Best New Food Truck Park — Linwood Landing

Food trucks, live music, cocktails and lakefront sunsets make Linwood Landing a lively new gathering spot in Vermilion.

Best New View — The Galley

Dine just feet from the water at The Galley, a new restaurant with sailboat views, a big patio and an approachable menu.

Flea-Market Finds Spark Creative Ideas

A morning at Huron’s Lakefront Market becomes a lesson in seeing the possibilities in vintage finds, handcrafted goods and overlooked objects — with local makers Christine and Randy Crawford along for the creative adventure.

Best New Eats in Ontario — The Green Room

A new Port Dover hangout blends bistro fare, speakeasy vibes and a stylish setting.

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Best New Winery — Corkscrew Taphouse Winery + Tasting Bar vs. Monarch Meadow Vineyard

Two new Ashtabula County wineries bring distinctly different personalities to Ohio’s Grand River Valley wine scene.

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Best Brunch — Tulip’s Brunch House

A longtime chef’s Mayville brunch spot serves up family recipes, house-made favorites and plenty of community love.

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Best Pedestrian Connection — Gordie Howe Bridge

The new Gordie Howe Bridge connects Detroit and Windsor with a free cross-border trail for walkers and bicyclists.

Best Chef — Darian Bryan

From Jamaica to Buffalo, Chef Darian Bryan is serving bold, vibrant flavors at three distinct dining experiences.

Best Tiny Bookstore — Millie Magoo’s & The Fine Print

Head to Lakeside Chautauqua for a charming new bookstore filled with good reads, mahjong sets, puzzles and plenty of reasons to linger.

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Best New Look — Shooters Cleveland

A Flats nightlife icon gets a fresh look, new ownership and a new menu while keeping its classic riverfront views and boat-up charm.

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Best On-the-Water Fun — Cleveland Floaters

Jim Kukral turns a sunset cruise on the Cuyahoga into a funny, cathartic escape where worries dissolve.

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