Arlington All Stars 2016 by Arlington Today

ALL STARS of 2016

 Readers’ Choice  This Year’s WINNERS! (People, Places & Things)

Earlier this summer, our readers went to arlingtontoday.com to cast their ballots for their picks in dozens of categories. Here are the results ... Photos courtesy of the featured companies/practices and Southern Flair Photography

Place to Have an Event Winner (tie): The Sanford House

506 N. Center St. • (817) 861-2129 • the sanfordhouse.com THE SANFORD HOUSE INN & SPA is a Southern Mansion/boutique hotel that encompasses 2 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, fine furnishings and superb service for all corporate events. General Manager Valerie Landry says the facility can be used to host gatherings up to 250 on the Grand Courtyard, but, regardless of the size of the event, The Sanford House (with its dining facility, restaurant506) is an ideal location. “The leadership team and staff of The Sanford House Inn and Spa and restaurant506 are committed to providing unparalleled customer service and an excellent experience for all guests,” she says. (More Readers’ Choice All Stars in this category can be found on pages 40 and 41)

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pizza Winner Mama’s Pizza 1200 N. Fielder (817) 795-8700 • mamaspizzas.net MAMA’S PIZZA winning Readers’ Choice All Star awards seems to be a recurring theme – this is the third straight year the eatery has taken top honors in our poll. President Jordan Scott says the restaurant takes pride in what goes into its awardwinning pies. “Mama’s Pizza specializes in an ‘East Coast’ style pizza that is made fresh daily using the best ingredients we can get our hands on,” he says. “Our dough is made daily as needed. We use 100-percent real cheese made from milk, quality meats and fresh produce to top our exceptional pies.” Mama’s pizzas are baked in hot brick ovens, giving them a just-right browned crust that is brushed with melted garlic butter. “Our dedication to quality ingredients and equipment has made Mama’s the pizza of choice in Fort Worth and Tarrant County for decades,” Scott says. “In fact, some call it a Fort Worth institution.” Mama’s now carries chicken wings, a grilled chicken salad and new toppings that will make your mouth water.

Honorable Mention: Palio’s Pizza Cafe

2200 N. Hwy 157, Suite 232, Mansfield (817) 453-4992 • paliospizzacafe.com

Eats/Drinks Mexican/Tex-Mex Winner: Rio Mambo

6407 S. Cooper St. • (817) 465-3122 • 2150 E. Lamar Blvd., #120 • (817) 795-4555 • riomambo.com RIO MAMBO began serving the South Arlington and surrounding communities in December of 2010. Its concept in South Arlington continues to evolve with recent remodels in both the bar and main dining rooms, yet one constant is the quality of the food that inspires patrons to return for more – and to vote for Rio Mambo as their favorite place for Mexican/Tex-Mex food. “Recipes are important, and while there are a vast number of translations to basic Tex-Mex, ultimately the real secret lies in the ingredients,” says owner Brent Johnson. “Our commitment to quality meats and produce, aged cheese and fresh herbs and spices will provide you with the difference we call ‘Chef Mex.’” Of course, Rio Mambo is more than just great Tex-Mex (or “Chef Mex”) food. The addition of Salsa Nights on Saturday – complete with complimentary dance lessons led by Amanda Brown and the sounds of DJ Jesse Ritmo – and live music has turned this location into an Arlington hot spot. Indeed, Rio Mambo is not just a restaurant, but a dining experience.

Honorable Mention: El Arroyo 5024 S. Cooper St. (817) 468-2557 • elarroyoarlington.com

BBQ

Place to buy spirits

Happy hour

Winner David’s BBQ 2224 W. Park Row Drive, Suite H, Pantego (817) 261-9998

Winner Total Wine 981 I-20 W. (817) 472-9727 • totalwine.com

Winner: Rio Mambo 6407 S. Cooper St. • (817) 465-3122 2150 E. Lamar Blvd., #120 • (817) 795-4555 riomambo.com

Honorable Mention Spec’s 3909 S. Cooper St. (817) 375-5982 • specsonline.com

Honorable Mention J. Gilligans Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram St. (817) 274-8561 • jgilligans.com

Honorable Mention Jambo’s BarbequeShack 2502 Little Road (682) 213-2780 1724 W. Division (817) 275-7881 jambosbarbequeshack.com

Asian Winner BFF Bakery & Bistro 501 S. Cooper St., Suite 101 • (817) 617-3450 2150 E. Lamar Blvd. Suite 100 • (817) 385-0760 1601 E. Debbie Lane, Suite 2105, Mansfield • (817) 473-7233

bffbistro.com Honorable Mention Sprout’s Springroll and Pho 780 E. Road to Six Flags, Suite 238 (817) 860-7655 3806 E. Broad St., Suite 124, Mansfield (817) 473-7423 • sproutsspringroll.com

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seafood Winner: Pantego Bay Gulf Coast Café 2233 W. Park Row Drive, Pantego • (817) 303-4853

PANTEGO BAY Gulf Coast Café opened in 2013, and The Petsche Restaurant Group was invited to manage the operation later that year and subsequently purchased the concept in 2015. In this short time, Pantego Bay has grown to be regarded as a great restaurant and has recently been voted best seafood. Fresh selections such as Sea Bass, Redfish, and Mahi Mahi are part of the menu, along with other new gulf coast favorites such as trout almandine, sautéed garlic shrimp, seafood pasta dishes, and new salads. “When you have a good team cooking and serving,” Alan Petsche says, “get their input on what they think will work, and you wind up with not only great food, but also a recipe for success.”

Honorable Mention: Flying Fish

300 E. Abram St. • (817) 303-3335 • flyingfishinthe.net

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Eats/Drinks

 Readers’ Choice 

Italian

deli

Winner: Cafe Sicilia

Winner: Dino’s Subs

RESTAURATEURS Joe Seyedmorteza and Fernando Nogueira are experienced operators with two very family oriented concepts – Café Sicilia and Pancho’s Mexican Buffet – that include eight restaurants throughout the Metroplex. “Café Sicilia is exactly what we set out to accomplish – a relaxing environment where HOMEMADE Italian dishes are prepared to order, from our hand-tossed pizzas to our favorites like Chicken Rolattini or Seafood Genovese,” says Seyedmorteza. “It’s a place where ‘the noise’ of large restaurant chains is non-existent, where you can bring your favorite wine to enjoy along with a well prepared meal. That’s what it is all about – around the table with friends and family – our goal precisely.” Nogueira agrees, and adds this: “Our employees make us what we are, and by providing them with the right tools and high-quality ingredients we have been able to achieve our goals.”

WHEN JADE DINO, owner of Dino’s Subs, learned her popular eatery had been tabbed by our readers as the best place in the area for a sub sandwich, she exclaimed, “My father is looking down and smiling. He would be so proud.” Jade took over the primary role at the sandwich shop after the passing of her father and Dino’s founder, Larry Dino. And, she says, Daddy taught her well. “He said, ‘never, ever, go down on quality,’” she says. “All our meats are fresh to order; everything is fresh. That’s the way he did it, and that’s the way we still do it.” Jade expressed appreciation to the voters who flooded the ballot box at arlingtontoday.com earlier this summer. “We couldn’t have done it without them,” she says. “I want to thank all the loyal customers who have been there from Day One and all the new customers who have discovered us over the years. This is such a great honor.”

Honorable mention: Piccolo Mondo

Honorable mention: Tin Cup

7221 Matlock Road (817) 419-2800 • cafesicilia.com

829 Lamar Blvd. E. • (817) 265-9174 • piccolomondo.com

2221 S. Collins St., Suite 105 (817) 274-1140

1025 W. Abram St. • (817) 303-5518

sports bar Winner: J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram St. (817) 274-8561 • jgilligans.com

LAST MONTH, J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill celebrated its 37th birthday. This month, the popular restaurant gets to celebrate again after having been named the top sports bar in the area by our readers. J. Gilligans also earned All Star status in the Burger and Happy Hour categories. While it’s a “go to” place for watching sports of all sorts – there’s always a game or several on the TVs scattered about the restaurant – J. Gilligan’s is also party headquarters for reunions, birthdays, charity functions, political events, holiday parties, youth sports Clubs, wedding events, business lunches and meetings, and ... well ... gatherings of any kind. Even if you’re not into traditional sports, the sport of having fun with family and friends is the best reason to gather the group and go to J. Gilligan’s.

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Sports Bar Honorable Mention No Frills Grill & Sports Bar 4914 Little Road (817) 478-1766 • nofrillsarlington.com

place to have an event Winner (tie) Cacharel 2221 E. Lamar Blvd. - 9th Floor (817) 640-9981 • cacharel.net (Honorable Mentions on next page)

Steak Honorable Mention: Candlelite Inn 1202 E. Division St. (817) 275-9613 • candleliteinnarlington.com

Steak Winner Mac’s Bar & Grill 6077 W. I-20 (817) 572-0541 • macsteak.com MAC’S BAR & GRILL owner Mike McMahan tells a story that explains why people love his restaurant so much. “I can sum it up from the comment a customer once made to me,” he says. “The gentleman pulled me aside and said he wanted to thank me for the way our staff takes care of his family and how friendly and caring everyone is. He was especially appreciative of the hostesses always rushing to open the doors for his 95-year-old mother. “We have been around long enough to where we think of our customers as family, and we celebrate with our customers when something exciting happens in their lives, and we share their burden if something tragic happens. I have had many customers tell me they had some of their best family discussions with their kids while dining at Mac’s.” McMahan and his team are passionate about each aspect of Mac’s. That’s why they have been serving Tarrant County since 1987. In an easy atmosphere where the food is excellent and the service is warm, guests find a lively reprieve. Mac’s will accommodate your every need, whether it is a quick lunch, a casual dinner, special occasion or a gathering with old friends. “As a locally owned and operated, oneof-a kind restaurant, Mac’s has also been a true community partner,” McMahan says. “We are dedicated not only to supporting and nurturing our existing relationships, but also continually cultivating new ones within our community.”

