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STEVE ARNOLD
CALLER-TIMESVICE PRESIDENT /
MARKETING
2 bEST Of ThE bEST Sunday, December 14, 2008
I N D E X
Thank you or your votes! Another
year has passed and the voteshave been counted. Ater weeks
o sorting, counting and veriying thou-sands o ballots in 180 categories, the14th annual readers poll is complete.
Readers had two ways to vote or theiravorite businesses in 2008. Ballots wereavailable at the Caller-Times Best o the
Best Showcase in October at the AmericanBank Center and through ballots placed inthree issues o the Caller-Times in October.
The top vote-recipient in each cat-egory has been selected as the Caller-Times Best o the Best #1 and the nexthighest vote-getters have been namedReaders Choice and are listed inalphabetical order.
We have added some new categoriesand eliminated some that did not getenough voter attention. Remember, the
Best o the Best winners are selectedby our readers, not by the sta o theCaller-Times.
We are always looking or new andexciting categories to add to next yearscontest.
We continue to take the necessarysteps to disqualiy ballot stung bybusinesses that try to win a particularcategory unairly. It is important toremember that this is a reader un con-test. It does not have any bearing on the
success o a business, nor does it haveany endorsement by the Caller-Times.
These are businesses that readershave chosen, and the results are fnal.This is a readers poll or entertainmentvalue and nothing else.
This section contains all the nameso winners in each category. We encour-age you to support ALL businesses inthe Corpus Christi area, not just thewinners in this section.
We thank you or your votes and your
continued support o this annual poll.
Contact Steve Arnold at 886-3624
or e-mail [email protected]
Votes are in,the winners
are inside
AUTOMOTIVE
4 RV/Motorhomes
4 Autobodywork
4 Autowindowtinting
4 Autoparts
4 Boats
4 Campers
4 Oilchanges
4 T ires
4 Transmissionservices
4 Vehiclewash/detailing
4 Vehiclerepairs
4 Vehicleservicing
4 Truckingequipment
ENTERTAINMENT 5 Bingo
5 Dancing
5 Gol
5 Localband
5 Livemusic
5 Localhotel
5 Localtouristattraction
5 Pool/Billiards
5 Sportsbar
FINANCIAL
8 Banking
8 Checkcashing
8 Creditunion
8 Financialplanning/ investmentadvice
8 Insurance
8 Taxservices
FOODSERVICES
9 Bakedgoods 9 Grocery
9 Meatmarket
9 Produce/ ru its&vegetables
9 Seaoodmarket
11 Cateringservices
11 Conveniencestore
11 Cookies
HEALTH/FITNESS 11 Aerobic/exerciseclass
11 Childrenshealthclinic
11 Chiropracticcare
14 Hearingaids
14 Homehealthcare
14 Hospicecare
14 Laser/Medicalspa
14 Healthclub/gym
14 Martialartslessons
14 Massagetherapy 14 Medicalsupplies
14 Retirementhome/ A ssi stedliving
16 Hospital
16 Minoremergencycare
16 Ophthalmologist/ Optometristcare
16 Physicaltherapy
16 Radiology 16 Rehabilitationservices
16 Weightlossprogram
HOMESERVICES
17 Apartment/Condo
17 Apartmentrentalservices
17 Carpetcleaning
17 Concrete&Woodsealing
17 Electricityprovider
17 Foundationrepairs 17 Heating/airconditioning
18 Fencebuilding/repairs
20 Lighting
20 Homebuilding
20 Interiordesigning
20 Mortgagelending
20 Movingcompany
20 Pestcontrol
20 Plantnursery
21 Glassinstallation/repairs
21 Plumbingcontracting
21 Realestateagency
21 Selstorageacility
21 Spa/swimmingpool ins ta llat ion/repa ir
22 Titlecompany
22 Windowcoverings
MEDIA
23 Localcableprovider
23 Localradiostation
23 Localsportscaster
23 Localtalkshowhost
23 LocalTVanchor
23 LocalTVstation
23 Meteorologist/ Weathercaster
24 Discjockey
24 Caller-Timeswriter
PETCARE
25 Petservices
25 Petstore&supplies
25 Veterinarian
RESTAURANTS
26 Asianood
26 Barbecue
26 Bar&Grill
26 Buetdining 26 Breakast
26 Catfsh
26 Breakasttacos
28 Beerselection
28 Chicken
28 Chicken-riedsteak
28 Coee
28 Doughnuts
28 Finedining
28 Frenchries
28 Fruitcups
29 Dessert
29 Hamburgers
29 Happyhour
29 Hotdogs
29 Italianood
29 Margarita
29 Mexicanood
30 Icecream
31 Fajitas
32 Lunch
32 Newrestaurant
32 Pizza
32 Smoothies
32 Saladbar
32 Sushi
32 Seaood
33 Sandwiches
33 Steaks
33 Wineselection
33 Wings
RETAILSERVICES
35 Antiques
35 Appliances
35 Audio/Videoequipment
35 Books
35 Bridalgowns/accessories 35 Buildingmaterials
35 CDs
35 Candles
35 Carpet/Tile
36 Computers
37 Arts&crats
38 Athleticapparel
38 Cosmetics
38 Clothing
38 Electronics
38 Eyewear
38 Fitnessequipment
38 Floralarrangements
38 Formalwear
38 Furniture
38 Gitshop
39 GolEquipment/Supplies
40 Consignmentstore
40 Hardwaresupplies 40 Jewelry
40 Mattresses
40 Musicalinstruments
40 Ofcesupplies
40 Pawnshop
40 Pharmacy/drugstore
40 Shoes
40 Sportinggoods
SERVICES
41 Adultdaycare
41 Childdaycare
41 Computerrepair
41 Drycleaning
41 Equipmentrental
41 Mailingservices
42 Funeralhome
42 Haircuts
42 Haircoloring 42 Hairextensions
42 Nailsalon
42 Motorcyclesales/Service
42 Photoprocessing
42 Portrait/Photography
42 Shoerepair
42 Signmaking
43 Favoriteelementaryschool
43 Favoritemiddle/Juniorhigh
43 Favoritehighschool
45 Tanningsalon
45 Taxiservice
45 Travelagency
45 Watchrepair
45 Wirelessphoneservice
STAFF
SECTIONEDITOR
StephanieL.Jordan
Caller-TimesSpecialSectionsEditor
Phone:886-3762
E-mail:[email protected]
DESIGNDIRECTOR
JorgeVidrio
DESIGNER
PhilipTanosky
COPyDESkMarshallAndersonScottBeckettClayCarpenterJenDeselmsThomasGodleyEmilyJenningsKevinKerriganWillLeschperJulieVossler
COVER
JohnBruce
GeorgeVondracekPhilipTanoskyMichaelZamora
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RV/MotoR HoMes
CCRVn 9409S.PadreIslandDriven 937-8888n www.ccrv.net
Wh hCaller-timesrarv a h B f h B?Ithinktherearenumerousreasonsorwhythe
readerspickedCCRVastheBestotheBestNo.1.Wehavegreatprices,greatselectionandthebiggestreasonisgreatcustomerservice.Whenpeoplegetgreatcustomerservicetheywillnotonlyreertheiramilyandriends,theywillvoteoryou.
Rar Chc:CamperClinic,ColoniaDelReyRVSales,DelAirRVCo.
Auto Body WoRk
merican Collisionn 3043S.PadreIslandDriven 814-4560
Wh h Caller-timesrar v ah B f h B?Duetoourgoodreputation,greatinsurancecompanyrelation-hipandrepeatbusiness,wehavebeenverysuccessul.Ourcustomersknowwhentheybringtheirautomobileinorrepairwewillhandleeachvehiclewithspecialattentionandcare.ThankyouSouthTexasorchoosingusthisyear.
Rar Chc:ChampionAutomotive(multiplelocations),LundquistPaint&Body,TobonsPaint&BodyShop
Auto WindoW tinting
Far BeyondTint & Alarmn 5151EverhartRoadn 854-8468n www.arbeyondtint.com
Wh h Caller-timesrar v ah B f h B?Weareknownorourqualitycratsmanshipandorourcom-mitmenttoprovidingpeoplewithsolutionstotheirindividualprob-lemsversussimplysellingthemproducts.Ourservice-drivenattitudeenablesustomeetthedistinctlydierentdemandso
theautomotiveandresidentialspectrum.
Rar Chc:AbsoluteDetailing,MoTint,RicksDetailing
Auto PARts
Auto ZoneRar Chc:OReillys,NAPAAutoParts,TruckersEquipment
BoAts
Gunderland MarineRar Chc:CoastalOshore,Inc.,GulCoastMarine,RonniesMarine
CAMPeRs
CCRVn 9409S.PadreIslandDriven 937-8888n www.ccrv.net
Wh h Caller-times
rar v a h Bf h B? IthinktherearenumerousreasonsorwhythereaderspickedCCRVastheBesto
theBestNo.1.Wehavegreatprices,greatselectionandthebiggestreasonisgreatcus-tomerservice.Whenpeoplegetgreatcustomerservicetheywillnotonlyreertheiramilyandriends,theywill
voteoryou.
Rar Chc:CamperClinic,ColoniaDelReyRVSales,
PleasurelandRV&Trucks
oil CHAnges
Firestone Tire& Service Centersn Multiplelocations
Wh h Caller-timesrar v ah B f h B?Weareabletooerconvenienthourstoaccommodatebusyschedules.Ourcustomerslikethevalueweprovide,theserviceweoerandthequalityineverythingwedo.OurcustomersarealwaysNo.1.Wespecializeinehiclerepair,oilchanges,align-mentsandoerawideselectionotires.
