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Page 2 — Star Local Media — Thursday, January 30, 2014
www.cindysschoolofdance.com
972-727-1722107 N Greenville Ave • Allen, TX 75002
Northwest corner of Greenville (Hwy 5) & McDermott
Cindy’s School of DanceEstablished in 1980
Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip HopContemporary • Pomdance • Drill Team
Thank youAllen for
voting us theBest Dance
Studio 4 yearsin a row!
Family Owned • Open Lunch and Dinner Tue-SunClosed on Mondays • BYOB
107 North Butler Drive, Allen
Highest ratedMexican
restaurant onUrbanspoon.com
&Tripadvisor.com
Thank you Allen for
Voting us BestMexican Food!
972-908-3555 Find us on Facebook
Automotivepage 3
Educationpage 3
Financialpage 3
Food & Drinkpage 4
Health & Beautypage 9
Home & Gardenpage 14
Medicalpage 11
Miscellaneouspage 3
Real Estatepage 11
Recreationpage 9
Servicespage 14
Shoppingpage 8
Winners by category
It’s finally here – our spe-cial section announcingthe Star Local Media Readers’Choice Winners for 2013!
After more than197,000 votes were cast viaour online ballot on star-localmedia.com, we nowhave the exciting opportu-nity to share with your our Readers’Choice for the outstanding busi-nesses in North Texas in 2013.
We changed the programslightly this year and incorporated anomination process to enhance vot-ers’ participation and ease of voting
overall. During the monthof November, weasked readers to nom-
inate their favorite busi-ness in a variety ofcategories. Afterthe nomination
process ended Nov. 30, we opened upthe voting, which lasted during themonth of December. After over
197,000 votes were cast via ouronline ballot on starlocal-
media.com, we nowhave the excitingopportunity to share
with you our Readers’Choice for the outstanding busi-nesses in North Texas in 2013.
We had a few close calls, as wellas some new businesses to add tothe Choice family this year. Overallwe feel this is a great list of localbusinesses whose common theme in their success is focusing on you, their customer.
SEE WHO OUR READERS CHOSE AS THEIR FAVORITE BUSINESSES!
And the winners are...
Thursday, January 30, 2014 — Star Local Media — Page 3
AUTO REPAIR SHOP
Solutions AutomotiveAUTO SERVICE SHOP
Kwik KarCAR WASH
TrademarkDOMESTIC AUTO DEALERSHIP
Honda Cars of McKinneyIMPORT AUTO DEALERSHIP
Honda Cars of McKinneyTIRE STORE
Discount Tire - Alma Road
TRUCK DEALERSHIP
Bob Tomes Fordautomotive
Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
educationReaders’ Choice Winners 2013
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Goddard School in AllenPRIVATE SCHOOL
Lucas Christian AcademyTUTORING PROGRAM
Sylvan Learning
financialReaders’ Choice Winners 2013
misc.Readers’ Choice Winners 2013
COMMUNITY SUPPORTING BUSINESS
Rodenbaugh’sPLACE OF WORSHIP
First United Methodist Allen
BANK
ChaseCREDIT UNION
Texans Credit UnionFINANCIAL PLANNER
Shirley White-StevensFINANCIAL SERVICES
HenryLessner
AMERICAN FOOD
Cotton PatchBAKERY
Max’s DonutsBAR/BREW PUB
Kelly’s at the VillageBBQ
Rudy’sBRUNCH
Mimi’s CafeCATERING
Braza Dancante
DINER
Allen CafeGREEK FOOD
Zoe’sHAPPY HOUR
Village Burger BarICE CREAM/YOGURT
YogurtvilleINDIAN FOOD
Madras PavilionITALIAN FOOD
Italian VillaLIQUOR STORE/BEER & WINE STORE
Total WineMEAT MARKET/BUTCHER
Hirsch’s Specialty MeatsMEXICAN FOOD
La Finca Chiquita
PATIO BAR
Village Burger BarPIZZA
Palio’sPOPCORN/CANDY SHOP
Uptown PopcornSEAFOOD
Rockfish Seafood GrillSOUTHEAST ASIAN FOOD
Silver ThaiSPORTS BAR
Dodie’s PlaceSTEAKHOUSE
Rick’s ChophouseSUPER MARKET
Market StreetSUSHI
Blue FishTHAI FOOD
Silver Thai
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food&drinkReaders’ Choice Winners 2013
Congratulationsto all the businesses
that won Readers’ Choice
at Eldorado Plaza
BEST JEWELRY STORE
GRIFFIN JEWELRY
BEST HAPPY HOUR
CRISTINA’S FINE MEXICAN FOOD
BEST SEAFOOD
ROCKFISH SEAFOOD
BEST SUSHI
OKADA STEAK & SUSHI
Some of the best dining and shopping is at Eldordao PlazaLocated at the Northwest Corner of Eldorado Parkway and US 75 (North Central Expwy) in McKinney, Texas
Thursday, January 30, 2014 — Star Local Media — Page 5
OWNER: ‘YOU GET EXACTLYWHAT YOU PAY FOR’
MORE INFOFOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
972-633-5593 OR VISITHIRSCHSMEATS.COM.
