Fort Bend Lifestyles and Homes Magazine Oct 2009: Best Of Fort Bend1

Best Place to Live on Forbes List

Sugar Land, Texas

You knew it all along, right? Didn’t need anybody in New York or D.C. telling you that Sugar Land is one of the nation ’s best places to live. But, affirmation is nice. And Forbes confirmed it by naming Sugar Land one of 25 American Top Towns to Live Well. Reasons? High income and education levels, low cost of living, parks, museums, restaurants, cultural institutions and a favorable business environment. Congratulations, Sugar Land! You ’re the best of the best!

Best Place to Buy Updated Classics

JoAnn’s

Need something classic but edgy for that next business event? JoAnn’s embraces an ever-changing fashion direction that creates the balance between fashion and the real woman. At JoAnn ’s you will find quality designer lines such as Barry Bricken, Zelda, Corbin, Kay Unger, Craig Taylor, Tapp, Emil Rutenburg, Sigrid Olsen, Kasada, as well as a beautiful selection of jewelry, belts, scarves, hats, handbags and hosiery. Whatever your wardrobe needs for business, evening, weekends and everyday, JoAnn ’s has it. Don’t miss the experience of shopping in a warm, friendly environment with unparalleled service. 16185 City Walk.

Best Blue Cheese Bacon Burger

Live Oak Grill

Whether you like your burgers eaten indoors or outdoors, Live Oak Grill has just the seat for you. It serves up a great Blue Cheese Bacon Burger with just the right amount of blue cheese and crispy bacon on a wheat bun. Burgers are always cooked to perfection, and you definitely won ’t leave hungry! Located off the beaten path, it offers lots of tables outside under the big oaks and has a great “mom and pop” feel. 12935 Dairy Ashford.

Best Dancing Ex-Politico
Tom DeLay

Dancing with the Stars is a long way from Washington, D.C., politics. How well can this Texas native do the two-step? Former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay is one of 15 celebrities to partner with professional dancers in the ninth season of Dancing with the Stars. DeLay’s partner is Cheryl Burke, a two-time winner on the show.

Best New Auto Dealership

Classic Chevrolet

Do you put new car shopping right up there in popularity with going to the dentist? Not your favorite thing to do? Then you might want to try Classic Chevrolet of Sugar Land. Don Kerstetter, a newcomer to Fort Bend, has created a dealership that offers an efficient, friendly shopping experience. Whether you ’re searching for a new or used vehicle, researching financing options or looking for a quick quote on a car, truck or SUV, Classic ’s amicable professional staff is ready to help. Kerstetter wants to earn Fort Bend ’s patronage one customer at a time. 13115 Southwest Freeway.