com Address: 4320 S. Padre Island Drive ■ Phone: 854-1540 Why do you think readers voted ■ Website: www.vistacare.com for you to be the best? Corpus Christi Athletic Club was Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? chosen Best of the Best Aerobics PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES VistaCare Hospice is a leading provider of hospice care services. “Big hearts. for several reasons. We have Margo Vice, a personal trainer, helps Debbie O’Donnell, an employee, Better care.” The passion of the interdisciplinary team providing hospice care are the driving force behind VistaCare’s ability to sustain its reputation as a fun, energetic and compassion- with one of the machines at the Corpus Christi Athletic Club, winner of hospice of choice for our patients and their family. ate instructors that cater to our Best of the Best for best health club/gym. members needs. We offer over 115 classes a week, with more than Readers’ Choice: Angel Bright Home Health, Inc., Christus Spohn Hospice, 30 different varieties. Without a HEALTH CLUB/GYM Legacy Home Health, Inc. doubt, we have a class to fit every- HOSPITAL one’s style. Corpus Christi Athletic Club ■ Address: 2101 Airline Road Readers’ Choice: ■ Phone: 992-7100 Christus Spohn Hospital Bay Area Athletic ■ ■ Website: www.ccathleticclub.com Multiple locations Club, Gold’s Gym, YWCA ■ Website: www.christusspohn.org Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? The Corpus Christi Athletic Club caters to all fi tness levels. We have programs for tots to seniors. We specialize in customer service, trying to make each The reason readers voted Christus Spohn Hospital Best of the Best is because CHILDREN’S HEALTH CLINIC member’s experience with our club a fun and comfortable one. Our members of our associates, volunteers and physicians. Without their talent and commit- are our family and we treat them as such. ment to our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, our work in The Children’s caring for the people of the Coastal Bend wouldn’t be possible. Readers’ Choice: Freedom Fitness, Snap Fitness, YMCA Readers’ Choice: Health Clinic Corpus Christi Medical Center, Driscoll Children’s Hospital, ■ Address: 3435 S. Alameda St. Padre Behavorial Health Hospital HOME HEALTH CARE ■ Phone: 855-7346 MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS ■ Website: www.thechildrensclinic.com USA Uresti Senior Assistance Why do you think readers voted ■ Address: 5959 S. Staples St., Suite 204 Kick’s Family Martial Arts ■ for you to be the best? ■ Phone: 985-1700 Address: 4730 Schanen Blvd. ■ The Children’s Clinic has served the ■ Website: www.urestiseniorassistance.com Phone: 857-5425 community for more than 50 years. ■ Website: www.kickstkd.com Our experienced and dedicated team Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? 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MEDICAL SUPPLIES PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Dr. Herve Gentile with his staff (left to right) Norma Cardenas, Mary Medical Rehab Ann Todd, Jeanie Davila, Colleen Maden and Elissa Molina. The office Supply, Inc. won the laser/medical spa category. ■ Address: 1701 S. Staples St. ■ Phone: 887-1877 ■ Website: www.CorpusChristi REHABILITATION SERVICES Medical.com Padre Behavioral Hospital Why do you think readers voted ■ Address: 6629 Wooldridge Road for you to be the best? PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES ■ Phone: 986-9444 Medical Rehab Supply stands out not Dr. John Dugan (right) with employees Martin Munoz and Veronica ■ Website: www.padrehospital.com only for our unmatched customer Rosales at the Dugan Eye Institute, which won Best of the Best in the Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? service but also because we respond opthamologist/optometrist care category. to our customer’s needs. We have an Padre is committed to excellence in patient care. We have a passion for expanded showroom where products improving people’s lives one day at a time. We feel our patients and families are displayed and demonstrated so know we are dedicated to the education, prevention and treatment of addic- customers have the opportunity to tive and behavioral disorders. We defi ne the problem and fi nd a solution. touch and try out items before they PHYSICAL THERAPY purchase them. Readers’ Choice: Cimarron Place Health & Rehab, Corpus Christi Nursing & Humpal Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Center, Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center of Nueces Readers’ Choice: Alameda Medical ■ Address: 5026 Deepwood Circle County (MHMR) Supply & Uniforms, Hope Medical ■ Phone: 854-2278 Supply, South Texas Medical Supply ■ Website: www.HumpalPhysicalTherapy.com Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? RETIREMENT HOME/ASSISTED LIVING MINOR EMERGENCY CARE A big thanks goes out to our past and present patients and the medical com- munity for voting us No. 1. Since 1989, we have put our emphasis on high Esplanade Assisted Living Bay Area Quick Care quality care and have been able to fi nd and retain top notch employees who ■ Address: 5813 Esplanade Drive ■ Address: 9929 S. Padre Island consistently provide great care and produce excellent results. Our patients ■ Phone: 991-9600 Drive, No. 109 most likely voted us No. 1 because of our attention to detail and our excellent ■ Website: www.esperanzaseniorliving.com ■ Phone: 937-2121 rehabilitation outcomes. ■ Website: www.bayareaquickcare. Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? com Readers’ Choice: Alameda Fitness & Rehab Center, New Stride Physical We pride ourselves on delivering a higher class of care. We realize that each of us are unique; this uniqueness is what gives Esplanade its own style and sense Why do you think readers voted Therapy, Shea Physical Therapy of family. Our passionate employees are committed to serving each resident in for you to be the best? the comfort, safety and security of our community, their home. At Bay Area Quick Care, we work RADIOLOGY SERVICES diligently to provide our patients with Readers’ Choice: Corpus Christi Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Garden affordable, accessible and high quality Radiology & Imaging Estates, Trinity Towers health care. Our clinic is open extended ■ Address: 3226 Reid Drive hours, including weekends, so our ■ Phone: 853-4503 patients won’t have to take time from work to be seen by a health care pro- Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM vider. Thank you for voting us No. 1. Radiology & Imaging has great customer service. Our radiologists are special- ized in different subspecialties. We have been in business more than 50 years. Thin & Healthy Total Solutions Readers’ Choice: Bayside Medical Centers, Calallen Minor Emergency Readers’ Choice: Corpus Christi Radiology Center Inc., Radiology Associ- Readers’ Choice: Jenny Craig, Texas Bariatric Specialists, Weight Watchers Center, The Doctors’ Center ates, LLP

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PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Readers’ Choice: Nueces Title Services, San Jacinto Title Services, Khaled Zitooni “K.Z.”, salesman, Jason Lange, branch manager and Lee Tyler, salesman, work at Morgan Stewart Title Buildings & Spas, which won in the spa/swimming pool, installation/repair category. PEST CONTROL PLUMBING Elite Exterminating Lamar Plumbing Inc. ■ Address: 3742 Apollo Road ■ Address: 910 Cantwell Lane ■ Phone: 853-8370 ■ Phone: 882-7272 ■ Website: www.eliteext.com Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted We offer quality service at a competitive price. for you to be the best? It’s really very simple. Elite Extermi- Readers’ Choice: Graf Plumbing Inc., Shoreline Plumbing, Smart Plumbing nating, Inc. has the best service, uses the best products, has the best war- REAL ESTATE AGENCY ranties and the very best people. Elite is the home of the National Termidor Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Steel Realtors All-Star Technician and Elite is staffed ■ Address: 5034 Holly Road by certifi ed entomologists. Our staff is ■ Phone: 992-9231 professional and very courteous. ■ Website: www.corpuschristi-homes.com

