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Contributors to this year’s Best ofDenton include: Caleb Barfield, AaronClaycomb, Dawn Cobb, Megan Gray,Patrick Hayslip, Al Key, Kaycee Key, BjLewis and David Minton.

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chips, salsa, and queso blanco, Fuzzy’sTaco Shop has a lot to offer. Convenientlylocated downtown, it makes for the per-fect restaurant to stop in and grab somegreat food. Its menu is designed to exciteand delight customers; anyone can findsomething they like. Fuzzy’s also has agreat atmosphere with awesome outdoorseating. Since the restaurant was foundedin Fort Worth in 2003, the franchise hasbeen constantly expanding; a new Fuzzy’sis coming to Denton and will be located

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When Dentonites have a craving to eatsome great Asian dining they vote Mr.Chopsticks. For reasons Denton Record-Chronicle readers know best, they can’tstop craving its Asian fusion.

“This is the eighth year in a row that wehave been awarded,” said owner ChaiTamprateep. “Thank you Dentonites forvoting for us. It makes me feel really hon-ored.”

Located near the University of NorthTexas, its central hub is a definite plus. Itsmenu even includes vegetarian, dairy freeand gluten-free options. On a nice springor fall day you can also enjoy sitting out-side on the patio, or inside, in the cool ona hot summer day.

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Go inside of Rudy’s Country Store &BBQ off I-35E to learn how Texas meat iscut, cooked and smoked, getting the bestof Texas BBQ in one big bite. Dentonreaders know where to find the best BBQin town, and have voted this fine countrystore as best barbeque.

Served in a family-style dining atmos-phere with long wooden tables and coun-try music playing over the speakers, thewait staff is better than any ranch hand,making sure any and all needs are met.

Serving brisket, sausage, turkey, ribs,chicken and porkloin, this joint serves upthe meat by the pound; or you can orderyourself a personal sandwich with anyselection of meat inside. Choose fromeither of their sauces: original or sissy,

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There’s nothing quite like the home-town flavor of Denton. Each year, resi-dents choose their favorites among themany businesses in the community,selecting those that provide quality cus-tomer service.

If you’re looking for the best affordableplace to eat or the best jewelry store oreven the best place to buy plants, this spe-cial publication is where you’ll find thebusinesses chosen as among the best.

With 6,263 ballots submitted this year— almost double from last year — thesetop three winners in every category comehighly recommended.

Please keep this guide handy as you goabout your daily lives as a tool to help you.Each top winner has a bit of informationabout them included to provide insightabout what makes their business the best.

The Denton Record-Chronicle salutesthis year’s winners and offers a specialthanks to the thousands who took time tovote for their favorites online.

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depending on your tolerance. Inside, there is also a store where you

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Whether it’s the On The Crisp Frenchtoast dipped in Almond Crisp batter orMa’s Pot Roast, Denton residents haveflocked to the Old West Café off DallasDrive, voting it as the best breakfast andhomestyle cooking eatery for the sixthstraight year.

“We serve a great quality product, in anexcellent atmosphere with excellent serv-ice,” manager Chris Rowand said.

With the usual suspects of eggs, toast,bacon, sausage and hashbrowns pumpedout regularly along with plenty of flap-

jacks to go around, breakfast continues tokeep patrons coming through the doors.Old West’s mix of homestyle food such aschicken fried steak or meatloaf roundsout an already tasty lineup of regularfavorites.

Opened in 1997, the Old West Café hasspecialized in breakfast and lunch. Now,they will venture out into the last meal ofthe day, as it is extending its hours for din-ner in the near future.

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Denton County Independent HamburgerCompany. As a staple of Denton’s greateateries, the Best Burger and Fries belongto this restaurant because of the overallhigh quality ingredients and service.Whether you like your burger pink in themiddle or charred all the way around,these hamburgers do not disappoint.With simplicity at its core, the only sides

you’ll need are fries and baked beans toround out a home-town favorite meal.

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Denton readers agree that GreenHouseRestaurant is the Best Business Lunch inDenton, where getting your drinks, mealand ticket all in a timely manner in orderto get you back in the office is an unspo-ken key, with each guest given qualityservice from the wait staff.

Enjoy the patio when the weather feelsnice, and grab a drink on a loose Friday tocelebrate with your co-workers on anoth-er week’s end, selecting from a variety ofcocktails, wines and drink specials.

Just north of the Denton Square onLocust Street, GreenHouse offers a menuwith selections cooked over a firemesquite grill, roasting still with the fla-vors as the meal travels on the plate fromthe kitchen to the table.

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Creativity, it is what sets Candy Havenapart from other cake and candy shops.The family owned and operated shop hasbrought amazing sweets and treats toDenton for 30 years, and has yet to disap-point. Jane Boyle and her staff put in thetime and the hard work to ensure thattheir customers get the cake creation theywant. They specialize in seasonal cakes,cupcakes, wedding cakes, groom cakes,baby shower cakes, and a variety of otherpastries. Their delightful creations andhard work have been rewarded; CandyHaven received the Bride’s Choice Awardin 2011.

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Read your morning newspaper andgrab a cup of joe at Jupiter House on theSquare, or stop by for a late-night studysession for a boost-me-up.

The coffee bar is in the far back andlocal artwork lines the brick exteriorwalls, and chairs and tables are alsospread out so you may chat with friendsor plug in a computer at an outlet alongthe wall.

An outdoor sitting area is available aswell, which is nice for a morning cup.Voted Best Coffee Shop four years in arow, it must be the caffeine that keeps itsdoors open, buzzing its own coffee con-nection.

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Convenience, quality, and easy accessare what keep QuikTrip the top choiceamong voters.

Stop inside one of their four locationsin Denton and you can find everythingfrom hot foods to forgotten supplies froma grocery trip to snacks for a road trip toitems for an office party.

Stocked to the brim, the store pridesitself on meeting the needs of those whostop by. The friendly, professional service

keeps customers returning again andagain.

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truffle pomme frites or their Caesar saladwith kale, you’re missing something.Hannah’s off the Square has long been aDenton favorite with its welcoming,upscale atmosphere with topnotch serv-ice.

It’s the place to go for a special anniver-sary, a popular meeting place and whereyou take guests or special clients.

