Who Has the Best Milkshake in Avon?

Voting issues have been settled

Someone around here really likes milkshakes. After a quiet two days of voting for Avon's favorite spot for a milkshake, with Whistler's and Dairy Treat almost tied, something interesting happened Friday afternoon. More than 500 votes in less than five hours is what happened. With nowhere near that many page views, it was, to borrow from C&C Music Factory, a thing that that makes you go "Hmmmmm." As the rules attached with Readers' Choice stories state, "robotic, repetitive, automatic, programmed or similar voting methods" aren't allowed. And, as this week shows, we do keep an eye out for these things. If you want to help your favorite business win a Readers' Choice, let your friends and family know about the voting and encourage everyone …

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Last Chance to Nominate Avon's Top Milkshake

Nominations close at 5 p.m. Wednesday

B Spot Serves A+ Burgers

Iron Chef Michael Symon scores with his Crocker Park eatery

Like many Westsiders, I was thrilled to learn that Cleveland celebrity chef Michael Symon was bringing his burger joint B Spot to Crocker Park. The restaurant at 20 Main Street in Westlake joins locations in Woodmere and Strongsville that serve gourmet burgers, bratwurst and a wide assortment of beers. We went on a Monday night and waited about a half an hour— less than the 45 minute wait we expected. B Spot opened last week, so I was not surprised that we had to wait. The décor is cool and casual, with a large patio and plenty of seating. A large bar fills the middle of the restaurant, and if you have a small party or don’t want to wait, you can grab a seat there if one is available. While we were waiting, we heard the staff mention that …

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