If it's near and dear to your heart, Patch wants to know - tell us who is Marblehead's best bartender. Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best - and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9 - voting begins July 23.

If it's near and dear to your heart, Patch wants to know - tell us who makes Marblehead's best salad. Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best - and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice. We will take nominations through July 9 - voting begins July 23.

The results are in and Haley's Wine & Spirits has been named the best place in Marblehead to buy beer, wine or liquor, according to this week's Best of Patch poll. Haley's, located on Washington Street, received 44 percent of the vote in this week's non-scientific poll, breezing past Shubie's, which came in second place with 27 percent of the vote. Feel free review an area liquor store for yourself on our Patch Places page.

This week it's time to vote for your favorite local beer, wine or liquor store. You can show your support by voting in our poll, clicking on the directory link below or writing a short review explaining why your favorite place for spirits is the best. Here are some liquor stores already listed in our directory. If your favorite place didn't make our list below, please let us know in the comments section and we'll be happy to add it. Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. on Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it will not be the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The …

The results are in and CoCo Key Water Resort has been named the best place in the area for a staycation, according to this week's Best of Patch poll. Coco Key, located on Ferncroft Road in Danvers, received 38 percent of the vote in this week's non-scientific poll, narrowly defeating King's Beach in Swampscott, which came in second place with 27 percent percent of the votes. Feel free review an area hot spot for yourself on our Patch Places page. Check back Monday morning to cast your vote in next week's poll, Marblehead's Best Liquor Store.

This week it's time to vote for your favorite place to go when you want to decompress and get away from it all but don't feel like traveling. You can show your support by voting in our poll, clicking on the directory link below or writing a short review explaining why your favorite staycation spot is the best. Here are some popular area staycation spots. If your favorite place to go to get away from it all didn't make our list below, please let us know in the comments section and we'll be happy to add it. Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. on Friday. Because this poll is not …

The results are in and the Three Cod Tavern has been named Marblehead's best place to go for Mother's Day Brunch, according to this week's Best of Patch contest. The Three Cod Tavern is located on Pleasant Street and received 56 percent of the vote in this week's non-scientific poll, beating out Hungry Betty's Bar and Grille and The Landing.  We also received a handful of emails from happy customers and had a positive comment attached to this week's post: Olliecud said: "The Three Cod Tavern not only has the best brunch on Mother's Day but year round!" Feel free review a local restaurant for …

This week it's time to vote for your favorite place to take Mom for a Mother's Day brunch. You can show your support by voting in our poll, clicking on the directory link below or writing a short review explaining why your favorite spot is the best. Here are some of the Mother's Day brunch locations that we already had in our directory. If your favorite place to take Mom isn't included in our list below, please let us know in the comments section and we'll be happy to add it. Gerry 5 VFA Hungry Betty's Bar & Grille Sweeney's Retreat The Driftwood Three Cod Tavern The Boston Yacht Club The …

The results are in and Flores Mantilla has been named Marblehead's best florist, according to this week's Best of Patch contest. Flores Mantilla, located on Washington Street, received 43 percent of the vote in this week's non-scientific poll, narrowly defeating Flower House and Roses and Thistle.  We also had two positive reviews for Flores Mantilla submitted this week: Lindsay said: "Flores Mantilla makes the most beautiful full creations. Nancy will make you feel loved and welcome and the cute shop will make your feel like you're in a wonderland! You can just tell that all of the employees…

This week it's time to vote for your favorite local florist. You can show your support by voting in our poll, clicking on the directory link below and writing a short review explaining why they're the best. Do you have a place in town where you always go when you need fresh flowers? Is there only one business that you trust with your garden?  Here are some of the flower shops that were already in our directory. If your favorite place to pick up flowers isn't included in our list below, please let us know in the comments section and we'll be happy to add it. Flower House Flores Mantilla Roses …

The results are in and the Three Cod Tavern has been named the best place in Marblehead to order french fries, according to this week's Best of Patch poll. The Three Cod Tavern, located on Pleasant Street, received 82 percent of the vote in this week's non-scientific poll, breezing past Hungry Betty's Bar and Grille, which came in second place with 6 percent of the votes. Feel free review an area restaurant for yourself on our Patch Places page. Check back Monday morning to cast your vote in next week's poll, Marblehead's Best Florist.