Rar Chc:ChampionAutomotive,Fast-KatAutomotive,Wal-Mart
tiRes
Discount Tire Co., Inc.n 4040S.PadreIslandDriven 857-8090n www.tires.com
Wh h Caller-timesrarv a h B f h B?DiscountTirecustomerslovetocometoaplacewheretheemployeesarehappyandhavingun;allwhileprovidingourcustomerswithgreatserviceandsavingthemmoneyontireseveryday.
Rar Chc:BanuelosTirePros,DeltaTire,FirestoneTire&Service
tRAnsMission seRViCes
Countrywide
TransmissionRar Chc:AAMCOTransmission,ChampionAutomotive,Fast-KatAutomotive
VeHiCle WAsH/detAiling
AbsoluteDetailingn Multiplelocations
Rar Chc:AordableGloss&Detail,CarismaWash(multiplelocations)
VeHiCle RePAiRs
Champion Automotiven Multiplelocationsn www.corpuschristichampion.com
Wh h Caller-timesrarv a h B f h B?ChampionisBestotheBestbecauseoacommongoalatour11locationstooverwhelminglyexceedourcustomersexpectations.Ourriendlyandknowledgeablestaandskilledtechniciansmakeitapleasuretohaveanyvehiclerepaired.FromSalesToService,NobodyBeatsAChampion!
Rar Chc:Fast-KatAutomotive,FirestoneTire&ServiceCenters,RomaysAutomotive
VeHiCle seRViCing
Fast-Kat Automotiven 9825S.PadreIslandDriven 937-5115
Wh h Caller-timesrarv a h B f h B? Constanttraining,accuratediagnosis,thelatestintechnicalequipment,superiorcustomerserviceandapride-o-workmanshipattitudeunmatchedbyany,arethekeytoearningourclientstrust.Wealwaysoerast,accurateserviceataairprice.
Rar Chc:AllenSamuelsChevrolet,ChampionAutomotive,TexasWreckerService
tRuCking equiPMent
Truckers Worldn 5721AyersSt.,SuiteCn 225-2214
Wh h Caller-timesrar v ah B f h B? Webelieveourcustomerssatis-actioncomesfrstandwestrivetoprovidethebestqualityandservice.Weoerallthelatestprod-uctsandhaveallthelatestequip-menttoprovidethebestqualityworkandproducts.Wematchandbeatanycompetitorsprice.Weareamily-ownedandoperated.
Rar Chc:FrenchEllisonTruckCenter,SouthTexas4x4TruckAccessories,TruckersEquipment
PaulIverson/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
emp f CCRVgather in the business parking lot o the business.The frm was chosen Best o the Best or Campers, RVs and Motor Homes.
PaulIv
erson/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
owr erc ovra (frm f),Julie Olivares and Glenn Peters in ronto Truckers World winner o Best o the Best or Trucking Equipment.
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5/48827757
854-2391 4325 S.P.I.D Corpus Christi
From our family to yours
2008
Interior Design
Thank You
827009
THANK YOUCorpus Christi
For Voting us
THE LAPTOP SHOP
361-852-81316500 S.P.I.D. #15
2002Computer Repair
2005Computer Repair
2006Computer Repair
2008Computers
2008Computer Repair
2007Computer Repair
1638 S. Staples @ 6 Points
884-8981
2005Musical
Instruments
2006Musical
Instruments
2007Musical
Instruments
2008Musical
Instruments
Thanks for Voting Us
Musical Instruments
832686
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Bingo
Weber Bingon 5714WeberRoadn 855-3916n www.weberbingo.org
Wy dd tCaller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt? WebelieveWeberBingowasvotedBestoftheBestbecauseofouramazingstaffandgreatcustom-
erswhohavebecomeourfamily.Whenyouwanttohaveagoodtime,WeberBingoistheplacetogo.Withourvarietyofgames,computers,pulltabs,andhigh
payouts,everythingyouwantisatWeberBingo.
Rdr Cc:AllSaintsChar-ityBingo,ElMercadoBingo,Sara-
togaBingo
DanCing
Whiskey RiverRdr Cc:VoodooLounge,Ropers,Tejanoville
golf
Corpus ChristiCountry Clubn 6300EverhartRoadn 991-7870
Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt?
Itsourgreatsuperintendent,JimCurlee .Were-didthegreenstoTifDwarfEagleBermudagrass,anditsthebest.Weprideourselvesinexcellentoutsideservicestaff.
Rdr Cc:GabeLozanoSr.GolfCenter,OsoGolfCourse,Padre
IslandCountryClub
loCal BanD
Really Rotnzn 765-7335n www.reverbnation.com/thereelyrotnz
Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt?IthinkthattheReelyRotnzareatruerepresentationofwhattheCorpusChristimusicsceneisaboutandshouldstrivetoalwaysbe.Peoplehaveunderstoodthatforthelast12yearswhentheyseeusliveandlistentoouroriginalmusic.
Rdr Cc:JollyRanchers,LatinTalk,ScarecrowPeople
live musiC
Brewster StreetIcehousen 1724N.TancahuaSt.n 884-2739n www.BrewsterStreet.net
Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt? BrewsterStreetIcehouseoffersan
openandintimatesettingforsomeofthebestlivemusicinthestate.Familyfriendly,ashowatBrewsterStreetis
morethanjustaconcert.Withdeli-ciousfood,friendlyserviceandafunatmosphere,wearethemostexcitingplacestoseeashowinTexas.
Rdr Cc:AmericanBankCenter,ConcreteStreetAmphithe-
ater,ExecutiveSurfClub
loCal hoTel
Omni Hotelsn 900N.ShorelineBlvd.n 887-1600n www.omnihotels.com
Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt? OmniHotelsofCorpusChristihaveconsistentlyprovidedourcitygreatserviceandlookforwardtoopeningournewestvenue,theSeawallBis-troonMcGeebeach,inearlyspringof2009.
Rdr Cc:HolidayInn-EmeraldBeach,LaQuintaInn&Suites,Motel6
loCal TouRisT aTTRaCTion
Texas State Aquarium
n 2710N.ShorelineBlvd.n 881-1321n www.texasstateaquarium.org
Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt? TheTexasStateAquariumpridesitselfonprovidinganeducationalandentertainingvisitorexperience.
Weareconstantlyaddinganimals,exhibitsandprogramstocreate
newexperiencesforourlocalresidentsandwearesogratefulfortheirsupportandvotingusthebestofthebestyetagain.
Rdr Cc:SouthTexasBotanicalGardens&NatureCen-ter,PadreIslandBeach,LexingtonMuseumontheBay
Pool/BilliaRDs
Paradise Pool & BilliardsRdr Cc:Clicks,Rascals,TheosBilliardSaloon
sPoRTs BaR
Big Sams Grill & Barn 10514CLeopardSt.n 241-1234n www.bigsamsgrill.com
Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt? WhenyoureatBigSamsGrillandBar,yourefamily,andwe
strivetoofferourextendedfamilygreatfood,friendlyserviceandanatmospherelikenoother.Weofferafullmenuforlunchanddinner,arcadesforthekids,afullbarfortheadults,pooltables,55TVsandkaraoke.
Rdr Cc:Codys,Para-disePool&Billiards,RackDaddys
PaulIverson/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
Ptt t 16t t t Crp Crt Ctry Cbare Sam Hernandez ( left) and Alex Maingot. Corpus ChristiCountry Club was honored for Best of the Best in Golf.
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Thanks Corpus Christi!
Grocery Produce, Fruits& Vegetables
Baked Goods
Seafood Market
Meat Market
Floral Arrangement
Books Beer Selection
Photo Processing
Pharmacy/Drug Store
Plant Nursery
Cookies
Wine Selection
Sushi
2008 2008
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financial
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500 N. Shoreline Dr., Suite 410Corpus Christi, Texas
(361) 883-3177Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member SIPC
827002
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991-7800
2008Eyewear
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THANKS FOR VOTING US
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3211 S Alameda361-852-1040
3781 Leopard361-882-1872
10926 Leopard361-241-1378
4210 Ayers St.
361-852-8021
2222 Airline361-986-1511
5415 Everhart Rd361-853-1040
5521 Saratoga Blvd361-993-6700
10309 S.P.I.D.361-937-3790
5425 S.P.I.D.
361-985-1040
SEARS LOCATION
1305 Airline361-994-4260 or
361-994-4261
www.hrblock.com1-800-HRBLOCK
Banking
American Bankn Multiplelocationsn www.americanbank.com
Wy t Caller-Timesrrt yu t Bt f t Bt?AmericanBankhasgrowntobethelargestbankinthe
CoastalBendbybuildingrelationshipswithourcustom-ersandfndingtherightfnancialsolutionsortheirneeds.OurYes,wecanattitudeguideseverythingwe
do.Andourlocalownershipsconservativeprincipleskeepussaeandstrong.
Rr Cc:FirstCommunityBank,FirstVictoriaBank,IBCBank
CheCk Cashing
dvance AmericaCash Advancen Multiplelocationsn www.advanceamerica.net
Wy tCaller-Timesrr
t yu t Bt f t Bt?AdvanceAmericaCashAdvanceis
oneothenationsleadingpaydayloancompanies.Thecompanywasoundedin1997andsincethenhashelpedmillionsohardwork-
ingAmericansovercomefnancialchallenges.
