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Shug's Bagels
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Heart O' Texas Red Ale by Four Corners Brewing Company
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The Liquid Nitrogen Margarita at Beto and Son
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Selda Mediterranean
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Milagro Taco Cantina
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DL Mack's
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Tea at TASCHEN (The Joule)
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Odelay
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Thai Spice
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Szechuan Fish Soup at B2J Suncai Soup
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Nuno's Tacos and Vegmex Grill
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La Me
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Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
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Brothers Products Dallas
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Tongue in Cheek
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Jasmine Market and Café
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Quality First Auto Service
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Red Star Bicycles
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Glo Sun Spa
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Amanda Dalton School of Dance
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Botanica Esoterica
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Micro Center
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Sweet Salon
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Maggie Moore, Maggie's Beauty Bar
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Modified Home
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North Haven Gardens
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Carl Hallowell
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Scheels
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Carl Block
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Sunnyland Outdoor Living
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24 Hour Rodriguez Tire Shop
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Fleet Feet Dallas
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Common Ground Games
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The Social Chica
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Metzger Vintage Audio
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Liv Hovde
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Jalen Brunson, Mavericks
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Reverchon Park
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Lorenzo Hotel
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Theatre Three
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Paradiso
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Mexican Bar Company
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Las Palmas
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Texas Live!
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Armoury D.E.
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Meddlesome Moth
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Ebb & Flow
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Hudson House
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The Biscuit Bar
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The Fifth
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St. Pete's Dancing Marlin
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Deep Cuts Dallas
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Norma's Café
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White Rhino Coffee
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Cowtown Dogs
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The Yard Milkshake Bar
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Terilli's
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bbbop Seoul Kitchen
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Lockwood Distilling Company
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Chet's Dallas
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Federales
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E-Bar Tex Mex
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Café Izmir Mediterranean Tapas
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Meridian
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Ozona Grill & Bar
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Pho is for Lovers
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Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
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Wabi House
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Taqueria el Arquito
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Cindi's New York Deli & Bakery
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Shell Shack
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Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse
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Sushi Marquee
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Ojeda's
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Bangkok City Restaurant
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Spiral Diner and Bakery
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Sixty Vines
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Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Food
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Frankie's Downtown
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Dallas Comedy Club
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It'll Do Club
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One Eyed Penguin
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Round-Up Saloon
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Zatar Lebanese Tapas & Bar
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The Back 9
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House of Blues
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Texas Live!
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The Revel Patio Grill
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Amplified
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HG Sply Co.
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Stan's Blue Note
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The Village
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Squared Away
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European Wax Center
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Common Ground Games
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DFW CBD & Wellness
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CBD Kratom
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University of North Texas
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Joe C. Hockaday CPA
