Over the summer, readers were asked to vote for their favorites in the Emmaus area in a variety of categories. We've tallied the poll votes and now it's time to announce the winners of the 2012 Readers Choice poll:  Best Pizza: Winner: Joe's Pizza (Emmaus) Best Burger: A tie between Creamery on Main and The Burgery Company Best Bar/Pub: A tie between Lee Gribben's and Armetta's  Best Frozen Treat: The Creamery on Main Best Hot Dog Place: Yocco's Best Steakhouse: No winner Best Grocery Store: Redner's Market Best Kids' Menu: The Trivet Best Place for Lunch with Friends: The Superior Restaurant…

Patch is compiling the best of Emmaus Patch. Tell us where you love to shop, eat, take your kids, which services you can’t live without. WE WANT TO KNOW, and so do your neighbors! Nominate your favorites by July 9! Click the links below for each category to nominate your choice, or visit the Readers’ Choice page. Because this is a contest, you’ll need to create a Patch login to nominate and vote! Food & Drink Kids/Family Best Pizza Best Daycare Best Burger Best Place To Bike Best Bar/Pub Best Kids Haircut Best Frozen Treat Best Place To Buy Jewelry Best Hot Dog Best Bargain Shopping Best …

We love our pets. And we spend lots of money on their toys, food and even clothes. Where’s the best place for pet supplies in the East Penn area? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

From fixes, tune ups to state inspections, cars need a lot of work. Where’s the best place to get your car fixed in the East Penn area? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

There’s nothing better than a great hamburger, and we want to know where to get the best. Where's the best place for a burger in the East Penn area? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Sometimes kids just get tired of chicken fingers. Where do you take the kids for a great children’s menu? Fast food or sit down restaurant … tell us what’s the best for managing your meals out with kids. The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

What’s your favorite comfort food and where do you get? Beyond your mom’s kitchen, where do you get your favorite comfort food in the East Penn area? Mashed potatoes and gravy, mac & cheese, pierogis … what gives you comfort from the kitchen? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

In the old days, a trip to the spa lasted a week or more. But in our hurry-up times, we don’t have that luxury…thus, the day spa. Of course, most of us don’t have all day either, but maybe time for a massage. When you need a little rest and relaxation, where do you go for a massage or pampering at the spa? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Eating lunch out has become so popular, we’ve turned “lunch” into a verb. If you’re not “lunching,” you better start soon. Where’s your favorite place to lunch with friends in the East Penn area? Casual or fancy; fast or in between … tell us your preferences. The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to increase a home’s curb appeal. Who do you turn to do the job? Who is the best painter in the East Penn area? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Summer is the time we throw open the windows and crave fresh air. It’s also a great time to eat al fresco. Where’s your favorite place for outdoor dining in the East Penn area? Which place has the best combination of ambiance, fresh air and food? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements … there’s always an occasion for jewelry? Where’s the best place in the East Penn area to buy jewelry? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Whether you have a plot of earth, or a pot of it, when it comes planting time, where do you get the plants? Which is the best nursery or garden center in the East Penn area? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

These days, some grocery stores are more like lifestyle centers. Which do you prefer, the basic supermarket or the ones with all the bells and whistles? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

When your kids are getting shaggy, where do you take them for a haircut? Where’s the best place in the East Penn area to take children for a haircut? What makes it the best? Style, price, service? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Pizza is the American go-to food, and we want to know where you get your favorite slice. Where's the best place for pizza in the East Penn area? Thin crust, thick, traditional or with pineapples on top, what is it that makes a great pizza? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Your children are precious, and you want the best for them. So how do you choose a doctor? Who is the best pediatrician in the East Penn area? Who do you trust to care for your children, and why? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Brush after every meal, and visit your dentist. Tell us who is the best dentist in the East Penn area? Who would you recommend to friends? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

On two wheels or on training wheels, going for a bike ride is a great activity on your own or with family and one that you can trust. But where to go? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.

Unless you stuff it in a mattress, you got to put that money somewhere. Which is the best bank in the East Penn area? The nomination period is over. Now, vote for your favorite spot in the Readers’ Choice poll below—help us determine the local favorite. Voting begins July 23 and ends Aug. 17. The winner is determined solely by poll votes.  Remember to vote for your favorites in all the categories.