Best of Denton: Starting holiday prep? Holiday lights, home cleaning, catering and more | Best of Denton | dentonrc.com

Nov 08, 2024

People enjoy the newly lit Christmas tree during the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival on Dec. 2, 2023.

As we roll into the holiday season, there are all kinds of things you need to consider in addition to shopping, cooking and caroling, from scheduling the holiday light hangers to getting your house ready for visitors and getting your pup to the groomer (or out of the house for a couple of hours).

Thankfully, we've got you covered with the best ways to prepare for the holidays, however you're celebrating, the Denton way.

The Best of Denton awards are all about featuring the top local businesses, people and things to do. Here are this year's Best of Denton picks for some of the best places for holiday prep, voted by you.

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Custom messages adorn the “Vans of Fame” at Frenchy’s Lawn and Tree Service in 2018.

Providing lawn, tree and landscaping services for more than 20 years, Frenchy's is also known for its own displays of holiday lights and the ability to help you set up your own.

Finalists:

1. Denton Co. Christmas Lights

2. Integrity Lawns and Outdoor Concepts

American Home Cleaning Co. was chosen the top home cleaning service.

Family coming over for the holidays and need your home cleaned quick? American Home Cleaning Co. is a trusted cleaning service with 25 years of business experience in Denton County.

Finalists:

1. MaidPro Denton

2. Pride Cleaning Services

Picone was Best of Denton voters' choice in the catering category.

Opened in 2023, Picone has already become a Denton favorite, serving unique Italian-American comfort food. If you're looking for catering for a holiday party or family gathering, Picone has been voted the best catering in Denton.

Finalists:

1. Chestnut Tree Bistro

2. Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q

Based out of Sanger, Golden Grooms offers high-quality pet grooming if you have family coming to town and top-tier pet boarding if you're going away.

Finalists:

1. Lucky Dog Ranch

2. Swisher Dog Care

Ravelin Bakery won its category for its holiday treats.

Whether it's for a party, family guests or someone coming down the chimney, Ravelin offers specialty desserts, breads and treats. On top of holiday specialties, the bakery offers daily selections of bread and breakfast items, so whether you order ahead or stop by the storefront, Ravelin has you covered with high-quality baked goods.

Finalists:

1. Candy Haven and Cakes

2. Linnybird Bakeshop

The Best of Denton awards, hosted annually by the Denton Record-Chronicle, highlight local small businesses across more than 200 categories. Nominees, finalists and winners are selected by voters between April and July. No purchase is necessary to nominate, vote or win.

PENNY KIMBLE can be reached at [email protected].

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