Readers' Choice Awards

St. Vrain Valley’s Best Food, Drink, Nightlife, Business, Faces and Places

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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

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Best Services,Faces & PlacesBest AC/Heating ServiceWelzig Heating and Air2nd - Wright Heating &

Air Conditioning3rd - M and M Heating &

Air Conditioning

Best Auto DealerFrontier Honda2nd - Valley Nissan/Subaru3rd - King Auto Group

Best Auto Repair Shop/ServiceStonum Automotive2nd- Meining Automotive3rd - All American Auto Repair

Best BarbershopFloyd’s 99 Barbershop2nd- Elite Barber Shop3rd - Harry B Barber & Styling

Best Car WashMain Street Car Wash2nd - Breeze Thru Car Wash3rd - Super Wash

Best Carpet Cleaning ServicePristine Carpet Care2nd - Front Range Steamway, Inc.3rd - Chem-Dry

Best Chiropractic ClinicLarimore Chiropractic and Massage2nd - Longmont Spine and Physical

Medicine3rd - Cavallo ChiropracticBest Dance/Gymnastic StudioAirborne Gymnastics & Dance2nd - Dance Dimensions

3rd - Mountainside DanceAcademy

Best Day CampEd & Ruth Lehman YMCA2nd - Mountain Peak Private School3rd - Spanish Easy & Fun

Language School

Best DentistSmile Designers Family andCosmetic Dentistry2nd - Dr. Robert Ahern DDS,

Longmont Dental Associates3rd - Mertz Family Dentistry

Best Dermatology ProviderDr. John Fueston, Twin PeaksDermatology2nd - Dr. Scott Clark,

Longmont Clinic3rd - Dr. Kristin Baird, Dermatology

Center of the Rockies

Best Detail/Paint RepairPerfection Auto Body & Glass2nd - Jack’s One Stop3rd - ABRA Auto Body

Best Dry CleanerArt Cleaners2nd - Francis Cleaners3rd - Curt’s Cleaners

Best Family OutingCrackpots Pottery Studio & More2nd - Longmont Recreation Center3rd - Rhythm on the River

Outdoor Festival

Best Financial InstitutionElevations Credit Union2nd - First Bank3rd - Wells Fargo

Best Funeral Home Service ProviderAhlberg Funeral Chapel andCrematory2nd - Howe Mortuary and Cremation3rd - Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and

Cremation Services

Best Hair SalonStudio Boom2nd - Inspire Salon and Spa / Aveda3rd - Great Clips

Best HandymanRay Comeau, Ray The Handyman2nd - Rocky Mountain Handyman3rd - Fred’s Fix It

Best Medical/Health FacilityLongmont United Hospital2nd - Longmont Clinic3rd - Kaiser Permanente

Best Hearing Aid CenterHearing Rehab Center2nd - Hearing HealthCare Center3rd - Longmont Hearing &

Tinnitus Center

Best Insurance CompanyState Farm Insurance2nd - Farmers Insurance Group3rd - Allstate Insurance CompanyBest Investment ServicesEdward Jones2nd - Oliver Financial Group3rd - Elevations Credit Union

Best Landscape CompanyRock Solid Landscape2nd - SJ Ward Landscape3rd -Colorado Materials

Best Lawn MaintenanceWard’s Lawn Service Inc.

2nd - Emil’s Lawns3rd - Green Man Lawn

and Landscape

Best Local Outdoor EventRhythm on the River2nd - Festival on Main3rd - Boulder County Fair

Best Local SchoolLongmont High School2nd - Silver Creek High School3rd - Skyline High School

Best Martial Arts StudioAlpha Martial Arts2nd - Tran’s Martial Arts and

Fitness Center3rd - Itsera Martial Arts &

Family Fitness

Best Massage TherapistLarimore Chiropractic & Massage2nd - Massage Envy Spa3rd - Health Center of Integrated

Therapies, Longmont UnitedHospital

Best Moving CompanyTaylor Moving and Storage2nd - Golden Van Lines, Inc.3rd - Two Men and a Truck

Best Not For ProfitOUR Center2nd - Longmont Humane Society

Thrift Store3rd - A Woman’s Work

Best New BusinessLongmont Yarn Shoppe2nd - Spanish Easy & Fun

Language School3rd - The Speakeasy

Best Oil ChangeGrease Monkey2nd - Oil Can Henry’s3rd - Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Best Pet Daycare/boardingHappy Hounds Dog Care Center2nd - Keep Me Company Pet Sitting3rd - Mrs. Doolittle’s Doggie Daycare

Best Pet GroomerPaws 2 Groom2nd - The Paw Spa3rd - PetSmart

Best PhotographerCorrie Kraft Photography2nd - Debbie Adams Photography3rd - Mari Wolf, Fotodrama

Best Place to Work OutLongmont Recreation Center2nd - Planet Fitness3rd - Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA

Best PlumberSteve’s Plumbing2nd - Streamline Plumbing3rd - Burger and Sons

Plumbing, Inc.

Best Real Estate AgentJosh Hunter2nd - Diane Stow3rd - Damien Wise

Best Retirement/ Elder Care /Assisted Living – TIELife Care Center of Longmont andHover Senior Living Community2nd - The Peaks Care Center and

Assisted Living

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Best Food & Drink ....................... 19 Shopper’s Favorite ............................ 30

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Best SpaSunflower Spa2nd - Mystic Garden Spa and Salon3rd - aRejuvenation Med Spa

Best Swim InstructorLongmont Recreation Center2nd - Swim Float Swim, Infant

Aquatics3rd - Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA

Best VeterinarianThe Animal Hospital2nd - Longs Peak Animal Hospital3rd - Nelson Road Veterinary Clinic

Best Food & DrinkBest American RestaurantMike O’Shays Restaurant& Ale House2nd - Pumphouse Brewery3rd - Aunt Alice’s Kitchen

Best Appetizers Wing Shack2nd - Old Chicago3rd - Pumphouse Brewery

Best Asian RestaurantRoyal Wok2nd - Tasty Asia Restaurant3rd - East Moon Asian Bistro/Sushi

Best BagelEinstein Bros. Bagels2nd - Big Daddy Bagels3rd - Panera Bread

Best BakeryRomana Cake House2nd - La Momo Maes Bakery3rd - Panera Bread

Best BarHarold’s Restaurant and Lounge/The Bayonet Room2nd - Mike O’Shays Restaurant &

Ale House3rd - Red Zone/ Pumphouse

Brewery

Best Brewery / Ale HouseOskar Blues Brewery2nd - Left Hand Brewing Co.3rd - Pumphouse Brewery

Best New RestaurantHarold’s Restaurant and Lounge/The Bayonet Room2nd - City Cafe3rd - Joe’s of Longmont

Best BarbecueGeorgia boys BBQ Company2nd - The Rib House3rd - Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ

& Taphouse

Best Breakfast/BrunchLucille’s Creole Cafe2nd - The Egg & I3rd - Le Peep

Best BurgerFive Guys Burgers and Fries2nd - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers3rd - Freddy’s Frozen Custard and

Steakburgers

Best BurritoSantiago’s Mexican Restaurants2nd - Chipotle Mexican Grill3rd - Deli Cioso Mexican Restaurant

and Cantina

Best Mexican RestaurantSantiago’s Mexican Restaurants2nd - 3 Margaritas Family

Mexican Restaurant3rd - La Mariposa Restaurant &

Margarita House

Best Carbon Valley RestaurantPete’s Place2nd - Pepper Jack’s Grille3rd - Red Rooster Restaurant

Best CoffeehouseZiggi’s Coffee House2nd - Starbucks Coffee Company3rd - La Vita Bella Coffee etc.

Best DeliYour Butcher, Frank2nd - The Brooklyn Deli & Grill3rd - Deli Zone

Best DessertMike O’Shays Restaurant

& Ale House2nd - Romana Cake House3rd - La Momo Maes Bakery

Best Happy HourMike O’Shays Restaurant& Ale House2nd - Pumphouse Brewery3rd - Sugarbeet

Best Ice Cream/Frozen YogurtMenchie’s Main Street Marketplace2nd - Cold Stone Creamery3rd - Dairy Queen

Best Indian RestaurantFlavor of India2nd - Everest Restaurant

Best Italian RestaurantPinocchios/Delvickios Restaurant2nd - Ragazzi Italian Grill3rd - Johnny Carino’s Italian

Restaurants

Best LunchLoaf & Ladle2nd - Sun Rose Café & Fine Food3rd - Subworks Deli

Best Margarita3 Margaritas FamilyMexican Restaurant2nd - TIE - La Mariposa Restaurant

& Margarita House andRichard’s on 3rd

3rd - Efrain’s Mexican Restauranteand Cantina

Best MartiniMartini’s Bistro2nd - Harold’s Restaurant /

The Bayonet Room3rd - SugarbeetBest Outdoor DiningMartini’s Bistro2nd - Pumphouse Brewery3rd - Tortugas

Best PieLoaf & Ladle2nd - Perkins Restaurant & Bakery3rd - Aunt Alice’s Kitchen

Best PizzaNicolo’s Chicago Style Pizza2nd - Proto’s Pizzeria Napoletana3rd - Blackjack Pizza

Best Place for a Romantic DinnerSugarbeet2nd - Martini’s Bistro

3rd - Tortugas

Best Place to Hear Live MusicOskar Blues Brewery2nd - Dickens Opera House3rd - The Speakeasy

Best RestaurantMike O’Shays Restaurant& Ale House2nd - Sugarbeet3rd - Martini’s Bistro

Best Restaurant for KidsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers2nd - McDonald’s3rd - Chick-Fil-A

Best Restaurant ServiceMike O’Shays Restaurant& Ale House2nd - Subworks Deli3rd TIE - Loaf & Ladle and

Pumphouse Brewery

Best Sandwich/SubSnarf’s Sub Shop2nd - Subworks Deli3rd - Jimmy John’s

Best Seafood RestaurantRed Lobster Seafood Restaurants2nd - Tortugas3rd - Mike O’Shays Restaurant

& Ale House

Best Soup/SaladLoaf & Ladle2nd - Panera Bread3rd - Mad Greens Inspired Eats

Best Sports BarRed Zone / Pumphouse Brewery2nd - Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar3rd - Old Chicago

Best SteakTexas Roadhouse2nd - Outback Steakhouse3rd - TIE -Mike O’Shays Restaurant

& Ale House and Sugarbeet

Best SushiSushi Hana2nd - Sakura Japanese Cuisine3rd - East Moon Asian Bistro & SushiBest Fast Food RestaurantFreddy’s Frozen Custard andSteakburgers2nd - Wendy’s3rd - Chipotle Mexican Grill

Best Theater PerformanceLongmont Theatre Company2nd - Jesters Dinner Theatre3rd - Boulder’s Dinner Theatre

Best Wine ListSugarbeet2nd - Mike O’Shays Restaurant &

Ale House

3rd - TIE - Colterra and Pinocchios/Delvickios Restaurant

Best WingsWing Shack2nd - Buffalo Wild Wings3rd - The Wing Hut

Shopper’s FavoriteBest Antique Dealer/Flea MarketFront Range MercantileIndoor Flea Market2nd - Serendipity

3rd - Tables to Teacups Indoor FleaMarket & Antique Mall

Best Art GalleryMuse Gallery2nd - Firehouse Art Center3rd - The Great Frame Up

Best Berthoud BusinessCity Star Brewing2nd - A&W All American Food3rd - Berthoud Floor Covering &

Carpet Cleaning

Best Book StoreBarbed Wire Books2nd - Used Book Emporium3rd - TIE - Deja Lu Books and

Longmont Public Library

Best Customer Service9th Ave. Liquor Warehouse2nd - Ace Hardware3rd - Budget Home Center

Best Dacono BusinessJerry D’s2nd - Dacono Discount Grocery3rd - TIE - Daylight Donuts and

Pepper Jack’s Grille

Best Eye CareEagle Vision & Eye Clinic2nd - The Optical Centre3rd - Third Avenue Eyecare

Best Firestone BusinessAnytime Fitness Firestone2nd - American Furniture Warehouse3rd - King Soopers

Best Flooring StoreBassett Carpets2nd - Carpet Masters of Colorado3rd - Carpet One Floor & Home

Best Furniture StoreWoodley’s Fine Furniture2nd - American Furniture Warehouse3rd - Concepts Furniture

Best Fredrick BusinessSantiago’s Mexican Restaurant2nd - King Soopers3rd - Papa Frank’s

Best FloristLongmont Florist2nd - King Soopers3rd - The Flower Bin Garden

Center & Nursery

Best Garden/Nursery CenterThe Flower Bin Garden Center& Nursery2nd - Blue Ribbon Farm3rd - Home Depot

Best Gift ShopAdorn Home & Gift Gallery2nd - Cheese Importers3rd - Longmont United Hospital

Best Grocery StoreKing Soopers2nd - Sprouts Farmers Market3rd - Safeway

Best Hardware/Home Improvement StoreAce Hardware2nd - Budget Home Center3rd - Home Depot

Best Hygiene BusinessMary’s Market & Deli2nd - Crane Hollow Cafe

3rd - Hygiene Feed & Supply

Best Jewelry StoreSnyder Jewelers2nd - Ron R Fine Jewelry3rd - TIE - The Gold Market

and Zales

Best Liquor Store9th Ave. Liquor Warehouse2nd - Fox Creek Liquors3rd - PJ’s Wine and Spirits

Best Locally Owned Store9th Ave. Liquor Warehouse2nd - Old Town Outfitters3rd - Chamberlain Coins

and Collectibles

Best Lyons BusinessOskar Blues Brewery2nd - Smokin Dave’s BBQ

& Taphouse3rd - The Stone Cup & Kitchen

Best Mead BusinessBrick House BBQ2nd - Red Rooster Restaurant3rd - American Pride Co-op

Best Niwot BusinessColterra2nd - Niwot Tavern3rd - Niwot Market

Best Pet Supply StorePetco2nd - PetSmart3rd - Four Paws & Co.

