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Nightlife Biggie’s The Cornerstone BEST SPORTS BAR (TIE) Park and Orchard Biggie’s Restaurant, Raw Bar and Tavern 430 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, CARLSTADT, (201) 933-4000 1315 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, RAMSEY, (201) 962-9099 BIGGIESCLAMBAR.COM The Cornerstone 84 BROADWAY, HILLSDALE, (201) 666-8688 THECORNERSTONENJ.COM Can’t say enough good things about Biggie’s, which pops up all over the readers’ poll every year. Its friendly atmosphere, endless drink and dining menu, not to mention the TVs to watch the big game of choice, make it a cinch for a good time for all. The Cornerstone, with its beautiful wood bar, draws a regular crowd of sports fans to catch the game, enjoy some great apps and equally great conversation. RUNNER-UP: LEGEND’S CORNER PUB MIDLAND PARK Legend’s is new to the poll this year and boasts not only an extensive beer menu but a large selection of fine wines and spirits so that you can watch the game in style. BEST WINE LIST (TIE) Andiamo 23 HARDENBURGH AVE., HAWORTH (201) 384-1551, ANDIAMORESTAURANT.NET Park and Orchard 240 HACKENSACK ST., EAST RUTHERFORD (201) 939-9292, PARKANDORCHARD.COM Three cheers for Andiamo for pulling off its second trifecta, being chosen by readers as the best Italian restaurant, the best place for alfresco dining as well as the restaurant with the best wine list. Ken and Buddy Gephardt may have closed the famed Park and Orchard in July of 2015, but it still makes the top of the list for its wine selection. Patrons are looking forward to the newly renovated restaurant this spring. BEST IRISH BAR The Shannon Rose 1200 ROUTE 17 NORTH, RAMSEY, (201) 962-7602 THESHANNONROSE.COM Featuring a made-from-scratch kitchen, world-class hospitality, hand-crafted cocktails, extensive craft beer menu, live entertainment, televised sports, and a myriad of events, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub truly has something for everyone. RUNNERS-UP: DAVEY’S IRISH PUB