Since 2001, the restaurant has contin-ued its tradition of offering delectabletreats that satisfy the discerning palate.And if you have a question, Chef SheenaCroft might even pop over to your table toanswer. It’s just that kind of service thatkeeps customers returning time andagain. You can also follow her blog fromthe website as she unveils the latestmouth-watering concoction.

Among their wide-ranging menuitems, you can also find seared sea scal-lops, sesame seed-crusted ahi tuna, cedar-planked salmon, rosemary-smoked duckbreast or a 12-oz. prime grilled New Yorkstrip — just to name a few specialties.

The restaurant also hosts a 100-miledinner each year featuring local foodsgrown and raised within a 100-mileradius of its Denton location. It’s a “can’tmiss” event.

You just can’t go wrong with any entréeor visit to Hannah’s.

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line, you don’t ever have to have the sameexperience when you step into BethMarie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream andSoda Fountain.

Whether you have a hankering for aregular chocolate ice cream or want totantalize your taste buds with a new, moreinspired treat appropriately titled “Red,Wine and Bleu” featuring port wine andbleu cheese, your taste buds will thankyou.

“It’s really great to be name best ofDenton,” Ken Willis, co-owner of BethMarie’s, said. “We strive to be the best andthe nation not only with our treats butwith the nostalgia memories as well.”

The old time “nostalgic feel” can befound at both locations, on the Squareand Unicorn Lake.

Inspiration for new flavors, Willis said,can come from anywhere.

Right now, one of their flavors, “Kayla’sDark Side” a dark chocolate, is namedafter Willis’ daughter.

“You just don’t know what flavors willcome about until you start mixing….evenan “oops” will sell…you can’t limit yourselfwhen it comes to making a great icecream,” he said.

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If you love authentic Italian food, thenGiuseppe’s is the place for you. GiuseppeBrownell has taken special care to ensurethat each and every customer has anauthentic Italian experience based off ofwhat he learned growing up and cookingin the Umbria region of Italy. The restau-rant is situated in a quaint Victorianhome, and creates a truly Italian environ-ment that most Italian restaurants canonly hope to achieve. The dining outdoorsis as delightful as inside, featuring a patioand a beautiful Oak Tree. The restaurantis entertaining and the food is the best ofits kind. Giuseppe has accomplished whathe set out to do, make meals for cus-tomers “leisurely affairs which are meantto be relaxing and enjoyable”.

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crowned Mellow Mushroom as the 2013Best of Denton for pizza.

“That’s awesome. We definitely want tobe the number one pizza joint in town. It’ssomething we take a lot of pride in,” saidmanager Levon Juarez.

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hand-tossed dough, the ability for cus-tomers to see their order made in front ofthem, an open kitchen and ingredientsJuarez said, outweigh the competition.

“We appease to the meat lovers andvegetarians (with) a wide variety of selec-tions for everybody there. Juarez saidthere are even gluten-free options.

True to the name, Juarez said theatmosphere in the restaurant is laid backand well, mellow. A feature of MellowMushroom is its beer club. Once a personhas finished tasting all 70 beers, they aregiven a shirt and their name is put on thewall. “It’s way beyond food. We have a fullset -ups and service bar, wide selection ofbeers on draft and in bottles. It’s a differ-ent outlook. It’s a little bit of an upscalepizza place but for the most part a reallaid back atmosphere,” Juarez said. “Theyhave a variety of places to choose. Wewant to go above and beyond their expec-tations and make sure we are makingtheir day whenever they come in. That’swhat will keep us around for years tocome.”

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Show your face around Weinberger’sDeli enough and you just might get asandwich named after you. It’s that typeof ingenuity and connection with its cus-tomers that earned this deli Denton’s Bestfor the second straight year.

This Chicago-style deli is centrallylocated on Denton’s East Hickory Streetand has quickly commanded Denton res-idents’ attention with its top-notch ingre-dients along with their illustrious menuthat is constantly being updated.

Currently, the menu board hangingfrom the ceiling shows the 20 most popu-lar sandwiches such as Cathy’s CaliforniaClub, but it’s the knowledge of what’s noton the menu that keeps some devotedcustomers coming back with a papermenu of over 120 selections.

Sandwiches can get their names fromanyone with one called “The Claytron,”which is named after an Oak Street Draft

House bartender and Frenchy’s Dip,which bares the local lawn care legendAndre J. “Frenchy” Rheault’s nickname.

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you’ve just stepped inside the #1 votedseafood restaurant in Denton.

Frilly’s Seafood Bayou Kitchen has beendishin’ up southern Cajun food one canonly typically find in the heart of NewOrleans right outside your door.

Some of their more known specialtiesinclude jumbo shrimp brochette- baconwrapped shrimp stuffed with a jalapeñosliver and jack cheese, alongside lemongarlic butter and dirty rice or theBlackened Catfish St. Charles; toppedwith crawfish and crabmeat in an herbbutter cream sauce.

Frilly’s says it’s all in the sauce. Creole sauces are creamy and full-fla-

vored with the rich use of herbs andspices. Cajun cooking is, generally speak-ing, a countrified version of Creole cui-sine, according to their website.

“When put together the right way, thiswonderful food is a melange of artistryand talent, developed and made possibleby the nations and cultures who settled inand around New Orleans,” their site says.

A fixture in Denton for more than 10years and the food is still bringing us thebest combination of spice and soul.

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Row, Texas Roadhouse debuted inDenton in 2002 and has been meetingthe city’s steak needs since then.

When you walk into the TexasRoadhouse, you might feel a peanut shellor two crunch beneath your feet as youenter to see a glass case full of a bouquetof steaks.

Texas Roadhouse prides itself on theirhand-cut steaks that are cut daily andcooked over open gas-fired grills to yourdesire. Whether it’s a filet, sirloin orporterhouse t-bone, you can’t take a biteof your steak until your waiter makes sureit’s cooked to your specifications. Withsteaks from six ounces to 20, there’s asteak for everyone. And if steak isn’t yourfancy, try the Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs,burgers, BBQ chicken, fried catfish orcountry fried chicken. Add in TexasRoadhouse’s “Legendary Sides” such asbaked and sweet potatoes, chili and saladsto go along with a kids menu and you’ve

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Chuy’s was voted “Best of Denton” fortheir eclectic atmosphere and simply tan-talizing your taste buds with the best Tex-Mex has to offer.