AFTER BUYING the Candlelite Inn restaurant in 2012, Alan Petsche spent 18 months remodeling in order to “preserve the many memories of the old building and incorporate them in to the new one.” The restaurant opened in 1957 and became one of Arlington’s most popular eateries. Reopening the Candlelite Inn was personal for Petsche. “I just wanted to become a customer again, and I’m really excited that we were able to honor the history here in both atmosphere and menu,” he says. When asked why Candlelite Inn was given an Honorable Mention for “Arlington’s Best Steak.” Petsche comments, “We start with a really good aged (average of 28 days) cut of meat, season it well, and then cook it to perfection. Our goal is to make sure our food is always good and never boring. As a customer, I feel we consistently hit the mark.”

best place to have an event

burger

(Co-Winner on previous page)

Winner (tie) The Grease Monkey 200 N. Mesquite St. (817) 665-5454 • greasemonkeyburgers.com

Honorable Mention Green Oaks Wedding Chapel 4115 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd. (817) 572-4300 • greenoaksweddings.com Honorable Mention Howell Family Farms 4016 W. Division St. (817) 800-1973 • howellfamilyfarms.com

Winner (tie) Twisted Root Burger Co. 310 E. Abram St., Suite 100 (817) 201-9669 • twistedrootburgerco.com Honorable Mention J. Gilligans Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram St. (817) 274-8561 • jgilligans.com

Brewery Winner: Division Brewing

506 E. Main St. (682) 276-1276 • divisionbrewing.com DIVISION BREWING is Arlington’s first locally owned and operated brewery. The brewery provides true hand-crafted beer to the citizens and visitors of Arlington, thanks to a staff with more than 20 years of home brewing beer experience. In upholding the basic standards of brewing, Division Brewing seeks to elevate the beer drinker’s experience by introducing unique flavor combinations on a regular basis. The company’s belief is that people want quality, creativity and variety. Division Brewing serves clean, refreshing light ales, such as blondes, wheats and hoppy India pale ales. It also brews malty amber beers, as well as dark porters and stouts. Its “Sour Division,” which ferments at warmer temperatures, ages with oak and sometimes fruit to create tart, fruity and mouth-puckering sour beers.

Honorable Mention: BJ’s Restaurant/Brewhouse 201 E. I-20 • (817) 465-5225 • bjsrestaurants.com

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Eats/Drinks, Personal pleasures

 Readers’ Choice 

patio Winner: El Arroyo

5024 S. Cooper St. • (817) 468-2557 elarroyoarlington.com LOOKING FOR a great place to spend time with friends and enjoy delicious Mexican cuisine? El Arroyo offers a variety of tasty choices – and one super patio – that have helped it over the past 14 years to become one area’s favorite places to hang out. About that patio ... Patrons can beat the heat during the hot Texas summers and join family and friends in the “cool zone” complete with misting fans. This newly renovated patio with a full bar is an ideal place to enjoy a refreshing margarita while watching your favorite sports on any of 15 flat screen TVs. Also, diners and partiers can enjoy live music from March through October on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons. While the food and atmosphere are more than enough to satisfy customers, El Arroyo has another drawing card: its Reader Board, which always has a funny message. Two examples: “Eat here or we will both starve.” and “They say money talks. Mine just waves goobye.”

Honorable Mention: Rio Mambo

6407 S. Cooper St. • (817) 465-3122 • 2150 E. Lamar Blvd., #120 • (817) 795-4555 • riomambo.com

Place for Lunch Winner: Piccolo Mondo

829 E. Lamar Blvd. (817) 265-9174 • piccolomondo.com WINNING A TOP SPOT in our readers’ choice poll is becoming the norm for Piccolo Mondo. Indeed, this is the third year the upscale Italian eatery has garnered the most votes in a category – its third category, for the record. In 2014, it was voted best place for a special occasion. Last year, it won top honors in the Italian food category, and this year, Piccolo Mondo rules the land of lunch. Owner Antonio Capaccioli believes the restaurant’s food is what draws people to the place. “We’re more traditional in style,” he says. “I traveled a lot when I was younger, and when I found something I liked to eat, I took note. When we opened here, we offered things I liked to eat myself.” In addition to incredible cuisine, Piccolo Mondo has ample ambience, with its piano bar, and for big groups it offers a banquet room.

Honorable Mention: J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill 400 E. Abram St. • (817) 274-8561 • jgilligans.com

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bakery Winner: Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery

2410 W. Abram St., Suite 126 (817) 903-8661 • sugarbeesweets.com AT SUGAR BEE SWEETS, we’re obsessed with quality, attention to detail, and personalized service. We opened the full bakery a little over five years ago, and it has been the citizens of Arlington, as well as the Dallas/Fort Worth area, that have helped us succeed. We are open six days a week and keep our sweets bar stocked with cupcakes, cake balls and cookies made daily. We specialize in custom cakes for all occasions. We also stay busy year-round with wedding cakes that we design and provide for weddings throughout the Metroplex. We love to come up with new designs for our signature cakes, which makes it easy for anyone to order a cake for their special occasion. However, coming up with new flavors has got to be what we have the most fun doing ... whether it is our Tiramisu cake or our signature Banana Jam flavor, brainstorming and taste-testing our experiments is the best part of the job. We appreciate the citizens of Arlington voting for Sugar Bee Sweets as the best bakery in town. We strive to be better each day as we open our doors to you!

Honorable Mention: Cooper Street Bakery

2832 S. Cooper St. • (817) 472-9656 cooperbakery.com

Spa Winner: Sanford Spa & Salon

501 N. Center St. • (817) 277-0115 • sanfordspa.com THE AWARD-WINNING Sanford Spa and Salon offers an extensive menu of massages, facials, hair and nail services for men and women. The results they provide are obviously satisfying – Sanford Spa has been named the top area spa in our area All Stars readers’ poll for the third year in a row. “We are so honored to be selected as the All-Star Spa & Salon,” says The Sanford House General Manager Valerie Landry. “The Sanford Spa & Salon team works hard to provide excellent service to our guests, and knowing this effort is appreciated is so rewarding.” Landry says that every time a guest comes in, she and her staff have the unique opportunity to provide relaxation and recuperation in a beautiful environment. “It is our pleasure to help you take a moment to escape and truly take some time for yourself,” she says. Sanford Spa offers a variety of packages, including those for women that feature different mixes of massages, facials, body wraps, manicures, pedicures, shampoos and styles, makeup applications and even spa lunches. For the men, there are also options, which feature different mixes of haircuts, hand massages, hot towel treatments and pedicures. “From massages and facials to hair and nails,” Landry says, “the entire Sanford Spa team is ready to provide you with amazing service each and every day.”

Honorable Mention: Daireds Salon & Spa Pangea 2400 W. I-20 • (817) 465-9797 • daireds.com

salon Winner: Shelton’s Salon & Spa

2122 W. Park Row Drive • (817) 277-6339 • sheltonssalon.com SHELTON’S SALON AND SPA has over 50 years of commitment to beauty and service to its clients in the Metroplex. Shelton’s goal has always been to provide a salon and spa that can be trusted for creative talent and excellent customer service. And, now, its reader clients have paid Shelton’s back for that devotion by selecting it the top salon of 2016. The staff of more than a dozen stylists at Shelton’s is chosen for their desire to work as a team in a professional atmosphere and to develop their skills. A long-term staff and continuing education are contributing factors for success. At Shelton’s, clients have some 38 cutting, curling, styling, conitioning and coloring options, from basic cuts to complete transformations. There is great pride in sustaining 50 years of service to clients and a reputation that continues to stand in high regards in the community. The staff at Shelton’s Salon & Spa says thank you to clients and staff for continued loyalty.

Honorable Mention: Daireds Salon & Spa Pangea 2400 W. I-20 • (817) 465-9797 • daireds.com

skin care Winner: Great Skin Spa • Skincare 3851 W. Green Oaks Blvd. (817) 478-2114 • greatskin4you.com

BRENDA CURETON-SMITH, owner of Great Skin Spa & Skin Care, says that if you want great skin, Great Skin Spa & Skin Care is the place to go! “Great Skin Spa & Skin Care is again honored to be awarded for favorite skin care in Arlington,” says Cureton-Smith. “If you have been to Great Skin, you’ve probably experienced a quality customer experience, affordability and much better skin quality.” Cureton-Smith, with 10-plus years in the skin care business, is an advocate of continuous research on skin care ingredients and new technology that helps clients exceed their skin care and beauty goals, effectively, affordably with a high-quality spa experience. She has developed a needs-based, customer-focused spa foundation based on assessing each client’s individual skin care goals and helping them to meet those goals via customized skin care treatment plans and product selection. Great Skin has recently launched three new products: GoldTox Liquid Serum, which acts like a topical Botox by increasing collagen and elasticity; Hydra Marine Cream-ACE, made from Red Algae Marine, a high-quality hydration product from the Hawaiian Islands, and vitamins A,C and E; and SunGuard, a vitamin-based sunscreen for face and body that has zinc oxide as well as a bacteria-fighting ingredient. “We are now also offering a celebrity used superfood, La Greens Perfect10, that gives you all the daily greens in one delicious drink,” she says. Great Skin also offers a GoldTox Facial that immediately lightens, tightens and brightens the skin.

