Vote now for 2019
Readers’ Choice
ASTORIA — Almost 10,000 nomina-
tions were received for the 2019 Readers’
Choice Awards.
Voting will remain open for the compe-
tition through Feb. 23. Vote online at bit.
ly/cwreaderschoice2019 or through the
printed ballot inserted in this edition. Win-
ners will be announced in the March 19
edition of Coast Weekend.
During the nomination period, about
1,300 people sent in their favorite picks
for dining, businesses and activities along
the coast. Many votes went toward well-
known establishments like Coast Commu-
nity Radio KMUN 91.9 and The Depot
Restaurant.
The nominations weren’t limited to
businesses though— Kiss of Mist Espresso
and T Paul’s Supper Club had the high-
est number of staff nominated for catego-
ries such as best server, best barista and
best chef.
Astoria’s sightseeing attractions were
also popular among nominees. The
Liberty Theatre, Astoria Column,
Astoria Sunday Market and the
Astoria Riverwalk were top
nominees under the activities
category.
The Long Beach Peninsula
also made for popular nomi-
nees. Cottage Bakery & Del-
icatessen, North Jetty Brew-
ing and Benson’s By The Beach
joined The Depot as some of
the top nominees.
Nominations went down
the coast as well, with Warren-
ton, Gearhart, Seaside and Can-
non Beach establishments receiv-
ing votes. Popular nominees included
Bubba’s Sports Bar and the Coaster
Theatre Playhouse.
Inserted is a list of the top nominees per
category. To see a full list of nominees,
visit bit.ly/cwreaderschoice2019.
German heritage comes
to Astoria High School
ASTORIA — Astoria High School
will present a German-themed night
at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The Astoria-Walldorf Exchange
Program dinner and silent auction
fundraiser will feature a German-style
dinner including brats, sauerkraut,
noodles and gravy, salad rolls and
dessert.
The dinner celebrates the program,
which is the second-longest running
exchange program in the U.S. west
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of the Rocky Mountains. In March,
Astoria High School students will
travel to experience German cul-
ture in locations such as Walldorf and
Berlin.
The evening will also feature a
silent auction, with prizes such as a
day trip on the Columbia River.
Attendance is $10 for adults and
$5 for children. All proceeds from
the auction will support the students’
travel costs.