No two Chuy’s are the same, and that’swhat many customers say makes theirvisit there one of a kind. All locations docontain trademark pieces, according tothe chain’s website, and are host to theinfamous “Elvis Shrine.”

Elvis fans can rejoice, their dedicationto the “King of Rock and Roll” doesn’tstop there. The menu features The ElvisPresley Memorial Combo: a beef Tex-Mexenchilada, cheese ranchero enchilada,chicken tomatillo enchilada and a sea-soned ground sirloin crispy taco withchips dipped in chile con queso.

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With 11,000 square feet, there is plentyto choose from among the gluten-freeproducts, local grass-fed meats, poultryand pork, local eggs, a selection of “rawfoods,” and a produce department that iscertified organic and local pesticide free.

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The bakery specializes in fresh gluten-free, vegan or traditional baked goods.

“I’d like to say thank you to our cus-tomers for their loyal support for over 40years,” Tanis says. “Our focus is customerservice and taking care of our communityand being a part of the community.”

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In the inaugural year of the best wingscategory, Wingstop takes the crown as the“Wing Experts” turn chicken wings into adelectable art.

With 10 flavors to choose from includ-ing original hot or garlic parmesan ineither the classic bone-in or bonelessstyle, you can’t go wrong.

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the recipient of this award and thank the community of Denton and specifi cally my patients who have entrusted me and my staff for their health care needs. We have seen many changes in the healthcare landscape over the years, yet our

goal has been to maintain that individual connection with each of our patients. I am thankful for

the wonderful staff that I have the privilege to work with and the

additions of Sandra Young and Julie Naugher Hawkins (Family Nurse Practitioners) has allowed us to

broaden the level of care that we can provide.

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For the second year in a row, Dentonhas placed Minor & Jester PC at the top ofthe attorney category for Best of Denton.

“We’re proud to continue the legacy Mr.Minor began in 1917 when he opened hislaw practice in Denton,” said Jill Jester.“We strive to continue tradition of integri-ty and excellence as we continue toexpand our firm.”

Jester said the office practices expertiseincludes real estate, family law, business,bankruptcy and wills and probates.

“Our firm is one of the oldest here intown, each of our attorneys have rootshere in Denton. We care about our city aswell as what our clients are goingthrough,” Jester said. “They come to us atvery tough times in their lives and we arevery sensitive to that and try to help themin any way we can. I think…hopefully ourwork speaks for itself. We have a reputa-tion of hardworking and honest group of

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Tommy Drisdale would like to take theopportunity to say “thank you” for votingTommy’s Hi-Tech Auto “Best in Denton”four years in a row.

“We could not have done it without you,our loyal customers,” wrote KathyDrisdale. “We would also like to thank youfor referring us to your family andfriends.”

Tommy’s Hi-Tech Auto has beenundergoing significant remodeling for thepast 18 months and and the owners hopeto be finished by May 1.

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Once completed, the new Tommy’s Hi-Tech Auto will feature a remodeled frontoffice, nine garage bays, awnings for cus-tomers who drive up and much more.

At some point, before completion, theowners will combine their two shops.

“Tommy’s Honda and Toyota will bejoining us at Tommy’s Hi-Tech Auto,”Kathy Drisdale wrote.

Runner-up: Charlie Beck’s GarageBragging rights: Dave’s Foreign Auto

Best BailbondsShawn Cagle- City Hall Bailbonds

1602 East McKinney Street940-381-0338

www.cityhallbailbonds.comTaking on the family business of

becoming a bail bondsman stemmedmostly from name recognition within thecommunity, Shawn Cagle, owner ofShawn Cagle- City Hall Bailbonds, said.

“It’s great getting this award for the sec-ond year,” he said of the recognition. “I’mvery proud to be voted #1 in Denton….I’ve put in a lot of hard work to deserve

the recognition.”The name recognition started with his

father’s business, Cagle Bail Bonds wherehe worked part-time. Shortly after itclosed, he re-opened a bail bonds busi-ness of his own in 1997.

Cagle said one of the most importantthings about his business is they aren’tgoing to lie to you.

“So many places overcharge and out-right lie to their clients,” Cagle said.” Webelieve in honesty when doing business.”

Customers seem to like the opennessand fair advice and that’s what keepsthem coming.

“The public trusts us. We have beenstraightforward with them right from thebeginning,” Cagle, owner for more than 18years, said.

Runner-up: WebbBragging rights: Andale Bail Bonds

DATCU225 W. Mulberry St.

940-387-8585https://www.datcu.org/

DATCU is this year’s Denton bestfinancial institution, offering quality serv-ice to each of its customers and to thecommunity as a whole through the manyorganizations with which its employeesvolunteer.

Founded in 1936, DATCU is a mem-ber-owned credit union that is a not-forprofit.

This year, DATCU celebrates its 77thanniversary, and currently serves morethan 70,000 members. This year,DATCU was also named one of the 2013

Best Companies to Work for in Texas,sponsored by Texas Monthly, TexasAssociation of Business, Texas StateCouncil of the Society for HumanResource Management and BestCompanies Group.

With three locations in Denton and sixothers across North Texas, Denton read-ers voted DATCU the best bank/financialinstitution this year.

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“It’s a pretty big honor,” he said. “Wehave a lot of good customers too that’s themain thing.”

Carroll said his barbershop, while offer-ing services like straight razor shavingprovides a laid back atmosphere.

“We’re not real pretentious, we try tokeep it real over here,” Carroll said. “We sitover here and pick on guitars…people willjust stop in because they know we havethe Ranger game on.”

Carroll has been in his East McKinneylocation for the past two years. CampusBarbershop has been in Denton since1959 and running under the currentname since 1968 on Fry Street.

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five minutes. Customers can also havepeace of mind, because The Wash Factoryis environmentally friendly.

They recycle 95 percent of the waterthey use, and only use biodegradable solu-tions. Washing your car there uses 80 per-cent less water than if you washed yourcar at home.

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Denton Record-Chronicle readersvoted Comet Cleaners: best cleaning serv-ice in Denton for your dirty laundry. It’sobvious; this is the place to get the bestfirm press in town.

Offering same-day pickup, and analways-friendly staff dedicated to makingcertain your cleaning demands are met,these laundry specialists know how tofold and clean your dirty garments.

