Patch readers have the chance to spotlight favorite services, restaurants, businesses, activities and entities through the Patch Readers' Choice contest launched Monday. A total of 25 "best of" contest categories give many Hazelwood entities the opportunity to be nominated. So far 15 businesses have been nominated. See the chart below for the list of businesses. See related article: Nominate Favorite Businesses for Patch Regional Readers’ Choice Award Have you nominated your favorite spots, products or businesses yet? The nomination process closes on July 9. My personal assessment indicated …

Patch readers have the chance to spotlight favorite services, restaurants, businesses, activities and entities through the Patch Readers' Choice contest launched Monday. A total of 25 "best of" contest categories give many Hazelwood entities the opportunity to be nominated. See related article: Nominate Favorite Businesses for Patch Regional Readers’ Choice Award Have you nominated your favorite spots, products or businesses yet? The nomination process closes on July 9. My personal assessment indicated the following from a local standpoint, unless I missed someone or something intended to be …

Patch readers, we need your help.  Hazelwood Patch is taking a break from it's weekly Readers' Choice competition in order to give Hazelwood businesses an opportunity to compete in something even bigger. St. Louis is a town full of restaurants, businesses, nonprofits, fun activities and thrills.  At Patch, we believe our communities hold the last word and are the most important experts of all things local. Below you will find 25 categories for the best of the St. Louis metropolitan area. From the best toasted ravioli to the best karaoke venue, we want to find out what is the creme of the crop…

The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our green space challenge. When it comes to a walking trails, great playground and an overall scenic atmosphere, readers choose St. Louis County's Creve Coeur Park in Maryland Heights. Here's how the voting broke down.  St. Ferdinand Park in Florissant received 33 percent of reader's choice with 10 votes. Creve Coeur Park in Maryland Heights received 53 percent of reader's choice with 16 votes. Harry S. Truman Park in Hazelwood received 13 percent of reader's choice with 4 votes. Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated a choice location…

For this week's Patch Readers' Choice discussion, we asked readers to name a great park. Thanks to those of you who commented and told us your pick! This week, these three locations were nominated the most: St. Ferdinand Park (Florissant) Creve Coeur Park (Maryland Heights) Harry S. Truman Park (Hazelwood) You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below. Once you've voted, click on your favorite location and leave a review. Voting will continue through Thursday, and ends at 5 p.m. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been …

Whether you go running in the morning or take your children throughout the day, nominate your favorite park or green space. We are talking about dog parks, fishing conservation areas, wherever you go outdoors to enjoy nature What is this? Formerly "Dining Debate," welcome to "Readers' Choice," a column aimed at sharing the best finds in our area: Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights. This weekly feature invites you to nominate and vote on your favorite places for a variety of eats and treats, services, recreation, shopping and a host of other things. How does it work? You may be used to…

The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our coffee shop challenge. When it comes to a fresh blends and lots of options, readers choose Tony's Donuts in the City of Hazelwood. Here's how the voting broke down.  St. Louis Bread Company in Maryland Heights received 16 percent of reader's choice with 4 votes. The Hazelwood location of Tony's Donuts received 62 percent of reader's choice with 15 votes. Alaska Klondike Coffee in Florissant received 20 percent of reader's choice with 5 votes. Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated a choice location.  Disagree with the votes? Got …

For this week's Patch Readers' Choice discussion, we asked readers to name a great coffee shop. Thanks to those of you who commented and told us your pick! This week, three locations were nominated: St. Louis Bread Company (Maryland Heights) Tony's Donuts (Hazelwood) Alaska Klondike Coffee (Florissant) You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below. Once you've voted, click on your favorite location and leave a review. Voting will continue through Thursday, and ends at 5 p.m. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as…

Whether you need a shot in the morning or a constant dose throughout the day, nominate your favorite place to grab a cup of coffee, a chai latte, a hot chocolate or any other coffee drink. What is this? Formerly "Dining Debate," welcome to "Readers' Choice," a column aimed at sharing the best finds in our area: Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights. This weekly feature invites you to nominate and vote on your favorite places for a variety of eats and treats, services, recreation, shopping and a host of other things. How does it work? You may be used to the two day voting period Dining …

The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our flower shop challenge. When it comes to creative arrangements, customer service and affordability, reader's choose Stems of Florissant. Here's how the voting broke down.  Stems Florist in Florissant received 71 percent of readers' choice with 21 votes. St. Jude's Flowers in Hazelwood received 26 percent of readers' choice with 10 votes. Arrangement Florist of West Port in Maryland Heights received 2 percent of readers' choice with 1 vote. Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated a choice location.  Disagree with the votes? Got …