When you talk to Gary Hirsch about thesecret to his 20-plus years of suc-
cess, he’ll tell you it boils down to onething: quality.
“The whole thing I based mybusiness model on was providing aquality product. When it comes tomeat there is no such thing as a gooddeal. You get exactly what you pay for,”Hirsch said.
At Hirsch’s Specialty Meats, cus-tomers can expect to find top-of-the-line selection that compriseschoice- and prime-grade meatsin contrast to the lower-gradeselect meat that is availableat most of the larger chaingrocery stores. Additionally,Hirsch works with suppliersnationwide in order to ensurehe is getting the best qualityout there.
“There is a segment ofthe population who appreciates it.They will pay more, but it’s better quality.”Hirsch said.
Hirsch began his career in the meat businesswhen his friend and neighbor in Michigan de-cided to buy a family-owned grocery store and
hired Hirsch as the butcher.After a number of stints working
in the meat departments of fam-ily-owned grocery stores, Hirsch
decided during a visit to Texas thathe would make the Lone Star Statehis new home.
“My folks were already downhere … In the fall, we packedup and came here,” Hirsch said.Upon arrival, Hirsch decided to
explore the Texas meat market andlearn what types of products inter-ested customers before startinghis own business. He beganworking for the “Original TomThumb” where he met his men-tor, not-to-mention HeatherLocklear’s uncle, Austin Lock-lear.
“He was the most amazingmeat man that I had ever met and
I became his assistant, “ Hirsch said.Hirsch worked for Tom Thumb for 13
years and then decided to branch out on his ownand opened Hirsch’s Specialty Meats. He hasbeen running a successful business ever since.He attributes his continued staying power andmultiple Readers’ Choice awards to customer
focus and a willingness to keep up with changesin the industry.
“I had a lady call me and mention that shehad bought ground beef and mentioned that weshould transition from freezer paper to plasticbags so they wouldn’t leak. I went to my guysand asked them why we weren’t doing this. From
then on, we started putting ground beef in plasticbags.”
Hirsch’s Specialty Meats is located at 1301Parker Road, Ste. 100, in Plano. They offer awide variety of top-grade meats such as prime-grade rib roast in addition to sausage made in-house and Logan Farms Honey Glazed hams.
BEST MEAT
MARKET &BUTCHER
Winner!
Prime-GradeQuality Cuts
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THANK YOU to ALLEN!We are proud and honored to
be chosen for “Best Bar-B-Q”...
Your Bar-B-Qteam atRudy’s
would like to send a huge
AGAIN!1790 Central Expy N • Allen, TX
(214) 383-5353
New Orleans Style Cajun Food
190 E. Stacy Road, #1320Allen, Texas 75002
Crawfish Timeis Just Aroundthe Corner!
Thank You ForYour Continued Support
and Votes!
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shoppingReaders’ Choice Winners 2013
BOUTIQUE
Buffalo Creek CowgirlsCONSIGNMENT OR RESALE STORE
ACOHOME INTERIORS
Elegant DoorJEWELRY STORE
Allen JewelersSPECIALTY CLOTHING STORE
White House Black Market
CONGRATULATIONSTO ALL THE WINNERS OF THE 2013 STAR LOCALMEDIA READERS’CHOICE!
Con
grat
ulat
ions
!
Thursday, January 30, 2014 — Star Local Media — Page 9
BICYCLE SHOP
Bicycles PlusCOUNTRY CLUB
Heritage Ranch DANCE STUDIO
Cindy’s School Of DanceFAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Top GolfGOLF COURSE
Heritage RanchGYMNASTICS
Eagle’s Wings
MARTIAL ARTS
USA Martial ArtsMOTORCYCLE DEALER
Harley DavidsonPERFORMANCE VENUE
Allen Event CenterSUMMER CAMP
Goddard School in AllenSWIM LESSONS
The City of AllenYOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
Allen Sports AssociationAEROBICS/YOGA FACILITY
Pure Movement AllenCOSMETIC DENTIST
Watters Creek DentalFITNESS
Fitness ConnectionHEALTH FOOD STORE
Market StreetMASSAGE THERAPY
Massage Envy
NAIL SALON
EnvyPLASTIC/COSMETIC SURGERY
North Texas Plastic & Recon-structiveSALON
Salon at Eaton CourtSKIN CARE/AESTHETIC CENTER
Hello GorgeousSPA
Salon at Eaton Court
recreationReaders’ Choice Winners 2013
health&beautyReaders’ Choice Winners 2013
Thank you Allen for VotingPickle Roofing SolutionsBest Roofing CompanyTwo Years in a Row!
