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Cover Story Texas Wines are making a splash

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Fall Fun Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm opens its 13th season

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Horse-ing Around Celebrating 75 years of the American Quarter Horse Association in Amarillo

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That’s a lot of steak The Big Texan celebrates 60 years and 10,000 steak challenges

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806 INC Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings and Groundbreakings

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Featured art venue Sonya’s on Historic Route 66

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Let’s Eat This month’s restaurant guide


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Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm opened in September and runs through Oct. 31. The fall festival is only open on the weekends. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL CUVIELLO/AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Maxwell’s Pumpkin Farm returns for a 13th year of family fun Michael Cuviello

Beginning in late September, the Maxwell Pumpkin Farm started hosting its Fall Days with a giant corn maze as the centerpiece. The event is open every weekend in October.

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The Maxwell Pumpkin Farm is hosting its annual Fall Days with its giant corn maze as the centerpiece, every Saturday and Sunday now through Oct. 31. This annual tradition has grown from a small 5­acre pumpkin patch to a vast 80­acre venue that hosts more than 30 events for families to enjoy. Annually, the farm attracts more than 60,000 visitors and was one of the few venues that was able to accommodate families when COVID­19 was at its peak last year due to the space it provides outside. More than 40,000 people still came to participate in last year’s fall festival, even with social­dis­ tancing guidelines. “This is old­fashioned fun. People can bring their camera to capture the experience of having fun in the outdoors,” said Kim Wagner, the “pardnership coordinator” and marketing director for Maxwell farms. Among the traditional attractions will be an obstacle maze, sunfl ower fi elds, bunny village and multiple slides and bounce house areas for kids to enjoy. There will be apple can­ nons and a paintball target area for those who want to test their marksmanship. Added this year were Corn Hole Acres, Barnyard Bubbles and a low ropes course to challenge those that want more physical activities.

For those who want to capture the beauty of the farm, there are various photo opportunities throughout the vast landscape. Animal feeding will be available as well with don­ keys, llamas and other barnyard friends. Many traditional fair foods will be available such as corn dogs, kettle corn and funnel cakes. There will be a new build­ ing that will be serving various kinds of barbequed items. On Oct. 23, the farm will have a fi reworks display begin­ ning at 8:45 p.m. each of these nights. Larry Borger, who has owned the pumpkin farm for the past 14 years, spoke glowingly of having families come and enjoy his farm and said he continues to try to make it as great an experience as he can for the whole family. “It’s just so good to have the opportunity to host family and friends outside on our 80 acres to move around and spread out to make memories with each other,” Borger said. Farm Pass tickets are $15.95 (plus taxes and fees) if pur­ chased in advance online, or $20.95 if purchased at the gate. Children ages 2 and younger are admitted for free. Super passes and season passes are also available for purchase for a slightly higher fee. Anyone interested in experiencing the fall festival can fi nd information and purchase tickets on the Maxwell Farms web­ site at www.maxwellspumpkinfarm.com.

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West Texas wine industry

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cross Texas, grapes were plucked from their vines and shipped by the tens of thousands all over the state. These are not the grapes available for purchase in grocery stores, or the grapes

used to make bottles of grape juice—at least not technically. These are wine grapes, most of which are grown in the Texas High Plains American Viticultural Area. The Texas High Plains AVA is the second largest

A sign points the way to the tasting room at Bar Z Winery.

Lubbock, South Plains wine reaching larger audiences

AVA in the state, sprawling 8 million acres and producing more than 80% of the state’s wine grapes. As many as 75 varieties are grown in the region encompassing the High Plains.

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However, most people would not equate West Texas with wine; most would think of cot­ ton farming or oil production. While the Texas wine industry is young, it has rapidly expanded to a multibillion­dollar industry, with wineries and tasting rooms popping up all over the high plains, including Lubbock, Canyon and beyond.

A long history The history of wine in West Texas begins centuries ago; Spanish missionaries estab­ lished some of the fi rst vineyards in North America in 1659, near what is now Juarez, ac­ cording to The History of West Texas Wine by Katherine Crain and Neil Crain. These grapes were planted by Father Fray Garcia for sacra­ mental wine. Once planted, it can take two or three years for vines to produce wine­worthy fruit. The fi rst record of wine in the area is in 1662. Father Garcia planted, what is believed by historians to be, a Spanish Black, or Lenoir grape, native to Europe, according to Crain and

Production assistant Wesley Cox moves wine from a 2-year old aged barrel into a 1,057-gallon vat at the Bar Z Winery. NEIL

Crain. Centuries later, Old World varietals, or grape varietals native to Europe, fl ourish on the High Plains. The Texas Agricultural Experiment Sta­ tion in Lubbock conducted a grape growing study in the High Plains from 1909 to 1937, according to Wine Enthusiast. The experi­ ment was eventually sidelined, as the sta­ tion turned its attention to cotton produc­ tion. Interest in grape growing was renewed in the 1950s by Dr. W.W. Yocum, a horticul­ ture professor at Texas Tech. He began planting vines in research plots around campus. Texas Tech underwent expansion in the 1960s, and the construction threatened some of the plots. Robert Reed, a professor of horticulture, salvaged some of those San­ giovese vines and planted them in his back­ yard for ornamental cover and shade in 1962. By 1966, those vines produced wine­ ready grapes. Reed, and eventual business partner, Clinton “Doc” McPherson, knew they were on to something. McPherson, a chemistry professor at Texas Tech, began planting grapes in 1966 to determine which varietals were well suited to the arid climate. His ex­ perimental vineyard contained more than

The history of wine in West Texas begins centuries ago; Spanish missionaries established some of the fi rst vineyards in North America in 1659, near what is now Juarez. 100 diff erent types of grapes, according to Wine Enthusiast. This experimentation paid off , and McPherson and Reed opened Llano Estaca­ do Winery, the fi rst post­Prohibition winery in Texas, in 1976. The Texas Wine industry exploded fol­ lowing McPherson’s initial experimental vineyard; by 1990, 1,300 acres of the high plains were producing 17 wine varietals, ac­ cording to Wine Enthusiast. Two years later, McPherson submitted a whopping 112­page

application, which would designate the Texas High Plains AVA. This application in­ cluded information detailing the climate, geology and history of the area. The AVA was offi cially established on March 2, 1993. In the last 30 years, the Texas wine in­ dustry has experienced exponential growth; Texas is now in the top fi ve largest producers of wine in the United States. The state’s wine industry accounts for more than $13 billion worth of economic value to the state and there are now hundreds of wineries, according to an article in Seven­ FiftyDaily in July 2018. When we can fi nd the original source, let’s cite that instead of other media There is a strong connection between Texas Tech and the wine industry, said Ed Hellman, a professor of Viticulture and Enology based at the Hill Country Univer­ sity Center. Hellman entered the Texas wine scene in 2000 and has seen remarkable transforma­ tion in the last two decades, he said. Many other states tried experimenting with wine­ making and grape growing, but nobody’s in­ dustry has grown more rapidly or exponen­ tially than Texas. “And, you know, Texas is becoming

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Production assistant Wesley Cox, rinses one barrel as he empties another into a 1,057-gallon vat at the Bar Z Winery. NEIL STARKEY PHOTOS

Tara Munjekovich does some work in the Wine Tasting Room at Bar Z Winery.

known as a wine state,” Hellman said. “And where I’m at, here in Fredericksburg, it’s a wine tourist destination. I mean, people are coming here specifi cally, to visit the winer­ ies and taste the wines. So, I mean, that’s a remarkable transformation.” A contributing factor to this economic prosperity was a direct shipping bill passed by the Texas legislature in 2005, according to a June 2021 article in The Lubbock Ava­ lanche­Journal. This bill allowed wineries to ship products directly to consumers both in and out of state. Prior to the bill, there were just 40 wineries in Texas; now there are more than 400.

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as fi ve million acres of it are planted on the Llano Estacado ­ but many cotton farmers capitalized on the wine boom by adding grapes to their crop portfolio. Grapes are more durable than cotton and require a frac­ tion of the water. The annual rainfall in West Texas is nearly enough to support the vines, so vineyards can rely on supplemental irri­ gation for their crops. The High Plains AVA extends from just east of the New Mexico border to just south of Amarillo. The AVA intersects with the Lla­ no Estacado, which is the fl attest plain in the western hemisphere and larger than New England, according to Wine Enthusi­ ast. The AVA is characterized by long, hot days which allow grapes to mature and rip­ en fully. The cool desert nights balance

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acidity, Hellman said. The sandy, clay soil is well suited for grape growing because it is easily irrigated. The soil is also low in nutri­ ents, but this actually allows grape growers to have more control over their product by allowing farmers to determine what unique cocktail of nutrients to add for the best tast­ ing results. This combination of factors creates a “fa­ vorable growing environment,” Hellman said. There is an abundance of sunlight, and the warm weather makes for a long growing season. Pests and diseases are not a signifi ­ cant concern because there is little humid­ ity in the region. West Texas is able to grow European va­ rietals, which has helped the Texas wine in­ dustry sell more wine, Hellman said. Other places with colder winters are not able to

grow Old World wines and must rely on hy­ brid grapes. “And those are good, but they’re diff er­ ent,” he said. “And there’s not the consumer familiarity with those varieties. And so, it’s a much harder sell and a harder climb into becoming a signifi cant wine region. This is not a battle that we had to fi ght because we can grow the European wine grape varie­ ties. That was something that the Texas Tech pioneers that started Llano, that’s something they fi gured out fairly early on.” From nutrient cultivation to grape ripen­ ing, to blending and aging winemaking is an art. Some varietals, like the ever­popular Ca­ bernet Sauvignon are strong and bold, while others like Riesling are lighter, Pierre Helwi, a viticulture regional specialist at Texas

A&M said. Helwi specializes in the West Texas wine region. A winemaker must have an idea of how the fi nal product should taste; everything is a conscious decision starting with when the grapes are harvested, Helwi said. The Brix is a measurement of sugar con­ tent in grapes, and sugar determines a lot about the fi nal wine. If the Brix is around 22 or 23, then the wine will have bright, fresh fruit aromas like strawberries, cherries and raspberries, he said. But waiting to harvest grapes increases sugar content. Brix of 24 or 25 will give a wine riper aromas and rich, jammier fl avors. The Texas High Plains AVA has a hot growing season, so sugars build quickly in grapes, leading to wine with a higher alcohol content, said Greg Bruni, the head wine­ maker at Llano Estacado Winery.

Honing their craft Bruni spent most of his life making wine in Central California, he said. But in the

early 90’s, it was time for a change. He and his wife began looking to move out of Cali­ fornia when he found an opportunity in Texas. “And I saw the making of a lot of poten­ tial, the quality of the wine was very good,” Bruni said. “And it seemed like an opportu­ nity to be a pioneer. And so that was back in ‘93. So, we made the move in ‘93.” Bruni has decades of winemaking expe­ rience. When it comes to wine grapes, there are two key factors: ripeness and maturity. Ripeness is making sugar, but maturity is making fl avor, he said. The heat ripens the grapes quickly, but the vines must be man­ aged to extend hang time for full grape ma­ turation “And so, there are principles that we need to use in the vineyard to postpone ripening a little bit, slow it down a little bit, so that we can have maturity catch up to ripeness, and you get the fl avors that you want plus the sugars that you want to produce the wines that you want to produce,” Bruni said. Wines can either be a blended or varietal

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Harvest season was approaching for this vineyard at the Llano Estacado winery in South Lubbock County. RYANN RAEL/LUBBOCK

Young grapes grow in one on the vineyards at the Williams Ranch Vineyard in Yoakum County. MARK ROGERS/FOR A-J

Equipment prepares wine bottles for fi lling at the Llano Estacado winery in Lubbock County. RYANN RAEL/LUBBOCK

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wine. When the wine industry began pick­ ing up in the United States in the 80s, the European labeling style was confusing for unfamiliar Americans, Hellman said. The European labeling system is geography based, which is why wine from regions like Bordeaux are named after the region rather than the type of grapes used to produce the wine. Rather than produce a Napa or Sonoma wine, American winemakers opted to make varietal wines to help consumers with name recognition. This made it easy for varietal wine like Merlot and Chardonnay to become widely known, he said. In the last decade, however, there has been a trend among winemakers to return to blending, as it allows more artistic license and greater control over the fl avors and pal­ let, Hellman said. “It gives the winemaker an opportunity to make better wine, frankly, because they’ve got more tools to work with,” he said. “It’s like a painter, with a very diverse palette of colors to use in their painting. If they’ve basically only got one color, you know, there’s a limit on what you can do. And maybe you can’t make a very complex product. “But with blending, that’s where the real art and winemaking comes in. You can cre­ ate a better wine—why? Because there is no perfect wine grape variety. And so, by blending, you can get the best of each of each variety by blending in certain percent­ ages. And so, we’ve seen a lot of blended wines become a more signifi cant player in the marketplace, throughout the US—and Texas has done the same thing too—it actu­

ally works really well for us.” Texas is poised to create wine that the world has never seen before, Hellman said. Because so many types of grapes fl ourish in the state, winemakers have the opportunity to blend create wines that are geographical­ ly impossible in other places. Texas can grow wines from southern France, Italy and Spain in the same area, and produce an en­ tirely unique concoction. “And so, people are exploring these dif­ ferent blends that have never had never been done before,” he said. “And so, it’s pret­ ty exciting. It’s not hard to fi nd a wine that you’ve never had before in Texas because they’re experimenting with these unique blends.” After the grapes have been harvested and the winemaker has selected the perfect fl avors, the science side of winemaking takes over. The grapes are crushed, or pressed. There may be intermediary steps based on the type of wine being created, like the du­ ration of contact the juice has with the skins, or must, which contributes to tan­ nins, fl avor and color. Then, yeast is added to the juice and it begins fermenting. The yeast convert sugar to alcohol, which is why a higher Brix level yields a higher alcohol wine. Following the initial fermentation, the wines are carefully monitored for oxygenation using inert gas­ ses like nitrogen, Bruni said. This helps wines retain nice fruity characteristics while it stabilizes. Stabilizing wine is a way of protecting the product from extreme temperature fl uctua­ tion which, if not done properly, could lead

to wines being ruined, Bruni said. If a con­ sumer buys a bottle of wine and forgets it in their trunk on a sweltering day, stabilizing the wine can protect it from “protein haze.” Likewise, if a bottle of wine is left forgotten in a freezer, potassium tartrate crystals can create a grainy precipitate. Stabilizing the wine is a way of protecting from both ex­ tremes. “And then the wines are prepared for bot­ tling and then they’re bottled under strict conditions and quality control conditions,” he said. Red wine and white wine creation are diff erent processes: red wines have extend­ ed contact with the must, and the juice is circulated twice per day for full fl avor and tannin extraction. “The seeds and skins are like a tea bag, you extract fl avor and color from the skins,” he said. Reds undergo a second fermentation, malolactic fermentation. This softens a red wine, Bruni said. Finally, the wine is aged in barrels, which, depending on the aging vessel, can add even more to the fl avor.

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Wine tourism has been on the rise, Hell­ man said. Fredericksburg is in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the only AVA in Tex­ as larger than the High Plains AVA. Texas Hill Country is attracting out­of­state and international wine tourism. Smaller, lesser­known regions may shock tourists with stellar wine, such as Bar Z Winery in Canyon. Bar Z Winery uses 100% Texas High Plains AVA grapes in their winemaking, manager Tara Munjekovich said. “A lot of people that come into the winery here are surprised that we have that capa­ bility to not use grapes from California or other areas,” she said. “And they’re sur­ prised that everything we do is in the High Plains area of Texas, and they’re surprised by the quality of the wine we make.” Most out­of­town visitors stumble upon the hidden gem of Bar Z Winery; many are in the area on weekend trips to Palo Duro Can­ yon and are unaware of the quality of the wine, Munjekovich said. Munjekovich was one such tourist; she visited West Texas on vacation from Wash­ ington and found Bar Z Winery online by looking up fun things to do on a Sunday, she said. Her love for wine initially drew her in,

which lead to an afternoon spent with Mon­ ty Dixon, founder, and vintner of Bar Z Win­ ery. The next thing she knew, she was being off ered a job as a manager, and a month lat­ er found herself relocating to West Texas. Munjekovich loves wine and has been building her expertise as a manager and learning about the winemaking process from Dixon. “Monty uses diff erent varietals to create blends, while at the same time, always striving to create a well­balanced wine that has a lingering fi nish,” she said. Bar Z Winery has been recognized for several impressive wines, including their Pinot Noir, Munjekovich said. “Bar Z, here was the fi rst Texas grown Pi­ not Noir to win a gold medal at a competi­ tion,” she said, “which was the San Francis­ co Chronicle International Wine Competi­ tion.” But tourism is only one factor in the Tex­ as wine industry success; Texans are anoth­ er. “And because Texas has such a large pop­ ulation, it’s one of the top few wine­con­ suming states in the country,” Hellman said. “Now, not on a per capita basis. We still

drink a lot of beer and a lot of whiskey, but because we have such a large population, it is a big wine market.” Pride has propelled the wine industry by fostering a sense of community, Helwi said. Texans want to drink something they pro­ duced. Texans have been producing wine for more than 40 years now, and they have picked up a trick or two, Hellman said. They are producing good wines that are winning prestigious international competitions in blind tastings. That pride has pushed winemakers to create superior products which improved tremendously over the last three decades, evident by the awards Texas wineries are winning, Bruni said. Texans are capable of high­quality grape and wine production with an expansive range of fl avors. “I just like to say that I think the best ones in Texas haven’t been made yet,” Bruni said. “We’ve got a lot to look forward to. In the end, I’m going to say that it’s mostly due to not only better winemaking principles, but also, it’s all having to do with what’s going on in the vineyards. Now, we’re at a very ex­ citing time in viticulture.” e

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The front of the American Quarter Horse Association’s Hall of Fame and Museum in Amarillo.

