Winners BEST OF 2023
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Best Attraction - Museum of the Gulf
Coast
Best Entertainment Venue -Avenue Axe
Best Family Entertainment - Main Event
Best Festival - Nederland Heritage
Festival
Best Fundraising Event - Southeast
Texas Circle of Hope
Best Local Event - Nederland Heritage
Festival
Best Museum- Museum of the Gulf Coast
Best Park - Doornbos Heritage Park
Best Place for Kids Birthday - Doodles
Best Tourist Spot - Museum of the Gulf
Coast
FOOD & DINING
Best Asian Restaurant - Mama Kim's
Best Barbecue Crabs - Seaside Seafood
Best Barbecue Restaurant - Tony's Barbecue & Steakhouse
Best Boudain - Sea Ranch Cafe
Best Breakfast - Maria's Diner
Best Brewery/Bar - Buckstin Brewing
Company
Best Brunch - The Toasted Yolk Cafe- Port
Arthur
Best Buffet - Pizza Inn
Best Business Lunch - The Pompano
Best Cajun Restaurant - Judices 1927
Best Catering - The Courtyard
Best Chicken Sandwich - Novrozsky's
Best Chicken Wings - Mama Kim's
Best Children's Menu - Pizza Artista
Best Coffeehouse - Golden cup
Best Crawfish - Kevin Rico Seafood & Oyster Bar
Best Date Night - The Pompano
Best Deli - Amuny's Liquor
Best Desserts - Rao's Baker Coffee Cafe
Best Dining Atmosphere - Neches River
Wheelhouse
Best Donuts - Daviss Donuts & Deli
Best Fajitas - Tequila's Mexican Restaurant
Best Family Restaurant - El Viejo Tony, Port
Arthur
Best Food Truck - Boss Burger
Best Fried Chicken - Raising Cane's Chicken
Fingers
Best Frozen Coffee - Sundara Coffee House
Best Gumbo - The Schooner
Best Hamburger - Daddio's
Best Happy Hour - Landlord's Daiquiri Den
Drive Thru Lounge
Best Healthy Food Restaurant - Captain
Grappo's Gluten-Free Food
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt - Legendairy Gelato
Cafe
Best Italian Restaurant - Tuscany Italian
Best Liquor Store - Amuny's Liquor
Best Locally Owned Restaurant - Maria's
Best Lunch Spot - Novrozsky's
Best Margarita - El Viejo Tony PORT
ARTHUR
Best Mexican Restaurant - Carmela's
Mexican Restaurant
Best Mixed Drinks - Dylan's on 9th
Best Nachos - La Suprema Mexican
Best New Restaurant (open in last year) -
Juanita's Country Kitchen
Best Outdoor Patio - Neches Wheelhouse
Best Pizza - Pizza Artista
Best Red Beans & Rice - The Schooner
Best Ribs - Tony's Barbecue & Steakhouse
Best Salad - Novrozsky's - Nederland
Best Salsa - Taco Rey Mexican Food
Best Seafood Market - Marie's Seafood
Best Seafood Restaurant - Sea Ranch Cafe
Best Specialty Teas/Shakes - Xtreme
Nutrition
Best Sports Restaurant/Bar - Walk-On's
Best Steak - The Pompano
Best Sub/Sandwich - Golden Croissant
Best Sushi - Sake Sushi Bar & Lounge
Best Tacos - Silvia's Tacos
Best Tamales - Tamale King
HEALTH & FITNESS
Best Assisted Living Facility - Magnolia Manor
Best Audiologist - Beckman Audiology Center
Best Cardiologist - Dr. Leonard M. Thome, MD
Best Chiropractor - David L. Prioux Jr, DC
Best Day/ Med Spa - LaComb Health &
Wellness
Best Dentist - Garrett Dental Clinic
Best Dermatologist - Dr. Sharon Marchand, MD
Best Emergency Center - Golden Triangle
Emergency Center
Best Emergency Room - Christus MidCounty Outpatient Emergency
Best Esthetician - Aestheticstudios by Phuong LLC
Best Eye Clinic - Texas State Optical Best
Family Doctor - Lacomb, Christine R Best
Health & Fitness Club - MissFit Mid County
Best Hearing Aid Store - Beckman
Audiology Center
Best Hospice - Heart to Heart Hospice
Best Hospital - Baptist Hospital of SETX
Best Mental Health Specialist - Larneka
Lavalais LPC, PLLC
Best Nurse Practitioner - Christine LaComb
Best Nursing Home - Magnolia Manor
Best Orthodontist - Risinger & Nelson
