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What's the best frozen treat in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to share where they get their favorite frozen treat.  We accepted nominations through July 9. You can vote through Aug. 17, and we'll announce the official winners on Aug. 24. Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray Patch on Facebook and follow @…
Where can you find the best bartender in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who thinks they know who makes the best drinks to vote for their favorite local bartender.  We took your nominations earlier this summer and the voting period ends Aug. 17. We'll crown a winner Aug. 24! Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del …
  Where can you find the best pizza in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to determine the best place for pizza in town.  We took your nominations through July 9. Voting is from July 23 through Aug. 17.  Thanks in advance for your participation! Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray Patch on Facebook and follow @alexandriapatch and @delraypatch on …
Where can you find the best milkshare or smoothie in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to determine the best spot in town for a smoothie or milkshake.  We accepted nominations through July 9. The voting period is from July 23 through Aug. 17, with winners announced Aug. 24. Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray …
  Where is the most family-friendly restaurant in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to tell us the best place to take your kids for dining out on the town. We took nominations through July 9. The voting period ends Aug. 17 and we'll announce the winners Aug. 24. You can vote below! Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and …
What's the best festival of the year in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch has relaunched its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else in town to vote on the best festival of the year in the poll below, based on your nominations earlier this summer.  We accepted nominations through July 9. The voting period is July 23 through Aug. 17 and we'll crown a winner Aug. 24.  Thanks for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town …
Where can you find the best women's clothing in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch has relaunched its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about women's clothing to decide the best shopping spot in town.  We accepted nominations earlier this summer. Now, it's time to vote. Voting is open through Aug. 17. Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray Patch on …
Where do you go out to eat for special occasions in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch hass relaunched its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to decide their favorite special occasion restaurant.  We accepted nominations through July 9. The voting period is from July 23 through Aug. 17. We'll announce the official winners Aug. 24. Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del …
Where can you find the best burger in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to share where to get the best burger in town.  What makes your favorite a good burger? Interesting toppings? Grass-fed or another kind of beef cooked to perfection? Something special about that bun? You can vote (based on the nominations you gave us earlier this summer) through Aug. 17.  We'll announce the winners later in August.  Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. …
Who gives the best haircut in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who gets their hair cut who is the best barber in town.  We took your nominations earlier this summer, and the voting period is July 23 through Aug. 17. We'll announce the official winner on Aug. 24! Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray Patch on …
What's your favorite pub in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to tell us the best pub in town.  We accepted nominations through July 9. Voting ends Aug. 17, and we'll announce the official winners Aug. 24. Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray Patch on Facebook and follow @alexandriapatch and @delraypatch on …
Where can you find the best daycare in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows to nominate the best daycare place in town.  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. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included…
Where do you go for the best appetizers in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to decide the best appetizers in town.  We took your nominations through July 9. The voting is from July 23 to Aug. 17 and we'll crown an official winner on Aug. 24. Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray Patch on Facebook and follow @…
Where can you find the best drug store in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else what is the best pharmacy in town.  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. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may …
What's your favorite gourmet food store in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to share where you go for your gourmet goods.  We took nominations through July 9. Voting is from July 23 to Aug. 17, and we'll announce the winners Aug. 24. Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray Patch on Facebook and follow @…
Where is the best breakfast spot in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to nominate the best breakfast spot in town.  We took your nominations through July 9. The voting period is from July 23 through Aug. 17 and we'll announce winners on Aug. 24.  Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray Patch on Facebook and follow…
What is the best coffee shop in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to decide the best coffee shop in town.  We accepted your nominations through July 9. Voting is from July 23 through Aug. 17.  We'll announce the winners Aug. 24! Thanks for participating! Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray Patch on Facebook and follow @alexandriapatch and @delraypatch…
Where can you find the best tacos in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who likes tacos to decide on the best spots in town.  We took nominations from readers earlier this summer, and now it's time to vote! Voting ends Aug. 17. We'll announce the official winners on Aug. 24.  Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and Del Ray…
Where do you go for the best cocktails in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to nominate the restaurant or bar that makes the best cocktails in town.  We took your nominations earlier this summer, and now we're asking you to vote! Voting is from July 23 to Aug. 17 and we'll crown a winner Aug. 24! Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town …
What is the best wine shop in Old Town and Del Ray? Patch has relaunched its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else to nominate the best wine store in town.  We accepted nominations through July 9. The voting period is July 23 through Aug. 17, and we'll announce the official 2012 winners on Aug. 24.  You can vote in the poll below.  Thanks in advance for your participation. Don’t miss any Alexandria news. Subscribe to the free Old Town Alexandria Patch newsletter and Del Ray Patch newsletter, like Old Town Alexandria Patch and …

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