Foodies, let's hear what you think

Results from the annual Mail Tribune Readers Choice Awards aren’t exactly known for pushing the envelope where food is concerned.

So three years ago, at the suggestion of another editor, The Whole Dish initiated the “Foodies Choice” award. Web readers have responded with an enthusiasm that almost matches Readers Choice with their picks for the best of each category.

I’ll reiterate the annual caveat that no disrespect is intended toward the winners of Readers Choice (I’m already privy to the results, which will become public on Sunday). I like to think of the foodies’ version as a forum for the more discerning palates and industry experts. It just so happens that sharp tongues sometimes can accompany sharp appetites.

To weigh in on this year’s poll, simply write your choices in the comment area at the bottom of this post. Feel free to respond to all or just some of the categories. I’ll tally up the votes for each and post the results next week and, of course, add my 2 cents.

Here’s this year’s ballot:

Best new restaurant
Best Asian food
Best bakery
Best bar, pub or lounge
Best bartender
Best breakfast
Best burger
Best coffee
Best deli
Best dessert
Best grocery store
Best Italian food
Best Mexican food
Best microbrew
Best pizza
Best seafood
Best steak
Best wait staff
Best wine

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Comment by Sarah Lemon on January 5, 2010 at 12:31pm: Hi Joye,
I will certainly try. I'm not familiar with that one, but it sounds yummy.

Comment by Joye Sills on January 2, 2010 at 1:42pm: Sarah,

Can you get the recipe for the best soup ever - African Curry Soup at Squeeze-Inn in Medford.

Joye

Comment by Michael Davis on October 27, 2009 at 7:45pm: For bar/lounge, I like Liquid Assets in Ashland and Elements in Medford
Best Breakfast is Morning Glory. Best coffee is close. I used to like Stumptown at Mix, but I think I have to give the edge to Noble, the roasting and bean selection has really improved since opening the shop in Ashland.

Best grocery store is Ashland Food Coop, best microbrew in the valley I'd have to give the edge to Caldera. Best pizza, Kaleidoscope

Comment by Darla on October 27, 2009 at 12:35pm: Best burger I'd say was, Jasper's Cafe
Best Mexican food: Casa Latina
Best Grocery store: Winco
Best Pizza: Abby's

Comment by Nancy Blum on October 27, 2009 at 7:08am: Best breakfast we've had has been at The Farmhouse Restaurant.
The desserts at Munchies are wonderful!
We like Rosarios for Italian Food
Mt. Mike's has the best pizza