Readers’ Choice 2022 Winners | Business

Thank you to all the readers who voted in print and online for our 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.

They made their choices clear, and now it’s time to share the winners in each category. We congratulate all of the 2022 winners and encourage everyone to shop local!

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ANIMALS & PET SERVICE

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Animal Hospital

Oak Forest Veterinary Hospital *

PetCare Express

Veterinarian

Dr. Beverly Crocker, DVM *

Dr. Hallie Moore

Pet Emergency

VERGI 24/7 *

Gulf Coast

Day Care/Boarding

Paws Pet Resort *

Tongue & Tail Pet Services

Pet Sitter Service

Oak Forest Veterinary Hospital *

Pupotropolis Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Inc.

Pet Store

Kriser’s *

Molly’s Mutt House

Grooming

Paws Pet Resort *

Molly’s Mutt House

Pet Waste Removal

Scoop Le Poop *

Tongue & Tail Pet Services

Pet Treats and Food

The Doggie Express*

Molly’s Mutt House

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AUTO SERVICE

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Auto Repair

Heights Mobil *

NLine Automotive

Auto Dealer

Ella Motors *

Tommie Vaughn Ford

Oil Change

Heights Mobil *

Kar Hospital

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BEAUTY

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Hair Salon

Valor Barbershop *

Revive Salon and Spa

Stylist

Brock Conrad *

Melodie Wilson – Revive

Day Spa

Revive Salon and Spa *

LV Nails Spa

Tanning Salon

Glo Girl Spray Tanning *

Tanoholicsanonymous

Manicure/Pedicure

The Elysian Boutique *

LV Nails Spa

Esthetician

Abbie Starr Skin Bar*

Purr Beauty

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COMMUNITY

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Church

Garden Oaks Baptist Church *

St Rose Lima Catholic Community

Minister

Pastor Will Cover *

Pastor Jon Purvis

Non-Profit

Animal Justice League *

Ministry Assistance of the Near Northwest Alliance  (MANNA)

Local Politician

John Whitmire *

Jack Cagle

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Drinking Establishment

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Smoothies

Clean Juice *

Juiceland

Frozen Treat

Sweet Frog *

Preslee’s

Brewery

Greater Heights Brewery *

Eureka Heights Brewery

Bar

Wakefield Crowbar *

William Price Distilling

Coffee Shop

Slow Pokes *

Uncle Bean’s Coffee

Happy Hour

We Olive & Wine Bar *

Sassafras

Wine Bar

We Olive & Wine Bar *

Plonk! Beer & Wine Bistro

Sports Bar

Christian’s Tailgate Bar & Grill *

Wakefield Crowbar

Cocktail Bar

Eight Row Flint *

Johnny’s Gold Brick

Dive Bar

The Upside Pub *

West Alabama Ice House

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Education

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Nursery/Day Care

Johnson Memorial School *

Garden Oaks Baptist (the garden kids)

