Here are the winners and placers in the Food, Dining & Drinking category:
Category | Winner |
---|---|
Best Appetizers | Billy Yanks |
Best Bakery | Kelly's Bakery |
Best Bar/Lounge | Pinball Garage |
Best BBQ | Neal's Famous BBQ |
Best Breakfast | Hyde's Restaurant |
Best Brewery/Distillery | Municipal Brew Works |
Best Brunch | Cozy's Café & Pub |
Best Buffet | Allen's Market |
Best Caterer | Allen's Market |
Best Chicken Sandwich | Chick-fil-A |
Best Chinese Food | Basil 1791 |
Best Chocolates | Esther Price Candies |
Best Coffee Shop | True West Coffee |
Best Desserts | Flub's Ice Cream |
Best Diner | Hyde's Restaurant |
Best Donut Shop | Kelly's Bakery |
Best Ethnic Grocery | Jungle Jim's International Market |
Best Family Restaurant | Gina's Italian Kitchen & Tavern |
Best Fine Dining | Jag's Steak & Seafood |
Best Food Truck | Cheese N Chong |
Best French Fries | Penn Station East Coast Subs |
Best Grocery Store | Jungle Jim's International Market |
Best Hamburger | Mad Mike's Burgers & Fries |
Best Happy Hour | Gina's Italian Kitchen & Tavern |
Best Hidden Gem Restaurant | Gina's Italian Kitchen & Tavern |
Best Hot Dog Stand | Jolly's Drive In (West) |
Best Ice Cream | Flub's |
Best Indian Food | Om India |
Best Italian Food | Gina's Italian Kitchen & Tavern |
Best Japanese Food/Sushi | Fuji Steak House |
Best Mexican Food | El Mariachi of Hamilton Mexican Restaurant & Cantina |
Best Middle Eastern Food | Aladdin's Eatery West Chester |
Best Natural Food Store | Jungle Jim's International Market |
Best Neighborhood Bar | Hamilton's Urban Backyard |
Best Patio Dining | Hamilton's Urban Backyard |
Best Pizza | Chester's Pizzeria Inc. |
Best Place to Buy Meats | Allen's Market |
Best Restaurant to Take an Out-of-Towner | Cozy's Café & Pub |
Best Seafood | Bonefish Grill |
Best Square-Cut Pizza | Cassano's Pizza & Subs Pizza King |
Best Steakhouse | Texas Roadhouse |
Best Winery | Hanover Winery |
Best Wings | Wings on Brookwood |
Best of Butler County 2023 winners
Winners and placers
Best Appetizers
First place: Billy Yanks
205 Main St., Hamilton
513-844-0130
Second place: Wings on Brookwood
147 N. Brookwood Ave., Hamilton
513-844-1312
Third place: Fretboard Brewing & Public House
103 Main St., Hamilton
513-737-1111
Best Bakery
First place: Kelly’s Bakery
1335 Main St., Hamilton
513-285-4040
Second place: Luke’s Custom Cakes
221 High St., Hamilton
513-444-6336
Third place: Ross Bakery
1051 Eaton Ave., Hamilton
513-894-9016
Best Bar/Lounge
First place: Pinball Garage
113 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
513-805-7367
Second place: Billy Yanks
205 Main St., Hamilton
513-844-0130
Third place: Nicc and Norms Tavern
1483 Millville Ave., Hamilton
513-883-1038
Best BBQ
First place: Neal’s Famous BBQ
202 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
513-737-2783
Second place: Pinball Garage
113 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
513-805-7367
Third place: City Barbeque
multiple area locations
Best Breakfast
First place: Hyde’s Restaurant
130 S. Erie Highway, Hamilton
513-892-1287
Second place: Lindenwald Station
5072 Pleasant Ave., Fairfield
513-969-2202
Third place: Cozy’s Café & Pub
6440 Cincinnati Dayton Road, Liberty Twp.
513-644-9365
Best Brewery/Distillery
First place: Municipal Brew Works
20 High St., Hamilton
513-642-2424
Second place: Fretboard Brewing & Public House
103 Main St., Hamilton
513-737-1111
Third place: Swine City Brewing
4614 Industry Drive, Fairfield
513-201-7070
Best Brunch
First place: Cozy’s Café & Pub
6440 Cincinnati Dayton Road, Liberty Twp.
513-644-9365
Second place: Hyde’s Restaurant
130 S. Erie Highway, Hamilton
513-892-1287
Third place: Tano Bistro Hamilton
150 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton
513-795-8654
Best Buffet
First place: Allen’s Market
905 Shuler Ave., Hamilton
513-893-2752
Second place: Golden Dragon Buffet & Grill
86 N. Brookwood Ave., Hamilton
513-894-6888
Third place: Bee’s Buffet
725 Nilles Road, Fairfield
513-858-6497
Best Caterer
First place: Allen’s Market
905 Shuler Ave., Hamilton
513-893-2752
Second place: Two Women in a Kitchen
866-866-0463
Third place: High St. Café (moving to Coach House Tavern at Berkeley Square)
