WINNERS! O
ur readers have spoken—here are the very Best of the Best of the Triangle (or, the BOBOTTs, as we’ve come to call them in the newsroom). This year, once again, the INDY spread its beloved reader poll across three county-level contests: Durham, Orange/Chatham, and Wake. Finally, the winners in those categories squared off against each other for dedicated, discerning readers like you to determine which would be crowned the Best of the Best of the Triangle. Here you’ll find those winners across categories spanning from restaurants and bars to dentists and yoga studios, museums and parks, and local politicians and nonprofits. These businesses, people, and institutions truly make the Triangle the best of the best places to live. Keep an eye out next year for your chances to vote in the 2026 contest; we’ll be asking for your favorites again soon. Use the QR code below to sign up for exclusive Best Of information. And remember, shop local to support your favorites in the Triangle community this holiday season and year-round. Thanks to our readers for taking the time to share their input, and congratulations to all of our 2025 BOBOTTs!
Contributors: Chloe Courtney Bohl, Sarah Edwards, Lena Geller, Justin Laidlaw, Chase Pellegrini de Paur, Jane Porter, and Sarah Willets
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