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Best Local Brewery

With plenty of local breweries to choose from, the top three are just the tip of the iceberg! For the sixth year in a row, the king of the hill is The Brewing Projekt (1807 N. Oxford Ave., Eau Claire) with its flights, IPAs, and artistically designed cans. Next is the 155-year-old Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. (124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls), whose offerings range from the beloved Leinie’s Original to contemporary classics like Summer Shandy. In third place, Lazy Monk Brewing (97 W. Madison St., Eau Claire) hits the spot with Czech- and German-inspired lagers, porters, and stouts, including the unique Peanut Butter Milk Stout. — Will Seward

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  1. Best Appetizer, Not Cheese Curds (location and item)
  2. Best Bakery
  3. Best Barbecue
  4. Best Baristas
  5. Best Breakfast Spot
  6. Best Brunch (includes drinks)
  7. Best Buffet
  8. Best Burger
  9. Best Burritos
  10. Best Café / Coffeehouse
  11. Best Chef
  12. Best Chicken Wings
  13. Best Comfort Food
  14. Best Donuts
  15. Best Egg Rolls
  16. Best Food Event
  17. Best Food Truck
  18. Best Fried Cheese/Curds
  19. Best Hangover Cure Restaurant
  20. Best International Cuisine
  21. Best Local Beer (Specific Brew)
  22. Best Local Brewery
  23. Best Local Coffee Roaster
  24. Best Local French Fries
  25. Best Locally Produced Foodstuff
  26. Best New Restaurant
  27. Best Online Food Ordering Service
  28. Best Pad Thai
  29. Best Pho
  30. Best Place For Sweets
  31. Best Quick Lunch
  32. Best Restaurant Atmosphere
  33. Best Restaurant for a Fish Fry
  34. Best Restaurant for Asian Food
  35. Best Restaurant for Chicken
  36. Best Restaurant for Dessert (All-Around Dessert)
  37. Best Restaurant for Gluten-Free Dining
  38. Best Restaurant for Good Wait Staff
  39. Best Restaurant for Italian Food
  40. Best Restaurant for Late-night Noshing
  41. Best Restaurant for Mexican Food
  42. Best Restaurant for Outdoor Dining
  43. Best Restaurant for Pizza
  44. Best Restaurant for Steak
  45. Best Restaurant for Subs and Sandwiches
  46. Best Restaurant for the Whole Family
  47. Best Restaurant for Upscale Dining
  48. Best Restaurant for Vegetarian Dining (vegetarian menu)
  49. Best Restaurant in Altoona
  50. Best Restaurant in Chippewa Falls
  51. Best Restaurant in Eau Claire
  52. Best Restaurant in Menomonie
  53. Best Restaurant Worth the Drive
  54. Best Salad
  55. Best Server
  56. Best Smoothie / Juice Bar
  57. Best Soup
  58. Best Spicy Food
  59. Best Supper Club
  60. Best Sushi
  61. Best Tacos
  62. Best Take Out
  63. Best Vegan Menu
  64. Best Veggie Burger
  65. Best Waterfront Dining
  66. Best Winemaker
  67. Kind of Eatery / Bar We Most Need

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