UPDATE: The votes have been counted, and El Paso Mexican Restaurant has won Patch Readers' Choice for Best Tacos on Route 1. El Paso came in first with 57 percent of votes. El Pollo Ranchero and Rosita's were tied for second place with 14 percent of votes. Be sure to come back Monday as we kick off next week's Patch Readers' Choice contest, category to be determined. --- Who makes the best tacos on Route 1? 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 voting in the poll below or leaving …
UPDATE: Congratulations to BB&T Bank of Mount Vernon, for winning the Best of Route 1 Patch poll this week in the "Best Bank" category! Voting by Patch readers began on Monday and Mount Vernon's BB&T Bank came in first by the time the poll closed Friday at 9 a.m. The Fort Hunt branch of Burke & Herbert Bank came in second in the poll. The winner will get a framed "Best of Alexandria" certificate from Patch, plus bragging rights. Stay tuned for our next "Best of" poll coming up Monday—voting will begin at 5 a.m. in a new category. --- What do you look for in a bank? Knowledgeable employees, …
Patch readers have spoken and named Starbucks their favorite in our "Best of Route 1" poll. Congratulations! Starbucks took home 9 votes and Hollin Hall Pastry came in a close second, with 7 votes. With such a close vote, Patch is also honoring Hollin Hall Pastry with "Best of" bragging rights for Favorite Independent Coffee Shop. Both Starbucks and Hollin Hall Pastry will receive a framed "Best of Alexandria" certificate from Patch. Next up: Route 1 banks. Get ready—voting begins Monday at 5 a.m. --- Now that it's actually beginning to feel like winter, where's the best spot in town to grab …
Who has the best cup of coffee? Who makes the best pizza? Which park is the best in town? If you're a regular reader of Patch, you've seen our "Best of" series here before, but we're revamping it a bit and starting Monday, you'll see a new-and-improved version of the series running on Huntington-Belle Haven Patch, Fort Hunt Patch, Hybla Valley Patch and Mount Vernon Patch. Here's how it will work: On Monday morning, we'll publish a poll (next week, it will be coffee shops) and list choices for you to vote on (you'll also be able to "write in" a nomination in the Comments box). You'll be able …