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ander around downtown Amarillo or other parts of the city, and chances are you’ll see at some spots a quarter horse standing outside a local business. The sculptural kind, that is. Each life­

size, fi berglass horse is unique, featuring diff erent colors and art elements. One specimen, called Music Box Hoofprints, is shown standing outside a tat­ too parlor, painted a bright purple with a dark purple mane and tail, covered from head to hoof with tattoos. No. 54, the Pride of the Masked Rider, is all Amarillo Hoof Print 7, Old Blue

black except for a large, red Texas Tech logo on its side. No. 58, the aptly named Seahorse, shows a scene of the ocean and aquatic wildlife swimming about. Curious folks can visit these permanent public art displays in person or online. Center City of Amarillo and ‘Hoof Prints’ around town The Hoof Prints project began nearly 20 years ago, as a partnership between Center City of Amarillo and the American Quarter Horse Association. The project started downtown, spread throughout the city and has now expanded to nearby communities including Canyon, Dalhart, Dumas, and Canadian. “In Amarillo, businesses started want­ ing them and they became a landmark. We have visitors who take pictures of all of them. We have people who call and write us to get our brochure. We have hits on our website for the digital tour. What I like is it experiences our Western heritage with public art. The great thing about public art is that it’s not in a gallery, there’s not an ad­ mission fee, it’s found art. You are going down the street and you see it … It gets ev­ erybody involved with art,” said Beth Duke, executive director of Center City. Duke’s personal favorite is a mother with its colt, called “Refl ections of Love,” at the Women’s Health Care Center off of Coulter. The full, shiny mosaic also refl ects

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the light. Founded in 1991, Center City of Amarillo is a nonprofi t, nationally recognized Texas Main Street organization dedicated to revi­ talizing the city’s historic downtown. Duke, who came to Center City in 2005, says Hoof Prints began in 2002: Artist Do­ ris Alexander, who was president of Center City at the time, had seen public art pro­ jects in other communities, and she was very impressed with the idea. Alexander realized that Quarter Horse replicas would be the perfect fi t for a public art project in Amarillo. “She had the great idea to partner with the American Quarter Horse Association,” Duke said. “The way it worked was in the beginning, the Quarter Horse Association bought 20. They kept 10, and they had an auction and had commissioned paintings, and that’s how they used their 10. For our 10, we had businesses buy them, and then we kept investing that money, to now, there’s more than 100.” “They are all over the Panhandle, and it’s exciting for me because our board of direc­ tors said ‘as long as it’s popular, we’ll keep doing it,’” Duke added. “Last year, we sold

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about six.” “I think Doris was visionary because she realized, being the home of the American Quarter Horse Association, that was a way for us to celebrate,” Duke said. “When peo­ ple come to Texas, particularly the Panhan­ dle of Texas, they want that Western heri­ tage. Look at our attractions: The Big Tex­ an, Palo Duro Canyon, horseback riding, all the diff erent things. They want to experi­ ence that. Although here, living in Amaril­ lo, we are accustomed to it, we may not even think about it that often, when tour­ ists come, that’s what they want. To be able to see that with the fi berglass horses, it’s an exciting way to say ‘you’ve arrived in the West.’” Each horse replica is unique. Business owners who buy the horses work with an artist to create a special design. Once the horse is installed, the business gets to name its horse. “Many people use the horses as clues for scavenger hunts or photo safaris,” Duke ex­ plains. “They have really become impor­ tant landmarks for our community.” “What’s been exciting for me is some of

the newer businesses, even chains, who’ve said, ‘We want to show we are part of the community. We want a horse, and we want people to know we are proud to be in Ama­ rillo,’” Duke says. She relays, “Each horse is a full­size fi ­ berglass replica of an American Quarter Horse. The Hoof Prints project is a great way to remind people about AQHA and its continued importance to our city.” Hoof Prints honors the American Quar­ ter Horse used on ranches surrounding Amarillo today. The world headquarters for AQHA, the largest equine breed associa­ tion in the world, calls Amarillo home.

Future location over AQHA - ‘Yea’ or ‘Neigh’ (a little horse humor) At the May 25 Amarillo City Council meeting, the council approved a location incentive agreement from the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation to keep AQHA in Amarillo for 10 more years, after there were conversations that the as­ sociation was considering moving to Fort Worth. Kevin Carter, president and chief executive offi cer of Amarillo EDC, noted at

the time that the association “is a large part of our fabric here in Amarillo.” “Amarillo is home of the International Headquarters of the American Quarter Horse Association, which services more than 226,000 members worldwide,” said Chad Pierce, AQHA interim executive vice presi­ dent and chief legal counsel. “We are so proud to continue to have our headquarters here in this fi ne, historical city.” “Throughout the decades, the American Quarter Horse Association has become a part of Amarillo – part of this community and part of the Texas Panhandle,” said Am­ arillo Mayor Ginger Nelson. “The unique combination of public and private invest­ ment led by the Amarillo Economic Devel­ opment Corp. speaks volumes as to how much the Amarillo community values the AQHA – from an economic perspective and a cultural perspective.”

AQHA celebrating 75 years in Amarillo Among other things, the American Quarter Horse Association sanctions com­ petitive events, maintains the offi cial reg­ istry and sponsors educational programs, as well as maintaining the American Quar­ ter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum.

The AQHA’s website says that in 1946, the Association moved to Amarillo after being founded in 1940 in Fort Worth, and in 1984, the international headquarters for AQHA opened its doors to the facility it cur­ rently occupies in Amarillo. While the American Quarter Horse As­ sociation celebrated its actual 75th anni­ versary in 2015, it will be celebrating its lo­ cal 75th anniversary in September as an important milestone and rich connection with the city. To mark the occasion in 2015, the AQHA did join with Breyer Animal Creations for a commemorative collection, which can still be found at Quarter Horse Outfi tters and Breyer retailers. For more information, visit www.BreyerHorses.com or www.aqhasto­ re.com.

‘Deck the Herd’ In 2017, Center City celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Hoof Prints project with a “Deck the Herd” contest. After decorating their Hoof Print horses, owners submit a photograph to Center City, which posts the photos on its Facebook page and encour­ ages people to vote for their favorite horse. Duke says this gets businesses involved and gives them the chance to showcase creativity, changing up the landscape for the holidays. To enter for 2021, horse owners should send a photo of their decorated horse to Chanette McKibben at chanette@centerci­ ty.org to be eligible to win prizes for their team. Deadline for this year’s contest is Dec. 10. For a digital tour of the Hoof Prints hors­ es and for more information about Center City of Amarillo, visit: https://centerci­ ty.org/ or call (806) 372­6744. e Amarillo Globe­News staff contributed to this report.

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Featured Art Venue

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Sonya Lukas, owner of Sonya’s on Historic Route 66. NEIL STARKEY

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Business that helped art community is struggling amid pandemic fallout

Sonya’s on Historic Route 66 opened its doors more than three years ago. After the closing of the Arts in the Sunset center for renova­ tions, Sonya Lukas, owner of Sonya’s on Historic Route 66, realized that Amarillo had lost an outlet for the art community and transformed her antique business into a gal­ lery. “Early on, I didn’t have very much on the walls and I boo­hooed and I said, ‘God, could you just bring me some wall paintings? These walls are so ugly,’” Lukas said. Now, the establishment is covered from fl oor to ceiling in artwork from local artists, as well as three­dimensional pieces displayed throughout the gallery. The gallery hosts a 2nd Friday Art Walk each month to celebrate the art community and bring in art enthusiasts. “We have such a diverse group of artists, such a diverse type of media,” Lukas said. “We have photos, paintings, sculptures, and jewel­ ry.” She also discussed the gallery’s more exotic pieces such as bullet jewelry and kaleido­ scopes created by artist David Corbin. Unfortunately, since the outbreak of the COVID­19 pandemic, the gallery has been neg­ atively impacted due to the lack of tourism and has seen a drop in sales.

The pan­ demic has also hit Lukas more personally as she and her husband, Jay, who is also very involved in the gallery and created the space for the art to hang, both contracted the virus last month, resulting in Sonya closing the gallery until she was able to recover. Jay Lukas is still recovering. To help the gallery, Dana Crandell, a pho­ tographer whose work is on display in the gal­ lery, and who is a friend to Lukas, created a GoFundMe account on behalf of the Route 66 gallery. “She became interested in displaying art, and it blossomed,” said Crandell. “She’s been struggling to keep the doors open at no profi t, so we as an art community tried to get together to do something. “It’s truly a family atmosphere,” Crandell said, urging the public to visit Sonya’s or do­ nate to the GoFundMe. Sonya’s on Historic Route 66 is open Mon­ day through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both Lukas and Crandell urge the community to visit the gallery or donate to the GoFundMe at www.gofundme.com/f/help­save­sonyas­ on­historic­route­66. e

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The meal challenge

BIG Texan

celebrating 60 years, 10,000 steak challenges STEAK RANCH CO-OWNERS REFLECT ON PAST, LOOK TO FUTURE Brianna Maestas Amarillo Globe-News USA TODAY NETWORK

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Amarillo staple The Big Texan Steak Ranch has been celebrating two milestones: being open for business for more than 60 years and the accomplishment of having 10,000 people complete the Free 72 oz. Steak Challenge. The steak challenge was created in Novem­ ber 1960, just eight months after the restau­ rant’s doors opened in March. According to co­ owner Bobby Lee, his father R.J. Lee had opened the original diner on Route 66 after moving here from Chicago. R.J. Lee had liked the area, after seeing Am­ arillo in stopovers on fl ights while working for Marriott Food Service. After the Amarillo sto­

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pover was no longer needed, Lee opened the diner with a western theme and named it The Big Texan. “Because it was a couple blocks over from the stockyards, the cowboys would come over after work, and he (R.J. Lee) would sell nickel beer, and cash their paychecks. He put them in the center of the dining room, and these real cowboys were the things that made The Big Texan,” Bobby Lee said. “The tourists would come in, and there would be real cowboys in the center of this dining room drinking beer, trying to outdo each other, dancing on the ta­ ble drinking tequila.”

60 years past, future The Big Texan changed locations from the Amarillo Boule­ vard to its current location in 1968 after Route 66 was bypassed by Interstate 40. According to Bobby Lee, his father had bought some land outside Amarillo city limits to sell alcohol on the weekend, because it was illegal to do so in town on the week­ ends, and he re­established The Big Texan off the old Dallas highway, where it is today, not knowing that I­40 would be built. The Lee brothers both reminisce at the changes made to the steak ranch in the past 61 years, including additions such as the brewery, the museum of oddities, the gift shop, the hotels, and the cowboy dragon out front, which co­owner Bobby Lee had acquired while visiting Dallas. Both the brothers call the establishment “uniquely ugly” and hope for another 60 years with The Big Texan as it becomes a third­generation, family­owned establishment when both Bob­ by and Danny’s sons take over the Steak Ranch. e

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According to Bobby Lee, it was one of these cowboys who had come into the diner one day and ate fi ve 1­pound steaks, a baked potato, diner salad, shrimp cocktail, and a dinner roll within an hour. From there, the owner said that “Anyone that could eat that much food should have it free,” and the meal and The Big Texas has become internationally known since. The 10,000th meal was completed on Sept. 1 of this year by 40­year­old John Lamons, who weighs 195 pounds and com­ pleted the meal in 59 minutes and 50 seconds. Molly Schuyler, a 128­pound housewife, holds the current record. Schuyler ate two of the 72­ounce steak challenges when she fi rst came to Amarillo. When she was invited back in 2015, she broke her record by eating three of the 72­ounce steak meals in 20 min­ utes. “She wanted to do a Molly Schuyler bites into a 72-ounce fourth, and we said no. steak at The Big Texan Steak Ranch. In You win, here’s your 2015, she conquered the showdown by money, go home,” Bobby eating three 72-ounce steaks and Lee said. sides in 20 minutes. Over the course of the GLOBE-NEWS FILE PHOTOS 61 years that The Big Tex­ an has been established, men, women, and animals have all at­ tempted the meal, including a 500­pound Bengal tiger who completed the fi rst steak in one and a half minutes. “A guy came in; I was on a ladder in the lobby changing a lightbulb, and he said, ‘I got something that will eat that 72­ ounce steak in a couple of minutes,’ and I said, ‘What kind of beast do you have?’ ” said co­owner Danny Lee. “He took me outside to a trailer, and it had a Bengal tiger that he let out on a dog leash, and we put a steak out there, and it chewed on it for about a minute and a half, and that’s the quick­ est I think we’ve ever seen anyone eat it.”

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Amarillo 1887 Social House Located inside Embassy Suites Downtown, 1887 is open for lunch and dinner. Start your meal with something from the small bites menu, and move on to a hearty steak. Relax in the spacious lobby with an after-dinner drink. 550 S. Buchanan St., 803.5504 $$ 575 PIZZERIA Toppings runneth over at 575 Pizzeria, not to mention the specials that rotate every month. (Check the board when you walk in.) 575 is family-owned and family-friendly, so it’s a great Friday night dinner choice. 2803 Civic Circle/7710 Hillside Road, Suite 700322.5575, 575pizzeria.com $$ THE 806 COFFEE + LOUNGE In addition to its vast organic, fair trade coffee and tea offerings, The 806 caters to local vegetarians and vegans with its “foodie” menu. The limited (but tasty) menu includes omelets, bagels, sandwiches, and nachos along with made-from-scratch desserts, a few which are also gluten-free. Don’t miss brunch served on Saturdays and Sundays. Regulars go for coffee that packs a punch and the healthy eats. 2812 SW Sixth Ave., 322.1806, the806.com $ ABUELO’S The authentic atmosphere and generous portions make for an enjoyable lunch or fun evening out. If you’re stumped by all the choices, try the Enchiladas de Cozumel, three crepes filled with guacamole and topped with bountiful seafood, fresh 24

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spinach and roasted peppers. As a rule, always get the queso. 3501 W. 45th Ave., 354.8294, abuelos.com $$ THE AÇAÍ BAR For those pursuing the clean-eating trend, The Açaí Bar can keep you on track. Choose from filling bowls or smoothies as an alternative to a fast food breakfast or lunch. Each menu item is made fresh with mostly organic ingredients. The customer favorite Monkey Bowl – an açaí blend topped with granola, pineapple, bananas, strawberries, mini chocolate chips, coconut shreds and honey – will keep you satisfied past the daily 3 p.m. slump. 7306 SW 34th Ave., Suite 9, 367.9724, theacaibaramarillo.com $ AFRICAN SAFARI RESTAURANT If you’re in search of an exotic, out-of-theordinary experience, African Safari delivers. With no formal menu, your experience will include the daily special, which could mean only one or two options. Get ready for plenty of infobox_subhead flavor in each authentic Somali dish. 5945 Amarillo Blvd. East, 471.0490 $$ ALDACO’S TACOS Located on historic Sixth Street you’ll find this small, authentic Mexican restaurant. The wait staff is friendly so it’s easy to have fun at Aldaco’s, especially on live music nights. Try not to fill up on the homemade chips and salsa so you can enjoy the rest of the delicious food. 3623 SW Sixth Ave., 374.4945 $$ AMARILLO’S STOCKYARD GRILL This cozy cafe has been located inside the Amarillo Livestock Auction building for decades. Fill up on home-style favorites like biscuits and gravy, chicken-fried steak, fried catfish, burgers, and zesty enchiladas. Finish with the homemade cobbler. 100 S. Manhattan St., 220.0484, amarillostockyardgrill.com $ AMERICAN MADE COFFEE HOUSE American Made’s menu includes fresh sandwiches, gourmet coffee, and freshmade sweets. Stop by for speedy and friendly service before you begin the workday. 6402 River Road, 236.0005 $

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APPLEBEE’S GRILL + BAR We love 2 for $20 menu at Applebee’s; it’s the perfect way to share. Finish off your meal with a Dessert Shooter, the justenough dessert for every sweet tooth. 2810 Soncy Road, 351.2810, applebees.com $$ ASIAN BUFFET You’ll find a large sushi bar, a gleaming Mongolian grill, and plenty of Asian entrees, sides, and desserts at this busy buffet restaurant. If buffets don’t suit you, order off the menu, or take your order to-go. Outstanding service and cleanliness set this establishment apart. 3347 Bell St., 803.9588, amarillobuffet.wixsite.com $ ASPEN CREEK GRILL One of only nine locations nationwide, Aspen Creek’s Amarillo restaurant offers its signature made-from-scratch food in a family-friendly atmosphere. Step into the mountain-lodge inspired decor and you can expect to be greeted warmly by the friendly staff, receive excellent service, and over-sized portions on everything from appetizers to entrees to dessert. The Happy Hour at Aspen – one of the most affordable in town – is a welcome break after a challenging work day. 4110 I-40 West, 398.2776, aspencreekgrill.com $$ BAGEL PLACE Whether for breakfast or lunch, the Bagel Place offers a wide variety of cream cheese and bagel flavors. Zip through the convenient drive-thru for a great, lazy morning take-home breakfast. For lunch, try the bagel sandwiches made with Boars Head cheese and meat, a generous salad, or a tasty bowl of soup. 3301 Bell St., 353.5985, bagelplace.net $ BANGKOK RESTAURANT When you’re looking for authentic Thai, Bangkok delivers. Start with the sticky rice, move on to the cucumber salad, and finish with the chicken larb. Your kids will love watching the big fish tanks while you wait for your table. Warning: Spicy means spicy. Bangkok means business. 5901 Amarillo Blvd. East, 383.9008 $ BANGKOK TOKYO This casual, quaint place is often packed,

so visit for an early dinner or a late lunch. Try the crispy chicken with basil or the Bangkok Tokyo fried rice. Neither disappoints. 2413 S. Western St., Suite A, 353.4777 $$ BAR 3 Located at Preston West Golf Course, this hidden gem serves a limited bar menu for lunch and dinner. Savor comfort food like smoked pulled pork sandwiches, pork shank, and hearty hamburgers, made fresh to order. Wash it down with an ice-cold beer or let the staff help you choose something from the drink menu. 9101 S. Coulter St., 353.7003 $ BEEF BURGER BARREL Open in the same location since 1952, the Barrel is an Amarillo icon. The walk-up diner offers typical burger-joint fare at an affordable price, along with sandwiches, a chicken basket and fried jalapeños. 3102 Plains Blvd., 374.0101 $ BEEF ‘O’BRADY’S There’s something for every member of the family at Beef’s. Plus, you can enjoy the game while you eat. If you’ve never eaten fried Oreos, it’s worth every calorie. 7306 SW 34th Ave., 358.0997, beefobradys.com $$ BELMAR BAKERY & CAFE Open since 1965, Belmar is an Amarillo tradition. Loyal customers abound and each one has a favorite treat they return for again and again (we’re big fans of the thumb print cookies). The cafe offers a cozy place to meet for early morning coffee and pastries or tasty lunch with friends. 3325 Bell St., 355.0141, belmarbakery.com $ BENJAMIN’S DONUTS & BAKERY Family-owned and -operated, Benjamin’s serves doughnuts, pastries, kolaches, breakfast sandwiches and burritos. Go early for the best assortment of filled, cake and glazed doughnuts – we love the green tea glazed and red velvet cake flavors. 7003 Bell St., 353.1100/1800 Western St., 803.1133 $ THE BIG TEXAN STEAK RANCH & BREWERY Everyone knows about the 72-ouncer, but did you know the breakfast buffet is only $14? Every morning from 7-11 a.m. you can pile your plate high with pancakes, sausage and skillet potatoes. Top it off with a trip to the Omelet Bar before leaving completely satisfied. 7701 I-40 East, 372.6000,

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bigtexan.com $$ BITI PIES Biti Pies are miniature versions of traditional pies everyone loves. It’s just the right size for one person and possibly a friend – that is if you feel like sharing. Don’t miss out on this bite-sized treat that is melt-in-your-mouth good. 604 S. Maryland St., 367.6413, bitipies.com $ BLUE CRANE BAKERY This breakfast- and lunch-only shop serves savory quiche, Keto-friendly baked goods, and plenty of rich sweets for the rest of us. The lineup varies every day, but you’ll find cookies, cupcakes, muffins, bars, poptarts, pie, cake and more, served with coffee from The 806. 3223 SW Sixth Ave., 322.3233 $ BLUE SKY TEXAS Blue Sky’s burgers and homemade fries are the perfect companions to a Lone Star Beer or an Oreo shake. Be prepared to share the one-size-feeds-a-lot cheese fries. 4201 I-40 West, 355.8100/5060 S. Coulter St., 322.3888, blueskytexas.com $$ BOMB CITY KITCHEN Specializing in meal-prep orders (Keto Diet also available), Bomb City also offers items from its storefront, along with desserts, whole or by the slice, and coffee drinks. Order meals to pick up or stop by for breakfast and lunch items from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner from 3-7 p.m. 5120 S. Western St., 418.6749, bombcitykitchen.com $$ BRACEROS MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA Traditional Mexican food, a colorful bar area and live music keep this Route 66 eatery hopping every day of the week. 2822 SW Sixth Ave., 220.2395, braceroson6thst.com $$ BUBBA’S 33 The newest sports restaurant on the scene in Amarillo, Bubba’s boasts made-fromscratch food and three restaurants in one: family dining, the garage bar, and a dining area with a bar. Feast on hand-tossed pizza, fresh-ground burgers, and tender ribeyes. 2813 I-40 West, 353.0033, bubbas33.com $$ BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR You can’t go wrong with Buffalo’s hot wings, especially on a Tuesday night. Keep busy with the interactive games and every televised sport under the sun. 5416 S.

