Best of Winners 2023

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As voted by the readers of The Port Arthur News Look inside to find this year’s WINNERS! A special supplement to: 2023 Food & Dining Professionals, Shopping & Services Arts & Entertainment Health & Fitness People, Pets
The News / Summer 2023 C2/ BEST OF 2023 720 Lee Ave. Port Neches, TX 409-853-1249 www.nechesriverwheelhouse.com Mon-Thur: 11 to 9:30  Fri: 11 to 10 Sat-Sun: 10 to 10 THANK YOU to all our loyal customers for voting us BEST Dining Atmosphere and Outdoor Patio.

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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The News / Summer 2023 C4/ BEST OF 2023
Summer 2023 / The News BEST OF 2023/ C5 Thank You for Voting Me BEST Mental Health Specialist (409) 527-4347 www.lavalaislpc.com Dr. Dung Jennifer Dang, Optometrist joins The Best of The Best in Caring for the Eyes of Texas Mid County 8700 Central Mall Dr (409) 205-0136 Accepting New Patients Please Call for Appointments Best Eye Clinic Best Eyeglass Store Dr. Janet Cole Jefferson City Dr. Khanh Kaylee Dan Mid County Jefferson City 3429 Twin City Hwy (409) 202-6186
The News / Summer 2023 C6/ BEST OF 2023 10607 MEMORIAL BLVD • PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640 409-729-0513 www.texasfirst.bank Go see Chris for all of your business nancing needs! Your Texas First Family is proud of all We couldn’t think of a better recipient! CONGRATS, CHRIS! Best Podcast Thank You!!!
Summer 2023 / The News BEST OF 2023/ C7 THANK YOU! 409-422-5223 Let Ace Handyman Get It Done. VOTED BEST HANDYMAN! Brides and besties get 50% off hair and makeup services! PROMO APPLIES FOR WEDDINGS HELD FROM MAY 3- JULY 3, 2020! 1203 Nederland Ave. | Nederland, TX 409-722-7083 BEAUTY BASICS Thank You for Voting Us BEST Beauty Supplies Thank You! Voted Best Tacos... AGAIN! 729-4223 Voted Best Gift Store 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt MKT-5894N-A > edwardjones.com Stocks. Bonds. CDs. IRAs. Mutual funds. Gregg Parker, AAMS™ Financial Advisor 7980 Anchor Dr 100b Port Arthur, TX 77642 409-722-3133 Member SIPC Thank You to all those who voted for us again this year! VOTED BEST COFFEEHOUSE 1336 Boston Ave. | Nederland, TX 409-543-3112 Voted Best Bridal/Formalwear Adilynn's Dressin' Up 4242 Lincoln Ave. | Groves, TX 409-960-6900 dressinuptexas.com VOTED BEST TANNING SALON Thank You! 1112 BOSTON AVE | NEDERLAND, TX 409-724-0405 409-724-7000 CONTACT US omnibushomehealth.net VISIT OUR WEBSITE VOTED BEST HOME HEALTH CARE 2 YEARS IN A ROW!! Thank You to the Port Arthur News Readers! VOTED BEST TIRE SHOP CONTACT US: 409-960-9272 5236 GULFWAY DR. | PORT ARTHUR 6613 W. PORT ARTHUR RD. | PORT ARTHUR THANK YOU!! 209 S. Memorial Blvd. Nederland, TX 409-729-8899 Mon-Fri: 10AM to 8PM Voted Best Asian Restaurant Thank You for Voting Us Best Pharmacy!!! Store Hours8 am to 7 pm - Mon-Fri 9 am to 4pm SAT  Rx Hours 9 am to 7 pm - Mon-Fri 10 am to 4pm SAT
The News / Summer 2023 C8/ BEST OF 2023 BURKETT'S JEWELRY FINE JEWELRY | JEWELRY REPAIRS WATCH BATTERIES & ADJUSTMENTS | UNIQUE GIFTS WWW.BURKETTSEMPORIUM.COM 1517 S. HWY 69 NEDERLAND, TX | 409-722-5111 THANK YOU TO THE PORT ARTHUR NEWS READERS! VOTED BEST JEWELRY STORE
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
Summer 2023 / The News BEST OF 2023/C13 BEST MEAL PREP Thank You! 2119 NEDERLAND AVE | NEDERLAND, TX 409-527-2909 THANK YOU! FOR VOTING US BEST HARDWARE STORE SETZER HARDWARE So Much More Than A Hardware Store 1101 Boston Ave. | Nederland 409-722-4633 Best Antique Store Best Antique Store 1301 - 1303 POrt Neches Ave. (409)722-2265 Thank You to Thank You to Everyone that voted! Everyone that voted! Voted Best Fajitas 4231 Gulfway Drive Port Arthur, TX (409) 983-7545 Thank You! 2400 Hwy 365 Suite 201 Nederland, TX 409.729.9114 Thank You for Voting Me BEST Cardiologist. B " B " 6767 9th Ave. Port Arthur, TX 409-722-1485 Call us for Relief, Results and Recovery! Sports Rehab • Spine Specialists • Orthopedic Specialists Thank You for Voting Us BEST Rehab Facility! THANK YOU!!! VOTED BEST FLORIST!!! 1217 Boston Ave. Nederland, TX 409-344-9417 www.bysparkleandco.com Tues. to Thurs: 11am - 5pm Fri to Sat: 11am - 3pm
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

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