Best Place to BuyMusical InstrumentsMiller Music2nd - Guitars, Etc.3rd - Larry’s Guitar Shop

Best Prospect BusinessThe Rib House2nd -Two Dog Diner3rd - Comida Cantina/Vending Truck

Best Real Estate Company/OfficeColorado 1st realty2nd - Re/Max Traditions3rd - Keller Williams Realty

Best Recycled Goods/Thrift StoreAres Thrift Shop2nd - Goodwill3rd - Longmont Humane Society

Thrift Store

Best Shoe StoreBrown’s Shoe Fit Co.2nd -DSW3rd - Big 5 Sporting Goods

Best Skincare FacilityaRejuvenation Med Spa2nd - Sunflower Spa3rd - Ulta Beauty

Best Sporting GoodsDick’s Sporting Goods2nd - Sports Authority3rd - Big 5 Sporting Goods

Best Tire StoreBig O Tires2nd - Discount Tire3rd - Peerless Tires 4 Less

Best Travel AgentGold Key Travel2nd - All Season Travel

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BEST BARBERSHOPFloyd’s 99 Barbershop589 South Hover St., Suite 600, Longmont, (303) 485-1150 nfloydsbarbershop.com

This rock and roll barbershop serves both men and women with a comboof old and new school methods and style. Floyd’s 99 offers shampoos, cuts,straight razor shaves, color and waxing. Floyd’s 99 was named the best bar-bershop in town because of the quality of their work and the unique atmo-sphere, says manager Candice Ulrich. “We all like to have fun. The wow fac-tor of Floyd’s comes from the time put into each customer and making surecustomers are 100 percent happy before they leave.” New customers get a hottowel with tea tree oil, a shampoo and Floyd’s signature massage -- a standardgoody with most services.

Second: Elite Barber Shop, 339 Main Street, Longmont, (303) 772-9825

Third: Harry B Barber & Styling, 459 Main Street, Longmont, (303)776-0123

BEST AC/HEATING SERVICEWelzig Heating and Air1831 Boston Avenue, Longmont, (303) 678-5576, welzig-heating-and-air.com

The Welzig name inspires confidence in local customers says Wel-zig Heating and Air manager Kim Winters. “We won because people inLongmont have grown to trust us.” Winters is the sister of owner JimmyWelzig, and one of several family members working at the company.Welzig Heating and Air, open since 1994, is known for it’s knowledge,customer service and quality installation work. The company special-izes in all elements of AC and heating, offers an emergency hotline anda maintenance club that boasts some 600 members who get regularchecks on their heating and cooling units each year to maintain effi-ciency.

Second: Wright Heating & Air Conditioning, 1101 Colorado Ave., Longmont,(303) 651-0467

Third: M and M Heating & Air Conditioning, 1312 Main St., Longmont, (720) 366-1512,mandmhvac.com

BEST AUTO DEALERFrontier Honda710 S. Main St., Longmont, 866-994-0138, frontierhonda.com

Frontier Honda has been a fixture of the Longmont auto dealership scenesince 1987, selling new and used Hondas and servicing those in need of repair.General Manager Roger Pfau credits Frontier Honda’s many reader choicewins to a friendly service department, great products and employees who havebeen with the company a long time and understand customer service. Thereis an aging crew at Frontier Honda, Pfau jokes, because it is a great place towork and many people have been there since the early days. “We really focuson taking care of the local customers more than anything,” Pfau says, “it’s thelocal people that keeps us moving.”

Second: Valley Nissan/Subaru, 1005 Ken Pratt Boulevard, Longmont, (303) 776-0443,valleynissan.com, valleysubaru.com

Third: King Auto Group, 1800 Industrial Circle, Longmont, (303) 816-8475, kinggm.com

BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP/SERVICEStonum Automotive1116 Colorado Avenue, Longmont, (303) 485-9303, stonumautomotive.com

This is one of many reader’s choice wins for Stonum Automotive, but thatdoesn’t make it any less exciting. “We are so thrilled to have won again,” saysshop owner John Stonum who attributes his shop’s success to the “extremelyqualified staff, great customer base and top notch equipment.” The priorityabove all else, even profit, is fixing customers’ cars and making sure they’rehappy, Stonum says. Open since 2004, Stonum Automotive tries to give backto Longmont through sponsorship of local schools, fundraisers and communityactivities.

Second: Meining Automotive, 1001 2nd Avenue, Longmomt, (303) 772-5919,meiningautomotive.com

Third: All American Auto Repair, 141 Pratt Street, Longmont, (303) 776-9195,allamericanautolongmont.com

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BEST CAR WASHMain Street Car Wash 2025 Main Street, Longmont, (303) 776-4800

Main Street Car Wash has been named the best in town by readers for sev-eral years running, and owner Jody Rouse says the reasoning behind it is prettysimple: “Because we’re the best car wash in town.” Rouse has owned MainStreet Car Wash, a full service wash and detail center, for 15 years and much ofhis staff has been there for the last decade or so right along with him. His team’sthorough interior detailing work keeps people coming back. “We do quality workthat nobody else does, we always have,” says Rouse.

Second: Breeze Thru Car Wash, 1213 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 834-8387,breezethrucarwash.com

Third: Super Wash- Longmont Locations: 1900 Terry St., Longmont, (303) 651-0719 //1151 Delaware Ave., Longmont, (303) 651-0650 // superwash.com

BEST CARPET CLEANING SERVICEPristine Carpet Care 117 South Sunset St., Longmont, 303-772-2199, pristinecarpetcare.net

Pristine Carpet Care has built a solid community reputation in Longmont since opening in 1977, because customers feel like they are well taken care of, saysowner Dave Gerke. A proper carpet cleaning is not an in-and-out job, and customers appreciate that Pristine takes the time to do it right. Along with thorough,guaranteed work, a sense of security brings customers back and builds new business through referrals. The customer’s feeling of safety and security is important,Gerke says. “You are in every nook and cranny of their home.” Pristine will soon offer tile floor cleaning and has recently added hardwood cleaning and a selectionof quality carpet for sale.

Second: Front Range Steamway, Inc., 303-651-6928 , frontrangesteamway.com

Third: Chem-Dry, 303-442-5044, chem-dry.net/rockies.co

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BEST CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC and BEST MASSAGE THERAPISTLarimore Chiropractic and Massage1225 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 303-772-3100, larimorechiropractic.com

Larimore Chiropractic and Massage has been serving the community for 16years and had a two category sweep for the 2013 Reader’s Choice.

“Our patients experience exceptional customer service on a consistent basisalong with quality health care,” says Dr. Michael Larimore, who is certified inspinal trauma and sports/auto related injuries.

The practice offers convenient and flexible hours and “strives to treat ev-ery patient with a compassionate and caring attitude.” Cutting edge servicesinclude class IV cold laser therapy, certified therapeutic massage, advancedmuscle release techniques, experienced chiropractic treatment and nutrition.“We successfully treat sports injuries, accident injuries, work injuries, and pro-vide family wellness care,” he says. Massage includes deep tissue, sports mas-sage and trigger point therapy performed by accredited and certified therapists.Larimore Chiropractic and Massage would like to welcome Dr. Micheal Walkerto the practice. He is certified in Active Release Technique (ART) -- a techniqueused by the Denver Broncos training staff.

BEST CHIROPRACTIC CLINICSecond: Longmont Spine and Physical Medicine, 2144 Main St. Longmont, (303) 678-7170,

longmontspinecenter.com

Third: Cavallo Chiropractic, 1930 Main St., Longmont, (303) 678-8555, cavallochiropractic.com

BEST MASSAGE THERAPISTSecond: Massage Envy Spa, 210 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 180, Longmont, massageenvy.com

Third: Health Center of Integrated Therapies, Longmont United Hospital,

1551 Professional Lane, Longmont, (303) 651-5188, luhcares.org

BEST DANCE/GYMNASTIC STUDIOAirborne Gymnastics & Dance1816 Boston Ave., Longmont, (303) 651-1456, airbornegym.com

Open since 1991, Airborne offers a quality environment for learning bothgymnastics and dance with a superior facility and staff says owner Pam Turner.“We believe in training healthy, happy dancers that love the art first and fore-most,” she says. On the gymnastics side, Airborne strives “to develop futureathletic potential in students of all ages because gymnastics develops the build-ing blocks of sport: strength, flexibility, spatial awareness, speed, and power.”Turner is happy to be named reader’s choice another year in a row. “Longmontis a great city that still manages to feel like a small town, and I am grateful to bea part of this community.”

Second: Dance Dimensions, 638 Main Street, Longmont, (303) 772-3750, dancedimensions.net

Third: Dance Mountainside Dance Academy, 1822 Sunset Pl. Suite A, Longmont, (303) 772-9672mountainsidedance.com

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BEST DAY CAMPEd & Ruth Lehman YMCA950 Lashley Street, Longmont, (303) 776-0370, longmontymca.org

Looking for a place to keep kids busy and active? The Longmont YMCA has againbeen named the best in town for day camps. “We are really, really grateful for the hon-or,” says Krystle Kelley, YMCA Youth Development Director. She attributes the reputa-tion of the YMCA’s day camp program to the YMCA community and the dedication ofcamp counselors who are recruited, trained and “invested in each and every kid.” Kidsare part of an active, individualized, fun experience they will remember for the rest oftheir lives, she says. Low income families can access reduced-cost opportunities andscholarships to participate in the Y’s youth programming, made possible by the annualCommunity Campaign Fund.

Second: Mountain Peak Private School, 1833 Sunset Place, Longmont, (720) 494-1622,mountainpeakschool.com

Third: Spanish Easy & Fun Language School, 706 Kimbark St., Longmont, (303) 827-5965,spanisheasyfun.com

BEST DENTISTSmile Designers Family and Cosmetic Dentistry1246 North Main St., Longmont, (303) 678-7800, smiledesignersteam.com

Founded by Dr. Tom Drake in 1991, Smile Designers Family and Cosmetic Dentistry has treated over30,000 patients. Smile Designers provides a range of dental services including oral surgery, periodontalwork, implants, fillings, crowns and teeth whitening. Patients appreciate that different needs can be metin one office, Drake says.“We value patients and treat them like they want to be treated,” and patientsare comfortable returning as the long-time staff knows everyone, “which is important.” A pediatric nursebefore going into dentistry, Drake gives kids a positive experience with the No Cavity Club board, theTreasure Tower for a prize after their appointment, and special Happy Visits for very young children.

Second: Dr. Robert Ahern DDS, Longmont Dental Associates, 1325 Hover St., Longmont, (303) 776-3018, longmontdental.net

Third: Mertz Family Dentistry, 1950 Terry St., Longmont, (303) 678-1111, mertzfamilydentistry.com

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BEST DERMATOLOGY PROVIDERDr. John Fueston, Twin Peaks Dermatology205 South Main Street #E, Longmont, (303) 485-8913, twinpeaksdermatology.com

At Twin Peaks Dermatology patients get individualized attention, says Dr.John Fueston. “We spend time getting to know each patient and work to tailortreatments to their specific needs.” Patients are able to get in quickly and newpatients of all ages, including infants, are always welcome. The Twin PeaksDermatology staff is friendly and knowledgeable, Fueston says. “We just provideoverall excellent skincare, whether skin cancer, rashes, acne or warts.” Theirconvenient electronic medical record system allows patients to create a secureonline account to communicate with the office, refill prescriptions, obtain edu-cational materials and pay for services.

Second: Dr. Scott Clark, Longmont Clinic, 1925 West Mountain View Ave., Longmont,(720) 494-3118, longmontclinic.com

Third: Dr. Kristin Baird, Dermatology Center of the Rockies, 1551 Professional Lane, #135,Longmont , (303) 532-2810, dermatologyoftherockies.com

BEST DETAIL/PAINT REPAIRPerfection Auto Body & Glass1135 Kimbark St., Longmont, (303) 772-7665, perfectionautobodyco.com

Longmont’s Perfec-tion Auto Body &Glass has been pro-viding superior ser-vice to Boulder Coun-ty and outlying areassince 1978. Withtheir I-Car and ASEcertified technicians,no job is too big orsmall for these expe-rienced techniciansto handle. They offera lifetime warranty onworkmanship andwork with most insur-

ance carriers to return your vehicle to pre-accident condition. In addition tocollision repair, they replace auto glass, offer towing services, perform custompainting, and complete dealer warranty issues. Their website is full of testimoni-als on the great customer service they provide. It’s no wonder they were votedthe best of the best.

Second: Jack’s One Stop, 1444 Vista View Drive, Longmont, (720) 652-0124, jacksonestop.com

Third: ABRA Auto Body, 1840 Boston Avenue, Longmont, (303) 485-9412, abraauto.com

BEST DRY CLEANERArt Cleaners1631 Pace St., Longmont, (303) 684-8585, artcleaners.com

Art Cleaners is different thanmost dry cleaners in that theyuse an environmentally friend-ly, completely safe alternative toPERC. GreenEarth Cleaning isan environmentally safe drycleaning process that replacespetroleum-based solvents withliquid silicone. This system isgentle enough to use on yourmost valued delicates. ArtCleaners has locations through-out Boulder County and offerssame day service. Offering cus-tomers friendly and courteousservice has been their top pri-ority since 2003. Their knowl-edgeable staff strives to makeevery experience a pleasantone. Their free pick-up and de-livery service in addition to theiralterations and laundry servic-es makes them the top choicefor Longmont customers.

Second: Francis Cleaners,1152 Francis St., Longmont, (303) 651-9070, franciscleaners.com

Third: Curt’s Cleaners, 504 Mountain View Ave., Longmont, (303) 485-1500, curtscleaners.net

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BEST FAMILY OUTINGCrackpots Pottery Studio & More501 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-2211, ecrackpots.com

Crackpots Pottery Studio & More is located in the heart of historic downtownLongmont and offers pottery painting, glass fusing, and mosaics for walk-incustomers of all ages. Learn to use a variety of other mediums in one of theirmany classes. Crackpots is open seven days a week and has a spacious, up-scale, and clean studio designed to allow anyone to be an artist for the day. Withseveral private rooms that can be reserved in advance for your group of six ormore, they are a great place for a unique party. They’ll also come to you, withparties to go. The Crackpots studio hosts classes such as jewelry making andglass fusing making it perfect for family night with something to offer every agegroup and interest level.

Second: Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Rd., Longmont, (303) 774-4800,ci.longmont.co.us/rec/gen/lrc.htm

Third: Rhythm on the River, Roger’s Grove, Longmont, ci.longmont.co.us/rotr/

BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONElevations Credit UnionLongmont Locations: 777 21st Ave., (303) 772-7776 // South - 1444 E. 3rd Ave., (303) 772-7776 //St. Vrain Centre, 1079 S. Hover, Suite 100, (303) 443-4672 / /elevationscu.com

With various loca-tions around Long-mont and northernColorado, ElevationsCredit Union hasbeen providingmembers with aconvenient way toimprove their livesby helping themreach personal andbusiness financialgoals for over 60years. Their objec-

tive is to provide members, as well as the entire community, with a resource thatoffers unbiased consumer information. Beyond just banking, they promote en-vironmentally responsible practices. In partnership with Eco-Cycle, Xcel Energy,Boulder Green Buildings Guild, and the Climate Smart Program, the continuallyseek ways to implement best practices as outlined by the U.S. Green BuildingsCouncil and all relevant environmental legislation.