This week it's time to vote for the local restaurant that you think makes the best french fries in town. You can show your support by voting in our poll, clicking on the directory link below and writing a short review explaining why they're the best. Do you have a favorite place where you always go when you get a hankering for frech fries? Here are some of the restaurants that were already in our directory. If your favorite spot for fries isn't included in our list below, please let us know in the comments section and we'll be happy to add it. Hungry Betty's Bar & Grille The Landing Jack-Tar …

The results are in and Swampscott's Olympia Sports was named the best area sporting goods store, according to this week's Best of Patch post. Olympia Sports, located at Vinnin Square, received 62 percent of the vote in this week's non-scientific poll, edging out Marblehead Sports Shop, which received 34 percent of the votes. Feel free review an area sports shop for yourself on our Patch Places page. Check back Monday morning to cast your vote in next week's poll, Marblehead's Best French Fries.

This week it's time to vote for your favorite area sports shop. You can show your support by voting in our poll, clicking on the directory link below and writing a short review explaining why they're the best. Do you have a favorite place where you always go for your sports equipment? Here are some of the area sports shops that were already in our directory. If your favorite place isn't included in our list below, please let us know in the comments section and we'll be happy to add it. Marblehead Sport Shop Olympia Sports, Swampscott Marblehead Cycle Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a…

The results are in and Bishop Associates was named the best place to take your taxes in Marblehead, according to this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice Contest. Bishop Associates received 48 percent of the vote in our non-scientific poll and we received several emails this week from satisfied customers. Carlton Healy & Frederick came in second, securing 35 percent of the vote. On Thursday, E. Gass reviewed Bishop Associates, and said: "Jim has been doing my taxes for more than 20 years. Always on top of the latest tax codes and changes. I highly recommend Bishop Associates." Feel free …

Please vote for your favorite local tax professional by taking part in our poll, clicking on the directory link below and writing a short review. This week's Best of Patch contest is all about taxes. Do you have someone in town you always trust come tax season? Is there someone can count on to do a great job? Here are some of the tax professionals we found in our directory. If we're leaving anyone off of the list, please let us know in the comments section below and we'll be happy to add them. Jim Rodgers David L. Bateman Bishop Associates Carlton Healy & Frederick Alan S. Healy Lenore N. …

The results are in and The Driftwood was named the best breakfast spot in Marblehead, according to this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice Contest. The Driftwood received 33 percent of the vote, and although Dunkin' Donuts finished first in our non-scientific poll, we were swayed by the handful of emails we received this week from satisfied customers. Feel free review a local breakfast spot for yoursef on our Patch Places page. Check back early Monday morning for next week's poll: Marblehead's Best Tax Professional. 

This week it's time to vote for your favorite local breakfast spot. You can show your support by voting in our poll, clicking on the directory link below and writing a short review explaining why they're the best. Do you have a place in town where you always go for that all-important first meal of the day? Is there a particular breakfast food you crave that can only be found at one place in town? Here are some of the breakfast spots that were already in our directory. If your favorite place to eat breakfast isn't included in our list below, please let us know in the comments section and we'll…

The results are in and Anderson Street Auto Body has been named the best mechanic in Marblehead, according to this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice Contest. Anderson Street Auto Body received 51 percent of the vote. Precision Motor Works and Bartlett's Garage came in second and third in our non-scientific poll.  We only had one comment on this week's contest, which was posted by Heather K. Mitchell: "Phillips and Lee for regular service - they are reliable, dependable, and affordable. They are honest and won't rip you off. For body work - Anderson Auto Body - they were just great - they …

Please vote for your favorite local mechanic by voting in our poll, clicking on the directory link below and writing a short review. This week's Best of Patch contest is all about car repair. Do you have a place where you always bring your car when it needs a tune-up? Is there someone you trust will always do a great job? Here are some of the mechanics who were already in our directory. If we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments section below and we'll be happy to add it. Lab Motors Precision Motor Works Bartlett's Garage Inc. Winslow Auto Body Motor Inc. …