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Best Watch Repair

Mr. K's

You know what sucks about Mr. K's? His shop can be a little tricky to find. You know what else sucks? Absolutely nothing. For years, Houstonians have trusted this extremely skilled, knowledgeable and personable watch-wiz with their timepieces. It doesn't matter if you have a cheapo, entirely utilitarian watch or a keepsake handed down from generation to generation — the dude will know how to fix it. He doesn't keep you waiting, and he doesn't overcharge. There's a certain level of service you get from proprietors who sincerely love what they do for a living — it's why people wind up (heh) being customers for life.

Best Cemetery

Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery

The list of "residents" at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery is impressive. Civic and government leaders like Jesse Jones, Oscar Holcombe, Hugh Roy Cullen, "Red" Adair and Lloyd Bentsen are all buried here. Some not so illustrious characters also call Forest Park Lawndale their home, including Karla Faye Tucker (the last woman to be put to death in Texas). More impressive still are the grounds. Buildings with Tiffany stained-glass windows, spectacular statues and ornate headstones fill the cemetery's 225 acres. Fifty-plus-year-old trees shade the graves and a small lake while a beautiful, wide bend of Braes Bayou gracefully makes its way along the edge of the property.

Best Car Wash

Bubbles

Here's a little ditty to help you remember where you should go for a car wash: When your Caddy's really dirty, and you want it lookin' purty — Bubbles, Bubbles. When your ride reeks like hell, and you want that new-car smell — Bubbles, Bubbles. When grit and grime attacks, and you need a trusty wax — Bubbles, Bubbles. When your Honda looks demolished and could really use a polish — Bubbles, Bubbles. What we're trying to tell you is that Bubbles will make your ride sparkle inside and out. These guys are thorough, and they care about customer satisfaction. Now go!

Best Computer Store

Fry's Electronics

Apples. PCs. Tablets. Desktops. Laptops. Printers. Scanners. More accessories than you can shake a stick at. Need we go on? Fry's is just overflowing with computers and equipment, and your needs will be met, whether you're just an average dude or dudette looking for something basic or a full-fledged tech geek on a mission for all the latest gadgets and gizmos. Awesome prices, awesome staff, awesome inventory. You can't beat it.

Best Pawn Shop

Action Pawn Shop

Think of this: It's Christmas or Mother's Day, and you forgot to buy that special someone a gift. Sure, you could go to the big-box electronics store for a big-screen or the jewelry shop in the mall for a nice watch or the hardware store for a lawn mower, and in the process waste a full tank of gas. Or you can just hit up Action Pawn. They have a large selection of items, from Xboxes to bicycles, diamond rings to laptops, and seemingly everything in between. There are big sales on most major holidays, and Action Pawn is ready to loan you money if you're in need.

Best Greeting Cards

Space

Have you noticed the price of your average birthday card at the grocery store lately? At $5.99, it's hard to justify another Maxine card, no matter how clever that old hag is. Turns out there's a shop in Montrose that offers unique handmade cards by local and national artists for the same price and sometimes less. Space is a unique gallery space-cum-boutique-cum-gift store that carries a bevy of handmade items from jewelry to original art. And to go with those gifts, there is that awesome array of cards of all styles, from the froufrou baby shower card to the ever-so-sappy anniversary card to an absurd birthday card of Jesus riding a T. rex. If your recipient will appreciate something non-Hallmark, Space is the place.

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Best Auto Parts

Estrella Used Parts

The storefront of this auto parts merchant at the very north border of Houston's Northline Park neighborhood is deceptively small. The counter is staffed by knowledgeable, strictly-business attendants ready to assist you promptly and provide you the best price. Behind the office is a large room with multiple shelves containing everything from starters to transmissions. This room leads to a much larger warehouse that contains even more rows of meticulously categorized parts, which then leads to the outside portion of the yard, where you'll find over five acres of salvaged auto carcasses ready to be harvested. Computers and modern technology are great, but the technicians at Estrella know every vehicle and part on the property, and will sell them at fair prices that beat any dealership.

Best Costume Shop

Party Boy

Whether it's for Halloween, a theme party or just because you feel like dressing up on a random Tuesday, Party Boy is your destination for great deals on a wide variety of costumes. They've got your superheroes, your pirates, your cops, your flappers. They also have everything you need for an awesome theme party, whether you want to treat your guests to a luau, a Mardi Gras bash or a night under the disco ball. Party Boy can also help with your kid's birthday party needs, offering more than 25 patterns for paper dishes — from Winnie-the-Pooh to High School Musical and so much more. Just remember: When you think "party," think "Party Boy."

Best Camera Store

Camera Co/op

When you're ready to move up from your cell-phone camera to something a little more professional, Camera Co/op should be your first stop. They cater to all types of photographers, from digital warriors who always have a spare memory card on hand to those who still like to do their work in a darkroom. It also has that lived-in, mom-and-pop-store feel that comes from having been around forever, a tribute to the fact that they've managed to adjust with the times and technology. If there's anything you need related to cameras, you're damn near sure to find it at Camera Co/op.

Best Head Shop

BC Smoke Shop

Just thinking about this shop's remarkable selection of pipes gives us the munchies. These are pure works of art, some of the finest glassware we've ever seen, and we're not just saying that because we're in an especially mellow place right now. Generic "smoke shops" are a dimebag a dozen — you see them in just about every strip mall, and they're all interchangeable. But the guys at BC are artisans. They're passionate. And it's reflected in the inventory. The Web site proudly proclaims, "'Cause it's the...DANK!" Truer words were never coughed out in a smoky haze.

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