Rr Cc:AceCashExpress,FirstCommunityBank,TheMoneyBox
CRediT Union
Navy Army FederalCredit Unionn Multiplelocationsn www.navyarmycu.com
Wy t Caller-Timesrr t yu t Bt f t Bt?NavyArmyisanonproftco-oporganization.Themembersothe
creditunionarealsotheowners.Ourmembersknowandtrustthattheywillgetthebestserviceandthebestrateseveryday.Though
weare65,000membersstrongtheeelingocommunitytheycreatemakeusallthebest.
Rr Cc:CoastalCom-munityandTeachersCreditUnion,HomeportFederalCreditUnion,
MembersFirstCreditUnion
FinanCial planning/invesTmenT adviCe
Merrill Lynchn 800No.ShorelineBlvd.,Suite1800Nn 883-2600
Rr Cc:AGEdwards,AmericanBank,Waddell&Reed
insURanCe
tate Farm
Multiplelocations
y t Caller-Timesrr t yu Bt f t Bt?tateFarmInsurancehasahistoryosuccessthatdatesbackmorehan85years.Ourenduringsuc-
cessistheresultoourfnancialstrength,integrityandexceptional
customerservice.LikeaGoodNeighborisnotjustaslogan,butdescribesouragentscommitmenttothecommunity.
Rr Cc:BordenInsurance,FarmersInsurance,
ProgressiveInsuranceTax seRviCes
H&R Blockn Multiplelocationsn www.hrblock.com
Wy t Caller-Timesrrt yu t Bt f t Bt? OurclientstrustH&RBlock.Theyknowwestand
behindourwork.WehavebeenpreparingederalandstatereturnsorAmericansormorethan50years.H&RBlockknowseveryclientsreturnisunique.ThetaxexpertiseoundinH&RBlockoicesarexceedsthatoourcompetitors.H&RBlockisthebestvalue.
Rr Cc:ImbocIncomeTax&AccountingServices,JacksonHewitt,NealTaxService
arc B y (fr f t)Lee Malone, Mark Meyer, Cindy Gonzales, Kelle Clark,Lauren Dreier and Steve Moody. Caller-Times readers chose the bank as Best of the Best in theBanking category.
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2008 Bridal Gownsand Accessories
Mens Shoe Department
882-63711110 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
ank YouFor
Voting Us
Casa D Brides
When Youve needed Physical Therapy...
Thank You for thinking of Humpal!
We would like to extend a sincere Thank You to our referral sources, patients,and friends for voting us #1. We will continue to provide you the Best choicewhen selecting an outpatient physical & occupational therapy service in thecommunities we serve.
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114 Lang Rd. Portland, TX 361-643-8243
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2008Fence Building/Repairs
BELL FENCE AND MANUFACTURING CO.
Baked Goods
H-E-B
n Multiplelocationsn www.heb.com
Wh thCaller-Timesrrt th Bt th Bt? H-E-Bstrivestohavethereshest,made-rom-scratch,breaddaily.Our
bakerymanagersandpartnersareincredibleatmakingpastries,eventcakesandspecialtyitemsandalwaysusethereshestingredientstopro-videthebestfavorandtexture.
Rr Chc:FurrsFamilyDining,JanetsCakery,LaMichoa-canaBakery
GRoCeRy
H-E-B
n Multiplelocationsn www.heb.com
Wh thCaller-Timesrrt th Bt th Bt? H-E-Bhasbeenknownasalow-priceleaderingroceryitemsormorethan102years.Westriveto
keeppricesloworourcustomersandtohaveagoodselectionoitemsorthemtochooserom.Ourgrocerypartnersworkhardtokeeptheshelvesstockedandwillhappilyshowcustomerswhereitemsare.
Rr Chc:SunHarvest,Walgreens,Wal-Mart
MeaT MaRkeT
H-E-B
n Multiplelocationsn www.heb.com
Wh thCaller-Timesrrt th Bt th Bt? H-E-Bstrivestohavethereshestmeatavailableonthemarketwhilekeepingourpriceslow.Whenyou
buymeatatH-E-Byouknowthatyouaregettingresh,hand-cutmeatromanorganizationcommit-tedtohighquality.Ourmealdealsthatincludemeatareanincrediblesavingstoourcustomers.
Rr Chc:MoodysMeatMarket,RobstownMeatMarket,StaplesStreetMarket
PRoduCe/fRuiTs & veGeTaBles
H-E-B
n Multiplelocationsn www.heb.com
Wh thCaller-Timesrr
t th Bt th Bt?H-E-Bworkshardtobuyalotoourproduceromlocal/Texas
growers.Thisallowsustokeepourproduceresh,whilesupportingtheTexaseconomy.WehavealotounusualkindsoruitsatH-E-Bandwouldloveoryoutocomebyandtastesomethingnew.
Rr Chc:CCProduce,FruitKing,SunHarvest
seafood MaRkeT
H-E-B
n Muliplelocationsn www.heb.com
Wh th Caller-Timesrrt th Bt th Bt? H-E-Bkeepsreshseaoodavailablethroughouttheyear
andourGulCoastshrimpboatsensurethatourcustom-ersgetthebest.Ourseaoodpartnersareexpertson
whattheysellandarealwayswillingtoanswerquestionsandoersuggestionsorcookinganewdishoramilyandriends.
Rr Chc:KingSeaood,MorganStreetSea-oodMarket,PaulsSeaood
Mt mrt mngr Rbn Tbr (rm t), seafood employee Josh Cavazos, produce managerDavid Garcia and bakery manager Irene Munoz at the H-E-B store on Saratoga Boulevard.H-E-B was chosen Best of the Best for Baked Goods, Grocery, Meat Market, Produce and Seafood.
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10/48Defi ning the ProblemFinding the Solution.
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Centerplaten AmericanBankCenter,
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n www.centerplate.comandwww.americanbankcenter.com
Wy Caller-times yu B f B?
Centerplatesmissionistocraft
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WaterSt.Catering
ConvenienCe store
StripesWy Caller-times yu B f B?Stripesoffersamuch-neededbreakfromthedaytoallcustom-ers.TheStripesconvenienceexpe-rienceisauniquecombinationofhot,hand-madefood,welcoming
employees,customizablesnacksandhotorcolddrinks.Westriveeverydaytocreateafast,friendlyanddeliciousplaceforourcustom-erstoshop.
r Cc:SnappysFoods,TimesMarket(multiplelocations),ValeroCornerStores
Cookies
Janets Cakeryn 5880EverhartRoadn 991-6212n www.janetscakery.com
Wy Caller-times- yu B f B?Becausewehavealargeselectionofcookiesandtheytastegreat.Ourshortbreadcookiesareahugesellerthebestbyfarespeciallyduringholidayseasons.Theyarecut-outcookiesdippedinacolorfulglazethatdrieshardandtastesdelicious.
r Cc:H-E-B,CoffeeWaves,YolandasSpecialtyCakes
aeroBiC/exerCise Class
Corpus Christi Athletic Clubn 2101AirlineRoadn 992-7100n www.ccathleticclub.com
Wy Caller-times yu B f B? TheCorpusChristiAthleticClubisthelargesthealthclubinSouthTexaswithmorethan100groupexerciseclassesaweek.Wehavecycling,BodyPump,BodyStep,Pilates,Yoga,linedancing,PiYo,cardiosalsa,coretraining,waterjogging,wateraerobics,familyBodyViveclassesandmore.
r Cc:BayAreaAthleticClub,GoldsGym,YWCA
Childrens health CliniC
Childrens Clinicn 3435S.AlamedaSt.n 855-7346n www.thechildrensclinic.com
Wy Caller-times
yu
B f B?TheChildrensClinichasservedthecommunityformorethan50years.Ourexperiencedanddedicatedteamofdoctors,nursesandstaffarecom-mittedtoprovidingthebestmedicalcarepossibletothechildrenofSouthTexas.
r Cc:ABCPediatric,
DriscollChildrensUrgentCare,PediatricClinicofSouthTexas
ChiropraCtiC Care
Beacon Chiropractic Clinicn 9450S.PadreIslandDrive,Suite5n 937-9550n www.globalao.com
Wy Caller-times yu B f B? Mypatientsappreciatethepersonalservicetheyreceive,painlesstreatmenttheyenjoyandthelackoflongwait-times.WeofferX-rayonsite,physiotherapyandchiropracticcare.Weliketotaketimetoeducateourpatientsandthepublictomakeanimpactonthepublichealthingeneral.
r Cc:ChiropracticHealthCenter,JohnDulakChiropractic,SantaFeChiropractic
d. s om examines Tyler Valdez, 3, at the Childrens
Clinic Pediatric Center at 3435 S. Alameda St.,voted Best of the Best Childrens Health Clinic.
PaulIverson/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
ow c bpc lmcholds some
of the cookies they make atJanets Cakery, winner inthe Cookies category.
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826981
Weve also just been ranked #1 for having the fewest customer complaints out of all retailelectric providers in the state of Texas. Were also the only customer owned, non-profit electricprovider in Texas which means you get your electricity at cost. Its no wonder more Texans are
switching to Nueces Electric Co-Op and saving big.
Switch today and save.The Texas Public Utility Commission has releasedthe results of a customer complaint scorecardwhich can be found on the Commissionswebsite, www.powertochoose.org.
1-800-NEC-WATT
www.necretail.com2008
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PROVIDER
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CHOICE
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heALth / f ItNess
831608
2008MovingCompany
Thank You forVoting Us
SOUTH TEXASMOVERS, L.P.
