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Cottonwood Arts Festival
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Meow Wolf
meowwolf.com/visit/grapevine
3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway, No. 253, TX
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TIE: Western Days
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TIE: Grand Prairie's Main Street Fest
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Electric Feels Studio
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Modera Trinity
moderatrinitydallas.com
2350 N. Beckley Ave., TX, 75208
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Jadewaters Resort Pool, Hilton Anatole
www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/index.do
2201 Stemmons Freeway, TX, 75207
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Dent Mechanic Group
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A-EZ Out Bail Bonds
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European Wax Center
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Texas Original
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Common Ground Games
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Cornerstone Chem-Dry
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The Green Room Hemp Dispensary
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University of North Texas
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Calhoun, Bhella & Sechrest
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Josh Hall, Lamar Street Tattoo
lamarstreettattooclub.com
1709 S. Lamar St., TX, 75202
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J. Michael Price II
jmichaelprice.com
5600 Tennyson Parkway, No. 210, TX, 75024
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Underdog Kennels
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Varghese Summersett
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TXU Energy
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Webb Family Law
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Floor Coverings International
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Home Zone Furniture
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Spire Construction & Remodeling
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Bonsai Paper Co.
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Franklin's Tattoo and Supply
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Michelle Key Bowden, Avalon Salons and Spa
avalon-salon.com
3699 McKinney Ave., TX, 75204
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Toll Brothers
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Texas AirZone
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Jason Olson - Phoenix Insurance
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Flamingo Liquor
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STAG Provisions For Men
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Green Pet Supply
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Production House
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Dallas Costume Shoppe
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Pella Windows And Doors of DFW
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The NOW Massage
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SERVPRO of Park Cities
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Circle L Solar
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Cornerstone Staffing
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Soundworks DJ Academy
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Citra Urgent Care
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Glam House Dallas
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PINSTACK
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Movement Climbing, Yoga & Fitness
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Dallas Mavericks
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Jeff Judkins, Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse
natesseafood.com
14951 Midway Rd., TX, 75001
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St. Pete's Dancing Marlin
stpetesdancingmarlin.com
2730 Commerce St., TX, 75226
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Lux Locators
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Cindi's NY Deli & Restaurant
cindisnydeli.com
11111 N. Central Expressway, TX, 75243
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The Cove at The Lakefront
thecoveatthelakefront.com
417 Lakefront Dr., TX
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YMCA Lake Highlands
https://www.ymcadallas.org/locations/lake_highlands
8920 Stults Rd., TX, 75243
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IV Nutrition
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Marsh Lane Mafia Kickboxing
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Oak Cliff Pilates
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
andrettikarting.com/thecolony
5752 Grandscape Blvd., No. 100, TX
Best Place to Play Pickleball
The Sandy Pickle at The Village
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Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Denton/Lewisville/Flower Mound
Angelina's Mexican Restaurant
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CycleBar
cyclebar.com/location/uptown-dallas
2020 Cedar Springs Rd., TX, 75201
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Fit Social Club
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Best Food Festival
Dallas Taco & Margarita Festival
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Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Addison
Nate's Seafood & Steakhouse
natesseafood.com
14951 Midway Rd., TX, 75001
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Best Local Tea Shop
Coco's Tea Room & Bistro
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Best Doughnut
Voodoo Doughnut
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Best Local Coffee Shop
TIE: Arwa Yemeni Coffee
arwayemenicoffee.com
888 S. Greenville Ave., TX, 75081
Best Local Coffee Shop
TIE: White Rhino Coffee
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Best Ice Cream, Gelato or Frozen Treat
Cauldron Ice Cream
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Best Fine Dining Restaurant
SÄ’R Steak + Spirits
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Best Tex-Mex Restaurant
TIE: Gonzalez Restaurant
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Best Mocktail
Cos-no, Beyond the Bar
Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Rockwall/Rowlett/Garland
Main Street Deli (Garland)
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Frankie's Downtown
Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Dallas
Paradiso
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Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Frisco/The Colony
The Rackhouse
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Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Plano
Kostas Greek Cafe
kostascafe.com
4914 Greenville Ave., TX, 75206
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Best New Restaurant – All DFW
Culpepper Cattle Co.
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Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Richardson
The Fifth: Fireside Patio and Bar
thefifthtx.com
2701 Custer Parkway, Ste 700, TX, 75080
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Best Thai Restaurant
Bangkok at Greenville
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Best Gentleman’s Club
Bucks Cabaret
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Best Indoor Music Venue
House of Blues
houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/dallas
2200 N. Lamar St., TX, 75202
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Best Place to Catch a DJ Set
The Church Dallas
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Best Academic or Tutoring Service
Bishop Dunne
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