Friday, March 8, 2013
Check out these spots — declared the best by thousands of Patch readers — in the Milwaukee area.
Patch readers (and fish fry connoisseurs) throughout the Milwaukee area cast thousands of votes over the past five days, helping us determine some of the best fish fry spots in the area. This is the first in a series of stories where Patch will ask readers to give their takes on favorite local businesses and places. The winners of the best fish fry contests were determined over the course of a week, from more than 20,000 votes cast, 145 comments left, 37 restaurant reviews and 100 Facebook Likes or Recommends. Here's a roundup of the winners:
Friday, May 4, 2012
The family-style restaurant on 27th Street narrowly edged out Oak Creek Diner.
Voting ended at 9 a.m. Friday for our Readers' Choice best brunch in Oak Creek contest, and the results were as narrow as could be. Literally - there was a tie between Melrose and Oak Creek Diner, and several other places were close behind. Since the final outcome is dictated by not only the poll, but also comments, Facebook posts, emails and ratings in our directory, we've determined the Melrose is the official winner of the contest. Melrose serves up a family-style meal at 6840 S. 27th St. and is good for any time of the day, really, but especially during the A.M. time period, as Oak Creek Patch readers can attest. So congrats to Melrose and check back for other contests in the near future.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Which restaurant serves your perfect weekend breakfast? Whether it's an early-morning coffee and pastry, sweet French toast or savory egg dish, Patch is looking to name the best spot for a weekend breakfast/brunch in town.
With Mother's Day just around the corner, it seems like a pretty good time to find out where Oak Creek residents stand on the best breakfast or brunch place in town. We took some nominations over the weekend and now we're ready for the vote. We've included Panera, The Dish, Prime Table, Oak Creek Diner, Tazinos, Market Place Cafe, Branded Steer, Brian's Restaurant, The Cellar, Jeff's Restaurant & Bar and Melrose. If you see one we left off, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it to the poll. You'll be able to vote throughout the week, and we'll name the winner on 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 …
Friday, April 27, 2012
Which restaurant serves your perfect weekend breakfast? Whether it's an early-morning coffee and pastry, sweet French toast or savory egg dish, Patch is looking to name the best spot for a weekend breakfast/brunch in town.
One of the biggest brunch days of the year is on its way: Mother's Day. But really, every weekend is an excuse for a great breakfast or brunch out. During the week, breakfast might be a granola bar eaten in the car on the way to work, but on the weekend, people tend to make time to eat. Pancakes, French toast, eggs, pastries and slowly sipping coffee are perfect for weekend trips to your favorite dining spot. Patch wants to find out your Oak Creek favorites, so tell us in the comments. We're taking submissions through noon Monday. Voting will take place Tuesday-Friday, with a winner named at the end of next week.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Patch readers throughout the Milwaukee area weighed in on some of the best margarita choices in the suburbs. If you're looking to try something new this weekend, take some advice from your neighbors.
If you're looking for a new place to go out this weekend, give one of these margarita favorites a try. Culled from Patch readers' nominations, then whittled through poll votes, reviews, restaurant ratings and comments, we are pleased to present the Readers' Choice list for best margaritas. Oak Creek La Terraza won out in Oak Creek, squeaking out a victory over several other nominees. Greenfield and Greendale El Beso Mexican Restaurant and Cantina won the two-town contest for the best margarita in Greenfield and Greedale. Waukesha Mexican restaurant Casa del Rio took first place in the Waukesha Readers' Choice margarita contest. Menomonee Falls and Sussex Su Casa was voted the favorite margarita spot in Menomonee Falls …
Friday, March 30, 2012
La Terraza squeaks out a victory.
Where do people in Oak Creek go when they want a margarita? There are plenty of good local choices in the mix, as this week's Readers' Choice poll showed. But when all the votes and comments were tabulated, La Terraza emerged as the winner of the Best Margarita In Town contest. The restaurant at the corner of Howell and Ryan offers reasonably-priced, authentic Mexican food. When the weather gets warmer, customers can enjoy La Terraza's beautiful enclosed terrace. As for its margaritas, they come in peach, lime, melon, coconut, strawberry and more delicious flavors. So congrats to La Terraza and thanks to everyone who voted. Stay tuned for the next Readers' Choice poll in the near future.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Vote now in this week's Readers' Choice poll.
If you live in Oak Creek, where do you go when you want a margarita? Is there a bar in town that makes its own mix, and perfectly salts the rim? Or are you a sucker for pairing a sweet frozen concoction with spicy tacos? Vote now for the best place in or around Oak Creek to get a top-shelf marg. You'll be able to vote until 9 a.m. Friday, and the winner will be named later that day. We've included La Terraza, The Saloon, Greco's Pub, Applebees, Little Cancun in Franklin, Azteca in South Milwaukee and Chili's in Franklin. Notice one we missed? Let us know in the comments and we'll add it to the poll. 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…
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Patch is looking for the best margaritas in the area — whether they be frozen, salty or sweet. So tell us your go-to spot for a margarita, and we'll open the contest to voting next week.
Where do you go when you want a margarita? Is there a bar in town that makes its own mix, and perfectly salts the rim? Or are you a sucker for pairing a sweet frozen concoction with spicy tacos? We want to know where in the Oak Creek area you go when you've got a taste for tequila and lime. Tell us your favorite spots in the comments section below, and we'll put them into a poll on Monday — ready for you to vote to help us determine the local favorite. We'll accept nominations until 10 a.m. Friday.
Friday, March 16, 2012
These places throughout the Milwaukee area are known for their Irish offerings on March 17. From corned beef and colcannon to Guinness on tap, to a street festival, there's something to satisfy everyone's Irish craving.
Patch asked, and you answered—just in time for St. Patrick's Day. If you're looking for a place to get your Irish on, try one of these local favorites. Don't forget to come back and let us know what you thought! Port Washington-Saukville Between the Greens took first place in the Port Washington St. Patrick's Day Readers' Choice contest. North Shore (Shorewood, Fox Point-Bayside, Whitefish Bay) Oakcrest Tavern is the St. Paddy's Day hot spot in the poll of North Shore-area Patch readers. Wauwatosa Mo's Irish Pub gets the green ribbon for the best Wauwatosa spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Brookfield Prime Cigar Bar was voted by readers to be the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Brookfield, beating out three Irish pubs…
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Where is the best place in or around Oak Creek to spend March 17?
With St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, this week's Readers' Choice poll asks: where is the best place in and around Oak Creek to celebrate? Cast your ballot now for your favorite venue to be or pretend to be Irish. You'll be able to vote until 9 a.m. Friday, and the winner will be named later that day. We've included Mulligans, the Oak Creek Community Center (which has a St. Patty's Day dinner), Buffalo Wild Wings, Jim Dandy's, Greco's Pub & Eatery and Bootz Saloon. Notice one we missed? Let us know in the comments and we'll add it to the poll. 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, comments and reviews on Patch …
CTCMom2009
12:00 pm on Monday, April 29, 2013
Stony HIll Pub in Waubeka has the best fish fry I've had in a very long time. Great variety too! more ›