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A series where Woodbridge, Dale City and Lake Ridge-Occoquan Patch readers choose their favorite business in the area.
Click on the name of your favorite place and write a short review on its Patch Place listing. Also give them a vote in our poll. If we left anyone out, we apologize - but feel free to give them a shoutout in the comments below this story.  Because this poll is not scientific, the poll is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The Patch editor, based on poll results and your reviews on Patch Places, will determine the winner. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch site. --- Business owners: Chances are, you already have a business listing on Patch. Learn how to claim your …
Congratulations go to Michael's Flowers for winning this week's Readers' Choice poll! The florist shop won our weekly poll with 49 percent of the vote, or 162 votes.  Reviews and comments about Michael's Flowers say that the store has great customer service. "They have always taken the time to add that extra touch to each order. They have done wedding flowers for several of my friends' weddings and they always look gorgeous," wrote Meredith Sever on the poll article.  Check back for next week's poll on Monday! 
Click on the name of your favorite place and write a short review on its Patch Place listing. Also give them a vote in our poll. If we left anyone out, we apologize - but feel free to give them a shoutout in the comments below this story.  Because this poll is not scientific, the poll is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and your reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch site. --- Business owners: Chances are, you already have a business listing on Patch. Learn how to claim your …
A Lake Ridge area Chinese take-out has claimed the Best of Eastern Prince William County title.  Empire Restaurant in Merchants Plaza near Safeway claimed the top spot in this week’s Readers Choice poll. Empire Restaurant is located at 4212 Merchant Plz Woodbridge, VA 22192  Sampan Chinese Restaurant, Hunan D’lite Restaurant and East Moon Asian Bistro were commented as other area favorites. Check back on Monday for another Readers’ Choice poll. 
Readers' Choice we want to know where you think the best place for Chinese food.  Click on the name of your favorite place and write a short review on its Patch Place listing. Also give them a vote in our poll. If we left anyone out, we apologize - but feel free to give them a shoutout in the comments below this story.  Because this poll is not scientific, the poll is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and your reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch site. --- Business owners: …
With 93 percent of the vote, Dick's Sporting Goods won our poll for Best Sporting Goods Store in Eastern Prince William County. The store is located near Potomac Mills mall off of Prince William Parkway at 13080 Worth Ave., Woodbridge, VA 22192.  Check back next week for a poll on your favorite Chinese restaurant in the area. Have a suggestion for the poll? Add it in the comment box below.
Readers' Choice we want to know where you think the best place to get those spring and summer sports needs. Click on the name of your favorite place and write a short review on its Patch Place listing. Also give them a vote in our poll. If we left anyone out, we apologize - but feel free to give them a shoutout in the comments below this story.  Because this poll is not scientific, the poll is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and your reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch …
With 66 percent of the vote, 1st Choice Tax Service won this week's Readers' Choice poll for best places to do taxes last-minute. Next week’s Readers’ Choice will be the best sporting goods store. Check back on Monday for a poll. 
Taxes are due right around the corner. So for this week's Readers' Choice we want to know where you think the best place to get your taxes dones is.  Click on the name of your favorite place and write a short review on its Patch Place listing. Also give them a vote in our poll. If we left anyone out, we apologize - but feel free to give them a shoutout in the comments below this story.  Because this poll is not scientific, the poll is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and your reviews on Patch Places. …
With 38 percent of the vote, Silver Diner won best breakfast in eastern Prince William County.  In reviews on Silver Diner’s directory listing, residents wrote that they liked the “really good focus on local ingredients and more organic options” and the quick and friendly service.  Silver Diner is themed a la 1950s style, so if you’re feeling a bit nostalgic the diner is open until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Bob Evans and IHOP were in a tie for second place.  Silver Diner is located at 14375 Smoketown Rd in Woodbridge. Next week’s Readers’ Choice…
This week's Reader's Choice poll wants to know where you grab the best breakfast. Click on the name of your favorite place and write a short review on its Patch Place listing. Also give them a vote in our poll. If we left anyone out, we apologize - but feel free to give them a shoutout in the comments below this story.  Because this poll is not scientific, the poll is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and your reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch site. --- Business owners: …
Congratulations to Pompadour Hair Salon, the winner of this week's Reader's Choice poll and contest. Pompadour received 17 votes in the poll for eastern Prince William County’s favorite hair salon. Still want to chime in? The poll is closed, but find your favorite salon's listing in our Patch Places and write a review if you like what they are doing.  Check back Monday for another Reader's Choice poll.
