BUSINESSES AT THEIR BEST
BEST ANTIQUE STORE
Downtown Mini Mall
108 and 118 N. Locust St.
940-387-0024
You never know what you might find when walking into the Downtown Mini Mall I and II. It could be treasures from your youth, a corner featuring items for a lifelong collection, or something perfect for the person who has everything. It's just that kind of place.
Filled to the brim with collectibles, odds and ends and even an Army surplus store, this is where the treasure hunters go to spend a few hours looking through the booths of more than 40 vendors. And even a few hours won't take you through the entire selection. With affordable prices and changing merchandise, it pays to revisit the mini malls frequently to see what's new and what you just can't live without.
Runner-up: Antique Gallery
Bragging rights: When Pigs Fly
BEST APARTMENTS
Preserve at Pecan Creek
6303 Shady Shores Road
940-498-1010
www.preserveatpecancreekapts.com
Nestled amid a sea of green, this apartment complex boasts location, location, location. With easy access to Interstate 35E and nearby shops, restaurants and entertainment, this complex also features such amenities as a business center, clubhouse, covered parking, a fitness center, gated access and a swimming pool. The panoramic views from the patios are filled with greenery while the interiors are designed with tall, 9-foot ceilings and extras including garden tubs and large walk-in closets. Some units also include stone-covered fireplaces and built-in entertainment centers.
The quiet surroundings make it a popular spot among those looking for apartments. The site also is part of a larger 450-acre master-planned community.
Runner-up: Coronado North
Bragging rights: Gateway Apartments
BEST AUTO DEALERSHIP
James Wood Autopark
3906 Interstate 35E
940-591-9663
www.jameswood.com
www.jameswooddenton.com
Look for the blue awnings off Interstate 35E and you'll immediately know where James Wood Autopark offers its wide selection of automobiles. The commitment of the sales and service staff has kept customers returning, some for generations. Owner James Wood brought a dedication to top customer service from day one that continues with his staff today. The dealership is often involved in community and charity events, playing a major role in helping others and establishing relationships with residents.
Runner-up: Bill Utter Ford
Bragging rights: Jim McNatt Auto Group
BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP/MECHANIC
Tommy's Hi-Tech Auto
620 Fort Worth Drive
940-387-0070
www.tommyht.com
Across from the former Home Depot at the corner of Fort Worth Drive and Lindsey Street, Tommy's Hi-Tech Auto repairs just about everything except European vehicles.
Opened in May 1991, the then three-bay shop built up a list of satisfied customers one at a time, growing each year to enlarge its operations to now include a second business - Tommy's Honda and Toyota Shop just down the road at 219 Fort Worth Drive. Tommy's Hi-Tech Auto consistently makes the Best of Denton list.
Teamwork and a commitment to customer service keep folks coming back. And, the company's website is pretty fun too. Check out the photos and biographies of the staff and the company's history.
Runner-up: Calvert's Automotive
Bragging rights: Dave's Foreign Auto
BEST BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
Point Bank
1700 N. Carroll Blvd.
940-686-7800
www.pointbank.com
Customer service is key at Point Bank. It's in the friendly atmosphere at each of the bank branches and in the welcoming handshakes from Ray David, bank president.
Point Bank offers a broad range of banking services including certificates of deposits, IRAs and a range of checking and savings accounts. Each bank also has a Jeremy David Insurance and Financial Services office, which also is a return winner for Best of Denton this year.
Point Bank, formerly Pilot Point Bank, has more than 117 years of banking experience. Since receiving its charter in 1892, the bank has seen many changes and has taken the steps to grow with them and help customers adjust with the differences.
Best Bank/Financial Institution
Runner-up: DATCU
Bragging rights: Wells Fargo
Best Customer Service
Runner-up: DATCU
Bragging rights: Cafe Du Luxe
BEST BAR
Sweetwater Grill & Tavern
115 S. Elm St.
940-484-2888
www.sweetwaterdenton.com
 
Sweetwater Grill & Tavern again has captured first place for the most hallowed watering-hole in Denton. And it truly deserves its reputation.
Sweetwater customers come to this corner pub one block south of the Square to wash down a meal, belly up to the full-service bar or prop their feet on the patio - and to take advantage of happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. and daily drink specials.
Just try to nab a seat on the covered patio on Tuesday nights, if you can, when some of the best jazzers around town take the stage. It is entertainment at its finest - there's nothing quite like jazzy tunes, fine spirits and tasty meals (we are partial to those sweet potato fries) to make the world look much rosier.
If no deadlines loom and chilling out is your goal, plan an afternoon or evening at Sweetwater.
Runner-up: The Loophole
Bragging rights: Dan's Silverleaf
 
