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SM WINNERS’ SECTION Sunday, December 21, 2014 Celebrate thisyear’s winners! More than 500 local favorites 2 | Sunday, December 21, 2014 | BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS | CALLER-TIMES Index Steve Arnold Results Vice President of Marketing Thank you for your votes in The top vote recipient in each does it have any endorsement by the 20th annual Caller-Times category has been selected as the Caller-Times.These are busi- Best of the Best readers’ poll! the Caller-Times’ “Best of the nesses that readers have chosen, Another year has passed and Best #1” and the next highest and the results are fi nal. This is the votes have been counted. vote-getters have been named a readers’ poll for entertainment are in, After weeks of sorting, count- “Readers’ Choice” and are listed value and nothing else. ing and verifying thousands of in alphabetical order. This section contains all ballots in 156 categories, here Remember, the Best of the the names of winners in each are the results! Best winners are selected by category. We encourage you to Reader’s had two ways to our readers, not by the staff of support ALL businesses in the vote for their favorite busi- the Caller-Times. Corpus Christi area, not just the new winners nesses and services this year. We continue to take the nec- winners in this section. Ballots were available at the essary steps to disqualify ballot We thank you for your votes Caller-Times’ Best of the Best stuffing by businesses that try to and your continued support of Showcase in September at the win a particularcategoryunfair- this annual poll. American Bank Center and ly. It is important to remember this year through ballots placed in three that this is a “reader funcontest”. Contact Steve Arnold at issues of the Caller-Times in late It does not have any bearing on [email protected] August and September. the success of a business, nor 361-886-3624 Index AUTOMOTIVE/RECREATIONAL SERVICES 12 Mexican food 28 Chiropractic care 36 Title Company RETAIL 4 Auto parts 12 New Restaurant 28 Health Club/Gym 36 Window (Coverings/Hurricane) 43 Antiques 5 Auto Window Tinting 8 Pizza 28 Hearing Aids 43 Appliances MEDIA 4 Boats 13 Salad bar 28 Home health care 44 Athletic apparel 37 Local Cable Provider 4 Campers/RVs/Motor homes 14 Sandwiches 29 Hospice Care 44 Books 37 Local Radio Station 4 Oil Changes 8 Seafood 29 Hospital 44 Bridal gowns/accessories 38 Local Sportscaster 4 Tires 16 Steaks 29 Martial Arts Lessons 44 Building Materials 38 Local Show Host 4 Transmission Services 16 Sushi 30 Massage Therapy 44 Carpet/Tile 38 Local TV Anchor 4 Trucking equipment 17 Wine Selection 29 Medical Supplies 45 Computers 38 Local TV Station 4 Vehicle Wash/Detailing 17 Wings 30 Minor Emergency Care 45 Clothing 38 Meteorologist/Weathercaster 4 Vehicle Servicing/Repairs 30 Ophthalmologist/Optometrist 45 Consignment/Resale Store ENTERTAINMENT 37 Radio Personality 4 Wrecker Service care 45 Electronics 18 Bingo 37 Caller-Times Writer 29 Physical Therapy RESTAURANT 18 Golf 45 Eyewear 29 Radiology Services SERVICES 6 Asian Food 19 Kids’ Parties 45 Fitness equip 30 Rehabilitation services 39 Adult day care 6 Bar & Grill 19 Live Music 45 Floral arrangements 30 Retirement Home/Assisted Liv- 39 Child Day Care 6 Barbecue 19 Local hotel 45 Furniture 39 Dry cleaning 6 Beer Selection ing Center 45 Gold/Precious Metals 19 Sports bar 40 Equipment rental (Buyers/Sellers) 6 Breakfast HOME SERVICES FINANCIAL 41 Funeral home 45 Golf Equip./Supplies 8 Breakfast Tacos 32 Apartment/Condo Complex 22 Banking 41 Haircuts 45 Jewelry 6 Buffet Dining 32 Carpet Cleaning 22 Credit Union 42 Hair Coloring 45 Mattresses 6 Catfish 33 Electricity Provider 22 Check cashing 41 Nail salon 47 Musical instruments 6 Chicken 33 Environmental/ 22 Insurance 42 Favorite Elementary School 45 Offi ce supplies 8 Chicken-Fried Steak Green Products/Services 22 Tax services 42 Favorite Middle/Jr. High 47 Pawn shop 8 Coffee 34 Fence Building/Repairs 42 Favorite High School 47 Pharmacy/drug store 10 Dessert FOOD SERVICES 34 Foundation Repairs 41 Key/Lock Services 47 Shoes 13 Fajitas 20 Baked Goods 34 Heating/Air Conditioning 40 Limo/Taxi Service 47 Sporting Goods 8 Fine Dining 20 Catering 35 Home Building 41 Photography/Videography 14 Fish Tacos 20 Convenience store 34 Mortgage Lending COMMUNITY FEATURING 42 Sign Making 8 French Fries 21 Grocery 36 Moving Company 47 Community Advocate 42 Special Occasions/Weddings 8 Hamburgers 21 Meat Market 35 Pest Control (business/organization) 42 Travel Agency 10 Happy Hour 21 Produce/fruits & vegetables 36 Plant Nursery 47 Community Advocate 42 Wireless Phone Service 10 Hot Dogs 21 Seafood market 35 Plumbing (individual) 35 Real Estate Agency PET CARE 47 Local event/festival 8 Ice cream HEALTH/FITNESS 35 Self Storage Facility 43 Pet Services 47 Local Tourist Attraction 6 Italian food 27 Exercise Classes 36 Swimming Pool/Installation/ 43 Pet Store & Supplies 12 Lunch 27 Children’s Health Clinic 10 Margarita Repair 43 Veterinarian CALLER-TIMES | BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS | Sunday, December 21, 2014 | 3 VOTED #1 BAR-B-QUE 2014 2005 -2014 Barbecue YEARS IN YEARS 10BUSINESS... 