Prince William County has no shortage of salons. This week's Reader's Choice asks you to chime in for your favorite. Show your preferred hair stylist some love with a vote for his or her salon. Looking for the Manassas-area salons? Visit Manassas Patch for their list of Readers' Choice options this week.  Pick your favorite in our poll, and feel free to click on the name of the salon and write a short review on its Patch Place's listing. If we left anyone out, we apologize - but feel free to give them a shoutout in the comments below this story. The winner of this unscientific contest will be…
If you're looking for a place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day tomorrow why not visit Bungalow Alehouse, the Readers' Choice this week? On its Facebook page, Bungalow Alehouse said it will be offering St. Patrick's Day fare through March 18 including rueben rolls, a danny boy sandwich, corn beef platter and Guiness stew.  The restaurant has a variety of drink and food options, with huge television screens to watch the NCAA tournament on.  Bungalow Alehouse is located at 2840 Prince William Parkway in Woodbridge. 
Where do you celebrate with a bit of the luck o’ the Irish for St. Patrick’s Day? Leave a review on the listings below and vote in the poll. Madigan’s WaterfrontDown Under TavernThe Electric PalmBrittany’sK2 RestaurantBungalow AlehouseHootersHard Times CaféQueen's Gambit  Is your favorite St. Patrick’s Day location not on the list? Vote for it by adding it in the comments section below. Voting closes at 9 a.m. Friday and a winner will be announced by noon.  Because the poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch …
Congratulations to Gymboree Play and Music in Woodbridge! With 54 percent of the vote, they won this week’s Readers’ Choice competition for best kids’ playspace. Gymboree is located at 14130 Noblewood Plaza, Woodbridge in the Prince William Commons shopping center and is an early development gym that educate and entertains kids through music and play. The majority of the comments on the Readers’ Choice article for Gymboree highlighted how much people loved Gymboree.  “I've been taking my son the Gymboree Play and Music for over a year now and we both love it! We love the staff and the great …
Whether it's a specialty class for tots, a gym where the older kids can practice a sport, or even just a favorite playground, tell everyone where the best place is to take the kids to play in the area. Leave a review on the listings below and vote in the poll. Dale City RecBoys & Girls ClubLeitch Waterworks ParkFantasy PlaygroundLake Ridge Park PlaygroundChinn Aquatics & Fitness Center PlaygroundLRPRA Creative Preschool PlaygroundLeesylvania State ParkVeterans Memorial ParkPrince William Ice Center Gymboree Play and MusicKids N Motion Is your favorite playspace not on the list? Vote for it by…
You cast your ballot in the Best Burger contest and with 40 percent of the vote Five Guys swept the competition. It’s no surprise that the hometown burger company is a favorite amongst locals. The first Five Guys opened in Arlington and the company has expanded to the West Coast. Five Guys is a classic burger joint serving up juicy hamburgers with tons of toppings available at no extra charge. They serve delicious french fries available with regular or cajun-style seasoning. You don't have to wait long for your order, but the large boxes of peanuts available to snack on while you wait helps …
Update: Voting has closed on this poll.  Patch wants you to pick your favorite burger place in Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Occoquan and Dale City. You have until Friday at 9 a.m. to vote. Vote for your favorite burger place in the poll below and don't forget to click on the links above and rate the burger places on their Patch directory listing. You can even leave a review. Tell us why it's your favorite burger joint. Let other readers know what they're missing! What will the winner get? Bragging rights! They'll be able to tell everyone they were voted a "Best of Eastern Prince William" by Patch …
Starting Monday, Patch will run a new series called "Best of Eastern Prince William” Here's how it will work: On Monday morning, we'll name the category (next week, it will be burger places) and list choices for you to vote on (you'll also be able to "write in" your favorite, in the Comments box, if it's not included). You'll be able to vote until Friday at 9 a.m. We'll reveal the winner Friday afternoon. But, we need your help! We're looking for local businesses to feature in these upcoming categories: Best Burgers If you have a suggestion for a business to nominate in these categories, tell…

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