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Dr. Rick Ranen - Superior Smiles
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Barkin' Creek at The Village
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Milner & Finn
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Star Tutoring Centers
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ER of Texas
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Tom Barrett Optical
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Webb Family Law
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Dallas Farmers Market
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Lone Star Fence & Construction
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Floor Coverings International
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Nebraska Furniture Mart
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North Haven Gardens
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Spire Construction and Remodeling
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Linger at The Village
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Avalon Salon and Spa
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Johnny Rodriguez
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Lorenzo Hotel
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The Statler
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Texas Ace Heating & Air
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Healthedly Insurance Services
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
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Earth Green Lands
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Culwell & Son
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SafeHaven Pest Control
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Hollywood Feed
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Hilton Realty Advisors
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Bryan Batchelder - Central Metro Real Estate
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Verde Roofing & Solar
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Edgemere
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Avalon Salon and Spa
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The Gas Pipe
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Dolly Python
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Good Records
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Tootsie's
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The Color Run
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Plano Balloon Festival - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and 1k
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Free Play Arcade
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Bike Mart Richardson
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Main Event
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Summit Climbing, Yoga and Fitness
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Camp Gladiator
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Stevens Park Golf Course
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Mohler MMA
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TITLE Boxing Club
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SESSION
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Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
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Best Cold Brew Coffee
Noble Coyote Cold-Brewed Coffee
Best Cookies
Kessler Baking Studio
Best Ice Cream
Parlor's Ice Creams
Best Daiquiri
Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory
Best Deli
Cindi's New York Deli and Restaurant
Best Dim Sum
Bushi Bushi
Best Food Truck
Easy Slider
Best Diner
The String Bean Restaurant
Best Fried Bologna Sandwich
Hillside Tavern
Best Fried Chicken
Roots Southern Table
Best Game Restaurant
Farm+Feed
Best Pub Grub
Harwood Arms
Best Gas Station Burrito
Montes Burritos
Best Hole in the Wall Hideaway
Samad's Café
Best Hot Chicken
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Best Indian
Urban Tadka
Best Italian Restaurant
Partenope
Best Japanese Restaurant
Tei-An
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
The Stix Icehouse
Best Kouign-amann
Village Baking Company
Best Late-Night Grub
Shug's Bagels
Best Local Beer
Heart O' Texas Red Ale by Four Corners Brewing Company
Best Lunch Destination to Bring the Entire Family
Dallas Farmers Market
Best Margarita
The Liquid Nitrogen Margarita at Beto and Son
Best Middle-Of-Nowhere Pizza Parlor
Andrea's Pizza
Best New Restaurant
Revolver Taco Lounge Gastro Cantina
Best Patio
Smoky Rose
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Selda Mediterranean
Best Pizza
Thunderbird Pies
Best Queso
Meso Maya
Best Place for Breakfast
Mercat Bistro
Best Ramen
Ichigoh Ramen
Best Restaurant Email List
Cattleack Barbecue
Best Tasting Menu
Petra and the Beast
Best Salad
Snappy Salads
Best Salsa
El Vecino
Best Sandwich Shop
Jimmy's Food Store
Best Seafood Restaurant
TJ's Seafood Market and Grill
Best Smoothies
The GEM Organic Food & Juice
Best Soup
Marshmallow Soup at rise
Best Steakhouse
Dakota's Steakhouse
Best Street Food
Hawker's Asian Street Food
Best Sunday Brunch
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
Best Sushi
Sushi Robota
Best Tamales and Tortillas
Molino Oloyo
Best Taqueria
Milagro Taco Cantina
Best Tavern-Style Pizza
DL Mack's
Best Tea Service
Tea at TASCHEN (The Joule)
Best Tex-Mex
Odelay
Best Thai
Thai Spice
Best Unique Eats
Szechuan Fish Soup at B2J Suncai Soup
Best Vegan
Nuno's Tacos and Vegmex Grill
Best Vietnamese
La Me
Best Weekday Lunch Spot
Y.O. Ranch Steakhouse
Best Stall At The Dallas Farmers Market
Brothers Products Dallas
Best Ice
Twice the Ice
Best Drive-Thru Ice Cream
Tongue in Cheek
Best Mediterranean Supermarket
Jasmine Market and Café
Shopping & Services
Best Auto Mechanic in the 'Burbs
Quality First Auto Service
Best Bicycle Shop
Red Star Bicycles
Best Print Shop
AlphaGraphics
Best Cigar Shop
Cigar Art
Best Convenience Store
7-Eleven at Preston and Alpha Roads
Best Costume Shop
Norcostco Theatrical Supply
Best Cryotherapy
Glo Sun Spa
Best Dance Studio
Amanda Dalton School of Dance
Best Witch Shop
Botanica Esoterica
Best DVD Store
Movie Trading Company
Best Electronics Store
Micro Center
Best Emergency Appliance Repair
All Dallas Appliance
Best Eyebrow Threading
Sweet Salon
Best Facialist
Maggie Moore, Maggie's Beauty Bar
Best Furniture Store
Modified Home
Best Garden Store
North Haven Gardens
Best Traditional Japanese Tattoo Artist
Carl Hallowell
Best Gift Shop
Favor the Kind
Best Glam
Lust In Beauté Studio
Best Homelessness Service Provider
OurCalling
Best Hotel
The Kimpton Pittman Hotel
Best Vape Store
VaporScape
Best Women's Boots
City Boots
Best Jeweler
Seema & Co. Jewelry
Best Liquor Store
Lakewood Medallion
Best Local Delta-9 Gummies
Wyatt Purp
Best Locksmith
A-1 Locksmith Security & Safes
Best Massage Therapist
Alexandria Fairbairn, Sacred Oasis Massage
Best Medical Spa
Modern Medical Spa
Best Men's Clothing
Nylo Wool
Best Hats
Bumble & Brim Hat Co.