Honorable Mention: Flawless Skincare

110 W. Randol Mill Road • (682) 200-9292

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Personal pleasures, Healthcare

massage Winner Shelton’s Salon & Spa 2122 W. Park Row Drive (817) 277-6339 • sheltonssalon.com Honorable Mention Sanford Spa & Salon 501 N. Center St. (817) 277-0115 • sanfordspa.com

Nails Winner: The Pamper House

806 W. Abram • (817) 860-4415 pamperhouse.com

Honorable Mention: Fusion Nails & Spa

1664 W. Randol Mill Road (817) 642-5862 • fusionnailsarlington.com FUSION NAILS & SPA brings all of the preferred beauty services under one roof. The company offers facials, waxing, refloxology and, of course, spa manicures and spa pedicures. The staff at Fusion Nails & Spa makes its clients’ health and safety its top priority. Each client uses a one-time pedicure liner to prevent the spread of fungus, bacteria or infectious diseases. This practice also helps clients avoid skin irritations and allergies caused by cleaning chemicals technicans use to sanitize the tub between clients. The salon is also well designed with vent hood to create a pleasant environment for clients. Walk-ins are welcome.

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fitness Center Winner: Train Caine

2009 Elmhurst Drive • (817) 683 7541 traincaine.com TRAIN CAINE is a premier personal fitness studio gym located in North Arlington. TRAIN CAINE is owned and operated by Caine Cambron, certified fitness trainer. The center also won the Weight Loss category in our Readers’ Choice poll. In the fitness center’s cozy confines clients find everything they need to get and stay fit, from old school classics such as kettle bells, dumbbells, squat racks and free weights to new school favorites TRX cables, BOSU balls, plyo boxes, aerobic steps, slide boards, tires, sleds, ropes and sledgehammers. At TRAIN CAINE clients enjoy personal training sessions and weekly group training classes. In addition, Cambron offers exciting challenges and special events to help keep his clients motivated and to encourage friendly competition. He hosts weekly boot camp classes at his gym and on the road for corporations, school districts and special events throughout the DFW area. He is serious about his clients and maintains a close connection to encourage and challenge them on their fitness journey. His knowledge and passion for fitness is not only evident in his training but also in his daily life as a husband and father of three. Most recently, Cambron offered a month-long TRAIN CAINE Kids class for ages 6–11 with another month-long class planned for the fall. And his other clients range in ages and fitness levels from 70-something grandparents to Division 1 college athletes. The difference at TRAIN CAINE is simply … Caine. As one client said, he is a “guy people enjoy being around, and all his clients receive the most of his time, attention and expertise both in and out of the gym.”

fitness Center Honorable Mention: The YMCA 1148 W. Pioneer Parkway, Suite H (817) 299-9629 • ymca-arlington.org

THE ARLINGTON-MANSFIELD Area YMCA is not only home to workout facilities, swimming pools and exercise classes, but is a home for everyone. Serving the Arlington and Mansfield communities for 58 years, the YMCA offers programs, services and initiatives that enable kids to realize their potential; prepare teens for college; offer ways for families to have fun together; empower people to be healthier in spirit, mind and body; prepare people for employment; welcome and embrace newcomers and help foster a nationwide service ethic. To learn more about the Y’s programs such as School-Age Child Care, Youth Sports, Swim Lessons, Group Exercise, Membership, Family Events and more, please visit the website listed above. You can start today to begin a new journey that can get you back on the road to better health with the YMCA 12-Week Personalized Fitness Program, Freeway to Health.

hospital

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Winner: Texas Health Arlington Memorial

Honorable Mention: Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

OFFERING FULL SERVICE to Greater Arlington since 1958, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is dedicated to improving the health of the people in the communities it serves. Your All-Star hospital has earned many national recognitions. It is the only Magnet® designated facility in the Arlington/Mansfield area, recognized for quality patient care and nursing excellence. Not only the first anywhere to achieve Joint Commission certification for its Fragility Fracture program, its Own-the-Bone program has been named an American Orthopedic Association “Star Performer” four times. These are on top of Chest Pain, Heart Failure, and Stroke certifications. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is ranked among the best hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, and is also designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, an honor that recognizes hospitals for excellence in nursing, and was the first facility in Arlington to earn the designation. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a 369-bed, acute-care hospital conveniently located at the corner of Randol Mill Road and Cooper Street in North Arlington. With a mission of improving the health of the people in the communities it serves, the hospital and physicians on its medical staff are committed to its patients’ well-being and the health and wellness of their families.

METHODIST MANSFIELD Medical Center stands as a beacon of health, hope and healing, providing modern, quality health care to the growing Ellis, Tarrant,and Johnson county area. It features all-private rooms with 254 beds, and the medical staff includes more than 450 physicians with expertise in more than 60 medical specialties, offering some of the latest in medical technology and innovative treatments through a variety of specialties, including award-winning cardiology services in the Amon G. Carter Heart and Vascular Center, and minimally invasive robot-assisted surgery, to name a few. The hospital has been recognized among the top hospitals in the nation, including the Joint Commission on accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Gold Seal of Approval, Top Performers on Key Quality Measures™ by The Joint Commission for achieving excellence in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care, and numerous others.

800 W. Randol Mill Road (817) 960-6100 • texashealth.org/arlington

orthopedic surgeon Winner Arlington Orthopedic Associates 800 Orthopedic Way (817) 375-5200 • arlingtonortho.com Honorable Mention Dr. Jay Pond 800 Orthopedic Way (817) 375-5200 • arlingtonortho.com

internal medicine Winner Dr. Rick McElvain 811 W. Interstate 20, Suite 214 (817) 468-3393 • mcnt.com Honorable Mention Dr. Joe Owens 1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 602 (817) 277-4723 • arlingtonphysicians.com

2700 E. Broad St., Mansfield • (682) 242-2000 methodisthealthsystem.org/mansfield

podiatrist Winner: Dr. John R. Landry

400 W. Arbrook Blvd., Suite 201 • (817) 467-1990 2800 E. Broad St., Suite #312, Mansfield • (817) 467-1990 footanklecenters.com SINCE ITS INCEPTION in 1987, when Dr. Valentine first opened the practice as Arlington Foot Centers, Arlington / Mansfield Foot & Ankle Centers, PA, has grown to five physicians, all board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and two locations serving Arlington and Mansfield. While the practice has grown, the philosophy has not changed. “Our goal since forming the group has always been the same – to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and cost-effective care in a patient friendly environment,” says Dr. John Landry. Arlington / Mansfield Foot & Ankle Centers offer state-of-the-art technology, including in-office CT scans, digital X-rays, and diagnostic ultrasound imaging. “In an effort to provide our patients with both surgical and non-surgical options,” Dr. Landry says, “we also offer regenerative medicine options, including EPAT shockwave treatment for chronic heel pain (plantar fasciitis), tendon disorders and other soft tissue injuries, as well as platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy.” The practice also offers state of the art LASER treatment for toenail fungus. A distinctive advantage of the group model at Arlington / Mansfield Foot & Ankle Centers is the ability to refer within the practice to provide the best possible care for a patient’s needs. “We always strive to do what is best for the patient,” Dr. Landry says. The practice will open its new Mansfield Creekside Plaza location in February 2017.

Honorable Mention: Dr. Douglas Boyd 3221 Hulen St., Suite A, Fort Worth • (817) 731-4279

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Healthcare

 Readers’ Choice 

Pediatrician Winner Dr. Desiree Harris 3131 S. Center St. (817) 375-1413 • cookchildrens.org Honorable Mention Dr. Earl Hampton 4927 S. Collins St., Suite 107 (817) 467-1300 • arlingtonphysicians.com

optometrist Winner Dr. Tex Cole 2301 W. Park Row Drive, Suite B (817) 461-4026 • firsteyecare.com Honorable Mention Dr. James Baker 801 W. Randol Mill Road, Suite 201 (817) 277-6433 • fordeyecenter.com

Dermatologist Winner Dr. Mary Adams 801 Road To Six Flags W. (817) 265-1356 Honorable Mention Dr. Jeannine Hoang 723 N. Fielder Road • (817) 539-0959 mansfielddermatologyarlington.com

Orthodontics Winner Dr. Moody Alexander 840 W. Mitchell St. (817) 275-3233 • drsalexander.com Honorable Mention Dr. Jed Hildebrand 2200 Interstate 20 W., Suite 100 (817) 468-4141 • hildebrandortho.com

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dentist Winner: Dr. Bryan W. Bishop

1007 W. Randol Mill Road • (817) 275-2601 • drbishopdentistry.com BRYAN W. BISHOP, D.D.S., along with his father, Alan Bishop, has carried on a dentistry tradition that has spanned over 56 years of quality dentistry. Bishop Family Dentistry maintains that small town service with advanced dental technology. The younger Bishop says he loves what he does – and where he does it. “Arlington is a unique town,” he says. “Even though it boasts of a population of over 365,000 residents, it still maintains its small town identity.” What makes the practice unique? Dr. Bishop and his long-time staff regard their patients as part of the family. “We work together as a team to provide the highest quality of dental care for every patient,” he says. “Our practice is dedicated to provide uncompromising excellence in dentistry while creating a compassionate dental environment. Arlington’s No. 1 treasure are its people, and we feel blessed to be part of this community.”