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KIIITV has a strong passion Why do you think readers voted for making a difference, that we believe people recognize and appreciate. for you to be the Denise Malan Readers’ Choice: Tyler Garrett (KRIS-6), Dan McReynolds best? Roland Rodriguez (KZTV-10), Chris Thomasson (KIII-TV3) Readers’ Choice: KORO 28, KRIS-TV, KZTV-10 My goal is to enter- tain and teach the readers something LOCAL TALK SHOW HOST METEOROLOGIST/WEATHERCASTER new each week. I started the Running Buddy column to show that you don’t Jim Lago (KKTX 1360) Bill Vessey (KIII-TV3) have to be a superstar athlete to be ■ Address: 501 Tupper Lane ■ Address: 5002 S. Padre Island Drive healthy. I hope I’ve inspired readers ■ Phone: 289-0111 ■ Phone: 986-8300 to take control of their fi tness and ■ Website: www.kiiitv.com lifestyles. Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? The “Lago in The Morning” radio program on KKTX provides Why do you think readers voted for you to be the Readers’ Choice: Mike Baird, Greg a unique insight into the inner workings of our city, state and best? Rajan, David Sikes federal government, as well as the industries that are vital I would like to think because people like us and trust us. I to our economic well-being. Listen to the show you may not believe we have the most accurate weather forecasts. It agree with Lago, but you will be educated and entertained. might also have to do with the additional information we Jim Lago LOCAL CABLE PROVIDER provide that you fi nd interesting. We’re serious when we Readers’ Choice: Scott Howe (Sports Radio 1230), Rudy have to be, but we can also show our sense of humor when Trevino & Barbi Leo (KIII-TV3), Eric Von Wade (Sports Radio 1230) appropriate. Bill Vessey Time Warner Cable ■ Address: 4001 Saratoga Blvd. Readers’ Choice: Dave Cochran (KIII-TV3), Caitilin Espinosa (KIII-TV3), Dale No. 106 Nelson (KRIS-6) ■ Phone: 800-222-5355 ■ Website: www.timewarnercable. com RADIO PERSONALITY Why do you think readers voted Jesse & Bessie (Oldies 93.9) for you to be the best? ■ Address: 501 Tupper Lane At Time Warner Cable we’re all about ■ Phone: 361-289-0111 connecting people with information, ■ Website: www.939online.com entertainment and each other. That’s why we bring you the latest innova- Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? tions for your home — from HDTV, to Jesse & Bessie have a fun and entertaining morning radio program targeted to Enhanced TV features, to broadband adults living in and around the Coastal Bend. The service that we provide our and Digital Phone services. Our listeners and advertisers remains our highest priority. customers appreciate local service, value and quality. Readers’ Choice: CoCo & Wintrow (K-99), Dan & Barbi (KSAB 99.9), Rex & Gino (C-101) Readers’ Choice: Charter Cable, DirectTV, Grande Communications GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Local TV anchor category winners are Joe Gazin and Katia Uriate. LOCAL RADIO STATION PET STORE & SUPPLIES LOCAL TV ANCHOR KRYS-K99 Petco ■ Address: 501 Tupper Lane Joe Gazin & Katia Uriarte KIII-TV3 ■ Address: 6418 -B S. Staples St. ■ Phone: 289-0111 ■ Address: 5002 S. Padre Island Drive ■ Phone: 986-9222 ■ Website: www.k99country.com ■ Phone: 986-8300 ■ Website: www.petco.com ■ Website: www.kiiitv.com Why do you think readers voted Why do you think readers for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? voted for you to be the best? K-99’s music is family friendly. The In our line of work, it’s impossible to be successful over the long term without At Petco we strive to deliver station has a positive impact on our the support of an outstanding team of professionals. I believe our reporters, exceptional customer service local community charities. Driscoll photographers, producers and anchors give us that winning edge. It’s a team while portraying our philosophy Children’s Hospital,Toys For Tots, The that strives every day to earn the confi dence of our viewers. - Joe Gazin that animals always come fi rst. MS walk, and supporting our local We feel that every animal should Troops fi ghting for our freedom are I hope readers voted for us because they enjoy watching our newscast and be given the best possible qual- GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES just a few of the many inititives that trust us as their local TV source. It’s an honor to be voted Best of the Best, so ity of life. Through educating pet Desiree Rodriguez grooms “Lola” a we support. thank you kindly, from the bottom of my heart. - Katia Uriarte parents we are helping to ensure Yorkshire Terrier at PETCO. this happens in our community. Readers’ Choice: KSAB 99.9, Jake Readers’ Choice: Katy Kiser (KIII-TV3), Lee Sausley & Jennifer Lira (KRIS-6), 107.3, Oldies 93.9 Rudy Trevino (KIII-TV3) Readers’ Choice: H-E-B, PetSmart, Wal-Mart

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PET SERVICES Lost Pet Hotline ■ Phone: 850-8212 BUFFET DINING Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Lost Pet Hotline is a 501c3 non profi t Jin’s Asian Buff et ■ Address: 4938 S. Staples St., Suite organization that started in 1986 with B7 a goal of reuniting all lost animals ■ Phone: 991-5888 with their families. We have accom- ■ Website: www.jinsasianbuffet.com plished that goal each year and will continue to excel with that goal. Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Readers’ Choice: Animal Hospital Jin’s Asian Buffet simply has the best of Padre Island, Bruno’s Bath House, buffet in town with a low buffet price Gulf Coast Humane Society of over hundreds of food items. Great food that keeps our customers coming VETERINARIAN back for many years. No other buffet in town offers the quality and service we Animal Hospital of provide. Padre Island Reader’s Choice: China Bear, China ■ Address: 14802 Compass St. Garden, Golden Corral Restaurants ■ Phone: 949-8200 Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best?

It’s an honor to be voted Best of the PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Best for the fourth year in a row. My clients understand that I love the Fandy Fardlaz and Himawan Ismanto work at Jin’s Asian Buffet, which won in two categories this year. career path I have taken and that I truly care about all animals. I want BREAKFAST TACOS the best for my patients. My staff is constantly training and we are the Kiko’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina leaders in technology and customer ■ Address: 5513 Everhart Road service. ■ Phone: 991-1211 ■ Website: www.kikosmexicanfood.com Readers’ Choice: Doddridge Animal Clinic, VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospi- Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? tal, PetSmart Here at Kiko’s we only use the freshest ingredients. Our fl our tortillas are made from scratch and are soft and full of fl avor. When you place an order, the taquitos are made, wrapped and fi nished quickly. That’s why we are voted Best of the Best every year. BREAKFAST Reader’s Choice: Eddie’s Bakery & Restaurant, La Bahia, Taqueria Garibaldi IHOP BAR & GRILL Reader’s Choice: Andy’s Kitchen, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Kiko’s Brewster Street Icehouse Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina ■ Address: 1724 N. Tancahua (across from Whataburger Field) ■ Phone: 884-2739 ■ Website: www.BrewsterStreet.net ASIAN FOOD Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Jin’s Asian Buff et Brewster Street Icehouse has delicious food, ice-cold beer, hot music and ■ Address: 4938 S. Staples St., the best happy hour in Corpus Christi. Located in the center of all the action, Employees of Pete’s Chicken-N-More, which won in the Caller-Times Suite B7 Brewster’s is the perfect spot before and after baseball, a concert or just Best of the Best chicken category. ■ Phone: 991-5888 about any other downtown event. Brewster’s: “Cold Beer...Big Deck” ■ Website: www.jinsasianbuffet.com CHICKEN Reader’s Choice: Big Sam’s Grill & Bar, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Niko’s Steakhouse Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? BARBECUE Pete’s Chicken-N-More Jin’s Asian Buffet offers many dif- ■ Address: 338 44th St. ferent varieties of Asian foods. An Silverado Smokehouse ■ Phone: 882-1177 international culture mix of Chinese, ■ Address: 4522 Weber Road ■ Website: www.peteschicken.com Japanese, Mongolian and more. Din- ■ Phone: 855-6464 ing in Jin’s Asian Buffet is fun as there Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? is always something for everyone. A Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Readers choose our fried chicken and tenders as Best of the Best for the qual- good place for family gathering with The Caller-Times readers picked the Silverado Smokehouse as No. 1 Bar-B-Que ity and freshness. We prepare and serve a product that is a notch above the our two special party rooms. Again for the same reasons: The amazing quality of the food as well as the ser- food you come to expect from fast food chains. That’s what sets us apart from vice one would expect. Customers are amazed at the cleanliness, attitude, por- the rest. Thank you for supporting local business. Reader’s Choice: China Bear tions, prices and of course taste. Consistency + quality + affordable = No. 1. Restaurant, China Garden, Golden Reader’s Choice: Good-N-Crisp Chicken, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Kitchen, Takeniwa Reader’s Choice: Howard’s Bar-B-Q, Miller’s BBQ, Rudy’s Country Store & BBQ Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken

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AUTOMOTIVE FOOD SERVICES HOME SERVICES RADIO PERSONALITY SANDWICHES PAWN SHOP CoCo & Wintrow (K-99); Hester’s Café; Jason’s Deli; Cash America Pawn; EZ Pawn; AUTO BODY WORK BAKED GOODS APARTMENT/CONDO COMPLEX Dan & Barbi (KSAB 99.9); Nolan’s Original Poorboys Modern Pawn & Jewelry Champion Automotive; Maaco; Janet’s Cakery; La Michoacana The Beach Club Apartments; Rex & Gino (C-101) Texas Collision Repair Bakery; My Favorite Muffi n Harbour Landing; SEAFOOD PHARMACY/DRUG STORE PET CARE Railroad Seafood Station; AUTO PARTS CATERING SERVICES San Marin Apartments CVS Pharmacy; H-E-B; Red Lobster; Snoopy’s Auto Zone; Champion H-E-B; Salinas Catering, Inc.; CARPET CLEANING PET SERVICES Wal-Mart Automotive; Pep Boys Water St. Banquet Services Advanced Carpet Cleaning; Animal Hospital of Padre Island; SMOOTHIES SHOES AUTO WINDOW TINTING CONVENIENCE STORE Citrus Solutions Carpet Cleaning; Bruno’s Bath House; Jamba Juice; La Paletera; Academy Sports + Outdoors; Steamatic of Corpus Christi Gulf Coast Humane Society Sonic Drive-In Mo’ Tint; Safelite Auto Glass; Snappy’s Foods; Times Market; Shoe Carnival; William’s Shoes Z Tech Auto Rustproofi ng Valero Corner Store CONCRETE & WOOD SEALING PET STORE & SUPPLIES STEAKS SPORTING GOODS Concrete Crafters; Home Depot; H-E-B; PetSmart; Wal-Mart BOATS COOKIES Longhorn Steak & Ale; Outback Hest Fitness Products; Lowe’s Steakhouse; Texas Roadhouse Huff Marine; Majek Boat Works; H-E-B; Starbuck’s Coffee; VETERINARIAN Mira’s Sports N More; Wal-Mart Ronnie’s Marine Yolanda’s Specialty Cakes ELECTRICITY PROVIDER Doddridge Animal Clinic; SUSHI Nueces Electric Cooperative; VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital; CAMPERS GROCERY Aka Japanese Restaurant; SERVICES Reliant Energy; TXU Energy PetSmart CC Camper Corner; Sun Harvest Farms; Walgreen H-E-B; Takeniwa ADULT DAY CARE Camper Clinic; Pleasureland RV Drug Stores; Wal-Mart ENVIRONMENTAL/GREEN RESTAURANT WINE SELECTION PRODUCTS/SERVICES Corpus Christi Adult Day Care; & Campers H-E-B; Spec’s; World Market MEAT MARKET Allied Waste Services of Corpus ASIAN FOOD Mental Health & Mental OIL CHANGES Moody’s Quality Meats; Christi; Champion Toyota; China Bear Restaurant; WINGS Retardation Center of Nueces Firestone Tire & Service Centers; Robstown Meat Market & Turner’s Gardenland China Garden; Golden Kitchen; Hooter’s; Wings & More; County (MHMR); Catering, Inc.; Staples Street Fast Kat Automotive; FENCE BUILDING/REPAIRS Takeniwa Wingstop Trinity Adult Day Care Minit Man 10 Minit Oil Change Market & Diner Bell Fence Manufacturing; BAR & GRILL BUSINESS/OFFICE EQUIPMENT RV/MOTOR HOMES PRODUCE/FRUITS & Hinojosa Fence Company; Big Sam’s Grill & Bar; Chili’s Grill RETAIL A & W Offi ce Supply, Inc.; VEGETABLES Bishop Mobile Center; Rollins Fence Company & Bar; Niko’s Steakhouse ANTIQUES Business Interiors of Texas; Colonia Del Rey RV Sales; CC Produce Company, Inc.; FOUNDATION REPAIRS BARBECUE Auvil’s Sweet Nothings; FedEx Offi ce Del Air Company & RV Fruit King; Sun Harvest Farms Advanced Foundation Repair LP; Howard’s Bar-B-Q; Miller’s BBQ; Betty’s Trash to Treasures; CHILD DAY CARE TIRES SEAFOOD MARKET Rudy’s Country Store & BBQ CC Foundation Repair Co. Inc.; Gatherings Alameda School & Child Care; Delta Tire & Wheel; Morgan Street Seafood Market; Du-West Inc. BEER SELECTION APPLIANCES First Christian Church Day Firestone Tire & Service Centers; L Head Seafood & Bait; GLASS INSTALLATION/ H-E-B; Longhorn Steak & Ale; Best Buy; Conn’s; Sears School; YWCA Trucker’s World Staples Street Market & Diner REPAIRS Spec’s ARTS & CRAFTS COMPUTER REPAIR TRANSMISSION SERVICES Affordable Glass & Detail; BREAKFAST HEALTH/FITNESS Gatherings; Jo-Ann Fabric Ace Computer Service; Dr. Nerd AAMCO Transmissions; Mo Glass; Scott Glass Andy’s Kitchen; Cracker Barrel AEROBIC/EXERCISE CLASS and Craft Store; Michaels Computers; The Laptop Shop Champion Automotive; HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING Old Country Store; Art & Crafts Fast Kat Automotive Bay Area Athletic Club; CCAC; Rapid Air; Wendland Air Kiko’s Mexican Food DRY CLEANING ATHLETIC APPAREL TRUCKING EQUIPMENT Gold’s Gym; YWCA Conditioning & Heating Restaurant & Cantina A-1 Dry Cleaners; Carr Cleaners Academy Sports + Outdoors; CHILDREN’S HEALTH CLINIC BREAKFAST TACOS & Laundry, Inc.; Don’s Cleaners Dash Truck & Equipment Sales; HOME BUILDING Champs; Fleet Feet Sports South Texas 4x4 Truck ABC Pediatrics; Driscoll Braselton Homes; Gulf Coast Eddie’s Bakery & Restaurant; EQUIPMENT RENTAL AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT Accessories; Children’s Urgent Care; Equities; Live Oak Construction La Bahia; Taqueria Garibaldi Guitar Center; Radio Shack; Butler Signature Events; Truckers Equipment, Inc. Pediatric Clinic of South Texas BUFFET DINING INTERIOR DESIGNING Sound Vibrations Home Depot; United Rentals VEHICLE REPAIRS CHIROPRACTIC CARE Buddy Walker Home Furnishings; China Bear; China Garden; BOOKS FAVORITE ELEMENTARY Fast Kat Automotive; Corpus Christi Chiropractic Ethan Allen Home Furnishings; Golden Corral Restaurants SCHOOL Firestone Tire & Service Centers; Linda’s Drapery & Interiors Half Price Books; H-E-B; Associates; John Dulak CATFISH Dawson Elementary; Mireles Romay’s Auto Service Chiropractic; Santa Fe Mardel’s LIGHTING The Bayou Grill; Railroad Elementary; Webb Elementary VEHICLE SERVICING Chiropractic Home Depot; Lowe’s; Seafood Station; U&I Restaurant BRIDAL GOWNS/ACCESSORIES FAVORITE MIDDLE/JR.HIGH Champion Automotive; HEALTH CLUB/GYM Randolph Door & Lighting CHICKEN Bridal Boutique & After 5; Vanessa’s Bridal & Accessories; Baker Middle School; Eddie Yaklin Ford; Freedom Fitness; Snap Fitness; MORTGAGE LENDING Good-N-Crisp Chicken; Young’s Bridal Kaffi e Middle School; Z-Tech Auto Rust Proofi ng YMCA American Bank; Global Mortgage; Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); BUILDING MATERIALS South Park Middle School VEHICLE WASH/DETAILING HEARING AIDS Navy Army Federal Credit Union Popeye’s Famous Fried Chicken Fancy Pants; Rick’s Detailing; MOVING COMPANY CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK Lowe’s; McCoy’s Building FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL Beltone Hearing Center; Supply; Sutherlands VIP Car Wash Hear Again Hearing; Hearing Aid A-1 Affordable Movers; Brewster Street Icehouse; Calallen High School; WRECKER SERVICE Company of Texas All My Sons Moving; Bubba’s Icehouse; U&I Restaurant CARPET/TILE Flour Bluff High School; Alexander’s Floors & Interiors Richard King High School Apollo Towing Service; HOME HEALTH CARE Pena Brothers Moving COFFEE Easy Rider Wrecker Service; Home Depot; McCoy’s Building Legacy Home Health, Inc.; Santa PEST CONTROL Agua Java; My Favorite Muffi n; FUNERAL HOME Statewide Wrecker Service Supply Fe Home Health Care; VistaCare Esparza Pest Control; Stripes Cage Mills Funeral Home; Pest Fog Inc.; Pest Patrol Inc. CDs Memory Gardens Funeral Home & ENTERTAINMENT HOSPICE CARE DESSERT PLANT NURSERY Disc Go Round; H-E-B; Target Cemetary; Trevino Funeral Home Angel Bright Home Health, Inc.; My Favorite Muffi n; Outback BINGO CLOTHING Christus Spohn Hospice; Fox Tree & Landscape