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Best Of 2012

Monday, May 7, 2012

Readers' Choice: What's the Best Staycation Destination in Royal Oak?

Tell us where you like to vacation in your own town and write a review of your favorite spot.

We're on a quest to rate the best of the best in Royal Oak. So far, we've asked you about such topics as car repair shops, coffee shops, barber shops, florists, tanning salons, sports bars, bike shops, Asian restaurants and family hangouts (check out all of them at What's the Best in Royal Oak). Today, the topic is staycations. Why travel to a foreign country when there is so much to do around Royal Oak? Do you know of a hidden gem in the area where budget-conscious or  distance-averse Royal Oakers can spend some time with the kids this summer? Visit Royal Oak Patch Directory to find the 411 on businesses in town. Vote for your favorite place by 9 a.m. Friday, and we'll post a story later that day declaring the winner. If we missed your …

In this Article:

Detroit Zoological Park, Emagine Theatres, Royal Oak Public Library, and 9 more ›

Monday, April 30, 2012

Readers Choice: Where Do You Pamper Mom, Royal Oak?

Vote in our Readers' Choice poll and write a review of your favorite spot.

We're on a quest to rate the best of the best in Royal Oak. So far, we've asked you about such topics as car repair shops, coffee shops, barber shops, florists, tanning salons, sports bars, bike shops, Asian restaurants and family hangouts (check out all of them at What's the Best in Royal Oak). Today, the topic is Mother's Day. Where is the best place for mom to get pampered? Visit Royal Oak Patch Directory to find the 411 on businesses in town. Vote for your favorite mom pampering place by 9 a.m. Friday, and we'll post a story later that day declaring the winner. If we missed your favorite place, let us know in the comments section. Click through to the profile pages of these local businesses and leave your comments there, too: Patch has…

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About Face Beauty Spa-Robin Manoogian, Annette's Hair Studio & Spa, Bianchi's Salon and Spa, and 4 more ›

Monday, April 16, 2012

Readers Choice: What's the Best Asian Food in Royal Oak?

Everyone has that dish they love – stir fry, sushi, Pad Thai, chop suey – but where's the best place to get it?

We're on a quest to rate the best of the best in Royal Oak. So far, we've asked you about such topics as car repair shops, coffee shops, barber shops, florists, tanning salons, sports bars, bike shops and family hangouts (check out all of them at What's the Best in Royal Oak). This week, we're talking about Asian restaurants. It can be sweet, spicy, deep fried or stir fried. Some prefer to sit down and enjoy standards such as Moo Goo Gai Pan or Chicken Chop Suey, while others like to go through takeout menus with a fine-toothed comb and search for something new to bring home and eat. Visit Royal Oak Patch Directory to find places that serve Chinese food, sushi and other Asian dishes and then vote for your favorite spot by 9 a.m. Friday. We…

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Ho Wok Chinese Food, Peking House, Taiwan Express, and 12 more ›

Ronald Wolf

11:54 am on Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Would like to see the moderately priced Asian restaurants downtown improve. Noodles in my opinion is insulting. Thai on Main I have been to since my first and last visit. Siam Spicy has never been a disappointment. Peking House has changed from great to average in my opinion. Thankyou for other suggestions, will try.   more ›

Friday, April 13, 2012

Readers' Choice: American Cycle & Fitness Trek Bicycle Store Voted Best Place to Buy a Bike

Patch readers weigh in on their favorites in our weekly poll.

The results are in: American Cycle & Fitness Trek Bicycle Store was the most popular choice in our best place in Royal Oak to buy a bike. American Cycle & Fitness Trek Bicycle Store is one of Michigan's largest independent bicycle and fitness retailers. With an extensive selection of bicycles, it is the place to go if you're not sure what bike is the right fit for you. Are you a fan of American Cycle & Fitness Trek Bicycle Store? You can write a review of the downtown pub on its business directory listing. Do you own a business in Royal Oak? Learn how to claim your Royal Oak Patch business listing here – it's free! Check out our other Readers' Choice features, too, and come back Monday for another Readers' Choice poll.

