Here are the winners and placers in the Food, Dining & Drinking category:

Winners

Winners and placers

Best Appetizers

First place: El Meson

903 E. Dixie Dr., West Carrollton

937-859-8229

Second place: Nick’s Restaurant

1443 N. Detroit St., Xenia

937-372-3202

Third place: Rip Rap Roadhouse

6024 Rip Rap Road, Dayton

937-236-4329

Best Bakery

First place: Dorothy Lane Market

Multiple area locations

Second place: elé Cake Co.

Multiple area locations

Third place: Ashley’s Pastry Shop

21 Park Ave., Oakwood

937-293-1719

Best Bar/Lounge

First place: The Century Bar

18 S. Jefferson St., Dayton

937-694-1086

Second place: Tender Mercy

607 E. 3rd St., Dayton

937-453-0007

Third place: The Barrel House

417 E. 3rd St., Dayton

937-222-4795

Best BBQ

First place: City Barbeque

Multiple area locations

Second place: Company 7 BBQ

1001 S. Main St., Englewood

937-836-2777

Third place: Fatback’s Barbecue

1334 Linden Ave., Dayton

937-254-7427

Best Breakfast

First place: The Blue Berry Café

72 Bellbrook Plaza, Bellbrook

937-848-5900

Second place: George’s Family Restaurant

5216 N. Dixie Dr., Dayton

937-275-0705

Third place: First Watch

Multiple area locations

Best Brewery/Distillery

First place: Warped Wing Brewing Company

Multiple area locations

Second place: Eudora Brewing Company

3022 Wilmington Pike, Dayton

Third place: Branch & Bone Artisan Ales

905 Wayne Ave., Dayton

937-723-7608

Best Brunch

First place: The Blue Berry Café

72 Bellbrook Plaza, Bellbrook

937-848-5900

Second place: Another Broken Egg Café

Multiple area locations

Third place: Lily’s Dayton

329 E. 5th St., Dayton

937-723-7637

Best Buffet

First place: Rob’s Restaurant & Catering

705 Arlington Road, Brookville

937-833-3310

Second place: Beavercreek Pizza Dive

4021 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek

937-431-8669

Third place: China Garden Buffet

Multiple area locations

Best Caterer

First place: Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering

4211 Linden Ave., Dayton

937-299-0089

Second place: Spaghetti Warehouse

36 West 5th St. Dayton

937-461-3913

Third place: Kohler Catering

4572 Presidential Way, Kettering

937-291-3600

Best Chicken Sandwich

First place: Chick-fil-A

Multiple area locations

Second place: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Multiple area locations

Third place: Chicken Head’s

1122 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering

937-813-1618

Best Chinese Food

First place: China Cottage

Multiple area locations

Second place: Ozu852

852 Union Blvd., Englewood

937-832-3000

Third place: CJ Chan

Multiple area locations

Best Chocolates

First place: Esther Price Candies

269 N. Main St., Centerville

937-433-2535

Second place: Winans Chocolates + Coffees

Multiple area locations

Third place: Bellbrook Chocolate Shoppe

101 E. Alex Bell Road, Centerville

937-436-5066

Best Coffee Shop

First place: Ghostlight Coffee (Historic South Park)

1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton

937-985-2633

Second place: Winans Chocolates + Coffees

Multiple area locations

Third place: Warehouse 4 Coffee

Multiple area locations

Best Desserts

First place: Dorothy Lane Market

Multiple area locations

Second place: elé Cake Co.