Second: FirstBank - Longmont Locations: 1707 N. Main St., (303) 772-5500 //1270 S. Hover St., (303) 678-7000 // efirstbank.com

Third: Wells Fargo - Longmont Locations: 635 Coffman St., (303) 682-2068 //1050 Ken Pratt Blvd., (303) 485-8630 // 399 S. Hover St., (303) 682-4560 //1645 Pace St., (303) 651-6214 // wellsfargo.com

BEST FUNERAL HOME SERVICE PROVIDERAhlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory326 Terry St., Longmont, (303) 776-2313, ahlbergfuneralchapel.com

The Ahlberg family hasbeen providing compas-sionate assistance and careduring a family’s most dif-ficult time to Front Rangecommunities since theinception of the AhlbergFuneral Chapel in 1958.For three generations, theAhlberg Family has been apart of the Longmont com-munity. They offer a widevariety of services that canbe customized to fit person-al needs and desires. Froma simple cremation to a tra-ditional burial service, theAhlberg family will be there

to relieve the burdens that can be associated with a loved one’s passing. Bykeeping their prices affordable, they provide the best service possible withouttaking advantage of a very personal time of need.

Second: Howe Mortuary and Cremation, 439 Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 776-2434,howemortuary.com

Third: Carroll-Lewellen Funeral and Cremation Services, 503 Terry St., Longmont,(303) 776-4477, carroll-lewellen.com

BEST HAIR SALONStudio Boom1350 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 3, Longmont, (303) 774-9880, studioboomsalons.com

Ten years ago Longmont natives, Brandi Abernathy and Cindy Rillos, noticed anabsence in their community; a hip yet comfortable salon that offered a total styleexperience. Thus, Studio Boom was born. Together with their co-owner AnnieBowlby, Brandi and Cindy continue to ensure that Studio Boom stays on trend.“Studio Boom is unique in the fact that we have a stylist for every type of client,”says Abernathy. Every stylist at Studio Boom has their own specialty and style,making it easy to find a perfect fit for your needs. Abernathy says, “I think wecontinue to receive this award every year because we are able to cater to such awide variety of clientele.” ‘Cater’ is no exaggeration. Far more than just hair, Stu-dio Boom offers extensive additional services including airbrush tanning, teethwhitening and lash extensions making them a true one-stop style shop.

Second: Inspire Salon and Spa/Aveda, 512 Main St., #B, Longmont, (303) 776-7311,inspiresalon.com

Third: Great Clips - Longmont Locations; 1844 N. Hover Rd., (303) 678-1851 // 965 S. Hover St.,(303) 485-0298 // 1610 Pace St., (303) 772-5834 // greatclips.com


BEST MEDICAL/HEALTH FACILITYLongmont United Hospital1950 Mountain View Avenue, Longmont, luhcares.org

Dedicated to making this community a healthierplace, Longmont United Hospital strives to providethe best in healthcare. Their more than 280 highlyqualified physicians, caring employees and the latestin medical tools and technology allow them to providesophisticated services in an environment optimal tohealing. Healthcare at Longmont United Hospital ismore than treating a patient’s physical needs. Theirphilosophy is, “Health, wellness and healing requirethe gentle understanding of the powerful connectionbetween a patient’s body, mind and spirit”. The littleextras make all the difference, for example, they of-fer family dining rooms on each floor, healing mas-sage to patients and educational opportunities to thecommunity through a variety of programs designedto help patients and their families cope with illnesses,come up with a personal fitness program or deal withmental illness.

Second: Longmont Clinic, 1925 Mountain View Ave., Longmont,(303) 776-1234, longmontclinic.com

Third: Kaiser Permanente, 2345 Bent Way, Longmont,(303) 338-3800, kaiserpermanente.org

BEST HEARING AID CENTERHearing Rehab Center 2318 17th Ave, Unit H, Longmont, (303) 532-1453, hearingrehabcenter.com

In service since 1996, Hearing Rehab Center conducts hearing tests andscreenings, matches hearing aids to specific needs, and can assist in findingassistive listening devices that can be used with or without hearing aids andcan include telephones, alarm clocks and wireless television systems. Theyhave locations statewide each with caring doctors and staff dedicated to help-ing you hear better regardless of your situation.

As the audiologist in their Longmont office, Dr. Jamie Gilgren has beenpracticing audiology and fitting hearing aids since 2002. She is board certifiedby the American Board of Audiology and has extensive experience fitting andprogramming the latest hearing aid technology. Her office offers a personal andindividualized approach that makes them the best of the best this year.

Second: Hearing Healthcare Center, 1515 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-8748,hearinghealthcarecenters.com

Third: Longmont Hearing and Tinnitus Center, 1146 Francis St., Longmont, (303) 651-1178,longmonthearing.com

BEST HANDYMANRay Comeau, Ray The Handyman(303) 995-0730, raythehandyman.com

Ray was the 2012 Readers’ Choice for Long-mont’s Best Handyman, and the award is just aswell deserved in 2013. Ray has been providinghis handyman services since 1999 and has thefairest prices around. He will work from your listof multiple to-dos or he’ll tackle just one. Hisservices include laying tile, driveway crack seal-ing, drywall repair, replacing smoke alarm bat-teries, fence or gate repair, tree trimming anda wide variety of other tasks. Ray says work-ing with his hands is something that has justalways come naturally to him. “Some peopleare gifted to play several musical instrumentsor capable of speaking several languages. I canlook at something and know how to build it, fixit or make it.” References, referrals and word ofmouth back up Longmont’s vote that he is thebest handyman in town.

Second: Rocky Mountain Handyman, (303) 842-8024,rockymountainhandymanllc.com

Third: Fred’s Fix It, (303) 641-0875, fredsfixitinc.com

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State Farm Insurance has been a staple in the both the nation and the Longmont area for years and there are multiple agents to choose from. Serving theinsurance needs of the United States and Canada since 1922, State Farm Insurance gives you large company support with small company service. To meet grow-ing digital service needs, their online interface creates a user-friendly experience and clearly states their offerings of auto, home, renter’s, motorcycle coverage,as well as life and health insurance options. You can even get quotes online detailing what coverage would best suit your needs before even contacting the agentpersonally. The customer services provided by State Farm is unparalleled with the agents always willing to comparison shop for you and provide the best coverageoptions based on life events and stages.

Second: Farmer’s Insurance, farmersinsurance.com

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BEST INVESTMENT SERVICESEdward Jonesedwardjones.com/en.US

Edward Jones is a decidedly different kind of investment firm. Despite being a nationwide giant, they retain their commitment to localized service. Their missionis to help individuals reach their serious, long-term financial goals. There are several Edward Jones financial advisors in the Longmont area to choose from thatare able help you become a successful investor. Founded in 1922, they are a full-service brokerage firm that can tailor an investment portfolio to meet any need.With a community based approach, Edward Jones financial advisors rate the firm “Highest in Employee Advisor Satisfaction among Financial Investment Firms”,according to a newly released study by J.D. Power and Associates. While the company itself is large, with over 10,000 offices around the country, the personalapproach is evident after setting up a face to face meeting with a local advisor.

Second: Oliver Financial, 402 Main St., Longmont, (303) 485-7509, oliverfinancialgroup.com

Third: Elevations Credit Union - Longmont Locations; 777 21st Ave., (303) 772-7776 // 1444 E. 3rd Ave., (303) 772-7776 // St. Vrain Centre, 1079 S. Hover, Suite 100, (303) 443-4672 // elevationscu.com

BEST LANDSCAPE COMPANYRock Solid Landscape3686 Stagecoach North, Unit A, Longmont, 303.772.4736, rslinc.net

Rock Solid Landscape owner, Steve Paige, started his company because he liked tobe outside. That hasn’t changed, but these days, Rock Solid Landscape employs asmany as 50 people during the busy periods, to offer the best and most reliable ser-vice possible. The local landscaper offers a wide range of maintenance, design andinstallation services. Whether you just need someone to mow and trim your lawn oryou’re looking for an expert to help you design an outdoor living space, Rock SolidLandscape has proven able and willing. But what sets them apart is their attentionto their clients’ needs. John Herron, GM of business development and design says,“We customize to each client. We really listen to them and build what they need andwant. That’s what we focus on.”

Second: SJ Ward Landscape, 335 1st Ave., Suite 6, Longmont, 303.776.7991, wardlandscape.com

Third: Colorado Materials, 1541 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303.682.2314, coloradomaterialsinc.com

BEST LAWN MAINTENANCEWard’s Lawn Service, Inc.3690 Stagecoach Rd. Unit E, Longmont, (303) 684.9484, wardslawn.com

Ward’s Lawn Service, Inc., started as a pair of brothers mowing lawns for school tuition in 1984. In 1999, “with one pickup truck and a couple of lawn mowers”,Dave Ward founded Ward’s Lawn Service, Inc., which has grown to employ 25 full time and 30 seasonal employees. Their year round services include residentialand commercial lawn care and winter snow removal. Ward says that his commitment to the community inspires his business philosophy. “Being a lifetime Long-mont resident, born and raised, over the years we have established ourselves as a go-to business, one that prides themselves on quality and integrity,” Ward said.“I take great pride in the Ward name, so I want to make sure that my fellow Longmont residents are being taken care of in a good fashion.”

Second: Emil’s Lawns, 847 Judson St., Longmont, 888.970.5296, emilslawns.com

Third: Green Man Lawn and Landscape, 1710 Skyway Dr., Longmont; (303) 772-5296, greenmancares.com


BEST LOCAL OUTDOOR EVENTRhythm on the RiverRoger’s Grove, Hover St. and Boston Ave., Longmont, (303)776-6050, ci.longmont.co.us/rotr

What started as a small celebration to open Roger’s Grove in Longmont in1995 has grown into a wildly popular annual gathering of food, arts, entertain-ment and all-around fun. The Rhythm on the River festival is scheduled for July12 and 13 this summer, and once again, people can expect two days of eatsfrom some of Longmont’s favorite eateries, as well as concerts and assortedactivities. There’s even a 5K race. Not to be missed is the Outdoor AdventureLand, the Children’s Fishing Tank, and of course the annual St. Vrain RotaryDuck Races.

Second: Festival on Main, Main St., Longmont, (303) 651-8484, festivalonmain.com

Third: Boulder County Fair, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont, (720) 864-6460, bouldercountyfair.org

BEST LOCAL SCHOOLLongmont High School1040 Sunset St. Longmont, (303) 776-6014, lhs.stvrain.k12.co.us

Principal Rick Olsen credits the teaching staff for the success of LongmontHigh School. “We have an outstanding staff. Our teachers care about our stu-dents. They are very passionate about education, and are creating initiativesand partnerships with the community. We’ve got a new program: MBSA - Medi-cal and BioScience Academy. Our AP program is growing, along with our CUSucceed Program. The staff is instrumental in developing and implementingoptions for the students to be engaged.” As for the students, he says, “We havea very strong student body that enjoys school. They are dedicated to work-ing hard and achieving in academics and co-curricular activities. As a school,Longmont High School is proud to be part of the St. Vrain School District and itsgoal, excellent education by design. Longmont High School has a long traditionof excellence.”

Second: Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Rd., Longmont, (720) 494-3721,schs.stvrain.k12.co.us

Third: Skyline High School, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont, (720) 494-3741,shs.stvrain.k12.co.us

BEST MARTIAL ARTS STUDIOAlpha Martial Arts195 S Main St., Longmont, (720) 939-7070, alphamartialarts.net

At Alpha, it’s all about family. The cozy karate spot is run by dynamic duo Mi-chael and Shelby Wax. Here the owners are the instructors. “We know everyonethat comes in and we try to make people feel welcomed,” Michael Wax says. “It’sa nice, open space where people can make good friends.” Right now the three-year-old studio (and three-time Readers’ Choice winner) offers highly effectivekids and adult traditional martial arts classes for a good value. “We make surepeople get what they pay for,” he says. And that, according to Wax, is well-round-ed physical fitness, plenty of teamwork, lots of fun and a huge confidence boost.

Second : Tran’s Martial Arts and Fitness Center , 117 South Sunset St., Ste. D, Longmont,(303) 776-1887, trans-mafc.com

Third : Itsera Martial Arts & Family Fitness, 960 Niwot Road, B12, Niwot, (303) 652-0104,itserafamilyfitness.com

BEST MOVING COMPANYTaylor Moving and Storage4949 North Broadway, #110, Boulder, (303) 443-5885, taylormove.com

For 16 years, this locally owned moving company has won the trust of thosein transition. In addition to building a 15,000-square-foot climate-controlled, ADT-secured storage facility for its loyal Longmont customer base, owner Glen Taylorsays the company is committed to a bright green future. “We recycle all our pack-ing materials and just purchased a new lower-emissions truck. We also reuseboxes whenever possible.” With an eye toward the environment, careful movingcrews and deep community involvement, it’s no surprise Taylor Moving and Stor-age is a perennial Readers’ Choice winner and boasts the BBB gold star award forzero customer complaints.

Second : Golden Van Lines, Inc. , 111 S Pratt Pkwy, Longmont, (303) 776-3882,goldenvanlines.com

Third : Two Men and a Truck, twomenandatruck.com

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BEST NOT FOR PROFITOUR Center 303 Atwood St., Longmont, (303) 772-5529, ourcenter.org

Connecting every sector of the community, dedicated OUR Center volunteerscome from communities of faith, business and large corporations to serve peo-ple in generational poverty to the newly poor who have fallen from the middleclass. “I believe this diversity of service and support makes the OUR Center sowell known,” says executive director Edwina Salazar. The charity’s food bankdistributed a remarkable one million pounds of food last year, serving 137,065meals, while the homelessness prevention program significantly reduced theindividual and family rate in Longmont. Building on that success, the OURCenter will expand with self-sufficiency programs for health care, financialskills and housing.

