The Winners: Readers' Choice 2012

After we reached out to our loyal readers and came up with a list of nominations in 25 different categories, voting commenced in the 2012 Patch Readers' Choice awards. 

After a few weeks of voting we are ready to announce the winner of each category. Readers' Choice is a way for us to honor those local businesses who are loved by residents. 

We encourage you to try a few of them out and to continue to support those special places that call this town home. Some of the categories were region-wide while others were kept Evergreen Park specific. 

Without further ado, here are your winners: 

Food & Drink

1. Best Breakfast Spot - 
2. Best Ribs - The Patio
   
3. Best Asian Food - 
4. Best Ice Cream in the Southland - 

Services

1. Best Dry Cleaners - 
2. Best Caterer in the Southland - 
3. Best Bank - 
4. Best Veternarian in the Southland - 

Home

1. Best Area Landscaping Company - (tie) Cosme Landscape and Garden and 

Kids & Family

1. Best Day Care or Preschool - 
2. Best Public Pool in the Southland - 
3. Best Area Music or Art Lessons - Laurie Snaer - Art Teacher
4. Best Youth Sports Program - (tie) NSNS, EP Stallions , Evergreen Park Athletic Association, Evergreen Park Recreation Department

Health & Beauty

1. Best Dentist - (tie) , 
2. Best Hair Stylist/Salon - 
3. Best Nail Salon - 
   

Entertainment

1. Best Beer Garden - 
2. Best Southland Movie Theater - 
3. Best Summer Fest in the Southland - Frankfort Fall Festival
4. Best Place to Bike in the Southland - Old Plank Trail

Automotive 

1. Best Auto Mechanic - 

Shopping

1. Best Area Florist - Windy City Flower Girls
2. Best Area Jeweler - Martin and Martin
3. Best Grocery Store - 

While you're at it, give a shoutout to your chosen local venue in our Patch business directory. Think of your recommendation as a public service, telling residents the best places to go in Evergreen Park.

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