Monday, March 26, 2012
Whether it's a sunny afternoon or a week off of school, help other families decide how to pass the time.
How you are enjoying the beautiful weather? It's spring weather, and spring break for some families! Help other readers decide how to pass the time by telling us how you're taking advantage of the season. While our poll options will specifically focus on activities and venues for families(since it is spring break season), readers are welcome to add write-in nominations by leaving a comment at the bottom of the page. While we featured Readers' Choice weekly throughout winter, now that it's spring we'll extend voting for each category an additional week. Place your votes through 5 p.m. on April 6. EDITOR'S NOTE: The Readers' Choice series (formerly Best Of) is for-fun purposes only. Voters are on the honor system. Please, keep comments …
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Going to the South Side Irish parade, sticking in town, or hosting your own party?
Monday, March 12, 2012
Support your favorite village businesses with a vote in our poll.
Patch wants to know who Lisle residents designate their 'go-to' village businesses. Check out other readers' recommendations for their favorite Mexican restaurants. This week's topic: St. Patrick's Day! Some people go nuts, and other just enjoy some traditional Irish cuisine. How do you prefer to celebrate this weekend? See a list of nearby live entertainment, and food and drink specials. How to vote We've included a list of pubs around the area in our poll below. Choose your favorite option through Friday at noon. If you attend an out-of-town event, like the South Side Irish Parade, or order your corned beef and cabbage from a particular restaurant or store, let us know by adding a 'write-in' vote to the comments. We'll share the final …
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Yerbabuena and El Burrito Mexicano are Patch readers' favorites.
Thanks to our readers who gave a shout-out to their favorite Mexican restaurants last week! Yerbabuena pulled the majority of the poll votes with El Burrito Mexicano shortly behind. (I'm happy to say there were no write-ins for Taco Bell!) Commenters also recommended: Congrats to all! Feel free to continue your support of local business by contributing reviews to our Places directory. On Monday morning tell us where you'll be celebrating St. Patrick's Day (or at least ordering your corned beef and cabbage). Don’t miss a single Best Of entry; subscribe to our daily newsletter.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Readers' Choice voting closes Friday at noon for recommended Mexican restaurants in the area. If you don't see your favorite option in the poll, leave your vote in the comments.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Support your favorite village businesses with a vote in our poll.
Patch wants to know who Lisle residents designate their 'go-to' village businesses. Check out other readers' recommendations for their favorite fitness centers and classes. We're returning back to food service this week: when you're craving Mexican food, where do you go? How to vote We've included a list of Mexican restaurants within village limits in our poll below. Choose your favorite option through Friday at noon. If your vote goes to Taco Bell, or an establishment outside village limits, submit your 'write-in' vote by leaving a comment with your recommendation. Have a favorite menu item, server, or weekly special? Share those tips, too! We'll share the final recommendations this weekend! EDITOR'S NOTE: The Readers' Choice series…
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Yoga studios and personal training were among readers' top picks.
Thanks to our readers who gave a shout-out to their favorite fitness centers and classes last week! Because there are so many facilities with a variety of offerings, both in and out of town, Patch asked for written recommendations. We received a handful of recommendations for Prairie Yoga, and facilities focused on personal training services, like Efficient Fitness (2200 Ogden Ave.), and Heaven and Hell Bootcamp. You can read my opinion on the voting page, or you can take the word of other fellow residents: Congrats to all! Feel free to continue your support of local business by contributing reviews to our Places directory. On Monday morning place your vote for your favorite Mexican restaurant. Don’t miss a single Best Of entry; …
Friday, March 2, 2012
We're still looking for readers' recommendations on where they work out (in the village or otherwise). Don't forget to participate in our poll: what feature is most important to you in a facility?
Monday, February 27, 2012
Fitness buffs! Support your favorite village businesses with a vote in our poll.
Patch wants to know who Lisle residents designate their 'go-to' businesses and services. Last week we asked you where you like to go out for a drink. This week's poll topic is for the fitness-minded: where are you going to break a sweat? I don't care if you lift weights, zumba, run, row, shoot hoops, or tap dance. Where do you go? More importantly, why? Did you sign up because of the equipment, the staff, or other features? What activities do you think make the most effective workout? How to vote Because your answer may require some elaboration, this week's voting will be by write-in. Sign up on Patch and leave a comment below, or follow the links to write a review for the businesses listed. Clubs targeted exclusively toward swimming or …
Julio G Atlas
9:47 am on Monday, March 5, 2012
Pepe's on Maple/Chicago Ave. Just over the border, in Naperville. Good food, good service, good prices. Worth the short drive. more ›