Readers' Choice: Back and Better Than Ever

Did you miss us?

We hope so.

After a few weeks off, we're relaunching our 2012 Readers' Choice program today, with 30 additional categories and even more ways for you to take part.

For the next two weeks, we're asking you to nominate your favorites in the 30 categories you see below. And then, starting in late July, we'll ask you to decide the winners in each of the categories and we will make the big reveal in August.

Here are links to all of our great 2012 Readers' Choice categories:

ARTS & LEISURE

Hike or Bike

Gym or Fitness Center

Dance Studio

SHOPPING

Local Shop

Children's Clothing

COMMUNITY

Wedding Venue

Neighborhood

FOOD & DRINK

Wings

Burger

Pizza

Italian

Sushi

Steak

Cheap Eats

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant

Mexican

Outdoor Dining

Fresh Shrimp

Local Bar

Frozen Treats

Produce Stand or Farmer's Market

SERVICES

Mechanic

Preschool

Hair Salon

Nail Salon

Please nominate your favorites for these locations, businesses, shops and stores in your Patch community. You can nominate as many as you'd like, but leave a single comment for each nomination so we don't lose track, please.

Please see the attached rules.