Friday, August 24, 2012
Who has the best brunch in Midtown? How about the best pub? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice.
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Friday, August 24, 2012
All this summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Burger & Best Sandwich to Best Nail Salon & Best Dry Cleaner. We've tallied all the poll votes and now it's time to announce the winners. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners Got suggestions for categories next time? Email midtown@patch.com. Thank you to everyone who participated. Winner: Lily's Nail & Spa Winner: Sig Samuels Dry Cleaning Co. Winner: James Madison Salon Winners (tie): Perrine's Wine Shop Ansley Wine Merchants Mac's Beer & Wine Midtown Liquor Winner: Moe's Original Bar B Que Winner: Cucina Asellina Winner: Taqueria del Sol Winner: Ecco Winner: Piedmont Park Winner: Hop City Beer and Wine Winner…
Sunday, May 20, 2012
It’s getting hot out there! So we figured this would be a good time to round up some reader suggestions for places to cool down with a frozen yogurt or ice cream.
Yes, it’s a cliché to say we all scream for ice cream. But Patch readers clearly enjoy their frozen treats as the weather heats up, whether it’s ice cream, frozen yogurt or gelato. Here’s a roundup of readers’ favorite place to enjoy frozen goodness: Did we miss any of your favorites? Let us know in the comments area below.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt was named the Readers' Choice winner for best frozen yogurt or ice cream in Midtown.
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt was voted the top spot for frozen yogurt or ice cream by Midtown Patch readers this week. Yogli Mogli, which has two locations in the Midtown Patch coverage area, garnered 48 percent of the vote to outdistance Yoforia, which finished in second with 32 percent of the votes. Yogli Mogli offers 16 frozen yogurt flavors and more than 40 different toppings to choose from. Everything is self-serve, and is priced by the weight, so you get exactly how much of a treat you want at the price that you want. Wrote Patch reader Leanne Murdock Spry, “Yogli Mogli in Atlantic Station is by far the best frozen yogurt.” The Atlantic Station location is at 232 19th Street. There’s also one at Tech Square at 85 Fifth Street. …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Where's the best Midtown spot for ice cream or frozen yogurt?
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Summer’s right around the corner and it is the perfect time for frozen treats to help beat the heat. For this week’s Readers’ Choice contest, we want you to pick the best Midtown spot for ice cream or frozen yogurt. So which of these is your choice for best ice cream or frozen yogurt? Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. The Midtown Patch editor will determine the winner based on votes cast, positive comments posted in the section below and reviews in the Patch Directory of the businesses. (You can find the directory listings at the links in the list above.) We will announce the winner at noon Friday.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Many readers chose local parks as the best place to spend a vacation day close to home.
When it comes to taking some vacation time near home, people make a lot of different choices. Some want a little pampering and some want to treat the kids to a day of fun that's also educational. And many Patch readers clearly like to get closer to nature. Here’s a roundup of the places that readers chose as the best spots for a staycation day with the family: What do you think of these selections? Did we miss your favorite Staycation location? Tell us in the comments area below. And come back on Monday to share your thoughts on the best place to enjoy frozen yogurt and ice cream. Mmm!
Friday, May 11, 2012
The 189-acre park received the most votes in our poll for best "staycation" options around Midtown.
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Summer’s almost here, but no mater the season, Midtowners love to take a staycation at Piedmont Park. Piedmont Park, which was the winner of this week’s Readers’ Choice poll, is the largest green space in Atlanta and is also one of Midtown's most historic sites. The park features a lake, meadow, dog park and stunning views of Midtown's skyline. Visitors can enjoy a number of recreational activities, including swimming, tennis, volleyball, bocce, baseball, cycling and rollerblading throughout the park's 189 acres. There are multiple areas with grills and benches for picnics, as well as multiple playgrounds for children. Though there is a new parking deck for the Park and neighboring facilities, visitors are still encouraged to arrive by …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Where do you go to get away when staying put?
It’s almost summer and that means vacation time. But with the high cost for gas and people watching every dollar they spend, for some a vacation means unplugging from the daily rat race and staying put. For this week’s Readers’ Choice poll, we’re asking what’s your favorite spot to take a ‘staycation?’ We’ve listed several Midtown attractions, and even included some local hotels that offer staycation packages designed to let you get away without going too far: So which of these is your choice for a close-to-home vacation day? Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. The winner will be based on votes cast, positive comments posted in the section below and reviews on the Directory listing of the business. (You can find the …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Patch readers have lots of suggestions for where to treat Mom to brunch on her special day.
Mother’s Day is a week away and we know many of you are thinking about where to take your Mom for a special brunch. We asked you, Patch readers, to weigh in on the best places, and this is the list you came up with: Did we miss your favorite? Tell us in the comments area below. And please come back Monday to share your thoughts on the best places to go in your community to make the most of a Staycation.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Chef Robert Gerstenecker is known for his flair in creating contemporary dishes at Park 75 restaurant at the Four Seasons in Midtown.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
Park 75 located in the Four Season Hotel Atlanta was our Readers’ Choice winner this week for best plce to take mum for a Mother’s Day brunch. Chef Robert Gerstenecker, known for his flair in creating contemporary dishes at Park 75 restaurant, uses the finest seasonal ingredients available from the Terrace Garden, Atlanta and around the globe. The concise wine list is primarily American, with a focus on red varieties and many boutique labels. Park 75 finished with 48 percent of the votes followed by Park Tavern (21 percent) and South City Kitchen Midtown (17 percent). By the way, Mother’s Day is May 13, so don’t forget! Next week’s Readers’ Choice is all about staycations. Tell us in the comments section where you like to take a staycation…
Monday, April 30, 2012
Where's the best Midtown spot to take mom for Mother's Day?
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Last week we reminded you Mother’s Day is May 13 and looked to determine where’s the best place in Midtown to buy flowers for mom…or anyone for that matter. This week, we want to know where’s the best Midtown locale to take dear ole mum for Mother’s Day brunch? Of course, in Midtown, there are lots of options, so we winnowed down the list a bit to make things easier: The Midtown Patch editor will determine the winner based on comments, reviews and poll results. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch and be sure to cast your votes soon. Only comments, reviews and votes made before 9 a.m. Friday, May 4 will be considered.
John Sarine
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