Learning Center

Johnson Memorial School *

Children’s Lighthouse

Private/Parochial School

St. Pius X *

St. Ambrose Catholic School

Public School

Waltrip High School *

Hogg Middle School

Community College

Houston Community College *

Lone Star College

After School Program

St. Ambrose Catholic School *

Children’s Lighthouse

Tutor

Susan Sessions *

Jane Cardwell

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Entertainment

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Family Entertainment Center

Lovebug’s Playground *

DelMar Lanes

Community Theater

Theatre Suburbia *

The Heights Theater

Live Music Venue

Last Concert Café *

The Heights Theater

Local Museum

The Houston Toy Museum *

Art Car Museum

Art Gallery

The Whimsy Artisan Boutique *

The Silos at Sawyer Yards

Local Artist

Oralia *

Arlene Delagarza

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Food & Restaurants

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Bakery

Artisana *

El Bolillo

Donuts/Kolaches

Shipley’s on Ella Blvd *

Pappas Son Donuts

Asian

Sichuan Pepper *

Saigon Hustle

BBQ

Gatlin’s BBQ *

Pinkerton’s Barbecue

Hamburger

MytiBurger *

Miller’s Cafe

Hot Wings

Dream Wings *

T-Bones Sports Pub

Hot Dogs

Good Dog *

Dawg Haus

Ice Cream

Fat Cat Creamery*

Sweet Frog

Italian

Cavatore *

Collina’s

Mediterranean

Aladdin *

Niko Nikos

Mexican

Valencia’s Tex Mex Garage *

Nanas Tacos

Tacos

Valencia’s Tex Mex Garage*

Nanas Tacos

Pizzeria

Star Pizza *

Daddyo’s

Sandwich Shop

Ploughman’s Deli & Café *

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches

Seafood

Millie’s Kitchen and Cocktails *

Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage

Specialty Food Store

Asch Building *

99 Ranch Market

Steak House

Pappas Brothers Steakhouse *

Brenner’s on the Bayou

Sushi

Jellyfish *

The Blue Fish

Breakfast

Jackie’s Kitchen *

Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage

Brunch

Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage *

Wakefield Crowbar

Lunch

Millie’s Kitchen and Cocktails *

Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage

Date Place

Rainbow Lodge *

We Olive & Wine Bar

Caterer

Underhill Urban Farm Co *

Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage

Service

Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage *

We Olive & Wine Bar

Takeout

Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage *

MytiBurger

Place to Host a Party

William Price Distilling *

Wakefield Crowbar

Patio

William Price Distilling *

Harold’s

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General Shopping

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Bookstore

Bliss on 19^th *

Kaboom Books

Children’s Clothing Store

Threadfare Children’s Boutique *

Itsy Bitsy

Antique Store

Heights Antiques on Yale *

Lovejoy’s Antiques & Collectibles

Local Furniture Store

Alabama Furniture *

Gallery Furniture

Gift Shop

Bliss on 19^th *

Darlene’s Flower &Gift Shop

Grocery Store

HEB Heights *

Trader Joe’s

Jewelry Store

Erika Delgado Jewelry *

JVP Jewelry

Liquor Store

Lim Liquor *

Total Wine

Men’s Clothing Store

Manready Mercantile *

VJW Clothiers

Resale Shop/Consignment

Alabama Furniture *

Houston Junior Forum Resale shop

Toy Store

Big Blue Whale *

Super Happy Incredible Toys

Women’s Clothing Store

Lucy’s Boutique and Gifts *

Emerson Rose

Shoe/Boot Shop

Moo-chila  *

Jubilee

Home Goods

Bliss on 19^th *

Eclectic Homes

Music/Record Store

Vinyl Edge *

Sig’s Lagoon Record Shop

Best Bike Shop

I Cycle Bike Shop *

Blue Line Bike Lab

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Health

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Hospital

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights *

Texas Women’s Hospital

Physician

Dr. Shahid Rahman *

Jenny Le

Assisted Living Home

Best Personal Care *

The Forum

Chiropractor

Dr. Greg Green – Green Chiropractic *

Dr. Nataly Perez- Houston Heights Sports Chiropractor + Acupuncturist

Dentist

Bayou City Smiles *

Greater Houston Dental Arts

Dermatologist

Dr. Alpesh Desai – Heights Dermatology *

Dr. Tejas Desai – Heights Dermatology

Eye Care Provider

Eye to Eye *

Mann Eye Institute

Massage Therapist

Authenticity Massage –

Penny Mickel *

Triger Massage Therapy

Women’s Health Provider

Dr. Jenny Le *

Dr. Nataly Perez

Pediatrician

Dr. Diana Eisner *

Dr. Rachel Baker

Urgent Care

Memorial Hermann Go Health Urgent Care *

Next Level Urgent Care

Wellness Center

Heights Wellspace *

Houston Chiropractic & Therapy

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Home Improvement

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Architect

Aaron Lytal *

Covington Signature Homes

Custom Home Builder

Covington Signature Homes *

Max Construction, LLC.

Developer

Covington Signature Homes *

Echo Custom Homes

Appliance Store

Lowes *

U.S. Appliance

Electrician

Deuce Electrical *

Bakenhus Electric

Flooring Store

Colony Flooring *

Forsyth flooring

Garden/Landscaping Company

Outside Interests Inc *

Set Roots

General Contractor

Covington Signature Homes – Andrew Adams*

Max Construction, LLC

Plumber

Cooper Plumbing *

Joe Petrovich

Heating & Air Conditioning Service

Heights A/C and Heating *

Pinnacle A/C & Heating

Home Decorating Store

SK Designs *

Jubilee

Interior Design/Decorator

SK Designs *

Kendra Benson Interiors

Hardware Store

C&D Hardware *

Turner Hardware Store

Pest Control Company

Kilgore *

Cherokee

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Professional Services

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Attorney

Law Office of Phyllis A. Oeser *

Amanda Pierson – The Heights Law Group

Bank/Credit Union

Allegiance Bank *

Members Trust Credit Union

Dry Cleaners

Bells My Own *

Wolfe’s Cleaners on Studewood

Insurance Agent

Aitu Taube State Farm *

Kayla Warren

Cleaning Service

Detail Cleaning Services *

Emma Arzate

Florist

Darlene’s Flower & Gift Shop *

Frankie & Flora

Funeral Home

Pat Foley Dignity *

Woodlawn

Photographer

Christina Martinez *

Lisa Jane Eden Studio

Financial Advisor

Sarah Cuddy with Baird *

Jonathan Kolmetz

Computer Service

Computer Hospital *

Experimax

Travel Agent

Planet One Travel *

Marina Dal

Security

Sean Collins ADT *

Vivint

Energy Broker

Pratt Power Partners *

Spartan Energy

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Real Estate Services

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Mortgage Company

Santiago Favela – Regions Heights *

Shane Davis- First United Mortgage Group

Real Estate Agent

Joanne Vest – Texas Residential Specialists *

Ginny Ledwell

Real Estate Company

IndyQuest Properties *

Ledwell Realty

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Sports & Fitness

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Dance Studio

Houston Dance Works *

Claire’s School of Dance

Park

Shepherd Park *

TC Jester Park

Sporting Goods Store

Academy

Golf Course

Cypresswood *

Acorn 50/50

Workout Facility/Gym

Planet Fitness *

HTX FightCamp

Group Fitness/Aerobics

Body Rock Pilates *

HTX FightCamp

Yoga

Loveland Yoga *

Union Studio

* Winner in each category