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Cindy’s School of Dance Established in 1980
Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop Contemporary • Pomdance • Drill Team
Thank you Allen for voting us the Best Dance Studio 4 years in a row!
SEE WHO OUR READERS CHOSE AS THEIR FAVORITE BUSINESSES! t’s finally here – our special section announcing the Star Local Media Readers’ Choice Winners for 2013! After more than 197,000 votes were cast via our online ballot on starlocalmedia.com, we now have the exciting opportunity to share with your our Readers’ Choice for the outstanding businesses in North Texas in 2013. We changed the program slightly this year and incorporated a nomination process to enhance voters’ participation and ease of voting overall. During the month of November, we asked readers to nominate their favorite business in a variety of categories. After the nomination
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www.cindysschoolofdance.com
972-727-1722 107 N Greenville Ave • Allen, TX 75002 Northwest corner of Greenville (Hwy 5) & McDermott
Family Owned • Open Lunch and Dinner Tue-Sun Closed on Mondays • BYOB
Thank you Allen for Voting us Best Mexican Food!
And the winners are...
Highest rated Mexican restaurant on Urbanspoon.com & Tripadvisor.com
Winners by category Automotive page 3
Miscellaneous
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Real Estate page 11
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Recreation page 9
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Services page 14
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Education Financial
Food & Drink
Health & Beauty Home & Garden page 14
Medical page 11
107 North Butler Drive, Allen
972-908-3555
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process ended Nov. 30, we opened up the voting, which lasted during the month of December. After over 197,000 votes were cast via our online ballot on starlocalmedia.com, we now have the exciting opportunity to share with you our Readers’ Choice for the outstanding businesses in North Texas in 2013. We had a few close calls, as well as some new businesses to add to the Choice family this year. Overall we feel this is a great list of local businesses whose common theme in their success is focusing on you, their customer.
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Shopping
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automotive
Bob Tomes Ford
financial
Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
AUTO REPAIR SHOP
Solutions Automotive AUTO SERVICE SHOP
Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
education Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
Kwik Kar
BANK
Chase CREDIT UNION
Texans Credit Union
CAR WASH
FINANCIAL PLANNER
Trademark DOMESTIC AUTO DEALERSHIP
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Honda Cars of McKinney
Goddard School in Allen
IMPORT AUTO DEALERSHIP
PRIVATE SCHOOL
Honda Cars of McKinney
Lucas Christian Academy
TIRE STORE
TUTORING PROGRAM
Discount Tire - Alma Road
Sylvan Learning
Shirley White-Stevens FINANCIAL SERVICES
Henry Lessner
misc.
Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
COMMUNITY SUPPORTING BUSINESS
Rodenbaugh’s PLACE OF WORSHIP
First United Methodist Allen
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food&drink Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
AMERICAN FOOD
Cotton Patch
DINER
Madras Pavilion
PATIO BAR
Allen Cafe
ITALIAN FOOD
Village Burger Bar
GREEK FOOD
Italian Villa
PIZZA
Zoe’s
LIQUOR STORE/BEER & WINE STORE
Palio’s
HAPPY HOUR
Total Wine
POPCORN/CANDY SHOP
Village Burger Bar
MEAT MARKET/BUTCHER
Uptown Popcorn
ICE CREAM/YOGURT
Hirsch’s Specialty Meats
SEAFOOD
Yogurtville
MEXICAN FOOD
Rockfish Seafood Grill
INDIAN FOOD
La Finca Chiquita
SOUTHEAST ASIAN FOOD
Silver Thai
BAKERY
SPORTS BAR
Max’s Donuts
Dodie’s Place
BAR/BREW PUB
