The wait is over. It’s time to celebrate this year’s best companies in the Corpus Christi area!
What is the best of the best call times?
Since 1997, the Caller-Times has held an annual Readers’ Choice competition to determine the best companies and individuals in various food, service and entertainment categories.
It was up to the community that got nominated and got the most votes for top companies in various categories including food, service and entertainment.
Nominations were made online in June and the vote took place in August.
Besides the right to boast of being the best of the best of the Caller-Times, the winners are also featured in a special section of the Caller-Times.
A virtual awards event took place on Tuesday October 26 at https://yourchoiceawards.com/corpuschristi/
Here is the list of winners of the 24th edition of the Caller-Times Best of the Best:
Beauty and health
Allergist: Robert D Oshman, MD – Ear, Nose and Throat Associates of Corpus Christi
Hairdresser: Roger’s hairdressing salon
Best spa / medical spa: The Woodhouse Day Spa – Corpus Christi
Chiropractor Office: Family Wellness Chiropractic Center-Scott G. Walker, DC
Cosmetic or plastic surgeon: Dr. Cassidy Hinojosa – Coastal Center for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
Dentist office: Apple Dental Center Inc
Dermatologist’s office: South Texas Dermatology
Pharmacy : HEB more!
Emergency room: Driscoll Children’s Hospital
Family doctor’s office: Webster Robert A MD
General practitioners’ office: Webster Robert A MD
Hairdresser: Divine Salon
Hearing aid center: Texas Hearing Aid Society
Home Health / Hospice: AAdi Home health and hospice
Hospital: Driscoll Children’s Hospital
Manicure: Elite Nails
Medical supplies: DME of the coastal turn
OB / GYN Office: Corpus Christi Women’s Clinic
Optometrist’s office: Drs. McIntyre, Garza, Avila and Jurica, optometrists
Pediatric dentist office: Rani Pediatrics
Pediatric practice: Rani Pediatrics
Pharmacy: HEB
Physiotherapist office: Humpale physiotherapy
Place to have a baby: CHRISTUS Spohn Corpus Christi Hospital – South
Therapeutic massages: The Woodhouse Day Spa – Corpus Christi
To eat
Multipurpose restaurant: Niko’s Steakhouse
Bakery: S&J Bakery
A BARBECUE: Silverado Smokehouse
Biscuits: Andy’s kitchen
Breakfast: Andy’s kitchen
Buffet: Butter churn – Col d’Aransas
Business meals: Niko’s Steakhouse
Carry out: Chick-fil-A
Catering: Silverado Smokehouse
Chicken wings: Wings and more
Chinese restaurant: Hu Dat Noodle House
Country cuisine: Andy’s kitchen
Dessert: Hester’s Café Lamar Park
Dinner: Andy’s kitchen
Culinary experience: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Donuts: Gates donuts
Early bird dinner: Sugar bowls
Gastronomy: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Food Truck: TacoBar Street
Fried chicken: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Greek restaurant: U&I Restaurant
Ice cream: Marble Slab Creamery
Indian restaurant: Ginger Cafe & Grill
Italian restaurant: Frank’s Spaghetti House
Japanese restaurant: Aka Sushi & Hibachi
Local cafe: Island Joes Café and Gallery
Mexican restaurant: Kiko’s Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina
New restaurant: Pizza Sal’s Bronx
Pizza: B & J’s Pizza – Brasserie
Restaurant to impress: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Ribs: Silverado Smokehouse
Romantic restaurant: Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
Salad buffet: Jason’s Deli
Sandwich shop: Firehouse Subs Downtown Saratoga
Seafood: Blue Clove Seafood Bar and Grill
Steak House: LongHorn Steakhouse
Sushi: Aka Sushi & Hibachi
Thai restaurant: Thai Cottage Corpus Christi
Entertainment & Leisure
Event: Corpus Christi baseball hooks
Family fun: Texas State Aquarium
Party / Fair: Texas Jazz Festival Society
Live music: Brewster Street Cooler
Place to go dancing: River of whiskey
Seasonal attraction: South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
Reception, Home services and finances
An accountant: Freedom Tax Service
Ease of assisted living: Brookdale Corpus Christi
Bank: Frost bench
Credit Union: NavyArmy Community Credit Union
Electrician: Scott Electric Company
Construction and repair of fences: D&C
Builder: Diana Homes, Inc.
