Readers' Choice: Best Ice Cream Shop

We want to know: Who has the best ice cream in Skokie?

Yes, it’s a cliché to say we all scream for ice cream, but Patch readers clearly enjoy their frozen treats as the weather heats up, whether it’s ice cream, frozen yogurt or gelato. Here’s a roundup of readers’ favorite place to enjoy frozen goodness: A few things – If we missed one of your favorites, please let us know by posting a comment below. Voting begins today and ends at 9 a.m. Friday. See previous Readers’ Choice winners here

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Readers Choice: And the Best Mexican Restaurant is ..

We asked our readers: Who has the best Mexican food in Skokie. See who won here.

Downtown Skokie gets another win as Yolo restaurant was crowned this week's Reader's Choice winner. About 70 people voted and Yolo received 37 votes, or 53 percent. The next runner up was El Tipico Mexican Restaurant, which received 19 votes, or 27 percent.   Located at 5111 Brown St., the small, attractive space is tucked away on a side street just off of Lincoln near downtown Skokie. The dining room is refined yet casual; the tables are topped with cloth but the napkins are paper. Reservations aren't necessary, but you may want to consider them. This BYOB restaurant features only one disappointment, but it comes at the beginning and is over quickly. The chips are store bought and it's disappointingly obvious. Luckily, the salsa, with …

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Readers' Choice: Best Mexican Restaurant

For this week's Readers' Choice we want to know: Who has the best Mexican food in Skokie?

So where do you go in Skokie to satisfy your Mexican cuisine craving? We've put together the only two places we could find for this week's Readers' Choice, but if your favorite is not on the list, tell us in the comment section below. It must be a Skokie business. Voting starts today and ends on Friday at 9 a.m. To read our full rules, click the PDF image to the right. -- See previous Readers’ Choice winners here

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George Slefo

2:29 pm on Monday, May 14, 2012

Hi Christian - We're aware of Frontera, but only use locally owned businesses for our Readers' Choice. Mom and pop type store if you will. But yes, Frontera is pretty awesome, and if you'd like, you can read our review here: http://patch.com/A-kRXn Or, our interview with Rick Bayless (he was at Old Orchard) here: http://patch.com/A-3Sj Thanks for the comment!   more ›

Readers' Choice: And the Best Mother's Day Brunch is ...

We asked our readers: Where is the best place to take mom for a Mother's Day brunch in Skokie? See the results here.

While almost 30 people voted, it didn't stop our readers from picking Skokie's hottest restaurant, Libertad, as the best place to take mom for a Mother's Day Brunch this weekend.  Libertad received 11 votes, or 39 percent. The next runner up was Annie's Pancake House with seven, or 25 percent.  Read more: The Story Behind Skokie's Hottest Restaurant, Libertad Co-owner of Libertad, Armando Gonzalez, said he first came to America from Mexico with four quarters in his pocket. Now, he's looking to expand with business partner Marcos Riveria and open another restaurant in downtown Skokie. Some of the items served at Libertad this Mother's Day: French toast with habanero-butternut compote with roasted pineapple ice cream ($8); crab Benedict ($…

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Readers' Choice: One Day Left! Mother's Day Brunch

Who has the best Mother's Day Brunch in Skokie? Only one day of voting is left.

Readers' Choice: Best Mother's Day Brunch

We want to know: Where is the best place to have Mother's Day brunch in Skokie?

Mother’s Day is a week away and we know many of you are thinking about where to take your Mom for a special brunch. We came up with this list for best Mother’s Day brunch in Skokie. If we missed one of your favorites, please post a comment below. A few things – Voting starts today and ends on Friday, 9 a.m. For a complete list of rules, please see the PDF attached to the right. Read more: Iconic Downtown Diner Set to Close Shop Previous Readers' Choice Winners

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Readers' Choice: And the Best Breakfast is ...

This week's winner has a bittersweet victory as the best breakfast spot in Skokie.

Breakfast is reportedly the most important meal of the day, so why not get the best pastries, omelets and other sweet or savory dishes in town? This week, we asked you where your favorite breakfast place is. After more than 200 votes, the winner has a bittersweet victory in Pat’s Place. While the iconic downtown diner has been in business for several decades, they’ll be closing up shop come May 26. “I won’t be retiring anytime soon, I’m too young,” said owner Pat Bellos. “But we’re going to party all day come May 26. It’s going to be fun. To read our story about Pat’s Place future plans, click here. To read our review of Pat’s Place, click here. Like us on Facebook!

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Readers' Choice: Best Skokie Breakfast Spot

Where do you like to get your breakfast? And of all those restaurants which is your favorite?

Breakfast is reportedly the most important meal of the day, so why not get the best pastries, omelets and other sweet or savory dishes in town? This week, we ask you to vote for your favorite breakfast joint in Skokie.  Here are some of our favorite ones, but if we're leaving someone off the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add that business. (Small businesses only please) A few things - Voting starts today and ends on Friday, 11 a.m. For full details regarding how our winner is selected, click the PDF image to the right. Do you own one of these restaurants? Claim your listing!

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Readers' Choice: And the Best Sushi is ...

Find out who won this week's readers choice for best sushi restaurant in Skokie!

The restaurant with the best sushi in town was certainly a close one this week. With only 45 total votes, Hana Asian Bistro came out on top, with 30 votes or 66 percent. The runner up and only other nominee was Makisu Sushi Lounge and Grill. "The best part about Hana Asian Bistro may be its prices. There are far better options for Chinese food and sushi in the area if you’re willing to pay a premium, but diners on a budget can head to Hana for solid fare," said our food critic of Hana Asian Bistro. "Located in the Skokie Fashion Square shopping center, the restaurant at 9434 Skokie Blvd. has lovely décor with mellow illumination provided by hanging lamps and lights embedded in wooden pillars," she added. "The dining room features plush …

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Only One Day Left! Who Has the Best Sushi?

Who has the best sushi in town? That's what we want to know. Voting ends tomorrow and we currently have a tie for the winner!