100 Berkeley Drive, Hamilton
Best Chicken Sandwich
First place: Chick-fil-A
multiple area locations
Second place: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
multiple area locations
Third place: Billy Yanks
205 Main St., Hamilton
513-844-0130
Best Chinese Food
First place: Basil 1791
241 High St., Hamilton
513-883-1019
Second place: Asian Lantern
965 Main St., Hamilton
513-863-2392
Third place: Golden Dragon Buffet & Grill
86 N. Brookwood Ave., Hamilton
513-894-6888
Best Chocolates
First place: Esther Price Candies
8621 N. Pavilion Drive, West Chester Twp.
513-860-0907
Second place: Henry’s Candy Co.
243 High St., Hamilton
513-889-2736
Third place: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop
1212 Central Ave., Middletown
513-783-4013
Best Coffee Shop
First place: True West Coffee
313 Main St., Hamilton
513-668-1488
Second place: The Fringe Coffee House
604 High St., Hamilton
Third place: Triple Moon Coffee Company
1100 Central Ave., Middletown
513-849-2220
Best Desserts
First place: Flub’s Ice Cream
multiple area locations
Second place: Luke’s Custom Cakes
221 High St., Hamilton
513-444-6336
Third place: Hyde’s Restaurant
130 S. Erie Highway, Hamilton
513-892-1287
Best Diner
First place: Hyde’s Restaurant
130 S. Erie Highway, Hamilton
513-892-1287
Second place: ALL8UP Pizza & Hoagies
23 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
513-889-5227
Third place: Mz. Jade’s Soul Food
1131 Central Ave., Middletown
513-571-1150
Best Donut Shop
First place: Kelly’s Bakery
1335 Main St., Hamilton
513-285-4040
Second place: Ross Bakery
1051 Eaton Ave., Hamilton
513-894-9016
Third place: Donut Spot
5130 Pleasant Ave., Fairfield
513-863-7033
Best Ethnic Grocery
First place: Jungle Jim’s International Market
5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
513-674-6000
Second place: El Gran Valle Verde
2320 Dixie Highway, Hamilton
513-892-5100
Third place: Casablanca Mediterranean Food
7743 Tylersville Road, West Chester
513-847-1600
Best Family Restaurant
First place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
1005 Eaton Ave., Hamilton
513-889-1530
Second place: Hyde’s Restaurant
130 S. Erie Highway, Hamilton
513-892-1287
Third place: Wings on Brookwood
147 N. Brookwood Ave., Hamilton
513-844-1312
Best Fine Dining
First place: Jag’s Steak & Seafood
5980 West Chester Road, West Chester
513-860-5353
Second place: Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants
7490 Bales St., Liberty Twp.
513-463-9463
Third place: Tano Bistro Hamilton
150 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton
513-795-8654
Best Food Truck
First place: Cheese N Chong
Second place: Brisketology at Pinball Garage
113 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
Third place: Neal’s Famous BBQ
202 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
513-737-2783
Best French Fries
First place: Penn Station East Coast Subs
multiple area locations
Second place: Wings on Brookwood
147 N. Brookwood Ave., Hamilton
513-844-1312
Third place: McDonald’s
multiple area locations
Best Grocery Store
First place: Jungle Jim’s International Market
5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
513-674-6000
Second place: ALDI
multiple area locations
Third place: Allen’s Market
905 Shuler Ave., Hamilton
513-893-2752
Best Hamburger
First place: Mad Mike’s Burgers & Fries
194 N. Brookwood Ave., Hamilton
513-844-6453
Second place: Billy Yanks
205 Main St., Hamilton
513-844-0130
Third place: The Jug
3610 Central Ave., Middletown
513-424-1677
Best Happy Hour
First place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
1005 Eaton Ave., Hamilton
513-889-1530
Second place: Billy Yanks
205 Main St., Hamilton
513-844-0130
Third place: Agave & Rye
7125 Fountain View Drive, Liberty Twp.
513-779-8226
Best Hidden Gem Restaurant
First place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
1005 Eaton Ave., Hamilton
513-889-1530
Second place: All8Up
23 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
513-889-5227
Third place: Mz. Jade’s Soul Food
1131 Central Ave., Middletown
513-571-1150
Best Hot Dog Stand
First place: Jolly’s Drive In (West)
165 Brookwood Ave., Hamilton
513-863-4191
Second place: Jolly’s Drive-In (East)
