The results are in! Senior Resource Guide’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards proved to be highly competitive once again as Austinites cast their vote!
See below for which Austin businesses, people and services have bragging rights for the Best of 2016.
Leisure & Lifestyle
Best Nonprofit: Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Texas
Best Senior Center: Allen R. Baca Center
Best Casino: L'Auberge
Best Cruise Ship: Carnival
Best Golf Course (in Texas): Austin Country Club
Best Women's Boutique: Blue Elephant
Best Shoe Selection: Karavel Shoes
Best Jeweler: Russell Korman Fine Jewelry, Diamonds & Watches
Best Antique Shopping: Austin Antique Mall
Best Farmers Market: Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller
Best Day Trip Destination: Salado
Health & Beauty
Best Salon: Frenchy's
Best Place To Get Fit: SICFIT Round Rock
Best Massage Service: Massage Harmony
Best Pharmacy: Walgreens
Housing & Home Care
Best Home Care (medical): Halcyon Home
Best Home Care (non-medical): Visiting Angels
Best Senior Living (assisted): The Legacy at Crystal Falls
Best Senior Living (independent/retirement): Conservatory At Wells Branch
Best Senior Living (skilled): Westminster
Best Senior Living (memory care): The Legacy at Crystal Falls
Food & Drink
Best Margarita: Baby Acapulco (Baby A's)
Best Texas Winery: Llano Estacado
Best Burger: Dan's Hamburgers
Best Ice Cream: Amy's Ice Creams
Best Tex-Mex: Chuy's
Best BBQ: The Salt Lick
Best Coffee Spot: Monkey Nest Coffee
Best Breakfast Spot: Bribery Bakery
Texas Professionals
Best Social Worker: Miriam Klotz
Best Elder Law Attorney: Mark Tarrant
Best Financial Planner: Jolynn Free
Best Florist: Mc Phail Florist & Greenhouse
Best Doctor: Dr. John Murray
Best Audiologist: Dr. Margaret Hutchison
Best Podiatrist: Dr. Craig H. Thomajan, DPM, FACFAS, FAENS
Best Cardiologist: Dr. David W. Terreson
Best Orthopedist: Dr. Scott Welsh
Best Optometrist: Dr. Katherine Stola
Best Eye Care Provider: Eye Clinic of Austin
Best Dentist: Dr. Gregory Edson
Best Dermatologist: Dr. Janet DuBois
Best Chiropractor: Greenlawn Family Chiropractic
Best Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Andrew P. Trussler
Best Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Jennifer Walden
Best Realtor: Linda Botello
Best Family Owned/Operated Business: Distinctive Life Cremations & Funerals
Best Texas Author or Poet: Jim Hightower
Medical Centers in Texas
Best Hospital: Seton
Best Rehabilitation Facility: St. David’s
Best Cancer Treatment Facility: Texas Oncology
Final Planning
Best Funeral Service Provider: Melissa N. Unfred
Best Hospice: Hospice Austin