Honorable Mention: Green Oaks Family Dentistry 2711 W. Green Oaks Blvd. • (817) 451-9292

Oncologist Winner: Dr. Alfred DiStefano

906 W. Randol Mill Road • (817) 261-4906 arlingtoncancercenter.com THE ARLINGTON CANCER CENTER was founded in 1980 on the principle that a patient would benefit most from having all diagnostic and therapeutic modalities that they would need in one place. “Over the years we have stayed true to that principle,” says founder Dr. Alfred DiStefano. Dr. DiStefano is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, with a subspecialty certification in hematology and medical oncology. Since the practice joined with Texas Health Resources, it has been able to expand the availability of laboratory testing, imaging, biopsy procedures, chemotherapy and drug infusion treatments. “Becoming part of THR and being in close proximity to Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital allows our patients to access many of the procedures that are hospital-based while remaining outpatient,” Dr. DiStefano says. He cites several factors for the practice’s success – which was confirmed by our readers, who named him the top oncologist for the third straid year. “Our dedication to providing the broadest range of services, in combination with compassionate patient-oriented care, allows us to give our patients the best chance of accessing the best care available while remaining outpatient and close to home,” he says. “My 1980 dream of all patient care in one facility is closer to reality today than ever.”

Honorable Mention: Dr. Charles Deur

801 Road to Six Flags W. • (817) 274-6532 • texasoncology.com

OB/GYN Winner: Dr. Joan Bergstrom

1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505 • (817) 277-9415 5005 S. Cooper St., Suite 275 • womenshealthservices.com

Cosmetic Surgery Winner: Dr. Mark Bishara

1101 Matlock Road, Mansfield (817) 473-2120 • markbisharamd.com DR. MARK BISHARA, who founded The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med • Spa, is in elite company as a three-time Readers’ Choice All Star. One of the keys to his success is that he and his team at offices in Mansfield, Southlake, Rockwall, Frisco and Dallas stay on the cutting edge with regard to both the quality and variety of services they offer. “We have several laser modalites for treating skin disorders,” he says, “as well as tatoo removal and the full gamut of laser aestheic medicine.” The Mansfield office has two injection rooms where Dr. Bishara can perform neuromodulator injections in the form of botox and xeomin. “On the other side of the specturm of services that we offer are the cosmetic surgery service for both men and women,” he says. On the women’s side, the most common procedures are breast augmentation and the tummy tuck procedure, which can be conducted with or without liposuction. Collectively these procedures complete what Dr. Bishara calls “The Mommy Makeover.” For men, he performs robotic hair transplantation, treating androgentic alopecia, as well as offering liposuction and filler medicine and injectible medicine.

Honorable Mention: Dr. Yukihiro Nakamura

3030 S. Cooper St. (817) 417-7200 • accentonyou.com

DR. JOAN BERGSTROM is a three-time Readers’ Choice All Star. A primary reason is her commitment to making her practice the kind of practice she would visit. “Women’s Health Services offers the unique opportunity to have a doctor patient relationship that is based on a relationship and not just a consultation,” she says. “As a group of seven female physicians providing Ob-gyn services, we offer a variety of perspectives on women’s issues for all ages. Our philosophy is that as women, we not only have gone through the life experiences, but we also have the enhanced education to help all of our patients deal with their physical, situational and emotional problems.” Dr. Bergstrom says the doctors at the practice are devoted to developing long-term patient relationships, always striving to build better communication systems. “We all know that time is precious, and spending hours waiting in a reception room, or on hold on the phone, is wasted,” she says. “Our on-line scheduling and patient portal provide efficient systems that women can access at all hours of the day or night.” Women’s Health Services provides well woman exams, complete obstetrical care, treatment for abnormal pap smears, abnormal uterine bleeding, hormone replacement therapy, in-office Essure, ablations, hysteroscopy, and colposcopy. Dr. Bergstrom adds, “We also offer expert surgical options for hysterectomy, bladder incontinence procedures, and vaginal prolapse treatment.”

Honorable Mention: Omega OB•GYN Associates 505 Omega Drive • (817) 468-3255 • omegaobgynassociates.com

emergency room Winner: Medical Center Arlington 3301 Matlock Road • (817) 465-3241 medicalcenterarlington.com

EMERGENCIES ARE GIVEN such a high priority at Medical Center Arlington that the average ER wait time at the facility is updated several times each day on the hospital website. That kind of attention to detail – and to patients in need of emergency service – are at the heart of MCA’s distinction in this category. As a Level III Trauma Center, MCA is the only designated trauma center in Arlington, as well as Arlington’s first Chest Pain Center accredited by The Society for Chest Pain Centers. Recently, the hospital added more beds to the department to allow ER physicians and nurses to care for a growing number of patients. This fall, the hospital will also debut a pediatric entrance and dedicated rooms for children who often require special equipment and care. “Arlington is a growing community, and the hospital is growing along with it,” says Sarah Riley, Emergency Department director. “We have needed a pediatric emergency room in this area so parents don’t have to drive 15 to 20 miles with a seriously sick or injured child to reach an emergency room. When our renovated room opens with a separate pediatric emergency entrance, we will have unique and specialized equipment to treat children, as well as a highly trained staff dedicated to helping kids.”

Honorable Mention: Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital 800 W. Randol Mill Rd. • (817) 960-6100 • texashealth.org/arlington

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ALL STARS of 2016

 Readers’ Choice 

Healthcare

Audiologist

Winner: Dr. Lisa B. Fell

Honorable Mention: Dr. Allison Farrell

WHILE DR. LISA B. FELL was the Readers’ Choice among local audiologists, she says both she and her partner at the practice, Dr. Kristin Robbins, are celebrating the success of Audiology Experts this month. In August 2008, these two clinical audiologists opened their own audiology practice. “Our mission was simple: provide the kind of hearing healthcare that is needed for success with hearing instruments, but do it while being the best mothers and wives we could be to our families,” Dr. Fell says. “We wanted to balance career and motherhood. It was a leap of faith, but we have never looked back,” says Dr. Robbins. Hearing loss is difficult for anyone to experience. Dr. Fell says, “we are committed to the people and families we serve because hearing loss has such negative consequences when it is unmanaged.”

ALLISON FARRELL, Au.D., joined the team at Cross Timbers ENT in 2008. Cross Timbers ENT is a team of physicians and audiologists committed to providing excellent care through personalized, attentive services for the prevention, identification and rehabilitation of hearing loss and other ear, nose and throat conditions. “Our audiology department is set apart by the extensive experience of our doctoral-level audiologists in diagnostic hearing testing, hearing aid evaluations and fittings, as well as cochlear implant services,” says Dr. Farrell. She adds that she continues to enjoy the relationships she builds with her patients as she helps to improve their quality of life by providing customized hearing care to each patient.

chiropractic

Chiropractic

Winner: Dr. Kenyon Godwin

Honorable Mention: Dr. Salvador Capuli

1261 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 105 (817) 451-4818 • audiologyexperts.com

4927 S. Collins St., Suite 150 (817) 557-2770 • txwellnessdoc.com

OUR READERS chose Active Family Wellness Center, formerly Godwin Chiropractic & Wellness Center, as the “Go-to-Place” for holistic family health. This award-winning office was not only named Arlington’s top chiropractic practice the past three years in the Readers’ Choice awards; it also won the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Veteran-owned Small Business of the Year. Founder Dr. Kenyon Godwin says AFWC combines education, training and peoplefocused service to help families live longer, stronger, healthier lives. Dr. Stephanie Williams is a new addition to the office. She is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, and a specialist with athletes, sport injuries and functional rehabilitation. “Our catalyzing statement is a holistic and healthy family inside of every home,” Dr. Godwin says. “Arlington is a place where families enjoy professional sports teams, theme parks, recreational sports, traveling and outdoor events. We help the family step up to those physical demands. We help people in the American Dream City live their dream by having the health to do so.”

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400 W. Arbrook Blvd., Suite 301 (817) 261-3000 • crosstimbersent.com

2223 W. Park Row Drive, Suite C (817) 460-1131 • capulichiropractic.com DR. SALVADOR CAPULI has provided mild, safe and effective chiropractic care for his pediatric-to-geriatric patients for over 25 years. Dr. Capuli offers services that include consultation, examination, digital X-Ray and non-needle acupuncture. Dr. Capuli was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, but is a born-again Texan. He is a Mavs fan for life (MFFL), as well as a fan of the Cowboys, Texas Rangers and Stars. Dr. Capuli has been in practice since 1988. He shares his passion consulting with other chiropractors through his membership with Pinnacle, a chiropractic management group. Dr. Capuli is also part of FASA and was personally trained by Dr. Richard Yennie, who pioneered the chiropractic and acupuncture paradigm. Dr. Capuli loves spending time with his family, and enjoys an energetic and active lifestyle.

ALL STARS of 2016

 Readers’ Choice 

Healthcare assisted living

pediatric dentist Winner (tie): Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates 696 N. Fielder, Suite 102 • (817) 459-1313 2300 Matlock Road, Suite 28, Mansfield • (817) 539-0500 4220 Little Road • (817) 478-2300 3101 S. Center St. • (817) 466-7057 • fundentist.com

Honorable Mention Meadow View Assisted Living 2815 Medlin Drive • (844) 245-5088 assistedliving.com/texas/arlington/meadow-view-assisted-living

FUNDENTIST.COM, the website for the practice, Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates, is an accurate description of the presentation at three Arlington locations and one in Mansfield. Since 1981, Dr. James E. Hyde, Dr. Charles W. Miller and the now-retired Dr. Philip M. Bailey have devoted their careers to pediatric dentistry that is fun for the patients. The lobbies and waiting areas are bright and colorful, with lots of fun things to do and interact with. The treatment areas are spacious and open, so young patients can see what’s going on in the friendly atmosphere. “Our office caters to children,” said Martha Burkhart, business manager for the practice. “We have a fun group of ladies that make the experience for the children great.”

