BEST OF 2024
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Best Dance Studio - Danceworks LLC
Best Entertainment Venue - Museum of the Gulf Coast
Best Family Entertainment - Museum of the Gulf Coast
Best Festival - Nederland Heritage Festival
Best Fundraising Event - SETX Circle of HopePardi Gras
Best Museum - Museum of the Gulf Coast
Best Place for a Kids Birthday - Doodles
Best Tourist Spot - Museum of the Gulf Coast
Best Wedding Venue - Maison d’Amis
BEST FOOD & BEVERAGE
Best Asian Restaurant - Mama Kim’s
Best Bakery - Belen Bakery
Best Barbeque Crabs - Judice’s 1927
Best Barbeque Restaurant - Redbird BBQ
Best Boudain - Sea Ranch Cafe
Best Breakfast - Maria’s Diner
Best Brewery/Bar - Buckstin Brewing Co.
Best Brunch - Dylan’s on 9th
Best Buffet - Pizza Inn
Best Business Lunch - Tia Juanitas
Best Cajun Restaurant - Judice’s 1927
Best Catering - The Courtyard
Best Chicken Sandwich - Novrozsky’s
Best Chicken Wings - Kevin Rico Seafood & Oyster
Best Children’s Menu - Pizza Artista
Best Coffeehouse - The Golden Cup
Best Crawfish - Kevin Rico Seafood & Oyster
Best Date Night - The Pompano
Best Deer Processing - Butchers Korner
Best Deli - Amuny’s Liquor
Best Desserts - Golden Croissant
Best Dining Atmosphere - Neches River Wheelhouse
Best Donuts - Daviss Donuts & Deli
Best Fajitas - El Viejo Tony
Best Family Restaurant - Neches River Wheelhouse
Best Food Truck - The Dude Foods
Best Fried Chicken - The Feed Store
Best Frozen Coffee - Sundara Coffee House
Best Gelato - Legendairy Gelato Cafe
Best Gumbo - The Schooner
Best Hamburger - Daddio’s - Port Arthur
Best Happy Hour - Larry & Rita’s Mexican Cajun Bar & Grill
Best Healthy Food Restaurant - Captain Grappos
Gluten Free Food
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt - Mike’s Old Fashioned
Soda Fountain
Best Italian Food - Tuscany Italian Restaurant
Best Liquor Store - Amuny’s Liquor
Best Locally Owned Restaurant - Kevin Rico
Best Lunch Spot - Walk-Ons
Best Margarita - Sombrero’s
Best Meal Prep - Hey Grill Hey
Best Meat Market - Butchers Korner
Best Mexican Restaurant - Tequilas
Best Mixed Drinks - Tia Juanitas
Best Nachos - Carmela’s Mexican Restaurant
Best New Restaurant - Redbird BBQ
Best Outdoor Dining - Neches River Wheelhouse
Best Pho - Mama Kim’s
Best Pizza - Pizza Artista
Best Red Beans & Rice - Walk-On’s
Best Ribs - Redbird BBQ
Best Salad - Novrozsky’s
Best Salsa - Los Bandidos
Best Sandwich/Sub - Amuny’s Liquor
Best Seafood Market - Marie’s Seafood
Best Seafood Restaurant - Kevin Rico
Best Specialty Teas/Shakes - N.W.A
Best Sports Bar/Restaurant - Walk-On’s
Best Steak - The Pompano
Best Sushi - Sake Sushi Bar & Lounge
Best Tacos - Silvia’s Tacos
Best Tamales - La Suprema
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Best Assisted Living - Bonne Vie
Best Audiologist - Beckman Audiology PLLC
Best Cardiologist - Dr. Nidal I. Buheis MD
Best Chiropractor - Johnson Chiropractic
Best Day/ Med Spa - LaComb Health & Wellness
Best Dentist - Dr. Jathen D. Garrett DDS.
Best Emergency Center - Christus St. Mary Outpatient Center
Best Emergency Room (in Hospital) - Christus St.
