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There's a lot to celebrate about Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights and the rest of northern Dakota County: Great parks, great bars, great restaurants.

But which do you think is the best? 

Help Patch determine the best of the best in northern Dakota County by nominating locations in each one of the following categories. (Click on the category and then place your nomination in the comments at the bottom of each article.)

We will be accepting nominations until July 9. We also will be adding categories throughout this kickoff week. If you don't see a category you are expecting, return to this page and you may see it. If you think we missed a major category, tell us in the comments.

On July 23, come back to vote on which nominee you prefer. The nominee with the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner.

Food & Drink

1. Best Breakfast Spot

2. Best Pizza

3. Best Burger

4. Best Appetizer

5. Best Bartender

6. Best Bar with Craft Beers

7. Best Romantic Restaurant

8. Best Takeout

9. Best Karaoke

10. Best Sushi

Services

1. Best Dentist

2. Best Gas Station

3. Best Place to Get Your Car Fixed

4. Best Gift Shop

5. Best Barber

6. Best Florist

7. Best Veterinarian

8. Best Chiropractor

9. Best Bank or Credit Union

10. Best Pediatrician

Home & Play

1. Best Park

2. Best Day Care

3. Best Dance Studio

4. Best Martial Arts Studio

5. Best Beach