In this new quarterly Foodie Awards format, we’ve eliminated runners-up on the Critic’s Choice side. Why? To give equally award-worthy venues and their dishes — in a town with near-innumerable excellent options — a lot more space to shine. Look for these follow-ups throughout the quarter.

There are many, many contenders for the Q category in this town and increasingly, pit masters are scratching all kind of regional itches. Look for a roundup of up-and-comers in the coming weeks (along with news of another lauded local going brick-and-mortar before long!) but for now, bone up on this

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