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Readers Choice 2012

Monday, June 18, 2012

Readers Choice 2012: Best Place For a Walk, Bike or Hike

The nominations are in, and it's time to vote.

You, the reader, have spoken, and you've nominated your favorite places in our community to walk, bike or hike without traveling too far from home. Now, it's time to vote. Cast your vote by August 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17. Winners in all Readers Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24.

vickirio@gmail.com

11:46 am on Monday, July 9, 2012

Piedmont Park / Atlanta Botanical Garden   more ›

Readers Choice 2012: Best Remote Workspace

The nominations are in, and now it's time to vote.

We asked: Where do you go when you want to work away from your office or home? You spoke, and gave us your favorites. Now, it's time to choose the winner. Cast your vote by August 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17. Winners in all Readers Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24.  

Hillary Quinlan

2:17 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

The Fifth Ivory Public House has free wi fi and several rooms for quiet offsite business meetings, events, lunches and dinners.   more ›

Who Has Your Favorite Craft Beer List?

The winner of the 2012 Readers' Choice contest for best craft beer list Laseter's Tavern.

We asked: Who has the best craft beer list in Smyrna-Vinings and South Cobb? We only received one nomination for this category, so the winner is Laseter's Tavern! But you can still pick the best Smyrna-Vinings businesses in our other Readers' Choice categories.  Cast your vote by August 17 and help us decide which businesses are best. Whichever businesses get the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17. Winners in all Readers Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24. 

Amanda C.

11:00 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Laseter's! Always so many craft beers, and many times on tap! Awesome.   more ›

Where's Your Favorite Pub?

Vote for the best pubs and bars in Smyrna-Vinings and South Cobb so we can find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

We asked: Which pub do you think is the best in Smyrna-Vinings and South Cobb? You spoke, and gave us your favorites. Now, it's time to choose the winner. Will the winner be Vintage Tavern or Sweetwater Inn? Cast your vote by August 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17. Winners in all Readers Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24.

Charles Black

9:55 am on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Sweetwater Inn is the best place to have a beer and talk   more ›

Where's Your Favorite Spot for a Cup of Joe?

Let us know the best coffee shops in Smyrna-Vinings and South Cobb so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Editor's Note: Sorry guys! The nomination period ended Monday, July 9 at 11:59 p.m. Check back with Smyrna-Vinings Patch next Monday to begin voting for your favorite businesses! Where can you find the best java in South Cobb and Smyrna-Vinings? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about coffee to nominate the best coffee shops in Smyrna-Vinings and South Cobb.  We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. Some popular coffee shops are Rev Coffee, Land of a Thousand Hills, and the only coffee shop in all of Austell and …

Canoe Best Romantic Restaurant in Smyrna-Vinings

Patch only received one nomination for this category.

We asked: What's the best romantic restaurant in Smyrna-Vinings? We only received one nomination for this category, so the winner is Canoe! But you can still pick the best Smyrna-Vinings businesses in our other Readers' Choice categories.  Cast your vote by August 17 and help us decide which businesses are best. Whichever businesses get the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17. Winners in all Readers Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24. PS: Sign up for the Smyrna-Vinings Patch newsletter to find out when voting starts so you can support your favorite institution in the Readers' Choice contest.  

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Readers’ Choice Roundup: Frozen Treats

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.

Chris Roberts

11:43 am on Friday, August 17, 2012

Racetrac on EW near South Cobb Drive.   more ›

Friday, May 18, 2012

Readers Declare Cowlick's Best for FroYo in Smyrna-Vinings

Cowlick's Yogurt and Floats was named the Readers' Choice winner for best frozen yogurt.

The votes are in and Smyrna-Vinings Patch readers’ favorite place for a chilly treat is Cowlick’s Yogurt and Floats. Sub Zero Yogurt Bar held the lead for most of the week, but Cowlick’s rode a late wave of votes and comments to the finish line for the win. Michael Cook, a Cowlick’s manager, was excited to hear the news. “That’s awesome!” he said. “We were pushing for that. We made a sign and encouraged people to come and vote for us if you really like our yogurt. It seemed like it worked.” Here’s what some readers had to say about Cowlick’s: “Cowlicks is the best! They also do a lot of good things for the city. I hope they are around for a very long time!” “It's unreasonable how much I love Cowlicks. All the flavors are incredible, but …

Monday, May 14, 2012

Readers' Choice: Frozen Yogurt

What's your choice for the best frozen yogurt in Smyrna-Vinings?

For this week’s Readers’ Choice contest we want you pick the best place for frozen yogurt in Smyrna-Vinings. Bella, the Cowlick’s Yogurt and Floats mascot, would love your vote. There’s also Yoforia on Cobb Parkway. Don't fogret Smyrna-Vinings newest fro-yo shop Sub Zero Yogurt Bar, which offers several gluten-free options in addition to traditional frozen yogurt. Where do you go to satisfy your craving for a frozen treat? Let us know by leaving a comment below or writing a review in the Patch Directory. The Smyrna-Vinings 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. …

R S Binstock

10:45 am on Friday, May 18, 2012

Cowlicks is the best! Their yogurt rocks as does their staff, especially the GM!   more ›

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Readers’ Choice Roundup: Staycations

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!

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