Dining Awards

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2022 Dining Awards

It’s back! Our readers voted for their favorite restaurants, chefs and more in our annual Dining Awards.
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2020 Dining Awards

From small plates and happy hours to burgers and food trends, you told us your favorites. Now read the results!
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2019 Dining Awards

See the winners of our biggest reader poll ever. Our readers have spoken on the best places, meals and more.
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2018 Dining Awards

Our readers weigh in on the best places, meals and more.
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2017 Dining Awards

Our readers have weighed in on far more than soup to nuts when it comes to great places to eat.
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2015-2016 Dining Awards

Our readers vote in record numbers in saluting 118 different restaurants.

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The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.

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