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Friday, May 25, 2012

Readers Choice For Entertainment in MetroWest: Amazing Things Arts Center

With 65% of the more than 1,300 votes cast, Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham was selected by you, the readers, as a great place for entertainment.

In our second region-wide Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest we asked which is the best place for entertainment in MetroWest. While all five venues in the poll are not the same and each has its own unique vibe and offers different entertainment, Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham came out as the winner. With more than 850 votes and 35 reviews, The Amazing Things Arts Center, housed in a former Framingham Fire House in downtown Framingham, brings open mic nights, theatrical shows and live music and so much more to  the community. "We are very much community-oriented," said founder Michael Moran. "There are more avenues for people to perform here." "Amazing Things Arts Center is not only one of the best venues - bringing in an …

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Ben Jackson

4:29 pm on Tuesday, May 29, 2012

No, Barb, we really wouldn't.   more ›

Monday, May 21, 2012

Where is the Best Place for Entertainment in MetroWest?

Where is the best place to hear cool jazz or catch a performance?

Where is the best place in MetroWest for entertainment? Where is the best play to catch a concert? hear cool jazz? watch a performance? We have five places from five towns competing against each other for this week's title; so cast your vote, and have your voice heard. Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham Pejamajo Cafe in Holliston Hopkinton Center for the Arts in Hopkinton The Center for the Arts in Natick Jewett Auditorium on the campus of Wellesley College in Wellesley Vote in the poll below and be sure to leave comments and reviews on your favorite's directory listings. Make sure to do all three and not just vote in the poll, as 10 points are awarded to the winner of the poll, eight points to the second place finisher and six …

Joe Rizoli

11:08 pm on Friday, May 25, 2012

Kim do people give you the finger when they drive by you at the train station area? Like Jim has said everytime we go downtown somebody recognizes us to either give us a high five or the middle finger salute. We really have to watch ourselves downtown, so I guess what I am saying is when we want a pizza at Tangos we'll call you to pick up the order. Joe Rizoli   more ›

Monday, April 23, 2012

Where's the Best Place to Buy Flowers?

Spring means flowers, and if you don't grow them yourself you need to know someone who does. This week we want to know where you go for your floral needs.

Mother's Day and prom are both coming up in the next month, so we want to know where you're going to go to get all of your flower needs filled. There are florists and garden centers, some have cafes other sell cat food, but there must be one that is your favorite. Vote in the poll below and be sure to leave comments and reviews on your favorite's directory listings. Angel's Garden Center Weston Nurseries Sunnyside Gardens Garden Gate Florists Water Fresh Farm Debra's Flowers If there are any places you feel belong on this list that have been left off leave a comment or email sean.odonnell@patch.com Make sure to do all three and not just vote in the poll, as 10 points are awarded to the winner of the poll, eight points to the second place …

Marianne

12:02 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012

I love Debra's flowers. She always does a fantastic job and makes the arrangements special!   more ›

Monday, April 16, 2012

Where is the Best Place to Get Coffee in Holliston?

Vote here and tell us where the best coffee in town is.

We want to know where the best place to get a cup of coffee in Holliston is, and we want you to tell us where to find it.  There are plenty of places to get your morning fix. Which is your favorite? Coffee Haven Dunkin' Donuts Central Cafe Pejamajo Cafe Holliston Grill If we have left anyone off the list, feel free to let us know who we missed in the comments section below.  Take our poll below, and tell us where the best place to get coffee in Hollison is.  Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. If there is a tie, it will be broken by …

Barbara Daly

4:02 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012

Coffee Haven, for sure. Love Tom & Pam Farrell!   more ›

Monday, April 2, 2012

Where is the Best Place to Get Your Taxes Done?

Where do you go to make sure your taxes are done right?

We want to know where the best place to get your taxes done in Holliston is, and we want you to tell us where to find it.  With the last day to do your taxes just around the corner, here are the spots in Holliston that will make sure and the IRS are on good terms. If we have left anyone off the list, feel free to let us know who we missed in the comments section below.  Auerr, Zajac & Associates Thomas Dumas, CPA S.D.B. Accounting & Tax Services Property Tax Associates Take our poll below, and tell us where the best place to get your taxes done in Hollison is.  Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on …

Friday, March 30, 2012

Reader's Choice Winner: Holliston Grill

According to local residents, Holliston Grill is the best breakfast spot around.

With 55 percent of the vote, Holliston Grill is this week's winner of our Readers' Choice Poll and is granted the title of "Best Place in Holliston to get Breakfast."  Located in downtown Holliston, this popular spot offers all the classics of a greasy spoon diner mixed with the friendly atmosphere of a local meeting ground.  "It's really the only place in town where you can get eggs or breakfast sandwiches or an omelette," said Debbie Smith, who has worked at Holliston Grill for 38 years. Coffee Haven came in second place with 20 percent of the vote, with Pejamajo Cafe and Dunkin' Donuts sliding in at third and fourth.  Be sure to vote in our poll next week when we will ask Holliston where the best place to get your taxes done is. 

Monday, March 26, 2012

Where is the Best Place to Get Breakfast?

There are plenty of places in town to get breakfast. We want to know which you think is best.

We want to know where the best place to get breakfast in Holliston is, and we want you to tell us where to find it.  Here are the spots in Holliston where you can get the most important meal of the day. If we have left anyone off the list, feel free to let us know who we missed in the comments section below.  Holliston Grill Coffee Haven Central Cafe Pejamajo Cafe Dunkin' Donuts Take our poll below, and tell us where the best place to get breakfast in Hollison is.  Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. If there is a tie, it will be broken by …

Friday, March 23, 2012

Readers' Choice Winner: Studio D

Studio D has won this week's Readers' Choice poll.

With 61 percent of the vote, Studio D has won this week's Readers' Choice poll and the title of "Best Salon in Holliston." Located in downtown Holliston, Studio D offers reasonably priced hair styling to satisfy each customer, the business' listing says. Residents have written reviews on the salon's listing page, sharing their opinions on what makes this a great place to get a new hairdo.  Lisa said: "Studio D is better than any salon I have ever been to. The stylists are extremely talented and you won't beat the prices." Hope said: "Studio D has taken the mess that is my hair and made it beautiful! I have been a loyal customer for many years and would never change." Check in on Monday when we will ask our readers where the best place is …

Monday, March 19, 2012

Where is the Best Salon in Holliston?

Holliston has plenty of salons, which is the best one?

We want you to tell us where your favorite salon in Holliston 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: Marilyn's Hair Salon Flawless Skincare Salon Elegant Nails Jewel of The Nail Good Fellas Barber Shop Studio D 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 the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. See the attached rules for full details. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments in the section below. We will …

Friday, March 16, 2012

Readers' Choice Winner: Casey's Public House

Casey's Pub has won our readers' choice poll for this week and the title of best place to celebrate St. Patrick's day.

Barely nudging out Cornell's in Hopkinton, Casey's Public House in Holliston finished with the most votes in this week's poll which asked where the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day is.  Casey's finished just two votes ahead and received a pair of comments in the pub's favor. "Caseys! Great food and Drinks!," Jeanne Farago said.  "Casey's for a couple pints of Jack's Abbey," Cortney Black said. With plenty of beers on tap and traditional Irish food on the menu, it's no wonder this is a favorite place among area residents to celebrate St. Patrick's day.  Be sure to check back in next week when we will ask you who has the best salon in town. 

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