BUNS OVER TEXAS If you’ve ever been to Buns, then you know “Your buns are up,” means dinner’s ready. The made-to-order burgers will fill you up fast. Pair one with some of the best cheese fries around, and wet your whistle with the refreshing ice tea. 6045 SW 34th Ave., 358.6808, bunsovertexas.com $ BURRITO STOP Tacos Garcia restaurateurs’ downtown grab-and-go eatery doesn’t just offer from-scratch burritos on homemade tortillas for breakfast or lunch. In addition to its hearty fare and vegan options such as soy chorizo and spinach tortillas, Burrito Stop boasts trained baristas that serve Roasters Coffee & Tea Co. beverages. 114 SE Ninth Ave., 418.2705, burritostop.com $ BUTTERLOVE BISCUITS Eye-popping big biscuits are the draw at Butterlove Biscuits. And we’re not exaggerating – these things are gigantic. Comfort all of your cravings with savory and sweet biscuits, grab-and-go biscuits, waffles, and perfect brunch-inspired cocktails. 3440 S. Bell, Suite 130, 418.8966, butterlove.com $$ CADA VEZ COMIDA MEXICANA Located in Town Square, Cada Vez serves Tex-Mex cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere. Popular items include Mexican street corn, enchiladas, and a classic margarita. Choose from 22 beers on tap from the bar, enjoy the patio and live music, or host a large group inside the restaurant’s party room, which can accommodate up to 50 guests. 9200 Town Square Blvd., Suite 1000, 418.6976, cadavezamarillo.com $$ CAFE BLVD. & BAR Serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine, Cafe Blvd. also offers a lounge area and full bar for a relaxing evening out. The limited menu features classics like chicken wings, pho, bun bowls, and banh xeo. You’ll enjoy fresh food, generous portions and affordable prices. 5316 Amarillo Blvd. East, 367.9780 $ CAFE MARIZON Cafe Marizon serves up great, homecooked taste with consistently delicious specials of the day. Go early so you can have a piece of the homemade pie or cake. 6151 Hillside Road, 352.2046, cafemarizon.com $$

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CALICO COUNTY RESTAURANT An Amarillo favorite for decades, the home-cooked taste keeps people going back for more. You can’t beat the petite cinnamon rolls dripping in butter, the squash casserole and the chickenfried chicken. Be sure to try the excellent waffles, too. 2410 Paramount Blvd., 358.7664, calicocountyrestaurant.com $$

CHILI’S GRILL & BAR Start with the bottomless chips and salsa while you ponder the rest of the menu. There are countless go-to meals at Chili’s, namely the fajitas (with guacamole, please), as well as the Big Mouth Bites with sauteed onions and Ranch dressing. 5016 S. Coulter St., 353.2992/3810 I-40 West, 359.5000, chilis.com $$

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CARNICERIA Y TAQUERIA LA POPULAR Part supermarket, part restaurant, Carniceria y Taqueria la Popular is a tasty little gem a few blocks east of the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. Head to the small, sitdown dining area at the back of the store for lunch and dine on a variety of simple, authentic Mexican dishes such as chile rellenos, tacos and fresh-made tamales. Finish with a sweet treat from the bakery. 1505 SE Third Ave., 374.6451, carniapopular.business.site $

CHILL NATURAL BAR Fill up on Ezekiel Bread toast topped with spreads, fruit or vegetables, proteindense Greek yogurt topped with fruit, açaí bowls, hearty salads, fresh-pressed juice, and smoothies at this small dine-in or take-out storefront. Chill’s location on busy Hillside Road makes it the perfect place to grab a healthy treat. 6200 Hillside Road, Suite 100, 355.7100, chill-naturalbar.business.site $

COFFEE FIXX Serving breakfast and coffee all day, Coffee Fixx’s menu is bolstered with daily lunch specials featuring hot and cold sandwiches, soups and nachos. 3020 SW Sixth Ave., 584.2445, coffeefixx.business.site $

CASK & CORK You’re in for a treat when you visit Cask & Cork. Ingeniously crafted menu items, which range from flatbread pizza and pasta to rib-eyes, quail and seafood to sandwiches and salads, will make choosing only one item a challenge. 5461 McKenna Square, Suite 101, 410.1113, caskncorkamarillo.com $$ CATTLEMAN’S CAFE For a hearty meal to start the day, Cattleman’s is the place to go. Order the Cowboy Breakfast to curb those early morning hunger pangs. Customers keep going back for the enchiladas or traditional chickenfried steak. 3801 Amarillo Blvd. East, 383.4818 $ CECIL’S LAST CHANCE BAR & GRILL Burgers with all the fixings, chicken-fried steak, chili and sandwiches round out the menu at Cecil’s. Located just outside the I-40 East and US 287 junction, it’s your “last best chance for a great burger.” 12800 S. US 287, 335.1938 $ CHEDDAR’S SCRATCH KITCHEN There’s a reason there is always a crowd at Cheddars. You’ll find outstanding American-style food at prices that won’t break your budget, which makes it the perfect place to bring the whole family. Treat yourself to a basket of buttery, honey-kissed croissants with your meal, and no matter what you order, you’ll discover that everything’s good. 3901 I-40 West, 358.2111, cheddars.com $$

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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL What began as a small gourmet burrito shop in Denver in 1993 has grown into a chain with more than 500 locations. Known for its efforts to use naturally raised meat and organic ingredients, the much-anticipated Amarillo location offers the same high-quality burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, salad and chips. We’re crazy about the bowls – chock full of rice, black beans, corn, and your choice of meat – it’s a fast, filling and delicious lunch or dinner option. 2414 S. Georgia St., Suite 200, 576.0764, chipotle.com $ CITY CAFÉ AND ESPRESSO Tucked in the basement of the Amarillo Police Department, this cafe is open to all. A full breakfast and lunch menu keeps downtown visitors going back for more. Start your day with a breakfast burrito, sandwich, or omelet, or feast on hearty burgers, Tex-Mex or sandwiches for lunch. 200 SE Third Ave., 378.6104 $ CHIYO’S ORIENTAL RESTAURANT This small, cash-only dive offers authentic Thai food at affordable prices. The generous portions make it easy to share, or take the extra to go for a tasty late-night treat. 4313 Teckla Blvd., 468.9385/810 N. Pierce, 374.6146 $ CHOP CHOP RICE CO. Chop Chop’s slogan is “Simple. Fresh. Fast.” And that’s exactly what you get when you order the hot teppan-style Japanese cuisine. There’s a casual dining room, quick drive-thru and delivery options so you can decide how you want to dine. 3300 |

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CICI’S PIZZA Feed the entire family – or baseball team – on a budget. Kid- and family-friendly food will fill diners up in no time. 6605 I-40 West, Suite 1, 359.8000, cicis.com $

COYOTE BLUFF CAFE Don’t let the outside fool you. This is seriously good food. The full pound, green chile cheeseburger is Southwest divine (add jalapeños for extra zip). Cool off with an ice cold beer. 2417 S. Grand St., 373.4640, cbctogo.com $ CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE A home-cooked breakfast for supper says comfort food like nothing else, especially when there’s a chill in the air. We love Uncle Herschel’s Favorite. It’s almost too much to handle, but we’re not afraid to try. 2323 I-40 East, 372.2034, crackerbarrel.com $$ CRAZY LARRY’S FINE TEXAS BBQ A visit to Larry’s isn’t complete without an order of Frito pie – make it a “moose” with the works. The authentic Texas-style barbecue is finger-licking good, and everything on the menu is delivered with some of the friendliest service in town. The prices are reasonable, too. 4315 Teckla Blvd., 359.3176, crazylarrysbbq.com $$ CRAFT COCKTAIL LOUNGE Treat yourself to a relaxing evening at Craft Cocktail Lounge on Polk Street. Craft’s specialty cocktails are just that – treats that are almost like dessert. There’s also a full bar, of course, and plenty of “Lite Bites” to snack on while you unwind in Craft’s gorgeous lounge area. We’re excited about the deviled egg flight, savory meatballs, and salty soft pretzel. 626 S. Polk St., 231.0561$ CRUSH WINE BAR & GRILL Crush’s excellent tapas, sandwiches, entrees and desserts are a big enough draw. Add an extensive and impressive wine list, a rooftop and street-side patio, and excellent service, and you’ve got one of the


city’s premier hang-out spots. The Saturday brunch is hard to beat, too. 627 S. Polk St., 418.2011, crushamarillo.com $$ CRUSH WINE BAR WOLFLIN Crush’s excellent cuisine and wine list have a new, second home. Nestled in Wolflin Village, Crush Wolflin offers appetizers, small plates and a few entrees, along with a beautiful dessert menu. You’ll find a variety of wines by the glass or bottle and on tap, with a healthy craft and domestic beer list. Stop by to create your own cheese, meat and chocolate tray, grab a bottle of wine from the wine room, and you’re all set for a delicious evening. 2806 Wolflin Ave., 517.2130, babycrushamarillo.com $$ DANIEL’S DRIVE IN Located on old Route 66, Daniel’s offers old-fashioned drivein fare. Fresh-cooked burgers, tots, onion rings and plenty of soda fountain drinks make this the ideal spot for a sunny-day lunch or afternoon snack. 2911 Amarillo Blvd. East, 383.0066 $ DAVID’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Locals rave about David’s fresh, flavorful Mexican food. Feast on traditional favorites like street tacos, tamales, burritos, and fajitas. Keep up with the tantalizing specials of the day on the restaurant’s Facebook and Instagram profiles. 400 E. Hastings Ave., 418.6333 $ DELVIN’S RESTAURANT & CATERING Head to Delvin’s and fill up on some of the city’s finest comfort food. Long-time chef Delvin Wilson opened his small eatery in 2015, and it’s quickly become a favorite lunch and brunch stop. Sample a threemeat combination barbecue plate, or traditional American favorites like fried chicken, soul food, and fresh fried catfish. Finish with the homemade buttermilk pie. 1300 N. Hughes St., 803.9111/701 S. Taylor St., 350.7441,

delvinsrestaurant.com $ DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT Dickey’s serves its original slow-smoked meats alongside home-style sides like macaroni-andcheese and jalapeño beans, fresh rolls, and plenty of ice tea. Founded in Dallas in 1941, the national franchise also gives back – its foundation, Barbecue, Boots & Badges, benefits law enforcement and firefighters in the local community. 6015 Hillside Road, Suite 100, 322.0127, dickeys.com $$ DIESEL BAR & BITES Another new addition to downtown Amarillo, Diesel Bar & Bites serves burgers and hot sandwiches with small plates ideal for sharing. We’ve got our eye on the Bruiser, and all-beef patty topped with gorgonzola, blue cheese and caramelized onions. 626 S. Polk St., 350.2896 $$

DYER’S BAR-B-QUE If you’re a meat lover, Dyer’s is the place for you. The familystyle, all-you-can-eat lunch special is hard to beat. On Fridays and Saturdays, eat your fill of premium smoked prime rib. 1619 S. Kentucky St., Suite E526, 358.7104, dyersbbq.com $$ THE EATERY ON ROUTE 66 A glance at the baked goods and lunch items on The Eatery’s Facebook page will get your mouth watering. Choose from a rotating menu of soups, salads and sandwiches Monday through Saturday, with weekly specials and half-price desserts on Tuesdays. 3208 SW Sixth Ave., 322.0828, eateryonroute66.com $ EAT-RITE HEALTH FOOD & RESTAURANT The food at Eat-Rite isn’t just good for you; it’s delicious as well. Pile your plate high from the organic salad bar or choose

from a variety of tasty sandwiches, soups and entrees. The marinated carrots are pure, tasty goodness. 2425 I-40 West, 353.7476, eat-rite.com $$ EL BRACERO MEXICAN GRILL Home-cooked flavor and excellent service make El Bracero Home-cooked flavor and excellent service make El Bracero a popular stop for authentic Mexican food. You’ll find a full menu of Mexican favorites like fajitas, carne asada, and enchiladas that keep local patrons satisfied. 2116 S. Grand St., 373.4788/2028 Paramount Blvd., 398.4440 $$ EL BURRITO RICO Feast on affordable Mexicanstyle food at this locally owned walk-up shop. Begin your adventure with fresh-made guacamole and chips, and fill up on plentiful options like burritos tacos, taquitos, and chile rellenos. 4404 River Road,

DOÑA JUANITA RESTAURANT If you’re in the mood for traditional Mexican dishes, give Dona Juanita’s a try. The guacamole is made fresh daily and the ceviche is some of the best in Amarillo. 2208 Amarillo Blvd. East, 220.2610 $ DOUG’S HICKORY PIT BAR-B-QUE For a quick, tasty meal, stop at Doug’s and try the chopped beef sandwich. The menu is reasonably priced and the barbecue sauce is tasty. 3313 S. Georgia St., 352.8471 $ THE DRUNKEN OYSTER Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., The Drunken Oyster features Louisianastyle cuisine in a unique and sophisticated setting. Fill up on fresh oysters, crawfish etouffee, gumbo, jambalaya, po’boys, and plenty of shrimp entrees. Craft cocktails and an excellent wine list ensure you’ll stay awhile. 7606 SW 45th Ave., Suite 100, 418.6668, drunkenoysteramarillo.com $$ OCTOBER 2021 | AMARILLO.COM/AMARILLO-MAGAZINE

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EL CARBONERO RESTAURANTE Y PUPUSERIA This hidden gem specializes in authentic Salvadoran cuisine. Discover pupusas, a fresh-made masa cake (much like a pancake) filled with your choice of ingredients like queso and loroco (an earthy, green vegetable), pork and cheese, or zucchini and cheese. Traditional options like fajitas, fried fish and asada abound. 1702 Amarillo Blvd. East, 373.1973, elcarbonerorestaurantamarillo.com $

EL PUENTE Customer favorites at El Puente include the over-stuffed burritos, menudo and traditional barbacoa. The casual eatery is open early for its daily breakfast, serves lunch and dinner every day, and late-night diners every Friday night from midnight to 1 a.m. 4027 Amarillo Blvd. East, 383.4314 $

EL GIRO The traditional Mexican food taste will keep you going back for more at El Giro. A taqueria-style eatery, El Giro offers authentic dishes like tacos, flautas and chile rellenos. Order a party taco box, filled with more than a dozen tacos, to feed a crowd. 1800 Bell St., 318.3859 $

EL TEJAVAN We love El Tejavan’s homemade guacamole, served up thick with onions and cilantro. The ceviche makes for a great starter or a light meal. For authentic taste, try the soft corn tortilla chicken tacos. The recipes at El Tejavan have been passed down for generations, so everything’s good. 3801 I-40 East, 372.5250/3420 I-40 West, 354.2444 $$

EL JALAPEÑO CAFE Simple Mexican and American dishes at this friendly cafe make El Jalapeño a great stop for breakfast and lunch. 4400 S. Washington St., 352.2879 $

EL VAQUERO Customers rave about the breakfast burritos at El Vaquero. The filling burritos, served with beans and papas, are a steal. In business since 1999, the restaurant opens early for breakfast and serves lunch until 2 p.m. 2200 SE Third Ave., 376.6585 $

EL MANANTIAL RESTAURANT For truly authentic Mexican food, this is the spot. A little off the beaten path, El Manantial is worth a visit. Start with lightas-air corn chips and salsa. Every entree is cooked-fresh delicious, especially the barbacoa, seafood and homemade chile relleno. We can’t say enough about every scrumptious bite. 3823 Amarillo Blvd. East, 383.1852, restaurantelmanantial.com $

ELMO’S DRIVE-IN This classic drive-in offers old-fashioned burgers and fountain drinks to-go from its original location in the San Jacinto neighborhood. Fill up on fresh grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, fries, and soda fountain-style sundaes. 2618 SW Third Ave., 374.3566 $

EL PALETON Fresh ingredients and traditional Mexican snacks await you at El Paleton. Colorful and delicious, El Paleton creates handmade favorites like strawberries and cream, paleta, manzana loca, elote and more. Warning: You’ve just met your newest addiction. 818 Martin Road, 418.6155, elpaletontx.com $ EL PATRON TEX-MEX RESTAURANT When you’re looking for friendly service and flavorful Mexican cuisine at a reasonable price, you can’t beat El Patron. Prepare yourself for its more-than-generous portions, such as the restaurant’s namesake, which includes a 10-ounce rib-eye steak, two enchiladas, rice, beans, lettuce, tomato and sliced avocados. Just looking to unwind? Then enjoy El Patron’s draft beer and margaritas on the rocks during Happy Hour. 3401 I-40 West, 418.6934, 28

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ENGLISH FIELD HOUSE RESTAURANT Visit a piece of Amarillo history at the English Field House, which sits just south of Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport. Named for the city’s first airfield, the restaurant offers great, cooked-fresh cafe food. Take the family for Sunday breakfast. It’s worth the drive. 10610 American Drive, 335.2996, englishfieldhouse.com $ FAST EDDIE’S SPORTS TAVERN & SOCIAL CLUB Fast Eddie’s racks up points with its tempting bar menu. Order enough to share from options like cheese sticks, mac & cheese bites, hot wings, and New York-style pizza while you try your hand at billiards and arcade games, or just sit and enjoy the game on the big screen TVs. 1619 S. Kentucky St., 590.7235, fasteddiesbilliards.com $