Second : Longmont Humane Society Thrift Store , 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., #216, Longmont,(303) 774-6517, longmonthumane.org

Third : A Woman’s Work, 2204 18th Ave., Longmont, (303) 827-7085, awomanswork.org

BEST NEW BUSINESSLongmont Yarn Shoppe 454 Main St., Longmont, (303) 678-8242, longmontyarn.com

The newly minted Longmont Yarn Shoppe has already woven itself deep intothe community. Serving northern Boulder County’s large population of fiber lov-ers, the local business fills a huge void, owner Gail Sundberg-Douse says. “Mycustomers value having a place to gather for classes, get quality fiber and sup-port for projects, meet with friends, and make new friends.” Housed in a 1910exposed-brick building, it’s a comfy, friendly, even kid-friendly shop with all theright attributes for long-term success: lots of yarn choices, evening classes, lo-cally made tea and chocolate, summer camps, customer truck shows, and justa place to hang out and knit.

Second : Spanish Easy & Fun Language School , 706 Kimbark St., Longmont, (303) 827-5965,spanisheasyfun.com

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Grease Monkey won is the best oil change in Longmont because the company strives for 100percent customer satisfaction, offering the range of services loyal customers have come to knowand trust - guaranteed - according to Ron Morrow, Jr., vice president of Rosbro Corporation,which runs 17 Grease Monkey locations, including two newly remodeled shops in Longmont.“Words don’t express how much we appreciate our customers and the community of Longmont.It’s where we have called home for over 35 years.” While Grease Monkey’s core business remainspreventative maintenance on almost all makes and models of vehicle, it’s now offering smallrepairs on parts like brakes and rotors.

Second : Oil Can Henry’s - Longmont Locations; 1646 Pace St., (303) 772-4800 // 2310 17th Ave.,(303) 772-4900, oilcanhenrys.com

Third : Valvoline Instant Oil Change, 1061 S. Hover St., Longmont, (303) 774-0852, vioc.com

BEST PET DAYCARE/BOARDINGHappy Hounds Dog Care Center1822 Sunset Pl., #2, Longmont, (303) 774-8158, happyhoundscolorado.com

Steady referrals have proven Happy Hounds is doing doggy care right. “Our customers know how committed our staff is to providing a safe and fun environmentfor their dogs,” owner Olivia Neill says. “This is our top priority, and we have proven this to our customers over the years.” But only a happy pup can make a happyperson, and tired and content dogs show their appreciation, too, after a full day of co-mingled play - not hours in a crate. Happy Hounds offers luxury boarding withall the bells and whistles: private rooms, TVs, nightlights and overnight supervision, plus optional self-serve dog washes, bath and brush services, and private training.

Second : Keep Me Company Pet Sitting , (720) 233-3809 or (303) 332-9142, keepmecompanypetsitting.com

Third : Mrs. Doolittle’s Doggie Daycare, 1301 10th Ave., Longmont, (303) 772-4142, mrsdoolittles.netfirms.com

BEST PET GROOMERPaws 2 Groom800 S Hover St., Longmont, (303) 776-4503, longmontgrooming.com

Paws 2 Groom is all about a happy environment. Since it’s opening in 2006,the staff has worked to create a low-stress, happy place. “We encourage doggiesto be as happy as they can,” said Heather Osterman, manager. “When we (thestaff) stay in happy moods, it passes to them.” In addition to grooming, Paws 2Groom has also done nail trims on guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, birds, and even dida hoof trim on a baby goat. The three groomers – who help to create a family en-vironment by calling themselves “aunties” – cater to special needs animals. “It’sa play date; we want everyone to enjoy coming in to see us,” Osterman said. Thegroomers keep detailed records of clients with a record of medical issues, andalert owners if they notice something different from the last grooming. Custom-ers also enjoy the six-station self-wash, which provides “everything but the dog,”Osterman said.

Second: The Paw Spa , 700 Ken Pratt Blvd. #219, Longmont, (303) 772-4522,pawspapetgrooming.com

Third : PetSmart, 1125 S. Hover St., Longmont, (303) 702-9526, petsmart.com

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Firestone photographer Corrie Kraft launched her photographer businesseight years ago, after finding herself less than thrilled with her wedding photos.“I didn’t really know my style, and I thought ‘there’s got to be a better way to dothis,’” she said. After some classes and a lot of self-teaching and practice, Kraft’sbusiness took off. “Others describe me as telling the story of what’s happening,”Kraft said. “It doesn’t have to be anything special, just capturing the realness.”Kraft works all along the Front Range and the mountains, shooting weddingsand portraits. She loves capturing families and children, but holds a real love forshooting couples, describing her wedding photography style as fresh, romanticand chic.

Second : Debbie Adams Photography, (303) 834-9607, dlaphoto.com

Third : Mari Wolf Fotodrama, (970) 232-9613, fotodrama.us/#/88799/Mari-Wolf

BEST PLACE TO WORK OUT and BEST SWIM INSTRUCTORLongmont Recreation Center 310 Quail Rd., Longmont, (303) 774-4800

Open for 11 years, the Longmont Recreation Center continues to be a “highquality, top of the line building,” that “offers something for everyone,” said BenWagner, interim campus supervisor. With pools, a gym, a climbing wall, a work-out area, a track and classes – including highly popular Zumba – Wagner saidthe Longmont Recreation Center strives to be available to as many people aspossible. In addition, he said the staff is welcoming and care about their patrons.“Most everyone (staff) lives in the community and builds friendships and rela-tionships with patrons,” Wagner said. “This is a lot of people’s ‘other place’ be-sides work and home. They have comfort coming here because of the staff.”

Aquatics Supervisor Karen Charles said the Longmont Recreation Center’saquatics program is all about “consistency and quality of staff trainings.” A ma-jority of swim instructors have the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructorcertification, a 30-hour class, while all swim instructors attend monthly trainingsessions about such topics as safety and how to teach certain skills. In addi-tion to using the American Red Cross’s Learn to Swim program, the LongmontRecreation Center aquatics staff also developed a parent/child swim program, apreschool swim program, and BLAST, an accelerated swim lesson program thatfocuses on the four competitive swim strokes and streamlined body position.Lessons are taught year-round at Centennial Pool and the Longmont RecreationCenter, with Kanemoto and Sunset pools offering summer lessons as well to ac-commodate the increase in numbers over the summer.

BEST PLACE TO WORK OUTSecond : Planet Fitness, 2255 Main St., #118, Longmont, (303) 776-6800, planetfitness.com

Third : Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA, 950 Lashley St., Longmont, (303) 776-0370,longmontymca.org

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Third : Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA , 950 Lashley St., Longmont, (303) 776-0370,longmontymca.org


BEST PLUMBERSteve’s Plumbing 2907 Sandpiper Place, Longmont, (303) 651-1898

For Steve Moskal, owner of Steve’s Plumbing, his continued wins as bestplumber boils down to one thing: “People seem to like me,” he said. “I’m prettyhonest and up front, I tell them the way it is, and they seem to like it.” Moskalhas been running Steve’s Plumbing since 1987. After finding the “nine to fiveoffice job” wasn’t for him, he brought son Steven into the business a few yearsago. Moskal strives to communicate customers and keep them informed. “If I’mrunning late, I’ll call them; I take care of it,” he said.

Second: Streamline Plumbing , 2602 Falcon Dr., Longmont, (303) 772-2250,streamlineplumbingllc.com

Third: Burger and Sons Plumbing, Inc. , 527 Elliott St., Longmont, (303) 776-0099,burgerandsonsplumbing.net

BEST REAL ESTATE AGENTJosh Hunter 600 5th Ave., Longmont, (720) 495-5924, josh-hunter.com/

Patience, understanding and professionalism are some of the traits JoshHunter focuses on, helping him to stand out as a real estate agent. A youngfamily man who has been a Longmont resident for nearly 30 years, Hunterhas extensive knowledge of the community and all it has to offer. He said hetakes time to do things right, and also offers a diverse skill set, working witheveryone from investors to first-time buyers, experienced sellers to short sales/foreclosures, and tenants and landlords with rental assistance. He strives to staycurrent with market trends, be a trusted adviser, hold to a higher code of ethics,and be personal. “This is a serious business, but you are allowed to laugh andhave fun,” he said. “It’s amazing to me how many of my first-time clients turnout to be great friends afterwards.”

Second: Diane Stow, 2204 18th Ave., Longmont, (303) 827-7046, dianestow.com

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At The Life Care Center of Longmont, the staff puts each person first, takingan individualized approach to that person’s needs. Open since 1979, the centernow offers more than 50 occupational, physical and speech therapists, andnearly two years ago added an in-house physician, which has made a “hugedifference,” according to Joleen McGee, community liaison for The Life CareCenter of Longmont. The center offers acute and long-term care, as well as out-patient rehab. They focus, said McGee, on the customer service model of mak-ing the individual the most important consideration. “Our staff are very compas-sionate, dedicated individuals who make a daily difference in the lives of thosethat we care for,” she said. “It’s human life we are caring for.”

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Started 34 years agoas a non-profit, HoverManor Senior LivingCommunity remainscommitted to the mis-sion originally estab-lished by BeatriceHover. “Our currentmission is to empowerseniors to live the lifethey choose by offer-ing innovative, afford-able and dignifiedchoices in housingand services,” saidLisa Czolowski, CEO.One of the ways they

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Sunflower Spa opened in November 2005 as a full-service spa, offering skincare, body treatments, nail care and waxing. “We’re not a destination spa, but acommunity day spa,” said owner Patrice vonMetzger. To this end, vonMetzgerand her staff strive to remember people and to build repeat business. “We tryto remember details about people,” she said. In an industry that is notoriousfor high turnover, according to vonMetzger, many of her staff has been withSunflower Spa “a long time;” a third of the staff has been there for more thanfive years. “A majority of the people who work at Sunflower Spa work hard, butare really happy with what they do,” she said.

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BEST VETERINARIANThe Animal Hospital1250 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-3454, animalhospitalllp.com

Compassionate care is the overriding standard at The Animal Hospital inLongmont. Serving the area since 1946, they are dedicated to the health andwellness of every animal, and strive to provide quality veterinary care through-out a pet’s life. They offer wellness/preventative care, in-house laboratory andpharmacy, radiology, ultrasound, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic sur-gery and acupuncture. At The Animal Hopsital, the dedicated, experiencedstaff treats clients like family and pets like their own.

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BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANT and BEST DESSERT and BEST HAPPY HOUR andBEST RESTAURANT SERVICE and BEST RESTAURANTMike O’Shays Restaurant & Ale House512 Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-0252, mikeoshays.com

Owners Mike andNania Shea started MikeO’Shays 32 years ago. Abig reason why the res-taurant still draws crowdsof enthusiastic patrons isMike’s dedication to mak-ing people happy. “Mikeis as hands-on in his32nd year as he was in hisfirst year,” said O’Shaysmanager Todd Johnson.Patrons like O’Shays ro-tating menu filled withclassic American fare,Mexican delights, sea-food, gluten-free proteinplates, as well as foraysinto new culinary trends.And Mike makes sure ev-erything tastes good. “Hetastes things every day,three times a day,” John-son said. Long known forits rotating menu of des-serts - try the cheesecake,if you haven’t before -O’Shays maintains a call

list for customers to alert them when certain sweets take their turn comingfrom the kitchen. “When we have a dessert they like, we call people,” Johnsonsaid. That’s exactly the kind of dedicated service that makes the fixture on MainStreet a fixture among local eateries.

With such a wonderful array of food and premium drinks, delivered by excel-lent and friendly staff, it really is no surprise that Mike O’Shays continues to bevoted the best of in so many ways.

BEST AMERICAN RESTAURANTSecond: Pumphouse Brewery, 540 Main St., Longmont, (303) 702-0881,

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Third: Aunt Alice’s Kitchen, 1805 Main St., Longmont, (303) 651-0495, auntaliceskitchen.com

BEST DESSERTSecond: Romana Cake House, 900 S. Hover St., Longmont, (720) 684-6884,

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Third: La Momo Maes Bakery, 624 Kimbark St., Longmont, (303) 834-8502, lamomomaes.com

BEST HAPPY HOURSecond: Pumphouse Brewery, 540 Main St., Longmont, (303) 702-0881,


Third: Sugarbeet, 101 Pratt St., Longmont, (303) 651-3330, sugarbeetrestaurant.com

BEST RESTAURANT SERVICESecond: Subworks Deli, 1104 Francis St., Longmont, (303) 774-7000, subworksdeli.com

Third: (TIE) Loaf & Ladle, 1134 Francis St., Longmont, (303) 776-7575Pumphouse Brewery, 540 Main St., Longmont, (303) 702-0881,pumphousebrewery.com

BEST RESTAURANTSecond: Sugarbeet, 101 Pratt St., Longmont, (303) 651-3330, sugarbeetrestaurant.com

Third: Martini’s Bistro, 543 Terry St., Longmont, (303) 651-2772, martinisbistro.com

BEST APPETIZERS and BEST WINGSWing Shack1133 Francis St., Longmont, (303) 834-8066, facebook.com/pages/Wing-Shack-Longmont

In less than two years, the Wing Shack has made its mark on the taste budsof locals in search of the perfect hot wing. Owned and operated by threegenerations - Bob Blume, son Mike Blume, and grandson Jacob Vickers - theWing Shack serves up mouth-watering menu of appetizers, to begin with.“People like the appetizers so much because they are hand made,” saidDebbie Blume, office manager at Wing Shack. That includes unique morselslike hand-breaded fried pickles, or fried mac-n-cheese, not to mention stan-dards like homemade and hand-breaded onion rings and homemade chips.But it’s the 14 kinds of sauces that keep customers coming back for therestaurant’s namesake. From traditional to exotic, the Wing Shack coats itscrispy wings in tempting flavors. And customers’ suggestions are always wel-come. In fact, they often make their way onto the menu. “About every monthwe introduce a new sauce that people have suggested,” Blume said.

BEST APPETIZERSSecond: Old Chicago, 1805 Industrial Cir., Longmont, (303) 651-7000,

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Third: Pumphouse Brewery, 540 Main St., Longmont, (303) 702-0881,pumphousebrewery.com

BEST WINGSSecond: Buffalo Wild Wings, 2303 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont, (303) 485-9464,

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Third: The Wing Hut, 510 3rd Ave., Longmont, (303) 651-3714,facebook.com/pages/THE-WING-HUT-Longmont

BEST ASIAN RESTAURANTRoyal Wok1950 Main St., Longmont, (303) 682-9297, royalwoklongmont.com

Linda Liang has owned Royal Wok in north Longmont for 20 years, andher restaurant has served a scrumptious array of Chinese food during thatspan. Liang said staples like sesame chicken, Mongolian beef, jumbo noo-dle soup and chicken lo mein are menu favorites. Royal Wok’s family styledinners give patrons a chance to sample several delicacies at a reasonableprice, as well. Ask Liang what her favorite part of running the Royal Wok andshe doesn’t hesitate: “I really enjoy the customers,” she said. “My customersare good people. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be here for 20 years.”

