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Munch Madness: Who Are You Sending to the Sweet 16?

You've heard of March Madness. This is Munch Madness—Patch's attempt to find the best restaurant in St. Charles County.

With all votes accounted for, Patch's first-ever St. Charles County Munch Madness tournament kicks into high-gear with the opening of the second round today!

Munch Madness runs along the same lines as the much-hyped college basketball tournament, except it uses St. Charles County restaurants instead of college basketball squads. 

That's right, 64 restaurants all vying for top status in the county. All matchups were found by creating a randomized list via random.org.

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How do they advance, you ask? It all depends on your vote—on the site, our Facebook page and Twitter feed! To learn more about the tournament .

Here are some basic rules and regulations:

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  • Restaurants will advance based on the number of votes they get on each Patch's website and their Facebook and Twitter accounts. The restaurant with the most votes at the end of the matchup will advance.
  • Readers can vote by leaving a comment on the posted article for a given matchup. Twitter followers can vote by tagging a Patch's Twitter handle and adding their vote. And Facebook fans can vote by leaving a comment on the Facebook status that coordinates with the given matchup. 
  • One vote per user, Twitter follower and Facebook fan. If you follow us on all three platforms like you should, that's three votes!
  • Voting periods will be as long as the round in which you are voting.

Here are today's matchups:

Second Round Munch Madness (St. Charles)

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Jodi Devonshire and Tony Caruso opened the 2nd Street Bike Stop Cafe in the summer of 2010. The pair had always been into biking and wanted to create a bicycle-friendly place for the community. The store offers bike tune-ups, new and used bike sales and custom bike builds. Its location off of the Katy Trail makes it convenient for riders. In addition, the owners organize regular group rides throughout the year and try to bring more people into the sport. The Cafe offers sandwiches, wraps, coffee and breakfast items that are served all day. Live music is also offered. For more information on 2nd Street Bike Stop, check them out in our directory or leave them a review by clicking . 

Llywelyn's Pub is an Irish pub and restaurant located in St. Charles. The restaurant features an array of lunch and dinner options, including salads, sandwiches and burgers. The restaurant also features a family-friendly kids menu. Llywelyn's has a full bar and beer menu. For more information on Llywelyn's, check them out in our directory or leave them a review by clicking . 

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Second Round Munch Madness (St. Peters)

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Saint Charles Coffee House has been at this location for seven years and offers a wide selection of gourmet coffee and brewed tea. The Coffee House has a warm, comfortable tone with a fireplace and TV. There is a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu available and Saint Charles offers live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. There is also open mic night on Tuesday and Thursday. For more information on St. Charles Coffee House, check them out in our directory or leave them a review by clicking . 

: Main Street Diner is a family-style diner that serves breakfast and lunch. The menu includes appetizers, burgers, wraps and BBQ. The diner can be rented for private parties and a catering menu is available. For more information on Main Street Diner, check them out in our directory or leave them a review by clicking . 

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Second Round Munch Madness (O'Fallon)

B. Hall's Family Grill vs. 

B. Hall's Family GrillAs winner of O'Fallon Patch's chicken wing challenge, B. Hall's has been serving great food and fun atmosphere for more than a decade. Located at the intersection of Highway K and O'Fallon Road, B. Hall's is a great place to hang out with friends, grab a quick dinner or lunch, or grab a few drinks after work. For more information on K Pub and Grill, check them out in our directory or leave a review by clicking HERE

Heaven Scent Bakery started in 1995 as donut shop and it has grown into a full dessert restaurant. The menu includes desserts like gooey butter cake, cinnamon rolls and many other sweets. It carries a variety of specialty coffees and assorted fountain drinks. It also makes specialty desserts of almost any kind and for almost any occasion. Specialty items include wedding cakes, graduation cupcakes and holiday treats. For more information on Heaven Scent, check them out in our directory or leave a review by clicking . 

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Second Round Munch Madness (Wentzville/Lake Saint Louis)

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Donatelli's Bistro was established in 2006 and offers Italian cuisine in an intimate but lively setting. Donatelli's boasts casual fine dining, patio seating and a wine bar that will open in October 2010. Donatelli's also provides live music. For more information on Donatelli's, check them out in our directory or leave a review by clicking . 

West Allen Grill has been in business at this location for 15 years.  It's a quaint neighborhood gathering place, in a historical building in downtown Wentzville. Barbecue ribs and steaks are the specialties of the house. The owner, Dean Laughlin, is a resident and a Wentzville high school graduate. He is loyal to the local charities and believes in helping out the schools in the area. For more information on West Allen Grill, check them out in our directory by clicking . 

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