Reader's Choice for St. Patrick's Day: Oliver's

Patch readers have spoken and named in Katonah as their

With 26 percent of the votes, Oliver's edged out Jimmy's, a close runner-up, and a local favorite.

With his partner Scott Pires, Doug Crossett co-owns three restaurants under the umbrella restaurant group, Satisfied Customers Inc.: Oliver's, and —which also won the

Crossett said he was so pleased to have his establishments named as the best place to spend St. Patrick's Day in not just one, but two towns.

"We got lucky—there are so many long-established places in the area that are great places to spend the holiday, like in Pleasantville and in Katonah," he said. "But I think it's not so much about the place, it's about the people."

Crosset said his restaurants are unlike some bars and taverns in that the whole family is welcome.

"You see neighbors, the kids see each other in the game room, everyone's relaxing. We do this all year-round and it's evident on St. Patrick's Day, too, when everyone's a little bit Irish."

The Patch "Readers' Choice" features are designed to be a fun and completely friendly expression of our collective passion for great food, great service or a great product, all close to home. 

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The voting starts on your Patch at 5 a.m. Monday.