We asked our readers to vote for their favorites in 41 categories. Here are the winners in the Food & Drink category. (Winners are listed for three regions: north, central and south. In the event of a tie, multiple winners in a region are listed.)
Butcher
North: Perrotti’s Quality Meats, Cranford
Central: Hind & Fore, Bridgewater
South: German Butcher, Forked River
Candy & Chocolatier
North: Enjou Chocolat, Morristown
Central: Thomas Sweet, New Brunswick/Princeton/Montgomery
South: Original Fudge Kitchen, Multiple Locations
Cupcake Baker
North: Bovella’s Pastry Shoppe, Westfield
Central: Confections of a Rock$tar, Asbury Park
South: Mueller’s Bakery, Bay Head
Gourmet Shop
North: Dash of Thyme, Denville
Central: Delicious Orchards, Colts Neck
South: Joe Leone’s, Point Pleasant Beach/Sea Girt
Health Food Store
North: Grassroots Natural Market, Denville
Central: Whole Earth Center, Princeton
South: Nature’s Cupboard, Cherry Hill
Ice Cream Shop
North: Denville Dairy, Denville
Central: Bent Spoon, Princeton
South: Kohr’s Frozen Custard, Multiple Locations
South: Skipper Dipper, Beach Haven
Wine Shop
North/Central: Bottle King
North: Cambridge Wines, Morristown
Central/North: Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, Bernardsville
Central: Wine Cellar, Red Bank
South: Gerard’s Wine and Spirits, Point Pleasant