1201 S. Padre Island Dr.Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 853-0243 (800) 788-8194 Toll Free
828223
Thank you forcontinuingto vote us
Bs he Bs2008
Radiology
Corpus Christi Radiology Center. LPDr. Alvaro J. Ramos & Staff
1984-2009
1621 So. Brownlee Blvd.Corpus Christi, TX 78404
361-887-0909
3554 S. AlamedaCorpus Christi, TX 78411
361-855-5382
3945 Highway 77Corpus Christi, TX 78410
361-387-5776
Happy Holidays
5253 South Staples St.
(Staples & Williams) 993-7866
Thank You For
Voting Us
Place to Buy
Musical InstrumentsServing South Texas
for over 34 years...
2008
827855
THANK YOU
FOR
VOTING US
Jewelry2008
Sunrise Mall
5858 SPID, Suite 41Corpus Christi, TX 78412
361-991-5722www.finejewelryonline.net
831609
Hearing aids
&B Hearing &udiology Center
n 1570LaPalmeraMalln 993-5093n www.abhearingaid.com
Wh thCaller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? Ourproessionalstaprovidesourpatientstheverybesthearingcareandservicesavailable.Weprovidethelatesttechnologyandbestqual-ityhearinginstruments.Ourgoalisogiveourpatientsbetterhearing.ehaveprovidedhearingcareto
CorpusChristiandthesurroundingareaormorethan25years.
r Chc:BeltoneHearingCenter,HearAgainHearing,Hear-ingAidCo.oTexas
Home HealTH Care
Uresti Senior Assistancen 5959S.Staples,Suite204;
830W.KingAve.,Kingsvillen 361-985-1700n www.urestiseniorassistance.com
Wh thCaller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? Becauseourstatreatsourpatientswithdignityandrespect,ourpatientscalltheofcetocom-plimentusorbeingsocaring.Wewerechosenbecauseouremploy-eesperormtheirdutiesaccordingtoourmotto:Toprovidequalityhealthcareinthecomortoyourownhome.
r Chc:OdysseyHomeHealth,SantaFeHomeHealthCare,TexasHomeHealth
HospiCe Care
VistaCaren 4320S.PadreIslandDrive,SuiteBn 854-1540n www.vistacare.com
Wh thCaller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? VistaCareHospiceoCorpusChristiservesallthecommunitiesinourneighboringarea24/7.Wearethebestbecauseoourphysi-cians,nurses,socialworkers,chap-lains,bereavementcounselors,homehealthaidesandvolunteerswhohavecaredorthousandsoindividualsandtheiramilies.
r Chc:AngelBrightHomeHealth,LegacyHomeHealth,LighthouseHospice
laser/mediCal spa
A Better YouCosmetic Centern 1102OceanDriven 881-9999n www.tolookgood.com
Wh thCaller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? ABetterYouisoverseenbyatripleBoardCertifedPlasticSur-geon.HispatientstrusthimwithcosmeticsurgeryaswellastheirotherneedssuchasBotoxandfll-ers.Theyeelwelltakencareoandreturningpatientsappreciatetheconcernandattentivenessotheexperiencedstao10years.
r Chc:Alpha&Omega
Salon&Spa,DesireLaser&MedicalSpa,FutureFocusFamilyMedicine&MedicalSpa
marTial arTs lessons
Arts of Defensen 4226S.AlamedaSt.n 723-0418n www.artsodeense.com
Wh th Caller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? ArtsoDeenseMartialArtspro-videsanunsurpassedcustomerexperienceandistheastestgrow-ingmartialartsschoolinCorpusChristi,hasbeeneaturedintheSouthTexasBusinessJournal,theBayAreaFellowshipExponentialBusinessConerenceandthecoverotheMartialIndustrymagazine.
r Chc:ChoisTaiKwonDo,KicksFamilyMartialArts,WeaponsatHand
massage THerapy
The Woodhouse Day Span 6000SouthStaplesSt.,Suite410n 985-8488n www.corpus.woodhousespas.com
Wh th Caller-Times
t th Bt f th Bt? Weexceedourguestsexpecta-tionsatTheWoodhouseDaySpa.Ourservicesaredevelopedtoachieverelaxationandhealthbene-ftsorthebody,mindandsoul.Weappreciateandenjoyeveryguestthatvisitsourspa,andalwayslookorwardtotheirnextvisitwithus.Welovewhatwedo!
r Chc:Alpha&OmegaSalon&Spa,DolceeDivino,SalonSalon
mediCal supplies
Medical RehabSupply, Inc.n 1332S.StaplesSt.n 887-1877n www.corpuschristimedical.com
Wh thCaller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? Thecustomerservicepeoplereceiveromtheowner,SteveJennings,istheNo.1reasonwewerechosenasBestotheBest.Nobodyisbetterathelp-ingcustomersselecttherightproductorgettheinormationtheyneed.Whenyouneedmedicalsupplies,youwantsomeonelikeStevetobethere.
r Chc:AlamedaMedi-calSupply,MaximumMobilityInc.,SouthTexasMedicalSupply
reTiremenT Home/assisTed living
EsplanadeAssisted Livingn 5813EsplanadeDriven 991-9600
n www.summitsrliving.comWh thCaller-Times
t th Bt f th Bt? WebelieveourreaderschosetheEsplanadeAssistedLivingCommu-nityBestotheBestbecauseotheoutstandingservicesweprovidetoourresidentsandamilies.Wepro-videoutstandingcustomerservicebecauseourresidentsareourNo.1priority.Weloveourresidents.Thankyou,CorpusChristi.
r Chc:CimarronPlace,CorpusChristiNursing&RehabCenter,TrinityTowers
HealTH CluB/gym
Corpus ChristiAthletic Clubn 2101AirlineRoadn 992-7100n www.ccathleticclub.com
Wh th Caller-Times t th Bt f th Bt? TheCorpusChristiAthleticClubisthelargesthealthclubinSouthTexas,withsomethingoreverymemberotheam-ily.CCACisamily-orientedwithactivitiesorkids,tweens,teenagers,adultsandseniors.Wehavediscountedratesor
seniors,militaryandcorporateaccounts.
r Chc:BayAreaAthleticClub,GoldsGym,YMCA
G
eorgeTuley/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
l Hz works out at theCorpus Christi Athletic Club, hon-ored by Caller-Times readers as
Best of the Best Health Club/Gym.
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Gilberto Uresti, President/CEO Olga Uresti, R.N., Director of Clinical Operations
Patricia U. Perez, Administrator Aaron R. Uresti, Director of Operations
5959 S. Staples, Suite 204 Corpus Christi(361) 985-1700
830 West King Street Kingsville(361) 592-5262
2005Home Health Care
2006Home Health Care
2007Home Health Care
828378
2008Home Health Care
Skilled Nursing (RN & LVN)
Home Health Aide Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy PHC / CBA
Sterile Dressing Changes
Laboratory Services I.V. Therapy Family Care Speech Therapy
Thank You friends & clients for voting us #1 again
www.urestiseniorassistance.com
Quality care in the
comfort of your home
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home services
Thank YouCorpus Christi for voting us
Best of the Best
for Internet Services andLocal Cable Provider!
334-4600 www.GrandeCom.com
83
1772
Corpus Christifor voting us
Readers Choice in
Best of the BestLocal Cable Provider
For 2008!
Thank You,Corpus Christi!
Locations:
IH-37241-5625
Ayers St.857-8480
Rodd Field Rd.991-1133
TOGETHER,
WERE THE
BEST! 2008Self StorageFacility
826815
826814
3825 S.P.I.D. C.C. TX
361-851-9500
2008
MinorEmergency
Care
THANK
YOU
CORPUS CHRISTI
DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC
formerly Well Care Medical
CORPUS
CHRISTI
For Voting Usone of the
801217
800 N. Shoreline Blvd., Suite 1800 N
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
361-883-2600 800-375-6375
Home building
Hogan Homesn 800N.ShorelineBlvd.,Suite350n 826-1010n www.hoganhomestexas.com
Wh th Caller-Timesrr
t th bt f th bt?HoganHomeshasasolidreputationorbuildingqualityhomessince1966
andisrecognizedastheleaderinhomebuildingintheCoastalBend.Generationshavegrownupinourhomesandhaveexperiencedfrst-handsuperbvalue,highenergy-ef-
ciency,lowmaintenanceandluxuri-ousamenities.
Rr Chc:BraseltonHomes,Inc.,BrightonHomes,ElegantHomes
inTeRioR designing
rend House 5702SpohnDrive 992-1153 www.trendhouseinteriors.com
h th Caller-Timesrrt th bt f th bt? rendHouseisaullserviceinteriordesigncompany.Wesellbasicallyeverythingyouneedortheinside
oyourhomecarpet,tile,wood,laminate,draperies,blinds,shutters,rugs,urnitureandaccessories.ItisveryeasyatTrendHousewithproessionalswhomakedesigning
yourhomeun.
Rr Chc:BuddyWalkerHomeFurnishings,EthanAllenHomeFurnishings,Inte-riorsbyBraselton
ligHTing
B.L. GuessLightingn 221S.StaplesSt.n
882-3387n www.guesslighting.net
Wh th Caller-Times
rr t thbt f th bt?Ithinkourselectionouniquepieces,productknowledgeandcustomerservicearesomeoourbiggestassets.Weareconstantlycarryingnewmerchandisetokeepupwiththelatestlighting
trends.Withtechnologyadvancingatsucharapidrate,wemayallbeusingLEDandfberopticsverysoon.