BEST CAR WASH
Heritage Car Wash & Detail
2112 Sadau Court
940-484-5767
www.heritagecarwash.com
 
Heritage Car Wash & Detail keeps customers coming back for more - enough that it's maintained its Best of Denton status for nine consecutive years. It's all in the detailing.
Prompt, efficient service and special attention to each customer's car is what is behind the "best" status. Whether inside or out, the cleaning service is thorough. From "clean car" guarantees to early bird specials, providing customers with special deals and top-notch service is what Heritage deems doing good business.
Runner-up: $3 Car Wash
Bragging rights: Lone Star Car Wash
 
BEST CLEANING SERVICE
Fish Window Cleaning
3919 E. McKinney St.
Suite 4
940-808-0177
Eric Silver of the Denton franchise of Fish Window Cleaning offers residential and commercial cleaning services across a broad area in Denton, Wise and Cooke counties - reaching from Decatur to Gainesville to the Lake Cities area and east to Little Elm and Oak Point, not to mention everything in between.
A former banker launched the company in 1978, opening his first franchise in Tampa, Fla. The company now has more than 220 franchises in 40 states. In Denton, voters selected Fish Window Cleaning as the first recipient of this new award for Best of Denton. Congratulations.
Runners-up: Comet Cleaners; Maid in America
BEST CLOTHING STORE
La Di Da
114 N. Locust St.
940-442-6888
With a mission to make fashion fun for everyone, this boutique carries Toms Shoes, Bagala, Atenti, Cutting Up, G Wear, Humanity Bracelets, RedHouse Ranch, Consuela, Lolita and many other apparel lines. La Di Da prides itself on bringing the latest in fashion straight to Denton customers.
First opened on the city's downtown Square in 2005, La Di Da has made a name for itself as the place to find fashions at an affordable cost. Its unique and eclectic offerings make it a "must go" experience for the fashionistas.
Runner-up: Dillard's
Bragging rights: Macy's
BEST CONVENIENCE STORE/GAS STATION
QuikTrip
Multiple locations:
321 Eagle Drive
3300 E. University Drive
3701 S. Interstate 35E
www.quiktrip.com
Just like its name suggests, QuikTrip supplies just about anything you would need in a quick trip to the convenience store.
At three locations in Denton, traffic around QuikTrip is plentiful as patrons pop in for a bite to eat, to top off a gas tank or pick up those last minute items for a morning meeting - say a selection of doughnuts, some napkins, coffee, cups and orange juice.
For the hungry traveler, there's a wide selection of fast foods from hot dogs and egg rolls to taquitos, microwavable meals and more. For the thirsty, just grab hot coffee in a to-go cup, frosty beverages or even a bit of celebratory spirits.
The idea behind QuikTrip is to make it a convenience to stop by quickly and get just what you need. It fills that need just fine - which is why it is at the top of the list again for Best Convenience Store/Gas Station in Denton.
Runner-up: RaceTrac
Bragging rights: Midway Mart
BEST ENTERTAINMENT STORE
Hastings Books Music & Videos
2311 Colorado Blvd.
940-565-1764
www.gohastings.com
 
Hastings is the "go to" place in Denton for the latest offerings in videos and music as it has been for years, winning this category for several consecutive years.
Looking for the hottest DVD releases or that album by Jennifer Hudson, Sara Evans or Avril Lavigne? Or how about Wasting Light by the Foo Fighters? Whatever you want or need, it'll be there, filed under the right heading in an easy-to-locate bin or aisle.
Hastings employees are helpful and often offer advice when you're not sure about a movie title or can't quite remember the full name of that musician who just released your new favorite song on the radio.
Specials are also the name of the game at Hastings, where you can find used DVDs, books and CDs available for very affordable prices. And often, you can find the hard-to-find art-house movies and not-so-new artist releases.
And, while you're there walking the aisles, amble on by the in-house coffee shop for refreshments. It's a one-stop shop for entertainment.
Runner-up: Recycled Books Records CDs
Bragging rights: Best Buy
BEST FLORIST
Denton Florist
2926 E. University Drive
Suite 103
940-387-6191
Though we still miss seeing Denton Florist on the Square, many of us mosey on down the road to order some flowers at its current location at the southwest corner of Loop 288 and East University Drive.
The friendly service and gorgeous floral offerings keep us coming back for more and still more.
Denton Florist, owned by Christine Dear, is a must for anyone looking for an affordable floral surprise for family, friends or loved ones - or just because.
The floral shop, which originally opened in the 1930s, delivers to Denton and surrounding communities.
So, give them a call or stop on by and buy yourself some sunshine in a vase.
Runner-up: Bloomfield Floral
Bragging rights: Crickette's Flowers & Gifts
 
