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Best Barbecue

Wisconsin might not be known for barbecue, but there’s plenty of pitmasters who know how to get that perfect char. Coming in first place is Karl’s BBQ Express (1410 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire), whose smoked pork and brisket and bbq chicken are beloved the Chippewa Valley over. Ranking second is Big Papa BBQ Food Truck, whose pulled pork sandwiches are all the rave. In third place is Smokestream Food Truck, whose claim to fame is their smoked brisket served atop a bowl of mac & cheese. —James Johonnott

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  1. Best Appetizer, Not Cheese Curds (location and item)
  2. Best Bakery
  3. Best Barbecue
  4. Best Baristas
  5. Best Breakfast Spot
  6. Best Brunch (includes drinks)
  7. Best Buffet
  8. Best Burger
  9. Best Burritos
  10. Best Café / Coffeehouse
  11. Best Chef
  12. Best Chicken Wings
  13. Best Comfort Food
  14. Best Curry
  15. Best Donuts (Local)
  16. Best Egg Rolls
  17. Best Food Event
  18. Best Food Truck
  19. Best French Fries (Non-Franchise)
  20. Best Fried Cheese/Curds
  21. Best Hangover Cure Restaurant
  22. Best International Cuisine
  23. Best Local Beer (Specific Brew)
  24. Best Local Brewery
  25. Best Local Coffee Roaster
  26. Best Locally Produced Foodstuff
  27. Best Locally-Made THC Beverage
  28. Best New Restaurant
  29. Best Pad Thai
  30. Best Pho
  31. Best Place For Sweets (Non-Ice Cream)
  32. Best Quick Lunch
  33. Best Restaurant Atmosphere
  34. Best Restaurant for a Fish Fry
  35. Best Restaurant for Asian Food
  36. Best Restaurant for Chicken
  37. Best Restaurant for Dessert (All-Around Dessert)
  38. Best Restaurant for Gluten-Free Dining
  39. Best Restaurant for Good Wait Staff
  40. Best Restaurant for Italian Food
  41. Best Restaurant for Late-night Noshing
  42. Best Restaurant for Mexican Food
  43. Best Restaurant for Outdoor Dining
  44. Best Restaurant for Pizza
  45. Best Restaurant for Ramen
  46. Best Restaurant for Seafood
  47. Best Restaurant for Steak
  48. Best Restaurant for Subs and Sandwiches
  49. Best Restaurant for the Whole Family
  50. Best Restaurant for Upscale Dining
  51. Best Restaurant for Vegetarian Dining (vegetarian menu)
  52. Best Restaurant in Altoona
  53. Best Restaurant in Chippewa Falls
  54. Best Restaurant in Eau Claire
  55. Best Restaurant in Menomonie
  56. Best Restaurant Worth the Drive
  57. Best Salad
  58. Best Server
  59. Best Soup
  60. Best Spicy Food
  61. Best Supper Club
  62. Best Sushi
  63. Best Tacos
  64. Best Take Out
  65. Best Vegan Menu
  66. Best Waterfront Dining
  67. Best Winemaker
  68. Kind of Eatery / Bar We Most Need

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