Second: Tasty Asia Restaurant, 736 Main St., #8, Longmont, (303) 772-6888,tastyasiarestaurant.com

Third: East Moon Asian Bistro/Sushi, 2144 Main St., Unit 1, Longmont, (303) 684-8383,eastmoonlongmont.com

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BEST BAGELEinstein Bros. Bagels311 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont, (303) 651-9063, einsteinbros.com

Since 2012, Einstein Bros. Bagels has been rating its dozens of stores locatedacross the nation through customer surveys. This past March, the Longmont Ein-stein’s earned a top award for its customer service. Add that to the fact the bagelshop focuses on one thing - making good bagels for breakfast and lunch - andit’s no wonder the store on Clover Basin Drive earned this year’s Reader’s ChoiceAward. “It’s a simple operation,” said store manager John Shannon. “Our bagelsare always cooked fresh and consistently and our cream cheese is far better thananything you’ll find in a store.”

Second: Big Daddy Bagels, 1940 Ionosphere St., Suite D, Longmont, (303) 834-8237,bigdaddybagels.comcastbiz.net

Third: Panera Bread, 425 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 702-1000, panerabread.com

BEST BAKERYRomana Cake House900 S. Hover St., Longmont, (720) 684-6884, romanacakehouse.com

When most of Longmont is fast asleep, the kitchen at Romana Cake House isbustling. At two in the morning, the day’s work begins, and that means creatingEuropean-style pastries, tarts, cakes, cookies, desserts and assorted delights.“Everything is fresh out of the oven every single day,” said owner Raluca Ioan.In just its first year at the corner of Hover Street and Nelson Road, Romana hasestablished itself as a favorite morning stop for coffee and pastry, as well as afavorite provider of cakes and desserts for all occasions, including weddings.

Second: La Momo Maes Bakery, 624 Kimbark St., Longmont, (303) 834-8502, lamomomaes.com

Third: Panera Bread, 425 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 702-1000, panerabread.com

BEST BAR and BEST NEW RESTAURANTHarold’s Restaurant / The Bayonet Room1940 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 774-7399,facebook.com/pages/Harolds-and-the-bayonet-room

It focuses on fresh ingredients. It uses local food sources. And when youwalk in the door, it feels like you’re at a friend’s house for dinner and drinks.Those are the key ingredients that make Harold’s Restaurant and The BayonetRoom such a great eatery and bar. In just its first year, Harold’s, owned by JamesUnger and Susan Pratt, has already earned a reputation as a hotspot in locallounging and dining. That’s due to the jovial, friendly vibe and to the eatery’semphasis on local goods.

Even the bar fare in The Bayonet Room is hand crafted and locally sourced.“It’s a 1940s-themed craft-cocktail lounge,” said general manager Noah He-aney. “We focus on local, unique spirits, a very eclectic wine list and local beers.And all of our bar juices are made fresh daily.”

On the restaurant side, Harold’s has developed relationships with local farm-ers and producers to stock its made-from-scratch kitchen each day. “We workin a symbiotic relationship with the community to grow the community as wellas the restaurant,” Heaney said.

BEST BARSecond: Mike O’Shays Restaurant & Ale House, 512 Main St., Longmont, (303) 772.0252,

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Third: Red Zone/Pumphouse Brewery, 540 Main St., Longmont, (303) 702-0881,pumphousebrewery.com

BEST NEW RESTAURANTSecond: City Café, 1442 Nelson Rd., Longmont, (720) 204-6634, citycafelongmont.com

Third: Joe’s of Longmont, 526 Main St., Longmont, (303) 678-9378, joeslongmont.com

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BEST BARBECUEGeorgia boys BBQ Company237 Collyer St., Longmont, (720) 999-4099, georgiaboysbbqcompany.com

Matt Alexander andNick Reckinger, bothGeorgia natives, start-ed Georgia boys BBQa few years back andthe Longmont Q crowdquickly lined up tochow down on thepair’s authentic brandof pork, chicken, hotlinks and brisket. Ev-erything the boys serveis made from scratch,and with care. “Georgiastyle is a dry rub meatleft to sit in its rub for atleast 24 hours and thensmoked for as long as ittakes,” Reckinger said.

Try the hard-to-find-elsewhere Brunswick stew, or stomach-pleasing gumbo(made by chef and Louisiana native Tim Armour) as a starter to your barbecuenext time you visit.

Second: The Rib House, 1920 Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 485-6988, theribhouse.com

Third: Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Taphouse, 228 Main St., Lyons, (303) 823-7427,smokindavesq.com

BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCHLucille’s Creole Cafe518 Kimbark St., Longmont, (303) 774-9814, luciles.com

Dinner can be an event, lunch can be on the go, but breakfast is a ritual. Foryears, people have been making a stop at Lucille’s Creole Café a morningritual for breakfast or brunch. “It’s breakfast all day every day,” said managerMarshall Gephart. “People count on us come rain or shine.” They count onSouthern Louisiana-style comfort food like beignets or biscuits with chicorycoffee, Calas pancakes, rice pudding porridge and eggs Pontchartrain. AndLucille’s setting, a well-kept house on Kimbark Street, makes it feel like you’reright at home during your morning meal. Only the food is better.

Second: The Egg & I, 2055 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 485-9477,theeggandirestaurants.com

Third: Le Peep, 1255 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (720) 652-6680, lepeep.com

BEST BURGERFive Guys Burgers and Fries1708 Main St. Suite 300, Longmont, (303) 485-8924, fiveguys.com/

With more than 250,000topping combinations,Five Guys Burgers andFries has a fully custom-izable menu of veggies,condiments and saucescustomers can add totheir sandwiches. TheFive Guys store in Long-mont provides enthusi-astic service alongsidethe tasty options every-one can enjoy.

“It’s the type ofburger you’d make at

home if you were trying to impress your friends,” said Molly Catalano, director ofcommunications at Five Guys. “We use fresh, quality ingredients without beingsuper-fancy.”

Whether you’re in the mood for a hamburger or cheeseburger, with or with-out bacon and two patties or just one, customers can mix and match toppingsuntil they find a favorite.

“Once people get the right topping combination,” Molly said, “they have‘their’ burger.”

Second: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, 2331 Clover Basin Drive , Longmont, (720) 652-9229,redrobin.com/

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BEST BURRITO and BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANTSantiago’s Mexican RestaurantsSantiago’s, 215 Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-1169, eatatsantiagos.com

Open for 12 years in Longmont, Santiago’s specializes in providing a casualfamily restaurant environment. With breakfast, lunch and dinner options, cus-tomers can find a taste of Mexico that is “authentic, affordable and always fresh,”said Craig Morales, co-owner of Santiago’s with his wife Annette.

“We believe we only have one chance to impress a customer,” Craig said.One consistent customer-pleaser is Santiago’s selection of burritos. Breakfast

burritos come filled with a different meat each weekday, with a chef’s choice onSaturday. For later in the day, Craig said popular deluxe burritos like the beef andbean, and steak are “good for afternoon or nighttime.”

Though the burritos can be served plain with a choice of bean, cheese anda variety of meats, Craig said customers often return for Santiago’s green chile.Available in hot, mild or half-and-half, the green chile can be served inside orsmothered on top of all burritos. The deluxe choice takes the smothered optionand adds lettuce, cheese and tomato on top.

BEST BURRITOSecond: Chipotle Mexican Grill , 1100 Ken Pratt Blvd. Unit B, Longmont, (303) 651-6763 //

1708 Main St., Longmont, (303) 485-6369// chipotle.com

Third: Deli Cioso Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - Longmont Locations; 1217 South Main St.,(303) 651-3327, facebook.com/delisouth // 1751 Hover St. C-1, (303) 772-7764,facebook.com/pages/Deli-Cioso-West-Mexican-Restaurant/185345180139

BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANTSecond: 3 Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant- Longmont Locations; 2350 Main St.,

(303) 682-0888 // 1268 Hover St., Longmont, (303) 772-8486 // the3margaritas.com/

Third: La Mariposa Restaurant & Margarita House, 1240 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont,(303) 772-6288, lamariposamexicanrestaurant.com/

BEST CARBON VALLEY RESTAURANTPete’s Place201 5th St., Frederick, (303) 833-2818, petesplace-papafranks.com/index.html

Pete’s Place/Papa Frank’s in Frederick prides itself on serving the best inhome-style cooking. Daily specials spotlight the restaurant’s wide variety ofhomemade dishes, from all-you-can-eat spaghetti to specially priced ribeyeand prime rib.

“Everything is homemade,” said Tom Rizzi, chief cook and bottle washerat Pete’s Place. “It’s all done in-house: sauce, sausage, meatballs, we cut thesteaks – everything.”

The positive reputation of Pete’s Place/Papa Frank’s has spread outside ofFrederick; Tom said people come from south Denver, Cheyenne, Aspen andother far-off locations for the homemade food.

“They think it’s worth the trip,” Tom said. “If they want a good meal, theycome here.”

Second: Pepper Jack’s Grille , 3768 Hwy 52 at I-25, Frederick, 9303) 833-6500,pepperjacksgrille.com/

Third: Red Rooster Restaurant , 4330 Hwy 66, Frederick, (970) 535-0889,facebook.com/pages/Red-Rooster-Restaurant/152512004789706

BEST COFFEEHOUSEZiggi’s Coffee HouseLongmont Locations: 400 Main St., (303) 682-5120 // 1729 Hover St., (303) 682-5120 //1139 Francis St., (303) 682-5120 // 1221 S. Main St., (303) 682-5120 // ziggiscoffee.com

Ziggi’s Coffee is all about the people. With four locations serving Longmont– two coffeehouses and two drive-thru establishments – Ziggi’s prides itself onbeing part of the community.

“We’re very fortunate to be in one of the most community-oriented citiesin the entire state,” said Brandon Knudsen, co-owner of Ziggi’s Coffee withhis wife, Camrin. “Customers go out of their way to support us.”

Partnering with local vendors, Ziggi’s brings not only quality coffees, teasand food to Longmont but values like sustainability and reuse. However,Brandon said the team behind each location adds the greatest value.

“We have the best employees,” he said. “They really care about what theydo and the people they help.”

Second: Starbucks Coffee Company - Longmont Locations; 1100 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite A,(303) 774-9028 // 1087 South Hover St., Unit A, (303) 774-0143 // 815 East 17th Ave.,Unit C-5, (720) 494-9794 // Inside King Soopers: 1611 Pace St., (303) 776-7570 //1749 Main St., (303) 772-0475 // 995 South Hover St., (303) 702-0099Inside Safeway: 1050 Ken Pratt Blvd., (303) 651-7952 // 1630 Pace St.,(303) 485-9500, 1632 Hover Rd., ,(303) 776-0506 // starbucks.com/

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BEST DELIYour Butcher, Frank900 Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 772-3281, yourbutcherfrank.com/

If you want a sandwich with hearty, healthy ingredients piled high on natural bread, Your Butcher, Frank is a perfect pick. This deli and butcher shop prides itselfon knowledgeable employees and a quality menu.

“We have a huge selection, not just the basic 10 meats and cheeses,” said owner Ron Lamb. “There are about 60 different items customers can choose from.”Sandwiches at Your Butcher, Frank incorporate multiple high-end products, from low-salt, MSG-free meat to locally baked organic bread. The friendly staff can

help with questions on what to order.“All of our employees are educated on what we carry,” Ron said, “and we like to educate the customer about what they’re buying.”

Second: The Brooklyn Deli & Grill, 1515 Main St., Longmont, (303) 684-8400, thebrooklyndeli.com/

Third: Deli Zone, 1240 Ken Pratt Blvd. Unit #9, Longmont, (303) 485-1600, delizone.net/

BEST ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURTMenchie’s Main Street Marketplace1749 North Main St., Unit C, Longmont, (720) 378-4247, facebook.com/menchiesmainstreetmarketplace

Menchie’s Main Street Marketplace believes in “going the extra smile,” said store manager Jen-nifer Sweet. Still in its first year of business, this Menchie’s franchise has already made a positiveimpact in Longmont.

“Our team members make a genuine connection with customers, and we care about thecommunity,” Jennifer said. “We have lots of regulars, and partner with schools and churches forfundraisers.”

Offering 14 flavors and over 50 toppings daily, Jennifer said the store has a “great selection”that “caters to everyone.” There are even tasty alternatives for customers with dairy, nut andgluten allergies, as well as no-sugar-added and low-carb options.

To celebrate its one-year anniversary, Menchie’s Main Street Marketplace is planning a cus-tomer appreciation event for the first weekend in June.

Second: Cold Stone Creamery- Longmont Locations: 551 S. Hover Rd., (720) 864-4393 //1087 S. Hover St., Suite B, (303) 682-5680 // coldstonecreamery.com

Third: Dairy Queen - Longmont Locations; 616 Main St., (303) 772-1340 // 1945 N. Main St.,

(303) 776-6552 // 2201 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite D, (303) 651-9733 // dairyqueen.com

BEST INDIAN RESTAURANTFlavor of India516 Main St., Longmont, (303) 682-9010, flavorofindialongmont.com/

Featuring an extensivemenu of traditional andspecialty dishes, Flavor ofIndia offers an authenticexploration of the SouthAsian nation’s cuisine. Withfresh naan bread, a varietyof curries, tandoori special-ties (dishes prepared in aclay oven) and homemadedesserts, Flavor of Indiaserves food that will tanta-lize Eastern and Westernpalettes alike.

If you are looking tosample these flavors, therestaurant offers a lunchbuffet Tuesday through

Sunday and a dinner buffet Wednesday evenings. Whether ordering from themenu or taking the all-you-can-eat option, the staff prides itself on making yourvisit enjoyable.

Owned and operated by the Singh family, Flavor of India is proud to bringEast and West together with traditional cuisine perfect for any palette.

Second: Everest Restaurant, 2130 North Main St. Unit 15, Longmont, (720) 204-2270,everestrestaurantlongmont.com/

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BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANTPinocchios/Delvickios Restaurant 210 Ken Pratt Blvd. #216, Longmont, (303) 651-7828, pinocchios-st.com/

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary in October, Pinocchios prides itself on incredible Italian food and exceptional service. Owner Annie Vick said the recipe forsuccess is “all about the details.”

“We use real linen, sturdy silverware and real flowers on the tables,” she said. “Whether a customer is here for a quick bite or staying for appetizers, main course,dessert and wine, we focus on how to exceed expectations.”

