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Best Of Patch Readers' Choice Concord 2012

Monday, May 14, 2012

Readers' Choice: Where's the Best Place to Get Your Memorial Day Fixings?

This week we are asking our readers to tell us where the best place is to buy your Memorial Day fare.

  With Memorial Day just a few weeks away, it's about time to start thinking about the cookouts we'll be hosting and/or attending. And so, with this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice Poll, we'll be looking for your recommendations on the best places to pick up the grillables and groceries for your Memorial Day cookouts. Here are a few favorite places, in no particular order, but if we're leaving anyone off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll be sure to add it to the list and poll below: 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 the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews …

Monday, May 7, 2012

Best of Patch Readers' Choice: Looking for Staycation Destinations

This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll is looking for the best place to staycation around Concord.

  Hmmm. That’s a word we haven’t heard in a little while, but we’re bringing it back for this week’s Best of Patch Readers’ Choice poll.  Here are a few favorite places, in no particular order, but if we're leaving anyone off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll be sure to add it to the list and poll below: Voting's open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments posted below. We will announce the winner at noon Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on our directory. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. Voting …

Janet Beyer

6:05 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012

Ok I missed the word Business and Near Concord, but I stand with my choices and will think of others. But might not include businesses just get-away spots.   more ›

Monday, April 30, 2012

Best of Patch Readers' Choice: Where's the Best Mother's Day Brunch

This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll is looking for the best brunch spot for Mother's Day.

  Mother's Day will be here before you know it, and the chances are that time's running out to make your brunch reservations. With that in mind, this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll is looking for your favorite brunch spots in and around Concord. The hyper-local options aren't overflowing, so we're expanding the search just a bit. Here are a few favorite places, in no particular order, but if we're leaving anyone off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll be sure to add it to the list and poll below: Voting's open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments posted below. We will announce the winner at noon Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not …

Monday, April 23, 2012

Best of Patch Readers' Choice: Best Florist in Concord

Let us know your input this week for our newest Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll.

  Spring is here and Mother's Day is on its way. What do these two things have in common? Flowers in bloom. After all, what better gift for your dear mom than a wonderful bouquet of flowers?  That's the focus of this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll - who you think makes the best floral arrangements in Concord?  So tell us where you go for flowers to brighten yours or someone else's day. Here are our favorites: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments in the section below. We will announce the winner at noon Friday. So tell us your favorite place for flowers! And don't forget to tell us in the comments below why you think it's the best place in …

Pam Nelson

9:25 am on Friday, April 27, 2012

Copper Penny Flowers offers beautiful flower arrangements. And they are always involved with activities throughout the community. It will be wonderful to have them in Concord Center. Pam Nelson   more ›

Monday, April 16, 2012

Best of Patch Readers' Choice: Who Makes the Best Dessert?

Tell us where you go to satisfy your sweet tooth.

  The warm weather of summer is not far away, which also means residents will be able to once again enjoy the treats of the season. Here at patch we are all about desserts! That's the focus of this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll - who do you think makes the best dessert in Concord.  But those desserts don't just have to be enjoyed during the summer. We want to know who you think makes the best dessert that can be enjoyed at anytime of the year.  Here are some of our favorite places, 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. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments in the section below. We …

RW

1:08 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Gateau Concord at La Provence is melt-in-your-mouth amazing! And unlike anything you will find anywhere else....   more ›

Friday, April 13, 2012

Looking for Sports Gear or Equipment?

Stop by our most recent Best of Patch Readers’ Choice winner.

If you’re in need of sports gear or equipment, Brine's Sporting Goods is the place to be, according to our readers. The Concord Center shop topped this week’s poll, capturing nearly all of the votes, and as a result is our most recent Best of Patch Readers’ Choice winner, for the best place to buy sporting goods. Be sure to review the sporting goods stores yourself on our Patch Places page. We're doing a poll on the Best Place to Get Dessert next week. Want to nominate a place that should be included in our poll? Send your nomination to John Waller at johndwaller@gmail.com. This will allow us to be sure we don't leave anyone out.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Best of Patch Readers' Choice: What's the Best Sporting Goods Store?

Cast your vote in our poll, and tell us why in the comment section below.

  With the recent start of the Red Sox and high schools sports seasons fresh in mind, this week’s Best of Patch Readers’ Choice poll is searching for the best sporting goods store in and around Winchester. It’s a broad category, we know. And we're tapping into a few surrounding towns to include everything from the traditional sporting goods stores to specialty shops.  Voting's open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments posted below. We will announce the winner at noon Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews in our directory. Please vote only …

Dianne Weiss

8:22 am on Monday, April 9, 2012

Helpful staff, long-time family-owned business, good variety   more ›

Friday, April 6, 2012

In Need of Tax Help? Here's This Week's Winner.

Call David Asadoorian, C.P.A., readers say.

  If your tax forms read like a foreign language, if you just can’t make sense of it all, David Asadoorian, C.P.A. can help, according to our readers. Asadoorian is our Best of Patch Readers’ Choice winner for tax services. He not only received the most votes in our poll, along with John T. Brozowski, but he also received a glowing, five-star recommendation from Concord Patch reader Carrie Taylor. “Dave and his fellow accountants are the most professional and helpful we have worked with,” she wrote. “They leave nothing to chance, looking out for us at every step. They are great people to work with and are always there when we need them. We highly recommend this business.” Collard & Sowizral, PC and Tisdale CPA also received votes. Be sure …

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Best Places Offering Tax Services As April 17 Deadline Approaches

Let us know your input this week for our newest Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll.

  The April 15 deadline to file taxes is coming quickly, and for residents in Concord who are still looking for a helping hand, there are a number of locations in town that offer great tax services.  That's the focus of this week's Best Of Readers' Choice poll - who you will go to for tax services in Concord this year, especially for last-minute help leading up to the April 15 deadline!  Here are some of our favorite places, 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. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments in the section below. We will announce the winner at noon Friday. So tell us your favorite place …

Friday, March 9, 2012

The Reader's Choice for Best Auto Service

Voters named Kevin's Automotive their favorite.

After tallying the votes and comments, the winner for this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice is in, and Kevin's Automotive Service has won for best auto mechanic in Concord. A Concord fixture for over 30 years, Kevin’s garnered 40 percent of the vote in our poll. The shop specializes in all forms of repair, including tires, heating and cooling, inspections and brakes. Coming in second place with 26 percent of the vote was Nine Acre Auto Service. Patch reader Craig First commented that the Fitchburg Turnpike establishment offered reliable and honest service. Also receiving votes were Concord Mobil and E&S Mobil Service. Of E&S, Anne Fortier wrote, “This service station is by far the best in town!” Dianne Weiss, meanwhile, wrote that E&…

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