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Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best New Store: Publix

By Diane Pham | News Writer | April 12

Auburn's new downtown Publix location was voted as the Best New Store in the 2023 Plainsman's Choice.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Boutique: Behind the Glass

By Jakai Spikes | Writer | April 12

The votes are in, and Behind The Glass has been named best boutique for 2023 Plainsman's Choice.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Wings: Baumhower's Victory Grill

By My Ly | Content Editor | April 11

 In a town like Auburn,  bars and restaurants know that wings are paramount to a good game day experience. After nearly 300 votes from the community, Baumhower’s Victory Grill has won Plainsman’s choice for best wings for the second year in a row.  

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best of Auburn food

By Plainsman Staff | April 11

About one month ago, students, community members, alumni and other Plainsman readers engaged in the second-ever installation of Plainsman's Choice as a readers' poll. We are announcing the winners this week, with a different category on each day. 

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Chicken Fingers: Foosackly's

By Davis Brasfield | News Writer | April 11

In 2023's Plainsman's Choice, Foosackly's was voted as having the Best Chicken Fingers in the Auburn-Opelika area.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Vegetarian Food: Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

By Catherine Haynes | Opinions Editor | April 11

Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is the winner of the Plainsman’s Choice readers' poll for “Best Vegetarian Food.” Their customers have made it clear that the restaurant’s clean, healthy Mediterranean food paired with its welcoming feel and sense of community are at the top of the vegetarian food chain in Auburn.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Mexican Food: Taco Mama

By Jakai Spikes | Writer | April 11

The Plainsman's Choice 2023 award for "Best Mexican Food" goes to Taco Mama. Located in downtown Auburn on East Magnolia Avenue, Taco Mama is home to the best tacos and margaritas on the Plains. 

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best New Restaurant: Botanic

By Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief | April 11

The Plainsman’s Choice award for Best New Restaurant is going to Botanic. Their slogan is “of and for Earth,” and Auburn has fallen head over heels in love with its market, cafe, grille, patio bar, greenhouse and garden shoppe. 

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Pizza: Little Italy

By Jacob Waters | Assistant Sports Editor | April 11

Readers of The Plainsman voted Little Italy's Pizzeria as the place with the best pizza in this year's Plainsman's Choice awards.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Brunch: Lucy's

By Hailey Smith | Culture Writer | April 10

Lucy's is considered a staple among the Auburn community. This beloved establishment has won the Plainsman's Choice award for the best brunch in Auburn two years in a row.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Bar: SkyBar Cafe

By My Ly | Content Editor | April 10

 For the second consecutive year, SkyBar Cafe has won the Plainsman’s Choice award for best bar. The two-level bar has become a staple in Auburn’s downtown scene for students and residents since its inception in 2005.  

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best of Auburn's Culture

By Plainsman Staff | April 10

The results are in and we are ready to announce the winners. Today's category is culture. 

Plainsman Choice 2023 Best Bar Event: Taylor Swift Night

By Piper Bosart | Assistant Culture Editor | April 10

The votes are in: Midnights Taylor Swift Night was the best bar event. 

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Burger: Niffer's Place

By TP Hammock | Sports Writer | April 10

For this year's Plainsman Choice, the the people of Auburn chose Niffer's Place as the best burger in the city.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best First Date Spot: Samford Lawn

By Maggie Randall | Culture Writer | April 10

While Samford Lawn is experienced differently by everyone who visits, the charming atmosphere led students to love it not only as the perfect date spot, but also as a place that reminds them of their love for Auburn.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Coffee Shop: Well Red

By Landi Rutledge | Former News Editor | April 10

Winning Plainsman's Choice for the second year in a row, Well Red is a coffee shop considered to be an Auburn staple. 

Plainsman's Choice Nominations 2023

By Plainsman Staff | March 16

It's that time again, Auburn. Vote below for your best-of for each category. One answer for each category. The following week The Plainsman will release another form to vote for the winner for each category. 

Plainsman's Choice 2022 Best of Auburn Sports

By Plainsman Staff | April 22

We are happy to announce the winners of the 2022 Plainsman's Choice readers' poll for the best of Auburn sports.