With dishes unique to Pinocchios like chicken & asparagus spaghetti and Archobellino Piatto; pizzas, calzones and sandwiches served all day; and homemadedesserts, this Italian eatery has a variety of options for any customer. Annie said the quaint character of Pinocchios will also captivate newcomers and returningguests alike.

Second: Ragazzi Italian Grill, 1135 Francis St., Longmont, (303) 651-2828, ragazzigrill.com

Third: Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurants, 2033 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 485-8077, carinos.com

BEST MARGARITA3 Margaritas Family Mexican RestaurantLongmont Locations; 2350 Main St., (303) 682-0888 // 1268 Hover St., (303) 772-8486 // the3margaritas.com

Suitably named, 3 Margaritas offers ample opportunity to try its signature cocktail. Hosting a daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.with more than a dozen margaritas to choose from, 3 Margaritas creatively mixes tequilas, cointreau and juices to serve a bevy ofunique beverages.

Along with specialty cocktail recipes, customers can add special flavors to the house margaritas for unique drinks of their owncreation. Strawberry, coconut and peach add a touch of sweetness while kiwi and prickly pear augment your margarita with anexotic twist.

With affordable drink prices and a happy hour every day, 3 Margaritas is a destination for anyone looking to quench their thirstwith a taste from south of the border.

Second: (TIE) La Mariposa Restaurant & Margarita House , 1240 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 772-6288, lamariposamexicanrestaurant.com/Richard’s on 3rd, 1283 3rd Avenue, Longmont, (303) 776-0985

Third: Efrain’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, 451 South Pratt Pkwy, Longmont, (720) 494-0777, efrainsrestaurant.com/

BEST MARTINI and BEST OUTDOOR DININGMartini’s Bistro543 Terry St., Longmont, (303) 651-2772, martinisbistro.com

True to its name, Martini’sBistro offers a custommenu of cocktails perfectfor any palate.

“Customers have con-trol over their martinis,”said owner Frank Kaven.“People like the fact thatwe serve martinis in ashaker, and change themenu frequently based ontaste and season.”

With more than twodozen varieties of the eponymous cocktail, it’s hard to pick a standout. However,Frank identified the specialty martini Cirque Du Ciroc as a burgeoning favor-ite. Made with Ciroc red berry vodka, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Leopold Bros.Blackberry Liqueur and an orange twist, Frank said the Cirque Du Ciroc is onlygrowing in popularity.

With summer upon us, now is the perfect time to enjoy a drink outdoors.Seating 90 people and nestled in a quiet, residential setting, Frank said the patio(including a lounge area with sofa seating) is a relaxing spot for lunch, dinneror happy hour.

“You’re not sitting on the street or in an alleyway,” Frank said. “Our patio islike your own backyard.”

BEST MARTINISecond: Harold’s Restaurant / The Bayonet Room, 1940 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont,

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Third: Sugarbeet, 101 Pratt St., Longmont, (303) 651-3330, sugarbeetrestaurant.com/

BEST OUTDOOR DININGSecond: Pumphouse Brewery, 540 Main St., Longmont, (303) 702-0881, pumphousebrewery.com

Third: Tortugas, 218 Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 772-6954, tortugaslongmont.com

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BEST PIE and BEST SOUP/SALAD and BEST LUNCHLoaf & Ladle1134 Francis St, Longmont, (303) 776-7575

At Loaf & Ladle, they take customer service seriously. “We treat everyone likeguests in our home,” says Lance Thorne, owner with his wife Jackie. This Long-mont fixture has been open for 25 years and has been in Thorne’s family formuch of that time. “We have put in some of our mom’s and grandmom’s recipes– like gumbo (we’re from New Orleans), roast beef po’ boys, and Cajun seafood.I think we’re liked because everything is homemade, just as you would at yourhouse. We start our pies from scratch every day. I make soups for the next day;my great grandma was Cajun French and said you had to do that.” Lunch favor-ites are Reubens, shrimp po’ boys, all kinds of sandwiches. They are open 11a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, serving soups, sandwiches, salads andhomemade pies, and don’t forget to have a soda from their soda fountain.

BEST PIESecond: Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 2051 Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-1410,

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Third: Aunt Alice’s Kitchen, 805 Main St., Longmont, (303) 651-0495,auntaliceskitchen.com

BEST SOUP/SALADSecond: Panera Bread, 25 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 702-1000, panerabread.com

Third: Mad Greens - Inspired Eats, 2341 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont, (303) 702-4440,madgreens.com

BEST LUNCHSecond: Sun Rose Café & Fine Foods, 379 Main St., Longmont, (303) 651-3533, sunrosecafe.com

Third: Subworks Deli, 1104 Francis St. Longmont, (303) 774-7000, subworks.deli.com

BEST PIZZANicolo’s Chicago Style Pizza1631 Pace St., Longmont, 303.651.2335, nicolospizza.com

How do you make prize-winning pizza in this pizza-loving city? At Nicolo’sthey put the toppings under the cheese. Picture pizza crust, topped by sauce,then toppings, then cheese. Owners Jeanne and Kent Blythe have been in busi-ness for almost a decade. “We want to thank our customers; without them wewouldn’t be here. We’re a neighborhood place. We have a lot of regulars as wellas new people. What’s special that we do is that we use a lot of fresh doughthroughout the day, grate our cheese here so it doesn’t dry out, make saucesand salads fresh every day, and serve fresh-baked desserts. We serve beer andwine, too.” The owners or family members are there every day “to make sureeverything is done right. We have a wonderful staff. Our core staff has been withus a long time – some from the beginning. They are part of the extended family.”

Second: Proto’s Pizzeria Napoletana, 600 S. Airport Rd., Building B, Longmont,(303) 485-5000, protospizza.com

Third: Blackjack Pizza, Longmont, 1102 Francis St., (303) 776-1900, odbj.com

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BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNER and BEST WINE LISTSugarbeet101 Pratt St., Longmont (03) 651-3330, sugarbeet.com

Sugarbeet is a chef-owned neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal, NewAmerican cuisine. The contemporary dining room, bar, and patios provide theperfect location for a romantic dinner for two, a gathering place with friends oryour next business dinner. Their menu contains expertly prepared fresh sea-food, steaks, game and vegetarian selections. A relaxing atmosphere will helpyou enjoy an incredible meal paired with a selection from our imaginative craftbeer, specialty cocktail, and wine list. Sugarbeet would like to thank Longmontfor celebrating over six years with them and for all of the continuous support andcompliments. They have listened to your requests and are now open on Tues-days, serving Happy Hour and dinner starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.Reservations are recommended.

BEST PLACE FOR A ROMANTIC DINNERSecond: Martini’s Bistro, 543 Terry St., Longmont, (303) 651-2772, martinisbistro.com

Third: Tortugas, 218 Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 772-6954, tortugaslongmont.com

BEST WINE LISTSecond: Mike O’Shays Restaurant & Ale House, 512 Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-0252,

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Third: (TIE) Colterra, 210 Franklin St., Niwot, (303) 652-0777, colterra.com

Pinocchios/Delvickios Restaurant, 210 Ken Pratt Blvd., #216, Longmont,

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BEST PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSIC and BEST BREWERY / ALE HOUSEOskar Blues Brewery1800 Pike Rd, Longmont, 303.776.1914, www.oskarblues.com

Dale Katechis, owner of Oskar Blues Brewery, believes that people voted forOskar Blues – both the music venue and the brewery – because “we are pas-sionate and we love what we do, and it is reflected to our customers. And wemake some darned good beer! Oskar Blues is a place where people can visit,that has a comfort level that feels like home. Our employees and staff love whatwe do and the customers sense that.” The business has a lot of regulars whohave been coming for years. “We source our local food and raise our own beef,and we’re very active in our local community. This community has helped us;now a big part of our business is giving back – we do school fundraisers, bikerides, charity events.”

BEST PLACE TO HEAR LIVE MUSICSecond: Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont, (303) 834-9384,

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Third: The Speakeasy, 301 Main St., Longmont, (303) 709-6777, thespeakeasylongmont.com

BEST BREWERY/ALE HOUSESecond: Left Hand Brewing Co., 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont, (303) 772-0258,

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BEST RESTAURANT FOR KIDSRed Robin Gourmet Burgers2331 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont, (720) 652-9229, redrobin.com

Got a kid who’s a fussy eater? Red Robin makes it easy to satisfy justabout everyone. First, there’s every conceivable kind of burger. All of RedRobin’s burgers are customizable to accommodate the taste, dietary needsand preferences of even finicky eaters. All are served with Red Robin’s refill-able fries and beverages. You can even customize your side item by swappingout the fries for a salad, melon, steamed broccoli, or other choices. Not inthe mood for beef? No problem. Red Robin also serves turkey patties, veggieburgers and sandwiches made with chicken or fish to satisfy every guest’spalate. And all the typical kids’ favorites are on the menu too: mac ‘n cheese,corn dogs, pizza, chicken fingers, and good old-fashioned lemonade. Noiseis never an issue at Red Robin, they welcome children at any volume.

Second: McDonald’s- Longmont Locations; 245 S. Main St., (303) 776-9383 // 1900 Main St.,(303) 772-3017 // 1051 S. Hover St., (303) 682-1948 // 2050 Terry St.,(303) 684-9426 // 2285 Ken Pratt Blvd., (303) 772-3400 //1822 Skyway Dr.,(303) 651-9608 //mcdonalds.com

Third: Chick-Fil-A, 215 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 772-9642; chick-fil-a.com

BEST SANDWICH/SUBSnarf’s Sub Shop645 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 774-1441, www.eatsnarfs.com

A few key factors make Snarf’s a popular eatery. “Maybe it’s becausethe atmosphere is great, or because of ingredients like our bread, whichis baked at Blue Point Bakery in Denver and delivered to us every morn-ing,” says Assistant Manager Miguel Maus. “We are trying a new gluten-freebread. We’ve gotten great feedback from customers who tried it. We’re gladto accommodate people.” Every month Snarf’s features a different specialtysandwich, like buffalo chicken, pot roast, or Cubano slow-roasted pulled porkand ham. “We always feature great sides. We have 12 flavors of ice cream,milk shakes, floats, ice-cream cookie sandwiches made with the cookies webake every morning.” There is another, more subtle ingredient: a Coloradoattitude. Snarf’s is uniquely run. Snarf’s was born in Colorado, and they havelot of regulars come in. It’s upbeat. Even standing in line is okay because thesmells are so good. There’s the anticipation of knowing you’re going to get anawesome sandwich.

Second: Subworks Deli, 1104 Francis St., Longmont, (303) 774-7000, subworksdeli.com

Third: Jimmy John’s, Longmont Locations; 210 Ken Pratt Blvd. #200, (303) 772-7769 //2318 17th Ave., (303) 651-6181 // jimmyjohns.com

BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANTRed Lobster Seafood Restaurants2177 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 485-9898, redlobster.com

Red Lobster Restaurants are popular all over America. Longmont Man-ager John Johnson says, “We don’t do anything different than the corporatepolicy: We provide a great experience for every customer. Our food is fresh.The fish comes in daily, including the lobster from Maine. All of our food tastesthe same, no matter where you eat.” He says the most popular foods are thecheddar-baked biscuits and The Ultimate Feast – consisting of lobster, crablegs, shrimp scampi and more. “We provide a personalized service for eachguest, whether you are celebrating with family and friends, or grabbing a quicklunch.”

Second: Tortugas, 218 Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 772-6954, tortugaslongmont.com

Third: Mike O’Shays Restaurant & Ale House, 512 Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-0252,mikeoshays.com

BEST SPORTS BARRed Zone / Pumphouse Brewery540 Main St., Longmont, (303) 702-0881; pumphousebrewery.com

Head Brewer StevenStreeter says that whatmakes the Pump-house and Red Zonespecial is their con-stant effort to pleaseeveryone. “Eventhough they say youcan’t please every-body, all the time,that’s something westrive to do,” saidStreeter. “Not just withthe beers but with thefood and the service.We try to do our best at

every facet so that, no matter what someone’s looking for, we provide that forthem.” With a fire station theme, this locally-owned microbrewery offers a fullservice bar and menu with several year-round and seasonal craft beers. Thereis also a daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. as well as a late night happy hourfrom 10 p.m. to midnight.

Second: Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 2303 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont; (303) 485-9464;buffalowildwings.com

Third: Old Chicago, 1805 Industrial Cir., Longmont, (303) 651-7000, oldchicago.com

BEST STEAKTexas Roadhouse2351 Clover Basin Dr., Longmont, (303) 774-1491, texasroadhouse.com

It is a thorough process that makes the Texas Roadhouse steaks the best.“It is our commitment to quality assurance,” says Clint Hacker, Managing Part-ner. “We hand cut every single steak that comes through this restaurant andwe inspect every single steak that our meat cutter cuts to ensure it’s the highestquality standard.”

A family restaurant, the Longmont Texas Roadhouse hosts a “Kid’s Night”on Mondays featuring an Eating Contest, Coloring Contest, Arts and Crafts anda free kids meal with purchase of an adult entrée. “Even though we’re a nation-al chain, each one of our restaurants has a hometown appeal,” Hacker said.

Second: Outback Steakhouse , 1315 Dry Creek Dr., Longmont; 303.684.8149; outback.com

Third: (TIE) Mike O’Shays Restaurant & Ale House, 512 Main St., Longmont,(303) 772-0252; mikeoshays.com

Sugarbeet, 101 Pratt St., Longmont, (303) 651-3330; sugarbeetrestaurant.com


BEST SUSHISushi Hana2065 Main St., Longmont, (303) 485-1055, asushihana.com

“Fresh” is the name of the game at Sushi Hana. “We have good Japa-nese food,” Sun said. “It’s always fresh. All the sauce we make is authen-tically coordinated with the fish. Everything is all made fresh.”

When they opened eight years ago, Sushi Hana monopolized theLongmont sushi market. “Back then there was no sushi on Main Street,”Sun said. “There was bit of a community here and we like good locationswith a lot of traffic. We thought that was a good place to start business.”Sushi Hana serves both lunch and dinner all week except for Sundays,when they are only open for dinner from 5 to 9 p.m.

Second: Sakura Japanese Cuisine, 600 S. Airport Rd., Suite F, Longmont, (303) 485-9282,sakuralongmont.com

Third: East Moon Asian Bistro & Sushi, 2144 Main St., Longmont, (303) 684-8383,longmonteastmoon.com

BEST FAST FOOD RESTAURANTFreddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers2250 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-4101, freddysusa.com

Freddy’s Frozen Custardand Steakburgers doesn’tsacrifice quality for speed.Their motto is - great foodwithout a long wait doesn’tmean your meal has to becooked before you orderit.

