Readers' Choice

Who's in the Lead for Best Burger: Polls Close Tomorrow — Friday, May 18

Voters have weighed in all week long but there's still time to vote. Read on to see which Middlebury and Woodbury restaurants are in the lead.

  Pies & Pints in Middlebury and Woodbury's newest restaurant, Bilda Burger & More, are in the lead for best burger as of Thursday afternoon. Polls close at 9 a.m. Friday, May 18, and the winners are announced on Friday at noon. In its purest form, it's just a beef patty on a bun. But today's burgers are much more complex, with toppings that range from the classic lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup and mustard to items that include everything from bacon, mushrooms, jalapenos, avocado, chili or a fried egg. You can even get a burger made from turkey meat, bison or vegetables. When it comes down to it, you can put just about anything on a burger. And there are some great restaurants serving some incredible burgers right here in Middlebury and…

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Wine of the Week Wednesday

Wine of the Week Wednesday: Gai'a 14-18h Rosé

With the start of summer upon us, this Greek wine is perfect for warmer weather.

  Memorial Day weekend is coming up fast, also known as the unofficial start of summer. Bill Blore of Nutmeg Wine and Spirit Shoppe picked a warm weather warm to help Patch readers kick off the summer season: Gai'a 14-18h Rosé. The Gai'a website describes the wine and suggests some food pairings: A particularly attractive deep rosé color, a fruity aroma with strong hints of cherry and gooseberry, typical of Agiorgitiko, and light, refreshing flavours characterize the wine. Enjoy it with salt-baked foods, white meat, pizza without garlic and cold plates. It is particularly charming when combined with Chinese and Southeast Asian dishes. Food Pairings   View past wine recommendations on our Wine of the Week Wednesday topic page. Got a recipe …

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Readers' Choice

Best Spa in Middlebury and Woodbury: The Votes Are In

From manicures to massages, here's where you go to relax.

  Readers weighed in on their favorite spas in this week's Readers' Choice article and the votes are in. In Middlebury, Viso Bello Salon Day Spa and Massage Therapy Center is the favorite, with 71 percent of the vote. The Woodbury Massage Therapy Center in Woodbury was the clear winner, with 75 percent of the vote. Curious about other Readers' Choice topics, like best place for Mother's Day brunch or best cup of coffee? Check out the Woodbury-Middlebury Patch Readers' Choice topic page.

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Zoning Public Hearing Set for Mental Health Facility Application

The Woodbury Zoning Commission accepted a special permit application for review and scheduled a public hearing.

  The Zoning Commission, at its Tuesday, May 8, meeting, accepted the Nilesh Amin/Palmer special permit application for a mental health residential living facility at 280 Middle Road Turnpike. The public hearing will take place at the 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, meeting, in the Shove Conference Room. Presently, Premier Care of Woodbury is located at 280 Middle Road Turnpike. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Interested in Middlebury and Woodbury's news, events, community bulletins, blogs and businesses? Sign up for the free Woodbury-Middlebury Patch daily newsletter, "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. …

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Woodbury-Middlebury Briefing: Tuesday, May 8

It's Region 14 Referendum Day in Bethlehem and Woodbury.

  Today is Tuesday, May 8, the 129th day of the year and World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. Today's Headlines Events & Reminders Today's Weather  Tuesday in Middlebury: Showers likely, mainly after 7 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind between 6 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Tuesday Night in Middlebury: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 56. South wind between 5 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday in Woodbury: Rain likely, mainly after 11 a.m. Cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind between 11 and 17…

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Readers' Choice

Best Spa in Middlebury and Woodbury: Vote For Your Fave Here

Support your favorite spa in this week's Readers' Choice contest.

  Time spent at the spa can be absolutely heavenly. Pampering can whisk away the stresses of life and leave folks feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to conquer the world. Everyone deserves that special treatment at one point or another, whether it's a facial, massage, quick manicure and pedicure or a 10-minute shoulder rub. So this week we are asking you, our Woodbury-Middlebury Patch readers, what's your go-to spa in town — your special retreat, the one you recommend to all your friends and family? And what makes it so great: the service, the space, the price? Below is our starter list of local spas. If your favorite is missing just let us know and we'll add it to our poll and directory. Let the voting begin, and don't forget to rate …

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Weise Choice Tree Service to Receive State Business Development Aid

Funding through the Small Business Express Program will allow Weise Choice Tree Services to add one new job position.

  A Middlebury company will receive state economic development aid through a program that Gov. Dannel Malloy credits for helping to reduce Connecticut’s unemployment rate. An article on HartfordBusiness.com reported that Weise Choice Tree Services will receive a $26,000 revolving loan and a $26,260 matching grant through the Small Business Express Program. The funding will allow the company to purchase mobile access software, computers and other equipment, and it is expected to create one new job position.

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Readers' Choice

Best Brunch in Middlebury & Woodbury: The Votes Are In

This week, two winners were crowned for best brunch in Middlebury and Woodbury.

  When you're deciding on the perfect place to take mom for her special day this year, perhaps these Readers' Choice picks are the places to be. Mom deserves the best, after all. With 64 percent of the vote, Maples took home the prize, edging out second place winner Junipers Restaurant. Longwood Country Inn in Woodbury received 30 percent of the vote. The Curtis House Inn, Dottie's Diner and the Woodbury Diner were tied for the second spot. Laura Terry had nice things to say about Longwood Country Inn on their listing: "the best kept secret in Woodbury, great food and service" You can rate and review any local business at any time in our directory. And don't forget to check out the Woodbury-Middlebury Readers' Choice 2012 Topic Page to see…

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