Orthodontic Specialists
Best Pediatrician - Dr. Braye, MD
Best Pharmacy - Mid County Pharmacy
Best Physical Therapy - Proficient
Rehabilitation
Best Physician - Dr. Thi Nguyen
Best Rehabilitation Facility - South County
Physical Therapy
Best Senior Primary Care - Centerwell
Best Urgent Care - First Response Urgent
Care
Best Home Health Care - Omnibus Home Health Care
PEOPLE
Best Accountant - Debbie G's Quickbooks
Best Artist - Valerie Simoneaux
Best Banker - Chris Kovatch
Best City Council Member - Chris Borne
Best Commercial Real Estate Agent - Kay
DeCuir - DeCuir Properties
Best County Commissioner - Cary Erickson
Best Funeral Director - Craig Melancon
Best Hair Stylist - Bonnie Montague -
Southern Roots
Best Insurance Agent - Jarred LaComb
Best Judge - Judge Brad Burnett
Best Local Athlete - Roschon Johnson
Best Local Sports Team - PNG
Best Nail Technician - Thien Le - Polish
NailBar
Best Pastor/Priest - Daniel Ward
Best Personal Trainer - Amber Owens, MissFit Mid-County
Best Police Officer - Chris Bates
Best Residential Real Estate Agent - Phyllis
Hoffpauir
PETS
Best Animal Boarding - Happy Tails Doggy
Daycare & Boarding
Best Animal Hospital - Neighborhood
Veterinary Centers - Nederland
Best Groomer - Pippa's Closet
Best Pet Supplies - Pet Den
Best Pet Trainer/Obedience School - Lone Star K9 Texas - B.J. Land
Best Veterinarian - Dr. Brady HandsonNeighborhood Veterinary CenterNederland
Best Veterinary Clinic - Groves Veterinary Clinic
PROFESSIONALS
Best Accounting Firm - Safeguard
Financial & Insurance Group, Inc.
Best Auto Loan Provider - Gulf Credit
Union
Best Auto Repair - The Car Cave
Best Bank - Gulf Credit Union
Best Barber Shop - Johnny B's Barbershop
Best Car Wash - Extreme Detail Hand Wash
Best Cleaning Services - Fresh Cleaning, LLC
Best Computer & IT Services - RJG Computers
Best Contractor - Montys Soil Pumping Services
Best Cosmetic Tattoo/Permanent Makeup
- Jodi Love, NP-C - Love Your Look
Best Credit Union - Neches Federal Credit
Union
Best Customer Service - Gulf Credit Union
Best Dance Studio - Keely Jardell
School of Dance
Best Electrician - Top Line
Best Financial Planning - Edward Jones
Best Home Security - Beacon Security
Best Hotel - MCM Elegante Hotel
Best Insurance Agency - LaComb Insurance
Agency/TWFG
Best Jeweler - Charles S Nacol Jewelry Co
Best Landscaper - Mid County Green
Landscaping
Best Law Firm / Lawyer - Bradley Law Firm
Best Local Construction Company - Double One Construction
Best Martial Arts - Armentor's United Martial Arts
Best Mechanic - The Car Cave
Best Mortgage / Home Loan Provider - Open
Mortgage: Gene Dupuis
Best Nail Salon - Polish NailBar
Best New Home Builder - Double One
Construction
Best Pest Control - Tri-City Exterminating Co
Best Photographer (Business) - ELNJ
Photography
Best Plumber - Brown Plumbing
Best Realty Company - Lange Realty
Best Storage Facility - Storage Sense -
Groves
Best Tattoo Studio - Dark Wave Tattoo
Best Transmission Shop - The Car Cave
Best Wrecker Service - Brian's Wrecker Services
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Accessories Store - Sassy Trendz
Boutique
Best Antique Store - Yellow Rose Antiques
Best Auto Parts Store - Howard's Industrial
Supply
Best Boutique - Bliss Boutique
Best Bridal / Formal Wear - Dressin' Up
Best Carpet Shop - Emery's Carpet
Best CBD/Smokeshop - Smoke N More
Nederland- SMOKE, & VAPE SHOP
Best Ceramic Coating Shop - Extreme Detail
Hand Wash
Best Children's Clothing Store - Paisley Peach
Best Consignment Store - Glory B's
Consignment & Resale Boutique
Best Cosmetic Store - Beautifully Made
Best Dancewear - Dynamic Dancewear, Etc.