Best New Record Shop
Black Cat Records N Comics
Best Online Pharmacy
Cost Plus Drugs
Best Pet Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Best Women's Clothing Store
By Elia De León
Best Place to Buy a Musical Instrument
Sam Ash
Best Tailor
Harry's Tailor Shop
Best Vinyl Store
Forever Young
Best Plant Bar
Jade and Clover
Best Place to Buy a Skateboard
The Point Skate Shop
Best Place to Buy a Suit
The Man's Shop by Wally Hardin
Best Salon
House of Dear
Best Place to Buy a Vespa
Kyle's Scooter Shop
Best Place to Buy Camping Gear
Scheels
Best Place To Buy Hemp Products
Dreads Dispensary
Best Place to Hear Texas Authors
Deep Vellum Bookstore
Best Potter
Carl Block
Best Place to Buy Outdoor Furniture
Sunnyland Outdoor Living
Best Place to Get a New Tire Overnight
24 Hour Rodriguez Tire Shop
Best Place to Buy Running Gear
Fleet Feet Dallas
Best Board Game Store
Common Ground Games
Best Pop-Up Market
The Social Chica
Best Snip Trip
H. Jake Porter, M.D.
Best Space to Work
Westlake Brewery
Best Sporting Goods Store
Sun & Ski Sports
Best Themed Pop-Up Shop
Stranger Things Store
Best Vintage Audio Equipment Repair
Metzger Vintage Audio
Best Wax Studio
Le Cera Boutique Waxing Studio
Best Weekend Getaway Destination
Prince Solms Inn
Sports & Recreation
Best Bare-Knuckle Boxer
"Brutal" Johnny Bedford
Best Esports Team
OpTic Texas
Best Go-Karting Spot For Adults
Andretti Indoor Go Karting
Best High School National Championship Run
Hebron High School
Best Jogging Trail
Trinity Skyline Trail
Best Nature Preserve
Joppa Preserve
Best Newcomer
Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
Best Place To Get Lost
Oak Cliff Nature Preserve
Best Place To Learn Judo
Eastside Dojo
Best Place To Learn Table Tennis
Dallas-Fort Worth Table Tennis Club
Best Place To Play Indoor Soccer
Soccer Spectrum
Best Cycling Trail
Santa Fe Trail
Best Place to Ride Horses
Ascend Camp and Retreat Center
Best Place to Swim in Fresh Water
Ray Roberts Lake
Best Place To Take Adult Swim Lessons
Dallas Swim
Best Place to Take Your Dog on a Hike
Trinity Forest Trail
Best Place to Watch a Big Game
Texas Live!
