Monday, July 23, 2012
Vote for your favorite burger in Lexington - it could be named the Best of Patch Readers' Choice.
Mmmm. Burgers. Burgers are so big right now they come in all shapes, sizes and styles, from the big and beefy to seafood sliders to the veggie variety. With so much to choose from, Patch wants to know what y'all think is Lexington's best burger. Now through 11:59 p.m. on August 17, you can vote for your favorite spot in the poll below. Whoever the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. Click here for a full list of 2012 Readers' Choice categories. To review a business, click on its name in the directory, and add your rating and review.
Vote for your favorite frozen treats in Lexington - it could be named the Best of Patch Readers' Choice.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream -- especially during the summertime. Oh, and this town's fro-yo profile is none too shabby either. With that in mind, Patch wants to know, Where's your favorite place in Lexington for best ice cream or frozen yogurt? Now through 11:59 p.m. on August 17, you can vote for your favorite spot in the poll below. Whoever the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. Click here for a full list of 2012 Readers' Choice categories. To review a business, click on its name in the directory, and add your rating and review.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Nominate your go-to place in the comments; it may be voted a Readers' Choice as the best of Lexington later this summer
In this era of eat local awareness, when entire websites are devoted to kale-inspired bumper stickers, it seems like every shopper has a go-to spot (or spots) to find fresh produce. So, if it's near and dear to your heart, Patch wants to hear about it — tell us where to go in the Lexington area to find fresh produce. Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add it to the contest for best of the best, and it just might beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice for best of Lexington later this summer. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.
Nominate your go-to place for the best plumber in the comments; it may be voted a Patch Readers' Choice later this summer.
If it's near and dear to your heart, Patch wants to know — which Lexington community event, fair, festival or fundraiser is your favorite? Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best—and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.
Monday, May 28, 2012
We'll be back to "Best Of" in the fall.
Thanks for giving us 12 weeks of winners; now Best of Patch Readers' Choice 2012 is going on summer hiatus; last week was our last poll contest for a while. We plan to be back in the fall with more contests that highlight our local businesses and places — so you can find the 'best of' Lexington. Also in the fall we will be honoring the winners of our past three month's worth of Best of Patch Readers' Choice contests. In the meantime, don't hesitate to email me, or remark in the comments section below, about topics you'd like to see covered by our Best Of contests.
Friday, May 25, 2012
The votes, comments and reviews have been tallied and Lexington Patch readers have picked their favorite way to spend Memorial Day.
According to the 13 voters who weighed in this week on our Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll, a ride on the Minuteman Bikeway is the best way to spend Memorial Day around Lexington. The bikeway received six votes, followed by the second choice, a cookout with friends and family, which received four votes, and the town's Memorial Day Oservances, which got three votes. Best of Patch Readers' Choice 2012 is going on summer hiatus; this will be the last poll contest for a while. We plan to be back in the fall with more contests that highlight our local businesses and places — so you can find the 'best of' Lexington. Also in the fall we will be honoring the winners of our past three month's worth of Best of Patch Readers' Choice contests. In …
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Minuteman Bikeway
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Monday, May 21, 2012
This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll is looking for the best place to spend Memorial Day.
Memorial Day's only a week away, which means it's about time to start thinking about how you and yours will spend the day. And so, with this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice Poll, we'll be looking for your recommendations on the best place to make new memories or honor old ones on this Memorial Day. Here are a few favorite places, in no particular order, but if we're leaving anyone off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll be sure to add it to the list and poll below: Voting's open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments posted below. We will announce the winner at noon Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a …
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Battle Green
Massachusetts Ave & Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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Center Recreation Complex
90 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA
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The Old Reservoir
458 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA
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Pine Meadows Golf Club
255 Cedar St, Lexington, MA
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Lexington Golf Club
55 Hill St, Lexington, MA
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Stonemeadow Golf
675 Waltham St, Lexington, MA
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Minuteman Bikeway
Meriam St & Depot Pl, Lexington, MA
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Friday, May 18, 2012
The votes, comments and reviews have been tallied and Lexington Patch readers have picked their favorite place to find the fixins for your Memorial Day cookout.
And it was the Meat House by a hair. Only six votes were cast in this week’s Best of Patch Readers’ Choice poll, so two votes was all it took for the Meat House in Arlington to be your pick for the best place around Lexington to grab grillables and groceries for a Memorial Day cookout. Also receiving votes were Stop & Shop, Wilson Farm, Wagon Wheel Nursery and the Market Basket in Burlington. As always, you can review these local businesses yourself on our Patch Places page. And check back Monday for next week’s poll.
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Stop & Shop
36 Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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Wilson Farm
10 Pleasant St, Lexington, MA
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Wagon Wheel Farmstand Nursery
945 Waltham St, Lexington, MA
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Monday, May 14, 2012
This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll is looking for the best place to grab grilables and groceries for your Memorial Day cookout.
With Memorial Day just a few weeks away, it's about time to start thinking about the cooks we'll be hosting and/or attending. And so, with this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice Poll, we'll be looking for your recommendations on the best places to pick up the grillables and groceries for your Memorial Day cookouts. Here are a few favorite places, in no particular order, but if we're leaving anyone off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll be sure to add it to the list and poll below: Wilson FarmStop & ShopWagon Wheel Farmstand NurseryNeillio’sLa Riviera Concord Prime & FishThe Meat House in Arlington Fresh Pond Seafood in Arlington Trader Joe's in Arlington Market Basket in Burlington H Mart in Burlington Voting's …
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Wilson Farm
10 Pleasant St, Lexington, MA
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Neillio's Gourmet Farm
53 Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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Stop & Shop
36 Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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La Riviera Gourmet
182 Bedford St, Lexington, MA
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Wagon Wheel Farmstand Nursery
945 Waltham St, Lexington, MA
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Friday, May 11, 2012
The votes, comments and reviews have been tallied and Lexington Patch readers have picked their favorite place to staycation around Lexington.
Congratulations to Cary Memorial Library, your pick for Lexington's best staycation destination. The library, located on Mass Ave in Lexington Center, edged out the town's historic houses in this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll, tallying nine of the 27 votes cast. The historic houses -- including the Buckman Tavern, Hancock-Clarke Parsonage and Munroe Tavern -- earned second place with six votes. Other places receiving votes included Minute Man National Historical Park (3), Walden Pond (3), the Liberty Ride (2), National Heritage Museum (1), the Alcott Orchard House (1) and the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln (2). As always, you can review these Lexington staycation destinations yourself on our Patch Places page. …
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Cary Memorial Library
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