foodWelcome to Scott Joseph's Foodster Awards for Independent Restaurants.

The Foodsters are an ongoing program to recognize and celebrate culinary excellence in Central Florida. The Foodsters are open to any business with three or fewer locations -- no chains.

Winners are chosen by you, with your vote. Make your selection in each category carefully -- only one vote is allowed per person.

You may nominate a restaurant for an appropriate category, but make sure it isn't already in the list of nominees. And remember: independent restaurants only.

Best Pizza -- 2017 Winner Announced

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Pizza Paradiso is the winner of the 2017 Foodster Award for Independent Restaurants Best Pizza. 

Voting is now closed for Best Pizza in Scott Joseph's Foodster Awards for Independent Restaurants.

The restaurants listed here have been nominated for their excellence in pizza making. You can vote for your favorite by checking the box next to its name and then clicking the VOTE button at the bottom of the list. You may vote for only one pizzeria, and only one time -- if you've already voted, the vote button will no longer appear at the bottom of the list.

If your favorite pizzeria is not listed, you may write its name in by selecting Other. But remember: The Foodster Awards are for independent restaurants with three or fewer locations only -- no chains allowed. Before typing in the name of a restaurant, make sure it isn't already in the list. Duplicate names will be removed and their votes deleted. Click here to go to the polls!

Voting will continue through Feb. 15. The winner will be announced in the Feb. 16 issue of Scott's eletter. Click here to subscribe and to be the first to know.

And after you vote, leave a comment below to tell us why your choice is the best.

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