Each year, the Messenger asks its readers to vote for their “besties,” their favorite businesses and personalities.  Our Bestie issue is currently on the stands.  These are some of our readers favorite places to eat – and chefs.

Best Take-Out Food During COVID

BESTIE                      Valentino’s Food Truck (Grants Pass)

Hon. Mention              Bird Rye (Ashland)

Hon. Mention              Wild River Brewing & Pizza

Restaurant More Missed During COVID

BESTIE                      Twisted Cork (Grants Pass)

Hon. Mention              One Fifteen Broiler (Grants Pass)

Hon. Mention              Oregon Pizza & Pour Authority (Grants Pass)

Best Restaurant or Bar To Enjoy Outdoor, Socially-Distanced Consumption

BESTIE                      Weekend Beer Company (Grants Pass)

Hon. Mention              Walkabout Brewing Company (Medford)

Hon. Mention              Common Block (Medford)

Best CSA/Farm Stand

BESTIE                      Promiseland Farm (Sunny Valley)

Hon. Mention              Pennington Farms (Grants Pass)

Hon. Mention              Barking Moon Farm (Applegate)

Hon. Mention              Fry Family Farm (Medford)

Best Chef

BESTIE                      Martha Pritchett (Twisted Cork, Grants Pass)

Hon. Mention              Neil Clooney (Bird & Rye, Ashland)