With affordable prices, this one-stopcleaning shop is located in the mecca ofDenton on University Drive and is readyto take your next load.

Comet Cleaners gives back to theDenton community too; recognized bythe Denton school district and DentonChamber of Commerce as a top adopter.It gives $300 a year in free cleaning to allof the local high schools’ bands, choir and

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Computer service and repair needs tobe more than just avoid the problem untilit becomes too big or to call on Bob inaccounting who is good with computers.

And for that there are the Geek onWheels.

Reese Ormand calls his business, whichhas been in Denton since 2001, a one-

stop IT shop for everything from thehome users laptop infected with a virus tofull IT support for all sorts of businesses.

“We’re honored to get the award,”Ormand said of being voted the top com-puter service repair business.

“I think it’s our customer service. We tryto go above and beyond for every cus-tomer.

“We’re really happy to be part ofDenton and be a local business.

“We’ve been able to survive and eventhrive in the economic climate we havebeen in.”

Ormand said the Geek specializes insmall business support.

“Business and companies that get over-looked when it comes to IT,” he said.

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off-site backup solutions, local backupsolutions and disaster recovery.”

Ormand and his staff are looking at thefuture as well as they see more and morepeople transitioning to the cloud for stor-age and remote support.

“We are aggressively trying to adaptwith the changes in the IT market and be

on top of the latest technologies so we areable to support the customers when theydecide to make the changes and offer sup-port on whether it would be wise to do so,”he said.

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“What makes unique is I have dancerswho have all different types of goals. Somedancers take dance for recreation, somebecause they want to be great ballerinas,some want to get better and train for drillteam and cheerleading, some want to goin for musical theatre,” Racina-Torre said.

“Here at the conservatory we try tomake sure everyone gets a well-roundeddance education so they can do what they

want,” stated Racina-Torre.Her studio, founded in 1988, brings in

dancers from dance programs at bothlocal universities to lead classes in severalareas of dance. The studio teaches ballet,tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary andthere is also a non-profit dance companythat rehearses at the studio.

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The facility is an academic preparatoryschool and also offers extended day andsummer camp programs designed tobuild children’s mental, physical, emo-tional and spiritual character.

The facility used to be Asbury UnitedMethodist Church before co-ownerCharlotte Allen and her husband Daltoncreated the academy.

At the child care center, children focuson their cognitive skills – learning phon-ics, hand writing, math, science and read-ing readiness. They also develop theirsocial skills through special events andthrough camp activities.

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Dr. Fickey has served Denton Countyresidents since 1975 and has been votedthe best in this year’s category of “bestdentist.”

Dr. Fickey received his bachelor of sci-ence degree from Texas A&M Universityin 1971 and his doctor of dental surgerydegree from the University of North TexasDental Branch in Houston in 1975,according to his website.

Dr. Fickey is a member of the TexasDental Association, American DentalAssociation, Denton County DentalSociety, Denton Dental Study Club,Fourth District Dental Society and theDenton Chamber of Commerce.

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Voted Best of Denton for 11 years in arow, Denton Florist is your one-stop-shopfor any floral need.

Long stemmed roses, daisies or tulip -whatever your mood - are available. Theirskilled florists are ready to create the per-

fect bouquet. Owner Christine Dear hasbeen running the business for the past 23years and is proud to be part of theDenton community.

“I just want to thank all our fabulouscustomers,” Dear said on the recognition.“I was raised in Denton and proud to beworking here,” she said.

Dear said their creative talents can cre-ate just about anything people ask for,making mixed flower bouquets their mostpopular seller.

“I have been a florist for 26 years,” Dearsaid. “I started part-time while going toschool and, when I graduated, the ownerswanted to sell so I bought the business at22 years old,” she said.

Denton Florist has been in the commu-nity since the 1930s and Dear plans onkeeping the business open for many yearsto come.

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Labeling Achievers Gymnastics Centeras just for gymnastics would be doingowner Frank Kudlac’s place a disservice.

The center offers preschool to recre-ational training, cheer tumbling, kids playdays, private lessons, birthday parties andparents night out and for all of this, votersin Denton named it 2013 Best of Dentonfor gymnastics.

Last year was the first time Achievers

won the award and has won it again onthe strength of the efforts of staff, instruc-tors and the facility. Some features of the20,000-square-foot gym include a full-size competition cheer floor, dedicatedpre-school area with equipment designedfor pre-schoolers, a horizontal rock climb-ing wall as well as DVR video replay sys-tems and a complete Sonos Wi-Fi pow-ered music system, according to the facil-ity’s website.

Kudlac spent 33 years as the headcoach of the Texas Woman’s UniversityPioneers before retiring in 2011.

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It’s all about the individual at the SoHoSalon and Heather Walker thinks that iswhat distances them from the otherSalons in Denton and earned them thisyear’s nod as the best salon in town.

“We actually focus more on the individ-ual and the unique beauty in everyone,”Walker said. “We’re not so obsessed withtrends. We’re looking at each person andtrying to build a long lasting relationship.”

The salon, one of the oldest in Denton,has been around for over 20 years. Thecurrent owner Cara Nina Lavender hasowned it the last 15.

Walker said it’s a full-service salon witheverything from any kind of hairstylingand coloring that a customer can think ofall the way to massage, manicure andpedicure.

“We have a full-time makeup artist whodoes an amazing job with airbrush make-up and spray-on tans,” Walker said. “It’s

pretty hard to stump us, if you wantsomething we can probably figure it out.”

Walker said everyone at the salon isproud of the honor and worked hard for along time to make sure they do not juststyle hair but are a part of the largerDenton community.

Walker said the salon is an active par-ticipant in the small business communityand the arts. Almost every piece of art inthe salon was created by a Denton artist.

Walker also touted the salon’s supportfor all people regardless of differences.

“We’re supportive of every kind of per-son. We’ve got all kinds of friends in theLGBT community.

“We are 100 percent pro-human,” shesaid. “So anybody that wants to come inwe are there for them.”

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Insurance is in the blood of the ownersof Ramey & King Insurance.

Ramey & King Insurance has been apart of the Denton business communitysince 1876 due to the foresight of themayor at the time, Oliver Perry Poe, andhis view on the importance of the insur-ance industry to the growing Dentoncommunity.

