The 2025 Readers' Choice Awards have been announced, recognizing various cities in the US for their excellence in different areas. Some outlets report that a city in California has been named the best place to eat, with different sources specifying either a Bay Area city or an East Bay city as the top destination for food. Chicago has been voted the best big city in the US for the ninth consecutive year, while other cities, including Lexington, have also received top honors in categories such as hospitality.