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Patch Readers' Choice Voters Pick Grand Tavern in Farmington Hills

Located on Drake, the bar/restaurant was selected as the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Fans of put their favorite bar over the top in the latest Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch Readers' Choice poll. 

finished in second place, with , , and all receiving votes. 

Grand Tavern was open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day, and co-owner Mario Lucaj said the place was "jam-packed all day long. From 8:30 in the morning, you couldn't get a seat at the bar."

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Lucaj believes Grand Tavern's appeal lies in its reputation as a neighborhood hang-out. 

"I think we're like the 'Cheers' of Farmington Hills. Everybody knows they're going to see their friends and neighbors when they come in," he said. 

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The search continues

Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch continues the search for the best businesses in our communities. We'll have a new Readers' Choice poll on Monday. 

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