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VOTE: 2012 Readers' Choice Poll

Tell us which local businesses are your favorites.

  • July 1, 2012
 

Favorite fries? Greatest gift shop? Top doc?

Make your picks in the 2012 Readers' Choice Poll below. There are a total of 25 categories to weigh in on—from food and drink to those valuable services we can't live without, like mechanics, dentists and dry cleaners.

Voting runs from July 23 through August 17. We'll announce the winners on August 23.

Caldwells Patch 2012 
Readers' Choice Poll

  • What is the best bakery/dessert place?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Calandra's (Caldwell)
        92 (63%)
    • Edlyn Sweets (Caldwell)
        28 (19%)
    • Rockn' Joe (Caldwell)
        13 (8%)
    • Rose Mediterranean (Caldwell)
        12 (8%)
    Total votes: 145

  • What is the best place for Chinese food?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Asian Delite (West Caldwell)
        28 (52%)
    • China House (Caldwell)
        8 (15%)
    • Hong Kong (Caldwell)
        10 (18%)
    • Spring Garden (Caldwell)
        7 (13%)
    Total votes: 53

  • Who has the best coffee?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Dunkin Donuts (Caldwell)
        15 (20%)
    • Dunkin Donuts (West Caldwell)
        15 (20%)
    • Rockn' Joe (Caldwell)
        30 (40%)
    • Rose Mediterranean (Caldwell)
        3 (4%)
    • Starbucks (West Caldwell)
        11 (14%)
    Total votes: 74

  • What is the best bar/pub?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Calandra's (Caldwell)
        11 (12%)
    • Cleveland's Tap Room (West Caldwell)
        7 (8%)
    • Cloverleaf Tavern (Caldwell)
        58 (68%)
    • Ringside Pub (Caldwell)
        9 (10%)
    Total votes: 85

  • Who makes the best fries?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Caldwell Diner (Caldwell)
        5 (10%)
    • Cloverleaf Tavern (Caldwell)
        23 (46%)
    • Five Guys Burgers and Fries (West Caldwell)
        14 (28%)
    • Rose Mediterranean (Caldwell)
        4 (8%)
    • Train Diner (West Caldwell)
        3 (6%)
    Total votes: 49

  • What is your favorite diner?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Caldwell Diner (Caldwell)
        27 (49%)
    • Original Pancake House (West Caldwell)
        13 (23%)
    • Train Diner (West Caldwell)
        15 (27%)
    Total votes: 55

  • What is the most romantic restaurant?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Casa Filippo (Caldwell)
        11 (31%)
    • Luce (Caldwell)
        0 (0%)
    • PF Market (West Caldwell)
        0 (0%)
    • Rose Mediterranean (Caldwell)
        8 (22%)
    • Stephanie's (Caldwell)
        15 (42%)
    • Sofia's (North Caldwell)
        1 (2%)
    Total votes: 35

  • Where can you get the best chicken/barbecue?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Cloverleaf Tavern (Caldwell)
        13 (30%)
    • EuroGrill (Caldwell)
        10 (23%)
    • Hog Wild (Caldwell)
        20 (46%)
    Total votes: 43

  • Who makes the best burger?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Caldwell Diner (Caldwell)
        4 (6%)
    • Cloverleaf Tavern (Caldwell)
        34 (51%)
    • Five Guys Burgers and Fries (West Caldwell)
        14 (21%)
    • Hog Wild (Caldwell)
        9 (13%)
    • Rose Mediterranean (Caldwell)
        1 (1%)
    • Train Diner (West Caldwell)
        4 (6%)
    Total votes: 66

  • Where is the best dry cleaners?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Caldwell Cleaners (Caldwell)
        10 (32%)
    • Classic Dry Cleaners (West Caldwell)
        4 (12%)
    • Essex Fells Cleaners (North Caldwell)
        2 (6%)
    • Smile Cleaners (West Caldwell)
        3 (9%)
    • Smine Cleaner (Caldwell)
        3 (9%)
    • Sparkle Cleaners (West Caldwell)
        2 (6%)
    • U.S. Cleaners (Caldwell)
        7 (22%)
    Total votes: 31

  • Who is your favorite barber?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Angelo's (Caldwell)
        22 (27%)
    • Caldwell Barber Shop (Caldwell)
        2 (2%)
    • Central Barbers (Caldwell)
        7 (8%)
    • Classic Men's Hair Salon (West Caldwell)
        2 (2%)
    • Franco's Barber Shop (Caldwell)
        3 (3%)
    • Kids Hair Salon (Caldwell)
        26 (32%)
    • Leonard's (Caldwell)
        17 (21%)
    Total votes: 79

