Patch Pick'em: Yacovelli's vs. Deaver's and Fresh Italy vs. Amighetti's

Florissant Patch and Hazelwood Patch have launched their first-ever Patch Pick'em tournament to find the best local restaurant in the area!

Patch Pick'em runs along the same lines as the much-hyped college basketball tournament, except it uses local restaurants instead of college basketball squads. 

Restaurants advance by vote—on both Florissant and Hazelwood Patch sites, their Facebook pages and Twitter feeds.

Click here to learn more about the tournament.

Also vote for: 

• Angelo's Chicago Taste vs. Old Town Donuts; Pantera's Pizza vs. Ferguson Brewing Company; California Grill vs. African Place; Whistle Stop vs. Seansie Irish Pub
• China Wok vs. Chipotle; Meyer's Cafe and Lounge vs. Smoki's North BBQ; Outback Steakhouse vs. Old St. Louis Chop Suey; Rizzo's Pasta vs. DeLeo's Deli and Cafe

Here's today's first round mathcups! Make sure you vote for all four by simply making a comment on this article.

Happy voting!

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FIRST ROUND Patch PICK'EM MATCHUPS

Fresh Italy Restaurant vs. Amighetti's Cafe

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Ballard's Bar vs. Simply Thai Restaurant

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Longhorn Steakhouse vs. Qdoba Mexican Grill

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Yacovelli's Restaurant vs. Deaver's Sports Bar & Grill

So let the comments begin—and tell your friends. And don't forget to vote on Facebook and Twitter!