At the end of last year, we polled our print and online readers to find out which professionals and companies deliver the best service and overall experience.
Peruse our list of businesses and providers below to discover the best of the best based on the platinum service they provide. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!
Beauty & Wellness
Aesthetics
SKN at Franks Dermatology
4220 N. Rodney Parham Road, Ste. 102
501.859.8973
Chiropractor
Little Rock Chiropractic & Acupuncture
13924 Cantrell Road
501.916.2585 | chirolr.com
Colorist
Alicia Miller Carter
Carter | Miller Hillcrest
3625 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste C
501.626.8441 | cartermillerhillcrestsalon.com
Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. DJ Dailey
17200 Chenal Pkwy., Ste. 400
501.448.0032 | smiledailey.com
Day Spa
Ava Bella Day Spa
301 N. Shackleford Road, Ste. C3
501.954.8888 | avabelladayspa.com
Dermatologist
Dr. Hayden Franks
Franks Dermatology
4220 N. Rodney Parham Road, Ste. 320
501.246.1042 | franksdermatology.com
Gym/Fitness Center
Jolly Bodies
501.551.3878 | jollybodiesfitness.com
Hairstylist
Kim Carter
Carter | Miller Hillcrest
3625 Kavanaugh Blvd., Ste. C
501.626.8441 | cartermillerhillcrestsalon.com
Lash Extensions
Winc Beauty
5709 Kavanaugh Blvd.
501.791.4526 | wincbeauty.com
Makeup Artist
Pout
11525 Cantrell Road, Ste. 903
501.244.8222 | poutlittlerock.com
OB/GYN
Dr. Brian Burton
The Woman’s Clinic
9601 Baptist Health Drive, Ste. 1200
501.664.4131 | arobgyn.com
Optometrist
McFarland Eye Care
17200 Chenal Pkwy., Ste. 440
501.830.2020 | mcfarlandeye.com
Orthodontist
Hodge Orthodontics
2924 Kavanaugh Blvd.
11811 Hinson Road, Ste. 100
501.916.2545 | hodgeortho.com
Personal Trainer
Kim Leverett
A Kick Above
12400 Cantrell Road, Ste. 3
501.868.8850 | akickabove.com
Pharmacy
Cornerstone Pharmacy & Compounding
4220 N. Rodney Parham Road
501.223.2224 | compoundingatcornerstone.com
SALON
Red Beauty Lounge
1923 N. University Ave.
501.664.4733 | redbeautylounge.com
Spray Tan
Megan Torres Booth
Airbronze Sunless Studio
6105 Father Tribou St., Ste. 7
501.765.5595 | airbronzesunless.com
Urologist
Dr. Taylor Moore
Arkansas Urology
1300 Centerview Dr.
501.219.8900 | arkansasurology.com
Veterinarian
Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic
3712 Woodland Heights Road
501.225.2600 | pleasantvalleyvetclinic.com
Events / Social Life
Caterer - Events
Heritage Catering
315 N. Bowman Road, Ste. 2
501.246.3787 | heritagecateringar.com
Caterer - Luncheons
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
12800 Chenal Pkwy.
8200 Cantrell Road
3929 McCain Blvd., North Little Rock
501.765.2798 | tazikis.com
Event Consultant
JoBeth McElhanon
Lilias & Olive
501.350.4144 | liliasandolive.com
Event Production
CWP Productions
4209 S. Shackleford Road, Ste. C
501.952.8885 | cwpproductions.com
Event Rentals
Party Time Rental & Events
11121 N. Rodney Parham Road, Ste. 32B
501.224.3133 | partytimerentalandevents.com
Florist
Tipton & Hurst
1801 N. Grant St.
501.666.3333 | tiptonhurst.com
Restaurant Party Room
Trio's
8201 Cantrell Road, Ste. 100
501.221.3330 | triosrestaurant.com
Venue
Chenal Event Venue
21 Rahling Circle
501.817.3156 | chenaleventvenue.com
Wedding Photographer
Heather Jenkins
10310 W. Markham St., Ste. 222
501.952.1059 | heatherjenkins.com
Wedding Planner
Gretchen Larkan Events
870.930.7854 | gretchenlarkanevents.com
Home
Accounting
Landmark CPAs
201 E. Markham St., Ste. 500
501.375.2025 | landmarkcpas.com
Art Consultant
M2 Gallery
1300 Main St., Ste. B
501.225.6257 | m2lr.com
Bank
Arvest Bank
arvest.com
Carpet & Flooring
C&F Flooring
2322 Cantrell Road
501.399.9909 | candfcarpet.com
Custom Drapery
Cynthia East Fabrics
1523 Rebsamen Park Road
501.299.9199 | cynthiaeastfabrics.com
Custom Framer
BA Framer
1813 N. Grant St.
501.661.0687 | baframer.com
Dog Boarder
Hounds Lounge Pet Resort & Spa
1711 Rebsamen Park Road, 501.904.2185
1308 S. Bowman Road, 501.747.2047 | houndslounge.com
DOG GROOMER
The Paw Spa
10300 N. Rodney Parham Road, Ste. T
501.904.5000 | Facebook
Dry Cleaner
Schickel's Cleaners
11609 Cantrell Road
501.227.9463 | schickelscleaners
Electrician
Staley Electric
3400 Je Davis Drive
501.565.3006 | staleyelectric.com
Furniture Reupholstery
Robby Chism Upholstery
8411 Mabelvale Pike
501.257.7932 | Instagram
Furniture Store
Hank's & More Fine Furniture
1000 S. Bowman Road
501.954.7130 | hanksfurniture.com