  • What is your favorite nail salon?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Art Nails (Caldwell)
        5 (13%)
    • The Beauty Source (Caldwell)
        1 (2%)
    • Coach Nails (Caldwell)
        6 (16%)
    • Jessie Nails (Caldwell)
        3 (8%)
    • Kim's Nails (Caldwell)
        6 (16%)
    • Nails Galleria (Caldwell)
        0 (0%)
    • Soho Nails (Caldwell)
        9 (25%)
    • Soho Nails (West Caldwell)
        2 (5%)
    • Village Nails (West Caldwell)
        4 (11%)
    Total votes: 36

  • Who is the best mechanic?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Caldwell Station (Caldwell)
        3 (9%)
    • Caldwell Tire (Caldwell)
        10 (32%)
    • C & G Auto Tech (Caldwell)
        1 (3%)
    • Firestone (West Caldwell)
        2 (6%)
    • ImporTech (Caldwell)
        3 (9%)
    • Jack's Auto Barn (Caldwell)
        2 (6%)
    • Lew's Foreign Auto Garage (Caldwell)
        2 (6%)
    • M & B Auto Service (Caldwell)
        1 (3%)
    • Midas Auto Service Experts (West Caldwell)
        1 (3%)
    • Peeler's Auto Repair (Caldwell)
        1 (3%)
    • Precision Motors (Caldwell)
        2 (6%)
    • STS Tire & Auto (North Caldwell)
        1 (3%)
    • West Essex Sunoco (West Caldwell)
        2 (6%)
    Total votes: 31

  • What is the best car wash?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Caldwell Car Wash
        20 (48%)
    • West Caldwell Car Wash
        21 (51%)
    Total votes: 41

  • Who is your favorite bartender?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Dana Russo (Cloverleaf)
        20 (10%)
    • Matt Cheringal (Cloverleaf)
        10 (5%)
    • Greg Matthews (Cloverleaf)
        82 (43%)
    • Carol (Ringside Pub)
        64 (33%)
    • Dominic (Ringside Pub)
        14 (7%)
    Total votes: 190

  • What is the best nursery school?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Bright Start Early Learning Center (West Caldwell)
        7 (18%)
    • Congregation Agudath Israel Nursery School (Caldwell)
        6 (15%)
    • First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell Pre-School (Caldwell)
        7 (18%)
    • A Pleasant Day (Caldwell)
        5 (13%)
    • St. Peter's (Essex Fells)
        13 (34%)
    Total votes: 38

  • What is the best gym?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Caldwell Community Center (Caldwell)
        8 (34%)
    • Evolution Health & Fitness (Caldwell)
        2 (8%)
    • New York Sports Club (West Caldwell)
        5 (21%)
    • Sky Club Fitness (West Caldwell)
        8 (34%)
    Total votes: 23

  • What is your favorite supermarket?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Jack's Foodtown (Caldwell)
        14 (24%)
    • ShopRite (West Caldwell)
        27 (47%)
    • Super Stop & Shop (West Caldwell)
        16 (28%)
    Total votes: 57

  • What is your favorite hair salon?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Hair Stop (West Caldwell)
        2 (8%)
    • Hair Effects (Caldwell)
        0 (0%)
    • Salon Mosaic (North Caldwell)
        3 (13%)
    • Hair Designs by Flora (Caldwell)
        1 (4%)
    • Elite Hair Team (Caldwell)
        2 (8%)
    • Amici (Caldwell)
        0 (0%)
    • Henri Le Salon (Caldwell)
        0 (0%)
    • Glow (Caldwell)
        1 (4%)
    • The Beauty Source (Caldwell)
        2 (8%)
    • Panico (West Caldwell)
        0 (0%)
    • Aura Salon (Caldwell)
        3 (13%)
    • Allure (West Caldwell)
        1 (4%)
    • Gallery (Caldwell)
        3 (13%)
    • David Chad (Caldwell)
        5 (21%)
    Total votes: 23

