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Best Ethnic Food

Best Ethnic Food: Main Street Continental Grill

Jenna Kuczkowski April 7, 2015

Main Street Continental GrillFor years, Main Street Continental Grill has been serving up home-cooked Mediterranean food.Using family recipes that were passed down through generations, the Continental...

Miguel Valadez prepares meals at Guaca-Moles Mexican Grill and Cantina on April 6, 2015. Guaca Moles, which has made a home for itself on Main Street over the past for nine years, is well known for their seven different kinds of fahitas.

Best Mexican Restaurant: Guaca-Mole’s

Payton Moore April 7, 2015

Guaca-Mole’sGuaca-Mole’s features authentic Mexican food and drinks and is a hit among students for authentic cuisine.From Monday to Friday, Guac’s offers drink specials for a real fiesta, just a...

Don and Lola Treadwell talk before ordering dinner at Bricco on Monday, April 6, 2015. The Treadwells have been happily married for 25 years, and the two have had many dates at Bricco.

Best Place for a First Date: Bricco

McKenzie Jean-Philippe April 7, 2015

BriccoBricco is Downtown Kent’s premier Italian restaurant and has been named this year’s number one choice to bring a first date.Seated on the corner of South Depeyster Street, Bricco is the place...

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 Coffee Shop: Tree City Coffee & Pastry

McKenzie Jean-Philippe April 7, 2015

Tree City Coffee & PastryFounded in 2011, Tree City Coffee & Pastry is a privately owned coffee shop located in Downtown Kent.With features like a fireplace and comfy couch, the shop offers a comfortable...

The Ray's staff keeps busy behind the bar on Tuesday night during the Indians vs. Padres game on April 8, 2014.

Best Place for a Blind Date: Ray’s Place

Jamie Brian April 7, 2015

Ray’s PlaceBlind dates can be nerve-wracking. Your date could be the real-life incarnation of his or her Twitter feed, or there’s always the chance that the conversation will be more of a battle than...

Students walk around the Province apartment complex on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.

Best Apartment Complex: The Province

McKenzie Jean-Philippe April 7, 2015

The ProvinceLocated on South Lincoln Street near central campus, and across the street from the Business Administration Building, The Province has been voted the best off-campus living of 2015.The complex...

Jeff Markgraf prepares a couple of quiches at Ray’s Place in Downtown Kent on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Ray’s Place was voted the best place to take your parents in Kent.

Best Place to Take Your Parents: Ray’s Place

Jamie Brian April 7, 2015

Ray’s PlaceSince it opened in 1937, Ray’s Place has become synonymous with Kent and is a must-stop attraction for visiting folks.“We have a lot of history,” Charlie Thomas, Ray’s Place owner,...

This is the newest album from The Speedbumps. They won best band from Kent. Photo coutesty of www.thespeedbumps.com.

Best Live Bands: The Speedbumps

Megan Brown April 7, 2015

The SpeedbumpsThe indie-folk band hailing from Northeast Ohio brings an authentic sound to their music.Speedbumps’ lead singer and guitarist, Erik Urycki, brings a whim of soul and acoustics to each...

Ben Faulhaber pours marinara sauce into cups at Guy’s Pizza on Saturday April 4, 2015. Guy’s Pizza is a popular pizza place in Downtown Kent.

Best Pizza: Guy’s Pizza

Felicia Guadagni April 7, 2015

Guy’s PizzaThe cozy location of Guy’s Pizza on South Water Street may be small, but its pizza makes a bold impression on Kent State students.Guy’s Pizza grabbed first place in the best pizza category....

Quaker Steak & Lube employee Grace Kober runs food to a table on Monday April 6, 2015. The on-campus restaurant serves wings, burgers, and more on the bottom level of the student center.

Best On-Campus Eatery: Quaker Steak and Lube

Jenna Kuczkowski April 7, 2015

Quaker Steak and LubeThe most popular place on campus for students to dine is located in the depths of the Student Center. Quaker Steak and Lube, with its automobile and Kent State memorabilia hanging...

Insomnia Cookies. April 6. 2015.

Best Late-Night Delivery: Insomnia Cookies

Felicia Guadagni April 7, 2015

Insomnia CookiesInsomnia Cookies was founded in 2003 by Seth Berkowitz, a student at the University of Pennsylvania and has continued to serve hungry college students ever since.It isn’t difficult to...

Best Place to Study: University Library

Lily Martis April 7, 2015

University LibraryLooking for a place to study? Kent State’s University Library offers 12 floors of study space, each with its own distinct vibe.Students can head to the fourth floor for a group project...