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Friday, March 30, 2012

And Salem's Favorite Breakfast Is...

This Salem mainstay snagged the top spot in our Best of Reader's Choice Breakfast category.

Red's has won our Best Of Patch Readers' Choice in the breakfast category. Maria's Place and Salem Diner also garnered strong support. In her review on the business, Michelle D wrote: "Food is tasty, prices are great, and service is always friendly and quick! Love it!" The next round of Best Of Patch Readers' Choice will begin Monday with Best places to have your taxes done. Thanks to all who participated responsibly.

Jared Robinson

8:44 pm on Sunday, April 1, 2012

We tried out Salem Diner the other day after seeing the voting. We loved it.   more ›

Monday, March 26, 2012

Where Do You Go For Breakfast in Salem?

Which local business do you consider best breakfast?

Our fifth Best of Patch Reader's Choice contest highlights breakfast places. Do you have a morning breakfast routine in the city? 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: Red's Salem Diner Dotty and Ray's Leslie's Retreat Deb's Pilgrim Diner Maria's Place Bagel World A Taste of Thyme Brothers Fountain Place Cafe Graziani The Daily Bagel 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 …

Friday, March 23, 2012

See Who Won Best Place to Bring Your Car

The votes have been counted.

The votes are in and Salem Patch readers say Bettencourt Auto Repair is the best place to have your car serviced. Bettencourt Auto Repair received 59 votes, 36% of the vote. Bouchard and Son came in second with 27 votes.  In the comment section, readers shared their experiences. Larry from Magic Muffler was praised by several readers while another remembered childhood memories going to Bouchard's. Still others touted Bettencourt's for honesty. It's clear there are great options for Salem residents when it comes to their cars. On Monday, we'll start our next poll which will ask you where you go for the best breakfast in the city.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Readers Pick Favorite St. Patrick's Day Spot

Be sure to cast your vote next week for the best auto repair locations in Salem.

The Tin Whistle has won our Best Of Patch Readers' Choice in the St. Patrick's Day Celebrations category. O'Neill's and Major's also had strong showings. The Tin Whistle used its Facebook page to let its loyal, local fans know the restaurant was a candidate in this week's Best of Patch Reader's Choice — "The best pubs to celebrate St. Patty's day are the local ones! Give us a vote and join us for a Murphy's Irish Stout, Magners Cider or a shot of Jameson this Saturday! Corned beef and cabbage all day! Cheers!" The next round of Best Of Patch Readers' Choice will begin Monday and feature auto repair businesses. Thanks to all who participated in this week's poll responsibly.

Jared Robinson

9:47 am on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

My family and I had breakfast at Murphy's (as Breakfast is now more important to our St Patrick's day then boiled dinner)   more ›

Monday, March 12, 2012

Best of Patch Readers’ Choice: Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

What's your favorite spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Let us know!

Our third Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest highlights the Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Do you have a favorite St. Patrick's Day haunt? 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. Your choice can be a place where you grab a pint, listen to music, chat about your Irish heritage or even a place that has an event where you traditionally celebrate the holiday. Here are some to start: 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 …

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Kali Platt

10:42 am on Monday, March 19, 2012

Thanks for your support Justin! Love our Wharf community   more ›

Friday, March 9, 2012

Salon L'ondina Tops Readers' Choice

A number of salons received strong support.

Salon L'ondina has won our Best Of Patch Readers' Choice in the Hair Salons category. Julien Hair Networx, Amie Marie Hair Salon and Paxton also had strong showings. In her review on the business, Jane Stauffer wrote: "Carlo provides fabulous haircuts, and the salon is pleasant, clean and there is always free parking right out front, or right near by. You can often get same day service, with a very short wait. The next round of Best Of Patch Readers' Choice will begin Monday with Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Thanks to all who participated responsibly.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Best Of Patch: What's the Best Hair Salon in Town?

Please vote for your favorite hair salon by taking our poll and by clicking on the directory link and writing a short review.

Our second Best of Patch contest highlights hair salons. Do you have a favorite hair salon in town?  Here are some of 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 our Patch editors, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey. To review a salon, click on its name in the list above, and 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 service, your comment may be deleted and your …

anthony

5:48 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012

Aqua Hair Salon! they just renovated and expanded it looks fabulous!! they do just a great job!   more ›

Friday, March 2, 2012

Hungry Whale Wins Best Of Subs

The Hungry Whale came out on top based on reader opinion.

The Hungry Whale has won our Best Of Salem subs competition. King's Roast Beef also had a strong showing. "The Hungry Whale is great! The quality excellent! A lot of healthy choices too. I personally recommend the Tom Brady," wrote reader Jenn D. "I chose the Hungry Whale because the owners/staff are always nice, the place is always clean and the food is always fresh!," wrote Sarah L. "I went there this summer, a few times a week, solely for the Caprese Sandwich. I liked that they offer fresh and unique vegetarian options. I'm also a big ice cream fan, and I like that I can grab a sandwich and an ice cream at the same time." The next round of Best Of will feature Salem hair salons starting Monday. Thanks to all who participated responsibly.

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