Mary Outpatient Center
Best Esthetician - SKYN Aesthetics
Best Eye Clinic - Texas State Optical
Best Family Physician - LaComb Health & Wellness
Best Health & Fitness Club - MissFit Female
Fitness Solution
Best Hearing Aid Center - Beckman Audiology
PLLC
Best Home Health Care - Omnibus
Best Hospice - Best Hospice Care of TX
Best Hospital - Baptist Hospital
Best Martial Arts Studio - Tiger Rock Martial ArtsMid County
Best Massage Therapist - Seven Stones Day Spa
Best Mental Health Specialist - Cheryl Underhill
M.Ed. LPC
Best Nurse Practioner - Murdock Family Health & Wellness
Best Nursing Home - Magnolia Manor
Best Oncology - Texas Oncology
Best Optometrist/Opthalmologist - Dr. Baker -Texas
State Optical
Best Orthodontist - Risinger & Nelson
Best Pain Management Center - Riceland
Best Pediatrician - Dr. Nancy Ngo MD
Best Personal Trainer - Linh Reynolds - MissFit Mid County
Best Pharmacy - Mid County Pharmacy
Best Physical Therapy - South County Physical Therapy
Best Rehabilitation Facility - South County Physical Therapy
Best Sports Medicine - South County Physical Therapy
Best Urgent Care - First Response Urgent Care
Best Weightloss Clinic - LaComb Health & Wellness
Best Women’s Health Clinic - LaComb Health & Wellness
PEOPLE
Best Accountant - Debbie Gs Accounting
Best Banker - Gulf Credit Union
Best City Council Member - Chris Borne
Best Commercial Real Estate Agent - Kay DeCuirDeCuir Properties
Best Firefighter - Larry Washburn
Best Hair Stylist - Bonnie Montague - Southern Roots
Best Insurance Agent - Jarred LaComb
Best Judge - Jeff Branick
Best Martial Arts Instructor - Wayne MathewsTiger Rock
Best Nail Technician - Thien Le - Polish NailBar
Best Pastor/Priest - Father CJ Coon
Best Police Officer - Chris Bates
Best Residential Real Estate Agent - Ashley Washburn
PETS
Best Animal Boarding - The Paws Resort & Spa
Best Animal Hospital - Groves Veterinary Clinic
Best Groomer - Pucci Chateau
Best Pet Daycare - Happy Tails
Best Pet Supplies - Five Star Feeds
Best Veterinarian - Dr. Brady Hanso -
Neighborhood Veterinary Center - Nederland
Best Veterinary Clinic - Groves Veterinary Clinic
PROFESSIONALS
Best Accounting Firm - Debbie Gs Accounting
Services
Best Attorney - Lance Bradley
Best Auto Loan Provider - Gulf Credit Union
Best Auto Repair - Mid County Lube & Auto Repair
Best Bank - First Financial
Best Barber Shop - Cropos Barber Shop
Best Cleaning Services - At Your Service Cleaning
Co.
Best Commercial Contractor - Boss Contracting
Best Computer & IT - RJG Computers
Best Cosmetic Tattoo/Permanent Makeup - Bella
Ink Studios
Best Credit Union - Neches Federal Credit Union
Winners
Best Drive Thru Car Wash - Heritage Express Car
Wash
Best Electrician - Top Line Electric
Best Fence Company - Ace Handyman Services
Best Financial Planning - Jennifer Whitehead
Best Florist - Azalea’s Florist
Best Funeral Home - Melancon Levingston Funeral
Home
Best Hair Salon - Southern Roots Salon
Best Hand Wash Detail Shop - Extreme Detail
Best Handyman - Ace Handyman Services
Best Heating & AC Co. - Rutty & Morris
Best Home Inspection - From the Ground Up
Best Home Security - Beacon Security
Best Hotel - Holiday Inn Express
Best Insurance Agency - TWFG Villa Insurance
Best Jeweler - Burkett’s Jewelry
Best Landscaper - Triangle Lawn Specialist
Best Law Firm - Bradley & Steele Law Firm
Best Mechanic - The Car Cave
Best Mortgage/Home Loan Provider - Open
Mortgage
Best Nail Salon - Polish NailBar
Best Pest Control - Tri-City Exterminating
Best Photographer - Laura Oglesbee
Best Plumber - Lil John’s Plumbing
Best Realty Company - Lange Realty
Best Residential Contractor - Boss Contracting
Best Roofer - Abshire Roofing
Best Tattoo Studio - Billet Tattoo
Best Title Company - Capital Title
Best Transmission Shop - Car Cave
Best Wrecker Service - Savants Collision
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Accessories - Paisley Peach Children’s Boutique
Best Antique Store - Classic Finds
Best Auto Dealer (New Car) - Bolton Dodge
Best Auto Dealer (Used Car) - Boldton Dodge
Best Auto Parts Store - NAPA Auto Parts
Best Beauty Supply Store - Beauty Basics
Best Boutique - Twisted Gypsy
Best Bridal/ Formalwear - Dressin Up
Best Carpet Shop - Emery’s Carpet
Best CBD/Smokeshop - Smoke N More Nederland
Best Ceramic Coating Shop - Extreme Detail
Best Children’s Clothing Store - Paisley Peach
Best Consignment Store - Glory B Consignment & Resale Boutique
Best Cosmetic Store - Merle Norman Cosmetics
Best Dancewear - Centerstage Dancewear
Best Eyeglass Store - Texas State Optical
Best Fee Store - Five Star Feeds
Best Flooring Shop - Emery’s Carpet
Best Garden/Nursery - Kimmy’s Phantastic Gifts & Nursery
Best Gift Store - Ace Hobby Store & Gifts
Best Grocery Store - Market Basket
Best Hardware Store - West End Hardware
Best Home Furnishing Store - Mikes Furniture
Best Home Improvement Store - Ritter Lumber
Best Hunting/Fishing Equipment - County Home & Outdoor
Best Jewelry Store - Burketts
Best Lawn & Garden Equipment - Fred Miller Outdoor
Best Lube & Oil Change - Mid County Lube
Best Lumber/Building Supplies - Setzer Hardware
Best Mattress Store - Mikes Furniture
Best Men’s Suits - Mens Collection
Best Men’s Clothing - Mens Collection
Best School Spirit Gear - Complete Athlete
Best Screenprinting Shop - Complete Athlete
Best Sewing Supplies & Machines - Sew It Seams
Best T-Shirt Shop - Ace Hobby & Gifts
Best Tanning Salon - Florida Tans
Best Thrift Store - Love Local
Best Tire Shop - Mucas Tire Shop
Best Vitamin & Supplements - Mr. T Health
Best Window Tinting - Tint on Demand
Best Women’s Clothing - Glory B
Best Women’s Shoes - Glory B
Best Work/FRC Clothing - Figueroas Welding Wear