Multiple area locations

Third place: Ashley’s Pastry Shop

21 Park Ave., Dayton

937-293-1719

Best Diner

First place: George’s Family Restaurant

5216 N. Dixie Dr., Dayton

937-275-0705

Second place: Cherry House Cafe

1241 Meadow Bridge Dr., Beavercreek Twp.

937-320-6200

Third place: Hasty Tasty Pancake House

3509 Linden Ave., Dayton

937-254-8431

Best Donut Shop

First place: Bill’s Donut Shop

268 N. Main St., Centerville

937-433-0002

Second place: Jim’s Donut Shop

122 E. National Road, Vandalia

937-898-4222

Third place: Stan the Donut Man

1441 Wilmington Ave , Dayton

937-293-1080

Best Ethnic Grocery

First place: La Michoacana Mexican Market

Multiple area locations

Second place: La Guadalupana Super Market

5450 Burkhardt Road, Dayton

937-963-5700

Third place: Yaffa market

21 Alexandersville Road, Miamisburg

937-866-9999

Best Family Restaurant

First place: Spaghetti Warehouse

36 West 5th St. Dayton

937-461-3913

Second place: George’s Family Restaurant

5216 N. Dixie Dr., Dayton

937-275-0705

Third place: Tony’s Italian Kitchen

615 S. Main St., Englewood

937-836-1145

Best Fine Dining

First place: Pine Club

1926 Brown St., Dayton

937-228-7463

Second place: Oakwood Club

2414 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood

937-293-6973

Third place: The Paragon Supper Club

797 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton

937-433-1234

Best Food Truck

First place: McNasty’s

www.facebook.comMcNastysMobileFoodTruck

937-219-5647

Second place: Pizza Bandit

www.iampizzabandit.com

937-476-1895

Third place: What The Taco

www.facebook.comwhatthetacotruck

937-580-5289

Best French Fries

First place: The Root Beer Stande

1727 Woodman Dr., Dayton

937-40-1114

Second place: Loose Ends Brewing

890 S. Main St., Centerville

937-723-6328

Third place (tie): Rip Rap Roadhouse

6024 Rip Rap Road, Dayton

937-236-4329

Third place (tie): Lucky’s Taproom & Eatery

520 E. 5th St., Dayton

937-222-6800

Best Gay Bar

First place: MJ’s on Jefferson

20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton

937-223-3259

Second place: The Stage Door

44 N. Jefferson St., Dayton

937-223-7418

Third place: Argos Bar

301 Mabel Ave., Dayton

937-813-1991

Best Grocery Store

First place: Dorothy Lane Market

Multiple area locations

Second place: Dot’s Market

Multiple area locations

Third place: Kroger

Multiple area locations

Best Hamburger

First place: Slyder’s Tavern

836 Watervliet Ave., Dayton

937-258-1222

Second place: Hamburger Wagon

12 E. Central Ave., Miamisburg

937-847-2442

Third place: The Bank House Cafe

123 E. Main St., Verona

Best Happy Hour

First place: The Trolley Stop

530 E. 5th St., Dayton

937-461-1101

Second place: Club Oceano Seafood & Bar

4429 Cedar Park Dr., Beavercreek

937-988-0909

Third place (tie): Bargos Grill & Tap

588 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville

937-33-2500

Third place (tie): Corner Kitchen

613 E. 5th St., Dayton

937-938-5244

Best Hidden Gem Restaurant

First place: Treasure Island Supper Club

4250 Chief Woods Lane, Moraine

937-299-6161

Second place: Tony’s Italian Kitchen

615 S. Main St., Englewood

937-836-1145

Third place: Grist

46 W. 5th St., Dayton

937-802-4544

Best Hot Dog Stand

First place: The Root Beer Stande

1727 Woodman Dr., Dayton

937-640-1114

Second place: A&W Restaurant

Multiple area locations

Third place: Heavenly Hotdogs

8480 N. Springboro Pike, Miamisburg

513-850-4951

Best Ice Cream

First place: Graeter’s Ice Cream

Multiple area locations

Second place: Jubie’s Creamery

471 W. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn

937-874-5391

Third place: Ritter’s Frozen Custard

Multiple area locations

Best Indian Food

First place: Amar India Restaurant

Multiple area locations

Second place: Jeet India Restaurant

2750 N. Fairfield Road, Beavercreek

937-431-8881

Third place: Ajanta India Restaurant

3063 Woodman Dr., Kettering

937-296-9200

Best Italian Food

First place: Mamma DiSalvo’s