Nursery; Steakhouse; Sandra’s Cakes HAIR COLORING All Saints Bingo; Saratoga Bingo; Legacy Home Health, Inc. Gill’s Landscape Nursery; H-E-B DOUGHNUTS JCPenney; Julian Gold; Old Navy American Style; Salon Palomo; Weber Bingo PLUMBING HOSPITAL Gates Donut Shop; H-E-B; COMPUTERS Supercuts DANCING Graf Plumbing Inc.; Shoreline Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Corpus Christi Medical Center; Altex; The Laptop Shop; HAIR EXTENSIONS Roper’s; Tejanoville; Plumbing; Smart Plumbing FAJITAS Offi ce Depot Whiskey River Driscoll Children’s Hospital; Kae’s Emporium; Salon 404; Padre Behavorial Health Hospital REAL ESTATE AGENCY Café Maya; Kiko’s Mexican CONSIGNMENT STORE Salon Salon GOLF Century 21(multiple locations); Restaurant & Cantina; On The LASER/MEDICAL SPA 624 Consignments; Jypsy’s HAIRCUTS Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Course; eHomes; Re/Max Metro Prop. Border Mexican Grill & Cantina Treasures & Consignments; Body Concepts Medical Laser Adolfo’s Salon; Cost Cutters; Oso Golf Course; SELF STORAGE FACILITY FINE DINING Once Upon A Child Padre Island Country Club & Skin Care; Desire Laser & Salon Palomo Medical Spa; Future Focus Budget Self Storage; Available Katz 21 Steaks & Spirits; COSMETICS LIVE MUSIC KEY/LOCK SERVICES Family Medicine & Medical Spa Self Storage; U-Stor Self Storage Republic of Texas Bar & Grill; H-E-B; Macy’s; Wal-Mart American Bank Center; Water Street Restaurants Corpus Christi Lock Doc; MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS SPA/SWIMMING POOL ELECTRONICS Concrete Street Amphitheater; INSTALLATION/REPAIR FRENCH FRIES Home Depot; Pop-A-Lock House of Rock Arts of Defense; Choi’s Tae Kwan Altex Electronics; Conn’s; Associated Pools of Corpus Pete’s Chicken-N-More; Radio Shack MAILING SERVICES LOCAL BAND Do; Weapons at Hand Martial Christi; Leslie’s Swimming Pool Wienerschnitzel; Whataburger Arts Academy EYEWEAR Box Brothers; FedEx Offi ce; Latin Talk; Reelly Rotnz; Supplies; Tropical Pools & Spas FRUIT CUPS EyeMart Express; Joe Layton The UPS Store Scarecrow People MASSAGE THERAPY TITLE COMPANY Fruit Creations; Norma’s Fruits & Optical; Stanton Optical MOTORCYCLE SALES/SERV. LOCAL HOTEL Anthony’s Aveda Salon Day Spa; Nueces Title Services; Delights; La Paloma Fruit Cups & Corpus Christi Athletic Club; FITNESS EQUIP. Corpus Christi Cycle Plaza; Holiday Inn - Emerald Beach; San Jacinto Title Services; Ice Cream Salon Salon Southern Cycles Holiday Inn - Sunspree Resort; Stewart Title HAMBURGERS Academy Sports + Outdoors; Sears; Wal-Mart La Quinta Inn & Suites MEDICAL SUPPLIES WINDOW (COVERINGS/ Beamer’s Pizza & Burgers; Dairy NAIL SALON LOCAL TOURIST ATTRACTION Alameda Medical Supply & HURRICANE) Queen; Hurb’s Burgers FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Golden Nails; Romantic Nails; South Texas Botanical Gardens Uniforms; Hope Medical Supply; Advantage Hurricane Shutters; HAPPY HOUR Blossom Shop; Carl’s Flowers; Salon Palomo & Nature Center; Selena South Texas Medical Supply Gulf Coast Hurricane Shutters; Turner’s Gardenland PHOTO PROCESSING Paradise Sun Screens Brewster Street Icehouse; Memorial; Texas State Aquarium MINOR EMERGENCY CARE Executive Surf Club; On The FORMAL WEAR CVS Pharmacy; H-E-B; POOL/BILLIARDS Bayside Medical Centers MEDIA Border Mexican Grill & Cantina David’s Bridal; Men’s Wal-Mart Calallen Minor Emergency HOT DOGS Wearhouse; Tuxedo Junction Rack Daddy’s; Rascal’s; CALLER-TIMES WRITER PORTRAIT/PHOTOGRAPHY Theo’s Billiard Saloon Center; The Doctors’ Center Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs; FURNITURE Mike Baird; Greg Rajan; Glamour Shots; Sonic Drive-In; Stripes Ashley Furniture Home Stores; SPORTS BAR OPHTHALMOLOGIST/ David Sikes JCPenney Portrait Studio; OPTOMETRIST CARE ICE CREAM Lebowitz Furniture; Cody’s Sports Bar; Jack Ash’s LOCAL CABLE PROVIDER Picture Playhouse Dr. Aynn Upton; Drs. McIntyre, Dairy Queen; Marble Slab Wilcox Furniture Inc. Drinkery; Rack Daddy’s Charter Cable; DirecTV; SHOE REPAIR Garza, Avila & Jurica; Creamery; Sonic Drive-In GIFT SHOP Grande Communications Gulfway Boot & Shoe Repair; FINANCIAL Dr. Diane Nahn ITALIAN FOOD Bleu Frog Mercantile; Hallmark LOCAL RADIO STATION Jon Von Shoe Service BANKING PHYSICAL THERAPY Frank’s Spaghetti House; (multiple locations); O’Gosh KSAB 99.9; Jake 107.3; Alameda Fitness & Rehab Center; Olive Garden Restaurant; Gifts-Paper & Party & Pens SIGN MAKING First Community Bank; IBC Bank; Oldies 93.9 Prosperity Bank New Stride Physical Therapy; Rigatoni’s Italian Ristorante GOLF EQUIP./SUPPLIES Innovative Signs LLC; LOCAL SPORTSCASTER CHECK CASHING Shea Physical Therapy LUNCH Academy Sports + Outdoors; Sign Xpress; Spice Inc. Tyler Garrett (KRIS-6); RADIOLOGY SERVICES Nolan’s Original Poorboys; Nuevo The Golf Shop; Pro Golf Discount TANNING SALON Ace Cash Express; Cash & Go; Roland Rodriguez (KZTV-10); Café; Silverado Smokehouse HARDWARE SUPPLIES Money Box Corpus Christi Radiology Center Chris Thomasson (KIII-TV3) Accent Tan; Class Act Salon Inc.; Radiology Associates, LLP MARGARITA Eagle Lock & Key; Lowe’s; & Spa; Freedom Fitness CREDIT UNION LOCAL TALK SHOW HOST Executive Surf Club; On The Sutherlands Coastal Community and REHABILITATION SERVICES Scott Howe (Sports Radio 1230); TAXI SERVICE Border Mexican Grill & Cantina; Teachers Credit Union; Cimarron Place Health & Rudy Trevino & Barbi Leo JEWELRY Star Cab Company; United Taxi Outback Steakhouse Homeport Federal Credit Union; Rehab; Corpus Christi Nursing (KIII-TV3); Eric Von Wade Berry’s Jewelers; Dustee’s Cab Company; Yellow Cab Members First Credit Union MEXICAN FOOD Fashion Accessories & Jewelry; & Rehabilitation Center; Mental (Sports Radio 1230) TRAVEL AGENCY FINANCIAL PLANNING/ Health & Mental Retardation Café Maya; La Playa; Fine Jewelry Outlet LOCAL TV ANCHOR Avanti Travel; Carefree Travel INVESTMENT ADVICE Center of Nueces County Senor Jaime’s MATTRESSES Katy Kiser (KIII-TV3); Lee & Cruises; Litton Travel & Merrill Lynch; Waddell & Reed; (MHMR) NEW RESTAURANT Ashley Furniture Home Store; Sausley & Jennifer Lira (KRIS-6); Treasures Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC RETIREMENT HOME/ Rudy Trevino (KIII-TV3) Cheddars; Shockley Market; Cantwell Mattress Company; Mattress Firm WATCH REPAIR INSURANCE ASSISTED LIVING LOCAL TV STATION Takeniwa Central Clock & Watch Repair; Borden Insurance; Farmers Corpus Christi Nursing & KORO 28; KRIS-TV; KZTV-10 PIZZA MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Insurance; Progressive Insurance Rehabilitation Center; B & J’s Pizza; Maggie’s Pizza; Clawson’s Music; Guitar Center; Berry’s Jewelers; Johnny’s METEOROLOGIST/ Jewelry Repair Center TAX SERVICES Garden Estates; Trinity Towers WEATHERCASTER Papa Murphy’s South Texas Music Mart Inc. Imboc Income Tax & Accounting WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Dave Cochran (KIII-TV3); SALAD BAR OFFICE SUPPLIES WIRELESS PHONE SERVICE Services; Jackson Hewitt Tax Jenny Craig; Texas Bariatric Caitilin Espinosa (KIII-TV3); Golden Corral Restaurants; FedEx Offi ce; Gulf Coast AT&T; T-Mobile; Service; Neal Tax Services Specialists; Weight Watchers Dale Nelson (KRIS-6) Souper Salad; Wallbanger’s Paper Co.; Wal-Mart Verizon Wireless