M.L. Ramey King first got involved in1920 beginning the tradition that wouldlast decades with no end in sight, to thedelight of the Denton citizens who voted

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and James King who proudly carry on thefamily tradition of quality customer serv-ice and making sure customer needs aremet be it for commercial industry, familyhomes, group health on down to the sin-gle individual who wants the comfort andcoverage Ramey & King Insurance canprovide.

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Using magnetized letters slapped ontothe sides, Denton drivers receive daily andweekly announcements off the trucks,often times a happy birthday wish tolighten someone’s day.

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Two years running, Reding MartialArts has been voted the best martial artsstudio in Denton, and owner MarkReding appreciates the people who tookthe time to give him the distinction.

“It’s a people’s choice award. Someonehad to go in there and write our nameout.”

Reding said he was told there was atriple digit separation between himselfand second place and a much closer onebetween second and third.

“To have that many people vote for us Iam overwhelmed.”

Reding chalked up the results to hisdown-to-earth attitude and honest can-dor. He said he is not like the typicalschool and when people come in lookingfor a place to study martial arts, even ifthey do not choose him he strives to helpthem find a place to learn.

Reding said he is always bringing innew people to his gym to train with himand his students to expand their knowl-edge and constantly traveling and learn-ing new things from others.

“A lot of people just run a school. I amout there with them, training with them,seeing different instructors who are betterthan me.”

To keep up that high level of teachingand service, Reding said he will focus onmaking his students better and makinghimself better and being open to learning.

“And what happens happens. I don’tlook at it any other way.”

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“I am so happy to win for two yearsnow,” Kim Le, one of the location man-agers, said about the honor.

Le said she is glad to have such positiveresponse from her patrons.

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and operated, Kwik Kar Denton servesthe Denton and Aubrey communities formost vehicle and repair needs. Kwik KarDenton was built on a foundation of trust,excellent customer service and high-qual-ity vehicle care. In 2012 and 2013, KwikKar Denton was recognized as offeringthe “Best Oil Change in Denton” by read-ers of the Denton Record-Chronicle.Marta and Frank Dudowicz’s Kwik Karbusiness has skyrocketed and they nowhave three convenient Denton locationsand one Aubrey location. They have anextensive list of services they can provideyou, but some of the most common are anoil and lube service, brake service, air con-ditioning performance, light bulbreplacement, and serpentine belt mainte-nance. So whether you just need an oilchange, or a tune-up, Kwik Kar Dentoncan help you.

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Family-owned and operated and lovedby Denton is Adams ExterminatingCompany and voted the best for anotheryear.

You know them by their sign that fea-tures a pesky mouse running for his lifeand the pest control services they havebeen providing Denton since the businesswas founded by Virgil Harrison Adams in1947 and continues to provide a vital serv-ice to the Denton community and North

Texas areas.“I think it’s great. We have serviced the

Denton area for over 60 years and we arethankful for the loyalty we have gottenfrom our customers,” said Dustin Adams.“It’s really rewarding to be acknowledgedby all of the readers and we are veryappreciative.

The company, which provides servicefrom Gainesville to Dallas and ForthWorth, even has an entomologist (that’san insect specialist) on staff.

Adam’s also has a Lewisville location at690 S. Stemmons Freeway in Lewisville.

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Beau’s Bath House and Doggie Spa hasbeen in business for little over three yearsand has been voted tops in the area of petgrooming the entire time.

“It’s attributed to our customers,” saidowner Ginna Anthony. “And we are in thisbusiness to take care of the dogs the bestway possible.”

Anthony said her spa has three won-

derful groomers and two bathers thatallow the dogs in and out as quickly aspossible and accommodate the growingcustomer base.

The bath house takes its name fromAnthony’s four-legged friend, a GreatPyrenees, Shar-Pei and elkhound mixwho makes appearances at the bath houseand was even present for the ribbon cut-ting in 2011.

The bath house is both a full-servicedog washing service and self-service ifowners so choose they can bring their petsto the bath house and bathe them usingthe bath house resources, which many do,Anthony said.

The bath house has undergone someexpansion in the last year and hours wererecently changed. The business is closedon Sundays now to be able to let the staffhave time to spend with family. ButAnthony said they are always available toaccommodate the customer when theycan, even opening up earlier than the nor-mal start of the business day if needed.

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copies on the counter to last-minute jobs.“If you need it fast, we can sure get it

done for you,” he said.Cooper said to maintain that high level

of service people voted for he has to showup and keep working hard every day.

“I never feel like we are there yet. Andthe way technology is, wow, it’s a never-

ending battle to get their files open.Everyone’s files are in a different format,”he said of virtually the only negative to thebusiness.

“It’s a lot of personal service that’s forsure. I don’t try to hide,” he said.

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“Families Helping Families since 1982”is the motto that The McKissack RealtyGroup follows.

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The McKissack Realty Group goesabove and beyond, helping clients withmortgages, tax issues, they even referthem to local handymen and contractorsto help the transition to their new homego smoothly. “Buying and selling a homeis one of the biggest events in your life,” somake it a great one, contact theMcKissack realty group today.

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Winning Best of Denton honors for thesecond year in a row is a reaffirmation ofwhat administrator Mike Larson and hisstaff try to achieve every day, providing aquality valuable service to the community.

“It’s an honor being voted on by thecommunity,” Larson said.

The Villages of Denton includes theGood Samaritan Society – Lake ForestVillage and Lake Forest Home Health.

“What makes us stand out, we are theonly faith-based residential healthcarehousing for 55-plus residents,” Larsonsaid.

The villages offer everything from inde-pendent duplexes or twin homes to inde-pendent apartments or assisted living toskilled nursing and short stay rehab care,Larson said.

He and staff plan to work hard to keepup the level of service that earned themthe vote of the folks here in Denton.

“We have to listen and be receptive andopen to changing as the needs change of

the customer,” he said. “Our customers vary widely from 60

years old to 100 years old, so we have toflexible and versatile.”

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Just like last year, the pet loving peopleof Denton have spoken and said RandyWuensche and his staff at the Denton VetCenter are the Best of Denton.

Wuensche said he appreciates the staffand clients that keep him in business.

