WITH so many more food options in the area, we thought it was about time we put down our knife and fork and applauded some of the best dishes, restaurants and takeaways in the town.

Over the next couple of months we will be revealing a different category each week in our Food and Drink Awards and calling on readers to help us decide the shortlist.

Then on Fridays, it will be time for foodie fans to get voting for their favourite with the overall winners revealed in a special feature in the paper later this year.

To kick things off, we are delving into the world of pub grub. 

Punters have been spoilt for choice recently with new menu options to accompany their pint...but which one is your favourite?

We want to know which pub serves the best food in the area and which dish is your favourite.

To have your say, post your suggestions below, tweet them to us or post them on our Facebook wall or email hannah.bargery@nqnw.co.uk.

And don’t forget to check on Friday if your favourite has made the shortlist when we launch our online vote across our sister titles Northwich Guardian, Winsford and Middlewich Guardian, Knutsford Guardian and Wilmslow Guardian.