The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our chines food challenge. In a race that was close the entire voting period, Sun Restaurant in the City of Hazelwood picked up the most votes to claim the victory.  Here's how the voting broke down.  Sun Restaurant in Hazelwood received 42 percent of reader's choice with  19 votes. Happy China in Creve Coeur received 28 percent of reader's choice with  13 votes. No.1 China in Florissant received 13 percent of reader's choice with 6 votes. Ryce Oriental Buffet in Maryland Heights received 15 percent of reader's choice with 7 votes. Thanks to …

For this week's Patch Dining Debate, we asked readers their favorite place to get Chinese food. Thanks to those of you who commented and told us your pick! This week, four restaurants were nominated: Sun Restaurant (Hazelwood) Happy China (Creve Coeur) No.1 China (Florissant) Ryce Oriental Buffet (Maryland Heights) You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below.  Voting will continue through Thursday, and ends at 5 p.m. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as this week's Dining Debate Champion for having the best …

Welcome to "Dining Debate," a column aimed at sharing the best foodie finds in our area: Creve Coeur, Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights. This weekly feature invites you to nominate and vote on your favorite places for a variety of eats and treats. How does it work? Every Monday, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place for a certain edible item. This week we're looking for good Chinese food. We want to know: Where's the best restaurant to grab a box of takeout rice? You can let us know your favorite spot by commenting below. You will be able to submit your vote through 5 p.m. …

The votes have been cast and we have a winner in our romantic dinner challenge. In a race that began close but ended with a bit of a lead, Hendel's Market Cafe in Florissant picked up the most votes to claim the victory.  Here's how the voting broke down.  Il Bel Lago in Creve Coeur received 28 percent of reader's choice with 11 votes. Yacovelli's in Florissant received 5 percent of reader's choice with five votes. Hendel's Market Cafe in Florissant received 66 percent of reader's choice with 26 votes. Thanks to everyone who voted and who nominated.  Disagree with the votes? Got something to …

For this week's Patch Dining Debate, we asked readers their favorite place for a romantic dinner. Thanks to those of you who commented and told us your pick! This week, three restaurants were nominated: Il Bel Lago (Creve Coeur) Yacovelli's (Florissant) Hendel's Market Cafe (Florissant) You can cast your vote for your favorite among the finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below.  Voting will continue through Thursday, and ends at 5 p.m. Check back Friday morning to find out who has been chosen as this week's Dining Debate Champion for having the best romantic setting. After you've…

Welcome to "Dining Debate," a column aimed at sharing the best foodie finds in our area: Creve Coeur, Florissant, Hazelwood and Maryland Heights. This weekly feature invites you to nominate and vote on your favorite places for a variety of eats and treats. How does it work? Every Monday, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place for a certain edible item. This week we're looking for romance! We want to know: Where's the best restaurant to take a date on Valentine's Day? You can let us know your favorite spot by commenting below. You will be able to submit your vote through 5 p.m. Tuesday…