Manager Paul John-son says they prefer notto be thought of as fastfood. “We would moreconsider ourselves quickservice,” Johnson said.“It’s in between a restau-

rant and fast food.” Johnson also says that Freddy’s always puts the customersfirst. “What makes us so special is our hospitality,” Johnson said. “We like toput the guests first and foremost. They’re the whole reason we’re here and welove making them happy.”

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BEST THEATER PERFORMANCELongmont Theatre Company513 Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-5200; longmonttheatre.org

The Longmont Theatre Company was born out of a need for a creative way toraise funds for Longmont United Hospital, in 1957. After the fundraising com-mittee realized the amount of work necessary to uphold a theatre company,they went their separate ways, but the performer’s passion lived on underthe name of the Potpourri Players throughout the 1960’s. The companyeventually purchased and renovated the Trojan Theatre, which is where theycurrently reside. The upcoming show, “A Little Night Music” begins May 17and runs through the end of May. Main stage tickets cost $15 to $17 andcan be purchased on the Longmont Theatre Company website or by callingthe box office.

Second: Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont; (303) 682-9980,jesterstheatre.com

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BEST ANTIQUE DEALER/FLEA MARKETFront Range Mercantile Indoor Flea Market1201 S. Sunset St., Longmont, (303) 776-6605

The Front Range Mercantile Indoor Flea Market houses the perfect addi-tions to the rooms in your home, a gift for a special friend or addition to yourwardrobe. From vintage furniture to toys to jewelry to home-ware accessories,you’ll find what you’re looking for.

With 21,000 square feet to wander, Front Range Mercantile Indoor FleaMarket provides a large selection of fashionably vintage items. Open Mondayto Friday, Front Range Mercantile Indoor Flea Market offers something for ev-eryone.

Second: Serendipity, 635 3rd Ave., Longmont (303) 776-8511

Third: Tables to Teacups Indoor Flea Market & Antique Mall, 1420 Nelson Rd., Longmont(303) 485-7270, tablestoteacups.com

BEST ART GALLERYMuse Gallery356 Main St., Longmont, (303) 678-7869, artslongmont.org/archives/4

Local artists, rejoice. Muse Gallery, made possible by the Longmont Councilfor the Arts, houses the creations of local artists. Muse Gallery’s mission is toboth spotlight local creative efforts and helps these artists sell their work. “TheMuse isn’t just a great showcase for artists, but also a fully operational coopera-tive endeavor between artists.”

The co-op atmosphere of the gallery makes artists of all kinds feel at home.The gallery features the work of photographers, glassmakers, jewelry designersand original paintings/drawings. Separated into three exhibition spaces, thegallery provides space for local, regional and national artists alike. “Admissionto the gallery is free, but browsers beware: some pieces are irresistible!”

Second: Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont, (303) 651-2787, firehouseart.org

Third: The Great Frame Up, 430 Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-7293,longmont.thegreatframeup.com

BEST BERTHOUD BUSINESSCity Star Brewing321 Mountain Ave., Berthoud, (970) 532-7827, citystarbrewing.com

City Star Brewing: integrating taste and a love for their community one pintat a time. Combining their passion for delicious craft beer and entrepreneurialtalents, co-owners John Way and Whitney Taylor opened City Star Brewing in earlyMay 2012. A taproom centric brewery, City Star houses a modest 3.5-gallon brewsystem. Much of what is produced is sold directly in the tasting room.

City Star Brewery is a standout. From its barrel tables, colorful walls, concretebar, wood reclaimed from the building, chalkboards made from old windows re-claimed from the building, exposed original ceiling, historical photos of Berthoud,to the 10-foot barrel chandelier crafted entirely by Way, it’s an original work of art.“We believe investing in the brewery, taproom and employees are keys to a longterm sustainable and successful business,” Taylor says. City Star is open sevendays a week and will be revealing construction of a new merchandise area andintroducing a new “mug club” program.

Second: A&W All American Food, 2604 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-6560, awrestaurants.com

Third: Berthoud Floor Covering & Carpet Cleaning, 705 Mountain Ave., Berthoud,(970) 532-7566

BEST BOOK STOREBarbed Wire Books504 Main St., Longmont, (303) 827-3620 barbedwirebooks.net

Barbed Wire Books (BWB) is Longmont’s newest bookstore housing a wideselection of used books. Kathe Heinecken, owner, says this bookstore is specialbecause of its customers. “They are the greatest people around. They read won-derful books, (and then trade them in!), so our collection continues to be the bestaround,” she says.

Building community around reading is BWB’s mission. Whether it’s bookclubs, discussion groups, continuing education, concerts, religious discussiongroups, author signings, storytelling, writing groups, local author and artist sup-port, games or poetry, etc., BWB offers something for every book-seeker and com-munity member.

Second: Used Book Emporium, 346 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-6561, usedbookemporium.net

Third: (TIE)Deja Lu Books, 8350 Colorado Blvd., #170, Firestone, (303) 833-3766, dejalubookstore.com

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BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE and BEST LIQUOR STORE and BEST LOCALLY OWNED STORE9th Ave. Liquor Warehouse750 W 9th Ave., Longmont, (303) 776-1955

9th Ave. Liquor Warehouse isn’t just your liquor store. Of course you can come, select the perfectbottle for the host of an upcoming function, pair the perfect wine with your next meal or spice up yournight with a variety of mixers, this liquor store is a influential link in the chain of building, supportingand strengthening community.

Frank Maitre, owner, believes giving back means taking action. At 9th Ave. Liquor Warehouse,they’re committed to supporting various causes. Inspired by customers’ stories, they offer a winetasting, food and fun night every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., where the proceeds are donated tothe designated cause of the night.

“Having a small business gives us the unique opportunity to help and communicate with the com-munity on a daily basis. We meet tons of people from this community, and we hear their stories frompets, health issues, etc., and we can spread all those stories, bring attention to them, all rally togetherto support, give back and help in the ways we can,” he says.

With knowledgeable staff and open hours of service seven days per week, you’re bound to find justwhat you’re looking for at 9th Ave. Liquor Warehouse.

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICESecond: Ace Hardware , 1727 Main St. , Longmont,

(303) 776-5173, acelongmont.comThird: Budget Home Center, 780 Boston Ave., Longmont,

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BEST LIQUOR STORESecond: Fox Creek Liquors , 1610 Pace St., #700, Longmont,

(720) 494-0771, foxcreekliquors.comThird: PJ’s Wine and Spirits, 665 Frontage Rd., Longmont,

(303) 485-8600, pjwinespirits.com

BEST LOCALLY OWNEDSecond: Old Town Outfitters , 501 Main St., Longmont,

(720) 204-6173, oldtownoutfitters.comThird: Chamberlain Coins and Collectibles, 385 Main St.,

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BEST DACONO BUSINESSJerry D’s604 8th St., Dacono, (303) 833-3469, facebook.com/pages/Jerry-Ds/109538039084572

From historical tavern to modern-day bar and beer garden, Jerry D’s is alocal hot spot. Built in 1938, Jerry D’s has been restored to serve its custom-ers with a mix of great food, thirst-quenching drinks, quality service, make-ya-boogie music, a welcoming atmosphere and well, Jerry DeNovellin, owner,himself.

Started in 1985, Jerry D saw a “For Sale” sign in front of the establish-ment, and the rest is history. “We have really fine food here. We’re not justsome biker bar - we have real good food and people here, too. Everyone iswelcome,” he says.

Second: Dacono Discount Grocery, 913 Carbondale Dr., Dacono, (303) 833-5005,eshsdiscountgroceries.com

Third: (TIE)Daylight Donuts, 1801 Hover St., Longmont, (303) 651-2550, daylightdonuts.comPepper Jack’s Grille , 3768 Hwy 52 at I-25, Frederick, (303) 833-6500,pepperjacksgrille.com


BEST EYE CAREEagle Vision & Eye Clinic2080 Main St. , Longmont, (303) 651-2020, evec.com

Come one, come all in need of eye exams, new glasses, contact lenses, LASIK, pediatriceye evaluations or other optical health concerns to Eagle Vision & Eye Clinic. With their teamof friendly staff and qualified Optometrists, your needs are bound to be met.

With the mission, “You are not only our patient…you’re our guest,” Eagle Vision & Eye Clinicoffers a variety of services for eye care, optical fashion and health, keeping ease, comfort andstyle in mind.

“Regardless of your visual requirements, we have designer frames that will allow you to seegreat, look great and feel great. Since all of our eyeglasses, contact lenses and sunglasses arepriced for every budget, come in today and bring out the fashionista in you.”

Second: The Optical Centre , 521 Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-6650, great-glasses.com

Third: Third Avenue Eyecare, 800 3rd Ave., Longmont, (303) 772-6140, thirdavenueeyecare.net

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Get pumped, fit or just more fabulous than you already are, and join Anytime Fitness in Firestone. Anytime Fitness offers a variety of group classes, top-of-the-linegym equipment and certified professional trainers to help you reach your goal.

Never again will you get bored with the tired gym routine because there’s something for every person no matter your shape or size. Choose Anytime Fitness“Because it’s convenient, affordable, and fun. And with all-hour access to thousands of our clubs around the globe, you can workout on your terms. Fitness hasnever been so easy.”

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BEST FLOORING STOREBassett Carpets1637 Main St., Longmont, (720) 378-4858 , bassettcarpets.com

Finding out what customers need and meeting those needs with superiorservice is priority number one at Bassett Carpets. Whether customers areinterested in hardwood, ceramic tile, natural stone, laminate, vinyl or carpetflooring, Bassett has something to offer every homeowner. Their expert staffcan help you discover, install and maintain the perfect flooring solutions foryou and your home.

Going beyond your average flooring store, Bassett also offers HunterDouglas window treatments and a variety of countertop options for yourspace and budget. Cold feet? Find a beautiful area rug or talk to them aboutenergy efficient, radiant floor heat.

No matter the flooring need, Bassett keeps Longmont covered.

Second: Carpet Masters of Colorado , 618 S. Sunset St., Longmont, (303) 651-2407Third: Carpet One Floor & Home, 1401 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 651-2011,

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BEST FURNITURE STOREWoodley’s Fine Furniture1400 S. Main St., Longmont, (303) 651-1015, woodleys.com

A local furniture keystone since 1979, Woodley’s Fine Furniture carries thetraditions of the original owner Mike and Pat Woodley, “To create quality woodfurniture that could be passed down from generation to generation.” At Woodley’sFine Furniture, you choose your wood, your style and stain to get custom furniturethat you can’t get anywhere else.

With the assistance of their friendly and knowledgeable staff on site, Woodley’sFine Furniture customers are educated about the products and assisted from be-ginning to end. Woodley’s Fine Furniture builds their furniture directly from theirLongmont Factory, making each selection affordable and unique for its customers.

“Today, Woodley’s sets the standard for furniture quality and craftsmanship.”

Second: American Furniture Warehouse, 10550 Jake Jabs Blvd. , Longmont, afwonline.com

Third: Concepts Furniture, 800 S Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-4178, conceptsfurniture.com

BEST FREDERICK BUSINESSSantiago’s Mexican Restaurant5980 Keyes St., Frederick, (303) 833-5377, eatatsantiagos.com

Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant in Frederick loves its customers. Offering af-fordable, delicious Mexican delights, customers have been coming in hungry andleaving satisfied since 1990. In its bustling, yet friendly atmosphere, Santiago’sMexican Restaurant continues to serve fresh, homemade Mexican food with asmile. They treat every customer like a member of their own family, making it theperfect choice for your next green chile fix. Whether serving breakfast or dinner,everyone is welcome at Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant.

Second: King Soopers, 6110 Firestone Blvd., Frederick, (303) 682-4165, kingsoopers.com

Third: Papa Frank’s, 201 5th St., Frederick, (303) 833-2818

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BEST FLORISTLongmont FloristLongmont Locations: 614 Coffman St. // 650 20th Ave. // (303) 776-2804 or toll-free 1-800-932-4876// longmontflorist.com

Longmont Florist has been serving the Longmont area for two generationsand over 40 years. Selected as the 2004 Small Business of the Year by theLongmont Chamber of Commerce and the Longmont Times-Call’s “Readers’Choice” every year since 2006, they have earned their accolades. They spe-cialize in fresh flowers, plants, and gift baskets to commemorate any occasionor just brighten someone’s day. Pick from many pre-determined arrangementsor allow their skilled floral designers to custom design one for you, either waythe results are stunning. There are now two locations to choose from and localdelivery is courteous and on-time. As a top 50 Teleflora shop, Longmont Floristcan transfer orders for delivery worldwide.

Second: King Soopers - Longmont Locations: 995 S Hover St, (303) 702-0099 // 1611 Pace St.,(303) 776-7570, 2255 Main St, (303) 772-7950 // kingsoopers.com

Third: The Flower Bin Garden Center & Nursery, 1805 Nelson Rd., Longmont, (303) 772-3454,theflowerbin.net

BEST GARDEN/NURSERY CENTERThe Flower Bin Garden Center & Nursery1805 Nelson Rd., Longmont, (303) 772-3454, theflowerbin.net

For 42 years, the Flower Bin has adapted to the economy and survived thecomplex garden/landscaping industry and has done so with class. The FlowerBin not only sells plants, it carries everything one may need to care for thoseplants, such as fertilizers, potting soils, decorative garden fixtures, and beauti-ful statuary pieces. Quality standards are important to The Flower Bin and itsemployees. They do not let anything leave the store that is not a beautiful, well-grown work of art. The growers, José and Manuel Gallardo, have been with TheFlower Bin for over 15 years. Everything from proper watering techniques topinching the plants at the right time, as well as fertilization, and even pest andclimate control, are vital factors in producing quality products for the customers.The owners, Don and Lee Weakland, have made it a point to place knowledge-able employees in their nursery to assist the customer find exactly what they arelooking for.

Second: Blue Ribbon Farm, 10147 Hover St., Longmont, (303) 774-7717

Third: Home Depot, 393 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, (720) 494-0319, homedepot.com

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BEST GIFT SHOPAdorn Home & Gift Gallery 668 4th Ave. , Unit B , Longmont, (303) 651-6933

Adorn Home and Gift Gallery is a conveniently located quaint shop providing shoppers with con-temporary gifts and decor as well as an eclectic array of apparel. For those looking for a unique andunforgettable gift or accessory for the home, this place cannot be beat. They also have a selection offurnishings and a good selection of local product from local artists. boutique featuring gift, decor, andapparel access and local product/artists.