  • Who is the best veterinarian?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Danci Mock (West Caldwell)
        0 (0%)
    • Michelle Lee (West Caldwell)
        2 (8%)
    • Rebecca Scelba (West Caldwell)
        1 (4%)
    • Veterinary Medical Center of Caldwell (Caldwell)
        20 (83%)
    • West Caldwell Animal Hospital (West Caldwell)
        1 (4%)
    Total votes: 24

  • Who is the best dentist?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Alfred P. Josephsen, D.M.D.
        2 (5%)
    • Amer Azizogl, D.D.S.
        0 (0%)
    • Anna M. Chin, D.D.S.
        1 (2%)
    • Arthur E. Halprin, D.D.S.
        0 (0%)
    • Bernard Kruger, D.M.D.
        2 (5%)
    • Caldwell Dental Associates
        0 (0%)
    • Christopher Jones, D.D.S. and Alan Sacks, D.D.S.
        2 (5%)
    • Cyrus Amato, D.D.S.
        0 (0%)
    • Denise Kitay, D.D.S.
        2 (5%)
    • Donna Carroccia, D.D.S.
        0 (0%)
    • Edward E. Baker, D.D.S.
        3 (8%)
    • Edward Sanossian, D.D.S.
        0 (0%)
    • Gallant Dental Care
        1 (2%)
    • Gary Green, D.M.D.
        1 (2%)
    • Gary Vitale, D.M.D.
        3 (8%)
    • James A. Schenkel, D.D.S.
        1 (2%)
    • Jason D. Rothenberg, D.M.D.
        1 (2%)
    • Jay Weiss, D.M.D.
        0 (0%)
    • JJ Stenz
        4 (11%)
    • John D. Reichard, D.D.S.
        0 (0%)
    • John M. Holda, D.D.S.
        1 (2%)
    • Joseph M. Dalbon, D.M.D.
        1 (2%)
    • Leo Wieder, D.M.D.
        0 (0%)
    • Lester C. Abrevaya, D.D.S.
        1 (2%)
    • Michael Elassar, D.M.D.
        0 (0%)
    • Michael Pallante, D.M.D.
        0 (0%)
    • Michael Volpe, D.M.D.
        3 (8%)
    • Quality Dental Associates of Caldwell
        0 (0%)
    • R. Armento, D.D.S.
        0 (0%)
    • Richard B. Kapla, D.D.S.
        0 (0%)
    • Richard Cooper, D.M.D.
        0 (0%)
    • Stacy Oberfield, D.D.S.
        1 (2%)
    • Stephen F. Bauer, D.M.D.
        2 (5%)
    • Steven I. Arkoff, D.D.S.
        1 (2%)
    • Steven R. Scrivo, D.M.D.
        0 (0%)
    • Thomas Butler, D.M.D.
        0 (0%)
    • Thomas Masella, D.M.D.
        2 (5%)
    • West Essex Dental Group, PA
        1 (2%)
    Total votes: 36

  • Who makes the best sandwich?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • AJ's Lunch Box (West Caldwell)
        2 (6%)
    • Calandra's (Caldwell)
        6 (19%)
    • Cloverleaf Tavern (Caldwell)
        2 (6%)
    • Hog Wild BBQ (Caldwell)
        1 (3%)
    • Lou's Hot Bagels (Caldwell)
        3 (9%)
    • Nicco's (Caldwell)
        10 (32%)
    • Rose Mediterranean (Caldwell)
        2 (6%)
    • Sam's Bagel & Deli (West Caldwell)
        5 (16%)
    Total votes: 31

  • Who is the best pediatrician?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Arthur S. Butensky, M.D. (West Caldwell)
        3 (15%)
    • Arthur J. Delorenzo, M.D. (West Caldwell)
        14 (73%)
    • Martin E. Ganek, M.D. (West Caldwell)
        2 (10%)
    Total votes: 19
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THE RINGSIDE PUB

9:54 pm on Tuesday, August 7, 2012

RINGSIDE PUB BEST CHEESESTEAK AROUND

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Jeannie

3:21 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

Greg Matthews is by far the BEST!!!! bartender ever!! He's so sweet and he always gets everything right - makes the best drinks!!! And is the nicest guy to talk to!
Jeannie

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tony luansing

5:02 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2012

carol from ringside is the best bartender

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TINA

6:32 pm on Tuesday, August 28, 2012

RINGSIDE PUB SPORTS BAR AND GRILL .....BEST BAR.... LOVE WATCHING THE FOOTBALL GAMES THERE THEY HAVE THE BEST SET UP TO WATCH ALL THE GAMES

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