Come fall, we'll be back with more contests aimed at probing the Hive Mind to find the best businesses and services in JP.
After 13 weeks of winners, our Best Of Patch Readers' Choice 2012 is going on summer hiatus. Since we started a few months ago, our readers have voted and voiced their opinion to select some of the best businesses and services in Jamaica Plain, including: We plan to be back in the fall with more contests that highlight our local businesses and places — so you can find the "best of" Jamaica Plain. Also in the fall we will be honoring the winners of our Best of Patch Readers' Choice contests. In the meantime, email Editor Chris Helms or remark in the comments section below, about topics you'd like to see covered by our Best Of contests. A full list of Best Of Patch Readers' Choice Jamaica Plain 2012 winners is available here.
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Here's a rundown of your favorites in the neighborhood.
For the past several weeks, we've asked out readers to name their favorite Jamaica Plain businesses in different categories. Just click throught the gallery to see the champions. For more information, check out our collection of Readers' Choice stories.
Neighborhood newcomer Whole Foods ran away with this week's "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contest.
When my wife Jane and I are walking around the neighborhood and we catch the scent of a backyard (or porch) barbecue, we sing a little song to the tune of Kumbaya. Someone's grillin' Lord Kumbaya... And with Memorial Day fast approaching, residents will be headed to JP stores and markets where they can get the best meats and vegetables to put on those grills. That was the subject of this week's "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contest. This week the new Whole Foods in Hyde Square won handily. No one added new ratings, which count for half the votes, but Whole Foods won the poll easily. Coming in second was Stop & Shop while Harvest Co-op took third place. Congratulations to Whole Foods and thanks to everyone who voted. Next week's contest …
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Memorial Day weekend is coming up soon. Where do you go in JP to get your pork tenderloin or portobellos?
This week's "Best Of Patch Readers' Choice" looks toward Memorial Day barbecues and asks "What's the Best Place to Buy Grillables?" Jamaica Plain has a lot of butcher shops for our size. And since we also have a good number of vegetarian residents, I'm including places to get great vegetables. Here's how it works. Vote in the poll below. Add comments supporting your decision. Rate the businesses involved. Votes and ratings decide the winner, with ties broken by most favorable comments. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll isn't scientific, it isn't the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor (that's me, Chris Helms), based on poll results, comments on this story and ratings …
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When you want to hear live music here in the neighborhood, where do you go?
This week's "Best Of Patch Readers' Choice" asks "What's the Best Music Venue in JP?" Now at first thought you might think this is a contest between the Midway and the Milky Way. But while those are arguably the neighborhood's most visible venues, there are lots of other places to hear live music. The JP Patch calendar is chock full of them. Here's how it works. Vote in the poll below. Add comments supporting your decision. Rate the venues involved. Votes and ratings decide the winner, with ties broken by most favorable comments. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll isn't scientific, it isn't the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor (that's me, Chris Helms), based on poll…
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2:26 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012
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This week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest asks what's the single greatest unsung bit of awesomeness our neighborhood has to offer.
This week's "Best Of Patch Readers' Choice" contest is a fun one: What's Jamaica Plain's Hidden Gem? I asked folks on the JP Patch Facebook page for nominations, and added some of my own. I'm sure this is not a complete list of our hidden gems. Please bring others up in the comments section. I can't add them to the contest, but a good discussion is my real aim with these features. Here's how it works. Vote in the poll below. Add comments supporting your decision. Rate the businesses involved. Votes and ratings decide the winner, with ties broken by most favorable comments. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll isn't scientific, it isn't the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch …
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12:49 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
I love Jamaica Pond, I'm an avid visitor to Arnold Arboretum, I have visited the lovely hidden Minton Stable Gardens, and I have strolled in Franklin Park on the North side via the Park Lane entrance. However, Forest Hills Cemetery is the most lovely, quiet and peaceful place to stroll, bike ride, or relax by Hibiscus Lake. If you are up for it, seeking out and viewing the grave sites of famous … more ›
In a squeaker, Canary Square bested Lilac Sunday as the top spot to take Mom for Mother's Day brunch.
Well, this one was close! By a margin of two votes (and because no new ratings were written), Canary Square wins the week's contest for Best Mother's Day Brunch. The runner up was the traditional Lilac Sunday picnic in the Arboretum. For everyone who voted or rated a business, thanks!
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This week's "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contest looks to Sunday, May 13, when mom expects to be taken somewhere nice for brunch.
JP Patch is doing a series of week-long "Best Of Patch Readers' Choice" contests. This week's category is: Best Mother's Day Brunch. Here's how it works. Vote in the poll below. Add comments supporting your decision. Rate the businesses involved. Votes and ratings decide the winner, with ties broken by most favorable comments. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll isn't scientific, it isn't the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor (that's me, Chris Helms), based on poll results, comments on this story and ratings on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey. The official rules are attached to this post as a PDF. And now, the nominees, along with links to their Patch …
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Readers went big for New Leaf Flores, known for the panache of their arrangements.
The results are in and readers say JP's Best Flower Shop is New Leaf Flores. New Leaf Flores won not only the poll, which counts half, but also in terms of customer ratings. Here's what Todd Consentino had to say in his 5-star review: Love these guys! They're awesome. They always have the most unusual, exotic flowers on hand, which my wife loves most. Thanks to everyone who voted and rated this week. Next week's contest is "Best Mother's Day Brunch." If you've got nominations, let me know in the comments below, at chrish@patch.com or on our Facebook page.
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This week's "Best of Patch Readers' Choice" contest asks where is the best place in JP to get flowers.
JP Patch is doing a series of week-long "Best Of Patch Readers' Choice" contests. This week's category is: Best Flower Shop. Here's how it works. Vote in the poll below. Add comments supporting your decision. Rate the businesses involved. Votes and ratings decide the winner, with ties broken by most favorable comments. The poll closes at 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll isn't scientific, it isn't the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor (that's me, Chris Helms), based on poll results, comments on this story and ratings on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey. The official rules are attached to this post as a PDF. And now, the nominees, along with links to their Patch Places …
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7:23 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
I love supporting local businesses, but the Green Street Supermarket is hardly a great choice for food. more ›