This week, we asked Shrewsbury Patch readers to choose their favorite place to pick up wine and spirits. And the winner is: Austin Liquors. Austin Liquors is located in White City and the business received 75 percent of the votes in this week's poll. "We are thrilled to have been chosen as Shrewsbury’s Best Liquor Store," said Jackie Brogna, vice president of administration for Austin Liquors. "We believe that our unique blend of customer service, selection and pricing make shopping at Austin Liquors, the choice for your beverage/alcohol needs. Thank you to everyone who voted for Austin …

The Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest this week highlights your favorite local liquor store. Whether it's spirits for a party or your favorite place that helps you pick out the best wine with a special dinner or a new flavored vodka, let us know. So, we ask, where is the liquor store in the area?  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: Hickey's Liquors Austin Liquors Stoneyhill Wine & Liquors Edgemere Discount Wine & Spirits Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll…

The Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest this week highlights those local haunts we drive by often, but may have never visited. If you're like me, staycations are sometimes even more fun than vacations—they're usually cheaper by a lot and you never really know what's in your backyard. So, we ask, where is the best staycation in the area?  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: Willard Clock Museum General Artemas Ward House Museum  Craftworks Hike the Westborough Charm Bracelet Green Thumb Harvey's…

This week, our readers chose the best Mother's Day Brunch locations in Shrewsbury. Taking the title is Napoli Italian Deli & Catering, that also serves breakfast daily and on Saturday "We're so excited to be the winner," said Napoli Owner Rod Haddad. "This is great news." You can find their full menu on their website, which includes breakfast and as well as lunch and dinner choices. Next week, Patch is looking for the "Best Staycation." The voting begins at 9 a.m. on Monday.

The Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest this week features where to take mom for brunch on Mother's Day in Shrewsbury. So, we ask, where is the best brunch restaurant in Shrewsbury?  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: Dinky's Restaurant & Cafe Panera Bread International House of Pancakes Brody's Diner Napoli Italian Deli & Catering Dean Park Pizza 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. …

Roses are red and violets are blue. And the votes are in and Danielson Flowers was chosen by you. With 77 percent of the votes, one local florist was chosen as the best florist in Shrewsbury. And the winner is: Danielson Flowers. The florist has been in town since 1955 and is family-owned and run. "We try our very best every day and we try to know the new trends," said co-owner Judy Danielson. "We try to balance keeping current and being down to earth and our goal is to be the best town florist in Shrewsbury." With a huge variety of flowers on their website, the florist sure has the right mix…

Shrewsbury runs on Dunkin'. Dunkin' Donuts was the winner of this week's "Best of Patch: Readers' Choice" poll. With three locations in town, Dunkin's was chosen as the best place to get coffee. Now that we know you like Dunkin's, tell us: how do you take your coffee? Do you have a favorite location in town? Next week, return to Patch to vote on the best local florist.

The Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest this week highlights the best places to get coffee in Shrewsbury. Whether it's with milk and sugar or black, people love their coffee. 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: Black Diamond Coffee Bean Counter Coffee Bar & Bakery Dunkin' Donuts Panera Bread 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 Shrewsbury Patch editor …

This week, our readers crowned the best tax preparers in Shrewsbury and Grafton, just in time to meet the April 15 deadline. The winner of the Patch Readers' Choice: Best Tax Preparer is: Ron I. Rosen, CPA. Receiving 90 percent of the votes (or 94 votes), Ronald I. Rosen, CPA took a lead midweek and held strong. Rosen said he is available for last-minute tax returns if they are straight forward, otherwise, an extension would be needed. "I would like to thank my devoted client base for selecting my firm as the best in Shrewsbury for getting their taxes done," Rosen said after hearing about his…

The Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest this week highlights the best places to get your taxes done in Shrewsbury and Grafton. If you're not a number cruncher, let us know who can help you out in a pinch, especially as the April 15 deadline looms. 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: Tax Credit Advisors Liberty Tax Service Paul A. Cerrone, C.P.A. H&R Block Maria Lemieux, CPA Beaudry & Associates Ronald I. Rosen, CPA Love, Jarominski & Raymond John Cusson, CPA Voting in the poll below is open …