Since 1999 the Denton VeterinaryCenter has provided complete veterinaryservices with state-of-the-art equipmentfor surgery, dentistry, anesthesia andanesthesia monitoring, hospitalizationand radiology.

DVC treats dogs and cats primarily butwelcomes some exotic pets. In the lastyear the center added a therapeutic laserto help canines who suffer from arthritispain.

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People of Denton have a few options ofwhere they choose to work out, but TylerRatigan, general manager of LA Fitness,is glad for the people that come throughhis door and appreciative of the 2013 Bestof Denton vote.

“One thing we have to always remem-ber is people have a choice out there,” hesaid.

Ratigan said the award meant moredue to the write-in nature of the forms.

“It wasn’t just a drop down, people hadto put our name in it.”

What separates LA Fitness from theothers? Ratigan said it comes down to thefamily atmosphere.

“And we do have some amenities someother clubs may not offer, like the saltwa-ter pool, racquetball, but all age ranges,men and women, feel comfortable, I thinkthat really bodes well for us.”

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Thank You, Denton, For VotingThank You, Denton, For VotingUs the #1 Best Dentist!Us the #1 Best Dentist!

Proudly Serving the Denton Community!

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Jupiter House CoffeeVoted Best Coffee ShopVoted Best Coffee Shop

2010, 2011, 2012 & 20132010, 2011, 2012 & 2013

Thank You Denton!Thank You Denton!

Open 6am-11pmOpen 6am-11pmEveryday!Everyday!

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Best in Best in Italian Dining!Italian Dining!

Luigi’sPIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANTPIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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Located on the square, DowntownMini Malls might have the next treasureor antique collectible you are looking for,hidden away.

This year, Denton readers votedDowntown Mini Malls as best antiquestore.

With a friendly staff and always-sharpdisplay of old knives and swords in the

front glass case and many other items,this store goes all the way back with tow-ers of antiquities.

This store offers the chance for someserious treasure hunting, where youmight find yourself spending hours insidelooking at a wide range of odds and ends.

Several dealers are located inside thismassive square building, making the vari-ety and choice of selection all that muchgreater.

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Four Seasons NurseryFour Seasons Nursery3333 E. University Dr.3333 E. University Dr.

Denton,TX 76208Denton, TX 76208940.566.2172940.566.2172

www.fourseasons91.comwww.fourseasons91.com

• annuals • perennials • annuals • perennials • bedding plants • hanging baskets• bedding plants • hanging baskets

Landscape Design & Landscape Design & Installation Service AvailableInstallation Service Available

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“Best Photographer”11 Years in a Row!!

940.891.1534eagletonphotography.com“where personal attention really is the difference”

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perks and that’s what tenamts of LocustSt. Terrace Apartments know best, livingonly two blocks away. Denton readersvoted this the best Apartment Complex isDenton this year for this reason.

Just announcing its newly added units,Locust St. Terrace posted to its Facebook,“Phase two opens this May! Where willyou live come May?” They are prime liv-ing real estate, according to the post, withonly 14 new units available that will getleased fast.

On its Facebook it states: “Live withdowntown at your doorstep … This his-toric building rehabilitation is home to 10luxury apartment residences and twobusinesses, Entech Design Inc. and SalonNV.” These luxury downtown-style livingapartments first opened up in 2011.

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“Big Savings, Big Selection, BigDifference,” this is the commitment toexcellent service that James Wood hasinstilled in his two Autoparks. TheDenton location is best known by its bigball atop of the “James Wood” sign, and itsblue awnings. Great facilities aside; whatkeeps customers coming back to JamesWood Autopark is exceptional service,and a commitment to making the cus-tomer happy.

By continuing this commitment, thedealership has earned yet another “Best ofDenton Award.”

The dealership sells a great variety ofcars including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet,GMC, Hyundai, and Izuzu. James WoodAutopark also believes strongly in givingback to the community, so don’t be sur-

prised if you see them at a local communi-ty event.

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821 N. Locust St. • Denton, TX 76201

940.381.2712www.Giuseppesitaliana.com

We want to thank you for your continued support. It is an

honor for my staff and myself to receive such an award. We

will continue to work hard to provide you with the dining

experience that you deserve. Thank you, Denton.

Giuseppe BrownellTHANKS FOR VOTING US

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Special $35.99appetizer, 2 entrees, 1 dessert

Located in the historic opera house onthe Denton Square, Recycled Books hasshelf after shelf stacked with books androoms dedicated to entire sections. Itsunique M. C. Escher floor plan, withtucked away rooms and stairs up anddown its three levels, will have you perus-ing aisle after aisle of books.

“We’ve got 30 years of selections here …We’ve got half a million items atRecycled,” said General Manager ChrisGarver.

“We want to have as many individualunique books as possible” said Garver.“It’s hard to find a bookstore like us forhundreds and hundreds of miles.”

For serious book hunters, RecycledBooks even has an entire section dedicat-ed to “rare and collectible treasures,”according to its website, plus a huge base-ment. This three-story bookstore attractsall ages, and has a reasonable price foryour next read.

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tique, was voted Best Clothing Store byDenton readers this year, because of itsfashion and trendy items.

Located in the heart of the DentonSquare, you can find anything from yournext pair of Tom shoes to your next stylishoutfit.

It’s easy to see why readers like La DiDa: its front display is always eye-catch-ing to anyone strolling by, with cute color-ful dresses and Toms displayed for anyonetaking a quick glance.

“Where fashion is fun for everyone,”according to its website, this store has itsspecially branded apparel, denim andgifts/accessories.

Next time you’re up on the Square,check into La Di Da to see what it’s allabout.

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Denton folks love getting lost in thelabyrinth that is Recycled Books. Thethree-story book, movie and music storewas picked as best entertainment storefor music and videos for the Best ofDenton.

The distinction, manager Chris Garversaid is an honor.

He touted the great selection the storehas as reason for winning Denton’s vote.Each section is curated by staff who havea genuine interest in the area they work.

“We haven’t changed our policies toomuch in the last 30 years, the store kind

of sells itself. You’d have to drive hundredsof miles to find a store that even comesclose,” Garver said of the 17,000-square-foot store. There are best-selling books,old-school favorites, historical content,VHS, DVDs and music.

“We’ve got everything under the sunbut yesterday’s newspaper,” Garver said.“It’s pretty overwhelming once you’re arein here just how many books and sectionsthere are.”

