JC Dugan (Woodchuck Hard Cider) — Regulars praise Dugan for creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere in the cider house, and that rules.
Other Finalists
- Chris Colucci (Rí Rá Irish Pub)
- Mel Jayne (T. Rugg’s Tavern)
- Nicholas Capanna (The Mad Rose)
- Sophia O’Leary (Three Needs Tap Room & Pizza Cube)
This article appears in Seven Daysies 2025.


