The first 2012 presidential debate is Wednesday night.
Good company can make a good debate great. With that in mind, several viewing parties have been planned for the first 2012 presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee. The debate, on domestic policy, begins at 9 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday. It will be broadcast live from the University of Denver. Patch editors from Arlington and Alexandria will be at the watch party at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington from 8 to 11 p.m. Come by for a chance at Patch tote bags, water bottles or other swag — and free food and drinks while supplies last. Regular food and drink service will also be available at the restaurant. Before and after the debate, Patch editors from eight battleground …
Mad Rose Tavern gets the most votes, positive reviews.
In what turned out to be a highly competitive category, Mad Rose Tavern handily won Round 1 of our best beer selection in Clarendon Readers' Choice contest. Mad Rose Tavern won 111 votes, or 51 percent of those cast, and also received two stellar reader reviews. Reviews are weighted when it comes to picking a winner. The Market Tavern — formerly Harry's Tap Room — had a respectable showing with 40 percent of the vote. American Tap Room received a single vote. Thanks to several reader suggestions, in upcoming weeks we'll hold a second and third round for this category — and then pit the three winners against each other for the Readers' Choice 2012 title. Nearby Patches held their own contests. Ballston-Virginia Square Patch readers chose …
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Narrowing our focus to start picking the places that are home to the best brews.
So many beers, so little time. In this week's Readers' Choice contest, we're asking you to tell us who has the best beer selection in Clarendon. For your convenience, we've narrowed the list down to three contenders... ...all within walking distance from each other – and the Clarendon Metro. If you're having a hard time making a decision, we've made it easy for you to take a night, hop over to all three and end up close to the train for a safe ride home. By all means, if your favorite isn't included, feel free to add it in the comments section below. And don't stop at our poll: Give your vote weight by adding a rating and review on Patch Places. Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Because this poll is not scientific, it's…
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American Tap Room
3101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
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Market Tavern
2800 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA
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