Winner (tie): IKids

3801 S. Cooper St., Suite 109 • (817) 469-9089 1756 Broad Park Cir. N., Suite 100, Mansfield • (817) 453-2800 • arlington.ikidsdental.com

weight loss Winner Train Caine 2009 Elmhurst Drive (817) 683-7541 • traincaine.com Honorable Mention Medi Weightloss 4000 Five Points Blvd., Suite 169 (817) 375-0537 • mediweightloss.com

health food store

Honorable Mention: Dr. John B. Witte

3035 Matlock Road • (817) 784-1000 • groovygrins.com

Family physician

assisted living

Winner Sprouts Farmers Market 5711 W. I-20 (682) 587-0086 • sprouts.com

Winner Dr. David Hunter 811 W. I-20, Suite 120 (817) 468-3393 • mcnt.com

Winner Brookdale Arlington 1250 W. Pioneer Pkwy. (817) 345-6894 • brookdale.com

Honorable Mention Whole Foods Market 801 E. Lamar Blvd. (817) 461-9362 • wholefoodsmarket.com

Honorable Mention Dr. Rick McElvain 811 W. I-20, Suite 214 (817) 468-3393 • mcnt.com

Retirement community Winner Brookdale Arlington 1250 W. Pioneer Pkwy. (817) 345-6894 • brookdale.com Honorable Mention Waterford at Pantego 2650 W. Park Row Drive, Pantego (817) 226-2650

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Home Health services Winner: Tender Heart Home Health Agency

3210 W. Park Row Drive • (817) 265-0066 • tenderhearthh.com TENDER HEART Home Health Agency is a Joint Commission accredited, licensed and certified agency committed to quality home care services. At Tender Heart, all patients and their families are treated with compassion, dignity and respect. We provide our patients with an excellent standard of care in a comfortable and familiar environment – their home – under the direct supervision of their physicians. Our philosophy is based on high moral integrity and professionalism.

Honorable Mention: Brookdale Arlington

1250 W. Pioneer Pkwy. • (817) 345-6894 • brookdale.com

ALL STARS of 2016

 Readers’ Choice 

Automobiles, Education

auto dealership Winner: Don Davis Auto Group

1901 N. Collins (Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram) • (877) 377-6801 633 N. Hwy. 360 (Ford, Lincoln) • (877) 424-2942 1320 E. I-20 (Nissan) • (877) 379-3670 dondavisautogroup.com FOR THE SECOND year in a row, Don Davis Auto Group has been named the All Star winner in the Auto Dealership category. There are many reasons for the company’s popularity, not the least of which is the fact that Don Davis Auto Group has been in Arlington for more than 35 years, offering quality cars of many makes and models, including Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Ford, Lincoln and Nissan. The dealership has long been recognized for its commitment to excellent customer service – regardless of the vehicle that buyers drive out of the lot. In addition to selling new cars, there is an incredible selection of pre-owned cars at each location. To whet the appetite of local would-be car buyers, Don Davis Auto Group holds an annual “Garage Sale” – and has held it each and every year for 27 years in a row. It’s the company’s big promotional event of the year. Additionally, the dealership is active in the community as a long-term supporter of WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive. It holds an annual “Drive-through” Toy Drive each year, which has contributed thousands of toys distributed through Mission Arlington.

Auto dealership Honorable Mention: Park Place Motorcars 4201 Beltway Place (817) 807-4800 • parkplace.com

AT PARK PLACE, success has been built upon the dealership’s ceaseless commitment to client service excellence. This is more than just a “catch phrase.” It is the Park Place pledge. Company employees strive day-in and day-out to meet the needs of clients in the showroom, on the service drive and in the community. When you walk into the showroom, you’ll be treated with courtesy and respect by friendly and intelligent people who genuinely care about your concerns. When you drive your car onto the Park Place service drive, you can rest assured that only factory-trained, certified technicians using only genuine factory parts and the most advanced state-of-the-art technology will be working on your vehicle. In the community, Park Place continuously gives of its time and resources for the betterment of its neighbors. Whether it is a blood drive in a time of need, the sponsorship of a local charity event or simply “man hours” on a food line, Park Place steadfastly stands behind its communities.

private school Winner: Arlington Classics Academy

5206 S. Bowen Road • (817) 987-1819 • acaedu.com IN 1999, a group of parents with the vision of creating a learning environment with a rigorous academic curriculum and high behavioral expectations founded Arlington Classics Academy. ACA is a public open enrollment charter school. The school began with less than 200 students. Today, ACA has two campus locations providing a challenging and enriching educational experience to over 1,400 students. ACA has established itself as an exemplary choice in public education earning the highest academic rating from the Texas Education Agency since 2007. ACA is tuition free and open to all families seeking a challenging educational experience for their children. High expectations are set for students as well as our staff in order to provide a stimulating, enriching and rewarding educational experience using Core Knowledge curriculum. Four character traits on which the school was founded – strength, wisdom, courage and vigilance – are also integrated into student development.

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Private School Honorable Mention The Oakridge School 5900 W. Pioneer Pkwy. (817) 451-4994 • theoakridgeschool.org

Tutoring Winner (tie) Huntington Learning Center 770 Road to Six Flags E. (817) 459-2300 • huntingtonhelps.com Winner (tie) Porter 2122 W. Park Row Drive (817) 274-7172 • portertutoring.com

ALL STARS of 2016

 Readers’ Choice 

Shopping JeweLer Winner: Dixie’s

4720 S. Cooper St. • (817) 649-1112 • dixiesonline.com

boutique Winner: Jazzy Jems

2538 W. Pioneery Pkwy. (817) 548-5955 • jazzyjems.com JAZZY JEMS owner Teenya Blanchard has found a legion of shoppers, who also appear to be a legion of voters. Indeed, the Arlington business didn’t just win “favorite boutique” this year – Jazzy Jems has won each of the past two years. “One of the ways I think we connect with our customers is I have always felt that the store is an extension of my home,” says Blanchard. “We greet everyone that comes in the door. We’re happy to have company to come in and shop or just sit for a visit. I think our customers feel the warmth, and they also know that Jazzy Jems is not just a boutique, but a meeting place in Arlington. You usually see someone you know in Jazzy Jems. Our relationships with our friends are very important, and, at Jazzy Jems, ‘Once a customer, Always a friend.’” Of course, the store is a “go to” spot for jewelery, accessories and “that perfect outfit for that perfect someone” on the shopping list – even if that perfect someone is the shopper herself. “We want everyone to feel good about what they purchase and confident when they wear it,” Blanchard says. “It’s not about selling clothes at Jazzy Jems; it’s about being a friend and taking care of each other.”

Honorable Mention: Gracie Lane 4720 S. Cooper St. • (817) 468-5263 gracielanecollection.com

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ANOTHER YEAR, another victory for Dixie’s in our readers’ poll in the jeweler category. That’s two in a row for Dixie’s. “Our goal at Dixie’s has always been making your shopping experience with us a great one,” says owner Kandy King. “We strive to provide the best quality at reasonable prices; however, service is our No. 1 priority.” King says the staff is amazing, going the extra mile to help customers find just the right gift or perfect charm to commemorate a special event, milestone or remembrance of a loved one. “We consider it a privilege to help with those very personal selections,” she says. “As we celebrate our 35th year serving our hometown of Arlington, we reflect on the many friendships formed with our fantastic customers. Thank you for once again voting us an “All Star!”

Honorable Mention: Diamonds & Designs

2200 W. Park Row Drive, #100 • (817) 261-6284 • diamondsanddesignstx.com

Antiques Winner: C&W Antiques

2100 N. Hwy. 360, Suite 705-706, Grand Prairie (817) 637-7637 • candwantiques.com FOR NEARLY two decades, C&W Antiques has offered unique, rare and interesting furniture and accessories not found at most stores stateside. Shoppers obviously appreciate the effort and have rewarded C&W Antiques with the top spot in the Antiques category of our poll. “On behalf of C& W Antiques we would like to thank the readers of Arlington today for their vote in making us the best antique store in the Arlington Fort Worth area,” says Patrick Walsh, who is co-proprietor along with Jim Carpenter. “We strive to bring you the unusual 17th 18th and 19th century pieces from throughout Europe that will add beauty and warmth to your home. As the holidays approach we offer a lovely ambience for small group gatherings wanting an elegant backdrop for their meetings. Look for our ‘Sip and Stroll’ wine tastings, which we will feature in the coming months.”

Honorable Mention: Cooper Street Antique Mall

4905 S. Cooper St. • (817) 557-6215 • cooperstreetantiquemall.com

Florist

Winner Vella Nest 4720 S. Cooper St. (469) 744-1936 • vellanest.com

Honorable Mention H.E. Cannon Floral & Greenhouses 512 W. Division St. (800) 633-2645 • cannonfloral.com

ALL STARS of 2016

 Readers’ Choice 

Shopping, Home-related services

gift shop Winner: Gracie Lane

4720 S. Cooper St. • (817) 468-5263 • gracielanecollection.com SINCE OPENING ITS DOORS in the summer of 2013, Gracie Lane has quickly become one of Arlington’s premier shopping destinations, and for good reason. From clothing and jewelry, to home décor and gifts, customers are sure to find exactly what they’re searching for every time they stroll “The Lane.” Throw in the friendly staff and an ever-rotating stream of new products, and you’ve scored a winning combination for a one-of- a kind shopping experience. Gracie Lane Chief Merchandiser and Brand Manager Mary Macken, who is also the owner’s daughter, stresses that the loyal customers are to thank for Gracie Lane’s success. “I believe our philosophy of treating every person that walks through our doors as a beloved family member really resonates with our customers, which I think is why we see the same faces time and time again,” Macken says. “Exceptional customer service is a hallmark of the Gracie Lane experience, and this honor is proof we must be doing something right.”