210 N. Erie Blvd. Highway, Hamilton
513-894-7541
Third place: The Root Beer Stand
11566 Reading Road, Sharonville
513-769-4349
Best Ice Cream
First place: Flub’s
multiple area locations
Second place: Graeter’s
multiple area locations
Third place: The Cone
6855 Tylersville Road, West Chester
513-779-7040
Best Indian Food
First place: Om India
530 Wessel Drive, Fairfield
513-858-4141
Second place: Indian Fusion Restaurant
8179 Princeton Glendale Road, West Chester
513-499-2023
Third place: Indian Spice Train
7165 Liberty Centre Drive, West Chester
513-777-7800
Best Italian Food
First place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
1005 Eaton Ave., Hamilton
513-889-1530
Second place: The Spinning Forchetta
4444 Hamilton Middletown Road, Liberty Twp.
513-330-5539
Third place: Caruso’s Ristorante & Bar
6765 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
513-889-3210
Best Japanese Food/Sushi
First place: Fuji Steak House
3373 Princeton Road, #123, Fairfield Twp.
513-844-2600
Second place: Basil 1791
241 High St., Hamilton
513-883-1019
Third place: Dancing Roll- West Chester
7743 Tylersville Road, Suite G, West Chester
513-755-6800
Best Mexican Food
First place: El Mariachi of Hamilton Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
787 NW Washington Blvd., Hamilton
513-892-6300
Second place: Taqueria Guanajuato
752 NW Washington Blvd., Hamilton
513-737-5263
Third place: El Rancho Nuevo
2870 Menards Blvd, Fairfield Twp.
513-737-3319
Best Middle Eastern Food
First place: Aladdin’s Eatery
9344 Union Centre Blvd., West Chester
513-874-1302
Second place: Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
7841 Tylersville Road, West Chester
513-898-2144
Third place: Greek Isles Restaurant
7037 Yankee Road, Liberty Twp.
513-755-0600
Best Natural Food Store
First place: Jungle Jim’s International Market
5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
513-674-6000
Second place: Moon Co-Op
512 S. Locust St., #2129, Oxford
513-280-5020
Third place: Schaefer’s Farm Market & CSA
5024 Jacksonburg Road, Trenton
513-726-5307
Best Neighborhood Bar
First place: Hamilton’s Urban Backyard
501 Main St., Hamilton
513-893-9482
Second place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
1005 Eaton Ave., Hamilton
513-889-1530
Third place: Pinball Garage
113 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
513-805-7367
Best Patio Dining
First place: Hamilton’s Urban Backyard
501 Main St., Hamilton
513-893-9482
Second place: Fretboard Brewing & Public House
103 Main St., Hamilton
513-737-1111
Third place: Gina’s Italian Kitchen & Tavern
1005 Eaton Ave., Hamilton
513-889-1530
Best Pizza
First place: Chester’s Pizzeria Inc.
2929 Dixie Highway, Hamilton
513-892-1973
Second place: Cassano’s Pizza King
multiple area locations
Third place: Richards Pizza
multiple area locations
Best Place to Buy Meats
First place: Allen’s Market
905 Shuler Ave., Hamilton
513-893-2752
Second place: Dave’s Quality Meats Of West Chester
4883 Smith Road, West Chester Twp.
513-874-3434
Third place: Jungle Jim’s International Market
5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
513-674-6000
Best Restaurant to Take an Out-of-Towner
First place: Cozy’s Café & Pub
6440 Cincinnati Dayton Road, Liberty Twp.
513-644-9365
Second place: Billy Yanks
205 Main St., Hamilton
513-844-0130
Third place: Skyline Chili Hamilton
1496 S. Erie Blvd., Hamilton
513-737-3330
Best Seafood
First place: Bonefish Grill
7710 Voice of America Centre Drive, West Chester Twp.
513-755-2303
Second place: Jungle Jim’s International Market
5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
513-674-6000
Third place: Mz. Jade’s Soul Food
1131 Central Ave., Middletown
513-571-1150
Best Square-Cut Pizza
First place: Cassano’s Pizza & Subs Pizza King
multiple area locations
Second place: Chester’s Pizzeria Inc.
2929 Dixie Highway, Hamilton
513-892-1973
Third place: Jet’s Pizza
multiple area locations
Best Steakhouse
First place: Texas Roadhouse
multiple area locations
Second place: Jag’s Steak & Seafood
5980 West Chester Road, West Chester
513-860-5353
Third place: LongHorn Steakhouse
7711 Voice of America Centre Drive, West Chester
513-779-6690
Best Winery
First place: Hanover Winery
2165 Morman Road, Hamilton
513-863-3119
Second place: Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants
7490 Bales St., Liberty Twp.
513-463-9463
Third place: Seven Mile Winery
3526 Somerville Jacksonburg Road, Middletown
513-212-1092
Best Wings
First place: Wings on Brookwood
147 N. Brookwood Ave., Hamilton
513-844-1312
Second place: Brisketology, Pinball Garage
113 N. 3rd St., Hamilton
513-805-7367
Third place: Buffalo Wild Wings
multiple area locations