10 VOTED 20052005 2006 -2011 New Lunch BEST OF THE BEST Restaurant Thank YouCoastal Bend! CAL426830 Sun-Thu 11AM -8PM •Fri-Sat 11AM -9PM 4522 Weber Road @Gollihar Large Party Room Available ABit More than the Average Bar-B-Que Place! 855-6464 The Best Fire Roasted Steaks, Seafood, Chicken and Ribs CM CM CM CM CM CM CM CM 2011 -2014 2011 -2014 2011 -2014 2011 -2014 2011 -2014 2011 -2014 2011 -2014 2011 -2014 Steaks Happy Hour Fine Dinning Margarita Bar &Grill Seafood Chicken Fried Wine/Beer Steak Selection Thank you for continually voting us Best of the Best for 9years running! 5409 Saratoga Blvd / 361•992•2333 / OPEN LATE EVERYNIGHT CAL426835 4 | Sunday, December 21, 2014 | BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS | CALLER-TIMES Automotive/Recreational Services Auto pArts Auto Zone Readers’ Choice: Advance Auto Parts, AutoNation, O’Reilly Auto Parts BoAts Gulf CoAst MArine ■ 10121 S. Padre Island Drive ■ 937-7800 Gulf Coast Marine has had the same local family owner- ship for more than 60 years. The experience over the decades of servicing the South Texas boating market gives Gulf Coast Marine many advantages. The world class service center at the South Padre Island Drive loca- tion is staffed with the best technicians that have the long standing experience to rig, set up, and service boats and motors that are unique to our shallow water’s of the La- guna Madre. The excellent boat lines which we have been able to acquire over the years make Gulf Coast Marine the best place to buy a boat in the Corpus Christi area for fish- ing in the gulf, bay, flats, or just getting out on the water for family recreation. Readers’ Choice: Waypoint Marine, Huff Marine, Ronnie’s Marine CAmpers/rVs/motor homes CCrV Readers’ Choice: Camper Clinic, Colonial de Rey RV Sales, Ron Hoover PHOTO BY EDDIE SEAL/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES oil ChAnges Autonation general managers include Shelby Danner (from left), Steven Chapman, Mike Child, Brad Erbsland, and Jeff Amidon. AutonAtion truCking equipment VehiCle serViCing/repAirs ■ Multiple locations ■ www.autonation.com truCker’s WorlD AutonAtion Readers’ Choice: Autonation, Far Beyond Trucks & Acces- Readers’ Choice: Christian Brothers, Romay’s, Texas Bat- Autonation is centrally located in Corpus Christi and sories, Truckers’ Equipment tery provides many amenities to its clients. The service is per- formed by factory-trained technicians and the staff is very welcoming. We love our customers. Stop in and see us. VehiCle WAsh/DetAiling WreCker serViCe Readers’ Choice: Firestone, Minit Man 10 Minit Oil Change, Pep Boys Mr. fAnCy PAnts’ CArWAsh texAs WreCker serViCe ■ 7213 S. Staples St. Readers’ Choice: Apollo Wrecker Service, Lone Star tires ■ 334-1718 Wrecker Service, Statewide Wrecker Service DisCount tire Co. ■ www.mrfancypantscarwash.com Mr. Fancy Pants’ Carwash got started because we love to Readers’ Choice: Delta Tire & Wheel, Firestone, Truckers wash and care for our cars and want to share that passion World with others. We want to provide a clean, safe place that knows customer service. We believe that getting excellent service is incredibly important to our customers. We make trAnsmission serViCes it FUN! AutonAtion Readers’ Choice: Armorall Express Detail, Carisma Wash Lube & Detail, VIP Car Wash Readers’ Choice: AAMCO Transmission, Cottman Trans- mission, Greatstate Transmission CALLER-TIMES | BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS | Sunday, December 21, 2014 | 5 Automotive/Recreational Services auto WindoW tinting\ FAr Beyond tint & AlArm ■ 5151 Everhart ■ 854-8468 ■ www.farbeyondtint.com Since 1987 we have gone “Far Beyond the Rest.” We treat every customer as an individual and make sure they leave with a smile on their face. We make sure everyone who walks through our doors leaves with a exactly what they came for by using only the best films in the etmark for the best customers. Readers’ Choice: Auto Trim International, Maaco, Ziebart PHOTO BY EDDIE SEAL/SPECIAL TO THE CALLER TIMES Barry Morgan is the owner of Far Beyond Tint & Alarm. The business is No. 1 for Automotive/Auto Window Tinting. Southside Animal Hospital The Southside AnimalHospitalfamilywould like to thank ourloyal patronsfor this honor. We aredeeplyhonored by your supportand friendship. RW (Mike) Moore, Jr.DVM CAL427918 6 | Sunday, December 21, 2014 | BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS | CALLER-TIMES Restaurant AsiAn Food Takeniwa Readers’ Choice: China Garden, PF Chang’s, Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet BAr & Grill niko’s sTeakhouse ■ 5409 Saratoga Blvd. ■ 992-2333 ■ www.nikossteakhouse.com Niko’s Steakhouse offers the best of both worlds. Our bar and Happy Hour specials are always a great way to unwind after a long day at work and our grill is always serving up the best fire-roasted steaks, prime rib, award-winning fresh gulf seafood, barbecue ribs, chicken, and our new Steakhouse Burger.