Best Player of the Year You've Never Heard Of
Chris Dickens
Best Playground
Hope Park at Frisco Commons Park
Best Pool For Kids
Jack Carter Pool
Best Rising Star, Tennis Edition
Liv Hovde
Best Sailing Lake
Lake Grapevine
Best Surprise Playoff Performance
Jalen Brunson, Mavericks
Best Sports Venue
American Airlines Center
Best Spot for a Picnic
Reverchon Park
Best Team
Golden Bears, South Oak Cliff High School
Best Races
Dallas Athletes Racing
Best Youth Tournament
Dallas Cup
Readers' Choice
Best Art Festival
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
Best Art Gallery
Dallas Contemporary
Best Gun/Shooting Range
Eagle Gun Range
Best Movie Theater
The Texas Theatre
Best Museum
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Best Music Festival
So What?! Music Festival
Best Music Radio Station
91.7 KXT
Best Neighborhood
Lakewood
Best Swimming Pool (TIE)
Lorenzo Hotel
Best Swimming Pool (TIE)
The Village Country Club
Best Tattoo Artist
Allen Paulson, Change of Tides Tattoo
Best Tattoo Studio
Franklin's Tattoo and Supply
Best Theatre (TIE)
Theatre Three
Best Theatre (TIE)
Irving Arts Center
Best Trivia Night
Monotone Trivia at Vector Brewing
Best All-Around Restaurant - All DFW
Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse
Best All-Around Restaurant - Design District
Meddlesome Moth
Best All-Around Restaurant – Downtown
3 Eleven Kitchen & Cocktails
Best All-Around Restaurant – East Dallas
Dahlia Bar & Bistro
Best All-Around Restaurant – Frisco
Sushi Marquee
Best All-Around Restaurant - North Dallas
Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse
Best All-Around Restaurant – Oak Cliff
Paradiso
Best All-Around Restaurant – Plano (TIE)
Mexican Bar Company
Best All-Around Restaurant – Plano (TIE)
Lita's La Mexicana
Best All-Around Restaurant – Uptown
Las Palmas
Best Barbecue Restaurant
Pecan Lodge
Best Bartender
Chris Rountree, Dahlia Bar & Bistro
Best Beer Selection
Texas Live!
Best Bloody Mary
Ozona Grill & Bar
Best Breakfast Restaurant
Cindi's New York Deli & Bakery
Best Breakfast Taco
Taqueria el Arquito
Best Brunch – All DFW
Armoury D.E.
Best Brunch – Design District
Meddlesome Moth
Best Brunch – Downtown
Ebb & Flow
Best Brunch – East Dallas
Hudson House
Best Brunch – Frisco
The Biscuit Bar
Best Brunch – North Dallas
The Fifth
Best Brunch – Plano
Ebb & Flow
Best Brunch – Uptown
Bread Winners Café & Bakery
Best Burger
Shady's
Best Business Lunch
St. Pete's Dancing Marlin
Best Butcher
Deep Cuts Dallas
Best Chicken Fried Steak
Norma's Café
Best Chinese Restaurant
Royal China
Best Cocktail Bar
The Tipsy Alchemist
Best Coffee Shop
White Rhino Coffee
Best Comfort Food
Cindi's New York Deli & Bakery
Best Dessert
Cheesecake Royale
Best Diner
Original Market Diner
Best Doughnut
Hypnotic Donuts & Chicken Biscuits
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Meridian
Best French Fries
St. Pete's Dancing Marlin
Best Fried Chicken
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Best Hot Dog
Cowtown Dogs
Best Ice Cream, Gelato or Frozen Treat
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Best Indian Restaurant
India Palace
Best Italian Restaurant
Terilli's
Best Korean Restaurant
bbbop Seoul Kitchen
Best Late Night Restaurant
Felix Culpa
Best Local Beer
Dallas Blonde, Deep Ellum Brewing Co.
Best Local Brewery
Vector Brewing
Best Local Coffee Roasters
Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters
Best Local Distillery
Lockwood Distilling Company
Best Mac & Cheese
Chet's Dallas
Best Margarita (TIE)
Federales
Best Margarita (TIE)
E-Bar Tex Mex
Best Mediterranean Restaurant
Café Izmir Mediterranean Tapas
Best Nashville Hot Chicken
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Best New Restaurant – All DFW
Meridian
Best Patio
Ozona Grill & Bar
Best Pho
Pho is for Lovers
Best Pizza Restaurant
Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar
Best Ramen
Wabi House
Best Salsa
Taqueria el Arquito
Best Sandwich
Cindi's New York Deli & Bakery
Best Seafood
Shell Shack
Best Steakhouse
Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse
Best Sushi
Sushi Marquee
Best Taqueria
Taqueria el Arquito
Best Tex-Mex
Ojeda's
Best Thai Restaurant
Bangkok City Restaurant
Best Vegetarian or Vegan Restaurant
Spiral Diner and Bakery
Best Vietnamese Restaurant
Pho is for Lovers
Best Wine Selection
Sixty Vines
Best Wine/Liquor Store
Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Food
Best Wings
Frankie's Downtown
Best Bottle Service
PM Lounge
Best Comedy Club
Dallas Comedy Club
Best Country Bar
Billy Bob's Texas
Best Dance Club
It'll Do Club
Best Dive Bar
One Eyed Penguin
Best Gay Bar
Round-Up Saloon
Best Happy Hour
Texas Live!