For this week's Patch Readers' Choice discussion, we asked readers to name a great flower shop. Thanks to those of you who commented and told us your pick! This week, three locations were nominated: Stems (Florissant) St. Jude's Flowers (Hazelwood) Arrangement Florist of West Port (Maryland Heights) You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below. Once you've voted, click on your favorite location and leave a review. Voting will continue through Thursday, and ends at 5 p.m. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as …

Mother's Day is around the corner and Father's Day follows about a month later, so nominate your favorite place to grab a rose, bouquet, plants for the garden; or even that holiday wreath. What is this? Formerly "Dining Debate," welcome to "Readers' Choice," a column aimed at sharing the best finds in our area: Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights. This weekly feature invites you to nominate and vote on your favorite places for a variety of eats and treats, services, recreation, shopping and a host of other things. How does it work? You may be used to the two day voting period Dining …

The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our chicken wing challenge. When it comes to a juicy and flavorful chicken wing, reader's choose Wing Stop. Here's how the voting broke down.  California Grill in Hazelwood received 22 percent of reader's choice with 4 votes. Syberg's on Dorsett in Maryland Heights received 27 percent of reader's choice with 5 votes. Wing Stop in Florissant received 50 percent of reader's choice with 9 votes. Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated a choice location.  Disagree with the votes? Got something to say about the winner? Let us know below. Also…

For this week's Patch Readers' Choice discussion, we asked readers to name a great place to grab some chicken wings. Thanks to those of you who commented and told us your pick! This week, three locations were nominated: California Grill (Hazelwood) Syberg's on Dorsett (Maryland Heights) Wing Stop (Florissant) You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below. Once you've voted, click on your favorite location and leave a review. Voting will continue through Thursday, and ends at 5 p.m. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been …

  Formerly "Dining Debate," welcome to "Reader's Choice," a column aimed at sharing the best finds in our area: Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights. This weekly feature invites you to nominate and vote on your favorite places for a variety of eats and treats, services, recreation, shopping and a host of other things. How does it work? You may be used to the two day voting period Dining Debate had, but Patch is now offering more time to get even more reader feedback. Now, on Monday, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place for a certain topic. This week we're looking for good …

The votes have been cast and we have a winner. Last week Patch asked readers to noinate thier choice for a great last minute tax preparer. Florissant-based Morning Star Tax Services and Hazelwood-based Richard Smith Tax Services tied Reader's Choice tax service. Here's how the voting broke down.  Morning Star Tax Services in Florissant received 50 percent of reader's choice with 3 votes. Richard Smith Tax Services in Hazelwood received 50 percent of reader's choice with 3 votes. Taxes & More, LLC in Maryland Heights received 0 percent of reader's choice with no votes. Thanks to everyone who …

For this week's Patch Reader's Choice discussion, we asked readers to name a great last minute tax preparer. Thanks to those of you who commented and told us your pick! This week, three locations were nominated: Taxes & More, LLC (Maryland Heights) Morning Star Tax Services (Florissant) Richard Smith Tax Services (Hazelwood) You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below. Once you've voted, click on your favorite location and leave a review. Voting will continue through Thursday, and ends at 5 p.m. Check back Friday morning to find out…

Formerly "Dining Debate," welcome to "Reader's Choice," a column aimed at sharing the best finds in our area: Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights. This weekly feature invites you to nominate and vote on your favorite places for a variety of eats and treats, services, recreation, shopping and a host of other things. How does it work? You may be used to the two day voting period Dining Debate had, but Patch is now offering more time to get even more reader feedback. Now, on Monday, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place for a certain topic. This week we're looking for good tax …

The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our gluten-free challenge. Mario's Pizza in Florissant picked up the most votes to claim the victory. Here's how the voting broke down.  Mario's Pizza in Florissant received 70 percent of reader's choice with 7 votes. Chevy's Fresh Mex in Hazelwood received 10 percent of reader's choice with 1 votes. The Pasta House in Florissant received 20 percent of reader's choice with 2 votes. Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated a choice location.  Disagree with the votes? Got something to say about the winner? Let us know below. Also, feel …

For this week's Patch Dining Debate, we asked readers to name a restaurant with great gluten-free options. Thanks to those of you who commented and told us your pick! This week, three locations were nominated: Mario's Pizza (Florissant) Chevy's Fresh Mex (Hazelwood) The Pasta House (Florissant) You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below. Once you've voted, click on your favorite location and leave a review. Voting will continue through Thursday, and ends at 5 p.m. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as this …