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FATCAT FISH & GRILL From seafood and coleslaw to cheeseburgers and steaks, Fatcat Fish & Grill offers fresh-cooked food at a reasonable price. 1309 Dumas Drive, 373.3581 $ FAVS Conveniently located close to downtown, FAVs (which stands for Fruits And Veggies) offers salads, smoothies, soups and snacks chockfull of vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts – perfect for grab-and-go early morning fuel or a midday lunch. The healthconscious diner will also appreciate protein shakes, fresh muffins, juice and more. 706 SW 16th Ave., 803.9171, favstx.com $ FAZOLI’S The slogan “Fast. Fresh. Italian.” says it all. Feast on pasta, salads, build-your-own items, submarine sandwiches, and pizza – if you haven’t already filled up on Fazoli’s famous bread sticks. 2512 Soncy Road, 457.9996, fazolis.com $ FIRE SLICE PIZZERIA You know you’re in for a good time at Fire Slice when you see the menu. Choose from pizza specialties, such as “Tommy Boy” and “Hot Momma,” or build your own. Each pizza is made fresh in a custom-built pizza oven. Try savory Italian brunch items on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 11 a.m. 7306 SW 34th Ave., Space 10, 331.2232, fireslice.com $$ FIREHOUSE SUBS Firehouse’s sandwiches are set apart by the nationwide chain’s presentation. Every hot sub is steamed before serving, and features premium meats and cheeses. Founded by firemen, the eatery sets aside a portion of every purchase to donate to local first responders to provide them life-saving equipment. 1901 S. Georgia St., 418.6651, firehousesubs.com $ FIVE GUYS Order a la carte from the simple menu at this fast-casual eatery, choosing from burgers made to order with your choice of toppings (try one “all the way”), sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, and milkshakes. 2313 Georgia St., Suite 37, 398.0582, fiveguys.com $ FLAMINGO’S LATIN BAR & GRILL You’ll find traditional Mexican dishes with a smattering of Latin American dishes at Flamingo’s. We’re tempted by the Chapin breakfast special, which includes fried plantains, the pupusas, and decadent flan. 701 Amarillo Blvd. East, 367.7304 $


FRANK’S BAKERY Transport yourself to Europe at the only boulangerie in Amarillo. No matter what you choose, you can’t miss with French specialties like fresh baguette sandwiches, quiche, feuillete (a puff pastry filled with chicken, bechamel, and mushrooms), crepes, and croissants – if you can break away from the divine pastry case to order an entree. We’re big fans. 1923 S. Western St., 352.8089 $ FRUTILANDIA Find a colorful snack or light lunch just around the corner from bustling downtown Amarillo. Stop into FrutiLandia for fresh fruit cups, gazpacho, shrimp cocktail, ceviche, or flavorful elote en vaso (corn in a cup). The large portions and fresh ingredients are sure to keep you going back for more. 1010 SE 10th Ave., 444.8964 $ FUDDRUCKERS This fast-casual chain bills itself as making the “world’s greatest hamburger.” Fuddruckers lets diners choose the size of their burger, how they’d like it cooked, and which toppings they’d prefer. The Amarillo location also has a full bar and an in-house bakery with fresh cookies and pastries. 8158 I-40 West, 358.3450, fuddruckers.com $ FURRBIE’S You’ll find old-fashioned grilled onion burgers and an array of sandwiches, salads, seafood and ice cream treats at Furrbie’s. Hot dog enthusiasts will love the famous Nathan’s Hot Dogs, the originals from Coney Island, New York, made with 100-percent kosher American beef. Looking to cool off? Choose from fruity-flavored ice treats or ice cream. 210 SW Sixth Ave., 220.0841 $ FUZZY’S TACO SHOP Options are endless at Fuzzy’s with everything from a variety of Baja-style tacos to enchilada plates, over-sized salads, tamales, and breakfast all day, every day. Party on the patio in this casual eatery that originated in the Fort Worth area. 7408 SW 34th Ave., 352.8226, fuzzystacoshop.com $ GEORGIA STREET TAPHOUSE Whether in the dining room or inside the spacious bar area, there are plenty of big screens to keep you entertained at Taphouse. Sample typical pub fare and enjoy daily drink specials inside or on the covered patio. 2001 S. Georgia St., 803.7000, georgiastreettaphouse.com $$

GIRASOL CAFE & BAKERY If you’ve missed having an artisan bakery in Amarillo, you’re in luck. Head over to Girasol Cafe and enjoy fresh baked goods along with a rotating menu of salads, soups, sandwiches and entrees – many with a Latin influence. Check the bakery’s Facebook page for daily featured items. 3201 S. Coulter St., 322.0023 $ GLORIA’S OYSTER BAR Gloria’s menu consists of seafood, Mexican, Tex-Mex dishes and Salvadoran food. The lightly spiced tamales are handmade, steamed in banana leaves and filled with chicken, potatoes, sweet peppers and tomatoes. The sopa siete mares, a brothbased soup made with shrimp, scallops, halibut, perch and vegetables, is full of flavor. 1300 S. Grand St., 373.2722 $ THE GOLDEN LIGHT CAFE As the oldest operating restaurant in Amarillo, The Golden Light has been in business since 1946, all in the same location. For a great burger and fries, this is the place to go. 2908 SW Sixth Ave., 374.9237, goldenlightcafe.com $ GOLDEN WAFFLE COMPANY There are so many crave-worthy options at the Golden Waffle; it’s hard to know where to begin! Serving sweet and savory breakfast options focused on waffles (and brunch on weekends), choose from waffle bennys, chicken and waffles, huge waffle wraps, waffle sandwiches and more. A variety of mimosas and micheladas will hit the spot during a leisurely brunch. 6017 Hillside Road, Suite 250, 367.8141 $ GOLDEN LOTUS RESTAURANT This Chinese, Lao and Thai eatery isn’t just loved for its food and great prices; the staff is friendly and hospitable. In addition to traditional dishes such as pad thai, sesame chicken and chow mein, Golden Lotus also serves dishes that require customers to branch out. The papaya salad, clams in black bean sauce, or mango catfish are just a few of the out-of-the-ordinary menu items that will surely impress. 2417 Amarillo Blvd. East, 331.7824 $ GOONEY’S You won’t get bored with Gooney’s menu. This downtown eatery and lounge cooks up pretty much every Asian dish you can think of – egg rolls, lettuce wraps, the always-reliable Charlie’s Special, chow mein, curry wings, even hot-off-the-grill rib-eyes and steak kabobs. 705 S. Polk St., 367.9585, gooneys.business.site $

GRANDMA’S BURRITOS At Grandma’s Burritos, you’ll feel welcome. The staff is conscientious and the burrito options are endless. The chicken fajita burrito with a side of chips and salsa is generous – enough for two people. 7012 S. Western St., 355.0475 $ GRANDMA’S COCINA With simple American-style food, Tex-Mex entrees and sides, a hearty breakfast menu, flavored tea, and fresh-squeezed cherry limeades, Grandma’s Cocina can be your new one-stop drivethru for comfort food Panhandle style. 3609 SW 45th Ave., 398.9999 $ GREEN CHILE WILLY’S GRILL As the owners say, the way you like it is the way they fix it. Hand-cut grilled steaks, excellent burgers, chicken-fried steak and grilled chicken; you name it, Willy’s has it. And you can’t beat the country atmosphere for a relaxing good time. 13651 I-27, 622.2200, greenchilewillys.com $$ THE HANDLE BAR AND GRILL Open at 7 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the breakfast crowd, The Handle Bar serves Texas-style comfort food – the handmade burgers are a customer favorite. Dine outside on historic Route 66 or cool off inside while savoring an ice-cold beer. 3514 SW Sixth Ave., 803.9538, thehandlebarandgrill.webs.com $ HAPPY BURRITO A small dine-in and takeout restaurant, Happy Burrito is sure to improve your mood. With most menu items priced at less than $5, you can feast on burritos, hamburgesas, tortas, tacos, and parrilladas. 908 Amarillo Blvd. East, Suite B, 379.8226 $ HENK’S PIT BAR-B-QUE If you’re a local on a quick lunch break or a tourist driving through, stop at Henk’s. The barbecue is savory and sweet, and the jalapeño cheese sausage makes for a tasty snack. And for you early birds, Henk’s also serves a satisfying breakfast. 1508 S. Grand St., 372.9011 $$ HENRY D’S RESTAURANT This popular breakfast spot does more than satisfy your A.M. cravings – choose from American stand-bys like pot roast, fried chicken, hamburgers, and fajitas for lunch or dinner. 5807 SW 45th Ave., 353.9700 $

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Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings

The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for S.A. Trotter Arts LLC at 1320 Smiley St. The business’ website is www.satrotter.com and the phone number is (214) 282-2415.

The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for The Barfield Hotel, 600 S. Polk. The business’ website is www.thebarfield.com and the phone number is (806) 414-2200.

The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Burns & McDonnell, 600 S. Tyler St., Ste. 800. The business’ website is www.burnsmcd.com and the phone number is (806) 412-2204.

The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for The Station ( Eskimo Hut), 7200 McCormick Rd. The business’ website is www.thestationfoodand fuel.com and the phone number is (806) 622-8888.

The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for State Farm - Rocio Carrion, 3100 S Georgia. The business’ website is https://carryonwithrocio carrionsf.com and the phone number is (806) 353-9821.

The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Moreland Real Estate Group, 6900 I-40 West, Suite 275. The business’ website is www.morelandre group.com and the phone number is (806) 318-1444.

For more information about the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, visit www.amarillochamber.org. PROVIDED PHOTOS/AMARILLO

The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Blueridge Roofing & Construction, 6900 W. Interstate 40, Ste. 151. The business’ website is https://www.blueridgeroof.com and the phone number is (806) 341-9438.

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The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Silver Dollar Speedway, 400 SE 58th Ave. The business’ website is https://amarillosilverdollarspeed way.com and the phone number is (806) 654-2606.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS BEAUTY & HEALTH

Allergist/Immunologist ����������������������������� 9 Audiologist ������������������������������������������������ 9 Barbershop ������������������������������������������������ 9 Body Waxing/Lash Studio �������������������������� 9 Chiropractor��������������������������������������������� 11 Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon ������������������������ 11 Dental Practice ���������������������������������������� 11 Dermatologist������������������������������������������ 11 Diagnostic Imaging ��������������������������������� 12 Emergency Room ������������������������������������ 12 Family Physician �������������������������������������� 12 Fitness Center/Gym ��������������������������������� 12 Hair Salon ������������������������������������������������ 14 Hearing Aid Center����������������������������������� 14 Home Health Care������������������������������������ 14 Hospice Care �������������������������������������������� 14 Local Pharmacy Drug Store ���������������������� 16 Mental Health Services ���������������������������� 16 Nurse Practitioner������������������������������������ 16 OB/GYN Practice �������������������������������������� 16 Optometry Practice���������������������������������� 18 Orthodontic Practice �������������������������������� 18 Pediatrician ��������������������������������������������� 18 Physical Therapist ������������������������������������ 18 Physical Therapy Rehabilitation ��������������� 20 Rheumatologist ��������������������������������������� 20 Spa/Medical Spa �������������������������������������� 20 Urgent Care Center����������������������������������� 20 Weight Loss Center ���������������������������������� 21 Yoga Studio ��������������������������������������������� 21

DINING

Asian Food ����������������������������������������������� 22 Bakery ����������������������������������������������������� 22 Barbecue ������������������������������������������������� 22 Bloody Mary �������������������������������������������� 22 Breakfast ������������������������������������������������� 23 Brunch ����������������������������������������������������� 23 Burger ����������������������������������������������������� 23 Caterer ����������������������������������������������������� 23 Chicken Sandwich������������������������������������ 25 Chicken-Fried Steak ��������������������������������� 25 Chili ��������������������������������������������������������� 25 Coffee Shop ��������������������������������������������� 25 Customer Service ������������������������������������� 26 Dessert ���������������������������������������������������� 26 Doughnuts����������������������������������������������� 26 Downtown Restaurant����������������������������� 26 Food Truck ����������������������������������������������� 27 Fountain Drinks ��������������������������������������� 27 French Fries ��������������������������������������������� 27 Hot Spot �������������������������������������������������� 27 Ice Cream ������������������������������������������������� 29 Indian Food ��������������������������������������������� 29 Italian Restaurant ������������������������������������ 29 Little Gem������������������������������������������������ 29 Locally Owned Restaurant ����������������������� 30

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Margarita������������������������������������������������� 30 Mexican Restaurant ��������������������������������� 30 Music with Your Meal������������������������������� 30 New Restaurant ��������������������������������������� 31 Onion Rings ��������������������������������������������� 31 Outdoor Dining ���������������������������������������� 31 Overall Restaurant ����������������������������������� 31 Pizza Parlor ���������������������������������������������� 32 Place to Go to a Business Lunch ��������������� 32 Place to Take Out-of-Towners ������������������ 32 Ribs ��������������������������������������������������������� 32 Romantic Restaurant ������������������������������� 33 Sandwich Shop ���������������������������������������� 33 Soul Food������������������������������������������������� 33 Steak House ��������������������������������������������� 33 Sushi�������������������������������������������������������� 34 Takeout���������������������������������������������������� 34 Tea ����������������������������������������������������������� 34 Themed Restaurant ��������������������������������� 34 Vegetarian ����������������������������������������������� 35 Wings ������������������������������������������������������ 35

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

Art Gallery ����������������������������������������������� 35 Band �������������������������������������������������������� 35 Bowling ��������������������������������������������������� 36 Family Entertainment ������������������������������ 36 Female Singer������������������������������������������ 36 Festival/Fair ��������������������������������������������� 36 Golf Course ���������������������������������������������� 37 Live Music ������������������������������������������������ 37 Local Event ���������������������������������������������� 37 Male Singer ��������������������������������������������� 37 Museum �������������������������������������������������� 38 Seasonal Attraction ��������������������������������� 38 Sports Team ��������������������������������������������� 38 Tourist Attraction ������������������������������������� 38

HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE

Accountant ���������������������������������������������� 40 Bank �������������������������������������������������������� 40 Commercial Builder ��������������������������������� 40 Commercial Real Estate Company ������������ 40 Credit Union �������������������������������������������� 41 Fence Company ��������������������������������������� 41 Financial Planner ������������������������������������� 41 Home Builder - Residential ���������������������� 41 Home Contractor/Repair/Remodeling ����� 44 Home Inspection Service ������������������������� 44 Home Insulation �������������������������������������� 44 Home Security ����������������������������������������� 44 Insurance Agent �������������������������������������� 48 Insurance Company ��������������������������������� 48 Investment Firm �������������������������������������� 48 Landscape Design & Installation �������������� 48 Lawn Care ������������������������������������������������ 50

Mortgage Lender ������������������������������������� 50 Real Estate Agent ������������������������������������ 50 Roofing Company ������������������������������������ 50 Residential Real Estate Company ������������� 51 Siding Company �������������������������������������� 51 Tax Preparation Company ������������������������ 51 Window Installation �������������������������������� 51

MEDIA

Local Radio Station ���������������������������������� 53 New Media ���������������������������������������������� 53 Podcast ���������������������������������������������������� 53 Radio Personality������������������������������������� 53 TV News Station �������������������������������������� 54 TV Personality������������������������������������������ 54 Weather Report ��������������������������������������� 54

SERVICES

Advertising Agency ��������������������������������� 55 Apartment Complex �������������������������������� 55 Assisted Living Facility ����������������������������� 55 Auction Company ������������������������������������ 55 Car Wash �������������������������������������������������� 57 Carpet Cleaning ��������������������������������������� 57 College ���������������������������������������������������� 57 Divorce Attorney �������������������������������������� 57 DJ ������������������������������������������������������������ 59 Dry Cleaner ���������������������������������������������� 59 Event Venue ��������������������������������������������� 59 Funeral Home ������������������������������������������ 59 Gymnastic Instruction/Dance ������������������ 60 Heating & A/C Service������������������������������ 60 Hotel�������������������������������������������������������� 60 Internet Service Provider ������������������������� 60 IT Service ������������������������������������������������� 61 Kid’s Party Venue ������������������������������������� 61 Law Firm�������������������������������������������������� 61 Locksmith ������������������������������������������������ 61 Mobile Device Repair ������������������������������� 64 Nursing Home������������������������������������������ 64 Personal Trainer ��������������������������������������� 64 Pest Control ��������������������������������������������� 64 Pet Boarding/Kennel ������������������������������� 65 Pet Groomer �������������������������������������������� 65 Philanthropic Business ���������������������������� 65 Photographer ������������������������������������������ 65 Plumber��������������������������������������������������� 66 Printing Company ������������������������������������ 66 Private School ������������������������������������������ 66 Retirement Community ��������������������������� 66 Satellite/Cable Provider ��������������������������� 67 Travel Agency ������������������������������������������ 67 Tree Service Company ������������������������������ 67 Veterinarian��������������������������������������������� 67 Web Design ��������������������������������������������� 68 Wedding Venue ��������������������������������������� 68 Antique Store������������������������������������������� 69 Bicycle Store �������������������������������������������� 69 Boutique�������������������������������������������������� 69

Bridal Store ���������������������������������������������� 69 Consignment Store ���������������������������������� 71 Convenience Store ����������������������������������� 71 Eyewear ��������������������������������������������������� 71 Floor Covering Store��������������������������������� 71 Florist ������������������������������������������������������ 72 Formal Wear �������������������������������������������� 72 Furniture�������������������������������������������������� 72 Golf Equipment���������������������������������������� 72 Grocery ���������������������������������������������������� 74 Health Food ��������������������������������������������� 74 Lawn Equipment ������������������������������������� 74 Local Children’s Clothing �������������������������� 74 Local Grilling Supplies ����������������������������� 75 Local Home Decor ������������������������������������ 75 Local Home Electronics ���������������������������� 75 Local Jewelry Store ���������������������������������� 75 Local Mattress Store��������������������������������� 76 Local Men’s Clothing �������������������������������� 76 Local Men’s Shoes ������������������������������������ 76 Local Nursery/Greenhouse����������������������� 76 Local Office Equipment ���������������������������� 77 Local Office Supplies �������������������������������� 77 Local Patio Accessories����������������������������� 77 Local Pet Store ����������������������������������������� 77 Local Specialty Store �������������������������������� 78 Local Sports/Outdoors ����������������������������� 78 Local Wedding Registry ��������������������������� 78 Local Women’s Clothing ��������������������������� 78 Local Women’s Shoes ������������������������������� 79 Place to Buy Beer ������������������������������������� 79 Place to Buy Liquor ���������������������������������� 79 Place to Buy Wine ������������������������������������ 79

SPIRITS

Craft Beer ������������������������������������������������ 80 Happy Hour ��������������������������������������������� 80 Light Beer ������������������������������������������������ 80 Local Wine ����������������������������������������������� 80 Sports Bar ������������������������������������������������ 80

TOP EMPLOYERS

Company Culture ������������������������������������� 82 Leadership ����������������������������������������������� 82 Overall Company to Work For ������������������� 82

VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES

Auto Body/Collision Repair ���������������������� 83 Auto Dealer Service Department ������������� 83 Auto Glass Repair/Replacement �������������� 83 Auto Service/Mechanic ���������������������������� 83 Automotive Accessories ��������������������������� 85 Motorcycle Dealer ������������������������������������ 85 New Car/Truck Dealer ������������������������������ 85 Oil Change ����������������������������������������������� 85 RV Dealer ������������������������������������������������� 87 Tire Center ����������������������������������������������� 87 Used Car/Truck Dealer ������������������������������ 87


BEAUTY & HEALTH ALLERGIST/IMMUNOLOGIST

AUDIOLOGIST

BARBERSHOP

BODY WAXING/LASH STUDIO

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Constantine K. Saadeh, MD, FACP, FACR

Rick Palmer, AuD

AMA Lash Bar

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The Society Barbershop

4141 SW 34th Ave Amarillo, TX 79109 806.367.8548 thesocietybarbershoptx.com

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BSA Panhandle Ear Nose & Throat

BSA Panhandle Ear Nose & Throat

King Cuts

Perfect Peach Body Waxing Studio

Family Medicine Centers

Ormson Hearing Health Care

Allergy A.R.T.S.

