UPDATE: Paradise Springs Winery has one the Readers' Choice Award for the best Mother's Day brunch spot. Congratulations to Paradise Springs! +++ Want to take your mother someplace special for Mother’s Day? Share your favorite place to get a Mother's Day brunch in Lorton, Clifton or Fairfax Station with other Patch readers. If you think we’ve missed one, add it in the comments and we'll count your suggestion as a vote. Trummer’s on Main The Main Street Pub Brion’s Grille Paradise Springs Winery Fireside Grill Don't forget to vote in the poll below and click on the links above to rate the …

Life can be stressful in the Washington, D.C. region, so it's always nice to have places to relax and be pampered. Thankfully, there are plenty of options when it comes to getting a massage for reasons of physical health or just simple relaxation. Share your favorite place to get a massage in Lorton, Clifton or Fairfax Station with other Patch readers. If you think we’ve missed one, add it in the comments and we'll count your suggestion as a vote (and no, your significant other doesn't count). Unique U Day Spa Select Physical Therapy Gold's Gym Eternal Med Spa of Lorton VA Spa & Salon Act II …

UPDATE 11:20 p.m. Friday: Precision Collision of Lorton has won the Readers' Choice award for best mechanic in Lorton/Fairfax Station. Congratulations to Precision Collision. +++ Which is the best mechanic shop in Lorton, Fairfax Station and Clifton? There are quite a few choices, and Patch wants your opinion.  You can vote in the poll below and click on the link to your favorite mechanic to rate the business and leave a review. It would be helpful if you'd leave a comment on why it's your favorite: great service, fair prices, extended hours? The polls close at 9 a.m. on Friday. The name of …

UPDATE - The Animal Clinic of Clifton has won this week's Readers' Choice competition with nearly half the votes and several positive comments. Holistic Vet Health also won praise from readers (see the comments below). Next week, we'll be looking at mechanics and places to get your car fixed. ---------- Which is the best veterinarian in Lorton, Fairfax Station and Clifton? There are quite a few choices, and Patch needs your help with this important decision.  You can vote on the poll below and click on the link to your favorite Vet to rate the business and leave a review. It would be helpful …

Congratulations to Salon Accents of Fairfax Station for winning "Best Local Hair Salon" in this week's poll! Voting by Patch readers began on Monday and 'Salon Accents' saw 4 votes and one comment by the time the poll closed Friday at 9 a.m. Patch readers also voted for runner-up Salon Prive, which got five votes, but no comments. The winner will get a framed "Best of Patch" certificate, plus bragging rights. Stay tuned for our next "Best of" poll coming up Monday—"Best Veterinarian." Voting will begin at 5 a.m.  --- What's the best place to get your hair done in Lorton, Fairfax Station and …

UPDATE: Congratulations to Tokyo One Japanese Steak & Seafood in Lorton, which has won our Readers' Choice award for best sushi in the Fairfax Station/Lorton area. +++ Have you experienced a great sushi restaurant in Fairfax Station, Clifton or Lorton? Patch wants you to tell us all about it in this week's "Patch Readers' Choice" survey. You have until Friday at 9 a.m. to tell us what you think about your favorite sushi restaurant by voting in the poll below, leaving a comment about it after this story or leaving a rating and review on the restaurant's directory page linked to below. The …

UPDATE: Congratulations to Bank of America in Lorton, for winning the "Best Bank" in our Patch poll this week! Voting by Patch readers began on Monday, and Bank of America came in first place, followed by Apple Federal Credit Union in Fairfax Station, BB&T in Fairfax Station and Cardinal Bank in Clifton, in the poll. The winner will get a framed "Best of Patch" certificate, 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 …

UPDATE: Patch readers have spoken and voted the Clifton Cafe as their Favorite Coffee Shop. Congratulations! Voting began on Monday at 5 a.m. and continued until 9 a.m. on Friday. In all, the Clifton Cafe saw 102 votes and took home 83 percent of the vote. The winner will get a framed "Best of" certificate from Patch, plus bragging rights. Next up: Patch readers will vote for their favorite bank. Get ready—voting begins Monday at 5 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 …

Who has the best cup of coffee? Who makes the best pizza? Which park is the best in town? Starting Monday, Fairfax Station Patch and Lorton Patch will run a new series called "Best of Fairfax Station, Clifton and Lorton." Here's how it will work: On Monday morning, we'll publish a poll (next week, it will be coffee shops) and list choices for you to vote on (you'll also be able to "write in" a nomination in the Comments box). 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 …