Best Dancewear - Centerstage Dancewear
Best Eyeglass Store - Texas State Optical
Best Feed Store - Five Star Feeds
Best Flooring Shop - Parker Building Supply
Best Florist - Sparkle and Co. Florist
Best Garden Store/Nursery - Cooks Nursery
Best Gift Store - Ace Hobby Store & Gifts
Best Grocery Store - Market Basket
Best Hardware Store - Setzer Hardware Inc
Best Home Appliance Store - Lowe's
Best Home Furnishing Store - Home Furniture
Best Home Improvement Store - West End Hardware Co
Best Hunting/Fishing Equipment - County
Home and Outdoors
Best Jewelry Store - Burkett's Emporium
Best Lawn & Garden Equipment - Cureton & Son
Best Lube & Oil Change - Mid County Lube & Auto Repair LLC
Best Lumber/ Building Supplies - Ritter Lumber Company
Best Men's Clothing - Sassy Trendz Boutique
Best Men's Suits - Ortiz Menswear & Bridal
Best New Car Dealership - Philpott Toyota
Best Place to Buy a Mattress - Mattress Elite
Best Place to Buy A Used Car - Bolton
Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Best School Spirit Gear - Complete Athlete
Best Screen Printing Shop - Complete
Athlete
Best Sewing Supplies & Machines - Sew It
Seams
Best Sporting Goods Store - Complete
Athlete
Best Tanning Salon - Florida Tans
Best Thrift Store - Love Local Thrift Store
Best Tire Shop - Mucas Tires & Services
Best T-Shirt Shop - Blanc on Boston
Best Vacuums - Vacuum City And Unique Gifts
Best Vitamin shop - Mr. T Health Store
Best Window Tinting - Tint On Demand Best Women's Clothing Store - Lil Mommy's Boutique
Best Women's Shoes - Twisted Gypsy
Best Work/FRC Clothing - Figueroa's Welding Wear
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Financial Advisor: Gregg Parker, AAMS®
Best Hair Salon - Southern Roots Salon
Best Hand Wash Detail Shop - Extreme
Detail Hand Wash
Best Handyman - Ace Handyman Services
Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company
-Hartje Graham AC & Heating
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Summer 2023 / The News BEST OF 2023/ C9 409-722-2621 www.completeathlete.net THANK YOU! Voted Best School Spirit Gear, Screenprinting Shop & Sporting Good Shop! 1401 Magnolia Ave Port Neches, TX 77651 Best Auto Repair, Mechanic, & Transmission Shop Thanks from THE CAR CAVE 5121 E Parkway, Groves (409)548-0077 Voted BEST Fishing and Hunting Supplies THANK YOU!! 2862 Hwy 69 N. Nederland, TX 409-722-7100 www.countyhomeandoutdoors.com Open 7 Days A Week 10am to 9pm Call in orders To-Go, Drive-Thru or Delivery Services 3016 Hwy 365 Nederland, TX / (409) 724-7553 www.novrozskys.com Voted Best Chicken Sandwich, Lunch Spot and Salad. 4041 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur TX • 409-519-8098 Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30am-8pm Thank You for voting us Best BBQ Crabs 3 years in a row!