Rr Chc:HomeDepot,Lowes,RandolphDoor&LightingmoRTgage lending
First Community Bankn 416N.WaterSt.n 888-9310
n www.cbot.com
Wh th Caller-Timesrrt th bt f th bt?FirstCommunityBankwasvotedbestbecauseourHomeLoanCenterteamispassionateabouthelpingyouowna
home.Weoerreepre-qualifcationandguideyouthroughtheentiremort-gageprocessromapprovalandprocessingtoclosingandunderwrit-
ing.Customersappreciateourcom-mitmentandtheytelltheirriends.ThankyouorvotingusBest!
Rr Chc:AmericanBank,ChampionMortgage,FirstVictoriaBank
moving Company
1/2 Price MoversRr Chc:AordableMovers,PenaBrothersMoving,SouthTexasMovers
pesT ConTRol
Elite Exterminatingn 3742ApolloRoadn 853-8370
Wh th Caller-Timesrrt th bt f th bt?Atrueamily-runbusiness.Customersdependonourcustomerservicevalues.Ourattentiontocustomerconcernssetusarapartromourcom-petition.Elitedesignsspeciicservicecycles&programstomeetindividualcustomerneeds.Onlythebestproductsandthelatest,mostinnovativetechniques,areused.
Rr Chc:PestControlServices,PestFogInc.,TerminixPestControl
planT nuRseRy
Turner Gardenlandn 6503S.PadreIslandDriven 991-9002n www.turnersgardenland.com
Wh th Caller-Timesrrt th bt f th bt? TurnershassevenTexasCertifedNurseryProes-sionalsand36yearsoexperiencetoprovidethebestpossibleservice,themostplantvarietyandplantknowledge.Alwaysamily-ownedandoperated.Turn-erLandscapeprovidesthemostuniqueandpleasinglandscapesincludingdesignandinstallation.
Rr Chc:FoxTree&LandscapeNursery,GillsLandscape&Nursery,H-E-B
Ch g (ft) and his son Rip Guess o B.L. Guess Lighting sayproduct knowledge and customer service are keys to their success.The frm was chosen Best o the Best in the Lighting category.
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Thanks Againfor choosing GOLDEN CORRALas one of your CALLER-TIMES
BEST OF THE BEST WINNER
1921 S. Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78416(361) 814-7300 Manager - Alfredo Huerta
5274 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, TX 78411(361) 992-8668 Manager - Miguel Quinteros2008Buffet Dining82700
6
ank YouCorpus Christi
for voting us
Taqueria Garibaldi200 N. Staples
361.884.5456
Fax 881.9066M-Sat 6-10
Sun 7-10
2008Mexican
Food
2008Breakfast
Tacos
Glass installation/repairs
Evins Glassn 101N.PadreIslandDriven 992-7834
Wh dd hCaller-timesdv h B h B? WeatEvinsGlassServiceprovideandinstallthreedifferenttypesofglassauto,residentialandcom-mercial.Anyonecansellglass,soitstheservicewespecializein,makingsurethecustomerknowsaboutthelatesttrendsandser-vicesandcompletelymeetingourcustomersneeds.
rd Chc:AffordableGlass&Detail,MoGlass,ScottGlass
plumBinG ContraCtinG
Sparkling City Plumbingn 4410DillonLane,Suite53n 854-2006
Wh dd h Caller-timesd v h B h B? Firstofall,wewouldliketothankallofthepeoplewhovotedforus
astheBestoftheBestNo.1plumb-ingcontracting.Beinginbusinessfor25yearshashelpedusbuildourcustomers.Wewillcontinuetoofferourplumbingservicestoour
SparklingCitycustomers.Thankstoallourcustomers.
rd Chc:GrafPlumbing,LamarPlumbing,ReedPlumbing
real estate aGenCy
RE/MAXmetro propertiesn 5242HollyRoadn
994-9393n www.Corpus-Homes.com
Wh dd h Caller-timesd v h B h B?Caller-TimesreaderspickedRE/MAXastheBestoftheBestbecauseweprovideanexcellentservicetoourcustomersandcli-ents.Ourmottoistoprovidethebestpossibleserviceandtherefer-ralswillfollow.
rd Chc:Century21(multiplelocations),ColdwellBankerPacesetterSteelRealtors,GMAC
self storaGe faCility
AA A Storagen Multiplelocationsn www.aaa-storage.com
Wh dd h Caller-timesd v h B h B?WereBestoftheBestbecauseourcustomersarethebest.Weknowthatmostfolkscometousforstorage
inthemidstofmanyuniqueandstressfulsituations.Westrivetomaketherentalprocessaseasyandcon-venientaspossible,whichinturncreatesanappre-ciativeandloyalcustomerbase.
rd Chc:AccessSelfStorage,AvailableSelfStorage,U-Store-It
spa/sWimminG pool installation/repair
Morgan Pool & Spasn 3313S.PadreIslandDriven 854-7727n www.morganusa.com
Wh dd h Caller-timesd v h B h B?
Morganhasbeentheindustryleaderinportablebuildings,poolsandspassince1961.MorganSpas
hasthegreatestnumberandvarietyofSpaJetsintheindustry,frompulsatingblaststopressur-izedstreams,withrotatingactionordirectionalfocus.MorganSpasarebuilt,installedandservicedbyitsownin-house,factory-trainedspatechnicians.
rd Chc:Associated
PoolsofCorpusChristi,LesliesSwimmingPoolSupplies,TropicalPools
i mk l ()and helper Wyatt Bone areabout to work on a dingon a windshield at EvinsGlass. Evins was honoredin the Glass Installation/
Repairs category.PaulIverson/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
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826956
LITTON Travel & TreasuresCruises Group Rates
www.Litton-Travel.com
Thank You For Voting Us
242-9292 800-584-1170
Calallen/5-Points
Honeymoon Specialist
All Cruises Disney World
Las Vegas
Caribbean
2008BestTravelAgency
833017
L L C
Congratulations to all
Best of the Best winners!TiTle company
First American Title Insurance Company
n 5402HollyRoad,Suite2202n 443-7973n www.frstamcorpuschristi.com
Wh th caller-Timesrr t u th Bt f th Bt?ThisisatruehonortobevotedBestotheBest.Ourcustomerschoseusbecauseoourqualityoserviceandstandardoexcellence.Everymorningwehuddletodiscussourcustomersneedsandhowwecanexceedthem.
Rr ch:SanJacintoTitleServices,SecurityTitle,StewartTitle
WindoW coveRings
Academy Window CoveringsRr ch:AdvantageHurricane&Shutters,CoastalBendSiding
&Windows,WindowWorld,WoodcockCompany,Inc.
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2008Wings
Thank You Again
5990 South Staples361-980-8044
Corpus Christi
for voting us
one of the
Best of the Best
restaurants for
enjoying wings
AsiAn Food
Bamboo Gardenn 1220AirlineRoad,#115n 993-7993n www.bamboogarden-cctx.com
Wy t Caller-Timesrar vt y at Bt f t Bt? Hopeullytheypickedusbecauseoourgreatoodandservice!Weprideourselvesinthequalityweplaceinrontoourcustomersandaimtopleaseeveryonewhotepsintotherestaurant.Wedoourbesttogivethecustomerexactlywhatheorshewants.AtBambooGarden,itsaboutthecustomers.
Rar Cc:ChinaBearRestaurant,GoldenKitchen,JinsAsianBuet
BARBeCue
SilveradoSmokehousen 4522WeberRoadn 855-6464
Wy t Caller-Timesrar vt y at Bt f t Bt? Workingalongsideagreatteamoemployees,whojustsimplycare,makesitmucheasiertoremainocusedonwhatittakesooperateanysuccessullyboundbusiness.Wewillneveracrifcethequalityoourood.heCoastalBendwantsthis.
Rar Cc:MacsBar-becue,MillersBar-B-Q,RudysCountryStore&Bar-B-Q
BReAkFAsT
IHOPn 5202S.PadreIslandDriven 993-5535n www.ihop.com
Wy t Caller-Timesrar vt y at Bt f t Bt? IHOPhasbeenhereor10years.Ourcustomersarelikeamily.Wecatertoourcustomers.Weliketomakethemhappy.Iacustomeristiredorhavingabaddayweeelitsourdutytomaketheirdayalittlebetter.Goodood.Goodcompany.Thatswhypeoplekeepcomingback.
Rar Cc:
CrackerBarrel,KikosMexicanFoodRestaurant&Cantina,LaBahiaMexicanRestaurant
BAR & GRill
Paradise Pool & Billiards
Rar Cc:BigSamsGrill&Bar,BrewsterStreetIcehouse,NikosSteakhouse
BuFFeT dininG
LubysRar Cc:FurrsFamilyDining,JinsAsianBuet,SirloinStockade
CATFish
Catfsh CharliesRar Cc:BandasSeaood,BayouGrill,CityDiner&OysterBar
BReAkFAsT TACos
Kikos MexicanRestaurant & Cantinan 5514EverhartRoadn 991-1211n www.kikosmexicanood.com
Wy t Caller-Timesrar vt y at Bt f t Bt? Weonlyusethereshestingredi-entswhenmakingourtaquitos.Andourtortillasarehomemadeinhouse.Westrivetogivethecustom-eronlythebestood.Mostorderstogotakefveminutesorlessromthetimeyoucalltheminandpark-ingisconvenientlystepsromtherontdoor.
Rar Cc:NanosTacoRun,TaqueriaGaribaldi,TaqueriaJalisco
Geo
rgeTuley/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
A margarta accmpa by acmakes a nice treat from Paradise Pool & Billiards,winner in the Bar & Grill category.
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828386
www.academywindowcoverings.com
4303 S.P.I.D. 852-6088
Academy WindowCoverings Co. Inc.