Garver said the store maintains itsappeal even in this digital age for musicand books because people still like physi-cal objects.

“There is a big different between down-loading the latest book and picking it upand putting it in your hand,” Garver said.He noted the resurgence of vinyl over CDsin his store.

“A lot of days our vinyl will outsell ourDVDs. People like stuff and we have (it).Our prices are pretty good, too, so thatdoesn’t hurt,” he added.

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Your Local Food and Beverage StoreOur Beer, Wine, Champagne and Port list is Denton’s largest and best priced. We also feature a full selection of Fischer’s Meats and Cheese.

Plus hundreds of specialty foods, cheese and dips.

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Thank You Denton VotersThank You Denton VotersThe Best Wine Store and One of The Best Wine Store and One of the Best BBQ and Beer Storesthe Best BBQ and Beer Stores

Teasley @ LondonderryBanquet Room Available!

940-591-16521115 E. University

940-383-3663

www.metzlerscatering.com

Thank you Denton for voting us one of the Best Jewelers.

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Candy HavenCandy Haven

Candy Haven . . . it’s a part of life

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We appreciate your support!

Thanks, Denton!We’re proud to be voted

BEST ASIAN DINING!8 years in a row

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store at Oak and Elm streets to this datecontinues to be one of the oldest EthanAllen furniture stores in Texas.

Ethan Allen is known to provide a full-service interior design gallery complete

with room after room of beautifully-craft-ed furniture and accessories to makeeveryone’s home stand out.

The family-owned and operated storeremains committed to providing qualityservice as well as supporting the commu-nity by participating in such events as theannual Holiday Open House held eachyear at the Square.

The store’s long-standing legacy andattention to detail is what keeps it as aDenton favorite each year.

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The Finest in Pest and Termite Control Since 1947

940-387-1502www.adamspest.com

Thank you for voting Adams Exterminating

the best pest control in Denton. We are thankful

for our customers and are proud to live and work in

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Open since 1974, First People’s Jewelershas been providing quality service to cus-tomers for 39 years.

Owner Frank Zangerl believes in pro-viding a top-notch product as well asfriendly customer service.

First People’s Jewelers provides a wideassortment of jewelry and such services ascustom design as well as an assortment ofloose diamonds. The store convenientlylocated on Denton’s downtown Squarealso carries pre-owned Rolexes, providesboth watch and jewelry repair and manyother services.

An extra that you might want to stop byand check out is the Loft at First People’sJewelers which is a showroom upstairswith guest items and a full line of silver.

Being part of the community has longbeen important to the owner and histeam. And they are very appreciative of

the vote of confidence from the public.“Thank you for voting us the best jew-

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Just north of Denton off I-35 W, thisone-stop liquor store has been locallyowned and operated since 1995.

An always-friendly staff makes sure youget what you’re looking for.

Open Saturday through Sunday, thisshop has one outstanding selection ofsprits, beer and wine.

According to its website, “whether you

are a beginner or connoisseur, in need of asingle bottle or stocking your wine cellaror bar, the Paradise staff is ready to lend ahelping hand in making the right selec-tions to suit your needs.”

This liquor store also will serve youbreakfast or lunch in its full service deli,making sure your hamburgers are cookedperfectly with just the fixings you desire -making it a two-in-one convenience stopfor residents.

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With weekly garden clinics, an onlinegarden club and the arrival of new andunique plants like the new tangerinebegonias which arrive on April 27 are justa few of the reasons so many in andaround town select this nursery as the

Best in Denton each year.Kid’s gardening programs, the

Perennial Festival, Earth Day Festival andBug Bonanza keep customers of all agescoming back.

If you are looking for color in your gar-den, a vast array of annuals and perenni-als are on display. Need a fresh batch oflady bugs to zap those aphids on yourroses? Looking for uniquely-designedpottery to plant the container garden? Orare you considering starting a new collec-tion of African violets? Calloway’s is theplace to go.

Friendly service with ever-ready sug-gestions and tips make Calloway’s a muststop for gardeners.

Native Texans — Jim Estill, John Cosbyand John Peters — came together andpooled their resources to build a gardencenter.

A total of 16 garden centers serve theDallas-Fort Worth area with two loca-tions in Houston.

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Beth Klein and Roxane Clark openedSleeping Lizzards in 1994 in Denton —just north of the square. A one-of-a-kindstore with hand-crafted jewelry and artsyknick-knacks, this is the perfect store tofind that special gift for a special some-one.

That’s why Denton readers voted for itsown special gift to Sleeping Lizzards thisyear, voting it the Best Special Store inDenton.

“We’re delighted to think that peoplethink what we do is something special,”said co-owner Klein. Klein makes thehand-crafted jewelry available in thestore. Her partner, Clark, works withmixed media and also paints.

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After one year of service and candysales, Denton Record-Chronicle readersdecided it has a new favorite store on thesquare: Atomic Candy. It’s vintage every-thing, from the rusted signs on the wall tothe gumball machine; and you can selectfrom over 200 different glass bottle sodas,leaving “over 200 kinds of burps,” accord-ing to its website.

Owner Tim Loyd opened the candystore a week before Christmas in 2011.Atomic Candy has Denton craving its spe-cial selection of vintage candy and sodapop with its own tweak of nostalgia.

Atomic Candy wants to “bring backmemories for people, so it’s more like awalk down memory lane,” he said.

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Love all things vintage and don’t have atime machine? Then walk through thedoors of Circa 77, a vintage thrift shopoffering an array of unique clothes andaccessories. You’ll feel as if you havestepped back in time once you discover allthe shop has to offer.

You’ll find men’s and women’s apparel,shoes and accessories from the '50s, '60s,'70s and '80s. With new items frequentlymaking their way to racks, who knowswhat year your own find will be from.This, customers say, is what keeps yourshopping experience new and exciting.

When buying at a thrift shop, you knowyou will be getting something uniquesince generally, no two items are alike.

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Weldon’s, a local fixture since 1957, hasoutfitted many cowboys and cowgirls insearch of a “one-stop shop” for all theirwestern needs. And who better to outfit afuture rodeo king or queen than aninductee from the Texas Rodeo CowboyHall of Fame?

Burgoon is the heart and soul of “allthings rodeo” and he doesn’t mind givinga history lesson in his store from time totime for a willing customer.

