OUR 20 TH ANNUAL
BEST OF BERGEN
WINNERS
The two-round, nine-week poll featured 132 specialty categories grouped within our four main categories of Food & Drink, Health & Beauty, Places to Go & Things to Do, and Shopping & Services. In the first round of the poll, participants nominated their favorites. The top seven nominations in each category then moved on to the final round in a head-to-head format. Congratulations to all our winners and finalists— they make up the Best of Bergen 2026!
ABOUT THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS This one-of-a-kind contest is conducted through the USA Today Network, with publications in more than 100 regions nationwide. Readers nominate and vote for the best businesses in their locations, so whether you’ re looking for an exceptional dry cleaner or the best spot for a burger, you’ ll be covered. Find out more at: yourchoiceawards. com.
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NOTES AND METHODOLOGY
There were two rounds of voting • The first round, voting by nomination, started Oct. 6 and ended on Oct. 31, 2025
• The second round featured the top seven nominations from the first round in a headto-head vote that started on Dec. 8 and ended Jan. 9, 2026
• Voters were allowed one vote per category, per email address, per round • Finalists are listed in their order of finish • Follow us on social media(@ 201magazine) to stay informed • Questions? Email editor @ 201magazine. com.
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THE FIFTH ANNUAL BEST OF BERGEN GALA
PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO
SHOPPING & SERVICES
HEALTH & BEAUTY
FOOD & DRINK
WINNERS BY TOWN
ON THE COVER Englewood Cliffs’ KRISTIN STUEBEN at The Estates at Florentine Gardens in River Vale. Photography by Yannick Peterhans
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