Est.1946
Thank-You
For Voting
Us #12008
WINDOW COVERINGS
Beer selection
B&Js Pizzan Multiplelocationsn www.bandjspizza.com
Wy caller-timesv y B B? AtB&JsPizzaeveryoneknowsthatwithgreatpizza
comesgreatbeer.So,wedeliverinabigway.Wecarryeverythingwecanromlagerstostouts.Gotaquestionaboutbeer?Wehavetheanswer!Withover300dierentselectionsinabottleorontap,wewillhaveabeerthatsjustoryou!!
r c:H-E-B,LonghornSteak&Ale,ParadisePool&Billiards
chicken
Petes Chicken-N- Moren Multiplelocationsn www.peteschicken.com
Wy caller-times
v y B B?Becauseourproductisdelicious.Youcantastetheavordowntothebone;notjustinthebreading.Thechickenisreshandwehand-breaditjustoryou.Onebiteandwegotcha,youllagree.So,stopyourwishinorabetterbiteochickenandcomeonovertoPetes.
r c:Good-N-CrispChicken,KentuckyFriedChicken(KFC),PopeyesFamousFriedChicken
chicken-fried steak
Nolans Restaurantn 14101NorthwestBlvd.#117,
2330AirlineRoadn 387-2697,985-2697
Wy caller-times
v y B B?Ibelievewehavethebestchicken-riedteakinCorpusChristibecausewestillxittheold-ashionedway.Wetakehigh
qualitymeat,breaditourselvesandmakeourowngravyromscratch.Weareproudotheoodweserveandbelieveitshowsoourcustomers.
r c:BubbasIcehouse,MontanaMikesSteakhouse,PetesChicken-N-More
coffee
Starbucksr c:AguaJava,CoeeWaves,Stripes
doughnuts
Krispy Kremer c:DixieCreamDonutShop,GatesBakery,ShipleyDonuts
fine dining
Nikos Steakhousen 5409SaratogaBlvd.n 992-2333n www.nikossteakhouse.com
Wy caller-times v y B B? Acombinationotheservicegivenbyoursta,theambi-anceothesteakhouse,thepairingothewineselectiontoentreesonthemenuandtheattentiontodetailthatisgiventoeachandeverycustomer.Eventhoughweareupscalecasualandnotwhitetable-cloth,youwillleaveeelingwewere.
r c:Katz21Steaks&Spirits,RepublicoTexasBar&Grill,WaterStreet
Restaurants
french fries
McDonaldsn Multiplelocationsn www.mcdonalds.com
Wy caller-times
v y
B B?
WeareexcitedthatourCoastalBendguestsvotedMcDonaldsFriesBestotheBest14yearsinarow!Wetakeprideinservingourguestswithgreattasting,aordablechoicesthatincludeAmericasavoriteries.
r c:PetesChick-en-N-More,Wienerschnitzel,Whataburger
fruit cups
La Paleteran Multiplelocations
Wy caller-times
v y
B B?Theylikethequalityandresh-nessoourruits.Ourstaisalsoveryriendlyandcourteous,andcustomershavebecomeour
extendedamilies.r c:CapitanFrogsMexicanRestaurant
GeorgeTuley/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
M Jb Mz holds a glass of Guinness on tap. B&Js Pizza won Best of the Bestfor Beer Selection.
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2008
Chicken
Fried Steaks
One FREEChicken LegLimit one coupon per customer.
Expires: 01/17/09
2008 Best Chicken8 Years In A Row!
Thank You for making827868
5401 Kostoryz 814-7383 4128 S. Staples 853-2143 Opening Soon 1208 Voss, Odem 368-73833801 Agnes 888-5350 4101 S. Port 855-1675 101 S. Hwy 77, Robstown 767-2124 6502 Yorktown 991-0805
2001-2008
Chicken
a Hometown FavoriteWere Here to Stay!
Hatched in1976
Closed Sundays
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Janets Cakeryn 5880EverhartRoadn 991-6212n www.janetscakery.com
Wh did h Caller-timesd v h B h B?
Wehavethebesticingintown.Itisa
recipethatweperectedyearsago.Ourcakesaremoistandthefavorotheicingandthecakecombinedisjustabulous .
rd Chic:FrozenCustardCo.&Grill,FurrsFamilyDining,Lubys
HamBurgers
Whataburgern Multiplelocationsn www.whataburger.com
Wh did h Caller-timesdv h B h B? Datingbacktoourbeginningsin1950,Whataburgeralwaysservesahot,resh,made-to-ordermealinariendlyatmosphere.ItstartswiththesignatureWhataburgerandextendstoeveryitemonthemenu.Ourgoalistoserveaburgersogood;ourcustomerswillalwayssay,Whataburger!
rd Chic:BeamersPizza&Burgers,Fuddruckers,HurbsBurgers
Happy Hour
Nikos Steakhousen 5409SaratogaBlvd.n 992-2333n www.nikossteakhouse.com
Wh did hCaller-timesd
v h B h B?Theoutstanding,outgoingandknowledgeablebarsta,our
largebarareawith10TVs,the
greathappyhourpricesandawesomedailydrinkspecials.Weoer25-centreshoystersonthehalshelland25centhotwingsduringhappyhour.Ourhappyhourrunssevendaysaweekrom4to7p.m.
rd Chic:BrewsterStreetIcehouse,ExecutiveSurClub,
ParadisePool&Billiards
Hot Dogs
Wienerschnitzeln Multiplelocationsn www.wienerschnitzel.com
Wh did h Caller-timesd v h B h B? Hotdogs!WehavethreelinesosavoryhotdogsthatareproprietarytoWienerschnitzel.
OurOriginals,FootLongsand100%Bee.Thentheresourchili,madereshbyhanddaily,alongwithourchilicheeseriesandchilicheeseburgers.Itsallder-licious!
rd Chic:NathansFamousHotDogs,SonicDriveIn,Stripes
ItalIan fooD
Olive Gardenrd Chic:FranksSpaghettiHouse,PortabellasItalianGrill&SeaoodCo.,
RigatonisItalianRistorante
margarIta
Paradise Pool& Billiardsrd Chic:KikosMexicanRestaurant&Cantina,LonghornSteak&Ale,TheRailroadSeaoodStation
mexICan fooD
Kikos MexicanRestaurant & Cantinan 5514EverhartRoadn 991-1211n www.kikosmexicanood.com
Wh did h Caller-timesd v h B h B?
Consistency.Plainandsimple.
rd Chic:LaPlayaRestaurants(multiplelocations),OnTheBorderRestaurant,TaqueriaGaribaldi
Caller-Timesfle
GeorgeTuley/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
Ji tvi with a Thanksgiving cake at Janets Cakery, thewinner in the Dessert category.
Whb was thewinner in the Best of the
ests Hamburger category.
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WaterStreetrestaurants
Best ofthe Best!
www.waterstreetco.com
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Marble Slab Creameryn 3133S.AlamedaSt.,851-1236n 5521SaratogaBlvd.,993-2202n 2030U.S.Highway181,Portland,643-0500
Why did th caller-Timesds
vot you s th Bst of th Bst?MSCiscertainlyadreamcometruewhereyoucan
designyourownicecreamcombination.
Withdozensofhomemadeflavorsavailable,hand-dippedwaffleconesandbowls,andover50differentMixinstoputintotheicecream.Goodcustomerserviceisourprideandpriority.Thanks,CorpusChristi.
rds choi:BaskinRobbins,FrozenCustard&Grill,TCBY
Fy rosnthl with a sundae and a cone at the Marble Slab Creamery at Saratoga andStaples. The company won for the Ice Cream category.
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Kikos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
n 5514EverhartRoadn 991-1211n www.kikosmexicanfood.com
Why dd heCaller-timesredervoe you he Be of he Be?Ourbeefskirtsarefreshandmade
toorder.Wevebeenusingthesamegradeofskirtforthepast30years.
Reder Choce:AcapulcoRestaurant,LaPlayaRestaurant(multiplelocations),OnTheBorderRestaurant
GeorgeTuley/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
Kko zzlng f served by Alfonso Villanueva Jr.Kikos won the Fajitas category.
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Jasons Delin 1416AirlineRoad,5325Sara-togaBlvd.
n 854-5446,980-8300n www.jasonsdeli.com
Wy t caller-Timesrr vt y t Bt t Bt? CustomerstodaydemandvalueortheirhardearnedmoneyandthatsexactlywhattheygetatJasonsDeli.Thisyearweaccomplishedthetripleplayoeliminatingalltrans-atsromourmenu,MSG,andhighruc-tosecornsyrupromourood.Realoodiswhatwedeliveroneveryplate.
Rr c:MaggiesPizzaKitchen,NolansRestau-rant,SilveradoSmokehouse
neW ResTauRanT
Bistro DAsian 6646S.StaplesSt.,Suite100n 992-0470n www.bistrodasiatx.com
Wy t caller-Timesrr vt y t Bt t Bt? BistroDAsiawaspickedBestotheBestbecauseothequal-ityoood,atmosphereandoutstandingcustomerservice.Comeinandtryournewentreesandlunchspecials.Wewouldliketothankalloourcustomersorvotingorusandwehopetoseeyouagainsoon.