BEST FRESH PRODUCE
BEST MEAT COUNTER
Kroger
Multiple locations
500 W. University Drive
940-566-6791
1592 S. Loop 288
940-566-6075
www.kroger.com
OK, 'fess up. You, too, have squeezed the tomatoes, scooped up a few baskets of berries, and grabbed a few pounds of potatoes at Kroger. It's just where we go in Denton for our produce. Selected from growers around the world, the produce is always plentiful at Kroger all year round. You can find nectarines in the winter right beside those luscious peaches. It is also nicely displayed and the pickings always look fresh, ripe and ready to eat.
And about that meat counter. Kroger continues to top competitors with its wide variety of meats and meat cuts - winning Best of Denton honors for seven consecutive years. Need a special cut? Just ask and the butchers will supply you with exactly what you envisioned for that good old-fashioned backyard barbecue you've been planning.
Best Fresh Produce
Runner-up: Ken's Produce
Bragging rights: Cupboard Natural Foods
Best Meat Counter
Runner-up: Dan's Meat Market
Bragging rights: Albertsons
BEST HAIR SALON
Salon LaPage
2900 Wind River Lane
940-380-1110
www.salonlapage.com
At Unicorn Lake, Salon LaPage has settled in and set the pace for stylists around town, winning Best Hair Salon for the second year in a row.
Situated in the unique setting of a growing entertainment hub in southern Denton, Salon LaPage offers a relaxing environment to sit back, relax, and let someone else take care of you for a while.
With its motto, "New York Style with Southern Hospitality," Salon LaPage prides itself in total commitment to its clientele. Salon LaPage is dedicated to the task of becoming each customer's personal salon guru.
"Let your style be our canvas" is the mission of this salon and its owner, Daphne Arrington, who brings a dedication to helping each customer look her best with her own individual flair.
Runner-up: SoHo Salon
Bragging rights: Rizos Salon
BEST HOME FURNISHING STORE
Thomas' Ethan Allen
Home Interiors
200 W. Oak St.
940-382-2125
www.ethanallen.com
The Thomas family has long been a part of Denton's fabric - both in community service and in its commitment to quality business. Walk into Thomas' Ethan Allen Home Interiors and you'll want to take home a new living room, bedroom or dining set. At the corner of Oak and Elm streets, this home furnishing store has set the standard for style, pulling pieces together to provide a unique blend of styles to meet anyone's tastes. Long established, this family-owned and operated store has furnished many residents' homes, hitting the right notes with its blends of wood, upholstery, artwork and more.
Owners Bill Thomas and his son say their team of employees is the reason behind the continued success of the store on Denton's Square. Coupled with quality, service is the key that keeps customers coming back.
Runner-up: The Room Store
Bragging rights: Bungalow Furniture
BEST INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY
Jeremy David Financial & Insurance Services
723 S. Interstate 35E, Suite 241
940-382-9300
www.jeremydavidfinancial.net
 
Owner Jeremy David takes pride in making sure customers' needs are met the moment they make a decision to plan for the future. After all, that's what financial planning and buying insurance is all about - the future.
Taking care of the "what ifs" or putting plans together to reach personal goals is a big part of life, no matter your age.
And making sure customers leave with the guarantee that they are well covered or on their way to reaching their financial goals is what keeps Jeremy David and his team coming in to work every day.
"Regardless of your current stage in life, there is always a need for financial security to protect your assets and your family," says David on his website. "As a financial advisor, I help my customers make smart financial decisions based on their current circumstances and priorities, short-term and long-term goals, and future needs. I treat my customers with the respect and care that I myself would expect from an advisor and financial confidant."
With that kind of dedication, it's no wonder the agency keeps making the top of the list in Denton - three years in a row!
Runner-up: Ramey & King Insurance
Bragging rights: Century Insurance Agency
 