6842 Plum Creek Dr Amarillo, TX 79124 806.353.7000 allergyarts.com

bsahs.org

fmcclinics.com

Livingston Hearing Aid Center

bsahs.org

ormsonhearing.com

Find Us On Facebook

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perfectpeachwaxing.com

Tune Up

Waxing The City

“The Manly Salon” Find Us On Facebook

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“We offer service based on highly specialized formal training, certification, and experience that you can trust, combined with personalized service and solid relationships with our patients.” Elaine Cook, M.D. / Board Certified Dermatologist

DERMATOLOGIST

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THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US AS BEST PEDIATRICIAN!

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BEAUTY & HEALTH CHIROPRACTOR

COSMETIC/PLASTIC SURGEON

DENTAL PRACTICE

DERMATOLOGIST

WINNER

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WINNER

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Jeff Williams, DC

Patrick Proffer, MD & Paul Proffer, MD

Dental Group of Amarillo

Elaine Cook, MD

Creek Stone Integrated Care 3501 SW 45th St Ste T Amarillo, TX 79109 806.355.3000 amarillochiropractor.com

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Shane Biggers DC

Biggers Chiropractic biggerschiropractic.com

Todd Whitehead, DC Precision Chiropractic chiroamarillo.com

Proffer Surgical Associates 1611 Wallace Blvd Amarillo, TX 79106 806.352.1185 drproffer.com

Multiple Locations 806.358.7633 dentalgroupofamarillo.com

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Elaine Cook, MD

Chris Brady, DDS

Advanced Skin Treatment Center

7620 Hillside Rd #100 Amarillo, TX 79119 806.358.1117 skintreatment.com

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Christi A. Baker, MD

Advanced Skin Treatment Center skintreatment.com

Brady Dental Group bradydentalgroup.com

High Plains Dermatology highplainsdermatology.com

Elise May, MD

Randall Lamb, DDS

Edward M. McCarthy, MD

Panhandle Plastic Surgery panhandleplasticsurgery.com

Lamb Dental lambdental.com

Amarillo Dermatology amarillodermatology.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR BEST ORTHODONTIC CLINIC IN AMARILLO!

Category: Orthodontic Practice

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BEAUTY & HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

EMERGENCY ROOM

FAMILY PHYSICIAN

FITNESS CENTER/GYM

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Open Air Imaging Center

BSA Health System

BSA Family Medical Clinic

Amarillo Town Club

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

BSA Health System

Northwest Texas Healthcare System

Bart Britten, MD

Body Exchange Fitness LLC

7400 Wallace Blvd Amarillo, TX 79106 806.353.8333 amarilloimaging.com

bsahs.org

1600 Wallace Blvd Amarillo, TX 79106 806.212.2000 bsahs.org

nwths.com

Northwest Texas Healthcare System nwths.com

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The ER On Soncy eronsoncy.com

3501 S Soncy Rd Ste 150 Amarillo, TX 79119 806.212.6353 bsahs.org

Amarillo Family Physicians amarillofp.com

S. Caleb Kim, DO

Family Medicine Center fmcclinics.com

Multiple Locations amarillotownclub.com

bodyexchangefitness.com

VERDURE

verdurefitness.com


ThankYou

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BEAUTY & HEALTH HAIR SALON

HEARING AID CENTER

HOME HEALTH CARE

HOSPICE CARE

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Hear Rite

BSA Compassion Home Care

BSA Hospice of the Southwest

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5211 SW 9th Ave Amarillo, TX 79106 806.351.8522 mycompassionhome.com

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Hair by Allyse

BSA Panhandle Ear Nose & Throat

Giving Home Health Care

BSA Compassion Home Care

Shear Chic Salon & Boutique

Livingston Hearing Aid Center

Ruby Slippers Care

Giving Home Health Care

Find Us On Facebook

Find Us On Facebook

bsahs.org

lhac.com

givinghhc.com

rubyslipperscare.com

mycompassionhome.com

givinghhc.com

Thank You for Voting Us in the top 3 for Best OB/GYN Practice

Thank You

Advancing & Advocating for Women’s Health Quality care through every stage of life.

for vo�ng for us as Best Body Waxing / Lash Studio

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BEAUTY & HEALTH LOCAL PHARMACY DRUG STORE

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

NURSE PRACTITIONER

OB/GYN PRACTICE

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

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Martin-Tipton Pharmacy

Melissa Preece, LCSW-S, LCDC

Derrell Deloach, FNP-C

Kathryn Bonds, MD

4215 Southwest 21st Ave Ste B Amarillo, TX 79106 806.676.9315 Find Us On Facebook

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King’s Compounding Pharmacy

Northwest Texas Healthcare System Behavioral Health

Kathryn Kleman, RN, FNP-C

Carrasco and Carrasco MDs, LLP

nwths.com

BSA Health System bsahs.org

Olga Tolscik, MD MPH

Kayla Price, FNP-C

Sarah Bergeron MD

kcpamarillo.com

SouthPark Pharmacy

southparkpharmacy.com

Women’s Psychiatry olgatolscikmd.com

THANK YOU Amarillo

1500 Coulter St # 6 Amarillo, TX 79106 806.467.9777

Women’s Healthcare Associates

1501 S Tyler St Amarillo, TX 79101 806.373.2812 martin-tiptonrx.com

BSA Health System bsahs.org

1301 Coulter St S Ste 300 Amarillo, TX 79106 806.355.6330 whaonline.net

healthgrades.com

Panhandle OBGYN panhandleobgyn.com

for voting us

Best Floor Covering Store

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

BEST 2020

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BEAUTY & HEALTH OPTOMETRY PRACTICE

ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE

PEDIATRICIAN

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Advanced Eye Care

Hodges & Hodges Orthodontics

John M. Young, MD

5212 Coulter St S Amarillo, TX 79119 806.353.9862 hodgesandhodgesortho.com

1500 Coulter St S #1 Amarillo, TX 79106 806.354.0404 youngpediatrician.com

iPOW Physical Therapy & Wellness

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Broome Optical

Harwell & Cook Orthodontics

Taghreed N. Maaytah, MD

Amarillo Bone & Joint Clinic

Premier Vision

Kyle Sparkman, DDS

Nandkishore Raghurman, MD

Staci Mueller-Duran, PT

2700 Paramount Blvd Amarillo, TX 79109 806.355.9536 advancedeye.net

eyecareamarillo.com

pvamarillo.com

Young Pediatrics

TLC Pediatrics of Amarillo drmaaytah.com

harwellandcookortho.com

Sparkman Orthodontics sparkmanorthodontics.com

BSA Health System bsahs.org

BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHODONTISTS

3501 S Soncy Rd #137 Amarillo, TX 79119 806.803.9165 ipowpt.com

abjc.net

BSA Health System bsahs.org

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Thank you for making us a finalist!

Thank You for Voting Us Best Barber Shop!

Serving the Amarillo, Canyon and Surrounding Panhandle areas. 18 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

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DR. LYUDMYLA LYSENKO

DR. ROBERT PINSON

DR. HILLARY HENDRICK

T hank You AMARILLO & CANYON

Your Local Emergency Experts We’re honored to be a Top 3 Finalist for Best Emergency Room for Best of Amarillo 2021! Serving this community is a privilege, and we don’t take what we do lightly – so, Thank you! We’ll still be right here, ready to take care of you and your family anytime you need us, it’s what we do.

In front of United Supermarkets™ • 3530 S Soncy Rd • Amarillo, TX 79119 • (806) 340-0608 • ERonSoncy.com


BEAUTY & HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY REHABILITATION

RHEUMATOLOGIST

SPA/MEDICAL SPA

URGENT CARE CENTER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Amarillo Bone & Joint Clinic

Nicole DaveyRanasinghe, MD, FACR

Awaken Med Spa

CareXpress Urgent Care

1100 Coulter St Amarillo, TX 79106 806.468.9700 abjc.net

Allergy A.R.T.S.

FINALIST

Quail Creek Physical Therapy

Janet Schwartzenberg, MD

West Texas Physical Therapy westtexaspt.com

Multiple Locations carexpressfmc.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

6842 Plum Creek Dr Amarillo, TX 79124 806.353.7000 allergyarts.com

FINALIST physurg.com

9200 Town Square Blvd #1150 Amarillo, TX 79119 806.354.8600 awakenspa.com

Amarillo Medical Specialists amarillomed.com

Advanced Skin Treatment Center skintreatment.com

Elaine Cook, MD

BSA Urgent Care Center

Ming Chen, MD

Proffer Surgical Associates

Northwest Urgent Care

BSA Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic bsahs.org

drproffer.com

bsahs.org

nwtpg.com

Thank you Amarillo! To learn more about how Ruby Slippers Care can help you stay independent in your own Home, call us today. Personal Assistance Home Care Provider

AM-16107765

20 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

806-410-2010

Locally Owned


BEAUTY & HEALTH WEIGHT LOSS CENTER

YOGA STUDIO

WINNER

WINNER

Metabolic Research Center

Amarillo Town Club

Weight Loss Specialists

Multiple Locations amarillotownclub.com

1901 Medi Park Dr # 1058 Amarillo, TX 79106 806.513.3866 emetabolic.com

FINALIST

Amarillo Town Club

FINALIST

Re-Form

amarillotownclub.com

The Self Care Experience re-formpt.com

Panhandle Weight Loss Center

Yoga Mat Amarillo

panhandleweightlosscenter.com

mallscenters.com

BEST BODY WAXING/LASH STUDIO

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE

who voted us

Best Orthodontic Practice! AM-16107457

AM-16107630

2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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DINING ASIAN FOOD

BAKERY

BARBECUE

BLOODY MARY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Bangkok Tokyo

The Ruffled Cup

Tyler’s Barbeque

Hummers Sports Cafe

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Belmar Bakery

Crazy Larry’s Barbecue

2413 S Western St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.353.4777 Find Us On Facebook

My Thai Restaurant

3440 S Bell St #100 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.318.3961 theruffledcup.com

mythaiamarillo.com

belmarbakery.com

amarillotasteofthai.com

nothingbundtcakes.com

Nothing Bundt Cakes

3301 Olsen Blvd Amarillo, TX 79109 806.331.2271 tylersbarbeque.com

crazylarrysbbq.com

Spicy Mike’s Bar-B-Q Haven

spicymikesbarbqhaven.com

2600 Paramount Blvd # B2 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.353.0723 hummerssportscafe.com

Rocket Brews

rocketbrews.com

The Handle Bar and Grill

thehandlebarandgrillamarillo. webs.com

T H A N K YO Y O U A M A R I L LO !

22 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021


DINING BREAKFAST

BRUNCH

BURGER

CATERER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Ye Olde Pancake Station

Butterlove Biscuits

Blue Sky of Texas

Sharky’s Burrito Company

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Cask & Cork

Coyote Bluff Cafe

Delvin’s Restaurant & Catering, LLC

Girasol Caf& Bakery

The Golden Light Cantina

3440 S Bell St Unit 130 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.418.8966 butterlove.com

2800 Virginia Cir # A Amarillo, TX 79109 806.355.0211 pancakestation.com

Calico County Restaurant

calicocountyrestaurant.com

caskncorkamarillo.com

Youngblood’s Cafe

youngbloodscafe.com

Find Us On Facebook

Multiple Locations blueskytexas.com

cbctogo.com

goldenlightcafe.com

1612 S Georgia St Amarillo, TX 79102 806.359.7330 sharkysburritoamarillo.com

delvinsrestaurant.com

Two Knives Catering

twoknivescatering.com

TO DR. KATHERYN BONDS

AS PART OF OUR TOTAL CARE COMMITMENT TO OUR PATIENTS, WE OFFER: • Access to a wide range of the latest hearing aid styles and technologies • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all of our services and products

Thank you for voting us Best Hearing Aid Center FROM OUR TEAM!

• 60-Day RISK-FREE Money Back Guarantee on hearing aid purchases

OB/GYN PRACTICE

• FREE Annual Hearing Checks

Women's Healthcare Associates Dr. Kathryn Bonds - WINNER!

• FREE Ongoing Service and In-House Repairs for the life of the hearing aid

HEAR RITE

LLC

AM-16106689

3012 SW 26th Ave Ste 500 Amarillo, TX 79109

806-350-3534

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm By appointment; Friday by appointment

1301 Coulter Street • Suite 300 • Amarillo 2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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t do it We could no

without our

customers!

Lunch Specials Monday-Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Happy Hour Monday Thursday 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Thank you for Voting Us Best Mexican Restaurant Best Margarita Best Locally Owned Restaurant Best Overall Restaurant

806.354.2241

AM-16106716

6051 S. Bell St. jorgesmexican.com


DINING CHICKEN SANDWICH

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK

CHILI

COFFEE SHOP

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Chick-fil-A

Green Chile Willy’s

Crazy Larry’s Barbecue

Roasters Coffee & Tea

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Texas Roadhouse

The Golden Light Cantina

Multiple Locations chickfila.com

FINALIST

Hummers Sports Cafe

hummerssportscafe.com

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen popeyes.com

13651 I-27 Amarillo, TX 79119 806.622.2200 greenchilewillys.com

texasroadhouse.com

Youngblood’s Cafe

youngbloodscafe.com

4315 Teckla Blvd Amarillo, TX 79109 806.359.3176 crazylarrysbbq.com

Multiple Locations roasters.biz

Cliffside Coffee

goldenlightcafe.com

cliffsidecoffee.com

Hummers Sports Cafe

Palace Coffee Company

hummerssportscafe.com

palacecoffee.co

THE SHORTEST DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO POINTS... INJURY

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3501 Soncy #137 • Amarillo, Texas 79119 (806) 803-9165 • ipowpt.com

2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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DINING CUSTOMER SERVICE

DESSERT

DOUGHNUTS

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Chick-fil-A

The Ruffled Cup

The Donut Stop Multiple Locations thedonutstop.com

700 S Taylor St Amarillo, TX 79101 806.220.2588 napolisofamarillo.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Benjamin’s Donut Bakery

Crush Wine Bar Grill

Rise N Shine Donuts

OHMS Cafe & Bar

Multiple Locations chickfila.com

575 Pizzeria

575pizzeria.com

BSA Health System bsahs.org

AM-16106685

For everyone who voted for us as your favorite local spa!

26 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

3440 S Bell St #100 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.318.3961 theruffledcup.com

nothingbundtcakes.com

SheSheCakes

sheshecakes.com

Find Us On Facebook

Find Us On Facebook

Napoli’s

crushamarillo.com

ohmscafe.com


DINING FOOD TRUCK

FOUNTAIN DRINKS

FRENCH FRIES

HOT SPOT

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Yolos Food Truck MOBILE Locations Amarillo, TX 79108 806.626.9813 yolosfoodtruck.com

2642 Wolflin Ave Amarillo, TX 79109 806.322.3365 wolflinsquare.com

Texas Tea

Blue Sky of Texas

575 Pizzeria

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Purple Flamingo Pops

Hud’s

The Golden Light Cantina

purpleflamingopops.com

Tacos Guadalajara

Find Us On Facebook

Sonic Drive-In

sonicdrivein.com

Multiple Locations blueskytexas.com

goldenlightcafe.com

McDonald’s

mcdonalds.com

Multiple Locations 806.322.5575 575pizzeria.com

El Paleton

elpaletontx.com

Hummers Sports Cafe

hummerssportscafe.com

Thank you for Voting Us Best Diagnostic Imaging Center! Your Health & Safety is Our Main Concern We are taking all necessary actions in protecting you!

• All patients and visitors must wear a face mask when entering the building for their study. • Staff wears protection when handling patients. • Constant sanitation of all equipment and rooms.

AM-16107725

7400 Wallace Blvd.

(806) 353-8333 3 2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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Thanks For Voting For Us! • Best Sushi • Best Take Out • Best Asian Food

2413 S Western St (806) 353-4777


DINING ICE CREAM

INDIAN FOOD

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

LITTLE GEM

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Indian Oven

Pescaraz Italian Restaurant

Coyote Bluff Cafe

FINALIST

FINALIST

Braum’s

Ice Cream and Dairy Stores 4629 S. Western Amarillo, TX 79109 806.359.7412 braums.com

2406 Paramount Blvd Amarillo, TX 79109 806.335.3600 indian-oven.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

El Paleton

elpaletontx.com

It’s a Punjabi Affair

itsapunjabiaffair.square.site

2417 S Grand St Amarillo, TX 79103 806.373.4640 cbctogo.com

3415 S Bell St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.350.5430 pescaraz.com

Macaroni Joe’s

Hummers Sports Cafe

macaronijoes.com

hummerssportscafe.com

Napoli’s

The Eatery on Route 66

Malcolm’s Ice Cream & Food Find Us On Facebook

Marble Slab Creamery

Macaroni Joe’s

macaronijoes.com

napolisofamarillo.com

eateryonroute66.com

marbleslab.com

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Thank You for Voting Us Best

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Thanks, Amarillo!

