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(Mailing list members already got a sneak peak at the winners of this year’s Best Food in the Neighborhood Awards, but for everyone else, we will announce one winner every weekday. Remember, these awards are based on total votes by readers and are not chosen by MadParkNews.)

Next up is Best burger near Madison Square Park and the Flatiron…

And the winner this year is the Shake Shack, with the Breslin burger coming in second place, and Fresh & Fast coming in 3rd place. Congratulations!

With this oddly warm weather, it does not seem that crazy to go get a frozen custard, so here is the Shake Shack Custard Calendar for February 2012:

(Remember you can use the shorter B Line to get custard at Shake Shack!)

Monday: Lemon Poppy Seed Creme Fraiche
Tuesday: Chocolate Passion Fruit
Wednesday: Pineapple Brown Sugar
Thursday: Coconut Caramel Pecan
Friday: Chocolate Chip Cookie
Saturday: PB&J
Sunday: Coffee & Donuts

Mailing list members already got a sneak peak at the winners of this year’s Best Food in the Neighborhood Awards, but for everyone else, we will announce one winner every day at 4pm. Remember, these awards are based on total votes by readers and are not chosen by MadParkNews.

Next up is Best takeaway lunch spot?

The winner this year is… the Shake Shack (in Madison Square Park)!

Again voting was very very tight and No 7 Sub came in second place, followed by neighborhood newcomer Shorty’s. Congratulations to all winners!

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Yes it’s cold out, but for those who need their ice cream fix, here is the Shake Shack Custard Calendar for January 2012:

(Remember you can use the shorter B Line to get custard at Shake Shack!)

Monday: Cinnamon Cream Cheese
Tuesday: Chocolate Hazelnut
Wednesday: Mud Pie
Thursday: Honey Roasted Peanut
Friday: Red Velvet
Saturday: Salted Caramel
Sunday: Thin Mint

Somehow we forgot to put up the Shake Shack Custard Calender for December, but some of these seasonal flavors are really good, and after trying the Candy Cane Crunch last night, we thought we should get the word out.

(Remember you can use the shorter B Line to get custard at Shake Shack!)

Monday: Egg Nog
Tuesday: Figgy Pudding
Wednesday: Christmas Cookie
Thursday: Chocolate Orange Chestnut
Friday: Gingerbread
Saturday: Candy Cane Crunch
Sunday: Apple Spice Cake

The Madison Square Park Shake Shack custard calendar for November 2011 is as follows:

(Remember you can use the shorter B Line to get custard at Shake Shack!)

Monday: Apple Rosemary
Tuesday: Chocolate Cinnamon Spice
Wednesday: Pumpkin Pie
Thursday: Maple Brown Butter
Friday: Banana Bread
Saturday: Red Wine Poached Pear
Sunday: Salted Caramel