All summer you've nominated and voted for your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from Best Burger and Most Family-Friendly Restaurant to Best Clothing Store and Best Dance Studio. We've tallied all the poll votes and now it's time to announce the winners. See below for our complete list of Readers' Choice winners Best Pizza Armetta's (Macungie) Joe's (Emmaus) Salvatore's Best Burger Wert's Cafe Best Bar or Pub Pub on Main Fiesta Ole Best Frozen Treat Creamery on Main Rita's (Wescosville) McDonald's Best Hot Dog Yocco's (Emmaus) Best Steakhouse Texas Roadhouse Pickle's Best …

There is a lot to celebrate about Macungie, Emmaus, Lower Macungie and Upper Milford: great family-friendly activities and great local businesses. But who do you think is the best?  Help Patch determine the best of the best by voting for your favorites in each one of the categories below. (Click on the links under each category and vote in the poll attached to each article. Cast your vote by August 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. Food & Drink            Best Pizza            Best Burger            Best Bar/Pub…

In the old days, a trip to the spa lasted a week or more. But in our hurry-up times, we don’t have that luxury … thus, the day spa. Of course, most of us don’t have all day either, but maybe can squeeze in time for a massage. When you need a little rest and relaxation, where do you go for a massage or pampering at the spa? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the …

Your children are precious, and you want the best for them. So how do you choose a doctor? Who is the best pediatrician in the East Penn area? Who do you trust to care for your children, and why? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Hot dogs are American as red, white and blue, and we want to know where to get the best dog. All beef, turkey, salmon? What’s the best hot dog and where do you get it? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Pizza is the American go-to food, and we want to know where you get your favorite slice. Thin crust, thick, traditional or with pineapples on top, what is it that makes a great pizza? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Whether you have a plot of earth, or a pot of it, when it comes planting time, where do you get the plants? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

There are places where everyone knows your name, and others you go to just drink. We want to know about your favorite bar or pub. Where's the best place for a drink in the Lower Macungie Patch area? Wine? Beer? Quiet or loud? Tell us your preferences. The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

On two wheels or on training wheels, going for a bike ride is a great activity on your own or with family and one that you can trust. But where to go? What makes the best place? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

What’s your favorite comfort food and where do you get? Beyond your mom’s kitchen, where do you get your favorite comfort food in the Lower Macungie Patch area? Mashed potatoes and gravy, mac & cheese, pierogis … what gives you comfort from the kitchen? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

When your kids are getting shaggy, where do you take them for a haircut? What makes it the best? Style, price, service? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements … there’s always an occasion for jewelry? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

We love our pets. And we spend lots of money on their toys, food and even clothes. Where’s the best place for pet supplies in the East Penn area? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Summer is a time for fairs, but we have festivals and celebrations in every season. But which is your favorite? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Sometimes kids just get tired of chicken fingers. Where do you take the kids for a great children’s menu? Fast food or sit down restaurant … tell us what’s the best for managing your meals out with kids. The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Eating lunch out has become so popular, we’ve turned “lunch” into a verb. If you’re not “lunching,” you better start soon. Casual or fancy; fast or in between … tell us your preferences. The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to increase a home’s curb appeal. Who do you turn to do the job? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Unless you stuff it in a mattress, you got to put that money somewhere. What makes a good bank? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Working and raising a family requires a great support system, and one that you can trust. That makes choosing the best daycare a major decision. The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Summer is the time we throw open the windows and crave fresh air. It’s also a great time to eat al fresco. Which place has the best combination of ambiance, fresh air and food? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.