Denton Record-Chronicle
April 19, 2013
Best of Denton
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There’s nothing quite like the hometown flavor of Denton. Each year, residents choose their favorites among the many businesses in the community, selecting those that provide quality customer service. If you’re looking for the best affordable place to eat or the best jewelry store or even the best place to buy plants, this special publication is where you’ll find the businesses chosen as among the best. With 6,263 ballots submitted this year — almost double from last year — these top three winners in every category come highly recommended. Please keep this guide handy as you go about your daily lives as a tool to help you. Each top winner has a bit of information about them included to provide insight about what makes their business the best. The Denton Record-Chronicle salutes this year’s winners and offers a special thanks to the thousands who took time to vote for their favorites online. Managing Editor Dawn Cobb Denton Record-Chronicle
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Contributors to this year’s Best of Denton include: Caleb Barfield, Aaron Claycomb, Dawn Cobb, Megan Gray, Patrick Hayslip, Al Key, Kaycee Key, Bj Lewis and David Minton.
BEST AFFORDABLE DINING Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 115 Industrial St. 940-380-8226 www.fuzzytacoshop.com Besides great Baja Tacos and its famous chips, salsa, and queso blanco, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has a lot to offer. Conveniently located downtown, it makes for the perfect restaurant to stop in and grab some great food. Its menu is designed to excite and delight customers; anyone can find something they like. Fuzzy’s also has a great atmosphere with awesome outdoor seating. Since the restaurant was founded in Fort Worth in 2003, the franchise has been constantly expanding; a new Fuzzy’s is coming to Denton and will be located
off of I-35. Runner-up: Rooster’s Road House Bragging r i gh t s : GreenHouse Restaurant
Runner-up: Pei Wei Bragging rights: Andaman Thai Restaurant
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BEST ASIAN DINING Mr. Chopsticks 1633 Scripture St. 940-382-5437 www.mrchopsticks.com When Dentonites have a craving to eat some great Asian dining they vote Mr. Chopsticks. For reasons Denton RecordChronicle readers know best, they can’t stop craving its Asian fusion. “This is the eighth year in a row that we have been awarded,” said owner Chai Tamprateep. “Thank you Dentonites for voting for us. It makes me feel really honored.” Located near the University of North Texas, its central hub is a definite plus. Its menu even includes vegetarian, dairy free and gluten-free options. On a nice spring or fall day you can also enjoy sitting outside on the patio, or inside, in the cool on a hot summer day.
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Rudy’s Country Store & BBQ 520 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd. 940-484-7839 http://www.rudysbbq.com/page/home
Go inside of Rudy’s Country Store & BBQ off I-35E to learn how Texas meat is cut, cooked and smoked, getting the best of Texas BBQ in one big bite. Denton readers know where to find the best BBQ in town, and have voted this fine country store as best barbeque. Served in a family-style dining atmosphere with long wooden tables and country music playing over the speakers, the wait staff is better than any ranch hand, making sure any and all needs are met. Serving brisket, sausage, turkey, ribs, chicken and porkloin, this joint serves up the meat by the pound; or you can order yourself a personal sandwich with any selection of meat inside. Choose from either of their sauces: original or sissy,
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