Fort Bend Lifestyles & Homes October 2009
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!
Once again our readers and staff have revealed what they like about Fort Bend—
from speciality boutiques and eateries to athletes and public servants.
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.
Fort Bend Publishing Group 2008
A magazine featuring the Homes, Communities, People,
Businesses, Professionals, and Lifestyles of
Fort Bend County and Sugar Land Texas Since 1987