In November 2010, local booze hounds popped their corks when Dallas finally turned wet, i.e., voted in favor of allowing beer and wine sales across the city. We can thank Kroger for being the primary mover (so buy your wine at Kroger); the initiative made Dallas prime turf for a slew of liquor-selling enterprises to swoop in, including Trader Joe's, Spec's, and Total Wine and More.

Those big-box places are convenient and often have muscle that secures discounts or hard-to-get items. And don't forget veteran local chains like Sigel's, Goody Goody, Centennial and PK's.

But as part of our Best of Everything series, we're here to celebrate the standalone indie: the one-stop shop that serves and reflects its neighborhood. Here are six, in alphabetical order.

Hall’s Wine & Spirits
Quirky gas-station-convenience-mart-liquor store in Colleyville used to be out in the middle of nowhere; but then Colleyville happened. As Hall's Grocery, it always sold a little beer and wine along with gas, smoked meats and assorted tchotchkes. But since it became a licensed liquor store, it has stepped up its game, with more organized shelves holding a big selection of spirits. The weirdness factor has partially faded, but the ability to get rare craft beers has not.

Kegs & Barrels
Unassuming shop in Plano sells beer and wine only, but what a selection — especially craft beer, and way before craft beer became A Thing. It stocks more than 400 beers from around the world, including lots of rare imports, plus ale, cider, fruit beer, organic beer, mead and microbrews. You can mix your own six-pack, and the store hosts tastings on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 pm. The claim to fame is kegs: They keep a selection on hand so you don't have to pre-order. (But pre-ordering is still a good idea.)

Kindred Spirits
This Lakewood store is so Lakewood, with its small-town, family-run charm; owner Eric LeBlanc's mom helps out with the wine, and co-owner John Whitaker's 14-year-old son often lends a hand at the register. The theme is boutique wines that no one else has. They sometimes contact wineries directly, so theirs is the only place in Dallas to stock that particular wine. Kindred also goes against the pack: When everyone else is swimming in New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, Kindred turn to French Chenin Blancs.

Monticello Liquor
Uptown shop has a primo location at the foothills of Highland Park, with accessibility to US-75 that makes it convenient for homebound commuters as well. Service is crisp and attentive, and the wine selection is well-edited, with a little something for everyone. Monticello also has one of the biggest assortments of sake. But it is probably best known for its collection of scotch and bourbon, with exclusive, allocated, one-of-a-kind bottles that are no longer available.

PoGo’s Wine and Spirits
An enviable address at Inwood Village makes PoGo's the liquor store pick for Preston Hollow — a niche that any store would love. It fills the role ably by stocking esoteric spirits and fine wines that aren't found everywhere else. They back it up with service. The staff is heavily invested in its merchandise, attending tastings so they can offer knowledgeable advice on every bottle in the store.

Spirits Dallas
Spirits makes the list if for no other reason than it's in Deep Ellum, where it has stoically weathered the neighborhood's ups and downs for nearly 20 years. Its bare-bones, utilitarian atmosphere — just bottles on shelves — matches its urban environment to a T. There are more spirits than wine, but it has what you need if you're in a pinch — and at a slightly lower price than what you'd find elsewhere.