Rr c:McAlistersDeli,RailroadSeaoodStation,SeorJaimesMexicanRestau-rant&Cantina
Pizza
Pizza Hutn Multiplelocationsn www.pizzahut.com
Wy tcaller-Times
rr vt y t Bt t Bt?Westriveeverydaytoprovideourcustomersthebestproduct,deliveredontimeatareasonablepriceandeachtimebyriendlyPizzaHutemployee.WearepleasedourcustomersvotedusNo.1.WethankthecommunityorrecognizingoureortsandillcontinuetodoourbesttoprovideCorpusChristithemostPizzaHuthastooer.Rr c:B&JsPizza,DentonisPizza,MaggiesPizzaKitchen
saLad BaR
Jasons Delin 1416AirlineRoad,5325SaratogaBlvd.n 854-5446,980-8300n www.jasonsdeli.com
Wy t caller-Timesrrvt y t Bt t Bt? Oursaladbarislikeallourood:itsmaderomwhatwecallrealingredients!NoMSG,notrans-atsandnohighructosecornsyrup.Ourcustomersdemandqualityandreshnessandthatswhattheyfndonoursaladbar.
Rr c:GoldenCorral,K-BobsSteakhouse,SouperSalad
seafood
Water StreetRestaurantsn 309N.WaterSt.n 882-2211n
www.waterstreetrestaurants.com
Wy t caller-Timesrrvt y t Bt t Bt? Weareortunatetohavelong-tenuredandexperiencedrontlinemanagementteamsinourrestau-rants.Ourpeoplemaintainhighpurchasingspecifcations,theyinsistonconsistent,accurateexecutionoourrecipes,andunderstandthatourbusinessultimatelyexistsorthebeneftotheguest.
Rr c:KingSeaood,RedLobster,TheBigFisherman
smooThies
Keva Juicen 6418S.StaplesSt.SuiteEn 992-7575n www.kevajuice.com
Wy t caller-Timesrrvt y t Bt t Bt? KevaJuiceblendsthebesttasting,andhealthiest,
ruitsmoothiesintown.Theyhaveewercaloriesthanotherbrandsandarepackedwithruits,at-reeyogurt,ruitjuices,sherbetsandat-reemilk.Theyneverhaveaddedsugarsorsyrups.Theytastegreatandaregreatoryou.
Rr c:JambaJuice,LaPaletera,SmoothieKing
sushi
GeorgeTuley/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
T l brt Jdl was thewinner in itscategory.
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Caller-Times
Kv J gr slby Kg with a variety of smoothies: raspberry pucker, peach treaty,leprechaun lime and cranberry kicker. The store was chosen Best of the Best for Smoothies.
Sangs Imperial Cafen 4650CoronaDriven 808-8881n www.sangscae.com
Wy t caller-Timesrr vt y t Bt t Bt? WegraciouslythankthepeopleoCor-
pusChristiorchoosingusastheNo.1sushirestaurant.Ourcommitmentwillalwaysbetoprovideyouwiththereshestsushiandinnovativerollsinanelegantandexcitingatmosphere.Weareotenimitatedbutneverdupli-cated.ThankyouandGodbless.
Rr c:AkasJapaneseRestaurant,H-E-B,IchibanJapaneseSeaoodBuet
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SteakS Wine SeleCtion
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SteakS
Nikos Steakhousen 5409SaratogaBlvd.n 992-2333n www.nikossteakhouse.com
Wy Caller-timesrrsv yu s Bs f Bs?WeuseonlyUSDAchoiceandcertiedBlackAngusbee.Oursteaksaredryagedortenderness.Eachsteakiscookedtoorderoverourallwood-burninggrillusingmesquitewood,nogasorcharcoal.Oursecretbastingsteaksauceispasseddownthroughthreegenerations.
Rrs Cc:Katz21Steaks&Spirits,Long-hornSteak&Ale,OutbackSteakhouse
Wine SeleCtion
Liquid Townn Multiplelocations
n www.liquidtown.com
Wy Caller-timesrrs
v yu s Bs f Bs?
Wehavethemostextensivewineselection
anywhereinSouthTexas.Peopleasaras
Austin,Houston,SanAntonioandDallascome
herejusttobuywine.Ourservice,pricesand
staaresecondtonone.Andjustsoyouknow
wehavethebiggestbeerselectionintown.
Rrs Cc:
H-E-B,Katz21Steaks&Spirits,
RepublicoTexasBar&Grill
WingS
Wingstopn 5821WeberRoad,
4918AyersStreet,Suite102n 855-8899,850-9464n www.wingstop.com
Wy Caller-timesrrsv yu s Bs f Bs? AtWingstop,ourwingsaremadereshtoorder;wingsareneverunderaheatlamp.Wehavenine
favorsavailabletosuiteveryonespalate.Ouridesandspecialtydipsaremadereshdaily.Weoerreshandhotoodalongwithasmiletoallourguests.
Rrs Cc:BualoWildWings,Hooters,Wings&More
SandWiCheS
Subway
Rrs Cc:JasonsDeli,MaggiesPizzaKitchen,NolansRestaurant
Cry Zmr (f) and Shawn Hanson hold magnums of wine in the wine section of the Liquid Town at Alamedaand Everhart. The company was chosen for its Wine Selection.
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2008New
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855-7346
3435 S. Alameda
Next toDriscoll Childrens
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BAY AREA
985-1418
7121 SPID
In the Bay AreaMedical Office
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caller.com/bestofthebestHobby Lobbyreade choie:Gatherings, Jo-AnnFabric and Craft Store,Michaels Art & Craft s
Emma Haod, 5,examinesChristmasornaments at
Hobby Lobby,winner in the
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Edwin Watts Golf Shopn 4526S.PadreIslandDriven 852-0358
Why dd he Caller-timesread-
ers ve y as he Bes heBes?EdwinWattshasbeenhelpinggol-ersintheCorpusChristiareaor26years.Ourstaisextremelyknowl-edgeableandhasextensivetrainingincustomfttinggolequipment.Weknowourcustomersverywellandarecommittedtoprovidingthebest
serviceanywhere.
Readers Chce:AcademySports&Outdoors,GabeLozanoSr.Gol
Center,TheGolShop
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Edw Was G Sh waschosen as winner in theGolf Equipment/Supplies
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retail services
HardWare supplies
Home DepotJeWelry pHarmaCy/
drug store
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Consignment store
Pams Resale Boutiquen 525EverhartRoadn 853-9428n www.myspace.com/pamsresaleboutique
Wh h Caller-times v h B h B?PamsBoutiqueoerscurrentstylesomid-rangeandhigh-endclothingoralloccasionsandsizesinawell-organizedenvironment.Approximatelyone-quarterothemerchandiseisbrandnew.Pamsstaareriendly,knowledgeableandhelpul.Ourcustomersknowthattheycandressinstyleorless.
r Chc:EndlessTreasureResaleBoutique,JypsysTreasureConsignment,OnceUponAChild
Home Depotn Multiplelocationsn www.homedepot.com
Wh h Caller-times v h B h B?Weoeralargeselectionohardwaresuppliestofteverycustomersneedsatalowretailprice.Wehavevalued,knowledgeableassociatesreadyandwillingtohelpourcustomersfndtherighttoolorthejob.
r Chc:ceHardware,
EagleLock&Key,Lowes
Susanns Custom Jewelersn 4254S.AlamedaSt.n 991-7565
Wh h Caller-times v hB h B?Susannsiscelebrating25yearsodeliveringour
mostimportantcommodity-extraordinarycustomerservice.AstheexclusiveRolex,DavidYurman,JohnHardy,MikimotoandStar129dealer,weoertheinestqualitywithuniquestylinginthemostdesired
linesintheindustry.
r Chc:BerrysJewelers,DusteesFashionAccessories&Jewelry,FineJewelryOutlet
mattresses
Mattress Firmn Multiplelocations
Wh h Caller-times v h B h B?AterreceivingourfrstBestotheBestawardin1997,
MattressFirmhascontinuedodeliverauniqueandsatis-yingshoppingexperience.Weunderstandeveryonehasdierentsleepneeds,andwestrivetohelpourcommunitygetthegreatnightssleepwealldeserve.
r Chc:BraslausFineHomeFurnish-ings,CantwellMattressCo.,ChubbysMattress
musiCalinstruments
Sound Vibrationsn 1638S.StaplesSt.n 884-8981n www.soundvibrations.com
Wh h Caller-times v hB h B?
SoundVibrationscaresaboutitscustomers.WehavethelargestselectioninSouthexasoguitars,amps,drums,keyboards,recordingandlightingequipmentandsoundsystems.SoundVibra-tionshasaservicedepart-mentsecondtonone.Ourmottois:Iwecannotserviceit,wewillnotsellit.
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ClawsonsMusic,GuitarCenter,outhTexasMusicMart
drug store
Walgreensr Chc:CVSPharmacy,H-E-B,Wal-Mart
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First Cash Pawnn 2104MorganAve.n 888-6868
Wh h Caller-times v h B h B?AtFirstCashweliketokeepthingssimple.Weliketotreatcustomersthewayweliketo
betreatedwhenweareoutshopping.Theresnodoubtthatourextensivemonthlytrainingpayshugedividendsingivingourcustomerser-vicethatpersonaltouch.Wetakeprideingreetingeverycustomer.
r Chc:CashAmericaPawn,EZPawn,ModernPawn
offiCe supplies
Ofce Depotr Chc:Fed-ExKinkos,GulCoastPaperCo.,Wal-Mart
sporting goods
Academy Sports& Outdoorsn 5001S.PadreIslandDriven 986-7200n www.Academy.com
Wh h Caller-times v hB h B?AcademySports&Outdoorshasthebestbrandsatlowpriceseveryday.Wewanttobetheoutdoor,sports,andliestylestoreochoicebycontinuouslyadaptingtoour
customerschangingneeds.Ourloyalcustomersmakeuswhatweare.
r Chc:HestFitnessProducts,MirasSports&More,Wal-Mart
sHoes
Dillards
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Corpus Christidult Day Care
n 2020GolliharRoadn 855-5050
W caller-timesa a B f B?CorpusChristiAdultDayCareishonoredtohavereceivedtheNo.