Home contractor / Repair / Renovation: Diana Homes, Inc.
Home security: The Backup System Inc
Insurance agent: Farmers Insurance – Stephanie Waterman
Investment firm: Edward jones
Law office : Heil Law Firm
Lawn care: South Texas curb appeal
Mortgage lender: NavyArmy Community Credit Union
Rest house: Viewpoint
Real estate agent: Tracey Shores KM Premier Island
Real estate company: KM Premier Immobilier
Retirement community: Mirador retirement community
Roof: Texas State Roofing Company
Children and education
Dance School: Tippi Toes Dance Co.
Nursery: Rainbow express
Karate School: TAEKWONDO WARCATS
Learning Center / Tutor: Del Mar College
Preschool: Saint-Antoine school
Private school: Saint-Antoine school
Public school: Windsor Park Athena Elementary School
Media
Columnist or journalist: KIII-TV3 Corpus Christi
Local radio: 97.5 KFTX REAL COUNTRY
Radio personality: Austin Daniels, KFTX 97.5FM
News channel: Studios KIII-TV3
TV personality: Alan Holt, KIII-TV3
Weather report: Alain holt
People and places
Location of the event: Brewster Street Cooler
Hotel: Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
Local college: Del Mar College
Local event: Big Bloom, South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
Local tourist attraction: Texas State Aquarium
Museum: USS Lexington
Place to organize a birthday party: In the game Funtrackers
Workplace : TC Automotive Service
Wedding room: San Patricio’s ranch
Services
Advertising company: JBBM Marketing
Car Wash: Quack Quick Car Wash
Carpet cleaning: Corpus Christi Central ServiceMaster
Customer service: The postal place
Dry cleaner: Unparalleled cleaners
Electricity supplier : NEC Co-op Energy
Funeral home: Seaside funeral home and memorial park
Heating and air conditioning service: CASC air conditioning
Locksmith: Pop-A-Lock Corpus Christi
Pest control: Pest control patrol
Photographer: Shoocha Photography Studio & Gallery llc
Plumber: Plomberie Graf Inc
Self-storage company: Access storage
Siding / Windows / Roof: Texan Glass & Solar Control
Veterinary: Southern veterinary hospital
Purchases
Antique store: Red Crow Antique Mall
Courtyard furnishings: At home
Shop : La Boutique de la Ruche B
Bridal Shop: David’s bride
Floor covering store: Home depot
Florist: HEB
Furniture: Rooms To Go furniture store
Garden center: Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co.
Gift shop: gatherings
Hardware store: Home depot
Home electronics store: Best buy
Home improvement store: Lowe’s Home Improvement
Jewelry store: James Avery Handcrafted Jewelry
Lawn Equipment: Home depot
Mattress store: Cantwell Mattress Co
Pawn shop: First silver pawn
Pet Shop / Supplies: EarthWise Animal Nutrition Center and Corpus Christi Wellness Spa
Supermarket: HEB more!
Spirits
Brewery : B & J’s Pizza – Brasserie
Place to buy beer: HEB more!
Sports
Bicycle store: Bay Area Bikes
Fitness center / gym: Corpus Christi Track and Field Club
Golf field: Lozano Golf Center
Personal trainer: Ariana Munoz – Freedom Fitness
Sporting goods store: Sports + Outdoor Academy
Yoga Studio: Water dog Yoga, SUP & Barre
Vehicle dealers and services
Auto Body / Collision: Caliber collision
Auto Dealer Service Department: Toyota autonomy
Auto glass repair: Safelite AutoGlass
Auto Repair – Independent: TC Automotive Service
Boat / Sailor Dealer: Western Navy
Car salesman: Corpus Christi Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Lithia
Motorcycle dealer: Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson
New car dealer: AutoNation Toyota Corpus Christi
Draining: TC Automotive Service
Tire Center: Reduced price tire
Used car dealership: AutoNation Ford Corpus Christi