Second: Cheese Importers, 103 Main St. Longmont, (303) 772-9599, cheeseimporters.com

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BEST GROCERY STOREKing Soopers Longmont Locations: 995 S Hover St, (303) 702-0099 // 1611 Pace St., (303) 776-7570, 2255 Main St, (303) 772-7950 // kingsoopers.com

King Soopers is perhaps the best known grocery store in Colorado and with good reason. There are 139 King Soopers in Colorado, and with consumer interestgrowing in organic foods, King Soopers has met that demand head on. In addition, they provide local produce when possible and encourage consumers to ‘go-green’ by discouraging the use of the plastic bags. King Soopers includes a pharmacy, deli, floral department and butcher as well as the usual canned or boxedgoods found elsewhere. With their higher quality customer service, their wide selections of high quality produce and meats, King Soopers could not be beat thisyear as a consumer favorite.

Second: Sprouts Farmers Market, 1101 95th St, Longmont, (303) 834-4124, sprouts.com

Third: Safeway, 1050 Ken Pratt Bvd., Longmont, (303) 651-7952, safeway.com

BEST HARDWARE/HOME IMPROVEMENT STOREAce Hardware 1727 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-5173, acelongmont.com

Find the selection of a big-box store with customized inventory and local appeal at this family-run Ace Hard-ware. Starting out small, at only 8,000 square feet, the space has expanded to more than 26,000 squarefeet over the past 20 years. Though Ace Hardware is a nationally known name, this locally owned locationoffers many services that can only be expected from a true community store. They hold seminars on every-thing from grilling to go-ing green throughout theyear, as well as hostingMaster Gardners fromthe CSU CooperativeExtension every sum-

mer weekend to help with gardening questions. They also offer repair servicesfor lamps, screens and water hoses, keeping them from becoming throw-awayitems. With over forty helpful smiling faces committed to providing great cus-tomer service and the expertise you need, they promise a stress-free experienceno matter what your next project is.

Second: Budget Home Center, 780 Boston Ave., Longmont, (303) 678-8800,budgethomecenters.com

Third: Home Depot, 393 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, (720) 494-0319, homedepot.com

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BEST HYGIENE BUSINESSMary’s Market & Deli 11809 N. 75th Street , Hygiene, 303-774-8330

“Mary’s Market & Deli has the best Gluten Free pastries and granola I have found anywhere,” touts onehappy reviewer. Mary has been gluten intolerant all of her life, and has converted her baked goods and fam-ily dinners to be gluten free also, without compromising taste. Family style lasagnas, pot pies of differentvarieties, foccacia, pies, muffins, cookies, quiche, exotic wild game sausages, and Chicken Cordon Bleu areall items on the menu. Their buffalo pot pie is easily the best pot pie this writer has ever sampled, and therewas no compromising on taste. The pie crust practically melts in the mouth. This is, hands down, the bestbusiness in Hygiene.

Second: Crane Hollow Cafe, 7502 Hygiene Rd, Hygiene, (303) 776-1551

Third: Hygiene Feed & Supply, 7455 Hygiene Rd, Hygiene, (303) 776-4757

BEST JEWELRY STORESnyder Jewelers 2201 Ken Pratt Blvd. , Longmont, 303-776-2992, snyderjewelers.com

Snyder Jewelers offers more than just an exquisite selection of jewelry, they offeran unparalleled level of customer service, making it easy to see why they won thishonor again this year. Choose one of the many designer pieces in stock, rejuvenatesomething you already have or design something completely new. With a Master Jew-eler, Gemologists, a Nationally Certified Appraiser, and a Watch Repairman, whateveryour question or request, they can accommodate you. The sales associates are edu-cated, experienced and committed professionals. Everyone on the team is dedicatedto the high standards originally established in 1948.

Second; Ron R Fine Jewelry, 452 Main St, Longmont, (303) 651-1125

Third: (TIE)The Gold Market, 1610 Pace St., Unit 1000, Longmont, (303) 834-8981, longmontjewelers.comZales, Twin Peaks Mall, S Hover St, Longmont, (303) 678-7005, zales.com

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BEST LYONS BUSINESSOskar Blues Brewery303 Main Street , Lyons, (303) 823-6685, oskarblues.com

Oskar Blues is a well known and popular bar and grill with a rustic vibe that fits nicely with Lyons. They provide someof the best live music Northern Colorado has to offer and their beers range from wheat to pilsner to lager. The serviceis consistently friendly and accommodating, offering to educate anyone that will listen on the variety of beers and thespecials they are offering that day. Their happy hour is also worth mentioning as the food specials during their Mondaythrough Friday happy hour cannot be matched. Their menu is eclectic and there is always something for everyone.

Second: Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Taphouse, 228 Main Street, Lyons, 303-823-7427, smokindavesq.com

Third: The Stone Cup & Kitchen, 442 High Street, Lyons, 303-823-2345, thestonecup.com

BEST MEAD BUSINESSBrick House BBQ237 Main St., Mead, (970) 535-9040, brickhousebbqmead.com

Brick House BBQ opened in 2008 and is locally owned and operated inMead. They specialize in BBQ smoked to perfection using hickory and char-coal. Their breads used are made by the delicious Bluepoint Bakery in Denverand the sausage used comes from Louisville, Colorado. They make a pulledpork sandwich of epic proportions and provide the customers with the best din-ing experience in Mead. They also offer their fantastic food by dine in, carry outor will even cater a special occasion.

Second: Red Rooster Restaurant, 4330 Colorado 66, Longmont, (970) 535-0889facebook.com/pages/Red-Rooster-Restaurant/152512004789706

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BEST NIWOT BUSINESSColterra210 Franklin, Niwot, (303) 652-0777 , colterra.com

Surrounded by a canopy of hundred-year-old trees and a beautiful stonepatio, Colterra offers a simple yet sophisticated dining experience. They workalongside local farmers to provide the freshest produce for their delicious meals.In addition to the local fare, they have a tasty ahi tuna steak dinner that is sure tosatisfy any seafood lover. The tranquil ambiance is perfect for a romantic date.Reservations are requested and can be done online as well as by phone. Ifyou’re looking for a peaceful place off the beaten path, this is one place thatshould not be missed.

Second: Niwot Tavern, 7960 Niwot Rd., Niwot, (303) 652-0200, niwottavern.com

Third: Niwot Market, 7980 Niwot Rd., Niwot, (303) 652-0919, niwotmarket.com

BEST PET SUPPLY STOREPetco205 Ken Pratt Boulevard, Longmont , (720) 652-4642, petco.com

Whether your family houses a mini zoo or just gives all your love to onespecial fido or kitten, Petco is Longmont’s first choice in pet supply. “We arepassionate about the work we do and ensuring customers are fully satisfied,”says General Manager Brandie Fabien, adding that customers and their pets aremore like family. Petco offers additional pet care services including full servicegrooming, dog training and a low-cost vet clinic on site once a month. Petco en-courages adoption and works with local organizations to host events where visi-tors can meet animals and “ find homeless pets a forever home,” Fabien says.

Second: PetSmart, 1125 South Hover Rd., Longmont, (303) 702-9526, petsmart.com

Third: Four Paws & Co., 1225 Ken Pratt Blvd, #108, Longmont, (303) 485-1565,fourpawsandco.com

BEST PLACE TO BUY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSMiller Music464 Main Street, Longmont , (303) 772-8500, millermusic.com

“We really pride ourselves on supporting your local musician,” says Miller Musicmanager Rob Gardner, who thanks local customers for their continued supportof the full service music shop. “We try to offer the best customer service wecan.” A Longmont fixture since 1974, Miller Music sells a range of instruments,sheet music and PA equipment. At Miller Music you can “stop dreaming andstart playing” with a variety of music lessons for students of all ages, beginner toadvanced. Instrument rentals are available and the certified repair technician onstaff will fix up your injured or ailing music makers.

Second: Guitars, Etc., 460 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-8388, guitarsetc.net

Third: Larry’s Guitar Shop, 508 5th Ave., (720) 340-416, larrysguitars.com

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BEST RECYCLED GOODS/THRIFT STOREAres Thrift Shop818 Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 532-3344 , aresthriftshop.com

Open since1991, Ares ThriftShop gives vouch-ers to many organi-zations in BoulderCounty includingsubstance abuseprograms and theBoulder CountySafehouse to pro-vide free clothesand goods to thosein need. Paying cus-tomers purchase

clothes, books and housewares at a low, secondhand price that keeps theplace running and the staff paid, making it possible to give away items for freeto those who need it, says Jim Rodgers, co-owner with wife Josie Rodgers. Areshas recycled four million items through Boulder County, he says. A consistentclothes sizing system makes browsing and purchasing convenient, and a con-stant rotation of stock keeps customers returning.

Second: Goodwill, 1750 Main St., Longmont, (720) 684-4334, goodwilldenver.org

Third: Longmont Humane Society Thrift Store, 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite 216, Longmont,(303) 774-6517 , longmonthumane.org

BEST PROSPECT BUSINESThe Rib House1920 South Coffman St., Longmont, (303) 485-6988, theribhouse.com

The Rib House in Prospect is famous for - you guessed it - ribs. Tracy’s Famous IllegalBabyback Ribs are named for Tracy Webb who co-owns the restaurant with his wife MerryAnn. As the first business in Prospect, opening in 2001, The Rib House drew people tothe area and helped build the Prospect business community, Webb says. There are a lotof good people and businesses in Prospect and they help each other out, he says. The RibHouse encourages customers to check out the other establishments in the neighborhood.“We want everyone to succeed.”

Second: Two Dog Diner, 645 Tenacity Drive, Longmont, (303) 772-2364, twodogdiner.com

Third: Comida Cantina/Vending Truck, 721 Confidence Drive, Unit 1, Longmont,

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BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY/OFFICEColorado 1st realty512 5th Ave., Longmont, (303) 772-4406 , colorado1strealty.com

Bill Sharp, the owner and broker of Colorado 1st Realty, says working with people is what he enjoys most about the real estate business. He often sells to friendsand more than once found himself selling a home to the grandchildren of grandparents he had sold to in the past. Sharp has a financial and investment backgroundand has been an active broker since 1989. “The name of my game is service, integrity and knowledge,” he says. Sharp and associate brokers Rick Hoge and LarryHeckley specialize in residential sales in Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties.

Second: Re/Max Traditions, 2204 18th Avenue, Longmont, (303) 772-3800 remaxtraditionshome.com

Third: Keller Williams Realty, 606 Mountain View Ave, Suite 100, Longmont, (303)776-3200 , kellerwilliamslongmont.com

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BEST SHOE STOREBrown’s Shoe Fit Co.373 Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-2920 , brownshoefitco.com

Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. has been serv-ing the community since 1946 andis the ideal place for hard to fit Colo-rado feet with a variety of widthsavailable. “We really appreciate be-ing voted best shoe store,” saysmanager Jason Wetzel. “We wantpeople to find what they are lookingfor, have an enjoyable experiencewhile shopping, and have a knowl-edgeable and friendly staff availableto help them.” In addition to shoesBrown’s sells a variety of socks, over

the counter orthotics and insoles, water bottles, bags, fit aids and belts.

Second: DSW, 180 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 702-5191, dsw.com

Third: Big 5 Sporting Goods, 1610 Main Street, Longmont, 720-652-6593,big5sportinggoods.com

BEST SKINCARE FACILITYaRejuvenation Med Spa600 5th Ave. Longmont, (303)485-9063 , arejuvenationspa.com

aRejuvenation MedSpa celebrated it’s thirdanniversary May 1 andoffers a variety of skin-care services includ-ing facials, peels andlight therapy. “We havefabulous clients,” saysowner Jean McBride,“We know that theyhave a choice and thatthey choose to come toour facility.”

aRejuvenation customers can also make appointments for contour servicesand extras like spray tanning, teeth whitening and tinting for eyebrows and eye-lashes. “We listen to our clients’ concerns and guide them, educate them on re-alistic expectations and develop a partnership by combining what we can do forthem in the office with what they need to do for their home care,” says McBride.

Second: Sunflower Spa, 1715 Iron Horse Dr., Suite 150, Longmont, (303) 485-1390,everyoneblooms.com

Third: Ulta Beauty, 210 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 776-0354,ulta.com

BEST SPORTING GOODSDick’s Sporting GoodsKen Pratt Blvd., Longmont, (303) 682-5740, dickssportinggoods.com

Dick’s Sporting Goods offers a full selection of equipment and apparelfor fitness and outdoor enthusiasts. Customers will also find a wide rangeof footwear, as well as gear to support favorite teams and players in collegeand professional sports. Assistant Manager Derek Johnson credits the storesrepeat customers and Best of Longmont win to the staff’s level of service.People know each other on a first name basis, he says, and are “comfortableshopping here.”

Second: Sports Authority, 2251 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, 3(03) 651-9697,co.longmont.sportsauthority.com

Third: Big 5 Sporting Goods, 1610 Main St., Longmont, (720) 652-6593,big5sportinggoods.com

BEST TIRE STOREBig O Tires1205 South Main St., Longmont, (303) 772-1462, bigotires.com

Being named in the Best of Longmont is nothing new for Big O Tires. Theshop offers complete tire and wheel services as well as auto maintenanceand repair. Big O Tires started as a co-op of independent tire dealers in the1960s and grew to include over 400 independently owned and operatedlocations in the United States. Big O Tires has been in Longmont for 30 yearsand owner Mike Lyons attributes his shop’s success to excellent customerservice, product selection and ongoing training that keeps Big O’s mechan-ics well versed on the latest technology.

Second: Discount Tire, 379 S. Hover St., Longmont, (303) 774-9869, discounttire.com

Third: Peerless Tires 4 Less, 1380 S. Main St., Longmont, (303) 776-0143,peerlesstyreco.com

BEST TRAVEL AGENTGold Key Travel328 Coffman Street, Longmont, 303-776-7024 , gktravel.net

For 47 years Gold Key Travel has helped locals get out of town. Peopleappreciate the personalized service of a travel agency, says Karen Wood,who runs Gold Key Travel with her husband, Don. Gold Key agents havean average of 20 to 25 years experience to share with clients in planningtheir trip, and no service fees are charged for booking a cruise or tour. Theagency’s owners and team vet cruises and tours across the globe throughtheir own travels, bringing insight, knowledge and industry connections backto customers. Wood credits the “loyal” and “wonderful clients” who havehelped Gold Key Travel continue their multi-generational business.

Second: All Season Travel, 521 Main St., Suite C, Longmont, (303) 772-0998,allseason-travel.com

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