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Congratulations to Pema's for winning the Readers' Choice poll in the "Best Mother's Day Brunch" category! One thing's for certain: Patch readers love Pema's. Commenter Jim Clark says Pema's has the "best waffles ever," while commenter Beth proclaimed her love of the Mount Vernon restaurant, saying "Pema's is the best Sunday Brunch anywhere. Fantastic Italian favorites, roast beef, shrimp and mussels, salad bar with fresh fruits, potatoes, sausages and bacon, waffles and order omelets! (Hungry yet?) Plus all the champagne and Bloody Marys you can drink!" Pema's will offer a Mother's Day …
Which Route 1 restaurant makes the best Mother's Day brunch? Patch wants you to tell us all about it in this week's "Patch Readers' Choice" survey. You have until Wednesday, May 9 at 9 a.m. to suggest your favorite spot by leaving a comment about it either below in the comments section, voting in the poll below, or if they're in the Patch directory, leave a review on the Places listing page. Tell us why it's your favorite: Friendly atmosphere, easy parking, bottomless mimosas, great pancakes, reasonable prices? Let other readers know the inside scoop. This week's picks are: Mamma's Kitchen …
UPDATE: Congratulations to the Mount Vernon Athletic Club for winning this week's Patch Readers' Choice contest! The Mount Vernon Athletic Club won with an overwhelming 58 percent of the vote. Solace Day Spa came in second place with 20 percent of the vote. Stay tuned for our next "Readers' Choice" poll — Best Mother's Day Brunch. Voting will begin at 5 a.m. on Monday. --- Which Route 1 spa or health club gives the best massage? Patch wants you to tell us all about it in this week's "Patch Readers' Choice" survey. You have until Friday at 9 a.m. to suggest your favorite spot by leaving a …
UPDATE: Congratulations to Belle Haven Animal Medical Center! Belle Haven Animal Medical Center won this week’s Patch Readers’ Choice contest with 25 percent of votes. Hollin Hall Animal Hospital and Mount Vernon Animal Hospital tied for second with 19 percent of votes, and Fort Hunt Animal Hospital came in third place. Stay tuned for our next Readers’ Choice, “Best Place to Get Your Car Fixed.” Voting will begin on Monday at 5 a.m.  ----- Do you know a great veterinarian who takes care of your pets? Patch wants you to tell us all about it in this week's "Patch Readers' Choice" survey. You …
UPDATE: Congratulations to Hair Cuttery for winning this week's Patch Readers' Choice in the "Best Hair Stylist" category! Voting by Patch readers began on Monday and Hair Cuttery saw 40 percent of the vote by the time the poll closed Friday at 9 a.m. Patch readers also voted for runner-up Hollin Hall Barber Shop, which received 26 percent of the vote. The winner will get a framed certificate, plus bragging rights. Stay tuned for our next Readers' Choice contest coming up Monday—"Best Veterinarian." Voting will begin at 5 a.m.  --- Do you know a local spot to get a haircut that makes you feel…
UPDATE: Comments for "official consideration" for a "Readers' Choice" winner will close at 9 a.m. on Friday. Comments after 9 a.m. are welcome but will not be considered when deciding a winner. The winner will be announced by noon on Friday. --- Have you had experience with a great martial arts academy in the Mount Vernon area? Patch wants you to tell us all about it in this week's "Patch Readers' Choice" survey. You have until Friday at 9 a.m. to tell us what you think about your favorite martial arts academy by leaving a comment about it either below in the comments section or on the Places…

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