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Best of Dayton: Winners and placers in our Food, Dining & Drinking categories from 2021

Best of Dayton: Reigning champions from 2021

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Five Guys fries are a repeat winner in Best of Dayton Best Fries contest. (Source: Facebook)

National French Fry Day: Where to get the best fries in Dayton

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It’s American Craft Beer Week: The best places to celebrate in Dayton

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It’s American Craft Beer Week: The best places to celebrate in Dayton

Salsa, guacamole, chips and an ice cold margarita served up at Taqueria Mixteca’s Trotwood location. Photo by Alexis Larsen

BEST OF DAYTON: Which Mexican place is the best in town?

Things to love about Esther Price Candies

BEST OF DAYTON: Food and restaurants champions that have the crown from 2021

Esther Price Candies in Dayton sells over half a million boxes of assorted chocolates every year.

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BEST OF DAYTON: Who has the best chocolates in town?

Panang curry with seafood from Thai 9 located in Dayton's Oregon District. Staff photo by Lisa Powell

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BEST OF DAYTON: Which Asian food is the best in town?

City Barbeque. (Source: City Barbeque Facebook)

BEST OF DAYTON: Which BBQ is the best in town?

The Red Carpet Tavern

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Mamma DiSalvo's famous lasagna. Source: Facebook

BEST OF DAYTON: Which Italian restaurant is the best in town?

Best of Dayton voters selected elé Cake Co. tops in the Best Bakery contest.

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BEST OF DAYTON: Which bakery is the best in town?

A chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A. LISA POWELL / STAFF

BEST OF DAYTON: Where can you find the best chicken sandwich in town?

A steady stream of early customers began at 10 a.m. on Aug. 26 inside the new Young's Jersey Dairy facility situated directly behind what has been the dairy barn just outside of Yellow Springs since 1968.

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BEST OF DAYTON: Who has the best ice cream in town?

Thai 9, located at 11 Brown St. in downtown Dayton’s Oregon District, has won three Best of Dayton 1st place finishes in “Best Asian Food,” “Best Sushi” and “Best Thai Food.” and a 2nd place spot in the “Best Restaurant in the Oregon District” category.

BEST OF DAYTON: Thai 9 builds on atmosphere, consistency to remain Dayton dining staple

BEST OF DAYTON: Blue Berry Cafe rules breakfast and brunch in Bellbrook

Springfield native John Legend brought his Bigger Love tour to the Rose Music Center at The Heights on Saturday, September 4, 2021. The War and Treaty opened up the show. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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BEST OF DAYTON: Rose Music Center continues growing with another big summer coming

These are the owners of Heart Mercantile, a boutique specialty gift shop in the Oregon District, from left to right: Kait Gilcher, Brittany Smith and Carly Short.

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BEST OF DAYTON: Heart Mercantile gift shop brings humor, compassion to Oregon District

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BEST OF DAYTON: Warped Wing remains king of craft beer categories

Things to know about Bill's Donuts

BEST OF DAYTON: Bill’s Donut Shop is legendary for its treats. But it does even more than...

Matt Ross, a bartender and beloved fixture at The Barrel House in downtown Dayton.

Credit: Matt Ross

BEST OF DAYTON: Meet Matt Ross, the man named Best Bartender in the area

How Marion's Makes Its Square Cut Pizza

BEST OF DAYTON: How Marion’s continues its pizza reign in the region

Pine Club continues to score national recognition

BEST OF DAYTON: Why Pine Club was the top winner in 2021

Rose Music Center tour

Best of Dayton 2021 winners: Arts, Entertainment and Music

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