*THANKS FOR VOTING SPEC’S ONE OF THE BEST BEER AND WINE SELECTION. 549997 2010 WINNERS

AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCE/FRUITS & VEGETABLES PLANT NURSERY FRUIT CUPS GIFT SHOP H-E-B Turner’s Gardenland La Paletera Gatherings AUTO BODY WORK American Collision SEAFOOD MARKET PLUMBING HAMBURGERS GOLF EQUIP./SUPPLIES Repair Center H-E-B Lamar Plumbing Inc. Whataburger Edwin Watts Golf REAL ESTATE AGENCY HAPPY HOUR HARDWARE SUPPLIES AUTO PARTS HEALTH/FITNESS O’Reilly Auto Parts Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Niko’s Steakhouse Home Depot AEROBIC/EXERCISE CLASS Steel Realtors HOT DOGS AUTO WINDOW TINTING JEWELRY Corpus Christi Athletic Club SELF STORAGE FACILITY Far Beyond Tint & Alarm Wienerschnitzel Susann’s Custom Jewelers CHILDREN’S HEALTH CLINIC AAA Storage ICE CREAM BOATS MATTRESSES The Children’s Health Clinic SPA/SWIMMING POOL Baskin Robbins Gunderland’s Boatland INSTALLATION/REPAIR Chubby’s Mattress CHIROPRACTIC CARE ITALIAN FOOD CAMPERS Morgan Pool & Spas MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Beacon Chiropractic Clinic Carino’s Italian Restaurant CCRV TITLE COMPANY Sound Vibrations HEALTH CLUB/GYM LUNCH OIL CHANGES OFFICE SUPPLIES Corpus Christi Athletic Club First American Champion Automotive Title Insurance Company Jason’s Deli Offi ce Depot HEARING AIDS MARGARITA RV/MOTOR HOMES of Texas PAWN SHOP A&B Hearing & CCRV WINDOW (COVERINGS/HURRICANE) Kiko’s Mexican First Cash Pawn Audiology Center Restaurant & Cantina TIRES Academy Window Coverings PHARMACY/DRUG STORE HOME HEALTH CARE Discount Tire Co., Inc. Company Inc. MEXICAN FOOD Walgreen Drug Stores USA Uresti Senior Assistance Kiko’s Mexican TRANSMISSION SERVICES SHOES HOSPICE CARE MEDIA Restaurant & Cantina Greatstate Transmissions VistaCare Dillard’s CALLER-TIMES WRITER NEW RESTAURANT TRUCKING EQUIPMENT SPORTING GOODS HOSPITAL PF Changs Trucker’s World Denise Malan Academy Sports Christus Spohn Hospital PIZZA VEHICLE REPAIRS LOCAL CABLE PROVIDER & Outdoors LASER/MEDICAL SPA Time Warner Cable Pizza Hut Champion Automotive A Better You LOCAL RADIO STATION SALAD BAR SERVICES VEHICLE SERVICING Cosmetic Surgery Center KRYS-K99 Jason’s Deli Fast Kat Automotive MARTIAL ARTS LESSONS ADULT DAY CARE LOCAL SPORTSCASTER SANDWICHES VEHICLE WASH/DETAILING Kick’s Family Martial Arts Texas Adult Day Care Dan McReynolds KIII-TV3 Subway Sandwich Shop Carisma Wash MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESS/OFFICE EQUIPMENT LOCAL TALK SHOW HOST SEAFOOD WRECKER SERVICE The Woodhouse Day Spa Offi ce Depot Jim Lago (KKTX 1360) Water Street Restaurants Texas Wrecker Service MEDICAL SUPPLIES CHILD DAY CARE LOCAL TV ANCHOR SMOOTHIES Medical Rehab Supply, Inc. Bay Area Child Development ENTERTAINMENT Joe Gazin & Katia Uriate Smoothie King MINOR EMERGENCY CARE Center KIII-TV3 STEAKS BINGO Bay Area Quick Care COMPUTER REPAIR LOCAL TV STATION Niko’s Steakhouse El Mercado Bingo Halls OPHTHALMOLOGIST/ Best Buy KIII-TV 3 SUSHI DANCING OPTOMETRIST CARE DRY CLEANING METEOROLOGIST/WEATHERCASTER Imperial Café & Sushi Bar The Dance Studio Dugan Eye Institute Peerless Cleaners Bill Vessey (KIII-TV3) WINE SELECTION GOLF PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT RENTAL RADIO PERSONALITY Liquid Town Corpus Christi Country Club Humpal Physical Therapy B&T Rents RADIOLOGY SERVICES Jesse & Bessie (Oldies 93.9) WINGS LIVE MUSIC FAVORITE ELEMENTARY SCH. Buffalo Wild Wings Brewster Street Icehouse Radiology & Imaging PET CARE Luther Jones Elementary LOCAL BAND REHABILITATION SERVICES PET SERVICES RETAIL FAVORITE MIDDLE/JR.HIGH Southern Scarred Padre Behavioral Hospital Lost Pet Hotline Grant Middle School RETIREMENT HOME/ASSISTED LIVING ANTIQUES LOCAL HOTEL FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL The Esplanade PET STORE & SUPPLIES Bleu Frog Mercantile Omni Hotels Petco Mary Carroll High School LOCAL TOURIST ATTRACTION WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM APPLIANCES Snap Fitness VETERINARIAN Appliance Mart FUNERAL HOME USS Lexington Museum Seaside Memorial Park & Animal Hospital ARTS & CRAFTS on the Bay of Padre Island Funeral Home, Inc. POOL/BILLIARDS HOME SERVICES Hobby Lobby HAIR COLORING APARTMENT/CONDO COMPLEX ATHLETIC APPAREL Paradise Pool & Billards RESTAURANT Cost Cutters SPORTS BAR Saratoga Cove Apartments Mira’s Sports N More ASIAN FOOD HAIR EXTENSIONS Big Sams Grill & Bar CARPET CLEANING Jin’s Asian Buffet AUDIO/VIDEO EQUIPMENT Stanley Steemer Carpet Best Buy Salon Palomo BAR & GRILL HAIRCUTS FINANCIAL Cleaner BOOKS Brewster Street Icehouse Supercuts BANKING CONCRETE & WOOD SEALING BARBECUE Barnes & Noble Booksellers Seal South Texas KEY/LOCK SERVICES American Bank Silverado Smokehouse BRIDAL GOWNS/ACCESSORIES ELECTRICITY PROVIDER Eagle Lock & Key CHECK CASHING BEER SELECTION David’s Bridal CPL Retail Energy MAILING SERVICES First Community Bank B & J’s Pizza BUILDING MATERIALS CREDIT UNION ENVIRONMENTAL/ Home Depot 1-Stop Mail Service Inc. GREEN PRODUCTS/ SERVICES BREAKFAST Navy Army Federal Credit CARPET/TILE MOTORCYCLE SALES/SERV. 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HAPPY HOUR Niko’s Steakhouse ■ Address: 5409 Saratoga Blvd. ■ Phone: 992-2333 ■ Website: www.nikossteakhouse.com

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Niko’s Steakhouse prides its happy hour reputation on providing guests with happy hour seven days a week from 4-7 p.m. in Refl ections Lounge inside the steakhouse. Happy hour includes great drink specials, 25 cent oysters and wings and great daily drink specials that go on until 2 a.m. every night.

Readers’ Choice: Brewster Street Icehouse, Executive Surf Club, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina FINE DINING Niko’s Steakhouse ■ Address: 5409 Saratoga Blvd. ■ Phone: 992-2333 ■ Website: www.nikossteakhouse.com