STEAKHOUSE
Kelly’s at the Village
Rick’s Chophouse
BBQ
SUPER MARKET
Rudy’s
Market Street
BRUNCH
SUSHI
Mimi’s Cafe
Blue Fish
CATERING
THAI FOOD
Braza Dancante
Silver Thai
Congratulations to all the businesses that won
Readers’ Choice at Eldorado Plaza BEST JEWELRY STORE
BEST HAPPY HOUR
BEST SEAFOOD
BEST SUSHI
GRIFFIN JEWELRY
CRISTINA’S FINE MEXICAN FOOD
ROCKFISH SEAFOOD
OKADA STEAK & SUSHI
Some of the best dining and shopping is at Eldordao Plaza Located at the Northwest Corner of Eldorado Parkway and US 75 (North Central Expwy) in McKinney, Texas
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OWNER: ‘YOU GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU PAY FOR’
PrimeGrade Quality Cuts
hired Hirsch as the butcher. hen you talk to Gary Hirsch about the After a number of stints working secret to his 20-plus years of sucin the meat departments of famcess, he’ll tell you it boils down to one ily-owned grocery stores, Hirsch thing: quality. decided during a visit to Texas that “The whole thing I based my he would make the Lone Star State business model on was providing a his new home. quality product. When it comes to “My folks were already down meat there is no such thing as a good here … In the fall, we packed deal. You get exactly what you pay for,” up and came here,” Hirsch said. Hirsch said. Upon arrival, Hirsch decided to At Hirsch’s Specialty Meats, cusexplore the Texas meat market and tomers can expect to find top-of-thewhat types of products interline selection that comprises AT learn ested customers before starting choice- and prime-grade meats BEST MET & his own business. He began in contrast to the lower-grade MARKE ER working for the “Original Tom select meat that is available H C T U B Thumb” where he met his menat most of the larger chain tor, not-to-mention Heather grocery stores. Additionally, Locklear’s uncle, Austin LockHirsch works with suppliers lear. nationwide in order to ensure “He was the most amazing he is getting the best quality meat man that I had ever met and out there. I became his assistant, “ Hirsch said. “There is a segment of Hirsch worked for Tom Thumb for 13 the population who appreciates it. years and then decided to branch out on his own They will pay more, but it’s better quality.” and opened Hirsch’s Specialty Meats. He has Hirsch said. been running a successful business ever since. Hirsch began his career in the meat business He attributes his continued staying power and when his friend and neighbor in Michigan demultiple Readers’ Choice awards to customer cided to buy a family-owned grocery store and
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focus and a willingness to keep up with changes in the industry. “I had a lady call me and mention that she had bought ground beef and mentioned that we should transition from freezer paper to plastic bags so they wouldn’t leak. I went to my guys and asked them why we weren’t doing this. From
MORE INFO FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 972-633-5593 OR VISIT HIRSCHSMEATS.COM.
then on, we started putting ground beef in plastic bags.” Hirsch’s Specialty Meats is located at 1301 Parker Road, Ste. 100, in Plano. They offer a wide variety of top-grade meats such as primegrade rib roast in addition to sausage made inhouse and Logan Farms Honey Glazed hams.
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Thank You For Your Continued Support and Votes!
New Orleans Style Cajun Food Crawfish Time is Just Around the Corner! 190 E. Stacy Road, #1320 Allen, Texas 75002
Your Bar-B-Q team at Rudy’s would like to send a huge
THANK YOU to ALLEN! We are proud and honored to be chosen for “Best Bar-B-Q”...
AGAIN!
1790 Central Expy N • Allen, TX
(214) 383-5353
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Congratulations!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS OF THE 2013 STAR LOCAL MEDIA READERS’ CHOICE!
