Voters have spoken on the Best of Springfield
Speakeasy Ramen, DJ Chill among winners in the News-sun contest.
Voters have again picked their favorites in the Best of Springfield contest, with winners in 43 categories covering everything from food to services to first responders.
Here’s a look at some notable winners:
Speakeasy Ramen
Speakeasy Ramen was chosen Best Lunch Spot this year and came in second in Best Cocktail and Best Dine-in Restaurant and third in Best Customer Service. Speakeasy was also voted Best Lunch Spot and Best Dine-in Restaurant in 2020.
Brittany Waters saw a chance to change the image of ramen into a tasty and healthy dish when she opened Speakeasy Ramen in July 2019. What could’ve been a long shot has turned into a sure thing as the restaurant at 365 Ludlow Ave. has been one of Springfield’s recent business success stories.
Station 1
Station 1 finished first in the Best Bar Food category, second in Best Bar/brewpub and third in Best Pizza and Best Wings/ Chicken.
Situated directly across from a fire station, it offers pizza, subs and sandwiches, wraps, chicken wings, salads and appetizers. A newly remodeled kitchen has improved the operation, as well.
Chris Chilton, aka DJ Chill
Chilton finished first in Best Band or D J as D J Chill and second in Best First Responder, a new category added this year.
In November, he will celebrate 24 years as a firefighter/paramedic for the city of Springfield Fire Rescue Division. His D J travels have taken him north to Milwaukee, south to Atlanta, east to Connecticut and all over the Buckeye State.
Young’s Jersey Dairy
Young’s Jersey Dairy won two categories, Best Ice Cream and Best Place for Kids Fun and finished second in Best Place to Take Visitors. The local institution remains a favorite in multiple areas.
Check out all of the winners in a special section inside the Newssun today.