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Monday, March 26, 2012

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Best of Patch Readers' Choice: Breakfast Spot

This week we want to know, who makes Marblehead's best breakfast?

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 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 is not the sold consideration in…

Friday, March 23, 2012

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Winner - Marblehead's Best Mechanic

Anderson Street Auto Body is this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice winner and has been named the best mechanic in Marblehead.

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 dealt with my insurance company - I did not have to do anything!! and they even cleaned my car for free!!!!!" Feel free review a local mechanic for …

Monday, March 19, 2012

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Best of Patch Readers' Choice: Mechanics

We want to know who you think is the best mechanic in town.

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. Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. on Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sold consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by Patch editors, based on emails, poll results and reviews on …

Heather K. Mitchell

9:38 am on Monday, March 19, 2012

Okay - I wrote a comment before, but I don't think it ever got submitted, so I am trying again. 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 dealt with my insurance company - I did not have to do anything!! and they even cleaned my car for free!!!!!   more ›

Friday, March 16, 2012

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Winner - St. Patricks Day in Marblehead

The Gerry 5 is this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice winner and has been named the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Marblehead.

The results are in and The Gerry 5 VFA was named the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Marblehead, according to this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice Contest. The Gerry 5 received 63 percent of the vote. Sweeney's Retreat and Maddie's Sail Loft came in second and third in our non-scientific poll.  The annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at the Gerry 5 VFA will be held Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will feature a traditional New England Boiled dinner, Irish music and raffles. Feel free review one of our local celebration spots for yoursef on our Patch Places page. Check back Monday for next week's poll: Marblehead's Best Auto Mechanic.

Monday, March 12, 2012

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Best of Patch Readers' Choice: St. Patrick's Day

We want to know where you think the town's best St. Patrick's Day celebration is.

Please vote for your favorite place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Marblehead 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 St. Paddy's Day. Do you have a favorite place in town to celebrate? Is there a party you know is going to be a blast this year? 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 section below 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 is not the sold consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by Patch editors, based on emails, poll results and reviews on Patch…

Friday, March 9, 2012

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Winner - Marblehead's Best Hair Salon

Studio V Hair and Spa is this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice winner and has been named the best hair salon in Marblehead.

The results are in and Studio V Hair and Spa was named the best salon in Marblehead, according to this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice Contest. Studio V Hair and Spa received 16 percent of the vote, and although Bliss Salon and Passionate Hair by Kelly finished first and second in our non-scientific poll, we were swayed by the outpouring of support from Studio V customers.  Throughout the week we were sent more than a dozen emails from Studio V regulars who raved about the quality of the cuts they provide. We also had 11 comments on our Best of Patch Readers' Choice post that said Studio V was the best. Here are some of the comments we received: Miranda Sweeney: "The only place I would ever go to get a fabulous haircut is at studio v …

Damaris Berner

11:17 am on Monday, March 26, 2012

Tony is has never been rude to me. You can trust him with your hair . Also he has made an important contribution to the Spring St neighborhood. He has renovated two buildings and maintains them beautifully, although he from a neighboring town.   more ›

Monday, March 5, 2012

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Best of Patch: Hair Salons

We want to know which local hair salon you think is the best in Marblehead.

Please vote for your favorite hair salon in Marblehead 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 hair stylists. Do you have a favorite salon in town? Is there only one person you trust with your hair? 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 section below 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 is not the sold consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by Patch editors, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. To review a local salon, click on its name in the…

Jennifer M. Townsend

11:13 am on Friday, March 9, 2012

My husband, two boys and I as well as several of my friends have been loyal customers of Kelly (Passionate Hair) for several years. We've always left the salon looking and feeling good! I've had women I don't know approach me just to tell me they love my cut and color! Naturally, I'm always quick to refer them to Kelly. My two boys love her special station just for kids since they get to watch …   more ›

Friday, March 2, 2012

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Winner - Marblehead's Best Sub

The Little Store is this week's Best of Patch winner and has been named the best sub shop in Marblehead.

The results are in and The Little Store was named the best place for a sub in Marblehead, according to this week's Best of Patch poll. The Little Store received 41 percent of the vote, far more than than our second-place finisher Tony's Pizza, which also had a strong showing. In addition to the overwhelming number of votes, we were swayed by a comment from Maureen Morgan, who said: "The Little Store is hands down the best sub shop around. They never did what the majority of businesses today do (make SMALLER and charge MORE). The size of a Little Store sub today is the same exact size that it was 22 years ago when I first started buying my subs from there." Feel free review The Little Store yourself on the Patch Places page. Check back …

Monday, February 27, 2012

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Best Of Patch: Who Makes the Best Subs in Town?

We want to know which local sandwich shop you think makes the best sub in town.

Please vote for your favorite sandwich place in Marblehead by voting in our poll, clicking on the directory link below and writing a short review. Our inaugural Best of Patch contest kicks off this week with food on our minds. Do you have a favorite sub shop in town? 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 section below 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 is not the sold consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by Patch editors, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. To review a restaurant, click on its name in the list above and add your …

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Maureen Morgan

2:27 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I agree, Sean. The Little Store is hands down the best sub shop around. They never did what the majority of businesses today do (make SMALLER and charge MORE)...the size of a Litte Store sub today is the same exact size that it was 22 years ago when I first started buying my subs from there.   more ›

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