Honorable Mention: Gene Allen’s

1638 W. Randol Mill Road • (817) 277-7501 • geneallensgifts.com

decorator Winner: Clarke And Doyle

4720 S. Cooper St. (817) 504-6600 • clarkeanddoyle.com CLARKE AND DOYLE provides a fresh take on interior design that combines an updated style with the comfort of everyday living. Clients of Clarke And Doyle have loved the fact that owner and designer, Cynthia Doyle, makes the process of design so approachable. “Many people feel interior design is beyond their reach, but this comes from the fact that they don’t really understand that design is not about changing your style as much as it is about finding it,” Cynthia says. Since most people don’t know where to begin, the Clarke And Doyle team spends time learning how people live first. Great design should be as much about your lifestyle as it is about making your home a comfortable and welcoming place for family and friends. Clarke And Doyle believes that life outside the home can be so chaotic that our homes should be a place of relaxation and inspiration.

Honorable mention: Lisa Landry, Decorating Den Interiors 1205 Sturgeon Court • (817) 472-0067 • thelandryteam.decoratingden.com

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Menswear Winner The Man’s Shop 100 S. West St. (817) 265-1116 • themansshop.com Honorable Mention Men’s Wearhouse 951 I-20 W., Suite 101 (817) 784-1888 • menswearhouse.com

Sporting Goods Winner Academy 1101 W. Arbrook Blvd. (817) 472-9700 • academy.com Honorable Mention Dick’s Sporting Goods 3891 S. Cooper St. (817) 987-4800 • dickssportinggoods.com

resale Winner Kid to Kid 3500 S. Cooper St. (817) 468-1995 • kidtokid.com Honorable Mention Nu2U Resale 2220-B W. Park Row (817) 795-6379 • arlingtonurbanmissions.com

heating/air conditioning Winner Hightower Service 606 W. Main St. (817) 274-1854 • hightowerservice.com Honorable Mention Tom’s Mechanical 735 109th St. (972) 460-9059 • tomsmechanical.com

ALL STARS of 2016

 Readers’ Choice 

Home-related services

Roofing Company

home builder

Winner: Joe Hall Roofing

Winner: Summit Custom Homes

THE HALL NAME has been associated with roofing in North Texas and DFW since 1989. After fueling a lifelong dream to establish a roofing company, Joe Hall successfully created Hall Roofing Company in 1989. After nine years of running Joe Hall Roofing, Inc., Joe sold the company to his son Brett. Joe Hall Roofing, Inc., has built a reputation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex of honesty and integrity in the roofing industry. “Our name and the quality of our work are backed by five generations of Hall family members, all of whom have been builders and contractors,” Brett says. “Our longevity in this industry and continuous growth is a product of our commitment to our customers and our passion for the business.” Brett Hall, accompanied by several family members and a team of devoted employees, has made the name of Hall a force to be reckoned with. Joe Hall Roofing, Inc., is one of the nation’s most prominent names in the roofing industry in both residential and commercial roofing. Joe Hall Roofing has earned its position as an industry leader for its years of providing excellence for an outstanding variety of roofing solutions.

THE TEAM at Summit Custom Homes has more than 30 years of knowledge and experience in the business of building people’s homes. President Michael Mints says the company strives to integrate your imagination and ideas into the final design and blue print of the home, as well as to help you find the perfect homesite. “Summitt Custom Home offers a fun, seamless process from concept to close,” he says. “This ensures accurate design details, enhanced communication and an interactive process in which you, the customer, become a welcomed collaborator. Whether you build one of the company’s custom designed floor plans or one you help design, Summitt Custom Home believes you deserve the home you have always wanted.”

1925 W. Pioneer Pkwy. • (817) 756-7435 • joehallroofing.com

Honorable Mention: Frazier Roofs & Gutters 208 Willis Ave. • (817) 277-3131 • frazierservices.com

1375 Gilman Road, Fort Worth • (469) 601-4982 • mysummithome.com

home builder Honorable Mention: Mansfield Custom Homes

1848 Lone Star Road, Mansfield • (682) 518-1158 • mchtexas.com

Plumbing/Electrical Winner: Mansfield Plumbing 204 S. 2nd Ave. • (817) 473-8888 • mansfieldtxplumbing.com Honorable Mention: Tom’s Plumbing 1232 Colorado Lane • (817) 460-3221

Landscape Winner: Circle B Lawns 10036 Grey Crow Drive, Fort Worth • (682) 553-5168 Honorable Mention: Wolf Landscape & Irrigation 1904 Austin, Mansfield • (817) 687-8578

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MANSFIELD CUSTOM HOMES is a truly custom builder. Start with your dream, and MCH team will make it your address, engaging a team to make it happen. They begin by pairing you with an architect to make your home functional and beautiful. Lead Builder John Kirpach has been building since 1972. His expertise adds to the craftsmanship of an MCH home. The design team helps you choose finishes that display your personal style. Meanwhile, the real estate team can assist with that perfect location and getting top dollar on your existing home. Winning “Builder of the Year” three times consecutively and being featured on “Today’s Builder” TV show, they are confident that they can make your dreams become your address.

ALL STARS of 2016

 Readers’ Choice 

Home-related services

Owner John Parker

dry Cleaner Winner: Comet Cleaners

Seven area locations • cometcleaners.com

Insurance Winner: Texas Insurance Agency

500 E. Broad St., Suite 150 • Mansfield (817) 226-9988 • texasins.net TEXAS INSURANCE Agency has several locations in the north Texas area. The insurance agency started in 2001 and has grown steadily year after year. The company provides homeowners, auto, life and commercial insurance. It represents some of the best-known carriers, including: Allstate, Hartford, Progressive, Safeco and Travelers. “Texas Insurance Agency works on this principal: We provide great service and do what is best for the client,” says owner John Parker. “These principles have been emphasized from day one and continue to be our focus on a daily basis. We truly care about our clients and their businesses. They see this and really come to trust and appreciate our services.” The best way for a prospective client to contact us is to call the office. “I personally call back each prospective client to make sure that we can provide value to them,” Parker says. “If it seems like we have the potential to help the client, we schedule them for a free initial consultation to discuss everything in more detail. My goal is to gain an understanding of the client so we can help him/her to succeed and accomplish their goals.”

Honorable Mention: Dean Berube State Farm 6109 S. Cooper St. • (817) 856-0300 deanofinsurance.com

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COMET CLEANERS locations can be found all over this country and at least one more. But you don’t have to go far to find where the company started. Indeed, the original business has served Arlington for more than nine decades, since R.L. “Jack” Godfrey left home in 1920 to work in a tailor’s shop and began his own dry cleaning company four years later. Today, there are more than 185 Comet Cleaners internationally, including seven in the Arlington area, where many of the the customers used this forum to give a collective “well done” to the Comet team for taking such good care of their garments. The staff members at Comet Cleaners believe their biggest competitor is in your house; therefore, they understand that saving you time and money should be their primary objective. That’s why they offer affordable prices so that everyone can take advantage of their services. The company’s mission statement is “To provide fine dry cleaning and laundry services at affordable prices. What does ‘fine’ mean? Attention to every detail – from the attention we show customers to the finished product we provide for them. What does ‘affordable’ mean? Prices that are competitive with other drycleaning and laundry companies.”

dry Cleaner Honorable Mention: Oaks Cleaners

1122 N. Fielder Road • (817) 274.8729 • oakscleaners.com OAKS CLEANERS has been providing quality work and excellent customer service for over 15 years. As a result, it is one of our double All Stars this year, also winning the Customer Service category. Owner Phil Sellars says doing the right thing and putting the customer first is the foundation on which the business was built. Sellars says the Oaks Cleaners story is a simple one. “It is about being your neighbor and friend,” he says. “It’s about being a place where they know your name. It is friends dropping by to catch up or talk about their beloved Rangers. You may be dropping off or picking up your dry cleaning, but this is something more. We are not just another business, we are a part of the community.” Sellars says he and his team take great pride in serving that community. “We offer a variety of dry cleaning and laundry services as well as home and office delivery,” he says. “Need same-day service? We’ve got you covered, and our convenient business hours are set to serve your needs. If you are a current customer, we thank you. If you are considering us, I promise you will know that you have come to the right place.”

ALL STARS of 2016

 Readers’ Choice 

Home-related services remodeling Winner: Medford Remodeling

2221 S. Collins St., Suite 105 • (817) 446-0368 • remodelmm.com

flooring store

Honorable Mention: RJ Construction

Winner: Hilton’s Flooring

ROBERT JORDAN, president of RJ Construction and an Arlington High graduate (Class of ’98), believes in supporting the community that supported him while growing up in this great city. “Our goal is to provide a wide array of roofing and construction services to meet any need that may arise, and to become your general contractor of choice,” he says. “Our clients become like family, and we work together to complete your project under the highest of standards.” Jordan says what makes RJ Construction unique – and a 2016 All Star – is what makes your specific remodeling project successful. “It’s our people, our resources, and our partnership approach to turn your dreams into reality,” he says.

