Swoon Memorials Readers Choice Awards

From September 1st to November 15th, our readers went online and answered our annual survey casting their votes on their choices for best companies, products and services that Memorial has to offer.  After over 750,000 votes, we have compiled a list of what our readers have determined to be the best of Memorial. Swoon Memorial has been proud to feature some of our winners in previous issues, and thanks to our voters’ help, we have also been introduced to some new faces that are being featured in the magazine for the first time. Read on meet our winners!

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When in Memorial, you never have to settle for anything less than mouthwatering meals accompanied by a wide array of impressive libations as well as a sweet treat (or two) to top it all off. Here are the Swoon Memorial Reader’s Choice Winners in 2019 for all those connoisseurs of cuisine.

BEST AMERICAN FOOD:

1^ST Jonathan’s the Rub

2^ND Dish Society

3^RD State Fare Kitchen & Bar

BEST BAKERY:

1^ST  Three Brothers Bakery 

2^ND Memorial Bakery

3^RD Ooh La La Dessert Boutique

BEST MEXICAN FOOD:

1^ST  El Tiempo

2^ND Escalante’s Fine Tex-Mex & Tequila

3^RD Guadalajara Hacienda

BEST ITALIAN FOOD:

1^ST  BB Italia

2^ND Ciro’s Italian Grill

3^RD Bacaro Kitchen and Wine Bar

BEST SUSHI:

1^ST RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

2^ND Izakaya Wa

3^RD Nori Sushi Bistro

BEST STEAKHOUSE:

1^ST Taste of Texas

2^ND Brenner’s Steakhouse

3^RD Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

BEST PIZZA:

1^ST Fuzzy’s Pizza & Cafe

2^ND Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

3^RD MOD Pizza, LLC

BEST BURGER:

1^ST Southwell’s

2^ND Five Guys

3^RD Buff Burger

BEST FROZEN TREAT:

1^ST Baskin Robbin

2^ND Creamistry

3^RD Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt

BEST WINGS:

1^ST Pluckers Wings Bar

2^ND Buffalo Wild Wings

3^RD Wingstop

BEST BREAKFAST:

1^ST Snooze AM Eatery

2^ND Avalon Diner

3^RD Buffalo Grille

BEST ETHNIC FOOD:

1^ST Niko Niko’s Greek & American Cafe

2^ND Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill

3^RD Peli Peli

HEALTHIEST RESTAURANT:

1^ST Island Grill

2^ND A Moveable Feast

3^RD Seasons 52

BEST BREAKFAST TACOS:

1^ST Tornado Taco

2^ND Island Grill

3^RD Luchi & Joey’s

BEST RESTAURANT PATIO:

1^ST Ciro’s Italian Grill

2^ND Liberty Kitchen Treehouse

3^RD Brenner’s Steakhouse

BEST MARGARITAS:

1^ST El Tiempo Cantina

2^ND Lupe Tortilla

3^RD: Pappasito’s Cantina

BEST SMOOTHIE’S:

1^ST Island Grill

2^ND 713-JUICE BAR

3^RD Clean Juice

BEST HAPPY HOUR:

1^ST The Branch

2^ND Texas T Tavern

3^RD State Fare Kitchen & Bar

BEST WINE SELECTION:

1^ST Total Wine & More

2^ND Spec’s Spirits & Finer Foods

3^RD HEB

BEST BAR:

1^ST The Branch

2^ND Texas T Tavern

3^RD BPD Bar

BEST FAST FOOD:

1^ST Chick-Fil-A Memorial & Dairy Ashford

2^ND Whataburger

3^RD Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers

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We all love our pets. These winners have helped keep them healthy, happy and  looking beautiful.

