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Cooks at Euro Gyro prepare food for the Friday late-night crowd on April 15, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Drunk Food

Anne-Marie Colant April 18, 2016

First Place - EuroGyro Best of Kent: Best Drunk Food from KentWired.com on Vimeo.A Kent classic, EuroGyro has taken the No. 1 spot again. With its greasy food and quick service, it is the go-to bar to...

Customers sit at the bar of Water Street Tavern on Friday, April 15, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Bar

Angelo Angel April 18, 2016

First Place - Water Street TavernCombining the atmosphere of a sports bar with the appearance of a tried-and-true college bar, Water Street Tavern finds a way to harmonize these qualities and become one...

A Long Island Iced Tea from Ray’s Place on Monday, April 11, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Cocktail

Angelo Angel April 18, 2016

First Place - Ray’s Place Long Island Iced TeaTaking an iconic cocktail and making it their own, Ray’s Place’s Long Island Iced Tea is a favorite within the establishment, boasting a price tag of...

Chase Ogle, 28, tattoos Kent State sophomore Regan Ferrell, 20, at Defiance Tattoo in downtown Kent on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Tattoo Parlor

Alexis Amato April 18, 2016

1st Place - Defiance TattoosThe entrance of Defiance Tattoos is inviting and comfy, with low lighting and black leather couches. This casual atmosphere and caring staff is what makes this tattoo parlor...

Max McCarty / The Kent Stater Kent State students Joe and Mike Sullivan and Sky Buller sit and watch the first night of the NHL playoffs at Buffalo Wild Wings on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Place to Watch the Game

Alexis Amato April 18, 2016

1st Place: Buffalo Wild WingsBuffalo Wild Wings might seem like an average chain restaurant, but it has local ties. The first one opened in Colum- bus, Ohio in 1982 and has since been a place synonymous...

Freshman biology major, Carly Perkowski and senior applied engineering major, Paul Crisafi relax and enjoy their meal in the warm weather Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Place to Take a Tinder Date

Benjamin VanHoose April 18, 2016

First Place: ChipotlePicking a spot to meet an online match can be nerve-racking, but the solution can some- times be familiarity. No matter where your date is from, there’s a good chance they have...

Brewhouse Pub on South Water Street in Kent on Wednesday, April 19, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Place to Have Fun Under 21

Benjamin VanHoose April 18, 2016

First Place - Brewhouse PubFinding entertainment during college if you’re under 21 that doesn’t involve alcohol can sometimes prove difficult. Brewhouse provides an appealing solution to those “ready”...

Barbara and Curt Van Blarcum enjoy dinner at Ray’s Place in downtown Kent on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Place to Take Your Parents

Benjamin VanHoose April 18, 2016

First Place: Ray’s PlaceFinding the right venue to take your parents to eat when they visit can be complicated. Luckily, Ray’s Place simplifies the search. With a design and feel so similarly attached...

Barbara and Curt Van Blarcum enjoy dinner at Ray’s Place in downtown Kent on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Restaurant

Alex Delaney-Gesing April 18, 2016

1st: Ray’s PlaceOpen since 1937, Ray’s Place is a favorite among Kent State students and the Kent community. The signature “Ray’s Famous French Fries” are just one of the plethora of delectable...

Joshua Weiss begins the process of making a pizza by spinning the dough in the air at Guy’s Pizza in downtown Kent on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

Best of Kent: Best Pizza

Alex Delaney-Gesing April 18, 2016

1st: Guy’s PizzaLast year’s first-place winner is nes- tled among the various shops and stores on South Water Street in downtown Kent. Known for its fresh, delicious pizza, the hole-in-the-wall eatery...

Barista Astrid Klingenberg prepares a drink Monday morning on April 6, 2015, at Tree City Coffee and Pastry in Kent, Ohio. Tree City has a wide variety of baked goods and beverages for customers to choose from.

Best of Kent: Best Coffee Shop

Cameron Gorman April 18, 2016

1st: Tree City Coffee & PastryFor those focused on locally made products, Tree City Coffee & Pastryis the only way to go. Locally roasted coffee beans are the start of all of their coffee-based...

Freshman public relations and advertising major Madeline Crandall pours sauce over wings during a lunch shift on Friday, April 15.

Best of Kent: Best On-Campus Eatery

Cameron Gorman April 18, 2016

1st: Quaker Steak & LubeNot only are they known to have the best wings, Quaker Steak & Lube also offers a great dining atmosphere. With Friday night karaoke at the Rathskeller, interesting decor,...

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