General/Remodel Contractor
Richard Harp
Richard Harp Homes
17200 Chenal Pkwy., Ste. 300
501.690.4277 | richardharphomes.com
Hardware Store
Fuller & Son Hardware
5915 R St., 501.916.9677
14710 Cantrell Road, 501.868.8080 | fullerandson.com
Heating & Air
Middleton Heat & Air
501.224.4888 | middletoninc.com
Interior Designer
Kevin Walsh
Bear Hill Interiors
1420 Rebsamen Park Road
501.907.9272 | bearhillinteriors.com
Moving Company
Elite Movers
501.316.0145 | elitemoversinc.com
Nursery/Landscaper
The Good Earth Garden Center
15601 Cantrell Road
501.868.4666 | thegoodearthgarden.com
Pest Control
Legacy Termite & Pest Control
7701 Cantrell Road
501.225.1453 | legacytermiteandpest.com
Plumber
Sanders Services
412 Parker St., North Little Rock
501.588.0969 | sanders-plumbing.com
PooL Installation
Diamond Pools
5501 Ranch Drive, Ste. 2
501.868.7946 | diamondpoolsar.com
Residential Builder
Bill Parkinson
Parkinson Building Group
18122 Cantrell Road, Ste. C
501.954.8570 | parkinsonbuildinggroup.com
Roofing
Garcia & Son Roofing & Gutters
501.424.6757 | garciaandsonroofing.com
Rug Cleaner
Martinous Oriental Rug Company
1521 Macon Drive
501.224.0313 | martinous.com
Rug Dealer
Hadidi Oriental Rug Company
8116 Cantrell Road
501.225.8999 | hadidiruggallery.com
Wealth Management
Simmons Bank Wealth Management
simmonsbank.com
WINDOW INSTALLATION
Pella Windows & Doors
8740 Maumelle Blvd., Maumelle
501.758.5050 | pella.com
Shopping
Art Gallery
M2 Gallery
1300 Main St., Ste. B
501.225.6257 | m2lr.com
Bakery
Community Bakery
1200 Main St.
270 S. Shackleford Road
501.375.6418 | communitybakery.com
Car Dealership
Infiniti of Central Arkansas
Everett Auto Group
21000 I-30 Frontage Road, Benton
501.320.1400 | infinitiofcentralarkansas.com
Engagement Rings & FINE JEWELRY
Sissy's Log Cabin
1825 N. Grant St.
501.663.0066 | sissyslogcabin.com
Gift Shop
Box Turtle
2616 Kavanaugh Blvd.
501.661.1167 | shopboxturtle.com
Grocery Store
Edwards Food Giant
7507 Cantrell Road
501.614.3477 | edwardsfoodgiant.com
Stationery
The Social Type
5819 Kavanaugh Blvd.
501.661.9929 | thesocialtypelr.com
Travel Agency
Poe Travel
915 Cumberland St.
501.376.4171 | poetravel.com
Wine & Spirits
Colonial Wine & Spirits
11200 W Markham St.
501.223.3120 | colonialwineshop.com
Soirée Recommends Hall of Fame
In the 14 years we've presented our Platinum Service awards, a handful of local businesses have made a habit of winning over our readers. We salute these icons for consistently providing outstanding service to our community.
► Colonial Wine & Spirits
Best Wine & Spirits Shop | 14 years
Along with sporting one of the widest selections of spirits in the region, this veteran-owned business also serves up expert advice at its well-loved tasting bar and through party planning guides for every holiday, occasion and season.
► Party Time Rental & Events
Best Party Rental Company | 14 years
Through more than 40 years in business, Party Time has become almost synonymous with event planning in central Arkansas. Its extensive warehouse and knowledgeable team are committed to providing "stress-free" hosting, as well as giving back to the community.
► Poe Travel
Best Travel Agency | 11 years
Poe is in the business of daydreams, and has been for more than six decades. Its agents have continually caught the attention of and accolades from Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler for crafting one-of-a-kind experiences for their clients.
► Schickel's Cleaners
Best Dry Cleaner | 11 years
Dependable and professional are the hallmarks of this beloved family-owned biz. Locals rely on its "in by noon, out by 5" dry cleaning motto, plus alterations and even emergency cleanings for valuable and sentimental pieces.
► Dr. DJ Dailey
Best Cosmetic Dentist | 10 years
Veneers, implants, facial aesthetics — Dr. Dailey made his name by providing top-notch care and "modern dental artistry." A former member of the U.S. Navy and a fourth-generation Little Rock resident, he's also a supporter of the nonprofit Smile Train, which cares for kids in developing countries born with cleft palates.
► M2 Gallery
Best Art Gallery | 10 years
Now having spent nearly five years in its current SoMa location, this gallery's walls are filled with works from some of the state's most popular and up-and-coming artists. Art lovers across the South stop by to shop fine art pieces and prints and to make use of its custom framing and installation services.