OPEN

MONDAY - SATURDAY

9181 Town Square Boulevard, Suite 1311, Amarillo AM-16106817

806-322-4227

Burger French Fries Onion Rings Takeout

5060 S. Coulter St. 806.322.3888 4201 1-40 West 806.355.8100

AM-16107464

2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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DINING LOCALLY OWNED RESTAURANT

MARGARITA

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

MUSIC WITH YOUR MEAL

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Jorge’s Mexican Bar & Grill

Braceros Mexican Grill & Cantina

Jorge’s Mexican Bar & Grill

Teddy Jack’s Armadillo Grill

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

6051 Bell St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.354.2241 jorgesmexican.com

Coyote Bluff Cafe

2822 6th Ave Amarillo, TX 79106 806.220.2395 braceroson6thst.com

Hummers Sports Cafe

cbctogo.com

hummerssportscafe.com

Sharky’s Burrito Company

Jorge’s Mexican Bar & Grill

sharkysburritoamarillo.com

jorgesmexican.com

6051 Bell St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.354.2241 jorgesmexican.com

El Tejavan

5080 Coulter St S Amarillo, TX 79119 806.322.0113 teddyjacks.com

Drunken Oyster

eltejavanmexican.com

drunkenoysteramarillo.com

Plaza Restaurant & Bar

Pescaraz Italian Restaurant

theplazarestaurant.com

pescaraz.com

THANK YOU For Voting Us In The Soul Food Category

@TYLERSBBQ /TYLERSBARBEQUE @TYLERSBARBEQUE 3301 OLSEN BLVD. | AMARILLO, TEXAS

806-331-2271

Thank you for voting us Best Barbecue and Best Ribs!

112 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101, United States

806-418-6477 AM-16107851

30 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

AM-16107462


DINING NEW RESTAURANT

ONION RINGS

OUTDOOR DINING

OVERALL RESTAURANT

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Dyer’s Bar-B-Que 1619 S Kentucky St E #526 Amarillo, TX 79102 806.358.7104 dyersbbq.com

5461 McKenna Sq Unit 101 Amarillo, TX 79119 806.410.1113 caskncorkamarillo.com

Cask & Cork

Jorge’s Mexican Bar & Grill

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

3506 S Soncy Rd Amarillo, TX 79119 806.398.2003 walk-ons.com

Golden Waffle Company

Blue Sky

goldenwafflecompany.com

blueskytexas.com

X- Steakhouse

Coyote Bluff Cafe

xbarsteakhouse.com

Hummers Sports Cafe

hummerssportscafe.com

Joe Taco

cbctogo.com

joetaco.net

6051 Bell St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.354.2241 jorgesmexican.com

FINALIST

Cask & Cork

caskncorkamarillo.com

Hummers Sports Cafe

hummerssportscafe.com

Get sauced with our

SLO-SMOKED LIP SMACKIN RIBS.

Thank You for Your Votes!

Jazz up your meal with our tongue

DANCING POTATO SALAD AND HOOTCHIE-COO BEANS.

BEST SUSHI

We serve

SMOKIN PORK SHOULDER SANDWICHES, SMOKY SHAKIN HAM or TRY OUR FIRE ROCKIN HOT LINKS.

crazylarrysbbq.com 806-359-3176 • 4315 Teckla Boulevard

AM-16107466

AM-16106699

CHECK OUT OUR MENU!! 817 South Polk, Amarillo, TX (Located in the Paramount Building)

806-331-1155 | rainamarillo.com 2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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DINING PIZZA PARLOR

PLACE TO GO TO A BUSINESS LUNCH

PLACE TO TAKE OUTOF-TOWNERS

RIBS

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

575 Pizzeria

Hummers Sports Cafe

Coyote Bluff Cafe

Tyler’s Barbeque

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Macaroni Joe’s

Big Texan Steak Ranch

Delvin’s Restaurant & Catering, LLC

Multiple Locations 806.322.5575 575pizzeria.com

2600 Paramount Blvd # B2 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.353.0723 hummerssportscafe.com

La Bella Pizza on Olsen ilovelabellapizza.com

macaronijoes.com

Pizza Planet

Public House

pizzaplanet.com

publichouseamarillo.com

2417 S Grand St Amarillo, TX 79103 806.373.4640 cbctogo.com

bigtexan.com

Green Chile Willy’s

greenchilewillys.com

3301 Olsen Blvd Amarillo, TX 79109 806.331.2271 tylersbarbeque.com

delvinsrestaurant.com

Spicy Mike’s Bar-B-Q Haven

spicymikesbarbqhaven.com

Thank You

to everyone who voted us Best Coffee Shop! THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST FLORIST AGAIN THIS YEAR!

Roasted & Enjoyed Daily Since 1992 GEORGIA

BELL

SONCY

LOWES LANE

1818 Georgia St. Amarillo, TX 79109 (806) 331-6563

4709 S. Bell St. Amarillo, TX 79109 (806) 350-7460

3429 Soncy Rd. Amarillo, TX 79109 (806) 331-5523

6014 Lowes Lane Amarillo, TX 79106 (806) 350-2889

roasters.biz 32 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

7100 S.W. 45th St. Amarillo,TX 79109 (806) 358-3676 sheltonsflowersandgifts.com AM-16107228


DINING ROMANTIC RESTAURANT

SANDWICH SHOP

SOUL FOOD

STEAK HOUSE

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Macaroni Joe’s

The Bagel Place

Delvin’s Restaurant & Catering, LLC

Texas Roadhouse

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Jason’s Deli

Shi Lee’s Barbecue & Soul Food Cafe

Outback Steakhouse

Sunday’s Kitchen

Saltgrass Steak House

1619 S Kentucky St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.358.8990 macaronijoes.com

FINALIST

Cask & Cork

caskncorkamarillo.com

Napoli’s

napolisofamarillo.com

3301 Bell St Amarillo, TX 79106 806.353.5985 bagelplace.net

jasonsdeli.com

Schlotzsky’s

schlotzskys.com

1300 N Hughes St Amarillo, TX 79107 806.310.9410 delvinsrestaurant.com

amarillomenu.com

Find Us On Facebook

Texas Roadhouse Amarillo, TX 79109 806.352.7427 texasroadhouse.com

outback.com

saltgrass.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST VEGETARIAN

Thank You Am arillo

Amarillo 2303 S Georgia St Amarillo, TX 79109 (806) 242-2253

Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 6:00pm Sat: 10:00am - 6:00pm Sun: Closed

ORDER ONLINE! WE DELIVER!

NothingBundtCakes.com

AM-16107224

12/31/2023

AM-16106692

FAVsAmarilloTX.com • 706 SW 16th Ave

806-803-9171 • 806-367-5881 2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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DINING SUSHI

TAKEOUT

TEA

THEMED RESTAURANT

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Bangkok Tokyo

My Thai Restaurant

Water Still, Inc.

Kabuki Romanza

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

HTeaO

Big Texan Steak Ranch

2413 S Western St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.353.4777 Find Us On Facebook

2029 Coulter St Amarillo, TX 79106 806.355.9541 mythaiamarillo.com

Rain Premier Sushi Bar & Lounge

Bangkok Tokyo

rainamarillo.com

Find Us On Facebook

SUSHI HOUSE

Blue Sky

karmaservices.net

blueskytexas.com

Thank You for Voting Us BEST FLORIST! 700 N. Polk Street, Amarillo, TX

800-376-4679 800-235-6470

scottsflowersamarillotx.com AM-16107445

34 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

4712 Bell St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.359.7555 waterstill.com

hteao.com

Texas Tea

wolflinsquare.com

8130 I-40 Frontage Rd Amarillo, TX 79106 806.358.7799 kabukiromanza.com

bigtexan.com

Bubba’s 33

bubbas33.com

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DINING

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

VEGETARIAN

WINGS

ART GALLERY

BAND

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Yellow City Street Food | YCSF Craft

Multiple Locations wingstop.com

Wingstop

Amarillo Museum of Art

Insufficient Funds

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Bubba’s 33

Kenneth Wyatt Gallery

Buster Bledsoe Band

2916 Wolflin Ave Amarillo, TX 79109 806.353.9273 yellowcitystreetfood.com

575 Pizzeria

575pizzeria.com

FAVs

Salads - Smoothies - Snacks favsamarillotx.com

bubbas33.com

Hummers Sports Cafe

hummerssportscafe.com

Find Us On Facebook

2200 S Van Buren St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.371.5050 amoa.org

kennethwyatt.com

Sunset Center

artsinamarillo.com

Find Us On Facebook

The Band Monarch

thebandmonarch.com

2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE BOWLING

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

FESTIVAL/FAIR

FEMALE SINGER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Western Bowl

Hodgetown Stadium

Tri-State Exposition Fair & Rodeo

Lindsey Lane

5120 Canyon Dr Amarillo, TX 79109 806.977.9369 westernbowlama.com

715 S. Buchanan St Amarillo, TX 79101 806.803.7762 milb.com

3301 SE 10th Ave Amarillo, TX 79104 806.376.7767 tristatefair.com

PO Box 46 Bushland, TX 79012 lindseylaneofficial.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Cinergy Amarillo

Cinergy Amarillo

Amarillo Community Market

Mary Lyn Halley

Eastridge Lanes

Wonderland Amusement Park

Featuring EPIC cinergy.com

Featuring EPIC cinergy.com

eastridgelanes.org

wonderlandpark.com

amarillocommunitymarket. weebly.com

June Jazz

Amarillo College actx.edu

Tee Tuckness

Find Us On Facebook

THANK YOU

For VOTING US!

Thank You, Amarillo,

BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION

For Voting Us Best Museum

For17Years!

Cadillac Ranch

TEXAS’ LARGEST History Museum

113651 I-40 Frontage Rd., Amarillo TX, 7912

CALL NOW (806)

2503 4th Ave • Canyon • 806.651.2244

848-0864

AM-16107463

36 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

www.panhandleplains.org

AM-16106688

Located just 15 minutes south of Amarillo on I-27


ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE GOLF COURSE

LIVE MUSIC

LOCAL EVENT

MALE SINGER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Tascosa Golf Club

Starlight Ranch Event Center

Amarillo Sod Poodles

Buster Bledsoe Band

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Amarillo Country Club

Buster Bledsoe Band

Amarillo Community Market amarillocommunitymarket. weebly.com

Find Us On Facebook

Insufficient Funds

TEXAS Outdoor Musical

Chuck Alexander

4502 Fairway Dr Amarillo, TX 79124 806.342.3051 tascosagolfclub.com

theamarillocountryclub.com

Ross Rogers Golf Course playgolfamarillo.com

715 S. Buchanan St Amarillo, TX 79101 806.803.7762 milb.com

1415 Sunrise Dr #4300 Amarillo, TX 79104 806.556.4456 bigtexan.com

Find Us On Facebook

Find Us On Facebook

texas-show.com

Find Us On Facebook

Andy Chase Cundiff

NOW BOOKING APRIL-LABOR DAY, 2022 WONDERLANDPARK.COM

AM-16107467

WINNER BEST KIDS PARTY VENUE

2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

37


ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE MUSEUM

SEASONAL ATTRACTION

SPORTS TEAM

TOURIST ATTRACTION

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum

Amarillo Sod Poodles

2401 4th Ave Canyon, TX 79015 806.651.2244 panhandleplains.org

TEXAS Outdoor Musical

11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5 Canyon, TX 79015 806.655.2181 texas-show.com

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum

Starlight Ranch Event Center

Amarillo Venom Professional Football

amarillolittletheatre.org

Don Harrington Discovery Center

Wonderland Amusement Park

bigtexan.com

aqha.com

discoverycenteramarillo.org

38 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

715 S. Buchanan St Amarillo, TX 79101 806.803.7762 milb.com

11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5 Canyon, TX 79015 806.488.2227 tpwd.texas.gov

Amarillo Little Theatre

govenom.com

wonderlandpark.com

Hodgetown Stadium milb.com

Cadillac Ranch

Find Us On Facebook


AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

BEST 2020 OF AMARILLO

WINNER

Residential Real Estate Company

4500 I-40 West • Unit A • Amarillo, Texas 79106

Real Estate Agent Mirna G. Fewell, GRI owner/broker

WINNER

Commerical Real Estate Company

806-680-6456 • mgroupama.com • � � � �

Back Row: Christina Shipley, Heather Kirk, Miranda Norell, Elaine McNutt, Josh Shelton, Annie Miller, Jessica Larson Middle Row: Susan Prossor, JT Laramore, Hanna Podzemny, Richard Northcott, Britney Peoples, Brenda Reyes Front Row: Michael Wilson, Mirna Fewell, Melissa Atchley, Brianna Davis Not Pictured: Jordan Maxwell, Warren Maxwell, Caitlan Thornberry, Bobby Murray, Celia Escobar


HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE ACCOUNTANT

BANK

COMMERCIAL BUILDER

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Nick Knapp

Amarillo National Bank

Plains Builders 7110 Canyon Dr Amarillo, TX 79109 806.355.8191 pbi-tx.com

7420 Golden Pond Pl Amarillo, TX 79121 806.680.6456 mgroupama.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Johnny Terra

FirstBank Southwest

Juniper Hill Barndominiums

Lovelady, Christy + Associates, PLLC

Happy State Bank

Wiley Hicks, Jr., Inc

Knapp Business Solutions 704 SW 9th Ave Amarillo, TX 79101 806.372.2131 kbstax.com

Terra Accounting & Consulting terracpafirm.com

Multiple Locations 806.378.8000 anb.com

fbsw.com

Find Us On Facebook

happybank.com

whjrinc.com

MGroup

Amarillo Home Center

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Keller Williams Amarillo

amarillo.yourkwoffice.com

lcacpa.com

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Thank You, Amarillo


HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE CREDIT UNION

FENCE COMPANY

FINANCIAL PLANNER

HOME BUILDER - RESIDENTIAL

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Education Credit Union

All-State Fence & Supply

Amarillo National Bank

Wyben Homes

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Discount Fence Company

Mo Hudson

Multiple Locations 806.358.7777 educationcu.com

Access Community Credit Union

16500 I-27 Canyon, TX 79015 806.655.5700 allstate-fence.com

Multiple Locations 806.378.8000 anb.com

accesscreditunion.com

discountfenceamarillo.com

Edward Jones edwardjones.com

People’s Federal Credit Union

Morgan & Myers Roofing and Exteriors

FirstBank Southwest

tpfcu.com

PO Box 2063 Amarillo, TX 79114 806.220.4565 wybenhomes.com

Amarillo Home Center

amarillohomecenter.com

Keyner Construction

fbsw.com

keynerconstruction.com

morganmyersroofing.com

Thank you

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We care about your health & wellness.

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THANK YOU, AMARILLO!

CODY CHANDLER

FARMERS INSURANCE AGENCY

7659 HILLSIDE RD SUITE 200 AM-16107756

806.359.5179


VOTED “BEST FENCE COMPANY”

16500 I-27 CANYON, TEXAS 79015 806-655-5700 AM-16107503


HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE HOME CONTRACTOR/ REPAIR/REMODELING

HOME INSPECTION SERVICE

HOME INSULATION

HOME SECURITY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Yellow City Remodeling

Caprock Inspection Services

Enertek

Keyhole Lock and Safe

FINALIST

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FINALIST

Bobby Murray Homes

Professional Home Inspection Services

HSC Spray Foam Insulation

1st Alarm Amarillo

6666 W Amarillo Blvd Unit 7 Amarillo, TX 79106 806.316.2848 yellowcityremodel.com

bobbymurrayhomes.com

21 Canyon Rim Dr Canyon, TX 79015 806.373.4899 caprockinspection.com

11805 I-27 Amarillo, TX 79119 806.352.3626 enertekfoam.com

3311 Bell St Amarillo, TX 79106 806.356.9006 keyholelockandsafe.com

1stalarm.com

angi.com

Keyner Construction

Tumbleweed Home Inspections

keynerconstruction.com

tumbleweedinspections.com

Thermodynamic Insulation

thermodynamicinsulation.com

Thank You AMARILLO

For Your Votes!

Best Window Installation

AM-16107468

We’d love to speak with you about your project! Call us Today! (806) 672-2353 braggwindowanddoorreplacement.com

44 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

Vivint

vivint.com



AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Thank You for Voting Us

AM-161 AM-16107923

Best Residential Home Builder Call us Today to build your Dream Home!

BEST 2020 OF AMARILLO

WINNER AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

BEST 2019 OF AMARILLO

806-220-4565 wybenhomes.com Raymond Roberts | Builder

MORE THAN JUST A ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD

Thank You

AM-16107921

Amarillo and Canyon! A Quality Roof Starts with Wyben Roofing

Voted Best Roofing Company

806-318-2929

www.wybenroofing.com


Thank You Amarillo! For Voting Us Best

Home Contractor / Repair / Remodeling

At Yellow City Remodeling, we specialize in major renovations an and we’re proud to serve our community with minor repairs too. We’re the top choice for your home or business. Our experience allows us to take on any project. We are committed to working with you all along the way. From design to completion, we are by your side! Call today for your free estimate!

806.316.2848

AM-16107785

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HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE INSURANCE AGENT

INSURANCE COMPANY

INVESTMENT FIRM

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Multiple Locations statefarm.com

State Farm

Edward Jones Joseph B. Peterson Jr.

Krause Landscape Contractors

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

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Jeff Bara

Farmers Insurance

FirstBank Southwest Wealth Management

cole-landscaping-llc.business.site

Cody Chandler Farmers Insurance

7659 Hillside Rd Ste 200 Amarillo, TX 79119 806.359.5179 farmers.com

State Farm Insurance jeffbara.com

6107 Coulter St S #400 Amarillo, TX 79119 806.353.1035 edwardjones.com

farmers.com

13201 Indian Hill Amarillo, TX 79124 806.373.4591 krauselandscape.com

Cole Landscaping

fbsw.com

Russ Glaze

Legacy Insurance Brokers

State Farm russglaze.com

insurancelegacy.com

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

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806.376.5941

Wood Financial

financialprogress.com

Green Plains Design

greenplainsdesign.com

Thank you, Amarillo, for voting us BEST COMMERCIAL BUILDER! Celebrating more than 50 years AM-16107470

48 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021


AM-16107627

ROOFING

Serving The Entire Texas Panhandle Striving for Quality & Customer Satisfaction Since 1986, Rhynehart Roofing has installed all types of roofs on almost all kinds of structures and all the while establishing a reputation as Amarillo’s “PREMIER INSTALLATION EXPERTS”! Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction in Amarillo, throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico areas and beyond is witnessed by our long-standing record of our repeat business. Categories: Roofing Company, siding company, window installation


HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE LAWN CARE

MORTGAGE LENDER

REAL ESTATE AGENT

ROOFING COMPANY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Tru Lawn Service

Amarillo National Bank

Mirna Fewell

Wyben Roofing

12585 S. Coulter Rd Amarillo, TX 79119 806.553.6169 trugreen.com

MGroup

Multiple Locations 806.378.8000 anb.com

7420 Golden Pond Pl Amarillo, TX 79121 806.654.2905 mgroupama.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

All-Pro Mowing and Landscaping

Education Credit Union

Dillon Kizarr

Krause Landscape Contractors

FirstBank Southwest Mortgage Center

Find Us On Facebook

krauselandscape.com

educationcu.com

fbsw.com

Thank you, Amarillo!

for voting us into the top 3 best roofing companies.

