Best of Kent 2024: A look at the best eats in Kent
Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter
• April 9, 2024
![Zephyrs bustles with business on March 27, 2024.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Best_Bar-2024BoK-Zephyr-1200x800.jpg)
BOK ’24: Best bar
Michael Neenan, Beat Reporter
• April 4, 2024
![A lengthy line in front of Rays Place in downtown Kent on March 9, 2024.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nightparty_-6-1200x800.jpg)
PHOTO STORY: Students celebrate Fake Patty’s Day in downtown Kent
Yinxi Li, Photographer
• March 10, 2024
![Bartender Chris Allen refills a drink for customers eating at the bar at Rays Place on March 20, 2022. Rays is located at 135 Franklin Ave.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bokrays1-900x651.jpg)
A night in the life: What it’s like for bartenders in downtown Kent
Lauryn Tadda, Reporter
• March 8, 2024
![Downtown bars craft Fake Patty’s Day-inspired drinks](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-02-27-at-7.38.15-PM-e1709080870829-1200x835.png)
Downtown bars craft Fake Patty’s Day-inspired drinks
Audrey Trevarthan, Campus Editor
• March 7, 2024
![Kent State students wait for their orders to be filled at Rosie’s Diner and Market March 15, 2023. Rosie’s Diner is located on the first floor of Tri-Towers.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_55801-900x675.jpg)
Students share their favorite grub spots on and off campus
Kylee Coles, Reporter
• November 2, 2023
![Emily King (left) and Alexa Snyder (right) having lunch at Mike’s Place, which is located at 1700 S. Water St.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/230314_MikesPlace_009-900x676.jpg)
Best place to eat with family
Addison Foreman, Reporter
• April 7, 2023
![Best of Kent](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/5guys1-900x600.jpg)
Best burger
Molly Hoffer, Reporter
• April 7, 2023
![Barrio’s margarita won “Best Alcoholic Beverage” in Best of Kent.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DEAB6CB3-7369-4523-93C0-785857647B2B-900x563.jpeg)
Best alcoholic beverage
Harleyann McQuaid, Reporter
• April 7, 2023
![Best Bar winner, Zephyr Pub, is located at 106 W. Main St.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_1895-900x600.jpeg)
Best bar
Jacob Shondel, Reporter
• April 7, 2023
![Ray’s Place was voted first in Best of Kent’s Best Restaurant category. Ray’s Place is located at 135 Franklin Ave.](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_1443-900x598.jpg)
Best restaurant
Aaron Cousin, Reporter
• April 7, 2023
![Lydia Lisowsky is a graduate student and second generation Ukranian American](https://kentwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ukraine-story_3-900x360.jpeg)
Kent State graduate student raises $892 at local Ukraine fundraiser
Jesse Khalil, Reporter
• April 8, 2022
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