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Niko’s Steakhouse believes that fi ne dining does not always mean traditional white table cloths. Niko’s acknowledges the relentless economic pressure and the demand for increasingly casual upscale customer preference. Niko’s strives to give quality, casual upscale atmosphere and reasonable prices. PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Readers’ Choice: Katz 21 Steaks & Spirits, Republic of Texas Bar & Grill, Niko’s Steakhouse employees Richard Kipp, Gene Caballero and Mario Fimbres stand behind the bar at the Water Street Restaurants eatery, which won in the fi ne dining, steaks and happy hour categories. CATFISH BEER SELECTION DOUGHNUTS Catfi sh Charlie’s ■ Address: 5830 McArdle Road, Suite 16 B & J’s Pizza Shipley Donuts ■ Phone: 993-0363 ■ Address: 6335 S. Padre Island Drive ■ Address: 3113 S. Staples St., ■ Phone: 992-6671 5625 Saratoga Blvd. Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? ■ Website: www.bandjspizza.com ■ Phone: 991-1125 Since February 1979, we have provided the same great food and service to our wonderful city that locals and visitors alike have come to rely on and expect. Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted Our motto has always been: “Come on in and enjoy some really good food and We have won best beer selection every year since the voting began. We have for you to be the best? meet some of the friendliest people you’ve run into in a long time.” the largest selection of import, micro-brewed, and specialty beer in South We are No. 1 because we focus on Texas. Our customers are the reason for our success and we thank them by maintaining the quality of our prod- Readers’ Choice: The Bayou Grill, Railroad Seafood Station, U&I Restaurant making sure we keep a fresh selection of different beers on hand to try. ucts. We provide our customers with the best services. On behalf of the fran- CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK Readers’ Choice: H-E-B, Longhorn Steak & Ale, Spec’s chise’s owner, we thank Corpus Christi for voting for us. Come and see us. Nolan’s Original COFFEE Readers’ Choice: Gates Donut Shop, Poorboys Starbucks H-E-B, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts ■ Address: 2330 Airline Road, 14101 ■ Multiple locations Northwest Blvd. No. 117 ■ Website: www.starbucks.com ■ Phone: 985-2697 ■ Website: www.nolansfamouspoor- Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? FAJITAS boy.com “It has always been, and always will be, about quality.” Our partners are pas- sionate about always providing the highest quality coffee and products. We Fajita Junction Why do you think readers voted are honored that we are able to engage with our customers here, even if only ■ Address: 5717 Saratoga Blvd. for you to be the best? for a few moments, enhancing that human connection, one cup at a time. ■ Phone: 994-9090 We have the best chicken-fried steak ■ Website: www.fajitajunction.com in Corpus Christi because we still Readers’ Choice: Agua Java, My Favorite Muffi n, Stripes prepare it the old-fashioned way. We Why do you think readers voted take high quality meat, bread it our- DESSERT for you to be the best? selves and make our own gravy. We Readers chose our fajitas because are proud of the food we serve and Janet’s Cakery they are fl avorfully marinated, believe our customers truly enjoy it. ■ Address: 5880 Everhart Road tender, juicy and mesquite grilled. They continue to come back. ■ Phone: 991-6212 We use fresh certifi ed Angus, trim ■ Website: www.janetscakery.com our own meat, tumble with savory Readers’ Choice: Brewster Street seasonings and grill over a fi re of Icehouse, Bubba’s Icehouse, U&I Why do you think the readers voted for you to be the best? mesquite wood. This seems to be the PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Restaurant We do custom cakes including a variety of tiered, shaped, and 3-D cakes. perfect combination to produce best Customer Marvin Alexander Some of the latest trends are shaped cakes like Legos, dinosaurs, princess of the best fajitas. recently ate a chicken-fried steak cakes. Photo cakes are very popular. We also have cheesecakes, pies and pas- at Nolan’s Original Poorboys, which tries to take care of your sweet-tooth. We look forward to your visit. Readers’ Choice: Café Maya, Kiko’s won in that category this year. Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, On Readers’ Choice: My Favorite Muffi n, Outback Steakhouse, Sandra’s Cakes The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina BEST OF THE BEST « Sunday, December 19, 2010 « 27 RESTAURANTS

LUNCH ITALIAN FOOD Jason’s Deli Carino’s Italian Restaurant ■ Address: 1416 Airline Road, 5325 Sara- ■ Address: 1652 S. Padre Island Drive toga Blvd. ■ Phone: 854-7373 ■ Phone: 992-4649, 980-8300 ■ Website: www.carinos.com ■ Website: www.jasonsdeli.com Why do you think readers voted for you to be best? Why do you think readers voted for At Carino’s Italian, our seasoned managers, servers, host and bartend- you to be the best? ers all aim to make each diners experience a memorable one. Our cooks We’re proud to be Corpus Christi’s No. 1 take pride in cooking each meal fresh, and even show off a bit in our lunch spot for more than 10 years straight. open kitchen. Thank you Corpus Christi, we look forward to serving you With huge baked potatoes, great deli for years to come. sandwiches, salad bar, pastas, kid’s meals, desserts, low prices and quick Readers’ Choice: Frank’s Spaghetti House, Olive Garden Restaurant, service. We have something for everyone. Rigatoni’s Italian Ristorante We’re transfat free, no HFCS, no MSG, organic and very healthy. MARGARITA

Readers’ Choice: Nolan’s Original Poor- Kiko’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina boys, Nuevo Café, Silverado Smokehouse ■ Address: 5513 Everhart Road ■ Phone: 991-1211 SALAD BAR ■ Website: www.kikosmexicanfood.com

Jason’s Deli Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? ■ Address: 1416 Airline Road, 5325 Sara- Our margaritas are made with Sauza Gold and Juarez Triple-sec. toga Blvd. We have used Sauza tequila for more than 20 years. The color does ■ Phone: 992-4649, 980-8300 not make an excellent margarita; it’s the smooth, rich flavor of the ■ Website: www.jasonsdeli.com tequila that makes it so. Special priced during happy hour is why they are the Best of the Best. Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Readers’ Choice: Executive Surf Club, On The Border Mexican Grill & Our salad bar is our top entree and 100 Cantina, Outback Steakhouse percent organic, free from transfats, no high fructose corn syrup, no msg. It fea- MEXICAN FOOD tures romaine lettuce, fi eld greens, fresh cut vegatables, whole eggs, pastas, potato Kiko’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina salads, homemade gingerbread and corn- ■ Address: 5513 Everhart Road bread, garlic toast, and much more! Add ■ Phone: 991-1211 some soup for 99 cents. ■ Website: www.kikosmexicanfood.com PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Readers’ Choice: Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Golden Corral Restau- Jason’s Deli employees Michele Ladwig, Mark Perez, Amanda Macias, rants, Souper Salad, Wallbanger’s Klaus Falian and Melissa Garza hold food trays at Jason’s Deli, which The readers chose Kiko’s Best of the Best every year for one reason: consistency. We always strive to serve our community only the best won in the lunch and salad bar categories. FRENCH FRIES and freshest food possible. We take a lot of pride in serving our patrons Corpus Christi style Mexican food. Thanks again readers for Best of the McDonald’s HOT DOGS Best again. Readers’ Choice: Café Maya, La Playa, Senor Jaime’s Readers’ Choice: Pete’s Chicken-N- Wienerschnitzel More, Wienerschnitzel, Whataburger ■ Multiple locations ■ Website: www.wienerschnitzel.com

HAMBURGERS Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Our customers are more like family. They are loyal, true-blue hot dog lovers. Whataburger They also know there is not a better hot dog to be found. Oh, and they love our ■ Multiple locations chili. Our team members are also the best and really try to make our custom- ■ Website: www.whatburger.com ers feel like family. Why do you think readers voted for Readers’ Choice: Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, Sonic Drive-In, Stripes you to be the best? As many of you already know, Whataburg- er has focused on its fresh, made-to-order ICE CREAM burgers and friendly customer service since 1950 when Harmon Dobson opened Baskin Robbins the fi rst Whataburger as a small roadside ■ Address: 4701-H S. Padre Island Drive burger stand on Ayers Street. Today, ■ Phone: 852-0945 we are still serving up the same quality ■ Website: www.baskinrobbins.com Whataburger – an all-American fresh beef Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? patty with four dill pickle slices, three PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES fresh tomato slices, crisp lettuce and We have been serving up America’s favorite ice cream in Corpus Christi since mustard served on a freshly baked fi ve- 1970. We are the only national ice cream chain to serve both hard scoop and Employees Anthony Castellano, Melissa Lopez and Amby Salinas, inch bun. soft serve and continue to develope new and innovative products for the next stand with some specialities served at Kiko’s Mexican Restaurant generation of ice cream lovers. New fl avor of the month each month. & Cantina, which won in the Mexican food, breakfast tacos, and Readers’ Choice: Beamer’s Pizza & Burg- margarita categories. ers, Dairy Queen, Hurb’s Burgers Readers’ Choice: Dairy Queen, Marble Slab Creamery, Sonic Drive-In

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SEAFOOD Water Street Restaurants ■ Address: 309-A N. Water St. ■ Phone: 882-2211 ■ Website: www.waterstreetrestaurants.com

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Consistency for 27 years. We do our best to purchase quality products and hire great employees.

Readers’ Choice: Railroad Seafood Station, Red Lobster, Snoopy’s

FRUIT CUPS La Paletera

Readers’ Choice: Fruit Creations, Norma’s Fruits & Delights, La Paloma Fruit Cups & Ice Cream

NEW RESTAURANT P.F. Chang’s China Bistro ■ Address: 5488 S. Padre Island Drive (La Palmera mall) ■ Phone: 991-0078 ■ Website: www.pfchangs.com

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? We provide great service with quality food. We have a staff that fully enjoys their job and those entities are shown to our guests. Thank you for voting for us! PAUL IVERSON/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES

Readers’ Choice: Cheddars, Shockley Market, Takeniwa Three servers show specialities served at Water Street Restaurants, which won in the seafood category. SMOOTHIES WINE SELECTION PIZZA Smoothie King Liquid Town Pizza Hut ■ Address: 5017 Saratoga Blvd. No. 101 ■ Address: 4141 S. Alameda St. ■ Multiple locations ■ Phone: 991-5464 ■ Phone: 854-1030 ■ Website: www.muybrands.com ■ Website: www.smoothieking.com ■ Website: www.liquidtown.com Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted for you to be the Why do you think readers voted for you to be the Thank you South Texas for being voted best pizza. This is a great honor and we best? best? thank you for your confi dence and expression of support. For carryout, dine in We are a nationally recognized quality brand and we are Liquid Town is second to no one when it comes to variety. or delivery- Pizza Hut will be the best choice for any pizza occasion. Our man- proud to provide our customers with great service. Thank We have double the wine selection as anyone in our mar- agement staff and team members love serving our customers. you Corpus Christi for voting for us! ket place. We take immense pride in our quality of service and the outstanding prices we provide to our customers. Readers’ Choice: B & J’s Pizza, Maggie’s Pizza, Papa Murphy’s Readers’ Choice: Jamba Juice, La Paletera, Sonic Drive- We are so fortunate to be able to sell great wines to great In people. SANDWICHES Readers’ Choice: H-E-B, Spec’s, World Market Subway Sandwich Shop STEAKS ■ Multiple locations ■ Website: www.subwayfreshbuzz.com Niko’s Steakhouse ■ Address: 5409 Saratoga Blvd. WINGS Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? ■ Phone: 992-2333 Subway is the world’s best submarine sandwich brand with more than 60 ■ Website: www.nikossteakhouse.com Buff alo Wild Wings locations in the Corpus Christi area. Subway is the choice for people seeking ■ Address: 2001 S. Padre Island Drive quick, delicious, made-to-order sandwiches while staying healthy and on Why do you think readers voted for you to be the ■ Phone: 814-9464 budget. best? Niko’s Steakhouse only serves up the finest USDA Why do you think readers voted for you to be the Readers’ Choice: Hester’s Café, Jason’s Deli, Nolan’s Original Poorboys Choice Angus steaks. Our steaks are all natural and best? never contain any type of tenderizers or solutions Through hard work and commitment, not to mention SUSHI to ensure the very best quality. Our steaks are fire 14 signature sauces and four dry rubs. We have been roasted over an all mesquite wood burning grill and striving to serve the freshest, hottest New York-style basted with our third generation secret recipe. Buffalo wings along with awesome customer service Imperial Café & Sushi Bar and overall great quality food. Readers’ Choice: Longhorn Steak & Ale, Outback Steak- Readers’ Choice: Aka Japanese Restaurant, H-E-B, Takeniwa house, Texas Roadhouse Readers’ Choice: Hooter’s, Wings & More, Wingstop

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GOLF EQUIP./SUPPLIES OFFICE SUPPLIES Edwin Watts Golf Offi ce Depot ■ Address: 4526 S. Padre Island ■ Address: 5425 S. Padre Island Drive Drive No. 151 ■ Phone: 852-0358 ■ Phone: 994-9000 ■ Website: www.edwinwattsgolf. ■ Website: www.offi cedepot.com com Why do you think readers voted for Why do you think readers voted you to be the best? for you to be the best? With knowledgeable and friendly associates At Edwin Watts we are passionate Offi ce Depot has a wide variety of offi ce sup- about golf. Our veteran staff has plies that are competitively priced. over 150 years combined experi- ence in the golf business. We are Readers’ Choice: FedEx Offi ce, Gulf dedicated to helping golfers fi nd Coast Paper Co., Wal-Mart the equipment that fi ts them cor- SHOES rectly and helps them get the most enjoyment out of their game. Dillard’s ■ Readers’ Choice: Academy Address: La Palmera Mall ■ Sports & Outdoors, The Golf Shop, Phone: 991-7300 ■ Pro Golf Discount Website: www.dillards.com Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? PHARMACY/DRUG STORE We remodeled and expanded our ladies shoe department, which enables us to offer Walgreen Drug Stores additional lines and more expanded sizes ■ Multiple locations and widths. Our exclusive brands provide a ■ Website: www.walgreens.com greater assortment of fashion styles. GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Readers’ Choice: CVS Pharmacy, Readers’ Choice: Academy Sports & Out- H-E-B, Wal-Mart Edwin Watts Golf won in the golf equipment/supplies category. doors, Shoe Carnival, William’s Shoes

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BRIDAL GOWNS/ACCESSORIES HARDWARE SUPPLIES David’s Bridal Home Depot ■ Readers’ Choice: Bridal Boutique & Multiple locations ■ Website: www.homedepot.com After 5, Vanessa’s Bridal & Accesso- ries, Young’s Bridal Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? The Home Depot is a do-it-yourself center, but we believe in providing a safe, well stocked, friendly enviroment for our customers to shop in. We believe in FORMAL WEAR providing excellent customer service. The relationship we have built with our community is priceless. We thank you, Corpus Christi.

Al’s Formal Wear Readers’ Choice: ■ Address: 5425 S. Padre Island Eagle Lock & Key, Lowe’s, Sutherlands Lumber Drive, Suite 155 ■ Phone: 991-7006 JEWELRY ■ Website: www.alsformalwear.com Susann’s Custom Jewelers Why do you think readers voted ■ Address: 4254 S. Alameda St. for you to be the best? ■ Phone: 765-0332 Our mission is to exceed our cus- tomer’s expectations by delivering Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? superior service and exceptional Susann’s offers several name brands such as Rolex, David Yurman, John Hardy, value through fashionable, quality Mikimoto, Tacori, and Pandora. Susann’s offers a wide variety of diamond merchandise and motivated, friendly rings, diamond Bracelets, pendants and earrings – Top quality at positively the employees who perform with pride most competitive price in Corpus Christi. and dedication. Readers’ Choice: Berry’s Jewelers, Dustee’s Fashion Accessories & Jewelry, Readers’ Choice: David’s Bridal, Fine Jewelry Outlet Men’s Wearhouse, Tuxedo Junction MATTRESSES FURNITURE Chubby’s Mattress ■ Address: 5717 S. Padre Island Drive Lack’s Furniture Centers ■ Phone: 723-0616 ■ Website: www.chubbysmattress.com Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Lack’s has always prided itself on Chubby’s is a family business whose mission it is to serve each and every taking exceptional care of its custom- customer like they are our own family. We do everything we can to offer high- ers. We are a family business and it quality mattresses at affordable prices and follow through with old fashioned has been our goal to treat every cus- customer service. We’d like to express our gratitude for this honor. tomer as part of our family. It is with enormous sadness that we now close Readers’ Choice: Ashley Home Store, Cantwell Mattress Company, Mattress Firm our doors. Thank you for the years of support you have brought to us. GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Readers’ Choice: Ashley Home Jennifer Sanchez, bridal gown consultant at David’s Bridal, adjusts a Store, Lebowitz Furniture, Wilcox bridal gown on a client. The company won in the bridal gown/acces- Sound Vibrations ■ Address: 1638 S. Staples St. Furniture Inc. sories category. ■ Phone: 884-8981 ■ Website: www.soundvibrations.com

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Sound Vibrations cares about its customers. Having the largest selection in South Texas of musical instruments, recording, lighting equipment and sound systems helps us to enjoy our job. Sound Vibrations has a service department SPORTING GOODS GIFT SHOP second to none. Our motto is: If we can’t service it, we will not sell it. Academy Sports + Outdoors Gatherings Readers’ Choice: Clawson’s Music, Guitar Center, South Texas Music Mart Inc. ■ Address: 5001 S. Padre Island Drive ■ Address: 3744 S. Alameda St. ■ Phone: 986-7200 ■ Phone: 225-3744 PAWN SHOP ■ Website: www.academy.com ■ Website: www.gatheringsonalameda.com First Cash Pawn Why do you think readers voted for you to be the Why do you think readers voted for you to be the ■ Address: 2104 Morgan St. best? best? ■ Phone: 888-6868 Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor Customers receive friendly service and fi nd quality gifts ■ Website: www.fi rstcash.com and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of high at our convenient location. Busy people enjoy shopping quality hunting, fi shing and camping equipment and gear at Gatherings and are happy with the gifts they choose. Why do you think readers picked you to be the best? along with sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel From Pandora Jewelry on their wrist to a stylish Vera Our mission has always been to privide the best customer service possible. and much more. Bradley bag, shoppers know they can always fi nd the per- We strive to conduct our business on a personal level. I feel our customers fect gift at Gatherings. recognize our efforts, enjoy and appreciate our personal touch as much as we Readers’ Choice: Hest Fitness Products, Mira’s Sports appreciate their business. N More, Wal-Mart Readers’ Choice: Bleu Frog Mercantile, Hallmark (mul- tiple locations), O’Gosh Gifts-Paper & Party & Pens Readers’ Choice: Cash America Pawn, EZ Pawn, Modern Pawn & Jewelry

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ADULT DAY CARE Texas Adult Day Care CHILD DAY CARE Readers’ Choice: Corpus Christi Adult Bay Area Child Day Care, Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center of Nueces County Development Center (MHMR), Trinity Adult Day Care ■ Address: 5215 Embassy Drive, 4926 Greenwood Drive BUSINESS/OFFICE EQUIPMENT ■ Phone: 857-6543 ■ Website: www.bayareachild.net Offi ce Depot Why do you think readers voted ■ Address: 5425 S. Padre Island for you to be the best? Drive, No. 151 We have been serving the Corpus ■ Phone: 994-9000 Christi area since 1996. We are a four ■ Website: www.offi cedepot.com star center with the Texas Workforce and are ECircle Certifi ed through Why do you think readers voted the Education Service Center. We for you to be the best? are members of the BBB and provide We have a staff of knowledgeable excellent quality and service to our technicians who have been trained to customers. diagnose and repair your offi ce equip- ment. With more than 20 years in busi- Readers’ Choice: Alameda School & ness our associates are able to better Child Care, First Christian Church Day identify the needs of the consumer to School, YWCA ensure ultimate customer satifaction.