BEST JEWELRY STORE
Nasr Bros. Jewelers
1800 Brinker Road
940-565-8282
www.nasrbrosjewelers.com
Since 1971, the Nasr family has been honing its craft in the jewelry business, now operating five locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth region in Denton, Lewisville, Highland Village, Garland and Rockwall, and soon, one in Allen.
In Denton, Peter Nasr, who joined the family business in 1980, combines craftsmanship with charisma to keep Denton customers returning for top-of-the-line pieces including watches from Tacori, TAG Heuer and Cartier. The Nasr family also specializes in custom jewelry, taking great care to create each piece exactly to the customers' specifications.
The Denton location, with more than 7,000 square feet, serves as the flagship, complete with a cozy coffee klatch to art from around the world.
This family is known for going the extra step to ensure quality and customer service. And that is the reason they keep winning - for several consecutive years now - the Best of Denton honors.
Runner-up: First People's Jewelers
Bragging rights: Ehrhart's Jewelers
BEST LANDSCAPING SERVICE
Frenchy's Lawn
&Tree Service
600 S. Elm St.
940-387-3164
www.frenchyslawns.com
 
Has anyone in Denton not noticed the orange vans around town?
If you don't know about the "Van of Fame," then you are visiting or have just arrived.
Andre "Frenchy" Rheault, owner of Frenchy's Lawn & Tree Service, is known as much for his marketing skills and being the one in the know as he is for the services his lawn care business provides.
Wherever you see the color orange, it's pretty much guaranteed that Frenchy is somewhere close behind it.
Known for their community service and commitment to quality service, Frenchy and his wife, Teri, are part of Denton's fabric - their feeling and services for the greater Denton County community come right back at them with the many fans and friends they have collected over the years.
Runner-up: Subias Landscaping
Bragging rights: Meador Nursery
 
BEST LIQUOR STORE
Buckeye Liquor Store
104 N. Stemmons Freeway
Lake Dallas
With its red marquee sign across the front, Buckeye has long been the place to buy liquor in between Lewisville and Denton. Situated just off Interstate 35E in Lake Dallas, Buckeye Liquor offers the full array of spirits. Its accessible location also makes it convenient for a quick jaunt to pick up party needs. Buckeye is also the first winner of this particular category, which we unveiled for this special annual issue.
Runner-up: Paradise Liquor & Food
Bragging rights: Goody Goody Liquor
 
BEST MASSAGE CENTER/SPA
Stillwaters & Co. Day Spa
324 E. McKinney St.
940-243-7028
www.stillwatersdayspa.com
 
Feeling a bit stressed or proud of a recent accomplishment? Plan some time to treat yourself to one of the new mango yogurt hydrating wraps or the chocolate mousse body wrap at Stillwaters & Co. Day Spa - now celebrating its second consecutive year as Denton's best massage center and spa. Once you step inside Stillwaters & Co. Day Spa, you know you're walking into a day of pampering. The heavenly scented candles are welcoming as you prepare for those first-rate massages, facials and salon treatments. This full-service spa and salon specializes in services for both men and women.
Preparing for a special event? Try the Grecian, with its 60-minute massage, facial, pedicure, manicure, professional makeup application and lunch. Couples can enjoy a 90-minute massage and facial together with lunch. It's a treat your body (and mind) will thank you for.
Runner-up: Essentials Day Spa.
 
