Readers' Choice Results: J.P. Doyle's Wins Best Place to Spend St. Patrick's Day

just in time to make your plans for March 17:

it is, flush from their other , and perhaps weary from their long day in the hot sun serving bar and snacks in the parking lot along Sunday's parade route. 

Surprisingly, the parade itself came in a third place for this race, tied with going to mass and patronizing . The top votes went to J.P. with 44% (20 votes) and in second and always a tough contender with 33% (15 votes). 

One reader had this to say in praise of the pub, and correcting some myths (as used here) on green beer and corned beef:  

Brian Meaney wrote, "I would say J.P. Doyle's because their food is good on a regular basis. They are the only 'real' Irish bar around. I don't think Irish seek out green beer like you mentioned. Lol. I have been celebrating in the Bronx and Manhattan for 46 years and have never seen an emerald brew. Corned beef is an American dish and is almost unknown in Ireland. Irish people eat ham and cabbage. Either way, enjoy and Slainte!"

He'll have to take this up with the tomorrow at the Senior Center on Elm Street at noon. 

Enjoy your St. Patrick's Day however and wherever you spend it and stay tuned next week for "Best Place to Hike." Want to nominate a place first? Comment here. Poll opens Monday early a.m. and goes through Friday 9 a.m. with winner posted at noon.