2800 W. Division St. • (817) 461-5189 • arlington.abbeycarpet.com AS THE PREMIER floor covering showplace in Arlington, Hiltons Flooring Abbey Carpet & Floor is your one-stop showroom for all of your floor covering needs. Our desire is to provide the best and largest selection of carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and tile in a friendly, comfortable and helpful atmosphere. We offer the largest selection of floor covering in the Tarrant county area, design profesionals on premise, complimentary in-home design consultation, free in-home measuring and estimates and professional installation. Floor styles include carpet, hardwood, tile/stone, laminate and resiliant.

Honorable Mention: Ged’s Floor Store

2985 S. Hwy 360, Grand Prairie • (972) 602-3585 • gedsfloorstore.com

mortgage

Mortgage

Winner: Home Team Mortgage

Honorable Mention: SWBC Mortgage Corp.

HOME TEAM MORTGAGE COMPANY is affiliated with Ebby Halliday, Texas Premier Title and Home Team Insurance. You have the option of having your Realtor, mortgage, title and insurance handled under one roof. We are located on site in over 30 Ebby offices located in the Arlington area and throughout the Metroplex. Our knowledgeable and experienced Loan Officers will guide you through the home buying process, making the entire process as seamless as possible. With our centrally located operation center in the DFW area, your loan never leaves the Metroplex, allowing us to offer you an average closing time that is less than 30 days. We bring you a plethora of unique home financing products that are specifically designed to help you save money.

SWBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION would like to show our appreciation to the Arlington Today Readers who recognized us again this year in the magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice poll. We appreciate that our hard work and dedication, coupled with skilled service to providing mortgage loans, is recognized by our neighbors. We would like to thank all of our clients who chose to finance their homes with SWBC and those who have referred their family and friends. And, we wouldn’t be as successful without the team effort and attention that our clients give to their home finance process by providing us items we request as soon as possible. We live and work here, and the people we serve are not just our clients, but our friends.

1201 W. Green Oaks Blvd. (817) 654-8501 • hometeamluke.com

2912 W. Park Row, Suite A • (817) 412-9899 • rj-construction.com

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1281 W. Green Oaks Blvd., # 119 (817) 795-0031 • swbcmortgage.com

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Home-related services

real estate company real estate professional Winner: Michael Cunningham

1201 W. Green Oaks Blvd. (817) 654-8445 • michaelcunningham.ebby.com THIS YEAR’S winner in the Real Estate Professional category was last year’s winner, as well: Michael Cunningham of Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®. Cunningham, who has 20 years experience with Ebby Halliday, has a two-pronged approach to success: know the customer and know the market. “As a top producer with Ebby Halliday, Realtors, I have consistently delivered results and achieved client goals while successfully creating, coordinating and implementing strategic marketing and sales programs,” he says. “My first priority is to ensure the success of your investment. As your real estate partner, I bring more than 20 years of real estate experience, serving the entire Dallas/ Ft. Worth Metroplex.” Cunningham says that whether you are a buyer or a seller, he will bring keen insight into a transaction to help ensure that you meet your needs and goals. Cunningham is a member of the local, state and national Board of Realtors, and he also is active in the community through service as a board member and volunteer for several civic and philanthropic organizations.

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Winner: Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® 1201 W. Green Oaks Blvd. (817) 654-3737 • ebby.com

FOR MORE THAN 70 years, Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® has been selling homes in North Texas and is, today, a household name. The Ebby Halliday, REALTORS inventory in 1945 consisted of some 52 houses built on the old Walnut Hill Golf Course in North Dallas. The successful marketing of these hard-to-sell, hardto-finance, experimental insulated cement homes formed the springboard for the steady growth of Ebby Halliday, REALTORS as we know it today – one of the largest privately owned residential real estate firms in the country. “The most important quality about Ebby Halliday is our top professionalism and integrity in everything we do,” says Linda Magazzine, an Ebby broker associate. “Ebby Halliday chooses full time professional agents, keeping the agents educated on all aspects of the Real Estate Business – legal, market trends, etc. The consumer wants and deserves the best in choosing a real estate professional as their agent. Ebby agents are knowledgeable on the current market, which enables them to inform the consumer on one of the most valuable transactions of their lifetime – buying or selling a home for their family.”

Honorable Mention: Keller Williams

700 Highlander Blvd., Suite 170 • (817) 795-2500 1301 S. Bowen • (817) 477-1441 • kw.com

real estate professional Honorable Mention: Linda Magazzine

1201 W. Green Oaks Blvd. (817) 654-8589 • lindamagazzinegroup.com LINDA MAGAZZINE, a broker associate with Ebby Halliday, REALTORS® has been a real estate profesional for 37 years, and she has been with Ebby Halliday for the past 15 years. The Linda Magazzine Group specializes in luxury living. Its production over the past nine years has exceeded $100 million, and she continues to stack up accomplishments, including being named Ebby Halliday’s Top Individual or Group Producer for the Arlington office since 2003, No. 7 company-wide in 2004, and ranked in the top 5 percent nationwide from 1989 to 2003. Magazzine is well known for her aggressive marketing techniques and impressive negotiation skills. “My professional philosophy is this: To give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity,” she says. Magazzine is on the Advisory Council Board for Salvation Army, and she works with the Boys & Girls Club of Arlington on the Capital Campaign. She also is involved with Women in Philanthropy and has sat on boards for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, Alliance for Children and the Cancer Research Foundation.

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 Readers’ Choice 

Home-related services, Pet care, Worship

Title company Winner (tie): Old Republic Title Insurance

1241 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 101 • (817) 457-3930 1405 N. Hwy. 287, Mansfield • (817) 453-8104 oldrepublictitle.com AT OLD REPUBLIC Title Insurance, we provide title insurance policies and settlement services to individual consumers, mortgage lenders, businesses and government agencies. Our products and services protect our customers from financial loss and hardship related to unknown judgments and liens, forged transfers, inconsistencies within a property’s title or misapplication of fiduciary funds. Old Republic Title delivers exceptional service from the beginning to the end of your transaction. At each stage of the process, highly skilled, experienced experts will assist you – assuring prompt delivery of our products and services. We recruit and hire individuals with the knowledge, ability, skills, and experience in the title industry. Since 1992, no other title insurer has had higher overall ratings than the Old Republic Title Insurance Group. Overall, our unequaled ratings indicate secure claims-paying ability and high financial stability, an independent assessment yet to be matched by any other title underwriters. Old Republic Title has locations throughout the DFW area. In addition to our Arlington/ Mansfield offices, we also have our new Ellis County location, temporarily located at 411 N. 8th in Midlothian. Autumn Revoir serves as our branch manager, and Robyn Barrere is our sales executive for all three locations.

Title company Winner (tie): Rattikin Title

201 Main St., Suite 800, Fort Worth • (817) 332-1171 • rattikintitle.com RATTIKIN TITLE is an independent title company celebrating over 70 years of service. We are commited to providing our clients with the most consistent quality and the highest level of personal service, all while remaining dedicated to continuing a tradition of integrity. Rattikin Title Company, founded in 1944 with its corporate headquarters in Fort Worth, is one of the largest independent title insurance agents in Texas. The Rattikin family is very much involved with the day-to-day operations. Jack Rattikin Jr. is Chairman of the Board, and Jack Rattikin III serves as President and CEO. Rattikin Title has a large staff with many office locations to serve our commercial and residential client base. Our team includes Kim Christoforo, Business Development; Melody Dixon, Manager and Escrow Officer; Shirley Mills-Boyer, Escrow Officer; and Gay McGough, Escrow Officer.

Pet care/Boarding Winner: Country Acres Kennels

7817 S. Cooper St. • (817) 467-2511 • countryacreskennels.com COUNTRY ACRES KENNELS earned its third “Winner” certificate in this category – and with good cause: It has been in business more than 40 years, and its service line is among the most prolific and highest quality in the country. “We have one of the largest professional staffs and excellent facilities,” says owner Don Praeger. “We’re spread out over 20 acres, so we’re one of the largest kennels in the United States. We just do it right.” By right, Praeger points to the gamut of services offered, including boarding, training, day care, a day spa, a dog park, a cat room and limousine service. Yes, Country Acres Kennels staff will pick up pet owners who are boarding animals and take them to and from the airport. “We’re proud of what we’ve created at Country Acres Kennels,” Praeger says. “If it has something to do with animals, we can take care of you.”

Honorable Mention: The Pet Resort in the Gardens

2890-A W. Pioneer Pkwy. • (817) 635-5510 • petresortinthegardens.com

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veterinarian Winner: Farrell Animal Hospital 2890 W. Pioneer Pkwy. (817) 265-6276 • farrellah.com Honorable Mention Arlington North Animal Clinic 1408 N. Cooper St. (817) 274-1811 • arlingtonnorthvet.com

place to worship Winner: North Davis Church of Christ 1601 N. Davis Drive (817) 277-6347 • northdavischurch.org Honorable Mention St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 1927 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd. (817) 472-5181 • stjoe88.org

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 Readers’ Choice 

Legal, Recreation, Altruism

Lawyer

Winner: Jim Ross

Honorable Mention: Harris Cook, LLP

JIM ROSS LAW GROUP, P.C., was established by attorney Jim Ross, a former Marine, Texas police officer and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) task force officer who had supervised local offices for some of the country’s most prestigious law firms before opening his own practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Ross’ professional experience led him to partner with famed environmental activist Erin Brockovich and prosecute various environmental cases throughout the country. In 2007, he left the big firm life to pursue his own practice. With a focus on litigation, Ross decided not to limit his practice to a particular area but to provide a firm that can handle a variety of his clients’ legal matters. Consequently, Jim’s clients have responded in-kind and have been the driving force behind the significant growth of the firm. The Jim Ross Law Group is a general practice litigation firm that handles cases involving personal injury, family law, civil and business litigation, criminal defense and probate matters. The firm operates on the philosophy that all people deserve representation. “It’s the Texan way and a part of the American spirit,” Ross says. “It’s often said that ‘no man is above the law.’ In America, that’s the truth. At our law firm, we represent people from many situations and walks of life.”