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Why do you think readers voted Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? for you to be the best? Our parents, scholars, and staff continue to believe that education is the most I believe the readers picked Seaside Funeral Home as the Best Of The Best Our Geek Squad agents are 100 percent important aspect of our every day lives. All stakeholders believe that we must because we strive to treat each and every family with respect, dignity and dedicated to making sure our clients’ have high expectations for every person in our school community. honor. We make every service a memorable experience for the surviving fam- needs are taken care of. We not only fi x ily members helping them retain a loving memory of the loved ones they lost. the current issue, we help our clients Readers’ Choice: Dawson Elementary, Mireles Elementary, Webb Elementary look into other needs they may have. Readers’ Choice: FAVORITE MIDDLE/JR. HIGH Cage Mills Funeral Home, Memory Gardens Funeral Home Our clients often come to us feeling & Cemetary, Trevino Funeral Home frustrated so it is our one and only goal to make sure they leave happy. Elliott Grant Middle School HAIR COLORING ■ Address: 4350 Aaron Drive Readers’ Choice: Ace Computer ■ Phone: 878-3740 Cost Cutters Service, Dr. Nerd Computers, The ■ Website: www.Grant.ccisd.us ■ Multiple locations Laptop Shop Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Success continues because we provide the best possible education for young We are dedicated to education, attending hair shows and seminars, trying new EQUIPMENT RENTAL adolescents. Educators value students. Collaborative leadership and school- products and offering new services. We keep updated and current on all new initiated family and community partnerships thrive. High expections are set techniques. Our master colorists understand color and take their time to ensure B&T Rents and organizational structures support meaningful relationships & learning. they understand what the client is wanting to see in the mirror every day. ■ Address: 1321 S. Staples St. ■ Phone: 884-6238 Readers’ Choice: Baker Middle School, Kaffi e Middle School, South Park Readers’ Choice: American Style, Salon Palomo, Supercuts ■ Website: www.btrents.com Middle School HAIR EXTENSIONS Why do you think readers voted FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL for you to be the best? Salon Palomo Since 1938 three generations of the Mary Carroll High School ■ Address: 2033 Airline Road G7 Lyons family have owned and operated ■ Address: 5301 Weber Road ■ Phone: 855-8841 B & T Rents and associated businesses. ■ Phone: 853-0151 ■ Website: www.salonpalomo.com Seventy-two years of doing business in ■ Website: www.carroll.ccisd.us South Texas has taught us that compet- Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? itive pricing, comprehensive product Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? At Salon Palomo we focus on the customer and the quality of our service line, and detail towards service is what Carroll High School students and staff are committed to success. We are the fi rst. We do not concern ourselves with the success of our business, that keeps our customers returning. “Campus of Champions.” should happen automatically if you maintain a healthy and caring relationship towards what is truly important. Our customers will always come fi rst. Readers’ Choice: Butler Signature Readers’ Choice: Calallen High School, Flour Bluff High School, Richard King Events, Home Depot, United Rentals High School Readers’ Choice: Kae’s Eporium, Salon 404, Salon Salon

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HAIRCUTS Supercuts ■ Multiple locations Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Our stylists take pride in their work and our customers are the most important part of our business. We enjoy being active and support our community anytime. We are locally owned and operated, our staff have been with us for many years. We offer trendy, updated styles and new services for our clients.

Readers’ Choice: Adolfo’s Salon, Cost Cutters, Salon Palomo NAIL SALON The Woodhouse Day Spa ■ Address: 6000 S. Staples St., Suite 410 ■ Phone: 985-8488 ■ Website: www.corpus.woodhousespas.com/

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? We exceed our guests’ expectations at The Woodhouse Day Spa, and love pamper- ing each and every guest that visits the spa. Our caring staff truly love what they do for the guests. It gives us all a sense of accomplishment when our guests leave relaxed and stress free. We love what we do.

Readers’ Choice: Golden Nails, Romantic Nails, Salon Palomo PHOTO PROCESSING Walgreen Drug Stores ■ Multiple locations ■ Website: www.walgreens.com

GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Tania Avila and Tike Lujan help a customer at 1-Stop-Mail Services, Inc., which won in the mailing Walgreens believes the Caller-Times readers chose Walgreens for the Best of the services category. Best in Photo because of our great customer service and photo services. Readers’ Choice: CVS Pharmacy, H-E-B, Wal-Mart

MAILING SERVICES 1-Stop Mail Service Inc. ■ Address: 4833 Saratoga Blvd. ■ Phone: 994-1117 ■ Website: www.1-stopmail.com

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? We have been serving Corpus Christi and the surrounding area for almost 24 years. We have always offered a wide range of services and longer hours. Our friendly, professional staff looks forward to helping each customer that walks through our door. Thank you to ours custom- ers for making us No. 1.

Readers’ Choice: Box Brothers, FedEx Offi ce, The UPS Store

SHOE REPAIR Mall Shoe Service ■ Address: 5488 S. Padre Island Drive, No. 1578 ■ Phone: 992-1885

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? We believe that our readers picked us because we have the best repairs in town and service our customers in a timely manner.

Readers’ Choice: Gulfway Boot & Shoe Repair, Jon Von Shoe Service

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TAXI SERVICE Green-N-Go Cab Company ■ Address: 4905 Neptune ■ Phone: 299-9999 ■ Website: www.greengocabcc.com

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? We were choosen Best of the Best because of our excellent customer service. Customer service is our No. 1 priority. We are community oriented and give back to the community often. Our goal is 100 percent customer satisfaction.

Readers’ Choice: Star Cab Company, United Taxi Cab Company, Yellow Cab PORTRAIT/PHOTOGRAPHY Annette McPherson Photography ■ Address: 517 Everhart Road ■ Phone: 993-0437 ■ Website: www.annettemcphersonphotography.com Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? We love our customers... three years being Best of the Best is an honor. Cli- ents play a huge role in the style of photography we offer. Seniors, weddings, families at home, on the beach or in the studio, babies, pets, commercial, fi ne art, stationary and photography classes, we do it all affordably.

Readers’ Choice: Glamour Shots, JCPenney Portrait Studio, Picture Play- house SIGN MAKING Fastsigns GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES ■ Address: 1220 Airline Road, Suite 170 Mark Tandy and Ed Becka work for Green-N-Go Cabs, which won in the taxi service category. ■ Phone: 991-7991 ■ Website: www.fastsigns.com/164 TRAVEL AGENCY Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? We have earned the trust of our customers over 19 years by producing qual- Sanborn’s Travel Service ity signs with a quick turnaround when needed. Our experienced and friendly ■ Address: 3823 S. Alameda St. staff do more than just take your order; they offer sign solutions to meet your ■ Phone: 855-3351 needs in the timeframe you need them. ■ Website: www.sanbornstravel.com

Readers’ Choice: Innovative Signs LLC, Sign Xpress, Spice Inc. Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? MOTORCYCLE SALES/SERVICE Sanborn’s Travel has been an icon in South Texas since 1966. With more than 100 years combined travel experience, our travel consultants can offer fi rst-hand knowledge of vacation destinations. We also offer our Corporate Travel Corpus Christi Harley Davidson Department, serving corporate travel needs throughout South Texas.

Readers’ Choice: Avanti Travel, Carefree Travel & Cruises, Litton Travel & Treasures Readers’ Choice: Corpus Christi Cycle Plaza, Southern Cycles

WATCH REPAIR Susann’s Custom Jewelers ■ Address: 4254 S. Alameda St. ■ Phone: 991-7565

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? Susann’s is blessed to have one of the fi nest watchmakers in the U.S.A. His speciality is Rolex. However, he takes care of all the watches sold by Susann’s. Merced Munoz is the ultimate professional. Rolex recommends that you service your Rolex every three to fi ve years. Estimates are free.

Readers’ Choice: Central Clock & Watch Repair, Berry’s Jewelers, Johnny’s Jewelry Repair Center

WIRELESS PHONE SERVICE Cricket Wireless ■ Multiple locations ■ Website: www.mycricket.com

Why do you think readers voted for you to be the best? GEORGE TULEY/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER-TIMES Our service is founded on a very simple principle: Providing affordable wireless service to our customers. The staff of Corpus Christi Harley Davidson, which won the motorcycle sales/service category. Readers’ Choice: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless

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