BEST MEDICAL CENTER
Denton Regional
Medical Center
3535 Interstate 35E
940-384-3535
www.dentonregional.com
"When seconds count, count on us," is the message Denton Regional Medical Center wants Denton and area residents to hear and remember.
From cardiovascular to trauma care, Denton Regional has made a name for itself in and around the community.
Situated on the city's southern boundary, the 208-bed hospital provides a full range of services for residents and their families in Denton, Wise, Cooke and Montague counties.
Chief Executive Officer Caleb O'Rear and his team are dedicated to providing top health care with friendly service to those who pass through the doors.
Runner-up: Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Bragging rights: The Family Doctors
BEST PET GROOMING/
BOARDING SUPPLIES
BEST PET GROOMING SERVICE
Petsmart
1441 S. Loop 288
940-591-9895 (store)
940-591-9894 (salon)
www.petsmart.com
For the fifth year in a row, Petsmart has captured the most Denton votes in the annual Best of Denton campaign, placing it at the lead in its categories of best pet grooming and best pet supplies.
Well-stocked shelves to provide your pet the best in food and bedding plus its grooming services make Petsmart a one-stop shop. The retailer is known for its Top Dog service, which includes teeth brushing, shampooing, conditioning and breath freshening for the family pet.
Best Pet Grooming/ Boarding Supplies
Runner-up: Beau's Bath House
Bragging rights: Fish N Chirps Pet Center
Best Pet Grooming Service
Runner-up: Beau's Bath House
Bragging rights: Pampered Pooch
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER/
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
Eagleton Photography
1710 N. Elm St.
940-891-1534
www.eagletonphotography.com
Check out the website for Eagleton Photography and you'll see why owner Walter Eagleton's business has captured the hearts of many Denton voters in the Best of Denton campaigns.
From the settings to the smiles he teases from sometimes recalcitrant toddlers, Eagleton has proven he has an eye for detail and the patience to get just the right photo.
The business started 17 years ago as a hobby and has grown into an album of the community.
Walter Eagleton also donates his time to a number of charities, providing his skill to help them capture the memories of special moments - those same special moments you can see on his website.
Runner-up: Carri Jayne Photography
Bragging rights: Monte B. Portraits & Weddings
 
BEST OUTDOOR DINING
The Greenhouse Restaurant
600 N. Locust St.
940-484-1349
www.greenhouserestaurantdenton.com
When memories of the cold winter season fade, customers flock to the outdoor dining area to enjoy the sunny skies and bite into flavorful fare always available at the Greenhouse Restaurant. With its impeccable gardens replete with color and texture, this restaurant's outdoor dining experience on Locust Street is an inviting stop in the tree-lined neighborhood.
Runner-up: Hannah's Off the Square
Bragging rights: Sweetwater Grill & Tavern
 
BEST NAIL SALON
Spa Pedicures
2416 Lillian Miller Parkway
Suite 110
940-484-7334
Pampering people is the primary goal at Spa Pedicures, voted Best Nail Salon in Denton for the third year in a row. From the special spa chairs to the relaxing atmosphere and the full service salon care, Spa Pedicures has continued to grow its customer base, basically through word of mouth. Customers cite the relaxing atmosphere and friendly, high-quality of service. And, on Facebook, you'll get a peek at the latest designs.
Runner-up: Envy Nail Spa
Bragging rights: Queen Nails Salon
BEST PLACE TO
BUY PLANTS
Calloway's Nursery
1601 Dallas Drive
940-591-8865
www.calloways.com
Drive up to Calloway's Nursery and you'll know why it's been tops for two years in a row for Best Place to Buy Plants.
Landscaping at the location on Dallas Drive reveals the reason why. Every season, color jumps out to passers-by as they head to and from Interstate 35E in Denton. Those who stop by will find a wide selection of floral favorites and greenery, ranging from African violets to perennials and the ever-popular annuals. The nursery tends carefully to its product to produce top-quality plants for customers. Wind through the aisles and you will find an array of plants you didn't know existed and have now become today's "must have."
Runner-up: Lowe's Home Improvement
Bragging rights: Home Depot
BEST REAL ESTATE/REALTOR
The McKissack
Realty Group
Keller Williams Realty
2434 Lillian Miller Parkway
940-383-MOVE (6683)
940-387-5177
www.mckissackrealty.com
The McKissack Group, a division of Keller Williams Realty, is led by Linda, Jim and Brad McKissack.
Working with clients across Denton County from north to south, this real estate company believes in helping families to build a firm foundation.
Their motto, "Families Helping Families Since 1982," sums it up. "We not only assist in buying or selling real estate but also provide information on mortgages, real estate tax issues, handyman or contractor referrals and much more," according to the group's website.
Runners-up: Jerry Rector, real estate owner/broker; Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group USA
BEST SHOP
ON THE SQUARE
BEST BOOKSTORE
Recycled Books Record CDs
200 N. Locust St.
940-383-9876
www.recycledbooks.com
Denton has reason to be proud of its iconic used bookstore on the northeast corner of the downtown Square that fills 17,000 square feet and houses a half-million books and thousands more CDs, DVDs and cassettes. Known for its purple hue, its historic significance as a former opera house and its overall charm, Recycled Books has collected more than 25 years' worth of contents that truly reflect our fair city's varied tastes and interests.
Best Bookstore
Runner-up: Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Bragging rights: Hastings Books Music & Video
Best Shop on the Square
Runner-up: La Di Da
Bragging rights: Beth Marie's Old-Fashioned Ice Cream and Soda Fountain
 
