The nomination period closed on Monday, July 9 at 11:59 EST. Thanks for sending us your choices. On July 23, come back to vote on which nominee is the best. 

If it's near and dear to your heart, Caldwells Patch wants to know — tell us about the area's best French fries.

Nominate your favorite place in the comments below. Once you do, Patch will officially add them to the running for best of the best — and later this summer, they may beat out the competition to become the number one Readers' Choice.

We will take nominations through July 9; voting begins July 23.