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Best Of Patch Readers' Choice

Friday, May 18, 2012

And Your Favorite Liquor Store in Salem Is...

Click here to find out which local business one.

Congratulations to Quality Liquors. The topped our Best of Patch Readers' choice in the best liquor store in Salem category. Busa Wine & Spirits and Cosgrove's were also popular. In a five-star rating of the store, Allayne Suke wrote: "They have the best prices and variety." Thanks to all those who participated, and congrats to our winner.

Monday, May 14, 2012

What's The Best Liquor Store in Salem?

Be sure to vote in our poll and leave a comment to support your favorite city liquor store.

Our twelfth Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest highlights liquor stores in Salem. Where do you go when you go when your in the mood to enjoy a few beverages? Here are some of the places we love, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Salem Liquors Loring Liquors Arge's Liquors, Inc Quality Liquors Cosgrove's Liquors Bunghole Liquors Busa Wine & Spirits Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by our Patch editors, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey. To review a shop, click on its name in the list …

Jared Robinson

9:43 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

I go to Cosgroves because it's close by. Beer selection could be a BIT better. If I need a better selection, I go to that one on Highland Ave. Though, if anyone knows a place that REGULARLY stocks Old English, please let me know... OE + Orange Juice makes a cheap Mimosa. Most ladies can't tell the difference (and trust me, I've tested it at parties! Just hide the bottle!)   more ›

Friday, May 11, 2012

And Your Favorite Salem Getaway Is...

Where do Salemites like to get away? Here's how you voted.

Winter Island has won our Best Of Patch Readers' Choice in the staycations category. The Willows and Forest River came in just behind. The next round of Best Of Patch Readers' Choice will begin Monday with Best Liquor Stores. Thanks to all who participated responsibly.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Where Do You Go to Get Away in Salem?

This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll focuses on Salem staycations/great places to take the kids.

Our eleventh Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest highlights staycations and great places to take the kids in Salem. Where do you go when you want to get away without traveling too far? Here are some of the places we love, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by our Patch editors, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey. To review a shop, click on its name in the list above, add your rating and review. If you're a business owner, be sure to claim your listing. …

john

4:57 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2012

The fees for Winter Island and Forest River, for residents,are a double tax.By the way,what does the city do with the money? Winter Island is an eyesore. The City of Salem should be as accoutable with taxes as the taxpayers   more ›

Friday, May 4, 2012

And the Best Mother's Day Brunch Goes To...

Who topped the Mother's Day Brunch? Find out here.

Congrats to Finz. The restaurant was named favorite place for Mother's Day Brunch in our Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll. The next round of Best Of Patch Readers' Choice will begin Monday with Favorite Salem Staycations. Thanks to all who participated in our poll responsibly.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Where Do You Go for Mother's Day Brunch?

This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll focuses on Mother's Day brunch spots.

Our tenth Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest highlights Salem's best places for Mother's Day Brunch. Where do you go for a special meal with mom? Here are some of the places we love, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by our Patch editors, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey. To review a shop, click on its name in the list above, add your rating and review. If you're a business owner, be sure to claim your listing. PLEASE NOTE: If you violate our terms of …

Friday, April 27, 2012

And the Best Flowers in Salem Are...

Find out which business has the best flowers in this week's Best Of competition.

Dave Engs Flowers has won our Best Of Patch Readers' Choice in the Best Flower category. North Shore Fruit Basket and Beautiful Things also had strong showings. In her review on the business, Vera Bennett wrote: "There is no question, Dave Eng's flowers are the best, have always been the best and will always be the best." Bryan Karsis wrote: "Dave Engs Flowers hands down...Dave and Jackie go above and beyond when it comes to customer service." The next round of Best Of Patch Readers' Choice will begin Monday with Best Place for Mother's Day Brunch. Thanks to all who participated responsibly.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Who Has the Best Flowers in Town?

This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll focuses on florists.

Our ninth Best of Patch Reader's Choice contest highlights Salem's best florists. When you need flowers for that special someone, where do you go? Here are some of the places we love, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by our Patch editors, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey. To review a shop, click on its name in the list above, add your rating and review. If you're a business owner, be sure to claim your listing. PLEASE NOTE: If you violate our terms of …

Debra French

4:49 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012

Beautiful Geberra daisys at Crosbys.   more ›

Friday, April 20, 2012

And the French Fries Winner Is...

Who topped the French fries list? Find out here.

Scratch Kitchen has won our Best Of Patch Readers' Choice in the French fries category. The Lobster Shanty and the Tin Whistle also had strong showings. At Scratch, you have the choice of plain or bacon dusted fries. The next round of Best Of Patch Readers' Choice will begin Monday with Best  Florist in the city. Thanks to all who participated responsibly.

Monday, April 16, 2012

VOTE: Who's Got Salem's Best French Fries?

Which business has your favorite French fries? Let us know.

Our eighth Best of Patch Reader's Choice contest highlights Salem's most tasty French fries. When you have a craving for fries, where do you go? Here are some of the places we love, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Seaport Cafe Bill and Bob's Sammy's Vic's Finz Salem Beer Works Scratch Kitchen Capt.'s Sidelines Dube's Tavern in the Square Witches Brew In a Pig's Eye Tavern in the Green (Hawthorne Hotel) Old Spot Rockafellas Green Land Cafe The Tin Whistle Major's Leslie's Retreat The Lobster Shanty 3 Potato 4 Engine House King's Stacia's Place Cafe Polonia Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration …

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