Best Candy Store
CONRAD ’ S CONFECTIONERY
107WESTWOOD AVE . WESTWOOD ,( 201 ) 664-2895 CONRADSCONFECTIONERY . COM
Where do you go when you just need some satisfying and delicious chocolate treats ? WhyConrad ’ s of course ! A perpetual favorite among ( 201 ) readers , this family business continues to delightchocolate lovers , offering endless varieties of sweets for every occasion , and well , just forevery day too .
RUNNER-UP : CHOCOLATEETC . WYCKOFF
What started as acandy kiosk in Paramus Park Mall more than 20 years ago has now become a go-to place for sweets , gift baskets and candy-making parties .
Best Brewery
THE ALEMENTARY
58 VOORHIS LANE , HACKENSACK , ( 201 ) 968-1290 , ALEMENTARY . COM
The popularity of local craft beers has brought a new variety of businessestoBergen . Newtothe poll is a best brewery category , whereThe Alementary in Hackensackisfoamingoverwith success .
RUNNER-UP : BRIX CITY BREWING LITTLE FERRY
Brix City Brewing has its own successful line of craft beer that satisfies the thirsts of beer connoisseurs and newbies alike .
Best Butcher
B & M MEAT MARKET
192 KINDERKAMACK ROAD , PARK RIDGE ,( 201 ) 391-4373 BMFOODLOVERS . COM
It ’ s back-to-back wins for B & M with its top-quality beef , lamb , chicken , sausage and franks and turkey . Selling only USDA prime steaks and roasts , B & M is a cut above the competition .
RUNNERS-UP : MARKET BASKET FRANKLIN LAKES WESTWOOD PRIME MEATS WESTWOOD WYCKOFF PRIME MEATS WYCKOFF
This trio of markets continues to offer customers the finest cuts of meat .
Best Fish Market
PETER ’ S FISH MARKET
86 GODWIN AVE ., MIDLAND PARK , ( 201 ) 444-3331 PETERSFISHMARKET . COM
Peter ’ s has really got its hooks into this category , reeling in 11 straight wins in the 11-year history of the poll . Show up around the holidays and you ’ re suretoknowwhy as asea of customers lines up to get the fresh catch for their table . You ’ ll want to make everyday a feast of the seven fishes .
RUNNERS-UP :
ANCHOR SEAFOOD MONTVALE PAUL ’ S HOUSE OF FISH CRESSKILL
Bergen residents demand freshness fortheir fish and seafood , and Anchor Seafood and Paul ’ s House of Fish never let them down . It ’ s all about quality and these two local markets always deliver .
Best Bagels ( Tie )
GOLDBERG ’ S FAMOUS BAGELS
327 FRANKLIN AVE ., WYCKOFF , ( 201 ) 847-9199
GOLDBERG ’ S BAGELS
425BROADWAY , WESTWOOD , ( 201 ) 666-9896
First boiling then baking is the trick to producing the perfect bagel . Whether you like an onion , cinnamon raisin , sesame or pumpernickel , you ’ ll head to Goldberg ’ s . Which Goldberg ’ s you may ask ? Well foryears , readerswere unclear in thechoice , just listing “ Goldberg ’ s ” and nothing more . This year was much more precise and it seems that Goldberg ’ s Famous Bagels in Wyckoff and Goldberg ’ s Bagels in Westwood garnered the most votes , resulting in a tie . Whether you like your bagel served with lox and cream cheese or toasted and smeared with butter , you ’ re gonna love them all .
RUNNER-UP : BUTTERWORTHBAGELS OLDTAPPAN
The bagels from Butterworth are hot stuff , especially the jalapeno ones . This bagel store is among the faves of bagel aficionados .
Best Bakery
SUGARFLAKE
24-21FAIR LAWN AVE ., FAIR LAWN , ( 201 ) 796-3800 323RIDGE ROAD , LYNDHURST , ( 201 ) 636-2299 663 WESTWOOD AVE ., RIVER VALE , ( 201 ) 664-1253 397FRANKLIN AVE ., WYCKOFF , ( 201 ) 485-8413 SUGARFLAKEBAKESHOP . COM
“ Sugar , ahhoney , honey .” The ‘ 70s pop group The Archies really must have been singing about a sweet from Sugarflake , topping the polls again this year as the best bakery in Bergen .
RUNNERS-UP : BALTHAZAR BAKERY ENGLEWOOD B & W HACKENSACK RISPOLI EMERSONAND RIDGFIELD SOOK PASTRY RIDGEWOOD
Nothing beats the smell of fresh baked goods as they emerge from the oven . Forspecialty breads , they follow the savory scent to Balthazar . For B & W , it ’ s all about the crumb cake . At Rispoli , cakes and cookies and other treats make your appetite swell and at Sook , well , you just have to appreciate the artistry of each confection .
Best Farmers ’ Market
RAMSEY FARMERS MARKET
WINTER , 73 MONROE ST ., RAMSEY , ( 201 ) 675-6886 SUMMER , RAMSEY MAIN STREET STATION AT ERIE PLAZA , RAMSEY RAMSEYFARMERSMARKET . ORG
Every year , Ramsey Farmers Market sweeps this category with its fresh and locally grown produce and baked goods . Crowds flock to the market every weekend to see what wonderful flavors are in store .
RUNNER-UP : OAKLANDFARMERS MARKET OAKLAND
Oakland is at the topwest corner of BergenCounty , tucked away from the bustle , and offers readers one of their favorite places to shop for fresh produce , baked goods , cheeses and specialty foods .
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