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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