Thursday, August 23, 2012
Who has the best pizza in town? How about the best customer service? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice.
All this summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Burger and Most Family-Friendly Restaurant to Best Clothing Store and Best Dance Studio. 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! Food & Drink 1. Best Patio - D. Michael B' s of Albertville 2. Best Pizza - D's Family Pizza of Albertville 3. Best Burger - The Millside, St. Michael 4. Best Appetizer - D's Family Pizza in Albertville 5. Best Bartender - Bully at the 152 Club in Albertville 6. Best Bar with Craft Beers - Neighbors Saloon and Eatery, Albertville 7. Best Local Restaurant - D's Family Pizza, Albertville 8. Best Takeout - D's …
Monday, July 23, 2012
Sometimes, particularly in the summer, a little taste of something is all you need. Who does appetizers the best?
Appetizers have been risen to an art form at some of St. Michael-Albertville’s hangouts. Some have great chicken wings. Others can dish up a mean plate of nachos. Still others have everything from ham-n-cheese bites to walleye cheeks. Where is your favorite place to grab some “apps?” That’s what we want to know. What makes a particular spot for appetizers your favorite? Take our poll! Voting will be from July 23 to Aug. 17, 2012. Check in on all the Readers' Choice categories you can vote on this summer here on St. Michael Patch.
Where do you stop and sit to dine “al fresco?”
The weather’s great, and so are the food and drinks! It’s that time of year when gathering outside with your friends, family and co-workers is an enticing option at many St. Michael-Albertville establishments. When the sun is shining and the fresh air invites, where do you go to enjoy some tasty treats and icy beverages? Take our poll! Voting will be from July 23 to Aug. 17, 2012. Check in on all the Readers' Choice categories you can vote on this summer here on St. Michael Patch.
From Pulaski to our backyard in Beebe, there are solid lakes with a short drive from St. Michael. Which is best?
Minnesota may be better known for ice fishing than body surfing, but the state also offers plenty of summerime recreation opportunities. This is the land of 10,000 lakes, after all, not to mention a couple of pretty famous rivers. And all that waterfront affords lots of places to take a refreshing swim, toss around a plastic disc or just ignore all that healthy-skin advice and catch some rays. What's your favorite? Where do you go, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, to make like the Beach Boys and pretend you're in California or Florida? Take our poll! Voting will be from July 23 to Aug. 17, 2012. Check in on all the Readers' Choice categories you can vote on this summer here on St. Michael Patch.
Capturing the moment. Who does it the best?
You trust them to photograph some of the most important images in your life. Professional photographers are used for engagements, weddings, newborns and milestones ... and many do an amazing job of capturing it all. So when you need that family portrait, or the timeless shot of your 1-year-old tearing into his first birthday cake, where do you turn? Who is your selected shutterbug in St. Michael-Albertville? Take our poll! Voting will be from July 23 to Aug. 17, 2012. Check in on all the Readers' Choice categories you can vote on this summer here on St. Michael Patch.
From simply shaking it to the beat to the most graceful of moves, dance is an artistic expression. Who does it best?
Is there anything more graceful than a body gliding across the dance floor, totally in tune with the music, anticipating every move and transforming the movement of his or her limbs into a work of art? Well, maybe. But nothing immediately comes to mind. Unfortunately, most of us aren't both with that kind of grace. But there are lots of experts available to help. What's your favorite place in St. Michael to learn those cool moves you saw on "Dancing with the Stars?" Take our poll! Voting will be from July 23 to Aug. 17, 2012. Check in on all the Readers' Choice categories you can vote on this summer here on St. Michael Patch.
There are some tremendous green spaces around our community. Which one is the best?
What’s the best place in St. Michael to enjoy a little piece of the great outdoors right in your neighborhood? Does your favorite park offer winding walking paths? Or does it have a playground that gives children hours of fun and enjoyment on a beautiful summer day? Does it enable you to relax and be active at the same time? Take our poll! Voting will be from July 23 to Aug. 17, 2012. Check in on all the Readers' Choice categories you can vote on this summer here on St. Michael Patch.
Seeing is believing, and St. Michael-Albertville is fortunate to have some great eye docs.
Our eyes are so important. From the bluest of blues to those deep browns, everyone needs to take care of them. So, where do you go? That's what Patch wants to know. St. Michael and Albertville have excellent experts who can take care of your windows to the world. Who do you choose? Take our poll! Voting will be from July 23 to Aug. 17, 2012. Check in on all the Readers' Choice categories you can vote on this summer here on St. Michael Patch.
More than just a white coat and stethoscope, our doctors are our best line of defense.
Feverish calls answered in the middle of the night, hacking coughs quieted during the day — it's times like these you realize how much you truly adore your pediatrician. And with a lollipop in one hand and a sticker in the other, your child seems to think they're pretty great too. Who's your favorite? Take our poll! Voting will be from July 23 to Aug. 17, 2012. Check in on all the Readers' Choice categories you can vote on this summer here on St. Michael Patch.
When it comes to customer service and banking, who does it best?
A good bank or credit union is a vital part of financial prosperity, offering a hand with everything from buying that first house to providing a comfortable retirement. Which financial institution in the St. Michael-Albertville area has earned your trust? Where do you turn to ensure that your money works as hard as you do? Take our poll! Voting will be from July 23 to Aug. 17, 2012. Check in on all the Readers' Choice categories you can vote on this summer here on St. Michael Patch.
Jessica Akes
10:16 pm on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Andy's Hometowne Pizza!!! Not voting on this one because Andy's an option. more ›