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Metzler’s Food and Beverage, servingBBQ in Denton since 1985, is also knownfor the Denton Wine Club and its large

selection of wines. In addition to the two full service dine-

in restaurants, take-out, catering, partytrays, family packs, and a full array ofwine and beer, they also host wine tast-ings.

Since 1999, Metzler’s Denton WineClub has continued to present wine tast-ings that allow the wine lover to sample awide variety of fine wines at various pricelevels and from the entire world, accord-ing to the website. The goal is to educatethrough tastings while having fun.

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In the first year of the best thrift storecategory, it is fitting that Denton Thrifttakes the cake as the top spot for usedclothing, books and furniture in the city.

The manager, Marisol Franco, said themain draw to Denton Thrift is the chil-dren’s clothing. With kids outgrowingtheir clothes by the minute, parents havebeen able to pick up needed clothes at agreat price with new donations comingdaily.

Along with a large ever-changing selec-tions for men, women and children’sclothing, Denton Thrift also has toys,electronics and jewelry along with a bevyof random knick-knacks for everythingfrom Halloween decorations and cos-tumes to St. Patrick’s Day attire to themost thoughtful Christmas gifts.

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more than 100 bottled beers from anarray of locations including several localTexas microbrews, the Oak StreetDrafthouse and Cocktail Parlor has burstonto the Denton bar scene in just theirfirst year of existence as the best bar inDenton. As you walk up the stairs of theVictorian-style house that dates back to1886, you pass a row of chairs on theporch to your left and enter to see a barfull of taps with a list of numbered beerslining the wall behind.

The owner, John Williams, said it’s thevariety of beer, laid-back atmosphere andoutdoor seating that keeps customerscoming back to his bar.

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Current owners, Sarah and KeithWalters have been running the “hot spot”of Denton since 2006.

“We are beyond excited to have beennamed Best Hotel and Best WeddingVenue for many reasons, but especiallywith the increased competition in Dentonover the past few years of both new hotelsand new wedding venues,” they said via e-mail on the recognition by readers.

The Walters said they are constantlystriving to set themselves apart from thecompetition and the awards reinforcetheir belief that the residents in Dentonprefer locally owned and operated busi-nesses.

Wildwood Inn offers the charm of anintimate bed and breakfast with the perks

and modern conveniences you wouldexpect from a large chain.

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You can feel the ambiance of this1920s-esque speakeasy as you walkstraight to the bar and order your firstcocktail.

Pashall’s, tucked upstairs above Andy’sBar on the Downtown Square, is not justyour ordinary bar. Be it the large chessset, the lounge with the views of the his-

toric courthouse or the rows of antiquebooks at your fingertips, there is no doubtwhy readers named the place “Denton’sBest-Kept Secret.”

Paschall’s bartenders meticulously craftand feature weekly “signature” cocktailssuch as “The Alamo” a blend of Texas

whiskey, Mezcal, lime, grapefruit andsimple syrup.

Noted online as “a bit hipster” this littlegem in one of Denton’s oldest buildings issure to become a favorite date night spot.

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The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival isthe apple of Denton’s eye. It’s what200,000 attendees say is the best com-munity event Denton has to offer.

Being a free event in which everyonefrom the community is invited to comeand enjoy the music, art, dance and food,this conclusion is understandable. Thethree-day festival has enough to entertainanyone.

With more than 30 years of tradition,the festival is more than just a communi-ty gathering, it is a place to reminisce on

old memories, and make new ones. It’s the perfect place to come together

and enjoy the company of friends andfamily while you experience all the art andjazz you can ask for with some of the bestfood Denton’s venders have to offer.

This event is led by Carol Short and isput together by community volunteers.All proceeds from the booth rentals andconcession sales go to support the artsthroughout the city of Denton.

So if you feel like having a good timeand want to help a good cause swing byDenton’s Arts and Jazz Festival, April 26-28 in Denton’s Quakertown Park.

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In its sixth year in Denton, the Movie

Tavern has entrenched itself as the go-tomovie theater.

With its in-cinema dining experience asits top billing, the Movie Tavern sports afull menu of classic American dishes withbeer and wine available. Coupled with itsfour screens of all digital and Real D 3Dprojectors, it makes for a perfect marriageof food and entertainment.

The Movie Tavern boasts the mostrecent releases while also featuringmonthly-themed retro cinema presenta-tions from several different genres witheverything from “Back to the Future” to“The Shinning” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdaysand Thursdays as well as a Wednesdaymatinee at 11:30 a.m. It also presentsBreakfast and a Flick on Saturdays andSundays at 9 a.m.

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If you are looking for a place to watchsports and get a drink in Denton, thePourhouse Sports Grill has been one ofthe best seats in town to take in the game.Whether it’s football, basketball, baseball,hockey, soccer or other sports, thePourhouse’s 14 televisions and 142-inchHD projection screen in its stadium-room seating should sufficiently whet anysports lover’s appetite.

With an outdoor patio overlookingUnicorn Lake, a uniquely-themed restau-rant layout, stadium seating and of course

the bar, owner Rick Moore says thePourhouse’s best amenities are the differ-ent ways to soak in the game in a greatatmosphere with top-notch service.

The menu features everything fromwings and quesadillas to salads and sand-wiches to rotisserie-cooked meats andwood-fire, thin crust pizzas. Along withkids’ meals, the Pourhouse also has lunchspecials Monday thru Friday, 11 a.m. to 2p.m.

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Glass fusion is all the rage, TanyaHarless, co-owner of Kil’n Time Studiosaid.

That’s why she and her co-owner, ChrisPrice, offer the technique for people of allages to enjoy right here in Denton.

Pottery is always a fun option but if youare looking for something different, theglass fusion is a great way to spark yourcreativity.

“You cut the glass and melt the colors

together and make your art flush,” Harlesssaid.”It’s really fun and even kids areinterested in making plates.”

The studio does everything they can tocut corners and not pass the expense on totheir customers, including pouring theirown molds.

“We still buy some from vendors butnot as much, as we want our customers tocontinue having affordable fun,” she said.

The studio is available for all sorts ofevents; from hosting a bachelorette partyto a child’s birthday.

“I am very excited we were voted best,”Harless said. “Come in and have somefun.”

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