Best Hookah Lounge
Zatar Lebanese Tapas & Bar
Best Karaoke Night
The Back 9
Best Live Music Venue (over 500 capacity) (TIE)
House of Blues
Best Live Music Venue (over 500 capacity) (TIE)
Texas Live!
Best Live Music Venue (under 500 capacity)
The Revel Patio Grill
Best Rock Bar
Amplified
Best Rooftop Bar
HG Sply Co.
Best Sports Bar
Stan's Blue Note
Best Apartment Community - All DFW
The Village
Best Barbershop
Squared Away
Best Brow Studio
European Wax Center
Best Card or Game Store
Common Ground Games
Best CBD Shop (TIE)
DFW CBD & Wellness
Best CBD Shop (TIE)
CBD Kratom
Best College or University
University of North Texas
Best CPA
Joe C. Hockaday CPA
Best Dentist
Dr. Rick Ranen - Superior Smiles
Best Doggie Daycare
Barkin' Creek at The Village
Best DUI Attorney or Firm
Milner & Finn
Best Educational Institute or Academic Service
Star Tutoring Centers
Best Emergency Room
ER of Texas
Best Eyewear Selection
Tom Barrett Optical
Best Family Law Attorney or Firm
Webb Family Law
Best Farmers Market
Dallas Farmers Market
Best Fencing Company
Lone Star Fence & Construction
Best Flooring Installer
Floor Coverings International
Best Furniture Store
Nebraska Furniture Mart
Best Garden Center
North Haven Gardens
Best General Contractor
Spire Construction and Remodeling
Best Gift Shop
Linger at The Village
Best Hair Salon
Avalon Salon and Spa
Best Hair Stylist
Johnny Rodriguez
Best Hotel (TIE)
Lorenzo Hotel
Best Hotel (TIE)
The Statler
Best HVAC Company
Texas Ace Heating & Air
Best Insurance Agent
Healthedly Insurance Services
Best Labor and Delivery Facility
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Best Landscaping Services
Earth Green Lands
Best Men's Clothing Store (TIE)
PCHLA
Best Men's Clothing Store (TIE)
Culwell & Son
Best Pest Control Company
SafeHaven Pest Control
Best Pet Store
Hollywood Feed
Best Real Estate Team
Hilton Realty Advisors
Best Realtor
Bryan Batchelder - Central Metro Real Estate
Best Roofer
Verde Roofing & Solar
Best Senior Living Community
Edgemere
Best Spa
Avalon Salon and Spa
Best Vape Shop
The Gas Pipe
Best Vintage Clothing
Dolly Python
Best Vinyl Record Store
Good Records
Best Women's Clothing Store
Tootsie's
Best 5k/Fun Run (TIE)
The Color Run
Best 5k/Fun Run (TIE)
Plano Balloon Festival - Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and 1k
Best Arcade
Free Play Arcade
Best Bike Shop
Bike Mart Richardson
Best Bowling Alley
Main Event
Best Climbing Gym
Summit Climbing, Yoga and Fitness
Best Fitness Camp
Camp Gladiator
Best Golf Course
Stevens Park Golf Course
Best Gym
Mohler MMA
Best Kickboxing
TITLE Boxing Club
Best Pilates
SESSION
Best Spin/Cycle Studio
CycleBar
Best Sporting Goods Store
Sun & Ski Sports
Best Water Park
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark
Best Yoga Studio
SunstoneFIT
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