PPIICCKKLLEE RROOOOFFIINNGG SSOOLLUUTTIIOONNSSLocal. Honest. Dependable.
Call or Contact us for a FREE Estimate972-954-7186 • www.pickleroofing.com
1333 W. McDermott, #200 • Allen, TX
$$5500 OOFFFFRoof Repair
$$550000 OOFFFFAny Re-Roof
Up To
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803 E. Main St. Allen, TX 75002
972-727-8383www.allenvethosp.com Alan Coffman,
DVMJ. Brian
Shiplov, DVMChelsea
McAnally, DVMMichael
Overton, DVM
Look for Ace Pet ResortComing this Summer!
Allen Veterinary Hospitalwould like to thank all our wonderful patients who “woofed’ and “meowed” for us to be voted the Best Veterinary Clinic in Allen for the 4th straight year! Have your person contact us for a visit and let us show you how we can care for you!
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601 S Greenville Ave Allen TX • 972.727.8261 • www.fumcallen.org
SSUUNNDDAAYYSSDaybreak Worship 8:15 am
Traditional Worship 9:30 am Contemporary Worship 11:00 am
The Way 11:00 am
Thursday, January 30, 2014 — Star Local Media — Page 11
ALLERGIST
Richard D. Thrasher M.D.CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Lee Ligon - Ligon ChiropracticDENTIST
Allen Dental, D.D.S.EMERGENCY ROOM
Texas Health Presbyterian -AllenEYE DOCTOR
Greg Coronado, O.D.HEALTH SPECIALIST
Kevin Joyner, M.D.HEARING SERVICES
Allen Hearing ClinicHOSPITAL
Texas Health Presbyterian -AllenORTHODONTIST
Jay Ghosh, D.D.S.PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Tammy Gough, D.D.S.PEDIATRICIAN
Raintree Pediatrics
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Allen Physical TherapyPHYSICIAN/GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Linda Parker, M.D.URGENT CARE CLINIC
CareNowVISION CENTER
Allen Eye AssociatesWOMEN’S HEALTH PHYSICIAN
Craig Ranch OB-GYN
Thank you Allen for Voting usBest Flooring, Applianceand CommunitySupporting Business!
medicalReaders’ Choice Winners 2013
realestateReaders’ Choice Winners 2013
ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY
Heritage RanchAPARTMENT COMMUNITY
Benton PointeASSISTED LIVING
Mustang Creek EstatesMORTGAGE LENDER
GenEquity MortgageNEW HOME BUILDER
Highland HomesREAL ESTATE AGENT
Kim McCartyREAL ESTATE COMPANY
Team Wilson, Keller Williams, AllenTITLE COMPANY
Hexter-Fair First AmericanTitle
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ATTORNEY
John MeazellFLORIST
Allen Flower ShopFUNERAL HOME
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow
INSURANCE AGENT
Jenny Weidner - State Farm InsurancePET SERVICES
Bark n PurrPHOTOGRAPHER
Sue LinkeVETERINARIAN
Alan Coffman, DMV, Allen Veterinary HospitalELECTRICIAN
Sawyers ElectricFENCE AND DECK COMPANY
Duck FenceFLOORING
Rodenbaugh’sHARDWARE OR APPLIANCE STORE
Rodenbaugh’sHEATING AND AIR COMPANY
Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning& Heating
HOME REMODELING SERVICES
Kangaroo ContractorsHOME SERVICES
HandyMan MattersINTERIOR DESIGN
Melody Jurick DesignsLANDSCAPING
Hawkins Landscape & LawnMaintenanceNURSERY/GARDEN CENTER
Puckett’sOUTDOOR LIVING
Hawkins Landscape & LawnMaintenanceOUTDOOR SERVICES
Pickle Roofing SolutionsPLUMBER
Baker BrothersRESIDENTIAL PAINTING
Southern Painting
home&gardenReaders’ Choice Winners 2013
servicesReaders’ Choice Winners 2013
Thursday, January 30, 2014 — Star Local Media — Page 15
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1511 W. McDermott, #100 • Allen, TX
972-727-6262
Personalized eye care for the whole family in Allen and the Greater Dallas Area
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