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By a wide margin, Patch readers chose The Vin Bin as Marlborough's favorite liquor store. Located inside the town's former central fire station, The Vin Bin garnered 126 votes, more than 60 percent of the 204 total votes. Vin Bin co-owner Rick Lombardi is out of the country on a wine tour and was unable to be reached for comment.  The Vin Bin used its Facebook page to encourage followers to vote and it cetainly has its share of fans. With a full liquor license now in place, The Vin Bin sells a range of spirits as well as cheese and speciality foods.  Marlborough Wine & Spirits was the second …
  This week, the Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest is looking for the best liquor store in town. Do you have a favorite because of price? Selection? What is your go-to? Here are some of our favorite places, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments: Plaza Liquors Sperry's Liquors (531 Lincoln St.) Sperry's Liquors (17 E. Main St.) Capital Liquors Bolton Street Liquors Monti's Mini Market Marlboro Wine & Spirit Co. West Side Convenience Strange Brew The Vin Bin Share the story with your friends, family and fellow patrons to help your favorite liquor …
  After a week of voting, MetroWest-area readers have chosen their favorite destinations for staycations. The winners are: Hopkinton State Park in Hopkinton, and PiNZ in Milford. Did you vote for a winner? If not, give a shout out to your choice in the comments below! Tomorrow, return to Patch to vote on the best liquor stores. 
Marlborough Patch readers weighed on the best spot to celebrate Mother's Day this week, and untimately chose Kennedy's Pub as number one.  A staple of the Marlborough restaurant community for many years, this is the restaurant's second win in Best of Patch Readers' Choice for Kennedy's. They took home the win for best place to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in March.  The restaurant will be offering some special menu items this Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13.  We will have a nice selection of specials on mothers day," said manager Julie Doherty. The chef will be making prime rib, a roast turkey …
Moms work hard all year long, but next Sunday is the one day that many can count on as being a day of rest. Unless dad or the kids want to make a home-cooked meal and take care of the dishes afterwards, many will be filling area restaurants.  Where will you be going on Mothers Day?  Welly's  Kennedy's Sorento's Fish Stephen Anthony's Sully's Allora Marlborough Country Club If we're leaving one off of the list, please name them in the comments. We can't add them to the poll once the contest has begun, but a comment is as good as a vote. Share the story with your friends, family and neighbors …
A lot happened in Marlborough this week, but some readers and residents still took the time to vote for their favorite local flower shop.  Edinboro Flower Shop & Greenhouse was the favorite, winning our poll with nearly double the votes of the nearest competitor.  A representative of the business was not available to speak as of this post, but we will get their reaction to the news as soon as possible.  The company's website says, "We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are …
Flowers can be an important purchase, whether it be for a special occasion or just to say I love you. Where do you go in Marlborough?  Edinboro Flower Shop & Greenhouse Countryside Florist Awesome Blossom The Floral Gallery Price Chopper Hannaford If we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add them immediately. Also, share the story with your friends, family and neighbors to help your favorite business get the win! If you own or represent one of these businesses, follow the above link and claim your listing. It's completely free, and it will help you …
Just about everyone loves a good cup of coffee, and Marlborough is fortunate to have many options when looking for that perfect brew including several well-known chains. But Marlborough decided to go local this week in the Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest.  The Coffee Loft on Lincoln Street drew the most votes for its organic and artisanal blends of coffee and tea. The business also recently started serving food.  "I think it is about the connection with the neighborhood and that we try to source everything locally," said owner Deborah Fairbanks. "Our commitment to organic coffees and …
Where is the best place to get a cup of coffee in Marlborough? There are several local businesses that do brisk business throughout the week.  What is your favorite option? Why do you love them so much? Is it: The Coffee Loft Starbucks Dunkins Jake's Honey Dew If we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add them immediately. Also, share the story with your friends, family and neighbors to help your favorite retailer get the win! If you own or represent one of these businesses, follow the above link and claim your listing. It's completely free, and it …
Sports Authority, inside the Solomon Pond Mall complex, came out the winner in this week's edition of Best of Patch Readers' Choice. We asked readers choose their favorite sporting goods retailer, and while the turnout was low, Sports Authority was the clear choice for those who voted.  A representative authorized to speak for the company was not available as of this post, but the company's Marlborough Patch listing described their services in detail. "The Sports Authority is the store for serious athletes and weekend warriors alike, offering a large selection of sports clothing and equipment…
When you shop for sporting goods you are looking for a place with great customer service and a knowledgable staff. So, where do you go when you are looking for the next best golf club, or when your son needs a glove for little league? Who gives the best service and has competitive prices?  J&J Sports EMS Sports Authority Olympia Sports Center Puckmasters The Finish Line Target If we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add them immediately. Also, share the story with your friends, family and neighbors to help your favorite retailer get the win! If you …
The accounting office of Sanchez & Santiago earned a dominant victory this week when Marlborough Patch asked readers to choose their favorite tax preparer in the Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest.  "We try to be a very personable company and keep in touch with our clients throughout the year," said Carol Sanchez. "We don't just say 'come see us once a year,' and people appreciate that." In a trade that sees many companies operate only on a seasonal basis, Sanchez & Santiago operate a full time business on Main Street in Marlborough, and have an office in Boston where they see clients by …
  This week, the Best of Patch: Readers' Choice contest is looking for the best tax preparer in town. Does your tax preparer always take you, even last minute? Do they save you prep time? Who is your go-to? Here are some of our favorite places, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments: Sanchez & Santiago H&R Block Brewitt  & Domke McCarthy Hargrave & Co Denise Cataldo CPA Robert Turner CPA Everett Financial Services Elder Gaffey & Paine Share the story with your friends, family and fellow patrons to help your favorite salon earn the win! If you own or …

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