Congratulations to La Bove Grande in Lakehurst for receiving the most votes in our Readers' Choice poll for favorite Mother's Day dining spot. Thank you to all who participated in this Manchester Patch poll. We hope you enjoy the day, no matter which local restaurant earns your business for the May 13 celebration. Editor's Note: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. Official rules for the …

Readers have spoken and K & R Tax and Financial Service Inc. in Whiting has been voted the best place to get taxes done locally. Congratulations! Not far behind in our Readers' Choice poll is Manchester Accounting Services, also located in Whiting. To the readers, thank you for participating and showing support for local business. We hope you'll vote again when our new topic is announced on Monday morning.  Editor's Note: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and …

Great Wok in Lakehurst has been voted as the Manchester Patch Readers' Choice pick for ethnic food, taking 50 percent of the vote. Congratulations!  Be sure to check back Monday morning for a new poll topic! The voting goes until 9 a.m. Friday with the winner being announced at noon so there is plenty of time to cast your vote for where you and your friends and neighbors can go to celebrate the end of a long week. A tie will be decided by which place has the most positive comments and reviews on their Patch Places page.  Editor's Note: Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole …

The votes are in and Donovan's has been selected as the readers' choice spot to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year.  Donovan's was in a neck-and-neck race with the Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Department's annual dinner. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who voted! Honorable mentions go to the Pine Lake Park Taxpayers' Improvement Association, Three B's and Charlie's Pizza. Whether you were born Irish or not, St. Patrick's Day is the one day of the year when everyone shows their green streak. Whether that means going to your favorite bar for a pint or finding that perfect order of corned …

Update: The votes are in and locals have selected Lake Horicon Park in Lakehurst as their favorite outdoor spot. Harry Wright Lake in Whiting came in a close second. Thanks for voting and look for our next poll starting on Monday! With spring just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about heading outside. Fortunately, Manchester and Lakehurst have plenty of great places enjoy the fresh air.  Whether you're playing sports, looking for a scenic spot to take a walk or a quiet space for reflection, chances are there's a place in Manchester or Lakehurst for that. As we did last week …

With so many great Italian restaurants in Manchester and Lakehurst, picking the best is no easy task.  In our week-long Patch poll, Rocco G's Italian Kitchen in Manchester came out on top with 39 percent of the vote. Luigi's Pizza in Lakehurst took the second spot with 22 percent of votes, followed by Lakehurst's La Gondola with 18 percent. Congrats! Luigi's receives a special mention for having the most outspoken loyal patrons, many of whom left complimentary remarks about the Lakehurst dining staple in the comments section. As locals, we encourage you to check out all of the local dining …