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Kent State alumni Kat Kasee, Erika Knopsnider and Erin Duffy enjoy the $2 happy hour in Water Street Tavern on April 9, 2014.

Best Happy Hour

Katy Coduto Lindsay Miller April 9, 2014

Water Street TavernA happy hour that lasts until nine every night and includes over 40 items — like bottled and draft beers and plenty of cocktails — for just $2? It’s not hard to see why students...

The Wild Honey Mojito is one of Bar 145's many original cocktails. The drink contains Wild Turkey American honey, simple syrup, lime juice, mint and Angry Orchard Cider.

Best Cocktail

Katy Coduto Lindsay Miller April 9, 2014

Bar145Bar 145 opened just over a year ago, and it hasn’t taken long for the gastropub’s drink specials to be considered among the area’s best. Featuring a martini menu with items like the campfire...

University Edge features a location close to the Kent State campus and numerous amenities. It was voted best apartment complex for the Best of Kent.

Best Apartment Complex

Katie Nix April 9, 2014

 University EdgeThe new kid on the block, University Edge, sits along Rhodes Road and is in close proximity to campus. Its various amenities including a fitness center, tanning bed, computer center, hot...

Euro Gyro cook Bill King shaves meat for a gyro Wednesday night, April 9, 2014. Euro Gyro took first place in Best of Kent's category best drunk food.

Best Drunk Food

Kelsey Husnick April 9, 2014

EuroGyroWhen most bars close at 2:30 a.m., EuroGyro gets a fresh wave of business.“We’re definitely the last stop because we’re the last food place open besides Sheetz,” said Tiffany Conley, a...

Insomnia Cookies

Best Late-Night Delivery

Kelsey Husnick April 9, 2014

Insomnia CookiesInsomnia Cookies will deliver its gooey, fresh-baked cookies to students as late as 3 a.m. every night of the week. You can choose between nine basic cookies options, three deluxe cookies...

Guy's Pizza cook Brandon Smith makes a pizza in the kitchen, April 9, 2014.

Best Pizza

Katherine Nix April 9, 2014

Guy's PizzaThe winner of the best pizza category is Guy’s Pizza in the middle of Water Street.The establishment features a great combination of well-seasoned pizzas and specialty calzones, known as “guyzones.”With...

Best Breakfast

Erin Zaranec April 9, 2014

Wild Goats CaféIn the mood for some classic breakfast? Then head to the self-proclaimed fresh & funky café, Wild Goats. With specialties like cheesecake French toast, a roast sirloin omelet and an...

Mike's Place - Best Place to Cure a Hangover 2014

Best Place to Cure a Hangover

Erin Zaranec April 9, 2014

Mike's PlaceWalking into Mike’s Place is like walking into a secret new world. From the mermaid-clad pirate ship to Kent State signs, there is another secret that lies within the walls of Mike’s Place:...

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Olympic lovin’

Erin Zaranec April 9, 2014

On March 3, senior zoology major Annie Rogers was sitting on her computer, constantly updating her Twitter feed waiting to find out which lucky girl had won a date with Olympian Nick Goepper.Much to Rogers’...

A Note From the Editor

April 9, 2014

A letter from the editor The Kent Stater and the features staff are pleased to bring you the third annual Best of Kent Awards. With new additions and old favorites, our list provides a fair representation...

Herrick Conservatory seeks outreach for community education

April 7, 2014

Walking into the Herrick Conservatory, there is an overwhelming amount of stimulation to the senses. The bright colors of the tropical flowers and leaves and the feeling of the warm, humid air make its...