shopping Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
BOUTIQUE
Buffalo Creek Cowgirls CONSIGNMENT OR RESALE STORE
ACO HOME INTERIORS
Elegant Door JEWELRY STORE
Allen Jewelers SPECIALTY CLOTHING STORE
White House Black Market
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health&beauty Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
NAIL SALON
MARTIAL ARTS
Envy
USA Martial Arts
PLASTIC/COSMETIC SURGERY
MOTORCYCLE DEALER
North Texas Plastic & Reconstructive
Harley Davidson
SALON
recreation Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
Salon at Eaton Court
PERFORMANCE VENUE
Allen Event Center SUMMER CAMP
Goddard School in Allen
SKIN CARE/AESTHETIC CENTER BICYCLE SHOP
SWIM LESSONS
SPA
Bicycles Plus
The City of Allen
Salon at Eaton Court
COUNTRY CLUB
YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
Pure Movement Allen
Heritage Ranch
Allen Sports Association
COSMETIC DENTIST
DANCE STUDIO
Hello Gorgeous AEROBICS/YOGA FACILITY
Watters Creek Dental
Cindy’s School Of Dance
FITNESS
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Fitness Connection
Top Golf
HEALTH FOOD STORE
GOLF COURSE
Market Street
Heritage Ranch
MASSAGE THERAPY
GYMNASTICS
Massage Envy
Eagle’s Wings
Thank you Allen for Voting
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T h a n k y o u f o r ch o o s i ng F i r s t U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r ch o f A l l e n a s t h e B e s t P l a c e o f Wo r s h i p
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601 S Greenville Ave Allen TX • 972.727.8261 • www.fumcallen.org
Allen Veterinary Hospital would like to thank all our wonderful patients who “woofed’ and “meowed” for us to be voted the Best Veterinary Clinic in Allen for the 4th straight year! Have your person contact us for a visit and let us show you how we can care for you! Look for Ace Pet Resort Coming this Summer! 803 E. Main St. Allen, TX 75002
972-727-8383 www.allenvethosp.com
Alan Coffman, DVM
J. Brian Shiplov, DVM
Chelsea McAnally, DVM
Michael Overton, DVM
Thursday, January 30, 2014 — Star Local Media — Page PHYSICAL THERAPY
Allen Physical Therapy PHYSICIAN/GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Linda Parker, M.D.
medical Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
URGENT CARE CLINIC
CareNow
Thank you Allen for Voting us
VISION CENTER
Best Flooring, Appliance and Community Supporting Business!
Allen Eye Associates WOMEN’S HEALTH PHYSICIAN
Craig Ranch OB-GYN ALLERGIST
Richard D. Thrasher M.D. CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Lee Ligon Ligon Chiropractic DENTIST
Allen Dental, D.D.S. EMERGENCY ROOM
Texas Health Presbyterian Allen EYE DOCTOR
Greg Coronado, O.D. HEALTH SPECIALIST
Kevin Joyner, M.D. HEARING SERVICES
Allen Hearing Clinic HOSPITAL
Texas Health Presbyterian Allen ORTHODONTIST
Jay Ghosh, D.D.S. PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Tammy Gough, D.D.S. PEDIATRICIAN
Raintree Pediatrics
realestate Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY
Heritage Ranch APARTMENT COMMUNITY
Benton Pointe ASSISTED LIVING
Mustang Creek Estates MORTGAGE LENDER
GenEquity Mortgage NEW HOME BUILDER
Highland Homes REAL ESTATE AGENT
Kim McCarty REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Team Wilson, Keller Williams, Allen TITLE COMPANY
Hexter-Fair First American Title
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home&garden Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
HOME REMODELING SERVICES
INSURANCE AGENT
Kangaroo Contractors HOME SERVICES
Jenny Weidner State Farm Insurance
HandyMan Matters
PET SERVICES
INTERIOR DESIGN
Melody Jurick Designs LANDSCAPING
services Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
Hawkins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance
PHOTOGRAPHER
Sue Linke VETERINARIAN
Alan Coffman, DMV, Allen Veterinary Hospital
ELECTRICIAN
NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER
Sawyers Electric
Puckett’s
ATTORNEY
FENCE AND DECK COMPANY
OUTDOOR LIVING
John Meazell
Duck Fence
FLORIST
FLOORING
Hawkins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance
Rodenbaugh’s
OUTDOOR SERVICES
Allen Flower Shop
HARDWARE OR APPLIANCE STORE
Pickle Roofing Solutions
FUNERAL HOME
Rodenbaugh’s
PLUMBER
HEATING AND AIR COMPANY
Baker Brothers
Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning & Heating
RESIDENTIAL PAINTING
TurrentineJacksonMorrow
Southern Painting
Bark n Purr
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Thank you Allen residents for voting us
BEST VISION CENTER! Personalized eye care for the whole family in Allen and the Greater Dallas Area Eye Exams | Glasses and Contacts | Medical Eye Care | LASIK Consultations
1511 W. McDermott, #100 • Allen, TX
972-727-6262 W W W. A L L E N E Y E . C O M