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.

Best Fruit Carver — Chef Lin Repko

At Sandusky’s Rockin’ Ranch, chef Lin Repko transforms ordinary produce into extraordinary works of art, continuing a fruit-carving tradition rooted in her Thai family.

Best New Eats in Ontario — The Green Room

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

Best Cocktails and Mocktails — Patina Porch

Sip garden-fresh cocktails and mocktails with sunset views over the marsh at this laid-back Sandusky gathering spot.

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Ohio Vineyard’s First Cabernet Franc Harvest Wins Double Gold

He was told to wait three years, but Michael Profeta's vines at Vincent William Wine made award-winning wine in 16 months.

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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 Plunge — Saunagoose Cleveland

A new Scranton Peninsula retreat brings Scandinavian sauna culture and cold plunges to Cleveland’s Flats.

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 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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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.

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Best Pancakes — Sandusky Bay Pancake House

Stack up pancakes, local ingredients and a playful coffee creation at this Sandusky breakfast favorite.

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