This week, our readers picked the best breakfast place in Shrewsbury. The winner of the Patch Readers' Choice: Best Breakfast Place is: Dinky's Restaurant & Cafe. Receiving 34 percent of the total votes, Dinky's took the lead in the middle of the week and won. Dinky's is located at 70 Clinton St. and is open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. "I would like to thank Patch.com readers and our loyal customers for the kind words, and for voting Dinky's Blue Belle Diner the best place to enjoy breakfast," said Dinky's Owner Bruce …

The Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest this week features where the best place for breakfast is in town. Whether it's a full breakfast or just a coffee and bagel, where is the best place to eat breakfast in Shrewsbury?  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: Bean Counter Coffee Bar & Bakery Shelly's Cafe & Deli Dinky's Restaurant & Cafe International House of Pancakes Brody's Diner Black Diamond Coffee Panera Bread Dunkin' Donuts Dean Park Pizza Napoli Deli Voting in the poll below is open until …

This week, our readers picked the best hair salon in Shrewsbury. The winner of the Patch Readers' Choice: Best Hair Salon is: Scizzors. Receiving 39 percent of the total votes, Scizzors took the lead earlier in the week and won. Scizzors is located at 196 Boston Tpke. and is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. "Thanks to all the customers who voted us No. 1," said John Palmieri, owner of Scizzors. "We're so happy we won." In our poll, Salon 4D (16 percent), Salon Sogno (13 percent) and Colori Salon (11 percent) …

The Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest this week features the many hair salons in Shrewsbury. Where is your favorite hair salon?  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: Sandi's City Styles Scizzors Ginas' II Hair Boutique Hair Innovations II The Hairs Inn Madamoiselles Salon 4D Salon Sogno Shear Difference Hair Salon 131 Shrewsbury Hair Salon Tania's Unisex Beauty Salon Madison Place Hair Salon Colori Hair Salon Victor Victoria Supercuts Mary's Hair Design Shampoo Salon Ken's Barber Shop Perrone'…

This week, our readers chose an unlikely place to eat Irish food, but the restaurant offers a full menu, not just pizza. The winner of the Patch Readers' Choice: Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day is: Dean Park Pizza. Receiving 26 percent of the total votes, Dean Park Pizza will be serving corned beef and cabbage every day through Sunday. The pizza place is located just around the corner for the largest park in Shrewsbury, Dean Park, and is open Monday through Sunday from noon to 11 p.m. with breakfast served on Saturday and Sunday from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Dean Park Pizza also offers …

In Shrewsbury, our readers definitely pumped up about their gyms. It is clear by the number of votes and comments about that were included in the poll this week. Based on the total number of votes and comments, the winner is: MassDojo/GC Fitness Results. Receiving 1,757 votes out of 3,288 votes total in the poll, the dojo, which also offers personal training and classes is open Monday through Friday after 5 p.m. and until 10 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are closed on Sundays. To say that Owner Eric Rossini used social media to get the word out would be an understatement. "We …

This week, our contest is all about working out. Whether you enjoy working out once a day, once a week or once a month, we want to hear from you. Where is the best gym in Shrewsbury? Why do you love it? Tell us in the comments and don't forget to vote. You can also share this story on your Facebook page to get the word out to your friends and family. 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: Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club (SHARC) World Gym All-Access Fitness Academy Remedy Personal Training Bay …

Elvis may have loved peanut butter and banana sandwiches, but our Patch readers say it's all about chicken, roasted red peppers and avocados. In our inaugural "Best of Patch" contest, 104 voters cast their ballots for the best sandwich shop in Shrewsbury. And the winner is: Napoli Italian Deli & Catering. Receiving 72 votes in the contest, the casual delicatessen offers breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and breakfast and lunch on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are closed on Sunday. Owner Rod Haddad said started using social media to his advantage. …

Our inaugural Best of Patch contest kicks off this week with something everyone loves: Sandwiches. We want you to tell us what your favorite sandwich place in town is. 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: Amici's Trattoria Pepperoni Express Elsa's Eatery Lakeside Bar & Grille Village Pizza Shelly's Cafe & Deli Dinky's Restaurant & Cafe Shrewsbury Pizza Verona Grille Dean Park Pizza Napoli Italian Deli & Catering Wah-Bo Grill Uptowne Deli & Cafe Golden Pizza Chili's Grill & Bar Subway Restaurant …