BEST VETERINARIAN:

1^ST Echo Lane Animal Care Clinic

2^ND Memorial Town & Country Animal Clinic

3^RD Bingle Veterinary Clinic

BEST PET EMERGENCY HOSPITAL:

1^ST  Vergi 24 Hour

BEST PET GROOMING:

1^ST  Carter’s Pet Market

2^ND  Bunker Hill Groomer

3^RD Haute Pets Mobile Grooming

BEST PET KENNELS:

1^ST Fritz’s Kennels

2^ND Houston Dog Ranch

3^RD Peace Love Dog

BEST ORGANIC PET FOOD:

1^ST Carter’s Pet Market

2^ND Wag Tantrum

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These winners have us beginning the day with some casual window browsing and ending it with hours of splurging on the newest, must-have items.

BEST WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE:

1^ST Swoon Apparel & Accessories

2^ND The Branch Boutique

3^RD Soho

BEST MEN’S CLOTHING:

1^ST Paris Texas Apparel

2^ND Vincent Ford Custom Apparel

3^RD Mark’s Clothier

BEST GIFTS:

1^ST Silly Silly Girls

2^ND Ann’s Fine Gifts

3^RD Robert’s Fine China

BEST FLORIST:

1^ST  Town & Country Floral

2^ND Blossoms Floral Design

3^RD Lexis Florist

BEST FARMER’S MARKET:

1st Memorial Villages

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If you are looking for a way to become fit after the holidays,  we have some of Memorial’s best gyms and workout centers. With a couple of visits to these places our readers voted the best,  you should be back on track in no time at all.

BEST CYCLING CLASS:

1^ST SoulCycle

2^ND Life Time Athletic

3^RD Define Body & Mind

BEST YOGA:

1^ST Define Body & Mind

2^ND BIG Power Yoga

3^RD Yoga Athletex LLC

BEST GYM/FITNESS CENTER:

1^ST Krav Fit Now

2^ND Lifetime Life Time Athletic

3^RD Parisi Memorial Athletic Club

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Memorial residents could never be bored with so many options for merrimaking. No matter if you’re looking for a magical movie, a simple night out or a play date to skate,  here are this year’s Reader’s Choices.

BEST NIGHT OUT:

1^ST  Topgolf

2^ND Bowl & Barrel

3^RD The Escape Room Houston

BEST CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES:

1^ST  Dairy Ashford Roller Rink

2^ND iFLY

3^RD Idea Lab Kids

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If the crazy holiday season left you exhausted, a little pampering might be just thing you need to get a little relaxation, you may want to visit our winners…

BEST MASSAGE:

1^ST  Houstonian Trellis Spa

2^ND Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

3^RD Massage Heights

BEST MEDISPA:

1^ST  SkinScriptions

2^ND DaVinci Body Sculpting

3^RD Suzanne Bruce & Associates, PA

BEST THERAPY:

1^ST  CryoTexas

2^ND The Joint

3^RD ThrIVe Drip Spa

BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE:

1^ST  Isle PediSpa

2^ND Bora Bora PediSpa & Nail Memorial Galleria

3^RD Nails & Spa of Bunker Hill

BEST HAIR STYLING SALON:

1^ST  Visible Changes Memorial City

2^ND Josephine’s Day Spa & Salon

3^RD Beautique

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BEST TUTORS:

1^ST Cram Crew

2^ND Kumon

3^RD Mathnasium

BEST INTERIOR DESIGN:

1^ST  Kaleidoscope Studio of Interior Design

2^ND The Accessory Place

3^RD Paisley House

BEST RETIREMENT HOMES:

1^ST  The Buckingham Place

2^ND Parkway Place

3^RD The Treemont Retirement Community

BEST CAR CARE:

1^ST  Memorial Drive

          Tire & Auto

2^ND Christian Brothers

3^RD Adam’s Automotive

BEST HOTEL:

1^ST  Hotel ZaZa Memorial City

2^ND The Post Oak at Uptown Houston

3^RD Hotel Sorella CityCentre

BEST LUXURY LIVING:

1^ST  The Lofts at CityCentre

2^ND Pearl Residents

3^RD The Post Oak at Woodway

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See the entire story beginning on page 9 in our January 2020 Digital Issue!