BEST POOL COMPANY
Gohlke Pools
909 Dallas Drive
940-384-7665
www.gohlkepools.com
The Gohlke name has become synonymous with swimming pools in the years since it started in 1958, when Gene Gohlke built one of the first residential swimming pools in Denton. A nationally recognized pool builder, Gohlke Pools designs, builds, services and repairs pools in the North Texas region.This year, many readers selected Gohlke Pools as the first ever Best Pool Company for 2011.
Runner-up: Leslie's Pool Supplies
Bragging rights: Larsen Pools
BEST SPECIALTY SHOP
Sleeping Lizzards
424 N. Elm St.
940-484-4056
www.sleepinglizzards.com
Since 1994, Sleeping Lizzards has been enticing passers-by to pop in. And once they do, they keep coming back.
Inside, the funky and eclectic variety of wares invite one to meander awhile, picking up a little bit of this or a lot of that. You just can't help it. The one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces mingle amid multi-textured fiber arts, home decor, hand-made greeting cards and much more.
Every nook and cranny inside the early 1900s building is filled with something that is just perfect for your friends, mother, mother-in-law and just about anyone on your list.
Runner-up: Spirit Station
Bragging rights: Denton Costume & Dance World
 
BEST VINTAGE SHOP
Circa 77
225 W. Oak St.
940-483-1977
www.circa77online.com
Like pearl snap shirts, vintage muumuus, vinyl wallets or one-of-a-kind T-shirts? The owners of this quaint vintage shop know their merchandise and make sure to have a variety to fit all shapes and sizes. Alterations are available. For a shop that offers such unique fare, that's quite a benefit rarely available in vintage stores.
Runner-up: 2nd Street
Bragging rights: Downtown Mini Mall
BEST WINE STORE
Metzler's Food and Beverage
628 Londonderry Lane
940-591-1652
1115 E. University Drive
www.metzlersfoodandbeverage.com
With a wide selection of wines and one of the first wine clubs in Denton, Metzler's Food and Beverage is again this year's top choice. Quality is key to Roy Metzler, who has built a following at the Londonderry Lane store. The Denton Regional Wine Club meets twice each month for wine tastings.
Metzler's is the place to pick up favorites for an aperitif, an after-dinner gathering or to complement a commemorative moment.
Runner-up: Vigne Wine Shop and Delicatessen
BEST WORKOUT FACILITY/WEIGHT LOSS CENTER
LA Fitness
1350 S. Loop 288
940-380-2904
www.lafitness.com
Taking its second consecutive year at the helm of the Best Workout Facility/Weight Loss Center title, LA Fitness follows this motto: "Keeping fit is not just a fad - it's a way of life." The gym is staffed with friendly, competent trainers ready to personalize your workout needs. LA Fitness programs offer everything from aerobics to aqua fitness to belly dancing and boot camp conditioning.
Runner-up: Brickhouse Gym
Bragging rights: University of North Texas
BEST PLACE TO PLAY POOL
Jr Pockets
1127 Fort Worth Drive
940-383-3573
With at least 12 8-foot tables and 9-ball tournaments, Jr Pockets is the place to go if you like to play pool. It's also a great place to watch any of our local teams play - the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Cowboys, UNT Eagles, UT Longhorns, the Dallas Stars and more. Jr Pockets also has several pool leagues for those who have the skills to keep the 8-ball on the table and out of the pocket and for those who'd like to learn a bit more about the skill of playing pool without a scratch. It takes a special talent and this place is where you can learn and finesse that skill. One online reviewer sums it up well: "Old school pool hall. Lots of tables. Lots of players. Surprisingly good bar food. Beer always cold." What more could you ask for?
Runners-up: Dusty's Bar and Grill; The LABB Sports Bar and Lounge
