Westchase District’s 4.2 square-mile area is packed with outstanding dining, shopping and amenities. Whether they live in Westchase District or merely “reside” here during workday hours, Houstonians definitely have their favorite places to eat, shop and maybe even hide from their boss in the District. We celebrated and honored local favorites in 2005 and 2010, and we decided that this year it was time to rekindle the love affair with all things Westchase.
We accepted nominations online in March, website visitors voted on finalists in April and we presented plaques to our winners in May. Now, we’ve collected profiles of all of the winners from this year’s Best of Westchase online contest in one handy online guide for you to browse. You will probably recognize at least some of the businesses and organizations, but we hope you’ll make a point to get to know all of these fine award winners. Here, as selected by people who live and work in the area, is the BEST of our community:
LIVING IN WESTCHASE
- Best Apartment Community: Walden of Westchase
- Best Private School: Grace School
- Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners: Torchy’s Tacos
WORKING IN WESTCHASE
- Best Company to Work for: Hilton Houston Westchase
- Best Office Building Lobby: Frost Bank
- Best Charity/Nonprofit: West Houston Assistance Ministries
- Best Office Lunch Catering: Jason’s Deli
- Best Place to Hide from Your Boss: One of five Starbucks
SHOPPING IN WESTCHASE
- Best Grocery Store: Whole Foods
- Best Clothing Store: Jos. A. Bank
- Best Non-Chain Retail Store: Baubles & Beads
AMENITIES IN WESTCHASE
- Best Higher Education: Houston Community College
- Best Bank/Credit Union: Frost Bank
- Best Place to Get Fit: LA Fitness
- Best Happy Hour: Westchase Tavern
- Best Romantic Dining: Bistro Le Cep
- Best Kid-Friendly Dining: Red Robin
- Best Brunch: Rio Ranch
- Best New Restaurant: Torchy’s Tacos
- Best Hotel Bar: Houston Marriott Westchase
- Best Hair Salon/Barbershop: Dan Phyl’s
- Best Nail Salon: Lux Nail Spa
- Best Retail Center: Westchase Shopping Center (Weingarten)
- Best Greenspace: Brays Bayou Connector Trail
- Best Landscaped Area: Beltway 8
- Best Public Art Installation: Cowboy-themed mural at Rio Ranch
- Best Farmers Market Vendor: Pure Texas Honey
