UPDATE: Villa Bella Wins 'Best Italian Restaurant in Burke' Poll

Rafagino Italian Restaurant comes in second; Spartan's Family Restaurant takes third-place spot.

UPDATE: Congratulations to Villa Bella for winning the Best of Burke Patch poll this week in the "Best Italian Restaurant" category! Voting by Patch readers began on Monday and 'Bella' saw 73 votes or 56 percent of the vote by the time the poll closed Friday at 9 a.m. Patch readers also voted for runner-up Rafagino Italian Restaurant and Spartan's Family Restaurant. The winner will get a framed "Best of Burke" certificate from Patch, plus bragging rights. Stay tuned for our next "Best of" poll coming up Monday—"Best Store for Children's Gifts." Voting will begin at 5 a.m.  --- Have a great restaurant to recommend for authentic pasta and tiramisu? Patch wants you to pick your favorite Italian restaurant in Burke. You have until Friday at 9 …

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UPDATE: Union First Market Bank Wins 'Best Burke Bank' Poll

Navy Federal Credit Union and PNC Bank take second and third place in poll.

UPDATE: Congratulations to Union First Market Bank, for winning the Best of Burke Patch poll this week in the "Best Bank" category! Voting by Patch readers began on Monday and Union First Market Bank saw 49 votes by the time the poll closed Friday at 9 a.m. Navy Federal Credit Union and PNC Bank came in second and third in the poll. The winner will get a framed "Best of Burke" certificate from Patch, plus bragging rights. Stay tuned for our next "Best of" poll coming up Monday—voting will begin at 5 a.m. in a new category. --- What do you look for in a bank? Knowledgeable employees, customer service, convenient location, extended hours, competitive rates, community service? Patch wants you to pick your favorite bank in Burke. You have …

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Best of Burke: Favorite Coffee Shop

Voting continues through Friday at 9 a.m.!

Now that it's actually beginning to feel like winter, where's the best spot in town to grab a hot cup of coffee? Patch wants you to pick your favorite coffee shop in Burke. You have until Friday at 9 a.m. to vote. Which one is your favorite?  Starbucks (5749 Burke Centre Parkway) Starbucks (6003 Burke Centre Parkway) Vote for your favorite coffee shop in the poll below and don't forget to click on the links above and rate the shops on their Patch directory listing. You can even leave a review. Tell us why it's your favorite coffee shop: Outstanding coffee, quick lines, friendly service, nice ambiance, useful use of social media, easy parking? Let other readers know the inside scoop. What will the winner get? Bragging rights! They'll be …

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Best of Burke: Favorite Flower Shop

Vote for your favorite florist until 9 a.m. Friday; winner announced Friday afternoon

Update: Voting ends at 9 a.m. today (Friday)! --- With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Patch wants you to pick your favorite flower shop in the Burke area. You have until Friday at 9 a.m. to vote, and we'll announce the winner Friday afternoon. Which is your favorite?  Vote for your favorite flower shop in the poll below and don't forget to click on the links above and rate the store on the store's listing. You can even leave a review. Tell us why it's your favorite flower shop: Outstanding flowers, on-time delivery, friendly service, beautiful store, useful use of social media, easy parking? Let other readers know the inside scoop. What will the winner get? Bragging rights! They'll be able to tell everyone they were voted a "Best …

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Who's the Best of Burke?

We're launching a new series on Monday!

Who has the best cup of coffee? Who makes the best pizza? Which park is the best in town? Starting Monday, Burke Patch will run a new series called "Best of Burke." Here's how it will work: On Monday morning, we'll name the category (next week, it will be flower shops) and list choices for you to vote on. You'll be able to vote until Friday at 9 a.m. We'll reveal the winner Friday afternoon. But, we need your help! We're looking for local businesses to feature in these upcoming categories: If you have a suggestion for a business to nominate in these categories, tell us in the "Comments" box below. What will the winner get? Bragging rights! You'll be able to tell all your friends, neighbors and customers that you were voted a "Best of" in …

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Susan Larson

7:42 am on Monday, February 6, 2012

Thanks for sharing, Lofty. You have the opportunity to vote for Burke Nursery by adding it in the comments section of this week's contest "Best of Burke: Favorite Flower Shop" http://patch.com/A-qCvH   more ›