The News / Summer 2023 C10/ BEST OF 2023 Groves VETERINARY CLINIC 5998 - 39th St., Groves(409) 962-1738 Best Vet Clinic Thanks for Voting for US! Consignment & Resale Boutique HOME DECOR LADIES WEAR ACCESSORIES 1058 Boston Avenue Nederland, TX 77627 (409) 722-4444 BEST Consignment Store l Pet Supplies l Propane Boarding & Grooming. The feed store with so much more! 580 Highway 365, Port Arthur, Texas, 77642 409-736-0777 Pet Den 1209 Nederland Ave. 409-722-0644 Mon to Sat: 9AM - 6PM Voted Best Pet Supplies Thank You for Voting Us BEST Breakfast 5 Years in a Row & BEST Locally Owned Restaurant 3848 Main Ave Groves, TX (409) 960-7777 Sat-Tue 6a-2p; Wed-Fri 6a-8p 1605 Ave. H | Nederland, TX 409-722-0218 www.melancons.org Larry's Discount Liquor 2606 Memorial Blvd • Port Arthur (409) 982-4261 Beer • Wine • Spirits Soda • Snacks Lottery • Cigarettes Amuny's Liquor & Deli 3748 Gulfway Drive • Port Arthur (409) 982-6291 BEST Liquor Store & BEST Deli Thank You for Voting Amuny's 4400 Gulf Ave ~ Groves, TX 77619 (409) 962-5785 www.cantexcc.com Thank You for voting us Best Assisted Living & Best Nursing Home
Summer 2023 / The News BEST OF 2023/C11 POLISH NAILBAR Thank You! VOTED BEST NAIL SALON & NAIL TECHNICIAN (THIEN LE) 1601 S. Hwy 69 | Nederland 409-727-1400 Tues-Fri: 9-7 | Sat: 9-5 +123-456-7890 @REALLYGREATSITE THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST DESSERTS THANK YOU FOR VOTING US 3606 HWY 365 West Nederland, TX 77627 409-254-6682 | goNVC.com • BEST VETERINARIAN - DR. HANSON • BEST ANIMAL HOSPITAL BEST CREDIT UNION THANK YOU FOR VOTING US Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. LOCALLLY OWNED FOR VOTING US: Best Grocery Store
The News / Summer 2023 C12/ BEST OF 2023 2182 Hwy 69 N, Nederland, TX 77627 O: (409) 729-9555 | M: (409) 466-9799 genedupuis@openmortgage.com TeamGene.com VOTED BEST MORTGAGE & HOME LOAN PROVIDER Gene Dupuis | Regional Branch Manager Thank You! NMLS #340167 | NMLS #2975 nmlsconsumeraccess.org THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT 5380 REXORA DR. | BEAUMONT, TX 409-287-0700 THANK YOU Best Specialty Teas and Shakes 2115 Nederland Ave. Nederland, TX 409-300-5312 @XtremeNutrition_nederland
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The News / Summer 2023 C14/ BEST OF 2023 3015 Plaza Circle Port Arthur (409) 292-7233 Voted Best Accounting Firm Thank You!!! thank you sew much! VOTED BEST SEWING SUPPLIES 7600 TWIN CITY HWY STE. A | PORT ARTHUR, TX | 409-729-7397 7600 TWIN CITY HWY STE. A | PORT ARTHUR, TX | 409-729-7397 Brown Plumbing Thank You for Voting Best Plumber Est. 1988 M-38881 (409) 962-1200 monty's soil pumping service and general contractor Thank You for Voting Us BEST Contractor (409) 282-1751 "We do it all from the ground up!" Chris Borne Mayor of Groves Best Electrician Best City Council Member Thank You for Voting (409) 543-7625 The Courtyard Cafe Best Catering 4321 Lincoln Avenue • Groves, TX (409) 962-2850 Thank You for Voting Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm 3106 HWY 365 | NEDERLAND 409-722-2880 WWW.LASUPREMA1970,COM THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST NACHOS! Christine LaComb, FNP-C • Laura Pittman, NP-C (409) 962-8509 6000 - 39th Street Groves, TX 77619 www.lacombhealth.com Best Nurse Practitioner, Best Family Doctor, Best Day/Med Spa Thank You for Voting!!! THANK YOU! BEST PLACE FOR KIDS BIRTHDAY!! 1156 BOSTON AVE. NEDERLAND, TX 409-719-3116 A FUN PLACE TO LEARN HOW TO DRAW, PAINT AND CREATE! THANK YOU!!!! VOTED BEST BOUDAIN Restaurant: (409)722-6057 Catering: (409)960-1591 1305 Magnolia Ave.| Port Neches, TX
Summer 2023 / The News BEST OF 2023/C15 Voted Best Burger 3 Years in a Row. 8745 Memorial Blvd 409-999-3000 www.daddiosburger.com Voted Best Burger 3 Years in a Row.
The News / Summer 2023 C16/ BEST OF 2023 Thank You for Voting Us Best Place to Buy a Used Car (409) 237-5500 8181 Memorial Blvd. Port Arthur 77640 www.boltoncdjr.com
