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Monday, March 19, 2012

Readers' Choice: What's the Best Place to Watch Sports?

We want to know where around Lake Orion and Oakland Township you go to watch a big game when you want to get out of the house. Vote in our poll and write a review.

We're on a quest to rate the best of the best in and around Oakland Township and Lake Orion.  So far, we've asked you about gyms, coffee shops, nail salons, barbershops, florists, breakfast spots, bakeries, car repair shops and St. Patrick's Day hot spots. To catch up on all the Readers' Choice categories, click here. This week, we're talking about places to watch sports. With March Madness under way we want to know which local scene offers the best place to watch the basketball games. Visit Oakland Township-Lake Orion Patch Places to find out where you can go with your friends, kick back and watch the big game. Vote for your favorite place by 9 a.m. Friday; we'll post a story later that day declaring the winner.  If we missed your …

In this Article:

What's the Best Gym for Oakland Township Residents?, What's the Best Place to Get Coffee Around Oakland Township?, What's the Best Nail Salon Around Oakland Township?, and 17 more ›

Monday, March 12, 2012

What's the Best Place to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

We want to know where in Lake Orion and Oakland Township you will be drinking green beer, eating Irish food and sporting green clothes.

We're on a quest to rate the best of the best in and around Oakland Township and Lake Orion. So far, we've asked you about gyms, coffee shops, nail salons, barbershops, florists, breakfast spots, bakeries and car repair shops. To catch up on all the Readers' Choice categories, click here. This week, we're talking about places to spend St. Patrick's Day. Visit Oakland Township-Lake Orion Patch Places to find out where you can go grab a few green beverages and celebrate your Irish heritage. If you don't enjoy spending St. Patrick's Day at local pubs, we've included the Orion Township Public Library for checking out Irish-related books and Celtic Cove in case you like browsing Irish knick-knacks. Vote for your favorite place by 9 a.m. Friday…

In this Article:

What's the Best Gym for Oakland Township Residents?, What's the Best Place to Get Coffee Around Oakland Township?, What's the Best Nail Salon Around Oakland Township?, and 13 more ›

Monday, February 27, 2012

What's the Best Car Repair Shop?

Where do you go for auto help in Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township?

We're on a quest to rate the best of the best in Rochester and Rochester Hills. So far, we've asked you about gyms, coffee shops, nail salons, barbershops, florists, breakfast spots and bakeries. This week, we're talking about auto repair shops. Visit Rochester Patch Places to find out where you can go for your car concerns. Vote for your favorite by 9 a.m. Friday; we'll post a story later that day declaring the winner.  If we missed your favorite place, let us know in the comments. Click through to the profile pages of these local businesses and leave your review: 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 …

In this Article:

What's the Best Gym in Rochester? (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch), What's the Best Coffee Shop in Rochester? (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch), What's the Best Nail Salon in Rochester? (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch), and 31 more ›

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Jessica Story

4:56 pm on Friday, March 2, 2012

John, send me some photos of your Thunderbird, I would love to put them up on our Huntington Ford Facebook! jstory@huntingtonford.com   more ›

Monday, February 20, 2012

What's the Best Bakery in Rochester?

Knapp's? Panera? Give Thanks? Vote for your favorite.

We're on a quest to rate the best of the best in Rochester and Rochester Hills. So far, we've asked you about gyms, coffee shops , nail salons, barber shops, florists and breakfast spots. This week, in light of Fat Tuesday, the topic is bakeries. Visit Rochester Patch Places to find great places for grabbing a doughnut, bagel or other bakery treat. Vote for your favorite by 9 a.m. Friday; we'll post a story later that day declaring the winner.  If we missed your favorite place, let us know in the comments. Click through to the profile pages of these local businesses and leave your review: Do you own or manage one of these bakeries? Be sure to claim your page — it's free.

In this Article:

What's the Best Gym in Rochester? (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch), What's the Best Coffee Shop in Rochester? (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch), What's the Best Nail Salon in Rochester? (in Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch), and 18 more ›

Stephen

8:58 pm on Monday, May 7, 2012

Hands down to Give Thanks a true bakery of fine ingredients and know how...Ella coofee is also very good.   more ›

Monday, February 13, 2012

What's the Best Place for Breakfast Around Oakland Township?

Are you a regular at a local restaurant, drive-thru or bakery? Vote in our contest and write a review about your favorites.

Are you a breakfast eater who sits down to a plate of bacon and eggs or a bowl of oatmeal or someone who whips through drive-thru for your favorite breakfast sandwich and coffee? We're on a quest to rate the best of the best in Oakland Township. So far, we've asked you about gyms, coffee or tea shops, nail salons, barber shops and best place for Valentine's Day gifts. Today the topic is breakfast. Visit Oakland Township Patch Places to find great places for breakfast – sit-down restaurants, carryout spots, bagel and donut shops – whatever helps you power up for the day. Then vote for your favorite breakfast spot by 9 a.m. Friday and we'll post a story at noon declaring the winner.  If we missed your favorite place, let us know in the …

In this Article:

What's the Best Gym for Oakland Township Residents?, What's the Best Place to Get Coffee Around Oakland Township?, What's the Best Nail Salon Around Oakland Township?, and 9 more ›

Kristina Fluhart

4:53 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2012

Definitely the Country Coney in Oxford!   more ›

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