Our picks for Statesman Journal's Best of the Mid-Valley 2011

Statesman Journal's annual Best of the Mid-Valley contest recognizes local businesses that help make the Mid-Willamette Valley a great place to live. This year's sections are: Food & Drink, Entertainment, Professional Services, Personal Services, Recreation, Local Schools, and Shopping. Hundreds of businesses in Marion and Polk Counties were nominated in various categories.

Here are our top choices for everything food-related. Remember, you can vote once each day. Voting ends on Sunday, April 10th 2011.

Living Culture's top picks for Salem Weekly's Best of 2010.

Living Culture has covered food and agriculture news in the Mid-Willamette Valley for the last five years. We've interviewed some great people, and tasted really great food along the way. That said, we've decided to endorse our favorites for a handful of of food- and farm-related categories. We encourage you to vote for these great organizations!

Remember, you can cast a ballot once each day.






Living Culture's Top Picks:

Best Italian: Caruso's
Best Sushi: Teriyaki Town
Best Steak: McK Ranch
Best Burger: La Capitale
Best Bakery: Bread Board, Cascade Baking, or Queen of Tarts
Best Place to Buy Fresh Produce: EZ Orchards, LifeSource, or Salem Public Market
Best Donuts: EZ Orchards
Best Non-Profit: Marion-Polk Food Share
Best Eco-Friendly Business: Living Culture TV
Best Customer Service: Western Tool Supply

Vote now!