The editors of D Magazine recently recognized eight Richardson businesses in its 2022 Best of Big D awards. The annual awards, postponed since 2019 due to the pandemic, were determined by the staff as they revisited past favorites and checked out new openings. In addition, two Richardson businesses won Reader’s Choice awards, a division of the Big D awards determined by reader survey. 

Richardson winners included: 

(in the Food & Drink category) 

  • Saigon Block (Best Vietnamese) 
  • Ricky’s Hot Chicken (Best Nashville Hot Chicken) 
  • Big Dash Ice Cream and Pastries (Best Bakery) 
  • Reverie Bakeshop (Best Vegan Bakery) 
  • The Wine Authority (Best Wine Bar) 
  • Lockwood Distilling Co. (Best Distillery for a Drink) 
  • Greenville Ave. Pizza Co. (Reader’s Choice for Best Late Night Eats) 
  • Mi Cocina (Reader’s Choice for Best Margarita) 

(in the Shopping category) 

  • Bike Mart (Best Bike Shop) 
  • Asel Art Supply (Best Arts & Crafts Store) 

The winners were recognized in the August issue of D Magazine and at a public event held last week in Dallas.