HARRIS COOK, LLP, has built a reputation for professionalism and effectiveness in a wide range of legal matters to give clients a wealth of expertise when they have legal issues. Because the firm has a variety of practice areas to offer clients, the office can handle multiple legal issues for the same client. Areas of concentration for attorneys David Cook and Kimberly Fitzpatrick include divorce and family law, criminal law, business litigation, wills and estates and administrative law. Kimberly Fitzpatrick and David Cook Cook says relationship building is one of the keys to the practice’s success. “We strive to maintain a reputation with clients, attorneys and courts for professionalism and proficiency and seek to aggressively advocate for all of our clients to create individualized, fair and functional solutions,” he says.

2301 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 175 (817) 275-4100 • JimRossLaw.com

Golf course Winner: Tierra Verde Golf Club

7005 Golf Club Drive • (817) 478-8500 • arlingtongolf.com TIERRA VERDE Golf Club is the first golf course in Texas and the first municipal course in the world to be certified as an Audubon Signature Sanctuary. Walk onto the first tee and enter an environment where golf and nature come together in harmony. Opened in 1998, and carved from 250 acres of secluded terrain, the course’s unsurpassed layout encompasses a variety of natural settings and offers an outstanding playing experience on every hole. Tierra Verde was named the top golf course in the DFW Metroplex in 2012 by Avid Golfer magazine (public rankings - premium category). Each hole has five sets of tees, sculpted fairways and strategically placed sand bunkers and water hazards.

Honorable Mention: Shady Valley Country Club

4001 W. Park Row • (817) 275-3092 • clubcorp.com/Clubs/Shady-Valley-Country-Club

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709 E. Abram St. • (817) 275-8765 309 E. Broad St., Mansfield• (817) 473-3332 • harriscooklaw.com

Gymnastics Winner: ASI 5531 S. Cooper St. • (817) 337-5553 • asigymnastics.com Honorable Mention: Little Gym 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd. • (817) 465-9296 • thelittlegym.com

Martial Arts Winner: Waugh Jiu Jitsiu 524 Fielder N. Plaza • (817) 861-2806 • martialartsarlingtontx.com Honorable Mention: American Black Belt Academy 2209 Michigan Ave. • (817) 460-5245 • usablackbelt.net

place to volunteer Winner: Mission Arlington 210 W. South St. • (817) 277-6620 • missionarlington.org Honorable Mention: Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington 608 N. Elm St. • (817) 275 6551 • bgcarlington.org

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 Readers’ Choice 

Money matters

cpa

bank

Winner: Parker & Richardson

Winner: Texas Trust Credit Union

PARKER & RICHARDSON is celebrating its second straight All Star win in the Certified Public Accountant category. Founder John Parker says the key to that success is his team’s dedication to serving clients. “Over the years, Parker & Richardson has evolved into a boutique practice that specializes in catering to to the distinct needs of our business owners,” he says. “We truly care about our clients and their businesses. They see this and really come to trust and appreciate our services.” The CPA firm provides tax planning and tax preparation, as well as accounting and consulting. “We have several clients that have us handle all facets of their accounting needs,” says Parker.

IN 1936, the employees of Chance Vought Aircraft Corporation pooled their savings to form a financial cooperative and establish a credit union. They joined forces to help one another achieve dreams, goals and financial success. They were guided by age-old credit union principles, which were based on one philosophy: People Helping People. Over the decades, the credit union has grown in membership and has expanded its services and products. Aware of its original purpose, the credit union remains true to its roots through its mission of Building Brighter Financial Futures. Today, we call that financial cooperative Texas Trust Credit Union.

Honorable Mention: Mike Fee

Honorable Mention: Frost National Bank

property management

Financial Services

Winner: Jason Doskocil

Winner: Derrick Kinney

JASON DOSKOCIL created the company Doskocil Property Management in 2000, and the business now has four licensed agents and one unlicensed staff member. The full-service property management and real estate office represents buyers, sellers, landlords, owners and investors. “We are experienced in commercial and residential transactions to be a true go-to real estate company,” Doskocil says. “We do not just try to sell people something; we want to give them value by offering our advice and knowledge of things they may not have thought of. We want clients to make a solid, good investment in real estate they will be happy with. We want to earn people’s trust in the service and integrity we provide to become customers for life. This is not a hobby or part-time job. We want our clients to leave happy and wanting more.”

SO, WHAT is the secret to earning the top spot in the Financial Services category – not just this year, but two years running? The man who did just that, Derrick Kinney, has a simple answer. “The Derrick Kinney & Associates Team cares about people and families and what is important to them – personally and financially,” he says. Kinney said his team’s compassion and passion make it special. “Whether it’s helping the woman who has worked all her life be able to retire, advising the couple who wants to have enough money to travel and invest time with their grandkids, or guiding the widow left alone to generate enough income to not run out of money – the Derrick Kinney & Associates Team is here to make our client’s lives better,” he says.

Honorable Mention: Kautz Property Management

Honorable Mention: Ameriprise Financial

1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 311 • (817) 226-6100 • parkercpas.com

2401 Callender Road, #107, Mansfield • (817) 649-1272 • mikefee.com

4408 Barnett Blvd. (817) 472-5455 • dpmrealty.com

P.O. Box 150107, Arlington • (817) 419-0088 • kpmgt.com

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Five area branches • texastrustcu.org

120 S. East St. • 1881 Ballpark Way • (817) 420-5200 • frostbank.com

700 Highlander, Suite 335 (817) 419-6001 • derrickkinney.com

Multiple Arlington area locations • ameripriseadvisors.com

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 Readers’ Choice 

Just for Kids kids Party

preschool / daycare Winner: Park Row Christian

Winner: Flight Deck 1600 W. I-20 (817) 377-0000 • flightdecktrampolinepark.com

Honorable Mention: Primrose School

Honorable Mention: Pump it Up 1120 Eden Road (817) 845-9869 • pumpitupparty.com

915 W. Park Row Drive • (817) 227-1021 parkrowchristian.net 1900 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd. • (817) 543-2626 primroseschools.com

LEARNING, says Arlington’s Primrose School, isn’t one size fits all. That’s why the school employs a “Balanced Learning” approach in its programs for kids ranging from infants to pre-teens. Highly skilled, dedicated teachers use proven techniques to enable each child to grow, not only in knowledge, but also in character, confidence, socialization, responsibility and other life skills. “My son started attending when he was six months old and has been there for two years,” one mother writes. “With the love and attention he receives, you would think he’s the only child attending, but they make every child feel that way.”

Dance studio Winner: Miss Persis 222 W. Main St. (817) 261-7921 • misspersisstudio.com Honorable Mention: United Performing Arts 2304 W. Park Row, #27 (817) 801-6648 • unitedperformingartscompany.com

At River Legacy Living Science Center, we connect children & families to nature Gateway to River Legacy Parks

Serving as the gateway to the "Best Park in Arlington," River Legacy Living Science Center offers interactive exhibits, aquariums, terrariums, exploration stations & public programs to educate park users about the plants & animals of River Legacy Parks. Stop by before your next visit and explore the park in a whole new way! It's free, fun, educational & entertaining for all!

Nature School • After-School Clubs • Home School Classes • Scout Programs • FREE Saturday Public Programs Join us for a FREE Family-Fun W.A.T.E.R. Festival from 10 am to 2 pm, September 10th! Visit www.riverlegacy.org or call 817.860.6752, ext. 102 for more info. 703 NW Green Oaks Boulevard • Arlington, TX 76006 • 817.860.6752 • www.riverlegacy.org • reply@riverlegacy.org 72

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Leisure, Fulfillment

Live music venue Winner: Levitt Pavilion 100 W. Abram St. • (817) 543-4308 • levittpavilionarlington.org Honorable Mention: The LOT Downtown 108 S. Main St., Mansfield • thelotdowntown.org

Park

Customer service Winner: Oaks Cleaners

1122 N. Fielder Road • (817) 274-8729 oakscleaners.com

Honorable Mention: Wade Family Funeral Home

Winner: River Legacy Parks 703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd. • (817) 860-6752 • riverlegacy.org

4140 W. Pioneer Prkwy. • (817) 274-9233 wadefamilyfuneralhome.com

Honorable Mention: Veterans Park 3600 W. Arkansas Lane • (817) 459-5473 • naturallyfun.org

ARLINGTON families now have a choice – to choose an Arlington family owned funeral home to serve you and your family. “We are here for you.” These are just a few words, but the staff of Wade Family Funeral Home believes they say quite a lot. And, in fact, we are here for you during one of the more difficult times everyone experiences. Co-owners Michael E. and Amy Wade and the Wade staff will assist you in all phases of funeral preparation and implementation to help you give your loved one a meaningful farewell. We are family serving family.

Festival Winner: Art on the Greene 1601 E. Randol Mill Road • artonthegreene.com Honorable Mention: Levitt Pavilion 100 W. Abram St. • (817) 843-4308 • levittpavilionarlington.org

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