1375 E. Stroop Road, Dayton

937-299-5831

Second place: Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen

3002 Woodman Dr., Kettering

937-989-1374

Third place: Spaghetti Warehouse

36 West 5th St. Dayton

937-461-3913

Best Japanese Food/Sushi

First place: Ozu852

852 Union Blvd., Englewood

937-832-3000

Second place: Sky Asian Cuisine

4090 Wilmington Pike, Dayton

937-949-9883

Third place: Kabuki Restaurant & Sushi Bar

848 S. Main St., Centerville

937-435-9500

Best Mexican Food

First place: Taqueria Mixteca

1609 E. 3rd St., Dayton

937-258-2654

Second place: El Meson

903 E. Dixie Dr., Dayton

937-859-8229

Third place: La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

8331 N. Main St., Dayton

937-280-4320

Best Middle Eastern Food

First place: Pasha Grill

72 Plum St., Dayton

937-429-9000

Second place: Olive Mediterranean Grill

44 W. Third St., Dayton

937-221-8399

Third place: Cafe Terra Mediterranean Cuisine Englewood

8351 N. Main St., Dayton

937-387-9622

Best Natural Food Store

First place: Dorothy Lane Market

Multiple area locations

Second place: Whole Foods Market

Multiple area locations

Third place: Health Foods Unlimited

2250 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton

937-433-5100

Best Neighborhood Bar

First place: Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill

893 E. National Road, Vandalia

937-890-8899

Second place: Slyder’s Tavern

836 Watervliet Ave., Dayton

937-258-1222

Third place: Red Carpet Tavern

3301 Wayne Ave., Dayton

937-963-2009

Best Patio Dining

First place: TJ Chumps

Multiple area locations

Second place: The Trolley Stop

530 E. 5th St., Dayton

937-461-1101

Third place (tie): Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill

893 E. National Road, Vandalia

937-890-8899

Third place (tie): Lily’s Dayton

329 E. 5th St., Dayton

937-723-7637

Best Pizza

First place: Marion’s Piazza

Multiple area locations

Second place: Old Scratch Pizza & Beer

Multiple area locations

Third place: Joe’s Pizzeria

4313 Airway Road, Dayton

937-253-8154

Best Place to Buy Meats

First place: Dot’s Market

Multiple area locations

Second place: Dorothy Lane Market

Multiple area locations

Third place: Copey’s Butcher Shop

10988 Gerlaugh Road, Medway

937-849-1338

Best Restaurant in the Oregon District

First place: Jay’s Seafood

225 E. 6th St., Dayton

937-222-2892

Second place: Salar Restaurant and Lounge

400 E. 5th St., Dayton

937-203-3999

Third place: Corner Kitchen

613 E. 5th St., Dayton

937-938-5244

Best Restaurant to Take an Out-of-Towner

First place: Marion’s Piazza

Multiple area locations

Second place: Pine Club

1926 Brown St., Dayton

937-228-7463

Third place: Oakwood Club

2414 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood

937-293-6973

Best Seafood

First place: Jay’s Seafood

225 E. 6th St., Dayton

937-222-2892

Second place: Club Oceano Seafood & Bar

4429 Cedar Park Dr., Beavercreek

937-988-0909

Third place: Sea Jax Tavern

5900 Bigger Road, Kettering

937-439-1664

Best Square-Cut Pizza

First place: Marion’s Piazza

Multiple area locations

Second place: Joe’s Pizzeria

4313 Airway Road, Dayton

937-253-8154

Third place: Cassano’s Pizza King

Multiple area locations

Best Steakhouse

First place: Pine Club

1926 Brown St., Dayton

937-228-7463

Second place: Oakwood Club

2414 Far Hills Ave., Oakwood

937-293-6973

Third place: Texas Roadhouse

Multiple area locations

Best Winery

First place: Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Centerville

5220 Cornerstone N. Blvd., Centerville

937-900-9463

Second place: Twenty One Barrels Hard Cider & Wine

9717 Horatio-Harris Creek Road, Bradford

937-467-4498

Third place: Old Mason Winery

4199 Iddings Road, West Milton

937-698-1122

Best Wings

First place: Archers Tavern

Multiple area locations

Second place: Bunkers Sports Bar & Grill

893 E. National Road, Vandalia

937-890-8899

Third place: Nick’s Restaurant

1443 N. Detroit St., Xenia

937-372-3202