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Exterior of Taco Tontos, located at 123 Franklin Ave.

BOK ’24: Best Mexican food

Aden Graves, Co-Opinion Editor April 4, 2024

FIRST: Taco Tontos What started as a tiny food truck in the ‘70s run by a man nicknamed “Tonto” in downtown Kent, Taco Tontos keeps customers coming back 52 years later with its customizable baked...

Kent State students wait for their orders to be filled at Rosie’s Diner and Market March 15, 2023. Rosie’s Diner is located on the first floor of Tri-Towers.

Students share their favorite grub spots on and off campus

Kylee Coles, Reporter November 2, 2023

From sushi restaurants to bagel cafés, undergrad students spilled their favorite places to grab a meal.  Amidst the diverse answers, one recurring place, and meal, stood out: pizza from Rosie’s...

Barrio’s margarita won “Best Alcoholic Beverage” in Best of Kent.

Best alcoholic beverage

Harleyann McQuaid, Reporter April 7, 2023

FIRST: Barrio's Margarita Barrio’s margaritas come in sweet flavors like “barrio paloma” with fresh lime juice and grapefruit to more savory styles like its “freaky tiki” made with jalapeño-infused...

Barrio located on 295 S Water St in downtown Kent was voted first place alcoholic drink for their margaritas. This was tied with Rays Long Island.

Best of Kent: alcoholic beverages

Tie for first place:Ray’s Place Long Island Ray’s long island iced tea is a classic drink and the perfect alcoholic beverage to get your night started. Despite the name, there is no iced tea in the...

Insomnia Cookie's specialty Valentine's Day red velvet cookie. 

Best Valentine’s Day dates in Kent

Kelsey Paulus Reporter February 7, 2020

Still looking for a place to take your date on Valentine’s Day? Here are a few places in Kent to make your holiday special, both on and off campus.Come be my Valentine! ice skating event On Valentine’s...

Barrio food truck to visit 345 Flats leasing and welcome event

Kennedy Caldwell April 10, 2017

Take your taste buds on a ride at the 345 Flats leasing and welcome event with a visit from the Barrio food truck.Every person who signs a new lease, takes a tour or gives 345 Flats a positive review on...