AM-16106708

50 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

PO Box 1023 Canyon, TX 79105 806.318.2929 wybenroofing.com

FINALIST

Andrus Brothers Roofing

Keller Williams amarillo.yourkwoffice.com

andrusbrothersroofing.com

Frances Frost

Rhynehart Roofing

Rev Realty Group revrealty.net

rhynehart.com


HOME, HOME SERVICES & FINANCE RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY

SIDING COMPANY

TAX PREPARATION COMPANY

WINDOW INSTALLATION

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

MGroup

Rhynehart Roofing

Knapp Business Solutions

Amarillo Solar Shade Co.

7420 Golden Pond Pl Amarillo, TX 79121 806.680.6456 mgroupama.com

FINALIST

Fathom Realty

winonacolson.fathomrealty.com

6900 W McCormick Rd Amarillo, TX 79118 806.622.0090 rhynehart.com

FINALIST

Hartman Roofing

hartmanroofing.com

704 SW 9th Ave Amarillo, TX 79101 806.372.9016 kbstax.com

9901 S Washington St Amarillo, TX 79118 806.356.0186 amarillosolarshades.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

D & D Financial Services

Bragg Window and Door Replacement

dndfinancialservices.org

amarillowindowreplacement.com

Keller Williams Amarillo

amarillo.yourkwoffice.com

Lone Star Windows & Siding lonestarsiding.com

Mo Hudson

TERRA Accounting & Consulting

Rhynehart Roofing

terracpafirm.com

rhynehart.com

l l i H r e p i n Ju s m u i n i m o d Barn We build solid welded steel Barndominiums that are super structures

Completed I-Beam Construction | Custom Floor Plans | Custom Interior & Exterior

Vote for us for best Commercial Builder!

3501 South Soncy Suite 2 Amarillo, TX 79119

Juniper Hill Barndominiums Consultation, land research, site discovery and design drafts, are services we utilize to design YOUR dream. Juniper Hill Barndominiums will be your personal builder, designer and liaison for your dream home down to every detail within the budget you create. ADDRESS 2400 SW 7th #300 Amarillo, TX 79106

AM-16106691

Call Mo Hudson at (806) 358-0580

PHONE

AM-16107458

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Thank You, Amarillo! From your friends at Assiter Auctioneers!

DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL?

LET US HELP IN A FREE CONSULTATION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS SIMPLE, SAFE AND TRANSPARENT PROCESS OF SELLING AT AUCTION.

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assiter.com • 806.655.3900


MEDIA LOCAL RADIO STATION

NEW MEDIA

PODCAST

RADIO PERSONALITY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

100.9 The Eagle

KFDA TV, NewsChannel 10

Jason Boyett

Eric Slater

7900 Broadway Amarillo, TX 79105 806.383.1010 newschannel10.com

heyamarillo.com

301 S Polk Ste 100 Amarillo, TX 79101 806.320.0108 amarillosrockstation.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

101.9 The Bull

Brick & Elm Magazine brickandelm.com

Creek Stone Integrated Medical amarillochiropractor.com

Jeff Williams, DC, FIANM

Melissa Bartlett

Mix 94.1 mix941kmxj.com

Mix 94.1

KAMR Local 4 News

Live in West Texas

Morgan Tanner

3505 Olsen Blvd Ste 117 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.351.2345 1009theeagle.com

thebullamarillo.com

Amarillo’s Best Variety mix941kmxj.com

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myhighplains.com

for Voting Us Best Window Installation!

Have A Question On Your Project? We Can Help! Give Us A Call Today for a Free Estimate! AM-16107724

AM-16106705

CALL US : Phone: (806) 355-2225

100.9 The Eagle 1009theeagle.com

THANK YOU

Thank You For Voting For Us BEST FENCE COMPANY!

DISCOUNT FENCE COMPANY 3920 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, TX 79109

Rock 108

(806)356-0186 amarillosolarshades.com 2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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MEDIA TV PERSONALITY

TV NEWS STATION

WEATHER REPORT

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Dave Oliver

NewsChannel 10 - KFDA

Dave Oliver

7900 Broadway Amarillo, TX 79105 806.383.1010 newschannel10.com

NewsChannel 10 - KFDA

NewsChannel 10 - KFDA

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Ali Allison

KAMR Local 4 News

7900 Broadway Amarillo, TX 79105 806.383.1010 newschannel10.com

KFDA | New Channel 10 newschannel10.com

Andy Justus

KAMR Channel 4 News myhighplains.com

myhighplains.com

KVII-TV 7

abc7amarillo.com

Shelden Breshears

newschannel10.com

Amarillo!

to everyone who voted me

Best Real Estate Agent!

54 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

John Harris

KAMR Local 4 & Fox 14 News myhighplains.com

Thank you,

Thank you

PROUD TO BE VOTED 2 YEARS IN A ROW IN BEST TAX PREPARATION COMPANY AND BEST ACCOUNTANT

AM-16107722

AM-16107453

7900 Broadway Amarillo, TX 79105 806.383.1010 newschannel10.com


SERVICES ADVERTISING AGENCY

APARTMENT COMPLEX

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

AUCTION COMPANY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Double U Marketing & Communications

River Falls Apartments

The Craig Senior Living

Assiter Auctioneers

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Georgia Villas

Brookdale Medi Park West

Residence at Townsquare

Park Central Community

1608 S Washington St Amarillo, TX 79102 806.353.2911 doubleumarketing.com

Johansson & Associates Advertising

SKP Creative

skpcreative.com

6040 Belpree Rd Amarillo, TX 79106 806.355.0722 liveatriverfalls.com

georgiavillas.com

townsquareliving.com

TAX PREP • BOOKEEPING • PAYROLL

5500 SW 9th Ave Amarillo, TX 79106 806.352.7244 erseniorliving.com

brookdale.com

parkcentral.org

16650, I-27 Canyon, TX 79015 806.655.3900 assiter.com

Bentley’s Auction

auctionsouthwest.com

Double S Auctions

doublesauctions.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US

BEST HOME INSPECTION

SERVICE FOR 2021!

806-231-2331

VOTED BEST OF THE BEST SINCE 2016. We provide our Clients the “Information” they need to make an informed decision about the Property Being Inspected in a Clear, Concise, Professional Manner, with Onsite Site Report Delivery that includes Photographs and Illustrations.

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AM-16107456

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THANKS FOR VOTING FOR US - BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX!

AM-16107675

LiveAtRiverFalls.com 6040 Belpree Rd. Amarillo,TX 79106


SERVICES CAR WASH

CARPET CLEANING

COLLEGE

DIVORCE ATTORNEY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Carpet Tech

Amarillo College

Stewart Werner

Quick Quack Car Wash

2201 S. Washington St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.371.5000 actx.edu

The Werner Law Offices

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Cain’s Carpet Cleaning and Restoration

Texas Tech University

Briar Wilcox Law Firm, PLLC

gottacallcains.com

Health Sciences Center ttuhsc.edu

West Texas Steamer

West Texas A&M University

Christopher Wrampelmeir

1001 E Amarillo Blvd Amarillo, TX 79107 806.372.8844 dontdrivedirty.com

4510 Tradewind St Amarillo, TX 79118 806.331.5142 carpettech.com

FINALIST

AutoClean Amarillo autoclean.biz

TOOT ‘n TOTUM

tootntotum.com

westtexassteamer.com

wtamu.edu

801 S Fillmore St #720 Amarillo, TX 79101 806.342.5480 wernerlawfirm.com

wilcoxfamilylaw.com

Underwood uwlaw.com

AM-16107460

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Thank You For Your Vote! Stewart R. Werner Attorney At Law

801 South Fillmore Street Suite 720, Amarillo, TX 79101 Phone: 806-342-5480 Civil Trial • Family Law

Probate & Estate Administration • Guardianship • Wills • Business Formations

AM-16106717


SERVICES DJ

DRY CLEANER

EVENT VENUE

FUNERAL HOME

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Amarillo Parties

U.S. Cleaners

Starlight Canyon

Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors

100 Brentwood Rd Amarillo, TX 79118 806.622.2382 starlightcanyon.com

1518 Maple St Amarillo, TX 79107 806.790.9612 amarilloparties.com

Multiple Locations 877.823.2205 uscleanersamarillo.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Doche Cleaners

The Resplendent Garden

Jack Light

DJ Entertainment Amarillo amarilloweddingdj.com

dochecleanersamarillo.com

James Erik McMurry

Find Us On Facebook

Tide Cleaners

tidecleaners.com

resplendentgarden.com

Timeless Events

timelesseventsamarillo.com

2800 Paramount Blvd Amarillo, TX 79109 806.355.8156 boxwellbrothers.com

FINALIST

Cox-Rowley Funeral Home

coxrowleyfuneralhome.com

Schooler Funeral Home

schoolerfuneralhome.com

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SECURITY YOU CAN

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We provide quick, reliable professional security services Residential | Commercial | Auto Safes| Alarms & Automation

Locksmith and Home Security

KEYHOLE LOCK AND SAFE AM-16106760

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TX #8151

7148 Bell St, Amarillo, TX 79109 • 806-376-1121 www.bentleysauction.com 2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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SERVICES GYMNASTIC INSTRUCTION/ DANCE

HEATING & A/C SERVICE

HOTEL

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

The Edge

Gary’s Heating and Air Conditioning

Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown

Multiple Locations att.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

3405 S Western St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.331.4548 theedge-amarillo.com

2505 SW 7th Ave Amarillo, TX 79106 806.318.1337 garys.com

FINALIST

Amarillo Little Theatre

550 S Buchanan St Amarillo, TX 79101 806.803.5500 hilton.com

amarillolittletheatre.org

adamsairamarillo.com

Adam’s Air

Drury Inn & Suites

Amarillo Performing Arts Center

J.C. Heating & Cooling

The Barfield, Autograph Collection

amarillopac.com

Find Us On Facebook

druryhotels.com

marriott.com

Best of Amarillo

Thank you for voting for us! 60 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

AT&T

AW Broadband

awbroadband.net

Vexus

vexusfiber.com


SERVICES IT SERVICE

KID’S PARTY VENUE

LAW FIRM

LOCKSMITH

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Andrews & Associates

Wonderland Amusement Park

Underwood Law Firm, PC 500 S Taylor St Amarillo, TX 79101 806.376.5613 uwlaw.com

Keyhole Lock and Safe

3311 Bell St Amarillo, TX 79106 806.356.9006 keyholelockandsafe.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

CTG Tech

AMP’D! Adventure Park

Stockard, Johnston, Brown & Netardus, PC

acelockandkeyinc.com

818 SW 9th Ave Amarillo, TX 79101 806.242.1088 andrewsama.com

ctgmanagedit.com

2601 Dumas Dr Amarillo, TX 79107 806.383.3344 wonderlandpark.com

ampd.fun

Ace Lock and Key, Inc.

sjblawfirm.com

Hub City Tech Repair

Find Us On Facebook

Little Bee’s Playhouse

littlebeesplayhouse.com

Werner Law Offices

wernerlawfirm.com

Frog’s Safe & Key

frogssafeandkey.com

Come Sense The Difference! Luxury Boarding

Boutique

Daycare

Bathing

for Ethics 2020 Winner

(806) 331-1100 AM-16106712

8150 SW 77th Ave. Amarillo www.LeChateauPetResort.com 2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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SERVICES Water, Sewer & Gas Lines repairs/replacements Water Heater repairs/replacements Faucet repairs/replacement Drain Stoppages; and much more!


SERVICES MOBILE DEVICE REPAIR

NURSING HOME

PERSONAL TRAINER

PEST CONTROL

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Phone Medic Of Amarillo

The Craig Senior Living

Teri Dempsey Fitness

5500 SW 9th Ave Amarillo, TX 79106 806.352.7244 erseniorliving.com

fitfortheking.net

Lady Bug Termite and Pest Services

FINALIST

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FINALIST

Fix In a Zip

Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Suites

2207 S Western St Ste 90 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.418.4630 phonemedicofamarillotx.com

Find Us On Facebook

hillsideheightsrehab.com

uBreakiFix

The Ware at Park Central

ubreakifix.com

parkcentral.org

Fit for My King studio

10440 Coulter St S Amarillo, TX 79119 806.376.1111 ladybuginc.net

FINALIST

Mika Wood

Well Life Family Medicine welllifefm.com

Zachary Davis

Body Exchange Fitness loc8nearme.com

Faulkner Pest Service

faulknerpestservice.com

Stubbs Pest Control

stubbspestcontrol.com

Thank You

For Voting For Us BEST LAW FIRM

DIVORCE ATTONEY, Christopher K, Wrampelmeir

Celebrating 110 Years! 500 S. Taylor, Suite 1200, (806) 376-5613, uwlaw.com AM-16107726

64 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021


SERVICES PET BOARDING/KENNEL

PET GROOMER

WINNER

WINNER

Canyon K9 Training

K’Lee Back

9020 Dove Rd Canyon, TX 79015 806.681.5971 canyonk9training.com

Shaggy to Chic

3201 S Western St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.570.7806 shaggytochicdec.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

Le Chateau Pet Resort

Best Tree Service

April Edwards

lechateaupetresort.com

Willow Creek Kennels amarillodogboarding.com

Willow Creek Kennels

Need Us Bark Us Dog Salon & Spa

amarillodogboarding.com

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needusbarkus.ne

SERVICES PHILANTHROPIC BUSINESS

PHOTOGRAPHER

WINNER

WINNER

Amarillo National Bank

Brittani Preece Photography

Multiple Locations 806.378.8000 anb.com

211 SE 17th Ave Amarillo, TX 79102 806.206.8185 Find Us On Facebook

FINALIST

FINALIST

BSA Health System

Adrienne Neiman Photography

bsahs.org

Education Credit Union educationcu.com

TREE CARE

TREE REMOVAL

LAWN SERVICE

TREE PRUNING

TREE CABLING

TREE HAZARD

adrienneneimanphoto.com

ARBORLOGICAL INC. TREE SERVICE & LAWN MAINTENANCE

P.S. Capturing Love Photography pscapturinglove.com

3941 N Western St., Amarillo, TX 79124 AM-16108170

806-354-6733 2021 • READERS’ CHOICE

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SERVICES PLUMBER

PRINTING COMPANY

PRIVATE SCHOOL

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Frank’s Repair Plumbing

Whitney Russell Printers

San Jacinto Christian Academy

The Craig Senior Living

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Plumbing - Heating Air Conditioning 4112 NW 10th Ave Amarillo, TX 79106 806.414.3651 franksrepairplumbing.com

FINALIST

Shayne Naslund

Legacy Plumbing and Repair legacyplumbingrepair806. business.site

Willis Plumbing Heating & Air willisplumbing.com

AM-16107770

66 READERS’ CHOICE • 2021

1500 S Polk St Amarillo, TX 79101 806.374.7005 whitneyrussell.presswise.com

Double U Printing

501 S Carolina St Amarillo, TX 79106 806.372.2285 sanjac.org

5500 SW 9th Ave Amarillo, TX 79106 806.352.7244 erseniorliving.com

doubleuprinting.com

ascensionacademy.org

Ascension Academy

Park Central Community

Jones Press

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

The Legacy at Town Square

jonespress.com

standrewsamarillo.org

parkcentral.org

lifewellsl.com


SERVICES SATELLITE/CABLE PROVIDER

TRAVEL AGENCY

TREE SERVICE COMPANY

VETERINARIAN

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Cruise Affair

Arborlogical Inc.

Coulter Animal Hospital

AT&T

Multiple Locations att.com

5000 SW 45th Ave Ste B Amarillo, TX 79109 806.354.9894 cruiseaffair.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

AAA

Above and Beyond Tree and Landscape

Suddenlink

suddenlink.com

Vexus

vexusfiber.com

aaa.com

Amarillo Travel Network

amarillotravelnetwork.com

3941 N Western St Amarillo, TX 79124 806.354.6733 arborlogicalinc.com

5200 Coulter St S Amarillo, TX 79119 806.353.6673 coulterah.com

FINALIST

Wendi Johnson, DVM

Find Us On Facebook

Yarbrough Veterinary Clinic yarbroughvet.com

Longevity Tree Care

Hope Veterinary Clinic, PA

longevitytreecare.com

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AM-16107447

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SERVICES WEB DESIGN

WEDDING VENUE

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WINNER

887 Media

The Resplendent Garden

4153 SW 34th Ave Amarillo, TX 79109 806.322.0887 887media.com

11701 Truman St Amarillo, TX 79118 806.622.3135 resplendentgarden.com

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Double U Marketing & Communications

amarillogardenofdreams.net

Garden of Dreams

doubleumarketing.com

UCI Digital

ucidigital.com

Timeless Events

timelesseventsamarillo.com

Thank you to everyone who voted us Best Dry Cleaner in Amarillo!

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SHOPPING ANTIQUE STORE

BICYCLE STORE

BOUTIQUE

BRIDAL STORE

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WINNER

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The Nat Antiques & Collectibles

Hill’s Sport Shop

CB Boutique

David’s Bridal

FINALIST

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Alley Katz

Academy Sports + Outdoors

Janey’s At 2500

2705 6th Ave Amarillo, TX 79106 806.367.8908 thenatroute66.com

Antique Emporium Find Us On Facebook

4021 Mockingbird Ln Amarillo, TX 79109 806.355.7224 hillssportshop.com

2819 Civic Cir Amarillo, TX 79109 806.356.5068 cbboutique.net

academysports.com

3140 S Soncy Rd Amarillo, TX 79124 806.457.9191 davidsbridal.com

Brides Amarillo

janeys.com

bridesamarillo.com

Ruthette’s Bridal Consignment Gallery Find Us On Facebook

Sun Adventure Sports

ruthettes.com

Small Town Gypsy

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Something Borrowed Find Us On Facebook

PLEASE VOTE FOR US DAILY FOR BEST VETERINARY HOSPITAL/CLINIC

Thank You for Voting for

Quick Quack Car Wash! Established in Amarillo in 1999

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We’re Going For 11! We’d Love Your Help!

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SONCY (NOW OPEN)

Hope Veterinary Clinic, PA A 7 convenient locations so you Don’t Drive Dirty!®

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“We support the human-animal bond.””

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FOR VOTING US BEST CREDIT UNION Because of you, we've been voted Best Credit Union for 16 years in a row. Thank you, Amarillo!

