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Readers' Choice 2012

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Risking It All for Split Ends

The Severna Park business was overwhelmingly voted best hair salon in Patch’s Readers’ Choice 2012.

Split Ends Salon co-owner Jennifer Hardison left her 9-to-5 job working PR for the Orioles in 2000, and decided to open a hair salon with her sister—something she had no background doing. Twelve years later, Split Ends is one of the most popular hair salons in Severna Park. “I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I just thought it sounded like fun. I have always been a risk taker,” Hardison said. “My mom thought I was crazy. She thought we were crazy.” Split Ends Salon opened in February 2000 and was overwhelmingly voted best hair salon in Severna Park Patch’s Readers’ Choice in 2012. Hardison said that while she was excited about the honor, she is just grateful the customers enjoy coming to Split Ends as much as she enjoys …

Friday, August 24, 2012

Severna Park Readers' Choice Winners 2012

Who has the best pizza in town? How about the best coffee? Here are your picks for Readers' Choice.

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 Wedding Reception Venue. 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 2012 winners. Food and Drink: Bartender in Severna Park and Broadneck Winners (tie): Kim Dawson at Deep Creek Restaurant and Megan Sullivan at Riverbay Roadhouse. Burger Winner: Five Guys Cocktail in Severna Park and Pasadena Winner: Victory Lounge Coffee Winner: Donut Shack Frozen Treat Winner: Rita's Italian Ice Pizza Winner: Squisito Most Romantic Restaurant in Severna Park, Pasadena and Broadneck Winner: Severn Inn in Broadneck …

Monday, July 23, 2012

Readers' Choice: Severna Park Readers Vote 2012

Click on the categories below and vote for your Severna Park favorites.

There is a lot to celebrate about our town: great family-friendly activities and great local businesses. But who do you think is the best?  Help Severna Park 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.) In some categories, we've combined with other Patch sites in the county on the polls. 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. Bartender Cocktail in Severna Park and Pasadena Burger Pizza Restaurant in Pasadena and Severna Park Steakhouse in Pasadena and Severna Park Frozen Treat Special Occasion …

Monday, June 18, 2012

Nominate Severna Park's 'Best' for Readers' Choice

Click on the category below and nominate your Severna Park favorites.

Patch is compiling the best of Severna Park. Tell us where you love to shop, eat, take your kids, and which services you can’t live without. We want to know, and so do your neighbors! There is a lot to celebrate about Severna Park. But who do you think is the best?  Help Patch determine the best of the best in Severna Park by entering your nominations in each one of these categories. (Click on the category and then place your nomination in the comments stream at the bottom of the article.) We will be accepting nominations until July 9. Bartender in Severna Park Burger Place in Severna Park Cocktail in Severna Park Coffee Shop in Severna Park and Pasadena Frozen Treats in Severna Park Outdoor Dining in Severna Park Pizza in Severna Park …

Michael B. McGurk, Sr.

7:46 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012

Will there be a category for "Best Paint Contractor"?   more ›

Readers' Choice: Vote for the Best Cocktail Place in Severna Park, Pasadena

Vote for the best cocktail places in Severna Park and Pasadena so we can find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Who has the best cocktail menu in Pasadena? Cast your vote to let us know. Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about the area to participate. Nominations were accepted on Severna Park Patch through July 9 and include: Winners in all Readers' Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24. Be sure to sign up for the Severna Park Patch newsletter to learn about the winner. The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users starting on July 23 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Readers' Choice: Nominate the Best Cocktail in Severna Park

Let us know what is the best cocktail and where to find it in Severna Park so we can put it to a vote and find out which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

What is the best cocktail and where can you find it in Severna Park? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about the area to nominate the best spots in Severna Park Patch. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll…

Joseph

8:07 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012

There really aren't any good places in SP to get a cocktail so we always go to Annapolis. I look forward to seeing what others came up with since I might be missing something! Joe & Lisa   more ›

Readers' Choice: Nominate the Best Place for Outdoor Dining in Severna Park

Let us know the best outdoor dining places in Severna Park so we can put it to a vote and find out which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Where is the best place for outdoor dining in Severna Park? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about the area to nominate the best spots in Severna Park Patch. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll. Thanks …

Joseph

8:12 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012

I couldn't think of any SP places for this one either. I heard Brian Boru has a patio but we've never sat out there. Joe & Lisa   more ›

Readers' Choice: Nominate the Best Seafood Restaurant

Let us know the best seafood places in Severna Park so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Where can you find the best seafood in Severna Park Patch? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and anyone else who knows about to nominate the best spots in Severna Park Patch. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. We know you have a favorite spot, so nominate it! All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the…

Joseph

8:18 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Annapolis Seafood on Ritchie Hwy Joe & Lisa   more ›

Readers' Choice: Nominate the Most Romantic Restaurant in Severna Park

Let us know the most romantic restaurants in Severna Park so we can put it to a vote and find out which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Where is the most romantic restaurant in Severna Park? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about the area to nominate the best spots in Severna Park Patch. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the top ones make it into the poll. Thanks in …

Joseph

8:15 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Again, we go to Annapolis because of the limited choices in SP. Joe & Lisa   more ›

Readers' Choice: Nominate the Best Landscaper, Lawn Service

Let us know the best landscaper and lawn service in Severna Park so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Who do you rely on to keep your grass green and your yard the envy of the neighborhood? Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about landscapers and lawn service to nominate the best ones in Severna Park. We’ll keep accepting nominations through July 9. After that, nominations will be closed and we’ll start the voting, so make sure to get in your favorites now. All you need to do to nominate a business is to add it in the comments below. If you already see the business you want to nominate, make sure to add your comment about why it should be included, because we may not be able to add all businesses to our poll and we want to make sure the…

Leslie Hunt

1:47 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

Voting for Readers' Choice closes at 11:59 p.m. Monday (July 9).   more ›

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