The Chicago Reader’s “Best Of Chicago” awards were just announced and Ravenswood stole the show! Our local elected officials got some love from voters and so did the Ravenswood Community Council’s mural project, For My Neighbors With Love by Ponnopozz. Malt Row businesses dominated their categories, racking up wins for Best Local Beer, Beer Garden, Brewer, Distillery, Cocktail, and more.
Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce members nabbed tops spots across the board in a variety of categories. We’re proud have so many of Chicago best small businesses as a part of our organization and our community! Check out our recap of all the winners below.
CITY LIFE
Best Alderperson
#1 – Andre Vasquez, 40th Ward
#2 – Matt Martin, 47th Ward
Best Blog
#2 – CHIRP Radio Music Blog
Best Chicago Instagram Account to Follow
# 1 – @mindchicago
Best Elected Official in Chicago
#2 – Ald. Vasquez, 40th Ward
#3 – Ald. Martin, 47th Ward
Best Language Instruction
#1 – DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
FOOD & DRINK
Best Beer Garden
#2 – Half Acre
Best Cocktail
#2 – KOVAL Distillery
Best Gluten-Free Pizza
#1 – Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
Best Local Beer
#1 – Daisy Cutter Pale Ale by Half Acre
#3 – Vienna Lager by Dovetail
Best Local Brewer
#1 – Half Acre
Best Local Distillery
#1 – KOVAL Distillery
Best Local Spirit
#2 – KOVAL Cranberry Gin Liqueur
Best Pizza
#2 – Spacca Napoli Pizzeria
BUY LOCAL
Best Home Furnishings
#1 – District
Best Pet Store
#1 – Urban Pooch
Best Low-Key Place to Impress a Dog
#1 – Bosly’s Backyard
Best Place to Buy Women’s Clothing
#2 – Hazel
Best Place to Buy Local Wares
#2 – Neighborly
Best Veterinarian
#1 – BLVD Vet
#2 – Ravenswood Animal Hospital
Best Vintage Store
#3 – District
SPORTS & RECREATION
Best Neighborhood Park
#2 – Winnemac Park
#3 – Horner Park
ARTS & CULTURE
Best Mural
#1 – For My Neighbors With Love by Ponnopozz, Ravenswood & Berteau
Best Movie Theater
#3 – The Davis
Best Movie Theater Bar
#2 – Carbon Arc Bar at Davis Theater
MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Best Classical Music Event
#2 – Thirsty Ears Festival
For the complete Reader Best of Chicago 2022 issue, click here.