Readers Vote 2012: What’s Your Favorite Nonprofit?

They work hard to make a difference in our communities. Vote now for your favorite in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Wentzville's own Crider Health Center is among the nominations!

Readers Vote 2012: Where is the Restaurant With the Friendliest Staff?

A good meal is not everything. Vote now for the restaurant with the friendliest staff in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Readers' Choice 2012: What's the Best Facebook Page in the Area?

Nominate the local company or organization that does the best in connecting with its readers through social media.

Fritz's Named Top Ice Creamery in St. Charles County

Fritz's Frozen Custard wins the Readers' Choice contest for top spot to indulge in the sweet creamy cold stuff in St. Charles County

It was a strong finish for Fritz's Frozen Custard in our Readers' Choice contest for best place for ice cream in St. Charles County.  Fritz's took home the top prize by 15 votes, a big lead over the rest of the finishers. Fritz's Frozen Custard, with locations in O'Fallon, St. Peters and Wentzville, won our poll with 48 percent of the vote. Culver's, with locations in St. Charles, O'Fallon and Wentzville, came in second with 22 percent of the vote. Third place was a tie, with Silky's Frozen Custard in St. Peters and Fritsche's Creamery in St. Peters both getting 22 percent of the vote. In fourth place was Deter's, with locations in St. Charles and Weldon Spring We also had write-in votes for Lyons and Doozle's. Thanks to everyone who voted…

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Poll: Who Has the Best Ice Cream in St. Charles County?

Vote for your favorite ice creamery among this week's Readers' Choice finalists in the poll below.

Whether it's in a cone or cup or waffle bowl, made into a shake or a sundae or on a stick, we love our ice cream. And we all have our favorite flavor and our favorite place to get it. On Monday, we asked for the best place to get ice cream in St. Charles County, and you guys came through. Here are the nominees for best ice cream in St. Charles County: Cast your vote for your favorite finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below. Voting will continue through 5 p.m Thursday, June 14. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as this week's winner for having the best ice cream in the county. After you've voted, be sure to tell us in the comment section below why your favorite is the best.

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Brent Kirkpatrick

10:53 am on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Any way to get a poll of best shaved ice? My vote Kona Ice of St Charles County!   more ›

Poll: What's Your Favorite Library in St. Charles County?

The nominations have been made, now it's time for the readers to choose the top library in St. Charles County.

It's time to vote now in the second phase of this week's St. Charles County Readers' Choice. You've given us your nominations. Now, it's time to vote from among the finalists. Who has the best library in St. Charles County? The weekly Readers' Choice is our friendly competition among businesses, restaurants, and attractions in St. Charles County Patch sites: St. Charles, St. Peters, O'Fallon, Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis.  So, here are the places you nominated as our finalists in this week's Readers' Choice: We got some glowing recommendations for our libraries from Patch readers along with their nominations. Patch reader Mary said, "The McClay Library is my special, friendly, home-away-from-home. Besides picking up books, I can always …

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Where's the Best Park in St. Charles County?

With so many great places to stretch your legs and enjoy the great outdoors, which one is your favorite? Nominations close at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Padavan's NY Crowned First-Ever Munch Madness Champion

O'Fallon Patch reader Matt White filled out the winning bracket, correctly guessing 40 of the tournament's matchups correctly.

Patch readers have spoken—quite loudly, we might add—and when all was said and done, St. Charles' Padavan's NY was crowned the first ever Munch Madness champion!  Padavan's NY defeated O'Fallon's B. Hall's Family Grill in the Munch Madness finals. And while B. Hall's had more votes on the Patch website, Padavan's NY flexed its social media muscle and mobilized its followers and friends to claim the victory.  Padavan's NY is a restaurant and bar located in New Town. Padavan's menu offers burgers, pizza, pasta, chicken, sandwiches, wraps, steak and seafood. The restaurant has daily food and drink specials. Padavan's NY also features a sand volleyball pit, high definition television and a large outdoor patio that is open daily.  "Best family …

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Kalen Ponche

8:25 pm on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

What I've loved about Munch Madness is that I've learned about so many new restaurants to try :) I hadn't heard of Bhalls before this.   more ›

Munch Madness: Padavan's vs. B. Halls For the Championship

You've heard of March Madness. This is Munch Madness—Patch's attempt to find the best restaurant in St. Charles County.

And it all comes down to this. After more than a thousand votes just two fantastic restaurants remain as in the St. Charles County Munch Madness bracket! Your vote will determine which restaurant will be named the Munch Madness champion!  Munch Madness runs along the same lines as the much-hyped college basketball tournament, except it uses St. Charles County restaurants instead of college basketball squads.  In the Final Four, St. Charles' Padavan's NY defeated Lil' Mickey's Memphis Barbecue from St. Peters; and B. Hall's, of O'Fallon, defeated 54th Street Bar and Grill from Wentzville. How do they advance, you ask? It all depends on your vote—on the site, our Facebook page and Twitter feed! To learn more about the tournament CLICK HERE. …

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