1BestotheBestoriveyears.Ourclientsandamilieshavesharedwiththeirriendsallthewonderulexperiencestheyhaveatthecenter.Wewelcomethecommunitytovisitourbeautiul
centerandenjoytheholidays.
ra c:ArborAdultDayCare,MentalHealth&MentalRetardationCenteroNuecesCounty,TexasAdultDayCare
child dAy cAre
TrinityLutheran Churchn 220516thSt.n 884-6009n www.trinitylutherancc.org
W caller-timesa a B f B?TrinityLutheranPreschoolisa
cozyplacewithteachersandami-liesworkingtogethertonurtureitschildrenacademically,sociallyand
spiritually.Ithassupersta,greatstudent/teacherratios,newlyrenovatedrooms,centrallocation,mid-rangepricing,convenienthoursandavarietyoschedules.
ra c:AlamedaSchool&Childcare,HappyChildDayCare,SecondBaptistChurch
computer repAir
Best Buyn 4717S.PadreIslandDriven 857-8300n www.bestbuy.com
W caller-timesa a B f B?WearepleasedthattheCaller-imesreaderspickedBestBuy
GeekSquadastheBestotheBest
incomputerrepair.OurcommittedGeekSquademployeesarecerti-fedtonotonlyrepaircomputers,butalsotooptimizenewcomput-erstoperormtoeachoourcus-tomersneeds.
ra c:CompuMaster,DoctorNerd,TheLaptopShop
Peerless Cleanersn Multiplelocationsn www.peerlesscleaners.com
W caller-timesa a B f B?PeerlessCleanershasbeeninthedrycleaningand
laundrybusinessintheCoastalBendsince1937.PeerlesshasbeenvotedBestotheBestor13yearsbecauseweconsistentlyoerourcustomersthebestpossibleserviceandhavethebesttrainedemployeesinthebusiness.
ra c:A-1DryCleaners,CarrsCleaners,JRViolaCleaners
equipment rentAl
B&T Rentsn 1321S.StaplesSt.n 884-6238
mAiling services
1-Stop Mail Service Inc.ra c:BoxBrothers,GulCoastMailingService,UPSStore
W caller-timesa a B f B?B&TRentshasbeeninCorpusChristisince1938;thatsover70yearsoserviceandexperiencetothecommunityandsurround-ingarea.Notonlyhastherebeenthree
generationsothesameamilytakingcareothebusinessbutalsothreegenerationsoamiliesascustomers.
ra c:ButlersRental&Sales,HomeDepot,UnitedRentals
s f a pcaare (from
left) KrystalPerez, GarryJackson andBlanca Loera.The companywas the win-
ner in theDry Cleaningcategory.PaulIverson/
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42 bestofthebestSunday, December 14, 2008
services
Haircuts
Supercuts
Hair coloring motorcyclE salEs/sErvicE
Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson/Buell
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Supercutsn Multiplelocations
Wh dd he caller-timesede e he Bef he Be?Ourstyliststakeprideintheirworkandourcustomersarethemostimportantpartoourbusi-ness.Weenjoybeingactiveandupportourcommunityanytime.earelocallyownedandoper-
atedandourstahavebeenwithusormanyyears.Weoertrendy,updatedstylesandnewservicesorourclients.
rede che:BellaBellaHairSalon,CostCutters,Salon
Palomo
Cost Cuttersn Multiplelocations
Wh dd he caller-timesede e he Be f he Be?Wearededicatedtoeduca-tion,attendinghairshowsand
seminars,tryingnewproductsand
oeringnewservices.Wekeepupdatedandcurrentonallnewtechniques.Ourmastercoloristsunderstandcolorandtaketheirtimetoensuretheyunderstandwhattheclientiswantingtoseeinthemirroreveryday.
rede che:BellaBellaHair
Salon,DolceDivino,Supercuts
Hair ExtEnsions
Bella Bella ExclusiveHair Salonn 6033WeberRoadn 806-2849n www.bellabellahairsalon.com
Wh dd he caller-times
ede e he Bef he Be?OurextraordinarycustomerserviceandmodernizedstylehasplacedusNo.1inusionhairextensions.Customerswantchangebuttheyalsowanttoknowwhatlooksgoodandwhatdoesnt.Thisiswhatseparatesusromtherest.Weconsultthencreateauniquestyle.
rede che:Alpha&
OmegaSalon&Spa,MichellesSalon,Salon404
nail salon
The WoodhouseDay Span 6000S.StaplesSt.,Ste.410n 985-8488n www.corpus.woodhousespas.com
Wh dd he caller-timesede e he Bef he Be?eexceedourguestsexpecta-
tionsatTheWoodhouseDaySpa.Welovepamperingeachandeveryguestthatvisitsourspa.Wehaveacaringstathattrulyloveswhatheydoortheguests.Itgivesusallasenseoaccomplishmenthenourguestsleaverelaxedandtressree.Welovewhatwedo.
rede che:Alpha&OmegaSalon&Spa,BellaBellaalon,RomanticNails
FunEral HomE
Seaside Memorial Park& Funeral Homen 4357OceanDriven 992-9411n www.seasideuneral.com
Wh dd he caller-times
ede e he Be f he Be?OurdedicatedstawithmanyyearsoexperiencehelpmakeSeasidethepremiercemeteryanduneralhomeintheCoastalBend.Wehaveabeautiulacilitylocatedbythecoast.Weoeruniqueser-viceoptions,alwaystryingtomakeeacharrangementpersonalandindividualizedoreachamily.
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CageMillsFuneralHome,MemoryGardensFuneralHome,TrevioFuneralHome
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Walgreens
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n Multiplelocationsn www.walgreens.com
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e he Be f he Be?WalgreensishonoredtobevotedNo.1inthephotoprocessingcat-
egory.Photocustomerscanalsouploadpicturestowalgreens.comandsharewithamilyandriendsanywhere.
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Annette McPherson Photography & Design
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sign making
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oourcustomersbypro-ducingqualitysignswithaquickturnaroundorover15years.Ourexperiencedandriendlystadomorethanjusttakeyourorder;theyoersignsolutionstomeetyourneedsinthetimerameyouneedthem.Howastisast?Whenyouneedit!
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Mall Shoe Servicerede che:GulwayBoot&ShoeRepair,ParkdaleShoeService
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PaulIverson/SpecialtotheCaller-Times
the ff f m she see, which won Best of the Best forshoe repair, includes ( from left) Sam Ruiz, Jesse Ruiz, Lettie
Ruiz and Rick Zuniga.
H l lpez works on the hair of another stylist,
Monica Benavidez, at Cost Cutters, Best of the Best winner forHair Coloring.
Corpus Christi Harley Davidson/Buell
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Wh dd he caller-timesede e he Be f he Be?AtCorpusChristiHarley-David-sonwehopetocreatecustomersorliethroughexcellentcus-tomerservice.Wetrytocreateenthusiasmorthewholemotor-cyclingliestylewitheventsandactivities.Everydayourstaenjoysulillingcustomerdreams
inowningaHarley-Davidson
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Favorite elementary School Favorite high School
Carroll High School in education Since opening its
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Grant Middle Schooln 4350Aaronn 878-1860n grant.ccisd.us
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otheBestbecauseoluck;itistheBestotheBestbecauselikeaclo-ver,weallcometogetherasonetorepresentourschool.Grantislikeaclover.Eachleaetrepresentsagradelevel:6th,7th,8th.
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Carroll High Schooln 5301WeberRoadn 853-0151n carroll.ccisd.us
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ineducation.Sinceopeningitsdoorsin1957,Carrollhastakengreatprideinprovidingafrstclasseducationoritsstudentsthroughuniqueprograms.Thanks,CorpusChristi,or
yoursupport.Wereproudtoserveyou.
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Jones Elementaryn 7533LipesBlvd.n 994-3674n jones.ccisd.us
W caller-timess s Bs f Bs?WhenyouwalkthroughthedoorsatJonesElementary,youcan
eelthewarmth.Aparentstated,
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Taxi SeRviCe
Green-N-Go Cab Co.n 4905 Neptune St.n 299-9999n www.greengocabcc.com
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second to no cab company inSouth Texas. Fully computerizeddispatching, in-car credit cardswipes and all of our drivershave background checks. Thankyou Corpus Christi for makingus No. 1.
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SanbornsTravel Servicen 3823 S. Alameda St.n 855-3351n www.sanbornstravel.com
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rdrs t u st Bst f t Bst?Travel planning by travel pro-
fessionals. Planning travel since1965 for the Coastal Bend Arearesidents. Specializing in cruises,tours, spas, resorts, hotels andinternational custom travelplanning. We are a member ofVirtuoso Specialist in the Art ofTravel.
Rdrs Cc: Carefree Travel& Cruises, Litton Travel & Trea-sures, Major Travel
Susanns Custom JewelersRdrs Cc:Aframs Jewelers, Berrys Jewelers, Salems in the Mall
WiReleSS phone SeRviCe
SprintW dd t Caller-Timesrdrs t u st Bst f t Bst?This year at Sprint we have
worked harder than ever to giveour customers outstanding ser-
vice. With the roll-out of our RedCarpet Service and our new ReadyNow for your phone, our custom-ers have the opportunity to usetheir phones to the fullest.
Rdrs Cc:AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless
Wtcmkr Mrcd Muz works at Susanns Custom Jewelers, which was selected Best of theBest in Watch Repair.
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