In this Article:

American Cycle & Fitness Trek Bicycle Stores, Readers Choice: Where's the Best Place to Buy a Bike in Royal Oak?, Mr B's Pub, and 1 more ›

Monday, April 2, 2012

Readers' Choice: What's the Best Place to Get Your Taxes Done in Royal Oak?

We want to know where around town you go to get taxes done. Vote in our poll and write a review.

We're on a quest to rate the best of the best in Royal Oak. So far, we've asked you about such topics as car repair shops, coffee shops, barber shops, florists, tanning salons, and family hangouts (check out all of them at What's the Best in Royal Oak). This week, we're talking about places to get your taxes done. Many of you have probably already filed your taxes by now. If you haven't, keep in mind the deadline is April 17 this year. If you rely on someone else to do your taxes, tell us who you think is the most trustworthy and efficient in the community. Visit Royal Oak Patch Directory to find places to get your taxes prepared and then vote for your favorite spot by 9 a.m. Friday. We'll post a story later that day declaring the winner. …

In this Article:

Claim Your Listing on Royal Oak Patch, Patch’s Readers’ Choice Awards Official Rules, Mary's Tax Service, and 6 more ›

Friday, March 30, 2012

Readers' Choice: Bella Tan Voted Best Tanning Salon in Royal Oak

The Main Street salon is tops in our weekly poll.

The results are in: Bella Tan was the most popular choice in our Readers' Choice poll this week for where to tan in Royal Oak. So if you're looking a little pale, head over to North Main Street tanning salon, which features both stand-up and bed-style tanning rooms. Bella Tan says it also offers natural looking airbrush tans applied by trained technicians. Some benefits of airbrush tan are camouflaging cellulite, stretch marks, varicose veins and freckles. The whole process can be done in less than 10 minutes and lasts about a week, owner Leeanne Beere said. Beere, who has owned and operated the salon for five years, was excited to learn Bella Tan was Royal Oak Patch readers' choice. "Our clients are so loyal," Beere said. "I grew up in …

In this Article:

Bella Tan, Readers' Choice: What's the Best Tanning Salon in Royal Oak?, and Claim Your Listing on Royal Oak Patch

Monday, March 26, 2012

Readers' Choice: What's the Best Tanning Salon in Royal Oak?

Do you like to go tanning? Vote for your favorite salon in our poll and write a review about your experience there.

We're on a quest to rate the best of the best in Royal Oak. So far, we've asked you about such topics as car repair shops, coffee shops, barbershops, florists and family hangouts (check out all of them at What's the Best in Royal Oak). Today, the topic is tanning salons. Whether you're a fan of tanning beds or prefer a spray tan, we want to know what you think is the best place to get a base tan before Spring Break. Patch has an extensive directory of local businesses, and we want all of our readers to benefit from your experience the way your neighbors do so please write a review on you places you have visited. Visit Royal Oak Patch Places to find places to go tanning or buy self-tanner and then vote for your favorite spot by 9 a.m. …

In this Article:

Claim Your Listing on Royal Oak Patch, Bella Tan, Club Soleil Tanning Company, and 3 more ›

Friday, March 23, 2012

Readers' Choice: Mr. B's Voted Best Place to Watch Sports in Royal Oak

Patch readers weigh in on their favorites in our weekly poll.

The results are in:Mr. B's Pub was the most popular choice in our best place in Royal Oak to watch sports. Mr. B's is a great place to meet up with friends to grab some drinks, good food, play a game of pool — and our readers agree — it's a fun place to catch a sports game on one of its 47 flatscreen TVs. Are you a fan of Mr. B's? You can write a review of the downtown pub on its business directory listing. Do you own a business in Royal Oak? Learn how to claim your Royal Oak Patch business listing here – it's free! Check out our other Readers' Choice features, too, and come back Monday for another Readers' Choice poll.

In this Article:

Mr B's Pub, Readers' Choice: What's the Best Place in Royal Oak to Watch Sports?, and Claim Your Listing on Royal Oak Patch

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