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SHOPPING CONVENIENCE STORE

CONSIGNMENT STORE

EYEWEAR

FLOOR COVERING STORE

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Multiple Locations pakasak.net

Pak-A-Sak

Sweet Repeats Children’s Boutique

Advanced Eye Care

Gowdy Flooring

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Broome Optical

Casey Carpet One Floor & Home

Premier Vision

Witt Flooring Center

North Heights Discount & Café northheightsdiscounts.com

4515 S Georgia St #144 Amarillo, TX 79110 806.420.7862 sweet-repeats-childrensboutique.myshopify.com

Once Upon A Child

onceuponachild.com

TOOT ‘n TOTUM

tootntotum.com

Plato’s Closet

platoscloset.com

2700 Paramount Blvd Amarillo, TX 79109 806.355.9536 advancedeye.net

eyecareamarillo.com

pvamarillo.com

Thank You For Voting Us One

caseycarpetone.com

wittflooring.com

806-355-3316

Of The Best In The Pest Control Category

Proactive IT Services

deadbug@stubbspestcontrol.com

+1 806-356-7411

5205 Coulter St S Amarillo, TX 79119 806.424.4833 gottagogowdy.com

Leveraging Technology to Support Your Business AM-16107225

AM-16106695

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SHOPPING FLORIST

FORMAL WEAR

FURNITURE

GOLF EQUIPMENT

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Dillard’s

Texas Furniture

Golf Headquarters of Amarillo

Shelton’s Flowers & Gifts

7100 SW 45th Ave Amarillo, TX 79109 806.358.3676 sheltonsflowersandgifts.com

7701 W I-40 #300 Amarillo, TX 79121 806.358.7771 dillards.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

Freeman’s Flowers

Al’s Formal Wear

3600 Soncy Rd Amarillo, TX 79109 806.358.7088 thetexasfurniture.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

Bob Mills Furniture

Academy Sports + Outdoors

freemansflowers.com

alsformalwear.com

bobmillsfurniture.com

Scott’s Flowers

Something Borrowed

RW: Rockwood Furniture Co.

scottsflowersamarillotx.com

Find Us On Facebook

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

BEST 2021 OF AMARILLO

academysports.com

Tascosa Golf Club

rockwoodfurnitureco.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING BEST CARPET CLEANER

6028 Bell St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.358.1385 golfheadquartersofamarillo.com

tascosagolfclub.com

WE ARE

WILLOW CREEK KENNELS

Dog Boarding, Dog Grooming And Dog Training With Lots Of Fresh Air, Sunshine And A Clean Environment Your Pet’s Home Away From Home In Amarillo, Texas WE LOVE YOUR PET

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Are you tired of the big city? All the loud noises, and little piles of grass? Well look no further, join us at Willow Creek Kennels, Amarillo’s locally owned and operated kennels, where country meets the city. Your dog can enjoy the fresh country air, and good ol’ Southern hospitality.

DOG AND CAT BOARDING

amarillo.com

DOG TRANING DOG GROOMING

CONTACT US

4339 St Francis Avenue E. Loop 335 NorthAmarillo, Texas 79108

806-383-6155

We Appreciate Your Support AM-16106754

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Closed Major Holidays www.amarillodogboarding.com AM-16106829



SHOPPING GROCERY

HEALTH FOOD

LAWN EQUIPMENT

LOCAL CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

United Supermarkets

Natural Grocers

Proffitt’s

CB Boutique

Multiple Locations unitedsupermarkets.com

7400 SW 34th Ave Amarillo, TX 79121 806.463.5500 naturalgrocers.com

FINALIST

Lawn & Leisure 7611 Coulter St S Amarillo, TX 79119 806.354.8676 proffittslawn.com

FINALIST

Sam’s Club

Eat-Rite

samsclub.com

Walmart Supercenter walmart.com

2819 Civic Cir Amarillo, TX 79109 806.356.5068 cbboutique.net

FINALIST

FINALIST

Health Food & Restaurant eat-rite.com

homedepot.com

Home Depot

Janey’s At 2500

Fountain Of Health

Lowe’s Home Improvement

Sweet Repeats Children’s Boutique

fountainofhealthmarket.com

lowes.com

janeys.com

sweet-repeats-childrensboutique.myshopify.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST FOR 11 YEARS STRAIGHT!

BEST PEST CONTROL! Thank you for voting for us for

BEST

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AM-16107454

AM-16106680

PRIVATE SCHOOL

PO BOX 50729 • AMARILLO, TEXAS 79159 9301 ASCENSION PKWY • AMARILLO, TX 79119 tel 806.342.0515 | fax 806.342.0535 | ascensionacademy.org


SHOPPING LOCAL GRILLING SUPPLIES

LOCAL HOME DECOR

LOCAL HOME ELECTRONICS

LOCAL JEWELRY STORE

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Boyd’s Equipment

The Urban Giraffe

Sound Systems, LTD

Graham Brothers Jewelers

7154 Canyon Dr Amarillo, TX 79109 806.356.9102 boydsequipment.com

FINALIST

Champion BBQ Supply

championbbqsupply.com

Grill This

BBQ Supply grillthisbbq.com

4000 SW 51st Ave Amarillo, TX 79109 806.418.8962 theurbangiraffe.com

FINALIST

Amarillo Candle Company

amarillocandlecompany.com

The Curious Loft

thecuriousloft.com

2502 Paramount Blvd Amarillo, TX 79109 806.353.9527 soundsystemsltd.com

FINALIST

Sound By Design

soundbydesign.com

Westgate Computers

westgatecomputers.com

2201 Civic Cir Ste 505 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.302.1866 grahambrothersjewelers.com

FINALIST

Barnes Jewelry

barnesjewelry.com

Goodin’s Jewelry

goodinsjewelryamarillo.com

Pet Groomer Where every dog will leave better than when they came in...

3201 S. Western St Amarillo, Texas 79109 info@shaggytochicdec.com 806-570-7806 AM-16107461

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SHOPPING LOCAL MATTRESS STORE

LOCAL MEN’S CLOTHING

LOCAL MEN’S SHOES

LOCAL NURSERY/GREENHOUSE

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Raffkind’s

The Work Boot

Panhandle Greenhouses

D & D Mattress 4310 SW 45th Ave Amarillo, TX 79109 806.322.2033 danddmattress.com

2205 S Georgia St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.352.3033 raffkinds.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

Mattress Express

mattressexpressamarillo.com

Sleep Shop

sleepshoptexas.com

Corbyn’s

Find Us On Facebook

The Work Boot

theworkboot.com

AM-16107465

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST PET BOARDING/KENNEL

Puppy Program

Consultation

Board & Train

Our puppy program was created to start your puppy off on the right paw! In 6 sessions typically meeting weekly, we cover all puppy things!

We are happy to consult in person or by phone regarding any training or dog behavioral issues. In person consults are available in and around the area. Consultations are free of charge!

Our board and train programs are customized and designed based on your individual dog’s needs. We offer 1,2,3,and 4 week board and trains. We also offer private 1 on 1 training

(806) 681-5971 9020 Dove Rd. Canyon, TX canyonk9training.com

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1930 Civic Cir Amarillo, TX 79109 806.372.7511 theworkboot.com

11900 S Washington St Amarillo, TX 79118 806.622.2683 panhandlegreenhouses.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

Raffkind’s

Coulter Gardens & Nursery Inc.

raffkinds.com

Randy’s Shoes

randysshoes.com

coultergardensamarillo.com

Pete’s Greenhouse

petesgreenhouse.com


SHOPPING LOCAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT

LOCAL OFFICE SUPPLIES

LOCAL PATIO ACCESSORIES

LOCAL PET STORE

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Tascosa Office Machines

Boyd’s Equipment

Pet Supplies Plus

1005 SW 8th Ave Amarillo, TX 79101 806.373.6268 tascosaofficemachines.com

Tascosa Office Machines

1005 SW 8th Ave Amarillo, TX 79101 806.373.6268 tascosaofficemachines.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

General Office Supply, Inc.

General Office Supply, Inc.

Panhandle Greenhouses

Coronado Pet Shoppe, Inc.

general-officesupply.com

general-officesupply.com

Wolfe Office Equipment

Officewise

officemachinesamarillo.com

officewiseco.com

7154 Canyon Dr Amarillo, TX 79109 806.356.9102 boydsequipment.com

panhandlegreenhouses.com

Pete’s Greenhouse

petesgreenhouse.com

5807 SW 45th Ave Ste 220 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.641.1100 petsuppliesplus.com

coronadopetshoppe.com

Yellow City Pet Supply

yellowcitypetsupply.com

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LOCAL INTERNET IN AMARILLO HAS Amarillo 1030 N. Western St. Amarillo, TX 79106

806.372.2202

Borger 300 W. 10th St. Borger, TX 79007

806.273.9500

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Texas | New Mexico | Oklahoma | Arkansas Principal Offices located in Amarillo, Texas

806.412.0888 | AWBroadband.net AM-16106704

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SHOPPING LOCAL SPECIALTY STORE

LOCAL SPORTS/OUTDOORS

LOCAL WEDDING REGISTRY

LOCAL WOMEN’S CLOTHING

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

CB Boutique 2819 Civic Cir Amarillo, TX 79109 806.356.5068 cbboutique.net

1911 S Georgia St Amarillo, TX 79109 806.350.4262 mygetfitplace.com

Get Fit

The Urban Giraffe

CB Boutique

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Et Cetera

Janey’s At 2500

Amarillo Candle Company

Hill’s Sport Shop

amarillocandlecompany.com

hillssportshop.com

Sound Systems, LTD

Sun Adventure Sports

soundsystemsltd.com

Find Us On Facebook

4000 SW 51st Ave Amarillo, TX 79109 806.418.8962 theurbangiraffe.com

etceteraonline.com

Little Brown House

littlebrownhouseamarillo.com

Thank you

for your Votes in the 2021

Best of Amarillo

CB Boutique!

Best Boutique, Best Local Children’s Clothing, Best Local Specialty Store, Best Local Women’s Clothing and Best Local Women’s Shoes 2820 VIRGINIA CIRCLE

Check out our New Location AM-16106707

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(NEXT TO PANCAKE STATION)

806.356.5068

2819 Civic Cir Amarillo, TX 79109 806.356.5068 cbboutique.net

janeys.com

Small Town Gypsy

smalltowngypsy.com


SHOPPING LOCAL WOMEN’S SHOES

PLACE TO BUY BEER

WINNER

WINNER

CB Boutique

M&R Liquor

2819 Civic Cir Amarillo, TX 79109 806.356.5068 cbboutique.net

800 N Western St Amarillo, TX 79106 806.220.2220 mandrliquoronline.com

FINALIST

FINALIST

Janey’s At 2500

Pak-A-Sak

janeys.com

Small Town Gypsy

smalltowngypsy.com

THANK YOU, AMARILLO, FOR VOTING US BEST LOCAL JEWELRY STORE!

pakasak.net

Party Stop

partystops.com

SHOPPING PLACE TO BUY LIQUOR

PLACE TO BUY WINE

WINNER

WINNER

M&R Liquor

M&R Liquor

800 N Western St Amarillo, TX 79106 806.220.2220 mandrliquoronline.com

800 N Western St Amarillo, TX 79106 806.220.2220 mandrliquoronline.com

Graham Brothers Jewelers 2201 Civic Circle, Suite 505 FINALIST

FINALIST

Party Stop

Market 33

partystops.com

market-33.com

806.352.0080

grahambrothersjewelers.com AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

Pinkie’s

pinkies.com

United Supermarkets

unitedsupermarkets.com

BEST 2020 OF AMARILLO

WINNER

AM-16106711

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SPIRITS CRAFT BEER

HAPPY HOUR

LIGHT BEER

LOCAL WINE

SPORTS BAR

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Pondaseta Brewing Co.

Michelob Ultra

M&R Liquor

7500 SW 45th Ave Amarillo, TX 79119 806.418.6282 pondaseta.com

Hummers Sports Cafe

2600 Paramount Blvd # B2 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.353.0723 hummerssportscafe.com

Hummers Sports Cafe

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Hummers Sports Cafe

hummerssportscafe.com

Cask & Cork

michelobultra.com

Miller Lite/Coors Light reedbeverage.com

Joe Taco

Six Car Pub & Brewery

sixcarpub.com

joetaco.net

sixcarpub.com

2600 Paramount Blvd # B2 Amarillo, TX 79109 806.353.0723 hummerssportscafe.com

FINALIST

Reed Beverage

caskncorkamarillo.com

Six Car Pub & Brewery

800 N Western St Amarillo, TX 79106 806.220.2220 mandrliquoronline.com

Bar Z Winery

FINALIST

Bubba’s 33

barzwines.com

bubbas33.com

Creek House Honey Farm

Texas Firehouse Sports Bar and Grill

creekhousehoneyfarm.com

txfirehouse.com

Your hometown jeweler with over 30 years c combined knowledge and experience!

FOR

VOT TING FOR US! BEST LOC CAL JEWELRY STORE

3701 Olsen Blvd Suite I Amarillo, TX 79109 34 806.351.2634 goodinsjewelryamarillo.com arillo.com om AM-16107666

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTES FOR

Best Local Pet Shop!

Independently Owned & Operated

Mon-Sat 9-9 and Sun 10-7 5807 SW 45th Avenue, Suite 220, Amarillo, TX 79109

806-641-1100 AM-16107892


TOP EMPLOYERS COMPANY CULTURE

LEADERSHIP

OVERALL COMPANY TO WORK FOR

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

BSA Health System

Bob Williams

BSA Health System

1600 Wallace Blvd Amarillo, TX 79106 806.212.2000 bsahs.org

BSA Health System

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Amarillo National Bank

1600 Wallace Blvd Amarillo, TX 79106 806.212.2000 bsahs.org

1600 Wallace Blvd Amarillo, TX 79106 806.212.2000 bsahs.org

anb.com

Dental Group of Amarillo dentalgroupofamarillo.com

Kevin King, DDS

Amarillo National Bank

Education Credit Union

Education Credit Union

Education Credit Union

educationcu.com

educationcu.com

anb.com

educationcu.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR US! BEST OPTOMETRY PRACTICE BEST EYEWEAR

Best Consignment Store & Best Childrens Clothing Store! 4515 S Georgia St #144, Amarillo, TX 79110

(806) 420 -7862

Sweet Repeats

3408 OLSEN BLVD | 806.355.5633 www.EyecareAmarillo.com AM-16107794

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https:/ / sweet-repeats-childrensboutique.myshopify.com/ AM-16106694


VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES AUTO BODY/COLLISION REPAIR

AUTO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT

AUTO GLASS REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT

AUTO SERVICE/MECHANIC

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Texas Body Shop

Street Toyota

Glass Doctor of Amarillo

Shorty’s Bear Safety Services Inc

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

Brown Honda

Clayton’s Auto Glass

4900 McCarty Blvd Amarillo, TX 79110 806.353.9818 texasbodyshopama.com

4500 S Soncy Rd Amarillo, TX 79119 806.355.9846 streettoyota.com

FINALIST

Drury Body Shop

drurybodyshop.com

brownhondaamarillo.com

2515 Britain Dr Amarillo, TX 79109 806.358.7684 glassdoctor.com

2801 S Osage St Amarillo, TX 79103 806.372.2126 shortysbear.com

Drury Automotive

claytonsglass.com

drurybodyshop.com

Windshields Unlimited

Kroozers Tire & Automotive

Country PreOwned Of Amarillo countrypreowned.com

Southwest Body Shop swbodyshop.com

Greg Lair Buick GMC

windshieldsunlimited.com

Find Us On Facebook

greglair.com

k Y n a o h u, T Amarillo, for voting us

Local Local Home Wedding Decor Registry 4000 SW 51st 806.418.8962 www.theurbangiraffe.com AM-16107665

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4900 McCarty Blvd

806-353-9818

Thank you for Voting for Us for Best Auto Body/Collision Repair Shop!

www.texasbodyshopama.com AM-16106715


VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES MOTORCYCLE DEALER

AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES

NEW CAR/TRUCK DEALER

OIL CHANGE

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Tripps Harley Davidson

F/X Motor Sports

Street Toyota

Street Toyota

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

FINALIST

David Brown’s Sport Center

Curtis Sales Co & Line-X

Brown Automotive Group smallerprofit.com

jiffylube.com

Street Toyota

Country Auto Group | Chevy Buick GMC

Kwik Kar Lube & Tune

6040 I-40 Amarillo, TX 79106 806.352.2021 trippshd.com

davidbrowns.com

Sharps Motorsports

sharpsmotorsports.com

3015 SW 26th Ave Amarillo, TX 79109 806.356.8785 fxmotorsports.com

curtisales.com

streettoyota.com

4500 S Soncy Rd Amarillo, TX 79119 806.355.9846 streettoyota.com

4500 S Soncy Rd Amarillo, TX 79119 806.355.9846 streettoyota.com

Jiffy Lube

Find Us On Facebook

countryautogroup.com

2502 Paramount Blvd, Amarillo •

Thank You For Voting For Us! BEST Local Home Electronics Local Specialty Store

• Audio Systems • Surround Sound

• Whole House Audio • 4K and 8K Televisions

• Home Automation • Media Room Design • Factory Trained Team • Lighting

AM-16107734

Call Today for Your Consultation!

(806) 353-9527

SoundSystemsLtd.com Serving Amarillo from the same location for 44 Years!

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THANK YOU, AMARILLO BEST USED CAR DEALER

AMARILLO AMARIL AMA RILLO RIL LO GLOBE-NEWS GLO

BEST 2020 OF O FA AMARILLO MA ARILLO

My first time getting a vehicle here and it was a fantastic experience, treated like a human being, I will never go anywhere else. NORMAN LEE ����� NO PRESSURE • HASSLE FREE • FAIR PRICES • BOBBY DUBY SOLD IT TO ME!

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(806) 352-9800 BOBBYDUBY.COM


VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES RV DEALER

TIRE CENTER

USED CAR/TRUCK DEALER

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Jack Sisemore Traveland

Discount Tire

Bobby Duby Motors

FINALIST

FINALIST

A Gander RV Network Dealer

5820 S Coulter St Amarillo, TX 79119 806.358.4773 discounttire.com

4341 Canyon Dr Amarillo, TX 79110 877.610.0034 rv.ganderoutdoors.com

FINALIST

Camping World of Amarillo

4215 S Georgia St Amarillo, TX 79110 806.352.9800 bobbyduby.com

J.D. Tires & Wheels

Ryan O’Neal Autos

rv.campingworld.com

jdtiresandwheels.com

Custom RV Inc.

Kroozers Tire & Automotive

custom-rv.com

ryanonealautos.com

Find Us On Facebook

Street Toyota

streettoyota.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST

Auto Glass Repair / Replacement

HOME

AUTO

BUSINESS

806.358.7684 2515 BRITAIN DR (Behind Market St. United)

BEST 2020

www.glassdoctor.com/amarillo

WINNER

Independently Owned & Operated

AM-16107927

AMARILLO GLOBE-NEWS

OF AMARILLO

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Thank You Amarillo!

BSA Health System and BSA Joint Ventures are proud to be voted as Amarillo’s Best in the following categories:

BSA Health System • • • • • •

Overall Company to Work for - WINNER! Company Culture - WINNER! Leadership - (Bob Williams, CEO) - WINNER! Emergency Room - WINNER! Family Physician - (Family Medical Clinic) - WINNER! Nurse Practitioner - (Kathy Clement, FNP-C) - WINNER!

BSA Joint Ventures • • • •

Diagnostic Imaging - (Open Air MRI) - WINNER! Urgent Care Center - (CareXpress) - WINNER! Home Health Care - (ComPassion Home Care) - WINNER! Hospice Care - (Hospice of the Southwest) - WINNER!

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