Best server: Jess Krux at The Bench

Good service is marked by attentiveness and attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency, the perfect blend of caring and knowing when to back off — all delivered with a gleaming smile. The radiant Jess Krux was a standout among readers, and you too can experience her personal brand of awesome at The Bench on the Mountain Road — which was also ranked Best casual restaurant and Best beer list in this year’s awards.

Krux has worked at Bench since its inception in the fall of 2014, and like any true team player, cites a great squad and great people for its success.

“Good beer, good food, good vibe,” Krux said.

For a concentrated dose of Krux’s sunny aura, bop down the street to I.C. Scoops, where she makes fresh-pressed juice five days a week (Drink the Sun).

It’s about "nourishing self and others,” Krux said.

Thanks for keeping Stowe sustained!