Break out the bubbly: It’s time to toast the winners of this year’s Feast 50 Awards.

This month marks Feast’s sixth anniversary, and we’re celebrating by dedicating our August issue to the people who are shaping our region’s vibrant and robust culinary scene.

This spring, readers cast more than 100,000 votes in 50 categories in our Feast 50 Awards poll. Categories range from best new restaurant and butcher shop to outdoor dining and happy hour, and highlight the artisan distilleries, craft breweries and wineries you love visiting, as well as your favorite spots to grab tacos, pizza and cocktails. This year’s winners are not only shaping Midwest food culture – they're driving it forward.

Cheers to all of the winners!

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