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Friday, January 20, 2012

Chowdown Showdown

The Best Place to Get a Breakfast Sandwich in St. Charles County is ...

Lady Di's Diner in St. Charles has come out on top in our latest Chowdown Showdown.

The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our breakfast sandwich challenge.  After all the nominees and the voting, Lady Di's Diner in St. Charles has come out on top.  In an extremely close vote, Lady Di's Diner in St. Charles picked up one more vote than second-place Schnucks to claim the victory.  Here's how the voting broke down.  Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated.  Disagree with the votes? Got something to say about the winner? Let us know below.  Check back on Monday for next week's Chowdown Showdown!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Chowdown Showdown

Poll: Time to Pick the Best Breakfast Sandwich Spot in St. Charles County

Vote for your favorite breakfast sandwich spot among this week's Chowdown Showdown finalists in the poll below.

On this weeks edition of the Chowdown Showdown we asked everyone to pick their favorite place to grab a breakfast sandwich. We asked, and you answered. We got a few responses, but you job is not done. We've narrowed down the field and now it's time to vote.   And the nominees are ... You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below.  Voting will continue through 5 p.m Thursday. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as this week's Chowdown Showdown Champion for having the best donuts in the county. After you've voted, be sure to tell us in the comments' section below why your favorite is the best. And if you think we missed a great place to get chocolate in this …

Monday, January 16, 2012

Chowdown Showdown

Where's the Best Place for a Breakfast Sandwich in St. Charles County?

The St. Charles County "Patch" sites want you to vote for who you think has the best breakfast sandwiches in town by commenting below.

Welcome to another exciting edition of the "Chowdown Showdown"—a column aimed at finding the best foodie finds in St. Charles County. If you don't know the drill by now, allow me to fill you in. The weekly Chowdown Showdown is meant to be a way for readers to pick and vote on their favorite places to get certain entrees in St. Charles County. Each week, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place to get a cup of coffee or a burger or breakfast.  This week we're thinking breakfast and, more importantly, breakfast sandwiches. We want to know: Where is the best place in St. Charles County to get a nice breakfast sandwich? Nominate can let us know your favorite spot by commenting below. You will be able to submit your nominee through 5 p.m…

Monday, December 26, 2011

Chowdown Showdown

Where's the Best Place For Appetizers in St. Charles County?

The St. Charles County Patch sites want you to vote by commenting below.

Welcome to "Chowdown Showdown"—a column aimed at finding the best foodie finds in St. Charles County. The weekly Chowdown Showdown is meant to be a way for readers to pick and vote on their favorite places to get certain entrees in St. Charles County. Each week, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place to get a cup of coffee or a burger or breakfast.  This week, we have New Year's Eve plans and dinner reservations on the brain and we want to know: Where is the best place in St. Charles County to get appetizers? You can let us know your favorite spot by commenting below. You will be able to submit your vote through 5 p.m. Tuesday.  From there, we will take the top three finalists and post them in an article first thing Wednesday …

Jim Frain

2:56 pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2011

I'd match up the appetizers at McGurk's in O'Fallon with any restaurant in the area...going there to have some tonight!   more ›

Friday, December 23, 2011

Chowdown Showdown

The Place With the Best Doughnuts in St. Charles County is ...

Heaven Scent Bakery in O'Fallon wins our Chowdown Showdown this week.

The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our doughnut challenge.  After all the nominees and the voting Heaven Scent Bakery in O'Fallon has come out on top.  Patch user Jim Frain gave Heaven Scent a hearty endorsement saying: "No one in Missouri can compare to the doughnuts at Heaven Scent!!" Fellow users agreed. While not a runaway winner, Heaven Scent racked up the most votes and coasted to victory.  Here's how the voting broke down.  Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated.  Disagree with the votes? Got something to say about the winner? Let us know below.  Check back on Monday for next week's Chowdown Showdown!

Rich Pope

8:48 pm on Saturday, December 24, 2011

I'm glad the Patch made it to where there was only one vote per person. No more 500 votes by one person for a steak house again!   more ›

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Chowdown Showdown

Poll: Time to Pick The Best Doughnut Spot in St. Charles County

Vote for your favorite doughnut spot among this week's Chowdown Showdown finalists in the poll below.

On this weeks edition of the Chowdown Showdown we asked everyone to pick their favorite doughnut spot. We asked, and you answered. Doughnuts brought out a crowd of supporters, but you job is not done. We've narrowed down the field and now it's time to vote.   And the nominees are ... You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below.  Voting will continue through 5 p.m Thursday. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as this week's Chowdown Showdown Champion for having the best donuts in the county. After you've voted, be sure to tell us in the comments' section below why your favorite is the best. And if you think we missed a great place to get chocolate in this …

Donut Dude

8:48 pm on Sunday, January 1, 2012

25 Votes from the customers at Wentzville Donut Cafe. We took a vote Sunday morning. Need documentation?? lol   more ›

Monday, December 19, 2011

Chowdown Showdown

Where's the Best Place for Doughnuts in St. Charles County?

The St. Charles County Patch sites want you to vote for your favorite doughnut stop by commenting below.

Welcome to "Chowdown Showdown"—a column aimed at finding the best foodie finds in St. Charles County. The weekly Chowdown Showdown is meant to be a way for readers to pick and vote on their favorite places to get certain entrees in St. Charles County. Each week, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place to get a cup of coffee or a burger or breakfast.  This week we're channeling in inner Homer Simpson and thinking about sweet, sweet donuts. We want to know: Where is the best place in St. Charles County to get doughnuts? You can let us know your favorite spot by commenting below. You will be able to submit your vote through 5 p.m. Tuesday.  From there, we will take the top three finalists and post them in an article first thing …

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